...of bittersweet powderyness built around orris root. This gives a sense of both top quality naturals and judiciously dosed synthetics. Coty evidently mastered the prospect of the grim dry down afforded by heavy doses of labdanum and moss with the brilliant and novel use of synthetic isolates as well as...

...secrets of her womb. “I, a queen, do not answer to servants she says,” then sighs, tells Tiye to rise, and asks her to read the scroll. “My master prince Nimlot begs that you reconsider, mistress. He bids you accept his…” Abruptly Yasmin snatches the scroll. “Yes, yes. Accept his gift... been taken prisoner by Walad after a war, Yasmin has sympathy for Tiye. “In my castle, your bondage is light. However, do tell your former master that I have no interest in a husband.” Yasmin whispers to Diba, “Especially a third royal husband who will impregnate me with a third royal...

...the overall Le Mâle concept quite superb despite the risky premise of having vanilla front-and-center is the excellent balance achieved by the masterful use of lavender and mint.And let me clarify the concept of "cheap knock-offs" a little bit. I have an extremely cheap, (bought from a dollar store...

...It is always fun to experiment and play.The perfumer's master piece can only be approximated, but no matter.There will only be one but it's hard to get. People who lose their favourites will go Dr Frankenstein...

...is always fun to experiment and play.The perfumer's master piece can only be approximated, but no matter...

...Larimar:The original Tabac Blond and the vintage Habanita Extrait were definitely linked. The opening blast of the original Tabac Blond also clearly reminded me of Knize Ten. However, it is soon obvious that the original is loaded with animalics. It does remind me of the great Lanvin classics from the 1930s. If you deducted the florals (sweetness) from them, they could all - Tabac Blond included - be variations on the same theme. I also found Patou's Normandie slightly reminiscent of the original Tabac Blond. I admit I was a bit underwhelmed by the old stuff, maybe also because I am well familiar with the great Lanvins. Today Tabac Blond is so unique and there is nothing like it in its composition and blend (extrait concentration!). I only have a small decant of the old jus and I bet there are people here who hoard a bottle or two... :)Actually as soon as I tried Tabac Blond I immediately thought of Habanita (and vice versa). I think Tabac Blond is a masterpiece! Habanita to me is like a dirtier, sexier version of Tabac Blond (and Shalimar). The three are linked in my opinion. People say that Shalimar is a bad girl, but to me Habanita must be a very very bad girl (compared to what Shalimar is!).

...Ahmed replies and leads Yasmin from the room.That evening, Yasmin sends a desperate message to Fizur by way of Diba. "Would you see your beloved master, Walad, die? Would you see him kill my husband? If not, help me."Fizur returns an answer. "I am at your command, my Sultana, for so you will ever...

...the star originally, as Keryus could be only related with Καίριος (Kerios) which means crucial or Κύριος (Kyrios) which means main or master/lord, if the name derives from a Greek word, that is. Pisces here; pleased to meet you Taurus!Rather unknown, both scent and house,and that's for...

...” He nods. “The Valide Sultan countermanded your order.” Walad looks at his mother in shock. She doesn’t meet his gaze. “But, Master,” Diba continues. “The women discussed who they should obey and voted. They chose to obey you, not your mother.” The Valide Sultan cries...

...drown her in the oasis. Ahmed promised to stay away, but he hasn’t. The Valide Sultan tells her caravan to make camp then she orders the caravan master to her side and gives him instructions. Perhaps Walad will kill Ahmed before he has a chance to speak, but she must stop this slaughter about to... he reaches his mother, they exchange greetings. “Good to see you, mother.” She replies, “Good to see you, son.” Walad sends the caravan master away and, grateful for what his mother has done, becomes her camel-puller and resumes his journey to Yasmin. It gives him time to think. Why did...

...HaudajNO AMBERNow to explore the orientals without amber, but first the story.Servants the world over are of the opinion they know more than their masters. In this case, it is true. When Diba hears Fizur’s sad report of Yasmin's unhappiness, Diba unintentionally says out loud, “It’s all the...

...war. Conquering enemies eases the suspicion that someone conquered his bride.Diba wants to go, too, but Fizur will not allow it. Faithful to his master, even when behaving badly, Fizur will stay to guard Walad at war and at home. He resolves not to drink from any more goblets while on duty, though...

...Triffid! Somebody give this Lady an Oscar/Nobel/whatever award/prize/whatever for being a master of impossible connections and meticulous research! No "sad little offering" at all! Actually I feel a little embarassed for "wasting" my clue, when...

...have a master linguist. Très bien GothicHeart...

...Thanks, Mia. I learned from the master (Triffid).Thank you Cryptic, poetry is not dead at Parfumo! Is this the smell of cardboardOr the scent of moving house,Little ones up on a...

...Mia. I learned from the master (Triffid...

...utterly ribald, at least among the aristocracy. After the death of her beloved Albert, Queen Victoria was said to be sleeping with her riding master (I think he was), Brown. Churchill's mother slept with the king, and others, out in those grand country estates. Handkerchiefs were being dropped...

...master of impossible connections as always Triffid and what a taste in films! I've seen the flick, but nope. Although your suggestion matches a great deal...

...I also find the Dutch Masters attention to detail intriguing.This is not by Vermeer...

...are a few:Finally mastering something difficult that's been evading you for months;Red-winged blackbirds, andWhen the postman delivers a package, especially when it turns out to...