Comments on: Etro Shaal Nur fragrance review

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:43:53 +0000

Oh, lucky you — that was a limited edition special bottle, IIRC. Great price, too!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:01:33 +0000

I bought a bottle of this (3.3 ounce eau de toilette) at Filene's Basement for about $48. Quite a bargain, I thought. But the bottle looks different from the one pictured here, and the one I've seen elsewhere on line (on the Aedes de Venustas site, and on Etro's own website). It's the same shape but has a bumpy, raised, sort of paisley patterned surface all over. What gives? Is this a counterfeit? Or some kind of off-price line? It smells like the real thing….

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:25:46 +0000

Good thing you waited! And that's expensive. I got my bottle very cheaply at discount, although at the moment the cheapest price I'm seeing online (in the US, so not much help) is $70.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:14:51 +0000

The opening notes of Shall Nur are exquisite, and almost caused me to buy a bottle there and then.

But as time passed and I walked around a bit, it receded into a sweetish powdery base that I've smelled often enough before. (I also think it teetered into feminine territory at this point.)

I was really disappointed with the ending, but loved the beginning enough that I ALMOST sprung for the €90.00 purchase price.

I think I will have to try it again though, just to be sure…

And in the mean time I will continue to love and adore Messe de Minuit!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:03:39 +0000

You can order samples from Aedes.com.

It is not strongly herbal to me at all — mostly flowers & incense.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:37:26 +0000

I would love to do that. Where could I find them? Is Shaal Nur somewhat herbal as well or simply floral? Thank you?!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:10:46 +0000

Shaal Nur is a floral incense, Sandalo is a creamy, slightly sweet sandalwood. Have you considered ordering samples?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:33:20 +0000

I am very new to all of this as well. I recently purchased Sarah Jessica Parker's “Lovely”. Although it is lovely, it is still not quite “my” scent. I have been reading many descriptions on here for months, but still am having a tough time finding something to fit me. Right now the two that look the most interesting are Etro's Sandalo and Shaal Nur. Can someone please break down the differences? I love anything that is more incense smelling, but not overpowering. I love some sandalwood, grassy scents yet still feminine. I was interested in Aveda's Yatra, but has no lasting power on me. Thanks for any help!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:01:32 +0000

Shaal Nur really is the perfect summer incense, and I agree — I can smell it the next day too.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:50:27 +0000

Shaal Nur is one of my all time favorites, especially since it allows me to wear an incense scent during summer. The citrus and florals keep it from being overwhelming and the incense keeps it interesting. I love Passage d'Enfer and bought it, but it doesn't last on me – alas! Timbuktu, on the other hand, lasts nearly 24 hours! Shaal Nur, by the way, lasts all day and often I can still pick up a hint in the morning.