Sense of Smell

If you read my earlier posts, you might have noticed that I'm very sensitive to smells, to perfumes to be exact. The "normal" scents don't irritate my nose most of the time, but when it comes to skin care, makeup or perfume - I can hardly deal with the product if the smell is offensive (to my nose). The thing is that I don't get headaches, or any other "side effects", but I just can't stand all those scents/perfumes.
 

This "problem" leads to my long-time journey to finding a suitable perfume. I've been using the same perfume (Naomi Campbell "Mystery") since 2003, when it first hit the stores. Ever since, no matter how hard I try (checking perfume counters all the time), I can't find anything pleasant and wearable. It's a big mystery to me. I guess there is something really mysterious in the wonderful combination of powdery vanilla ("played by" tonka bean and sandalwood) and flowers ("played by" bitter orange, bergamot, plum and hibiscus), that took my heart away. :)

Why do I worry that much I hear you asking? The thing is that Mystery is being discontinued in 2008 and is Sold Out almost everywhere on the web. If only I knew it before! Why is it always so unfair? You seemed to find your HG, and suddenly it's being discontinued! :/ I'm on a constant mission now. I still have time (2 bottles of Mystery), but what if I won't find anything?


I like the smells of fresh strawberries, vanilla, coconut (The Body Shop version is the best so far IMO), oranges, peaches, coffee (even though I don't drink it!). But I can't imagine myself wearing this kind of smell. lol You know what I mean, don't you? :)

I was and still am wondering, how girls can change their perfumes all the time and have more than 3 perfumes in their "wearable collections"... I envy you! lol


I currently have 4 perfumes (Naomi Campbell Mystery, The Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom, Burberry Summer and Giorgio Armani She Remix). I don't want to mention the ones I had and didn't like (my mom is a proud owner of those rejected perfumes lol). And even these perfumes I bought after long "investigations"... And guess what? I wear only NC! The other 3 just "sit" and wait when I'll change my mind. lol


The question of the day is:

Am I too picky, or is my sense of smell is so different and weird?! :) Anyone with the same "problem"? :)

PS Funnily enough I like choosing perfume for my hubby! Male perfumes are so much more fun! lol
PPS Nope, I wouldn't wear male perfume myself! lol

Fragrancedirect haul

Fragrancedirect is one of those e-shops, where you can buy your desired perfume or makeup item (also discontinued!) much cheaper than from you local store! If only I knew about this website prior to spending 40 + something EUR on my Burberry Summer... Thankfully, I discovered it before I was almost ready to spend my other 40 EUR on Sarah Jessica Parker Covet Pure Bloom. Guess what? I bought it for 10 EUR (incl. shipping)! And I didn't feel sorry when I felt it wasn't "my thing". :)

On to the latest "haul" (actually these are two of my latest hauls combined together). Here is what I got:

1. St. Moriz Instant Self Tanning Mousse - pretty nice shade, but pretty messy application (it's better to apply it wearing gloves, or be EXTREMELY quick, otherwise you'll end up with brownish hands!)

2. YSL Rouge Pur in Nr. 138 Rose Orchidee. Would I buy it for 31 EUR? Nope. What about 10 EUR? Why not? lol Classic pink shade. looks quite bright for my liking, but let's see. Haven't tried it yet.
Update: Tried it a couple of hours ago. It's too bright for me. Hopefuly, my mom will like it! :)

3. Lancome Color Fever Shine in Nr. 335 Coral Cruise. Sheer shiny baby pink shade. Very natural looking! The only disturbing thing is a pretty strong raspberry scent.

4. Giorgio Armani EDP She Remix. Soft&fresh flowery scent with a spicy note. I'm still thinking should I keep it, or should I give it to my mom instead? huh... :)

5. And last but not least, my all-time favourite Maybelline Lash Stylist in Nr. 602 Brownish Black (see the picture below). It's being discontinued for quite a while. Hopefully, it's still of the same quality!

YSL Rouge Pur in Nr. 138 Rose Orchidee, Lancome Color Fever Shine in Nr. 335 Coral Cruise (Why does it always happen to my beloved lipsticks! How do I always manage to get these ugly dents? :/ I even don't press much, I am always so gentle with my little precious... :) )

Lancome Color Fever Shine in Nr. 335 Coral Cruise, YSL Rouge Pur in Nr. 138 Rose Orchidee

Maybelline Lash Stylist in Nr. 602 Brownish Black