...of warm and intimate skin. Synthetic or vegetable musk will smell more like well groomed skin. So one musk may be percieved as sweaty or 'stinky', the other may smell 'clean...
Amber Favorites?
by KathrynA66 | Perfumes by Note, Accord, Genre
...for a very clean, definitely modern amber, Ambra Aurea for something warmer, thicker and still not at all ambergris-like stinky, and Machrie for fresh, somewhat animalic, mineral amber.Same as before though, knowing more about your tastes would help...
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6 months ago
Amber Favorites?
by Johnjssmith | Perfumes by Note, Accord, Genre
...for a very clean, definitely modern amber, Ambra Aurea for something warmer, thicker and still not at all ambergris-like stinky, and Machrie for fresh, somewhat animalic, mineral amber.Same as before though, knowing more about your tastes would help...
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6 months ago
Oud Xerjoff Alexandria II
by Mitchcraft | Perfumes & Brands
...is like stinky cheese (in multiple ways, really), “an acquired taste” so to say. First experiences can be shocking. The nose simply is not ready for...
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9 months ago
Oud Xerjoff Alexandria II
by Kurai | Perfumes & Brands
...is like stinky cheese (in multiple ways, really), “an acquired taste” so to say. First experiences can be shocking. The nose simply is not ready for...
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9 months ago
Which fragrance is a Hype-king or Overhyped?
by Stinky | Perfumes & Brands
...Not overhyped:Every company that comes up with something original or gives old stuff a twist or masters established genreseg. L'Artisan for OriginalityAtelier Cologne for Mastery of Citrus scentsDiorGuerlainComme des GarconsFrederic Malleand many moreOverhyped imo:Every company that just follows trends, lacks the perceived quality that can be expected for their pricetags and/or represents an image that I dont want to be associated witheg.Bond No 9 (too expensive for the quality, nothing special, many dupes)Paco Rabanne (Image)D&G (Image)YSL (too many flankers)Creed (okay but not that specia)and many moreCheersAndy
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18.08.2017
Weekly Scent Discussion #22: What must you have by Dec 31?
by DorothyGrace | Perfumes & Brands
...in Sainsbury's yellow set honey (I did a side by side comparison to make sure).But, there you are, another perfume I love that I know smells a bit stinky on me...
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20.10.2015
Do you have a dog-walking perfume?
by Flavorite | Perfumes & Brands
...Cryptic...that is so true! I never really considered my dogs or cat's feelings about my "stinky obsession"- it's must be totally overwhelming for them to be in the same room with all those different testers when we're trying 4 or 5 different...
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05.09.2015
Weekly Scent Discussion #13: No work, what are you wearing?
by Flavorite | Perfumes & Brands
...to work half a weekWorking from home in my stinky glory...Wed: Imperial Tea by Killian (Indoles!!!)Thurs: Musc 25 by Le Labo (other bodily fluids...)Fri: Shalimar EDP- I only wear this about once a...
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23.06.2015
Weekly Discussion #11: Celebrity Scents. Let's analyze.
by PontNeuf | Perfumes by Note, Accord, Genre
...Hmmmmm.............................hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...........................hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...............no. I came across some pretty stinky niche scents worth a small fortune. One thing is for sure : I will never ever have "Woman X" on my skin as long as my nose is alive. Go figure :-)And...
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29.05.2015
Asafoetida in Perfumery. Discuss?
by Flavorite | Perfumes by Note, Accord, Genre
...Figuier by L'Artisan also contains a good dose of asafoetida, apparently. Although, I would hardly called Premier Figuier "stinky" or unpleasant. I too have encountered asafetida in the culinary setting, when a dear friend of mind decided to make me a grand birthday feast of...
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19.01.2015
Asafoetida in Perfumery. Discuss?
by Foustie | Perfumes by Note, Accord, Genre
...roots, onions, and spring onions (scallions), concentrated and gone off, with a pungent, dusty, tangy, fetid smell. It is so strong and it is really stinky! ( I don't know anyone who wouldn't say that) I understand that some Hindu people traditionally used it as an alternative to onions and Garlic...
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19.01.2015
Let's talk musk - any suggestions?
by Sleuth | Perfume Recommendations
...s talk about musk.What do you like and hate about musk? Which ones do you like? love? detest? What does a cute little stinky musk deer have in common with Sarah Jessica Parker? Then you've come to the right place.Let's discuss it here!...As for my personal opinion. I'm...
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26.09.2014
Back to Basics
by Tinctureall | Off Topic
...haven't tried this. Ice also lets you crack it off.)Manuka honey for infected wounds. Both for eating and to apply topically.Bicarbonate of soda for stinky things like fridges and for scouring clean pretty much anything.Baby wipes for getting the grime off plastic dolly faces.More later.....Not strictly...
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04.07.2014
Random thoughts on Reviews
by Omni | Parfumo Community
...King (or Queen). My best example being the contrast between my feeling about a perfume: "The heavens opened and angels sang" and someone else's: "stinky cow's breath." We were both reviewing Chanel No. 19.Which I adore so much I can't bring myself to review it. I think there's a lot of people who...
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19.05.2014
Random thoughts on Reviews
by Dulcemio | Parfumo Community
...King (or Queen). My best example being the contrast between my feeling about a perfume: "The heavens opened and angels sang" and someone else's: "stinky cow's breath." We were both reviewing Chanel No. 19...
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16.05.2014
Sniff Fest: My Dear Roses
by ScentFan | Perfumes by Note, Accord, Genre
Part 7 - Oudh Roses
...up the notes.” Saffron, Floral notes, Black rose, Black truffle, Moss, Oud, Patchouli, Vanilla. “Something’s starting to smell a little stinky.” I say it must be the Black Truffle. It adds a slightly kitcheny feel, as if dinner’s cooking. The rose is lovely, though. Finals? We both...
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03.05.2014
How to remove perfume?
by Greysolon | Perfume Discussions
...I find hand sanitizer gels work really well for especially stinky perfumes. Two really good applications followed by a good soapy wash always gets rid of the worst offenders.Sorceress, ever since I read your post I...
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15.03.2014
How to remove perfume?
by Sorceress | Perfume Discussions
...find hand sanitizer gels work really well for especially stinky perfumes. Two really good applications followed by a good soapy wash always gets rid of the worst offenders...
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02.03.2014
Celebrity perfumes: A thread
by Franfan20 | Perfumes by Note, Accord, Genre
...away from Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj - those latest additions to Elizabeth Arden are yuck. I don't like Rihanna's stuff at all. Too heavy and stinky or simply blunt. Beyoncé doesn't do it either. Lady Gaga - zero points.I'm personally disappointed in Kylie Minouge's line - only the men's...
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20.01.2014