 | Chinatown by Bond No. 9There seems to be a new vogue for calling perfumes "unisex" (see Etat Libre d'Orange) - this is a girls' perfume, pure and simple. No guy would wear this unless he was also wearing a dress that matched the bottle (and why not, it's a big world with room for everyone). Unisex is what colognes and CK1 are. This is a sweet, crimson, fruity delight of a perfume, and it's a perfume, not a cologne. God I'm bossy. 20th May, 2011. |
 | Field Notes from Paris by InekeSorry Ineke, I love everything else you've done, but I really couldn't like this one. Too acrid. Made me sneeze. 4th November, 2010. |
| | After My Own Heart by InekeA bit like "Lys Mediterranee" in that it actually smells EXACTLY like the flower it's supposed to - in this case, lilac. I have always wanted a lilac perfume that didn't smell like toilet-freshener, and here it is. Oddly, since lilac is such a short-season flower, it just feels wrong to wear it any time other than April-May, but you bet I'm persisting. Ver nice. 4th November, 2010. |
| | Terre d'Hermès by HermèsI can't believe I'm about to say this, but the local vicar came into the bookshop I work in wearing this and I had to ask him what it was. It's lovely. Will be buying some for my husband, I should just add, before the whole vicar thing makes me sound weird. 4th November, 2010. |
| | Lys Méditerranée by Editions de Parfums Frederic MalleHoly cow but this is a thing of beauty. Avoiding all the nasty sharp gooseberry notes that seem to accompany lily-of-the-valley AND the sickly sweetness that goes with other lily scents, this is just big, beautiful, and LILY LILY LILY. Everybody who has smelt it has commented favourably, and the supreme Litmus test has to be my husband, who rarely notices perfumes, actually looking up from his paper and saying "That smells really nice" - rare. 7th September, 2009. |
| | Habanita by MolinardA mixture of vetiver and vanilla, very ambery, very sweet and completely feminine. I have no idea what it's reminding me of, but the first sniff of this gave me a massive nostalgic headrush of butterflies-in-the-stomach, first dates, and first kisses.. I think this is the perfume equivalent of the LBD that never fails. I could go out wearing this and feel unsrtoppable. 16th October, 2008. |
| | parfums*PARFUMS series 8 Energy C: Grapefruit by Comme des GarçonsGrapefruit, grapefruit, grapefruit. This is the most perfect recreation of the mouth-wateringly tart freshness of, yes, a grapefruit. Hello summer! It's hard to believe a spritz of this doesn't count as one of your five fruit & veg a day. 29th September, 2008. |
| | Evening Edged in Gold by InekeThis is one of the oddest perfumes I've fallen for. It achieves the objective of smelling like a brand-new kind of flower or plant. Claims to be osmanthus-based but I don't get that except for a powdery quality. It smells spooky, and I mean that in a good way. 29th September, 2008. |
 | Charogne by Etat Libre d'OrangeI would have quite liked this one but it seems too much like it's trying to be Guerlain's "Vol de Nuit". 29th September, 2008. |
| | Jasmin et Cigarette by Etat Libre d'OrangeNever thought I'd like the smell of an old ashtray (and I'm a smoker) but loved this. Is it just me or are ELdO really quite clever and innovative..? 29th September, 2008. |
| | Vraie Blonde by Etat Libre d'OrangeLove it. Smells like the dregs of last night's peach melba with a healthy slug of expensive brandy on top. And despite that fairly disgusting description, it's beautiful - peachy, musky, warm, and managing to be sexy without being obvious. my husband likes this the best of all the perfumes I've bought in the last few years, if that's any kind of recommendation... 29th September, 2008. |
| | Sécrétions Magnifiques by Etat Libre d'OrangeAt first I thought this smelt of melon, and then I found it smelt of something so deeply rude (and subjective) (and male) that I blushed. And I'm no prude. Love it to bits though, and it's a great perfume to wear if you want to see peoples' initial expression of "mmm melons how summery" approval ssuddenly turn to one of "is that what I THINK it is????" as you pass by. 29th September, 2008. |
| | Pure Grace by PhilosophySometimes the only thing that you want is to smell as though you've been washed, scrubbed, dry-cleaned and sealed in a crisp new box. This is that perfume. 29th September, 2008. |
| | Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber by Marc JacobsReally didn't like this, which is a shame, as I loved Rain and Ivy. I found this simultaneously soapy and weak, which is criminal if you're going to call it Amber - amber should be big, golden and sweet. 29th September, 2008. |
| | Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet by Marc JacobsThis is exactly what you used to be able to buy in cheap Devon giftshops .. "Devon Violets". Sorry, but it's vile. If you want a big gutsy violet smell, try "Insolence" instead. 29th September, 2008. |
| | Marc Jacobs Splash Rain by Marc JacobsWe all know rain doesn't have a smell (unless you live in a big and polluted city), but if it did, this is what it would smell like. Actually lasts a decent while as well, which is why it gets a thumbs up! If I called it "inoffensive" that would be damning it with faint praise, so I'll say "refreshing" instead. I do like it though. 29th September, 2008. |
| | Mandragore by Annick GoutalFantastic, if there's one thing I love it's something that confounds expectation or has a ssting in the tail. Mandragore starts off smelling docilely citrusy, very prim and proper, then hits you with a weird sideways slap of star anise. Normally I hate aniseed above all things so believe me, this is a fabulous perfume... 29th September, 2008. |
| | Sugar by FreshBecause of the lemon and brown sugar character of this perfume, it always reminds me of Pancake Day. Really nice balance between sweetness and sharpness, and I especially like the way the lemon fades over time to leave the brown-sugar warmth at the end. 29th September, 2008. |
| | 1000 Kisses Deep by B Never Too Busy To Be BeautifulSmells like the best bitter-orange marmalade in the world. Not too sweet, but rounded and warm. Perfect winter day perfume. 29th September, 2008. |
| | Assassin by B Never Too Busy Be BeautifulHalf pine, half patchouli, all aftershave. No way is this intended for women! Love it, but I'd rather smell it on my husband. 29th September, 2008. |
| | La Chasse Aux Papillons by L'Artisan ParfumeurI love linden blossom more than most smells, so was disappointed by how little I could smell in this. That was the only disappointment, though - the rest is pure orange-blossom and honey delight. I wore this to get married in. 29th September, 2008. |
| | Fleur de Carotte by L'Artisan ParfumeurI love this so much I splash it all over the bed when I've changed the sheets. Luckily the bottle I bought was a whopper so there's plenty to go round. Smells as sweet as a freshly-pulled carrot. Absolutely, hands down, the best summer perfume ever. 29th September, 2008. |
| | parfums*PARFUMS Series 5 Sherbet: Rhubarb by Comme des GarçonsI love this. Almost no fruitiness at all (rhubarb is a very tart and dry-smelling fruit at the best of times), but a lovely light incensey feel on the drydown. This is the perfume equivalent of a sexy librarian taking off her glasses and shaking her hair out. 29th September, 2008. |
| | L'Ombre dans L'Eau by DiptyqueMown hay and brown sauce (that's A1 Steak Sauce for USA readers). And, at the same time, really dark green roses. What a totally strange and lovely smell. Have tried wearing it during the day (too loud) and the evening (too green), summer (too spicy) and winter (too fresh). Have decided just to wear it anyway and stop trying to pigeonhole it. 29th September, 2008. |
| | Fleurs de Chocolat Lucia by FreshDespite the unrepentant "CHOCOLATE AND ORANGE!!!!" blast you first get, this is far less sweet than it at first appears. Really nice in cooler weather, and not too heavy to wear in the daytime. 29th September, 2008. |
| | Grass by Demeter Fragrance LibraryStringbean smells more grassy. Gap "Grass" smells more grassy. This kind of smells like really green bananas (like a lot of "grass" perfumes seem to end up doing). Not saying I don't like it, but... 29th September, 2008. |
| | Eau Dynamisante by ClarinsHangover perfume par excellence! Lemony, bracing, smells as though you've just done 100 laps in the pool, showered, gone for a brisk walk and are ready to go. The smell alone is so convincing that colleagues may not notice how bloodshot and slouchy you are. 29th September, 2008. |
| | Cappuccino by Demeter Fragrance LibraryCheap and cheerful, creamy, warm and coffee-scented. Great for a winter day at work. 29th September, 2008. |
| | 4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser by 4711This smell reminds me so much of my grandmother that when I open the bottle I swear I can hear her voice. 29th September, 2008. |
| | Bluebell by Penhaligon'sLovely, fresh, sweet, crisp, hyacinths in spring. One of the 3 or 4 perfumes I wear when I have a hangover because the general aura of it makes me feel clearer-headed and freshly-showered. 29th September, 2008. |
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