tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post1924157317169462023..comments2024-03-28T10:30:51.283+01:00Comments on Grain de musc: My Top 10 Perfumes for 2010carmencanada /Grain de Muschttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-57388153375174018392011-07-14T04:20:34.320+02:002011-07-14T04:20:34.320+02:00Ce commentaire a été supprimé par un administrateur du blog.eula_whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10102514857044473415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-79720201098801186222011-01-10T20:13:17.025+01:002011-01-10T20:13:17.025+01:00Rose, of course you must have felt the bottle had ...Rose, of course you must have felt the bottle had your name on it... Well, can't love all the roses, can we? My favourite remains Nahema I think.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-58964787060327266492011-01-10T12:00:44.203+01:002011-01-10T12:00:44.203+01:00I'm surprised by this but I can't get on w...I'm surprised by this but I can't get on with Portrait of a Lady as much as I thought I would- I do appreicate it but I thought I'd fall madly in love and I haven't. Still that's what perfume is all about. Hope you had a great Christmas and New YearRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459305021803770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-46534549235248725092010-12-30T03:35:47.055+01:002010-12-30T03:35:47.055+01:00Parfymerad, I'm glad Bosphore is getting so mu...Parfymerad, I'm glad Bosphore is getting so much love. It's really crept up on me as one of the scents I reach for the most lately, with the incenses that are so suited to the snowy spell we've been having...carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-13286047748950301102010-12-29T23:07:44.630+01:002010-12-29T23:07:44.630+01:00Great list, as always :) There are several on it ...Great list, as always :) There are several on it that I haven't tried at all - the avalanche is ubiquitous I guess - but of the ones I have, Traversee is the one I'm tempted to actually buy a bottle of...it's much sweeter than I'd usually go for, but like the other new Artisans by Duchaufour, it's a fascinating shape-shifter and a pleasure to wear.Parfymeradnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-35448986720642681122010-12-29T21:20:17.999+01:002010-12-29T21:20:17.999+01:00Persolaise, I'm pretty sure a London friend ha...Persolaise, I'm pretty sure a London friend had at least access to a tester when she was there in December... but maybe I'm getting my wires crossed.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-28498364140509144412010-12-29T21:13:40.329+01:002010-12-29T21:13:40.329+01:00Really??!? The last time I was there - about three...Really??!? The last time I was there - about three weeks ago - I specifically asked for it and I was categorically informed that it wouldn't be available till around Feb/March.<br /><br />Hmm... now I'm annoyed...Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-51789610286855572942010-12-29T21:10:01.580+01:002010-12-29T21:10:01.580+01:00Persolaise, they have it at Harrod's, so now y...Persolaise, they have it at Harrod's, so now you know what to do next time you're in London!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-67165399872623607752010-12-29T20:13:48.669+01:002010-12-29T20:13:48.669+01:00Hi again,
In addition to the Ropion, I also absol...Hi again,<br /><br />In addition to the Ropion, I also absolutely loved Absolue Pour Le Soir.<br /><br />And I cannot wait to try the horsy Cartier!Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-38273945143841713762010-12-29T19:52:43.047+01:002010-12-29T19:52:43.047+01:00Victoria, DR certainly does know how to give a fra...Victoria, DR certainly does know how to give a fragrance volume and tenacity: he's got great taste but is also an outstanding technician. Though he says it's always a bit of a mystery why one thing works and the other doesn't... I find Portrait almost *too* expansive: it's one I'd actually rather dab.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-84351671821055732012010-12-29T18:39:46.483+01:002010-12-29T18:39:46.483+01:00Great list, D! We certainly share a few favorites,...Great list, D! We certainly share a few favorites, and I completely agree on Portrait of a Lady being a Middle Eastern inspired extravaganza. It also smells very 80s to me, which is not surprising, because DR loves those types of effects. Thank heavens, as I am tired of all the bland, wallflower fragrances!Victoriahttp://www.boisdejasmin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-76317210115691633152010-12-29T15:44:14.942+01:002010-12-29T15:44:14.942+01:00Karin, I haven't tried Atelier Trèfle Pur, I d...Karin, I haven't tried Atelier Trèfle Pur, I don't believe the brand is distributed in Paris and just to keep the sample avalanche under control, I never order any... which certainly means I'm missing out on quite a lot.<br />It's interesting that you point out the relationship between Cologne pour le Soir and Flower by Kenzo. I have neither on hand, but if memory serves they do share quite a bit of that vanilla violet musk powdery vibe...carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-2940781087021059602010-12-29T15:40:05.007+01:002010-12-29T15:40:05.007+01:00EEM, didn't respond about L'Eau Mixte: I r...EEM, didn't respond about L'Eau Mixte: I really love it as well though in North American and North European climates, it's getting a bit less wear. It's based on the same idea as Eau de Pamplemousse Rose (Hermès), but less costly and longer wearing: that grapefruit and rose accord on a mossy base is adorable.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-88150508685084605752010-12-29T15:38:09.290+01:002010-12-29T15:38:09.290+01:00Marla, I see on all the different blogs that Bas d...Marla, I see on all the different blogs that Bas de Soie is getting a lot of love... I can see why, there's something so old-fashioned and chic about it (like silk stockings) that would draw lovers of the classics. It's not in a register I like to wear so it didn't pop into my mind when writing up my selection...<br />The Fougueuse, though, pushed all my buttons, and I hope I'll manage to get a full bottle before my decant runs out, or I'll be running to the Galerie Lafayettes regularly to spritz myself!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-66344784252306506292010-12-29T15:32:30.460+01:002010-12-29T15:32:30.460+01:00Lang, this may be your first year but you certainl...Lang, this may be your first year but you certainly know how to pick'em! I'm not familiar with the Tauers, but I found Mythique to be quite compelling, and Ninfeo Mio is exhilarating!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-18159358287183327252010-12-29T15:29:38.683+01:002010-12-29T15:29:38.683+01:00EEM, the categories were dictated by my picks of t...EEM, the categories were dictated by my picks of the products I found significant in 2010 rather than by an elaborate analytical process... but why not, right? The fact I found those specific products significant meant they probably met with criteria in certain categories I wasn't fully aware of. Or something.<br />I'm quite taken with Bosphore as well. I find it a very happy fragrance.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-23008555194887242972010-12-29T13:41:10.233+01:002010-12-29T13:41:10.233+01:00Hi Denyse! Great list. Love NdT. I need to try ...Hi Denyse! Great list. Love NdT. I need to try that Boxeuses, and am also curious about the Nicolai, PoaL, and MiP. <br /><br />Just tried Absolue pour le soir yesterday - love the Cologne. The Absolue is great, too. I didn't really get the skank factor in the Absolue - though got tons of it in the Cologne! Cologne dries down to something that reminded me of FlowerbyKenzo. Nice.<br /><br />As to the Fougueuse - I am a Mathilde Laurent fan. Attrape Coeur is my HG, and I went crazy for XIII. Fougueuse and Défendue are also very nice. Re: Fougueuse - have you tried Atelier Trefle Pur? I sprayed it on my wrist last night, and this morning it reminded me of Fougueuse!? I wonder if they share some notes.<br /><br />My favorite new releases this year: NdT, Traversée du Bosphore, and Kilian's Love and Tears.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17001466492578674627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-81211249425990453642010-12-29T13:28:16.964+01:002010-12-29T13:28:16.964+01:00Wonderful list, and I wish you an equally fragrant...Wonderful list, and I wish you an equally fragrant and successful 2011! This was a good year for perfume, my two favorites for 2010 are Bosphore and Bas de Soie, but there are a lot of runners-up. And naturals made it to spotlight this year as well, and that makes me happy, too. Now, I just have to get my hands on some of Mathilde Laurent's Cartier horse potion....<br />-Marla<br />PS: Looking forward to starting 2011 with the "whatever-named" Frapin as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-80945350953153297122010-12-29T08:05:31.284+01:002010-12-29T08:05:31.284+01:00This is my first year as a fumehead, so my top sce...This is my first year as a fumehead, so my top scents are not all new introductions - but I'll play by the rules afterall...they vary by season:<br /><br />Summer - Ninfeo Mio<br /><br />Fall/Spring - Carillon pour un Ange, Mythique <br /><br />Winter - Incense Roselanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926842948561494587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-19841602172796974192010-12-29T05:38:06.631+01:002010-12-29T05:38:06.631+01:00but i'm bewitched by Eau Mixte, another gem ou...but i'm bewitched by Eau Mixte, another gem out of Patricia de Nicolai's lab, and seem not to be able to part with it...is it there that my "Latin" upbringing shows?<br />Quizáeleven european mysticsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-47169526785414498322010-12-29T05:34:27.531+01:002010-12-29T05:34:27.531+01:00i loved the distinction made between categories, d...i loved the distinction made between categories, denyse. Nuit de Tubereuse is my favourite of the year, together with Kiss me Tender, although newly acquired Traversee du Bosphore is claiming more and more attention.<br />Happy New Year to all.eleven european mysticsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-42147683028923984262010-12-28T21:49:40.869+01:002010-12-28T21:49:40.869+01:00Persolaise, first of all, I hope your journey back...Persolaise, first of all, I hope your journey back from Paris was less trying that getting there... Sheer chaos, wasn't it? Getting to Montreal out of Paris was pretty much of a nightmare too.<br />Curious to know which other favourites we had in common?carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-40441439837092553322010-12-28T21:46:46.229+01:002010-12-28T21:46:46.229+01:00Scentscelf, I totally get what you mean with Dans ...Scentscelf, I totally get what you mean with Dans Tes Bras: while some people seemed to embrace it straight off, I'm still at the impressed-but-weirded-out phase with it. <br />As for the tuberoses, it's something I did with my students last time I was in London: a comparative study. When you put blotters of different compositions with the same core material side-by-side, you really start realizing the variations you can play on. It's pretty instructional, even when it's not your favourite note (must admit it's one of mine... does it show?)carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-24056561460546261752010-12-28T21:45:39.828+01:002010-12-28T21:45:39.828+01:00Sorry, I'm just going to leave one more commen...Sorry, I'm just going to leave one more comment, because I forgot to tick the 'Subscribe' box...Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-68232807642704985612010-12-28T21:44:44.525+01:002010-12-28T21:44:44.525+01:00Thanks for this. I was very pleased to see some of...Thanks for this. I was very pleased to see some of my own favourites appear on your list, not least Ropion's Portrait.<br /><br />You've also given me ideas for lots of new perfumes to try in 2011.Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.com