tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post6803476191044152344..comments2023-06-02T14:59:44.533+01:00Comments on Persolaise - A Perfume Blog: Review: Jersey from Chanel (2011) + Sample Give-AwayBloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806816026305227292noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-73195182339951639472011-11-04T06:54:27.712+00:002011-11-04T06:54:27.712+00:00*** THE DRAW IS NOW CLOSED. ***
Many thanks for y...*** THE DRAW IS NOW CLOSED. ***<br /><br />Many thanks for your entries. The winner has just been announced on www.persolaise.comPersolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-80224261634574516972011-11-03T18:01:27.727+00:002011-11-03T18:01:27.727+00:00Susan, I could see Le Male working fairly well; ma...Susan, I could see Le Male working fairly well; many fougeres do.<br /><br />You're in the draw.Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-44423064980626769722011-11-03T16:36:51.580+00:002011-11-03T16:36:51.580+00:00Masculine perfumes that work well on women... I pe...Masculine perfumes that work well on women... I personally love JPG's Le Male and have worn that often. I also enjoy wearing most of the Jon Varvatos line - particularly Artisan and Vintage!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14270911675241391462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-66700443620319564822011-10-31T12:57:04.374+00:002011-10-31T12:57:04.374+00:00Joshuaang, ok, I see. Yes, Cool Water is very reas...Joshuaang, ok, I see. Yes, Cool Water is very reasonably priced, but I also think it's very good. I wore it for ages when I was younger.Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-6357222548064866482011-10-30T21:27:12.804+00:002011-10-30T21:27:12.804+00:00I don't mean cheap as in "it's bad qu...I don't mean cheap as in "it's bad quality" but cheap as in it's so overused by men because it's actually a cheap fragrance! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13050434256657538240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-9829369279660046622011-10-30T19:25:31.261+00:002011-10-30T19:25:31.261+00:00Irina, thanks very much. I like your choice of Ter...Irina, thanks very much. I like your choice of Terre. I think almost all of Ellena's modern creations are pretty unisex.<br /><br />You're in the draw.Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-46521506398604158972011-10-30T15:16:13.150+00:002011-10-30T15:16:13.150+00:00I'm sorry- about the masculines-I love to wear...I'm sorry- about the masculines-I love to wear A*Man havanna ( stealing from my husband) as well as Hermes Terre<br />I'm eyeing Bel Ami too...<br />thanks againIrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17679510095584834371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-69025559580557832802011-10-30T08:47:16.795+00:002011-10-30T08:47:16.795+00:00Vanessa, lavender has got a bad rep in the UK, but...Vanessa, lavender has got a bad rep in the UK, but I've always been partial to the note myself.Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-19498931306304140602011-10-30T08:46:29.818+00:002011-10-30T08:46:29.818+00:00Madbint, you're welcome.
I think the forums a...Madbint, you're welcome.<br /><br />I think the forums at Basenotes are full of guys who quite happily wear 'feminine' scents, especially some of the classic Guerlains like Shalimar, Mitsouko and Nahema.Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-54188989591448935992011-10-30T08:45:09.793+00:002011-10-30T08:45:09.793+00:00Eva S, I should think Terre and Vetiver must work ...Eva S, I should think Terre and Vetiver must work very well on women.<br /><br />You're in the draw.Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-32212374972752182302011-10-29T18:09:27.807+01:002011-10-29T18:09:27.807+01:00I am not a fan of lavender at the best of times, t...I am not a fan of lavender at the best of times, though I do like it in very small doses eg in Ava Luxe No 23. This was quite ghastly "stabby lavender" to adapt a term of Dee's!, and I shall be giving my sample away at my earliest opportunity. I have a lavender-loving friend in Canada, so fingers crossed...Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-33980273375901169252011-10-29T17:15:58.793+01:002011-10-29T17:15:58.793+01:00Oooooh, thank you for the link! I love Chanel No....Oooooh, thank you for the link! I love Chanel No. 19, and I'm so hoping that the new one will be good, not just a 'lighter' version. Or worse, a complete rework that has nothing of the spirit of the original...<br /><br />This has got me thinking, actually- would the reverse work? Meaning, are there women's fragrances that would work for men? I've heard of men wearing madbinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006702107760028243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-29094391290940271052011-10-29T16:36:01.463+01:002011-10-29T16:36:01.463+01:00It would be fun to try Jersey even though the revi...It would be fun to try Jersey even though the reviews I've read haven't been glowing!<br />I like to wear perfumes intended as masculines more than occasionally, I own FB of Guerlain Vetivier, Terre d'Hermes and Fleur du Male, and I'd really like to try Caron Pour un Homme and Aramis when I get my hands on some.Eva Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470204485578636508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-19451630748108494492011-10-29T15:51:48.679+01:002011-10-29T15:51:48.679+01:00Joshuaang, I have to say that I don't think Co...Joshuaang, I have to say that I don't think Cool Water smells particularly cheap, and yes, I could see it making an excellent feminine.<br /><br />You're in the draw too.Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-39184956519724269742011-10-29T15:50:53.083+01:002011-10-29T15:50:53.083+01:00Amelia, GpM for protection, eh? That's an inte...Amelia, GpM for protection, eh? That's an interesting one. I can see how it could have a 'cloaking' effect.<br /><br />You're in the draw too.Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-15094020137304429652011-10-29T15:50:00.492+01:002011-10-29T15:50:00.492+01:00Madbint, I can see all of your suggestions working...Madbint, I can see all of your suggestions working very well on women.<br /><br />You're in the draw.<br /><br />By the way, I reviewed No 19 Poudre here: http://persolaise.blogspot.com/2011/09/review-no-19-poudre-from-chanel-2011.htmlPersolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-81365986228789370692011-10-29T15:45:23.825+01:002011-10-29T15:45:23.825+01:00Anon, I like No 22 too, except towards the end, wh...Anon, I like No 22 too, except towards the end, when it becomes very soapy.Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-22615048753930518662011-10-29T15:44:23.089+01:002011-10-29T15:44:23.089+01:00Undina, I'd agree that A*Men is certainly one ...Undina, I'd agree that A*Men is certainly one of the most female-friendly masculines out there. I was always partial to B*Men, but it's discontinued now, of course.Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-33520455491124644792011-10-29T14:16:22.479+01:002011-10-29T14:16:22.479+01:00I personally don't see a problem with women we...I personally don't see a problem with women wearing masculine perfumes! And I don't mean feminine masculines such as Dior Homme or other such floral masculines; I'd like to see a lady wear Brut(!) or Cool Water. They might smell cheap on guys but on a lady, that would be powerful!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13050434256657538240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-76043119209141163692011-10-29T11:29:38.550+01:002011-10-29T11:29:38.550+01:00Geranium Pour Monsieur is what I wear when I feel ...Geranium Pour Monsieur is what I wear when I feel like I want to feel slightly protected. I could not wear it in Australia - probably because the warm climate renders the mint especially harsh to me - but in the cooler London climate it's like putting on a heavy woollen sweater and I enjoy the weight of it.Amelia Hanslowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716836973300705798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-84293510033141472442011-10-29T02:00:26.644+01:002011-10-29T02:00:26.644+01:00Based solely on my personal experience, I've f...Based solely on my personal experience, I've found that Penhaligon's Quercus and Chanel's Egoiste (the original, not Egoiste Platinum) are masculine scents that work well with my personal chemistry. Also, Jo Malone Amber and Lavender (which I believe the company bills as unisex but was created by Jo Malone for her husband as an anniversary present) works really well for me. There&#madbinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006702107760028243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-53729958018131768862011-10-28T22:40:55.189+01:002011-10-28T22:40:55.189+01:00"this scent's foghorn aesthetic doesn'..."this scent's foghorn aesthetic doesn't rest easily with the likes of Coromandel, Sycomore and Cuir De Russie"<br /><br />Pretty much sums it up. Would also add No. 22 to that list - all the ones I would buy if money were no object!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-34463221770267983762011-10-28T19:48:14.729+01:002011-10-28T19:48:14.729+01:00Persolaise, I think I'm a Mugler's fan in ...Persolaise, I think I'm a Mugler's fan in general, but before this year I didn't pay too much attention to his masculine offerings (Cologne can hardly be considered such, in my opinion). I tried Pure Havane just on a whim and liked it. I bought it as a gift to my vSO (ok, that's what I told myself) but I use it from time to time (he doesn't mind).Undinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292100499371921334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-44303613731718213342011-10-28T19:26:13.137+01:002011-10-28T19:26:13.137+01:00Undina, you're an A*Men fan, are you? I must a...Undina, you're an A*Men fan, are you? I must admit I could never understand the fuss myself, but it does have a massive following.Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-8930177370546341202011-10-28T19:25:20.722+01:002011-10-28T19:25:20.722+01:00Tomatefarcie, I'm not sure anyone who says the...Tomatefarcie, I'm not sure anyone who says they wear Hermes can also say they're not sophisticated ;-)<br /><br />You're in the draw.Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.com