...Exciter76:Zoka and crew's behavior has been off-putting and arrogant for years.Yes, and condescendingly so - even towards his very own members. I think it remarkable that he's got a such problem with Parfumo. After all, as he points out, our traffic is obviously nowhere close to be comparable to that of Vogue. So why be bitchy if we are so very much below his 'fabulous' platform? That exodus back in 2012 wasn't masterminded, it was voting with feet. His fellow (ex-)Fragranticans simply chose to be 'not so social' and tell others about an alternative. *shrugs*

...Yep. He sounds a bit, um, confused.

...:D Sounds like spring fever, Cincy. :wink: "To attract men, I wear a perfume called 'New Car Interior'."~ Rita Rudner ~

...Did anyone spot this post from Zoka? Was just sent to me and it's a nice reminder why I dislike F. :twisted:

...Nice choice, Vmaster.Sultan Pasha Attars: Rêve Narcotique by Sultan Pasha for a holiday Monday in the Northern Hemisphere. :)

...That is a great overview on the Le Gemme collection, Vmaster! Thank you for sharing your impressions. :)

...Reportedly her new fragrance will be introduced at the upcoming Esxence: Niral, again Duchaufour. :)See persefume for more info.

...Cryptic, that's a lovely one!I have my doubts about it being an Oscar Wild quote, Anessa. :wink: "I don't like compliments, and I don't see why a man should think he is pleasing a woman enormously when he says to her a whole heap of things that he doesn't mean."~ Oscar Wild ~But I too read it somewhere: "Compliments are like perfumes. They may be fragrant but never obtrusive.""Women waste so much time wearing no perfume. As for me, in every step that I have taken in life, I have been accompanied by an exquisite perfume!"~ C. JoyBell C.~

...Hi there,I'm afraid I am not familiar with Versailles Afternoon and can't advise on any alternative. Perhaps someone more knowledgeable than I can. However, in the meantime you might find Parfumo's Advanced Search helpful. You can filter for any notes you fancy, e.g., those in Versailles Afternoon. :)

...Apparently their fragrances that are not par of the Collection Noire will continue to be available in 50ml bottles. See here for some info from SL shared on fb, in particular in the comment section.

...Tauer Perfumes: "No. 11 - Carillon pour un Ange" (2010) by Andy Tauer because it speaks of spring. :)

...I'd say 1932 fared quite well with the recent reformulation. The EdP is more rounded and perhaps a tad less transparent and slightly more powdery. Some say it lasts a little longer than the EdT.Hope that helps. :)

...Cincy:So true Mia, however it isn't always easy to do.No, Cincy, it isn't."By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."~ Confucius ~

...Good one, Cincy!

..."C'est la certitude qu'ils tiennent la vérité qui rend les hommes cruels."~ Anatole France ~"A prig is a fellow who is always making you a present of his opinions."~ George Eliot ~

...Spotted another one .. :D Süßholz is commonly known as liquorice, we use Glycyrrhiza.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquoricehttps://www.britannica.com/plant/licoriceEdit:Meanwhile I realised that liquorice denotes both, Süßholz and Lakritz, and see the problem that poses.Not having majored in botany, thus consulting Wiki instead, it seems that the sweet, Lakritz, is referred to as liquorice confectionery. This isn't more elegant but would allow for a more understandable translation - not everyone is familiar with Latin. ;)Thoughts?

...Other houses recreate original formulae as well, Pipette. For instance Patou with their Collection Héritage or some of the Lubin scents, e.g., "Korrigan" (Thomas Fontaine's specialty is recreating vintages).I believe it an inaccurate assumption Oriza L. Legrand reissue fragrances with an 'almost identical' formula for they can't, even if they wanted to. Like it or not, many aroma materials are rigorously restricted and some prohibited or simply unobtainable which they weren't back in 1925. And that's before any accountant gets to point out that margins may be increased by substituting with cheaper inputs.If you want faithful recreation, you'll have to visit the Osmothèque or get Guerlain to let you sniff some of their flacons that are not for sale. ;)

...YSL "Opium (Secret de Parfum)" (1992) by Jean-Louis Sieuzac on this freezing Friday. :)

...Guerlain: Mitsouko Extrait (1919) by Jacques GuerlainHappy Monday!

...Louis Vuitton: Matière Noire (2016) by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud