Comments on: Strange Invisible Perfumes: Magazine Street

By: scenthive

scenthive — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:41:32 +0000

C,
I’m with you on that medicinal note. It works its magic in Magazine St. I have just received a sample of Narcotic parfum and a decant of Epic gardenia (thanks Michelle!!) so I will be trying them soon. Reviews to come

By: Chelsey

Chelsey — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:56:06 +0000

I’m a huge fan of SIP and Magazine Street was the very first one in my collection. I know many people really struggle with the medicinal opening that SIP has come to be known for, but I think that’s what draws me to them. I’m really partial to the parfums… Narcotic is my all-time favourite. I have, however, recently tried the new Epic Gardenia EDP and am in love! This will probably be one of my next purchases.

Great job on the blog so far, BTW. I’m looking forward to reading more!

By: scenthive

scenthive — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:58:54 +0000

Green indeed

By: ador

ador — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:04:05 +0000

a green perfume!

By: scenthive

scenthive — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:33:20 +0000

L,
Be sure to check out the SIP EDPs. They are a bit more reasonable and last very, very well. So I guess Barney’s is on the list!

I just finished reading Mandy Aftel’s book “Essence and Alchemy.” It was wonderful. I will have to get her sample pack. I only have a sample of her fig perfume and I need to try more, especially after reading her lovely book.

If you do get a chance to sniff Magazine St, let me know what you think.

By: Luccianna

Luccianna — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:18:29 +0000

I almost got to Barneys yesterday but ran out of time, it was a destination trip to try the new Strange Invisible Perfumes. I will try to get over there this week. Yes, the price is astronomical, as are the Mandy Aftel perfumes. I think for both their materials are the highest quality, and I understand that they use absolutely no chemical additives, and the stuff is strong enough to knock your socks off, so you only need a drop for an application. It is so much more difficult to make a fine perfume without using any chemicals whatsoever. So I am guessing that must be the reason for the price. I wonder if SIP has a sample program, I must check. I know Aftelier does, and you can get a few drops of for about $20 and have the experience for a few days…

By: scenthive

scenthive — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:32:49 +0000

Hi ScentScelf!
I haven’t had the pleasure of sniffing Black Rosette yet. Love your “rabbit hole” analogy, so appropriate! And yes, SIPs are very expensive, luckily though the EDPs are not quite as hefty a price tag as the parfums and competitive with Liz Zorn’s natural line (I still need to sniff those!).

Anyway, if you get the chance, give Magazine St a try. I just love it and it lasts all day.

By: ScentScelf

ScentScelf — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:01:34 +0000

Hi, Trish…

Black Rosette was my first SIP experience, and I definitely got the medicinal kerosene right off the top. However, I was fascinated by the ride, and in fact, it was SIP Black Rosette that pulled me down the rabbit hole of perfume.

I am fascinated by the work of this house…though of course wish that the price point were more accessible. (Yes, natural ingredients and all, but I am able to get wonderful creations from Liz Zorn and Sonoma Scent Studio for less.)

“Earthy green vanillic” certainly captures my fancy; thanks for the review!