From now on, let's write all of our posts completely in French!
From now on, let's write all of our posts completely in French!
I've probably described 1000 scents over the years and not once has the term "sillage" popped up.
I never figured out exactly how one determines "sillage". The only way I can imagine is direct feedback. Longevity, sillage, "that guy reeks".....where are the lines?
"It's a term used by perfume enthusiasts to describe how close a fragrance stays to the skin." in other words the longevity-
I never figured out exactly how one determines "sillage". The only way I can imagine is direct feedback. Longevity, sillage, "that guy reeks".....where are the lines?
Reading basenotes long enough will make your brain melt. I once read a reviewer describe Aqua Velva as smelling like "the enchanted leather belt of Odin." He was serious, too.
It smells "monday" in a way that makes Rive Gauche look like a drag queen on stilettos.
Same here. I deliberately avoid it because it does seem to be a hip, wannabe in-the-know term a poseur would use. (Er...sorry, Navaixero. )
Do folks hate it more or less because it is supposedly--I just found this out--pronounced "see-YAAJE"? Seems more pedantic to me with that pronounciation, although could anything be more pedantic than the word "pedantic"?
People tend to smile at each other, say they're "fine", etc. to one's face, while they may well be gossiping behind that same person's back. That kind of situation is exactly what I don't want.
I think my ideal is to wear a scent that may be ephemeral, something understated that says "you".