tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post7763376281437727363..comments2024-03-27T09:09:56.489+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: Acqua di Parma Colonia Ambra: fragrance review & draw Perfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-21506854012540836252015-12-24T14:02:42.667+00:002015-12-24T14:02:42.667+00:00Thanks for supplying the shopping info Parfumista!...Thanks for supplying the shopping info Parfumista! Much appreciated. :)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-53063282243055636262015-12-24T13:56:55.459+00:002015-12-24T13:56:55.459+00:00Flowergirlbee sent me the following comment for in...Flowergirlbee sent me the following comment for inclusion in time by email:<br /><br />"thanks for the draw.<br />i don't really have anything insightful to say about animal essences but the few vintage things i have smelled with real ambergris or real musk smell amazing.i read a great book all about ambergris and now i always look on the shore for some..never had any luck though."<Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-54866731086554352402015-12-23T22:12:06.177+00:002015-12-23T22:12:06.177+00:00Over the past few months and into the new year my ...Over the past few months and into the new year my goal is to try a greater variety of fragrance types. I love florals with all my heart, but I'm finding new loves in other areas. It was here at Perfume Shrine I learned of Eau des Merveilles' ambergris note, and oh how I love it. Colonia Ambra sounds truly remarkable. Thank you for telling the piratical story behind it. Exciting!Tiffaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00917124988123716515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-68028730143031008902015-12-23T21:06:57.870+00:002015-12-23T21:06:57.870+00:00...and you make Colonia Ambra sound fabulous...and you make Colonia Ambra sound fabulousGreennotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15653666249255509971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-47651393780341807202015-12-23T21:02:25.341+00:002015-12-23T21:02:25.341+00:00I love civet, and a bit of barnyard in fragrances....I love civet, and a bit of barnyard in fragrances. While not exactly animalic, I don't think, the first hour of Mona di Orio Oud is big barnyard and I don't like getting to the office in that first hour!Greennotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15653666249255509971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-21001592671580480432015-12-23T20:43:27.772+00:002015-12-23T20:43:27.772+00:00Although it may sound strange, I feel that a littl...Although it may sound strange, I feel that a little 'animalic' accord added to a perfume makes it a bit more 'human'....or perhaps a better word would be 'alive'. I'd love to try this fragrance...I don't think I have any that center on ambergris.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-58262034359479433362015-12-23T20:22:44.907+00:002015-12-23T20:22:44.907+00:00I love the animal notes!I love the animal notes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-88296062283508203462015-12-23T16:32:39.078+00:002015-12-23T16:32:39.078+00:00This sounds lovely! As long as the "animal&qu...This sounds lovely! As long as the "animal" is not too overwhelming I feel it adds depth to the perfume. Thank you for the draw and Merry Christmas, E.CC ...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16756509851896845519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-3213378438509131992015-12-23T16:22:45.499+00:002015-12-23T16:22:45.499+00:00This sounds wonderful! Just the thing for a bracin...This sounds wonderful! Just the thing for a bracing walk along my favourite beach!<br />Thank you,<br />jeanJean Katherine Baldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497992193034414806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-82088967176975368192015-12-23T15:55:55.895+00:002015-12-23T15:55:55.895+00:00intrested...to say the least
thanks a lot
Merry Ch...intrested...to say the least<br />thanks a lot<br />Merry Christmas to those celebratingIrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17679510095584834371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-65323993107736048782015-12-23T14:12:48.963+00:002015-12-23T14:12:48.963+00:00Hmmm, sounds like spicy trade winds, rough ocean w...Hmmm, sounds like spicy trade winds, rough ocean waves, and golden velvet sunsets. I would love a whiff! A French Affairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08024574399539476114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-77281997192507581312015-12-23T13:57:41.105+00:002015-12-23T13:57:41.105+00:00As long as the animal elements don't overpower...As long as the animal elements don't overpower, I'm all for them. This sounds beautiful, so I'm off to see if I can find a sample to try. Thanks for the giveaway. Is it Christmas in Greece? Merry Christmas in advance or belatedly depending. Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14013676482198024672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-83976931056137683522015-12-23T12:29:26.659+00:002015-12-23T12:29:26.659+00:00Not very keen on non vegan essences but loving the...Not very keen on non vegan essences but loving the effect of animalics in general. Thankfully they can be synthesized. Please put me in the draw!<br />AlineAlinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-41860464150668125832015-12-23T09:44:21.418+00:002015-12-23T09:44:21.418+00:00OOO!!! I love animalics!
I'll wear an entire ...OOO!!! I love animalics! <br />I'll wear an entire zoo as long as those critters are all kept in their cages. ROWRRR!!!! <br />I'm wearing PK's TNT, a gorgeous realistic tuberose with ambergris & musk!Bibi Maizoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383381158640915162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-89200120327684001422015-12-23T09:03:47.832+00:002015-12-23T09:03:47.832+00:00This sounds intriguing.
When it comes to animal no...This sounds intriguing.<br />When it comes to animal notes I like them a bit more tame. I really dislike the fecal aspect some musks can have. <br />I guess I am just not that daring..Eva H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-46307621925676661302015-12-23T06:13:13.025+00:002015-12-23T06:13:13.025+00:00I have not yet tried this one and would love to. ...I have not yet tried this one and would love to. Ambergris "neat" is not for me but I adore it as part of a good composition. Thanks for another great draw. Azarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08011756547431804355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-50782497813414401452015-12-23T05:50:53.454+00:002015-12-23T05:50:53.454+00:00its evils. I am not that ill-educated. Promise.its evils. I am not that ill-educated. Promise.Miss Heliotropenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-2039730434803621982015-12-23T05:50:10.982+00:002015-12-23T05:50:10.982+00:00O dear, you've done it to me again. I have an ...O dear, you've done it to me again. I have an ongoing love affair with the aethetics of colonialism (& yes, am perfectly aware of it's evils, I am Australian & we are still perpetuating them). Nevertheless, I could wear this with my pith helmet, non?<br /><br />ps - if you are also into the whole colonial theme thingy, have you ever seen the decor/interior design books by Sibella Miss Heliotropenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-59878207465562963522015-12-22T22:40:23.502+00:002015-12-22T22:40:23.502+00:00Excellent news, thanks!Excellent news, thanks!Maria Hohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15641310145865933563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-51645915151125296242015-12-22T21:36:39.681+00:002015-12-22T21:36:39.681+00:00I'm not aware of any perfumes actually inspire...I'm not aware of any perfumes actually inspired by civet, but I note that some of my favourite, older perfumes have civet: Shalimar, Chanel no.5, Ysatis, Must de Cartier. For me, the civet provides a depth and roundness. I also like some of the older musks, but the overwhelming prevalence of the oh-so-clean musks sometimes sends me running away.<br />Classic cologne structures often work wellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-15882399248950530592015-12-22T21:04:46.960+00:002015-12-22T21:04:46.960+00:00i would LOVE to try this one! "smoky woody go...i would LOVE to try this one! "smoky woody goodness", mmmm, yes please!nofixedstarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15514617120008201743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-68119134659599658732015-12-22T20:42:08.999+00:002015-12-22T20:42:08.999+00:00It already is, I tested it in September in Åhlens ...It already is, I tested it in September in Åhlens City. It is very good but even if my favorite (for myself) is Colonia Oud it somehow brings out the flowery nuances which is present in some ouds on my skin. When it comes to animalic notes: I really like their vintage, a bit skanky appearance.Parfumistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01587071330245251247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-71782751916873264512015-12-22T20:04:55.812+00:002015-12-22T20:04:55.812+00:00Oooh! Thanks for the lovely draw. Unknowingly, I w...Oooh! Thanks for the lovely draw. Unknowingly, I was introduced to animalic scents by way of Mom. She used to wear Secret de Weil and Oil of Mink among many others. Later, I realized fragrances never smell the same on anyone else, not even me with half the same genes.tamhttp://gmailnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-88171765806714631942015-12-22T19:44:46.836+00:002015-12-22T19:44:46.836+00:00Oh I do love a amber scent so I will look out and ...Oh I do love a amber scent so I will look out and see if this comes to my shores!lady jickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013352537776588166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-25136260398719972882015-12-22T17:21:00.119+00:002015-12-22T17:21:00.119+00:00I'm still a fragrance noob, so I can't rea...I'm still a fragrance noob, so I can't really opine on the animalic side of fragrances. "smoky woody goodness" sounds fantastic, though! thanks for the draw!Funky's Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389370828103699122noreply@blogger.com