Comments on: Hot hot hot: summer in the city, fragrances to stay cool with

By: Karin

Karin — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:56:10 +0000

I found my Sonia Kashuk bottles and I’ve been spritzing my legs (these are large bottles 8 fl oz!) and a lighter version, I’m sure. They offer instant get-aways in thought.

No 1: Tangerine, Chamomile, Gardenia
No 2: Yuzu, Giner, Tuberose
No 4: Bergamot, Waterlotus, Quince

I like them all. I should do a review!

I forgot to say in my earlier comment that I too like Avon Imari Seduction. I don’t care for Imari, but I like Seduction. Haha, pun intended! On me it lasts pretty good. I’ve never tried lotion or powder or anything else in it, but perhaps any of that layered would help the lasting power. Usually Avon fragrances are a bit like Estee Lauder, they never quit (or at least they don’t if you are tired of them!) Do you remember Timeless? I had a friend who wore it extremely well. Heady stuff!

By: Karin

Karin — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:48:46 +0000

Thanks, Ayala! I wish I were closer to you so I could get to your presentations — hey, just to be in your presence would be like royalty! Seriously.

J Lo Live Platinum is my favorite of all of the Live ones. Haven’t bought it yet. I have never smelled Philosykos, but it is always mentioned in the same breath. I don’t even know who sells it — certainly no one around here! I envy those who live near big cities where these can be found. OTOH, with 800+ new fragrances per year, who can come close to experiencing a majority of them!

I smelled Eau du Coq on my recent trip, but I didn’t think I could wear it. I’d have to go look at the notes to see why. Fleurs de Cedrat reminds me of one I had in a Bee Bottle at one time, I think it was Eau De Guerlain, citrus — and more long lasting than Cedrat.

By: ayala

ayala — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:12:37 +0000

Karin,
What a great list and great categories!
I’m sorry it took me so long to post here… The tea party sucked me in more than I could expect.

Wow, I didn’t know J Lo Live Platinum existed. So many sequels these days I can’t keep up. But like you I like anything with fig and pineapple – especially when they are not too sweet. Ananas Fizz and Philosykos are the best of them all in my humble opinion.

And Guerlain’s Eau Fleurs de Cedrat is my favourite of its genre, yet unfortunately nowhere to be found in Canadian Guerlain counters. I also like Eau du Coq.

Thank you so much for taking part in the project! It was fun to read everyone’s ideas, suggestions and concepts. I fell so lucky to be among such original and creative perfume bloggers

By: Karin

Karin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:00:24 +0000

I think some of the AAs are lovely. Some are unwearable for me. They don’t last terribly long, but not being long lasting isn’t a bad thing if you like to change scents throughout the day, as I do.

By: Karin

Karin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:58:54 +0000

I so overdosed on the 24 Faubourg edp that I think I was afraid to try the edt. I love, love, love the bottle!

Yes, Chant d’Aromes is one I like to wear, and I layer up through the day. It was one of the few florals I enjoyed — and no wonder since it is a chypre.

I wore Fidji when I used to make myself finish a bottle before I would buy another bottle. Man! it was hard to finish. I can still smell it in my mind’s eye.

By: Karin

Karin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:56:42 +0000

Trish, I’m glad you’re here! I love Hiris.

By: Karin

Karin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:28:37 +0000

She does and I actually have it. I’ll have to respritz, then add to my list(s.) Heading out the door, more later.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:37:06 +0000

If you like tuberose, I recall that Sonia Kashuk makes a nice one. I am wearing Avon’s Imari Seduction and I love it…but it wears off too fast. reapplication is necessary. My all time fave year round is Lolita Lempicka. Obsession is a close second. Recently I got a mini of Anais Anais, and the bottle is beautiful but the perfume smells powdery instead of flowery on me and disappoints me terribly. booo. And what else. A mini of Amarige that I love for any time. I have some Organza Indecence that I only wear for evenings. I think that pretty much covers my little collection.

By: Trish

Trish — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:05:35 +0000

Glad Ayala brought me to your site! Love your in-laws category and love to see Hiris on any list. What fun!

By: perfumeshrine

perfumeshrine — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:41:35 +0000

Wow, you were creative with the categories, so many!
It’s always good to see Chant d’Aromes in lists, I love it so dearly. I have been wearing it this spring quite a lot, it’s so delicate, tender, affectionate and lasts well. I find it poised between a lactonic floral and a light chypre, which makes it even more interesting!
Also love Divine, Fidji and Chamade.

Have you tried the 24 Faubourg in EDT? (spritzed lightly) I found out it is nicer than the quite heavy EDP which indeed never quits…