Hello Everyone!
I have just returned from a great two week vacation in Orlando and of course I managed to check out some great fragraces too!
Due to saving up for our trip, and some other costly happenings I had not been able to purchase any new fragrance for a few months prior to this trip. More reason for making a few nice purchases!!
The only downsid to my fragrance smelling experience was that my girlfriend requested that we did not go to Mall at Millennia as she doesnt like it there. So I missed out on the Creed's, new Burberry The Beat for Men and the Chanel Exclusifs. However I still managed to enjoy myself enough not to miss out too much!
As we were staying at Walt Disney World on this occasion my first fragrance testing experience was when we visited Epcot. A theme park like no other, where yo can enjoy fine dining and sniff different fragrances in each country.
First we hit the UK and I checked out the Miller Harris fragrance section, where the sales assistant tried m out with every fragrance she has done (reminding me of why I hate the sales assistants in the US sometimes!!) and it took forever before I could get aay from her. After that I realise that I dont rate any of the regular MH fragrances. I like a couple of the Nouvelle collection that I have samples of, and wuld lik to try Petit gratin Cuir D'Orannger and Vetiver Bourbon, of course I will have to do that another time!
Next is the jewel in Epcot's crown, the Guerlain boutique, which stocks some excellent exclusive fragrances! I tried a few on the cards and settled for trying to great frags on my skin, Cuir Beluga and Angelique Noir. The creamy leather of Cuir Beluga was extremely captivating and Angelique Noir was fantastically fruity before it's sensual drydown, so I was left sniffing my hands for the rest of the day!
Next stop was the Italian pavillion, which focused on Aqua Di Parma, Bulgari and Salvatore Ferregamo fragrances. New to my nose was the Pierre Bourdon creation Tuscan Soul, which came accross as a light citrus fragrance before coming slightly floral. It was too similar in t's opening to Canali Style which I feel I would prefer to this one.
After that was Norway and to re-try an old favourite in Geir by Geir Ness. A fantastic fgresh and crisp fragrance with an smooth drydown, I as unfortunate to miss Geir Ness in person who had been in the store signing bottles. Would have been interesting to meet him, maybe next time!
A few days later I went back, and purchased Cuir Beluga. Its just so great to wear, and my most expensive fragrance purchase yet at $235 (after sales tax added), but in this occasion money well spent!
I also enjoyed some shopping in Orlando at the Florida Mall and the outlets. Not much to reprt on the fragrance front at the Outlets although I did notice a Lalique store due to open. On visiting the new Etro store at Prime outlets I was told that they were expecting deliverly of the full line of fragraces and toiletries before the end of the year! I cant wait to sample these when I return early next year!
At the florida Mall I got to sample a lot of great and not so great frags! First stop was Macy's where I got to try a few forgetable fragrances, such as Givenchy Pi Neo (although it is better that the Play frag released in the UK), and the Izod fragrance. the new Tommy Hilfiger was too light for my liking, although I did enjoy the new Perry Ellis and (yikes) the new David Beckham signature fragrance, which was a BIG imprvment on the previous releases, and one I will definately purchase when it is inevitably discounted after Christmas in gift set form!
Next stop was Nordstorm, where I sampled the new Gucci by Gucci fragrance, as well as Canali Black Diamond, the latter almost being a purchase, the former being nothing special.
On to Dillards where I got to experience the Bois 1920 line, which I had sampled when visiting London. Itried my favourites and finally purchased Classic 1920, a fantastic daytime citrus scent that is envigorating and addictive. The only problem I had with Dillards was the incompetence of staff who could ot tell m anything about the line and did not even understand when I asked to purchase thefragrance, bringing out the first Bois 1920 they could lay their hands on. A lack of samples was disappointing and kind of puts me off purchasing from them again! Also worth mentioning was two other fragrances they had, Tous Pour Homme which was a nice sophisticated fragrance and Madelaina Duck (might has spelt her name wrong) with a fresh scent with citrus top notes. Definately worth trying and much cheaper than the Bois 1920 ones!
Final stop was SAKs, where I got the chance to try White Patchouli on a card, and I was unsure of whether I liked it or not. Will try again inn the future. I also tried out a few Bond frags, liking New Haarlem and Bleeker street, as well as NH combined with Little Italy. However I have bought a few last time so was not really wanting to purchase these again. I also saw that they had the Clive christian fragrances now but never got round to trying them yet. On leaving the store I spotted the Amani Prive fragrances at the corner of my eye, I tried Pierre De Lune and Orange Albahmra. Both are fantastic as ist he Jasmine one I tried! Almost another purchase but again I decided to leave it for another time!
I also went back to the Guerlain store a few more times on my trip and tried Cologn 68 which just arrived, a nice citrus cologne that I never got to try on the skin as when I returned it had already sold out and the Elixir range of fragrances or which the Gourmande release smelled fantastic on my skin. However, at $250 plus sales tax, I thought I would be pushing it by buying it on this trip, we shall see if it is there come January... time will tell!!!
So another great place to check out fragrances, and hopefully by January it will be even better, with Etro and possibly Lalique fragrances too! An I have been promised a visit to Millennia Mall as well. Better start saving fast!!
Lee
I have just returned from a great two week vacation in Orlando and of course I managed to check out some great fragraces too!
Due to saving up for our trip, and some other costly happenings I had not been able to purchase any new fragrance for a few months prior to this trip. More reason for making a few nice purchases!!
The only downsid to my fragrance smelling experience was that my girlfriend requested that we did not go to Mall at Millennia as she doesnt like it there. So I missed out on the Creed's, new Burberry The Beat for Men and the Chanel Exclusifs. However I still managed to enjoy myself enough not to miss out too much!
As we were staying at Walt Disney World on this occasion my first fragrance testing experience was when we visited Epcot. A theme park like no other, where yo can enjoy fine dining and sniff different fragrances in each country.
First we hit the UK and I checked out the Miller Harris fragrance section, where the sales assistant tried m out with every fragrance she has done (reminding me of why I hate the sales assistants in the US sometimes!!) and it took forever before I could get aay from her. After that I realise that I dont rate any of the regular MH fragrances. I like a couple of the Nouvelle collection that I have samples of, and wuld lik to try Petit gratin Cuir D'Orannger and Vetiver Bourbon, of course I will have to do that another time!
Next is the jewel in Epcot's crown, the Guerlain boutique, which stocks some excellent exclusive fragrances! I tried a few on the cards and settled for trying to great frags on my skin, Cuir Beluga and Angelique Noir. The creamy leather of Cuir Beluga was extremely captivating and Angelique Noir was fantastically fruity before it's sensual drydown, so I was left sniffing my hands for the rest of the day!
Next stop was the Italian pavillion, which focused on Aqua Di Parma, Bulgari and Salvatore Ferregamo fragrances. New to my nose was the Pierre Bourdon creation Tuscan Soul, which came accross as a light citrus fragrance before coming slightly floral. It was too similar in t's opening to Canali Style which I feel I would prefer to this one.
After that was Norway and to re-try an old favourite in Geir by Geir Ness. A fantastic fgresh and crisp fragrance with an smooth drydown, I as unfortunate to miss Geir Ness in person who had been in the store signing bottles. Would have been interesting to meet him, maybe next time!
A few days later I went back, and purchased Cuir Beluga. Its just so great to wear, and my most expensive fragrance purchase yet at $235 (after sales tax added), but in this occasion money well spent!
I also enjoyed some shopping in Orlando at the Florida Mall and the outlets. Not much to reprt on the fragrance front at the Outlets although I did notice a Lalique store due to open. On visiting the new Etro store at Prime outlets I was told that they were expecting deliverly of the full line of fragraces and toiletries before the end of the year! I cant wait to sample these when I return early next year!
At the florida Mall I got to sample a lot of great and not so great frags! First stop was Macy's where I got to try a few forgetable fragrances, such as Givenchy Pi Neo (although it is better that the Play frag released in the UK), and the Izod fragrance. the new Tommy Hilfiger was too light for my liking, although I did enjoy the new Perry Ellis and (yikes) the new David Beckham signature fragrance, which was a BIG imprvment on the previous releases, and one I will definately purchase when it is inevitably discounted after Christmas in gift set form!
Next stop was Nordstorm, where I sampled the new Gucci by Gucci fragrance, as well as Canali Black Diamond, the latter almost being a purchase, the former being nothing special.
On to Dillards where I got to experience the Bois 1920 line, which I had sampled when visiting London. Itried my favourites and finally purchased Classic 1920, a fantastic daytime citrus scent that is envigorating and addictive. The only problem I had with Dillards was the incompetence of staff who could ot tell m anything about the line and did not even understand when I asked to purchase thefragrance, bringing out the first Bois 1920 they could lay their hands on. A lack of samples was disappointing and kind of puts me off purchasing from them again! Also worth mentioning was two other fragrances they had, Tous Pour Homme which was a nice sophisticated fragrance and Madelaina Duck (might has spelt her name wrong) with a fresh scent with citrus top notes. Definately worth trying and much cheaper than the Bois 1920 ones!
Final stop was SAKs, where I got the chance to try White Patchouli on a card, and I was unsure of whether I liked it or not. Will try again inn the future. I also tried out a few Bond frags, liking New Haarlem and Bleeker street, as well as NH combined with Little Italy. However I have bought a few last time so was not really wanting to purchase these again. I also saw that they had the Clive christian fragrances now but never got round to trying them yet. On leaving the store I spotted the Amani Prive fragrances at the corner of my eye, I tried Pierre De Lune and Orange Albahmra. Both are fantastic as ist he Jasmine one I tried! Almost another purchase but again I decided to leave it for another time!
I also went back to the Guerlain store a few more times on my trip and tried Cologn 68 which just arrived, a nice citrus cologne that I never got to try on the skin as when I returned it had already sold out and the Elixir range of fragrances or which the Gourmande release smelled fantastic on my skin. However, at $250 plus sales tax, I thought I would be pushing it by buying it on this trip, we shall see if it is there come January... time will tell!!!
So another great place to check out fragrances, and hopefully by January it will be even better, with Etro and possibly Lalique fragrances too! An I have been promised a visit to Millennia Mall as well. Better start saving fast!!
Lee
