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post #1 of 12
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I'm 28 and just "discovered" perfumes (can you believe it?!) and I am in love!

It all started with a sample of Bigarade from Malle (until then I wore a vanilla oil which made me smell like cake: warm and creamy). I love the darkness and spiciness of it, worked really well on my skin. But I don't think it's quite right.

So I'm in search of the perfect fragrance. I'm not into flowers and I would probably only apply in the morning and maybe once in the evening. Some descriptors that could apply: dark, unique, exotic, tea, warm, woody, spice, oriental, green, earthy, deep, dramatic, rich, sensual, arcane, and powerful (phew!). And, of course, sexy: femme fatale, not sex kitten (this cat's got claws).

I'm a slender half-asian digital artist and marketing professional known to speak her mind (regardless of consequences) and wear killer heels. My style is a mix of blue-haired bohemian and boardroom sophisticate.

Can anyone help me?
post #2 of 12
I think you'll get lots of help here. There are many who post who know more than I, but try Narcisse Noir if you're up for a bit of exotica.
post #3 of 12
You've got me thinking!
post #4 of 12
Sure mistress...
Just following your list of adjectives, it comes to my mind:
dark: Messe de Minuit
unique: Fumerie Turque
exotic: Pleasures exotic
tea: CDG Series 1 - leaves: TEA (sadly discontinued, but maybe you're lucky enough to still find it)
warm: Musk Ravageur
woody: Bois des Iles
spice: Nu
oriental: Opium
green: No. 19
earthy: Aromatics Elixir
deep: Carnal Flower
dramatic: Tabac Blond
rich: Joy
sensual: Coco
arcane: Tubereuse Criminelle
powerful: Red Door
sexy: Poison
femme fatale: Shalimar
post #5 of 12
Thread Starter 
Wow! What a lot of suggestions!

This is going to end up a love affair that leaves me in the poorhouse, huh?
post #6 of 12
Tabac Blond was my immediate first thought but, seeing it already mentioned, I will recommend that you try its stablemate

Poivre Extrait Parfum by Caron
post #7 of 12
You know, I don't actually have experience enough to tell you what I think a woman like you should wear.
I just had to note that I'm an asian digital artist too.
post #8 of 12
Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens and Tea for Two by L'Artisan.
post #9 of 12
Someone recommended Givenchy Organza Indecence to me several months ago and it was love at first sniff for me! It is difficult to find but worth the hunting and worth every penny.
post #10 of 12
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Originally Posted by coddswaddle

I'm 28 and just "discovered" perfumes (can you believe it?!) and I am in love!

So I'm in search of the perfect fragrance. I'm not into flowers and I would probably only apply in the morning and maybe once in the evening.

I'm a slender half-asian digital artist and marketing professional known to speak her mind (regardless of consequences) and wear killer heels. My style is a mix of blue-haired bohemian and boardroom sophisticate.

Can anyone help me?

I am just a beginner, too. My suggestions are:
Comme des Garcons Incense series ("Kyoto" or "Ouarzazate") for the dark and edgy feel.
Antoine and Lili "holy champa" for the feminine, but funky scent.

-Jam
post #11 of 12
Thread Starter 
Well I've been haunting eBay. I've been shot down by bots on Samsara and Shalimar, but I'm still trying! I can't wait to smell what you've suggested!
post #12 of 12
Mitsouko (Guerlain) should fill most of your needs. It's warm and woody but also has a sweetness, but at the same time is quite dark. Don't bother with the EDT - try the EDP or Parfum (I wear the Parfum). I like it best once the top notes have worn off.
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