valandria   01.11.2013 | Perfumes by Note, Accord, Genre

What are your favorite Rose perfumes?

...Favorite rose: Caron's Delire d RoseGreat inexpensive rose: Lanvin Rumeur 2 Rose - rose with light green notes. Nice for summer.

valandria   01.11.2013 | Miscellaneous

Good-smelling cheapies are hard to find

...Calvin Klein Euphoria EDT - This is a pretty soft and sexy scent. Highly under-rated and is a compliment getter with the touch of champaca in it. Good for the office as it's not heavy handed in the flowers nor is it a sillage monster, but it does linger softly on the skin for hours.Pamela Anderson's Malibu Nights - Champaca, cacao and a titch of salt. The pomegranate in it gives a bit of tartness. I love this perfume a lot. Another under-rated inexpensive scent that's worthy of a test for sure. I wear it year round - reminds me a lot of the beach.24 Gold ScentStory - This is a oud I like because it's light enough not to over power the wonderful amber and vanilla in this little masterpiece. There's a bit of powder in the dry-down, but not so powdery that men would hate it. Definitely unisex. Definitely wonderful.Great price.I have to add Bvlgari Black. Just love this stuff. Such an interesting scent for an amazing price. It smells better on my husband than me. The vanilla and tea really blossom on his warmer skin.

valandria   01.11.2013 | Miscellaneous

Good-smelling cheapies are hard to find

...I will add to your list...Tommy Bahama, Set Sail St. Bart for men: I think this one is a hidden gem because it smells delish on the men I know that wear it! It transports me to the sea every time I smell it. A nice salty lime- very refreshing.Tim McGraw Southern Blend: This one is surprisingly good. Like whiskey lite with a nice sweet tobacco added in. Not particularly long lasting, but for the price point you could definitely spray later in the day and not break the bank.Antonio Banderas The Golden Secret: This is shockingly nice! A soft spicy leather scent. Perfect really for everyday since it's not cloyingly heavy like some spicy scents are. It gets compared to 1 million a lot, but personally I don't get the connection at all. 1 million is too heavy and in your face - this is not.

valandria   31.10.2013 | Perfumes & Brands

Tom Ford's Champaca Absolute

...I really love champaca flowers, but in Champaca Absolute they seem trampled to death by the heaviness of the orchids. I do wear this, but VERY sparingly. It's definitely a heavy hitter and I'm glad I didn't go ahead and buy a FB. My mini will last me a very long time.

valandria   30.10.2013 | Miscellaneous

Mainstream Unisex Perfumes Having Niche Perfume Complexity

...Bvlgari Blackand Dior's Oud Ispahan

valandria   30.10.2013 | Miscellaneous

Living well is the best revenge...

...It has to be Boucheron's Trouble. Just love that stuff!

valandria   29.10.2013 | Perfumes & Brands

Jeanne Arthes Perfumes...

...I can't find a similar topic, so I hope this isn't a repeat...What are your favorite Jeanne Arthes scents and why? Tell me what you like about them. I'm just exploring this house a bit and there are so many... Thank You. :D

valandria   29.10.2013 | Miscellaneous

Seductive Perfumes Worn By Men

...Adding in Bvlgari Black, too. I own it but it smells much better on husband. It's quite sexy on his skin.

valandria   29.10.2013 | Miscellaneous

Seductive Perfumes Worn By Men

...You are welcome, Optimist.Husband has some of these or at least samples of them. Thinking of buying him a fb of Chergui for Christmas - it smells so fabulous on him. Silk & Jasmine, too.

valandria   29.10.2013 | Miscellaneous

What Scents Have You Pulled Out For Fall's Cooler Weather?

...I'm enjoying the change-over to fall. These scents are getting pulled out and worn lately:Rocher's Voile d' Ambre7 Billion HeartsM. Micallef PatchouliMidnight BakulaFan di Fendi ExtremeYSL Cinema24 Gold Scent Story

valandria   29.10.2013 | Miscellaneous

Seductive Perfumes Worn By Men

...I think Serge Lutens' Chergui is seductive. Also Armani Eau Pour Homme, Hugo Boss' Silk & Jasmine, and Guerlain Homme L'eau.Also adding Ambre Precieux...