...depends on the setting for me, Briarthorn. Classic florals don't go well with athletic activities, for instance. A spritz of something by Jo Malone is perfect for the gym...

...Thank you Cryptic for the lead. I'll see if I can find it on Surrender to chance tomorrow!

...Though I haven't been on the forums much since Baby 3, I've revisited this topic much in mind and I think MiaTrost you are on too something with the social norms angle and I see those norms shifting since the advent of the edible scent, at least here in Miami, FL. I think with more women wearing the spun sugar confectioneries, more men scents are adding a floral edge, or perhaps the men around me are selecting scents with a floral edge. This is a development I really like.

...I'm glad you enjoyed it!

...Briarthorn, have you tried "Caldey Island Lavender" yet? It's been compared favorably to one of the fragrances you listed, Caron Pour Un Homme, so you might...

...life sized ones during Christmas seasonI think there wouldn't be any specific scent related to Christmas from my country, though. The smell of snow?Briarthorn:On Christmas day I always wear Vagabond Prince's Enchanted Forest. It smells like Yule to me. I love the transition it goes trough. Like walking...

...would, Briarthorn, but I physically can't tolerate them enough to detect anything and write a review. One sniff, and I'm anosmic... but I physically can't tolerate them enough to detect anything and write a review. One sniff, and I'm anosmic.Briarthorn:I think a review of this line would be very helpful. I follow a few people who seem to have the same kind of nose I do and I always appreciate it...

...s a very kind offer, Briarthorn, thank you. I hadn't dared to do any requests so far, since I wouldn't be good/knowledgeable enough to fully appreciate your reviews. There are so...

...you for your kind words, Briarthorn. Just caught 2 more new accounts with faked identities popping up and posting there their "reviews", one even attempting at using broken English as...

...Briarthorn. I found ET's Diamonds and Emerald's at a great price and it's on the way. I took a quick glance at your collection and don't think I saw a gardenia... s on the way. I took a quick glance at your collection and don't think I saw a gardenia I don't have, but see my list below. Back to the sniffing.Briarthorn:My favorite gardenia is Jovan Island Gardenia. It's the closest thing to the gardenias in my nan's yard that I can find. I also love the Gardenia...

...Sorry to hear of your problems over there. Hopefully you are happier over here.

...Cincy:So sorry, to hear this. I can't imagine the stress this has caused you. Seems like something could be done with your payment, credit card pay pal?Cincy is right, If you used a credit card or pay pal you can get your money back. You have the tracking to prove the item was not shipped to you and that you never received the item you paid for.

...My favorite gardenia is Jovan Island Gardenia. It's the closest thing to the gardenias in my nan's yard that I can find. I also love the Gardenia note in Tom Ford's Black Orchid and The Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia is a nice green gardenia. Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Emeralds has a lovely, creamy gardenia in the dry down. I still haven't unpacked most of my perfumes but if you PM me with your address and a list of any samples you want from my collection I'll mail them as soon as I get them unpacked. Gardenia is one of my favorite notes on me so I have many scents with that note. Check the different folders in my collection and I'll send you samples of anything you want.

...I'm trying to get back into reviewing. Any requests from my decant list (my decants are unpacked) of what you would like to see reviewed by me?

...Thank you for the warm wishes. I've never seen that Bvlgari set before. I wonder how it smells.

..."Tresor L'Eau de Parfum Lumineuse | Lancome"Is that it?

...I've searched but I couldn't find anything on this scent besides an expired ebay offering in the UK with no photos. The only Lancôme product I can find with Majestic Rose Is the Precious oils line. Perhaps the source you saw it from made a mistake and it's actually one of the Tresor - Midnight Rose flankers.

...I really wish I had backups of a few of my favorites but honestly cost keeps me from getting them. The only back ups I have are of some of my favorite cheapies. Not having a back up of my Black Cashmere is probably the one I regret not having more of the most.

...I've been out of the fragrance loop for sometime. I couldn't really wear perfume while I was pregnant and then right after I had the baby we moved and my scents are still packed up (even though we moved in September). Alice is doing well. I can't believe she will be one on the 18th of next month. Her brother's adore her. The Leif, the 4yr old, plays with her most of the day. It's cute. Mendel, the 7yr old, has discovered he can pick Alice up and wants to carry her all day. It's amusing. I'll have to check out Golden Sand. It sounds great and at the AL Rehab price it's not much of a risk. I want to start reviewing again. I'll probably start with my collection. I still have a ton of things in there I haven't done a proper review on. There are a few reviews I'd like to revisit too. I'm so out of practice thought I'm afraid it's gonna take a bit of time to retrain my nose etc. With all the money we are pouring into the house I'm going to have to focus on reviewing my collection and samples for awhile. I don't see any funds for a new bottle any time soon.

...problem, Briarthorn. Congrats on the baby. Chat with you later...