tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post6474427790272520208..comments2024-03-27T09:09:56.489+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: Patou Ma Collection: part 5 ~Vacances reviewPerfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-2478027458728949952008-06-30T07:42:00.000+01:002008-06-30T07:42:00.000+01:00Alas, you have a point, dear M!It's quite worth it...Alas, you have a point, dear M!<BR/>It's quite worth it to keep an alert on <I>Vacances</I>, although it usually goes for exorbitant prices *sigh*.<BR/>Doesn't the YR take orders online?Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-12831880806922813072008-06-29T23:58:00.000+01:002008-06-29T23:58:00.000+01:00Helg - you know, they might just "re issue " Parur...Helg - you know, they might just "re issue " Parure but - there is Always a BUT - it will be different! <BR/>Its like the companies are doing everything cheaper these days. <BR/>Anyway - I do not like my chances here but I shall look out for Vacances. <BR/>We used to have Yves Rocher here by mail catalogue along time ago but they have left! <BR/>Would have loved to try their lilac.lady jickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013352537776588166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-11697048573795080272008-06-29T16:33:00.000+01:002008-06-29T16:33:00.000+01:00L,what a beautiful image! And the YR fragrance is ...L,<BR/><BR/>what a beautiful image! And the YR fragrance is not bad at all! Thank you for mentioning it.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-5678531751481631592008-06-29T13:43:00.000+01:002008-06-29T13:43:00.000+01:00I love lilacs, we have several bushes in our garde...I love lilacs, we have several bushes in our garden, but there's a bush in every street here in my country.<BR/>And every woman in my family uses Yves Rocher's Lilac body milk. :-)<BR/>laviniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-43834238429758295092008-06-29T07:40:00.000+01:002008-06-29T07:40:00.000+01:00Dear M,aren't you lucky!!Parure is (was) wonderful...Dear M,<BR/><BR/>aren't you lucky!!<BR/><BR/><I>Parure</I> is (was) wonderful and I feel so validated I stockpiled. Less lilac-y than <I>Vacances</I> but a great scent, like you say.<BR/>I sure hope they don't wait 5 years and then re-issue it at triple the price in the bee bottles in the boutique! That would indeed anger me.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-22101873237671535692008-06-29T07:38:00.000+01:002008-06-29T07:38:00.000+01:00Dear D,for better or worse! :-)Dear D,<BR/><BR/>for better or worse! :-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-91090364016004623472008-06-29T07:37:00.000+01:002008-06-29T07:37:00.000+01:00Dear M,thank you for your most kind words which re...Dear M,<BR/><BR/>thank you for your most kind words which really make me all fuzzy inside. I hope I did them a little bit of justice because some of them are indeed magnificent and <I>Vacances</I> is among them (and perhaps the easiest to wear from the line). <BR/><BR/>They certainly are gems, hence the 1984 re-issue I should think. I wonder why they didn't <I>keep</I> them, even only in the miniPerfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-72889080935399192762008-06-29T07:25:00.000+01:002008-06-29T07:25:00.000+01:00SLF,yeah...I know...maybe buy decants? Thanks for ...SLF,<BR/><BR/>yeah...I know...maybe buy decants? Thanks for the support :-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-90291413857437335492008-06-29T07:24:00.000+01:002008-06-29T07:24:00.000+01:00Dear I,I can feel the pain. Once in a blue moon th...Dear I,<BR/><BR/>I can feel the pain. Once in a blue moon they turn up on Ebay or one can find minis sometimes. <BR/>I can't vouch for their longevity, because personally I don't usually have problems with that, but it seems that there is some diversity within the range: some last less than others, ie. <I>Adieu Sagesse, Normandie</I>.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-33770125026241181042008-06-29T07:22:00.000+01:002008-06-29T07:22:00.000+01:00I love Lilac and have one bush of it - like you sa...I love Lilac and have one bush of it - like you say - its short lived but what a smell! <BR/>There was a touch of lilac in Guerlains Parure but that is gone too! <BR/>Whats wrong with the perfumers of today? I so wish they read blogs and took note what the public want and miss! Rrrrrr Helg!lady jickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013352537776588166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-78960292160283613292008-06-29T05:10:00.000+01:002008-06-29T05:10:00.000+01:00Agree. Too tempting for words.Agree. Too tempting for words.Dainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953465181232976983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-16041158730010272322008-06-28T18:16:00.000+01:002008-06-28T18:16:00.000+01:00I can't thank you enough for this series, E. I hav...I can't thank you enough for this series, E. I have been reading about Ma Collection for years. Now I feel as if I actually understand something about what they're like--you have an incredible gift for describing scents. I think Vacances is the one that really calls to me, but actually they all sound wonderful so far.BitterGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262639525430954930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-22870911920224949012008-06-28T13:39:00.000+01:002008-06-28T13:39:00.000+01:00Looked around, *sob* Can't even pretend it's in my...Looked around, *sob* Can't even pretend it's in my future...<BR/><BR/>...but I'll keep reading...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-72311013571646922562008-06-28T12:46:00.000+01:002008-06-28T12:46:00.000+01:00I've been neglectful, alas.This one is HARD to com...I've been neglectful, alas.<BR/><BR/>This one is HARD to come by- for any decent price-<BR/>But it is exquisite.<BR/>I agree, my dears- a good lilac is like GOLD !<BR/><BR/>All I have of this, is a drop from a sweet blogger who bravely parted with it, out of kindness...<BR/><BR/>One of my sorrows, is how 'close to the skin' even the parfums are, regarding the Patous.<BR/><BR/>They start off with chayaruchamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889166567884475415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-69425730667650327732008-06-28T08:25:00.000+01:002008-06-28T08:25:00.000+01:00Haha! Well...Try fragranceglobe and nellbutler, al...Haha! Well...<BR/>Try fragranceglobe and nellbutler, although I can't guarantee about the prices being reasonable :-(Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-32547621361937504912008-06-27T21:23:00.000+01:002008-06-27T21:23:00.000+01:00eerrrrACK! **the sound of resolve crumpling--no c...eerrrrACK! **the sound of resolve crumpling--no comment today, off to research just where one can find these fragrances**<BR/><BR/>;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-1446988130626138782008-06-27T19:57:00.001+01:002008-06-27T19:57:00.001+01:00A,thanks a lot for your kindness. The nature-ident...A,<BR/><BR/>thanks a lot for your kindness. The nature-identical is hard to do with lilac, alas. But this one is very satisfying.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-72357356633864029372008-06-27T19:57:00.000+01:002008-06-27T19:57:00.000+01:00L,you're welcome and thank you for your compliment...L,<BR/><BR/>you're welcome and thank you for your compliment.<BR/>Indeed it is irresistible for the sheer beauty of lilac (and hyacinth too). <BR/>Do you love lilac as I do?Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-6926145421646996962008-06-27T19:04:00.000+01:002008-06-27T19:04:00.000+01:00I have often wondered about those same things myse...I have often wondered about those same things myself :D<BR/>Lilac fragrances can smell like a Glad plug-in, yuck. While a lilac bush smells divine.<BR/>Aie, aie, I should probably hunt down Vacances after reading your wonderful review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-51619189079598155352008-06-27T16:24:00.000+01:002008-06-27T16:24:00.000+01:00What a beautiful painting! Chagall is my big love!...What a beautiful painting! Chagall is my big love! Thanks for another interesting post. <BR/>"The richest lilac note"?<BR/>That sounds irresistibly.<BR/>laviniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com