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02/13/2014
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Disappointing … or not?
While trying to create some order in the boxes I store my samples in today, I came across this one and realized that I hadn't tried it yet. If memory serves, it was sent to me in a large sample swap with another member here so it must've slipped through the cracks.
Now, let me clarify that I sample M.Guillaume's wares due to the fact that I find him delectably handsome … mouthwateringly so!! It is then indeed saddening that I haven't yet found a single fragrance in this vast collection that I would spend the asking price on. I ascribe this to the notion that my nose is probably not refined enough to appreciate the subtlety of these fragrances … probably all well and good since I would more than likely be arrested for stalking should I ever find myself in the company of this man!
Iris Oriental No.14 is mostly Cardamom and a vague, lipstick like Iris on my skin. I've wacked what looks like an entire 3ml sample to my right shoulder, neck and right wrist but I unfortunately have to ram my nose to my skin to smell it. It's true that I have perfume munching skin to begin with, but sadly this fragrance is projecting nowhere.
I like the idea … Iris with Guiac and Resin sounds appealing … but considering that 3mls equals about 25 odd sprays, I would want this fragrance to do more than just sit next to my skin.
What I can smell of it I really like … considering that Cardamom is a difficult note. Perhaps my fragrance aesthetic is just not suited to the intent of PG in general. I'm not possessed of the most discreet personality so I tend to engulf frags that don't make a statement.
It's upsetting from the point of view that PG is a well respected house in the fragrance industry … unfortunately I have yet to find one that rings my bells … ahem … at least the way they ring when I look upon the divine M. Guillaume.
Update:
So a strange thing has happened … when I applied this fragrance I was in just a pair of shorts (it's VERY hot here at the moment) and soon after I met with a client. A while after I'd put my shirt on, this fragrance started blooming in a very audible way under the fabric … so much so that my client even remarked on it! Alas, it becomes a little 'dated' smelling for me, but nonetheless I can now up my sillage rating. Has anyone else experienced this with other frags?
Now, let me clarify that I sample M.Guillaume's wares due to the fact that I find him delectably handsome … mouthwateringly so!! It is then indeed saddening that I haven't yet found a single fragrance in this vast collection that I would spend the asking price on. I ascribe this to the notion that my nose is probably not refined enough to appreciate the subtlety of these fragrances … probably all well and good since I would more than likely be arrested for stalking should I ever find myself in the company of this man!
Iris Oriental No.14 is mostly Cardamom and a vague, lipstick like Iris on my skin. I've wacked what looks like an entire 3ml sample to my right shoulder, neck and right wrist but I unfortunately have to ram my nose to my skin to smell it. It's true that I have perfume munching skin to begin with, but sadly this fragrance is projecting nowhere.
I like the idea … Iris with Guiac and Resin sounds appealing … but considering that 3mls equals about 25 odd sprays, I would want this fragrance to do more than just sit next to my skin.
What I can smell of it I really like … considering that Cardamom is a difficult note. Perhaps my fragrance aesthetic is just not suited to the intent of PG in general. I'm not possessed of the most discreet personality so I tend to engulf frags that don't make a statement.
It's upsetting from the point of view that PG is a well respected house in the fragrance industry … unfortunately I have yet to find one that rings my bells … ahem … at least the way they ring when I look upon the divine M. Guillaume.
Update:
So a strange thing has happened … when I applied this fragrance I was in just a pair of shorts (it's VERY hot here at the moment) and soon after I met with a client. A while after I'd put my shirt on, this fragrance started blooming in a very audible way under the fabric … so much so that my client even remarked on it! Alas, it becomes a little 'dated' smelling for me, but nonetheless I can now up my sillage rating. Has anyone else experienced this with other frags?
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