Comments on: Lament of a Penniless Perfumista

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:00:42 +0000

We must be two of the last without cell phones! You’re right, it’s more peaceful. A few months of low funds have been good, really. I’ve had plenty to get by, and I can’t complain at all.

By: NamonNST

NamonNST — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:54:48 +0000

Sounds like this is less of a lament than a vignette of your (very enviable) daily life. I know this post is way late, but I just wanted to say: good for you! By the way, I applaud your lack of cell phone. I don’t have one either- life’s more peaceful without

By: Angela

Angela — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:40:25 +0000

In a few sentences, you summed up my feelings on the subject exactly!

By: fleurdelys

fleurdelys — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:50:11 +0000

Beans – rice – perfume. I love it! Who could ask for anything more?

Can’t tell you how much the things you said resonated with me. At least perfume is a small luxury, nowhere near the cost of a Mercedes or a plasma TV, thank goodness. But while I can live very happily without a fancy car or TV, life would seem diminished without an evocative fragrance. That said, looking in my perfume cabinet I realize I have plenty to keep me busy, and happy, for a while.

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:18:48 +0000

Yes, keep smelling! (I like that!)

By: josina

josina — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:09:38 +0000

I agree so much as the recession is and will affect our lives for the next decade or so! your post reminded me of the good values i had been reading about in the guernsey literary potato peel pie society! perfume does release an ability to gaige the inner epths and true vamues, it is so rich for all of us who love it!! keep smelling!

By: enidan

enidan — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:15:06 +0000

I did smell sandalwood a few times, but I’m not a huge fan of it when it’s too overwhelming. I used a Chinese opera fan made of sandalwood one summer and think I overdosed on it. I did find some really nice sandalwood scented soaps, though.

By: enidan

enidan — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:11:29 +0000

Yes, it was a true romance with India. Really one of the most moving and strangely beautiful places I’ve ever been. But there’s so much to see, I’m hoping I’ll be able to go back soon!

So you’re right, green jasmin oils seem fresher and more zingy to me while the white ones are soapier and prettier. I’m afraid I can’t tell you how the two are made, and the qualities of the oils differ quite a bit (different shops, different smells).

By: annemarie

annemarie — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:48:13 +0000

Thanks, that’s nice of you. As a single mother with a couple of kids, I count my self lucky to be able to afford a reliable car. We have named the car Stella, not of McCartney fame, just cos we like it. (I tried one of SM’s fragrances recently – a rose thing? – loved it for about five minutes.)

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:38:00 +0000

Congratulations! You know, of course, that a new car is a very wise purchase, especially if you plan on taking care of it and driving it for years to come. It sounds like a good move, indeed. And I’m so glad you’ll be able to squeeze in the occasional bottle of perfume, too.