Katie’s Perfume Collection: Part 3
Part 3 of my 5-part perfume collection chit-chat. Here are the fragrances discussed in this video:
Aveda Love
Amouage Homage Attar
Amouage Asrar Attar
Arabian Oud Hajar Al Aswad (Black Stone)
Satellite Padparadscha
Donna Karan Black Cashmere
Perfumers Workshop Tea Rose
Parfumerie Generale Intrigant Patchouli
Memoire Liquid Nag Champa
Guerlain Shalimar edp
Montale White Aoud
Comme des Garçons Avignon
LArtisan Parfumeur Vanilia
Zip over to my blog for more info on the scents:
http://www.katiepuckriksmells.com/2010/03/katies-perfume-collection-part-3.html
What is oud wood? Oud is a resin produced by the Indonesian Agarwood tree when it is infected by fungus. The resin is an immune response that permeates the wood and creates a complex leathery/sour/woody/salty/ambery-smelling substance used in traditional Arab perfumes and eastern incenses. Oud is an increasingly popular ingredient in western-style fragrances.
What is attar? Attar is the Arabic word for fragrance, and is traditional form of perfume made from distilled florals and resins.
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@melenmelenmelen …
@melenmelenmelen The oud-based perfume oils are very intense indeed, and the middle eastern approach is to layer it which very rich and dense florals. You might consider a compare/contrast with the recent western treatments of oud, which is how I first discovered the ingredient. L’Artisan Parfumeur just came out with Al-Oud, which is spicy with cumin, and Montale White Aoud is soft with sandalwood/saffron/vanilla.
@missfurtles I like …
@missfurtles I like that one, too. I doesn’t smell especially incensey to me, even though that’s what they say is in it. But I like how it’s fresh and woody and a little different to what you normally can find at the mall.
@doremifasoinlove I …
@doremifasoinlove I do love hearing that you’ve been enjoying your prize so much! It’s perfect for spring. And I find it very pure indeed.
@Keidrag Try these: …
@Keidrag Try these:
Christian Dior Diorissimo
Coty Muguet des Bois
YOSH Sottile
Ooh, the Arabian …
Ooh, the Arabian Oud is very intriguing! I’m now scoping out their website. Never tried middle eastern perfume oils before, but I’m tempted to after watching this.
Katie, if you love …
Katie, if you love incense you might like Eau D’Iparie by L’Occitane – if you haven’t already come across it (you must’ve though) – it’s a woody myrrh and incense! xx
What would be a …
What would be a great scent for an older lady? like in the 70’s I am looking for a perfect scent for my nana = ) thanks
I love Tea Rose! I …
I love Tea Rose! I won that perfume on one of your giveaways and I have been wearing it alot this spring! I would love to try Amouage Homage Attar, I like pure smells. Thanks for the collection videos!!
I’ve always loved …
I’ve always loved perfume, but I’ve only recently been interested in the chemistry of it and how the scents work together. I really appreciate you explaining the more uncommon (outside of the perfume world, anyway) terms and the more obscure scents. It’s very interesting and helpful.
Can you recommend …
Can you recommend something with a soft lingering Lily of the Valley?
@animalgal808 Check …
@animalgal808 Check these out:
Lolita Lempicka L
Britney Spears Hidden Fantasy
Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame
Missoni by Missoni
Masaki Matsushima Mat Orange
Sarah Horowitz Perfect Nectar
can u reccomend me …
can u reccomend me a purfume…im looking for something extreamly orange sented.
I’ve stuck to using …
I’ve stuck to using axe… ;b
I haven’t …
I haven’t personally tried the white Aoud, but I know the black one. If you like saffron, have you tried L’Artisan’s Saffron Troublant? One of the few from them I really really dig.
PS – thanks for actually taking the time to respond to my and other’s responses, you’re incredibly diligent.
I’ll take some.. I …
I’ll take some.. I need new cologne
@KatiePuckrikSmells …
@KatiePuckrikSmells It surely is; I aced my test. I blended Avignon with Pomegranate Noir today and it’s very intriguing.
they all look like …
they all look like they smell awsome. lol, thnx!
@KatiePuckrikSmells …
@KatiePuckrikSmells
Im so honoured by the prompt reply
thanks Katie
I just ordered …
I just ordered Perfumers Workshop Tea Rose, I cant wait to get it!
@KatiePuckrikSmells …
@KatiePuckrikSmells thanks katie !
@lion03heart @ …
@lion03heart @lion03heart Fumehead Master says: The Perfumed Court is completely legit, but they specialize in selling decants of hard-to-find fragrances, so if you’re looking for a bottle of Lyric Men (or Women, can’t remember) LuckyScent or Aedes or FourSeasonsProducts are good bets, and they all offer to send samples to try before you shell out the big bucks.
@criminalmindxxxx …
@criminalmindxxxx Arrgghh! Nothing worse than “the attitude”. Unfortunately, the Saks Guerlain counter is the same way. I just try to tune them out and not let them ruin my precious time with the perfume.
@fanfare78 If you …
@fanfare78 If you store it away from light and heat, it will last for years. But perfumes are there to be used and enjoyed, so be sure to enjoy yours!
@longlonggone I do …
@longlonggone I do think that the smell of frankincense is grounding and meditative and helps you to focus.
@KatiePuckrikSmells …
@KatiePuckrikSmells
Oh, interesting. I didn’t even know that they had this bottle, I might have to call them. I’ve only heard of this being in Paris and maybe Bergdorf in New York. If you can get a chance, try to have them make you a sample of this. I think I’ll have to head over to Perfume Raffy in Sherman Oaks later to check out some Montales and Amouages (Homage/Tribute)…the only problem is that they kinda give you a little attitude if you’re just sniffing and not buying anything!