lunabee34

Looking back at Surrender to Chance, they must all be the modern formulations in that sample set because it doesn't say otherwise. And that's a good point for me to keep in mind, that many of the older perfumes I smell have gone through several iterations.

(There's a similar heart to most of the Guerlains created by Jacques Guerlain, so it may be that you're just not into that combo.)

Smillaraaq suggested the same over on the LJ mirror of this post, calling it Guerlinade which I quite like. I think you and she have hit it on the money. Even if the modern versions aren't as special as the vintage, I would think they still bear something in common with each other. And I just really don't like the powdery core of at least these few I smelled here. I'm thinking that this is just not the house for me. And Apres L'ondee at least I had this visceral reaction of pure disgust that I have no idea where it came from or what caused it but it was literally the worst thing I've smelled so far on this perfume journey. I've even decided not to test Chanel's 28 La Pausa until the very end of my chanel run because they have similar notes. LOL

I know it's got to be me and my body chemistry and my nose because these perfumes are so beloved by so many; in fact, i sent all these to Musyc, and she told told me she's been swanning about her house wearing L'Heure Bleue and feeling like a million dollars. LOL

conversely I have really liked the chanels I've tried so far. A few of them have been underwhelming, but so far I feel a pretty good affinity for this house. Is the one Chanel you like Cuir de Russie? I seem to remember you posting about it. I have all the Les Exclusifs, but I haven't tried that one yet. So far, I haven't really liked anything I've smelled that's supposed to be leather, so IDK how I'll react to it.