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Favourite notes: bergamot, honeysuckle, jasmine, ylang ylang, benzoin, vetivert, oakmoss, peru balsam, guaiacwood. Love or hate notes (depending on composition): tuberose, lily, orange blossom, "amber", vanilla, ginger, honey, black pepper (and spices in general), coconut, violet, orris. I'm generally curious about all scents, but am unlikely to wear one that's overly aldehydic (with a couple of notable exceptions), or overly foody (again, with some exceptions).

RATINGS:
***** = a personal favourite/possibly even a masterpiece
**** = worn regularly/recommend to others
*** = nice scent, but will probably not replace once it runs out
** = something (such as the idea, design or how it smells on others) has stopped me from giving it only 1 star
* = smells unpleasant on me or triggers a headache

I also own the following (not listed at Basenotes):

"Eau de Shalimar"
"Inhale" and "Exhale" by B never too busy to be beautiful (which were wrongly attributed in The Guide to Parfums d'Empire!).
"Breath of God" by B (which is a blend of "Inhale" and "Exhale")
"Snow Fairy" by Lush
"Un Jour se Lève" by Yves Rocher
...and a custom green/chypre made for me by Pecksniffs of Brighton

All the Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle are 5ml sprays (from a boxed set I have; the others in the set don't get worn, but I like to keep them for reference).

	Name / House / Gender / Launch		Rating	Longevity
		Alien (2005) Thierry Mugler
		Ambre Sultan (1993) Serge Lutens Les Salons du Palais Royal Shiseido
		B Scent (2004) B Never Too Busy Be Beautiful
		Beyond Paradise (2003) Estée Lauder
		Byzance (1987) Rochas
		Charmes et Feuilles (2006) Different Company
		Datura Noir (2001) Serge Lutens Les Salons du Palais Royal Shiseido
		Eau Dynamisante (1987) Clarins
		Feminitè du Bois (1992) Shiseido
		Ginger (2003) Lush
		Ginger Essence (2000) Origins
		Gold (2006) Donna Karan
		Gucci Eau de Parfum II (2003) Gucci
		Juicy Couture (2006) Juicy Couture
		Keep It Fluffy (2004) B Never Too Busy Be Beautiful
		Kenzo Amour (2006) Kenzo
		L'Instant de Guerlain (2003) Guerlain
		Lacoste pour Femme (2003) Lacoste
		Lime, Mandarin and Vetiver (2006) Tesco
		Lipstick Rose (2000) Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle
		Love (2004) B Never Too Busy Be Beautiful
		Love In Paris (2004) Nina Ricci
		Mandragore (2005) Annick Goutal
		Miami Glow by J.Lo (2004) Jennifer Lopez
		Mitsouko (1919) Guerlain
		Noir Epices (2000) Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle
		Pleasures Delight (2007) Estée Lauder
		Ralph (2000) Ralph Lauren
		Salvador Dali (1983) Salvador Dali
		Sensi (2002) Giorgio Armani
		Sugar (2004) Fresh
		SummerbyKenzo (2005) Kenzo
		Terre de Bois (2000) Miller Harris
		Tocade (1994) Rochas
		Vétiver Extraordinaire (2002) Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle
		Y (1964) Yves Saint Laurent