...DonVanVlietAt Parfumo, we are committed to creating a space where users can connect, share and learn about perfume. While we value the diversity of our community and welcome different perspectives, we believe that discussions of political and social issues should not take center stage. The focus should always be on fragrances. By staying focused on our shared interest in fragrance, we can create a positive and inclusive community where everyone feels welcome and respected. I feel this is pretty much the same on Fragrantica. Despite the owners' occasional messages, the focus on perfumes remains by and large center stage.It is commendable that you are striving for an inclusive community. The thing is, we're dealing with human beings here, and from experience, no matter the topic, even one seemingly as inoffensive as perfume, there will always be petty fighting, disagreements, rigidly minded individuals, and easily offended ones. Even with the best of intentions, you can't really prevent this from happening :)

...RiverI always had a weird vibe about fragrantica, but, when Elena posted her article on sustainability with the 'Kramer won't wear an AIDS ribbon' video attached, and then read the comments... I quickly realized what kind of place it really was.Well, I actually really like this about Fragrantica. In our ridiculous cancel culture of censorship and political correctness, it's totally refreshing to have site owners who don't give a f*ck and have the balls to freely express themselves, regardless of the popular opinion. It's their website. If they also want to use it as a platform to support political and social issues that are dear to their hearts, then good on them.  Heck, as far as I'm concerned, it can only elevate the general IQ levels, what with a forum where the same questions are asked ad nauseam year in, year out, never mind the brain dead "perfume my little pony" games & co.So I say Bravo!  

...MiaVonTrost:...they let you sniff the main head, heart and base note separately before you get to smell the fragrance itself. Oooh, I like this! Nice touch and a great way to experience the different stages before getting the complete puzzle. Thanks Mia x

...Such a fun video Dulce.I love how totally nonplussed the cats are.Ah!

...Apicius:I hope these words are not aimed at somebody special.I just gave a warning message to two users who thought Parfumo is a place where they can continue their fight from another site. It is not.General statement Apicius. Saw the crazy exchange in another thread.Love is in the air!:D

...Of course it follows.As perfumistas, I think we're all too aware that bad stinks have a habit of infiltrating the nose, especially when they happen to be in every room of the house.

...Cincy:Please tell us more Dolby or should I say please tell me more. :)Can't... It's X rated. Use your imagination :wink: I have been... Roasting some fresh chestnuts. Yum.

...Cincy:Thank you Mia. +1

...There is a difference between omitting essential contextual details in order to make yourself look the innocent party, and being accurate with the facts. Don't go deriding and mocking people who seek sympathy when you've done the same (and worse) is all I'm saying... Else, don't be surprised if it comes and bites you back in the ass.

...Not worse here Perfumecrazy.Just finding the hypocrisy, double standards, and sheer lack of self-awareness displayed rather shocking, that's all.

...AmySourbutts:Designer Imposters and Electric Youth are questionable additions. +1, big time."Coco" and "Egoiste" by Chanel, "Fahrenheit" by Dior, "Cool Water" by Davidoff, "Paris" and "Kouros" by Yves Saint Laurent, to name but a few on top of what's already been mentioned, would have been far more suitable additions to the list than those two obscure nonentities above.

...Well, I wasn't going to name names but since you identified yourself, might as well add that your popularity poll was also accompanied by a major hissy fit announcing your departure because you didn't feel appreciated enough.Boo Hoo.Pathetic really.Yet, despite the overwhelming majority voting no (60/40 is being a touch economical with the truth), and wishing you a "so long", you decided to stay.Point of the exercise, pretty please?...As for your so called "journalistic aptitudes".:lol:Get over yourself.PS: I don't live in a glass house x

...Greysolon:Rachel, welcome to the site. +1 Greysolon:On Bassnotes whenever I posted an opinion, I felt as though I was about to be mugged in the bad section of town.

...Yes, and "some" don't just announce their goodbyes, but go as far as setting up a poll (yes, you read that right) to know whether they are worshiped on said forum or not.Talk about desperation, so to that " someone ", kindly do us all a favour and remember the saying regarding people who live in glass houses.Ah thank you.:roll:

...I have been... Feeling exhausted since arriving back home.I wonder why.:D

...I have been... Putting together a capsule wardrobe for this forthcoming weekend of complete and utter shameless debauchery with my new man.Starting tonight at the British Museum where we'll be attending the Shunga exhibition.http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/research_projects/all_current_projects/shunga_japanese_art_1600-1900.aspx

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...Yeah!Battle of the Scents Part IIYou go girl!:lol:

...Omni I am really baffled by your experience with these two perfumes because when you look at the notes, I would have thought that the Goutal with its Patchouli, Oakmoss,Jasmine, Tuberose, and Vanilla would have killed off Hermes hands down in terms of longevity.The only thing I can think of would be the amount of fixatives each contains.Perhaps Après La Mousson has much more and therefore lasted longer.

...Digindirt:I have been bawling my eyes out ever since Dolby suggested that Mr. Freckles is gay. Why does she have to be so mean?I have been thinking DD is a lil...:lol: