Fragrance Junkie Central
I know there are a few of us on BT that are fragrance addicts, so I thought it would be nice to have a dedicated place where we can share our thoughts.
This is not to take away from the lovely What Are You Wearing Today, Fragrance Edition thread, but more a place to post longer reviews, chat about new brands or releases, and just shoot the breeze on anything good and smelly
For me, I recently acquired 2 new decants that I've been anxiously awaiting. Ever since Lachaton mentioned that MMM was releasing a new scent called By The Fireplace I've been itching to get my hands on it. My decant arrived yesterday, so I'm looking forward to marinating in it this weekend. Secondly, I recently picked up a tiny sample of Shiseido Nombre Noir. Supposedly it is one of the most expensive failures in perfume history - made by Serge Lutens for Shiseido back in the 80s. Of course, with a backstory like that, I was dying to get a sniff
What's new on your scent radar? Do tell!
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Re: Fragrance Junkie Central
rose flash sounds cool..oh dear, i don't want to go down a rose rabbit hole. i'm also really interested in the new kenzo flower l'elixir b/c of the gourmand notes.
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Sweetx....rose is a classic...so elegant...
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Re: Fragrance Junkie Central
you might hate me/love me again but Kandahar is in stock at LuckyScent. I got a decant of this when it first came out. I may be in the minority but I actually love Rose scents if they are on the green side and definitely not powdery. This one is quite fruity/gourmand and it is an unusual combination. Might be time for me to get a new sample.
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Re: Fragrance Junkie Central
Do you recommend it? I've been so intrigued but the Kandahar concept...but I do love the Rose Flash...
Guidance? L4S?
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Re: Fragrance Junkie Central
I am going to try and dig out my sample and revisit it.
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Let me know if you find it!!
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Aw thanks! For me, I just usually find roses *on me* to be overwhelming. It isn't one of my favorites, but of the fragrances I have tried, I do like Cafe Rose. I think the "cafe" aspect just makes it edgier and kind of "cuts" the rose and keeps it more in check. I generally don't like powdery phrases and find floral and powdery go hand in hand, but Tom Ford does well with it (no powdery here). Definitely get a sample to try and report back!
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no powder?! even better!! crap..my first full size bottle TF purchase first choice, which is tobacco vanille, quite possibly has a serious contender in cafe rose.. (edited b/c my grammar stinks when i'm excited and type too fast..i still probably got the grammar wrong in the edit haha)
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Re: Fragrance Junkie Central
sweetxteeth, CR is definitely not powdery.
I'm not a rose person, nor a coffee person, so it isn't my cup of tea, but in terms of the rose - it is a potpourri (dried) type of rose, not a super heady fresh rose scent.
When I tried it, my notes were;
soft potpourri rose - delicate and sweet. not for me, but lovely for rose aficionados.
But I would definitely recommend trying it on and not just going off the paper. TF is too pricy to gamble
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thank you for your input! TF is fbw, but i agree i shouldn't gamble. definitely going to get a sample. my skin is usually dry and it plays a huge part on my chemistry w/ scents. i generally sample over a course of 3 days..test on regular (dry) skin, test on skin w/ bliss naked body cream applied, and a test w/ my blend of body oils (mainly consists of jojoba oil) that i occasionally use as a moisturizer in cold weather months.
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LOL! If I recall, powder is minimal, if any. I wanted to try my Chocolat again, so didn't wear cafe rose this morning, but can confirm later .
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Re: Fragrance Junkie Central
old pics (last year -- collection has been updated, and some moved to my vanity), but it's my fragrance shrine that lives in my living room amidst my books and records and dvds
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Love your shrine!
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Awesome thread mocha!
I was was going to share in random thoughts but here suits better! I just switched over my "fall/winter" fragrance wardrobe. There are more, but these are the stars at the moment.
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Re: Fragrance Junkie Central
I love your set up, too! Especially your jewelry! I love statement necklaces-gorgeous!
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Re: Fragrance Junkie Central
It's La Prairie Silver Rain. Reminds new me a little of Angel but I don't like angel. This is forever old but I really still like it!
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Re: Fragrance Junkie Central
I love your setup and I want to play in your perfumes!
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Re: Fragrance Junkie Central
Love your setup! What's in the silver teardrop?
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Re: Fragrance Junkie Central
wait what did you think of nombre noir ????
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Re: Fragrance Junkie Central
I have only sniffed the decant so far, haven't applied yet. From a sniff it is 'complicated'... There are lots of competing smells going on.
I'm secretly hoping I hate it, which is why I haven't tried it on yet. I don't want to fall for something that is ridiculously hard to come by.
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Re: Fragrance Junkie Central
My Besame Decades of Fragrance set arrived yesterday! The packaging is so cute!
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