tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post2065549940402473135..comments2024-03-27T09:09:56.489+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: Aedes de Venustas: fragrance samples set drawPerfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-40324498505534641522015-10-27T16:30:37.486+00:002015-10-27T16:30:37.486+00:00I would love to hear your comments on the magical ...I would love to hear your comments on the magical enchantement of Oud and why this magical scent has become so precious in fine fragrances todayHelen Gaileyhttp://helengailey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-44461828445337473172015-10-27T14:03:35.910+00:002015-10-27T14:03:35.910+00:00I thoroughly enjoy the in depth interviews with th...I thoroughly enjoy the in depth interviews with the fabulous noses behind the perfumes. I like to be taken into their world and their process and imagine myself there. It's a beautiful and individual unravelling with love with one's gifts to the world and of these types of explorations I could never get bored...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319838791032076538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-32112524263730071192015-10-26T23:44:26.987+00:002015-10-26T23:44:26.987+00:00Would love to know more about how/certain perfumes...Would love to know more about how/certain perfumes got their name. For example, Eau Sauvage. "The name of the fragrance is reputedly the result of a late arrival by Christian Dior's friend Percy Savage to Dior's home. Dior had asked Savage to help find a name for a perfume for men. When Savage arrived, he was announced by Dior's butler as "Monsieur Sauvage"; the janieKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01718628150789649596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-10756363954930306612015-10-26T22:19:51.182+00:002015-10-26T22:19:51.182+00:00I would like to read about how we can combine frag...I would like to read about how we can combine fragrances, successful combinations, recommendations or what to avoid. I'd like to know more about Octavian's Coifan fragrances. Thank you. A great site i found here.Cristina Cocoreanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988413465900846749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-1539010255944142702015-10-26T00:47:29.037+00:002015-10-26T00:47:29.037+00:00My name as a winner?
Um, I find the detailed arti...My name as a winner?<br /><br />Um, I find the detailed articles on types of perfume (Chypre/Oriental/so on - the thematic series ones) fab - especially when you break them down further. Knowing the history of the development & changes of an approach to a type of scent is fascinating for someone interested in both the perfume & history. That you respond to comments & so on always Miss Heliotropenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-75370253092613284462015-10-25T22:57:58.935+00:002015-10-25T22:57:58.935+00:00Hi Elena,
As I am getting into perfumery seriousl...Hi Elena,<br /><br />As I am getting into perfumery seriously for the first time (apart from random purchases as a teenager) I would like more articles on perfume ingredients and their interactions. I would also be interested in how body chemistry affects different ingredients and how I can learn which ingredients to avoid – basically I would appreciate more of anything that could help me frame Birtehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16620337384605908779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-52197935713302126762015-10-25T20:42:56.993+00:002015-10-25T20:42:56.993+00:00Write me up as another who wants to read about myr...Write me up as another who wants to read about myrrh. Pretty please. <br />Thanks for the generous draw.Mandarin90noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-27109845713029379202015-10-25T19:53:51.917+00:002015-10-25T19:53:51.917+00:00What would I like to read next? Umm... that I was ...What would I like to read next? Umm... that I was one of the winners? [blush] Other than that, I don't know. I regularly enjoy your articles and don't feel like any particular area has been neglected.jmkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06598246798399490063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-43873227562405838762015-10-25T16:06:48.652+00:002015-10-25T16:06:48.652+00:00I would like to know more about fragrances that us...I would like to know more about fragrances that use incense as a supporting note. Where you cant really detect it but when it gives a clean/warm/fuzzy ambiance to the scent.Brigitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-48229904705541605432015-10-25T14:49:56.199+00:002015-10-25T14:49:56.199+00:00Hi! Thank you for another great draw! What would...Hi! Thank you for another great draw! What would I like to read next on Perfume Shrine? I really appreciate your articles on perfume ingredients and, like flowergirlbee, would like to see more about aroma chemicals, both the latest to hit the market and the older ones still in use. Perhaps a comparison of products that are used to create similar effects? Azarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08011756547431804355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-90586526557475687272015-10-25T14:49:37.924+00:002015-10-25T14:49:37.924+00:00Hi! Thank you for another great draw! What would...Hi! Thank you for another great draw! What would I like to read next on Perfume Shrine? I really appreciate your articles on perfume ingredients and, like flowergirlbee, would like to see more about aroma chemicals, both the latest to hit the market and the older ones still in use. Perhaps a comparison of products that are used to create similar effects? Azarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08011756547431804355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-57118200420862708262015-10-25T07:56:57.916+00:002015-10-25T07:56:57.916+00:00I've recently subscribed and am in heaven read...I've recently subscribed and am in heaven reading up all and everthing to do with Perfume! I love to come here and disappear into it and get lost for a while... I'd love to read your thoughts on the whole industry and the way it comes up with the stories behind the fragrance and how they decide on the personality of it to sell it to the masses! Look forward to the results of the draw Ollypotterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00933434018118928486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-73540818516555998322015-10-25T06:23:13.913+00:002015-10-25T06:23:13.913+00:00I'd love to be considered! I found the origina...I'd love to be considered! I found the original in an antique store for a fraction of retail and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. I can't wait to try the rest!EricBrandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18007191749354029341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-64973838281755930402015-10-25T06:01:35.086+00:002015-10-25T06:01:35.086+00:00yay..i have been wanting to try these : ) i really...yay..i have been wanting to try these : ) i really love your analysis of categories like in the recent patchouli chypre article or when you go into detail about which aroma chemicals are in the perfumes and how they create what i can smell.i love increasing my understanding of how the magic happens..thanks for the giveaway and your intelligence : )flowergirlbee!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-71290166402341676232015-10-24T23:27:04.786+01:002015-10-24T23:27:04.786+01:00I'd love a compilation post comparing scents w...I'd love a compilation post comparing scents when they were conceived and their current reformulated state. Not all but the most venerable, mostly classics that are still available today, both mainstream and niche! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13926791051490475441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-52172451469602745032015-10-24T22:39:05.646+01:002015-10-24T22:39:05.646+01:00That is a fabulous draw! I only know Copal Azur fr...That is a fabulous draw! I only know Copal Azur from Aedes de Venustas range, but I am more curious about the iris-centered one - Iris Nazarena. <br />I am a chyprey girl, so I would like to read moe about chypres - are there any new chypres on the horizon? Please, do tell us!<br />Thank you for the chance, Elena!Lyubovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157867536911237953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-12846001226130985092015-10-24T21:56:30.220+01:002015-10-24T21:56:30.220+01:00I would like to read more about the cultural diffe...I would like to read more about the cultural differences in perfume tastes. Middle Eastern people, men and women seem to prefer heavier scents. In China, many people smell perfume with an expression of disgust. Europeans seem to have different tastes from Americans. Once I let an Ethiopian woman smell my perfume and she was revolted by the smell and ran away! What makes these differences?Hilda Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907737740703634047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-42753240194298883392015-10-24T19:31:25.980+01:002015-10-24T19:31:25.980+01:00Thank you for your generosity. I like the idea of...Thank you for your generosity. I like the idea of exploring some of the Middle Eastern perfumes and some of the fragrances coming from Russia.Ellennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-55164024916215592912015-10-24T19:21:21.188+01:002015-10-24T19:21:21.188+01:00Thank you for the generous draw! I would be happy ...Thank you for the generous draw! I would be happy to win, too :)... I love your blog, many interesting, captivating subjects and I still didn't read everything you wrote on it... I have no idea about what could yyou write more :)... Maybe a bit more detailed about Middle Eastern perfumes. Or about the ancient perfumes (Persians, Greeks, Romans...) I guess... <br /><br />GentianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-62366856524964791292015-10-24T19:09:31.288+01:002015-10-24T19:09:31.288+01:00Thanks for this draw - I love the descriptions of ...Thanks for this draw - I love the descriptions of these perfumes, especially Iris Nazarena. I'd also love to know more about how scent ingredients interact to bring out different facets of each other.Delaceynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-67454139457173141022015-10-24T19:06:51.605+01:002015-10-24T19:06:51.605+01:00I would like to know more about ancient perfumes. ...I would like to know more about ancient perfumes. I love your articles that travel through time and scent! Any recipies that can be created today? Thanks for the draw!Shirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267750962511416502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-4070529333128127062015-10-24T17:48:50.286+01:002015-10-24T17:48:50.286+01:00Thanks for this amazing draw! I'd love to lear...Thanks for this amazing draw! I'd love to learn more about different fragrance ingredients with following scent suggestions illustrating how different the ingredients can turn out.Maria Hohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15641310145865933563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-85385779599415588292015-10-24T15:07:19.570+01:002015-10-24T15:07:19.570+01:00I'd love to discover more about ancient Egypti...I'd love to discover more about ancient Egyptian perfumery, and the sacred rôle of the perfumer/priest. Exciting olfaction :)<br />Azizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18437715268630911563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-54758659019028678972015-10-24T14:11:36.213+01:002015-10-24T14:11:36.213+01:00Hello Elena, would love to read more classic perf...Hello Elena, would love to read more classic perfume history. Love learning how the early 20th century perfumers created their masterpieces without regulations!Kuromihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15534991996437675040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-47477481031875482022015-10-24T13:16:45.874+01:002015-10-24T13:16:45.874+01:00For those of us who read your column, our fascinat...For those of us who read your column, our fascination with scent is evident. Personally, I would love to read more about the history of fragrance, what women in bygone eras did to find and create fragrance, why we have such a fascination with scent, etc. Thanks for all your great reads!!Writestuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742228998214359672noreply@blogger.com