tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post6046395619876425297..comments2024-03-28T10:30:51.283+01:00Comments on Grain de musc: Amoureuse by Michel Roudnitska for Parfums DelRae: Honey Trapcarmencanada /Grain de Muschttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-78211095324063987922009-07-01T23:05:58.979+02:002009-07-01T23:05:58.979+02:00Daseined, be sure to post your impressions once yo...Daseined, be sure to post your impressions once you've tried it... As for advice on visiting Paris, you can write me but also look up a thread on the Perfume of Life forum (actually, there must be several).<br />It's a pretty good idea for a post too, in fact -- I'll get on it soon if I have the time.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-43455130848183995882009-07-01T22:48:48.572+02:002009-07-01T22:48:48.572+02:00I was lucky enough to receive Amoureuse from a ver...I was lucky enough to receive Amoureuse from a very generous perfumista recently but have yet to give it a true wearing--now I'm very eager to go home and try it! Your reviews so often inspire those feelings, which is why it's bad to binge on the archives...<br /><br />I will be traveling to Paris soon and would love to have your advice (if you have the time) on what is not to be missed, especially perfume-wise.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18413124480833605283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-20710509168249624142009-07-01T16:49:08.191+02:002009-07-01T16:49:08.191+02:00Anonymous, that's what comes from being Franco...Anonymous, that's what comes from being Franco-American, I guess!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-28640062857908472332009-07-01T14:10:27.227+02:002009-07-01T14:10:27.227+02:00Superb review! Amoureuse is too loud and brash fo...Superb review! Amoureuse is too loud and brash for me, though obviously from a wealthy background.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-32464537849536956082009-07-01T13:48:51.861+02:002009-07-01T13:48:51.861+02:00WunderMom, thank you, that's the nicest compli...WunderMom, thank you, that's the nicest compliment I've ever heard about my perfume writing!<br />Your French is correct, except that it's "étonnante" with a final "e" for the feminine form...carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-15352757639384792542009-07-01T13:29:21.685+02:002009-07-01T13:29:21.685+02:00If I lost my sense of smell, if I had no interest ...If I lost my sense of smell, if I had no interest in perfume, I would still read your blog. I am mesmerized. I am fairly sure you could make my son's rat cage sound like the latest must-have fragrance! (You should review Mary Kate & Ashley's fume just for fun to watch sales spike!) Thank you for reminding me that I am more than just a wife and mom- I am a sensuous, mysterious woman. Vous êtes étonnant! (hope that's correct)BeckyJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743589569350503798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-28016081474538599202009-07-01T07:20:23.232+02:002009-07-01T07:20:23.232+02:00Alyssa, I probably had my sample for two years at ...Alyssa, I probably had my sample for two years at least before I gave it a proper test ride: actually, I wore it to meet up with Michel R.!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-58591803685920187392009-07-01T07:17:58.309+02:002009-07-01T07:17:58.309+02:00Rappelyea: technically, this *could* very well be ...Rappelyea: technically, this *could* very well be a chypre according to some definitions. Citrus + jasmine + oakmoss...carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-79373328859176005012009-07-01T00:35:22.288+02:002009-07-01T00:35:22.288+02:00Brava! That last line...
As if I needed any warmi...Brava! That last line...<br /><br />As if I needed any warming up down here in hot as $#@! Texas.<br /><br />I have a tiny sample of this that has lasted for three years now, but you make me want to buy a decant.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08651065872724626149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-366930828859364512009-07-01T00:21:13.884+02:002009-07-01T00:21:13.884+02:00Great review! I loved your metaphor. I haven't...Great review! I loved your metaphor. I haven't tried any of the Delraes yet - now of course I want to. Tuberose is usually a bit much for me even though I find it to be beautiful. I'm more of a chypre girl - but I'm feeling like a homeless waif these days!Rappleyeanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-73982277810436040462009-06-30T22:25:40.774+02:002009-06-30T22:25:40.774+02:00Gretchen, I find I usually like honey notes, thoug...Gretchen, I find I usually like honey notes, though the infamous Miel de Bois was a teensy bit too strong and sweet on me (but not pee-ish).carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-22941753475463078342009-06-30T22:24:54.950+02:002009-06-30T22:24:54.950+02:00Dea: well, we aim to please... ;-)Dea: well, we aim to please... ;-)carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-221778204183648262009-06-30T22:24:35.117+02:002009-06-30T22:24:35.117+02:00Ines: kindly report back when you do!Ines: kindly report back when you do!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-23154281219494538302009-06-30T18:06:02.359+02:002009-06-30T18:06:02.359+02:00That was me, admiring Anjelica-- forgot to sign my...That was me, admiring Anjelica-- forgot to sign myself!<br /><br />I haven't yet tried any honey-note scents, so must find out whether they please or repel me. (I fear the urinous edge that some notice, though certainly I've never found it in edible honey.)<br /> GretchenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-31670222992142613962009-06-30T15:53:28.741+02:002009-06-30T15:53:28.741+02:00beautiful description.
thank you.beautiful description.<br />thank you.deahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13968291226191425647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-72374693285224584772009-06-30T08:52:48.962+02:002009-06-30T08:52:48.962+02:00Wow! Great post. :) It just went on my list of thi...Wow! Great post. :) It just went on my list of things to try as soon as possible.Ineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-51076692919475973682009-06-30T07:16:37.700+02:002009-06-30T07:16:37.700+02:00Jarvis, it *is* a little loud, but somehow, that w...Jarvis, it *is* a little loud, but somehow, that works itself out in summer... I'm the type that doesn't bring out the pee in the honey, so that never put me off. Glad I could skew your view of it!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-29599171536538677732009-06-30T06:45:02.395+02:002009-06-30T06:45:02.395+02:00...it's interesting to me how much my percepti......it's interesting to me how much my perception of a fragrance can be changed by how it has been described to me. The first time I tried this months ago, I found the rather urinous honey note to be off-putting, and, along with the intense florals, mandarine, and spice, a little too loud. All those elements are still there, but in light of your review, I find myself "getting" this now (particularly the tropical connection you mention). Hm, she's rather charming now, this Amoureuse.Jarvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320628861633769796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-42433053845065119012009-06-30T02:35:39.238+02:002009-06-30T02:35:39.238+02:00D: I'm pulling out a sample and dabbing right ...D: I'm pulling out a sample and dabbing right now...Jarvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320628861633769796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-66876199177700339772009-06-30T01:50:47.809+02:002009-06-30T01:50:47.809+02:00Anonymous -- wasn't that a gorgeous photo of A...Anonymous -- wasn't that a gorgeous photo of Angelica?<br />Do try Amoureuse. I like to spray my hair, that way it's not too in-your-face.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-76021061341417901772009-06-30T01:49:45.540+02:002009-06-30T01:49:45.540+02:00Popcarts, I still haven't experienced the too-...Popcarts, I still haven't experienced the too-muchness of Amoureuse, though I've been wearing it in the heat. But then, there's very little I wouldn't wear in the heat...carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-23655655127780592422009-06-30T01:48:43.235+02:002009-06-30T01:48:43.235+02:00Amy, of course I thought of you a lot when writing...Amy, of course I thought of you a lot when writing this. Personally, I'm not getting any linden from Amoureuse (there's some in Début though) but there definitely is a whole lot of honey. As an aside, I would stock up if I were you... yup, it's the oakmoss.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-70900104005513897012009-06-30T01:31:41.411+02:002009-06-30T01:31:41.411+02:00Your review is intoxicating-- I must try the scent...Your review is intoxicating-- I must try the scent, but just one dab at first-- it may be more than I can handle! <br />Thanks for the perfect illustration for the theme, too, and for the photo of Ms. Huston on last Wednesday's anglophone post. Love it, headscarf, eye shadow and all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-77676312936979155892009-06-29T23:40:55.740+02:002009-06-29T23:40:55.740+02:00I love Amoureuse -- it's gorgeous, especially ...I love Amoureuse -- it's gorgeous, especially the boxwood opening, but it IS a bit much at times. Definitely a summer scent, intoxicating.popcartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01116937135795837601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-84754355480301881402009-06-29T23:38:47.281+02:002009-06-29T23:38:47.281+02:00Oh, thank you for this! As you know, she's on...Oh, thank you for this! As you know, she's one of my top three. I don't know that I'd recognize a linden tree if I sniffed it, but this has always been the honey/lily thing for me. It's positively narcotic, a big slow-moving wave of intense florals that never gets piercing the way a lot of my other favorites can depending on the state of my sinuses. A big, womanly beauty.StyleSpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032983147859861793noreply@blogger.com