...Chanel Cristalle Eau VertBecause it's gonna be a scorcher today!

...Harem by LR, which is totally obscure in this country.Think I'm done with chocolate for the time being.

...DinD have you seen Bois de Jasmin's piece comparing vintage and reformulated Carons?http://boisdejasmin.com/2011/03/caron-fragrances-vintage-and-modern-perfume-comparisons.html

...Osmanthus by Liang Zi.Of Chinese origin and not in the database, this obscure little gem starts green but becomes progressively sweeter and more soapy. In sum, it is the smell of osmanthus flowers in the rain. What a pity it doesn't last longer :(

...Osmanthus perfumes also conjure China for me. The lovely Rosecat put me onto these two pretty ones which are made in China and available on ebay: Osmanthus by Liang Zi and Irene.

...From Lola's samples Theorama by FendiReally should get my hands on this one. I do have theTheorama D'ete, it's lovely but lasts about 5 seconds

...The Soivohle site confuses me - do they ship to the US only?

...According to Perfume Intelligence Gemey was launched in 1923. It disappeared some time in the 1960s. The little faceted bottle I have dates from the late 50s-early 60s I think (if I could work out how to insert an image here I would, might have to see you in the other place on that score) I'm yet to turn up any info re notes or genre, let me know if you do.

...Yes I'm a sucker for old stuff too. Something I love about vintage perfumes is their capacity to both evoke and transcend their eras and it's a shame so many gems have slipped below the cultural radar. I've just made the plunge on Bakir albeit the LLP rendition - having read all those divided reviews I simply had to smell it for myself lol Have you ever come across Richard Hudnut's Gemey? It was pretty big in it's day and IMHO is worthwhile seeking out.

...Hmm, I'll have to think about that one DinD. Outside the big-hitting Gueralins, Chanels and Diors in the general market I think 'value' is very much in the eye of the beholder, and often based on perceived rarity. I was just looking for Nitchevo by Juvena on ebay and saw someone wanted over $300 US for a large bottle :shock: I can only assume the seller thinks that because it is now obscure people might be willing to pay silly money. I had it as a teenager and while not exactly 'drug store' it certainly wasn't high end either! What price nostalgia eh?

...LolaDetchema by RevillonAlways wondered about this one

...Digindirt, as a fellow vintage-lover you are a woman after my own heart. Why do I love vintages? Well, in a broad sense my love for, and collection of, vintage perfumes is a product of my natural curiosity and an extension of my passion for history. My love affair with perfume also has a history. While I don't have any special associations between vintage perfumes and people in my life who wore them, I do have a personal history of perfume-wearing that now extends across 3 decades , which means that all of those early loves still retained in my wardrobe now classify as vintage perfumes. Other than that, for the most part I just really like the way they smell :D

...In light of the proposed ban on some of their key ingredients, think I will have to make Shalimar EDP and Chanel No.5 my priorities.

...Does beg the question that if many people suffer peanut allergies why they don't ban peanuts? In regard to the perfume industy, in deciding to prohibit the use of certain substances you have to wonder just whose interests are being upheld.

...Ah, the Angel is poison fracas :lol:

...I agree with the proposition that A) Mr D is a gun for hire B) he displayed questionable judgment in accepting this particular commission But I doubt his reputation will sustain lasting damage.

...La Mome by Balmain.Really like this - thanks Rosecat!

...My Sin by Lavin +1

...Great wardrobe twjb! fav: Diam Blonde by Serge Lutensleast fav: Voyage by Hermes

...DonFetish by Neil Morris