Comments on: Ineke Field Notes from Paris ~ fragrance review http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/11/11/ineke-field-notes-from-paris-fragrance-review/ a blog about perfume Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:25:54 -0400 hourly 1 By: MStupar http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/11/11/ineke-field-notes-from-paris-fragrance-review/#comment-122106 MStupar Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:41:36 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=25321#comment-122106 ... However, I would like to add that I was impressed by the fact that the company mailed me a sample because i was a past customer (Evenings Edged in Gold). I wished every perfume house did that! … However, I would like to add that I was impressed by the fact that the company mailed me a sample because i was a past customer (Evenings Edged in Gold). I wished every perfume house did that!

]]> By: MStupar http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/11/11/ineke-field-notes-from-paris-fragrance-review/#comment-122105 MStupar Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:38:02 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=25321#comment-122105 I agree with Tommasina. Despite your lovely review, Kevin, I was disappointed in the combination of Field Notes + Me. (I had almost succumbed to an urge to buy sans-sniff because of my regard for the line and the compelling story behind the scent, however, a free sample landed in my lap, briefly made my day, then immediately destroyed all expectations of olfactory brilliance). I ended up running around trying to wash it off most of the rest of the day. I must say, before I smelled it, i had been defending the perfumer on this site to some who were concerned about "death by pachouli" in Field Notes. It is "death by patchouli" on me, as well as "death" by most of the other ingredients. It reminded me most of hung-over mornings (when I was much younger - ;)), when I would wake up smelling like sweat, booze (in this case, Grand Marnier), and way too many cigarettes... Probably quite "Parisian", but not for me! ;) I agree with Tommasina.
Despite your lovely review, Kevin, I was disappointed in the combination of Field Notes + Me. (I had almost succumbed to an urge to buy sans-sniff because of my regard for the line and the compelling story behind the scent, however, a free sample landed in my lap, briefly made my day, then immediately destroyed all expectations of olfactory brilliance). I ended up running around trying to wash it off most of the rest of the day.
I must say, before I smelled it, i had been defending the perfumer on this site to some who were concerned about “death by pachouli” in Field Notes. It is “death by patchouli” on me, as well as “death” by most of the other ingredients. It reminded me most of hung-over mornings (when I was much younger – ;) ), when I would wake up smelling like sweat, booze (in this case, Grand Marnier), and way too many cigarettes…
Probably quite “Parisian”, but not for me! ;)

]]> By: Tommasina http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/11/11/ineke-field-notes-from-paris-fragrance-review/#comment-120767 Tommasina Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:04:56 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=25321#comment-120767 Unfortunately, despite its notes being madly appealing, + despite my desire to like it, this was absolutely appalling on my skin. It had no discernible notes, and development; it started, and remained, a nose-hair-singeing, eyeball-piercing, brain-shattering blast of industrial-strength, bleach-based cleaning fluid. Its staying power was remarkable (but, of course~) So disappointed! Unfortunately, despite its notes being madly appealing, + despite my desire to like it, this was absolutely appalling on my skin. It had no discernible notes, and development; it started, and remained, a nose-hair-singeing, eyeball-piercing, brain-shattering blast of industrial-strength, bleach-based cleaning fluid. Its staying power was remarkable (but, of course~) So disappointed!

]]> By: Kevin http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/11/11/ineke-field-notes-from-paris-fragrance-review/#comment-120759 Kevin Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:16:39 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=25321#comment-120759 Olfacta: ain't it the truth... Olfacta: ain’t it the truth…

]]> By: Kevin http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/11/11/ineke-field-notes-from-paris-fragrance-review/#comment-120758 Kevin Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:16:08 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=25321#comment-120758 Muscs Koublai Khan and a big bottle of Diptyque's Virgilio (before it disappeared). Now there are quite a few I'm pining for near the end of the year! Muscs Koublai Khan and a big bottle of Diptyque’s Virgilio (before it disappeared). Now there are quite a few I’m pining for near the end of the year!

]]> By: Ayala http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/11/11/ineke-field-notes-from-paris-fragrance-review/#comment-120738 Ayala Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:36:08 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=25321#comment-120738 Great review, Kevin! I've been wearing Field Notes from Paris for a few days now, and it's quite addictive. I think it's my favourite from Ineke now (my first favourite was After My Own Heart - one of the best lilac scents around in my opinion). Agree with you on the orange blossom being pretty dominant at first, but I think the tobacco flower note takes over afterwards and than becomes into a pipe-tobacco flavour with all the sweet and woody notes... I just posted my impressions on SmellyBlog today: http://ayalasmellyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/tobacco-bouquet.html Great review, Kevin!
I’ve been wearing Field Notes from Paris for a few days now, and it’s quite addictive. I think it’s my favourite from Ineke now (my first favourite was After My Own Heart – one of the best lilac scents around in my opinion). Agree with you on the orange blossom being pretty dominant at first, but I think the tobacco flower note takes over afterwards and than becomes into a pipe-tobacco flavour with all the sweet and woody notes…
I just posted my impressions on SmellyBlog today:
http://ayalasmellyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/tobacco-bouquet.html

]]> By: Rappleyea http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/11/11/ineke-field-notes-from-paris-fragrance-review/#comment-120573 Rappleyea Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:01:57 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=25321#comment-120573 Kevin - beautiful review and analogy. I've been on a patchouli kick lately so I'd love it if I turned out to be in the patch boosting camp. Kevin – beautiful review and analogy. I’ve been on a patchouli kick lately so I’d love it if I turned out to be in the patch boosting camp.

]]> By: mals86 http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/11/11/ineke-field-notes-from-paris-fragrance-review/#comment-120549 mals86 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:57:15 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=25321#comment-120549 Well, duh on me... shall I blame the Sudafed, or the lack of sleep for NaNoWriMo? The "shaving cream accord" Daisy mentioned is one of my most hated experiences. I almost think I'd rather smell like laundry. Or patchouli - I mind the grassy version far less than the dusty one. Well, duh on me… shall I blame the Sudafed, or the lack of sleep for NaNoWriMo?

The “shaving cream accord” Daisy mentioned is one of my most hated experiences. I almost think I’d rather smell like laundry. Or patchouli – I mind the grassy version far less than the dusty one.

]]> By: Olfacta http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/11/11/ineke-field-notes-from-paris-fragrance-review/#comment-120545 Olfacta Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:21:10 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=25321#comment-120545 I agree, it is wonderful stuff, multi-dimensional and lasting. And so nice to be dreading looking at the FB price and not flinching, for once. I agree, it is wonderful stuff, multi-dimensional and lasting. And so nice to be dreading looking at the FB price and not flinching, for once.

]]> By: Daisy http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/11/11/ineke-field-notes-from-paris-fragrance-review/#comment-120544 Daisy Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:19:13 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=25321#comment-120544 HAHAHAHAA!! :-D HAHAHAHAA!! :-D

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