Savvy Thinker » Lemon http://savvythinker.com thinking about life, playing with makeup Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:10:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Review: Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire http://savvythinker.com/review-guerlain-la-petite-robe-noire/ http://savvythinker.com/review-guerlain-la-petite-robe-noire/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 02:24:35 +0000 Karin http://savvythinker.com/?p=1997

What a pretty bottle:

Photobucket

11:00 Book Girl likes this one. Her first words:

Oh, I like this one! This smells like a night time rendevous! Going to a club... It's definitely for someone in their 20's. Young and spunky. I like it!

She says it's more elegant than skanky, and she didn't even know the name yet.

Avon had Little Black Dress first, but it wasn't this version, and it wasn't with a French name. La Petite Robe Noire, Little Black Dress, AKA Little-Black-Dress-gone-clubbing, is considered a fruity gourmand, right up the alley of the 20-somethings. And it decidedly not noir noir, it is more fuchsia noir.

Notes include Sicilian lemon, licorice, almond, rose, smoky tea, musk and vanilla.

Yesterday I picked up more of the floral. Today I'm picking up more of a somewhat subdued Angel. It is Angel's youngest sister. Sweet and sassy. LVMH uses the word audacious.

Almost cherry or very cherry, it must be the almond thing going on, but it does not smell like the original Jergen's. And then there might even be a touch of Lolita Lempicka -- it's got to be the licorice.

I want that bottle. Or, at least I want to see that bottle.

Octavian has a nice write up at his blog, a play on French words, and a great picture of the window on Rue de la Paix.

I keep hearing this lyric in my head:

Someone left the cake out in the rain.

12:40 Today, it is not moving past this first stage very quickly, but then I gave myself a double hit. The top notes are predominant, but make no mistake, it will move. I will update as the day goes on.

3:00 pretty well gone, just smelled lighter
5:00 gone; but still apparent on Book Girl
5:47 I replenished with a drop on each wrist -- smells less like Angel when used in small doses
7:06 much more of a fruity floral when worn this way

Update December 2009 I got a great compliment while wearing my sample. I still have not bought this in full size, but considering the compliment, I ought to!

Karin
www.savvythinker.com

Originally posted 2009-03-17 11:40:46.

Online Stores ]]> http://savvythinker.com/review-guerlain-la-petite-robe-noire/feed/ 2 Scent impressions on a hot day The Different Company Part 3 http://savvythinker.com/scent-impressions-on-a-hot-day-the-different-company/ http://savvythinker.com/scent-impressions-on-a-hot-day-the-different-company/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:36:32 +0000 Karin http://savvythinker.com/2008/06/28/scent-impressions-on-a-hot-day-the-different-company/

Between L'artisan and Serge Lutens were testers from The Different Company. Since I love Bois d’Iris, I didn't want to pass up the opportunity to at least try one of them.

Bois d'Iris notes
iris (iris pallida aka “the Fastuous” or iris florentina), vetiver, bergamot, cedar wood, narcissus, geranium, musk

I decided to sample Un Parfum des Sens et Bois as much because I like woodsy notes as that I like several of Serge Lutens 'Bois' fragrances.

Un Parfum des Sens et Bois notes
Chinese Cedarwood, White Violet, Black Pepper, Elemi, Ginger, Patchouli, Vervain, Bergamot, and Incense.

Of the ones I tried, this was not on my list of favorites. It was more pungent than it was sweet or spicy. The predominate notes on me were pepper, ginger and incense. It was more masculine than I usually wear, and I would love to smell it on a man.

So there you have it, three companies sampled in one day. At least two that were bottle worthy. I might order decants before I get down to smell these in person again. I wish I had them tonight!

Karin

Originally posted 2008-06-28 18:54:18.

Online Stores ]]> http://savvythinker.com/scent-impressions-on-a-hot-day-the-different-company/feed/ 0 Review Anya’s Garden Kaffir http://savvythinker.com/review-anyas-garden-kaffir/ http://savvythinker.com/review-anyas-garden-kaffir/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 13:31:49 +0000 Karin http://savvythinker.com/?p=6795

Continuing my exploration of Anya's Garden scents -- today I'm wearing Kaffir which is the strongest of all her scents. It is the only one available in cologne strength.

This is one I recommend definitely getting a sample first. As I said, it is very strong. On me, it starts out with a crisp, hay accord that lasts for a couple of hours, even though hay is not a note that is listed.

Fragrance Family: Citrus-Floral-Leather/Wood
Top notes: Kaffir Thai lime leaf, galbanum, French and Tropical tarragon accord
Middle notes: tinctures of eight jasmines, heritage oak extract, Grasse jasmine
Base notes: sustainable golden agarwood, musk seed, leather accord

Here's what Anya says about it:

Lemon lime with a Thai twist, floral and leather and warm wood...

Tropical flirty fun - Kaffir radiates good vibes of sexy playfulness, and stimulates the wearer to explore their own version of intrigue and romance -- and keep it going for hours with the surprising leather drydown. A complex accord of eight jasmines and heritage oak weave sensuously, surprisingly. Pure foodie pleasure with an incredible lemon/lime twist. The leather drydown lingers and adds a soft and animalic surprise.

My take
This fragrance is very lovely when it enters the second and third stages.

I know there are many who look for hay accords in fragrances, and this is heavy on that when it begins, though as I said, it is not listed as a note. I don't smell tarragon, though it is one of my favorite spices to cook with and has a lovely sweet scent, smelling much like it tastes.

Once it enters into the second and third stages of the fragrance, it is soft, sweet, woodsy, and a bit of leather. These are the points where I love it very much.

This would be an excellent scent for a man.

Purchase for
3.5 ml parfum extrait $60
15 ml edp $100
15 ml cologne $50
Sample $7

I would love to know if you wear this one and how it wears on you. Do you get that hay accord? Do you have another favorite of Anya's?

Karin
www.savvythinker.com

See also: Anya's Garden-Temple and RiverCali and my review of Fairchild and Pan. See also my review of MoonDance and Starflower.




No items matching your keywords were found.

Online Stores ]]> http://savvythinker.com/review-anyas-garden-kaffir/feed/ 0 Chocolate Rose and Limone Con Chocolate, fragrances for Valentine’s Day http://savvythinker.com/chocolate-rose-and-limone-con-chocolate-fragrances-for-valentines-day/ http://savvythinker.com/chocolate-rose-and-limone-con-chocolate-fragrances-for-valentines-day/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 13:57:05 +0000 Karin http://savvythinker.com/2007/02/04/chocolate-rose-and-limone-con-chocolate-fragrances-for-valentines-day/

These are both available from Make Me Smooth in Canada. They ship in about three weeks, but their products are great. I love the foot cream, and I love the body fluff. Both are scented strong enough to wear for fragrance. I actually prefer the creams to the sprays or dry oils, but I like the hair spray/scent also. It's very nice for your hair to refresh it.

Karin

Chocolate Rose
At first whiff, this scent is all rich, Dark Chocolate with hints of Red Rose, but what follows in the dry down is its true beauty. With subtle additions of White Amber and Vanilla Absolut, this scent is all romance and softness with a rich, steady middle. ~EMS

Limone Con Chocolate
~Limited Edition~ Back for Valentine's & Mother's Day only. Chocolate and Lemon unite with sweet additions of Pink Sugar and melted Caramel Chews Accord. This is a gorgeous twist on Chocolate, very languid and sweet, with a rich and creamy background. ~EMS

Originally posted 2007-02-04 22:21:27.

Online Stores ]]> http://savvythinker.com/chocolate-rose-and-limone-con-chocolate-fragrances-for-valentines-day/feed/ 2 lemon lemon lemon lemon http://savvythinker.com/lemon-lemon-lemon-lemon/ http://savvythinker.com/lemon-lemon-lemon-lemon/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:46:57 +0000 Karin http://savvythinker.com/?p=1980

If you like lemon, there's almost no end to the products you can find! And spring is a wonderful time to take advantage of the lemon scents. They are as refreshing as the fresh air.

And let's not forget Lemon Tea
Sitting with a good cup of aromatic and tasty lemon tea is one of life's pleasures.

Here are some favorite lemon fragrances or body products
Go Smile Lemonade Smile toothpaste
This is delicious, as well as effective. Not too tart; just right! Part of the Go Smile system, but can be used on its own.

Did I say yummy?!

Have you tried it? You should, if you love lemon.

NYX Round Glosses
These have a lovely taste and scent of lemon. It doesn't last long, but it is very nice while it lasts!

And the colors are equally delish. Follow my link to see several of them on my lips. Have you tried any of them? What color is your fave?

C. O. Bigelow Lemon Body Cream
This might be one of the first ones anybody thinks about. I like the scent, but find it a little heavy.

Here's a travel set with other goodies:

Do you like this one?

C.O. Bigelow Essential Oil

Kiehl's Superbly Restorative Body Lotion 6.8 oz $35.
This has a delightful soft lemon scent. And it's a very nice lotion too!

Guerlain Eau de Guerlain
This is lovely for men or for women. Refreshing, but not overly fresh. 1974

Top Notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Basil, Petitgrain, Caraway .
Middle Notes: Rose, Jasmin, Patchouli, Carnation, Sandal .
Base Notes: Amber, Moss, Musk.

Fresh Lemon Sugar
Avon has a similar fragrance. Both are good. Avon's is more fleeting.

Jean Nate Very popular at one time.
When you read the name, do you remember the scent? It imprints on the memory. Do you have some? Do you wear it?

Top Notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender Mid Notes: Rose, Jasmine, Muguet, Geranium, Spices Dry Down: Amber, Musk, Patchouly

L'Occitane Honey and Lemon
We feel the honey is stronger than the lemon in most of the products.

This is a fave of Book Girl and me:

And a cream, which we haven't tried, but I do love their creams:

Haven't tried this one, but I like their glosses, in general.

This is more lemony:

This is a delightful, refreshing mix:

Other lemon fragrances, not complete

Lemon: Carthusia Mediterraneo, Etro Shaal Nur, Etro Lemon Sorbet, Les Parfums de Rosine Un Zeste de Rose, Crown Perfumery Crown Esterhazy, L’Artisan Parfumeur Thé Pour Un Eté, Annick Goutal Eau d’Hadrien, L’Artisan Parfumeur Zeste d’Ete, L’Artisan Parfumeur L’Eau del’Artisan, Guerlain Coriolan, Guerlain Eau De Fleurs De Cedrat, Guerlain Shalimar (also bergamot), Shalimar, Eau Légère (also bergamot), Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lemon Fresca, Christian Dior Eau Sauvage, Caron Alpona (also grapefruit and bergamot), Miller Harris Citron Citron.

The Face Shop, Fresh Fruit Lemon Mask Sheet
I just read about this one and it sounds interesting!

You can read about this here.

And a sunscreen
Ocean Potion Anti-aging SPF 30 Sunblock -- I don't know if their others smell of lemon, but this one does.

What are your favorite lemon fragrances or body products?
Do you have a favorite lemon fragrance or lemon body product? What do you like about it? That it's lemon, of course! But tell us more...

Karin

Online Stores ]]> http://savvythinker.com/lemon-lemon-lemon-lemon/feed/ 0