tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post7790442205673811033..comments2024-03-27T09:09:56.489+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: Serge Lutens Une Voix Noire: fragrance review & drawPerfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-83273804447480706692012-09-29T17:51:31.147+01:002012-09-29T17:51:31.147+01:00I am a huge white floral fan, so I just can't ...I am a huge white floral fan, so I just can't wait to try to this one.<br /><br />The name conjures to me amazement with a touch of sadness.<br /><br />quimerula at hotmail dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-7382910819899707322012-09-29T13:48:42.679+01:002012-09-29T13:48:42.679+01:00I think that the draw is close now, but I want to ...I think that the draw is close now, but I want to say that a black voice for me is psychedelia, is the voice of Nate Hall from U.S. Christmas, one of my favourite bands.<br /><br />Thank you anyway for the draw!Joaquimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-48724258489529416992012-09-28T22:41:01.715+01:002012-09-28T22:41:01.715+01:00Well, Diamanda Galas, actually. I'm reading &q...Well, Diamanda Galas, actually. I'm reading "black" as the void, though.melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822521267786513350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-49988812019980775912012-09-28T21:11:33.884+01:002012-09-28T21:11:33.884+01:00a black voice is a dark, brooding voice...one whic...a black voice is a dark, brooding voice...one which haunts.<br />thanks for the draw!memento1981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-8621556357566146012012-09-28T12:59:17.915+01:002012-09-28T12:59:17.915+01:00Makes me think of cicadas, not singers. Makes me think of cicadas, not singers. Mochahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16073470564091544699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-90466237581921394422012-09-28T12:18:31.879+01:002012-09-28T12:18:31.879+01:00A black voice conjures up for me my time as a whit...A black voice conjures up for me my time as a white child in South Africa, sitting with my parents friends who would ell stories and sing about their hopes for freedom in the future.<br />www.slcdesigns.co.ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08562577410704239553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-82644236501673539372012-09-28T11:47:00.715+01:002012-09-28T11:47:00.715+01:00What a nice review! I think that Nina Simone is th...What a nice review! I think that Nina Simone is the ultimate black voice but it's difficult to relate her to gardenias. On the other hand my mind goes somewhere in Cuba. A poor neighborhood in Havana, smells of dried tobacco and black rum, the story of a great love with sad end and the nostalgic voice of Antonio Machin singing "Dos gardenias para ti".Soleil Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107328842194322433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-57966209438880719142012-09-28T05:05:20.797+01:002012-09-28T05:05:20.797+01:00"A Black Voice" makes me think of someth..."A Black Voice" makes me think of something dark...like a villan in a Disney movie, or an evil spirit. Luckily, SL's intention wasn't so dark ;)<br /><br />Lauren B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-23581428728625889972012-09-27T17:33:47.254+01:002012-09-27T17:33:47.254+01:00SoulSoulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-57325856186950044962012-09-27T10:49:28.188+01:002012-09-27T10:49:28.188+01:00A black voice is anything soulful. thanks for the ...A black voice is anything soulful. thanks for the draw!brienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-85377738778784776802012-09-27T00:28:18.305+01:002012-09-27T00:28:18.305+01:00What?! no mention of Sassy! (Sarah Vaughn) Count m...What?! no mention of Sassy! (Sarah Vaughn) Count me in for this drawing. This perf. seems provocative, to say the least!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-55385123832816498242012-09-26T21:05:37.204+01:002012-09-26T21:05:37.204+01:00Lutens/Sheldrake duo and reviews that I read have ...Lutens/Sheldrake duo and reviews that I read have me visiting Serge Lutens official site daily and excercising a weird game of self-control: shall I push the "add to basket" button today? My impression is that although it is not a Noire gardenia it is a Billie Holiday gardenia.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00052136112243053372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-52655631820052364352012-09-26T16:34:25.188+01:002012-09-26T16:34:25.188+01:00Black voice - Nina Simone. Velvety, buttery, and a...Black voice - Nina Simone. Velvety, buttery, and awesome like a great glass of scotch.Vivian C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-32497771923306578412012-09-26T16:25:40.989+01:002012-09-26T16:25:40.989+01:00AH, Helg!
You always make me think :) Thank you.
...AH, Helg!<br /><br />You always make me think :) Thank you.<br />Black voice-Charlie Patton, of whose voice there are very few recordings. A subtle and rare performer.<br /><br />Also, Sonny Boy Williamson-Little Village. I really like the version with a false start, whwere everyone is chattering and laughing.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Carole MacLEodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-86910643183191297192012-09-26T12:14:18.022+01:002012-09-26T12:14:18.022+01:00'Hush now,dont' explain
You're my joy...'Hush now,dont' explain<br /> You're my joy and pain<br /> My life's yours love<br /> Don't explain.' <br /><br />...and so is to me a black voice: <br />something that conjures sorrow and roughness with something sweet,as well as in Billie’s songs. Pure,innocent and indolic gardenia with smoky,leathery tobacco and rum smell (and sound) the same: they are different enough Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-85481312285500858272012-09-26T10:44:01.478+01:002012-09-26T10:44:01.478+01:00Freedom, a lot of freedom in the black voice. The ...Freedom, a lot of freedom in the black voice. The ability to improvise and express unexpected nuances, things which you wouldn't believe could be there. mariablogromnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-22447024810297501692012-09-26T09:03:39.604+01:002012-09-26T09:03:39.604+01:00When I first heard the name of this frag, I did no...When I first heard the name of this frag, I did not think of a person of color. I thought of the way the dark black ink of Japanese calligraphy looks against the white paper. Very strong, covering the white and contrasting with it. A black voice could cut through noise and stand out sharply. Incisive more than loud. Haha, none of this is much in accord with the frag! Well, I am interested johnlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10603654881589921582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-84702805243861762942012-09-26T08:24:10.865+01:002012-09-26T08:24:10.865+01:00Tom Waits absolutely. :)
rough and emotional in t...Tom Waits absolutely. :) <br />rough and emotional in the same time... Bellatrixhttp://bellatrixperfumes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-55305495643189342722012-09-26T08:13:44.125+01:002012-09-26T08:13:44.125+01:00I would have to second what many already have said...I would have to second what many already have said, Louis Armstrong comes quickly to mind for me, a Billy holiday a close second. Hers is just so classic, I love listening to her music.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837887789726329152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-20958460465850666182012-09-26T06:58:32.533+01:002012-09-26T06:58:32.533+01:00In a generic fashion, "a black voice," c...In a generic fashion, "a black voice," conjures warm, languid, rolling tones that express sorrow, joy, love and disappointment. It comes from the depths of the earth but spears the soul and lives in the gut. It's a female voice. And it knows all. <br /><br />The best black speaking voice, of course belongs to James Earl Jones.Kymnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-92126891286743432932012-09-26T05:35:58.774+01:002012-09-26T05:35:58.774+01:00To be truthful, my first impression of "black...To be truthful, my first impression of "black voice" is Darth Vader! Billie Holiday would not come to mind; "honeyed voice" is more like it.<br /><br />As Elisa pointed out, the name sounds so much sexier in French.<br /><br />TaffyJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-73217546168261020882012-09-26T05:26:05.046+01:002012-09-26T05:26:05.046+01:00I think "soul" ~I think "soul" ~womo531https://www.blogger.com/profile/04775790157905203118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-18774814226841519632012-09-26T04:51:38.766+01:002012-09-26T04:51:38.766+01:00What "a black voice" conjures up for me?...What "a black voice" conjures up for me? Something distinctive - rounded, with depth and an air of certainty. Forceful, but with humor and soul. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14085858660397899055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-36208458715865541892012-09-26T04:04:29.702+01:002012-09-26T04:04:29.702+01:00To me a 'black voice conjures up depth and raw...To me a 'black voice conjures up depth and raw emotion. It has great soul and an earthy quality.Karen Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-33802830936426188392012-09-26T03:24:27.907+01:002012-09-26T03:24:27.907+01:00For dark, raspy, and powerful, I would pick Nina S...For dark, raspy, and powerful, I would pick Nina Simone. For smooth and deep, like velvet, I would pick Nat King Cole. Thanks for the draw - I'd love to try this!Kandicenoreply@blogger.com