tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post259744972452024315..comments2024-03-27T09:09:56.489+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: Penhaligon's Sartorial: fragrance review & drawPerfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-74778675431047617462014-04-28T16:26:24.495+01:002014-04-28T16:26:24.495+01:00Aurumgirl ,
polished is a great way to describe i...Aurumgirl ,<br /><br />polished is a great way to describe it. <br />I for one am all for old, barbershop retro fragrances which our grandfathers wore. Not everyone does, but they're both nostalgic and elegant in their own right. <br />Enjoy!!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-91502471124040034212014-04-27T13:40:45.407+01:002014-04-27T13:40:45.407+01:00My husband wears this fragrance, though I picked i...My husband wears this fragrance, though I picked it out for him because it's a fragrance a friend of mine sells in her shop. She'd sold out of it and had one bottle left--it smelled like nothing else out there. <br /><br />It's polished, gorgeous, and free of the overwhelming tendency towards the Axe sprays that seem to pervade almost all men's scents these days. If that makes Aurumgirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-42800363896153782011-09-28T16:55:18.927+01:002011-09-28T16:55:18.927+01:00You might tempt me into asking you to finally do a...You might tempt me into asking you to finally do a guest post, P!<br /><br />Hope you're very well :-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-81460561241985927322011-09-28T10:27:41.689+01:002011-09-28T10:27:41.689+01:00Each time I visit Perfume Shrime I am reminded how...Each time I visit Perfume Shrime I am reminded how similar our tatses in art and perfume are, Elena. I might have chosen the photo of Terence Stamp as Sergeant Troy in Far From The Madding Crowd! *LOL*Morticiahttp://vincentandmorticiasspeakeasy14846.yuku.com/directorynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-7456440468001578622010-12-02T10:12:52.095+00:002010-12-02T10:12:52.095+00:00Isa,
it's a nice fragrance, it smells good. T...Isa,<br /><br />it's a nice fragrance, it smells good. The question is whether the audience responds in the way anticipated. The "story" is a bit far fetched, if I say so myself (and mind you, I'm not behind an oval desk making the decisions for them), I think it might be better if one focused on the smell itself. Too many "stories" and I think the industry is going Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-41810294303906569002010-11-26T16:09:14.795+00:002010-11-26T16:09:14.795+00:00I have not tried this but I have read many good re...I have not tried this but I have read many good reviews. I'm intrigued by the concept of the taylors, irons, steam... but I'm not very sure if a fougère is what I would expect to smell in a taylor's workroom.<br />However, ozone and leather seem more descriptive of a place like that.Isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04951349809505658744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-52286075002061573652010-11-25T09:49:21.153+00:002010-11-25T09:49:21.153+00:00VL,
you're not far off! It's a delicate b...VL,<br /><br />you're not far off! It's a delicate balance between old and new. The ingredients (or "notes" more like it) are intriguing: surprisingly enough they give an abstract citrusy-soapy smell on top like aftershave. The patchouli and lavender are the core of the fragrance. It's nice to wear and I believe will be more enjoyed by women than by men (at least men below Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-22771988505839130782010-11-23T14:48:09.769+00:002010-11-23T14:48:09.769+00:00The way you describe it in your review makes me im...The way you describe it in your review makes me imagine a nowadays gentleman with inner style from the past, or concepts of being, but what really amazes me is the composition of Sartorial! I mean, Ozonic Effect, metallic Effect, I have not smelled that I know Gurgum Wood... and finally the honey and old wood effects all mixed with patchouli, Myrrh, Cardamom.. and so and so on, I would love to Vintage Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17360008343132814160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-25470256410328427832010-11-23T13:30:31.359+00:002010-11-23T13:30:31.359+00:00Forgot to say that you're in the drawing of co...Forgot to say that you're in the drawing of course!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-775543769980029712010-11-23T13:28:34.191+00:002010-11-23T13:28:34.191+00:00A,
I'm sure you have smelled MANY with the sa...A,<br /><br />I'm sure you have smelled MANY with the same frame of reference olfactorily-speaking. It's the story that is so different. And yet amidst it all Bertrand managed to show himself through a very typical formula of an aromatic fougere.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-8467141823502430272010-11-23T13:27:31.202+00:002010-11-23T13:27:31.202+00:00RM,
you're in, good luck!
It's a bit of a...RM,<br /><br />you're in, good luck!<br />It's a bit of a conundrum as it's poised between the familiar "over 45" group scent-wise, yet it has a top with intricate plot that uses modern accents. I assume on masculine skin it might be different from my own, which tends to highlight sweeter elements (such as the tonka and patchouli). <br />The basic skeleton is that of a Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-12618828247967351172010-11-23T11:54:37.201+00:002010-11-23T11:54:37.201+00:00I'd be interested in trying this, I find the c...I'd be interested in trying this, I find the concept interesting, though it's not one that I'm 100% sure that I would like, I don't think I've smelled anything with a similar composition/concept, so it would be informative at least!Proximityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16467892665320381277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-67008074958393112010-11-23T10:54:44.001+00:002010-11-23T10:54:44.001+00:00This one's on my list to try, so yes, I would ...This one's on my list to try, so yes, I would love to be entered in the drawing!<br />I'm intruiged by the concept and am curious to see how it will translate on my skin. Whether it will smell a bit, ah, 'elderly,' or whether it smells a bit elderly with a bit of a contemporary twist. I'm hopeing for the latter!RMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-19213333385542579362010-11-23T08:17:53.634+00:002010-11-23T08:17:53.634+00:00And I managed to put a double L in Savile Row abov...And I managed to put a double L in Savile Row above. My bad!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-83589198441382610962010-11-23T08:17:12.215+00:002010-11-23T08:17:12.215+00:00Matt,
not blaming you!
Like I said above, there ...Matt,<br /><br />not blaming you! <br />Like I said above, there are some clever touches (the patchouli does remind one of Victorian Brit tailors and what's more Victorian British than Saville Row?), but the overall concept is a bit "touristy", I'm sorry to say. If it were geared for the vast American market, I wouldn't be surprised (A market which bears a kinship with Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-89544614793159009082010-11-23T08:13:22.851+00:002010-11-23T08:13:22.851+00:00Linda,
thanks for the most kind words and for you...Linda,<br /><br />thanks for the most kind words and for your comment. <br />I feel that Amaranthine is Bertrand's best work for Penhaligon's yet, although not everyone is prepared to embrace its carnality I understand. His work is certainly very interesting to watch.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-29875281245983499022010-11-23T08:11:00.888+00:002010-11-23T08:11:00.888+00:00Brian,
wool is one of those smells which I really...Brian,<br /><br />wool is one of those smells which I really love and can't say that has been captured efficiently yet. <br />This fragrance is very nice-smelling, especially if you like the classic 70s fougeres. As to how it re-interprets the ambience of a tailor's shop, I'd say it deconstructs the elements into a Duchaufourian creation :-)<br />It's sample-worthy to be sure.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-67878687047410509592010-11-23T08:08:57.162+00:002010-11-23T08:08:57.162+00:00Elisa,
thanks for stopping by and good luck!
Lik...Elisa,<br /><br />thanks for stopping by and good luck!<br /><br />Like I said, a tailor's doesn't smell of anything much. This is a marketing idea mostly: to evoke something very British, very classy. Lots of other places are more fragrant. ;-)<br />It's a nice touch however that the patchouli recalls the practice of colonial Brits of wrapping Indian shawls and saris with patchouli Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-38095436746264218512010-11-23T05:16:08.219+00:002010-11-23T05:16:08.219+00:00I'd like to try this, but the concept seems a ...I'd like to try this, but the concept seems a bit contrived. I guess I'm rarely captured by the concepts put out by perfume marketing departments...Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994916532017560644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-50597586829929379042010-11-22T23:44:14.772+00:002010-11-22T23:44:14.772+00:00Very very interesting! Thank you for this excellen...Very very interesting! Thank you for this excellent review - I am so impressed with Bernard Duchaufour (loved Amaranthine).<br />Please don't enter me into the draw: I am very spoilt already,<br />Best wishes...Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-50068751333971904912010-11-22T23:10:57.553+00:002010-11-22T23:10:57.553+00:00I would like to try this as well; I was recently i...I would like to try this as well; I was recently in a tailor's shop (in China...) smelling the chalk, beeswax and wool; trying to envision what Sartorial smells like...Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901254954146927255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-32616694887866760982010-11-22T18:42:49.440+00:002010-11-22T18:42:49.440+00:00I'd love to try this. The concept is intriguin...I'd love to try this. The concept is intriguing though I really have no idea what a tailor's workroom smells like ...Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270808520581466353noreply@blogger.com