tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post4207394402143803443..comments2024-03-29T05:13:21.130+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: Liu by Guerlain: fragrance review (vintage vs re-issue)Perfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-55816850772569668232016-01-24T18:57:14.238+00:002016-01-24T18:57:14.238+00:00I purchased Liu in it's box 20 years ago and w...I purchased Liu in it's box 20 years ago and was amazed to see it being sold for up to 1500 dollars at this time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-84818131899590783282010-11-23T13:02:59.652+00:002010-11-23T13:02:59.652+00:00I wish I had paid closer attention to Liu when I w...I wish I had paid closer attention to Liu when I was at Guerlain in Montreal. I think I dismissed it rather perfunctorily when the SA told me it was similar to No.5Documentarieshttp://www.humanrestore.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-24193310860800237742008-10-31T10:18:00.000+00:002008-10-31T10:18:00.000+00:00Dusan,you're flattering me, I am so very glad you ...Dusan,<BR/><BR/>you're flattering me, I am so very glad you liked the Turandot opera backstory (the Callas version is my favourite, btw). <BR/>It's worth testing to be sure: the current EDP lasts amazingly well too.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-4090340189488546282008-10-31T10:16:00.000+00:002008-10-31T10:16:00.000+00:00DC,that bottle is indeed something else, isn't it?...DC,<BR/><BR/>that bottle is indeed something else, isn't it? Very individual.<BR/>Guerlain seems to have a knack on making up stories: they obviously work!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-55158449870836573312008-10-31T10:15:00.000+00:002008-10-31T10:15:00.000+00:00S,you're welcome (take care to warm those tootsies...S,<BR/><BR/>you're welcome (take care to warm those tootsies!) and more is to come!!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-18209376591068893602008-10-31T10:07:00.000+00:002008-10-31T10:07:00.000+00:00Oh Rose, that's all right then and wow, you make m...Oh Rose, that's all right then and wow, you make me blush :-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-71528005692098171882008-10-31T10:06:00.000+00:002008-10-31T10:06:00.000+00:00Kathleen you should! And it's not that hard to fin...Kathleen you should! <BR/>And it's not that hard to find (in the current formulation of course), I am sure people would have some for swap/sale.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-51411235780243771402008-10-31T01:56:00.000+00:002008-10-31T01:56:00.000+00:00Your eloquence and erudition blow me away, E! Love...Your eloquence and erudition blow me away, E! Loved the Turandot backstory - if I ever set foot in 68, Champs-Elysees, I'll be sure to track down this aldehydic gem.Dusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06499372234215611666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-72090898186299722052008-10-30T21:15:00.000+00:002008-10-30T21:15:00.000+00:00The art deco Liu bottle is divine... love it! I a...The art deco Liu bottle is divine... love it! <BR/><BR/>I also love how Guerlain romanticizes their perfumes with stories... it makes the scents seem that much more special and exotic...The Daily Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-61028577621820656052008-10-30T18:44:00.000+00:002008-10-30T18:44:00.000+00:00[Whoops!]Forgot to send a note to express my pleas...[Whoops!]<BR/><BR/>Forgot to send a note to express my pleasure at round #2...still with my feet up and enjoying every minute...<BR/><BR/>...bring on more vintage Guerlain, Helg-style!<BR/><BR/>;)ScentScelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-46804636400994071412008-10-30T14:38:00.000+00:002008-10-30T14:38:00.000+00:00Helg, yes I most certainly am and I think it's fab...Helg, yes I most certainly am and I think it's fabulous! in fact that is how I found you- looking up stars and scents.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459305021803770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-68256845697997282312008-10-30T14:16:00.000+00:002008-10-30T14:16:00.000+00:00Did someone say aldehydes? I have never heard of t...Did someone say aldehydes? I have never heard of this fragrance. It sounds wonderful and I must try it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-52336601092431892812008-10-30T12:33:00.000+00:002008-10-30T12:33:00.000+00:00Rose,You're not alone, from what I read and hear. ...Rose,<BR/><BR/>You're not alone, from what I read and hear. I think you might like Liu: the Guerlain element might call to you!<BR/><BR/>BTW, are you familiar with <A HREF="http://perfumeshrine.fortunecity.com/celebritylist.html" REL="nofollow">this project of mine?</A>Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-67368937170780068622008-10-30T12:32:00.000+00:002008-10-30T12:32:00.000+00:00Kim,thanks for saying so. I think No.5 did what ot...Kim,<BR/><BR/>thanks for saying so. I think No.5 did what others hadn't before: created a huge marketing-driven vehicle. Much of its buzz is its mythos.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-48866764886509163612008-10-30T12:29:00.000+00:002008-10-30T12:29:00.000+00:00J,the two are very similar, yet also wonderfully i...J,<BR/><BR/>the two are very similar, yet also wonderfully idosyncratic in a way. Highlighting different elements. I find <I>Le Dix</I> another one which draws a similar figure. <BR/><BR/>Yeah, I kinda figured it would be tough to pull off a floral aldehydic most days for you ;-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-64707425580632880392008-10-30T12:12:00.000+00:002008-10-30T12:12:00.000+00:00I am another person who doesn't really get on with...I am another person who doesn't really get on with No 5. I don't dislike it we have just never meshed. Thinking about it now perhaps a Guerlain interpretation of it could be wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Very interesting about Rose Kennedy- I do really enjoy knowing what people wear/ wore, I guess for someone who enjoys scent it's a window into someone's character.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459305021803770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-32555846593566489952008-10-30T08:33:00.000+00:002008-10-30T08:33:00.000+00:00I hadn't put two and two together about Liu and Tu...I hadn't put two and two together about Liu and Turandot! Very interesting story that this may have been created for Rose Kennedy. I am not a big No 5 fan myself but it just shows its power that Guerlain thought they had to come up with something similar- even though they already had all those fabulous scentsKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04300525869035663950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-65663062831488506082008-10-30T01:50:00.001+00:002008-10-30T01:50:00.001+00:00Hello, E. I received some Liù in a swap over the s...Hello, E. I received some Liù in a swap over the summer, and am quite in love with it. Yes, of course, it is very similar to Chanel No. 5, but I have been finding that each has its unique charm.<BR/><BR/>I was very excited to see it at Bergdorf Goodman last weekend during Sniffapalooza (although I could not afford to buy a FB -- honestly, not sure if I would be able to go through a whole bottle Jarvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320628861633769796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-52289793110989174702008-10-30T01:50:00.000+00:002008-10-30T01:50:00.000+00:00Hello, E. I received some Liù in a swap over the s...Hello, E. I received some Liù in a swap over the summer, and am quite in love with it. Yes, of course, it is very similar to Chanel No. 5, but I have been finding that each has its unique charm.<BR/><BR/>I was very excited to see it at Bergdorf Goodman last weekend during Sniffapalooza (although I could not afford to buy a FB -- honestly, not sure if I would be able to go through a whole bottle Jarvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320628861633769796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-16716287026002375072008-10-29T22:54:00.000+00:002008-10-29T22:54:00.000+00:00M,hmmm....perhaps you're thinking of Jean Paul and...M,<BR/><BR/>hmmm....perhaps you're thinking of Jean Paul and <I>Cachet Jaune</I>?<BR/>That one is certain at any rate ;-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-46959312434111247472008-10-29T22:36:00.000+00:002008-10-29T22:36:00.000+00:00I remember reading somewhere that Liu was created ...I remember reading somewhere that Liu was created by J Guerlain for his Mother! LOLlady jickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013352537776588166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-5960017553523626652008-10-29T22:23:00.000+00:002008-10-29T22:23:00.000+00:00Nub,isn't it eerie? I am that close to saying "gre...Nub,<BR/><BR/>isn't it eerie? I am that close to saying "great minds..."etc but I think it's the telepathic vibes we share from time to time. <BR/>Your SOTD choice is excellent, mon amie, and your observation about the melting ice is great. (this is what I think when I think <I>Rive Gauche</I> to be honest!) <BR/>I think I prefer the musk in <I>No.5</I>, but <I>Liu</I> is very elegant and very Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-15670936958715932052008-10-29T22:20:00.000+00:002008-10-29T22:20:00.000+00:00A,clever thought about the cheveux bit, yes.I do b...A,<BR/><BR/>clever thought about the cheveux bit, yes.<BR/>I do believe that No.5 is "difficult" because it's such a giant of a myth: everyone feels like they need to get to know it, blah blah blah, when in fact it's quite easy to approach if you disconnnect it from all associations (which we all have, alas). Put some (preferably parfum or vintage batches) on a blotter, leave it on your desk, Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-860880261988654022008-10-29T22:16:00.000+00:002008-10-29T22:16:00.000+00:00M,confirming that indeed it is the last bottle on ...M,<BR/><BR/>confirming that indeed it is the last bottle on the right that holds the hair oil: the original name is Stilboide Fluide pour les Cheveux (which indeed means hair). That product circulated in many Guerlain scents and has always seemed like such an indulgent way of enjoying them. I suppose one would have no problem using them on body as well. I would! :-)<BR/><BR/>Interesting thought Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-91504215248183859392008-10-29T22:12:00.000+00:002008-10-29T22:12:00.000+00:00Anon,the current version is quite good, so a stop ...Anon,<BR/><BR/>the current version is quite good, so a stop at BG is recommended. Hurry before they get any ideas... ;-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.com