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February 7, 2012
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1969 by Histoires de Parfums

Yesterday, I received a lovely package from Paris (who doesn’t love mail from Paris!!!), because I had ordered a sample pack from Histoires de Parfums comprised of 6 samples of my choice for $10. A great deal considering that you can $10 off your first order. So today, I tried my first of the six, 1969. From a smell of the vial, I was expecting something heavier and more musky. But when I first applied it, the peach exploded off my skin. I was scared, I’m not the type who wants to smell like an orchard. I always have to remember to give it time, great things come for those who wait… and indeed it did. Once it began to dry, it mellowed into a lovely, calm and lightly sweet musky scent. The name of this parfum is based on the year 1969, which the website says is an “erotic year” that represents the sexual revolution. Not quite sure if it represents that for me, but what I did find was a scent that falls outside my normal preferences. I am looking forward to sampling the other Histories samples soon!

From the Histoires de Parfums website:

Top Note: Fruit of the sun, Peach.
Heart Note: Rose, White Flowers, Cardamom, Clove
Base Note: Patchouli, Chocolate, Coffee, White Musk

Bone Rating: 3 out of 5 possible bones
Scent: oriental, peach, musk
Classification: Unisex
Expense: Moderately expensive – $125 for 2.2 oz.

January 25, 2012
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D600 by Carner Barcelona

I mentioned in an earlier posting that I had gone to MiN New York Apothecary in Soho in December. While I was there I picked up a bottle of D600 by Carner Barcelona. The perfume, which is designated as unisex is not something that I typically would be attracted to. It’s sweet and fruity and doesn’t lean towards the heavier scents that I typically prefer. When I first made the purchase, I wasn’t sure if I really was going to like it, but since that time I have to say it is presently one of my favorite scents. This scent has many moods. When you first put it on, it starts off a bit spicy. But then it starts to warm the sweetness comes through. For lack of better description, I feel like it reminds me of Sweettarts candy. I know that sounds horrible, but in fact there are just so many layers that it’s hard to describe. The reason why is due to the following notes posted from the Carner website:

Top notes
Madagascan Black Pepper, Sicilian Bergamot, Grapefruit.

Mid notes
Guatemalan Cardamom, Italian Iris, Egyptian Jasmine Absolut.

Base notes
Virginian Cedar Wood, Madagascan Vanilla Absolut, Vetyver.

Bottom line, this can be used for day or night and it really makes you feel special and sexy when you wear it. It’s an unusual scent where you’ll find yourself lifting your wrist for a whiff all throughout the day. And the scent lasts and lasts. I love it! Barcelona here I come!

Bone Rating: 5 out of 5 possible bones
Scent: Light, sweet and sexy
Classification: Unisex
Expense: Expensive – $135 for 50ml

January 21, 2012
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Sweet Redemption by By Kilian

One of the great things about buying cologne is that usually receive samples along with your purchase. In December I was in NY and stopped at MiN New York in Soho (love the store, but that’s another story). I received a few samples, a couple of them were from Kilian. Today I thought I would try out one of the samples, Sweet Redemption. This apparently is part of the Kilian L’Oeurvre Noire collection. One word: Ugggggh! This is labeled as a unisex perfume, but it definitely leans toward the feminine side. So how do I describe this perfume??? I keep coming back to the thought that this reminds me of what a Pier One store used to smell like in the 1970s! It smells of sweet incense and oils. It is what I would consider to be a “hippy chick” kind of perfume. Bottom line, it’s not for me.

I looked at the Kilian website and I couldn’t find an official overview, but I did find the following at the Lucky Scent website (another great store and website):

Sweet Redemption Notes
Orange blossom, vanilla, myrrh, opopanax, benzoin, incense