Comments on: What We Really Wore This Summer – 2014

By: persolaise

persolaise — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 13:43:56 +0000

In reply to Michael. Michael, thanks for the explanation. And thank you so much for reading my interview with Andy. I really enjoyed my chat with him, despite the fact that it was conducted through email.

I will definitely keep an eye out for the TerraModerna :-)

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 13:41:18 +0000

In reply to Michael. Persolaise, We discovered TerraModerna55 and owner Daniele during a trip to Italy. It's very limited production and distribution, but very delightful fragrances based on ingredients specific to certain locales in Italy. Typo in my original post - I meant Lambrusche, derived from the sparkling red wine in the Modena vicinity. It sounds strange but is quite mesmerizing. Ditto for the balsamic fragrance.
I forgot how we discovered Andy Tauer, but both he and his fragrances speak for themselves. My lady and I are both major Andy fans. Your interview with Andy was very enlightening and enjoyable. I hope to meet you both some day during my travels.
Lastly, we really should venture out and sample some of the other perfumes you have reviewed, but the two favorites mentioned do not leave us feeling limited.
Cheers!

By: persolaise

persolaise — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 11:56:49 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Jo, you're right, Cuir Cannage isn't cheap at all. In fact, I believe Dior recently raised the prices of the Collection Privee by quite a margin.

I do hope you manage to get a bottle for yourself.

By: persolaise

persolaise — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 11:55:44 +0000

In reply to Danica. Danica, how wonderful to have a stash of vintage of No 5!

By: persolaise

persolaise — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 11:55:19 +0000

In reply to Michael. Michael, thanks for venturing out of the darkness :-)

Incense Rose is one of my favourite Tauers. I confess I don't know the TerraModerna brand; I'll have to check it out.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 08:28:38 +0000

There's not a massive difference between seasons in what I wear. Chanel Cuir de Russie has been my most consistent over the past few months. I also love the tropicality of Carnal Flower. And of course there is never a time when Portrait of a Lady is not welcome!

I reallyreallyreally want a bottle of Cuir Canage. It's not cheap so I think I may have to treat myself for Christmas if I want it!

Jo

By: Danica

Danica — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 06:13:54 +0000

In the Los Angeles heat vintage Chanel No 5 EDC was a huge winner and got me lots of compliments. Also Ramon Monegal Kiss My Name–lemon blossom and tuberose smells great in 90 degree weather.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:09:07 +0000

Persolaise – Former "lurker", first-time commenter as well… enjoy your blog and your web site, having discovered it from Andy's blog. Will be buying your book soon as well.
This summer I sported Tauer Pentachord Verdant, Vetiver Dance and Carillon Pour Un Ange while the missus wore Tauer L'Air du Desert Marocain and Incense Rose, and TerraModerna55 Parfums Uve Lambusche and Aceto Balsamico. It was a gloriously fragrant summer… Cheers

By: persolaise

persolaise — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:28:36 +0000

In reply to Wayne. Wayne, thank you so much for the wonderful descriptions. It sounds as though you had a supremely scented summer ;-)

By: persolaise

persolaise — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:27:16 +0000

In reply to Eldarwen22. Eldarwen, I'm a big fan of the EDP, and the extrait too, of course.