Much better than all those plastic caps. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I tried this about a month ago I remember liking it, but I had tried so many things that day that I cant remember how much I liked it. Oooh, Coromandeljust found the love for that onevery nice. Not too much, but a little is wonderful. Maybe the civet smell is reserved for the edp or parfum? Youth Dew is probably the closest in style of those you mentioned. I do, too. Hi Angela Great review! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). No way. =P. Just wondering because Im really wanting to try it, but from the reviews at MUA it seems to be a love/hate thing because some find it extremely overwhelming. It causes my nose to curl in a most unbecoming way. You are one lucky dude. But youre right, cold breezes busting up the skirt is less than fine. ), but I have a couple favorites that work for me in the warm, spicy category.
(I do have a bottle of Youth Dew Amber Nude, which I like, but I guess its nothing like the original YD.). *Gasp*. I wonder if I can make it back before the kids get home. =P. See thats what I keep thinking.
A touch of sweat can be good, I think. Well poo guess Ill have to make a trip. We have been having a hot spell here in southern California, bought this the same day my bottle of Wazamba came, have worn them separately & together and love them even on hot days. And no one raises a brow at me when I check out. Minuit Enchant starts out brunette and ends up a dirty blonde. , , . . (I sure love saying that name!) It sounds quite floral with rose, tuberose and jasmine (which reminds me that I also really want to try the PdE 3 Fleurs). parfmy, Ochrana osobnch I always enjoyed those tests in 1st grade where you had to circle the shape that was the odd one out. I even wear them in the winter nothing like a good old blanket skirt to feel like a million bucks on a miserable day. But for that much parfum, the price is fantastic, and if I hadnt already blown the Sep. perfume budget, Id be considering a blind buy. It's currently exclusive to Nordstrom. Maybe I need to pull my decant out again of course, Ive only ever tried the edt. I really dislike the make-up counter system. , , , , , , , , , . I got a chance to test this a couple days ago at Nordstrom. )The notes sound lovely, but I'm wondering if this one bears any resemblance to the dreaded Opium, Cinnabar, Coco, or Obsession, all of which I absolutely despise. It's lovely. Which resin?
Im greening up with envy.
I'll admit, this was not love at first sniff..
Nutmeg is the seed and mace is the outer covering. Going to go through my closet this week to do a purge/re-arrange and get my skirts out into the open. I love it. I shall scurry off to try it for myself. And Ill add to that: and so little money! Im still really inexperienced, though and I dont know if I like oud or not. Gotta keep that ranking system up to date!Yes, do try this one - it's more gourmand than I usually go for, but I've really been enjoying the lingering yumminess of ME. I have never bought anything Laura Mercier either, but I think I will now. ;-). Instead, the tuberose more gives floral lift to the fragrance and a hint of that buzzy intoxication that tuberose, jasmine, and gardenia can lend. I just sit around on my hind end, so I can pretty much wear whatever I want. Sometimes I can still appreciate that they are interesting or unusual, nicely composed or perfectly balanced etc etc.but thats not the same as gee, I want to go around smelling like this. Whats up with that? Unfortunately since Im in Chicago, I cant get away with them in winter, Im just too cold! As you say, a little goes a long way. Thanks for the review sounds divine! It never hurts to be thorough :). It extends to checking which package of whatever I buy - the least tampered with, freshest-looking one will win every time! :). (LogOut/ My stars, Pino - don't get me started on pattern comparison! So, unless I sniff this and dont like it (not likely, based on the notes and your review) Minuit Enchante joins Mythique and Pure Oud as new additions to my wishlist. But the scent has its charms dabbed, too. . I think Sephora has this? As always, lovely review.
I get some of the same smell in Shalimar, too, once the lemon and vanilla have subsided a little.
A good skirt will last forever. And I like that you described this as having brunette orientals since my mother was once a glamourous brunette, before she became the silver-haired lady she is now. It dried down to a pure incense smell. I am a Cinnabar lover. Finally got around to trying this last week. Long underwear isnt a very elegant solution. Im almost happy when a fragrance doesnt last long so that I can put on another one that I love, too. This definitely sounds worth a sniff and Im so excited to see that I can probably wheedle a sample out of my local buddy, Datura, up there. I generally love labdanum, benzoin, and tonka bean. Prvodce svtem krsy zaloila v roce 2006 blogerka Ada. I haven't tried any Laura Mercier scents - the closest store to me is about five hours' drive away. Okay done sounding like a shill for EL; I just love several of their scents. I wonder if it will, or has already, come to the UK?
Try a dance supply store for tights and legwarmers. (crap. Perfume-stalking is the ULTIMATE checking, Ahsu, you're so right.
The tuberose isnt prominent at all, and if someone smelled it because she loves tuberose, shed probably be disappointed on that front. Minuit sounds nice, but I think it maybe too heavy and spicy for me. And its just even more awkward when factoring in that Im a guy. Minuit Enchant takes a middle course. HLAVA: jalovec, muktov kvt, hebek, I had written off all Laura Mercier frags after some cursory sniffing of her gourmand whatevers. It really is a nice one, and, as you say, a great price for parfum concentration. But then, he doesn't like perfume. The first time I tried Uncle Serges Fleurs dOrange I mistakenly wore it on a day I had meetings. I never order from them unless they have some kind of GWP going on if you sign up for the emails, youll know when theres a good one. absolutn re, absolutn jasmn, broskvov nektar The whole effect of Minuit Enchant is of a midweight, elegant, delicious veil of fragrance. - that it's patchouli+some sort of resin. Oh, I see now Nordstrom exclusive. I bet TPC and others get it soon if they dont already have it. Im glad youll be able to give it a sniff, though. Thank you Angela. They blend well with roaring fireplaces, counteract the damp, musty smell of the bus on a rainy morning, and bloom on skin coddled by coats. Shopping is about seeing what's out there. And its back to the old quandry: is it better to have loved and lost than never loved at all? Ve o parfmech a kosmetice. I thought this sounded really nice; Im glad its living up to expectations. It didnt say anything about cinnamon so I might be ok with it. Lasted for more than a day on me, wow. I really like Cinnabar and Youth Dew a few hours in. Thats true as well. Not very progressive of me but thats the way it goes. You dont even get a hint of dead squirrel? Mace and nutmeg come from the same plant. Plus, I dont really care for the twee regular bottle and you can buy it in the fabulous retro blue bottle at Estee Lauder online and you get samples and sometimes a great GWP. Oh noooo! Its nice that you figured out the resin/spice thingit makes it a lot easier to know what to sample and what you can leave behind. Ive spent many of my hardearned dollars on your picks. First of all, needing to make small-talk with someone while testing a perfume isnt much fun. You guys are dangerous! Theyre both fabulous, though. I just checked out the EL site and yes, YD is cheap! Of course, theres a risk of falling in love with it and not being able to re-purchase once it runs out. I like this one: http://www.discountdance.com. Great smelling, but dangerous! I adore warm and spicy, and this sounds like it will be great for fall/winter. Spray some at noon, and your midnight could still end up enchanted, no problem. Minuit Enchant kicks off with the scent of orange and cardamom with a pinch of clove, soon plumped with tuberose and jasmine. Tama, I have the same problem. That's OK. One less bottle to buy. with a few florals to smooth things out. Both bring me pleasure.Your lovely review actually has me interested in trying this one. Then I suspect Cynthia and I have plotting and scheming to do! I also had troubles with Shalimar, but should try it again - in the parfum - to give it a chance.As for Minuit, if it's anything like the scents Mals mentionedwell, I probably won't like it. I just purchased this fragrance and its WONDERFUL! All rights reserved. *sigh*..I think it's gorgeous, though I don't like the other Mercier scents (especially the gourmets, which are cloying on me). I am just discovering the older EL scents have never tried Youth Dew but want to. A type of fragrance I think everyone should have is a warm, spicy, slightly gourmand scent. Thanks! Leave a comment, or read more about commenting at Now Smell This. Warm, spicy orientals are perfect when it's cold out and you want a scent that will stand up to the season's thick sweaters and woolen skirts. I love Cashmir and wonder why it doesnt get mentioned more on the boards. Plotting and scheming *is* what we do best. DUNNO. I may need to go back and try again the exclusive parfum thing appeals to me, but I also have several orientals and spicy scents already (not that thats ever stopped me before). Does that mean that Im anosmic to poopy diaper/dead squirrel smell, but *thats what I smell like to other people*?!? I still have about 40 ml left, and I love it. I like skirts and dresses, too. The scent, in Parfum strength, comes in a bottle with a sprayer that delivers a very fine mist. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. And when you think about it, this compulsion to find the next perfect scent masterpiece is kind of the same thing, no? bwahaha. , . I just hadnt seen it because I was being a dutiful hausfrau mopping floors and ironing shirts AND then because I keep gaining weight (all of it ugly) I hopped on the elliptical trainer for 30 minutes.so Im now taking a break! Ill sign up for their emails. 45313351, zapsan v obchodnm rejstku vedenm Mstskm soudem v Praze, oddl B, vloka 1328. Id love to know what you think of it once you try it! Is it great? =) Your no.1 fan from HK, xoxoFiFi. Or at least needed it that way. It has presence, but it doesn't overwhelm. Is the tuberose really prominent, or more of a floral floater thru the midrange? ZKLAD: absolutn vanilka, pima, labdanum, benzoin, ambra, myrha, guajak, cedr, santalov
Some orientals, like Chopard Casmir, are heavily gourmand and call for a light hand and a big personality. And I love the retro cheese of the name: "Enchanted Midnight"! Youre right, though, I dont think it would be great on a hot day. Filed Under: perfume talk Tagged With: flanker, laura mercier, limited edition. It's a mellower & slightly sweeter version of those 70's & 80's spicefests. Don't subscribe I liked ME very much. **grinningpantingmore grinning**. Okay sorry for the double post, but this posted in a weird spot and didnt make sense. kosmetiky. Oh, and I love the sound of your basic wardrobeso romantic and classic.almost makes me want to try a dress.but then Id probably have to give up my ultra comfy Nike Air Rift sneakers (even though I have them in basic black as well). Im not very helpful, I realize. Copyright 2009-2021 Katie Puckrik Smells. I would love to discuss a Nahema bottle purchase/swap with you. Minuit Enchantee is softer, but still plenty spicy. Highly recommend it. FYI Holt Renfrew in Canada (and Ogilvys in Montreal) stock Laura Mercier. They claim that it is a UK exclusive, somewhat oddly (I guess that would be news to Nordies, then), and suggested I try Harrods. A decant sounds like the perfect amount. Then, no middle notes! Its the whole LE thing what if I *dont* get it and it turns out to be the missing piece in my fragrance wardrobe FOREVER? I have some great longer wintery skirts but rarely end up wearing them. And as far as checking goes, I think I have picked up this trait from my sister. And once you have narrowed down your faves within a genre, you need to keep consumer-comparison testing. Mmmmmm, sounds lovely. Ive had the flu and have been hopeful that Ill lose enough weight that Ill fit into all my old vintage stuff again. Im sorry about your work situation. Nejastji hodnocen So what are the notes exactly that relate this to Youth Dew? My nose just isnt sophisticated enough to appreciate some frags yet Im sure that in another few years, Ill adore cumin & civet scents and no longer associate them with sweat and cat urine. Subscribe to followup comments via email. Hopefully, this is the right spot. Oh good advice Angela will do. The seller is away until Aug 17, 2022. I am adding this edition to my must-try list, and although I really liked the original, Im hoping this is even more interesting. My mother found some old bottles of Nahema and she sent them to me, thinking theyd turned. Hi Angela! Well, if you ever need to be restocked, Im always up for swapping. Minimum purchase required. Fleur dOranger definitely has cumin going on. It probably doesnt comfort you much when I say that I know just how you feel. Enable away. No Nordstrom near me, either. Yummy, sounds lovely to me, too. Might be opoponax, tolu balsam, peru balsam sigh.My general rule is that if it smells even vaguely like Youth Dew, I'm just not going to find it pleasant. Its a good feeling to do a between-season closet purge. If Este Lauder Cinnabar or Yves Saint Laurent Opium feel as warm and heavy as a duvet with a velvet cover, Minuit Enchant is more of a burnt velvet shawl tossed over a charmeuse gown. , Provozovatel: MAFRA, a.s. Provozovatelem tohoto serveru je MAFRA, a.s., se sdlem Karla Englie 519/11, 150 00 Praha 5, IO: Actually, there are some things that I love that have civet listed as a note like Jicky but I dont smell it at all. (LogOut/
What IS it about those scents that makes them so offensive? I could not detect the florals at all. Laura Mercier Minuit Enchant is a flanker to Nuits Enchantes and is a limited edition. Mals86,Well, yes, Minuit is reminiscent of Opium, Cinnabar and the like but it's not as aldehyde heavy or potent. Thank you for a wonderful review, Angela. Turnabout is fair play, I say. I mentioned this on Fridays open thread but I thought itd be worth repeating it for you. So glad you reviewed this! I hope you get well soon. Flat sandals or boots work great with them, and are comfortable, too. My rip-snortin jaunt from ballet girl to punkette to pop singer to TV host & all the messy stuff in between, Witty and provocative reviews of 1,800+ perfumes, A fun and quirky romp through everyday smells, Maverick Luca Turin's entertaining tussles with perfume and science, An insider's look at the creation of two bestselling fragrances, Laura Mercier Minuit Enchant parfum is available from. I like Wolford Polar Tights for keeping me toasty in the winter. Its a dream come true for this perfumista. I thought it smelled sort of like Pier One, in a good way.My brother leaned over to sniff my wrist, and jerked his head back fast enough to cause whiplash. i pi o ple a tlo. The spices in Cinnabar mellow, and YD becomes a lovely woody/ambery scent after 2 hours. Which makes me wonder: Why even make perfumes if youre a make-up company. La Prairie Life Threads Platinum: A Review in the Sniffing around the Dallas Northpark Mall, Diddling around Dallas: Digging Aldehyde 44, Amarige Limited Harvest Edition 2007 Review, Andy Tauer Tableau de Parfums Dark Passage, Etat Libre D'Orange Delicious Closet Queen, Etat Libre d'Orange secretions magnifiques, InStyle magazine best online shopping November 2010, Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Precieux, Parfum d'Empire Osmanthus Interdite; Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus, Van Cleef Arpels Collection Extraordinaire, yes it's a joke and if you feel offended you probably inspired it. Thanks, Donna. Oh, this sounds wonderful! It really does have a cozy approachable appeal and lasted 8-9 hours on me (easily). Minuit Enchant has top notes of juniper, mace, ginger, clove buds, and pimento berry; a heart of tuberose, rose absolue, jasmine absolue, and peach nectar; and a dry down of pure vanilla absolue, musks, labdanum oil, benzoin resin, amber, myrrh, exotic guaiacwood, cedarwood, sandalwood, and agarwood accord. Pine trees and incense, cool and warmI think its quite good. It smelled like church incense at More reviews, photos and discussions for Laura Mercier, Dana Classic Fragrances - Love's Baby Soft. I just went to the spice cupboard and smelled a cardamom pod to be sure, and its sweet cardamom I smell. . I like to think I have some idiot-savant ability that could come in useful in whatever apocalypse lies ahead.I must admit that I was very broadly comparing Youth Dew to Minuit Enchant.
Good for you! exclusivehow odd! I dont see why not. U.K. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. Can you believe it? Im still looking for the spicy oriental that works for me, and when I first read about this one it sounded like it might be my girl. Then I recently discovered PdN Maharanih as a swap extra and its definitely like a cousin to Noir Epices; Ive been very much wanting a bottle or decant, but I also want to smell the Mercier. Wasnt sure if I could handle it, me being famous for my Opium-hate, but I rationalized that its not the spices in Opium I dislike, its the resiny stuff. . You DO live near a Nordies, dont you !!!! Jicky has civet in spades, at least to me. The agarwood accord (aka oud) arrives as a medicinal buzz, softened a little by sandalwood, but not the whammy of sandalwood 10 Corso Como uses to offset its oud. Maybe it has to do with me being such a newbie but anything with sweaty, skanky or animalic notes makes me very nervous! I hope they have it! I was just at Nordstroms, getting my usual dose of deep disappointment, on Saturday! I hope you find lots of good skirts at the back of your closet! So is sniffing. Nordies does ship I dont know if their shipping on frag is as outrageous as Neimans, but they do ship. Novinkami v kosmetice vs provedou lnky, hodnocen, diskuze i katalog parfm a The item you've selected was not added to your cart. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Love Mauboussin, this is on the same continuum but the mace stands out, think eggnog, in a good way. And a relative bargain. Add in a tweezer or travel atomizer and you should get it shipped free. But overal/, ME is soft and snuggly, and YD is sharp and penetrating.As for my brunette metaphor, I think of Youth Dew and Mitsouko as brunettes, and creamy ambers like Shalimar as blondes. Dnes pat k jedn Also, because of the cardamom and oud, Minuit Enchant comes off as more modern than some of the 1980s oriental blockbusters. Didnt Nuits Enchantees make it there soonif not beforeit hit the U.S.? Thats a happy thought! , , , . Sometimes the makeup people arent wildly knowledgeable about fragrances, either. Objevte ty nejlep parfmy, dekorativn kosmetiku I have a tiny bottle of the parfum, and it will last me a long time, as much as I like it. / .. >:D. Oh, I know! I already have Nuits Enchantee and love it, so I was fairly certain I would like this and I was right. The fragrance starts with a heavy ginger/spicy smell. Thank you so much! Its so nice to spray them instead of dab them on from their little sample vials. Very nice price on that btw.Lisa. And a happy Easter! I always thought LM was a bit underrated.The rest of her line was way too gourmand for me to wear, although I enjoy the bath line immensely. Replies to my comments Now I need to get another job in case I fall in love with Amouage Epic! Ill try dabbing rather than spraying then. Perfume for Life: How Long Will Your Fragrance Collection Last? Theyre heavy and metal and feel so satisfying in the hand. (I guess Im kind of a dress evangelist). Very wearable IMO. That could have been me! Angela/Joe: I did as you suggested and emailed LM directly to enquire as to UK purchase, and heard back. Will you email me at rappleyea11 at yahoo dot com? Im trying to be good with my budget (Im currently furloughed). I hope it does. I like a little curry or everlasting flower, myself.
Sounds like a sniff-trip to Nordies is a must. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Let me know what you think of it. I dont get any coffee in Minuit Enchante, and I havent smelled Mauboussin (although now Im eager to). [Though I am doing a split w/some NSTers of Coromandel unsniffed I just know Ill love it hehe.]. Any comments whether or not this new Minuite Enchantee is similar to Mauboussin? Another lemming? Add this item to your watchlist to keep track of it. But I do believe in a basic wardrobe of fragrances. I hope you wont be disappointednot that I think you will be. Im not sure if my local one even has a Laura Mercier counter but I will scope it out next time. I have like a zillion skirts and just a handful of jeans! Im another skirt lover I pretty much live in them from May -October. FM Noir Epices was almost love at first sniff last winter and sustained me through the season. There are plenty of scents I admire but dont have any yen at all to wear. Sometimes its hard to follow the thread with this set up if theres a lot of back and forth going on. Posted by Angela on 7 September 2009 126 Comments. () . MakeupAlley is a registered trademark of MUA, Inc. Though to that end, I tracked down a nice bar of that poison ivy soap so I can at least change frags more often. I really love Eau de Lune and L'Heure Maqigue. Fantastic sillage - 16 hours later and still lingering on my skin.
Theyre so swingy and fun. Something went wrong. A 50 ml bottle of Parfum (yes, that's right, the Extrait) is $90. Ill file that away. - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, Learn more about earning points with eBay Mastercard, - eBay Return policy - opens in a new tab or window, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new tab or window. I'm missing anything containing vanilla in my perfume wardrobe - this might be the way to go. Seems fairly reasonably priced too considering the concentration and the bottle size. Should give this one a chance if I can bother to get to a Nordstrom's in time. If you like PdE Ambre Russe or SL Arabie it's possible you'd like Minuit Enchante. While youre there, you should check for the Chanel Les Exclusifs, if you havent tried them already. Its Powerful. Change). Karin, it's NOT the amber that troubles me with those heavy Orientals. I attribute it to amber, but could be wrong.
(I do have a bottle of Youth Dew Amber Nude, which I like, but I guess its nothing like the original YD.). *Gasp*. I wonder if I can make it back before the kids get home. =P. See thats what I keep thinking.
A touch of sweat can be good, I think. Well poo guess Ill have to make a trip. We have been having a hot spell here in southern California, bought this the same day my bottle of Wazamba came, have worn them separately & together and love them even on hot days. And no one raises a brow at me when I check out. Minuit Enchant starts out brunette and ends up a dirty blonde. , , . . (I sure love saying that name!) It sounds quite floral with rose, tuberose and jasmine (which reminds me that I also really want to try the PdE 3 Fleurs). parfmy, Ochrana osobnch I always enjoyed those tests in 1st grade where you had to circle the shape that was the odd one out. I even wear them in the winter nothing like a good old blanket skirt to feel like a million bucks on a miserable day. But for that much parfum, the price is fantastic, and if I hadnt already blown the Sep. perfume budget, Id be considering a blind buy. It's currently exclusive to Nordstrom. Maybe I need to pull my decant out again of course, Ive only ever tried the edt. I really dislike the make-up counter system. , , , , , , , , , . I got a chance to test this a couple days ago at Nordstrom. )The notes sound lovely, but I'm wondering if this one bears any resemblance to the dreaded Opium, Cinnabar, Coco, or Obsession, all of which I absolutely despise. It's lovely. Which resin? Im greening up with envy.
I'll admit, this was not love at first sniff.. Nutmeg is the seed and mace is the outer covering. Going to go through my closet this week to do a purge/re-arrange and get my skirts out into the open. I love it. I shall scurry off to try it for myself. And Ill add to that: and so little money! Im still really inexperienced, though and I dont know if I like oud or not. Gotta keep that ranking system up to date!Yes, do try this one - it's more gourmand than I usually go for, but I've really been enjoying the lingering yumminess of ME. I have never bought anything Laura Mercier either, but I think I will now. ;-). Instead, the tuberose more gives floral lift to the fragrance and a hint of that buzzy intoxication that tuberose, jasmine, and gardenia can lend. I just sit around on my hind end, so I can pretty much wear whatever I want. Sometimes I can still appreciate that they are interesting or unusual, nicely composed or perfectly balanced etc etc.but thats not the same as gee, I want to go around smelling like this. Whats up with that? Unfortunately since Im in Chicago, I cant get away with them in winter, Im just too cold! As you say, a little goes a long way. Thanks for the review sounds divine! It never hurts to be thorough :). It extends to checking which package of whatever I buy - the least tampered with, freshest-looking one will win every time! :). (LogOut/ My stars, Pino - don't get me started on pattern comparison! So, unless I sniff this and dont like it (not likely, based on the notes and your review) Minuit Enchante joins Mythique and Pure Oud as new additions to my wishlist. But the scent has its charms dabbed, too. . I think Sephora has this? As always, lovely review.
I get some of the same smell in Shalimar, too, once the lemon and vanilla have subsided a little.
A good skirt will last forever. And I like that you described this as having brunette orientals since my mother was once a glamourous brunette, before she became the silver-haired lady she is now. It dried down to a pure incense smell. I am a Cinnabar lover. Finally got around to trying this last week. Long underwear isnt a very elegant solution. Im almost happy when a fragrance doesnt last long so that I can put on another one that I love, too. This definitely sounds worth a sniff and Im so excited to see that I can probably wheedle a sample out of my local buddy, Datura, up there. I generally love labdanum, benzoin, and tonka bean. Prvodce svtem krsy zaloila v roce 2006 blogerka Ada. I haven't tried any Laura Mercier scents - the closest store to me is about five hours' drive away. Okay done sounding like a shill for EL; I just love several of their scents. I wonder if it will, or has already, come to the UK? Try a dance supply store for tights and legwarmers. (crap. Perfume-stalking is the ULTIMATE checking, Ahsu, you're so right.
The tuberose isnt prominent at all, and if someone smelled it because she loves tuberose, shed probably be disappointed on that front. Minuit sounds nice, but I think it maybe too heavy and spicy for me. And its just even more awkward when factoring in that Im a guy. Minuit Enchant takes a middle course. HLAVA: jalovec, muktov kvt, hebek, I had written off all Laura Mercier frags after some cursory sniffing of her gourmand whatevers. It really is a nice one, and, as you say, a great price for parfum concentration. But then, he doesn't like perfume. The first time I tried Uncle Serges Fleurs dOrange I mistakenly wore it on a day I had meetings. I never order from them unless they have some kind of GWP going on if you sign up for the emails, youll know when theres a good one. absolutn re, absolutn jasmn, broskvov nektar The whole effect of Minuit Enchant is of a midweight, elegant, delicious veil of fragrance. - that it's patchouli+some sort of resin. Oh, I see now Nordstrom exclusive. I bet TPC and others get it soon if they dont already have it. Im glad youll be able to give it a sniff, though. Thank you Angela. They blend well with roaring fireplaces, counteract the damp, musty smell of the bus on a rainy morning, and bloom on skin coddled by coats. Shopping is about seeing what's out there. And its back to the old quandry: is it better to have loved and lost than never loved at all? Ve o parfmech a kosmetice. I thought this sounded really nice; Im glad its living up to expectations. It didnt say anything about cinnamon so I might be ok with it. Lasted for more than a day on me, wow. I really like Cinnabar and Youth Dew a few hours in. Thats true as well. Not very progressive of me but thats the way it goes. You dont even get a hint of dead squirrel? Mace and nutmeg come from the same plant. Plus, I dont really care for the twee regular bottle and you can buy it in the fabulous retro blue bottle at Estee Lauder online and you get samples and sometimes a great GWP. Oh noooo! Its nice that you figured out the resin/spice thingit makes it a lot easier to know what to sample and what you can leave behind. Ive spent many of my hardearned dollars on your picks. First of all, needing to make small-talk with someone while testing a perfume isnt much fun. You guys are dangerous! Theyre both fabulous, though. I just checked out the EL site and yes, YD is cheap! Of course, theres a risk of falling in love with it and not being able to re-purchase once it runs out. I like this one: http://www.discountdance.com. Great smelling, but dangerous! I adore warm and spicy, and this sounds like it will be great for fall/winter. Spray some at noon, and your midnight could still end up enchanted, no problem. Minuit Enchant kicks off with the scent of orange and cardamom with a pinch of clove, soon plumped with tuberose and jasmine. Tama, I have the same problem. That's OK. One less bottle to buy. with a few florals to smooth things out. Both bring me pleasure.Your lovely review actually has me interested in trying this one. Then I suspect Cynthia and I have plotting and scheming to do! I also had troubles with Shalimar, but should try it again - in the parfum - to give it a chance.As for Minuit, if it's anything like the scents Mals mentionedwell, I probably won't like it. I just purchased this fragrance and its WONDERFUL! All rights reserved. *sigh*..I think it's gorgeous, though I don't like the other Mercier scents (especially the gourmets, which are cloying on me). I am just discovering the older EL scents have never tried Youth Dew but want to. A type of fragrance I think everyone should have is a warm, spicy, slightly gourmand scent. Thanks! Leave a comment, or read more about commenting at Now Smell This. Warm, spicy orientals are perfect when it's cold out and you want a scent that will stand up to the season's thick sweaters and woolen skirts. I love Cashmir and wonder why it doesnt get mentioned more on the boards. Plotting and scheming *is* what we do best. DUNNO. I may need to go back and try again the exclusive parfum thing appeals to me, but I also have several orientals and spicy scents already (not that thats ever stopped me before). Does that mean that Im anosmic to poopy diaper/dead squirrel smell, but *thats what I smell like to other people*?!? I still have about 40 ml left, and I love it. I like skirts and dresses, too. The scent, in Parfum strength, comes in a bottle with a sprayer that delivers a very fine mist. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. And when you think about it, this compulsion to find the next perfect scent masterpiece is kind of the same thing, no? bwahaha. , . I just hadnt seen it because I was being a dutiful hausfrau mopping floors and ironing shirts AND then because I keep gaining weight (all of it ugly) I hopped on the elliptical trainer for 30 minutes.so Im now taking a break! Ill sign up for their emails. 45313351, zapsan v obchodnm rejstku vedenm Mstskm soudem v Praze, oddl B, vloka 1328. Id love to know what you think of it once you try it! Is it great? =) Your no.1 fan from HK, xoxoFiFi. Or at least needed it that way. It has presence, but it doesn't overwhelm. Is the tuberose really prominent, or more of a floral floater thru the midrange? ZKLAD: absolutn vanilka, pima, labdanum, benzoin, ambra, myrha, guajak, cedr, santalov
Some orientals, like Chopard Casmir, are heavily gourmand and call for a light hand and a big personality. And I love the retro cheese of the name: "Enchanted Midnight"! Youre right, though, I dont think it would be great on a hot day. Filed Under: perfume talk Tagged With: flanker, laura mercier, limited edition. It's a mellower & slightly sweeter version of those 70's & 80's spicefests. Don't subscribe I liked ME very much. **grinningpantingmore grinning**. Okay sorry for the double post, but this posted in a weird spot and didnt make sense. kosmetiky. Oh, and I love the sound of your basic wardrobeso romantic and classic.almost makes me want to try a dress.but then Id probably have to give up my ultra comfy Nike Air Rift sneakers (even though I have them in basic black as well). Im not very helpful, I realize. Copyright 2009-2021 Katie Puckrik Smells. I would love to discuss a Nahema bottle purchase/swap with you. Minuit Enchantee is softer, but still plenty spicy. Highly recommend it. FYI Holt Renfrew in Canada (and Ogilvys in Montreal) stock Laura Mercier. They claim that it is a UK exclusive, somewhat oddly (I guess that would be news to Nordies, then), and suggested I try Harrods. A decant sounds like the perfect amount. Then, no middle notes! Its the whole LE thing what if I *dont* get it and it turns out to be the missing piece in my fragrance wardrobe FOREVER? I have some great longer wintery skirts but rarely end up wearing them. And as far as checking goes, I think I have picked up this trait from my sister. And once you have narrowed down your faves within a genre, you need to keep consumer-comparison testing. Mmmmmm, sounds lovely. Ive had the flu and have been hopeful that Ill lose enough weight that Ill fit into all my old vintage stuff again. Im sorry about your work situation. Nejastji hodnocen So what are the notes exactly that relate this to Youth Dew? My nose just isnt sophisticated enough to appreciate some frags yet Im sure that in another few years, Ill adore cumin & civet scents and no longer associate them with sweat and cat urine. Subscribe to followup comments via email. Hopefully, this is the right spot. Oh good advice Angela will do. The seller is away until Aug 17, 2022. I am adding this edition to my must-try list, and although I really liked the original, Im hoping this is even more interesting. My mother found some old bottles of Nahema and she sent them to me, thinking theyd turned. Hi Angela! Well, if you ever need to be restocked, Im always up for swapping. Minimum purchase required. Fleur dOranger definitely has cumin going on. It probably doesnt comfort you much when I say that I know just how you feel. Enable away. No Nordstrom near me, either. Yummy, sounds lovely to me, too. Might be opoponax, tolu balsam, peru balsam sigh.My general rule is that if it smells even vaguely like Youth Dew, I'm just not going to find it pleasant. Its a good feeling to do a between-season closet purge. If Este Lauder Cinnabar or Yves Saint Laurent Opium feel as warm and heavy as a duvet with a velvet cover, Minuit Enchant is more of a burnt velvet shawl tossed over a charmeuse gown. , Provozovatel: MAFRA, a.s. Provozovatelem tohoto serveru je MAFRA, a.s., se sdlem Karla Englie 519/11, 150 00 Praha 5, IO: Actually, there are some things that I love that have civet listed as a note like Jicky but I dont smell it at all. (LogOut/
What IS it about those scents that makes them so offensive? I could not detect the florals at all. Laura Mercier Minuit Enchant is a flanker to Nuits Enchantes and is a limited edition. Mals86,Well, yes, Minuit is reminiscent of Opium, Cinnabar and the like but it's not as aldehyde heavy or potent. Thank you for a wonderful review, Angela. Turnabout is fair play, I say. I mentioned this on Fridays open thread but I thought itd be worth repeating it for you. So glad you reviewed this! I hope you get well soon. Flat sandals or boots work great with them, and are comfortable, too. My rip-snortin jaunt from ballet girl to punkette to pop singer to TV host & all the messy stuff in between, Witty and provocative reviews of 1,800+ perfumes, A fun and quirky romp through everyday smells, Maverick Luca Turin's entertaining tussles with perfume and science, An insider's look at the creation of two bestselling fragrances, Laura Mercier Minuit Enchant parfum is available from. I like Wolford Polar Tights for keeping me toasty in the winter. Its a dream come true for this perfumista. I thought it smelled sort of like Pier One, in a good way.My brother leaned over to sniff my wrist, and jerked his head back fast enough to cause whiplash. i pi o ple a tlo. The spices in Cinnabar mellow, and YD becomes a lovely woody/ambery scent after 2 hours. Which makes me wonder: Why even make perfumes if youre a make-up company. La Prairie Life Threads Platinum: A Review in the Sniffing around the Dallas Northpark Mall, Diddling around Dallas: Digging Aldehyde 44, Amarige Limited Harvest Edition 2007 Review, Andy Tauer Tableau de Parfums Dark Passage, Etat Libre D'Orange Delicious Closet Queen, Etat Libre d'Orange secretions magnifiques, InStyle magazine best online shopping November 2010, Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Precieux, Parfum d'Empire Osmanthus Interdite; Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus, Van Cleef Arpels Collection Extraordinaire, yes it's a joke and if you feel offended you probably inspired it. Thanks, Donna. Oh, this sounds wonderful! It really does have a cozy approachable appeal and lasted 8-9 hours on me (easily). Minuit Enchant has top notes of juniper, mace, ginger, clove buds, and pimento berry; a heart of tuberose, rose absolue, jasmine absolue, and peach nectar; and a dry down of pure vanilla absolue, musks, labdanum oil, benzoin resin, amber, myrrh, exotic guaiacwood, cedarwood, sandalwood, and agarwood accord. Pine trees and incense, cool and warmI think its quite good. It smelled like church incense at More reviews, photos and discussions for Laura Mercier, Dana Classic Fragrances - Love's Baby Soft. I just went to the spice cupboard and smelled a cardamom pod to be sure, and its sweet cardamom I smell. . I like to think I have some idiot-savant ability that could come in useful in whatever apocalypse lies ahead.I must admit that I was very broadly comparing Youth Dew to Minuit Enchant.
Good for you! exclusivehow odd! I dont see why not. U.K. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. Can you believe it? Im still looking for the spicy oriental that works for me, and when I first read about this one it sounded like it might be my girl. Then I recently discovered PdN Maharanih as a swap extra and its definitely like a cousin to Noir Epices; Ive been very much wanting a bottle or decant, but I also want to smell the Mercier. Wasnt sure if I could handle it, me being famous for my Opium-hate, but I rationalized that its not the spices in Opium I dislike, its the resiny stuff. . You DO live near a Nordies, dont you !!!! Jicky has civet in spades, at least to me. The agarwood accord (aka oud) arrives as a medicinal buzz, softened a little by sandalwood, but not the whammy of sandalwood 10 Corso Como uses to offset its oud. Maybe it has to do with me being such a newbie but anything with sweaty, skanky or animalic notes makes me very nervous! I hope they have it! I was just at Nordstroms, getting my usual dose of deep disappointment, on Saturday! I hope you find lots of good skirts at the back of your closet! So is sniffing. Nordies does ship I dont know if their shipping on frag is as outrageous as Neimans, but they do ship. Novinkami v kosmetice vs provedou lnky, hodnocen, diskuze i katalog parfm a The item you've selected was not added to your cart. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Love Mauboussin, this is on the same continuum but the mace stands out, think eggnog, in a good way. And a relative bargain. Add in a tweezer or travel atomizer and you should get it shipped free. But overal/, ME is soft and snuggly, and YD is sharp and penetrating.As for my brunette metaphor, I think of Youth Dew and Mitsouko as brunettes, and creamy ambers like Shalimar as blondes. Dnes pat k jedn Also, because of the cardamom and oud, Minuit Enchant comes off as more modern than some of the 1980s oriental blockbusters. Didnt Nuits Enchantees make it there soonif not beforeit hit the U.S.? Thats a happy thought! , , , . Sometimes the makeup people arent wildly knowledgeable about fragrances, either. Objevte ty nejlep parfmy, dekorativn kosmetiku I have a tiny bottle of the parfum, and it will last me a long time, as much as I like it. / .. >:D. Oh, I know! I already have Nuits Enchantee and love it, so I was fairly certain I would like this and I was right. The fragrance starts with a heavy ginger/spicy smell. Thank you so much! Its so nice to spray them instead of dab them on from their little sample vials. Very nice price on that btw.Lisa. And a happy Easter! I always thought LM was a bit underrated.The rest of her line was way too gourmand for me to wear, although I enjoy the bath line immensely. Replies to my comments Now I need to get another job in case I fall in love with Amouage Epic! Ill try dabbing rather than spraying then. Perfume for Life: How Long Will Your Fragrance Collection Last? Theyre heavy and metal and feel so satisfying in the hand. (I guess Im kind of a dress evangelist). Very wearable IMO. That could have been me! Angela/Joe: I did as you suggested and emailed LM directly to enquire as to UK purchase, and heard back. Will you email me at rappleyea11 at yahoo dot com? Im trying to be good with my budget (Im currently furloughed). I hope it does. I like a little curry or everlasting flower, myself.
Sounds like a sniff-trip to Nordies is a must. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Let me know what you think of it. I dont get any coffee in Minuit Enchante, and I havent smelled Mauboussin (although now Im eager to). [Though I am doing a split w/some NSTers of Coromandel unsniffed I just know Ill love it hehe.]. Any comments whether or not this new Minuite Enchantee is similar to Mauboussin? Another lemming? Add this item to your watchlist to keep track of it. But I do believe in a basic wardrobe of fragrances. I hope you wont be disappointednot that I think you will be. Im not sure if my local one even has a Laura Mercier counter but I will scope it out next time. I have like a zillion skirts and just a handful of jeans! Im another skirt lover I pretty much live in them from May -October. FM Noir Epices was almost love at first sniff last winter and sustained me through the season. There are plenty of scents I admire but dont have any yen at all to wear. Sometimes its hard to follow the thread with this set up if theres a lot of back and forth going on. Posted by Angela on 7 September 2009 126 Comments. () . MakeupAlley is a registered trademark of MUA, Inc. Though to that end, I tracked down a nice bar of that poison ivy soap so I can at least change frags more often. I really love Eau de Lune and L'Heure Maqigue. Fantastic sillage - 16 hours later and still lingering on my skin.
Theyre so swingy and fun. Something went wrong. A 50 ml bottle of Parfum (yes, that's right, the Extrait) is $90. Ill file that away. - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, Learn more about earning points with eBay Mastercard, - eBay Return policy - opens in a new tab or window, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new tab or window. I'm missing anything containing vanilla in my perfume wardrobe - this might be the way to go. Seems fairly reasonably priced too considering the concentration and the bottle size. Should give this one a chance if I can bother to get to a Nordstrom's in time. If you like PdE Ambre Russe or SL Arabie it's possible you'd like Minuit Enchante. While youre there, you should check for the Chanel Les Exclusifs, if you havent tried them already. Its Powerful. Change). Karin, it's NOT the amber that troubles me with those heavy Orientals. I attribute it to amber, but could be wrong.