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Daim Blond - Good for Blonde Dames

post #1 of 18
2/12/11 at 6:23pm
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See what I did there?

Been wearing it all day. A tad too fem for my tastes (the Iris accord becomes 'Bottom of Mom's Purse') for me. Good longevity, though. Hard to scrub off as well.
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post #2 of 18
2/12/11 at 7:32pm
I agree, and suggest instead trying Histoire d'Eau.
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post #3 of 18
2/12/11 at 7:37pm
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Originally Posted by adonis View Post

See what I did there?

Been wearing it all day. A tad too fem for my tastes (the Iris accord becomes 'Bottom of Mom's Purse') for me. Good longevity, though. Hard to scrub off as well.

Taste is relative.

I think the "Mom's purse" scent is the floral and the suede you are sensing.

Serge Lutens are usu. very good on longevity.
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post #4 of 18
2/12/11 at 8:38pm
I own it and love it. But it's for limited application only IMO. Works best in below-freezing weather. Advice: keep trying. It grows on you.
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post #5 of 18
2/12/11 at 9:48pm
Daim Blonde always had a turkey gravy and stuffing thing going on. I know it's weird, but underneath it all I found something that smells like Stovetop stuffing and turkey. Thanksgiving dinner basically. Still, I kinda see the "blonde dames" thing too. Great, now I'm both hungry and h*rny.
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post #6 of 18
2/12/11 at 11:49pm
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Daim Blonde always had a turkey gravy and stuffing thing going on. I know it's weird, but underneath it all I found something that smells like Stovetop stuffing and turkey. Thanksgiving dinner basically. Still, I kinda see the "blonde dames" thing too. Great, now I'm both hungry and h*rny.

Stovetop! Loved that stuff before I went veggie.

Having spent the day walking around Beverly Hills in 80 degree temps, I quickly got the Blonde Dames vibe. Few things more fun than checking out incredibly beautiful girls strolling down the sidewalk.
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post #7 of 18
2/13/11 at 2:54am
Oh boy, now it's "let's bash Daim Blonde" is nothing sacré?
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post #8 of 18
2/13/11 at 3:38am
I think it is quite fantastic, and glad it is in my wardrobe.
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post #9 of 18
2/13/11 at 4:10am
I own it but rarely wear it. It's a unique beast with many fans.
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post #10 of 18
2/13/11 at 5:52am
I love it & will be running for another bottle soon. And I love the smell of mom's purse too. I think it can be worn by either gender as long as they are not too hung up over the much fabricated masculine /feminine scent dichotomy & other yada yada horseshit. All I know is Daim Blond smells GOOD.
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post #11 of 18
2/13/11 at 8:24am
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Originally Posted by Diamondflame View Post

I love it & will be running for another bottle soon. And I love the smell of mom's purse too. I think it can be worn by either gender as long as they are not too hung up over the much fabricated masculine /feminine scent dichotomy & other yada yada horseshit. All I know is Daim Blond smells GOOD.

Agree 100%! One of my favourite Lutens. The way the apricot / osmanthus works with the suede idea is unique and very distinctive. I'm interested to try Cuir Mauresque at some point and see if it is related at all.
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post #12 of 18
6/30/12 at 7:06pm
I have completely fallen for this fragrance after a few years of neglect and overlooking. I must admit though, I'm rather torn between how much I like it and how much (or rather how little) I suspect I'd wear it. It has this exquisite luxurious vibe which is unreal yet it also comes off as extremely feminine, and not in a "girly" way but in a sophisticated/womanly manner. I get what other people are referring to in this thread when they talk about the scent at the bottom of a woman's purse.

It's a rich, sweet and full suede, striking me as a decadent kind of leather in comparison to Boxeuses which is more of a supple, plummy almost car-interior suede with perhaps a bit more of a somber mood. They both smell like they'd be in a more natural environment adorning fabric (clothes, purse, car leather, etc) than an actual person, if that makes sense.

Anyone use this as their daily scent?
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post #13 of 18
6/30/12 at 8:44pm
I love dumb blonds so two thumbs up
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post #14 of 18
6/30/12 at 10:17pm
I have smelled this on two occasions and thought it smelled nice. Just don't think it works well on me.
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post #15 of 18
6/30/12 at 10:33pm
I'm not blonde myself ... Not sure if I'm a dame or dumb either but it's a good scent . Quite clean smelling on me in the dry down and lasts a long time .
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post #16 of 18
7/1/12 at 1:32am
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Originally Posted by mr. reasonable View Post

Agree 100%! One of my favourite Lutens. The way the apricot / osmanthus works with the suede idea is unique and very distinctive. I'm interested to try Cuir Mauresque at some point and see if it is related at all.

I own and like Daim Blond just fine. I don't wear it often, but I'm glad to have it.
Cuir Mauresque is not similar to DB. CM is closer to Knize Ten than anything.
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post #17 of 18
7/1/12 at 2:46am
I used to have and loved it but eventually gave it away. It was a bit too fruity stale, but I should have kept a small amount as I may come to like it again...
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post #18 of 18
7/1/12 at 8:11am
(Does anyone know anything about a reformulation of this little star? I liked it very much when I bought it around 2005.)
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