tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post6167898722369948333..comments2024-03-29T09:11:58.393+01:00Comments on Grain de musc: Turtle Vetiver Front by Isabelle Doyen: The Essence of Black and White (and a draw)carmencanada /Grain de Muschttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-76465288014336403032012-01-26T13:55:02.840+01:002012-01-26T13:55:02.840+01:00Kostas, I'd say Bandit is just about as tough ...Kostas, I'd say Bandit is just about as tough as any "feminine" perfume will ever be, so I wouldn't think of it as underlining the wearer's sensuousness...<br />Jasmine would work well with Turtle I as I get a phase in its development that's positively floral, and feels like hedione. I love the way you describe both Turtle and Baccall's picture...carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-86431244707148535202012-01-26T13:44:35.342+01:002012-01-26T13:44:35.342+01:00I see your point but I just think that people that...I see your point but I just think that people that sensual don't need to accent their sensuality but rather contrast it. Turtle Vetiver excersize 1 was (to me) at the same time casual and cosy as wool but edgy and somehow morbid as unadorned dressing can be sometimes. Woody-masculine and yet in the drydown there was a powdery and honeyed femininity with an iodine aspect as painful as the reminiscense of summer vacations in the grim of winter. It is a perfume as you mentioned because it is already contrasted. Somehow this is what I get from this picture. She seems content with herself while enjoying the casual pleasure of a cig and a cup of coffee but at the same time she would rather be somewhere else. She has all the beauty that comes from restrained desires, sometimes depicted in the paintings of Botticelli or in harems and slaves of the orientalist school. <br />I actualy suggested that she would layer Turtle Vetiver with Jasmine absolute just to enhance that contradiction and capture that feeling. It is not something that would represent her as a person (for that I would see an oriental with character as a stronger candidate)Kostashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05750962454869496441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-9301621728723548232012-01-25T10:22:08.821+01:002012-01-25T10:22:08.821+01:00Jarvis, if memory serves, you snapped up Turtle 1 ...Jarvis, if memory serves, you snapped up Turtle 1 as soon as I posted my review, right? And of course it would remind you of khus oil since it's practically the raw stuff... I'm sure you'd enjoy this one too.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-31056923473638527202012-01-25T10:16:57.753+01:002012-01-25T10:16:57.753+01:00Hello, Denyse. I'm glad to hear of a new Turtl...Hello, Denyse. I'm glad to hear of a new Turtle exercise coming out, as I enjoyed No. 1 very much. It reminds me very much of the deep, dark green <i>khus</i> oil I see here in India.Jarvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320628861633769796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-70430665488912222132012-01-24T15:22:17.322+01:002012-01-24T15:22:17.322+01:00Civava, lots of people missed Exercise 1! You'...Civava, lots of people missed Exercise 1! You're in the draw.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-75869495639079492602012-01-24T15:10:57.779+01:002012-01-24T15:10:57.779+01:00I've tried everything from Les Nez just Turtle...I've tried everything from Les Nez just Turtle Vetiver wasn't available at that time, so I would be very happy to be able to try this one.Civavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578471777685263172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-68863112837597623732012-01-24T14:13:45.479+01:002012-01-24T14:13:45.479+01:00Tomatefarcie, you're in!Tomatefarcie, you're in!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-15330216661545500472012-01-24T14:13:28.379+01:002012-01-24T14:13:28.379+01:00Shelly, that's probably because I've got a...Shelly, that's probably because I've got a boxful of French lit diplomas... I don't write about literature per se but it's certainly an important reference for me.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-67883124128086077592012-01-24T14:12:12.390+01:002012-01-24T14:12:12.390+01:00Pam, thank you! You're in.Pam, thank you! You're in.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-15366963635325247472012-01-24T03:24:56.615+01:002012-01-24T03:24:56.615+01:00Your blog seem literary as much as scent related. ...Your blog seem literary as much as scent related. Enjoying this new found reading about perfumes. Enjoy vetiver too. Thanksshellywhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03304456426823350945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-47207975207335163602012-01-24T02:12:23.338+01:002012-01-24T02:12:23.338+01:00I would like to be in the draw. I love your writi...I would like to be in the draw. I love your writing.pamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-38025693321699836802012-01-23T22:25:32.461+01:002012-01-23T22:25:32.461+01:00Mikael, it's taken its own sweet time to come ...Mikael, it's taken its own sweet time to come out. I hope it'll be up on the Les Nez website soon, it was announced for last week.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-48037415019586844802012-01-23T22:24:28.985+01:002012-01-23T22:24:28.985+01:00Marla, growing your own vetiver and seeing dolphin...Marla, growing your own vetiver and seeing dolphins play can trump any number of turtles... I'm sure the Perfumed Court will sell samples pretty soon though, in case you don't win the draw.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-64320905194531856632012-01-23T22:23:09.531+01:002012-01-23T22:23:09.531+01:00Parfymerad, you're in the draw!Parfymerad, you're in the draw!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-91387722110812242142012-01-23T22:12:06.391+01:002012-01-23T22:12:06.391+01:00I remember your previous post about the mods and I...I remember your previous post about the mods and I had already started to wonder if the Turtle Vetiver project is even alive anymore... Glad to hear this one is finally going to be available! I still have a tiny bit of the first Turtle left in a sample vial, it will be interesting to compare. Thanks for the draw!Mikaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01006466980110237568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-55806614963478411882012-01-23T20:54:05.965+01:002012-01-23T20:54:05.965+01:00I guess I will have to content myself with growing...I guess I will have to content myself with growing vetiver and distilling it here on my dune, I'll never be able to try the turtles at my obscure location...on the other hand, I was just watching a dolphin mother play with her calf, it was adorable, no complaints....<br />-MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-3016719728218722992012-01-23T20:44:49.267+01:002012-01-23T20:44:49.267+01:00The first Turtle was indeed scintillating, but def...The first Turtle was indeed scintillating, but definitely quite hard to wear - however, I love vetiver, & would be delighted to try out this softened, coconutted version!Parfymeradnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-73652506458109040572012-01-23T19:21:28.091+01:002012-01-23T19:21:28.091+01:00Marla, I agree, vetiver oil is a complete perfume ...Marla, I agree, vetiver oil is a complete perfume and never fails to move me.<br />I'd be surprised though that a perfumer would chose to publish her formulas: there may not be much profit in the series but it's still got to recoup its costs, and it is made for a brand, however arty and indie...carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-86291739691146460172012-01-23T19:17:27.544+01:002012-01-23T19:17:27.544+01:00Kostas, that is the heartbreak of perfume lovers w...Kostas, that is the heartbreak of perfume lovers with rare or vintage scents... <br />I saw that picture, which I didn't know, and thought of course of bitter chypres like Bandit, but vetiver wouldn't have suited the husky-voiced Baccall (of which it was said "she's got a panther in her family tree").<br />You're in the draw!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-78828764446311089132012-01-23T18:46:08.333+01:002012-01-23T18:46:08.333+01:00Also, could the formulae for these ever be publish...Also, could the formulae for these ever be published for DIYers? They aren't going into distribution, they aren't around to make money, and most of us will never have a chance to try them, which is just sad.<br />-MarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-63690377852786678512012-01-23T18:45:03.736+01:002012-01-23T18:45:03.736+01:00Vetiver, like hay absolute, really is a perfume al...Vetiver, like hay absolute, really is a perfume all on its lonesome. And there are so many kinds! My favorite is the Surinamese. But sometimes that earthy, gutsy Haitian vetiver is just perfect. Indian sometimes has a dash of horseradish to it, not my favorite, but it seems to play nicely with others. I'm going to be planting some soon in the backyard, it seems tough enough for the harsh environment here on the dunes. I'd love to try one of the turtles.<br />-MarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-37979113629330972062012-01-23T15:18:43.423+01:002012-01-23T15:18:43.423+01:00This is just too weird. The other day Bois de Jasm...This is just too weird. The other day Bois de Jasmine asked what fragrance do you imagine Lauren Bacaul wearing in a specific black and white picture and i instantly thought of Turtle Vetiver! I trully think that the scent captures the feel of old photographs (even the smell of old photographic paper, moistened and then dried is there) but appropriateness was not the only reason I chose this frag for belle Lauren. As my sample of this amazing scent is near the end without any hope for replacement it's scent is on my mind daily causing me agony. I open the vial to sniff it and then hurry to close it again in fear that the precious droplet that's left will evaporate in the current of air generated by my breathing. How stupid can I get? I swear I should drink the remains and be done with it. I find it very disturbing to find my thoughts governed by a drop!Kostashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05750962454869496441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-57905958696507045742012-01-23T14:54:11.423+01:002012-01-23T14:54:11.423+01:00Arin, New York AND downtown is double-dip cool. Yo...Arin, New York AND downtown is double-dip cool. You're in.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-20064270759708530342012-01-23T14:53:01.725+01:002012-01-23T14:53:01.725+01:00Karin, here's your chance!Karin, here's your chance!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-46049619899770401692012-01-23T14:52:15.429+01:002012-01-23T14:52:15.429+01:00Laurinha, you and lots of Turtle-starved people! Y...Laurinha, you and lots of Turtle-starved people! You're in.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.com