...Pipette:Somehow this article of Elena Vosnaki (PerfumeShrine) fits the format of this discussion. http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com/2013/12/respecting-perfume-vs-actually-wearing.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PerfumeShrine+(Perfume+Shrine) You can comment on her article - within the link - or here at Parfumo.That´s so funny, ´cos it was exactly "Coco" EdP that I sold while ago as I never wore it, but I do admire it, a lot ! Yet, it was not "me", and then again, I have no trouble wearing "Nahéma" when at home in pyjamas.I do not look for special occasions anymore to wear my favourites - of course, I would not wear some heavy orientals when going to a doctor either - because I rather think nowadays, that they deserve to be worn as often as possible, would be such a pity if they got bad ´cos I would "save" them for too long for that special occasion which might never come...

...Sorceress:Can't say that anything has ever really lost its magic for me. Once liked or loved, I'll always feel that way. Whatever the perfume is, it just stays in the rotational seasonal area, so to speak. I just don't like certain perfumes for certain times of year and will "fall out of love" seasonally for them.That goes for me as well...Though, right now, my big-time-favourite from last winter, "White Aoud", does not excite me at all...too loud, but the base is quite nice. Yet again, the coldest time of the year is still to come, so in January it just might find a new place in my heart again. :)

...9 of 30...although, Parfumo-database claims "Skai" and "Tea for two" to still be produced.Of "Dior Addict (2002)" I´ve bought a bit of back-up, and will buy some more if I find with acceptable price.Same goes for "Tea for Two", but right now it does notr seem so realistic...Anyway, after the reformulation of Addict I decided to test some more vanilla-perumes and came across "Felanilla No.21" which is my big time favourite right now, so it broght some good with it as well. :)Still, with "Nu", "Addict" and "Le Baiser du Dragon" I will automatically be more selective of when to use them, as I just might not get them anymore...But I do wear them too, the worst thing would be, if I´d never wear them anymore in fear of running out, and then one day would simply discover that my oh-so-precious-perfume has gone bad...One has to be able to let go, be it objects or persons. ( and a good perfume can feel very much like person, a good "friend" who´s been with you for many years, so I do understand the grieving of a beloved perfume )

...of unusual materials. Before creating Tabu, he was instructed to make a fragrance for a whore (‘un parfum de puta’). Thus, Tabu was created, sensual and shocking.Its luscious oriental floral composition starts with fresh citrus and spicy notes. The spices in the heart accentuate the beauty of...

...good enough to eat"The other time was also on a date (I know :wink: ) and I was wearing "What We Do In Paris Is Secret". This earned me a very sensual neck nuzzling, accompanied with "you smell absolutely wonderful".So there :lol...

...rich fruity chypre. Spicy rich plums and osmanthus dancing with refined sensuality in an elegant woody melange of hinoki cypress, mahogany, and oakmoss. Unique. Fascinating. Brings to mind Gion Kobu Maiko and Geiko magnificently...

...gorgeous jasmine. Rich, Heady, Luxurious, Plush, Opulent, Dense, Sensual, all without a single hint of indolic fecal ugliness. Magnificent. This should be a future classic...

...that the sample Dig gave me, so I"d guess it an older formulation. Super strong! I revise my earlier statement; at the slow rate I would use this sensual beauty, it will last 5 lifetimes...

...benchmark narcissus brings to mind the outrageously sensual elegance of Jean Marc Nattier. So perfectly composed. So utterly beautiful in form. So flawlessly refined in subtle silken finish. And yet....so...

...Here is a small photo, cannot get it much larger.(She is on the way to see her lover.)I love Klimt´s work, his way of depicting sensuality is wonderful. For the lady you chose I would suggest something really sexy :-)My first thought was "Shalimar" but then I felt that ladies from that...

...delicacy of the Marble lattices, the sumptuously rich marble inlay throughout. The cold creaminess of the white marble carved into the most sensually feminine monument ever made...

...When I first stumbled upon the online perfume community, my first thought was, "What on earth do people find to discuss about fragrance, it's such a sensual experience, what is there to discuss?"Obviously I was wrong about that. But the bottom line is that it either smells good to me, or it doesn't. I...

...is magnificent and brings to mind the spirituality of a Hindu Temple. Utterly gorgeous. Sensual and Spiritual in unity. Neela Vermeire...

...Tabu on myself every chance I get - it works well with my skin chemistry I guess, cause it smells like I'm being wrapped in a sweet, spicy, sensual hug!I have also been learning yoga.You smell delightfully trashy. Come sit by me. *pats cushion*LOL Cryptic! I'm happy to see that you also can...

...Tabu on myself every chance I get - it works well with my skin chemistry I guess, cause it smells like I'm being wrapped in a sweet, spicy, sensual hug!I have also been learning yoga.You smell delightfully trashy. Come sit by me. *pats cushion...

...Tabu on myself every chance I get - it works well with my skin chemistry I guess, cause it smells like I'm being wrapped in a sweet, spicy, sensual hug!I have also been learning yoga...

...When I first stumbled upon the online perfume community, my first thought was, "What on earth do people find to discuss about fragrance, it's such a sensual experience, what is there to discuss?"Obviously I was wrong about that. But the bottom line is that it either smells good to me, or it doesn't. I...

...I remember him very well--gorgeous. He has the most sensual mouth. Too bad he's out of the series!(I think he'd look better if he didn't shave his chest...

...d probably wear something warm like L'Ambre des Merveilles (inviting and cozy but not in-your-face sensual) or Une Rose Chypyre by A. Tauer. As DiginDirt and Dalmajen said, wearing a distinctive frag kind of sets the tone. I also think of Mona di Orio's...

...I was blown away by the note, when I first sniffed on "Rose Aoud" by Micallef. Later, "White Aoud" by Montale was really nice as well.But as a trend ? No.It´s just that being a member in Parfumo for almost a year, I´ve discovered lot of scents that I really like, and Aoud is one of them. I will not avoid it, just because it´s a trend. ;) Just the same as I will continue testing ginger, figue and roses, which I nowadays like a lot - and, for a time being, there´s also been hype about ginger and figue, right ?And I suppose one is on the safer side with the western Aouds, when one tests those already established before the trend - like Mona di Orio, which is supposedly very good, but which I do not know yet.I suppose in 5 years one will also see, which of the new ones make it - trends pass away, but some perfumes stay longer time simply because they are good. So I´m looking for that, I have no hurry ! :lol: