Julian Rouas Paris looking for someone

When I discovered that the perfume I was about to review had a ginormous price tag of $1,500... I nearly had a heart attack. Especially seeing how my mom picked this bottle up for only $1.00. Yep, $1.00 for a $1,500 bottle of perfume.

It pays to shop at thrift stores girls! So nyah to everyone who judged me based on my thrift store purchases.

For $1.00 approximately one week ago my mom walked out of our local thrift store with a pretty bottle of perfume. Today while looking for pricing information and availability of this perfume, I realized what she had found was more than what we could of ever imagined.

A 0.5 ounce bottle of Donna Karan Chaos. It turns out DKNY Chaos is a rare, highly sought after, discontinued, expensive fragrance. Who knew?!

Appearance:

The 0.5 ounce bottle is probably the most unique thing about it, and with momma Dukes being a collector of crystal, she bought it for it's appearance. Who would of thought at the time that her $1.00 find was seriously a down payment on a car?! Woo-Hoo! The 0.5 ounce bottle comes in a perfume bottle made of Falcon Crystal. It is long, and narrow, and quite frankly the most beautiful bottle in her collection.

Due to it's narrow crystal slim cut, it cannot be placed upright. You can however leave it in the box, or place it down.

The Scent:

Now when I first inhaled DKNY Chaos, I was not very impressed. To me Chaos smelled like pencil shavings, and burnt wood. Chaos apparently is not for me. I love woody outdoor scents, but Chaos is too strong for my likings. It just reminds me of a lumber yard; for some this is a lovely fragrance...but me...meh.

After discovering that Chaos was so pricey, I tried giving it the benefit of the doubt. I mean hell, there has to be a reason it's so costly. After giving Chaos another try, (which was hard to do, seeing how every frigging spray shot cost nearly $70.00 or more per shot, considering 0.5 ounces does not get you far. However I had to try Chaos once more for this reviews sake).

A more elaborate summary of the rare Chaos scent:

For the first 2 hours I smelled like pencil shavings. However Donna Karan Chaos took on another mild scent the longer I wore it. I was now able to smell a more subtle amber scent, which was likable...but not worth $1,500!

As more time progressed the woodsy scent turned into a more subtle cedar mixed with musk. I actually began to like it more and more as the initial scent faded.

As I looked into Chaos even more, I learned that it contains the rare Agarwood as a fragrance note. Agarwood makes Chaos smell so darn woodsy. It comes from the Asian Aquilaria tree. Due to the low number of these trees, Agarwood is more rare, which makes it more expensive...which is why Donna Karan's Chaos is so highly sought after...yet discontinued.

Last:

DKNY Chaos stood with me for the entire day, and was still detectable into the night.

Pricing and Availability:

DKNY Chaos is very expensive, and only serious lovers of the scent would pay such a high price. The 0.5 ounce Falcon Crystal bottle of Chaos goes for around $1,500, or less on ebay. However I learned that larger bottle of Chaos sell for a bit less. I assume it is because the larger bottles are mode of glass, and not crystal. Either way though, Chaos; no matter what size bottle it comes in, asks for a hearty lump of cash.

For those interested in perhaps purchasing Chaos, click here.

Recommendation:

DKNY Chaos is expensive, for some worth the price tag. For me though...moms bottle is landing a spot on ebay. I find that the price is just too ridiculous for what you are actually getting.



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Julian Rouas Paris looking for a new face

Did you know you could make homemade solid perfume in fragrances of your choice? Many people don't realize how easy it truly is to create their very own special homemade fragrances. If you have a difficult time finding perfume you like, or if you just want to have fun experimenting with fragrances, give the following homemade perfume recipe a try. You can even add sparkles that will add a touch of glitz and glamour to your skin, and you can experiment by combining various scents to create unique signature fragrances. Share your homemade perfume with others and you might even end up with special requests for the unique scents you create in your home.

Perfume in a Jar

Before beginning, you'll need small containers in which to store your homemade perfume. Small plastic containers with lids can be found in the storage section of most discount stores, and as long as they are heat-resistant, they are fine for this project. Alternately you can search craft stores for small decorative jars that are much more attractive. They are the best option if you plan on giving your homemade perfume as a gift.

To make homemade perfume in a jar you'll need 4 ounces of natural beeswax, 6 ounces of shea butter, 8 ounces of olive oil, and 2 ounces of fragrant oil of your choice. You'll also need a double boiler, and if you want your perfume to shimmer and glisten, consider buying very fine glitter.

Begin by melting the beeswax in a double boiler over moderate heat. After the beeswax has melted, stir in the shea butter, and continue stirring until the two are well mixed. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with the fragrant oil, and stir this mixture into the melted beeswax and shea butter. Stir in a small amount of very fine glitter if desired.

While the mixture is still warm, carefully pour it into small decorative jars, and allow it to continue cooling before covering and storing. This homemade perfume recipe makes approximately 18 ounces of solid fragrance.

Gift Giving Ideas

Homemade perfume in decorative jars makes a wonderful gift for those who appreciate fine fragrances. Consider making an attractive gift basket including several decorative jars containing various scents. Label each jar with a custom-made peel and stick label, and include your own special sentiments. Line the gift basket with shredded colored tissue paper, and place the jars inside. Surround the basket with clear cellophane, and tie the top with colorful paper twist or ribbons of your choice. Anyone who loves fragrances will be delighted to receive this very special and exceptionally impressive homemade gift.



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Julian Rouas Paris

JULIAN ROUAS PARIS feels sexy

Today, it seems every celebrity has a perfume scent with their name attached to it. From Sarah Jessica Parker's Lovely, to Britney Spears' and Beyonce Knowles' lines of fragrance to the classics of Chanel and Dior, there are hundreds of bottles to choose from. But how do you find the right one?

First answer, of course, is ignore the brand name or label. Just because Jennifer Lopez says you won't end up smelling like a skunk doesn't mean you won't. Choose a smell based on how it smells on your skin, and your personal tastes.

There are several basic themes which perfume manufacturers stick to: Chypre, citrus, floral, and ambers. Chypre scents have a woody, mossy, floral base to them. Citrus scents incorporate orange, lemon, tangerine, and grapefruit, much like Calvin Kline's CK One. Floral smells just as it sounds, like flowers. An example of a floral scent would be Chance by Chanel. Ambers have a delightful mix of musk, vanilla, spice, and animal scents, such as Obsession.

Once you've decided on a category of perfume to try, go to your nearest perfume counter. Try a few scents out on paper before deciding on one to put to the test. Apply to the back of your hand, and then wait an hour. If you do apply the perfume to your wrist, avoid rubbing your wrists together. This can crush the delicate buds of scent and distort the sampling. It isn't how a perfume smells in the bottle or immediately after application, it's how it reacts with your skin chemistry much later that can make or break a scent as one for you.

The reason behind this is perfumes have four layers. The first layer, or top note, is the first scent you get after applying the perfume. It's the most noticeable, but is also the one the fades the quickest. The next layer, or middle note, is the next apparent component to the perfume. It appears several minutes after applying the perfume, and can stay up to an hour before disappearing. The third layer, or base note, appears usually after a half hour and is the layer that stays on your skin throughout the day. And the final layer is one most overlook, the natural scent of your skin. Just like everyone's DNA is different, everyone has a unique skin chemistry that can affect the outcome of a perfume.

Keep this guide in mind next time you are perfume shopping, and you are sure to find a scent that's right for you!

Perfume

Ladies, raise your hand if you like to smell nice. Tap the Shift key if you like to smell nice without the whole room smelling you before they see you. Now press the space bar if you like to smell nice without being loud, and don't want to go broke in the process. I, for one, love all of the above. I'm flattered when I reach out to hug someone or walk by a person, and they stop me to ask "What is that you have on?" with a look of approval. There are so many items at regular drug stores that a woman can buy to smell delicious without spending a wad of cash while clearing people's sinuses.

Perfumes: Women spend hundred of dollars on perfume that is out of style within months. Why don't we ever buy knock-off perfumes? Companies like Parfums de Coeur specialize in making your favorite perfume for a price you can afford. From high school to mid-college, I wore Fly With Me perfume faithfully and got plenty of attention from brothas. Fly With Me is a knock-off version of Escape® perfume and smells the same. Quite a few guys stopped me on the street and asked me what I was wearing. Besides loving the attention, I enjoyed the fragrance as well. This company sells everything from body fantasies, skin musks, designer imposters, and juice bar items.
And even if you're not interested in knock-off perfumes or can't find your brand for a cheaper price, try out specialty stores, specifically women's stores like Bath and Body Works and Victoria's Secret. A couple years ago, I went on my usual bra shopping expedition to Victoria's Secret and passed by the fragrance section. Feeling experimental, I sprayed a touch of Heavenly perfume on my wrist and fell in love. The perfume ranges from $39 to $52, but the body spray was only $15. Just like that, my five-year favorite, Fly With Me, was dumped and in walked Heavenly. Even if you're not really into body spray, Victoria's Secret has body washes that are between $15 and $20. Same smell. Cheaper. It may not last as long, but same effect.

Body Wash: Everybody likes feeling refreshed after they've taken a shower, so why not feel clean and smell even better? There are plenty of body wash choices that can be bought at regular drug stores like Walgreens, Walmart, Kmart, Target, and Osco Drug. My favorites include Adidas body washes like Aloe Vera body wash for women and Citrus Oil body wash for women. Aloe vera is already a great moisturizer for skin, and it has a subtle, soothing scent to it. Two other scents that smell really delicious but aren't too strong are Dial's Soy & Almond Milk and Dial's Lavender & Twilight Jasmine. You can buy body washes like this for under $5, and if you shop at discount stores regularly, as cheap as $3. Check the weekly coupon books for deals on coupons and rebates.

Lotion: I'm partial to anything with aloe vera in it, specifically because I have very dry skin. Vaseline aloe vera lotion is always on my bathroom sink. As much as I like smell-good perfumes and body washes, I'm not big on scented lotion (minus Victoria's Secret Heavenly's glimmer lotion). But if you are, even specialty stores like Fashion Bug sell scented lotion, along with the regular scent stores like Bath and Body Works, where you can find 8 oz. lotion for $5. Bath and Body Works is always having some kind of clearance or sale. Be careful of lotions that are too fruity though. I once wore Juice Bar's Cotton Candy lotion and ended up with 43 mosquito bites in a month. That was the worst summer ever. I couldn't go outside because I kept getting bitten, and it took me awhile to figure out why so many mosquitoes were killing my arms and legs. Aloe vera is a great ingredient in lotion because it smells wonderful, moisturizes, and kills bugs all at the same time. You ever wonder why so many mosquito repellents come with aloe vera added?

Whatever you choose to wear, just make sure that the smell compliments you and your checking account. No sense in smelling great if you can't afford to go anywhere and let others enjoy.

1. 
   MiKiE Says:
   
   
   
   April 18th, 2010 at 11:35 am
   
   

   if you hate Jen so much why do you post about her? she’s way more interesting than that blonde hag you post about going to mcdonalds or going shopping with her nips popping out and weave falling off hahaha

   
   
   






2. 
   ewwwww Says:
   
   
   
   April 18th, 2010 at 11:36 am
   
   

   She looks like she just washed up on shore.

   
   

   Or is that the ocean she likes to SCREAM at like she told vanity fair

   
   

   She looks freezing and lonely. And again she is covering her plain face with her hair!

   
   
   






3. 
   Susie Says:
   
   
   
   April 18th, 2010 at 11:38 am
   
   

   In that pic she’s got the whole “I just washed up on shore after making a deal with the Sea Witch” thing going on.

   
   
   






4. 
   No Way!!!!!!!! Says:
   
   
   
   April 18th, 2010 at 11:39 am
   
   

   No MIkie, there is NOTHING interesting about Jen.

   
   

   I feel like I lose brain cells whenever I hear her speak or read an interview!

   
   

   All she talks about is her hair, body, Mexico yada yada. She seems to do nothing great or new with her lonely life.

   
   

   And her quotes all seem straight out of self help books. probably are since she has a therapist!

   
   
   






5. 
   ummmmmmm Says:
   
   
   
   April 18th, 2010 at 11:42 am
   
   

   Jen is slowly entering D-list status with a perfume.

   
   

   She will never be known as a movie star, she will forever be Rachel and a TV actress.

   
   

   And this picture makes her look like someone just dumped her and she looks cold.

   
   
   






6. 
   Drew Says:
   
   
   
   April 18th, 2010 at 11:50 am
   
   

   The hate for Jennifer is ridiculous. Its not like she’s Paris or Lindsay. Jen never did anything to anyone. Oh and this “I cant imagine that anyone would want to smell like Jennifer Aniston” ummmm, but u can imagine them wanting to smell like J.Lo or Britney or SJP? Dumb.
   
   I Agree with Mikie – If u dont like Jennifer dont post about her every other day.
   
   (I dont agree with the his Brit comments tho… Britney is God :) )

   
   
   






7. 
   nicole Says:
   
   
   
   April 18th, 2010 at 11:50 am
   
   

   kinda harsh there dont you think?
   
   i personally like the name. and i dont mind the picture…its better then some other promo pics people use.

   
   
   






8. 
   Trent Says:
   
   
   
   April 18th, 2010 at 11:53 am
   
   

   @Drew — Nope, I don’t understand why anyone would want to smell like J. Lo, Britney or SJP either. I don’t dislike Jennifer Aniston, just her crappy movies. I wish she’d do something that hasn’t already been done, and better.

   
   
   






9. 
   Trent Says:
   
   
   
   April 18th, 2010 at 11:53 am
   
   

   @nicole — What exactly did I say that was harsh?

   
   
   






10. 
    Trent Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 11:55 am
    
    

    @MiKiE — I don’t hate her but I’m curious, what do you find so interesting about Jen? I’m just curious as to what her fans are intrigued by.

    
    
    






11. 
    the skinny Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 11:59 am
    
    

    @nicole- I think Trent could have said much more, if he were that type of writer. If you want some true Jen ( beige ) Anniston then go check the A.V. Club’s hater column. As for me, I fail to see why she gets attention, she is the personification of dull.

    
    
    






12. 
    clerk Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
    
    

    Aniston is neutral to me as an actress. However, I’m actually not a strong perfume type girl either so her new fragrance which isn’t supposed to have a strong scent is appealing. And of all the celebrities, I think I’d choose hers out of the rest.. I definitely don’t want to smell like paris hiltoon lol.

    
    
    






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    krissy Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
    
    

    I am not a “fan” of hers, but I don’t understand why people dislike her so much. In interviews she seems pretty humble and down to earth, and for some reason other people interpret that as a pity party or something. I would actually be interested in this fragrance, not because of her, but because I don’t like too heavy of perfumes either. So much stuff out there smells like old lady or cheap to me.

    
    
    






14. 
    krissy Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
    
    

    I think she is a good actress. I don’t like romantic comedies at all, but that is what so many women go to. It boggles my mind when I hear women complain about the movies that are made for them…while at the same time they are the ones that are lining up to see these films. You vote with your money. People will pay to see Jennifer Aniston in rom-coms, and not in movies that challenge her like Derailed, Friends with Money, and The Good Girl. You can’t act as if she hasn’t tried to do anything other than romantic comedies.

    
    
    






15. 
    patches Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
    
    

    i bet if someone asked you and gave you a bunch of money for a “Pink” fragrance you’d jump at the chance too… its business, she’s a product and selling herself to make herself more money, big deal! people just like to hate. She looks good in the photo!

    
    
    






16. 
    MiKiE Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
    
    

    as I said, she’s WAY more interesting than that blonde hag = britney spears. Meaning, Jennifer is more interesting in my mind to read about her perfume, mexico, or whatever the eff she’s doing because in my mind it’s better than reading about how Britney went to Mcdonalds with Jason and then gave her kids some fries. (same goes for how Lindsay went to a club and got drunk, cuz doesn’t that happen all of the time! lol) and I don’t mean to offend anyone…. well I do mean to offend Britney and Lindsay hahah but as if they really care what people actually think of them.

    
    
    






17. 
    ashley Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
    
    

    She has always kept her cool, been easy to respect and a lady. Unlike many others in her industry…so lets just lay off her.

    
    

    Just don’t buy the perfume if you don’t want to smell like her or add to her wealth.

    
    

    SJP’s fragrances are really nice, in my opinion and it has nothing to do with the name attached…everyone is entitled to their opinion at the end of the day. My opinion, I like the bottle, and I like JA.

    
    
    






18. 
    kristy Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
    
    

    i think lolavie means lol-a-vie.. as in laugh out loud at life

    
    
    






19. 
    meh Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
    
    

    i just don’t find her interesting at all- she always kind of seems sad and lonely to me no matter how much she denies it. i loved her during friends though..

    
    
    






20. 
    CHASE Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
    
    

    I’m sorry but it really pisses me off when people give Jennifer Aniston such grief about her movies when ANGELINA JOLIE PLAYS THE SAME CHARACTER IN EVERY ROLE!!!!!!! Hello, her new movie, “Salt”, looks like it could be a sequel to “Wanted” or even “Tomb Raider”! She plays the same God damn character in every movie and it’s OK because she’s the one who became a husband stealer but yet Jennifer Aniston gets scrutinized because she’s the victim. Yeah, makes a lot sense!

    
    
    






21. 
    nancy Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
    
    

    I think she is so pretty. But here is a tip. Name your perfume someting you are willing to talk about. Not some ridiculous name that you are unwilling to elaborate on. If you didn’t want to share what Lovavie means to you then name your perfume something else! Like Lonely.

    
    
    






22. 
    mae Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
    
    

    Dude, even if you don’t find her interesting or you think she’s “bland” or whatever word you choose to describe her, you cannot say that she has ever been anything less than classy. I am not particularly a fan of hers, she’s just any other actress out there, but even though her rom-coms might not be the greatest she’s not hurting anyone, is she? If you don’t like her films, don’t go see them. I can’t help but wonder how you would know her films suck so much unless you have paid to see them. You didn’t say anything overtly offensive, but for us regular readers it was a little uncalled for, I think. I’m just trying to understand why you would pick on somebody who just goes about their life and minds their own business.

    
    
    






23. 
    matty Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
    
    

    i like jen because she seems real and honest. i can imagine hanging with her. id buy this. i didnt know her movies were “awful” but i really dont pay attention to reviews or anything i like what i like and will listen too/see what i want to see without regard to the general publics opinion of it. its how i was a britney fan for years before being a britney fan was “cool” again.

    
    
    






24. 
    lady surgeon Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
    
    

    not a forever fan of JA but i think she looks so pretty here!!! and the setting is stunning!

    
    
    






25. 
    You must be a dummy Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
    
    

    Who did you pay money to write this article?let me guess…

    
    

    Someone who can not stand the fact that she continues her life, trying to be happy, mind her own business, still being loved by Americans!!!

    
    

    I think her parfume sounds very sexy. I do not agree with the person who said she should have named it something she wants to talk about. Then it wouldn’t be personal would it be???
    
    Amoung all the parfumes that other famous people have, I would choose Jen’s. Because she is an expert on how to look good, what to wear, I am sure she did a great job on her parfume. And I am not even a fan of hers. But wanted to write this comment because it’s very obvious why you chose Jen to write this article and why you are so rude to her. Next time you want to kiss a skinny ass do not make it too obvious!!!

    
    
    






26. 
    mikey Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
    
    

    I love Jennifer Aniston and I really liked the Bounty Hunter..I don’t follow reviews on movies in the paper or tv or on blogs as I always feel you get a bias opinion or someone reviews it who is not in the films demographic. I’ll see what I want to see and generally not swayed by what a critic says…I also agree with Krissy…its not like Jennifer hasn’t tried to branch out, she has tried more serious films and I think the Good Girl is my fave film of hers. But these films are not what people want to see her in. Romantic comedies are what the majority of the public end up wanting to watch. There are plenty of actors who stay in their genre..Kiera Knightly, Adam Sandler, J.Lo, they all just stick to their niche but no one seems to be bothered about it…No one tells Tim Burton not to make a film that isn’t some dark, depressing twisted movie, coz that is his thing…people want to see Jen in films like Marley and Me.. Also I don’t see how people can hate on someone that has worked hard through their career, whos talented and well put together, but still like people like Heidi Montag or any one else from the Hills or the Kardashians or that Jersey Shore crap or the Hiltons?? But if people will buy a fragrance from Paris or Avril or Beyonce, people will buy anything

    
    
    






27. 
    b Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
    
    

    i’m not going to comment on the “is jen awesome or crappy” debate but i will say that i like light scents, and i’m definitely going to check it out when it comes out to see if i like it enough to wear it!

    
    
    






28. 
    r Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
    
    

    reading that post, i felt i was on perez’ site. the only thinkg missing was a penis drawn next to her face. i agree the tone of the post was harsh (you don’t think the kmart crack was harsh?). i don’t remember you dissing j-lo or sjp or anyone else who’s had a perfume named after them.

    
    
    






29. 
    dana j Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
    
    

    yo, people. THIS IS A BLOG. if you freaking read the comments he made, you get the intonation here: there are WAY too many celebrity perfumes out there as it is and Jennifer Aniston’s perfume isn’t going to be out there in Macy’s and whatnot like other celebs because many places just aren’t going to carry it. plus, in contrast to other celebs with perfumes, JA is being seen as a “sad person” who can’t get a break in movies or in her love life, she’s oversaturating her exposure horribly and she’s gonna run herself out with the perfume. Seriously, why the FUCK would you make a perfume and Not give a reason for it if it’s personal? now people are going to speculate it has something to do with Brad and no one will go after it except for die hard fans.

    
    

    I like JA and I feel for her having to see Brad and his whore and their kids all over the news and mags, but she WILL HAVE to change up her image to shed her victim look and overcome her rut.

    
    

    But this post turning into HE WHO SHALL NOT BE NAMED’s website is uncalled for. Damn, Trent could have been HARSH, but again THIS IS A BLOG.

    
    
    






30. 
    Kendra Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
    
    

    I dig the picture and I dig Jennifer Aniston..Granted, I don’t see most of her movies cuz I’m not a romcom kind of girl, but she seems harmless enough..I love her style and it seems really fitting that she would do a really light scent..Having said all that, I’m not going to hate on Trent for not having the same opinion..And yes people, he wonders who would want to smell like ALL of those celebs who put out perfume! He’s always saying that!

    
    
    






31. 
    Yori Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
    
    

    Come on giirls, might as well add to her wealth and buy her new “toilet water” she’s peddling to the masses, then you too can smell just like Jen Asston!!!! Should be in full stock at your local Walmart shortly.

    
    
    






32. 
    Jaded Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
    
    

    @Chase – I’m not a huge Angelina Jolie fan, but I do think she has a much larger range than Jennifer Aniston. Yes I agree she does quite a few movies that are the same genre, but she has also done Girl, Interrupted, Gia, Beyond Borders, Pushing Tin, Playing by Heart, The Good Shepherd, and The Changeling. Plus, the slew of voice over work she’s done for Kung Fu Panda, and Shark Tale.

    
    

    What I don’t understand is why she is brought up whenever someone needs to make a comparison for Jennifer Aniston. The only thing the two of them have in common is that they are actresses and they have both boned Brad Pitt. I don’t see people comparing either to Gwyneth Paltrow or Juliet Lewis who also dated Pitt.

    
    

    If you want to compare Aniston’s career to someone the better bet would be Courtney Cox or Kristen Bell, Christina Applegate or even Sally Field. These are women who were popular on tv and moved to features.

    
    

    I do though have to agree with Trent. Why would anyone want to smell like her? Or any of them for that matter?

    
    
    






33. 
    Jelousy Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
    
    

    Yori what kind of name is that?

    
    

    If JA smells great, I won’t mind smelling like her. Isn’t it why we buy the parfumes, for the smell? Sometimes we buy them just because they have a brand name. There are tons of parfumes out there there are not great at all but we still pay alot of money becuse it’s a famous brand.
    
    Why don’t you start commenting on those parfumes first???
    
    Also NEVER CRITIZE SOMETHING BEFORE YOU EVEN TRY. You look jelous and sorry but stupid.

    
    
    






34. 
    Jaded Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
    
    

    Jaded
    
    Because all AJ fans compare JA to AJ. Maybe that’s why. They are the ones making fun of JA’s movies, giving her names and whoever wrote this article sounds so much like one of Angelina Jolie fans.LOL

    
    

    But I agree with you!!!

    
    
    






35. 
    Annie Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
    
    

    I love Jen!

    
    

    Her perfume is Lola Vie, which is “laughing at life” in French. It’s most likely due to all the shit she’s been thrown in life, but she’s still enjoying it!

    
    
    






36. 
    CC Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
    
    

    What is parfume?

    
    
    






37. 
    Sophie Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
    
    

    @annie… lola vie isn’t french… looks spanish?

    
    
    






38. 
    Steph Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
    
    

    JA is so boring…. I honestly have nothing to say about her.

    
    

    Trent, love your blog. Keep up the good work!!!

    
    
    






39. 
    D Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
    
    

    I still don’t understand why people still see her as depressed and don’t think she’s over her ex-husband. That’s so dumb and there’s no need for any argument ’bout that.
    
    And lolavie…. Hum that doesn’t mean anything at all. It would mean “laughing at life” if it was “lolalavie” but it translates into “laughing on life” which makes no sense at all. I agree with Trent, that’s the dumbest name for a fragrance.

    
    
    






40. 
    2 cents Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
    
    

    I’ll check out her fragrance; she always looks very fit & together & like she’d smell yummy (& clean too, not like alot of the greazy celebs); also Jen doesn’t do alot of product promotions, so I’m curious about what she came up with; I’ve been nicely impressed with SJP’s cologne’s–not the same ol’-same ol’; although I L-O-V-E Kylie, her men’s cologne was way too pretty for me (or on me at least); I’m actually curious about Gwen Stefani’s line too; some celebs seem more involved in what has their name on it than others & she seems fairly discriminating

    
    
    






41. 
    Elaine Says:
    
    
    
    April 18th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
    
    

    i think it’s so funny people are all upset even though Trent criticizes celeb perfumes all the times. relax people

    
    
    






42. 
    Kel Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 2:06 am
    
    

    What I dont understand is why people expect celebrities to explain everything to them all the time like we are entitled to know every little detail about them. If Jen’s reason for calling her perfume “lolvie” is personal, who cares? No one has a right to know personal things about celebrities just because they are famous. What difference does the name really make anyway? I would think people would buy or not buy the perfume because of how it SMELLS, not what the name of it means.

    
    
    






43. 
    Annemarie Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 2:57 am
    
    

    Absolutely. A perfume that smells natural is right up my alley. Lolavie means laughing at life. She said. Btw.

    
    
    






44. 
    K Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 6:37 am
    
    

    @Kel — “What I dont understand is why people expect celebrities to explain everything to them all the time like we are entitled to know every little detail about them. If Jen’s reason for calling her perfume “lolvie” is personal, who cares?” Are you kidding me? She’s trying to sell this shit to customers and when they ask what the name means her answer is, It’s a secret – just buy it anyway! LOL!! She’s an idiot and if you’re dumb enough to buy something that the seller won’t even explain to you then you are just the kind of sucker she is marketing to.

    
    
    






45. 
    Grace Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 6:43 am
    
    

    Well, I’m French, and “vie” is French – it means life.
    
    But “lola” is not a French word. It’s actually a given name. Like Lola Aniston, for example.
    
    I think the interpretation “LOL at life” is probably the most accurate one.

    
    

    That is, if JA is not trying to say something else altogether… HA!

    
    
    






46. 
    Masher Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 7:07 am
    
    

    @ Mikey “No one tells Tim Burton not to make a film that isn’t some dark, depressing twisted movie, coz that is his thing”.

    
    

    I so have totally asked that Tim Burton stop making the same old shit!!!

    
    
    






47. 
    jellybelly Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 7:28 am
    
    

    jeez its just an opinion I never get why people go crazy over people they have met. While I like to read interviews do you really believe they are being honest all the time? Of course they seem humble lol if they seemed anything but you wouldn’t see their movies. Its pr most of the time but sometimes you find a star who is really nice. I stay neutral on all this lol its not worth getting worked up over

    
    
    






48. 
    jellybelly Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 7:28 am
    
    

    oops i meant never met lol

    
    
    






49. 
    Sarah Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 7:59 am
    
    

    Love Jen, not feeling this picture or name of frag, but will most def sniff and maybe give it a shot.

    
    
    






50. 
    Laura Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 8:39 am
    
    

    dont be such a jealous bitch trent.

    
    
    






51. 
    Trent Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 8:48 am
    
    

    @Laura — Oh yes, I’m SO jealous of a celebrity perfume? LOL

    
    
    






52. 
    Heather Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 9:32 am
    
    

    I find it odd that you would name your perfume and when asked where you got the inspiration for the name, refuse to say. If you make something public, how could it be personal?

    
    
    






53. 
    jj Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 9:33 am
    
    

    She has more personality than that ummm, shanon doherty, you loved so much no DWTS and got kicked off the first night… lol.

    
    

    I think it’s a great name, so what if YOU don’t understand it.

    
    
    






54. 
    Trent Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 9:43 am
    
    

    @jj — So you’re saying it’s a competition between celebs? What? If you like Jen and her perfume then Good for you! Yay!! You understand the name of her perfume, you win! It’s not worth getting all riled up about.

    
    
    






55. 
    SuziLee Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 10:06 am
    
    

    Damn! A lot of comments for this post!! I agree that Jen’s movies have been sucky lately – but for some reason, I still love her. Think it’s cause she’s very humble and down to earth. I actually am interested in smelling this perfume cause I too am not a perfume-y perfume girl – just like a clean scent.
    
    The name of the perfume – while it’s sweet it means something personal to her – it blows. LOL

    
    
    






56. 
    Nae Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 10:19 am
    
    

    yikes. she’s gone to the dark side now releasing a perfume. le puke.

    
    
    






57. 
    Kelly Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 10:27 am
    
    

    @K–I don’t appreciate/understand your comment at all. I can see your point for certain products, but not a freaking perfume. All that matters about a perfume is the way it SMELLS. Its not the name of it, the person who made it or whatever else, and if you are the kind of person who buys something based on the meaning behind the name then you are dumber than you say I am. Thats like only listening to a band because you like its name. WTF does a name have to do with it??

    
    
    






58. 
    K Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 10:51 am
    
    

    Kelly, if you don’t understand then I’m afraid I can’t help you. I mean, I’d LOVE to help you out but … it’s too personal for me to share.

    
    
    






59. 
    Franki Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 10:53 am
    
    

    Wow 57 comments? Really?! Come on people…it is just another celebrity perfume, buy it or don’t….love her or hate her…agree or disagree with Trent but don’t be rude…just my .02 cents.

    
    
    






60. 
    Kat Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 11:17 am
    
    

    Let’s talk about something less controversial shall we?

    
    

    How about those lame tea party ?

    
    

    Religion?

    
    

    Ok… well on Anniston, I find her interesting because she’s funny.

    
    

    I’m allergic to all perfume and I think anyone that buys fragrances and douses themselves in it thinking we all want to smell that — are insane. So the fact that her’s sounds light is nice maybe I won’t want to gag next time I’m in an elevator.

    
    

    Re: post being slanted against Anniston, the Kmart comment was a little on the mean side, but that’s it.

    
    
    






61. 
    Desdemona Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 11:30 am
    
    

    I like Jen and I like what she said abt the perfume.. W it not being too strong etc. I thk she does a lot of dumb movies, but rom-coms seem to be the money making thing for actresses. Most of them r dumb and stars like K Hud, J Lo et al do them all the time.
    
    Why I like jen, Trent? She is pretty and has a casual natural style. She was publicly dumped and handled it with grace and aplomb. She’s over 40 and going strong. I do think trent was harsh but he can post it it’s his blog. That said we can comment on it. Diff strokes for diff folks. Luv ur blog

    
    
    






62. 
    Desdemona Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 11:37 am
    
    

    Also u know how some people pronounce lovely lovalie? Maybe that’s it? Is it really that much worse than Beyonces True Star or Ashantie’s Precious Jewel? Lol

    
    
    






63. 
    Believe me it's true Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 11:44 am
    
    

    Hellooooooo.. Do you people really think her perfume smells like her??? Really?? Wait!!! Does her perfume smell like Gerard Butler?? Isn’t that who she’s “with” now???

    
    
    






64. 
    Rebeca Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 11:47 am
    
    

    Ok, so I wear lovely by SJP and I love how it smells (sorry!!) don’t wear it because it has her name on it, i just like the smell, i could care less who it’s by, as for Jen’s perfume, I can’t judge until I smell it, sounds interesting thought, the promo pic is nice but it does have a touch of “lonely” if she was going for sexy she could have chosen a different setting (IMO) I didn’t think Trent was being rude, it’s his blog and his opinion, it’s up to you if u agree, disagree or r indifferent, I only commented because I noticed some people appeared to be taking this a bit personal….

    
    
    






65. 
    Kitti Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
    
    

    Jennifer is awesome. She’s a great actress and an extremely lovely person. She has that charisma in her, the same way Sandra Bullock and Julia Roberts do.

    
    
    






66. 
    sarah Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
    
    

    Trent why do you bother even responding to some of the comments. They are just Jennifer Aniston stans and it’s YOUR blog and you can say whatever the hell you want about her! If THEY don’t like what you say about Jen, why dont THEY start a blog worshipping Jen? Dumb hoes…

    
    
    






67. 
    bumblebee Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
    
    

    If you think she’s so boring why do you bother posting stuff about her? Is it because she attracts so many commenters? Must not be that boring then…

    
    
    






68. 
    Trent is right Says:
    
    
    
    April 19th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
    
    

    Trent, whatever you do please do not stop being you. Everything you wrote I agree with. JA fans from anistoncenter were told to come over here and give you shit. Please don’t do what they are hoping you to do which is kiss JA ass.

    
    
    






69. 
    Guest Says:
    
    
    
    April 20th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
    
    

    Agree with others who have said this was a harsh and uncalled for post. But, I will also add that the majority of it is false – Jennifer’s movies actually do well at the box office, including her latest, The Bounty Hunter, despite the fact that it has wrongly and falsely been reported as a flop. It has already grossed more than $111 million dollars worldwide in just 5 weeks release with a production budget of $40 million. It is on course to make more than triple its production budget at the box office alone (not to mention it will surely do well on TV and DVD deals – as all Aniston pics do). It may not be a runaway hit, but it will certainly turn a decent profit for Sony. People wonder why she is still making movies – The Bounty Hunter is a great example. Despite terrible and scathing reviews (which IMO were uncalled for…it was by no means a great film, but most reviewers took their hate too far with some even commenting on her love life, appearance, and choice of roles), this film was still able to earn what it has. Why? She has star power. Add to this that she was the 6th most bankable actress on Forbes list last year and it isn’t hard to see why she has more than 10 movie projects in various stages of development. Anyone thinking she is on her way off the A list or her career is in jeopardy better get used to the fact that she isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. She has several films lined up to film or release in the next couple of years, is planning to direct, and has her own production company with a first look deal with a major movie studio.

    
    

    It seems its become an acceptable past time of the media/bloggers to mock Jennifer and spread the lie that she is box office poison, lonely, desperate, etc. I have no idea why she has become such a target. As many have pointed out – like her or not as an actress, there are far more offensive actresses and celebrities out there to pick on. Jennifer has done nothing to anyone, she goes about her work, tries to stay out of the public when she isn’t filming or promoting a project, and has always remained classy despite how she’s been treated in the press. If you don’t like her, the simplest thing to do is stop seeking her out.

    
    
    






70. 
    Kate Says:
    
    
    
    April 20th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
    
    

    Lol! But really, why do you hate Jen so much? I happen to think I have great taste in film and I LOVE a lot of Jen’s rom-coms, most notably Management, Picture Perfect, The Good Girl, I mean come on she has had some really good ones! She has a beautiful, dark quality to her romance/humor at times that I love. Not to mention that she is a true professional. Just consider the sheer number of films she’s been in, and she worked on Friends for 10 years straight while doing this! Can you say something like this about L-Lo? Can you even say it about Angelina? No! Angelina has definitely won more prestigious awards, but what has she done that I would even give note to (other than maybe Girl, Interrupted)? Tombraider? Cyborg 2? Are you joking? Give Jen a break. I love Jen. There, I said it.

    
    
    

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In the first place, the requirement of selling without profit is arguably unconstitutional. The Fifth Amendment to our Constitution prohibits our government from taking anyone's property without due process of law. Forcing any firm to sell at or below cost for any reason - no matter how magnanimous - is doing just that. When government needs private property for some public purpose, it must pay fair market value for it, with legal recourse available to ensure that fair value is paid. When a firm is considered to be essential to the public, it is deemed a public utility and its prices or rates are subject to regulation by a public body. Critically, under the Constitution, such regulation is intended to provide the utility with a capped but fair profit or return on its capital. Numerous cases going back to at least the Supreme Court's Penn Central decision in 1978 have held that failing to do so would be ultimately confiscating the utility's capital in violation of the Fifth Amendment. Medical insurers have never been deemed public utilities, so any attempt to impose this sort of rate regulation - even if it provides for breakeven pricing - is clearly unwarranted. Even public utilities are entitled to some sort of profit, so requiring other firms to sell at a loss is unheard of.

More importantly, this approach will fail at its purpose of making coverage more available. Even to the extent that we are legally permitted to control the price of a good or service, we are unable to control its supply. That is, we can not force a firm to remain in a particular market if it does not believe that it is earning a satisfactory return. The shortages of gasoline and other items resulting from the Nixon-era wage and price controls reflect this truism. More recently and in the insurance industry, when in the aftermath of Hurricane Charley, the state of Florida sought to prevent what administrators felt were excessive rate increases by property insurers, several large carriers simply stopped doing business in Florida. There is nothing that can be done to compel an insurer to continue to offer policies at all, if it feels that in doing so, it will incur losses.

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That brief, to the point, and definitive answer came from John J. Pippin, MD, a cardiologist and senior medical and research advisor for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). I was doing a phone interview with him after attending "The Art of Compassion," an event celebrating PCRM's 25th anniversary. They gave an award to Marilu Henner, a vegan who's been working to reform the Child Nutrition Act so kids at school can eat something other than chicken fingers.

Good cause. But it was another issue - the use of animals in experimentation and education - that really got my attention. I figured that if a surgeon was going to cut me open, he or she better practice on a pig first, right? Actually, wrong. I thought if an experimental medication was to be proven safe and effective on people, it had better first be tested on animals, right? Also wrong.



Only three accredited medical schools in the whole country use animals to teach surgery. According to PCRM, the schools are Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga campus. Dr. Pippin told me there's a good reason all the other 150-plus medical schools in the country don't use animals in surgical education: There are better ways to teach surgery. Surgical simulators and supervised operating room experience work just fine. Harvard and Yale don't see the need to use (or kill) animals, so why do those three schools still do it?



"They don't want to use the new methods because they're comfortable with the old methods. But we all have to change our beliefs when the science changes," Dr. Pippin told me. A paper published by the New England Journal of Medicine backs him up, asserting that simulators are effective training devices for medical residents.



What about animals who give their lives to test new medication? Bad for the animals, but good thing for people, right? Actually, no.

The history of cancer research has been a history of curing cancer in the mouse. We have cured mice of cancer for decades - and it simply didn't work in humans.


Dr. Richard Klausner, a former director of the National Cancer Institute

Dr. Pippin said that using animals to study human diseases is "an abject failure." Look at the track record for pharmaceuticals. The former vice-president of genetics at GlaxoSmithKline has said, "The vast majority of drugs -- more than 90 percent -- only work in 30 or 50 per cent of the people."

If pharmaceuticals only work for half the population why do we still need to test them on animals? Bottom line: Money. "If funding is available to do research on animals, they do research on animals," Dr. Pippin pointed out. The money is there. According to a Freedom of Information Act request initiated by The Chronicle of Higher Education, the National Institutes of Health reported that 42 percent of its research grants involved animals. The NIH budget is $30 billion - 42 percent of that, some $12 billion, is a lot of animal research funded by taxpayers like you and me. Can you get your tax check to the IRS out of the mailbox? Hmm, too late.



I'd like to know why those three medical schools still use animals for surgical training - so I'm going to ask them and tell you what they say.

Photo credit: Lee Schneider

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About two months ago, I was at the mall and purchased a perfume set as a gift for one of my coworkers. With my purchase, I received a sample of Stella by Stella McCartney. Stella Perfume is named for the designer daughter of Beatles legend Paul McCartney. This alone, is reason enough for me to love this perfume! When I got home, I opened my Stella Perfume by Stella McCartney to see what it smelled like. I read about Stella Perfume by Stella McCartney in various fashion magazines, but I didn't think to try it. When I opened the sample, I was immediately greeted with the sweetest and lightest hint of roses and one of my favorite flowers, peony. There are too few perfumes that contain the amazing scent of peony. Peonies for me, bring back so many memories of my backyard growing up, because we had them growing in different colors all over the yard.

After I smelled the Stella Perfume by Stella McCartney, I was disappointed that I didn't smell it in Sephora, because I would have purchased it right then and there. As it turned out, the next day, I had to go back to Sephora, because I had second thoughts about the gift that I purchased for my coworker, and I returned it and got her a different gift set from the same store. While there, I decided to purchase the Stella Perfume by Stella McCartney. I wasn't sure that I wanted to spend the $48.00 for the small 1 ounce Eau de Parfum Purse Spray, but since I was so crazy about the fresh peony and rose scent, I didn't mind too much. Almost immediately after I got into the car, I sprayed some on. I have to say that sometimes perfumes that are rose scented are not my favorite. In fact, to me, they can be overpowering and sickening. Stella Perfume by Stella McCartney was very different, in that it was so fresh and soft. This a very feminine perfume and it is not strong at all. I also love the purple bottle that it comes in!

I was very surprised that my daughter liked Stella Perfume by Stella McCartney. She very seldom likes perfumes that contain hints of rose. She finds them too strong and not very youthful. I must say, that she loved this perfume, and even wore a little when she went on a little shopping trip with her friends. She is familiar with Stella McCartney as a fashion designer, and I think this was one of the reasons that she gave the perfume a chance. She likes Stella McCartney very much as a fashion designer and I think that the fact that the perfume had Stella's name on it, it gave it credibility in my daughter's eyes. Anyway, the Stella Perfume smelled even better on my daughter. Maybe this is because she only put on a little spray of it, or perhaps that she is younger and her body chemistry differs from mine.

My husband also loved the Stella Perfume by Stella McCartney. He said it smelled very fresh and he loved the flowery scent of roses. He couldn't believe how much this perfume smelled of fresh roses and peony flowers, and commented that even though rose scented perfumes reminded him of a grandmother, this perfume was not too "mature" smelling. I was happy that my family enjoyed this perfume as much as I do. I will continue to use Stella by Stella McCartney. I will buy another bottle when I run out with this one. I only regret that I didn't buy the bigger bottle. Next time, I will.




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Delices de Cartier reminds me of cherry pop. When I received a sample of this perfume, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the strongest scent of the fragrance was fresh cherry. This is only the second perfume that I've ever tried that smelled like cherries. The other one was a body spray from Bath and Body Works. The Delices de Cartier is much richer, and in addition to the cherry scent, it has other scents that compliment it. This perfume is very fruity and flower without being too sweet or over bearing.

I was curious to see what other fragrances the Delices de Cartier, so I searched it on Sephora.com to see if they listed the scents. Sure enough, I found that Delices de Cartier has essences of iced cherry, jasmine, pink pepper, freesia, amber, tonka bean, (tonka bean?), bergamot, musk and sandalwood. I love how the fruitiness and sweetness combine with the woodsy hints of sandalwood and musk. The main scents that jump out at me are the cherry, of course, freesia and sandalwood.

I was trying to conserve my sample of Delices de Cartier because I liked it so much, so I was using very wisely and sparingly. I was hoping that the small amounts that I was using would make my sample last for a while. I wore this perfume when I went to a wedding shower. My aunt told me that she loved how it smelled. She was surprised when I told her that I was wearing a perfume by Cartier. She remembers Cartier perfume as smelling very woodsy and rich and not sweet and fruity like the Delices de Cartier smelled.

I reminded her that this was a more contemporary Cartier and maybe geared toward a more youthful customer base. Even though this fragrance is fruity and sweet, I feel that it is appropriate for all age groups, even very mature wearers. Delices de Cartier perfume in my opinion is acceptable to wear during the day or at night. For as light and sweet as it is, it does have staying power. It doesn't fade or change how it smells after I've had it on for a while. This unique perfume stays true to it's original scent all day and I feel it compliments my individual body chemistry.

I would definitely purchase Delices de Cartier perfume when I finish with the sample. In my opinion, I think it is a very versatile perfume that can be worn for any occasion and by any age group. Cartier has been around for years and years and to me, remains very popular with fragrance consumers both young and mature.

Source: Sephora.com



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While many women love perfume and may even have their own signature scent, the cost of purchasing a bottle can be prohibitively expensive. Why spend $50 or more on a tiny eau de toilette when you can make a completely unique scent of your own for a fraction of the cost? Save money and make a truly original creation with just a few simple steps.

The Basics

According to the Natural Holistic Health Blog, a basic perfume formula contains 15 to 30 percent essential oils, 70 to 80 percent pure grain alcohol (vodka being recommended, as it doesn't have any additional odors or colors), and 5 percent distilled water. Adding a bit of glycerine at the end of the process is also recommended, as it will help to "fix" your perfume and keep the scent from disappearing into the air or escaping the bottle. Both glycerine and essential oils are easy to find at health food stores or even craft supply shops. Pick the kind of scents you like, when choosing essential oils, and remember that you can choose to mix and match them in order to create the perfect scent.

Necessary Supplies

Along with your basic perfume ingredients, you will also want to gather together the following items before you get started: a glass mixing jar, dedicated measuring cups and spoons, an eyedropper, a funnel and aperfume bottles or other small containers in which you can store your final product.

Method

Instructables.com offers step-by-step instructions on how to make your perfume at home. The basic procedure is as follows:

1. Measure 1/4 cup of vodka into your mixing jar.

2. Add about 25 drops of your essential oils, making sure to keep track of how many drops you've added if you are mixing scents. It may help to keep a tally on a sheet of paper, as you should add drops, swirl the mixture, and then smell as you go to make sure you don't make an overpowering scent.

3. When you've got your desired scent, seal up the mixing jar and put it into a cool, dark spot to age for at least 48 hours. The longer you age the perfume, the stronger it will become, so feel free to sniff and add more oils after the first 48 hours has passed.

4. After you've aged the perfume, add 2 tablespoons of distilled water. For spray perfumes, add a bit more water. Now is also the time to add about 5 drops of glycerine to fix the fragrance.

5. Finally, use the funnel to pour your perfume into its bottle and apply a label with the name of your new creation. You may also want to add the date so you'll know how long your perfume lasts, and when it's time to make some more!

Additional Recipes

There are lots of basic recipes on-line for perfumes, if you're not interested in tinkering with smells at first and just want to get started. Check out PioneerThinking.com for recipes with exotic names like Orient Nights, Whispering Rain, Falling Stars, Enchanted, Amaze, and Misty Passions. They've also got recipes for cologne, for the men in your life, including something called the Homemade Love Tonic!

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is all about using scents to change your mood, so you might be interested in reading up on this topic before you begin. For a crash course in aromatherapy, check out Aromaweb.com, where you can read up on a variety of different kinds of essential oil profiles and find out how a particular scent can contribute to your overall well-being. An article from HowToDoThings.com on making perfume suggests a few quick fixes, including the following: "Jasmine and lavender can calm the anxious and aid in sleeping, orange and ylang ylang can ease anger, and sandalwood and grapefruit can fight fear. Need a boost of confidence? Try cypress or rosemary. Frankincense, rose, and bergamot can help relieve depression and grief. To increase memory powers, try black pepper and peppermint."

Notes

Finally, if you really want to get technical with your home perfume making, you should learn about notes. These are the order in which certain scents appear in a given fragrance, where the top note is the initial scent, the middle note is what you'll smell after the top note has dissolved into the air, and the base note is what lingers at the end. The Instructables directions on how to make perfume give a quick primer regarding what kinds of scents generally fall into each category, and suggest that when mixing your own perfume, you should built from the base notes up.

Typical base notes include heavy smells like patchouli, vetiver, frankincense, cedarwood and sandalwood. Middle notes are slightly less heavy, and include coriander, palmarosa, marjoram, basil, rosemary, rose geranium, pettitgrain and lavender. Top notes usually include lighter scents like lemon, orange, grapefruit, lime, bergamot, spearmint and peppermint.

Recreating Brand-Name Perfumes

Though brand-name perfumes are usually carefully guarded trade secrets, there is a website that can help you out if you're looking to re-create your favorite perfume at home. It's called the Basenotes Fragrance Directory, and although it only offers rough approximations, it can point you in the right direction by breaking down the list of scents that make up each of the notes found in your favorite department store perfumes. You may not be able to find all of the ingredients, however, as this is what you're spending the big bucks for! As one example: Calvin Klein's Obsession uses middle notes of tagete, which comes from marigold flowers, and armoise, which is actually an oral toxin and must be used very sparingly. Since these items are not likely to be readily available in your local health food store, you may want to weigh the pros and cons of creating your own fragrances versus shelling out the money for your favorite store-bought scents.

Sources
-ChrysN, "How to Make Perfume." Instructables.com.
-Melissa Trulock, "How to Make Perfume." HowToDoThings.com.
-"Perfume and Cologne Recipes - Women." PioneerThinking.com.





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Perfume is one of those films I desperately wanted to work, but ultimately, no matter how I tried to fit its pieces together in my head could not make a coherent peace with.

Perfume is the story of a boy, Jean-Baptiste, who is born with an extraordinary sense of smell. Desperately wanting to preserve the smell of a girl he has accidentally murdered, he endeavors to become a perfumer and embarks on a series of murders to create a perfect and powerful perfume made from the scents of 13 girls (3 chords of 4 scent notes, plus a thirteenth, the magical one to bind them all together).

Jean-Baptiste's story is a compelling one, thanks largely to the strange, scuttling and nearly mute performance of Ben Whishaw who manages to make Jean-Baptiste both an innocent and a dangerous obsessive. Without such fine work from Whishaw, Perfume may well have been unwatchable in its many distracting and contradictory flaws.

Among Perfume's many problems is its inability to settle on a tone. Is this a dark fairytale? Is it magical realism? Is it a cautionary tale? Historical drama or romance? Quick cuts to various scenes of odiferous grotesquerie and an excellent voiceover open Perfume, and it seems, at first that we're bound for something very serious that's fully willing to embrace the discomfort of discussing smell, both good and bad. This promising, if difficult, opening is soon utterly pushed a side by an intolerable performance by Dustin Hoffman as an Italian perfumer. His accent isn't just terrible, but inconsistent and his mannerism absurd. Is it bad acting or bad directing? It's unclear, but it's the first of Perfume's massive and poorly handled tonal shifts.

Other problems, that might be less noticeable to a less punctilious film-goer, include the accidental strangulation of Jean-Baptiste's first victim (death by suffocation isn't that quick or that not noticeable), massive anachronisms in costumes and custom, and poor science on the subject of perfuming itself. And with the exception of costuming, these are not subjects on which I hold significant knowledge, but any thinking person in pondering how they are presented has to go "but that makes no sense!"

When Alan Rickman shows up in the second half of Perfume, it's a disappointment. The character (the father of the victim Jean-Baptiste wants most, because she visually resembles that first girl he killed -- how are looks and scent possibly related?) is underwritten and Rickman is clearly just there to do what he does so inimitably, that is talk very slowly in a very menacing way about the terrible things he's going to do to someone. It's as effective as ever, but it's a waste of an acting talent.

Perfume ends as it begins at the scene of Jean-Baptiste's execution for his crimes. And execution which, with the power of his perfume goes far differently than expected. Here Perfume had a real chance to make a statement, be uplifting or condemning or even bring in a hint of the supernatural (which is the only thing that would explain certain other facts we get in the course of the film, but I don't think there's supposed to be a supernatural element to the story, I think those are just mistakes). Alas though, we get a big dose of anachronistic heightened reality and our drama is transformed once again, this time into an absurdist fairytale for adults, that is not so enticing as it should be (I must also note irritably that when the most powerful aphrodisiac in the world is unleashed apparently the world is populated merely with heterosexual couples and lesbians. It's a little quibble, but exactly the sort of little quibble that run rampant all over this film).

Sadly, it is also at this point that the voiceover, so effective in other parts of Perfume, lets us down, by implying that Jean-Baptiste has acquired a worldliness on his journeys, but there is no evidence of that in what we have just seen and it weakens those parts of the film that do succeed in catching our attention and even charming us.

Perfume is interesting and may be worth renting for those with particular interest in the story or the struggle to tell stories of this nature, but prepare to be disappointed.


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