tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29053672.post1809046773788007169..comments2023-11-15T18:56:36.283-07:00Comments on Jill's World of Research, Reaction and Millinery: A Lovely Fragrance In The AirThoughts on Life and Millinery.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15826496514403918108noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29053672.post-62829750182276493882010-05-28T06:00:30.529-06:002010-05-28T06:00:30.529-06:00I really enjoyed this post and am so glad I stumbl...I really enjoyed this post and am so glad I stumbled upon it! I'm getting into Allure at the moment - I find it fizzy and rich, and voyeuristically ubiquitous. It doesn't smell like me, and I like that. The scent I have bought the most times is Narciso Rodriguez in the eau de toilette. I also wear Coco Mademoiselle, Lanvin Eclat d'Arpege and Frederic Malle's Carnal Flower. In the autumn I wear Ormonde Jayne's Tolu, in the winter, Parfums d'Empire Ambre Russe, and in the summer, Diptyque Philosykos. I like to experiment and often layer, and I really enjoy a good gourmand fragrance. Thank you for such a lovely read!M i ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07674540879882416758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29053672.post-36879661352147253522008-03-21T12:37:00.000-06:002008-03-21T12:37:00.000-06:00I found your post when I was looking to see if any...I found your post when I was looking to see if anyone has had luck growing pikake flowers, and loved your perfume reviews!<BR/><BR/>I recently found a perfume (nameless, made by Almay) that had been discontinued is still available on ebay, and it brought back memories from when I was first married. It's a little 'young' for me now, but my husband still likes it.<BR/><BR/>I remember the days in high school when all the girls had to have 'Poison' - yikes. Colors by Benetton smells like high school to me, too. I couldn't afford clothes there but loved the perfume, nowadays I guess Abercrombie has filled that gap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29053672.post-39427976745839691122008-02-25T10:01:00.000-07:002008-02-25T10:01:00.000-07:00I forgot to mention the jasmine. I thought about ...I forgot to mention the jasmine. I thought about it during the weekend and then thought .. .I didn';t even mention how gorgeous it was. . .Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29053672.post-1278252209656721422008-02-23T13:54:00.000-07:002008-02-23T13:54:00.000-07:00I too have wondered what is wrong with me !! I g...I too have wondered what is wrong with me !! I gave up trying to wear perfumes because they all stink on me !! Thankfully Vic always says I smell nice just the way I am without added fragrance !! <BR/>I'm not a red head but I guess I have enough red in my hair to cause the problem ! <BR/><BR/>The only scent I can wear with some sucess is Channel # 5 and Vic bought me some for Christmas. He also bought me the lotion so I will try your 'first lotion, then perfume trick'... I'll let you know if it works! Thank you !! <BR/><BR/>And I LOVE your Jasmine !! Oh.. I wish I could come and enjoy it ! and it grows everywhere ? Unruly vines, especially blossoming ones always thrill me !! They are my very favorite growing things !Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029451742280017744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29053672.post-55456111677640916012008-02-23T11:00:00.000-07:002008-02-23T11:00:00.000-07:00Well, first of all, I appreciate the information a...Well, first of all, I appreciate the information about red-headed women - I always thought there was something wrong with me! I first discovered that perfumes stink on me when I tried White Shoulders many years ago and it changed into the horrible smell of bug spray! <BR/><BR/>The only perfumes in my possession at the moment are several tiny little bottles of Estee Lauder, purchased this Christmas by my DH at my hintings. I know from past experience that these tiny little bottles will last me for a couple of years. <BR/><BR/>I used to liberally spray on White Linen and still love it (but in tiny dabs); also Youth Dew, though that is a bit too strong for my tastes--I don't wear that one anymore. I LOVE lemon verbena scents but don't own any. Citrus/light floral are my favorites. Beyond Paradise by Estee Lauder is good on me too.<BR/><BR/>Generally, however, I don't give perfume much thought. I dab a very tiny bit on most mornings. <BR/><BR/>I used to get compliments at work now and then (in the spray liberally days), but one time in church the young man behind me began sneezing and wheezing and I realized that some people are allergic to scents....so I am very sparing with it when I will be in an enclosed space close to lots of people.<BR/><BR/>I love scented lotions and noticed that they keep a good smell when I apply them...but usually it's too much scent.<BR/><BR/>And while we are talking about the weirdness of red heads' skins...I cannot use any kind of soap except for specially made ones like Cetaphil on my face. I have not found a liquid makeup or sunscreen that does not make me break out. Well, actually, I never have worn liquid makeup for that reason...I recently tried some special expensive sunscreen/moisterizer lotion with "redness reducing" herbal additives. It was great for several weeks but then gave me hives on my neck - yikes! And I must be careful of rosacea reactions.<BR/><BR/>Well, I'd better stop ranting; I could go on and on. I am thinking there must be some info out there if I do some research, about us red heads and what works for us. Hmmmmm....and to top it all off, my red hair (the cause of all this trauma drama) is fading to an unremarkable dull auburn mixed with gray (silver??)....and I'm afraid to start the coloring game, that's not really me.<BR/><BR/>Gosh, you seem to have hit a chord with me on this postSara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29053672.post-70292342841310948232008-02-23T08:15:00.000-07:002008-02-23T08:15:00.000-07:00What an enjoyable read. And ah hah! Now I know wh...What an enjoyable read. And ah hah! Now I know why some perfumes smell like bad BO on me - the plight of the red head chemistry. With a husband who sneezes with most perfumes and scents, it is unusual for me to wear perfume. Though I do love it (when it continues to smell good throughout the day.)<BR/><BR/>When dad gifted me with Arpege' when I was a college freshman, wow! that was like a token of "you are a woman now" <BR/><BR/>Yep, also went through the "grass" scent period and again today have some Arvada made up for me scent that has that grassy smell. <BR/><BR/>Really like Treson (or something like that name) by Lancome - it stays nice smelling too.<BR/><BR/>Went through rose scent periods - in the 70s and again in the 90s.<BR/><BR/>Chantilly and White Shoulders - oh yes remember those too. Missed Charlie.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Jill and all for the fun memories.<BR/><BR/>And thanks again Jill for sharing the organizing and cleaning. You are helping keep me motivated and working on my own stuff. It is really easy for me to slack off on that so your sharing your accomplishments in that arena keeps me going. Hurray!Jane Carlstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11823049237183212920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29053672.post-2292143480595729222008-02-22T19:21:00.000-07:002008-02-22T19:21:00.000-07:00I think i got a perfume education today! I am sad...I think i got a perfume education today! I am sadly very ignorant in the women's fragrance department. I suppose I'm one of those sensative types.<BR/><BR/>However, I do have one bottle that i'll lightly dab on for special summer occasions. It's only for warm weather.<BR/><BR/>I got it in Paris when my husband and I were studying abroad there. It's called Birmane by Van Cleef and Arpels <BR/><BR/>http://www.perfume.co.nz/shop/images/4/417470.JPG <BR/><BR/>One of my friends smells it and thinks of summer because I usually only wear it in summer. If I happen to have some on, and it's not summer, she asks why it suddenly smells like summertime. I suppose there's worse associations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29053672.post-31157562090524868982008-02-22T19:14:00.000-07:002008-02-22T19:14:00.000-07:00Well, I am brunette, but had a lot of red in the b...Well, I am brunette, but had a lot of red in the brown when I was younger and guess what? My Mom used to ask me what I had been drinking when I used to wear my favorite rose scent. Sad to say, it went out, since I was no where near any drink.<BR/><BR/>I seem to only get along with Avon scents and a little Liz Claibourne and Ralph Lauren. Other than that, they smell just like opening a bottle of alcohol after ten minutes. <BR/><BR/>Great post, Jill. I always look forward to your posts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29053672.post-59114361217360127472008-02-22T14:18:00.000-07:002008-02-22T14:18:00.000-07:00Wow...what a post! You know, I gave up wearing per...Wow...what a post! You know, I gave up wearing perfume years ago when my boss would sneeze and get watery eyes every time she walked into the room with <I>anyone</I> wearing a scent. <BR/><BR/>I've never really had a signature fragrance...I went through several: RL's Safari, one I picked up in the Bahamas (I can't remember that name), Chantilly (in my late teen years), and one that Doc absolutely loved but it gave me a rash (I can't remember that name, either)!<BR/><BR/>Some time ago I was in Bath & Body Works picking up Christmas gifts for Doc's assistant, and I replenished my supply of Moonlight Path lotion (love it!) and bought some of the Japanese Cherry Blossom (lotion and splash). I love the scent of the JCB, but it vanishes on me! Five minutes after applying, the scent is gone. However, the Moonlight Path just gets yummier...<BR/><BR/>My red-headed Laura is the same way - perfumes either don't smell good on her or don't smell at all, but she is able to use some of the B&BW lotions. Odd, isn't it? I'm glad to know there is a reason for that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29053672.post-35869511850990706742008-02-22T12:51:00.000-07:002008-02-22T12:51:00.000-07:00(Slaps forehead) HOW could I forgotten "Charley"??...(Slaps forehead) HOW could I forgotten "Charley"?????Thoughts on Life and Millinery.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15826496514403918108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29053672.post-89175238509764295982008-02-22T12:46:00.000-07:002008-02-22T12:46:00.000-07:00. . . ah very interesting. I am currently wearing.... . . ah very interesting. I am currently wearing Coco Chanel. I wear perfume very sparingly as I myself have been bothered by headaches of the overly fragrant air of those close by. <BR/>When I was young. . it was Charlie. Remember that one? Oh and of course I had White Shoulders for a bit. . that is definately old lady perfume. . <BR/><BR/>And then I went through my Eternity stage. . still like that one and occasionally wear it. I also have a bottle of Pure by Alfred Sung. <BR/>But for feeling like a summer girl .. I like to slather on some Body Shop lotion. I love alot of those scents. I currently have White Tea and Ginger.<BR/><BR/>Glad B made it home safe and sound.<BR/><BR/>Oh and not that long ago when my closet consultant reorganized for me. . she looked me sqaure in the eye and said . .really will you ever use all these little sample bottles. Won't the fragrance go bad. . .well .. they got turfed. Can't say I miss them either.Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.com