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Good-smelling cheapies are hard to find
by Briarthorn | Perfumes & Brands
...be in a mistake.I was in skeptical frame of mind, even cynical, I would say. But only before you give it a try.I can not describe it better than Coutureguru did it in his excellent review, and there is no point even trying.I'll just say "not everything is money, friends, at least on Beauty" - Worth it...
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Apicius
14.04.2015
Good-smelling cheapies are hard to find
by Sleuth | Perfumes & Brands
...I'll have to ask CoutureGuru where he ordered it, since I can't figure that out...
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Apicius
10.04.2015
Good-smelling cheapies are hard to find
by WolfM | Perfumes & Brands
...be in a mistake.I was in skeptical frame of mind, even cynical, I would say. But only before you give it a try.I can not describe it better than Coutureguru did it in his excellent review, and there is no point even trying.I'll just say "not everything is money, friends, at least on Beauty" - Worth it...
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Apicius
10.04.2015
Ormonde Jayne Discovery Set
by Coutureguru | Perfumes & Brands
...I have this discovery set :) … it is beautifully presented and I've tried a few of the fragrances … I need to make some time to go through them meticulously for review! I really like Ta'if and Orris Noir ...
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Tnahowru
03.11.2014
FragranceX and testers?
by Coutureguru | Perfumes & Brands
...I shop with FragranceX a lot and barring one missing package (which I was fully refunded for) I find their service to be reputable. I've had some very special 'pure perfumes' from them and while some of their stock is not always available they are efficient and cost effective. I have a few of their Tester bottles and have never had issue with these.
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Nerys
12.08.2014
The geography of scent - variations in perception
by Coutureguru | Perfumes & Brands
...Grey … I can confirm that climate and definitely affects the way some fragrances react on me. In the hot humidity of my Island job, favourites like Prada's Infusion d'Homme and Cartier's Goutte de Rose and Declaration d'un Soir veritably blossom on my skin, radiate more and last longer. When I wear them in cool weather they are done and dusted in a few hours. I've taken to not wearing d'un Soir in the dry heat of South African summers as it develops a metallic nastiness that I haven't experienced anywhere else. I'm currently in chilly and wet weather in NW England, where my Terre d'Hermes seems to be flourishing and I'm getting amazing projection and longevity out of Guerlain's AA Flora Rosa, which is only an EDT.Weather and geographic positioning definitely affects the way fragrance smells (I should know, I'm permanently traveling!) … any contrary opinion is simply ridiculous and uneducated!
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Greysolon
28.05.2014
What the perfumers say - Francis Kurkdjian
...Coutureguru:Strangely enough my favorite from this man is Green Tea for Elizabeth Arden … and of course Rose Barbare for Guerlain is a masterpiece. I have the...
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Pipette
08.03.2014
What the perfumers say - Francis Kurkdjian
by Coutureguru | Perfumes & Brands
...Strangely enough my favorite from this man is Green Tea for Elizabeth Arden … and of course Rose Barbare for Guerlain is a masterpiece. I have the full collection of samples from his own house, but find the musk he uses in Narciso's fragrances all too prevalent in his eponymous collection … it's quite laundry-ish … but having said that, a bottle of Absolue Pour le Matin would not go amiss in my collection. I also love what he's done over at Elie Saab … 'le parfum extreme' is truly beautiful!! It really doesn't hurt that M.Kurkdjian is easy on the eyes :) … but as far as his talent goes, that's through the stratosphere!!
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Pipette
08.03.2014
EU amendment to sharpen restrictions on fragrance allergens
by Coutureguru | Perfumes & Brands
...Coutureguru:I've signed the petitionJust to clarify … the petition I signed was the one located in the material elsewhere on this page. I will sign any...
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MiaTrost
07.02.2014
EU amendment to sharpen restrictions on fragrance allergens
by Coutureguru | Perfumes & Brands
...Wonderful job peeps … keep it up!! I wish I had the time to get more involved again but at the moment my schedule is chaotic! I've signed the petition and will keep an eye on this topic so that I can offer my help if time pressures recede!xoxoxoxo
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MiaTrost
07.02.2014
Wanted : herbal elixir
by Coutureguru | Perfume Recommendations
...Give Aramis 900 a bash … better if you can get a pre reformulation bottle, but the newer one (from the Gentlemen's Collection) is not bad either. It reminds of AE but is more herbal and a little mineral … hope that helps!
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PontNeuf
10.01.2014
EXILED! The stories from Defected Fragrantican Members
by PBullFriend | Parfumo Community
...says it all." I don't have the gift for beautiful metaphor that some do, and my terse, factual style seems so prosaic next to the work of Ysbrand, Coutureguru, Sherapop, jtd, Silverfire, and others. (Those were the first few who came to mind. The full list is prob 2-3 dozen.) But I'll still write a review...
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Lola82
03.09.2013
Which masculine scents can be worn by a woman?
by SystemeD | Perfumes & Brands
...Coutureguru:Guusje:To me male/female is only marketing.Wear what you want I my motto I want a bottle of "Carthusia Uomo" 8)I'm with Guusje on this one. Why bow...
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DieNase
01.09.2013
Another Game: Perfume for a place
by Coutureguru | Parfumo Community
...Carnal Flower smells like my walks around LA ( I lived in Hancock Park) in the early morning hours of Summer :) ...
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Pipette
20.07.2013
Parfumo/Fragrantica
by Coutureguru | Parfumo Community
...Cryptic:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diT3FvDHMyoOoooh :) ... thanks for the wonderful memories ... LOVE DM!!
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Lola82
06.07.2013
What are your favorite Rose perfumes?
...Coutureguru:Apicius:May I also add a warning? Never ever wear Cartier's "Declaration d'un Soir" together with clothes that are difficult to wash!This perfume...
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Pipette
24.06.2013
What are your favorite Rose perfumes?
...Apicius:May I also add a warning? Never ever wear Cartier's "Declaration d'un Soir" together with clothes that are difficult to wash!This perfume contains what we will be getting in the future once the IFRA succeeds with their plans to prohibit natural rose oil.Yes, you are right Apicius :) ... but this is one of the facets of d'un Soir that I really like ... it hangs out forever on my clothes and projects beautifully. I've had so many compliments while wearing it and it is another favorite Rose for me ... but I agree that it should preferably be worn with the same outfit ... teehee ...
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Pipette
24.06.2013
What are your favorite Rose perfumes?
...Coutureguru:There are SO many of them out there ... one for everybody to find and enjoy in their own way!!Good point! The author of the piece probably agrees...
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Pipette
23.06.2013
What are your favorite Rose perfumes?
...My favorite Rose perfume is definitely and without a doubt Guerlain's "Rose Barbare", with Goutal's "Ce Soir ou Jamais" in a tie for second place with Boadicea's "Glistening". I also really love Tea Rose by Perfumer's Workshop and Ineke's Briar Rose.I don't include my Rose/Oud combinations ... those are in a list of their own :). There is nothing like a beautiful Rose fragrance. There are SO many of them out there ... one for everybody to find and enjoy in their own way!!
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Pipette
23.06.2013
Some thoughts about cats and dogs
by Cryptic | Off Topic
...multitude of reviews, insight, photos, etc. And you just basically told her to fuck off. I'm appalled.I originally came here because of Dolby and Coutureguru. Sherapop is one of the reasons why I hung around. When it comes right down to it, I could easily go to Basenotes for interesting, intelligent...
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Apicius
16.05.2013
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