..."La fille de Berlin" is said to be inspired by Marlene Dietrich. "La vierge de fer" has a connection to Joan of Arc. Uncle Serge offers a pretty convoluted explanation here: http://www.osmoz.com/inspiration/osmoz-magazine/103/flowers-femininity-inspiration-5-questions-for-serge-lutens That leaves us with the last clue... and Jeux de Peau it is not (but a clever answer anyway!)Since now we know that Serge Lutens is our man, I know it's not going to take that long to figure out the last correct answer, so let's move on... the last pic was meant to be a pun on "Fille en aiguilles" (all those needles, and the baby hedgehog could quite possibly be a girl, couldn't she?)

...You are halfway there, Triffid. It's more straightforward than that though, just think French!

...What about "Coromandel" and "Bornéo 1834"? In my view, both represent a 'dusty' rather than 'oily' kind of patch. For a very light and dry patchouli, I would also suggest Keiko Mecheri's "Patchoulissime" (the name is really a misnomer, the patch here murmurs, not roars). "Nombril Immense" by ELdO is another patchouli-centric scent that I find pretty tame and short-lived, at least on my skin.

...Meat :twisted: A recyclable paper bag or reusable plastic shopping bag?

...Three scents, one house

...Thanks *gets up and walks unsteadily toward the bar again*

...Demeter seems to have a well-stocked bar :Pso, let's see..."The only American invention as perfect as the sonnet" MartiniBarbaric bubbly Champagne BrutWhat you get when vodka meets coffee liqueur Black RussianFamous street in New OrleansBourbonWomen's magazine which featured a nude photo of Senator Scott Brown CosmopolitanWhat to drink when searching for a lost shaker of salt in the arcticFrozen Margarita Signature drink of the Kentucky DerbyMint Julep

..."Oscar Intense" ?

..."The Fragrance" by Donald Trump it is indeed!I was thinking Pipette would the first to guess that, but she's apparently busy watching the new season of The Apprentice :lol: http://www.parfumo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1775&highlight=

...BottleCristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi?

...Did I just win without entering? I love this game! 8)Here's an easy one:This fragrance suits a man's attireIf his hair looks tired and thin.And when he thinks he's going to win,It'll call his name and get him fired!

..."Pumpkin Strumpet" ?

...perfume oilcats or dogs?

...Sleuth:Some interesting scents, Epimedes. Is Léonard p.H. similar to Van Cleef & Arpels p.H, or rather different? Blend 30 seems like quite a bitter one, at least when I look at the notes....I never thought about it before, but Blend 30 does carry some resemblance to aromatic bitters. Sleuth, that was a good hunch! I have an old mini of vintage VCA pH but somehow I never reach for it, so I decided to give it a wear today. So... it's pleasant enough for an old-school, but I found it too formulaic, not exciting in any way; longevity was also subpar. Léonard PH is long-lived on my skin, by comparison, though not loud. Some might say it's powerhouse, leather etc but it's not. There is a significant piney-resinous presence there, which gives it an interesting, almost oily feel that I find pretty unique. Also some good frankincense, so thoroughly folded in, it's hard to detect, but it's there. My final verdict: these two are different enough - and for the time being, VCA pH goes to the back of the shelf again.So, looking at the posts above, it doesn't seem like there was a whole lot of excitement over 2014 releases?

...Parfumo Assistant says that my top three in the last year were "Grand Cuir", "Interlude Man" and "Léonard pour Homme" / Dunhill "Blend 30" ( a tie). Nothing FBW among the latest releases for me so far (I tried only a few, admittedly). Maybe I should give DH Parfum a try, haven't smelled it yet, the leather in the base sounds intriguing.

...Cryptic: I don't wear it to work lest I be thought of as a secret pyromaniac.So very true, I don't think that many people identify the more insencey stuff that I wear as a fragrance. I was told once, is something burning in your car?

...In IFRA we trust (don't we?)http://www.ifrana.org/issues-policy/safety/phthalatesFor all we know, the very point for IFRA to exist is to protect big companies from being sued by consumers. If there was any evidence from scientific studies that the fixative in question (DEP) posed any risks to human health, they would have restricted it.There is a much higher chance to get exposed to phthalates known to be harmful from cosmetics such as hair sprays or gels, nail polish, and even some skin lotions. Not to mention chemicals leaching from plastic packaging, doesn't matter if the stuff inside is natural and organic. It all comes down to personal choice, I guess. One more reason for me not to use any make-up :lol:

...I actually got complimented a few times when I was wearing scents that had a definite smoky element in them. Such as "Interlude Man", CBIHB "#305 Burning Leaves", Encre Noire Eau de Toilette, to give a few examples. Never for 'straight' incense. It's strange though that CdG 2 Man drew a very negative reaction from people around me. Can't explain it, but I didn't particularly care for that one either, so I happily gave it away.

...Acqua di Parma "Blu Mediterraneo - Cipresso di Toscana ". Cypress, plus a bunch of other things. Somewhat chaotic, but could fit the bill.Even though not a truly coniferous scent, CdN "Monocle Scent Three: Sugi" has some cypressness in it (did I just make a new word?)

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