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Yes I have and I have a bottle. Deep, dark, dirty, lovely. Of course they are dc it and jacking up the price! Ugh why??? I'd have no regrets either it's disappearing and so gorgeous in a way that is not made anymore. Thanks for the note Hermit!

I know that one was so ... meh. AA Beyond Meh.

You're welcome DD & thank you for the compliment:) Gosh I LOVE with a capital L the Nerolia Vetiver so glad you ended up loving it too!

Thank you Ank♥️

Hi Rene! I liked ... parts of that perfume. Like I enjoyed the floral aspects but the solar notes felt overwhelming. It is a pretty scent though and that bottle is to die for.

Thanks Pinki! I was just ready. I felt like my hair was this rope just attached to me. I'm so glad to be rid of it.

I'm intrigued with Bergamot Calabria, the notes look so interesting with the ginger. And you are right they aren't quite as easy and affordable as they used to be, so I'm less likely to just randomly buy them. Thanks Julia:)

Hi Mamoni, I wish I loved Herba Fresca like everyone else does. You'd think I would, grass, tea, mint notes...I tried a long time ago but I felt like the perfume didn't do enough on my skin and faded too fast. Maybe I would like it now? I have an old one called Flora Nerolia and I LOVE that one.

Lol they do, supposed to be more of a pink cherry but definitely come up red on the camera:)

I’m currently waiting on a sample of Oud Yuzu Forte and I’m so curious how it will turn out. I’ve heard completely different takes including comparisons to tires.

I love grapefruit too. Unfortunately that one goes urineous on me! Trust me I was upset too🤣🤣🤣

@@expansefloating4096 Oh you should do a review.

Thank you Gail:) That perfume was it actually put out by a Casino company? The notes sound amazing and somehow so 90s. Marigolds, amber & sandalwood ... good call on the backups!

Yes, it was put out by Caesars, the casino company. I know, hard to believe! It is definitely very 90's! It's one of the few scents that I've had compliments on.

Thank you so much for the note Betty (& nice to see another Midwesterner!) A Sophia Grosman perfume in vintage was probably so nice she did the best florals. And yes I saw that he responded to my question and I was so happy to hear that his mom's name is the same as mine what a coincidence. And such a nice perfume list too. Hope to hear from you again, take care too:)

Hey Girl, I hope that things are going well for you in the beautiful Caribbean!

@@wendisparadeofperfumes5034 Yes. We had an earthquake weekend 6.8 but otherwise its good. Going through my fragrances to pull out the heavy hitters for rainy season. Just realised need to get a sweet, monstrous vanilla. Starting to enjoy vanilla as a note.

​. An earthquake? I hope you are okay. Sometimes a heavy hitter in the humidity/rain just blooms nicely😊

Hi Kelly, thank you <3<3. I also think that white florals have no faults, ever. But OMG I have Revlon Intimate that is a good & filthy one. I definitely was pushing through on the second day. On a flat Michigan trail. That is embarassing!!! It was really, really humid though and I'm menopausal so I have an excuse. You at least were probably on a legit mountain!

Thank you for the compliment Ank & it's great to see you too😊😊😊

It really is, if you are into oriental florals this a stunner. I'm getting older so hiking is humbling me but it's good to get out.

Oh it was challenging and so buggy and sweaty but I thankfully got it done! That one was definitely about the finish line. And thank you for the kind compliment ♥️

Thank you Pinki I appreciate you being here😊

Wendy, I just want you to know that I found a bottle of this perfume on eBay and of course I had to pick it up because you and I have the same exact taste in perfume!! Once again you didn’t disappoint! You are so spot on with the perfume fragrances that I like. This is a very pretty perfume and I’m so happy to have it in my collection. Thank you!

@@pinki3dt Omg you got a bottle? One more convert! Do you really like it?

@@wendisparadeofperfumes5034 I LOVE IT!!!🥰

I LOVE FRAGRANCES OF IRELAND I must find that one! Thank you for sharing!

I have not so far but I might check them out. Perfume has been getting out of hand in terms of cost and I'll never pay $400 plus for a bottle! Just insane! TY for the recs:)

Oh gosh that is a very random process. Oddly enough when I've tested first I mostly don't love the fragrances enough to buy a FB, while when I blind buy I tend to like them more. Lately sampling costs are SO expensive, I am reluctant to buy even spray vials, let alone decants (some 5 or 10 ml decants can cost upwards of 50 or 60 bucks nowadays!) That said for instance I bought a carded sample of Amouage Meander, I don't really like it, and psychologically I feel like I'm saving money because it won't be a $250 FB purchase. I blind buy a LOT but I spend a LOT of time reading reviews. I like reviews a lot, and I pay equal attention to the good reviews and the bad reviews. Certain keywords, like vintage, old lady, dated. Or ambrox, synthetic, sweet. Review quality has declined though as there are few blogs anymore that have content that is authentic, vs. commercial. I still sort through Fragrantica, Basenotes, Parfumo, and the occasional YT review (which are also becoming commercial.) I had a period of time where I bought a LOT of vintages. I guess I saw the writing on the wall, and there was a lot of IFRA restrictions coming down the pipe awhile back. Unfortunately buying vintage is a gamble, especially if it's not a "new" sealed vintage. Also, people are faking vintages left and right so at this point it's not that safe to buy vintage anymore. So I guess I sample occasionally, blind buy a lot after research, and sometimes I just buy impulsively and it works out. Hope that answers a few things!

I definitely shy away from the heavy stuff in the summer months, much as I love that style of fragrance. I really hate warm weather and anything that amplifies that feeling I just stay away from. That said occasionally I'll spray something strong just to get a reminder of things. I've tested French Lilac and I agree it's a really pretty solifore, especially for the price!

Thank you! No 19 is fantastic either way, the EDT is a hint more floral and fluid, while the EDP is more stark in my opinion, but just as lovely. Aliage has changed so many times that I can't keep up. Some of the "new" bottles I have don't smell even like the same perfume. I believe Estee Lauder has given up on it all together ... such a shame because they do not make fragrances like this anymore.

@@wendisparadeofperfumes5034 thanks for your reply! i should try and get my nose on no. 19 EDT. and, that's too bad about lauder and aliage... it's so true, that they don't make fragrances like it anymore! alas!

Sure! It's Jacqueline by Jean Jacques Diener 😊

Do you think the dupes really are worth it?

I'm wearing Nerolia Vetiver today and it is divine. Just gorgeous. And Mon Guerlain is like an old friend at this point! Happy Birthday! I just turned 45 yesterday. We're like twins😁 And thanks for the well wishes the no buy is going strong but it's still hard😭

@@wendisparadeofperfumes5034 Happy Birthday!! My good friends that I’ve had since middle school are all born between May 16-June 13. Now I can add you to the list! I agree that no-buys can really suck sometimes. I’m also not buying anything fun right now.

I like good old FragranceNet, and I buy decants from them as well. I like Parfums de France for niche decants. That said decants are getting hella expensive and I'm not sure that I'll buy them anymore. JomaShop isn't bad but their shipping takes FOREVER. BeautyEncounter and FragranceBuy.Ca are solid. On Ebay I trust ForeverLux, FineScents, and LilyDirect and this importer called SAIHOLDINGS. There's a lot of legit storefronts but you have to be careful because there are SO many fakes. Just insane. Around the holidays there are nice coupons from Nordstrom, Saks, and Macys for other stuff. Hope this helps:)

I have Tauer Rose Flash and really like it; it was a gift, and no longer available, as far as I can tell. Never tried the gardenia one.

Thank you Rene :)

Thank you Anah that means a lot to me❤ and think carefully if you sell your bottles! I've missed so many that I've gotten rid of.

Perfect choices the Tiffany is so pretty for hot weather. And the French Grey, so elegant. Actually I might dig that out for this week. Thanks❤

Thank you so much for the note Robin and also for bearing with me! Spices for spring? That is unique ❤❤❤

I am hoping for moderation ... next year. Can one go from addiction to actual healthy moderation? Just one bottle a month? That sounds like a lot actually. What is true moderation? UUUSHHGH!

Thanks Petunia❤ You know I love iris too there is something nascent about it for spring! And I've never tried any of those scents surprisingly. Thank you for sharing ❤

Oh how are you enjoying the Feuilles de Tabac? I think I have that one buried somewhere:) And the Equipage Geranium is so smooth an sublime. The sandalwood drydown is gorgeous. The older bottle method is really working so far, but believe me I have my moments!

@@wendisparadeofperfumes5034 I'm loving the Feuilles de Tabac! It's been a bit rainy here where I live, in India, so a bit cooler, and that's a good time to wear this one. It has a bit of a vintage masculine opening with pine needles and some herbs and spices followed by slightly honeyed tobacco and then some patchouli in the base. With all those notes, one would feel like it should have 8 hour plus performance, but I get 5-6 hours with moderate projection (which is good enough for me). Equipage Geranium is amazing, it's so smooth and smells great in the air. Ah, and nice stuff sticking with your older bottles. I try to self-impose a no-buy once in a while, but then when something else in missing in my life, I look out for what new perfumes are out there to get 😳😳There was a 20% off coupon for first time buyers in a retail site here in India, and I picked up a bunch of Serge 🥺😬

@@rakeshrkp Honestly if it's Serge Lutens how can you say no? Now I can't wait for fall to wear the MH that one is so rich and compelling 😊

@@wendisparadeofperfumes5034 Right?! 😊 How could one bail out on a Serge Lutens discount! Good luck with the MH, hope you like it! I must say that it's a tad bit masculine (if there can be such a thing), saying so bcos it's got a bit of the vintage Old Spice vibe (maybe from the cascarilla oil note?). Also, btw, Tom from the ouch110 channel talked about a question you'd posted on one of his videos, in his latest Q&A video. Pls take a look. Cheers!

Ugh sorry that you can relate but thank you for the empathy. And it's been pretty out since the storms, but I can do without them for a long time.

That SL is a lucky bottle what a gorgeous forest perfume:) And Chanel Beige is a bit under the radar but so pretty with the honeyed flowers.

I think we are perfume twins! I love or am lusting for most of these fragrances. I just got a vintage bottle of Amirage last year and it is gorgeous:) Le Cri from Parfums d'Empire is so elegant, and I've been so fascinated by Lost Alice...maybe next year:)

Oh the one with Gardenia? It looks stunning. It's on my want list for next year.

That is Jacqueline from Jean Jacques Diener:)

Do you have the original Stella? You are a lucky duck! I have but a reformulated mini of Stella and even that is so gorgeous. You have a sublime list of fragrances this spring. A peony list? I never thought about that one. It might be hard enough to try:)

​@@wendisparadeofperfumes5034thank you so much my dear. Stella is the reformulated one, 2014. PEONY is not a common note but I was intrigued to see what the mainstream offers ❤

Thank you for the note, and I have an enabler! I'm glad you liked my tired brain ramblings. I think I will do an AG list I've been obsessed lately...

Well I am balls deep in perimenopause and I have like every symptom in the book so it's like one of those days...also coming off a multi day migraine headache which I never really used to get, but that is also a side effect of menopause. And there is something in the air as well, people have been strange for sure. I would love your take on the no buy dilemma & cheap bottle tease! You can turn signal and merge:)

@@wendisparadeofperfumes5034 you just quoted Monica, didnt you? Excellente. Alright here’s my take on the no buy. What’s the purpose? To change your habits? Or are you masochistic? Or showing yourself and the world that you have self control? Hey, power is an aphrodisiac of sorts I suppose. But if you plan to buy the bottle later anyway, it just feels like a flex. A silly one if you can save your wallet many cents by buying now. I think I could get behind a no-buy period if you’re trying to stop yourself from impulse buying so that you don’t make stupid purchases. But if you are committed to buying something but just have given arbitrary dates at when you can buy, it seems self defeating and self deceiving. But I’ll caveat this all by saying we all do things differently and what works for one person doesnt for another. So no judgment. That’s just the conversation I have in my head for me.

@@wendisparadeofperfumes5034 nope nope listen to nothing I said earlier. I’ve been thinking about this all day. I’ve been rationalizing MY weakness away. To have control over whatever (yourself primarily) is not trivial and certainly not just some byproduct of a vain pursuit (being powerful). There are drawbacks to floating thru life sometimes, subject to the capricious winds of our weaknesses is not something to aspire to. Damn it girl. I’m going on a no-buy. I turn 48 in less than 1.5 hrs. My 48th year I will show myself I am strong.

​@@kellylyons7611 Happy Birthday! We're the same age. I'm turning 45 on the 17th. And I like that philosophical question, do we float along and give into our capricious impulses or do we basically try to be mindfully aware and in control of ourselves? What mind do we abide?

​@@kellylyons7611Wow relate to all of this. I guess if I'm trying to let perfume "go" is restraint part of the process or just a show when I'm going to do it later anyway? Is patience a virtue? Do I reframe with time? Is it more mindful if I make a careful decision?

That was my dog enthusiastically eating his dinner! Didn't notice it until the rewatch haha....

Wow can you imagine being in that position? Thank you for sharing 😁

Omg where did you go? Lucky duck! And I miss so many of the bottles I've let go I'm inclined to hold onto what I have these days. And I'm only in peace because this is temporarily. I have plans for next year.

@@wendisparadeofperfumes5034 inside joke. I went no where exotic, just Florida. Haha. I see on the peace front. See, that’s what I fear. Depriving yourself only to consume even more later. I’m probably deluding myself but I think I’m slowly making headway towards peace. The last couple of days/weeks I’ve had hankerings but walked away happily after I realized what nonsense (craving a Ylang Ylang scent? I think not!). There’s no total victory though because I did buy some attars. Have a nice weekend.

Thank you Elena, I'm glad it was useful. I'm so curious about what Samsara smells like now but I'll have to wait. And the so many Neelas look so gorgeous and tempting 😊

Also, I find Samsara to be quite balsamic. I love it.

Aww thank you. I'm really trying! And yay another Samsara person😊