Lieselotte 7 months ago
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Open letter to perfume houses: the cry for samples
blind buying. Likewise, one analagous reaction that threaded through all comments left, needed to be further magnified- the need for samples. And so in this blog post, if I may be so bold, I would like to speak on behalf of fragrance lovers to perfume houses in declaring: give us more samples and minis. To Whom it May Concern, I write to you with great affection as one who has enjoyed...
Lieselotte 1 year ago
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The trouble that is longevity
long longevity is actually not a good thing in the long run. In like fashion, I will present my arguments buttressed by two personal instances, and will conclude by reiterating my point of view. How many bottles of fragrances are presently in your collection? Full bottles, travel sizes, handbag minis, tester bottles… the list of the fragrance possession we own goes on! 2 years ago, a fragrance...
Telekinec 1 year ago
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Trying to Save My Wallet From This Hobby
level higher (ex. 30ml)Keep increasing until 50ml bottles.Only buy 100ml bottles if it's a perfume I absolutely adore and I want to permanently add to my collection as a classic / staple. Other rules for my collection: Maximum 15 full bottles, unlimited number of travel sizes, sampler sizes and minis. Try to keep maximum 2 perfumes that have similar scent profiles.Prioritize spray...
Sweetgrass 10 years ago
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Fragrances bought and/or soon to be tested:
Full bottle: Bvlgari Black. Best vanilla-intense perfume that I have smelled, and sexy (know that I use this qualifier very sparingly) as hell. Minis: YSL Opium, Laura Biagiotti, Fendi, Cacharel Noa, Elizabeth Taylor Passion - a mini lot that was so cheap I couldn't pass up on it. Samples: Chanel Sycomore and Bois des Iles, Caron Tabac Blond. I'd like to think I've gotten wiser with...
Sweetgrass 10 years ago
UPDATED: sample swap/sale list
Herrera "212 VIP" (x3, untouched) Thierry Mugler "Alien (Eau de Toilette)" (boxed) Givenchy "Ange ou DĂ©mon" Cacharel "Amor Amor Forbidden Kiss" Narciso Rodriguez "For Her" (edp) (boxed) Molinard "Habanita L'Esprit" Alexander McQueen "My Queen" Diptyque "Eau de Lierre" (boxed) Minis: Thierry Mugler "Alien" edp 6ml with box, 90% full Decants 1-2ml: Guerlain "Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic" Chanel...
Drigsby 11 years ago
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A little bit about me...
perfectly, and wear clothing to fit my body type. I was on a quest to transform the "ugly duckling" that I was into a beautiful, adult swan and thus my discovery of perfume became my passion. I eyed several perfume sets at Sephora online and ended up blind buying a set of manufactured minis that contained Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy, Michael Kors Michael, Dior Addict 2, and Versace Yellow Diamond. I liked...
Hayven 11 years ago
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Memory and Scent
it was the only perfume that didn't seem cloying in the heat. I haven't worn it since that trip until today. And boy, was I sucked back into time! I remembered the warmth, the excitement of being away from the winter blues, and going out to all the bars and restaurants dressed to the nines. I was in a place that was out of my element, and I was somebody else for a weekend; but I loved it. I actually YEARN...