tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post9158087631869944152..comments2024-03-27T09:09:56.489+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: The Indefinable Allure of a Signature ScentPerfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-64005031431682393252016-01-17T04:10:13.512+00:002016-01-17T04:10:13.512+00:00I wear perfume depending on my mood, and of course...I wear perfume depending on my mood, and of course my economic status at any given time :) But I do remember our Mom wearing White Shoulders which my father always bought bottles for her. And Grandma wore Norell. Funny how you remember things like that.Kathleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-81832965451913046762013-09-24T09:19:07.406+01:002013-09-24T09:19:07.406+01:00Bella,
apart from agreeing that we're the sum...Bella,<br /><br />apart from agreeing that we're the sum of our choices (not just one in one field) I am astounded by the insightfulness of that piece of script which I had forgotten about: yes, not only coffee, not only perfume, but really the whole western capitalism system too!<br />We're given the <i> illusion</i> of choice, when in fact we have none. :-) <br /><br />Very wise Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-33495371475723948362013-09-24T09:15:53.399+01:002013-09-24T09:15:53.399+01:00Anon,
there's something to what you're sa...Anon,<br /><br />there's something to what you're saying, can't deny it!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-8894045294741601742013-09-22T03:49:12.475+01:002013-09-22T03:49:12.475+01:00I think the idea of a signature scent, that one pe...I think the idea of a signature scent, that one perfume which we wear regularly which others associate with us, to be very seductive. The fact that there are simply too many scents out there to decide on one which we think encapsulates our 'self' is indicative not only of the popularity of scent, but the number of people and companies who wish to capitalise on and manipulate us through Anna Fairgrievehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182008510515264783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-48251805394280463602011-12-30T01:44:44.117+00:002011-12-30T01:44:44.117+00:00I think we need both...your steadfast and true sig...I think we need both...your steadfast and true signature scent and 3 or 4 other ones to mix in when the mood suits you.<br /><br />The problem is, with the major release of scents these days, finding "the one" gets harder and harder. So you end up sampling your way through life, never wanting to commit, just in case that perfect scent is out there.<br /><br />I guess the best we can Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-27202134931752765052011-04-17T22:49:32.545+01:002011-04-17T22:49:32.545+01:00A,
LOL, cunning ideas all and notes taking as we ...A,<br /><br />LOL, cunning ideas all and notes taking as we speak. A scent to associate with bedtime (as in sleep) sounds like a most calming, soporific idea. Wish I had one, but now that you're suggesting it, I think I will do that and find a ritual to stick to. It might help dozing off easily and sweetly (sometimes the day's stress has me all strung up).<br />Maybe something soothing Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-63578238172601701252011-04-17T22:45:29.369+01:002011-04-17T22:45:29.369+01:00Anna,
lovely follow-up, thank you!
Sounds like y...Anna,<br /><br />lovely follow-up, thank you!<br /><br />Sounds like your mama was a force of nature to reckon with! Good for her (and you)! Quite the selection and lucky you, imbuing your memory with a Lentheric; apart from our close perfume-obsessed circle this is the first time I've heard anyone else outside wearing one. Very interesting!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-65016310437989048322011-04-17T22:43:15.980+01:002011-04-17T22:43:15.980+01:00W,
"part of who you are" is just about ...W,<br /><br />"part of who you are" is just about the most romantic (in the romansque frame of things) thing that one can think of! IMHO at least. <br /><br />A rainy and chilly spring. You're north, eh?Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-58613593325239183182011-04-17T22:41:48.724+01:002011-04-17T22:41:48.724+01:00Λειντι,
σ'ευχαριστώ για το σχόλιο!
It's ...Λειντι,<br /><br />σ'ευχαριστώ για το σχόλιο!<br /><br />It's indeed admirable to have a signature scent: but then what would perfume companies do? Go rob banks? :-P<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, hope you like it.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-57415669514371814882011-04-14T15:51:41.134+01:002011-04-14T15:51:41.134+01:00Life has become busy, so my comments keep coming l...Life has become busy, so my comments keep coming late .. <br /><br />I love the idea of a signature scent, but I am also too fickle to really be able to have one ... plus as long as I have more than one bottle of perfume, I will always feel that I have a 'duty' to my perfumes to actually wear them. (I have always been like this - as a child I used to rotate stuffed animals into and out ofProximityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673050454435116732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-71891706803798275552011-04-14T15:14:44.533+01:002011-04-14T15:14:44.533+01:00Hello again, Elena:-)
I don't have a signatur...Hello again, Elena:-)<br /><br />I don't have a signature scent because I choose on impulse on the day from the ever-expanding stash of scents in the wardrobe (and outlying safe hidey-holes!). Some things are seasonal, however, so I have to rummage!<br /><br />I was interested to see so many posts. I don't wear the scents I associate with my mother because they are hers in my head. Didn&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-42455218815845399522011-04-14T02:26:48.612+01:002011-04-14T02:26:48.612+01:00Thank you! I guess I never thought about it being ...Thank you! I guess I never thought about it being romantic, but it ends up being a part of who I am.<br /><br />I did wear Tolu in Spring, but it was not too warm. It is still quite rainy here and chilly sometimes.a.k.a. Warumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751185174871487907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-61241108290410904122011-04-13T20:49:35.072+01:002011-04-13T20:49:35.072+01:00it would be nice to have a signature scent I think...it would be nice to have a signature scent I think but I am just too fickle and curious to try new things. Yet I adore and admire the loyalty of those women who have one. a wonderful post.:)Leinti ntihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297073553448461329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-27530902833897860902011-04-13T19:31:28.096+01:002011-04-13T19:31:28.096+01:00B,
it does help a bit doesn't it? They say a ...B,<br /><br />it does help a bit doesn't it? They say a person never really becomes a full on adult till they lose their mother and it's absolutely true.<br />At least we have small tidibits to remind us of them, like your ingenious idea of spraying the house with her scent.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-32441951389190942312011-04-13T19:02:51.948+01:002011-04-13T19:02:51.948+01:00My Mom wore Gloria Vanderbilt, she died in 1995 I ...My Mom wore Gloria Vanderbilt, she died in 1995 I bought a bottle of it and I spray a little in the house and it makes me happy to remember the smell.BARBARA Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-79672236643103378482011-04-13T18:48:46.934+01:002011-04-13T18:48:46.934+01:00W,
that is such a wonderful thought!! Getting onl...W,<br /><br />that is such a wonderful thought!! Getting only close enough to get to know...very romantic, very inviting. <br />I suppose this is the best route to wear fragrance: inviting others to discover a part of you. <br />Toly is among my absolute favourites!! Don't really wear it in warmer weather, think I might try?Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-77325475517220885592011-04-13T18:47:05.571+01:002011-04-13T18:47:05.571+01:00Jennifer,
oh I'm so flattered you revisited A...Jennifer,<br /><br />oh I'm so flattered you revisited AE because of this blog! It's the best feeling for a writer to know they've inspired people into something. <br />It's a wonderful, memorable fragrance, one which I admire without reservations and one which I always, always compliment on others. <br />What a fabulous choice and memory!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-25285024068260572622011-04-13T18:45:28.889+01:002011-04-13T18:45:28.889+01:00Maria,
thanks I guess.Maria,<br /><br />thanks I guess.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-56604749828772458662011-04-13T18:44:54.635+01:002011-04-13T18:44:54.635+01:00K,
glad it resonated with you! See, it's some...K,<br /><br />glad it resonated with you! See, it's sometimes so vivid and at the same time, inexplicable. We feel as if they're there and that's precious. :-)<br /><br />I suppose that the never ending quest is after a Platonic ideal rather than a mere good smell. Don't you agree?Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-24150861447949065652011-04-13T18:43:07.711+01:002011-04-13T18:43:07.711+01:00Oh and no matter on the spelling/typos. I do many ...Oh and no matter on the spelling/typos. I do many myself, writting so quickly. It happens to all.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-42524966883411954532011-04-13T18:42:40.509+01:002011-04-13T18:42:40.509+01:00MG,
darling, welcome back, I've missed you! W...MG,<br /><br />darling, welcome back, I've missed you! What a wonderful comment, you brighten my day. <br /><br />Ah, two most wonderful fragrances. It's a shame that they had to be messed with, but...c'est la vie. We can't cry for spilled milk forever. <br />It's fortunate that at least you can like the new version as well. <br />It's an especially haunting, rich and &Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-65015576577228107922011-04-13T18:38:44.192+01:002011-04-13T18:38:44.192+01:00Kat,
interesting challenge and even more interest...Kat,<br /><br />interesting challenge and even more interesting results! Surely one can't miss FdO by SL!!??!! I find that so incredibly odd. <br />There is however indeed a degree of thrill in revisiting one's wardrobe; I think there's another post in there ;-P<br /><br />(and you will be credited in the post I'm preparing!)<br /><br />Personally, I wore Opium for years (the EDT)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-87909666522916454352011-04-13T18:35:29.483+01:002011-04-13T18:35:29.483+01:00J,
it is a wonderful keepsake indeed. But that...J,<br /><br />it is a wonderful keepsake indeed. But that's also why it makes me mad to see it so radically changed. It's as if they're tarring my memory. <br /><br />You have an excellent point on having romance in our minds. Sensitive souls, grabbing at straws in the turmoil of modern life. Or are we? Anyway, I'm sure you mother has been coaxed into superb fragrances, how else Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-30249557706269256652011-04-13T18:33:36.403+01:002011-04-13T18:33:36.403+01:00Carrie,
thank you, your words are much appreciate...Carrie,<br /><br />thank you, your words are much appreciated.<br /><br />It's absolutely great that you have found a safe place in scent and what a beautiful, strange and beguiling choice it is! You made me crave it again right now. *goes off to search for her own bottle*Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-7487144666355835822011-04-13T18:32:25.551+01:002011-04-13T18:32:25.551+01:00Annemarie,
hhm, I suppose one tends to view the f...Annemarie,<br /><br />hhm, I suppose one tends to <i>view</i> the fragrance in question as more pedestrian thanks to familiarity. True enough. <br /><br />As to size, it's got to do with a sense of luxury as well, I suppose: forking out for a big vat of perfume means you don't count your pennies and buy with no care in the world. It's absolutely true that perfume isn't behaving Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.com