tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post2988343355298706258..comments2024-02-05T00:42:31.775-08:00Comments on Liesl Loves Pretty Things: Chanel No.5-- A JourneyLieslhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04615405705989668452noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-39117776587504570832013-01-11T22:26:43.523-08:002013-01-11T22:26:43.523-08:00Thank you so much for your kind words! :) I think...Thank you so much for your kind words! :) I think it's really hard to get fume for another person because sense of smell is SO very subjective and unique. I don't think I've ever smelled White Diamonds...there's definitely a difference in eras in perfume, even over the course of decades, and lots of stuff definitely smells of its era, even as they go through "modernizations". I love the classics and I'll happily smell "old ladyish" up until I am one ;) Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615405705989668452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-40122531265384328072013-01-11T13:28:32.466-08:002013-01-11T13:28:32.466-08:00You write the best posts! So detailed, I love you...You write the best posts! So detailed, I love your stories and your descriptions. I don't recall if I've ever smelled Chanel No. 5. I will sample it the next time I'm at the mall. If it smells like something an older lady would wear I wouldn't like it. No offense to you, at all (about liking Chanel No. 5, because you definitely aren't old). :) <br /><br />A friend gave me a White Diamonds set for Christmas...I don't really think she knows my taste in perfume. I don't like it...it smells old lady(ish) to me.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15573016128845679177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-27398562241668023752013-01-07T19:48:58.039-08:002013-01-07T19:48:58.039-08:00Thank you, Yun :) :) It's got this creamy, spa...Thank you, Yun :) :) It's got this creamy, sparkly addictive thing going on and my only complaint is that it doesn't wear any bigger than it does. It stays pretty close to my skin.Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615405705989668452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-48231857287377768932013-01-07T15:57:48.110-08:002013-01-07T15:57:48.110-08:00Wonderfully written post, Liesl! I don't own C...Wonderfully written post, Liesl! I don't own Chanel No 5, but I smell it occasionally when I'm at the beauty counters, and I always really like it. It smells feminine, soft, and sophisticated. I'm glad you have discovered your love for it. :-)<br /><br />~ YunYun, The Polish Hideouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00475600639990995559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-62388008377656102342013-01-07T00:00:29.239-08:002013-01-07T00:00:29.239-08:00Oh my gosh, I totally didn't intend to group y...Oh my gosh, I totally didn't intend to group your soul scent into that context! I was thinking very specifically of the Pink Sugar types and the Britney Spears fragrances, those things. There is fruity-sugary and then there is gourmand...I have a soft spot for delicious smelling fumes done right and yours sounds absolutely divine. Dior Hypnotic Poison was my holy grail fragrance until I discovered the leather and incense scents, and I still do love to wear HP in the early fall.Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615405705989668452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-33059623366321427382013-01-06T23:46:21.524-08:002013-01-06T23:46:21.524-08:00An interesting discussions it indeed is!!! Patou J...An interesting discussions it indeed is!!! Patou Joy has also graced my shelf in the past (oh I am definitely of a 'certain' age). Let's see if I find a sample of Profumum Roma someplace - it is totally unique and while totally sweet not really inspiring thoughts of pigtails and pink but more of a Dessert ladden table full of freshly baked pastries and glazed almonds. Turning your stomach yet? Before going on an endless roll: perfume is about individualism so indeed the field is open vast for discussion. :-)Polished Marvelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00506219570395532115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-89354482246642537762013-01-06T21:22:11.255-08:002013-01-06T21:22:11.255-08:00You're most welcome! :) I'm so glad you li...You're most welcome! :) I'm so glad you like it! Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615405705989668452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-16725582502333881342013-01-06T21:16:53.081-08:002013-01-06T21:16:53.081-08:00Beautiful! The original Chance was the first fume...Beautiful! The original Chance was the first fume my DH ever gave me (and my first Chanel). They do have a great lineup. Have you smelled any of the Exclusifs?Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615405705989668452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-70551679445636477912013-01-06T17:10:48.792-08:002013-01-06T17:10:48.792-08:00It's an interesting discussion, age and perfum...It's an interesting discussion, age and perfume. Generally I subscribe to the idea that you are entitled to wear whatever you want, whenever you want, at whatever age, but I definitely agree thyat there is a certain place for some of the heavier hitting scents, and while, say, Patou Joy would be a beautiful scent on a young gal, it certainly seems more befitting of a woman with some life and experience behind her. On the same token, a sweet sugary scent is fun and playful on an older gal but maybe more age appropriate for a teenaged girl. But then again, what is scent and what does it know of age, or gender? We're the ones placing associations on these things, you know? It's a funny thing. Blah blah blah. ;)Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615405705989668452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-27175850230001363632013-01-06T16:42:31.941-08:002013-01-06T16:42:31.941-08:00This is a fantastic post - thank you for sharing w...This is a fantastic post - thank you for sharing with us!Jamie @ Polish, Please!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11610970070258909502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-81710586279950263492013-01-06T15:04:38.305-08:002013-01-06T15:04:38.305-08:00You're not weirding me out at all, my memory&#...You're not weirding me out at all, my memory's pretty good, too, lol... But it wasn't me :) I used to hang out on Basenotes, though, if that rings a bell. <br />I do love incense-y fumes, and I LOVE the classics but surprisingly haven't really explored Youth Dew. It's probably high time I did! Thank you for the rec. ;)Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615405705989668452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-50505920938935840002013-01-06T11:37:18.223-08:002013-01-06T11:37:18.223-08:00Chanel perfumes are great!
I do like No 5 but I st...Chanel perfumes are great!<br />I do like No 5 but I still think it is a little too much for me. I use Chance eau fraîche and Coco Mademoiselle regularly :).Gwen - SpaceLifeThoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10186965486211207622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-77775074621984077802013-01-06T06:00:05.763-08:002013-01-06T06:00:05.763-08:00What a joy to read this post, thank you Liesl!!!! ...What a joy to read this post, thank you Liesl!!!! I think one needs to grow into Chanel No 5 - you know what I mean? I never saw this scent going well with a very young woman. I'd rather see it with worn with a certain sophistication and elegance that starts to grow on a woman only after Highschool or College. While I don't own it - Chanel No 5 and my skin will never become friends, I appreciate it's class and timeless quality. If there is one beauty product I could not live without it is perfume. I don't feel dressed leaving the house un-spritzed ;-). My favorite and constant companion since about three years: Profumum Roma Vanitas (vanilla candies) - I still don't have enough of it :-)Polished Marvelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00506219570395532115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-44879741259168990672013-01-06T01:01:43.097-08:002013-01-06T01:01:43.097-08:00Nice read, I purchased my first bottle of Chanel n...Nice read, I purchased my first bottle of Chanel no.5 back in 08 and still have a bit left. Another olde school classic (redundant?) If you enjoy inscence-y scents is Estee Lauder Youth Dew. Btw- I found your blog by bc I googled a nail polish and I'm pretty sure we've met online many moons ago...did you ever chat on Winmx? Sorry if I'm weirding you out, but I just have a good memory and fondly remember everyone I've chatted with. If you are who I think...MamaHemp??? ;)BubblegumBengalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352686099514752202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-80782371712609716792013-01-05T22:49:42.785-08:002013-01-05T22:49:42.785-08:00Thank you so much! :) Oh, please tell me what it i...Thank you so much! :) Oh, please tell me what it is! I have a small handful I rotate through the seasons and one constant... It truly is a wonderful thing.Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615405705989668452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-425692254170699062013-01-05T22:04:54.478-08:002013-01-05T22:04:54.478-08:00This was really fun to read :D. It is such a wonde...This was really fun to read :D. It is such a wonderful thing to have a perfume that you really enjoy (I finally found mine about two years ago and I still love it!!) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-44232414678431295432013-01-05T21:58:07.910-08:002013-01-05T21:58:07.910-08:00Ohhh, I would have loved to smell this in your gra...Ohhh, I would have loved to smell this in your grandma's heyday, I bet it was to die for! And how luxurious, dusting yourself with No.5-scented powder. Thanks for sharing your memory :)Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615405705989668452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-80307250765839290462013-01-05T21:53:52.252-08:002013-01-05T21:53:52.252-08:00Thank you so much, dear :) I hope you do smell the...Thank you so much, dear :) I hope you do smell them and I hope you share your thoughts with me!Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615405705989668452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-10242618250923445482013-01-05T21:45:37.943-08:002013-01-05T21:45:37.943-08:00No.5 was my Granny's signature scent. It was ...No.5 was my Granny's signature scent. It was the ONLY thing my grandfather could tolerate & she had practically every product. I always loved using the powder right after stepping out of her shower. Now every time I go into a store that sells it, I have to spray myself. :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09906879340115224792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951956383109405008.post-16783712247995538792013-01-05T19:00:56.569-08:002013-01-05T19:00:56.569-08:00Oh this is such a wonderful post. I am walking thr...Oh this is such a wonderful post. I am walking through creamy flowers with you <3 I NEED to smell this! I need to smell them both and I need to layer them. Oh do more posts like this :)Mommy Doeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054918906703413358noreply@blogger.com