tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post1268869442052394760..comments2024-03-27T09:09:56.489+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: Penhaligon's Amaranthine: fragrance reviewPerfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-30796009981947036762012-12-28T12:24:31.497+00:002012-12-28T12:24:31.497+00:00Impressive! I bought a sample because it sounded s...Impressive! I bought a sample because it sounded so intriguing and I'm not disappointed. Definite animal, but it doesn't quite mimic my own body odour so I'm not sure I'd wear it. <br /><br />I really get the 'faecal' -jasmine-ylang ylang note, and a touch of underarm. I get slightly sour milk, rounded and quite comforting and I definitely get carnation.<br /><br />I find Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-21885855608449342542010-05-19T00:24:14.528+01:002010-05-19T00:24:14.528+01:00M,
you're most welcome.
I think a bottle of ...M,<br /><br />you're most welcome. <br />I think a bottle of this one is very worthwhile. I'm thinking of it and thinking of it, trying to justify the expense of YET ANOTHER FREAKING PERFUME, but it's so gorgeous...<br />Yeah, there is a nice element to it reacting well in the warmth. Not all florientals do that. <br /><br />Hugs (laughed a lot with your whisky posts!) :-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-82230682797846566612010-05-15T03:23:48.236+01:002010-05-15T03:23:48.236+01:00And thanks for the link! I have now eaten up my ...And thanks for the link! I have now eaten up my sample of Amaranthine and moved onto a decant, and if that goes ... well, it's going to be a bottle. By the way, I'm surprised at how well it works in the heat. I thought it would be awful, with that milky-creamy base.Marchhttp://www.perfumeposse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-13558080191069664932010-05-14T13:00:41.872+01:002010-05-14T13:00:41.872+01:00K,
don't worry honey, I know Blogger acts up ...K,<br /><br />don't worry honey, I know Blogger acts up sometimes. <br />You made a perfect point: I do think the British thrive in warmer climates and more sensuous civilizations. I long held the view that it's a very romantic people who has been brought up to contain that emotion. But give them a little leeway and...<br /><br />Hugs!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-48491487480227609642010-05-14T12:59:28.628+01:002010-05-14T12:59:28.628+01:00Ida,
it's a great photo, isn't it. So 60s...Ida,<br /><br />it's a great photo, isn't it. So 60s, natural, without a care in the world and at the same time, nothing vulgar about it. <br /><br />Vive la salete could be the motto of a lot of us! I think this is my favourite Duchaufour as well (I also love his Timbuktu, which is quite different)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-71579368044862309852010-05-14T11:14:04.584+01:002010-05-14T11:14:04.584+01:00I couldn't comment the other day- think it my ...I couldn't comment the other day- think it my silly internets. I love Duchafour and Penhaligon's work together- and completely agree the combination of French and English works very well for both- in all of life I think! The chicest British ladies are always the ones that move to France- they out chic the French ladies because there is a certain shrug to the way they do it- Birkin, Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459305021803770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-72972705701694226932010-05-13T01:44:01.489+01:002010-05-13T01:44:01.489+01:00Style Spy-
Can't argue w/ that ;-D
I think Man...Style Spy-<br />Can't argue w/ that ;-D<br />I think Manoumalia is fantastic !<br /><br />Donna love- don't be afraid !<br />Amaranthine is utterly addictive.<br />I am mad about it, and wore it for an entire week, before I pinched myself ;-0<br /><br />So far, it is my favorite Duchaufour.<br />I could wear it until my skin falls off !<br /><br />BTW, E-<br />How great is that photo ?<brchayaruchamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889166567884475415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-14951826441967049042010-05-12T22:25:55.445+01:002010-05-12T22:25:55.445+01:00SS,
a girl after my own heart. It's glorious ...SS,<br /><br />a girl after my own heart. It's glorious and very "raw" and edgy. Love it! (had reviewed it at the very end of 2008) Glad you do too!!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-66897962630682209772010-05-12T22:24:51.487+01:002010-05-12T22:24:51.487+01:00Calypso,
thanks a lot. My email is in the profile...Calypso,<br /><br />thanks a lot. My email is in the profile or the About page btw.<br /><br />I have tackled <a href="http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com/2010/04/does-lily-of-valley-act-as-sex.html" rel="nofollow">this topic a while ago. </a>I believe the post you reference is using the same sources? Seems like it. It's an interesting issue to be sure!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-66705953984118741632010-05-12T22:23:22.073+01:002010-05-12T22:23:22.073+01:00S, darling,
what do they say about great minds et...S, darling,<br /><br />what do they say about great minds etc etc? :P I'm not surprised we share some ESP. <br /><br />Yes, it's spectacularly good and not at all what one would expect from the brand, which is doubly interesting. Definitely revisit, I want to hear what you think!!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-41837351280279379022010-05-12T22:22:04.974+01:002010-05-12T22:22:04.974+01:00Amy,
you're absolutely right: it's by Flo...Amy,<br /><br />you're absolutely right: it's by Floris! Where is my mind these days. <br />I like Castile, so I will end up substituting the wrong one with Castile, after all.<br /><br />Interested in your impressions when you try it out!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-7897686989025517252010-05-12T22:21:13.124+01:002010-05-12T22:21:13.124+01:00Donna,
that was you? Hilarious!!!! Thanks for the...Donna,<br /><br /><i>that</i> was you? Hilarious!!!! Thanks for the laughs!<br /><br />No, it doesn't really smell of carnation, don't worry. It's more milky and caramel-creamy than carnation-y.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-19322294403294948192010-05-12T22:20:06.217+01:002010-05-12T22:20:06.217+01:00Anon,
I wouldn't put them on the same level a...Anon,<br /><br />I wouldn't put them on the same level although they have some common ground. Manoumalia is rawer, greener and built around fragrea. Amaranthine is jasmine-rich and full of ylang-ylang with a floriental instead of green/vetiver background. They're both stellar fragrances anyway!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-7139013726511355822010-05-12T22:18:47.953+01:002010-05-12T22:18:47.953+01:00S,
you should!! It's quite something even if ...S,<br /><br />you should!! It's quite something even if you don't (end up) getting the naughty side.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-54882311094634070462010-05-12T22:17:21.352+01:002010-05-12T22:17:21.352+01:00Sue,
hehehe :-)Sue,<br /><br />hehehe :-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-26496584848326725432010-05-12T19:53:16.629+01:002010-05-12T19:53:16.629+01:00To answer the Manoumalia question -- NO. I just o...To answer the Manoumalia question -- NO. I just ordered a bottle of Manoumalia because I am completely besotted with its big, creamy, rubbery, take-no-prisoners tropicality. Manoumalia DOES smell like sex to me -- lots & lots of sex. I'd be interested to hear what anyone else thinks about this.StyleSpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032983147859861793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-83499090179901200562010-05-12T15:43:09.826+01:002010-05-12T15:43:09.826+01:00http://mindblog.dericbownds.net/2010/05/nasal-attr...http://mindblog.dericbownds.net/2010/05/nasal-attraction.html<br /><br />Check out this article, you will find it of interest. Sorry to post here in comments but I couldn't see anywhere to just e-mail you.<br /><br />CalypsoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-86464371670428862892010-05-12T10:24:13.596+01:002010-05-12T10:24:13.596+01:00How eerie... that Bettina Rheims photograph has be...How eerie... that Bettina Rheims photograph has been my wallpaper for a few months now, it's absolutely gorgeous. <br />I feel a bit lonely in not sensing any human flesh in Amaranthine (I want some thigh, too! ;p) - but it <i>is</i> a spectacular scent for sure. You make me want to revisit it, as always!Six'https://www.blogger.com/profile/03386119372459993709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-22081431624548536752010-05-12T01:09:14.240+01:002010-05-12T01:09:14.240+01:00I've got a sample of Amaranthine on the way ri...I've got a sample of Amaranthine on the way right now, and your review has me very excited to try it! And hooray - I'm not alone in my dislike of Bluebell. The only Penhaligon's I've really liked is Castile, and it's only good on a day when I want to smell like a bar of soap, which isn't too often. I think Malmaison was by Floris, unless Penhaligon's made one also.Amy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12730410350273678203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-25440480926063606632010-05-11T22:20:47.026+01:002010-05-11T22:20:47.026+01:00Fun review E. although sadly, I doubt I'll eve...Fun review E. although sadly, I doubt I'll even try this as anything with carnation in the notes always give me whelps. Yikes! Most likely the clove though that's always used to bolster said note. <br /><br />Donna<br /><br />LOL - my "word" was precioussss! Ha!Rappleyeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368969125735482669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-61331398229918044172010-05-11T22:20:28.614+01:002010-05-11T22:20:28.614+01:00Is it true that Amaranthine reminds Manoumalia fro...Is it true that Amaranthine reminds Manoumalia from LesNez ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-44942145958685988912010-05-11T22:02:09.893+01:002010-05-11T22:02:09.893+01:00I have yet to rub Amaranthigh on me.
But I shall....I have yet to rub Amaranthigh on me.<br /><br />But I shall.<br /><br />:)<br /><br />(Glad, as always, to hear your impressions...)ScentScelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-45731290108283068382010-05-11T21:02:51.596+01:002010-05-11T21:02:51.596+01:00I love it when you go all naughty and pick those d...I love it when you go all naughty and pick those dirty ones. Hanging from every word! I got to try this.Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-52780923535344692962010-05-11T18:29:01.083+01:002010-05-11T18:29:01.083+01:00M,
yup! Isn't that nice? :-)
I bet you will g...M,<br /><br />yup! Isn't that nice? :-)<br />I bet you will get a kick out of them, they're quite interesting! And you're very welcome, it's been an utter pleasure offering this to perfumistas, I know it hasn't been done before.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-82469915346791948662010-05-11T18:27:34.134+01:002010-05-11T18:27:34.134+01:00SS,
hmmm...ladies, isn't your mind in the gut...SS,<br /><br />hmmm...ladies, isn't your mind in the gutter? Why haven't I managed to get it there yet, eh? :P<br /><br />I'd be interested in your impressions after trying this one again. It's rather out there, even though done with a lot of taste. (it's not vulgar, "look at me, look at me!")Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.com