tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415795419713091856.post637208360928263617..comments2024-03-15T06:00:46.018-04:00Comments on I Smell Therefore I Am: Luxe Patchouli EDT: Comme des GarconsAbigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164551758520564300noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415795419713091856.post-44289936844075961182013-07-01T12:22:23.444-04:002013-07-01T12:22:23.444-04:00You know, in researching fenugreek, I saw that it ...You know, in researching fenugreek, I saw that it has that application. And I thought, hmmm, really? And now I know: yes, really.<br /><br />I think I might develop an aversion too under those circumstances. I had to drink a special tea prepared by a Chinese herbalist for a month, morning and night, to help heal an eye problem. It was like drinking tar - both in taste and consistency - and had Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293853110472146382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415795419713091856.post-1312340331309400182013-07-01T12:18:21.687-04:002013-07-01T12:18:21.687-04:00Fenugreek and I just don't get along. I think ...Fenugreek and I just don't get along. I think I'm inclined not to like it anyway, but then I had to force myself to drink fenugreek tea while I was breastfeeding my daughter a few times (Fenugreek helps increase milk supply.) UGH, the stuff was so horrible. I had to put tons of honey in it to make it remotely palatable. I think the whole mental association of stressing out about milk Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14270911675241391462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415795419713091856.post-57392258460780279382013-06-30T00:06:05.772-04:002013-06-30T00:06:05.772-04:00Agreed. The box is a real head-scratcher. The scen...Agreed. The box is a real head-scratcher. The scent, heaven.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293853110472146382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415795419713091856.post-64907900421458404672013-06-29T23:49:56.261-04:002013-06-29T23:49:56.261-04:00Yeah, I'm all for creative packaging, but two ...Yeah, I'm all for creative packaging, but two bottles with one being empty? Reeks of trying to hard. Now the scent? Definitely the opposite of reeking.Krishttp://www.bestauraviereviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415795419713091856.post-91768973895111704122013-06-29T14:38:44.319-04:002013-06-29T14:38:44.319-04:00I like Luxe Champaca, and I smelled the EDT versio...I like Luxe Champaca, and I smelled the EDT version. I can't tell: Either I don't like the fragrance as much as I thought I did, or the concentration made it a little lighter than I'd prefer.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293853110472146382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415795419713091856.post-35933010701745593342013-06-29T10:38:05.476-04:002013-06-29T10:38:05.476-04:00I'm not fond of immortelle, but PATCHOULI. I ...I'm not fond of immortelle, but PATCHOULI. I don't want to wear it, I just want to smell it, all the time. Deep green bitter leaves and sap and dirt. <br /><br />Now I'm curious about Luxe Champaca. dissednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415795419713091856.post-74591402563291858772013-06-28T17:46:43.145-04:002013-06-28T17:46:43.145-04:00Gosh. I hadn't thought about Chene, another fa...Gosh. I hadn't thought about Chene, another favorite. I didn't realize it was in there.<br /><br />I really enjoyed Greece. I was only in Thessaloniki. Was fully preoccupied by the festival and unable to leave - not that I wanted to: the festival hosts were wonderful, especially around meal time, which was a much more extended gathering than in the US. I would like to have seen Athens butBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293853110472146382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415795419713091856.post-61294335889132031922013-06-28T16:12:38.897-04:002013-06-28T16:12:38.897-04:00Luxe Patchouli is a vice I think, one I am glad we...Luxe Patchouli is a vice I think, one I am glad we share. I get the fenugreek and I also get a phase of smoked fish. But in the end what I smell is exactly the same patchouli used in Borneo 1834: dark chocolate and bread crust. The comparison is not mine but I fully support it. <br /><br />In fact I think Serge Lutens uses a lot of immortelle in a very subtle way. Chene is full of it also.<br /><Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415795419713091856.post-625747541321354872013-06-28T15:14:03.867-04:002013-06-28T15:14:03.867-04:00Yes! Another good one. I think Chypre Rouge has to...Yes! Another good one. I think Chypre Rouge has to have immortelle. I wish I could think of others off hand. Even the little touch or suggestion of it in Herrera for men wins me over. I'm totally helpless when it comes to immortelle.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293853110472146382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415795419713091856.post-58130734746702938042013-06-28T15:01:08.790-04:002013-06-28T15:01:08.790-04:00Oh thanks Brian - I will try both those. I know Ch...Oh thanks Brian - I will try both those. I know Chypre Rouge by Uncle Serge has no immortelle listed but it has a similar vibe. I loved that one too . Eau Noire- calling my name for a looong time now....<br />Have a great weekend . :) Mimi Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415795419713091856.post-59857964632225613592013-06-28T11:12:44.448-04:002013-06-28T11:12:44.448-04:00Hey Mimi G. Thanks. I'm an immortelle fan myse...Hey Mimi G. Thanks. I'm an immortelle fan myself. Another good one is Parfum d'Empire's Fougere Bengale. Don't know whether you've tried that one. And Multiple Rouge seems to have a significant immortelle vibe, though saturated in berries. Eau Noire is one of my all time favorites.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293853110472146382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415795419713091856.post-65545052374470553892013-06-28T01:05:18.728-04:002013-06-28T01:05:18.728-04:00Patchouli and I are not best friends but I * loved...Patchouli and I are not best friends but I * loved * Luxe Patchouli as much as I loved Luxe Champaca . I realise it is because I love immortelle . Love Sables etc and dying to buy Eau Noire. I am very pleased to see CdG bring out a less costly version of both these scents.<br />I can imagine how uncomfortable it must have been to a grumpy someone on a flight after a leakage of Luxe Patchouli !!<Mimi Gnoreply@blogger.com