What "base oil" should be used for diluting essential oils to make perfume? [more inside]
posted by skyscraper on Nov 27, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm looking for the name of a writer who writes about perfumes in a really beautiful way. [more inside]
posted by bunny hugger on Oct 27, 2009 - 15 answers

ScentFilter: I love the smell of Caress's Moroccan body wash. Help me find a similar scent in perfume form! [more inside]
posted by pghjezebel on Oct 7, 2009 - 5 answers

Is it possible to get cologne smell out of clothing? I kind of "inherited" a half-dozen nice sweaters that reek of perfume, and I'm allergic as well. I've tried mucho baking soda and soaking in the wash machine; haven't tried vinegar yet; past (somewhat related) threads suggest Ozium and Synthrapol, but they're really not for this purpose.
posted by Shane on Oct 5, 2009 - 11 answers

I need further information about essential oils, but I'm having difficulty cutting through the questionable information online. [more inside]
posted by quarantine on Sep 11, 2009 - 13 answers

I've been wearing the Body Shop's cinnamon spice oil, sometimes layered with their chocolate perfume (Amorito) for a couple of years. I've finally run out of both and the local Body Shop tells me they've been discontinued. Now I'm looking for an essential oil or perfume with both chocolate and cinnamon notes to replace the combination that won't break the bank if I wear it daily. [more inside]
posted by immlass on Sep 9, 2009 - 15 answers

How do you deal with excessive levels of perfume? [more inside]
posted by pjern on Sep 4, 2009 - 15 answers

Can I make a room fragrance from perfume oil? [more inside]
posted by slightlybewildered on Mar 23, 2009 - 6 answers

"make sure you smell like freshly baked cookies" - Hee! Ok, how? [more inside]
posted by grippycat on Mar 16, 2009 - 40 answers

Where is the best site to buy Vicky Tiel perfumes online?
posted by ragtimepiano on Mar 3, 2009 - 2 answers

Can anyone find me some Texas mountain laurel perfume? [more inside]
posted by fiercecupcake on Feb 18, 2009 - 1 answer

How do I extract scents? [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx on Jan 16, 2009 - 10 answers

What are your favorite unscented or allergy-friendly home products? [more inside]
posted by Bunglegirl on Sep 12, 2008 - 14 answers

How do you get rid of perfume odors that cling to everything? [more inside]
posted by chan.caro on Jun 9, 2008 - 6 answers

GuitarChordFilter: What are the chords being played in this video? [more inside]
posted by wittgenstein on Apr 23, 2008 - 7 answers

How should I deal with someone higher up on the org chart who wears way too much perfume, and who my direct superiors have been reluctant to confront about it? [more inside]
posted by hades on Mar 5, 2008 - 33 answers

Where can I possibly find Michael Kors Hawaii parfum? It's unavailable/not in stock in almost every shopping fragrance sites and I doubt any stores have it either. Does anyone know if it will come out again this summer?
posted by turkishLola on Feb 23, 2008 - 6 answers

Please help me dramatically update my chosen perfumes. The problem is: my favourite scent is the smell of... soap. [more inside]
posted by DarlingBri on Nov 22, 2007 - 22 answers

Help me find a perfume to meet my picky needs! I like sweet/spicy/musky perfumes, nothing to sharp or floral. I would love to be able to wear Opium, for example. But anything not oil-based makes me sneeze and/or breakout where it's made contact with my skin. [more inside]
posted by sarahkeebs on Nov 8, 2007 - 16 answers

Wikipedia says that petrichor is " the name of the yellow organic oil that causes the familiar scent of rain on dry earth". The article also mentions that perfumes have been produced from it. Which perfumes? Are there synthetic perfumes that come close? Failing that I'm looking for an interesting men's cologne with strong bergamont notes.
posted by rdr on Oct 26, 2007 - 10 answers

Several years ago I listened to a radio show which mentioned that there was this chemist who invented a perfume that had the smell of earth after rain. I need to find out this guy's name. [more inside]
posted by Karcy on Oct 26, 2007 - 11 answers

Cologne picking advice: it can't be as simple as "just pick what your like" or "bring a girl with you and buy what she likes"... can it?
posted by joshuaconner on Aug 26, 2007 - 30 answers

How do I reverse engineer a scent? [more inside]
posted by iurodivii on Apr 13, 2007 - 7 answers

I suffer from a disability unrecognized in this jurisdiction, and in most places. I now find out that several doctors missed something important, I think, and I feel very let down and not sure what to do or who I could possibly trust to help me in an objective sense. [more inside]
posted by Listener on Apr 3, 2007 - 50 answers

Why does a brand-new bottle of cologne smell very different (and not in a good way) from a small sample vial of the same? i just bought a bottle of Terre d'Hermes (which I think is wonderful, and great on me) based on how great the sample vial I got on eBay smelled. The "real thing" is a lot less sharp and the layers are a lot muddier. It actually smells like it could be a knockoff! WTF? (a little more inside) [more inside]
posted by dmaterialized on Jan 12, 2007 - 11 answers

How can I locate a retailer to purchase this product not sold in the U.S.? [more inside]
posted by dudiggy on Nov 27, 2006 - 5 answers

Ladies with fragrance allergies! If you are allergic to most heavily perfumed products (lotions, cremes, laundry detergent) what are the odds of fragranced tampons causing some wildness? [more inside]
posted by mrs.pants on Sep 20, 2006 - 13 answers

Looking to find a source of a room fragrance for a friend. She bought it from a catalog that she cannot remember the name of, but it was discontinued. [more inside]
posted by hankbear on Jul 20, 2006 - 4 answers

Trying to find another bottle of the scent "Rotterdam - Olfactory Object" by the architects Herzog and De Meuron... [more inside]
posted by crabintheocean on Jul 9, 2006 - 3 answers

Mom wants a bottle of Bal A Versailles perfume for Mother's Day. Can't find it in any of the local upscale stores, and it was suggested to purchase it online. [more inside]
posted by WolfDaddy on May 3, 2006 - 6 answers

Scent filter: My favorite scent of all time has been discontinued! I was a huge fan of the Heaven line from the Gap. It appears to have been discontinued. What other scents - particularly in a lotion - should I try? For reference, the Gap described Heaven as "simple bouquet of pure white blossoms."
posted by fancypants on Feb 26, 2006 - 11 answers

Essential oil users: how do I recreate the fragrance of Comforts's former Green fabric conditioner fragrance? [more inside]
posted by mirileh on Nov 5, 2005 - 7 answers

Do scented lotions really attract bugs? If so, are there ingredients to avoid, or is it an effect of the perfume? Is getting an "unscented" lotion good enough (they can contain perfumes too), or should I be searching for something specifically designed to not attract bugs? Any recommendations? I'm going to be spending a while in West Africa, and while I'll be vaccinated and talking malaria meds, I want to do everything I can to avoid mosquito bites.
posted by asnowballschance on Jun 9, 2005 - 9 answers

I need to get opinions on perfume, specifically from men, but women's experiences will help as well. (MI) [more inside]
posted by Ugh on Dec 23, 2004 - 51 answers

Another perfume question: I figure it's a longshot, but does anyone remember the Body Shop's perfume called "Leap"? Apparently they don't make it (or sell it in Canada) anymore. Does anyone know where I could get some, or if it has been re-branded or co-opted by another store? Failing that, does anyone have any recommendations for something similar? Thanks.
posted by loquax on Dec 11, 2004 - 9 answers

What is the difference between eau de toilette and cologne? More importantly, why is it called "toilet water"?
posted by borkingchikapa on Dec 9, 2004 - 13 answers

Who do traveling perfume salesmen work for? Why is their MO to go into retail establishments and sell to people who work there?
posted by pieoverdone on Apr 6, 2004 - 7 answers