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The damage so far: second quarter 2009 buying poll

Posted by Robin on 2 July 2009 503 Comments

It's confession time again! Donatella wants to know what you bought in the second quarter of 2009 (April, May & June) Update: poll is now closed!

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I bought 3 bottles this quarter: a 15 ml bottle of Hermès Kelly Caleche Eau de Parfum ($35), a 100 ml bottle of Hermès Eau de Pamplemousse Rose ($125), and a 50 ml bottle of Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'Eau which a very kind friend picked up for me at the Diptyque sample sale recently ($30). Total damage: $190. I spent $90 in the first quarter, so I'm at $280 for 2009 so far.

And you?

Note: image of Donatella Versace's perfume collection (originally from Allure magazine) courtesy of Blogdorf Goodman.

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  1. krokodilgena says:
    2 July 2009 at 1:13 pm

    0 for 2009 so far

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 1:15 pm

      Good for you!

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  2. violetnoir says:
    2 July 2009 at 1:14 pm

    Hmmm…I did not do too bad…at least for me, lol! I only bought four bottles, all at a discount: Eau de Rochas, Escale a Portofino, Patou Forever, and Eau de Gentiane Blanche. I love both of the Eaus the best!

    Also, purchased a bottle of EL Private Collection Jasmine White Moss for my wonderful MIL.

    Hugs!

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 1:17 pm

      Hey, not bad at all, esp. if you got all of them at discount!

      Hugs to you…hope all is well!

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      • violetnoir says:
        2 July 2009 at 2:10 pm

        Oh yeah…and bought a bottle of MAC Naked Honey for the DD!

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        • Robin says:
          2 July 2009 at 2:53 pm

          I still need to go try that! And gifts don’t count :-)

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    • Karin says:
      2 July 2009 at 1:36 pm

      I want Eau de Rochas and Escale a Portofino!!! On my wish list…though I’ve never smelled Eau de Rochas – ha ha.

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      • VioletScent says:
        2 July 2009 at 3:13 pm

        Eau de Rochas is wonderful! A friend is in Paris and is bringing me back a bottle. It better not break!

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        • Joe says:
          2 July 2009 at 6:58 pm

          And I want Eau de Gentiane Blanche! I think a local perfumebuddy and I may split one soon…

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          • datura5750 says:
            2 July 2009 at 7:11 pm

            Can I get a Woot! Woot!

  3. GalileosDaughter says:
    2 July 2009 at 1:22 pm

    Let me see…full bottle purchases this quarter…EL Pure White Linen Pink Coral, AdP Iris Nobile and Creed Love in Black.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 1:40 pm

      3 bottles, not bad (I say because it’s what I bought, LOL)

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  4. Absolute Scentualist says:
    2 July 2009 at 1:26 pm

    I had to replenish some empties (Strenesse, Angel, Angel Innocent) and picked up the C. O. Bigelow Lemon EDP and a bottle of Eclix off Evilbay after falling for a decant. Speaking of which, those don’t count, do they? ;) If so, I’m afraid I’ve been pretty spendy in that regard. But at least they aren’t FBs… Yet.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 1:40 pm

      Decants & samples don’t count!

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      • gvillecreative says:
        2 July 2009 at 1:47 pm

        I wish they didn’t count on my bank account!! I have only bought ONE FB ($10 at Sephora) but I have spent oodles on s/d purchases— especially before I discovered swapping. It really adds up, but my collection is getting to be huge. I just got into the hobby, thanks in major part to your blog. I’ve get more pleasure out of equi-spending in decants than I do on a FB at this point.

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        • Robin says:
          2 July 2009 at 1:53 pm

          LOL…I wish so too!

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  5. LaMaroc says:
    2 July 2009 at 1:26 pm

    Hmmm, what about swapping on MUA? Does that count or is this stricly about purchasing?

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    • mals86 says:
      2 July 2009 at 1:30 pm

      I *THINK* this is full bottles, 15ml and above, minis/decants don’t count… somebody correct me if I’m wrong.

      Ack. Just back from the mini-vac (Red Sox won, yay, CEO is happy!) and haven’t checked my Excel file for the damage… I sure bought a heck of a lot of minis and decants this quarter that won’t even hit my total. (They hit my bank account, though…) :)

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      • Robin says:
        2 July 2009 at 1:41 pm

        Correct, swapping doesn’t cound, nor do decants. I add minis as 1/2 bottle, but everybody can interpret it as they like.

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        • LaMaroc says:
          2 July 2009 at 2:54 pm

          Gotcha. Thanks for the clarification. It keeps my bottle count down and makes me look a lot better. :)

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          • Robin says:
            2 July 2009 at 8:13 pm

            Exactly!

  6. mals86 says:
    2 July 2009 at 1:32 pm

    And I must ask: Why is Donatella, in particular, so interested? Is La Versace’s involvement just One Of Those Ongoing Things, or is it a joke I missed, or what?

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    • moon_grrl says:
      2 July 2009 at 1:39 pm

      I think it’s meant as a joke; the picture of Donatella is from an Allure article about her humongous perfume, bath, and skincare collection.

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      • Robin says:
        2 July 2009 at 1:41 pm

        Exactly.

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        • Karin says:
          2 July 2009 at 2:44 pm

          Wow! I’d love to have a display cabinet like that. It would be SO fun to fill it up!!! Ha ha ha…

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          • Robin says:
            2 July 2009 at 2:53 pm

            But the lights, the lights! Turn off the lights, Donatella.

          • Karin says:
            2 July 2009 at 3:17 pm

            YES!!!! I actually keep all my bottles in their original boxes inside drawers. Nothing is on display, but makes for better preservation, I suppose…

          • Joe says:
            2 July 2009 at 7:02 pm

            Karin, wow… I’m way too lazy to keep things in boxes. Or let’s say if I kept them in boxes I’d be too lazy to ever pull out a bottle in order to wear the fragrance. I just want to look at my shelf, grab, spritz, and go. Lazy, I tell you…. oh, also, half my stuff never came in original boxes to begin with because I buy a lot of ebay secondhand or testers.

          • boojum says:
            3 July 2009 at 12:28 am

            J, you could take my halfway solution. I put them back in the box when they’re “out of season”. So for the 7 months of winter (seriously… well, almost), all the citrus/cologne frags are sheltered snug in their boxes. The Lyric, of course, will not see the light of day except when I plan to wear it… but it’s not one I’m going to casually spritz on on my way out the door for work anyway.

      • mals86 says:
        2 July 2009 at 2:01 pm

        Ah. I see… I got nothin’ on Donatella when it comes to liquid possessions in little glass bottles, which is why that is the perfect pic for the Damage Poll. Thanks!

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        • TwoPeasInAPod says:
          5 July 2009 at 11:09 pm

          It is the perfect pic! And, I also think Donatella looks very non-judgemental there, and friendly, too. “120 Bottles this quarter? Good for you!” and she would still be smiling that smile while she said it. I think maybe Donatella is the patron saint of perfumistas.

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  7. Karin says:
    2 July 2009 at 1:34 pm

    Yikes! 6 full bottles and 4 minis. Grand total of only $200, though, so not too bad!!! The bottles:

    – 3.4oz Insolence EDP ($25.00 with $50 gift cert and discount)
    – Tommy Girl (around $25, CVS)
    – 2.5oz Belle en Rykiel ($15 at Marshall’s)
    – 3.4oz Cologne a la Francaise ($50 beautyhabit sale, plus 20% off)
    – Eau de Star ($30 at Filene’s Basement, mistake – doesn’t smell like the sample I had – ugh!)
    – 3.4oz Tocade ($20 at TJ Maxx)

    Minis:
    – Un Matin d’Orage rollerball
    – Yves Rocher Noix de Coco
    – Yves Rocher Rose Absolue
    – Yves Rocher Neonatura Cocoon

    Purchased samples:
    – Chamade EDT and EDP
    – L’Heure Bleue EDP
    – PdN Fig Tea
    – PdN Vanilla Tonka
    – Organza Indecence reissue
    – PdN Eau Exotique

    I think that’s it! May have missed a few?!

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    • Karin says:
      2 July 2009 at 1:38 pm

      BTW, total does not include what I paid for the minis. :-(

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 1:42 pm

      Hey, you got lots of perfume for $200, congrats!

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      • Karin says:
        2 July 2009 at 1:51 pm

        Thanks! Getting at discount helps rationalize the madness. Ha ha. Currently lusting after some classic Guerlains and Chanels. Uh-oh. I’ve been bitten by the Guerlain bug. And there are brands I haven’t even ventured into yet – Lutens, Rosine, Generale, and many, many other niche houses. I’m afraid of Lutens…

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        • Robin says:
          2 July 2009 at 1:52 pm

          LOL…and you should be afraid.

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          • ihadanidea says:
            2 July 2009 at 4:53 pm

            There’s crack in there. I swear.

          • Daisy says:
            2 July 2009 at 6:12 pm

            lol well, that explains a lot!

    • ScentScelf says:
      2 July 2009 at 10:35 pm

      What is this Rocher Noix des Coco? The others I know…

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      • Karin says:
        3 July 2009 at 6:44 am

        It’s called Coconut Eau de Toilette on their website (but the bottle actually says Noix de Coco). If you like coconut, it’s a great scent! I’ve layered it with Demeter’s Kahala Blue Hawaiian (pineapple) for a whopper of a pina colada hit. Haha. I just looked up the Coconut EDT on their website, and a 3.4oz bottle is currently on sale for $5.50!?

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        • ScentScelf says:
          3 July 2009 at 5:24 pm

          Thanks!

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  8. Bunny says:
    2 July 2009 at 1:38 pm

    Guerlain Nahema Parfum
    JPG Classique Parfum
    Vintage Miss Dior
    Agent Provocateur Strip
    Anna Sui
    Arpege
    Mme Rochas
    Rochas Tocadilly
    MAC Naked Honey
    MAC MV3

    ouch lol though the two rochas, the sui and the arpege were heavily discounted and I guess the JPG too and MAC was having a 25% off sale.

    And I was gifted Nina-Nina Ricci and Tom Ford Black Orchid Voile de Fleur (they bought it at Winners! lol)

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 1:43 pm

      Nice picks, and congrats on that vintage Miss Dior!

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      • Bunny says:
        2 July 2009 at 1:56 pm

        thank you :) the new one smells like a swamp on me, the vintage does not!

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        • capillary says:
          2 July 2009 at 7:34 pm

          I *love* vintage Miss Dior. I tried some of my grandmother’s vintage parfum yesterday and it was glorious. Still in the box… She had an ancient bottle of Crepe de Chine, too, but that one wouldn’t open. She must have had it for at least 40 years, right?!

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          • ScentScelf says:
            2 July 2009 at 10:37 pm

            ooooh, that Crepe du Chine…there are ways of opening that up, you know…(and I’m not talking smash and dab…)

          • Joe says:
            3 July 2009 at 3:19 am

            Smash and dab! Ha!

            Seriously though, I bought some vintage Vent Vert recently and the cap would not budge. You can definitely run the cap under some gently running hot water (being careful not to wet the label), and after awhile it should loosen up.

  9. Nina says:
    2 July 2009 at 1:40 pm

    Only 3!! And one was discounted (Parfum Sacre) and one was half-price (Etro Dianthus). I feel so virtuous!!!

    Mind you, the other one was Caron n’Aimez que Moi, which was, ahem, not cheap.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 1:43 pm

      Two bargains though…so they help justify the third bottle ;-)

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    • Mediterana says:
      2 July 2009 at 8:40 pm

      Dianthus is lovely, I’d buy it if I found it for half the price, too ;-)

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      • Haunani says:
        2 July 2009 at 11:39 pm

        Another Etro Dianthus fan here. Very pretty fragrance!

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  10. alltheprettythings says:
    2 July 2009 at 1:40 pm

    I’ve been so good this quarter – 0 for me! However, I am quickly approaching the end of my no-buy and have a list ready to go for my next spree. (I’m trying to be more conservative and less impulsive on frag purchases, so I’ve been culling from my list). :D

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 1:44 pm

      Congrats!

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    • Karin says:
      2 July 2009 at 1:52 pm

      I need to learn how to do this… :-)

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  11. moon_grrl says:
    2 July 2009 at 1:41 pm

    One bottle of Caron Nuit de Noel pure parfum and one sample of Une Rose Chypree.

    All the rest of my money has gone and will go towards our new house.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 1:44 pm

      Worth saving for!

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    • ScentScelf says:
      2 July 2009 at 10:38 pm

      Yay, Moon grrrrl!!! New house!!!

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    • SmokeyToes says:
      4 July 2009 at 11:40 am

      Congrats on the new house!

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  12. Existentialist says:
    2 July 2009 at 1:46 pm

    Bvlgari Black. So far, not much has grabbed me the past few months. I was looking forward to the new ELPCJWM, but with these mixed reviews, now I’m not so sure. And that would be 3rd quarter anyway.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 1:53 pm

      Good pick for your 1 bottle!

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  13. miss kitty v. says:
    2 July 2009 at 1:55 pm

    Oh, dear, I’m so embarrassed by myself. I won’t even tally up the total (too mortifying, although it might work to keep me in line…for a while), but here’s the damage:

    David Yurman EdP
    Trish McEvoy Blackberry Vanilla Musk (the sprayer broke the next day–what a freakin’ waste)
    Vivienne Westwood Libertine (found at the Perfume House here–hurray! I’ve had to search forever for a non-spoiled bottle of this)
    Guerlain Chant d’Aromes
    And the MAC’s, the embarrassing plethora of MAC’s: MV2, MV3, Naked Honey, and Africanimal (I almost called it Garranimals)
    Plus two Bond No. 9’s that I may or may not have bought prior to April (but just barely): Broadway Night and West Side

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    • miss kitty v. says:
      2 July 2009 at 1:56 pm

      I meant to type “total cost” but forgot the word cost. Oops.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 2:54 pm

      Hey, TM took that bottle back though, right???

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      • miss kitty v. says:
        2 July 2009 at 7:28 pm

        I’ll have to go to Saks and see. :( I never go there because its such an ordeal, but maybe it would be worth it.

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        • Robin says:
          2 July 2009 at 8:13 pm

          Oh do, that’s absurd if they don’t take it back!

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    • Mediterana says:
      2 July 2009 at 8:42 pm

      Chant d’Aromes is so wonderful!

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  14. PetronellaCJ says:
    2 July 2009 at 2:22 pm

    4 nice Ebay bargains: 50 ml 4711, 50 ml Yves Rocher Yria (well more of a disappointment – but cheap), 50 ml EdT Miss Dior and a hefty 100 ml Egoïste. Plus found a nice Swedish web shop with grooming products for men selling a very affordable travel size Thierry Mugler Cologne :). And finally my souvenir from Amsterdam, the 50 ml EdP Jil Sander Stylessence. All in all about 140 $ I think. And except Yria they all fit in nicely in my small collection.
    I am eagerly awaiting my first purchase for the third quarter – bottles of Eau de Shalimar and Rochas Man coming all the way from the US of A :). No Rochases are available in Sweden and the prize could not be beat even with the pricey postage and package.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 2:55 pm

      Oooh, you got great deals!

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    • PetronellaCJ says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:52 pm

      NOT counting samples and decants :).

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    • Gilty says:
      2 July 2009 at 9:48 pm

      What’s Stylessence like?

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      • PetronellaCJ says:
        3 July 2009 at 5:12 am

        On me it’s a soft woody scent, oddly sweet and dry at the same time. I like it a lot, works both for daywear and for that relaxing spritz before going to sleep.

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  15. Jill says:
    2 July 2009 at 2:26 pm

    Well, unless I’m forgetting something, I have bought 3 bottles this quarter: L’Artisan Bois Farine (50 ml), Hermes Vetiver Tonka (15 ml) and Jo Malone White Jasmine & Mint (30 ml). I’m thrilled with all of them, no regrets whatsoever, but I need to be “good” for a while now. :)

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 2:55 pm

      Those are 3 great picks — hope they’ll tide you over for a bit if you need to stop! Jealous of your Bois Farine, I’d like a bottle of that.

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      • Mediterana says:
        2 July 2009 at 8:44 pm

        Me too, I’d love a bottle of that!

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  16. supa kawaii says:
    2 July 2009 at 2:33 pm

    Off subject! Have u heard of Britney Spears Circus Fantasy?

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 2:56 pm

      LOL…no, but do hope that’s next. Doesn’t seem likely, but you never know.

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      • supa kawaii says:
        4 July 2009 at 7:46 pm

        It is likely… it on the fragrance directory under her fragrances… the bottle is baby blue with red crystals it looks super cute….

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  17. audreymary says:
    2 July 2009 at 2:33 pm

    Oh, that tallied number is harder to look at than all those new beautiful bottles lined up on the shelf. My excuses: I’m just discovering this passion and also, my wedding is coming up, so I have lots of testing to do!

    Purchases:
    Songes (top wedding pick)
    Bronze Goddess (honeymoon pick)
    Black (someday it will be fall again pick)
    Mediterraneo (but right now it’s summer pick)
    Escale de Podichery (duty free pick)

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 2:56 pm

      Nice! Songes is perfect for a wedding — when is it?

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      • audreymary says:
        2 July 2009 at 3:12 pm

        We are having a small ceremony mid-August in France and a slightly bigger wedding mid-September in the States. I’m thinking of Carnal Flower for the French ceremony, but I’m not sure!

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        • Robin says:
          2 July 2009 at 4:23 pm

          How lovely!

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    • audreymary says:
      2 July 2009 at 3:28 pm

      I forgot to add Pacifica Mediterranean Fig (because it was so reasonable) and Juste un Reve!

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  18. Daisy says:
    2 July 2009 at 2:36 pm

    I’m the poster child for BAD….I’ve bought 15 bottles….we’re not going to discuss decants and samples…..
    here’s the list:
    Fendi Theorema
    Mitsouko EdP
    PotL Luctor et Emergo
    4711
    Parfum d’Empire Eau Suave
    Chanel no 5 perfume
    MAC MV2
    MAC Naked Honey
    SL Clair de Musc
    Byredo Pulp
    MJ Daisy
    IFdP Lilla
    AT Un Rose Chypree
    Amouage Ubar —anniversary gift, does that count?
    at a total cost of just about a grand….however, I’d like to point out that I’ve sold decants or splits of a couple of these….
    I plan to be better.

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    • Daisy says:
      2 July 2009 at 2:37 pm

      oops, left off the Sisley Eau de Sisley #3 sorry, my head is still spinning from adding this up….it was a mistake to do that.

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      • Daisy says:
        2 July 2009 at 3:03 pm

        Oh, I also forgot that teeny bottle of Anya’s Garden Kaffir Cologne….that definitely counts because I didn’t like it…wasted money is a much worse thing than money spent on something you love.

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        • bergere says:
          2 July 2009 at 4:55 pm

          Oh, Daisy, that’s not so bad; you use your powers for good :)

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          • Daisy says:
            2 July 2009 at 6:22 pm

            hold on a minute while I put on my tights and cape…
            there! Yes, I love to enable…..er, I mean SHARE!

        • Haunani says:
          2 July 2009 at 11:42 pm

          Daisy, I got the little Kaffir bottle, too. Not crazy about it, either.

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          • Karin says:
            3 July 2009 at 6:46 am

            Me neither! Very strong Ivory soap…

    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 2:57 pm

      Gracious! But if you’re splitting a bottle, I dont’ see why it counts as more than a decant. Have to think about that.

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      • Daisy says:
        2 July 2009 at 3:04 pm

        I count it if I keep more than 20ml. …because that might as well be a small bottle, especially with really pricey juice like the Pulp.

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    • monstabunny says:
      2 July 2009 at 3:41 pm

      What is the Eau Suave like?

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      • Daisy says:
        2 July 2009 at 4:20 pm

        Monsta– the Eau Suave to me has the attitude of the classics…in fact, when I first tried a sample sent to me by a lovely NSTer I thought it was a vintage fragrance! It’s a little sharp at first to my nose but settles into a rather affluent lady who wears nice hats and heels….and goes to thoroughbred horse races…..send me your address and I’ll send you a sample if you’d like –daisyloo82 at gmail.com

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    • mals86 says:
      2 July 2009 at 3:55 pm

      Oooh! You got your Mitsy edp! Do you get along? Does she pass you notes in class? go to the little girls’ room with you? (She won’t even talk to meeee, pout).

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      • Daisy says:
        2 July 2009 at 4:16 pm

        Me and Mitsy are getting to be BFFs….we go everywhere together and we like all the same stuff like boys and movies and even the same ice cream! I hope we get in the same class at school this fall! Sorry she won’t talk to you…try bribing her with some Theorema…she gets along real fine with her.

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    • miss kitty v. says:
      2 July 2009 at 7:29 pm

      I just ordered a sample of Pulp–I think you were the one who recommended it, Daisy? I’m looking forward to trying it!!

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      • Daisy says:
        2 July 2009 at 7:50 pm

        ARRGGG! why didn’t you just ask me for a sample? Wait, DID you ask for a sample and I failed to make myself a note??
        egad! my brain is worthless!

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        • miss kitty v. says:
          2 July 2009 at 11:08 pm

          No, don’t worry, you didn’t forget. Or if you did offer, I’m the one who forgot. I don’t know. I forget. ??? Now that I’ve confused myself, let’s just assume we’ll be hitting each other up for samples in the future and call it good. :)

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          • Daisy says:
            2 July 2009 at 11:36 pm

            lol ok….unless we both forget….. ;-)

    • Joe says:
      2 July 2009 at 8:00 pm

      Do you count three bottles of the same fragrance as one purchase?

      OOPS! Shhhhhhhh….. ;)

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      • Robin says:
        2 July 2009 at 8:14 pm

        LOL!

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        • Daisy says:
          2 July 2009 at 10:37 pm

          yeah, well…maybe I did that, and maybe I didn’t…..but from now on I’m callin him “flappin-fingers” cuz “flappin-lips” doesn’t make any sense when we’re typing…. ;-)

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      • Daisy says:
        2 July 2009 at 10:35 pm

        HUH! sheeeze way to rat me out!
        I’ll have you know that I don’t have to count anything that hasn’t arrived at my doorstep yet, so NEH!

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  19. Tama says:
    2 July 2009 at 2:38 pm

    I actually bought something!!
    CdG Vettiveru $52
    Old Spice After Shave $7
    Pacifica Malibu Lemon Blossom $20
    And some samples.
    And lots of great swaps!!
    Almost bought a bottle of Burt’s Bees Natural Cologne but couldn’t find it closer to me than the store I originally smelled it.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 2:58 pm

      Nice picks! Jealous of your CdG.

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  20. faintlymacabre says:
    2 July 2009 at 2:45 pm

    I am really eyeing a bottle of JM Lotus Blossom and Water Lily- are the Kohdo Woods limited edition? I’m supposed to be saving, but if it’s going to disappear ….

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 2:58 pm

      Yes, supposedly they’re LE the 2nd time around, although they don’t seem to be selling out as quickly this year.

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  21. Gilty says:
    2 July 2009 at 2:56 pm

    I am hanging my head in shame…here’s the tally; like Daisy, I too am BAD. I guess I have the newbie’s excuse, this time around anyhow…:

    London—I sort of lost my head but I blame the finally-decent exchange rate…
    Ormonde Woman
    Organza Indecence (original)
    Fleurs de Sel
    Parfum de Therese
    Idole

    Discounters—
    Encre Noire
    10 Corso Como
    Matin d’Orage
    Jungle L’Elephant
    Crown Bouquet (x 2 I’m sorry to say…I decided I needed a back-up)
    Demeter Gingerale
    Caleche eau Delicate

    Ebay—
    Acqua di Parma Profumo (original)
    L’Artisan Angry Mood

    Gift—
    Safran Troublant

    If I don’t count the London purchases—better for my mental health if I don’t and after all, it was a one-off binge—the rest is around $300. Not brilliant, but no minis or samples to speak of this quarter except for a sweet little Kenzo Jungle Tigre mini….

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 3:06 pm

      Lovely — you have so many of my favorites on that list! I wouldn’t count London either ;-)

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    • miss kitty v. says:
      2 July 2009 at 7:31 pm

      SO JEALOUS of the Ormonde Woman purchase. I LOVE that one!! I can’t even figure out where to buy that here. :(

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      • Daisy says:
        2 July 2009 at 7:53 pm

        pretty much the only way to get Ormonde Jayne is to order directly from their site…..but there are some decants available at scentsplits.wikidot.com
        Or know someone who is travelling to the UK….

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        • miss kitty v. says:
          2 July 2009 at 11:10 pm

          Yes, now that I know about this scentsplits, I’ll have to start taking advantage of it. Argh, there goes more money….

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          • Daisy says:
            2 July 2009 at 11:40 pm

            Sadly, I just looked around at scentsplits and did not find any OJ Woman listed for splits/decants…….so maybe you should buy a bottle and list a couple decants for sale?

          • miss kitty v. says:
            3 July 2009 at 9:38 am

            Yes…yes…that’s a good idea. Thanks for being my enabler. :)

      • Gilty says:
        2 July 2009 at 9:31 pm

        It’s so gorgeous…and the sample set has me longing for some Ta’if and Tolu as well. I wish she would let someone in the States distribute her line…but I guess better for the credit cards if some of the goodies are harder to get at!

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    • Mediterana says:
      2 July 2009 at 8:49 pm

      Hey, another Profumo fan! Good for you! :-)

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      • Gilty says:
        2 July 2009 at 9:35 pm

        I took a punt on it, and with fingers and toes crossed bought unsniffed–and it’s a winner. Whew… !

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  22. Delfina says:
    2 July 2009 at 2:59 pm

    7 bottles for my seond quarter: Manoumalia, Cuir mauresque, Luctor et emergo parfum (addictive, seriously), ELdO Rien, Chaos, Mitsouko edp and Vetiver tonka. But I think the rest of the year will be much more restrained, as my real lemmings are not so many at the moment. Next will come – I think/hope – Vanille galante, Philosykos, Muscs Koublai Khan, Black aoud and Lipstick rose, maybe Lann ael and, when I’ll finally finish my decant, 31 rue Cambon

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:23 pm

      Good luck with the “more restrained” — although 7 isn’t too bad!

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  23. ihadanidea says:
    2 July 2009 at 3:12 pm

    Oooooh my. So I am relatively poor at the moment, and am limiting my spending (for the most part) to essentials, which sadly does not include perfume. Up until the other day, I hadn’t bought a thing all year. Just lusted after things. However, I had a date two nights ago and wanted to a little something-something for it, so I went to Bergdorf Goodman on my lunch break, thinking I’d procure – at most – a sample of something good.

    I went to the Serge Lutens shelves first, and I was *swept off my feet* by the gentleman there, who very quickly convinced me that i needed the Feminite du Bois, and I now know that I DID. I may have spent $120, an astronomical amount for me, but I am so in love with my bottle and the juice I can’t even tell you. I’ve never been really into possessions and having to own this and that, but I’ve been enjoying just holding the damn thing. I don’t regret a dime of that beautiful bottle. I really don’t.

    Oooooooooooh what fun. Happy sigh.

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    • monstabunny says:
      2 July 2009 at 3:48 pm

      I know that guy at the Bergie’s SL counter! He totally seduced me! His gambit was to have you smell the juice off the long spray tube, right? Because all the fragrances smell so delicate that way. Then when you get them home and spray on your skin they are hugely assertive. I had to sell the Datura because it was more cloying than I realized…but I kept the Sa Majeste La Rose. And went back for the Bois de Violette. And stayed away from that salesman – man, is he good.

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      • Daisy says:
        2 July 2009 at 4:23 pm

        LOL —goodness…I’m so glad I’m all the way over in Michigan! I do badly enough on my own!

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        • ihadanidea says:
          2 July 2009 at 4:47 pm

          I’m actually from Michigan too – Mt. Pleasant. All I can say is – New York may be sucking up my money, but I’m having a lovely time as it does….ha!

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          • Daisy says:
            2 July 2009 at 7:43 pm

            well hellooooo! I’m in Clarkston; we’re practically neighbors!

      • ihadanidea says:
        2 July 2009 at 4:43 pm

        Was he tall & thin with black hair?

        That wasn’t the technique he used with me, because I’d smelled it before & sprayed it on skin, so I knew what I was getting into. He and I just talked about the scent and its history and……ok, I’ll admit it – he also hooked me up with glorious little clutch bag for free, filled with all sorts of sample goodies. I’m sure this isn’t novel to any of you, but wow – comlpete and total seduction. And you know, I almost *wanted* to be romanced.

        I have to say, my FdB isn’t all that assertive on me, but my skin may also eat scent (don’t consider myself enough of an expert on the topic yet to determine). You happy with your Bois de Violette?

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        • monstabunny says:
          2 July 2009 at 6:49 pm

          BdeV may be my most favorite scent ever. It fascinates me. Quelle journey!

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:24 pm

      Oh, so glad your one purchase was something you really loved!

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      • ihadanidea says:
        2 July 2009 at 4:44 pm

        Thank you! I figure I’ll count it for the first six months of the year, and compared to many, I’m not doing too badly, right?

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        • Joe says:
          2 July 2009 at 7:29 pm

          Lord, you’re not doing badly AT ALL. I know for sure there was a time when one bottle of Lutens at full retail price would have seemed like the height of [embarrassing] extravagance. Now if I could limit myself to one bottle of Lutens for an entire half year I would consider it the height of AUSTERITY.

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          • Daisy says:
            2 July 2009 at 7:45 pm

            Truer words have never been spoken!

    • Mediterana says:
      2 July 2009 at 8:54 pm

      Congratulations on your Feminite du Bois! I’m wearing it today and I know what you mean… but how come it’s so pricey? Mine was 50 euros… or is yours the ‘new’ version?

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  24. crowflower says:
    2 July 2009 at 3:16 pm

    Donna Karan Black Cashmere –$40, and something called Vanilla Passion for $4.99 because it was in a frosted bottle shaped like a long flowing dress which looks nice next to the Organza Indecence bottle.

    What I wanted to buy except for the fact of the mortgage:
    Montale Red Aoud
    Ginestet Botrytis
    CdG Avignon
    PdN Vanille Intense
    OD Rock Crystal
    A bunch of DSH
    Some more SSS

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    • mals86 says:
      2 July 2009 at 3:57 pm

      “Except for the mortgage…” Lol.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:24 pm

      Love the idea of a “what I wanted to buy except for the fact of the mortgage” list ;-)

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      • Joe says:
        2 July 2009 at 7:31 pm

        There are times when renting seems to pay off. ;)

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        • crowflower says:
          3 July 2009 at 10:46 am

          Except at tax return time when I get a 3-4K refund due to number juggling….

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          • boojum says:
            4 July 2009 at 10:08 pm

            Not to mention, the mortgage payment stays the same, while rent goes up and up and up. I bet my mortgage is much less than a lot of people’s rent…… shoot, it’s less than my 4 yo’s daycare.

    • Rappleyea says:
      2 July 2009 at 10:35 pm

      A sample of perfume……$3.00

      A decant of perfume……$25.00

      A bottle of just about anything these days……$150

      Paying your mortgage and having a place to live…… PRICELESS!

      LOL!!!

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      • Daisy says:
        2 July 2009 at 10:41 pm

        too true!

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  25. Carlos BFL 319 says:
    2 July 2009 at 3:17 pm

    JV Artisan
    JV Rock Volume One
    By Kilian Liasons Dangereuses Travel Spray
    Diptyque Tarocco
    Diptyque Philosykos
    Escentric 01
    L by Lolita Lempicka (13 Bucks on the Bay)
    Le Labo Tuberuese 40
    Le Labo Oud 27
    DK Fuel for Men
    DK Chaos
    DK Black Cashmere
    Jo Malone Dark Amber and Ginger Lily
    Gres Cabaret

    Good God! I probably forgot one or two. HA!

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:25 pm

      You must have — that is a shorter list than last time if I’m not mistaken!

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      • Carlos BFL 319 says:
        3 July 2009 at 4:09 am

        I’ve lost count many credit card bills ago!

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    • Joe says:
      2 July 2009 at 7:32 pm

      C: totally lemming your Tarocco. Let me know when you grow tired of it. Heh.

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      • Carlos BFL 319 says:
        3 July 2009 at 4:09 am

        I did! Let’s talk. :-)

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    • miss kitty v. says:
      2 July 2009 at 7:34 pm

      Are you happy with the By Killian travel spray? It seemed like with each bottle, it totaled 1.0 ounce. Not bad for the price–which is a lot, but not as bad as the $225 full bottle price. I just ordered my partner a decant of Straight to Heaven (8 ml), but maybe the travel spray is the way to go.

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      • Carlos BFL 319 says:
        5 July 2009 at 4:26 pm

        I’m happy with it. Saving 100 bucks is cool by me.

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  26. CynthiaW says:
    2 July 2009 at 3:21 pm

    I went on an Estee Lauder bender
    Tuberose Gardenia – $65 (ugh, I couldn’t find it on discount anywhere, but I got a bunch of freebies with it, including TG and Amber Ylang-Ylang minis)
    Pleasures Delight – $49.50 (Bonus Time – got a bunch of stuff with it)
    Pure White Linen Light Breeze – $39.50 (again, came with lots of “free” stuff)
    L de Lolita Lempicka Fleur de Corail – $47 (scored the Crescent Row trio sampler, and a Harajuku Lovers sampler)
    Chanel Chance – $75 in a gift set with a velvety case, shower gel, and lotion

    Oops – when I answered the poll, I forgot the following:
    JLo rollerball set $15
    B&BW Midnight Pomegranate $4.99
    B&BW Cherry Blossom $4.99
    B&BW Mango Mandarin $4.99
    SJP Covet Gift Set – $19.99

    Full bottle damage – $325.96. Thank goodness I’ve been resisting hitting the order button on Fragrancenet and picking up stuff that I don’t really love and/or need at TJMaxx – or it would be over $400.

    Of course, I’ve also spent $85 on samples. This was kind of depressing and liberating at the same time – I don’t know if I’ll total up next quarter or not.

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    • Jill says:
      2 July 2009 at 3:58 pm

      I just tried Pleasures Delight this week and I’m really liking it! Good choice.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:26 pm

      Hey, but you got a lot of perfume for your $325!

      I know what you mean about the sample costs. No way around it, unfortunately…you’d spend more buying unsniffed, right?

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      • CynthiaW says:
        2 July 2009 at 4:50 pm

        That is true – even if I stuck to minis for buying unsniffed, it would still be a much higher total.

        Thus far, I’ve been relatively lucky with my few unsniffed purchases – they were relatively cheap and I don’t hate any of them. There are a few that aren’t for me, but none of them are scrubbers.

        I was actually shocked by my love for both Pleasures Delight and Tuberose Gardenia – I never liked white flower perfumes, but loved both of these on first sniff. Almost all of my recent FB purchases should be a lesson for the industry – give away samples, you stingy marketing people! If EL hadn’t sent me free samples of those two perfumes, I never would have even tried them.

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  27. Filomena says:
    2 July 2009 at 3:22 pm

    I bought:
    TDC Sublime Balkiss and Pulp.
    Andy Tauer Un Rose Chypre and L’Air du Desert Marocain

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:26 pm

      Great picks — I wish I had a bottle of Pulp!

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      • miss kitty v. says:
        2 July 2009 at 7:36 pm

        Ohhhhh….Andy Tauer! Good choice! I need to break down and buy those…

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    • Daisy says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:26 pm

      ooh, excellent….don’t you just LOVE the Un Rose Chypree?
      all great choices! :-)

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      • boojum says:
        2 July 2009 at 8:30 pm

        I completely did not expect to…but LS was giving away free samples, so I tossed one in my basket when I ordered some others. Oh. My. Gorgeous! Almost edible (and I know, bc it accidentally got on my fingers, and I forgot, and I was chewing on my nail)…

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        • Daisy says:
          2 July 2009 at 10:43 pm

          hey, that’s some expensive snacking! cut that out!

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      • Filomena says:
        3 July 2009 at 11:35 am

        Yes, I love the Un Rose Chypre. I almost wish it came in a larger bottle. A little bit goes a long way, but there’s something addictive about it.

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        • Daisy says:
          4 July 2009 at 8:31 am

          Oh, I’d soooo love a really BIG bottle of it!!!

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  28. VioletScent says:
    2 July 2009 at 3:23 pm

    Two for me: Astor Place and L’Air du Desert Marocain. I was thinking about a decant but I love LADDM I had to have the bottle. I did decant 8 ml bottles for two friends, so does that count as half a bottle?

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:26 pm

      I will leave that up to you! We’re not so very strict around here :-)

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      • VioletScent says:
        2 July 2009 at 5:36 pm

        Well, the last quarter is past, so it doesn’t count anymore anyway! Just bought 1st 3rd quarter purchase: EL PC Jasmine White Moss.

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  29. Filomena says:
    2 July 2009 at 3:27 pm

    I meant Byredo Sublime Balkliss and Pulp. Getting my perfume companies mixed up.
    I also did buy TDC Un Parfum d’ailleurs et Fleurs which I forgot to mention in my previous post.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:27 pm

      No, Sublime Balkiss is TDC!

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      • Filomena says:
        3 July 2009 at 11:37 am

        I know Sublime Balkiss is TDC and Pulp is Byredo. I just mixed them up somehow!

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        • Robin says:
          4 July 2009 at 5:04 pm

          Gotcha.

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  30. perfumelaydee says:
    2 July 2009 at 3:27 pm

    Bought Eau de Sisley 3 and just love it. Also, a mini of Caterina de Medici, i Profumi di firenze. So not to bad for the quarter.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:27 pm

      Not too bad at all!

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  31. mgrazulis says:
    2 July 2009 at 3:31 pm

    Three for me: Annick Goutal Mandragore EDT (mini bottle), Soivohle Underworld (on sale), and Soivohle Grand Canyon (on sale). Trying to be thrifty since my job was eliminated in May…still jobless and looking.

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    • Tama says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:17 pm

      Good luck to you – I’ve been out there for a while. Not easy.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:28 pm

      Good luck to you, hope something turns up soon!

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    • miss kitty v. says:
      2 July 2009 at 7:38 pm

      Oh, so sorry! I hope things start looking up for you!

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  32. julesinrose says:
    2 July 2009 at 3:32 pm

    Until recently, I limited full bottle “purchases” to asked-for gifts and gift certificates. Then, I started using up my sample collection.

    Here’s the damage, which is not too bad:
    Frapin 1270
    PdNicolai Vie de Chateau
    Lutens Chergui

    and, at TJ Maxx & Marshall’s:
    Tom Ford Black Orchid
    Lolita Lempicka L
    SJP Covet
    Marc Jacobs Basil

    I know I’m forgetting something!

    and then there are the 4 sample collections from Aedes. . .and one from Perfumed Court. . .and the postage for swaps. . .but still, it’s worth it. My partner just said “put that one on my list!” to Ginestet Le Boise. . .so, there’s a justification for another bottle.

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    • CynthiaW says:
      2 July 2009 at 3:37 pm

      I saw L at TJMaxx the other day – unfortunately, as much as I love Fleur de Corail, there is something about both L and the orignial Lempicka that smells “off” on me. I keep hoping that they’ll grow on me and was sorely tempted to buy L in the hopes that cooler weather would bring love.

      I also resisted the gift set of Lamb – which I like, but don’t love – and a bottle of L’Eau de Issey that I feel the same way about.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:28 pm

      Nice list, and jealous of your PdN — I must get a bottle of that.

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      • boojum says:
        2 July 2009 at 4:45 pm

        I just got a sample of that one, but haven’t tried it yet…

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      • julesinrose says:
        2 July 2009 at 10:18 pm

        Thanks! I’m LOVING VIe de Chateau in the humid weather.

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    • miss kitty v. says:
      2 July 2009 at 7:39 pm

      Why am I the only one that doesn’t have good luck at Marshalls?? I want that TF Black Orchid VdF!!!!!

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      • boojum says:
        2 July 2009 at 8:31 pm

        You’re not. I only find junk there too.

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        • julesinrose says:
          2 July 2009 at 10:17 pm

          I think I find good things at those stores because I live in a VERY rural area. I’ve seen Annick Goutals that have sat there for ages while the White Diamonds fly off the shelves (gasp!) And then I’ve kicked myself for not buying them simply to store or swap, but I’ve only got a part time job. so. . .

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  33. Kess says:
    2 July 2009 at 3:40 pm

    I bought 3 bottles for just over $100 (one was a split). But I also sold 3 bottles — mostly blind buys from my pre- and early parfumista days. So I’m technically about $20 in the green, but I’m pretty sure I spent twice or 3 times as much on samples.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:29 pm

      Hey, great price!

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  34. Janice says:
    2 July 2009 at 3:41 pm

    Ouch! I hadn’t actually thought to tally them up per quarter. My excuse is that I’ve only been seriously sampling and buying for several months now, so my “second quarter” list is pretty much the list of all the FBs I own…. I guess I can say I’m making up for all those years of owning only a bottle or two at any one time. (Now, if this continues, I’m gonna have to come up with another excuse for the third quarter…) But I’m happy to say I’m slowing down now… (Except for the samples…just addicted to ordering those!)
    10 Corso Como
    Mediterraneo
    Ouarzazate
    Tam Dao
    Eau d’Italie
    Paestum Rose
    Dzongkha
    Passage d’Enfer
    Poivre Piquant
    Idole
    Africanimal
    Bois Blond
    Maharanih
    Douce Amere
    L’Air du Desert Marocain

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:29 pm

      Whew! But you got some lovely things, and many of them are favorites of mine.

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    • Gilty says:
      2 July 2009 at 9:56 pm

      Love the Douce Amere, it’s one of my favorite SLs. I’m a sucker for the anise…

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    • Daisy says:
      2 July 2009 at 10:46 pm

      That is a lovely list. You and me both… as new perfumistas we have collections to build…wasted years to make up for!

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    • ScentScelf says:
      2 July 2009 at 10:53 pm

      Bois Blond! Yay…haven’t seen anyone mention that in a while. A fave of mine.

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    • Haunani says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:49 pm

      Nice list, Janice! I like your taste.

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    • Zeezee says:
      3 July 2009 at 7:01 am

      Ooh, NICE list! I wouldn’t mind owning one or two from that list as well…

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  35. julesinrose says:
    2 July 2009 at 3:43 pm

    I bought L, unsniffed, at $14.99. Not much to lose! I do not like it. There’s a note in there that I find nearly intolerable, but I can not place it.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:29 pm

      $15 is just right for unsniffed, IMHO.

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    • CynthiaW says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:53 pm

      I wonder if it’s the same note that bugs me – I wish knew what it was, so I can avoid it in the future. It’s almost an “oily” smell – which is the only way that I can think of to describe it. The same note is present in both the original Lempicka and My Insolence – I wish that my nose was better at picking out individual notes.

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  36. EileenS says:
    2 July 2009 at 3:44 pm

    I plead the fifth.. :D I didn’t exceed my self-imposed spending limit, but dang it was close!

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    • Tama says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:15 pm

      But we want to know what you bought! You know we don’t really care about the money part! lol

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 4:30 pm

      HA!

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  37. monstabunny says:
    2 July 2009 at 3:54 pm

    I broke down and purchased the set of 15 ml Hermessence bottles: Vetivar Tonka, Rose Ikebana, Brin de Reglisse, Samarcande Poivre (the only one I really didn’t want). Their prices have gone up unbelievably – haven’t they heard about the economy? And I got a $50 bottle of Gucci Envy at an outlet center. So I spent a little over $200. No, wait a minute! I forgot that FB of Bois de Violette. Ooo, I’m a baaaaad girl. Spank me.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 6:44 pm

      Gracious, what did the discovery set cost, if you don’t mind my asking? And if you do, just don’t answer!

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      • monstabunny says:
        2 July 2009 at 6:51 pm

        It was up to $145, and the FB added on another $100 – gack!

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        • Robin says:
          2 July 2009 at 8:09 pm

          Wow. Pretty sure it used to be $120? I’ll have to see if I can figure it out.

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  38. AlbertCAN says:
    2 July 2009 at 3:59 pm

    Zero, nothing, nada, zilch, none for me so far this quarter.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 6:45 pm

      Congrats to you then!

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  39. boojum says:
    2 July 2009 at 4:49 pm

    Alas, I am at work (boo) and my list is at home… have to post it later. It will be my worst yet, but that isn’t saying much…I’m a compulsive sampler but very deliberate purchaser (mostly), so tend not to buy “in case something even better turns up” in my sampling.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 6:45 pm

      We can wait!

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    • miss kitty v. says:
      2 July 2009 at 7:40 pm

      If you can’t remember and need a list, it MUST be impressive! lol.

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      • boojum says:
        2 July 2009 at 8:32 pm

        HA, no, I just have a notoriously poor memory.

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    • boojum says:
      2 July 2009 at 8:37 pm

      Well, I hit the 5-9 category, which is appalling for someone of my income level and family size. Then again, I have no debt beyond the house and car, so… *shrug*. I bought:

      JM Dark Amber & Ginger Lily
      A big ole jug of 4711
      A mistake whose name shall not be mentioned
      A mini/20ml of l”O Bergamot Tea
      AG Le Chevrefeuille
      Guerlain AA Tiare Mimosa

      And finally… a bottle of Amouage Lyric that was split many ways and therefore…doesn’t count? Or does it? And got in on the Pulp split as well. Sum total, $272. Not counting, of course, the numerous samples and one decant.

      Also bought and returned a fake bottle of Creed SMW, which therefore does not count.

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      • boojum says:
        2 July 2009 at 9:04 pm

        Oh, oops… and I forgot to add to the list a mini of vintage Eau Sauvage, but since my husband will probably get that anyway, I don’t feel too badly.

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      • Mediterana says:
        2 July 2009 at 9:04 pm

        So… what was the big mistake? ;-)

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        • Joe says:
          2 July 2009 at 9:18 pm

          We will hound Boo until we find out what the mistake was…. ;)

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          • boojum says:
            2 July 2009 at 11:01 pm

            Oh fine, that’s fair I guess. Well, I could have sworn I tried it on skin, but I must have confused it w/something else; didn’t like it at all. I’ll give it another try or two… then I’ll give it to my sister, or try to find a sucker on ebay. It was Burberry the Beat (for women). Just a tester, not very $…but still annoying. I have no room in my budget for mistakes, and that’s 2 this past 12 months. (Ok…Red Delicious was the other. smelled great on my sis!)

      • Daisy says:
        2 July 2009 at 10:49 pm

        Boo— you should tell the name of the mistake. You never know, someone here might be just the one to take it off your hands. Or at least list it at scentsplits for sale. I have a couple I think I’ll list too.

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        • boojum says:
          2 July 2009 at 11:07 pm

          Hahah… less likely when your mistakes are generic mainstream frags. But I disclosed anyway, in the interest of disclosure (and bc I’m always annoyed when someone else doesn’t, lol). And that was before I saw your post here.

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    • Rappleyea says:
      2 July 2009 at 10:41 pm

      OMG! My sentiments exactly!

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      • Rappleyea says:
        2 July 2009 at 10:44 pm

        This was in response to sampling but not buying in case something even better turns up in sampling!

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        • boojum says:
          2 July 2009 at 11:08 pm

          Well…it’s not virtue of any sort in my case. It’s simply that I have very little money to blow on such things, so they’d better be the right ones. Even then, I still make mistakes. I just try to keep them small. ;)

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  40. Kankuro says:
    2 July 2009 at 4:59 pm

    Two for me: Bond No. 9 Nuits de NoHo (100 ml) and Bond No. 9 New Haarlem (100 ml).

    And in August I will probably buy a bottle of Creed Milessime Imperial :-D

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 6:45 pm

      Two is not so bad! Enjoy them :-)

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  41. Yogaprof says:
    2 July 2009 at 4:59 pm

    I couldn’t resist the 0.66 oz bottle of L’Occitane Bergamot Tea for $19. It seemed like a cheap thrill at the time, and the fragrance is perfect for summer. Unfortunately, it has the typical lasting power of L’Occitane scents–i.e., no lasting power at all. I’ll probably go through the bottle pretty quickly. Oh well!

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 6:46 pm

      Hey, that’s so cheap it hardly counts ;-)

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    • Joe says:
      2 July 2009 at 7:48 pm

      Yogaprof: one L’Occitane tip… the Green Tea lasts and lasts and lasts, especially if you get a spritz on your clothing. Tenacious.

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  42. bergere says:
    2 July 2009 at 5:07 pm

    This quarter has resulted in a lot of samples, no FBs. I think this is a hangover from last year. I bought a couple of bottles unsniffed which turned out to be great (Terracotta, Vent Vert). Emboldened, I bought a couple more bottles unsniffed, and really bombed (at least three strikes out). So I’m being more cautious.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 6:46 pm

      Good for you! I wonder how long I’ve ever gone w/o buying *anything*…don’t know if I’ve ever made it for 3 months or not.

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  43. lilydale aka Natalie says:
    2 July 2009 at 5:09 pm

    Just 2 for me: Bandit — after 2 “off” bottles that got returned, the third time was the charm — and a bottle of Bal à Versailles for which I paid the princely sum of $3 at Marshall’s. I wound up paying the full department store price for the Bandit because I wanted to be sure I got the good stuff, but I got a free full-size body lotion to sweeten the deal — and my Marshall’s score should rationalize anything, right? Right?

    I came very close to buying Baume du Doge but decided I was too poor and chickened out; nevertheless, that and Incense rosé are on my wish list. Anyone know a sugar daddy who’s looking for a sweet-smelling but not very young thing?

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    • CynthiaW says:
      2 July 2009 at 5:40 pm

      Thanks to your find at Marshall’s, I have now spent several fruitless hours digging through the “reject” sections at Marshall’s and TJMax looking for a comparable find – so far, nada. I have, however, discovered that Paris Hilton has a lot of scents, the Bratz dolls have an EDP out, and that Liz Claiborne made eleven billion Curve scents. Oh, and I loathe most Demeter scents.

      It’s been fun and I’m determined to find something good … someday.

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      • Daisy says:
        2 July 2009 at 6:46 pm

        LOL :-D

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      • miss kitty v. says:
        2 July 2009 at 7:42 pm

        Cynthia, we must be frequenting the same Marshalls. LOL.

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      • lilydale aka Natalie says:
        2 July 2009 at 11:11 pm

        I know it’s painful, but keep slogging through the Bratz, the Elizabeth Ardens, the Tommy Bahamas, and one day — perhaps soon, perhaps in the distant future — you will thank me! Or, um, not…

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        • miss kitty v. says:
          3 July 2009 at 9:41 am

          I just need to start hitting up the out of the way Marshalls, I think.

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        • CynthiaW says:
          3 July 2009 at 1:27 pm

          I thought that I hit the jackpot today, but it was a false alarm. I found a bottle Black Orchid for $24.99, but it was the EdT – so I passed, fearing that it wouldn’t be any good. Plus, I’ve never smelled Black Orchid before, so it would be an unsniffed purchase – if it had been $15, I would have went for it.

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          • CynthiaW says:
            3 July 2009 at 1:28 pm

            Oops… I mean Tom Ford’s Black Violet – not Orchid. duh.

          • miss kitty v. says:
            3 July 2009 at 2:07 pm

            WHAT???? OMG, I would totally have bought that off of you! Dang! Ok, that’s, I’m actually going to start CALLING all of the Marshalls within a 30 mile radius…

          • CynthiaW says:
            3 July 2009 at 2:27 pm

            Now that I looked at the boxes on-line, I’m pretty sure it was Black Orchid EdT and not Black Violet – so I don’t know if you would want that one or not. If I see it again (it was the only one), I’ll grab it.

    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 6:47 pm

      $3! Wow, great deal, congrats, and glad you finally found the “right” Bandit.

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  44. aimiliona says:
    2 July 2009 at 5:10 pm

    From Amazon.com at serious discount:
    Y
    Parfum Sacré (my favorite of this quarter’s acquisitions)
    Narcisse Noir (arrived yesterday, wearing today)

    From Marshall’s: Eau Parfumé au Thé Rouge ($20)

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 6:47 pm

      Ooh…great buy on the Bvlgari, congrats!

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  45. boojum says:
    2 July 2009 at 5:23 pm

    Can I just say how much I love everyone posting where they found their great bargains? :) I always end up with at least one new place to look.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 6:47 pm

      True!

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  46. austenfan says:
    2 July 2009 at 5:23 pm

    I am not counting this time. My only excuse is that I got a lot very cheaply on ebay-auctions:

    Guerlain: Jicky, Mitsouko, Shalimar,Chamade,Nahéma. All extrait, but testers so actually Bargains! Also I love them, which I think constitutes the best excuse.
    Eau de Guerlain, Eau de Fleurs de Cédrat ( because of IFRA)

    Goutal: Sud ( backup bottle) I already own a vat of Hadrien so need not worry about that one and Camille.

    YSL: Paris ( backup older bottles, they have virtually destroyed it with the new version. esp. The EDT.)

    Divine: L’Etre aimé au féminin, L’Homme de Coeur,L’Inspiratrice.
    ( because I was in France)

    It’s bad I know it is, but as long as I can afford it, it is such great fun.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 6:48 pm

      Hey, and did your Eau de Guerlain smell “right”? I’ve been thinking I should get a bottle but was wondering if it was already too late.

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      • austenfan says:
        3 July 2009 at 4:42 am

        Hi, just read this, I am in another time zone!
        My Eau de Guerlain smelled exactly similar to the bottle I got in the spring of 2008. That bottle was packaged in the older box ( Black and gold). I am assuming that that one at least is pre-IFRA. Bear in mind that my nose is not very sophisticated- partly due to inexperience, partly due to having hay fever.
        Mind you I haven’t a clue how old this new ( very large) bottle is. My guess is the Guerlain eaux are not big sellers, so stock could be fairly old. I got mine from Escentual. Whichever version I have, I do love it. It is my favourite of the 4. ( Guerlain eaux)

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        • Robin says:
          4 July 2009 at 5:05 pm

          Excellent, thanks so much!

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    • j_lunatic says:
      2 July 2009 at 9:03 pm

      Oh, so YOU’RE the one who outbid me on the Nahema.
      (Okay, I wasn’t seriously bidding–blast my compulsion to pay my mortgage and health insurance premiums.)

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      • austenfan says:
        3 July 2009 at 6:53 am

        No that wasn’t me. I did not get these in an auction. They are worth the money though. I paid £80,- for a 30 ml. tester.

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    • Gilty says:
      2 July 2009 at 10:02 pm

      The thought of all those Guerlain extraits has me hyperventilating… before I pass out … Congrats!

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      • austenfan says:
        3 July 2009 at 6:53 am

        If ever you have any extra money; they are well worth it.
        Always supposing you love Guerlain, of course.

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  47. austenfan says:
    2 July 2009 at 5:27 pm

    Forgot one of my favourite buys.:
    A lovely bottle of vintage Nina de Nina Ricci. Extrait. It’s bliss and was extremely cheap. ( on ebay)

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 6:48 pm

      I’ve never smelled the original!

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      • austenfan says:
        3 July 2009 at 4:47 am

        It’s year of birth is 1987 (or ’86). But it smells much older. It has nothing whatsoever to do with Poison, Amarige or Paris.
        It’s an aldehydic floral, it slightly reminds me of First, but Nina is more delicate, more in the style of L’Air du Temps. There is a review of it on Fragrance Bouquet.

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  48. Occhineri says:
    2 July 2009 at 5:31 pm

    I got only one: The Pour un Ete. Since it was $34 for 100ml, I don’t feel bad. Thank goodness for the Bigelow sale!

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    • Occhineri says:
      2 July 2009 at 5:32 pm

      Oops, make that 2–I forgot that I got a nearly full bottle of Theorema for $8!

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      • Daisy says:
        2 July 2009 at 6:48 pm

        Great deals!

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 6:48 pm

      Both incredible buys!!

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  49. CynthiaW says:
    2 July 2009 at 5:42 pm

    I have another $11 to add – a 15 ml of Dirty English from Target.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 6:49 pm

      Seriously, it’s at Target? Good deal!

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      • CynthiaW says:
        2 July 2009 at 7:18 pm

        They have a whole section of “fine fragrance” in SuperTarget now – seeing them hanging there in the blister packs takes away some of the notion of “fine fragrance”, but the deal was awesome. They have most of the celeb scents, Giorgio, the Calvin Kleins, and a bunch of stuff that I’m forgetting about right now.

        I wish more perfumes came in the 15 ml size – I would buy a lot more if they did.

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        • Robin says:
          2 July 2009 at 8:10 pm

          I’m going to have to look…I’m at Target frequently but usually skip the whole beauty section.

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          • boojum says:
            2 July 2009 at 8:58 pm

            And then of course, there’s the expanded selection online at target.com. Haven’t noticed the prices to be anything exciting, though.

  50. Joe says:
    2 July 2009 at 6:57 pm

    I can’t wait to scroll through all the comments. I’m glad your little poll makes me tally my “damage”… I selected 5-9, though most bottles were small or partial, and I’m counting some large or “pricey” decants/splits:
    -FM Musc Ravageur (10ml)
    -Soivohle Ankhara (15ml… +5ml Calcutta & Yin Hao)
    -Nahema extrait mini
    -MDCI sample set (50ml total)
    -DS & Durga Orris Root (30ml)
    -Chanel Sycomore split (25ml)
    -Anya’s Garden Kaffir Cologne (15ml)
    -Vent Vert vintage (.25oz)
    -Hermès Eau de Merveilles partial (30ml)
    -Amouage Lyric Woman split (10ml)
    -Lancôme Sikkim mini (15ml)
    -Chanel Cristalle vintage edt (10ml)
    -CdG Energy C Grapefruit (30ml)

    Plus WAY too many decants and samples. I’m not even thinking of totalling the $$ anymore, but I’m still a bargainhunter. Perfume Anonymous territory…

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    • krokodilgena says:
      2 July 2009 at 7:51 pm

      so where is the 30 ml of HeWood hmmmmmmmmmmm???????

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      • Joe says:
        2 July 2009 at 7:53 pm

        Next quarter. Maybe. I can’t help it if other things keep knocking it out of the “buy me now” position.

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        • krokodilgena says:
          2 July 2009 at 8:13 pm

          how many full bottles do you have ~*total*~

          I have 4 because I’m poooor ; _____ ;

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          • Joe says:
            2 July 2009 at 9:21 pm

            K, you know… I’ve only counted once recently and it was just barely over 50. I’m not counting anymore.

    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 8:10 pm

      Well, most of those are partials. I tend to do creative things like count them as 1/2 or 1/3, LOL…

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  51. fountaingirl says:
    2 July 2009 at 6:58 pm

    Quite a few. But, I purchase almost exclusively aftermarket — many of my bottles are thrift store finds, esp the vintage ones. This quarter my thrift store, most less-than-$6 bottles (!!) include:
    Lanvin Arpege parfum for $6
    Tam Dao ($3.43, 99% full), my proudest find
    Chanel #5 ($9.99) in the black refillable spray canister
    Chanel #5 parfum, along with 2-3 lesser bottles, for $14.99
    Shalimar EDC 50%, $6.50
    EL Youth Dew bath oil I use as perfume sometimes, $3.43
    Hanae Mori HM $14.99 and a STEAL, I love this juice

    I also sold some items and rasied paypal, and bought on el-cheapo either through basenotes, discounter, or ebay:
    AG Encens Flamboyante
    Bond 9 Andy Warhol Silver Factory
    YSL Y
    Mitsouko EDP

    And for my amazing husband, a bottle of CdG2, possibly the most expensive bottle I have bought this quarter. He doesn’t wear lots of different scents, and tested a bunch, and of those only liked a few. CdG2 was the top of the list, and so it is his.

    I’m very cheap. Seriously. I can pinch a penny into a length of copper wire when I try. I set myself a budget for a certain frag, and don’t go over that, and sometimes I hit it and sometimes I don’t and then I have to wait. I try to make it part of the fun, the “thrill of the hunt”.

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    • fountaingirl says:
      2 July 2009 at 6:59 pm

      Oh, and another thrift find. Kenzo Flower by Kenzo, the three little bottle set, for $14.99. And — on several of the thrift finds, including the tam dao, #5 parfum, and the kenzos, it was a 25% off day!

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      • CynthiaW says:
        2 July 2009 at 7:19 pm

        Wow – I want to shop at your thrift store. Most of the stuff that I’ve seen is along the lines of old Avon stuff or the celeb scents.

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        • fountaingirl says:
          2 July 2009 at 7:44 pm

          Many days I go and there is nothing. It’s a matter of popping in for five minutes and looking really quick once or twice a week, but it is literally on my way home so it is no sweat. There’s a ton of avon crap, and always things like Cool Water, and Iman frags, and so on too. I’ve gotten pretty good at recognizing bottles, esp since they turn away the lables so you have to ask the SA to see them from under the cabinet. I guess they figure if you ask to see a bunch you’ll buy something youdon’t like because you feel bad? Doesn’t work on me. I just figure, if you’d let me see the label we could avoid this, and I don’t worry about it.

          Last quarter I got a full spray bottle of My Sin too. In great shape.

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          • Joe says:
            2 July 2009 at 7:58 pm

            Wow! Seriously, I’m just wondering what city you live in that has such great thrift shops (and ours — and consignment stores — here are notoriously pretty good, affluent area, etc.)?

            And you’re not talking about just the pricetag, you mean they turn the whole bottle away so you can’t see the name of the frag if you don’t recognize the bottle shape? Very weird practice.

          • mals86 says:
            2 July 2009 at 9:57 pm

            I wanna shop at your thrift store….

    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 8:11 pm

      Wow. I want a bottle of Tam Dao for under $4.

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  52. Rappleyea says:
    2 July 2009 at 7:09 pm

    You’re scaring me Robin – I just pushed the “Buy Now” button on eBay today for a vintage bottle of Vol de Nuit, and come on here to find I have to fess up for it! Oh – today is NEXT quarter so it doesn’t count….yet.

    2nd quarter then was only two bottles, both Guerlain vintage extrait – Mitsouko and L’Heure Bleue.

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    • Joe says:
      2 July 2009 at 7:42 pm

      Some day I will succumb to a bottle of vintage LHB extrait. Where did you buy that? Evilbay?

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      • Rappleyea says:
        2 July 2009 at 10:52 pm

        The very place. I’m pretty careful about checking out feedback on sellers and making sure that it is at least 99% positive. The LHB is truly a masterpiece.

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        • Joe says:
          3 July 2009 at 3:35 am

          Did I say “some day”? The day has come. That took awhile, eh? I have no willpower… at least not in the face of LHB and enabling comment threads like this one.

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          • Rappleyea says:
            3 July 2009 at 8:48 am

            You won’t regret it! And, if stored properly, it will last indefinitely so think of it as an investment! Don’t you feel better now?

    • fountaingirl says:
      2 July 2009 at 7:45 pm

      I breathed a sigh of relief too when I realized that yesterday’s purchases were on the next quarter’s tally. We’re not even going to go there yet. And I’m reforming and being good now. I totally am.

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      • Rappleyea says:
        2 July 2009 at 10:53 pm

        At least for the first two days of this quarter! ;-)

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 8:12 pm

      Oh, very worthy buys, congrats!

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    • Daisy says:
      2 July 2009 at 8:21 pm

      Oh, Rapple—so sorry, there I was egging you on, practically holding your finger over the buy it button, with no idea that Robin was going to make us fess up today! I am evil.

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      • Rappleyea says:
        2 July 2009 at 10:54 pm

        I had forgotten that this was all your fault!

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        • Daisy says:
          2 July 2009 at 11:32 pm

          I’m baaaad…wahhhhhhh!

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    • mals86 says:
      2 July 2009 at 9:56 pm

      Yay – did you get that 1/2 oz tower-shaped one with the rose stopper????? Good for you!

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      • mals86 says:
        2 July 2009 at 10:37 pm

        Oops. That auction hasn’t closed yet. You bought the BIG ONE?

        I think I’m going to spring for a tester bottle of L’Arte di Gucci edt… anybody know if there are huge differences between the edp and the edt? My mini is the edp and it lasts allll day, gorgeously.

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        • Daisy says:
          2 July 2009 at 10:55 pm

          No, not that big realllly old looking one….scary price….she found another, better deal.
          Start breathing again Mals, you’re turning blue

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        • Rappleyea says:
          2 July 2009 at 10:58 pm

          LOL! NO Mals, NOT the big one!!! I actually chickened out *because* of its age! Just a small bottle today, but I hit buy so fast this a.m. it didn’t even have time to appear in the listings.

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        • Daisy says:
          2 July 2009 at 11:48 pm

          Mals–that’s risky…if you have tried the EdP and love it then how can you be anything but disappointed with the Edt? If nothing else it would not have the same lasting power….go for the EdP if you can find it. On the other hand sometimes Edt’s are brighter and more available!

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  53. capillary says:
    2 July 2009 at 7:57 pm

    Considering the tiny size of my budget, I have been relatively extravagant. I bought Cristalle EDT, Mitsouko EDP, (back up), L’Heure Bleue EDP in the gold refillable bottle, and 10 ml each of Sensuous and Bois des Iles. I love all of them and have no regrets. Next on my list is Black, Le Temps d’une Fete, and Feminite du Bois: can’t wait!
    Oh, and I was given a vintage bottle of no. 19, which was wonderful this spring.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 8:20 pm

      You got so many lovely classics, and even one as a gift, lucky you!

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      • capillary says:
        2 July 2009 at 8:29 pm

        Why, thank you! I’m glad you approve. =)

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  54. Aparatchick says:
    2 July 2009 at 8:26 pm

    I fell off the wagon with a resounding ker-plunk this quarter. I was the one who painstakingly explained in last quarter’s poll that one samples, then one buys a decant, works through it, and then (and only then) one buys a full bottle. HA!

    Rochas Femme
    EL Pure White Linen Light Breeze
    Jacomo Silence
    Liz Zorn Chrysalis
    Liz Zorn Grand Canyon
    Fresh Fig Apricot
    PdN Eau Exotique

    Not too bad, right? Then Serena had to go and have a sale at Ava Luxe:

    Venezia
    Queen Bess
    Bergamot
    Fig Leaf
    Bois Exotique
    No. 23

    Sigh ….

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    • ScentScelf says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:02 pm

      Aparatchick, thanks for the ‘fessing up. I am summoning the courage to do so myself…am a big fan of the sample to decant progression…something went ‘ploink’ with that the past few months…

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:09 pm

      LOL…maybe you’ll get back on the wagon next quarter.

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  55. jinnantonnyx says:
    2 July 2009 at 8:35 pm

    I bought Lolita Lempicka Coral Flower. It’s way too hot to wear it today though.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:09 pm

      Just one? Good for you!

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  56. Aparatchick says:
    2 July 2009 at 8:36 pm

    Awww, shoot! There was an Avon tea-scented thing I bought because someone who works for me sells it.

    Oh, and two Pacificas: Lotus Garden and Egyptian Bergamot Rose.

    I guess confession is good for the soul, though, right?

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:09 pm

      I don’t know if it’s good for the soul, but I do think it keeps my spending down. A bit, at least.

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  57. melisand61 says:
    2 July 2009 at 8:54 pm

    I have no idea what the total is for this quarter. I would guess that I bought between 15 and 20 full bottles, many of them at discount prices. But I did splurge on a few pricey ones throughout the quarter, including:

    Tom Ford Champaca Absolute
    Bond No 9 Madison Soiree
    L’Artisan Oiellet Sauvage
    FM Une Rose
    Iris Ganache
    Yohji Femme (score!)

    So, yeah, the damage was fairly extensive, but oh, so worth it! I did wind up selling splits of some of these, but of course the $ went to more fragrances!

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:10 pm

      Whew!

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  58. j_lunatic says:
    2 July 2009 at 9:09 pm

    Six purchases:

    Prescriptives Calyx (the only acquisition NOT via eBay)
    No. 5 (vintage extrait)
    Cristalle EDT
    Chamade
    Dzing
    Aqua Allegoria Winter Delice

    Okay, I have only myself for my current financial situation (oh, and that special assessment by my condo board, and that increase in my health insurance premiums, and…).

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:11 pm

      Ouch, sorry about your unexpected expenses!

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  59. Joe says:
    2 July 2009 at 9:12 pm

    After reading these comments so far, I’ve decided that our collective perfume expenditures are larger than the GDPs of some small island nations.

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    • Rappleyea says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:02 pm

      We’re being patriotic Joe. It’s our own personal stimulus packages!

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    • Zeezee says:
      3 July 2009 at 7:04 am

      And that’s only counting the NST crowd… Imagine the total counting all of MUA, for example. Our combined expenditure could *buy* said island nation!

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      • boojum says:
        3 July 2009 at 10:26 am

        Tempting….!

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  60. Mediterana says:
    2 July 2009 at 9:15 pm

    Mitsouko EDP (I see I’m not alone)
    Tauer Incense Rosé (for my mom)
    …and I received Perles de Lalique as a gift.

    That only counts as one, right?

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:11 pm

      Yes, just one! Congrats :-)

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  61. pyramus says:
    2 July 2009 at 9:38 pm

    I was in New York in May and despite having gone to Bergdorf Goodman (heaven) managed to buy only two bottles on the trip, my only purchases for the quarter: an ounce of Tom Ford Black Orchid and the limited-edition A*Men Pure Malt, for a total of $130 U.S. Leave it to me to buy two dark scents in the late spring. I also spent $300 on samples from The Perfumed Court: lucky for me they don’t count!

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:12 pm

      Wow, you’re a good customer over at TPC! Actually, we should do a poll just for sample purchases, I have a feeling they’re extensive.

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      • pyramus says:
        3 July 2009 at 3:40 am

        That order had almost 90 samples in it: I figured I was likely to spend that kind of money anyway at the online discounters, since I have so little self-control, so rather than buying six or eight bottles I’d never use up, I might as well try as many things as possible instead. A few have made it to the list of probable future purchases, including Balmain Ambre Gris and Serge Lutens Douce Amere, but I’m not buying any full bottles until I’ve carved a swath through the samples, so they’re kind of like insurance against doing anything rash.

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        • Robin says:
          4 July 2009 at 5:07 pm

          Good thinking.

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  62. rickbr says:
    2 July 2009 at 9:59 pm

    I’ve lost the count this quarter. I’ve made some swaps, bought some thins and earn some as gift. I can just list the new ones in the collection, cause i don’t remember exactly all i bought:
    Eau de vie chocolate mint
    Serge Lutens Arabie
    Serge Lutens Fumerie Turquie
    Serge Lutens Rousse
    (All 3 above testers)
    Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist (bought used)
    Kelly Caleche 2 edp of 15 ml each and 1 edt of 15ml (the 3 for 18 dollars, the best bargain of this quarter)
    Chinatown (a lovely friend gave me as a gift! :D)
    Eau d’Hermes
    Rocabar
    Very Irresistible Pour Homme (partially used, swapped it with a friend)
    By Fem D&G (a friend gave me as a gift)
    Hypnotic Poison (partially used, a friend also gave me)
    Oblique play (anoyther friend hated it and gave me as a gift)
    Must Cartier (bought today 100ml at half the price, and the kit included a lovely 15ml mini)
    Black Aoud
    Parfum des Merveilles (another half price bargain)

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    • rickbr says:
      2 July 2009 at 10:10 pm

      I also forgot of the Fahrenheit Kit that i bought on the outlet near my work. Mental note: never stop there on a stressing day rs

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      • rickbr says:
        2 July 2009 at 10:20 pm

        I forgot too that I’ve swapped by safran troublant, which i liked but didn’t care for it, for a bottle of the gourgeous encre noire. Has anyone found encre noire a “drierless” version of sycomore?

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        • rickbr says:
          2 July 2009 at 10:36 pm

          Oh, I think i’m with some memory problem… I remembered now that i also bought one red delicious on ebay at a bargain price

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          • gvillecreative says:
            3 July 2009 at 8:30 am

            Where do you buy your testers?

          • gvillecreative says:
            3 July 2009 at 8:30 am

            And WHERE did you get that Kelly Caleche??

          • rickbr says:
            3 July 2009 at 6:57 pm

            gvillecreative, I bought the lutens testers and the kelly caleche 15ml edps on ebay. I’m always searching for interesting things to buy there – and always find something rs

    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:13 pm

      Ok, I can see that like me, you need to start keeping notes!

      Jealous of the Kelly Caleche deal — that’s great.

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  63. vinery says:
    2 July 2009 at 10:02 pm

    Four bottles for me:
    1. Chanel #5 Parfum – done in by all the hoopla in May (but I have worn this on and off forever)
    2. Vero Onda
    3. Caron Muguet du Bonheur extrait – this is the one I tipped over on first dab
    4. My newest love: Guerlain L’Heure Bleue extrait

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    • ScentScelf says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:05 pm

      Am going to find out where you are so I can just follow you and enjoy the LHB trail… :)

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      • vinery says:
        3 July 2009 at 12:13 am

        Ha ha, Scentscelf…this particular sillage starts far south of the equator. But come on down and we’ll have ourselves a sniffing party!!

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        • ScentScelf says:
          3 July 2009 at 5:40 pm

          Oh, good…I’ll play a travel game, and just head south and try to find you. You’ll need to apply frequently, of course… ;)

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:14 pm

      *moment of silence for the Caron*

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      • Daisy says:
        3 July 2009 at 9:48 am

        so sad! I feel your pain!

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    • Tama says:
      3 July 2009 at 4:35 am

      Jealous of your Onda.

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  64. rickbr says:
    2 July 2009 at 10:02 pm

    Oh, I forgot my cologne du 68 and the zara amber, which reminds me of amber absolute, but at 10% of its price rs

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  65. mals86 says:
    2 July 2009 at 10:17 pm

    Okay… Just finished adding the minis, in the interest of full disclosure (I am a sucker for ebay minis… no good thrift stores around here, and even our TJMaxx stinks), and OUCH. Didn’t I say I’d be good this quarter? I know I said that.

    I wuz Baaad. That is, I bought more unsniffed crap as well as some Holy Grail material. The Haul includes:
    Amouage Lyric Woman 15ml decant
    BBW Sparkling Peach 30ml
    Cynthia Rowley Flower 50ml (unsniffed, a waste of $9)
    Caron Aimez-Moi 30ml
    Caron Parfum Sacre 30ml (vintage, backup bottle of a fave)
    Chanel No. 5 vintage parfum (another fave) – about 28ml
    Coty Emeraude vintage PdT, 2 bottles, 150ml total (HG material)
    Donna Karan Gold 30ml
    Guerlain Chamade vintage PdT 10ml decant
    Ines de la Fressange 30ml
    Juliette Has a Gun Citizen Queen 10ml decant
    Ormonde Jayne Ta’if 10ml decant
    Parfums de Nicolai Le Temps d’une Fete 30ml (HG material)
    Parfums de Rosine Rose d’Ete 100ml (love it)
    Rochas Tocade 100ml

    Plus minis of: YSL Champagne, vintage Arpege parfum, new Arpege edp, l’Arte di Gucci (terrific!), Cartier So Pretty, and RL Safari parfum. Also bought my mom a half-ounce of No. 5 parfum ($26!) for Christmas.

    The damage… (tell The CEO and I’m dead 8o)… $398. Only slightly in my favor is the fact that I have spent $0 on shoes this year and $40 on work clothes, as opposed to whatever-it-was I spent on those things last year…

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    • mals86 says:
      2 July 2009 at 10:34 pm

      Darn, forgot minis: Lanvin Via, EL Knowing parfum, and Tatiana parfum. Add $14.

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      • pyramus says:
        3 July 2009 at 3:46 am

        Knowing is so so so so so good in the perfume, just stunning. Lucky you!

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        • mals86 says:
          3 July 2009 at 10:28 am

          Oh, I’m looking forward to it… my aunt wears the parfum, which is so much nicer than the stuff in the big edt tester at the store. I actually haven’t gotten those 3 yet – which is why I forgot them – but the $$ has already left my bank account, so I must count them on 2nd qtr.

          Already got started on 3rd qtr spending, though: 100ml tester of L’arte di Gucci edt, $51. Discontinued, HTF, why don’t I ever learn???

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          • mals86 says:
            3 July 2009 at 1:20 pm

            Update on the 3rd qtr: was able to zap the bottle of L’arte edt, in favor of the very very htf edp somewhere else… may list decants on scentsplits…

    • joliefleur says:
      2 July 2009 at 10:47 pm

      That is a LOT of juice for that amount of money! I think you should be proud.

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    • Daisy says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:03 pm

      LOL —-does this mean that you are bare-foot and naked but you smell divine?? There’s a few states between us –so that’s fine with me! :-D

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      • mals86 says:
        3 July 2009 at 10:32 am

        Daisy, and Rapple: Come on now, I’m CLOTHED and SHOD! I will just call my raiment “classic” instead of “out of date.” (Actually I’ve never been fashionable, so it doesn’t bother me to be unfashionable.)

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    • Rappleyea says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:07 pm

      Why no shoes and very few clothes, you’ve probably SAVED over last year!! The CEO would be thrilled!

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:15 pm

      You know, that is an amazing amount of perfume for that price.

      And yeah, I basically gave up shoes & clothing too.

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      • mals86 says:
        3 July 2009 at 10:31 am

        Why, thank you… now, when am I going to use it all up??? I’m like a kid in a candy store, making up for years of lost time… sooner or later it’s got to stop!

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    • capillary says:
      3 July 2009 at 6:30 pm

      For the Temps d’une Fete, did you get the EDP or the EDT? It’s high on my wishlist but I’ve only tried the latter. Lovely purchases, by the way!

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  66. julesinrose says:
    2 July 2009 at 10:27 pm

    I can’t tell you how much vicarious pleasure I’ve received reading what everyone’s bought! Thanks for asking.

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:15 pm

      Good!

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  67. Bunny says:
    2 July 2009 at 10:38 pm

    Uh oh… does the 99 % full Vintage bottle of My Sin eau de toilette that I just got from the mailbox count too? OMG It’s still really fresh! and it was only $24 something! whoa… keeps developing… animaltastic! score!

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    • Daisy says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:06 pm

      there seems to be some question about the cutoff date….yesterday or today……look at it this way: WE KNOW about it now so count it this quarter and you don’t have to say a word about it next quarter….
      ps–congrats! what a score!

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      • Bunny says:
        2 July 2009 at 11:22 pm

        LOL good point!

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:16 pm

      Personally, if I don’t have it in hand by the end of the quarter, it goes on next quarter’s tab. But you can do it however you like. And congrats on the bottle!

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      • Bunny says:
        2 July 2009 at 11:39 pm

        well, I might have received it yesterday if it wasn’t a stat holiday(Canada Day) with no mail delivery… or not lol

        It’s a two oz. bottle so one oz for the 2nd quarter and one for the third? ;)

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        • Daisy says:
          2 July 2009 at 11:52 pm

          I’d list it for the 2nd quarter and start the 3rd with a perfectly clean slate!! But then, I’m sneaky and already tried to count multilpe bottles of one frag. as “one”……sigh….don’t tell my CEO.

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          • Bunny says:
            3 July 2009 at 12:02 am

            I’m guilty of that too shhhh I wont tell If you don’t tell ;)

      • boojum says:
        3 July 2009 at 12:44 am

        Ah, and see… I count it when the money goes out of hand, since I figure that’s when I bought it. I guess it all depends on which method of accounting you prefer. And since even knowing there are different methods is more than I ever wanted to know…I’ll leave it at that. :D

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        • Joe says:
          3 July 2009 at 4:02 am

          This is all hilarious! It’s like how retailers don’t count sales of gift certificates or gift cards with quarterly sales… they count the sales when they’re redeemed. We all have ways of cooking our own books… muuuahahaha… I may have to go back to Accounting 101 and review liabilities and assets basics. :D

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          • mals86 says:
            3 July 2009 at 10:34 am

            Hey, let’s cook the books together! Life is so much easier since The CEO asked me to take over the financial functions… especially because I’m the one with the accounting degree, mwa ha ha ha!

          • boojum says:
            3 July 2009 at 7:53 pm

            I keep trying to get the H to take over the financial functions for awhile, but he feigns ignorance and helplessness. I don’t know why; he’s MUCH better at spending than I am. :P

    • fountaingirl says:
      3 July 2009 at 11:53 am

      Yay for My Sin! I love that stuff, and I swear it holds up beautifully and develops like musky honey. Great find!

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  68. joliefleur says:
    2 July 2009 at 10:52 pm

    I am fairly certain I haven’t bought a FB this time around. The damage was all done last quarter, and as long as we’re not counting samps and decants, I am feeling pretty smug!

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    • Robin says:
      2 July 2009 at 11:17 pm

      Good for you, smug it up :-)

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  69. robinhoo says:
    2 July 2009 at 11:54 pm

    Only one bottle in 2009 so far (L’Artisan’s Tea for Two, with which I am desperately in love), but somewhere around 200 sample-sized decants… and I’m no perfumista. Maybe I should start considering a new career!

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:05 am

      1 for the whole year! You’re doing great, samples or no.

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  70. angelainthesky says:
    3 July 2009 at 12:03 am

    My big spurge this quarter was Fleur d’Orange, by SL, $102, but got an 8ml of Daim Blond for free. The others:
    Eau D’Iparie, Occitane (15ml for $20);
    Anais Anais, Cacharel (50ml for $40);
    Luctor et Emergo, (8ml decant for $32.50)
    Agent Provocateur (at a discount, 30ml for $28)
    Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille (8ml decant for 47)

    Oh boy, my total is about 270!!!!!!! I hadn’t realized how much I spent on perfumes in just a few months, and I have another bunch in my wish list. I think I may change my hobby while it’s still early…

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    • angelainthesky says:
      3 July 2009 at 12:04 am

      oops, “splurge”.

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:06 am

      That is why I like these polls…it forces me to keep track!

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  71. Haunani says:
    3 July 2009 at 12:04 am

    Well some of you have been “badder” than I, so I will ‘fess up. This is the end of my first perfumista year, and I’m not even going to try to add it up. :-0 I will just need to slow down now! My April-May-June purchases include:
    Etro Shaal Nur (on sale)
    Neil Morris Dark Earth
    Neil Morris Mariner
    Miller Harris Fleurs de Sel
    Gres Cabaret (at deep discount)
    MPG Ambre Precieux (partial bottle)
    Ava Luxe Midnight Violet (on sale)
    SP Eau du Gouverneur (for hubby)
    And some minis…

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    • Joe says:
      3 July 2009 at 4:05 am

      H, you didn’t do so bad except Fleurs de Sel is unfortunately so pricey here in the States. And I just have to say that Midnight Violet is amazing; I’m envious of that.

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:07 am

      Nice list! And you don’t have to count the CSP if it was a gift.

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  72. adamj2004 says:
    3 July 2009 at 1:09 am

    This has been pretty bad…..
    Givenchy Blue Label (Target clearance: 17.00)
    Prada Infusion Fleur d’Oranger (Full price: 74.00)
    CdG2 (Fragrance Net: 60.00)
    Armani Prive Eau de Jade (Marshall’s find: 32.00)
    Armani Prive Ambre Sois (TJ Maxx: 19.99)
    Halle by Halle Berry (32.00)

    Total: 235.00

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:08 am

      Hey, but you got some great deals, esp. on those Armanis! Why does the incense one NEVER show up at discount…

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    • miss kitty v. says:
      3 July 2009 at 2:14 pm

      I’m going to grow tired of saying it, and you’re all going to grow tired of hearing it: WHY ARE THESE THINGS NEVER AT THE MARSHALL’S OR TJ MAXX BY ME??? Armani?? The only Armani they would have would be some weird never-heard-of flanker to Sensi.

      Seriously–I’m calling every Marshall’s I know of today. There’s gotta be a good one out there somewhere…

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  73. margot says:
    3 July 2009 at 1:38 am

    I’ve been very disciplined and practical this quarter.Only three full bottles.
    Dior’s Escale a Portofino is my favorite FB purchase.
    It is heavenly – perfect to wear in the steamy South.
    I also bought Barbara Bui and Giselle by Carla Fracci,
    two NST recommendations that I bought unsniffed, because:
    1) I trust NST reviews.
    2) they were very inexpensive online.
    I also bought some samples from Andy Tauer – I’ve gone through 3 samples of Incense Rose and 2 of Reverie en un Jardin.
    A FB of one or both may be a purchase next quarter.

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    • Tama says:
      3 July 2009 at 4:40 am

      Reverie au Jardin is moving up my list each time I wear it. I love it a lot.

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      • boojum says:
        3 July 2009 at 10:34 am

        It was my favorite Tauer until Une Rose Chypree came along. And of course then, I had to smell the 2 rose scents together to compare/contrast (nothing alike of course, just was curious).. and now the Incense Rose is growing on me too. Now I’m afraid to re-test L’Air for fear that one will suddenly move from nice enough to oh my!

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        • margot says:
          4 July 2009 at 11:27 am

          Boojum – I did the same thing with the Tauer roses, and I have to say, Un Rose Chypree was a disappointment to me.
          I was surprised that I did not love it – must be my skin, my nose, or my expectation of BIG scents from Tauer. I really like L’Air, Lonestar and Reverie au Jardin, and I am blown away by Incense Rose. Next quarter!

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:09 am

      Hey, lucky you on the Barbara Bui. Wish I’d bought a bottle when it was still easy to find.

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      • margot says:
        4 July 2009 at 10:55 am

        Robin- I got the Barbara Bui 1.7 EDP on Ebay, (as a “buy it now” ) and it was very inexpensive. The vendor seemed to have stock on it, so you may come across it if you check. Sorry if my details are fuzzy – hope this helps.

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        • Robin says:
          4 July 2009 at 5:08 pm

          Thanks, I should input an automatic search over there.

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    • monstabunny says:
      3 July 2009 at 11:29 am

      Carla Fracci – an ex- ballerina has a perfume???? I guess you liked it. What’s in it?

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      • margot says:
        4 July 2009 at 11:59 am

        It’s embarrassing to admit this: I bought it unsniffed and haven’t OPENED it yet! I’m “saving” it for a time when I feel the need
        for a new something or other – just a little present to myself.
        It seems like a good choice for a small indulgence: Giselle has gotten some love here, and elsewhere, so you might want to read a bit to find out about the notes, etc.

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    • Haunani says:
      3 July 2009 at 11:34 am

      I tried that Escale a Portofino recently. I agree that it’s really lovely and perfect for a steamy-hot day!

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      • margot says:
        4 July 2009 at 12:06 pm

        I’ve already used a third of the Escale a Portofino – it’s really wonderful. I have to start rotating with Eau de Cartier and Bulgari The Vert – two of my favorite hot weather defenses from past years.

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        • Haunani says:
          5 July 2009 at 1:45 am

          Isn’t Eau de Cartier great?

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    • margot says:
      4 July 2009 at 8:21 pm

      Apologies… Robin, you reviewed Barbara Bui, and the gals at Perfume Posse reviewed Giselle.

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    • margot says:
      4 July 2009 at 8:26 pm

      Correction and apologies….Robin, you reviewed Barbara Bui on NST, and the Perfume Posse reviewed Giselle.

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      • margot says:
        4 July 2009 at 8:33 pm

        OK – I’ll step away from the keyboard. I seem to be suffering from an
        attack of monkey fingers.

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  74. Renu_Jean says:
    3 July 2009 at 2:08 am

    Shamefully I’ve bought three…
    Bouquet,
    The Beat,
    and ‘renewed’ my Coco Mademoiselle…
    Gosh don’t I regret buying The Beat… cos now I’ve gone over my budget…… Thank gosh Lola probably won’t come out until next year in Australia…. grrrr ain’t there a downside with living in an outback country = =;

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:10 am

      Hey, 3 isn’t so shameful! And hope you won’t wait too long for Lola…

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  75. 2scents says:
    3 July 2009 at 2:32 am

    I got a bottle of Terre d’Hermes courtesy of an ebay gift certificate and a great deal at Fragrance Net on Chanel No. 5 parfum (a refill for my ancient purse spray). Very satisfying acquisitions.

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:10 am

      That’s the best: when you’re perfectly happy with what you bought.

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  76. Santemon says:
    3 July 2009 at 2:32 am

    Wow, what a gigantic thread this is! I guess people love to confess!! I was wary of doing it until I saw that my list pales in comparison to some of you! So here goes…
    1. Ormonde Jayne for Men (replacement of an empty bottle)
    2. Ormonde Jayne Isfarkand (I finally ‘got’ it and now love it)
    3. Comme des Garcons Monocle Scent One: Hinoki
    4. L’Artisan Vanilia
    5. L’Artisan Dzing!
    6. Nicolai Vanille Tonka
    7. Nicolai Vie de Chateau
    8. Nicolai New York (Eau Legere)
    9. Guerlain Derby
    10. Serge Lutens Sarrassins
    11. Be Never Too Busy to Be Beautiful “The Full Monty” Sample Kit
    12. The Ormonde Jayne Sample Kit

    And… as gifts
    13. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
    14. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Tiare Mimosa

    All bought on a whirlwind tour of Europe where I could have easily doubled that number of bottles! And oh, 1 Nicolai Vetiver de Java candle….(the Hinoki candle wasn’t out yet and I truly had to resist buying a selection of Cire Trudon ones). I almost bought the Le Labo Poivre London exclusive at Libertys and was sorely tempted by the new Diptyque Tarocco, L’Artisan’s The pour un Ete, Guerlain Vetiver pour Elle and OJ’s Osmanthus. Sigh….

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:29 am

      Confession is a universal impulse, no?

      What a great list…jealous of your Hinoki & your Vie de Chateau, both of which are on my buy list but likely to languish there for some time to come.

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  77. sharviss says:
    3 July 2009 at 3:22 am

    I bought three FB’s
    Guerlain – L’heure Bleue
    PG – Cadjmere
    TDC – Sublime Balkiss

    I’m happy with the FB’s and have been mostly happy with the samples. I see many, many more full bottles in my future. Hopefully a big raise is in my future as well ;)

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:30 am

      Good luck on that big raise!

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  78. dewey eyed says:
    3 July 2009 at 3:33 am

    Pretty mellow. I bought a Tokyomilk (Honey & the Moon) and Ava Luxe’s Sweet Absinthe, and found a bottle of By (femme) D&G body lotion, which I’ll count as a bottle since it’s discontinued and finding that made me very happy. I also wound up finding a mini of By for a friend. I was tempted by those MAC honeys but then, with the Tokyomilk and already owning Ava Luxe’s honey, I fear finding my perfume cabinet swarmed with bears if I add any more.

    The cabinet has been a good self-checking device for purchases: it’s at the point that any new additions really need to earn their place, and it makes me look over my collection and wear some of the ones I haven’t spritzed in a while. I’m trying to stay disciplined with the bottles, and also use my yarn stash before falling head over heels for new fibers while half-finished projects lurk in my cedar chest. (So far this year I’ve finished one sweater with stash yarn, and I’m well into a second project too. Wait, is this NST or Ravelry….)

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:30 am

      I have a friend who knits, and her yarn stash almost made me faint. Perfumistas have nothing on knitters…

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      • boojum says:
        3 July 2009 at 10:37 am

        Nor beaders either! Both my sisters make jewelry, and those tiny little beads are EXPENSIVE! Makes me feel better… ;)

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        • dewey eyed says:
          3 July 2009 at 10:42 am

          Yup, I do that too….

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        • Robin says:
          3 July 2009 at 10:57 am

          Oh yes, I used to bead. VERY expensive hobby!

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        • Daisy says:
          3 July 2009 at 6:08 pm

          You bet! I’m a jewelry maker–got a room full of beads….can’t spend on beads AND perfume….perfume has been winning lately.

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      • SmokeyToes says:
        3 July 2009 at 10:41 am

        So true! I have a friend who knits, I was astonished to see her supply of yarns…… But I’m terrible, I’ve got her started on perfume now. :)

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      • Tama says:
        3 July 2009 at 2:46 pm

        I quilt – you should see my fabric stash!! Plus it takes up lots of ROOM. Thousands of dollars lying in bins waiting for the right inspiration to strike.

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    • margot says:
      3 July 2009 at 7:03 pm

      How do you like the Tokyomilk Honey & the Moon?
      I’m captivated by the scent of honey, but don’t know where to begin.
      I ‘ve used L’Occitane honey and lemon hand cream,
      which I loved at first, but now it smells like icky sugar cookies on me. Any suggestions for something more natural and less cloying?

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      • boojum says:
        3 July 2009 at 7:43 pm

        The MAC Naked Honey has been getting rave reviews around here. I thought it was really nice too, but seemed springlike to me, and it’s been summer hot for awhile now, so I passed it by. Might regret it later…

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  79. Bee says:
    3 July 2009 at 3:37 am

    I splurged on full-size, full-price for some favorites (lys en mediterranee, l’air de rien), for one new spleen – mainly for it’s evovating name (escale a pondichéry), and I did find one bargain, Chinatown body cream…and of course samples. I’m going through the LesNez ones at the moment (is l’Antimatière just a joke? I suspect there’s a nice woody something after half an hour)

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:31 am

      I suspect that some people can smell the LesNez and some people can’t. It’s a big old nothing on me.

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      • ScentScelf says:
        3 July 2009 at 5:45 pm

        That AntiMatter stuff smells like…nothing. On me. However, Let Me Play the Lion is wonderful.

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  80. josina says:
    3 July 2009 at 4:15 am

    I am so glad this blog exisits as througout my perfumista’s life i have at times felt guilty about spending so much on pefume! I like some of the comments on trying to be restrained I’ll try for sept!! As for my list: Chanel no 19 edp (an old fav i had to have again); eau de guerlain: Icceberg le parfum (great musc oriental for the summer!!); angel innnocent; prfumeum acqua e sale (lovely vanilla and red berries also for summer); caron royal bain; nenuco ( great cologne splash for small children, but smells delightfully fresh innocent, great for summer and comes in liter bottles( for around 5 euros per litre!)so that you can really splash, i don’t know if you can get it in the US but i get it in spain or now in brussels!). For my daughter of 2.5 yrs i bought Bugari for children, smells divine also for me, almonds, vanilla, but fresh!

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:58 am

      What a great list! I’ll have to look around for Nenuco, I hadn’t heard of it.

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      • josina says:
        6 July 2009 at 8:44 am

        try this link, it is really nice to splash and both me and my daughter love it!! i even splash it on the carpets so the rooms smell fresh!!!
        http://www.tienda.com/bath/products/cl-08.html

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        • Robin says:
          6 July 2009 at 11:57 am

          Thanks!

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  81. Blimunda says:
    3 July 2009 at 5:06 am

    I have been remarkably restraiend and well balanced!!! I sold on Ebay bottles that I have hardly worn since buying:
    Tabac Blond EdP
    SL Douce Amere
    Jicky EdP
    Incense Kyoto

    I bought with the proceeds:
    Bvlgari Black (v.cheaply online!)
    Jicky Parfum (cheaply online!)
    Tabac Blond Parfum (cheaply online!)
    Andy Tauer Samples
    Frederic Malle samples

    So all in all, spent about £150, but recouped it by selling-off other bottles.

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    • Sunnyfunny says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:56 am

      You found Tabac Blond parfum *cheaply and *online*??!!!?!?

      How?

      Where?

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      • fountaingirl says:
        3 July 2009 at 11:57 am

        Seconding this, hang on a minute while I race to get pen & paper, my miser’s soul has searched fruitlessly for months!

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      • Blimunda says:
        6 July 2009 at 6:57 am

        The Perfumed Court were doing a special sale on all Caron urn parfums a few months ago. I bought 8ml of TB Parfum for a very reasonable price (especially since I am in the UK and conversion rates have recovered against the dollar). I’m not sure if the sale is still on – but it was a very reasonable discount, compared to what it normally costs in stores.

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:58 am

      That’s what I ought to do: sell off what I’m not wearing. Too lazy…

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      • miss kitty v. says:
        3 July 2009 at 2:16 pm

        LOL! Seconding that, Robin!

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        • boojum says:
          5 July 2009 at 12:26 am

          I accept donations….. ;)

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  82. annemarie says:
    3 July 2009 at 5:12 am

    I too have enjoyed this thread enormously. I’m not going to say what I bought in the last 3 months, but what I’m anticipating, which is an EDP of Mitsouko. Sounds modest perhaps, but I’m wary of buying full bottles online (especially in this case, as it will have to come from overseas) so I will probably pay full price at a department store. Trouble is, the only supplier in my city will only get the EDP in for Xmas sales, so I won’t be able to get it before September. Plenty of time to save up.

    Part of my pleasure in perfume buying is the over-the-counter experience: chatting with the SA, getting the stuff home, opening it up … all on the same day. Sometimes when I work from home I have a bottle of my latest love sitting on the desk with me so that I can feast my eyes on it occasionally as I work. Oh dear.

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:59 am

      Interesting…we are opposites since there are few things I hate more than buying perfume in person!

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  83. BlackCat says:
    3 July 2009 at 5:13 am

    Bless me, Robin, for I have sinned. : )

    Actually, it could have been worse. Shopping in New York posed a lot of temptation. And yet I “only” bought EL PC Jasmine White Moss, the 10 ml roll-on of AG Matin d’Orage, and a very small Memoire Liquide.

    I also got Tauer Une Rose Chyprée (partly using a birthday gift certificate to LuckyScent).

    Oh yeah, and a 10 ml Yves Rocher Rose Absolue, which I forgot to count in the poll, but at $5, it hardly counts.

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 11:00 am

      Oh, you were VERY restrained in New York, much better than I would have been!

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  84. Zeezee says:
    3 July 2009 at 6:55 am

    I’ve been SO good this quarter – I’m proud of myself. (Never mind that I was forced by circumstances: rent, taxes, moving, health expenditures… I was GOOD.)

    I’ve bought only one bottle: a long desired 100ml Dark Amber & Ginger Lily on Ebay halfway April. Damn near retail price, too, but I don’t regret it one second – I couldn’t bear the thought of missing out on the LE! Not taking chances, there. In fact, I think that’s been my only FB purchase for all of 2009…!
    The only other addition was a gift (from my grandma… sweet!): 4711.

    Whoever got gifted a bottle of Safran Troublant up there: I’m so jealous. I just ordered a decant of it, along with a decant of Oyédo. But I just realized: that’s the next quarter! Woo-hoo.

    Now, the lust list is considerable, of course!
    I really want the L’Occitane travel set of Myrtle, badly. Precious packaging and a very nice refreshing herbal scent. Too bad that travel set is only sold in the US! And as if that wasn’t bad enough, L’Occitane never seem to have a sale this side of the ocean. *Pout*
    Then there’s AL #23, Costume National 21, Reminiscence Do Re, Ouarzazate, Angélique Encens (decant is running ouououout) – and then some, given unlimited funds.

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    • boojum says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:41 am

      If it makes you feel better, I was in love w/the travel set online as well, but didn’t find it nearly as must-have when I finally saw it in person. And it was much smaller than I expected, too.

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 12:16 pm

      I love the JM too…good choice!

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  85. pairofnines says:
    3 July 2009 at 10:13 am

    Banana Republic W at Marshall’s for a song, and a big bottle of Vetiver Extraordinaire on ebay for a little more than half price. Couldn’t pass it up.

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 12:16 pm

      *weeps for missing half price VE*

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      • Tama says:
        3 July 2009 at 2:49 pm

        No kidding! (pouts)

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  86. Julia says:
    3 July 2009 at 10:23 am

    I’m new to perfume and bought 5-9 bottles this quarter. Do imps count? Because I just ordered about 20 from BPAL…. I also spent a small fortune on books last week. I’ve gotta learn, right? I’m a knitter and work in a yarn shop to support my habit, which isn’t cheap, but I think my new perfume habit may quickly outprice it.

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 12:17 pm

      I dont’ know if imps count, you’ll have to decide! Maybe you need a part time job in a perfume store as well, LOL…

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      • Julia says:
        3 July 2009 at 4:17 pm

        I visited a couple of perfume stores at the mall today, and the “fancier” of the two didn’t treat me so well. The proprietress was on the phone and clearly didn’t want to get off for me since I was dressed down in jeans, sandals and a T-shirt. When I started asking to sample some high end classics like Jicky and Mitsouku she became slightly more interested. When I started talking about aldehydes her eyes nearly popped out that I knew anything like that, because I suspected she didn’t. Hubby and I are both enjoying the dry down of the Mitsouku. Learning…. Now off to the Perfumed Court.

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        • annemarie says:
          3 July 2009 at 8:21 pm

          I’ve had a few experiences like that. Most SA’s have a limited command of language to describe perfume. The standard remark from the SA, she having given me a test of something, is to say “It’s very SOFT, don’t you think?” This comment can be applied to everything from Opium to Miss Dior to the latest thing by Paris Hilton. “Soft” indeed. Perhaps one day I’ll walk in and say “Show me a HARD fragrance if you please!”

          That said, I guess SAs have their work cut out for them to be polite about fragrances they personally hate. I know I couldn’t do it. Occasionally I meet one, usually slightly older, who will murmur discreetly about their dislikes. A few weeks ago one of them waved a dismissive hand over the newer Estee Lauders. I am inclined to go back and buy from her – not so much because I agree, but because I value her honesty.

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          • boojum says:
            5 July 2009 at 12:33 am

            LOL, you’d love the woman I worked with last at Nordie’s… we must have had completely opposite taste in perfume, and she didn’t hesitate to say so. She’d suggest something, I’d say no, she’d give an incredulous “really?!” and I’d say, “no, something more like *that*” and she’d wrinkle her nose. Of course, to be fair, she did spritz a frag or two on herself, and while they smelled great on HER, they were awful on ME, so I have to assume the reverse was true too.

  87. SmokeyToes says:
    3 July 2009 at 10:40 am

    Hi all,
    I am so happy, I spent way less this quarter, five bottles, $198 total. Mitsuoko-$44, Jolie Madam-$18, AV-$15, JM Lime Blossom body oil spray-$65, Angel Body Oil-$50.

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 12:17 pm

      Good for you! We spent about the same but you ended up with more perfume than I did.

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  88. Sunnyfunny says:
    3 July 2009 at 11:07 am

    I bought four, two I was “allowed” to get as anniversary presents– Theorema and Tabac Blond edp.

    The other two are Fracas and Bal a Versailles.

    I had a wishlist going at Basenotes, and this all whittled it down to six. After all that, I deleted the remaining six, thinking that maybe I wouldn’t have such perfume lust if I didn’t have a list I was looking at as Goals I Must Achieve.

    Plus, I’ve really been wanting (and trying) to appreciate my fbs, especially the pre-hobby stuff. I’d probably be able to wear Tabac Blond for days on end, but I’d be a little bummed if I used that one all up and still had my lil pre-hobby bottles sitting around, half-full. ;)

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 12:20 pm

      So did deleting the list work for you — do you think about what else you want less than you used to?

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      • Sunnyfunny says:
        3 July 2009 at 10:49 pm

        Hee. It’s all psychological, y’know. There’s a much bigger chance of me actually accomplishing something if it’s on a list. The absence of a list lessens the importance. :)

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        • Robin says:
          4 July 2009 at 5:10 pm

          Good for you then!

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  89. helenviolette says:
    3 July 2009 at 11:11 am

    I did so great last round (2)- but i guess made up for it this one…

    15ml Vanille Galante ($50)
    15ml Osmanthe Yunnan ($60)
    15ml Shalimar parfum ($55)
    30 ml Vintage Joy parfum ($101)
    100ml Rochas Femme ($17.50)
    100ml Habanita parfum ($84)
    and just squeeking into the count this week- FB Tiempe Passate ($120) and new Benefit shaker (Sofia- $36) for my daughter’s birthday in a few weeks- 15th- blows my mind)

    My weak defense- Income tax refund lowered my inhibitions on about 4 of those ;)

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    • Robin says:
      3 July 2009 at 12:21 pm

      Hey, you don’t have to count gifts, but do hope your daughter loves the Benefit!

      And *so* jealous of your Tiempe Passate, that’s been on my wish list forever.

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  90. jepster says:
    3 July 2009 at 12:14 pm

    I only bought two small bottles–actually just added to my summer “wardrobe” with Un Jardin En Mediterranee (small spray and body lotion set off of ebay) and Caudalie’s Fleur de Vigne–a green/grapey fresh thing that was 75% off at the B&BW sale in June. All total = $21.50.

    I went to the Perfume Expo America yesterday–thanks Robin for the VIP pass. It was not crowded at all and I was disappointed that there were few samples to be had. You could spray all you wanted at each booth, but very little to take away.
    Some high points– special thanks to the Robert Piguet house for a sample of everything as well as a cute litte change purse to go with Fracas. Also, the distributer for AG and Miller Harris was very nice and helpful, but only had samples of the latest AG to take away. A gentleman from Jovay was creating scents to order and was very interesting to listen to (that French accent gets me everytime).

    Anyone else go? other thoughts?

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    • lilydale aka Natalie says:
      3 July 2009 at 11:39 pm

      I’m jealous! I’d been planning to go, but the switch from June to July ended up making it impossible, sigh. Sorry it wasn’t a sample-fest, but it sounds like you made out OK — like a Bandit, one might say!

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  91. AnnS says:
    3 July 2009 at 12:14 pm

    In spite of delusions to the contrary, this has actually been my worst quarter ever! It must have been an invasion of the perfume body snatchers of something! Between the end of winter, spring and back to winter (no summer here yet), my frag impulses were all over the place, including various swaps, samples purchased, small decants…..GAK. I did make a big score on that Lyric split and then a great deal on an almost FB of L’Air du Desert Marocain which I was originally going to buy in the 4th quarter……What threw me off what at the beginning of the quarter I went perfumista crazy and was nervous about reformulations of my fav’s, so I bought a lot of backups. In my humble and sad accounting, I don’t normally count those as “new” as they are backups of frags I already have…So as far as new frags go, mostly mini’s and from that awesome fragnet coupon: SSS Tabac Aurea (love it!!), Hermes Jardin sur le Nil, AG Songes mini, AG Grand Amour mini, AG eau d’Hadrien mini, PdN Temps d’Une Fete and Rose Pivione, Kenzo Flower, and my first Chanel No 5 parfum!! Yeah!!! Can I plead the “twinkie defense” if my husband files for divorce?

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    • Robin says:
      4 July 2009 at 5:11 pm

      Twinkie defense, ha! Hope that works (and let me know if it does)

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  92. zara says:
    3 July 2009 at 12:54 pm

    two/three – two bought (lancome trophee – a keeper, bill blass nude – is going to be swaped, did not impress me) and one marc jacobs blush received as swap (like it a lot).
    but I bought loaaads of samples, which would amount to about two FB’s!

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    • Robin says:
      4 July 2009 at 5:12 pm

      But luckily you do not need to count samples :-)

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  93. APassionateJourney says:
    3 July 2009 at 1:06 pm

    I got six of them

    Nautica Oceans 3.3 (59.00, I think)
    Kenneth Cole Reaction 3.3(59.00 also, I think. However, it’s making me break out :()
    Bond No. 9 Chinatown Swarovski Edition 3.3(150.00 Can’t believe I spent that much on a fragrance, but this deal was just too good to pass up!)
    Bond No. 9 Eau De New York 3.3(79.99)
    Bond No. 9 Lexington Avenue 3.3(96.01)
    Halle by Halle Berry 1.7(35.00)

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    • Robin says:
      4 July 2009 at 5:13 pm

      Seriously, the K Cole is making you break out? I have never had that happen, what a shame!

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  94. obsernity says:
    3 July 2009 at 4:44 pm

    Eternity Summer for men
    Polo
    Allure Homme Edition Blanche
    Egoiste Platinum Pour Homme
    Prada Man
    Truth For Men
    D&G The One
    A Men Pure Coffee
    BLV Homme
    All 100ml or more with discount

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    • Robin says:
      4 July 2009 at 5:13 pm

      All 100 ml …. that is a lot of juice! I really want a bottle of that Prada.

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  95. sunsetsong says:
    3 July 2009 at 7:49 pm

    I haven’t been as good as I should.
    AT Rose Chypree which I adore
    AT Le Maroc pour elle which doesn’t love me and will shortly hit Ebay.
    Chanel No 5 – the evil Bay, I thank you for the discount to top up my supply.
    Comme Des Garcons Flower Power ( big discount at Harvey Nicks)
    Trish McEvoy Mandarin and Ginger Lily – yum
    Still looking for my ideal rose geranium or blood orange fragrance.

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    • Robin says:
      4 July 2009 at 5:15 pm

      4 bottles isn’t too bad, is it? And if you’re selling 1 off you don’t have to count it :-)

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    • boojum says:
      5 July 2009 at 12:42 am

      Have only sniffed once, but agree that TM is definitely worth further exploration. The snowdrop one was nice as well. Qualified, of course, by the fact that I tried neither on skin, and I’ve learned that’s a fatal error!

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  96. OperaFan says:
    3 July 2009 at 8:03 pm

    Robin-Is this a record for the most number of comments?
    I’ve gone nuts with the first flush of perfumista-hood in these 1st and 2nd quarters – Between fleabay and various discounters I must have spent over $1,000 on FBs, minis, and samples. Minis and samples, in fact, (to quote Robin – I think) have been multiplying like rabbits…. So, I think, for this 2nd quarter, the most significant FB purchases have probably been:
    1. Gianfranco Ferre (the original jasmin/white flower scent)
    2. SSS Cameo (thanks AnnS for bringing Laurie’s lovely work to my attention!)
    3. Guerlain Shalimar eau Legere (may have been a March purchase, but I’m attributing it here)
    4. Ce Soir ou Jamais (long been on my wish list)
    Mini bottles include:
    1. Both Carla Fracci and Giselle
    2. DSH Cielle
    3. Paloma Picasso
    4. Cartier Declaration
    5. Original and Organza Indecence

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    • miss kitty v. says:
      3 July 2009 at 10:05 pm

      Wow, the Shalimar eau legere reminds me–I bought a bottle of Shalimar EdT in May! Totally forgot. Which is understandable, since I wore it once and then tossed it in the fridge for it’s summer hibernation period.

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    • AnnS says:
      4 July 2009 at 9:19 am

      OperaFan! I am so glad you found SSS!!! I am, unfortunately anosmic to the sweet musk in Cameo, or it would have been another SSS rose lemming for me…But I just love that opening for sure! I also have a small swap of that 1991 Ferre which is very nice, and on my consideration list for a mini. And I love the AG Ce Soir ou Jamais too, which I got last summer. I really enjoy that lovely rose accord that just lasts forever!

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    • Robin says:
      4 July 2009 at 5:16 pm

      It isn’t yet…we’ve gone over 500 comments before, although now can’t remember where. An open thread, probably.

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      • OperaFan says:
        6 July 2009 at 10:52 am

        I just counted 495 – so perhaps we’re on our way to a new record?!
        Ann – So sorry you can’t smell the musk in Cameo, which I love and and I normally don’t like violets! Lol!
        The Ferre was a blind purchase, but it’s really pretty for after shower or with a sundress… And the Eau Legere combined with Jicky is a real winner!

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        • Robin says:
          7 July 2009 at 9:31 am

          Yep, we’re getting there!

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  97. perfumelover says:
    3 July 2009 at 8:42 pm

    Hi :D
    Only one: Moschino Funny 25 ml

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    • Robin says:
      4 July 2009 at 5:17 pm

      Good for you, that’s hardly anything!

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  98. desmondorama says:
    3 July 2009 at 10:15 pm

    I only bought heavily discounted fragrances that I found by chance. The prices were too good to pass up!

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    • Robin says:
      4 July 2009 at 5:17 pm

      Congrats then!

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  99. chrissyinoz says:
    3 July 2009 at 11:14 pm

    Yikes i’ve bought more than i thought i had
    JM vintage gardenia, vetiver black vetiver cafe
    Guerlain vintage mitsy & shalimar (heaven on a stick), samsara shine, secret intentions
    Chanel no 22 (faaaaaaaaabulous), cristalle edp
    Dior vintage Miss Dior, hypnotic poison, poison
    Lanvin vintage arpege & my sin
    Carven vintage ma griffe
    Shiseido vintage zen, murasaki
    Burberry brit, weekend, brit red, the beat
    Rochas lumiere, madame rochas, absolu
    Keiko mecheri bois de santal
    DKNY delicious night
    Balmain vintage vent verte
    Kenzo flower, air, l’elephant
    Coty vintage emeraude, l’aimant
    Caronvintage narcisse noir & nuit de noel (a gift from my beloved
    Jean Desprez vintage bal a versailles
    Vintage chantilly
    Van Cleef & Arpels First
    Thierry Mugler Eau de star, cologne
    Teo Cabanel alahine
    EL sensuous
    Hermes un jardin apres la mousson
    Vintage carolina herrera
    Ormond Jayne woman, tolu
    Chloe by chloe
    Guy Laroche vintage fidji
    Jean Patou vintage 1000

    ummmmmmmmm……i need help lol

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    • vinery says:
      4 July 2009 at 1:14 am

      Wow, Chrissinoz, you’re making Donatella envious!!
      But what a great fragrance wardrobe you have acquired.

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    • Daisy says:
      4 July 2009 at 8:45 am

      no, no, you don’t need any help….you’re finding plenty to buy all on your own…..
      hey, that list looks great to me! :-)

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    • mals86 says:
      4 July 2009 at 9:13 am

      Great stuff! Are you just getting started on this perfume thing? I started buying in January, and my collection is still less than 50, including decants and minis… I know, some of you are laughing at what a tyro I am, and some of you are appalled…

      Anyway, my point is that at some point the collection will get to the point where you say, Um, that’s enough.

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    • Robin says:
      4 July 2009 at 5:18 pm

      Nice list — hope you’re enjoying them all!

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  100. hamiltos says:
    4 July 2009 at 12:06 am

    My first every post but I couldn’t resist joining in,
    30mls Carnal flower
    15ml Vanilla Galante

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    • Robin says:
      4 July 2009 at 5:19 pm

      Hi and welcome! You got 2 beautiful scents :-)

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  101. mountainear says:
    4 July 2009 at 1:09 am

    Just a few discount purchases this time around: Gap Grass 100 ml, Estee Lauder Green Tea 50 ml, and a mini of Omnia Crystalline. I only spent $34 though, so that’s not too bad! Mostly bought samples…

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    • Robin says:
      4 July 2009 at 5:20 pm

      Wow, excellent! That’s about what I should spend every quarter.

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  102. heydaves says:
    4 July 2009 at 1:28 am

    4!?!?! i bought 4?!?!?!?!

    lord have mercy.

    armani prive: eau de jade + cuir amethyste
    robert piguet bandit (which i’m going to have a talk about with the seller. i was dubious of the authenticity)
    escentric molecules escentric 02

    i can’t believe i bought 4 in this fiscal quarter…BUT…i got them all for a great price, nowhere near retail…so i feel okay with that.

    *takes a deep breath*

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    • heydaves says:
      4 July 2009 at 4:55 am

      hmmm…i didn’t complete my thought there.

      perhaps i got 7 then? if people are counting samples and such.

      i just received spray samples of some Serge Lutens…Tubereuse Criminelle and Muscs Koublai Khan. (what a trip those are! they boggle the mind, and make one rethink a lot of things…for the time being i’ve disposed of the paper i used to sample the MKK in a ziploc bag to contain the odor…not that its bad, per se…but its not something i want my room smelling like, thanks. lol)

      and i got a sample of Bandit, which proves to me that my suspiciousness toward my bottle was correct. the sample is everything Bandit is supposed to be…incredibly funky. my bottle, as i’ve said before…is a cross between my grandmother and cheap bathroom air freshener. they don’t even smell remotely similar except for the alcohol immediately after being dispensed.

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      • Robin says:
        4 July 2009 at 5:22 pm

        Do bear in mind that there have been different iterations of Bandit, and from completely different companies.

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  103. TwoPeasInAPod says:
    4 July 2009 at 9:13 am

    Just one. A refill for my L’Air du temps atomizer, purchased on sale at Perfumania for $2.99. I’m surprised I didn’t buy more this quarter, to be honest.

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    • Robin says:
      4 July 2009 at 5:23 pm

      Ack, you kept your expenditures to less than $5! For some reason that’s more impressive to me than buying nothing.

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  104. RusticDove says:
    4 July 2009 at 10:05 am

    I refuse to answer this. haha j/k Only 3 bottles this quarter. Two TF’s [White Pachouli and Black Orchid Voile de Fleur] and a vintage bottle of Joy.

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    • Robin says:
      4 July 2009 at 5:23 pm

      Oh, so jealous of your Joy!

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      • RusticDove says:
        4 July 2009 at 5:42 pm

        Oh, and I forgot to mention a vintage coffret of Guerlain minis [never opened] – which includes Shalimar and Mitsouko Parfums. Gosh darn Ebay. I feel very lucky to have scored the sealed unopened Joy [from the 60’s is my guess]. Happy 4th!

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  105. AnisaJayne says:
    4 July 2009 at 10:10 am

    Hi Y’all,

    Thought I’d let fellow Brits know that I’ve just bought a bottle of Eau D’Italie Sienne L’Hiver online from Liberty for £32.50 (+ 5.95 p&p). That’s half the usual price folks. They’ve got Bois D’Ombrie and Magnolia Roma at the same price and, although sorely tempted and after a long, dry, broke spell, I’ve limited myself to one bottle a month as a treat for being an all-round good girl.

    So, July it wil be over to Les Senteurs for the Unicorn Spell; August – Angeliques sous la Pluie; September – PG Louanges, October – I’m gonna need some more Eau des Merveilles and November, all bets are off cos I’m London bound.

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    • Robin says:
      5 July 2009 at 10:31 pm

      Congrats, that’s a great deal!

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  106. Robin R. says:
    4 July 2009 at 2:18 pm

    At the risk of being an enabler for the fragrance-aholics who are struggling to break their insatiable thirst for more fumes (!), here’s my FB activity in the past quarter. I also have swapped dozens of small-large decants and samples.

    A number of these were purchased at discount or on eBay for a good price:

    Just shy of 3 oz of Joy edt from the eighties from a lovely 78-year-old woman on eBay living in a small town Alberta. She only wore it on special occasions, which was clearly very rarely. She said her “time had passed” for wearing it, which made me feel very sad. I wrote her an email telling her how much I will enjoy the scent and that I’ll wear it in her honour. She included the nicest note in a shaky hand. It’s in mint shape, as fresh as the day it was bottled, and glorious. I feel privileged to own it.

    15ml Je Reviens extrait; probably nineties? Smells just like it always has.
    30ml Caron Aimez-Moi
    15ml Tauer Une Rose Chypree
    100ml TDC Sublime Balkiss
    50ml YSL Paris
    50ml each EL Bali Dream and Emerald Dream
    60ml Organza 2008 Harvest Orange Blossom — oh, my God, it’s gorgeous
    100ml DK Gold “Sparkling” with a lighter base and citrus topnotes
    20ml Cristalle edt
    50ml each Armani Privee Clair de Lune, Eclat de Jasmine and Cuir Amethyste
    50ml Parfums DelRae Emotionnelle (mmmm, melon :-) )
    50ml Sonoma Scent Studio Tabac Aurea

    I don’t have the courage to add up the total cost. . .

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    • Robin says:
      4 July 2009 at 5:24 pm

      Great list, and I’m jealous of your Joy too!

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      • Robin R. says:
        4 July 2009 at 6:21 pm

        Just let me know if you’d like some, R. Hope you still have my coordinates. :-)

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    • Robin R. says:
      4 July 2009 at 6:24 pm

      Oh, and a full 50ml bottle of first edition Hermes Equipage I snagged for $7.99 at the Sally Ann, which went to a dear older friend of mine who loves little luxuries but is on a small pension now. He’s loving it and I’m so glad I could bring him that extravagance.

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      • mals86 says:
        5 July 2009 at 2:52 pm

        Wow, a grand slam home run! Beautiful stuff, dirt cheap price, a happy friend, and the happiness of having brought it about… what a lovely story!

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  107. Musette says:
    4 July 2009 at 2:58 pm

    I lost my mind this past month on the ‘Bay but only spent about $150! That is because I was trolling for some little-known (or wanted) vintages – NOT bidding on the Djedi that just went for $2045 for 2oz. I had such fun watching that auction inch towards the stratosphere!

    Found some great, much-missed stuff at absurdly-good prices.

    My work is done. I figure I could live to be 100, spritz 3x a day every day until then – and still have perfume left when I turn up my toes.

    xo

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    • Robin says:
      4 July 2009 at 5:25 pm

      What is with that Djedi? I can’t believe it went for so much.

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      • Musette says:
        6 July 2009 at 10:47 am

        I know! But it is an incredible fragrance – I have it in EdT and I would love to have it in parfum, just to see the difference. I was just yakking to E about this – it has that ‘cult’ thing going – most folks are scared of it, so it fascinates them. I like the odd combo of rose and freshly turned lunar soil!LOL!

        I actually wore Djedi to a potluck cookout at a construction site on Thursday. Very odd juxtaposition but I was feeling very laissez-faire.

        xoxoA

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        • Robin says:
          7 July 2009 at 9:31 am

          Agree it’s a wonderful scent…but wow, that’s a lot of moolah! I was wondering if it was a bottle collector or something.

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  108. Musette says:
    4 July 2009 at 3:06 pm

    Ooop! Forgot to say what I got:

    Coty L’Aimant
    Coty L’Origan
    Coty Emeraude
    Coty Paris

    all three I got in different iterations: one was a great trio of vintage EdCs. PdTs and parfums from estate sales, the Bay and hellafabulous find in the middle of nowhere.

    A tiny vintage bottle of Shalimar perfume for $10 (see? that’s not so bad) that smells like heaven. I tried it in 97F and it was so glorious it made my teeth hurt!

    Balmain Jolie Madame parfum (vintage)
    Nina Ricci Bigarade (vintage)
    Balmain Vent Vert parfum
    Mitsouko parfum(stocking up in advance of the reform)

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    • Robin says:
      4 July 2009 at 5:27 pm

      Oh, you did get lovely things. And all that for less than $150? You’re a way better shopper than I am.

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      • boojum says:
        5 July 2009 at 12:50 am

        See R, your readers are all scoping out bargains while you’re busy bringing us all the latest news and reviews. Maybe you should post your wishlist somewhere and let them hunt for you, lol!

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    • mals86 says:
      5 July 2009 at 2:50 pm

      Ooooooh, sigh. Lovely stuff!

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    • OperaFan says:
      6 July 2009 at 11:05 am

      Goodness…. ebay is really dangerous on the wallet, isn’t it? LoL!!!
      Although I must agree with Robin – Looks like you got some good buys….

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  109. Romix says:
    4 July 2009 at 11:57 pm

    I could not help it. I work in a perfume shopp, and I don´t want to fight againt temptation. So, I bought a lot…
    Pettit Cherie EDP
    KenzoAmour
    Viva La Juicy
    Juicy Couture
    Ocean Lounge
    Island Kiss (discount)
    Rock ‘n Rio (discount)
    I love love
    Chance EDP
    Glamour
    Bond N°9 Nuits de Noho
    Pacific Paradise (discount)
    Tous in Heaven
    Love by Nina
    and I’m waiting for Putain du Palace by Etat Libre d’ Orange. I placed my order the last day of June, but I dont know if it counts. I have already make my wish list for the next 6 month!!!

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    • Robin says:
      5 July 2009 at 10:29 pm

      I can’t even imagine what I’d buy if I worked in a perfume store…seems to me you did pretty well!

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  110. chrissyinoz says:
    5 July 2009 at 12:49 am

    I’ve only seriously gotten into the perfumista zone in the last couple of years with the last 12 months being the most intense. Always loved perfume since i was a kid though. Haven’t started doing swaps or decants as yet but i would say that’ll be my next path to take.

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    • boojum says:
      5 July 2009 at 12:52 am

      Splits/swaps are the way to go, for sure! Just did my first one, a split of Lyric, and I would *never* have bought it otherwise. Can’t wait for cool weather to take advantage of it. And it was much easier than I tried to make it, lol…thanks to much advice from our Daisy and great articles on decanting here too.

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      • Daisy says:
        5 July 2009 at 10:09 am

        And it was fabulous of you to do the split Boo! I don’t care what the temp is!—I’m wearing that Lyric and loving it! (thank goodness for air conditioning.)

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        • mals86 says:
          5 July 2009 at 2:46 pm

          Yes, it was super of you! Been too HUMID here to wear my Lyric, but I’m compensating with the L’Arte di Gucci… and waiting patiently for cooler weather, rubbing my hands with glee and cackling, “Mine, all mine!”

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  111. chrissyinoz says:
    5 July 2009 at 1:15 am

    Does any1 know where i can get a bottle of MAC Naked Honey? None on ebay that i can find, it’s not available on the MAC australia website & the US site doesn’t deliver to oz? I’m absolutely DYING for a bottle lol.

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    • Robin says:
      5 July 2009 at 10:28 pm

      I’m sorry but I have no idea :-(

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    • boojum says:
      6 July 2009 at 12:24 am

      Don’t know either…but whereas I couldn’t find it at the stand-alone MAC shop near me, I DID find it at the MAC counter in one of the department stores in the same mall. Go figure. Maybe check around at any dept stores you know that carry MAC products?

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  112. chrissyinoz says:
    5 July 2009 at 3:18 am

    I meant to say that i can’t find any seller on ebay who posts this fragrance to australai

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  113. chrissyinoz says:
    5 July 2009 at 3:19 am

    australia!!! d’oh

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  114. fleurdelys says:
    6 July 2009 at 3:17 pm

    Ummm…Poison EDT and Femme EDP from eBay, and a bunch of samples, from The Perfumed Court and Sonoma Scent Studios.

    I restrained myself admirably!

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    • Robin says:
      7 July 2009 at 9:32 am

      Sounds like you really did!

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