Comments on: Convenient Half-Truths & Your “Old” Perfume http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/ A monster perfume habit. On a rampage... with a wanton waft of sillage in its wake. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:19:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Perfume Review: vintage Coty L’Aimant parfum de toilette « Muse in Wooden Shoes http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-52547 Perfume Review: vintage Coty L’Aimant parfum de toilette « Muse in Wooden Shoes Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:30:04 +0000 http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-52547 [...] other reviews of L’Aimant: Fragrance Bouquet, Anita at Perfume Posse, Scentzilla (brief, with a focus on old perfume in [...] [...] other reviews of L’Aimant: Fragrance Bouquet, Anita at Perfume Posse, Scentzilla (brief, with a focus on old perfume in [...]

]]> By: Mary http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-46070 Mary Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:58:05 +0000 http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-46070 I have a bottle of Chanel Cuir de Russie that has floaties in it, but it still smells wonderful! I am wondering if there is any way to get the floaties out? I always kept it in the box in a dresser drawer (cool room), so I don't know why it has floaties, but would like to get rid of them if possible. Thanks for your your wonderful article! I have a bottle of Chanel Cuir de Russie that has floaties in it, but it still smells wonderful! I am wondering if there is any way to get the floaties out? I always kept it in the box in a dresser drawer (cool room), so I don’t know why it has floaties, but would like to get rid of them if possible. Thanks for your your wonderful article!

]]> By: JB http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-30252 JB Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:58:09 +0000 http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-30252 Thank you so much for this information. I was looking at Mary Kay Premonition on eBay. I had a relative who used to sell it so I sent her a note to check with her upline. Her contact said it had been discontinued 6-8 years ago, and my cousin should tell me to "be careful" about buying it online because it is "probably rancid!" I actually have a bottle that is almost empty that was in a box of stuff I bought at an auction 2 years ago. It looks wonderful and smells good. I have allergies and this is the first kind I've ever worn that neither makes me sneeze nor gives me a headache. I love it. However, while I have $unlimited$/ounce taste, I have an $inexpensive$/ounce pocketbook. A 1.75oz bottle Premonition cologne/EdT is selling on eBay for $65-100. LOL THANKS AGAIN. The post and the comments are wonderful. Thank you so much for this information. I was looking at Mary Kay Premonition on eBay. I had a relative who used to sell it so I sent her a note to check with her upline. Her contact said it had been discontinued 6-8 years ago, and my cousin should tell me to “be careful” about buying it online because it is “probably rancid!”

I actually have a bottle that is almost empty that was in a box of stuff I bought at an auction 2 years ago. It looks wonderful and smells good. I have allergies and this is the first kind I’ve ever worn that neither makes me sneeze nor gives me a headache. I love it. However, while I have $unlimited$/ounce taste, I have an $inexpensive$/ounce pocketbook. A 1.75oz bottle Premonition cologne/EdT is selling on eBay for $65-100. LOL THANKS AGAIN. The post and the comments are wonderful.

]]> By: Scentzilla! http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-5480 Scentzilla! Sat, 21 Jul 2007 02:31:09 +0000 http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-5480 Yes, the heat, especially if it's hot during the whole shipping phase too, can ruin or at least damage a fragrance. If possible, I'd try to wait just a bit until the really high temperatures of summer die down. I mean, it's not for sure that the heat would ruin them or anything, but if possible, I'd try to hold off for a month or two if it's really sweltering where you're located? Yes, the heat, especially if it’s hot during the whole shipping phase too, can ruin or at least damage a fragrance. If possible, I’d try to wait just a bit until the really high temperatures of summer die down. I mean, it’s not for sure that the heat would ruin them or anything, but if possible, I’d try to hold off for a month or two if it’s really sweltering where you’re located?

]]> By: serendipity http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-5365 serendipity Sat, 14 Jul 2007 04:40:55 +0000 http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-5365 I wanted to purchase fragrance online, but I noticed since it's July and I live in the South the packages I receive are really hot. Could this heat ruin the fragrance in shipping? Thanks! I wanted to purchase fragrance online, but I noticed since it’s July and I live in the South the packages I receive are really hot. Could this heat ruin the fragrance in shipping? Thanks!

]]> By: Scentzilla! http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-3835 Scentzilla! Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:10:15 +0000 http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-3835 No problemo! Glad to see Coco is still beloved by fellow addicts :) No problemo! Glad to see Coco is still beloved by fellow addicts :)

]]> By: April S. http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-3831 April S. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:01:18 +0000 http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-3831 Thanks for your advice! I've got a fragrance addiction, so your knowledge on this subject is of great value to me! =D PS: Coco is truly the greatest! ^_~ Thanks for your advice! I’ve got a fragrance addiction, so your knowledge on this subject is of great value to me! =D

PS: Coco is truly the greatest! ^_~

]]> By: Scentzilla! http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-3804 Scentzilla! Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:11:45 +0000 http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-3804 Yeah, when it starts to smell "off" I would personally replace it with a new bottle. If the juice has lost its lustre, you certainly shouldn't feel guilty about tossing it. And if it's smelling harsh to you overall, well... you're not likely to wear it anyhow if it's harsh, so this is a good an excuse as any to treat yourself to a new bottle :) (I love Coco, too, btw!) Yeah, when it starts to smell “off” I would personally replace it with a new bottle. If the juice has lost its lustre, you certainly shouldn’t feel guilty about tossing it. And if it’s smelling harsh to you overall, well… you’re not likely to wear it anyhow if it’s harsh, so this is a good an excuse as any to treat yourself to a new bottle :) (I love Coco, too, btw!)

]]> By: April S. http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-3803 April S. Sun, 18 Feb 2007 23:15:52 +0000 http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-3803 I have a bottle of Coco - my signature and ABSOLUTE FAVORITE. I've had it for over a year now, but I bought it from eBay, so there's no telling how old it really is... I've been keeping it in the top drawer of my dresser, but the top notes are starting to go (a little soapy smelling, if that makes sense), and the overall scent is becoming a little harsh. Does that mean it's becoming rancid? I do have a floaty or two, as well... I really hate to replace it, but I will, if I must. I have a bottle of Coco - my signature and ABSOLUTE FAVORITE. I’ve had it for over a year now, but I bought it from eBay, so there’s no telling how old it really is… I’ve been keeping it in the top drawer of my dresser, but the top notes are starting to go (a little soapy smelling, if that makes sense), and the overall scent is becoming a little harsh. Does that mean it’s becoming rancid? I do have a floaty or two, as well… I really hate to replace it, but I will, if I must.

]]> By: Scentzilla! http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-3578 Scentzilla! Sat, 20 Jan 2007 02:30:36 +0000 http://scentzilla.com/2007/01/14/convenient-half-truths-your-old-perfume/#comment-3578 Lindsay - Skunky? Eeeek. That's not good (understatement.) I'm not sure what you might do. A vehicle can be awful hard on fragrance, too - the temperatures drop so cold at night, coupled with the greenhouse-like heat that happens as sun enters through the windows during the day. It's odd that that it would happen that quickly over a few days, but I can see how it might now that we're in the heart of winter in the Northern hemisphere. You can always explain what happened to a sales assistant at the store it was purchased, though and see if they're sympathetic - it wouldn't hurt to try, since you've got nothing to lose. The worst that'll happen is they'll say no. So sorry you can't wear your brand spankin' new Christmas gift, that sucks! Tom, I feel you on the earthquakes. When we moved, was the first thing I did secure the water heater or bolt the bookshelves to the wall so we wouldn't be crushed to death? Oh no. The perfumes were priority number one, and all the vintages in lower drawers so they'd be less likely to fall, break or spill. So, so sad. Decanting some of the regulars into smaller vials is a great idea, thanks. Ylva, no, that sounds like a lovely collection. And miniature bottles aren't such a big deal to have the juice go awry in, they're just so durned cute to look at no matter what :) Lindsay - Skunky? Eeeek. That’s not good (understatement.) I’m not sure what you might do. A vehicle can be awful hard on fragrance, too - the temperatures drop so cold at night, coupled with the greenhouse-like heat that happens as sun enters through the windows during the day. It’s odd that that it would happen that quickly over a few days, but I can see how it might now that we’re in the heart of winter in the Northern hemisphere. You can always explain what happened to a sales assistant at the store it was purchased, though and see if they’re sympathetic - it wouldn’t hurt to try, since you’ve got nothing to lose. The worst that’ll happen is they’ll say no. So sorry you can’t wear your brand spankin’ new Christmas gift, that sucks!

Tom, I feel you on the earthquakes. When we moved, was the first thing I did secure the water heater or bolt the bookshelves to the wall so we wouldn’t be crushed to death? Oh no. The perfumes were priority number one, and all the vintages in lower drawers so they’d be less likely to fall, break or spill. So, so sad. Decanting some of the regulars into smaller vials is a great idea, thanks.

Ylva, no, that sounds like a lovely collection. And miniature bottles aren’t such a big deal to have the juice go awry in, they’re just so durned cute to look at no matter what :)

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