tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post4281776973620025211..comments2023-10-04T04:09:39.525-05:00Comments on Notes From the Ledge: Peonies, aka flowers that morph in the garden (plus one that morphs out of the bottle)ScentScelfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-49895563752348441302010-06-23T17:59:37.478-05:002010-06-23T17:59:37.478-05:00I love the beautiful flowers I actually planted so...I love the beautiful flowers I actually planted some beautiful peonies and tulips the other day. Thanks for a wonderful post and I look forward to reading more!pheromoneshttp://www.pheromonesattract.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-51442552796819169472010-06-07T22:20:31.051-05:002010-06-07T22:20:31.051-05:00Musette,
I'll hold the Canadian balladeer, the...Musette,<br />I'll hold the Canadian balladeer, then, and the attendant samps. :)<br /><br />Looks like we'll have to wait another round of seasons to examine the bush/vase option...rains have knocked the remaining ones of mine now, too. I won't be seeking out a peony scent in the interim...but I won't close the door should one appear on my doorstep. I might not invite it in, but I'll at least sniff it before I send it packing. ;) And I'll be sure to report back.ScentScelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-88516253247541423182010-06-06T18:04:10.867-05:002010-06-06T18:04:10.867-05:00I did read the fine print but no Gordon Lightfoot ...I did read the fine print but no Gordon Lightfoot for me, thanks. Alas and alack I am not a fan of Mahora or DKGold (yes, I know. Kill. Me. Now.) <br /><br />but I did want to comment on the lovely peony prose - you know (I think you do, anyway) how I feel about the peony in fragrance. I just never 'get' it. It's not a particularly 'pretty' scent, to me, though I absolutely adore it on the bush and in the vase. It just seems like one of those plants/scents that is best left in its relatively natural state. Perhaps I haven't found the peony fragrance to adore, yet, except on the bush and in the vase? Time will tell.<br /><br />Late bloomers got whacked by the galeforce winds so we're pretty much done for the season, peony-wise. But like you, we enjoyed a cool enough spring to extend their bloom time, for which I am grateful. Lovely flower..<br /><br />xoxoAMusettehttp://www.bearboring.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-72406462426072234132010-06-05T08:21:07.285-05:002010-06-05T08:21:07.285-05:00Queen Cup,
Mmm, yes, I do know what you mean by t...Queen Cup,<br /><br />Mmm, yes, I do know what you mean by the green element. Maybe that's why I can handle the flower. <br /><br />You've got me thinking...I'll come back to this...ScentScelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-80176628008132915572010-06-05T08:19:47.630-05:002010-06-05T08:19:47.630-05:00Dionne, I've only seen those fernleaf peonies ...Dionne, I've only seen those fernleaf peonies in catalogues...no, I take that back; once in a yard, once at a garden center. They are gorgeous. I think I want a tree peony first...you know, prioritizing the wish list...kinda like with perfume. ;)ScentScelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-40784280277452443772010-06-05T07:26:30.523-05:002010-06-05T07:26:30.523-05:00It's funny--I've never gone out of my way ...It's funny--I've never gone out of my way to find a peony fragrance for myself, although I have sniffed a few that allegedly contained that note. For me, it is not so much soapy as it is green (-ish).queen_cupcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18364405341560661291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-70181680499533195852010-06-04T20:13:51.794-05:002010-06-04T20:13:51.794-05:00Oooh, you'd be my first - I'm still a samp...Oooh, you'd be my first - I'm still a sample-receivin' virgin when it comes to the perfume people. But this newbie is happy to report that great little packages from Tauer, Ineke and SSS have come my way without a peep from customs.<br /><br />And I totally forgot to mention the fabulousness that is the fernleaf peony. Have you ever run across one of those? They're stunning in full bloom.Dionnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05085678129130546156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-40322593053124683822010-06-04T19:16:25.925-05:002010-06-04T19:16:25.925-05:00Dionne,
Allow me to be your peony planting enable...Dionne,<br /><br />Allow me to be your peony planting enabler. :)<br /><br />Well, considering the origins of the balladeer, and the fact that your own handle can conjure a certain set of famous quintuplets from your land...I think I would be remiss to not at least attempt a mailing.<br /><br />Ooh! You ordered! (...and...psssst...thanks for keeping this whole amber thing on the down low...)ScentScelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-22288441691643393072010-06-04T19:06:26.614-05:002010-06-04T19:06:26.614-05:00QC,
Hey, that's an interesting line-up. Ron ...QC,<br /><br />Hey, that's an interesting line-up. Ron Sexsmith, Tragically Hip, Bruce Cockburn...Maria Muldaur...okey-dokey, I'm going to have to go through and play the samples. <br /><br />Glad you enjoy the photos! As for peony being a difficult note in fragrance for some people, well, that's a good question. My miasma of concept on that is a) it is not featured much, especially by more prominent "upscale" lines (though you can find an indie here and there), and b) my own take on the flower itself ("soapy"). Do you have a peony fragrance you know and like? <br /><br />They are pretty beautiful, aren't they? :)ScentScelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-91254751229991555422010-06-04T17:06:59.146-05:002010-06-04T17:06:59.146-05:00I had two peonies in my previous house, a classic ...I had two peonies in my previous house, a classic full-o-petals in a medium pink, and a light pink with spiky cream petals in the middle. I miss them, and now I wonder why I haven't planted them here yet. <br /><br />Would you consider sending one of those samples across the border? After all, Gordon Lightfoot IS a Canadian like myself, and I've been wanting to try DK Gold. (Oh, and check out the serendipity - I put in an order for the Voile D'Ambre sample just yesterday. It'll be our little secret. ;)<br /><br />jamfam@telus.netDionnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05085678129130546156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-18427630979299087882010-06-04T15:43:40.993-05:002010-06-04T15:43:40.993-05:00Gordon Lightfoot, definitely. And now I will have ...Gordon Lightfoot, definitely. And now I will have to go home and play a lovely tribute CD that I'm dying to hear again. Here's the Amazon listing if you are interested: http://tinyurl.com/2g6o2lh<br /><br />I have peonies in my garden and they are looking great just now. Love your photos! Is peony a difficult fragrance note for some folks? I grew up with loads of them in the garden so I have some great associations with their smell. Not to mention their ballerina-like gorgeousness.queen_cupcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18364405341560661291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-29460663397917745842010-06-04T15:36:11.682-05:002010-06-04T15:36:11.682-05:00Ines,
Good on you! :) Okay, you are noted, too....Ines,<br /><br />Good on you! :) Okay, you are noted, too. <br /><br />Glad you had fun. Wish I could offer up a magical footbridge that would let you cross over and stroll here for a bit, at least until your waters recede.ScentScelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-17978397985953870512010-06-04T15:35:00.066-05:002010-06-04T15:35:00.066-05:00Fountaingirl,
Duly noted! Shall contact you by n...Fountaingirl,<br /><br />Duly noted! Shall contact you by next Monday. And will keep an eye out for that L'Occitane...in the name of duty, of course. :)ScentScelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-65143778965574057672010-06-04T15:28:07.260-05:002010-06-04T15:28:07.260-05:00I'm paying attention too! :)
The fine print wa...I'm paying attention too! :)<br />The fine print was fun! <br />Btw, I'd really like to walk a garden but I think I'll have to wait a day or two (or even 3) since we've had rain for a whole week (and some floods in some areas of Croatia) so no walking through gardens just yet.<br />I wish I could see your garden through its seasons - it must be a great sight.Ineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-39994275182039762532010-06-04T15:25:35.732-05:002010-06-04T15:25:35.732-05:00Gordon Lightfoot!Gordon Lightfoot!Ineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-21550020216679463192010-06-04T15:03:01.680-05:002010-06-04T15:03:01.680-05:00Gordon Lightfoot. LOLOL!
BTW, there is a new peo...Gordon Lightfoot. LOLOL!<br /><br />BTW, there is a new peony scent coming out -- check out L'Occitane.<br /><br />fountaingirl (at) gmail (dot) comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-9546113068615667452010-06-04T14:58:06.948-05:002010-06-04T14:58:06.948-05:00KJ,
:) Okay, I see that you are. (Scribbles a n...KJ,<br /><br />:) Okay, I see that you are. (Scribbles a note to include Krista...)ScentScelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-19816073592128019102010-06-04T14:56:59.395-05:002010-06-04T14:56:59.395-05:00BV,
Ah, those Japanese ones are nice...and the sin...BV,<br />Ah, those Japanese ones are nice...and the singles...and I like tree peonies, too. I guess there's not a peony I've met that I don't like. <br /><br />So, you love 1000, eh? (Scribbles another "+" in notebook...)ScentScelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-4135967445481185832010-06-04T14:24:51.709-05:002010-06-04T14:24:51.709-05:00I'm paying attention! I've tried the Bvlga...I'm paying attention! I've tried the Bvlgari (I have a soft spot for all the Bvlgari's) but not the other two.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02521204516836711361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82847041806026347.post-80182716170298964022010-06-04T13:47:16.490-05:002010-06-04T13:47:16.490-05:00Ah the ponies are blooming here too. My favorites ...Ah the ponies are blooming here too. My favorites are the single-layered and 'Japanese' peonies,' although I don't dislike the blowsy big-headed classic peonies.<br /> On the fragrance end of things, I love 1000, and want to get a bottle someday. And une rose chypree is gorgeous. Chanel no. 5 I could happily do without, though I don't dislike it.... <br /><br />yours, LBVLa Bonne Vivantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04826781060994198215noreply@blogger.com