There is smoky cedar which appears and which slowly starts to muscle the strawberries to the side. condition of any purchase. ","val":"4 oz. There is nothing heavy or ripe in the note which blossoms like an airy cloud on the skin. The materials in this perfume may not be the best, but every week I have to take a sniff. Wish they made perfume because it doesnt last long on me even when I layer. Its not even the eventual smell of sweaty crotch that appeared after about an hour. Flower of Immortality celebrates white peaches, the flower of which represents immortality in ancient Chinese folklore. Not exactly what I expected but smells nice. It is like Drambuies herbal, whisky liqueur with a definite cloying sweetness that verges on the synthetic. Notes: Minutes later, a very muted sort of earthiness appears, and it feels like white truffle except its buried under piles of strawberry syrup. None of these notes change the simpleness of the basic scent: it feels as though I have the lightest veil of actual white peach juice on my skin, and not much else. At this point, it reminds me of oriental perfumes such as Fendi Asja, YSL Opium and even little bit of Rochas Femme. 6. 14. Akkad was the best of the lot, in my opinion, but given how much I hated the sweaty-crotch feel of Galaads leather and the cloying, peculiarly baffling mlange of Korrigans caramel, I realise it seems as though Im damning it with faint praise. It reminds me of Chanels Cuir de Russie, but with richer, sharper, more aged leather, and a smoky, mildly sweet (vanilla) and mildly white floral middle notes (probably iris, ylang and some rose). Jean Desprezs Bal a Versailles (vintage)Legendary French perfume that fits for a cold or flaming queen, a fancy host or fancy whore, or any gentleman who isnt really gentle. He converted to Buddhism and devoted the rest of his life to spreading the Buddhas teachings, to truth, to justice and to compassion for all living creatures beneath the sun. / 60 ml. Annick Goutals Songes EDP I love it, I hate it, I love it a white flower bomb that smells so good and yet so potent I am smiling and gagging at the same time. Another absolutely beautiful story. Not formal but full of personality. I began collecting Lanvin perfumes after smelling the modern reformulated Arpge at a shop and bought it without hesitation. Pretext is a stunning, resinous, powdery, floral chypre with a strong animalic, soft leathery base. Assuming the formula and the quality of the materials used have never changed, I suggest getting the ones with black labels (only apply to Arpge, My Sin and Remuer) because they smell freshest. Interestingly, a number of people seem to have experience a lot of tuberose in the scent which I did not. Free shipping
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Assuming the formula and the quality of the materials used have never changed, I suggest getting the ones with black labels (only apply to Arpge, My Sin and Remuer) because they smell freshest. Akkad is not as rich or complex at Mitzah, and it lacks the latters quiet undertone of roses and spices, but it is a definite kissing cousin. promotional and personalized marketing text messages (e.g. When in doubt, I wear this perfume. The first time I tested the perfume, I applied about 4 sprays and it lasted just over two and a half hours on my skin. The second time, I applied 2 sprays, and the perfume died after an hour and thirty minutes. are three Oriental fragrances released in 2012 for a perfume house whose history is far more fascinating that the perfumes themselves. (I thought they were a bit more exotic for a perfume released in the 1960s, but Houbigants Quelques Fleurs in 1913 had all the flowers mentioned above. Rumour, cost me $29 for 100ml. I got this bottle from eBay, and the seller wrote its a bottle of My Sin (1925) and its half-full. Yes, I have perfume-consuming skin but, looking at Fragrantica, I was not the only one who had troubles with longevity. Diptyques Philosykos the best fig perfume IMO. At its final moments, Valentino Assoluto became a simple, light mix of woods with tiny touches of vanilla, patchouli and musk. Base:Amber and Cistus-Labdanum, Vanilla and Patchouli. AGAIN.. WHERE HAVE I BEEN? It is the set of symbols and myths that surround the flower that Kilian wanted to recreate in this new fragrance. The perfume continues as a white peach and musk scent for another hour. His own evolution from ruthless conqueror to benevolent emperor is reflected in Ashokas journey from the fierce opening to a softly floral heart & the gentle embrace of its richly complex drydown. For a history geek like myself, it was all utterly fascinating. Just caramel woods. receive recurring automated Lucas of Chemist in the Bottlewas also not a fan of Galaad. I could not stop smelling it inside the ULTA/Target and I sprayed the tester on my shirt 5 HOURS ago, and its still here! Ever since the reviews, fewer and fewer were available (didnt happen to other perfumes that I paid attention to), until I found out they were sold out. Mmhm not bad at all. I am a frequent Fragrantica website user. Valentina Assoluto is a fruity floral scent, first and foremost, with a heavy emphasis on fruity; it is an oakmoss or chypre fragrance only by the very loosest possible definition. The new silver metal cap has the NVC logo on it. When the stopper suddenly popped out from the bottle, a very little bit of perfume spilled on my hands and I could smell the stunning aroma. Galaad from the Lubin website via MrNyStyleandTravel.com. I am not the only fan of my so-called Fantastic Six, Edmond Roudnitska, one of the greatest French master perfumers, had called Arpege, Scandal, Rumeur and Prtexte the most spectacular tetralogy in the history of perfumery. In addition to the new perfume, Neela Vermeire is also offering the fantastic Mohur from her existing India series in a new, higher concentration form. Then, in dark caves, they distil barley into spellbinding spirits, spicing them with saffron, musking them with ambrette, scenting them with lavender. Helmut Langs Eau de Cologne I should have picked Guerlains Habit Rouge, but this smells more sophisticated to me, still, its a lemon baby powder scent that I cant get enough of. Either way, thats expensive for a linear, uncomplicated peach scent which disappears after 20 minutes or, if youre lucky, an hour. I happen to see this new Fresh Cream and seen all the great reviews for it. To justify I have spent good money on a perfume made by MJK, I sticked my nose to my skin like a vacuum cleaner, and yes, its all there (pear, rose, jasmine, aldehyde, etc. I love creamy, warm, vanilla fragrances. For those who arent a fan of the peach note, you may want to stay away entirely. My college classmate was very excited by this rumour, because all he cared so far in his life was getting full marks in his exams with minimal effort. View, loc_en_US, sid_fresh-cream-spray-fragrance, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=SUBMISSION_TIME, direction=DESCENDING)], bvseo_sdk, dw_cartridge, 18.2.0, p_sdk_3.2.0, notes of heliotrope, vanilla, whipped cream, macadamia nut, delight your senses with this deliciously sweet fragrance. The press release shared by Luckyscent adds to the beauty of the story and describes its notes as follows: A heart of myrrh is topped with spices that bring out refreshing head notes (cardamom), and sustained by aromatic base notes (rosemary, cypress). Eight years later, in 1979, news broke out that Rumeur lives and has escaped from a locked basement and started a new life with long lost friends Arpge and My Sin. Reply HELP for help and STOP to cancel. That was the goal for Akkad. frequency varies. 10. Perfect. Ancient history, the mysteries of the Middle East, Galahad atop his fiery steed in the Holy Lands, the Balm of the Sacred Mountain, luminous amber with sacred herbs, and mythical creatures who concoct elixirs in celebration of Dionysius those are the inspirations behind a trio of fragrances from the French niche perfume house of Lubin. A few minutes in, Flower of Immortality turns predominantly into a white peach scent. Trying out the new Valentino fragrance, Valentina Assoluto Eau de Parfum Intense, became one of those things. It was designed by Francis Kurkdjian in 2006. Notes:fig leaves, leather, white and pink lotus, mimosa, fig milk, osmanthus, rose, water hyacinth, vetiver, styrax, incense, sandalwood, myrrh, tonka bean, and fir balsam. That scary. spray onto a clean, dry body. And with each hour that passes, I fall more in love with this! I have to give points for huge originality. But something is different in Crescendo if you pay a bit more attention to its floral part its sweeter, more tender and creamier, and a bit more uncommon and interesting. (Later I found out its not always the case.) 13. But Ashoka shines and shines brightly like a bright star, even unto this day. Vintage perfumes, all have never stopped slow self-destructing, often are only left with middle and base notes; top notes such as citrus and aldehyde are gone, or even worse, spoiled. The specific goal of perfumer Thomas Fontaine was to create, in the words of the Lubin website, Caramel Wood Liqueur.Luckyscent provides the following notes for the perfume: Juniper berry, saffron, cognac, Lavender, ambrette, whiskey, Cedar, oudh, leather, vetiver, musk. As the Lubin website explains: A Korrigan is a small mythical creature that haunts the moors of Brittany, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, whisking us away to the folklore and legends of Celtic civilisation. Wait so.. "},{"id":"2 oz. (*If my memory serves me right.) Honestly, its very hard to guess. An occasion of course to evoke the strong beverages of the somewhat bleak moors. Out of the sixscents, vintage Arpege is the easiest to collect for Lanvin had sold thousands of truckloads of them. Over the many months of continuous searching for vintage Lanvin perfumes on eBay, I had come across many Lanvins perfume ads and posters. I didnt get any joy smelling it on myself, but I want to smell it on someone else, particularly a young woman with long hair, who also thinks this perfume is light, and she over-applies it, making herself a beast. In fact, it smells a little bit like Hugo Boss Bottled (1998), a sweet and friendly apple juiced-up semi-masculine cologne; and you sneakily replaced the apple with some honey, tobacco, pink pepper and white pepper to warm it up, making bad boys smell a bit friendly, and boring clean-shaven office men a bit bad boy. There is the muted hint of white musk and, like a ghost popping up every now and then, some extremely subtle touches of carrot. May be thats Mr. Kurkjians intention. According to the press release quoted by Beautyhabit: Delphine Thierry, who composed this creation, imagined an amber note that is both spicy and luminous. For more than 20 years since late 1930s, Lanvin had been grouping My Sin, Arpege, Rumeur, Scandal and Pretexte together in their printed ads, almost like a frequent reminder that those were their best perfume offerings. Its a different kind of sweetness than that cloying caramel, however, but I cannot explain it. I have always wanted to get Avant Garde, because Im a Lanvin fan. Luckyscent has the full details on the scent which it describes as follows: For Kilian, Flower of Immortality is, above all, an olfactory homage to the peach blossom and its very strong symbolism in China. She confessed that she wasnt into perfumes; she had only a few bottles, but was very attracted to cool-looking bottles. Now the remaining mystery of this bottle is that I am not very sure whether its My Sin or Arpege (1927) for I have never smelled My Sin before, and the Internet told me it smells kind of like vintage Arpege. Oriza Legrands Relique dAmourIt transports me to a different place of a different time. It is also very potent, yet when I am sleepless, I spray some on my pillow and I will be at peace. The odd combinations and Korrigans cloying sweetness also leave me feeling distinctly queasy. Lubin was founded in 1798 by Pierre Franois Lubin, soon after the French Revolution. A dazzling breeze of Blackcurrant Bud absolute refreshes while the exquisite Rose Crystal is softened by the Tonka Bean and the scent of Vanilla beans drying in the sun. The most amazing smelling perfume. . Created by Andre Fraysse, Lanvin Prtexte debut in 1937, had a good running of 25 years, and was discontinued in 1963. It is extremely straight forward without the twists and turns, but something about the simplicity of this fragrance is extremely ANGELIC and FULFILLING! A quick summary, Scandal to me is an incense leather perfume. Korrigan opens on my skin as caramel-infused wood with a herbaceous undertone. The press release states: we now have a beautiful new mist spray (panache spray) bottle designed by the design legend Pierre Dinand. I have finally successfully removed the stuck stopper from the Lanvin bottle without breaking my heart and the bottle.I had come across many tips and know-how articles on how to do it before, but when it came to doing it on my own for the first time, I was so frightened. ","val":"0.5 oz. Valentina Assoluto opens on my skin with a forceful sweetness that strongly calls to mind those candies like a Jolly Rancher or something similar. Cardamom and frankincense soon follow to join the amber party. To ensure that you never run out of your favorite product, simply select the desired size, quantity and delivery frequency, then add to your shopping bag. In 1958, Crescendo debut. Akkad photo from the Lubin website via MrNYStyleandTravel.com. 20 minutes in, Im smelling basenotes as if the perfume had been applied three days ago and this is all that remains. Beautiful! default free shipping over 50, {"source":"","start":null,"cgid":null,"srule":null,"name":"fresh cream","ID":"fresh-cream-spray-fragrance","productSet":false,"bundle":false,"bundled":false,"productSetProduct":false,"master":true,"isOption":false,"variant":false,"masterID":"fresh-cream-spray-fragrance","variations":{"attributes":[{"id":"size","name":"size","vals":[{"id":"0.5 oz. There is something not quite right about it all. The base is cool leather with wood and tobacco (blond tobacco, Atlas cedar, agar oud). I have concluded its all because of Youtube reviewers! Vintage Rumeur and Prtexte are rare now, and you will be very lucky to find a full bottle of Scandal or Crescendo extrait for under $150, if it ever shows up on eBay. Some may say Im.. obsessed. The perfume was inspired byA Tale of the Fountain of the Peach Blossom Spring where a fisherman follows the scent of peach blossoms and ends up in Utopia. Before the Youtube reviews appeared, Avant Garde was readily available at my favourite online shop. alcohol denat., aqua/water/eau, parfum/fragrance, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, benzophenone-3, ethylhexyl salicylate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, bht. Sorry, if I were the professor, she failed the exam. The opening has an unmistakable aldehyde note, immediately follows by two distinct scent accords of equal strength: 1) creamy soft white florals (narcissus, iris) and sandalwood and sweet tonka, and 2) a rich chypre base (patchouli, oak moss) with leather, civet, woodnotes. Seconds later, there is a dry undertone of some vaguely abstract, amorphous chypre element, but it is extremely faint. faced the world that was about to turn 80s with a new and modest, sleek, glossy black packaging. The frightening thing is that I with my perfume-consuming skin was actually luckier than one poor woman (raw umber) on Fragranticawhose entire experiencelasted just 20 minutes. Yes, that dude. They can be rebuilt with modern construction materials, but you know they will not be the same. The mix of honey and dirty ambered resin calls to mind a very sweaty saddle covered by sweetness; there are salty aspects; papery notes;dry, peppered woods; and something a bit rank. So, here I go, I will start with Lanvin Scandal (1931), a leather chypre, the one that never received any reformulation/reissue. Source:PeaceAndLoveInTheKitchen.com. First, a brand new perfume that made its debut at the Milan Esxence show last week and which will be officially released in early Autumn 2013. Now, Neela Vermeire Crations will also offer Mohur in extrait de parfum concentration. A very pleasant 1-2-yes-yes surprise. According to Wikipedia, Emperor Ashoka played a critical role in making Buddhism a world religion. Akkad remains just a few inches above the skin for hours, before becoming finally becoming a skin scent around the sixth hour. It sold well and Rumeur 2 Rose was launched in 2007. I am the biggest fan of Pure Grace, which I will never stop using. This blossom, whose pink petals are unveiled only in the middle of the winter, is believed to have the power to bewitch the human soul and to make it immortal. The strawberries turn even sweeter and, though they occasionally have ripe peaches as an undertone, they are the main star of the show at this stage. Kiehls Original MuskSmelling flowers next to a monkey cage, and the perfume that inspired me to create my own Zoologist Perfumes brand. Notes:Cardamom, cypress, rosemary, myrrh, honey, copahu balm, Agar oud, Atlas cedar, cipriol, blond Burley tobacco. For everyone else, you may enjoy Valentinos short behind the scenes clip for the campaign shot by David Sims and featuring the model, Freja Beha Erichsen, in a gorgeous backless Valentino dress. The press release states: Inspired by a legendary ruler, Neela Vermeire Crations new release, Ashoka, is a tribute to an emperor who was conquered by his own compassion at the moment his victory was assured. Still, if you have the chance, you may want give the perfumes a sniff if you stumble across them. Reply HELP for help and STOP to cancel. Compared to the classic five Lanvin perfumes, Crescendo is a decidedly more floral one (but its still an oriental spicy perfume), and it smells more interesting to me because of the ingredients used that had never* appeared in any of the classic five perfumes hyacinth, linden blossom, marigold, honey, heliotrope, just to name a few. Top:Mandarin and Bergamot from Italy, essence of Clary Sage. Ancient history, the mysteries of the Middle East, Galahad atop his fiery steed in the Holy Lands, the Balm of the Sacred Mountain, luminous amber with sacred herbs, and mythical creatures who concoct elixirs in celebration of Dionysius those are the inspirations behind a trio of fragrances from the French niche perfume house of. Yes. Fresh Cream is my favorite fragrance, clean not overly sweet or overpowering! The opening, just the first few seconds, really, is absolutely horrendous band-aid, plasticky and chemical. on all orders $50+, special
cart reminders) Did you hear abouta student from the Philosophy department got full marks in his final exam?, Yeah, theres only one question in the whole paper, and it was Why? . * Having one hit perfume is already difficult, but having four, and each intentionally or unintentionally smelling like it complements each other to complete a perfumery four-piece medallion is ultra difficult and awesome. lettering and twist caps with gold collars (1970s-80s, fig. Lubin soon won favour with Napoleons Imperial court and his scents were beloved by both Empress Josephine and Napoleons influential sister, Pauline. I guess theres nothing to report here its a light fresh blueberry scent. His Oud perfume from his own line, costs f*king $450 a bottle. The second version is the one that I think is quite rare, a brand new bottle from the early 1980s. There is a definitely dirty, hippie, 70s feel to the smoky, leathered, animalic labdanum and patchouli combination, and it is the fundamental core of the perfume. Whisky is one of them, in the form of a smooth, fragrant cream liqueur, accentuate by a counterpoint of oudh accord, which brings to mind dark caves where secrets lie hidden. Very personal choice: 1. Every time I wear warm cashmere I get so many compliments. And this is an eau de parfum, so its not as if you can try to buy it in a more concentrated, lasting form! 12. I dont detect any iris at all in the perfume. Perfumes - ISO E Super: Antiseptic Horror, Aphrodisiac Pheromone or Nothingness. offers, you have chosen this item to be automatically replenished at the above selected frequency, This is controlled in Ordering > Shipping Methods > RG under shipment cost. Where have I been?!?! Korrigan is therefore a fragrance to accompany Dionysian rites. Nice scent, just not my favorite. In Sanskrit, his name,aoka, means without sorrow. His importance was such that even H.G. To be frank, I thought the Chinese watercolours I found while writing up my post were a lot prettier and more interesting than the perfume. The Perfume Guide. Honestly, I think its the mere power of suggestion. (Theres no label on the bottle.) I cant remember those names. Then I asked her what kind of scent did she like and heres the interesting part shesaid that she liked light and fresh scents, You know, something that almost disappears when you are ready to leave the house. I almost spewed water from my nose. Heres the moment when I realized I had accidentally stepped into aparallel universe. I own a few perfumes that I think smell great, but in my opinion, baseless or almost baseless. Le Labos Iris 39Green iris soaked up by a piece of bread. leased throughout those years, but they were never a big hit.) The daintiest of Chinese watercolours with sheer, minimalistic and translucent brush strokes. She told me that she wanted a bottle of Marc Jacob Daisy?, I said. (Yes, actually it is.) The avant-garde (from French, advance guard or vanguard, literally fore-guard) are people or works that are experimental or innovative, particularly with respect to art, culture, and politics. Overall, I think Crescendo is one of the better extraits that Lanvin have ever produced, despite its short-lived glory. The sixscents are Mon Peche (or My Sin, 1925), Arpge (1927), Scandal (1931), Rumeur (1934), Prtexte (1937) and Crescendo (1965). It wasnt huge and it was subtle, but it was most definitely there. (Pulling hair out.) The base with its two ambers of plant and animal origin centers on the woody richness of patchouli, sweetened with a sensual vanilla. But Galaad no, I really wouldnt recommend it. The leather in this case, smells like a new leather jacket instead of smoked old leather sofa found in a temple that burns incense 24/7. There is the merest feel of abstract spices (cinnamon and ginger) with just the slightest suggestion of burnt orange, but its infinitesimal. It's a very clean fresh scent with just a touch of sweet. Akkad was my favorite of the three fragrances and the reason for that was simple: it smelled like a very close, sheer relative of the wonderful Mitzah from Diors PriveCouturier line. What I find interesting is that I have witnessed a real-time social-media-influenced sales phenomenon happening in slow motion. Id dare to say overall Prtexte smells richer and creamier than Arpge, but it doesnt have the signature abstract floral uniqueness that Arpge possesses. Its sweetness just barely falls short of strawberry jam. One time I tried to return a full bottle of perfume (in an opaque bottle), and the salesman shook the bottle to gauge how much was left. The 1oz bottle is much more valuable and hard to get, but the little samples smell much better. There is also a vague hint of something citrusy but its minimal. Middle:Essence of Cardamom, Elemi, Frankincense, Styrax. If you are reading this, 20 years or even 50 years from the day it is published, and are considering spending a lot of money on a vintage perfume from 1920s, not to collect, but to smell, to re-experience the golden days of perfumery, I suggest you dont. The mystery of a voluptuous chypre signature, fusion of patchouli, oakmoss and vibrant cedar wood. Salvador Dalis DaliA floral blend that just clicks. With frankincense, cypress and dried grass from Atlantis, we refine the precious balm used by the lords of the East to perfume themselves. And THIS IS SO YUMMY! The perfume is strong for about five minutes but then quickly drops in sillage, hovering mere inches above the skin for about forty minutes, until turning into a skin scent. Or maybe It was a ghost!!! Its beautiful and fresh and new and old. And judging from the reflection, the bottle is actually 90% full. A very ambitious man, Lubin seemed to need more worlds to conquer and, in 1830, became the first perfume-maker to conquer the New World with perfumes that reached the banks of the Mississippi. That unpleasantness goes away very quickly and suddenly it behaves like the parfum/extrait version, only smelling lighter and more animalic, probably of civet. If you like airy, sheer, minimalistic, peach nectars, you may truly enjoy the scent. Flower of Immortality opens on my skin with the very sweetest of white peaches. Fig is also one of my favourite fruits and trees. Korrigan is therefore a fragrance to accompany Dionysian rites. Ive smelled numerous fragrances with a boozy undertone, woody undertones, gourmand vibes and more, but something about Korrigans combination of gourmand caramel with whisky, white woods, pepper, and herbalized, honeyed leather leaves me at a loss. Msg
I sometimes get a little obsessed with things, completely out of the blue and for reasons that I dont always understand. ","val":"2 oz. Valentina Assoluto was first launched in 2012 in Europe and the Middle East, but it is only now, in April 2013, being officially released in the U.S. Look, I LOVE fragrances, and Ive tried and purchased manyyyy. The fruit is macerated with sugar, almost like a syrup that you see on some desserts. Clary sage, also known as the sacred herb, is renowned for its euphoric, harmonizing properties. Its like those two-faced duet by the same person she turns around and she becomes a he. Anyways- Did I spray perfume here once? Only much, much skankier. There are reviews on Fragrantica which may help you more, ranging from those who love its woody caramel creaminess and bought a full bottle, to those who found it extremely weird, a highly acquired taste, or a sticky, sour wood and a sweat note [A] disaster.You can also turn to Lucas from Chemist in the Bottle who liked Korrigan the most out of the trio, finding it to be like a milky vanilla toffee with an alcoholic vibe of warming cognac and whiskey combined with subtle lavender and other notes. Longevity is its main problem though. I suspect the sharp transition would have been made smoother if Id smelled the actual Alba truffle in the opening; its earthiness might have provided a bridge between stages, as would some of the floral elements. I tried Galaad twice to be sure and, the second time, it was even more rank on me with a skanky, fecund undertone that evoked unwashed private parts. I think I can finally tell how different each scent is, for a lot of vintage perfumes tend to smell very similar for the top notes are all gone or ruined, and only left with very commonly used base note ingredients. I have two versions of Scandal, one is a mini extrait, 1/2 evaporated, around 80 years old, and a travel size vaporizer EDT, also very old, but younger than the extrait. (I obviously dont listen to my own advice.). promotional and personalized marketing text messages (e.g. Together they faced the world that was about to turn 80s with a new and modest, sleek, glossy black packaging. ..properly, I find anyhow. The opening of Rumeur doesnt smell very complicated to me fresh and fruity because of the aldehydes, light bergamot and creamy peach and jasmine. And shipping is always free after the initial order. By Kilian fragrances are not cheap, though thankfully there are a few more affordable options in terms of travel-sizes and refill bottles. But if you like extraordinarily sweet perfumes with a suddenly dry twist, if you prefer sugared skin scents, or if you loved the original, then you may want to give this one a try. this sweet, delicious fragrance was created to delight your senses and bring you pure joy! But maybe I was just overwhelmed by the overall unpleasantness of the skanky, raunchy leather. Lanvins little Rumeur had a rocky life. 5. And in fifteen minutes?! Not overpowering. The heart unfolds in the rich, balmy, spicy notes of frankincense and styrax, evocative of the ancient east, cooled by elemi, a fresh, soothing herb, and intensified by cardamom. However, Rumeur didnt perform as well as Lanvin thought it would, and in 1982, merely three years since its relaunch, the executives of Lanvin took Rumeur to the foggy Woods of Abandonment for a short walk and it was never found again. Philosophy has the best scents ever. Her frustration is quite telling: Flower of Immortality opens with sugar-covered yellow & pink Haribo peach gummy candies in a cut crystal dish with zingy black currants and a powdery floral note. [] Only 15 minutes after application, I am holding my nose to my skin in disbelief. All-in-all, its a decent modern designer scent, but what I find so interesting is not what it smells like, nor its nicebottle. Copahu balm is said to be a very sweet, balsamic resin and, here, it shares some characteristics with labdanum. Prospero Books Created by Delphine Thierry and Thomas Fontaine. That is what comes to mind when I wear Flower of Immortality, the new fragrance from the luxury perfume house, By Kilian. My hubby always says I smell good! I was quite relieved. Here are some of my favorite perfumes in my collection (as of 2015), in no particular order. Its almost like a watery nectar in its airy, shimmery, gauzy feel. (The above drama was imagined by me after reading a few Edward Goreybooks.). 4). It opened with cardamom and honeyed myrrh with a very animalic, dirty, nutty, sweaty leather feel. I swear it smells like peaches, but it must be my imagination. First of all, there are quite a few vintage perfumes not yet recorded on Fragrantica.com, the encyclopedia of perfumes and their respective notes breakdown.
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