Comments on: De gustibus non est disputandum ~ random thoughts on perfume snobbery http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/ a blog about perfume Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:43:36 +0000 hourly 1 By: Robin http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-166062 Robin Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:14:00 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-166062 We did a poll on that once, we'll have to do another! We did a poll on that once, we’ll have to do another!

]]> By: promiseevans http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-166044 promiseevans Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:32:45 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-166044 R- About that 'dream' perfume....the green jasmine, wafting of incense...specked with dark woods.... sounds amazing...we need to get someone on that stat... Luca, perhaps? I know he has consulted for many scents... We should start a thread on Scents we want, but no one's made or we haven't found.... R-
About that ‘dream’ perfume….the green jasmine, wafting of incense…specked with dark woods…. sounds amazing…we need to get someone on that stat… Luca, perhaps? I know he has consulted for many scents… We should start a thread on Scents we want, but no one’s made or we haven’t found….

]]> By: Robin http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-161958 Robin Tue, 18 May 2010 19:41:34 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-161958 Perhaps you will turn out to like intense and sophisticated in perfume as well :-) Perhaps you will turn out to like intense and sophisticated in perfume as well :-)

]]> By: Bluesky http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-161800 Bluesky Mon, 17 May 2010 21:43:19 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-161800 Yea, the same with music, pop rock hiphop or classical, whatever makes you happy :D. I prefer anything rich, intense, sophisticated (books, music, movies), I'm not sure about perfume. Newbie. Yea, the same with music, pop rock hiphop or classical, whatever makes you happy :D .
I prefer anything rich, intense, sophisticated (books, music, movies), I’m not sure about perfume. Newbie.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-78427 Anonymous Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:27:27 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-78427 Thank you! Great CD -- we own it, just couldn't think of who did the song. Thank you! Great CD — we own it, just couldn't think of who did the song.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-78426 Anonymous Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:10:08 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-78426 "John Lee Supertaster" by the ever-fabulous They Might Be Giants. “John Lee Supertaster” by the ever-fabulous They Might Be Giants.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-78581 Anonymous Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:53:17 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-78581 Well, you know, that is a different matter -- I don't expect much from celebrity scents either, but then, I don't expect much from any scents geared towards that same market. So I can't disagree that they're far away from what I like, just that it isn't the "celebrity" part that is the problem, you know? But know what you mean also about wanting something that everyone else isn't already wearing. Well, you know, that is a different matter — I don't expect much from celebrity scents either, but then, I don't expect much from any scents geared towards that same market. So I can't disagree that they're far away from what I like, just that it isn't the “celebrity” part that is the problem, you know? But know what you mean also about wanting something that everyone else isn't already wearing.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-78580 Anonymous Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:35:20 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-78580 Robin, just read this great article and felt the need to comment. I personally avoid celebrity scents not because I'm being a snob but because I've tried a few in the past and they were far far away from what I'd like (made me recoil even) so I vowed to never try one again until I as given a free sample of SJP's Covet. That just changed it all.. I tend to look for niche fragrances mainly because I dont want to smell like everyone else (although I must admit that I prefer the fact that they are more adventurous than mainstream). Like when Angel became so popular and everyone was wearing it - it was like a uniform! and so with VW Princess. I dont mind mainstream at all, actually, everytime something new comes out I'm at the counters, sniffing and asking for samples (I bet ya they all know me by now) but still trying to stay away from the widely worn fragrances. I look for something rare (or even discontinued). It's a difficult one but like you said it's not about being a snob at all.. Robin, just read this great article and felt the need to comment. I personally avoid celebrity scents not because I'm being a snob but because I've tried a few in the past and they were far far away from what I'd like (made me recoil even) so I vowed to never try one again until I as given a free sample of SJP's Covet. That just changed it all..

I tend to look for niche fragrances mainly because I dont want to smell like everyone else (although I must admit that I prefer the fact that they are more adventurous than mainstream). Like when Angel became so popular and everyone was wearing it – it was like a uniform! and so with VW Princess. I dont mind mainstream at all, actually, everytime something new comes out I'm at the counters, sniffing and asking for samples (I bet ya they all know me by now) but still trying to stay away from the widely worn fragrances. I look for something rare (or even discontinued).

It's a difficult one but like you said it's not about being a snob at all..

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-78515 Anonymous Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:12:22 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-78515 Yes, LIght Blue top notes, Chanel Chance heart/base notes. Yes, LIght Blue top notes, Chanel Chance heart/base notes.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-78514 Anonymous Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:56:42 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/03/10/de-gustibus-non-est-disputandum-random-thoughts-on-perfume-snobbery/#comment-78514 So the Light Blue is the "top" note with the dry woods being the drydown or base, right? So the Light Blue is the “top” note with the dry woods being the drydown or base, right?

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