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anotheremptysky · Jul 18th, 2006, 11:21 PM

I wear my Chanel Chance almost every day. I also have Ralph by Ralph Lauren, all of the Celine Dion fragrances (

one broke in the bathroom today ... of course the most expensive one!), Chanel Gardenia and So In Love from VS.

kathyrose · Jul 19th, 2006, 12:25 AM

I better use mine or esle they will all go off. I haven't used any of them!

Perry Ellis 360
Elizabeth Arden Red Door
Elizabeth Arden Green Tea
Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers
Clinique Happy
VS Pink
VS Halo
VS Divine
VS Breathless
Revlon White Charlie
Gap Heaven
Gap Dreams
B&BW Country Apple
B&BW Lavender Flowers

There's more but I can't remember. I stash them in BF's closet at his home in MD.

Virginia · Jul 19th, 2006, 12:29 AM

CK One
Ralph by Ralph Lauren
Curious by Brittany Spears (as much as I dislike her, I love the smell of this perfume)
Clinque's Happy Heart
Lucky You by Lucky
and various body sprays from Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works

Miamor · Jul 19th, 2006, 12:58 AM

Intelligent Nutrients: Oneness (a fabulous essential oil blend)
Intelligent Nutrients: Aphrodite (another fabulous essential oil blend)
Creed: Spring Flowers
Stella
Stella Sheer
SJP Lovely (totally different- unlike anything else I've ever smelled. took a few tries before I was sold on it...)
Estee Lauder: Pleasures Exotic
Estee Lauder: Youth Dew Amber Nude (an incredible update of an old classic)

My absolute favorite: Estee Lauder's Beautiful Sheer-- It's very light and soft. I wear it almost every day and always get compliments.

lmpsola · Jul 19th, 2006, 01:22 AM

I only have:
Oscar by Oscar de la Renta,
Channel Chance,
Lucky Brand.
My mom has like 20 bottles, my dad, like 30, pretty much all the colognesout there, and my bro has started to use cologne, so all them have a lot I only have 3!

Chloe*Starlet · Jul 19th, 2006, 11:11 AM

I LOVE perfume and wear it every day. I like to change it depending on my mood, so as you can guess I have quite a collection!

Gucci- Envy
Gucci- Envy me
Clinique-Happy
Lacoste-Lacoste
Dior-Dior addict 2
Dior-Pure poison
Dior-J'adore
Versace- Crystal noir
Dolce and Gabanna- Light blue
Philosophy-Pure grace
Philosophy-Amazing grace
Philosophy- Baby grace
Philosophy- Falling in love
Ghost-Summer flirt
Oscar de la renta- So de la renta
Calvin Klein- CK summer
Tommy Hilfiger-
Britney Spears- Fantasy
Chanel- Coco madamseille
Kenzo-Flower
Diptyque-Philosykos
Aqualina-Pink sugar
DKNY-Be delicious

I actually have more but I can't remember them all! I will try and take a photo later to show you all! I keep mine in their boxes and stored away because I dont want them going off.

Jinsun · Jul 19th, 2006, 11:30 AM

Just out of curiousity, how does one purchase a new fragrance? Browse fragrance counters, word of mouth, smell it on someone, magazine samples, etc?

I once purchased cologne for my bf from a magazine sample. It was the estee lauder Intuition when it was first introduced. Never did that for myself and I can't browse the mall cause if I start smelling a lot of diff frangraces I get a headache. So usually I'll smell it on a friend and if I like it I'll sample it for myself. That's how I bought my Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue. I'm in love with it =)

Bee...Bee · Jul 19th, 2006, 11:43 AM

My main one:
A divine floral concoction by an old lady in Chateauneuf-Le-Rouge near Aix-en-Provence. I wish the computer have smell 'speakers' so I can share becuase I don't think you can get this in an over-the-counter perfume: if it's cold it smells like lavender but when it's hot it smells Jasmine!

If it runs out:
Eau de Sept Fleurs by L'Occitane en Provence

The lady who originally started the thread says she likes light scent, has she tried Jo Malone? They are colognes so it's light and there are so many smells that you can mix together to make infinite combinations. And if you don't spray it you can use it as a scent on the pillows, sheets or put over a candle as a vapouriser.

My collection is only the 1st two because I'm scared that they may turn bad if I collect too many but really it's 3 years after it's made before it turns bad.

ilzabet · Jul 19th, 2006, 02:40 PM

i just purged a BUNCH of perfumes last year...i had 27 at one point! i went a little nuts in the perfume department for a while

now i'm down to the ones i actually wear regularly.

guelerain shalimar (sig scent)
guelerain l'instant (summer scent)
rice flower and shea body spray (for when i don't feel like wearing heavy perfume but still want to smell nice)

i think i'm honestly incapable of leaving the house without fragrance of some kind.

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Just out of curiousity, how does one purchase a new fragrance? Browse fragrance counters, word of mouth, smell it on someone, magazine samples, etc?

i've never bought out of a magazine and i've quit relying on other people's suggestions/personal fragrances because my body chemistry is so wonky (florals get sour/loud, citrus goes sharp, ocean notes get cloying, musk turns my stomach). however, i do know know what notes work well (vanilla, spices) so it's easy for me to start talking to the SA at the fragrance counter and find something i like.

as far as smelling too many and getting a headache...most places offer coffee beans to smell. it "cleanses" your nose and makes trying perfume easier. also, only try on two or three scents in each shopping trip (one on each wrist, and maybe one more in the crook of your arm) and let them settle. i always look at the fragrance counter first, then wear what i try on for the rest of my shopping day (usually about four to six hours) then i go back and get the ones i like. :)

juliet2000 · Jul 19th, 2006, 03:14 PM

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
Laura Mercier l'heure magique (love it!)

Ardiennet · Jul 19th, 2006, 03:27 PM

Hmm..lemme think:
Burberry Brit
Dior Addict 2
Cynthia Rowley
Nanette Lepore (original scent - not a fan of the newest)
Burberry (the newest one, can't remember the name)
Chopard Casmir

Need to find Dolce Vita by Dior again (love it) and want my Chanel Gardenia back! :(

Other loves:
Hanae Mori Butterfly
Britney Spears Fantasy and Curious
Aqualina Pink Sugar
Ralph Lauren Hot

Sophie-Rose · Jul 19th, 2006, 04:00 PM

Dior Addict
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
YSL Baby Doll (be wearing it for YEARS!)
Dior Pure Poison
Dior Poison (purple-blue bottle)
Escada Magnetism
Body Shop White Musk

surferchick2 · Jul 19th, 2006, 04:01 PM

Perfumes can darken, but they can still be last a long time. I keep mine in a dark cabinet where they get no light (and in a box if they had one) and mine haven't turned at all. There are certain scents that will turn earlier but I avoid those. I turned into a bit of a fragrance freak so I have quite a few. I'm only listing full sizes since my samples & decants are endless. I usually try something first since certain scents can give me a headache (if it does, it's usually an EDT) and don't buy it if it does. There are a couple I will tolerate for a few seconds if I love the scent too much to give up. One of the best sweet scents that is light and non offensive is People of the labyrinths. So if you like something like SL Rahat, but more a milky note, it's a great alternative. I **'d my favorites. I have a tendency to go for fragrances with sweeter notes unless it's a very pure floral.

Philosophy Sweet Layer
Luctor Et Emergo People of the Labyrinths **
Loccitane Vanille (old ** and new versions)
Loccitane Fig
Greenladysoap Theia (etailer)
Greenladysoap Vanilla Sugar (etailer)
Bissy's several sweet scents (etailer)
Keiko Mecheri Loukoum
Aquolina Pink Sugar
Serge Lutens Rahat Loukoum
Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille **
Eadward Chocolat De Blanc
Serendipty Serendipitous
Trish McEvoy Blackberry Vanilla **
Chantecaille Frangipane **
BabyPhat Goddess (Don't recommend..wanted the GWP traincase

)
Stila Creme Bouquet
Molinard Vanille Fruitee
Molinard Vanille
Prada Prada
Fragonard Vanille ** (if you like a spicy vanilla)
Fragonard Cologne
Burberry Brit
Dior Hypnotic Poison
Pilar & Lucy Exact Friction of Stars
Kai (perfume oil - gorgeous pure gardenia) **
Victoria Secret Dream Angels Heavenly
Escada Collection
DKNY Be Delicious Red
Lolita Lempicka
Giorgio Armani Sensi
YSL Baby Doll
Comptoir Sud Pacifique Amour De Cacao **
Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Abricot
Agent Provocateur
Coco Mademoiselle ** (can give a slight headache but it's a nice and easy-to-access scent)

GTOFan · Jul 19th, 2006, 04:14 PM

Guerlain's Samsara

lucretias · Jul 19th, 2006, 11:04 PM

I am a perfume whore!

I have so many it's ridiculous!

Angel-Thierry Mugler
Anais Anais
Tresor-Lancome
Sirene-Vicky Tiel
Touch
273
Adrienne Vittadini
Sung
Fendi
Baby Doll-YSL
Paris-YSL
In Love Again-YSL
Vice Versa-YSL
Initial by Boucheron
Cabaret-Gres
Champs Elysee-Guerlain
Aqua Allegoria-Pampelune by Guerlain
Happy-Clinique
Red-Giorgio Armani
Demeter Laundromat, Dirt,
Lolita Lempicka
Opium
Escada
Fragile by JPGaultier
Jessica McClintock
L'air du Temps
Manifesto
Poison
Miss Dior
Realm
Samsara
Shalimar
Tea Rose
Unbound by Halston
and many more!

Jul 18th, 2006, 11:21 PM	#16
anotheremptysky ♥ Joined: Jan 2006 Location: back in sunny south florida! :) Posts: 6,955	Re: What's in your perfume collection? I wear my Chanel Chance almost every day. I also have Ralph by Ralph Lauren, all of the Celine Dion fragrances ( one broke in the bathroom today ... of course the most expensive one!), Chanel Gardenia and So In Love from VS.
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Jul 19th, 2006, 12:25 AM	#17
kathyrose The Bargain Hunter Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 14,193	Re: What's in your perfume collection? I better use mine or esle they will all go off. I haven't used any of them! Perry Ellis 360 Elizabeth Arden Red Door Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers Clinique Happy VS Pink VS Halo VS Divine VS Breathless Revlon White Charlie Gap Heaven Gap Dreams B&BW Country Apple B&BW Lavender Flowers There's more but I can't remember. I stash them in BF's closet at his home in MD.
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Jul 19th, 2006, 12:29 AM	#18
Virginia Happiness <3 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,516	Re: What's in your perfume collection? CK One Ralph by Ralph Lauren Curious by Brittany Spears (as much as I dislike her, I love the smell of this perfume) Clinque's Happy Heart Lucky You by Lucky and various body sprays from Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works
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Jul 19th, 2006, 12:58 AM	#19
Miamor Member Joined: Apr 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 32	Re: What's in your perfume collection? Intelligent Nutrients: Oneness (a fabulous essential oil blend) Intelligent Nutrients: Aphrodite (another fabulous essential oil blend) Creed: Spring Flowers Stella Stella Sheer SJP Lovely (totally different- unlike anything else I've ever smelled. took a few tries before I was sold on it...) Estee Lauder: Pleasures Exotic Estee Lauder: Youth Dew Amber Nude (an incredible update of an old classic) My absolute favorite: Estee Lauder's Beautiful Sheer-- It's very light and soft. I wear it almost every day and always get compliments.
Miamor Member Joined: Apr 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 32

Jul 19th, 2006, 01:22 AM	#20
lmpsola Sofa King Banned Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,933	Re: What's in your perfume collection? I only have: Oscar by Oscar de la Renta, Channel Chance, Lucky Brand. My mom has like 20 bottles, my dad, like 30, pretty much all the colognesout there, and my bro has started to use cologne, so all them have a lot I only have 3!

Jul 19th, 2006, 11:11 AM	#21
Chloe*Starlet Too Juicy For You... Joined: May 2006 Location: With the fairies... Posts: 401	Re: What's in your perfume collection? I LOVE perfume and wear it every day. I like to change it depending on my mood, so as you can guess I have quite a collection! Gucci- Envy Gucci- Envy me Clinique-Happy Lacoste-Lacoste Dior-Dior addict 2 Dior-Pure poison Dior-J'adore Versace- Crystal noir Dolce and Gabanna- Light blue Philosophy-Pure grace Philosophy-Amazing grace Philosophy- Baby grace Philosophy- Falling in love Ghost-Summer flirt Oscar de la renta- So de la renta Calvin Klein- CK summer Tommy Hilfiger- Britney Spears- Fantasy Chanel- Coco madamseille Kenzo-Flower Diptyque-Philosykos Aqualina-Pink sugar DKNY-Be delicious I actually have more but I can't remember them all! I will try and take a photo later to show you all! I keep mine in their boxes and stored away because I dont want them going off.

Jul 19th, 2006, 11:30 AM	#22
Jinsun OP Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 444	Re: What's in your perfume collection? Just out of curiousity, how does one purchase a new fragrance? Browse fragrance counters, word of mouth, smell it on someone, magazine samples, etc? I once purchased cologne for my bf from a magazine sample. It was the estee lauder Intuition when it was first introduced. Never did that for myself and I can't browse the mall cause if I start smelling a lot of diff frangraces I get a headache. So usually I'll smell it on a friend and if I like it I'll sample it for myself. That's how I bought my Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue. I'm in love with it =)
Jinsun OP Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 444

Jul 19th, 2006, 11:43 AM	#23
Bee...Bee Dizziness to myself Joined: Mar 2006 Location: London Posts: 731	Re: What's in your perfume collection? My main one: A divine floral concoction by an old lady in Chateauneuf-Le-Rouge near Aix-en-Provence. I wish the computer have smell 'speakers' so I can share becuase I don't think you can get this in an over-the-counter perfume: if it's cold it smells like lavender but when it's hot it smells Jasmine! If it runs out: Eau de Sept Fleurs by L'Occitane en Provence The lady who originally started the thread says she likes light scent, has she tried Jo Malone? They are colognes so it's light and there are so many smells that you can mix together to make infinite combinations. And if you don't spray it you can use it as a scent on the pillows, sheets or put over a candle as a vapouriser. My collection is only the 1st two because I'm scared that they may turn bad if I collect too many but really it's 3 years after it's made before it turns bad.
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Jul 19th, 2006, 03:14 PM	#25
juliet2000 Member Joined: Feb 2006 Location: California Posts: 100	Re: What's in your perfume collection? Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Laura Mercier l'heure magique (love it!)

Jul 19th, 2006, 03:27 PM	#26
Ardiennet Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 57	Re: What's in your perfume collection? Hmm..lemme think: Burberry Brit Dior Addict 2 Cynthia Rowley Nanette Lepore (original scent - not a fan of the newest) Burberry (the newest one, can't remember the name) Chopard Casmir Need to find Dolce Vita by Dior again (love it) and want my Chanel Gardenia back! :( Other loves: Hanae Mori Butterfly Britney Spears Fantasy and Curious Aqualina Pink Sugar Ralph Lauren Hot
Ardiennet Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 57

Jul 19th, 2006, 04:00 PM	#27
Sophie-Rose Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,877	Re: What's in your perfume collection? Dior Addict Chanel Coco Mademoiselle YSL Baby Doll (be wearing it for YEARS!) Dior Pure Poison Dior Poison (purple-blue bottle) Escada Magnetism Body Shop White Musk
Sophie-Rose Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,877	__________________ "I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it". - Marilyn Monroe

Jul 19th, 2006, 04:01 PM	#28
surferchick2 Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,085	Re: What's in your perfume collection? Perfumes can darken, but they can still be last a long time. I keep mine in a dark cabinet where they get no light (and in a box if they had one) and mine haven't turned at all. There are certain scents that will turn earlier but I avoid those. I turned into a bit of a fragrance freak so I have quite a few. I'm only listing full sizes since my samples & decants are endless. I usually try something first since certain scents can give me a headache (if it does, it's usually an EDT) and don't buy it if it does. There are a couple I will tolerate for a few seconds if I love the scent too much to give up. One of the best sweet scents that is light and non offensive is People of the labyrinths. So if you like something like SL Rahat, but more a milky note, it's a great alternative. I 'd my favorites. I have a tendency to go for fragrances with sweeter notes unless it's a very pure floral. Philosophy Sweet Layer Luctor Et Emergo People of the Labyrinths Loccitane Vanille (old and new versions) Loccitane Fig Greenladysoap Theia (etailer) Greenladysoap Vanilla Sugar (etailer) Bissy's several sweet scents (etailer) Keiko Mecheri Loukoum Aquolina Pink Sugar Serge Lutens Rahat Loukoum Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille Eadward Chocolat De Blanc Serendipty Serendipitous Trish McEvoy Blackberry Vanilla Chantecaille Frangipane BabyPhat Goddess (Don't recommend..wanted the GWP traincase ) Stila Creme Bouquet Molinard Vanille Fruitee Molinard Vanille Prada Prada Fragonard Vanille (if you like a spicy vanilla) Fragonard Cologne Burberry Brit Dior Hypnotic Poison Pilar & Lucy Exact Friction of Stars Kai (perfume oil - gorgeous pure gardenia) Victoria Secret Dream Angels Heavenly Escada Collection DKNY Be Delicious Red Lolita Lempicka Giorgio Armani Sensi YSL Baby Doll Comptoir Sud Pacifique Amour De Cacao Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Abricot Agent Provocateur Coco Mademoiselle (can give a slight headache but it's a nice and easy-to-access scent)
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Jul 19th, 2006, 04:14 PM	#29
GTOFan Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,040	Re: What's in your perfume collection? Guerlain's Samsara
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Jul 19th, 2006, 11:04 PM	#30
lucretias I am the one that I want! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: North Dakota BRR! Posts: 1,596	Re: What's in your perfume collection? I am a perfume whore! I have so many it's ridiculous! Angel-Thierry Mugler Anais Anais Tresor-Lancome Sirene-Vicky Tiel Touch 273 Adrienne Vittadini Sung Fendi Baby Doll-YSL Paris-YSL In Love Again-YSL Vice Versa-YSL Initial by Boucheron Cabaret-Gres Champs Elysee-Guerlain Aqua Allegoria-Pampelune by Guerlain Happy-Clinique Red-Giorgio Armani Demeter Laundromat, Dirt, Lolita Lempicka Opium Escada Fragile by JPGaultier Jessica McClintock L'air du Temps Manifesto Poison Miss Dior Realm Samsara Shalimar Tea Rose Unbound by Halston and many more!
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