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Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion Today, 05:15 PM
Replies: 34
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Posted By Asha
Re: SotD Sunday 22 November

Happy Birthday to SakeCat!
I'm not sure if I got the right day...
but I hope you are starting to feel better so you can continue the festivities! :)
...
Forum: Off topic Today, 04:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 147
Posted By Asha
Re: workout routine

I had a Concept2 at one time--it is really a great rowing machine. I think the only other total body aerobic machine is a Nordic Track.

In reality, no machines are needed, though. Yoga and...
Forum: Fragrance DIY Today, 04:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 88
Posted By Asha
Re: Homemade Fragrance Question

Woody, if all you want for the "benefit" of certain ingredients is to have them present without the fragrance, then you need to dilute them in the extreme. This is the concept of homeopathy. In...
Forum: Fragrance DIY Today, 04:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 52
Posted By Asha
Re: Cheapest Essential Oils

I believe Eden Botanicals sells smaller portions. Each EO has its own price and will depend on rarity and source. Generally, citruses and spices are cheapest, but that is not universally true.
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion Today, 03:36 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 354
Posted By Asha
Re: S O T D Saturday, November 21

Le Labo Rose 31

Notes: Grasse rose, cumin, pepper, clove, nutmeg, olibanum, cedar, amber, gaiac wood, oud, cistus, vetiver and animalic notes (from luckyscent.com)

Rose 31 smells of rose for a...
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion Today, 03:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 60
Posted By Asha
Re: Designer Pour Femme's that can be used by Men

Chanel No.19
Chanel No.5
Lolita Lempicka
Guerlain Shalimar extrait or EDP
Guerlain Vol de Nuit
Guerlain Samsara
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion Yesterday, 09:27 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 354
Posted By Asha
Re: S O T D Saturday, November 21

Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27

Notes: bergamot, petitgrain, grapefruit, amber, musk and vetiver (from luckyscent.com)

I'm not sure what I am supposed to be smelling, but it is not orange flower,...
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 20th November 2009, 11:38 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 496
Posted By Asha
Re: SotD Friday 20 November

Happy Birthday to the Birthday Kids--silverbullet and KMF! :)

Le Labo Ambrette 9

Notes: Subtle floral notes, pear, apple, ambrette seeds (from luckyscent.com)

Ambrette 9 starts vegetal and...
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 20th November 2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 150
Posted By Asha
Re: Guerlain Idylle. Help!

Update--I put on a sweater that I wore while wearing Idylle (a few days ago). The sweater smelled so strong, I had to change, lol.
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 20th November 2009, 07:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 150
Posted By Asha
Re: Guerlain Idylle. Help!

I have tested it a couple times, and also tried it on a filter paper (thanks to arwen_elf!). I noticed that with this fragrance, I get olfactory fatigue very quickly. Then later, I smell wafts from...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 19th November 2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 795
Posted By Asha
Re: Which scent would you most like to be associated with?

Somehow, without any effort, Chanel No.19 became "my" fragrance.
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 19th November 2009, 02:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 403
Posted By Asha
Re: My best perfume day — 2009

I must agree with other comments made--the meetups have all been wonderful. Those are always the best perfume days for me! :)
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1,437
Views: 6,115
Posted By Asha
Re: Mindless Alphabet Frag Naming Game

J is for Jardin de Kerylos by Parfumerie Generale
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 06:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 558
Posted By Asha
Re: What's a good DRY or DARK fragrance?

Encre Noir
Vero Onda
Guerlain Djedi
Serge Lutens Borneo 1834
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 06:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 229
Posted By Asha
Re: Mazzolari Lui

Same for me. With patch I often get coffee and licorice notes, too.
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 06:08 AM
Replies: 1,437
Views: 6,115
Posted By Asha
Re: Mindless Alphabet Frag Naming Game

H is for Hammam Bouquet by Penhaligon's
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 04:38 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 441
Posted By Asha
Re: SotD Tuesday 17 November

SotD was sampling...Guerlain Idylle (thanks to arwen_elf!) and Miss Dior Cherie L'eau as a vanilla comparator. The cooler weather does no favors for the Miss Dior Cherie L'eau. It smelled fresh and...
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 04:26 AM
Replies: 1,437
Views: 6,115
Posted By Asha
Re: Mindless Alphabet Frag Naming Game

F is for Fougere Royale by Houbigant
Forum: Off topic 18th November 2009, 04:11 AM
Replies: 8,837
Views: 64,850
Posted By Asha
Re: Game: Take your Pick

Queen and PS3.

Lost in Space or 3rd Rock from the Sun?
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 17th November 2009, 02:07 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 1,057
Posted By Asha
Re: November 09 purchases

With TPC, it really makes sense to try and wait until you will have a large-ish order. I try to not order unless I have at least 8 samples/decants because chances are I will be getting some from all...
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 17th November 2009, 05:38 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 538
Posted By Asha
Re: SotD Monday 16 November

Today I dug into the back of the cupboard to wear my lonely Kenzo Amour. I'm thinking I may not like it so much anymore...something about that sweet-sour base that is similar to Bulgari Black sets...
Forum: Fragrance DIY 17th November 2009, 03:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 517
Posted By Asha
Re: Above By Fred Miller

I passed my samples on to arwen_elf at our meetup this past Friday.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 16th November 2009, 06:13 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,648
Posted By Asha
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 16th November 2009, 06:06 AM
Replies: 1,437
Views: 6,115
Posted By Asha
Re: Mindless Alphabet Frag Naming Game

T is for Timbuktu by L'Artisan
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 16th November 2009, 05:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 336
Posted By Asha
Re: SotD Sunday 15 November

SotD was a 3-way comparison of:

Guerlain Idylle--soft, vanillic, woody musk, somewhat soapy but mostly floral-vanilla, polite and easy to wear

SJP Lovely-similar to Idylle in that it is a buzzy...
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