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Yes Francis makes amazing fumes! I also love love love Le Labo. Roses, I have been wanting a rose forever, not too straight yet a rose, have not been able to find the one. Now I really love Terry de Gunzburg Rouge Nocturne, a deep, dark rose, powdery, bit sweet like vanilla, ambery, not too much rose yet enough. Also, I did not like Frederic Malle's Portrait of a Lady before but now I find it mesmerizing, it has a lot more rose to me than Rouge Nocturne, it is sharper and more incense but definitely more of a rose -. I have never tried Baie Rose I used to own Rose 31 though I find it a bit more on the masculine side than on the feminine. Le Labo does make truly stunning scents.
I wish I could visit some of the cities where they sell their exclusives. I am still holding myself back on fume purchases as I still own so many and tons more samples from the pre-exclusions days when we could share fumes back and forth with people in the US. I almost got Rouge Nocturne though and may still later on as Portait of a Lady is a little high priced even for me and as gorgeous as it is, just dunno if that gorgeous. For a Le Labo exclusive, I may be willing to pay that price. Hmm, maybe in the spring.
I wish I could visit some of the cities where they sell their exclusives. I am still holding myself back on fume purchases as I still own so many and tons more samples from the pre-exclusions days when we could share fumes back and forth with people in the US. I almost got Rouge Nocturne though and may still later on as Portait of a Lady is a little high priced even for me and as gorgeous as it is, just dunno if that gorgeous. For a Le Labo exclusive, I may be willing to pay that price. Hmm, maybe in the spring.
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I have Bulgari's Rose Essentielle EdP. Distinctly rose, very elegant. Easy to wear, slightly sweet. All around lovely and smells expensive, though I don't reach for it that often since I rarely wear florals.
Fragrance today: Bath and Body Works Sensual Amber. I read that it was similar to Flowerbomb, but I'm not getting that. Unfortunately, I must not like amber very much.
Fragrance today: Bath and Body Works Sensual Amber. I read that it was similar to Flowerbomb, but I'm not getting that. Unfortunately, I must not like amber very much.
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Montale has very nice roses, especially the oud one but they are pretty straight roses. I love Annick Goutal and they have some very nice roses. My vote for a unique rose is still Le Labo and for the most beautiful roses is still Frederic Malle, some do prefer Lipstick Rose, to me Portrait of a Lady is the most beautiful rose I have ever smelled. As I said though Terry De Gunzburg has great ones, I really love the depth of Rouge Nocturne but though never smelled it Rose Infernale is really beautiful as well, cannot comment on that one yet. I am trying to think of others... rose is in most perfumes but depends on how straight a rose you like. I generally prefer one that is less obvious, either with incense or oud, amber too or different like Le Labo.
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OVincze|1419811029|3808891 said:
A rose by any other name....
It is interesting how scents draw us in and mesmerize us in ways our gems do--yet unique in the way we can and do wear them. If there is one thing we realize is that one size/scent does not fit all. Like rose gold on skin tone.
It was not an instant love affair between Le Labo Rose 31 and myself. It was nurtured!
I was patient. And rewarded. But some love affairs are unrequited. For a many years, a friend admired Carnal Flower every time I wore it, and finally bought herself a bottle. While she loved it on herself her DH could not tolerate it on her. She stayed, Carnal Flower was gone.
My olfactory loves are rose and tuberose. And all colors of gold. Blessed with a tolerant DH?
cheers--Sharon
I wore Le Labo Bergamote 22 today. Most refreshing among my Le Labo scents. I'm not a perfume connoisseur nor do I have very sensitive nose, but I'd like to share my perception of the few Le Labo scents that I have worn.
I've only wore a few their scents but my experience is that most of those that I've used are more for personal enjoyment. It's like ladies saying they like OEC vs MRB as the flash is more subtle, more for personal enjoyment. My nose is not sensitive in distinguishing smell but is sensitive in that I sneeze easily. I like Le Labo as most of those that I've are mild, meaning I doubt it's strong to people passing by me, but I can smell it on myself, hence the personal enjoyment comment. It suits me fine as they're mostly non sneeze inducing.
Bergamote 22: refreshing, good for warm climate, non sneeze inducing if only one dab per wrist, personal enjoyment (mild), one my my favorites
Neroli 36: bitter orange smell upon application, personal enjoyment/non sneeze inducing with one dab per wrist
Ylang 49: sharp and strong, people around you can definitely smell it, lasts long
Lys 41: another favorite, warm smell as compared to Bergamote 22, slightly stronger than Bergamote 22
Santa 33: I only tried this once when deciding on what to get so my memory might not be too accurate, woody, not so suitable for ladies (or at least me) upon application, becomes more subtle after 3 hours and I like it then, lasts long, milder than Ylang 49 but stronger smell than the rest I've worn
Rose 31: rose with
I've only wore a few their scents but my experience is that most of those that I've used are more for personal enjoyment. It's like ladies saying they like OEC vs MRB as the flash is more subtle, more for personal enjoyment. My nose is not sensitive in distinguishing smell but is sensitive in that I sneeze easily. I like Le Labo as most of those that I've are mild, meaning I doubt it's strong to people passing by me, but I can smell it on myself, hence the personal enjoyment comment. It suits me fine as they're mostly non sneeze inducing.
Bergamote 22: refreshing, good for warm climate, non sneeze inducing if only one dab per wrist, personal enjoyment (mild), one my my favorites
Neroli 36: bitter orange smell upon application, personal enjoyment/non sneeze inducing with one dab per wrist
Ylang 49: sharp and strong, people around you can definitely smell it, lasts long
Lys 41: another favorite, warm smell as compared to Bergamote 22, slightly stronger than Bergamote 22
Santa 33: I only tried this once when deciding on what to get so my memory might not be too accurate, woody, not so suitable for ladies (or at least me) upon application, becomes more subtle after 3 hours and I like it then, lasts long, milder than Ylang 49 but stronger smell than the rest I've worn
Rose 31: rose with
Rose 31: rose with powder smell to it, a mild hint of spice, its lasting hours is in between Bergamote (shorter) and Ylang (longest), use it depending on mood (not like Bergamote which is more frequent)
Iris: warm like Lys, pleasant, lasts as long as Rose 31 (actually I didn't really time them, just the general impression), depends on mood too
Oranger 37: only tried once so memory isn't fresh, fruity smell even after hours has passed, doesn't settle into musky/woody/powdery like many of my Le Labo scents
Jasmine 17: tried only once, will get it after I used up some perfumes, light/mild/personal enjoyment, lasting hours more like Bergamote's
Iris: warm like Lys, pleasant, lasts as long as Rose 31 (actually I didn't really time them, just the general impression), depends on mood too
Oranger 37: only tried once so memory isn't fresh, fruity smell even after hours has passed, doesn't settle into musky/woody/powdery like many of my Le Labo scents
Jasmine 17: tried only once, will get it after I used up some perfumes, light/mild/personal enjoyment, lasting hours more like Bergamote's
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Actually, while I like rose (if a bit darker and more complicated), I cannot stand tuberose and gardenia, both are way too heady for me and many guys have agreed, so not surprised someone told their wife to get rid of Carnal Flower.) They are beautiful flowers, they are just not for everyone I guess.
I am not a huge fan of flowers by themselves in general. I prefer animalic scents with vanilla and some flower but generally darker ones, violet, carnation, some rose, a little neroli is ok and iris is my fave by far. My favorite iris scent by far and my favorite Le Labo is Iris 39, a dirty, earthy, animalic iris. That is the one I always keep on hand.
I have tons of fumes from those perfumista times but my all time fave by far is Jean Desprez Bal a Versailles vintage EDT, the fume with supposedly the most notes in a perfume ever created, very complicated and very very sexy, very civety and vanilla, amber and other sweet and dark notes dominate with little flowers but they are there to take off the edge especially neroli. Never liked a fume as much and probably none will ever come close. Really cannot use it a lot as I have no clue where I would replenish my supply once gone. In the US you can get it on the bay at great prices but true vintage may be harder to find. IMHO, only the vintage EDT and EDC are awesome, the modern version is not good at all, very synthetic and masculine, all the sweetness and smoothness and understated seduction is gone.
) They are beautiful flowers, they are just not for everyone I guess. I am not a huge fan of flowers by themselves in general. I prefer animalic scents with vanilla and some flower but generally darker ones, violet, carnation, some rose, a little neroli is ok and iris is my fave by far. My favorite iris scent by far and my favorite Le Labo is Iris 39, a dirty, earthy, animalic iris. That is the one I always keep on hand.
I have tons of fumes from those perfumista times but my all time fave by far is Jean Desprez Bal a Versailles vintage EDT, the fume with supposedly the most notes in a perfume ever created, very complicated and very very sexy, very civety and vanilla, amber and other sweet and dark notes dominate with little flowers but they are there to take off the edge especially neroli. Never liked a fume as much and probably none will ever come close. Really cannot use it a lot as I have no clue where I would replenish my supply once gone. In the US you can get it on the bay at great prices but true vintage may be harder to find. IMHO, only the vintage EDT and EDC are awesome, the modern version is not good at all, very synthetic and masculine, all the sweetness and smoothness and understated seduction is gone.
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OVincze|1419857337|3809044 said:Actually, while I like rose (if a bit darker and more complicated), I cannot stand tuberose and gardenia, both are way too heady for me and many guys have agreed, so not surprised someone told their wife to get rid of Carnal Flower.
I am not a huge fan of flowers by themselves in general. I prefer animalic scents with vanilla and some flower but generally darker ones, violet, carnation, some rose, a little neroli is ok and iris is my fave by far. My favorite iris scent by far and my favorite Le Labo is Iris 39, a dirty, earthy, animalic iris. That is the one I always keep on hand.
I have tons of fumes from those perfumista times but my all time fave by far is Jean Desprez Bal a Versailles vintage EDT, the fume with supposedly the most notes in a perfume ever created, very complicated and very very sexy, very civety and vanilla, amber and other sweet and dark notes dominate with little flowers but they are there to take off the edge especially neroli. Never liked a fume as much and probably none will ever come close. Really cannot use it a lot as I have no clue where I would replenish my supply once gone. In the US you can get it on the bay at great prices but true vintage may be harder to find. IMHO, only the vintage EDT and EDC are awesome, the modern version is not good at all, very synthetic and masculine, all the sweetness and smoothness and understated seduction is gone.
And for ME, Carnal Flower is one fragrance to rule them all.
Vive la difference!
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Yes and don't misunderstand me Carnal Flower is insanely beautiful but we are each unique, tuberose is not me for sure and many will say they cannot stand my favorite BAV as it is very civety, dirty animalic. Carnal Flower definitely has that too and I love it as a perfume but I feel that I cannot wear tuberose as I get a headache from it and I have no idea why because normally only synthetics give me headaches. I gave my mom my sample of Amouage Honour Woman, a stunning tuberose, loved it but again not me. I still think Carnal Flower is probably the best tuberose. Watch it, maybe I come here a month later telling you that now I cannot live without it.) It often happens that not quite understanding people loving a certain fume I go out trying to test it yet again and unexpectedly fall for it. In this case I understand it too as it is really a wonderfully crafted, very high quality fume.
) It often happens that not quite understanding people loving a certain fume I go out trying to test it yet again and unexpectedly fall for it. In this case I understand it too as it is really a wonderfully crafted, very high quality fume.
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OVincze|1419877667|3809183 said:Yes and don't misunderstand me Carnal Flower is insanely beautiful but we are each unique, tuberose is not me for sure and many will say they cannot stand my favorite BAV as it is very civety, dirty animalic. Carnal Flower definitely has that too and I love it as a perfume but I feel that I cannot wear tuberose as I get a headache from it and I have no idea why because normally only synthetics give me headaches. I gave my mom my sample of Amouage Honour Woman, a stunning tuberose, loved it but again not me. I still think Carnal Flower is probably the best tuberose. Watch it, maybe I come here a month later telling you that now I cannot live without it.
No misunderstanding at all! We all like what we like!
I was a little disappointed with the TF--I couldn't smell it much after the 2 hour mark....but I seem to have that problem regardless of what I wear. Then again, I was baking and the smell of vanilla and butter tarts pervaded the kitchen so I guess that filled my senses!
cheers--Sharon
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Canuk-Gal do you have any experience with this fragrance?
http://www.luckyscent.com/product/28812/tubereuse-by-maitre-parfumeur-et-gantier
http://www.luckyscent.com/product/28812/tubereuse-by-maitre-parfumeur-et-gantier
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Crickett, you are sooo lucky to own Vanille 44! I sure wish, maybe one day. I know what you mean about vanilla, most straight ones are not as good on me but I love vanilla in combos, lots of it too. I did like Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille but must try it more. I have been on the hunt for new fume but taking my time, most disappoint or I like them but do not love them. I am not a big Serge fan as many of his fumes smell like camphor to me, there is that Serge base like many of the good houses have but I liked this one a lot.
I am wearing Amouage Dia today, actually really like this, did not expect to but do, not sure I would buy it but it is very nice.
I am wearing Amouage Dia today, actually really like this, did not expect to but do, not sure I would buy it but it is very nice.
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ckrickett|1420224990|3810946 said:
No CK, I do not...do you?
I need a whole day to experience Le Labo's selections.....I love vanilla but don't always find the "right" combo...and I am often underwhelmed by them...
ETA: we are ensconced in cold weather and since I cannot make that go away, I can only make it better: today FOTD is Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad
cheers--Sharon
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ckrickett|1420229314|3810992 said:
I look forward to your review.
I was foolish not to visit Le Labo in Paris (Marais where we stayed) two years ago. Good news is my pal will be in NYC end of the month and I've asked her to obtain a sample of their signature Tubereuse 40 for me. If we visit London and Paris again this year....I will be sure, this time, not to forget!
cheers--Sharon
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I too love vanilla but like you said I am most often underwhelmed and use many fumes that are heavy on vanilla but have other notes too. I wish I could have tested Vanille 44, I never had the opportunity to try the exclusives and now that my basenotes days are pretty much over, well, they are over because we can no longer do swaps between Europe and the US, I have no chance to test them unless I visit one of the cities. So many perfumes I got that way, loved being a crazy perfumista, it was tons of fun and the great people I met who often surprised me with packages containing 8 extra perfumes, rarities to boot. The most exciting thing and blind sniff was tons of fun, my favorite game.
Le Labo and by Kilian are among my favorites houses. I also love Annick Goutal. Amouage I have been testing recently, the one nice thing about Vienna is that it is amazing when it comes to perfumes and I have been getting so many wonderful samples. I do find Honour Woman to be a gorgeous tuberose, have you girls tried it? I even wore it a couple days before I gifted it to my mom and I find Dia beautiful though definitely Chanelesque.
I am so glad that this thread was resurrected. Hope we will have conversations about some great fumes. I love scent almost as much as bling.
Le Labo and by Kilian are among my favorites houses. I also love Annick Goutal. Amouage I have been testing recently, the one nice thing about Vienna is that it is amazing when it comes to perfumes and I have been getting so many wonderful samples. I do find Honour Woman to be a gorgeous tuberose, have you girls tried it? I even wore it a couple days before I gifted it to my mom and I find Dia beautiful though definitely Chanelesque.
I am so glad that this thread was resurrected. Hope we will have conversations about some great fumes. I love scent almost as much as bling.
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