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Blue by Morgane Le Fay

Blue has the feeling of a cold spring morning when hoarfrost covers the daffodils. To a little more concrete, it's a cardamom-rich woody scent with green and floral notes. The only other perfume I've found with a similar "feel" was Frederic Malle's L'eau D'Hiver, but the notes are quite different. My only complaint is the scent strength, which is much closer to an EDT than an EDP.
It's been repeatedly backordered at the one (well-known) niche perfume shop that carries it ... there's a reason for that. Blue is unique.
02 November 2008

Encens & Bubblegum by Etat Libre d'Orange

Lovers of peculiar, complex fragrances (Parfumerie Generale's scents, Comme des Garcons, or even Angel) really should try this. It's a "fluffy" incense, full of white florals and a bit of not-too-sweet fruit, completely different from the other (dense, heavy) incenses I've smelled. I think the combination is smashing, though apparently not everyone agrees.
As for the bubblegum note: I tried blind-testing Encens on people I know (a favorite hobby), and they all said things like "flowers," "very floral," and "really feminine"; nobody could smell the bubblegum at all, even with prompting.
I smell a bit of freshly-unwrapped DoubleBubble in it, but is that just the power of suggestion? Hard to say. I can say it's fascinating, odd, and (personal opinion) really lovely. 10/10.
02 October 2008
 
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