posted January 10, 2016 07:51 AM              

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Originally posted by Desiring Shadows:
My medication makes it so I can't smell anything... I haven't been able to smell anything for two years...

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posted January 10, 2016 08:00 AM            

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Originally posted by DopGang:
Funny! I'm Venus Virgo and I'm the same. I don't wear cologne often which I did mention in an earlier post.
That fresh out of the shower smell though. Mmmmm
When women came into work smelling fresh I felt like, "I wish it wouldn't be creepy if I followed them around while sniffing."

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posted January 10, 2016 08:50 AM            

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Originally posted by DopGang:
When women came into work smelling fresh I felt like, "I wish it wouldn't be creepy if I followed them around while sniffing."

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posted January 10, 2016 08:57 AM            

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Originally posted by Violets:
Ahhh, my kindred psychic twin!

I was just making some stuff, and was looking through my EOs, wishing I had more sandalwood! It's gone up so much in price lately that I am reluctant to buy any, but oh, I love that smell!

And I'm also a fan of geranium.

Lately, for some reason, my favorite scent combo has been sage and bergamot, or cedarwood and geranium.

The stuff I like the least is clove, cinnamon, etc. A bit too thick/heavy for me.

But I do like a touch of patchouli with something light/floral.

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I love that we're both into essential oils

I don't have cedarwood but wonder what it smells like with bergamot...hmmm....

I don't know that much, but I have a huge collection of oils (mmm...not huge....maybe 20 different kinds, or 25.) All stored in a cedar box that now smells so good because of them. I put blank bookmarks (cardstock) into the chest and then draw on them...they smell so yummy even though it's a mix of ALL these scents.

Which gave me the idea that essential oils just blend well, and has made me kinda fearless about mixing this and that. So I have a Sandalwood soap for the shower, followed by Weleda Rose bath wash. Neither scent lasts long, I don't think.

Then I use a hand-made body lotion from New Hampshire that I can't get enough of...the smell is like an aphrodisiac according to my husband (who encouraged me to buy a huge supply.) These products don't list the oils but the saleslady referred to it as the sandalwood collection.

posted January 10, 2016 11:19 AM              

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Originally posted by StubbornVirgo:
I normally don't wear perfume...strong perfumes are obnoxious to me. I usually just go for that fresh-out-of-the-shower smell lol.

I don't mind lightly scented body wash, though. My favorite scent is vanilla.

And I looovvvveee quality laundry detergent - people usually comment that I smell like clean laundry lol.

I have Venus in Virgo/6th house.

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posted January 10, 2016 01:57 PM              

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Originally posted by Faith:
I love that we're both into essential oils

I don't have cedarwood but wonder what it smells like bergamot...hmmm....

I don't know that much, but I have a huge collection of oils (mmm...not huge....maybe 20 different kinds, or 25.) All stored in a cedar box that now smells so good because of them. I put blank bookmarks (cardstock) into the chest and then draw on them...they smell so yummy even though it's a mix of ALL these scents.

Which gave me the idea that essential oils just blend well, and has made me kinda fearless about mixing this and that. So I have a Sandalwood soap for the shower, followed by Weleda Rose bath wash. Neither scent lasts long, I don't think.

Then I use a hand-made body lotion from New Hampshire that I can't get enough of...the smell is like an aphrodisiac according to my husband (who encouraged me to buy a huge supply.) These products don't list the oils but the saleslady referred to it as the sandalwood collection.

That was a long story but I'm done now, I think...

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posted January 11, 2016 02:34 AM            

I was thinking of some combinations to try with my essential oils today too! Felt good spending a majority of my day doing that!

I made my first roller ball perfume about a year ago.

When it comes to making my own stuff, I really seem to like the citrus, with a dash of flowers!

I like finding scents I like that complement the bottle too.

The perfume I made has Orange, Tangerine, Lavender, Grapefruit, Lime, and lily of the valley.

All of them are essential oils except of the lily of the valley that is a fragrance oil.

I dilute it in grape seed oil

posted January 11, 2016 02:39 AM            

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Originally posted by UrsusBlack:
I love this topic! I'm always looking for new scents and I am interested in the connection between our aesthetics and our signs.

Whenever I see advertising for such a thing, it's always based off Sun signs. Generally, when reading the reviews/forums I tend to see people disagreeing with whatever it is that they should like based on Sun sign alone. Mind you, it might be that the scent profiles aren't truly representing the signs well.

I think Venus would play a role for sure. 5th House ruler is an interesting theory. I never thought of that. I could see that effecting things too....

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That reminds me, I sprayed Jasmine water at my sister's house. And she told me it smells like animal p!ss to her.

She is a Libra Sun.

posted January 11, 2016 02:46 AM            

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Originally posted by Geeky:
Fruity & sometimes floral.

Back in the day, I loved Peach Nectar by Bath & Body Works & Strawberries and Champagne by VS.

I currently love Pacifica's line but specifically Tuscan Blood Orange, Malibu Lemon Blossom, and Mexican Cocoa (which appears to be discontinued).

I have no idea what placement or aspect this comes from.

I have Venus in Scorpio in the 3rd with a 3rd house stellium that includes Pluto, Mars, Venus, and Uranus. But none of that makes sense.

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posted January 11, 2016 02:48 AM            

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Originally posted by StubbornVirgo:
I normally don't wear perfume...strong perfumes are obnoxious to me. I usually just go for that fresh-out-of-the-shower smell lol.

I don't mind lightly scented body wash, though. My favorite scent is vanilla.

And I looovvvveee quality laundry detergent - people usually comment that I smell like clean laundry lol.

I have Venus in Virgo/6th house.

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posted January 11, 2016 02:53 AM            

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Originally posted by 12muddy:
^ My s.o is a virgo venus, and he also likes the freshly-bathed clean scent. And the scent of sun dried laundry.

He's a libra sun, he preens aggressively but he doesn't wear cologne. He doesn't even like perfumed products, only buys fragrance free ones.

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I have not noticed my boyfriend ware any cologne or notice any at his apartment.
He just puts on deodorant. He did buy a candle a while ago, and it was "clean linen" go figure.
He is a triple Virgo

posted January 11, 2016 03:04 AM            

If 5th house plays a part in perfume taste. Mine is in Libra. And that must explain why the outer presentation is important to me. I am a sucker for a pretty looking bottle.

For making perfume I ordered some very pretty and cool looking bottles.

posted January 11, 2016 08:14 AM            

It's a fiery scent, but, it also seems to have a bit of an earthiness to it too.

I tend to like warm, fiery scents. Cinnamon, Dragon's Blood, Ginger.

I also tend to like airy scents.. Things like Jasmine, Vanilla(may be kind of watery too..), Sage.. Ooo, and Lilacs.. Fresh ones. I like lavender too. I'd say that Lavender and Jasmine are 2 scents that I really have to be in a certain mood to burn, if in incense form. Peppermint isn't bad either.

Oh, and Licorice/Anise! Especially when it is blended just right with a couple of other scents.

Sandalwood is nice too! I would say that to me, sandalwood is a very good neutralizing scent. Kind of warm, earthy, and kinda just calms and levels things out.

posted January 11, 2016 08:31 AM              

I also really wish someone would come up with a way to make a lilac EO!

posted January 11, 2016 08:40 AM            

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Originally posted by Elysia:
Wow, I wish I had a collection of essential oils ! *_*

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Just stock up bit by bit then

I'm flat-out greedy about them, my sun square Jupiter excessiveness is apparent here.

...What happened is, I made a friend who used to work for an essential oils company in Germany. As she discussed the oils, I would purchase them...then I bought books about using them. However, the recipes for homemade cosmetics have not worked for me, and the ingredients were expensive, so I just quit.

posted January 11, 2016 08:44 AM            

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Originally posted by Violets:
Lilacs...mmmmmmmm.

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posted January 11, 2016 08:54 AM            

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Originally posted by Stawr:
That reminds me, I sprayed Jasmine water at my sister's house. And she told me it smells like animal p!ss to her.

....I later read that jasmine is an acquired taste.

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LOL

I don't really love the smell either.

But I think many of these are an acquired taste.

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posted January 11, 2016 09:18 AM            

"Ummm. Soap."

posted January 11, 2016 11:17 AM            

Very situational.

Then there are other times where it doesn't even have to be at the end of the day and it makes me really sleepy. I usually like it during those occurrences lol

It would probably be the kind of scent I might burn on a chilly, rainy, Spring morning.. With the windows open, letting the cool air linger in.

It isn't one of those scents I can use/burn all the time.

Unlike Dragon's Blood, which is something I am almost always in the mood for. And sandalwood.. That's another one I am pretty much open to using at any time.

Lol

posted January 11, 2016 11:33 AM            

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Originally posted by Faith:
LOL

I don't really love the smell either.

But I think many of these are an acquired taste.

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Too much coffee this morning...too much talking...

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posted January 11, 2016 11:42 AM              

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Originally posted by DopGang:
A woman that I later dated, when she first met me she had a little to drink but kept remarking about how good I smelled. "Doesn't he smell so good??" She'd say.
"What do you have on?"

"Ummm. Soap."

It was Old Spice body wash and I had even worked that day. LOL
It's weird though. For not wearing cologne often I do get rooms that I smell good. I just like to keep clean, that's all.

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