Saturday, January 24, 2009

Feminite de Bois

I am having a long term affair with Feminite du Bois.

Sure, when I first encountered it, FdB was both attractive and eyebrow raising...a combination of captivating and offputting elements.  But I dared to try it again, and it became beautiful and complex, and I knew right away I'd have to have more.  A swap, and a larger amount came into my possession.  I applied with a bit less caution, and found more to explore that way.  More of the wood came out, along with a sort of fruity element...and the realization that this one morphed as appropriate with weather and mood.

So, I have a partner I'm always happy to join on the dance floor.  Many perfumes are kind of one occasion/situation affairs--good for a perk me up, or a special date, or an important business meeting.  Feminite du Bois is more of a me scent, one that gently lifts my spirits and accomodates my moods.  Which makes it a bit more than a "skin scent," a bit less than an "occasion scent," and a wonderful expression of me.

4 comments:

Rose said...

It's beautiful isn't it- and so unsung outside the world of perfume addicts.

ScentScelf said...

Rose, it is. I fall more in love with it as time passes.

Anonymous said...

I'm still working through some issues with this one....your post prompts me to try again!

xo

ScentScelf said...

It's kind of plummy at times...though I don't think that's the issue other people have with it. I'll take that back. I don't want my issues to become your issues, or you to think that I expect you to take on my issues, or for my issues to get in the way of you expressing what your issues are....

;)