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1 Topic by nicenspice 2012-03-04 13:25:43

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I'm always surprised that everyone says balmy perfumes are for Autumn & Winter.To me the mild and calming effect of resins ( particularly elemi) are very summery-a bit like that feeling you get after having a tepid shower after a sweaty hard day at work on a hot summer day.

Any ideas for balmy summer fragrances as I'm looking for a summer signature at the moment.

I don't like sharp smells, earthy smells or anything overly flowery.

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2 Reply by mirunacatowl 2012-03-04 13:38:17

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Lacoste Lacoste Pour Femme

3 Reply by nikosculpture 2012-03-04 13:38:30

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BONJOUR.TRY DSQUARED² She Wood Crystal Creek Wood

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4 Reply by nicenspice 2012-03-04 14:20:48

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Thanks,guys.

The DSquared one sounds like it might fit the bill.

I've just been having a look at fresh laundry fragrances.This may be what I'm after.You know when you have an exact smell in your "mind's nose" and you've got to have THAT and that alone?(maybe that's just me)

Cucumber,watermelon,black tea,elemi resin,fresh laundry is the kind of thing I've got in my "mind's nose" but those notes/accords might not necessarily be listed for it,so I need the benefit of your collective orifactory experience.

High maintenance,I know.Sorry.

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BONJOUR.If you could find it,it may be what you want?

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2008

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Dior Dune

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7 Reply by Kiku 2012-03-04 21:08:10

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Warm and soft and stays close to the skin.

8 Reply by ScentOCD 2012-03-04 21:12:45

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Hermes Eau des Merveilles +1

9 Reply by nicenspice 2012-03-05 05:59:10

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I tried a CK One summer edition a few years ago and loved it..it did have all the elements I'm looking for right now.Not sure if it was 2008 but it could easily have been.Unfortunately,I "missed the train" there as it's hard to get hold of now.

All the other suggestions-thanks,folks,but they all sound either too sweet/spicy/citrus/chypre/busy(?)

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10 Reply by nicenspice 2012-03-05 06:24:05

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Has anyone ever tried this?

CB I Hate Perfume Russian Caravan Tea

Sounds like it might be what I'm after,but it lists lemon as a note ( might be sharp?) and doesn't list balmy as an accord,although I've always thought black tea is a balmy aroma.

Any thoughts?

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Rochas Absolu will be a great choice and it's on your wish list.

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p.s. L`Occitane en Provence Amber people always asking me what is that remarkable scent,but I can't find it anymore

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14 Reply by Soutty123 2012-03-05 07:24:44

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Malice wrote:

p.s. L`Occitane en Provence Amber people always asking me what is that remarkable scent,but I can't find it anymore
If you fint it,try it

Don't mean to derail the thread but this is back in L'Occitane stores so you can now buy it easily again. I bought a bottle the other week in my local shop.

15 Reply by MOROULINI 2012-03-05 08:10:30

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Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli Eau de Parfum

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16 Reply by nicenspice 2012-03-05 08:43:17

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MOROULINI wrote:

Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli Eau de Parfum

Nice,simple composition but sounds a bit sweet and wintery for what I'm after.

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17 Reply by nicenspice 2012-03-05 08:47:04

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Malice wrote:

Rochas Absolu will be a great choice and it's on your wish list.

I'm dying to try this one,It sounds heavenly.But not what I want on this occasion.I'm thinking it sounds too warm,spicy and wintery.I might send for a sample of this in about 6 months time.

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Cerruti 1881 - I find this quite balmy

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What about

Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum ???

it brings a little cucumber and watermelon in my nose ,its fresh ,not citrously sour,not very flowery.I would say its transparently balmy!!I m not sure if you find it sharp ,but I quess that depends on your skin.

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Soutty123 wrote:

Cerruti 1881 - I find this quite balmy

This sounds promising.It's got a lot of floral notes ( not a big fan of floral generally) but a lot of them are gentle,mild flowers like camomile.

Sounds good..I'll give that one a try tummenupp

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I love love balmy scents!!! few popped in to my mind immediately...

Nez a Nez Vanithe few reviews here in Fragrantica don't do justice for this underrated gem IMO. This is what I perceive as balmy!!! I suggest you to obtain a sample. I want a big bottle for summer

Parfumerie Generale PG19 Louanges Profanes balmy,soft floral, scent of fairytales...for me at least wink

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22 Reply by nicenspice 2012-03-05 09:48:11

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WhiteCity wrote:

What about
Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum ???
it brings a little cucumber and watermelon in my nose ,its fresh ,not citrously sour,not very flowery.I would say its transparently balmy!!I m not sure if you find it sharp ,but I quess that depends on your skin.

OH NO!!

I bought a bottle of this once before while looking for a summer perfume ( out of desparation after spending hours trawling round department stores)

It has a repellant "dirty" smell that makes me feel like I want to take a shower.

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Malice wrote:
Rochas Absolu will be a great choice and it's on your wish list.
I'm dying to try this one,It sounds heavenly.But not what I want on this occasion.I'm thinking it sounds too warm,spicy and wintery.I might send for a sample of this in about 6 months time.

I had it and sold it for 10 euros per 50ml.

Used it on +104 F