...Hermesvacation spot: lake or ocean?

...Congrats, Cryptic! Let's see what you've got to torture our little gray cells....

...Scented SyllablesThe object of this puzzle is to use the clues in conjunction with the table of syllables to determine the names of six fragrances. Using the syllables, you will construct the answer to each clue. Each syllable in the table is only used once. The number next to the clue indicates the number of letters in the answer. Each name is a single, common English word. All six fragrances are produced by one, well known house. Example:I BEL DECUnit of sound (7) Decibel (by Azzaro)----------------------------------------------------------------------------Name the house and each fragrance:E O DO FA NO RI RI ROTO SA MON OUR OUS OUS TUXGLAM GRAM MANCEClues:1) Infamous (9)2) Formal wear (6)3) Expedition (6)4) Love affair (7)5) Dazzling (10)6) Initial 8

...Not that it would change my answer but my son is an Apple tech so I don't have a choice...Mac!peaches or pears?

...I'll take it! It's a pity the answer wasn't in the directory but maybe some kind soul who's reading will attend to that.Yeah, I sure wish -ahem- Cincy would keep the directory up to date! :wink: Seriously, Cincy, how did you manage to find 2,275 fragrances not listed in the directory? Amazing! :shock: I'll be back in a bit with a quiz question...

...Thanks to LiliumLibido for creating the most popular, addictive topic on Parfumo! 2 years, 176 pages, 4396 replies and 151,973 views! Woo-hoo! Thanks for soft-balling this question, Cryptic, my brain is a little rubbery when it comes to solving perfume riddles:ChanelLaurel=AllureCry Moose=SycomoreSober Peril=Bel RespiroCamel Donor=Coromandel

...Cryptic:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gHXgDF20z0Love how Barenboim is only conducting the big phrases which lets the orchestra drive forward without hammering every single measure.It's about 6 am and very quiet in the house so I'm listening to tinnitus :D One of the first opera overtures ever written and great music for your iPhone/iPad alarm clock. Wake up y'all! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjpFi9bn1do

...Cryptic, I'm going to infer from the way you framed the question that you don't enjoy the glaucoma test. :( I, on the other hand would rather have the puff in the eye glaucoma test.Cookies: crispy or chewy?

..."Borneo 1834" is one of the few Serge Lutens' perfumes I haven't tried. Since several of you recommended it I have a sample on order. Descriptions of it its dry quality seem similar to "Ambre Sultan", which I frequently wear."Coromandel" is beautiful and it too reminds me of Ambre Sultan. The dry patchouli base in both perfumes share qualities of scent, texture and incredibly tenacious longevity. I never realized patchouli was so dominant in Ambre Sultan. How did I miss that? Hmm, maybe I've had my patchouli fragrance all along? "Patchouly Noir - Osmo / Patchouli Noir - Osmo" sounds like a another promising candidate and I'm looking forward to the arrival of that sample. By the way, why the repetition of the name of this perfume in Parfumo's index?Thanks for the suggestions so far. Oh, and Cryptic, no worries about floral notes. Love 'em! I'm just trying to avoid the creamy, oily combinations that tend to come about when patchouli gets paired with notes like heavy musks, coconut and sandalwood.

...Thanks, Cincy, I forgot all about the question! Duh!At the risk of repeating the last question...Mice or rats?

...Hmm, since the tribe of cannibals is actually successful at the job of serving man...Oh wait, I might be on the menu.I'll assume I get to pick the ten congressionmen/women so dinner in DC, it is. I suppose I'll have to pay, right?

...Cryptic:Coromandel is such an obvious choice that I assume you've tried it and it wasn't a hit. Would a rose/patch combo be acceptable? There are lots of beauties in that category if you're not averse to smelling a bit floral.Thanks, Cryptic! Since you and Epimedes have suggested Coromandel I'll have to raid Lady Grey's sample collection. It's not a fragrance she wears so I have no memory of it. Epimedes, I will certainly look into your suggestions; they seem very promising. Thank you!

...I enjoy the smell of patchouli and would like to find a patchouli-centric fragrance. Unfortunately my experience with such fragrances has been that after a couple of hours I feel as though I'm smothered in patchouli oil. Does anyone have a suggestion for, what I'd describe as, a drier, less overwhelming patchouli fragrance? Something that won't wear out its welcome. Oh, and preferably no sandalwood, coconut or heavy musk...

...Wind chimesMeat or Tofu?

...I grew up wearing choppers -deer hide mittens with wool inserts- but fashion and functionality dictate that I now wear gloves. So gloves it is.Pancakes or waffles?

...Cryptic:Oh, but it was, Cincy, even though it wasn't done in the usual way. My Halloween Hussy clue was a transparent attempt to shanghai Epimedes into taking a turn. The answer was Pumpkin Strumpet, which was his guess for the previous clue. We're being very relaxed these days. In fact, let's have a cocktail. ;)In the process of searching for the answer to this Halloween quizzle I came across this perfume..."Ghost Fart" by Possets :lol:Yeah, I'm still 14 years old...

...Real library shelves, real paper texture, real paper smell, real light source, real ink......REAL BOOKS!Shower or bath?

...Morning. My biological clock is set to be asleep by 9 or 10 pm and up by 5 or 6 am. If I could only live that way... Low wage/low benefit job you love or a high wage/high benefit job you can barely tolerate?

...Crappy movies any day...Cokesoccer or american football?

...Interesting juxtaposition, CrypticSilkRembrandt or Picasso?