tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post3166704900450198831..comments2024-03-29T05:13:21.130+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: The Essence of Perfume by Roja Dove: book review and previewPerfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-84265680296731077972008-11-03T21:33:00.000+00:002008-11-03T21:33:00.000+00:00Dear mr.Dove,thanks so much for writing in such de...Dear mr.Dove,<BR/><BR/>thanks so much for writing in such detail and you're very welcome to air your opinion on Perfume Shrine always! We're honoured to have you here!<BR/>Of course if one hasn't had the pleasure of seeing you in person, one might imagine various things: but the essence (no pun intended) is that it is your knowledge and the passion with which you pass on this knowledge that Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-8104492577336627032008-11-03T21:05:00.000+00:002008-11-03T21:05:00.000+00:00Dear Perfume Shrine, I hope my comments were of he...Dear Perfume Shrine, I hope my comments were of help. I had to define what I wanted the book to convey and not waiver from it - the topic is so vast and each enters into it through their own particular view, desire, opinion, and slant. So many might not agree with some of the things I say or do which is why I state that I have tried to do my best to cover evry area of perfumery so that each mightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-8360654742651325652008-10-31T21:02:00.000+00:002008-10-31T21:02:00.000+00:00Mr. Dove, what an utter delight to have you here o...Mr. Dove, what an utter delight to have you here on my page and comment in such a clarifying and wonderfully warm manner! Thank you so much! <BR/>Your point about the selection amidst a house's offerings is indeed very interesting and I admit I hadn't paid enough attention to, had slipped off my mind dazzled as I was by the wide selection. And thanks for pointing out the criteria around the Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-18104973735780902032008-10-31T18:33:00.000+00:002008-10-31T18:33:00.000+00:00Dear All, thank you for the kind words you write a...Dear All, thank you for the kind words you write about my book. I wanted to create a bookj that covers everyarea of perfumery, from how the brain processes odour, to the way fragrances are made - including a large section on th major materials of perfumery both natural and synthetic.<BR/>The book looks at scent in a socio economic context and as the generally accvepted norm is ten yeras before Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-87731345970832765222008-10-31T18:21:00.000+00:002008-10-31T18:21:00.000+00:00Thanks for the comment Bobdy, glad you liked the r...Thanks for the comment Bobdy, glad you liked the review and the book.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-52502151946702582832008-10-14T10:49:00.000+01:002008-10-14T10:49:00.000+01:00This book would be a perfect gift to any perfume l...This book would be a perfect gift to any perfume lovers out there.<BR/><BR/>I love the way you present your review about this book, very enticing indeed.<BR/><BR/>Bobby<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://make-homemade-fragrances.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow" TITLE="Make Homemade Fragrances"> Make Homemade Fragrances </A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-91748626135558901202008-10-08T20:02:00.000+01:002008-10-08T20:02:00.000+01:00Rose,I am pretty positive you will be thrilled! :-...Rose,<BR/><BR/>I am pretty positive you will be thrilled! :-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-34451877624178117462008-10-08T13:46:00.000+01:002008-10-08T13:46:00.000+01:00I was hoping to save this for Christmas when I wou...I was hoping to save this for Christmas when I would either get it as a present or give it to myseld but now I really don't think I can wait!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459305021803770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-54796745552374627792008-10-08T09:10:00.000+01:002008-10-08T09:10:00.000+01:00M,great, another one who has heard the man in vivo...M,<BR/><BR/>great, another one who has heard the man in vivo! He's encyclopaedic, certainly. I gather when he was working for Guerlain he was mostly focused on their creations. <BR/>Perhaps you might petition the desire for the new shop? ;-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-14021220683965531792008-10-08T09:09:00.000+01:002008-10-08T09:09:00.000+01:00A,like Elysium pointed out there are no Lutens or ...A,<BR/><BR/>like Elysium pointed out there are no Lutens or Malle or L'artisan fragrances covered in the exposition of classics, *not* because he deems them unworthy (if you watch the clip I linked he is very sympathetic to niche offerings), but because they're not widely available like the rest are. Also probably because he is bound by the limitations of what the HP at Harrods stocks. <BR/><BR/>Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-59602527989228093402008-10-08T09:02:00.000+01:002008-10-08T09:02:00.000+01:00S,you're welcome! Glad you liked the presentation....S,<BR/><BR/>you're welcome! Glad you liked the presentation. It's exactly what a perfect coffee table book should entail: lots of glossy paper, beautifully bound, good informative content, beautiful pictures and a conversation piece to be sure!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-35859079184959823122008-10-08T09:01:00.000+01:002008-10-08T09:01:00.000+01:00L,I agree with you: he talks about the new renaiss...L,<BR/><BR/>I agree with you: he talks about the new renaissance therefore the lack of some of the new niche fragrances is somehow felt. <BR/>But I believe he was going about what is widely available because all the other classics were also widely available (and some were bestsellers too!), therefore he should apply the same criteria to all. I could be wrong though, this is merely my reasoning Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-37088593086734076462008-10-08T08:59:00.000+01:002008-10-08T08:59:00.000+01:00N,he does have a very intense effect on audiences,...N,<BR/><BR/>he does have a very intense effect on audiences, that's very true. How lucky to watch and hear him talk at the V&A: I can't imagine a better place for such a talk (LOVE the V&A, have photographed almost everything that could be photographed).<BR/>Indeed if I recall correctly he likes EdH so it's natural he was inspired.<BR/>And yes, it's comparable in concept Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-25286373451488357522008-10-08T01:24:00.000+01:002008-10-08T01:24:00.000+01:00Roja Dove is a charming man who really gives a gre...Roja Dove is a charming man who really gives a great talk. I went to one of his talks for Guerlain way back when he was working for them . Lots of knowledge and I got the feeling his favourite Guerlain was Jardin de Bagatelle. <BR/>I wish he opened a shop here .lady jickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013352537776588166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-43666017372452848442008-10-07T21:05:00.000+01:002008-10-07T21:05:00.000+01:00Helg, does Dove mention Lutens and Malle and the n...Helg, does Dove mention Lutens and Malle and the new fragrances at all? Reading the comments I guess he doesn't which is weird as he mentions Narciso and Perles de Lalique which are not that distinctive to me, but what do I know, he is the expert, right. Still, I would love to see what you think on this.<BR/>AlineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-34983672420740944072008-10-07T21:00:00.000+01:002008-10-07T21:00:00.000+01:00Oh, Helg, this sounds right up my alley: I have be...Oh, Helg, this sounds right up my alley: I have been searching high and low for a coffee table book on perfume with beautiful illustrations and photos of bottles. Thank you so much for the elaborate review and teasing us! And for the discount!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-87095252369654276012008-10-07T15:11:00.000+01:002008-10-07T15:11:00.000+01:00I wish Mr. Dove has dedicated a few lines to the c...I wish Mr. Dove has dedicated a few lines to the current niche perfume trend, at least write a couple of Lutens or L'Artisan perfumes in the Classics section, I think some of them are innovative enough to be market turning. Otherwise the book is great.Elysiumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15060128319922702037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-36683279396198254762008-10-07T14:32:00.000+01:002008-10-07T14:32:00.000+01:00I'm afraid the Professeur de(s) Parfums title ...I'm afraid the Professeur de(s) Parfums title does make me giggle which is totally mean of me since he is, as you state, a charming man. I attended, with a dear perfume friend, one of his talks at the V&A and the audience was spellbound. I also caught him on a quiet day in the Haute Parfumerie and we had a lovely chat. I sniffed a few of his uber exclusive scents and fell in love with oneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com