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Perfume Ladies

grandma r — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:43:48 GMT

I need your help. Years ago, 40+, I always wore Shalimar and loved it. I don't remember why I stopped, but, DH always liked it. Anyway, I have tried various brands over the years but nothing stands out. I liked the original TOVA but later versions reminded me of but spray. I have been using Cashmere Mist cream and like it. I am wondering if the current Shalimar is the same as the original or can you recommend something. Something that lasts but doesn't enter the room before you. I no longer have a department store nearby and I no longer drive on highways. Thank you for your suggestions!!

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cherry — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:12:04 GMT

I used to really like Shalimar, but now I can't stand it. There is a note or 2 I find jarring. It reminds me of pipe smoke

I lean toward florals since I am older. I particularly love the old scents like Diorissomo, Arpege,. Joy, Quelques Fleurs.. L' Heure Bleue,Mitsouko

I am interested in trying Fracas..

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Janey2 — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:08:43 GMT

I have the exact same taste in perfumes. I tried Shalimar a few years ago and it was not the same as the original. I was just thinking to try it again. I have been looking for a perfume for years. I do not seem to like anything (on me).

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ShowMe — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:12:59 GMT

I believe The Vermont Country Store sells Shalimar. They do sell some of the old favorites on there. You might want to check them out.

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ROMARY — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:13:34 GMT

'Years ago' (again), I had several vials of Shalimar essential oils.

You might want to try locally Whole Foods or Sprouts.

Otherwise, I'm guessing Amazon carries various essential oils.

Imo: It's always best to try/smell them in person, at a store.

Good luck to you!

Also, if anyone knows of a very light natural scent of jasmine, let me know. Straight jasmine, not a mixture of 'this and that' with jasmine. The scent of walking past a garden of jasmine plants. There are several in my neighborhood, and the scent is heavenly.

I haven't gone to a local store to look for a jasmine essential oil, though. Thanks for the reminder!

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Katcat1 — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:16:07 GMT

@grandma r You may want to try L'Heure Magique by Laura Mercier. I purchased this Eau de Parfum this year and received numerous compliments on the scent. Read about it on her website. If you are near a Nordstrom, you can test it out. It is truly a beautiful scent that lingers.

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grandma r — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:21:29 GMT

Ladies, thanks so much for your suggestions. There is a Nordstrom Rack not too far away, I'll check out what they have.

I did try a sample of YSL Black Opium but my husband didn't like it.

Jasmine is heavenly!!! Can it be purchased online?

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Janey2 — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:34:11 GMT

There are websites (luckyscent.com) that sell sample vials for a few dollars.

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ROMARY — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:40:46 GMT

Yes, jasmine essential oils can be ordered online; but I would prefer to find it local in person, so I can smell it, figure out if I have an allergy to it, etc.

I'm not comfortable about returning fragrances, as we all smell fragrances differently, And what 'bothers' me, might be heavenly to someone else.

So, when I have time, I'll call my local Sprouts or Whole Foods (very early in the morning), and find out if they even carry jasmine essential oil. They usually look up items in stock in their computers, so I won't be bothering them to have to go to the aisles and waste their time looking just for me.

The parking situation isn't the best or I would drive over there (about 5 or 10 miles away). (In opposite directions)

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suzyQ3 — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:39:49 GMT

@grandma r wrote:
Ladies, thanks so much for your suggestions. There is a Nordstrom Rack not too far away, I'll check out what they have.

I did try a sample of YSL Black Opium but my husband didn't like it.

Jasmine is heavenly!!! Can it be purchased online?

@grandma r, some jasmine solifores (single not perfumes) might be very strong. If you the love the flower, maybe take a look at fragranica.com. You can search for perfumes by notes and the read reviews.

Calvin Klein's "Beauty" is jasmine-centric and very lovely. You can see the other two notes and read the reviews on the site I mentioned.

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ROMARY — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:44:25 GMT

A big 'Thank you' re: jasmine fragrances.

I made a list of your suggestions and I'll take a look online.

Customer reviews are always golden.

How lucky we are to have access to reviews.

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ShowMe — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:46:37 GMT

@ROMARY wrote:
Yes, jasmine essential oils can be ordered online; but I would prefer to find it local in person, so I can smell it, figure out if I have an allergy to it, etc.
I'm not comfortable about returning fragrances, as we all smell fragrances differently, And what 'bothers' me, might be heavenly to someone else.
So, when I have time, I'll call my local Sprouts or Whole Foods (very early in the morning), and find out if they even carry jasmine essential oil. They usually look up items in stock in their computers, so I won't be bothering them to have to go to the aisles and waste their time looking just for me.
The parking situation isn't the best or I would drive over there (about 5 or 10 miles away). (In opposite directions)

@ROMARY......remember the fragrance from oils is much stronger than the perfume or cologne fragrance. Do you remember the Este Lauder "Youth Dew"???? Well, that was worn by many little old ladies, and they used the oil instead of the cologne or perfume. To this day, I can't stand the smell of it....and don't know anyone that wears it.....thank goodness.

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Lindsays Grandma — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:54:00 GMT

@cherry wrote:
I used to really like Shalimar, but now I can't stand it. There is a note or 2 I find jarring. It reminds me of pipe smoke

I lean toward florals since I am older. I particularly love the old scents like Diorissomo, Arpege,. Joy, Quelques Fleurs.. L' Heure Bleue,Mitsouko

I am interested in trying Fracas..

cherry, Fracas has been my favorite scent for many years. Sadly since retirement and living on a tight budget I had to say goodbye to it, too expensive.

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cherry — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:56:34 GMT

Try Amazon @Lindsays Grandma It is quite a bit cheaper there

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grandma r — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:59:17 GMT

Thank you for sharing your info on these websites and stores. I will be searching tomorrow. Thank you again. You ladies are a treasure trove of knowledge!!!

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phoenixbrd — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 02:01:07 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma @cherry Fracas is my all time favorite....I started wearing it when I worked in Manhattan....always reminds me of that time...exquisite fragrance.

@Lindsays Grandma wrote:
@cherry wrote:
I used to really like Shalimar, but now I can't stand it. There is a note or 2 I find jarring. It reminds me of pipe smoke

I lean toward florals since I am older. I particularly love the old scents like Diorissomo, Arpege,. Joy, Quelques Fleurs.. L' Heure Bleue,Mitsouko

I am interested in trying Fracas..
cherry, Fracas has been my favorite scent for many years. Sadly since retirement and living on a tight budget I had to say goodbye to it, too expensive.

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Lindsays Grandma — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 02:10:59 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
@Lindsays Grandma @cherry Fracas is my all time favorite....I started wearing it when I worked in Manhattan....always reminds me of that time...exquisite fragrance.

@Lindsays Grandma wrote:
@cherry wrote:
I used to really like Shalimar, but now I can't stand it. There is a note or 2 I find jarring. It reminds me of pipe smoke

I lean toward florals since I am older. I particularly love the old scents like Diorissomo, Arpege,. Joy, Quelques Fleurs.. L' Heure Bleue,Mitsouko

I am interested in trying Fracas..
cherry, Fracas has been my favorite scent for many years. Sadly since retirement and living on a tight budget I had to say goodbye to it, too expensive.
phoenixbrd and cherry, you also might like to know that it has been stated men love the scent of Fracas, my man did.

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Kitlynn — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 03:48:40 GMT

I wear it and I have for years. Yes it is the same scent. I always get a lot of compliments on it. I use the body lotion along with the perfume. You can buy it on Amazon and of course many department stores carry it also.

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Stray — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 03:56:44 GMT

@cherry- we seem to have similar taste. I wear Diorissmo which I can only find at Saks Fifth & Fracas at Nordstrom and I've worn them for years and keep going to the same perfume. I loved the original Lauren and purchased it from Nordstrom a few years back and it just didn't smell the same and when I was younger I loved DVF, Tatiana and I purchased that at Vermont Country Store, nothing like it. I loved the old White Shoulders too and find it once in a while but not even close. But Diorissmo And Fracas still wonderful fragrances. I do like Youth Dew which is still the same but winter only

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Stray — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 04:00:01 GMT

@ShowMe wrote:
@ROMARY wrote:
Yes, jasmine essential oils can be ordered online; but I would prefer to find it local in person, so I can smell it, figure out if I have an allergy to it, etc.
I'm not comfortable about returning fragrances, as we all smell fragrances differently, And what 'bothers' me, might be heavenly to someone else.
So, when I have time, I'll call my local Sprouts or Whole Foods (very early in the morning), and find out if they even carry jasmine essential oil. They usually look up items in stock in their computers, so I won't be bothering them to have to go to the aisles and waste their time looking just for me.
The parking situation isn't the best or I would drive over there (about 5 or 10 miles away). (In opposite directions)
@ROMARY......remember the fragrance from oils is much stronger than the perfume or cologne fragrance. Do you remember the Este Lauder "Youth Dew"???? Well, that was worn by many little old ladies, and they used the oil instead of the cologne or perfume. To this day, I can't stand the smell of it....and don't know anyone that wears it.....thank goodness.

@ShowMe- Youth Dew was my first perfume when I was very young.....I still wear in winter only & still love the fragrance....Nordstrom still carries it