tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post9204263707132753581..comments2024-03-02T17:12:10.514+00:00Comments on Katie Puckrik Smells: Perfume Pen Pals: Guerlain JickyKatie Puckrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-57991402035908875202013-06-23T22:26:17.915+01:002013-06-23T22:26:17.915+01:00Darin, it does get kind of nice once you know what...Darin, it does get kind of nice once you know what you're in for. After revisiting it enough times, you forget how much it freaked you out to begin with.Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-84553523671279935512013-06-23T21:20:38.123+01:002013-06-23T21:20:38.123+01:00Holy Shite. I thought there was no way it could ha...Holy Shite. I thought there was no way it could have a dirty diaper smell and then I sprayed it, sniffed it and was O M G. There it is! And it's not like adult a** and it's not like animal a** and you absolutely nailed it Dan. Hmmm. I wonder if this fades? I wonder if I like it? Actually it is getting kind of nice. But thanks for the heads up. I wonder if I would have noticed it without Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13954636114300486305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-21697902327538466232012-12-17T00:14:34.898+00:002012-12-17T00:14:34.898+00:00I loved Shalimar in 1978. Tried it about ten years...I loved Shalimar in 1978. Tried it about ten years ago and hated it. Thought my body chemistry changed, now I see where the formulas change. There is no constant! Will be wiping off the Jicky sample (yuck) and try the post 2010 Shalimar and see how it goes.Jemnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-63089040544191081302012-12-17T00:04:04.468+00:002012-12-17T00:04:04.468+00:00So happy to see I am not the only one who does not...So happy to see I am not the only one who does not get this one. I bought a sample that is not labeled edp or edt - it is surely not the perfume. All I can smell is lavender. It smells almost single note on me. Clean but boring. Not smelling any poop but would never purchase this one. I love Shalimar and definitely see how this led up to that one. Much prefer Chamade to Jicky but the edp Jemnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-27130317349223060612011-03-14T06:39:47.760+00:002011-03-14T06:39:47.760+00:00DomPerrier,
What a mysterious find under that bri...DomPerrier,<br /><br />What a mysterious find under that bridge!<br /><br />Your mum's response made me laugh - guess the "olfactory treat" Jicky provides is not universal.Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-20710676646261992312011-03-12T09:15:01.792+00:002011-03-12T09:15:01.792+00:00I managed to find a shop nestled under a bridge se...I managed to find a shop nestled under a bridge selling this stuff!<br /><br />And btw, I received about 7ml of vintage Jicky extrait abt 2 days ago. <br /><br />It's immediately skanky lavender that evolved quite a lot,and my mum asked me to change my shirt(which was newly put on), I guess partly because of the whiff of old Jicky I was giving off.<br /><br />Just a treat for the olfactory DPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982303391681945457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-86742547884011639262010-11-24T08:07:48.289+00:002010-11-24T08:07:48.289+00:00DP, your best bet for decanting supplies is online...DP, your best bet for decanting supplies is online. My perfume pen pal Dan gets all of his atomizers, pipettes, etc, from Accessories for Fragrance:<br />http://accessoriesforfragrances.com/<br />Rei Rien also offers decanting supplies, as well as The Perfumed Court.Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-4411482976481706512010-11-22T10:53:36.617+00:002010-11-22T10:53:36.617+00:00Eeks...Trowled many pharmacies & shops in my l...Eeks...Trowled many pharmacies & shops in my little town, but no luck finding any decanting equipment...<br /><br />Am debating whether to order it off the 'Bay.<br /><br />Should be able to get hold of sumthing by early Dec as I need to send some vials to someone in England who was so nice to send me 5 Amouage samples.DPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982303391681945457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-4477155901908288802010-11-06T20:40:39.694+00:002010-11-06T20:40:39.694+00:00DP - that is so kind of you to offer! Here is a ve...DP - that is so kind of you to offer! Here is a very helpful "How to decant perfume" video from YouTuber triciaaz:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t96_J0QCkgs<br /><br />Tricia demos how to use pipettes to decant from bottles without atomizers.Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-24889175899008061312010-11-03T00:00:02.826+00:002010-11-03T00:00:02.826+00:00Actually I have some to spare since I snagged a 2....Actually I have some to spare since I snagged a 2.5 oz bottle(with slightly over 2 oz remaining) for the equivalent of $106(it's crazy I know...almost like striking the lottery).<br /><br />I wouldn't mind sending you some just to see your face on a video when you smell it a la your Secretions Magnifique one.<br /><br />But how do I decant perfume from such a large heavy dab-on bottle DPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982303391681945457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-76663066335041898852010-11-02T20:07:53.865+00:002010-11-02T20:07:53.865+00:00DP, I am VERY curious about 80s Samsara and the re...DP, I am VERY curious about 80s Samsara and the real sandalwood in it. Mmmm...and that Shalimar 70s extrait must be wunderbar!Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-61908191323486610952010-11-02T13:48:49.610+00:002010-11-02T13:48:49.610+00:00Katie, if your like the noughties Shalimar EDP so ...Katie, if your like the noughties Shalimar EDP so much, you should try out the vintage 70s-80s juice...that is extrait...<br /><br />It's almost perfume nirvana. <br /><br />Talking about Orientals, I got some 80s Samsara(EDP) today in the mail...MORE Guerlain love: opulent, and loaded with sandalwood!DPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982303391681945457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-26860706495115111982010-11-02T03:43:27.079+00:002010-11-02T03:43:27.079+00:00Eh, for me it's "no to Ode" on this ...Eh, for me it's "no to Ode" on this new version of Shalimar, Gojira.Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-59862434921613278992010-10-29T00:58:05.522+01:002010-10-29T00:58:05.522+01:00Katie,
I finally got my Shalimar Ode de Vanille. ...Katie,<br /><br />I finally got my Shalimar Ode de Vanille. If you compare it with Shalimar of today, i think its not that bad. Against Vintage Shalimar then your are right. But I don't get Incense with today's version of Shalimar. Or its just too light for my nose. But the vanilla in this is not bad. But that is the problem with it. If they called it something besides Shalimar we might Gojirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00919393015968476302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-5256989318517286932010-10-14T01:27:29.105+01:002010-10-14T01:27:29.105+01:00Katie,
Why do I feel like the kid that got his ca...Katie,<br /><br />Why do I feel like the kid that got his candy stolen at Halloween? Now I will go home to me mum and cry!<br /><br />Cheers!Gojirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00919393015968476302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-6046620372521374392010-10-13T15:21:45.922+01:002010-10-13T15:21:45.922+01:00I encountered Ode de Vanille at Harrods the other ...I encountered Ode de Vanille at Harrods the other week, and as the saleslady triumphantly announced it was "Shalimar with the heaviness taken out", my heart sank. Sure enough: no leather, no incense, no oomph. Just lemon and vanilla sugar.Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-65847351156340071572010-10-11T20:34:54.335+01:002010-10-11T20:34:54.335+01:00Your the second person today that has mentioned L&...Your the second person today that has mentioned L'eau Trois. I guess I can take a hint. Yes, I ended it today the love affair. I got the extract, so I have too or it be gone in weeks. Right now all I can thing about is getting my hands on Shalimar Ode de la Vanille. I have been neglectful of Absolue Pour le Soir since I got Jicky. But now that I have started to wear again, This one might lastGojirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00919393015968476302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-62010373947264282142010-10-11T16:40:11.785+01:002010-10-11T16:40:11.785+01:00Gojira, sounds like you're deep in the middle ...Gojira, sounds like you're deep in the middle of your kicky Jicky love affair.<br /><br />I'm going through the same thing right now with my new bottle of Diptyque L'eau Trois. Lotsa frankincense/myrrh satisfaction daily.Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-25871780375134396952010-10-10T18:17:16.354+01:002010-10-10T18:17:16.354+01:00Katie,
I am on day 8 with Jicky, why can't I ...Katie,<br /><br />I am on day 8 with Jicky, why can't I stop wearing it. Have you ever had a perfume you bought and can't keep from wearing it? I am in heaven. And yes I am thrillseeker. Goes with the job! Wild Amber was impressive. I still can't get it out of my head. I am still trying to come up with words to do it justice. It was that good! It just had this huge vibe of every Gojirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00919393015968476302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-22707475870705389992010-10-06T14:34:40.681+01:002010-10-06T14:34:40.681+01:00DomP & Gojira, you certainly are out-and-out t...DomP & Gojira, you certainly are out-and-out thrillseekers. When it comes to perfume, no stimulus is too much, even when it's too much. And I applaud that.<br /><br />Gojira, I'm intrigued by this fancy fume you've been trying. "Wild Amber" is a funny name - just imagine all that untamed, savage amber galloping around through the mountains.Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-65476841491803762862010-10-04T06:53:49.774+01:002010-10-04T06:53:49.774+01:00Katie,
I finally have it. I find it really awesom...Katie,<br /><br />I finally have it. I find it really awesome. But it don't compare to the REAL EXCLUSIVE I got to try today at the Guerlain store. Wild Amber and it really is one of a kind! Plus it cost $20,000.Gojirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00919393015968476302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-54914153124168972472010-10-02T12:38:53.745+01:002010-10-02T12:38:53.745+01:00Thanks for the input!
Parfum is hard to find, let...Thanks for the input!<br /><br />Parfum is hard to find, let alone the extrait!<br /><br />I hope one day....one day....to experience the barfy, diapery & lavendery notes, amped up to ten!DPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982303391681945457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-61690824332463145912010-10-01T11:50:55.682+01:002010-10-01T11:50:55.682+01:00Well I found that the Extract to be more of a blas...Well I found that the Extract to be more of a blast of Civet then EDT, its not that much more. I plan on buying the Extract this weekend. Jicky being as old as it is, still is a great perfume.Gojirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00919393015968476302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-79785850834501204122010-09-30T04:08:57.753+01:002010-09-30T04:08:57.753+01:00Katie,
My 93ml of Jicky in the Habit de Fete cann...Katie,<br /><br />My 93ml of Jicky in the Habit de Fete cannister arrived yesterday!<br /><br />Despite all the talk of diaper pails, it was LOVE at first sniff!<br /><br />This is tempered by the fact that mine was only EDT, so the parfum / EDP might not be so merciful!DPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982303391681945457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-80178921125560449772010-09-09T00:43:04.121+01:002010-09-09T00:43:04.121+01:00DomPerrier, I love those Guerlain cannister - I ha...DomPerrier, I love those Guerlain cannister - I have one with Mitsouko EDT. Let me know how Jicky works out for you - it's a marvelous warm lavender, with that...human...element.Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.com