BelleDuJour Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Greetings & Salutations, lovely community of beautifully fragrant citizens! I have been a long time lurker. *Hands covering eyes*. I think it about time to join you on the dance floor! I've dabbled in a few LP products over the past couple of years (embarrassingly few) and have done as much reading and researching - albeit from afar - in the LPMP world (Including pheros! Was such an awesome find! Completely unbeknownst to me that phero world was even possible!) as one could. Over the past 6/7 years, I've forayed into the different dimensions of the fragrance world [Niche/Exclusives/the like] as I love what the sense of scent encompasses. It's evocative ability to transcend the wearer to a different mindset/persona, transport to a significant time, or take one on an emotional journey. It's always the final touch to adorn what we wear or the perfect little accompaniment to the mood we desire to create in a certain situation. I've always *loved* that. Powerful. I look exceedingly forward to exploring and experimenting. I also look forward to experiencing certain elements in fragrance that I'm not normally a fan of, as the science of Mara & Co. [as I have assessed and have been learning] skillfully takes them into different depths and hues. Neat! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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halo0073 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Welcome Belle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherise Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Hi Bella, is that Kate Moss you brought w you to the dance floor? Love that pic, welcome to the boards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maililyahn Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Welcome! I am glad you decided to dance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Blackthorn Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Welcome, Belle DuJour! Love your avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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quietguy Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Welcome to the forum! Greetings & Salutations, lovely community of beautifully fragrant citizens! I was considering a joke about the term (not fragrant) my wife uses for me when I get back from the gym haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tink333 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuTrix Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Welcome! Good to "see" you here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beach Goddess Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Welcome to the Forum! Looking forward to your reviews!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donsie Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Welcome to the party! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella15 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Welcome, BelleDuJour! Glad you're joining us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccah Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I also look forward to experiencing certain elements in fragrance that I'm not normally a fan of, as the science of Mara & Co. [as I have assessed and have been learning] skillfully takes them into different depths and hues. Neat! Cheers! Hi & welcome. Nice to meet you! It will be fun reading about your conversion to the notes you thought you didn't like before. I used to think that I hated vanilla & anise notes, but I love what LP does with them. Also amber, I didn't know how I felt about it in commercial scents, but in LP I love it. I find it smells like "old lady" to me in commercial brews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelleDuJour Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) Thank you all so much for the warm welcome ~ Saffron23, Halo0073, Cherise, Maililyahn, Rose Blackthorn, BlueBear, Quietguy, Tink333, NuTrix, Cutie.pie, Beach Goddess, Donsie, Bella15, Hearts, Beccah! @Cherise: Yes! 'Tis the ever-great Kate! @QG: LOL "Natural" musk is.. still a component to many fragrances. @Beccah: Thank you! The scents I have a harder time with are usually in the categories of foody/ fruity/ the uber & heavy citrusy (can do a light variety, well tempered w/other elements)/ green (goes very sharp)/ & acquatic. My skin amps up certain elements in these scents to high heavens. Resin (certain) and incense-like scents are also a bit of a challenge. I was born & partially raised in South Asia and many people burned incense and attars (think Oud) to fragrance their homes and stores/bazaars. So, I have a really hard time dismissing that association when sniffed, as my mind goes into air freshener territory so to speak (& not always associated with positive memories). I'm an odd one & very scent sensitive; easily affected by my environment - lights, scents, etc. Err... Sense-sensitive? Ha. I'm not sure of the proper term. Scents that I DO love: *Floral/Woodsy/Musky/Oriental* However, that's the beauty of places like this. Turning something dismissed into the beloved. ? Edited April 12, 2015 by BelleDuJour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelleDuJour Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) Double post! Oops! ? Edited April 12, 2015 by BelleDuJour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirenSong Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 However, that's the beauty of places like this. Turning something dismissed into the beloved. Hi, BelleDuJour! That certainly is the truth. I thought I disliked florals...until I smelled Mara's versions. In fact, I thought I liked foodie scents until I smelled her mixes of vanilla and florals and now they are my favorites. The samples turn you on to so many things you would have never picked for yourself. I lurked for awhile myself before joining, so welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelleDuJour Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thank you for the warm welcome, SirenSong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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