...Of course FF is right about reviews needing to have substance. So I'll add to my "rules" that reviews should say something about the perfume itself and have a constructive intention in saying it.Literary quality is of secondary importance, though I totally agree that text-speak is unacceptable.The balloon popping thing never ceases to amaze me :roll:

...IMHO honesty and clear expression are all that is really required in a review. Make it sound too hard and people won't contribute. If I had known about all these rules and expectations I would not have written a single thing.

...Rubyred has a good point. More reviews of mainstream fragrances would enhance Parfumo, but as membership grows I think they will come in time. Although my expertise is limited I should have a go at writing some I know.

...Apicius:Congratualtions for L'Air Du Temps. This perfume was so lovely some decades ago, and it is completely spoiled today. YES! The vintage stuff is springtime in Paris bottled.What a trove of treasures NSku - so jealous :D

...Seatonica,Sounds like your healthy habits will prevent a genetic predisposition from becoming a medical condition. Hopefully you aren't worrying about it...

...I have been leading a virtuous life and am told I don't need meds for the cholesterol at this stage unless other risk factors are present. Passed a stress test with no problems, but the cardiologist says its not conclusive in women so advises a heart scan as well which will reveal the actual state of my arteries. He's a good fellow and I trust his judgement. But given that I don't smoke, hardly drink these days, am not overweight, eat well and exercise regularly it's a real bitch. My mother had heart disease and died at a relatively young age, though she had all kinds of bad habits in addition to the same gene I suspect. Best to err on the side of caution.

...that will age us let alone what it does to our heart and lungs. I quit many years ago. Don't get the smoker lines around those pretty lips Dolby.Seatonica, are you on meds for your cholesterol?(((Hugs))) to Silverfire...

...Seatonica:Not fond of watery fragrances, but there's bound to be something in every other category for me.Same here.----------Some time ago I stumbled across a...

...Not fond of watery fragrances, but there's bound to be something in every other category for me.

...Seatonica:I have been told I have the high cholesterol gene. Bummer.Verily, that sucketh...

...AromiErotici:Seatonica:Pipette:I got an official warning in a private message from the owner of Fragrantica not to "solicit" any more. One of too many letters praising the...

...I have been told I have the high cholesterol gene. Bummer.

...I hate to speak of negative things but, if I may share, a certain member of Fragrantica told me personally not to share Parfumo with anyone as he has already been reporting Fragrantica mwmbers who come here. /quote]The mind boggles :evil:

...Seatonica:Pipette:I got an official warning in a private message from the owner of Fragrantica not to "solicit" any more. One of too many letters praising the...

...Seatonica:Pipette:I got an official warning in a private message from the owner of Fragrantica not to "solicit" any more. One of too many letters praising the...

...Seatonica:Pipette:I got an official warning in a private message from the owner of Fragrantica not to "solicit" any more. One of too many letters praising the...

...Pipette:I got an official warning in a private message from the owner of Fragrantica not to "solicit" any more. One of too many letters praising the lovely Parfumo site must have been either intercepted, or worse, that member which I recruited told on me :shock:

...Oh Collector, I love "Chamarre" - you are lucky!

..."Ambre Gris" by Balmain - lovely in rainy weather.

...Seatonica:In general terms, the dictomomy of pulp for the masses and "art" for the literate is no new thing. The "democratisation" of perfume and its...