tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post881796203101519792..comments2024-03-27T09:09:56.489+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: Issey Miyake A Scent Eau de Parfum Florale: fragrance reviewPerfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-17695342315808114452010-07-06T23:02:10.568+01:002010-07-06T23:02:10.568+01:00Eau Florale is a non-disguised copy of Yves Rocher...Eau Florale is a non-disguised copy of Yves Rocher's bestseller Comme une evidence, by Annick Menardo (both)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-35033953869250220352010-07-06T23:00:20.491+01:002010-07-06T23:00:20.491+01:00Oh, guessing the "poor perfumer's" n...Oh, guessing the "poor perfumer's" name is easy...Eau Florale is a non-disguised copy of Yves Rocher's bestseller Comme une Evidence, by Annick MenardoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-50034310863674379132010-07-01T22:35:59.512+01:002010-07-01T22:35:59.512+01:00And ah, now I know what else to avoid!And ah, now I know what else to avoid!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-20333817895283057542010-07-01T22:35:37.070+01:002010-07-01T22:35:37.070+01:00Minette,
yeah, messing with the pink genre!! LOL!...Minette,<br /><br />yeah, messing with the pink genre!! LOL!<br /><br />I think there is a galbanum note in the green one: that might have been a bit bitter on skin, so if you don't like your greens bitter, that might have played a role? <br /><br />I will hop over to Octavian to see.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-21801581735094903862010-07-01T22:34:26.773+01:002010-07-01T22:34:26.773+01:00Anon,
if you recall, I'm all ears!Anon,<br /><br />if you recall, I'm all ears!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-332420709248338522010-07-01T22:34:03.432+01:002010-07-01T22:34:03.432+01:00L,
oh no, didn't want to misconstrue you! The...L,<br /><br />oh no, didn't want to misconstrue you! The first one is also very light (and not revolutionary really) but kinda well-made, that's all. This one is lollipop washed 30 times in the high wash cycle.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-26681096884755165132010-06-30T21:10:52.585+01:002010-06-30T21:10:52.585+01:00i think i mixed up scent reviews - don't think...i think i mixed up scent reviews - don't think octavian tackled this one. it was the new kenzo.<br /><br />minetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-34611587847018057212010-06-30T02:03:57.114+01:002010-06-30T02:03:57.114+01:00so, um, do you like it?
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i didn't like the...so, um, do you like it?<br /><br />:)<br /><br />i didn't like the first "scent" that much anyway. actually, i liked it okay at first blush, but then really didn't like it the second time, when i tried it on skin. too bitter. <br /><br />octavian had nothing nice to say about this one, either. <br /><br />how DARE they mess with the pink perfume genre! so venerable and all. ;)<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-27542675602336589412010-06-29T15:56:47.089+01:002010-06-29T15:56:47.089+01:00I tried a new one yesterday and really liked it, b...I tried a new one yesterday and really liked it, but I don't have any idea what it was. I need to ask. It was at SAKS. I didn't care for his original one, but tastes change, and who knows I might like it now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-26134740622032944022010-06-29T11:43:22.340+01:002010-06-29T11:43:22.340+01:00Helg, I didn't intend to say that my anosmia a...Helg, I didn't intend to say that my anosmia and personal dislikes mean that the thing is crap. After all, I can't judge if it smells like a toilet freshener from far away to me, it means that the problem is at the receiving end (or at least hopefully so). <br /><br />Anyhow, the package is not much of a real surprise, I vaguely remember telling you what to expect. Hopefully, it provides Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10451092262381231105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-70060014294323472452010-06-29T08:50:48.614+01:002010-06-29T08:50:48.614+01:00WPM,
arghhh.....more laundry cleanser packaged as...WPM,<br /><br />arghhh.....more laundry cleanser packaged as fine fragrance? Don't tell me more. Thanks for steering me away.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-64760839889551754012010-06-29T08:49:51.236+01:002010-06-29T08:49:51.236+01:00BTW, the Bandit article is linked within the revie...BTW, the Bandit article is linked within the review here.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-44141008865614970612010-06-29T08:49:27.879+01:002010-06-29T08:49:27.879+01:00Jared,
concentrations do present a difference acr...Jared,<br /><br />concentrations do present a difference across brands (Guerlain is a good example, you're absolutely right; do try the old EDC if you can, they're excellent!)<br />Bandit is very different across concentrations AND batches. I am referring you to my article because it can't be summed up in just a couple of lines. I personally prefer the butcher EDP, but only the "Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-61048864529637545972010-06-29T00:01:20.981+01:002010-06-29T00:01:20.981+01:00You only think this is bad because you haven't...You only think this is bad because you haven't smelled the new Hanae Mori. Think Eau d'Tide. Insulted my nostrils.awellpreservedmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10990887056785763423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-74574382613807658562010-06-28T22:40:37.420+01:002010-06-28T22:40:37.420+01:00Note to self: retry the original. But on the topic...Note to self: retry the original. But on the topic of concentrations, I usually go EdP if I can (based on Guerlains), but the mention of Bandit interested me. I have my eye on some EdP, but is it vastly different from the EdT? I have some parfum, and have previously tried the EdT, so I was just curious. <br /><br />Also, should probably buy some Opium while supplies last....in EdP!Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09424300101969094900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-72979238951076464712010-06-28T15:47:37.341+01:002010-06-28T15:47:37.341+01:00L,
the thing is the first was light but competent...L,<br /><br />the thing is the first was light but competently made: like they were saying something. The second just seems derivative and completely uninspired. <br />True what you say though.<br /><br />BTW, I FINALLY (as in <i>eons</i> past) went to the post office and picked up your surprise which was waiting for me for weeks they told me *enter wussy face from me at the announcement*. I Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-16527303701819125152010-06-28T15:34:14.799+01:002010-06-28T15:34:14.799+01:00I didn't like the original Scent either. Or, I...I didn't like the original Scent either. Or, I didn't smell it, almost at all. Maybe I need something that would alternatively work as paint remover, maybe it's some specific anosmia, who knows, but apparently, this saved me a disappointment with the flanker.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10451092262381231105noreply@blogger.com