tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post2874584268687474052..comments2024-03-29T05:13:21.130+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: Honore des Pres fragrances by Olivia Giacobetti: presentation & perfume reviewsPerfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-36279837605466168632011-09-25T19:10:07.831+01:002011-09-25T19:10:07.831+01:00i adore sexy angelic but
it does NOT last on me? ...i adore sexy angelic but <br />it does NOT last on me? anyone<br />else have this issue?<br />i asked and was told it is ORGANIC<br />but for the price? i would love <br />to enjoy it longer.louise kahlehttp://louisespeple.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-66785984485730889372010-01-25T17:38:14.111+00:002010-01-25T17:38:14.111+00:00love my von euserdorff patchouli candellove my von euserdorff patchouli candelDarren Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16357316177773294362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-63769511008221483192009-01-27T12:03:00.000+00:002009-01-27T12:03:00.000+00:00Ah, I think he likes the word "fundamentalist" (op...Ah, I think he likes the word "fundamentalist" (opposing the practice) because he has been expressing it for matters unrelated to perfume for long and with passion. Perhaps this is what made him say it?<BR/><BR/>Chamana's Party is really a quite earthy scent and strikes me as deep "green". :-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-72779963517799778542009-01-27T02:19:00.000+00:002009-01-27T02:19:00.000+00:00E, Yes, Burr was very complimentary about Patyka. ...E, <BR/>Yes, Burr was very complimentary about Patyka. I just wish he'd stayed away from language like "fanatic" and "fundamentalist". It's inflammatory and took away from the points he was trying to make....IMHO.<BR/><BR/>And yes, oil can most certainly be argued to be natural, but maybe not "green" or desirable from an eco/political/health stand point. Esp since some petrochemicals are Scent Hivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07448320013760001231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-31499190761463489682009-01-26T22:19:00.000+00:002009-01-26T22:19:00.000+00:00M,I believe it would be carried by one of the usua...M,<BR/><BR/>I believe it would be carried by one of the usual suspects: Aedes seems very a propos, it being a Giacobetti thing and them being so attuned to Parisian brands. Maybe New London Pharmacy? <BR/>I think you might mail them and ask! And if you find out, let me know as well :-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-91670349848751758682009-01-26T22:10:00.000+00:002009-01-26T22:10:00.000+00:00Oh, now there goes my one "sour grapes" rationaliz...Oh, now there goes my one "sour grapes" rationalization for not pursuing Chaman's Party. ;-) Any idea who's going to carry them in New York?BitterGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262639525430954930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-13238772767484499612009-01-26T21:51:00.000+00:002009-01-26T21:51:00.000+00:00D,so good of you to chime in and support my case f...D,<BR/><BR/>so good of you to chime in and support my case for the style. Yes, the site is a hoot, very clever! I think there is an English version uploaded too, however. <BR/>We <I>should</I> snap <I>Bronte's Bloom</I> and share it among ourselves :-) It's excellent!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-91644683738899042452009-01-26T21:49:00.000+00:002009-01-26T21:49:00.000+00:00T,certain synethsized materials do benefit the env...T,<BR/><BR/>certain synethsized materials do benefit the environment, that's true. <BR/>Perhaps the crude oil which is the basis of petrochemicals however could be argued to be a de facto natural product? It's rather more of a case by case issue, I believe.<BR/>As to Patyka, I read the article and it seems fairly positive to the brand to me. Perhaps the same complaint. Maybe a little bit of that Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-43916604155905731012009-01-26T21:45:00.000+00:002009-01-26T21:45:00.000+00:00A,thanks for chiming in. I think I had differentia...A,<BR/><BR/>thanks for chiming in. I think I had differentiated in the past about the CO2 extractions, which some all-natural perfumers use to good effect. So, yes, it's definitely doable. Why they don't here (assuming they don't) I don't know. <BR/><BR/>It's a complex issue from both sides and not easy to take a position in. It has been at the background of my mind for years.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-39041243709910493332009-01-26T21:37:00.000+00:002009-01-26T21:37:00.000+00:00M,am I flattered! :-))Well, Chaman's Party would b...M,<BR/><BR/>am I flattered! :-))<BR/>Well, Chaman's Party would be indeed perfect for you and it seems to be rather lasting that one (probably because the notes lend themselves naturally to it).<BR/>I think it's not only the absolutes, but the resinous and balsamic materials that those two use which anchor the scent: it's harder to do in lighter, airier compositions, though, such as the style of Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-13223146980038407242009-01-26T20:15:00.000+00:002009-01-26T20:15:00.000+00:00Interestingly, the Honoré des Prés website is tota...Interestingly, the Honoré des Prés website is totally devoid of any self-righteousness or sanctimoniousness (pity it's only in French, for the moment at least). They treat organic as the latest form of (tongue-in)chic, which is refreshingly Parisian.<BR/>Bittergrace, should you ever have the chance to try these out -- the owner tells me he was presenting them in New York last week -- you'll see carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-89818505599749445462009-01-26T17:17:00.000+00:002009-01-26T17:17:00.000+00:00As someone who leans towards the natural side of t...As someone who leans towards the natural side of things, I do see the merit in using synthetic aromatics to protect the environment as Albert said. Just as long as it is done in an eco-friendly way and done without the use of petrochemicals.<BR/><BR/>And yes, righteousness on either side is tiresome. For example, even though I was pleased that Chandler Burr gave Patyka's Boise a favorable review Scent Hivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07448320013760001231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-68057733821123792052009-01-26T16:56:00.000+00:002009-01-26T16:56:00.000+00:00Helg,I wanted to know more about this line so I'm ...Helg,<BR/><BR/>I wanted to know more about this line so I'm glad you wrote a lovely review. <BR/><BR/>As for the "nature vs. nurture" perfumery debate...I've been on both sides now and, to be honest, the answer, as you know, is quite complicated to say the least. (It's time someone write a book solely on the subject...without bias, please!)<BR/><BR/>Well, while the traditional solvent extract Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-43503759898395275242009-01-26T16:25:00.000+00:002009-01-26T16:25:00.000+00:00Ah, the vicarious pleasure I get out of reading yo...Ah, the vicarious pleasure I get out of reading your reviews, E. Reading you is better than online window shopping, and easier on my wallet. All these (except for the Sexy Angelic) sound very intriguing, especially Chaman's Party, which is probably perfect for me--air-headed, paganistic feminist that I am. ;-)<BR/><BR/>The note about them being fleeting makes me wary of even thinking about BitterGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262639525430954930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-72362945120821930702009-01-26T13:50:00.000+00:002009-01-26T13:50:00.000+00:00T,I am glad you are excited! I did think of you wh...T,<BR/><BR/>I am glad you are excited! I did think of you when researching about this. <BR/>I also thought it was a development to tilt the pendulum in a different direction and it can only herald more (perhaps not strictly organic) comparable projects and lines. Yes, it's cool.<BR/><BR/>I have replied to your mail, hope you enjoy! :-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-37734631986491720122009-01-26T07:10:00.000+00:002009-01-26T07:10:00.000+00:00E,Can you hear my heart beating faster just readin...E,<BR/>Can you hear my heart beating faster just reading this?!?!<BR/><BR/>Wow, I am so thrilled about OG's new line. This is a very exciting new development and only serves to legitimize the movement to green-up the perfume industry. Very cool!<BR/><BR/>Hey, did you get my email BTW?<BR/><BR/>~TrishScent Hivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07448320013760001231noreply@blogger.com