tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post4755391221665486216..comments2024-03-28T04:23:30.371+00:00Comments on Bonkers about Perfume: Talk By Pierre Guillaume At Les Senteurs: Learning The Specifics Of Parfumerie Générale - Part 1Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-86836815698767034592012-03-12T00:20:45.236+00:002012-03-12T00:20:45.236+00:00Hi lady jane grey,
"Plane off-putting" ...Hi lady jane grey,<br /><br />"Plane off-putting" is genius!<br /><br />: - )Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-68355242270888620882012-03-11T13:07:37.486+00:002012-03-11T13:07:37.486+00:00I hope they will change "polywood" into ...I hope they will change "polywood" into something more appealing. It sounds plane off-putting (to me).lady jane greynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-91814086208894336512012-02-28T00:39:17.511+00:002012-02-28T00:39:17.511+00:00Hi lovethescents,
LOL re the sweet and unexpected...Hi lovethescents,<br /><br />LOL re the sweet and unexpected twist in your comment...you are a wag and a true friend!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-11057446973324398912012-02-28T00:36:15.343+00:002012-02-28T00:36:15.343+00:00Hi ScentScelf,
With such a natural affinity for w...Hi ScentScelf,<br /><br />With such a natural affinity for word play, you should be the 10th person in the PG company, in charge of whimsical scent names. You might need to sharpen up your French pronunciation, but you have all the creative credentials for sure.<br /><br />And you might well like Myrrhiad if you like licorice, whether real or chimera, as in the present case!<br /><br />More Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-59662133565707393472012-02-27T21:18:43.272+00:002012-02-27T21:18:43.272+00:00SO jealous! Mostly jealous of KP for being lucky ...SO jealous! Mostly jealous of KP for being lucky enough to spend a day with you and PG <3lovethescentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382961211263766637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-46444097514897288812012-02-27T16:09:33.941+00:002012-02-27T16:09:33.941+00:00I must say, it is difficult for me to conjure a st...I must say, it is difficult for me to conjure a stronger diptych than "'hurt' for h-e-a-r-t" against the licking of the wrist. <br /><br />But I shall endeavor to persevere in proceeding to things more specifically perfume...<br /><br />...such as the intriguing simple summary of the PG line as "story scents" and the Haunty Em line as simple presentations of "ScentScelfhttp://scelfleah.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-17942219392484655252012-02-27T15:17:11.311+00:002012-02-27T15:17:11.311+00:00Hi mals86,
Thanks - it was fun from end-to-end, t...Hi mals86,<br /><br />Thanks - it was fun from end-to-end, though my overexcited brain did pay for it over the weekend...<br /><br />It is a shame that our virtual community isn't physically closer!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-58111187385618093022012-02-27T14:55:17.212+00:002012-02-27T14:55:17.212+00:00Enjoyable recounting of what I'm sure was a de...Enjoyable recounting of what I'm sure was a delightful afternoon! (I'm actually grinding my teeth in pure envy...)<br /><br />Like everyone else, I'm looking forward to Part the Second.mals86http://themuseinwoodenshoes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-12689435642563791092012-02-27T12:42:14.099+00:002012-02-27T12:42:14.099+00:00Hi tara,
Haha - I can quite see how that might ha...Hi tara,<br /><br />Haha - I can quite see how that might happen. I am only sorry I was not quick enough off the mark with my camera to capture PG in mid-lick. The shot above was taken just after the key moment, and probably shows him explaining about the peppers in his throat which Bee filled us in on.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-37577766993840549342012-02-27T12:15:27.356+00:002012-02-27T12:15:27.356+00:00V, after I read about the licking incident the res...V, after I read about the licking incident the rest of the post went out of my mind and I had to re-read it in order to leave a comment! However, all I can say is I will try MM next time I'm at Les Senteurs on your recommendation and thanks for the "Ploywood" scoop.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825957684276136205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-83461435568030919442012-02-27T11:21:50.902+00:002012-02-27T11:21:50.902+00:00Hi Joshua,
Thanks for your kind comment, and sorr...Hi Joshua,<br /><br />Thanks for your kind comment, and sorry you were pipped on the ticket front. As the Perfume Lovers events gain popularity, I can see people needing to book pretty much as soon as the next one is announced. There may be a few spots left at the Leather one in March, and then Katie Puckrik is giving a talk in April!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-71360215877987587062012-02-27T01:42:29.074+00:002012-02-27T01:42:29.074+00:00Hi Vanessa,
Lovely post again, as usual. It's...Hi Vanessa,<br /><br />Lovely post again, as usual. It's ridiculous how many of these events I've missed given I live just 5 minutes (WALK) away from Les Senteurs! But by the time I'd gotten round to knowing about PG coming down the tickets had already been snapped up :(<br /><br />Really looking forward to attending something now...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13050434256657538240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-46701922424265855932012-02-26T21:47:24.987+00:002012-02-26T21:47:24.987+00:00Hi Olfactoria,
Well, it remains to be seen what I...Hi Olfactoria,<br /><br />Well, it remains to be seen what I can make of my scribbled notes from the rest of the talk. Part 2 may be "pearilously" short!<br /><br />But I am happy to have made you a little hot and bothered from this great distance... : - ) And it is perhaps no coincidence that PG has the Fire Exit sign right over his head!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-46107928839857432892012-02-26T21:44:03.450+00:002012-02-26T21:44:03.450+00:00Hi Bee,
P's accent was entrancing, and it is ...Hi Bee,<br /><br />P's accent was entrancing, and it is true that it was a wee bit difficult to follow sometimes. But it definitely added to his already immense charm. <br /><br />Thanks so much for explaining the primary purpose of the Coze licking stunt. I am surprised not to have clocked the vivid phrase: "have the peppers in your throat" - I would have thought that might haveVanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-14519483861660966612012-02-26T20:17:18.366+00:002012-02-26T20:17:18.366+00:00I am amazed at your quality of reporting, I would ...I am amazed at your quality of reporting, I would not remember a single word from the whole evening after witnessing the Coze incident.<br />Thank, you, thank you, thank you for sharing that.<br />Sweet dreams everyone... ;)Olfactoria's Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982970836831541271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-17890253170154177072012-02-26T19:19:08.997+00:002012-02-26T19:19:08.997+00:00Ah Pierre - so charming and an accent so entrancin...Ah Pierre - so charming and an accent so entrancing it was a teeny bit difficult to follow at times! I believe the point of tasting Coze was to 'feel' the flavour of chilli pepper, chocolate and coffee. He did say you 'have the peppers in your throat'. And it was probably the most sensual display I have ever encountered at a perfume event and I'm sorry I did not try it - it Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-90508581783108185622012-02-26T19:09:50.617+00:002012-02-26T19:09:50.617+00:00Hi Natalie,
Part 2 will be along soon, I hope. I...Hi Natalie,<br /><br />Part 2 will be along soon, I hope. I have sketched it out - I just have to write it, hehe.<br /><br />Glad to meet another born again Mangue Metisse fan. Well, in my case I always liked it, but this time I think I would want to wear it, which wasn't the case on my first trial.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-90646890177284949242012-02-26T19:07:56.618+00:002012-02-26T19:07:56.618+00:00Hi Cymbaline,
You raise a very good point about h...Hi Cymbaline,<br /><br />You raise a very good point about how the deconstruction of each scent, its inspiration and ingredients, which PG systematically did for most of the Huitieme Art range at least - plus one or two of the regular line - might make them more accessible and help us to appreciate them.<br /><br />I'd like to revisit Ambre Cerulean for example, whose far drydown was lovely Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-65909437754454942972012-02-26T17:14:55.572+00:002012-02-26T17:14:55.572+00:00How fantastic this sounds! Thanks once again for t...How fantastic this sounds! Thanks once again for taking the time to fill us absent PG fans in on the talk and the meet up. I can't wait for Part 2!<br /><br />MM is my favorite I have tried so far of the Huitieme Art line, and I understand your initial "mango, really?" reaction. But yet it works so well.Nataliehttp://anotherperfumeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-18921565526142200952012-02-26T16:52:57.732+00:002012-02-26T16:52:57.732+00:00I'm curious as to whether smelling and discuss...I'm curious as to whether smelling and discussing perfumes in that intimate setting and with the actual 'nose' led you to like or want to purchase any from the PG line that you didn't particularly like before. It seems to me it would be very helpful in understanding and appreciating a perfume and training the sense of smell.<br /><br />I too am looking forward to your next post Cymbalinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03869997513487478698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-59464893359931793382012-02-26T16:39:06.459+00:002012-02-26T16:39:06.459+00:00Hi Alnysie,
I have got your name right this time....Hi Alnysie,<br /><br />I have got your name right this time... : - )<br /><br />I agree that the bottles in either range aren't the most prepossessing I have seen, but there are a good handful of the main PG line I love and would happily own in addition to the two I already do.<br /><br />The Huitieme Art range doesn't exert such a visceral pull for me - perhaps precisely because of this Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-65182937588127051122012-02-26T16:21:46.625+00:002012-02-26T16:21:46.625+00:00Hahaha! I loved this, thank you! Like many others,...Hahaha! I loved this, thank you! Like many others, I hate the bottles and haven't been able to like any of the three Huitième Art I tested, but I have a bottle of Praliné de Santal and I'm hoping to like at least another one of his PG line! I like knowing the difference in conception between the two lines. Looking forward for part 2!Alnysiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07640158043750253338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-11524571894926269092012-02-26T16:07:40.396+00:002012-02-26T16:07:40.396+00:00Hi Bloody Frida,
I shall get cracking with Part 2...Hi Bloody Frida,<br /><br />I shall get cracking with Part 2 later today. I am still in my pyjamas, would you believe...yesterday was a write off due to a bad head so I am a bit behind with all things blog related!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-50686820684335318802012-02-26T16:05:03.906+00:002012-02-26T16:05:03.906+00:00Hi Asali,
Well, I am happy if I can conjure up a ...Hi Asali,<br /><br />Well, I am happy if I can conjure up a feeling of what the day was like. : - ) <br /><br />The event was certainly packed, and I spotted several people sitting on the stairs - including one or two of the staff of Les Senteurs.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-62935174492485740172012-02-26T15:59:53.448+00:002012-02-26T15:59:53.448+00:00I'm loving this - cannot wait until part deux!...I'm loving this - cannot wait until part deux!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394558427981331885noreply@blogger.com