How to find words-I just love it!
I think everyone knows this situation. You wake up after having dreamed, and ten seconds later, when you try to remember your dream, because it was a nice and interesting dream, it‘s all gone. If I try to describe a perfume with words something similar happens. I have something in mind and when I try to put it into words it slides away. When reading the almost poetic taste descriptions on the labels of wine bottles I very often think: Yes, that‘s it, but I wouldn‘t be able to figure out the words myself.
So, and now I‘m supposed to write something about Andy‘s creation „Eau d‘épices“. Let‘s go!
It‘a perfume I like very much for its fineness. It‘s strong and delicate at the same time, something like Céline Dion: She‘s an almost fragile looking woman with a surprisingly powerful voice. I think that the delicate and the strong aspect are perfectly balanced in this perfume. L‘eau d‘épices smells very fresh, it‘s a morning scent and makes me think of small flowers. When I‘m wearing it I feel fresh and light. But there is also something in it which reminds me of forest, that‘s the spicy part in it and that‘s (I guess) the reason for its name because literally translated it means „water of spices“. A „pain d‘épices“ e.g. in French is what you call gingerbread in English. And it fits: The longer you smell it, the stronger gets the desire to taste it, too. It‘s like coming into your granny‘s flat while she is baking cookies for Christmas using her old recipe. So, be careful, don‘t bite into your arm while sniffing l‘eau d‘épices. There is one note in it which (for me) is clearly the dominating one, but don‘t ask me what component it is.
And that‘s the reason for which I‘ll never be a journalist writing about perfumes.
….the W.-factor speaking.
July 12th, 2007 at 8:29 am
Hi W.! That’s a great review, thank you! You should give us your view of Andy’s doings every now and then, just for a different perspective….
July 12th, 2007 at 8:40 am
Hi W.,
I can so relate to your problem finding the right words for something. That’s me to a ‘t’. Whenever I’m reading somebody else’s description of something I think to myself ‘that’s exactly how I feel’. It seems that whatever I’d like to express, other’s are able to say it better. Frustrating, isn’t it?
But let me assure you, you did a fine yob with your description. Congratulations on your first piece of writing!
The fragrance sounds absolutely delicious. It brought to mind another perfume i recently smelled, the topnotes of which reminded me of a certain type of Christmas cookie I used to bake in Germany, called Baerentatzen (you might be familiar with it).
Can’t wait to smell this wonderful fragrance.
July 12th, 2007 at 10:43 am
Hi W…..
Thank you!
July 12th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
W, my dear, you did yourself proud !
I understand , however, that your forte is language in many incarnations, so that’s not surprising.
How delightful to hear your voice…
Thank you for your valuable input !
[And keeping Andy happy for so many years]
July 12th, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Wow W, that was a great write up…in fact it’s inspired me to emerge from my exile and post on the blog after many weeks…or is it months.
Barry
July 12th, 2007 at 7:16 pm
Dear W.-factor, thank you, that was a fine piece of perfume writing. I could put myself in the experience. I agree with other responders that reading more of your insights in the future would be very valuable. And I second Chaya, thanks for making Andy happy.
July 12th, 2007 at 8:39 pm
Good heavens! Didn’t I make myself clear? No frequent writing on this blog! Is living in the middle of piles of boxes not enough? And now: Within a few hours all the samples are “sold” out. Can you imagine what we are going to do in the next few days? Now, that my summer holidays will just begin? Writing labels. Carrying envelopes to the post office?!
No, of course I’m joking. I’m very proud of Andy’s success. And who knows, you will hear my voice now and then. But does it have to be about perfumes? I’d prefer soccer, politics, school, language… I love you for being Andy’s (virtual?) friends.
July 12th, 2007 at 11:15 pm
Hi W.,
I take it you liked our feedback, hehe. I can’t talk for everyone, but if you want to reminisce about any of the above mentioned, that’s fine with me. School, language, soccer - (being German) I’m soccer starved. Not that I know anything about it, I just like to watch it.
Happy summer holidays.
July 13th, 2007 at 1:25 am
Dear W..
was great hearing your view of the perfume (shoot! I missed a sample, but I *have* smelt one of the earlier mods I think-very lovely)..would love to hear more from you!
July 13th, 2007 at 3:17 pm
I did not KNOW there was a NEW scent, what must I do to get a sample or get a heads up when it is available for purchase. I am a faithful customer here in Austin Texas, people always ask me what I’m wearing and quietly compliment me (your hair smells soooo good…etc) I’m usually wearing L’air de desert morocain (I even have the BIG bottle of it too). I usually buy at Luckyscent but I have also bought on paypal