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Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion Today, 02:36 AM
Replies: 20
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Posted By odysseusm
Re: Yuletide Fragrances of Noel.

Well bless your heart, N_Tesla. I was thinking this would be a good thread to start, so props to you for doing it.
Naturally, as a Conehead I associate Christmas with lovely pine-oriented scents. ...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion Yesterday, 11:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 116
Posted By odysseusm
Re: Krizia Uomo

We've had a discussion of Krizia Uomo in the Coneheads social group here at BN. shamu1 finds it to be a very woody, piney scent. I hope he weighs in with his take.

I get a different reaction. ...
Forum: Off topic Yesterday, 11:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 119
Posted By odysseusm
Re: OT: So, what's your Zodiac sign?

Capricorn. But I also researched my moon sign (based not only on date but location and time of birth) and came up with Aquarius. I think I am a combo of those two.
Forum: Cosmetics & Beauty Yesterday, 10:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 22
Posted By odysseusm
Retro LUSH: Soap sod

The description of this soap intrigued me, "the smell of newly mown lawns on a Sunday afternoon." The notes listed are nettle and lavender. The soap is only available by mail order, since it is...
Forum: Note Pad: Single Note Exploration Yesterday, 10:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 121
Posted By odysseusm
Re: Oakmoss

This is a very powerful, heady EO. I took a pin and put a couple of tiny dots into 2 tbsp of water, heated in a ceramic simmering potpourri. The EO is by Ascention Aromatics, and is of Evernia...
Forum: Off topic 19th November 2009, 11:54 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 970
Posted By odysseusm
Re: What'cha got growing???

That sounds like a great project, N_Tesla. I love to hear about that kind of thing.
And kumquat, no I didn't hear the NPR piece.
I wrote a note in a different thread, but I've pasted it in here....
Forum: Community Centre 19th November 2009, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 165
Posted By odysseusm
Re: Entering reviews & editing

I don't know if this is a pattern, but I noticed the following today.
If I enter a review for a fragrance that has no other reviews (IOW, if mine is the first) then it goes in no problem and gives...
Forum: Off topic 19th November 2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 970
Posted By odysseusm
Re: What'cha got growing???

Those are brilliant leaf art pix, Quarry. I really liked those. :)

I'm waiting with bated breath to post a picture of my Christmas cactus. I've nurtured it from a slip for several years, and now...
Forum: Fashion and Style 18th November 2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 103
Posted By odysseusm
Re: Grace Kelly- such style

Here's a nice tribute to Grace.
YouTube- Grace Kelly Tribute

And sheesh, seeing Cary Grant in that ascot makes me want to haul one of mine out and wear it! Very dashing! :)
Forum: Fashion and Style 18th November 2009, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 103
Posted By odysseusm
Re: Grace Kelly- such style

Agreed. Her flawless beauty and elegance were something special. I'd put Audrey Hepburn and Ingrid Bergman in that same graceful category.
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 02:09 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 757
Posted By odysseusm
Re: November 3 x 3: White Nights

Sgt.Phil Esterhaus says hi.
YouTube- Hill Street Blues Theme
Forum: Off topic 16th November 2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 189
Posted By odysseusm
Re: Dandy...or not a dandy: Fashion news

d'oh... I'm usually not so slow :(
Good one.

YouTube- Steely Dan Live 1996 at Manassas 7/23: Hey nineteen
Forum: Off topic 16th November 2009, 09:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 189
Posted By odysseusm
Re: Dandy...or not a dandy: Fashion news

Well, I'm sure the Compte D'Orsay was QUITE handy... :D
Forum: Off topic 16th November 2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 189
Posted By odysseusm
Re: Dandy...or not a dandy: Fashion news

Very good, livejazz. And see the wikip article, "Macaroni (Fashion)" which begins:

A macaroni (or formerly maccaroni (OED), in mid-18th-century England, was a fashionable fellow who dressed and...
Forum: Off topic 16th November 2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 189
Posted By odysseusm
Re: Dandy...or not a dandy: Fashion news

I find this topic interesting. The variations on the theme.
What about fop ? OED describes a fop as "an affectedly elegant or fashionable man; a dandy."
The reason I ask has to do with the...
Forum: Home Fragrance 16th November 2009, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 412
Posted By odysseusm
Re: Conehead alert: C&E Windsor Forest

I bought a couple of aluminum flask bottles of the home fragrance spray, and a lovely candle in an etched green glass holder.
Fragrance notes: "evergreen medley of Fraser fir, balsam, spruce and...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 16th November 2009, 01:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 245
Posted By odysseusm
Re: An unusually specific request for gentlemanly help: pick for an anosmic

Hi veuve, how nice of you to buy something for your dear dad.
I have no experience with mild acquatics, but I will suggest a classy citrus fougere, Armani pour Homme. It comes in aftershave balm or...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 16th November 2009, 02:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 857
Posted By odysseusm
Re: Question for the experts EAU SAUVAGE

Peace be unto Turin but I disagree. I tried Diorella today, at Holts. It is a pleasant scent, good citrus notes. It has a heightened lily of the valley note in comparison to Eau Sauvage; it is a...
Forum: Off topic 15th November 2009, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 157
Posted By odysseusm
Re: an amazing speech

Excellent research, keithu!
I kick myself for not making the connection. Her father, David Suzuki, has iconic status in Canada as an environmental activist.
Forum: Off topic 15th November 2009, 02:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 157
Posted By odysseusm
Re: an amazing speech

I like it. :)
Forum: Off topic 14th November 2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 157
Posted By odysseusm
an amazing speech

For your consideration, an articulate and passionate speech by a young person, at a UN conference. AMAZING!
YouTube- The girl who silenced the world for 5 minutes
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 14th November 2009, 08:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 320
Posted By odysseusm
Re: Absinthe/Wormwood Fragrances

Fou D'Absinthe is a great scent -- I agree that is more pine/balsam & spice than green absinthe... but there is a green spirit lurking there.
I've tried and reviewed Absolument Absinthe Le Parfum...
Forum: Off topic 14th November 2009, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 170
Posted By odysseusm
Re: Will be Having Nasal Surgery Soon

Thanks for the update. Best wishes on your recovery, and our support to you during that. :)
Forum: Off topic 14th November 2009, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 104
Posted By odysseusm
Re: Happy Friday the 13th

Oh dear, mysticknot! Very sorry to hear those things. :(
I hope today is better for you. Rest, and I hope you feel better soon too. *hug* of support
Forum: Off topic 13th November 2009, 10:54 PM
Replies: 774
Views: 17,491
Posted By odysseusm
Re: Member Pictures - Part 5

Yes, Ken, further best wishes on the job interview.
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