...I've never been more sorry I asked tbh.

...I didn't see a thread on this yet so I thought I'd make one! I am still very new to perfume and always love reading about other people's favourites.So please share, what have been your favourite new perfume releases of 2013? What have been the worst, most underwhelming, weirdest, most interesting etc? (And why, if you can be bothered to analyze :))

...Sweetgrass:Cruella:Cryptic:Change of diet, medication and hormonal fluctuations all can have an impact on skin chemistry. Hope the issue resolves itself soon...

...Sweetgrass:Cruella:Cryptic:Change of diet, medication and hormonal fluctuations all can have an impact on skin chemistry. Hope the issue resolves itself soon...

...Cruella:Cryptic:Change of diet, medication and hormonal fluctuations all can have an impact on skin chemistry. Hope the issue resolves itself soon so you can go back to enjoying your favorites.Skin chemistry is an urban myth.How so? I am asking in earnest since I can only assume it is the unique chemistry of one's skin that can turn silver black on some people while it stays bright on others. As an example.

...Not that it isn't interesting to read different takes on the general pressure for brands and houses to reformulate, but I wasn't looking to start yet another topic on that subject seeing as there already is an active, recent one for that purpose. I was merely curious about other people's experiences on a few Piguet reformulations vs. the originals, seeing as the vintage formulas are way out of my reach but someone somewhere could maybe have smelled them. I repeat that there is another topic for discussing IFRA and the evils of reformulation.

...I'm sure Christine Nagel is more than fit for the job! As for Hermès' current selection, where should I start? Apart from "Eau des Merveilles" which I didn't like, they are foreign ground for me.

...Cruella:Well I haven't smelled those but I have smelled vintage Fracas and Futur and they are literally the same smell now as it was in the 40's and 60's respectively. ...I think they are doing a great job really, my only problem is that they released 13 new scents in one year. I don't see a point in doing that, but I don't wear them anyway, the important thing is that their classics are perfectly preserved.That is good to hear! I've read that Visa would not have survived reformulation quite as well, though. I wish I could like Bandit but on my skin it's just poisonous green florals and pungent musk and nothing else gets through, alas.

...Sweetgrass, I ordered Incense Rose, Carillon pour une Ange and the new Collectible PHI-Une Rose de Kandahar. The first two were easy picks but the third choice...

...Is there anyone here who is familiar with vintage Piguets and could weigh in on the recent reformulations of Bandit and Visa? I have been sniffing Visa today and while it's okay and inoffensive, I do wonder what it was like originally.

...Triffid:I now have my Explorer set, though not from the giveaway Pipette mentions. The presentation is fabulous - the larger slider tin looks both modern yet retro and delivery took just a few days via Fedex. Two free samples were also included - bonus!Ooohh sounds fantastic! Which ones did you order btw? Any chance of a few reviews? ;)I got a 15ml bottle of "Une Rose Vermeille" and wonder if I'm going to like it... Nevertheless I'm curious, but feeling too sensitive to smells right now to try it. I sampled a few absolutely horrible perfumes a few hours ago and I still feel a bit ill for it.

...Sweetgrass:I have been playing with a very curious 10-month-old puppy while he was staying at our place. He seems to love chewing our firewood. Haven't had a...

...I have been playing with a very curious 10-month-old puppy while he was staying at our place. He seems to love chewing our firewood. Haven't had a dull day the entire week :D

...BEYONCÉ!

...Sweetgrass:Sherapop, some really good points, especially on BHT! Are there any sources aside of Wikipedia on it? Any theories as to why it's pushed?Sorry...

...Cruella:Sweetgrass:Cruella:I don't think Elizabeth Taylor perfumes should be considered cheapies, at least not the first three she released, they all cost over 160...

...apologies Sweetgrass, I didn't mean to pick an argument though it may certainly seem that way. I see your point. It is indeed a strange business model to encourage people...

...Thank you.

...Sweetgrass:I am not that familiar with the functions on Basenotes (other than I find their directory hard to use and sorely lacking) but one thing really irks... forum, for one company in particular which shall remain unnamed here so as not to generate another google hit.I can totally see your frustration, Sweetgrass. But there are lots of good people there who are truly enthusiastic about perfume and it is a lively community. They just need someone who is really...

...Sweetgrass:Cruella:I don't think Elizabeth Taylor perfumes should be considered cheapies, at least not the first three she released, they all cost over 160...