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Me thinks you layering people have good noses and alot of creativity, so why don't you get into the DIY side of perfume? It is the logical next step. Already you are working with completely formulated building blocks, and this is hard way to construct perfumes. You would have an easier time working with basic notes. I would recommend buying a starter palate of your favorite notes, making sure to include both naturals and synthetics. Then start mixing, dear friends. You may have more talent than you imagine.

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JUST found this thread and I WANNA PLAY! (I know it's too late but would have loved to have played with Tabu. Have got the new dumbed down Shorell version - anyone know where you can get the original? Is it even worth trying?
Anyway, lay on MoonDeva! This faithful soldier will follow you ANYWHERE!! (Grabs up tattered battle flag and lurches into fray...)

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Originally Posted by Taolady JUST found this thread and I WANNA PLAY! (I know it's too late but would have loved to have played with Tabu. Have got the new dumbed down Shorell version - anyone know where you can get the original? Is it even worth trying?

Anyway, lay on MoonDeva! This faithful soldier will follow you ANYWHERE!! (Grabs up tattered battle flag and lurches into fray...) No, No No, darlink (said in best Zsa Zsa Gabor accent) a lady is NEVER too late! How can you be when you are totally worth waiting for???

Flattery aside, Taolady, you are very welcome to join in as I haven't launched the first thread yet. I was hoping for more of a clear 'yay or nay' from peeps as to whether we should begin with two scents (since we are starting late this month). I specifically am proposing we begin with Dana Tabu and Guerlain Samsara as they are both great classic orientals which are linear enough to allow successful layering.

I was also waiting until this month's main SnS event was over so that folks did not feel overwhelmed or conflicted as to which event to participate in. So now we can get this party started!!

I am surprised that you don't have access to the original Dana Tabu, as in the UK we can still get this from chemists / drugstores and cheap online etailers for as little as $16 for 100ml / 3.4oz of the cologne. The cologne is so strong that it lasts as long as, and weighs in at EDP strength.

I would still love to own a bottle of Dana Tabu parfum at some point. I like to live dangerously when it comes to my perfumes...

I have never tried the Irma Shorell version so cannot comment on its worth but I can vouch for the beauty that is the original Tabu. I don't understand how it is so disrespected when smelling it reveals the core inspiration behind other oriental classics such as YSL Opium, Estee Youth Dew, Estee Cinnabar, even the much loved modern Prada!

Riannon thanks for your vote for Samsara. I will definitely be including your crazy combination suggestions in the main listings when I post it later. They all sound great! Sadly, I do not have access to samples of the perfumes you have listed, for me to actually try - I shall be making a note and hope to be able to obtain samples so that I can do so in the future.

Ladies, are we happy to begin with Dana Tabu and / or Guerlain Samsara as our first set of orientals crazy combos inspirations? Remember we have all month to play and at one week with these two in particular. (We can pick one or two others for the later half of the month before the next SnS event).

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Uhmm, happy to begin???
*shuffles with feet*
Already started a sneaky preview (yes, yes, had enough of my SotD, sorry)
Tam Dao was involved and for the rest I will keep my mouth shut till the time is there.
Except
Happy!!!

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Originally Posted by moondeva Ladies, are we happy to begin with Dana Tabu and / or Guerlain Samsara as our first set of orientals crazy combos inspirations? Remember we have all month to play and at one week with these two in particular. (We can pick one or two others for the later half of the month before the next SnS event). Into the breach!!...even though sniffer is not at 100% (Bad code!)
(Begins frantic search for Tabu - realizes it is not Tabu but My Sin that is Shorell. Feels real stupid.)
(Wonders if trip to drugstore to pick up Sunday New York Times will yield Samsara. Sincerely hopes so. LOVES Samsara)
(Wonders if can handle trip to drugstore.)
Later: Bravely handled! Acquired Tabu. Whatta frag!! Don't tell the rest of the world about this much-maligned beauty - sultry, honeyed patchouli and amber....GOH-JUSSS!

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I have neither scent in my wardrobe, but if neither are too expensive I would be willing to seek one out...maybe the Tabu. or maybe the Samsara.
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in any case, sure, count me in. I do have some of the scents you suggest to layer with these frags, so I am more than halfway there.

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I don't know how someone gets a Sticky, but I hope this thread does because it will be easier to find. Tabu is one of the least expensive fragrances in the US. Why? I don't know. But if it is a matter of money, one could spray some on in a department store. I happen to have Samsara, but it is a little more pricey than Tabu.

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I'm ready to go... I have access to both the frags mentioned and have been sneakily contemplating ways to layer them.
Tabu is easy to find at drugstores and is extremely inexpensive. I paid $14 for a box which contained the 3.3 oz EdC, the shower gel, and the body lotion, which means that I spent about $4.50 on the perfume itself. I'd recommend it for the challenge, because it isn't really a big risk; if you don't like it (and many people don't) you can toss it with no regrets. However, I think that posters with daring tastes and an appreciation for vintage scents will really enjoy it. In my experience, it smells like Nag Champa incense, patchouli, and cinnamon, and is a bit dry and hard-edged, but ultimately comforting.

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OK, off with the Eau Cuivree and on with the TABU....
Left arm: TABU + Bourbon French Olive Blossom (this mellows the tabu and gives the Olive Blossom the warmth it lacks) (I'm starting to really like this one)
Right Arm: TABU + Bandit = Bandit...I knew it would overwhelm the Tabu (update..yep, all I get is bandit)

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OK, I'm in -- just nabbed 15 ml of Tabu for $3.50 USD, including shipping (for anyone else who is interested,there is plenty of under-$10 Tabu on eBay, including gift sets, and FragranceNet and FragranceX both have 50 ml for under $8 USD). I also have plenty of Samsara EDT on hand, which I've already been wearing layered with 10 Corso Como (Sandalwood + Oud = mmmmm).