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Barbara Bui "Le Parfum".

post #1 of 16
2/12/10 at 7:25pm
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Am I the only one who thinks this is the fragrance of Angels? I never hear anyone speak of it save me, of course. The vanilla, incense and heliotrope has smitten me big time. I won't tell you how many bottles I have aquired but, it is enough to take me through the year 2035. If the world ends in 2012 I am over invested. (LOL) I amped up the experience tonight with a little Molinard Heliotrope and wow. It is like a 60's out of body experience.
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post #2 of 16
2/12/10 at 8:50pm
Well my interest is piqued and I will definitely sample this when I get home - it sounds divine !
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post #3 of 16
2/13/10 at 3:52am
It is the gentlest and kindest of perfumes. The olfactory equivalent of a soft, 6-week-old kitten to me. Grey with a pink nose.I smell mostly the softest white musk, and a powdery accord. I've never noticed heliotrope, maybe because I've dabbled with too many of the heavy,sweet, almondy heliotrope bombs (think: Farnesiana). In fact, I never would have associate heliotrope with it--though that may be what gives it the powdery texture. I'll have to sniff again.

In any case, Le Parfum is a study in restraint, and that is what makes it so appealing to me.

I wore it yesterday, and as always with this one I went back and forth on it. Sometimes I find it too powdery as the day goes on. Love the first , muskier minutes, though. It keeps almost landing on my swap list, not b/c I don't like it, but b/c it isn't quite me.
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post #4 of 16
2/13/10 at 4:16am
I recently got it in a problematic swap on MUA... Heavenly... So glad I finally got it.... *must wear it often*
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post #5 of 16
2/13/10 at 5:27am
This is one of my favourite sleep scents. I have to sample it first before wearing it in the day because sometimes I get is too much white musk and heliotrope. Other days I get the incense as well and it is perfection. I bought Sonia Rykiel for Women because it smells very similar but richer and woodier with a touch more incense. I don't love it quite as much as BB though because it doesn't have that ethereal, other wordly character that BB does.

There is a rumour that it is to be re-launched soon and I'm crossing my fingers that it wont be changed.
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post #6 of 16
2/13/10 at 12:34pm
BTW - who is Barbara Bui? Clothing designer?
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post #7 of 16
2/13/10 at 2:11pm
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mikeperez23; Yes, Mr. Mike she is a clothing and accessory designer. I think she is French and Vietnamese as I recall. Le Parfum was not supposed to be available in the U.S. but somehow got in. I notice that one perfume seller has a disclaimer that says that it cannot be shipped out of the U.S. Interesting. If and I say If it gets re-released hopefully it will not get reformulated. I have rounded up a number of bottles to store in my underground fragrance shelter so, I am good for a while.

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BTW - who is Barbara Bui? Clothing designer?
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post #8 of 16
2/13/10 at 10:18pm
N_Tesla,

I love Barbara Bui, too. It's often mentioned over on MUA, that's where I first heard of it.

I never wear skin scents but BB is one of the best.

I've stocked up as well. BB was on sale for crazy low prices about a year ago - I think $20 bucks per bottle on parfum1. I also got the Huile Blanc (White Oil) and I wear that in the winter for dryness.
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post #9 of 16
2/14/10 at 6:12am
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This is one of my favourite sleep scents. I have to sample it first before wearing it in the day because sometimes I get is too much white musk and heliotrope. Other days I get the incense as well and it is perfection. I bought Sonia Rykiel for Women because it smells very similar but richer and woodier with a touch more incense. I don't love it quite as much as BB though because it doesn't have that ethereal, other wordly character that BB does.

There is a rumour that it is to be re-launched soon and I'm crossing my fingers that it wont be changed.

Had to add that I wore ELd'O Charogne last night and although the head and heart notes are very different, the drydown is incredibly similar - strange but true !
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post #10 of 16
2/14/10 at 3:00pm
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I too find Barbara Bui's Le Parfum to be an excellent sleep fragrance.
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post #11 of 16
2/14/10 at 4:46pm
I love it and have a bottle that I reach for often, particularly at night :-)
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post #12 of 16
3/14/10 at 5:11pm
I bought this fragrance blind, due to this thread... and I love it! Soft and natural and smooth, then it very quickly turns to incense on me, which I love -- (well, I wish it would slow down, but quick to drydown is what typically happens on my skin.) I bought mine on ebay for not too much and it's the best bang for the buck of any scent I've purchased to date. Quality stuff and a beautiful bottle as well. Thanks basenotes and n_tesla! (yes, I'm tempted to stock up a bit as well...)
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post #13 of 16
3/14/10 at 6:15pm
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I am pleased that this thread has heightened awareness of Le Parfum and that some have found it worthy of a place in their wardrobes. Enjoy!
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post #14 of 16
3/14/10 at 7:24pm
Oh, Barbara Bui! This is another favorite of mine and I have recommended it/shared samples with several others who went on to purchase a bottle. Bui is my go-to fragrance when I don't know what else to wear, or when I want to be scented but not be noticed too much for my fragrance. I do hope it comes back in its original formula.

I have just one big bottle but might have to stock up on some more. . . .
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post #15 of 16
3/15/10 at 3:05pm
It's one of my favorites for sleeping, but out in the world it doesn't feel like me somehow. No reflection on the scent, though -- it is beautiful. I've also had good luck layering it with other scents.
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post #16 of 16
3/16/10 at 6:32pm
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PB101; Hi, I wonder what fragrances you layered with Barbara Bui's Le Parfum? Your experiences would be appreciated.



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It's one of my favorites for sleeping, but out in the world it doesn't feel like me somehow. No reflection on the scent, though -- it is beautiful. I've also had good luck layering it with other scents.
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