tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post62276178507324634..comments2024-03-27T09:09:56.489+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: Vetiver Series: 3.the Historical References ~Carven, Givenchy, GuerlainPerfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-50954802990051600642009-06-29T10:46:12.833+01:002009-06-29T10:46:12.833+01:00Thanks for stopping by Cologne Lover! Perhaps I ne...Thanks for stopping by Cologne Lover! Perhaps I need to give this another try: after testing several stronger, more full-bodied vetivers it has seemed a little too ethereal. Thanks for the suggestion!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-31217737348696246472009-06-28T08:39:06.154+01:002009-06-28T08:39:06.154+01:00I enjoy the recent incarnation of Carven Vetiver a...I enjoy the recent incarnation of Carven Vetiver and find it quite enjoyable although one has to spray a lot of it to get any sillage.<br /><br />It has a pleasant citrus opening and a floral middle with a soft but rooty vetiver base. Great for summer or if you just enjoy the comforting nature of vetiver.Cologne Loverhttp://colognetalk.ning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-63172028538800864672008-08-19T15:08:00.000+01:002008-08-19T15:08:00.000+01:00Good on you dear S!Lemongrass is sharper and with ...Good on you dear S!<BR/><BR/>Lemongrass is sharper and with a more "cutting" edge to it; vetiver is earthier (quite musty in some essential oils), but still "fresh" and not sharp. They're close in horticultural terms!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-17287028087162868222008-08-19T10:30:00.000+01:002008-08-19T10:30:00.000+01:00(Couldn't resist googling James Tuffing, and what ...(Couldn't resist googling James Tuffing, and what stunningsly beautiful pieces he makes! I love the bright colours and appealing shapes.)<BR/>Didn't know why I like no. 19 so much. Now I understand that vetiver may have something to do with it, in comb with iris.. <BR/>Is lemon grass and vetiver close in scent? have some bath products containing lemon grass, and they smell deliciously!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-24148858247974862112008-08-19T09:35:00.000+01:002008-08-19T09:35:00.000+01:00You're very welcome D!!You're very welcome D!!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-46653275618735185882008-08-19T09:33:00.000+01:002008-08-19T09:33:00.000+01:00Dear A,nice to see you!Yup, James Taffin was the o...Dear A,<BR/><BR/>nice to see you!<BR/><BR/>Yup, James Taffin was the one. I recall seeing his diamond pieces at an auction at Sotheby's; must have been a couple of years ago? <BR/><BR/>And yes, CC's birthday... I love the EDT in <A HREF="http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com/2008/04/twin-peaks-chanel-no19-and-heure.html" REL="nofollow" TITLE="review of No.19">No.19</A> exactly because it highlights Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-56187833620384771562008-08-19T09:27:00.000+01:002008-08-19T09:27:00.000+01:00Jen,thank you for a most interesting comment!I wil...Jen,<BR/><BR/>thank you for a most interesting comment!<BR/><BR/>I will have to try <I>L'eau de gantier</I> then! (or is it re-try? Oops, I don't recall!).<BR/><BR/>To be perfectly honest, I don't expect <I>Sensuous</I> to be groundbreaking either; this genre is nice, but a bit boring (to me) after all the fuss they make about how it's like "a river of woods", the wardrobe and cedar chest coming Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-71824554777901632442008-08-19T01:23:00.000+01:002008-08-19T01:23:00.000+01:00Fun read, Helg. Thanks.Fun read, Helg. Thanks.Dainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953465181232976983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-12107051363642875712008-08-18T23:09:00.000+01:002008-08-18T23:09:00.000+01:00Wow, just realized it's Coco Chanel birthday today...Wow, just realized it's Coco Chanel birthday today! Chanel No. 19 has its share of vetiver in the formula, no?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-11870216212273772702008-08-18T23:07:00.000+01:002008-08-18T23:07:00.000+01:00Dear Helg,I'm glad there's another serie :) keep u...Dear Helg,<BR/><BR/>I'm glad there's another serie :) keep up the great work.<BR/><BR/>Just wanting to add a quick point: is the newphew Turin was referring to James de Givenchy? James is now a NY-based high-end jewelry designer now. I think his brand, Taffin, is one of the most exciting brands these days...it would make a lot of sense if Turin talked to James.<BR/><BR/>Anyhow, talk to you in a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-61595841965762481242008-08-18T16:54:00.000+01:002008-08-18T16:54:00.000+01:00Sometimes I forget how much I enjoy vetiver and th...Sometimes I forget how much I enjoy vetiver and then I have some wonderful encounters. You know I don't usually find Russell Crow attractive, but that photo you find he is quite charming in. I'll have to go find Givenchy re-issued vetiver along with Hermes Vetiver Tonka (I'm intrigued by a gourmand vetiver), Le Baiser du dragon is vetiver and iris on me which I realized I really don't like Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12095625947716520270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-60929702094405672502008-08-18T13:52:00.000+01:002008-08-18T13:52:00.000+01:00Steily,thanks for the kind words, but advertising ...Steily,<BR/><BR/>thanks for the kind words, but advertising is not something we go about in that way here. Hope you understand :-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-34136891672677744872008-08-18T13:51:00.000+01:002008-08-18T13:51:00.000+01:00Scentscelf,indeed, on both accounts. Poor Hubert, ...Scentscelf,<BR/><BR/>indeed, on both accounts. Poor Hubert, it sounded as though retiring equals death (which is such a depressing thought!). <BR/>Thanks for the interest in the series; I am enjoying myself a lot, so hopefully my readers will too!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-62271400237308063622008-08-18T13:48:00.000+01:002008-08-18T13:48:00.000+01:00Your blog is very much good. I am very much impres...Your blog is very much good. I am very much impressed by your blog content, i also come across number of sites for the perfumes for the cheap colognes and discount perfumes, you can also check these are also very much useful for everyone.<BR/>http://www.overstockperfume.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-78376247286229473782008-08-18T13:38:00.000+01:002008-08-18T13:38:00.000+01:00Poor HG...the rumors of his demise were greatly ex...Poor HG...the rumors of his demise were greatly exaggerated...<BR/><BR/>It's always heartening to hear of a respected "vintage" scent being faithfully produced again, even if for a short time. <BR/><BR/>Staying tuned to this series with great interest!ScentScelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.com