...to appeal to puritans or something. In my world of filth, food isn't "dirty" unless it fell on the floor and stayed there for over five seconds. Master Spanish.The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars or Let's Dance...

...Excellent idea. Did it fanatically for many years, looked and felt better, so no brainer for me.Make it mandatory for American school children to:Master the metric system?OrMaster Spanish...

...lavendar, and musk in the base with patchouli. What I like about de Nicolaï s fragrances is that none of the notes screech. They are blended by a master hand. What's lacking in some are projection, longevity, sillage. No complaints about the smell.As I take a break, I resniff the papers and all...

...Sweet Essentials- Symbolic Imports- TAS- TeliaOils- The Aroma Bar- The Coconut Hut- The DUA Brand- The Fragrance Shop- The Little Book Eater- The Masters- The Oud Lab- The Perfume People UK- The Perfect Pucker- The Pittsburgh Street Soapworks- The SoapWorks- The Scent Factory Online- Tiverton / Deold...

...dressed like priestesses.Yasmin has risen and watches from her balcony with Tiye the Nubian maid. “Do you know him?” Yasmin asks. “It is my master, Egypt’s Prince Nimlot,” Tiye says. “And who are those half-naked women with tattoos on their stomachs?” Tiye bristles. “They are the... body to the great earth’s herbs.” Tiye thinks this is wise of Yasmin.“Now, tell me,” Yasmin demands of Tiye as she settles. “Why has your master really come?” Tiye lowers her eyes so her expression cannot give her guilt away. Prince Nimlot has come because he seeks Yasmin’s hand, though... light, rather than heavy scent. I think I must keep this one, Tiye,” Yasmin says. Tiye is pleased that Yasmin is keeping something her master has sent.Parfum de Grasse “Without oakmoss or patchouli, this one isn’t a chypre, but it intoxicates as if it were. Late in the drydown it is...

...and skankier, as leather needs to be for my taste!Dior's craftsmanship is a reference and many niche brands should take a lesson watching the masters....

...of bittersweet powderyness built around orris root. This gives a sense of both top quality naturals and judiciously dosed synthetics. Coty evidently mastered the prospect of the grim dry down afforded by heavy doses of labdanum and moss with the brilliant and novel use of synthetic isolates as well as...

...secrets of her womb. “I, a queen, do not answer to servants she says,” then sighs, tells Tiye to rise, and asks her to read the scroll. “My master prince Nimlot begs that you reconsider, mistress. He bids you accept his…” Abruptly Yasmin snatches the scroll. “Yes, yes. Accept his gift... been taken prisoner by Walad after a war, Yasmin has sympathy for Tiye. “In my castle, your bondage is light. However, do tell your former master that I have no interest in a husband.” Yasmin whispers to Diba, “Especially a third royal husband who will impregnate me with a third royal...

...the overall Le Mâle concept quite superb despite the risky premise of having vanilla front-and-center is the excellent balance achieved by the masterful use of lavender and mint.And let me clarify the concept of "cheap knock-offs" a little bit. I have an extremely cheap, (bought from a dollar store...

...It is always fun to experiment and play.The perfumer's master piece can only be approximated, but no matter.There will only be one but it's hard to get. People who lose their favourites will go Dr Frankenstein...

...is always fun to experiment and play.The perfumer's master piece can only be approximated, but no matter...

...Larimar:The original Tabac Blond and the vintage Habanita Extrait were definitely linked. The opening blast of the original Tabac Blond also clearly reminded me of Knize Ten. However, it is soon obvious that the original is loaded with animalics. It does remind me of the great Lanvin classics from the 1930s. If you deducted the florals (sweetness) from them, they could all - Tabac Blond included - be variations on the same theme. I also found Patou's Normandie slightly reminiscent of the original Tabac Blond. I admit I was a bit underwhelmed by the old stuff, maybe also because I am well familiar with the great Lanvins. Today Tabac Blond is so unique and there is nothing like it in its composition and blend (extrait concentration!). I only have a small decant of the old jus and I bet there are people here who hoard a bottle or two... :)Actually as soon as I tried Tabac Blond I immediately thought of Habanita (and vice versa). I think Tabac Blond is a masterpiece! Habanita to me is like a dirtier, sexier version of Tabac Blond (and Shalimar). The three are linked in my opinion. People say that Shalimar is a bad girl, but to me Habanita must be a very very bad girl (compared to what Shalimar is!).

...Ahmed replies and leads Yasmin from the room.That evening, Yasmin sends a desperate message to Fizur by way of Diba. "Would you see your beloved master, Walad, die? Would you see him kill my husband? If not, help me."Fizur returns an answer. "I am at your command, my Sultana, for so you will ever...

...the star originally, as Keryus could be only related with Καίριος (Kerios) which means crucial or Κύριος (Kyrios) which means main or master/lord, if the name derives from a Greek word, that is. Pisces here; pleased to meet you Taurus!Rather unknown, both scent and house,and that's for...

...” He nods. “The Valide Sultan countermanded your order.” Walad looks at his mother in shock. She doesn’t meet his gaze. “But, Master,” Diba continues. “The women discussed who they should obey and voted. They chose to obey you, not your mother.” The Valide Sultan cries...

...drown her in the oasis. Ahmed promised to stay away, but he hasn’t. The Valide Sultan tells her caravan to make camp then she orders the caravan master to her side and gives him instructions. Perhaps Walad will kill Ahmed before he has a chance to speak, but she must stop this slaughter about to... he reaches his mother, they exchange greetings. “Good to see you, mother.” She replies, “Good to see you, son.” Walad sends the caravan master away and, grateful for what his mother has done, becomes her camel-puller and resumes his journey to Yasmin. It gives him time to think. Why did...

...HaudajNO AMBERNow to explore the orientals without amber, but first the story.Servants the world over are of the opinion they know more than their masters. In this case, it is true. When Diba hears Fizur’s sad report of Yasmin's unhappiness, Diba unintentionally says out loud, “It’s all the...

...war. Conquering enemies eases the suspicion that someone conquered his bride.Diba wants to go, too, but Fizur will not allow it. Faithful to his master, even when behaving badly, Fizur will stay to guard Walad at war and at home. He resolves not to drink from any more goblets while on duty, though...

...Triffid! Somebody give this Lady an Oscar/Nobel/whatever award/prize/whatever for being a master of impossible connections and meticulous research! No "sad little offering" at all! Actually I feel a little embarassed for "wasting" my clue, when...

...have a master linguist. Très bien GothicHeart...