tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post4976944088325069295..comments2024-03-28T10:30:51.283+01:00Comments on Grain de musc: The Mystery of Musk: Dawn Spencer Hurwitz Musk Eau Naturalcarmencanada /Grain de Muschttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-71658596609468175632010-07-15T09:32:19.985+02:002010-07-15T09:32:19.985+02:00Marcus, let me know when you do.Marcus, let me know when you do.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-45949768219233852402010-07-15T05:29:32.507+02:002010-07-15T05:29:32.507+02:00D, if you're talking about a potion, less a pe...D, if you're talking about a potion, less a perfume... I'll have to try it! ;)<br /><br />MarcusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-35329947066259803992010-07-14T19:51:06.465+02:002010-07-14T19:51:06.465+02:00Zazie, in the conference I saw, Jean-Claude Ellena...Zazie, in the conference I saw, Jean-Claude Ellena spoke about two different types of consumers: the ones who considered the perfume "tricked" them if it changed over the course of the day, and the ones who wanted a perfume to reflect their many moods, which would be more evolutive.<br />It must be particularly difficult to structure the latter using all naturals, and of course if you're going for a "true" musk, you're going to stick to the base notes.<br />I would see this one in a body oil, which would work well with the spirit of the composition. Perhaps a few drops in jojoba oil would do the trick?carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-49082586453120055332010-07-14T19:47:00.348+02:002010-07-14T19:47:00.348+02:00Amy, what, still haven't encountered the great...Amy, what, still haven't encountered the great MKK? That's pretty much the truest rendition of Tonkin musk. This one plays on other resin-animal notes, but it's very soft and beautiful.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-41414751056949026392010-07-14T19:45:44.140+02:002010-07-14T19:45:44.140+02:00Oh Ida... blush...Oh Ida... blush...carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-81406351194212573012010-07-14T19:45:11.685+02:002010-07-14T19:45:11.685+02:00Persolaise, a lot of contemporary perfumes have ve...Persolaise, a lot of contemporary perfumes have very little evolution (NR for Her being a case in point), but in general it's a matter of giving customers what they want: a perfume that doesn't "trick" them by changing on them.<br />In this case it's more because the bulk of the composition is taken up by base notes, I believe.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-65569223381604145092010-07-14T18:16:30.196+02:002010-07-14T18:16:30.196+02:00After smelling bad, the second thing I consider a ...After smelling bad, the second thing I consider a major failure in perfumes is when they lack a progression.<br />All basenotes 'fumes (usually most things called Amber XY, Musc YZ, Vanilla XYZ) as well as all top or heart notes fragrances (so many mainstream and even more niche fragrances I won't bother mentioning) are like a booooring conversation... which is worse than a bad one, if you ask me.<br />But it is my very personal opinion, and I know Amber XY, Musc YZ, Vanilla XYZ are usually bestsellers in most perfume lines. <br />What I love about my favorite Malles, Guerlains and Chanels is that they bring me on a reckless and unpredictable drive, from top to bottom, that leaves my knees weak and my heart pounding...with love.<br />;)<br /><br />BTW, your reviews become more entertaining each day!J'aime!!!Zazienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-64970217903636292652010-07-14T15:20:47.295+02:002010-07-14T15:20:47.295+02:00Oh, my. I'm going to need a sniff of this. I...Oh, my. I'm going to need a sniff of this. I still don't feel like I've found "my" musk (Musc Rav doesn't count -- it's all cinnamon on me), but I love the sound of all that resin-y goodness.StyleSpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032983147859861793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-24082234753278115822010-07-14T14:18:32.607+02:002010-07-14T14:18:32.607+02:00Gorgeous review of this !
Yes, it's been outr...Gorgeous review of this !<br /><br />Yes, it's been outrageously warm and humid- rather early this year-<br />For many of us in the Western Hemisphere ;-0<br /><br />I frankly adore this scent , and have put it everywhere you suggest...<br />And then some .<br /><br />Bises ;-)chayaruchamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889166567884475415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-30164314975194988932010-07-14T12:31:19.658+02:002010-07-14T12:31:19.658+02:00This one sounds intriguing, not least because of w...This one sounds intriguing, not least because of what you describe as its lack of verticality. I'm going through a phase at the moment where I'm seriously beginning to question the validity (or, to be more precise, the usefulness) of the classic 'top/middle/base' model, so perhaps I ought to try to find some scents that don't make any effort to follow the 'three act structure'.Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-13517468759006351272010-07-14T09:10:38.953+02:002010-07-14T09:10:38.953+02:00Elizabeth, I hope you like it too! It's such a...Elizabeth, I hope you like it too! It's such a responsibility when a review prompts an un-sniffed purchase...carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-8141273217429455422010-07-14T09:09:53.028+02:002010-07-14T09:09:53.028+02:00Marla, I agree that this whole musk experiment was...Marla, I agree that this whole musk experiment was a bit unseasonable -- could be another reason why I'm running so late on it. I can rock the most opulent tropical florals in the heat, but musk is not something I usually turn to.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-86949738225381450932010-07-14T06:30:48.241+02:002010-07-14T06:30:48.241+02:00Well, your review was the last straw - I just purc...Well, your review was the last straw - I just purchased a bottle unsniffed. I hope I like it! It sounds right up my alley, if I follow your review. ;-)ElizabethNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-28992559955797680412010-07-14T06:04:28.287+02:002010-07-14T06:04:28.287+02:00I enjoyed this one, but honestly, it was a little ...I enjoyed this one, but honestly, it was a little overwhelming in the heat. I saved a few drops to try in winter, when I think I'll appreciate it more! It's well-made, and an interesting interpretation of the project.<br />-MarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com