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Thursday, December 28, 2006

Perfume Shopping

Yesterday to celebrate the rare occasion of coinciding days off Ro, Mimi, and I went after-Christmas shopping at Oak Park Mall. On my shopping list was a certain perfume I originally discovered this summer: Hugo Boss Pure Purple. (Yes, it's for women.) Our first stop was Macy's where I was accosted by a saleswoman. She told me that Pure Purple had been discontinued, then recommended another fragrance based on what types of scents I told her I liked. She did well. I loved the smell of the one she directed me to, but I could NEVER buy it. It was "original Paris". That's right, I like the smell of Paris Hilton's perfume.

Does it make me shallow of that I won't buy a fragrance based on its celebrity "designer"?
No, it make me anti-shallow.

P.S. I found Pure Purple at another store and it smells just as wonderfully as I remember.

posted by Patti at 15:02

11 Comments:

  • do you know who the salesperson was? ( there is an evil one that works at Macy's. she's my mom's arch-nemesis....hehehehe)

    By Anonymous Anonymous, At 20:16  

  • umm...blonde, middle-aged, pushy, hyper. you think it's her?

    By Blogger Patti, At 20:37  

  • Hmmm. Anti-shallow? That sounds interesting. Somehow, it avoids being deep or complex, yet shuns the essence of shallowness. I'll have to contemplate this ;)

    By Blogger ~mike, At 08:27  

  • no, thats not her. however my mom's arch nemesis does sell fragrances for the company that makes it. for a good perfume shopping experience I can hook you up with my mom...... :)

    By Anonymous Anonymous, At 20:54  

  • Patt"i"~
    There is absolutely nothing wrong with this. I used to be a closet 'Celine Dion Belong' wearer, now the secret is out. No lie-it was on clearance at Target. It makes my world go round.
    ~Randi

    By Anonymous Anonymous, At 17:30  

  • I miss you Not Knott!

    By Blogger Patti, At 21:39  

  • There is not an ultimate advice because everyone interprets odors in their own way, and the same fragrance can smell totally different considering type of skin, hair color, temperament and even the season of a year. There are important nuances if you do not want to seem vulgar or lacking of taste.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, At 04:58  

  • Choosing the right perfume can be difficult and because it is also considered an intimate gift buying the wrong perfume

    can backfire on you and get you the opposite result of that which you hoped for.

    The first thing you need to do is do some homework, meaning research. Look at your lady's perfume bottles, the ones that

    are nearly empty will be her favorites. If there is one there that is nearly full chances are she doesn't wear it often

    or doesn't like it. Hint around and ask her what types of fragrances she likes and dislikes.

    Humans are very sensory oriented and our sense of smell is no different. Certain perfumes can elicit strong reactions in

    both the wearer and the person reacting to the scent. Perfumes are made not only to attract but to also relax someone. If

    you aren't totally sure what kind of perfume to buy you can always play it safe and get something in the aromatherapy

    line. If you go this route, bear in mind that vanilla scents are considered to relax and a peppermint or lemon scent will

    be more stimulating.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, At 05:48  

  • Shopping for perfumes or personal fragrances can be a daunting task, particularly if it's for a friend or lover.

    Obviously online at Myshopping.com.au you cannot compare the actual scent of different fragrances. But, once you have a

    fairly good idea of what you are looking for, you can compare the different offerings from different brands and vendors

    very easily. So, how do you know what you are looking for? The following simple steps will narrow the search down

    somewhat.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, At 09:34  

  • The history of perfume oils dates back to ancient Egypt when these fine scented oils were presented to royalty as gifts. In modern times, however, when the word "perfume" is said, most people think of department store fragrances, which consist mainly of the concentrated oil and alcohol solution. Nevertheless, as more and more people are finding out about them, perfume oils are experiencing great popularity. Here are some interesting facts about perfume oils:

    By Anonymous Anonymous, At 09:43  

  • Ah….the sweet, smell of perfume! Today's market is flooded with hundreds and hundreds of different fragrances ranging from floral to woodsy. Most women love the smell of perfume, wearing it even when going to the grocery store. The problem is that perfume allergy for some women, is anything but nice.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, At 08:15  

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