tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post6308032593354062779..comments2024-03-27T09:09:56.489+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: My Troubles with Rose (and Overcoming Them One Step at a Time)Perfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-24640260967610694392015-08-14T15:21:52.519+01:002015-08-14T15:21:52.519+01:00That's an enchanting story and one I can relat...That's an enchanting story and one I can relate to, in response to rose scents. I think the one perfume which "got" me ALTHOUGH it was a rose was initially Paris by YSL (in the edt). Then Mohur and a string of others converted me. I still need to be wary, but can enjoy rosy scents now. Ain't it nice. <br />Great choice having Lutens as your "mentor". Chapeau!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-56229808264811262662015-08-06T12:32:49.006+01:002015-08-06T12:32:49.006+01:00riverbank here...
and happy to see that there are ...riverbank here...<br />and happy to see that there are others who respond to perfumes that are 'rosy' with great difficulty. <br />It's not that I don't like the flower itself. One of my earliest memories of the southwest coast of British Columbia was the scent of roses carried on the damp air of a June day when I visited here for the first time when I was 6 years old. I came fromUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734049109654704299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-91296031965799044282014-09-30T08:57:38.800+01:002014-09-30T08:57:38.800+01:00Tati,
you're most welcome!
Try it out and re...Tati,<br /><br />you're most welcome! <br />Try it out and report back your impressions. :-)<br />Here is the link to the <a href="http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.gr/2013/11/parfums-de-rosine-majalis-fragrance.html" rel="nofollow">Majalis review. </a>Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-24363602235855472912014-09-27T20:02:02.178+01:002014-09-27T20:02:02.178+01:00Thank you for the recommendations! I will definite...Thank you for the recommendations! I will definitely give them a try. Never heard of the Parfums de Rosine Majalis but the ingredients are right up my alley.Tatinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-61216030854392643102014-09-27T10:04:46.228+01:002014-09-27T10:04:46.228+01:00Forgot to say: Have reviewed it too, in case you m...Forgot to say: Have reviewed it too, in case you missed it. (Use the Search option on the top banner)<br /><br />Also, 2 more recs: Neela Vermeire Creations "Mohur". (Trust me, gorgeous!) and Parfums de Rosine Majalis (lush, carnal, spicy, perfect) Also reviewed here. <br /><br />Enjoy!! :-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-19490097814361273762014-09-27T10:00:39.357+01:002014-09-27T10:00:39.357+01:00Tati,
thanks so much for commenting.
Roses can b...Tati,<br /><br />thanks so much for commenting.<br /><br />Roses can be taken in so many different directions: but you discovered this already ;-)<br /><br />I personally like Cinabre very much and highly recommend it for a great spicy, ambery rose. I think you'd love it! Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-5376183488914564712014-09-27T09:59:23.978+01:002014-09-27T09:59:23.978+01:00Anon#2,
interesting! I only recall Celine Dion No...Anon#2,<br /><br />interesting! I only recall Celine Dion Notes, a likable if not very original clean floral with musk. Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-87403912631911979442014-09-27T09:58:30.052+01:002014-09-27T09:58:30.052+01:00Anon,
hmmm, interesting but confusing question.
...Anon,<br /><br />hmmm, interesting but confusing question. <br />Most aromachemicals are expressly manufactured to bypass known allergenic issues. The only thing that Pleasures has in higher concentrations than any other Lauder is karo karounde, but that's a natural essence. (and pretty unusual in perfumery). <br />Hope this helps?Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-58495464970195640852014-09-26T22:19:48.159+01:002014-09-26T22:19:48.159+01:00The rose discussion comes at the perfect time for ...The rose discussion comes at the perfect time for me. I, too, mostly associated it with bathroom freshener or hand lotion, and avoided it. This summer I bought my first oud (Perris Monte Carlo Oud Imperial) and before going out to dinner one night sprayed it on. Too heavy! In despair, I looked at the sample of Rose Taif they included and decided to spray it on. Heaven! I'd never purposely Tatinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-72410081255027089702014-04-03T02:27:32.945+01:002014-04-03T02:27:32.945+01:00Chloe EDP opening smells exactly like Celine Dion ...Chloe EDP opening smells exactly like Celine Dion by Celine Dion. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-90940449412561654072013-01-29T23:58:49.395+00:002013-01-29T23:58:49.395+00:00Yes, it might be a certain mixture that I can'...Yes, it might be a certain mixture that I can't stop sniffing on my wrist. You know, I like to smell a lot of perfumes in the stores looking for new favorites to fall in love with and I haven't tried ANY of those yet...so I definitely will--thanks!<br /><br />You know, there is one question I have been pondering about regarding another rose scent. I wonder what aromachemical is in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-84158831641832425742013-01-29T13:00:41.554+00:002013-01-29T13:00:41.554+00:00Anon,
thanks for commenting!
Hmmm, I wouldn'...Anon,<br /><br />thanks for commenting!<br /><br />Hmmm, I wouldn't be so wrapped up in the given "notes" of any perfume, as they do not represent actual ingredients and they often convey a "concept" rather than reality. I should think that from what I recall Celine Dion by Celine Dion is a mild woody with some floral notes (the rose is fresh and tart with berries, I Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-12129628692245621872013-01-28T22:49:44.261+00:002013-01-28T22:49:44.261+00:00I haven't been able to figure out the note I l...I haven't been able to figure out the note I love in Celine Dion Celine Dion. Osmoz has Celine Dion Celine Dion listed as the only yellow rose perfume on their database, so I wonder if it could be yellow rose note I love so much or something else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-53838436325350030082013-01-17T12:14:55.566+00:002013-01-17T12:14:55.566+00:00Diana,
thanks for finding it and for stopping by ...Diana,<br /><br />thanks for finding it and for stopping by and commenting! Hope you enjoy it here and come back often. <br /><br />There is that romanticism about roses. They certainly are the classic romantic gift. I tend to think that it's the treatment of rose essences in perfumes rather than the smell of roses themselves that makes me apprehensive sometimes. Fresh roses, just cut off thePerfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-59586030555021699442013-01-14T17:26:03.855+00:002013-01-14T17:26:03.855+00:00I'm just dipping my toe into the perfume world...I'm just dipping my toe into the perfume world and learning a lot - thank you for this blog! So far I didn't find any with as much information.<br />Your article about rose suprized me because I don't associate rose with old ladies, yes I associate it with romantic people. And maybe I am a little bit as your description of rose lover - but not that extreme. I like rose a lot, maybe Diananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-44916133527828588542012-12-12T11:06:55.152+00:002012-12-12T11:06:55.152+00:00Rosestrang,
for Turkish Delight rose you need to ...Rosestrang,<br /><br />for Turkish Delight rose you need to check "loukhoum" named fragrances: Serge Lutens Rahat Loukoum, Loukhoum by Keiko Mecheri (this one is EXREMELY powdery), Sweet Oriental Delight by Montale, Boadicea the Victorious EDP, Turkish Delight by Lush, Rochas Tocade...things like that. <br /><br />I will definitely devote some space as soon as able!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-20695213560038883972012-12-11T21:16:35.487+00:002012-12-11T21:16:35.487+00:00Yes one person's rose is another's poison!...Yes one person's rose is another's poison! I definitely have an idea of what I'd like a rose perfume to smell like - I'm looking for the Turkish Delight feel I think, not a tea rose.<br /><br />If you ever write an article in more depth about otto and damascus rose I'd love to read that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-90967727680343001142012-12-11T14:03:33.968+00:002012-12-11T14:03:33.968+00:00Rosestrang,
first, thank you for your lovely word...Rosestrang,<br /><br />first, thank you for your lovely words on the work done here, which are very much appreciated. Hope you enjoy!<br /><br />Secondly thanks for bringing an interesting issue to the fore. Yes, rose can be polarizing. We've rose so much on our consciousness through visual cues and through exposure to "rose" in manufactured goods (be it perfume or other products) Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-79867809753385056732012-12-11T06:20:30.253+00:002012-12-11T06:20:30.253+00:00Firstly, I've just discovered Perfume Shrine -...Firstly, I've just discovered Perfume Shrine - absolutely fascinating and well written.<br /><br />Secondly, I too have trouble with rose, yet I like rose essential oils and a body lotion called Rose Otto on sale at Holland and Barrett.<br /><br />The odd thing is, this body lotion underneath Bulgari Black smells unbelievably wonderous to me, and to other people at times - a guy I was dating Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-31760264898945922572012-07-26T13:50:20.604+01:002012-07-26T13:50:20.604+01:00Gloria,
oh another similarity between our tastes!...Gloria,<br /><br />oh another similarity between our tastes! <br />Yup, also like rose "bastardized", so to speak, as a rule. I found myself liking Stella Absolute thanks to that patchouli-musk in the background, mainly. It's got something. Voleur is also rich in patchouli and feels dewy rosy, doesn't it? Darkish too. Now I NEED to try the Mona di Orio Rose. Your powder also Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-60642167194973254422012-07-25T17:18:40.922+01:002012-07-25T17:18:40.922+01:00Rose has always been difficult for me. I didn'...Rose has always been difficult for me. I didn't come to that realization right away but I do notice I just don't gravitate to them.<br />I have to have a dirtier or sexy rose......rose can be in it!! No doubt.<br />I have and like Stella Absolute......Rosa Magnifica (I rarely reach for it) Velour de Roses and I won a roll on of Mona di Oreo's Les Nombres d'OR Rose.......I have gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00860220959405558564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-18122020350263753842012-05-16T22:59:43.862+01:002012-05-16T22:59:43.862+01:00You're most welcome, lovely Miss Heliotrope. T...You're most welcome, lovely Miss Heliotrope. Thanks for the stimulating discourse!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-75599264069966703742012-05-16T02:01:54.230+01:002012-05-16T02:01:54.230+01:00Thank you for a great discussion - this is a lovel...Thank you for a great discussion - this is a lovely blog.Miss Heliotropenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-16032724910237059592012-05-15T14:17:11.754+01:002012-05-15T14:17:11.754+01:00MH,
what a clever observation!! Thank you.
Yes, ...MH,<br /><br />what a clever observation!! Thank you.<br /><br />Yes, I think you have an excellent point. There is an overromanticism over the upper British classes IMHO when I read/hear American people talk about it. Perhaps the distance between the UK and the US in terms of class rifts is such that this is possible. <br />The class distinction in the UK has been such that they never let you Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-39567019431772524742012-05-15T03:25:22.607+01:002012-05-15T03:25:22.607+01:00A late response re Austen & Americans: perhaps...A late response re Austen & Americans: perhaps it is because Austen's more famous books (not Northanger Abbey or Mansfield Park in the same way) can be read to represent an ideal old fashioned England: nice houses, nice clothes, marrying a gentleman, that sort of thing, while the Brontes do a wider social range, marital abuse, and so on.<br /><br />I often found (as an Australian in the Miss Heliotropenoreply@blogger.com