. If you are not currently being aggregated and think you should be send an email to kevin [at] perfumebloggers (dot) com with your blog URL.Tom Ford Private Blend
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comNo one ever accused me of not having expensive tastes. I was able to sample these on my recent trip, and if I had a lot of money burning a hole in my pocket, I would have bought several of them. They are not marketed exclusively for men or women, but all scents […]
Read the rest here: Tom Ford Private BlendLancome perfumes in the airport
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comThe beauty store in the Houston airport has two Lancome perfumes not available in the US unless they make their way to discounters — Benghal and Cyclades. They are from the Collection Voyage (travel collection.)
I loved the bottle for Cyclades and given any amount of liking of this fragrance, I would likely have popped […]
The fragrance of film
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comI look forward to seeing the films!
Karin
The fragrance of film
Young (and not so young) auteurs are being invited to create a three minute short inspired by perfume. The comp is part of the first ever Fragrance & Film Festival, organized by Vogue and The Fragrance Foundation, and the winner will receive a chunk of change…$10,000. […]
Manly Scent Sampler Pack
from Patty @ Perfume PosseMy brother has presented me with a challenge, so I, of course, turn to all of you to see what I’ve done so far and to see if you have suggestions or additions.
Tom opened up a bar and grill recently, which is is doing an amazing business in a tiny …
Read the rest here: Manly Scent Sampler PackGucci by Gucci
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.com Gucci By Gucci edp is an interesting new fragrance.
It took me a long time to decide on this one — and I had bought it. I thought I was going to end up swapping it away.
The first few times, it really didn’t strike me — or maybe the weather was off, who knows. […]
Bond No 9 Andy Warhol Union Square
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comUnion Square is a lovely fragrance. Billed as a seductive green floral and The Sweet (and Cool) Smell of Pop Art it sneaks up on you as you wear it.
I am sampling it from a vial, so I am not spritzing it.
I think the idea of sweet and cool in fragrance is today’s trend. […]
Burberry The Beat
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comI was pleasantly surprised by Burberry The Beat when I sampled it last night. It was, on me, basically what I had hoped all the other Burberry incarnations would be. It is called a sparkling woody floral scent.
In paper scent sampling they tag it with Where attitude meets energy. I dunno […]
A little perfume tidbit
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comA friend told me she was watching Samantha Brown on the travel channel. She was in Barcelona, and the hotel she stayed in gave free perfume along with the usual soaps, etc.
I’m not sure if it was my friend or SB who wondered if you would get better treatment in a posh […]
Bond No 9 NY Valentines special
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comI just received a call from Shawn saying they have free shipping and gift wrap for Valentines Day.
Call (877) 273-3369 to place an order.
Enjoy!
Karin
Neil Morris fragrances, part 5 Gotham (end)
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comNeil Morris spoke to me about this lovely, dark, lush fragrance:
I was walking one October in New York City, which is also called Gotham. It was a particularly warm evening, very dark, almost menacing in an intriguing way … almost intriguingly menacing, it spoke to me of things hiding in the dark … there […]
Neil Morris fragrances, part 4 Dark Earth
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comDark Earth is one of my favorite fragrances of Neil’s. It is the note I was looking for when I was looking for, yes, an earthy fragrance, similar to what you get after a rain in your garden. A little green, mostly earth.
I actually purchased one from another house, but it is […]
Neil Morris Fragrances, Part 3 Dark Season
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comPerfume is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion. It heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure. Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel
I think it is safe to say that perfume prolongs your enjoyment of moments too. It adds both a sensory layer and a sensory memory to life’s experiences. I find that I […]
Neil Morris Fragrances, Part 2 his bespoke fragrances
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comI could tell how much Neil loves creating perfumes by his gentle enthusiasm when he spoke with me. He is knowledgeable and enjoys sharing his gift with others. He speaks plainly but in layman’s terms, so that if you are just learning about perfumes you aren’t left feeling inadequate.
He told me he considers […]
Neil Morris Fragrances, Part 1
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comIf you are lucky enough to meet Neil Morris or sample his fragrances, you can count yourself blessed. One day I hope to get to a Sniffa. I often think I live in the back of beyond, when it comes to access, but I’m blessed with friends, both online and RL, who […]
Read the rest here: Neil Morris Fragrances, Part 1Bond No 9 for Saks 5th Avenue
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comBond No 9 has created its first non-specific NYC fragrances for Saks 5th Ave. Both are worthy creations — modern, elegant and large, said to
capture the fashion-forward essence of 21st century Saks, while at the same time expressing the eclectic downtown spirit of NoHo-based Bond No. 9.
DNA for women is a classic, […]
Apples, apples, and more apples
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comHave you ever tried a Honeycrisp apple? I had never heard of them until visiting a friend in Michigan recently. I don’t think I’ve ever had a better apple.
They can be ordered online, but I haven’t done it yet.
I used to eat Delicious apples, but they are a little soft to me now. […]
Comparing the latest Ayala’s perfumes
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comAlaya Moriel is a talented parfumer with a wide selection to choose from. If you are lucky enough to live in her area, you can be included in some of the wonderful things she offers locally, that she is able only to tell us about, those of us who live at a distance.
I have […]
Hermes Caleche Fleurs de Mediterranee
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comI was comparing Hermes Caleche Fleurs de Mediterranee with Hermes Kelly Caleche.
The sign of a good SA is knowing what to say. She said, “Let me smell them both on you.” She did, taking time to savor the notes of each as she pondered. She agreed that she liked them both on me […]
Catching up
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comI’ve been out of town, catching up with friends and business. Then it was my birthday. Then, we’ve had visitors who are like family. Did some catching up there too. (I love visitors.) I’ve done some knitting (and gifted some of them). And I’ve done some beading for gifts for […]
Read the rest here: Catching upThe Garden, part 2
from Roxana @ Illuminated PerfumeLast Friday was the first day of the Native Pant Sale at the Theodore Payne Foundation. We are re-doing our landscape to incorporate as many indigenous plants as possible. Early last Friday my mom and I trekked out to Sun Valley to purchase natives. I …
Read the rest here: The Garden, part 2Sydney White
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comCollege Girl and I went to see this movie last night. The theater was fairly full. There were a few guys, mostly girls. A few young teens, more were older.
There was actually a smattering of applause at the end of the movie. Imagine that. And as CG said, […]
Our relationships with scents
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comI suppose one reason I like perfume is that it is somewhat ethereal if not ephemeral. It’s less a tangible, something you can touch, vs. something that is felt or experienced, similar to a thought. Now, if you happen to wear fragrance so heavily that it clogs the air, then it is less […]
Read the rest here: Our relationships with scentsE. Coudray Nohiba
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comE. Coudray Nohiba is one of the most interesting fragrances I own. I bought it a year or so ago, unsniffed, on the strength of recommendations at POL, judging from the sounds of it, knowing I love spices and Oriental fragrances, though I wear Opium only infrequently (I preferred Yves Rocher’s Ispahan, which […]
Read the rest here: E. Coudray NohibaPrada Infusion d’Iris
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comHow many iris scents can one person own? Judging from Prada Infusion d’Iris, there is always room for one more, even if the bottle is gigantic.
I fell in love with this on the first spritz. My only complaint is that it is very light. Compared to the original Prada, it seems lighter […]
Emporio Armani Diamonds
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comOur local Belk’s had this in stock today, and I got a chance to smell it. I was pleasantly surprised.
It has a nice feel to the bottle. While glass not crystal, it is faceted in some respects like the Lindsey Lohan bottle, but it is clear white, not amber.
The juice is also white […]
Tom Ford Black Orchid Voile de Fleur
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comThere is a scent strip for this in the new Blogdorf Goodman catalog. It comes in the same black bottle as Black Orchid, minus the gold label. I think it smells wonderful on the scent strip. The trick is whether it smells as good in person. Prices start at $65 for […]
Read the rest here: Tom Ford Black Orchid Voile de FleurMakes no scents
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comI am happy to support Perfume Bay in their David and Goliath battle with ebay. Read what she has to say.
I’ve been one of her happy customers. She has great prices and good service.
It’s a shame these frivolous lawsuits that hurt the little guy/gal. Whatever happened to good competition!
Surely no […]
A perfume compliment
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comI love to get perfume compliments but they are rare. For the most part, I wear perfume to please myself.
I am very careful in large groups or going to dinner or around people who can’t handle some fragrances. My husband can’t smell many perfumes so unless I put my arm under his nose […]
If you love perfume
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comIf you love perfume, be sure to check out perfumebloggers.
My son, the computer guy, worked this up for me to keep track of various perfume bloggers he found. He asked me to give him a list of blogs (some he found linked here) but before I had time to get back to him, he […]
Covet, new fragrance by Sarah Jessica Parker
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comI managed to find Covet in my area today. I quite like it. I’ve had it on now for several hours, without renewal, except after the first five minutes. College Girl likes it on me too. She has yet to try it on herself.
The notes are: wet greens, geranium leaves, Sicilian […]
Read the rest here: Covet, new fragrance by Sarah Jessica ParkerScentiments (perfume store)
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comI’ve enjoyed looking through the website of Scentiments. They have a huge selection and very good prices. I’ve been completely satisfied with all my dealings with them. I managed to take a bit of time recently when I was out of town to amble over to their kiosks in the Festival Mall […]
Read the rest here: Scentiments (perfume store)Perfume Shrine’s interview with Andy Tauer
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comWhat a great interview!
Karin
Now, to answer your question, we might want to look for another analogy: Music. The perfume formula is like the notes on a piece of paper. To make a symphony alive you need musicians and instruments. Good musicians and good instruments. The music that you hear is then the manifestation […]
Le Baiser du Dragon by Cartier
from Karin @ SavvyThinker.comToday’s posting will be a joint effort by Ida (Chaya) and me, as well as I hope we will be joined later with a message from Helg that I will amend to this. Thanks!
I asked them both to speak to the perfume version of this, as I have not tried it.
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Le Baiser […]