Smells.

garinda · 13-10-2005, 21:52

What is your favorite smell or perfume?

If you do wear a scent, do you wear it for yourself or for other people?

Although it won't damage your health, has someone's perfume spoilt your enjoment of a meal?

Does advertising affect your decision about what you will perfume yourself with, as the heady scents of the 80's like Giorgio and Poison aren't as popular as they were.

I wear Lagerfeld when I'm going out, it's deep and not very commonly available, so very unlike me. When I want to smell fresh and clean I love Happy by Clinique, because it's just so fresh and citrusy.

My favorite smell on a woman though is Youth Dew by Estee Lauder, because it reminds me of my Mum kissing me goodnight if my parents were going out when I was little.

Tinkerbelle · 13-10-2005, 22:02

I wear Eternity perfume myself

I adored Lynx Tempest ..... I don't think they sell it anymore

....... it used to make me go weak at the knees if any man was wearing it in the same room as me

oohhhhh!!!

WillowTheWhisp · 13-10-2005, 22:13

I've got a few favourites - depnds on my mood, the time of day or evening and where I'm going.

For daytime I like something light and fluffy and floral.
For evenings I prefer something a little more interesting.

My daughter has introduced me to "Exclamation!" and I rather like it.

I definitely wear a scent for myself. I'm the one closest to the smell so I want it to be something I like. Mind you, it's nice if whoever I'm with likes it too and if I had one that Busman found revolting then I'd probably abandon it.

Oh yes someone else's perfume can certainly spoil my enjoyment of a meal. If it's too strong, overpowering or sickly I feel like I'm eating it! Part of the enjoyment of food is the smell as well as the taste.

Some scents remind me of people too - my Gran always used "4711". "Je Reviens" reminds me of my mother.

PILKYBUSDRIVER · 13-10-2005, 22:17

212 for men suits me

garinda · 13-10-2005, 22:19

If I smell someone wearing Antaeus by Chanel it really affects me. I just want to smell or even hug that person and breath it in.

I did consider buying it myself, but it's probably wrong trying to lick yourself.

Tinkerbelle · 13-10-2005, 22:23

One perfume I really don't like is Samsara (my apologies to anyone who wears it) I think it has a real earthy smell. I find myself checking the room for someone smoking dope before I realise it's THAT perfume!

SPUGGIE J · 13-10-2005, 22:29

Must rember that one Tinks I could have a lot of fun with a bottle of that.

simon · 13-10-2005, 22:48

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Originally Posted by garinda

If I smell someone wearing Antaeus by Chanel it really affects me. I just want to smell or even hug that person and breath it in.

Back off mate.....

I have used that stuff for many years.....but only for my own pleasure

WillowTheWhisp · 13-10-2005, 22:58

Does anybody remember a range of talc/body lotion/bubble bath absolutely ages ago which came in sort of orange coloured, plastic containers with brown plastic, tortoiseshell effect tops?

I've done a quick sketch but the top doesn't look to be in proportion. The oval above is a cross section.

The orange range was brought out first and then they brought out a lemony one but I don't think that caught on. I can't for the life of me remember what it was called but I did like it way back then.

Doug · 13-10-2005, 23:02

I believe that perfume or aftershave should fit the wearer like a good pair of shoes, snug and comfy and never tiresome. I like to wear Cerruti 1881 Aftershave or Paco Rabanne; I’m not a lover of much else. I also like to use Lynx Africa and Touch. I wear it for the simple purpose of Not Smelling unattractive when in company.

I love the tones of Youth Jew on a woman, but much prefer the seductiveness of Yves Saint Laurent - Rive Gauche. There are not many perfumes that I dislike other than 4711.

For a blast from the past, I loved Old Spice and still like its lingering tones. For the girls it was Charlie “The Original Stuff” as a teenager it use to pump the pheromones whenever it hit me……..

Just to lower the tone, you can't beat the smell of a good Ale...................

harwood red · 13-10-2005, 23:03

I wear cerruti 1881 but also like the aftershave version on men

Big downfall of mine is I can't help accosting nice smelling men!!! It can get quite embarressing when I suddenly find my nose stuck in their neck!!

Doug · 13-10-2005, 23:05

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Does anybody remember a range of talc/body lotion/bubble bath absolutely ages ago which came in sort of orange coloured, plastic containers with brown plastic, tortoiseshell effect tops?

I've done a quick sketch but the top doesn't look to be in proportion. The oval above is a cross section.

The orange range was brought out first and then they brought out a lemony one but I don't think that caught on. I can't for the life of me remember what it was called but I did like it way back then.

I know the one you mean Willow, which concerns me a little because its not something that I would have bought for anyone………

Doug · 13-10-2005, 23:07

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Originally Posted by harwood red

I wear cerruti 1881 but also like the aftershave version on men

Big downfall of mine is I can't help accosting nice smelling men!!! It can get quite embarressing when I suddenly find my nose stuck in their neck!!

I'll be the short fat grey haired old fart standing next to you at the footy tomorrow.....wearing cerruti 1881................

harwood red · 13-10-2005, 23:14

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Originally Posted by Doug

I'll be the short fat grey haired old fart standing next to you at the footy tomorrow.....wearing cerruti 1881................

errr what footy tomorrow doug??? It is funny how we posted at the same time with the same scent!!! I also like paco rabanne.

But anyone come near me with Brut and I will probably die of sneezing!!!!

garinda · 13-10-2005, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Does anybody remember a range of talc/body lotion/bubble bath absolutely ages ago which came in sort of orange coloured, plastic containers with brown plastic, tortoiseshell effect tops?

I've done a quick sketch but the top doesn't look to be in proportion. The oval above is a cross section.

The orange range was brought out first and then they brought out a lemony one but I don't think that caught on. I can't for the life of me remember what it was called but I did like it way back then.

I can't remember the name either, but I'm having a vision it was produced by Coty.