tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post2115386085378138899..comments2024-03-27T09:09:56.489+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: Try to Remember when Life was so Tender that No One Wept Except the WillowPerfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-27387580591958610782008-10-08T03:17:00.000+01:002008-10-08T03:17:00.000+01:00Ah, The Fantasticks. Such a lovely song it is, to...Ah, The Fantasticks. Such a lovely song it is, too!<BR/><BR/>I just returned from Michigan where I got a taste of cold weather and the smell of leaves. I kept saying to my friend, smell that?! that's ________.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122976212626403838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-89322350056745070942008-10-06T07:23:00.000+01:002008-10-06T07:23:00.000+01:00love autumn smells especially the rain (rain smel...love autumn smells especially the rain (rain smells different to me in the autumn then in the spring). Also, chimney smoke as the first fires are being lit, spiced apple cider, crumbled leaves, and the last roses of the season. <BR/>KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-91907005678498106302008-10-04T16:02:00.000+01:002008-10-04T16:02:00.000+01:00Ah, well, then! I pictured you swimming in the col...Ah, well, then! I pictured you swimming in the cold open air and then rolling onto snow or something, LOL<BR/>(the mere thought gives me goosebumbs). Many people here do go swimming in the sea even in the autumn and winter...then again I bet it's not as cold as other places.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-3517892374222082112008-10-04T15:10:00.000+01:002008-10-04T15:10:00.000+01:00E, my swimming takes place in a swimming pool in a...E, my swimming takes place in a swimming pool in a stadium, not outside. :-) Swimming outside in a cold water now would be a horror for me. I am not that brave.:-)<BR/>laviniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-84173690048386776092008-10-04T13:38:00.000+01:002008-10-04T13:38:00.000+01:00A,oh you're lucky! Apple trees and maples....*sigh...A,<BR/><BR/>oh you're lucky! Apple trees and maples....*sigh*<BR/>And cider! Yes!<BR/><BR/>Love your scents choices: but a question ~what is CJ?Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-18097208341227242972008-10-04T13:36:00.000+01:002008-10-04T13:36:00.000+01:00M,Mitsouko is sublime in slightly cooler weather, ...M,<BR/><BR/>Mitsouko is sublime in slightly cooler weather, especially when it rains (It's my default rainy days scent). Of course you're in reverse mode and I can't think of a cooler sprite than Diorella! (excellent choice)<BR/><BR/>I can't say that I do get what he's talking about (I'm not too into tech), but by the looks of it it has worked so we should probably thank him whatever he did! ;-)<Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-84408586094001652742008-10-04T13:34:00.000+01:002008-10-04T13:34:00.000+01:00M,SDV is one thing I do like to indulge in on cool...M,<BR/><BR/>SDV is one thing I do like to indulge in on cooler evenings: it's rich and dark and not foody. <BR/>I have to locate some Tobacco Vanille too: I hear people I respect their opinions mention it a lot.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-37275346810676862502008-10-04T13:33:00.000+01:002008-10-04T13:33:00.000+01:00L,a gross oversight on my part which will be amend...L,<BR/><BR/>a gross oversight on my part which will be amended pronto!<BR/>Thundra should theoretically smell very cold and coniferous! I am not sure I have tried that one, though.<BR/><BR/>I was reluctant to put milk in herbal tea as well: I put some in dandelion though and it's good. Thyme honey is also a great addition as it has its own herbal/culinary nuances.<BR/><BR/>Autumn swimming, huh? Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-6948387529452025052008-10-04T13:30:00.000+01:002008-10-04T13:30:00.000+01:00P,the fireplace smell is irreplaceable in creating...P,<BR/><BR/>the fireplace smell is irreplaceable in creating the feeling of home, isn't it. It's so good that you have a garden: the wet from rain soil smells so good!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-18872405834897940592008-10-04T13:29:00.000+01:002008-10-04T13:29:00.000+01:00D,it's mine as well :-))Love the quote!Your food c...D,<BR/><BR/>it's mine as well :-))Love the quote!<BR/><BR/>Your food choices echo the spice combo which has me weak in the knees as well. It's so comforting and uplifting and all around appetising!<BR/>I was surprised to find myself drawn by Amandes Orientales: it's one of the best Montales I have tried. (And usually too almondy-foody scents don't agree with me for some reason, but this one does)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-6963618444659727582008-10-04T13:24:00.000+01:002008-10-04T13:24:00.000+01:00D,oh, Onda is very autumnal, I agree. And such a g...D,<BR/><BR/>oh, Onda is very autumnal, I agree. And such a gorgeous scent too!<BR/>Funny how so many people find Chergui autumnal though as I picture it myself as the scent of an arid summer somewhere exotic and dry. I guess I'm weird or too influenced by the name *rolling eyes at myself*Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-70228982616493577172008-10-04T13:23:00.000+01:002008-10-04T13:23:00.000+01:00N,Woodsmoke is my favourite smell too! Logwood fro...N,<BR/><BR/>Woodsmoke is my favourite smell too! Logwood from pine and olive is the default smell of approaching cold and I love to smell it in the cooler air.<BR/>Incense too, but that's transeasonal for me ;-)<BR/>I must seek out Burning Leaves then, thanks for the rec. And foodie smells are the best aren't they? The autumnal "back to the kitchen" vibe is very redolent with smells of spice and Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-12306834943436357142008-10-04T10:49:00.000+01:002008-10-04T10:49:00.000+01:00Hello, Helg! I live surrounded by maple and apple ...Hello, Helg! I live surrounded by maple and apple trees, which both smell wonderful in fall. Dry maple leaves would make a great perfume note. Woodsmoke, bittersweet berries, popcorn, cider - the list is long. My perfume choices are Omnia for everyday workwear and Black Cashmere, Ambre Russe, my beloved Shalimar and the new CJ Scents vanilla & incense blends for my off time.rosaritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08543786960335162711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-17789392672401776692008-10-04T04:49:00.000+01:002008-10-04T04:49:00.000+01:00When it starts to get cold it is Mitsouko time. Sp...When it starts to get cold it is Mitsouko time. Spring here and so I have a new bottle of Diorella waiting for the heat. <BR/>Helg, Steve thinks I have opened IE more than once and so , when i click on "comments" I do not see the window open. Mmmmm? Makes sense to you ? Not me! LOL <BR/>I love Nana - such a clear voice she has!!!!lady jickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013352537776588166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-84817290889500759742008-10-03T23:30:00.000+01:002008-10-03T23:30:00.000+01:00Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford is my autumn go-to sce...Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford is my autumn go-to scent - I can't wait to wear it! Spiriteuse Double Vanille by Guerlain is a close second. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-76573382673115371662008-10-03T16:42:00.000+01:002008-10-03T16:42:00.000+01:00Dear E,where is your autumn list of scents/books/d...Dear E,<BR/>where is your autumn list of scents/books/drinks/films/nail polishes/etc./etc.? :-) We want to know!<BR/>I'd like to try Thundra by Profumum, I can't imagine how can Thundra smell...<BR/>My tea: fennel tea with honey and milk (I thought that herbal tea WITH milk is a nonsense, but it is great)<BR/>Best activity: swimming and then steam bath.<BR/>Second best activity: reading and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-12449334713827744892008-10-03T16:33:00.000+01:002008-10-03T16:33:00.000+01:00Pine needles and fallen leaves crushed underfoot. ...Pine needles and fallen leaves crushed underfoot. Oak logs burning in our fireplace. Dry air blowing down from Canada on the cold days. Dirt, as we get the garden ready for winter, and pine bark mulch. And...autumn food! Indoor cooking; roasting meat, stews, soups. Rich scents that would choke me in the summer: ambers, (some) patchoulis, spices, vanilla.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-80599803693118307802008-10-03T16:02:00.000+01:002008-10-03T16:02:00.000+01:00Hi E!Autumn is my favorite time of the year. My f...Hi E!<BR/><BR/>Autumn is my favorite time of the year. My favorite autumnal smells are:<BR/><BR/>Food Category:<BR/><BR/>Pumpkin Pie when it's baking. Pumpkin, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, ginger and nutmeg. Pure bliss when the house is filled with that aroma. <BR/><BR/>Spiced hot apple cider.<BR/><BR/>Perfumes:<BR/><BR/>Montale's Amandes Orientales, Organza Indecence, SL Rousse and TF Tobacco Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-79399519604921808272008-10-03T15:24:00.000+01:002008-10-03T15:24:00.000+01:00Morning, Elena. I'm craving Onda, though Chergui i...Morning, Elena. I'm craving Onda, though Chergui is certainly autumn-in-a-bottle.Dainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953465181232976983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-4134427972694386702008-10-03T15:15:00.000+01:002008-10-03T15:15:00.000+01:00Oh fab! As I'm the first to comment I get to say w...Oh fab! As I'm the first to comment I get to say woodsmoke first! I am so sure that I'm not alone in that. Will go home tonight and dig out my sample of CB I hate Perfume "Burning Leaves" as the closest I have in perfume form. My cats fur when they come in after sitting in the bushes. Usually there is a collection of twigs and leaves caught up in their long hair! I love the metallic sizzle smell Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com