This would have gone up yesterday but I had come back late the night before from meeting up with the elusive Jenn who is as darling in person as she is online, and thereafter adjourning with the usual suspects for more late night chatter, where we hatched up the craziest challenge/project EVER! I’ll tell you more about that next week 😉
This week, let’s run a weekend poll!
Chloe and Marc Jacobs fragrances have an on-going promotion at KLCC until 28 September where you can match your favourite flower to a Chloe or Marc Jacobs fragrance. This is based on the notes and association with the scent so Roses = Chloe, Violets = Love Chloe, Daisies = Marc Jacobs Daisy and Peonies = Marc Jacobs Oh Lola.
With every purchase of a fragrance from the booth, there will be chocolate lollipops and flowers to be given away. Incidentally, Love Chloe and Marc Jacobs Oh Lola are new fragrances so go and take a sniff at them, even if you don’t buy anything. I have Marc Jacobs Lola and I personally prefer the scent to Daisy as its a little heavier. Perhaps not as memorable as some scents, but its not too bad for a department store scent.
What’s your favourite flower?
While we’re on the subject of flowers, what’s yours? Its so hard to choose favourites, urgh! I paint myself into a corner every since time I do this but I’d probably say Lilies. I sometimes buy Stargazer Lilies for my house. They last long, look regal and fill the room with a natural sweet scent that beats any home fragrance.
Do you prefer light, fresh fragrances or stronger, heavier ones?
I do like light fragrances but I find they tend to wear off faster so I’m going to say heavier fragrances. I’ve recently been playing with the Dior J’adore EDT and if you have sniffed J’adore you’d know its a heavy scent. The EDT is lighter but still heavy and I realised that if I spritzed it just once, I got the perfect scent to last me all day without being too heavy. But it also made me feel lopsided because I only caught the scent on one side! Erm… any ideas how to get round this? 😛
What your favourite smell ever?
Mine is coffee and freshly baked bread or cakes. I absolutely love the smell of roasted coffee beans. I used to bake a little (badly) but they always smelt good even if taste was debatable 🙂
Can you sew?
I have a pile of skirts that need hemming – I swear the quality of store bought clothes are much lower these days despite the rising prices. But a dropped hem or a loose button is usually relatively minor and I can’t sew very well so I really have to get my Mom to teach me the basics 😛
Do you eat durians?
A Durian pancake dessert – durian flesh covered with cream and wrapped in thin pancake skin
Ah now, THAT is a scent to bottle LOL! For the uninitiated, durians are a tropical fruit with hard thorny skin and seeds with soft custardy flesh. The smell is very pungent and here anyway, opinions are divided as to whether it is a fruit to love or hate. I personally don’t hate it, but I don’t eat it, not even when presented as a delectable dessert 🙂
Your turn!
- What’s your favourite flower?
- Do you prefer light fresh scents or stronger heavier ones?
- What is your favourite smell ever?
- Can you sew?
- Do you eat durians?
I hope you have a lovely Sunday! If you are in KLCC do stop by and take a look at the new Love, Chloe and Marc Jacobs Oh Lola fragrances and if you haven’t already done so, stop by and nominate your favourite brand at the MWS Readers’ Choice Awards Nominations which close today! I’ll have something up on the Awards party tomorrow so watch out for that one 🙂
Paris B
electronicfly says
September 25, 2011 at 8:51 amHohoho I love lilies as well! I like all sorts, but my faves would be the whites (Excluding cala lilies, they’re not quite lilies to me!). I love watching them bloom! One thing I don’t like about lilies though is that their pollen gets everywhere and is so hard to remove! T.T
Scentwise I prefer lighter stuff, more floral/aquatic rather than musky or sweet. Don’t think I have a favourite smell though. Hot coffee and baking goods are all nice, but so is rain, freshly cut grass, herbs and spices, good food… hahahahah
Sewing small stuff = no sweat. Ask me to sew a straight line though and I’ll ask you to just send it to the tailor.
Durians ftw! I only like it in fruit form though, and there has to be a lot available, so I can eat my heart out 😛 The aftersmell isn’t worth it for just 1 or 2 seeds =/
ParisB says
September 25, 2011 at 6:24 pmAh re: pollen from lilies, here’s a tip I learnt from a florist. When the flower has opened, and the pollen is drying out and becoming all powdery, pluck them off. Apparently, this helps the flower last longer too, and you don’t have to deal with the pollen dropping everywhere! I’ve been doing it ever since 😀
Sam says
September 25, 2011 at 9:13 amGreat idea!
1.What’s your favourite flower?
Roses, especially David Austen ones.
2.Do you prefer light fresh scents or stronger heavier ones?
Light and fresh, I get hayfever and headaches from heavy ones. I love Bvlgari au the vert.
3.What is your favourite smell ever?
The scent in the lobby of the Grand Hyatt, Singapore.
4.Can you sew?
Yes, but much better at cross stitch and decorative sewing than taking hems up. I can use a sewing machine.
5.Do you eat durians?
No! I can’t even eat durian ice cream!
ParisB says
September 25, 2011 at 6:25 pm“The scent in the lobby of the Grand Hyatt, Singapore.” OMG I had to giggle at this one Sam – are you serious? I think I might have to go and take a healthy sniff the next time I’m down in Singapore 😀 I don’t eat durian ice cream either. I don’t eat durian anything 😛
Isabel says
September 25, 2011 at 9:16 am1. Pink african daisies. They look so chirpy!
2. Light and fresh. Heavier ones make me sneeze O.o
3. Ah too many! But I’ll name three… Coffee, roasted chestnuts and UHU O.o
4. Yes … at least well enough to mend hems and sew buttons back on.
5. I used to when I was younger but not anymore. Somehow as I get older, my sense of smell seem to get more acute until the scent of durian is now too much for me to handle. If ever they manage to make odorless durians, I’ll be first in line because I love the taste!
ParisB says
September 25, 2011 at 6:26 pmUHU? o_O And I love roasted chestnuts too – and eating them as well 😀 I haven’t eaten durians in a long time but I did like the taste too when I did eat them. I used to like the slightly bitter ones 😀
Isabel says
September 25, 2011 at 7:36 pmoooooh! I preferred the pale and slightly bitter ones over the golden sweet ones too!
And yes! UHU! 😛
lyn says
September 25, 2011 at 10:00 amWhat’s your favourite flower?
I’m not really into flowers but if I had to pick one, it would be orchids. Growing up, my parents used to have several orchid plants and they were beautiful.
Do you prefer light fresh scents or stronger heavier ones?
I do prefer lighter scents in general because the heavier ones tend to get too cloying after a while. I’m currently using Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Tiare Mimosa, which is sadly discontinued. I’ve been stocking up whenever I can. Another favourite is Origins Ginger perfume. I like slightly musky florals.
What is your favourite smell ever?
I love the blend of lemongrass and rose. This reminds me I need to get the oils for my burner.
Can you sew?
I can knit but my sewing skills are somewhat lacking. I don’t know how to use a sewing machine. I have a bunch of pants that require the hemming on the right leg to be fixed. They’re all from the same brand and honestly, there’s something wrong with the QC.
Do you eat durians?
Nope. I stay away as far as possible.
ParisB says
September 25, 2011 at 6:27 pmHaha we can both stay away from durian eaters then 😀 I’m loving my Guerlain Aqua Allegoria fragrance that I picked up recently. Its beautiful! 😀 Lemongrass and rose smells would make your house smell like a balinese spa – lovely!
xin says
September 25, 2011 at 10:09 am1. What’s your favourite flower?
– I dont really have a favorite, but recently i have been looking for lavender plants! with no luck of coz 🙁 lavender here is just somewhat different than the ones in cold weather
2. Do you prefer light fresh scents or stronger heavier ones?
– light fresh, floral/fruity to be exact 😀
3. What is your favourite smell ever?
– can i say lavender? 😀
4. Can you sew?
– not really…can seek help frm my mom or MIL
5. Do you eat durians?
– LOVE! and just discovered the awesome durian mille crepe.. ahhh
ParisB says
September 25, 2011 at 6:27 pmAhhh you might like the durian pancake pictured above too! Its very chockfull of durians 😛
Foong Jin says
September 25, 2011 at 10:56 amWhat’s your favourite flower?
Camellias! And not because of Chanel! 😛 Love the intricate layers, though it’s so hard to find in Malaysia! I went to a few florists, but none of them stock camellias. 🙁 At this point, I don’t even know if it can be found in Malaysia.
Do you prefer light fresh scents or stronger heavier ones?
Light, fresh and sweet! My all time favourite is Incanto Charms by Salvatore Ferragamo 🙂 The VS body sprays are nice too! I loooove Delicate Petals (have stocked up on it! :P)
What is your favourite smell ever?
This is going to sound so weird, but I love the smell at certain car parks and elevators! There’s this chemical smell to them and if I manage to catch a whiff of it, I’ll be breathing madly just to smell more haha! This smell is getting harder to find though 🙁
Can you sew?
Er…never tried…so I guess that’s a no 😛
Do you eat durians?
NO. It’s not the smell that puts me off, but the soft, mushy, squishy texture….ew!
ParisB says
September 25, 2011 at 6:29 pmLOL Chanel did appropriate the Camellia didnt they? I don’t think they fare well here in the tropics hence the difficulty in finding them. Some more exclusive florists might be able to source them for you though it’ll be pricey. And yes, I think I know which car park smell you mean – that is weird 😛
Sandra says
September 25, 2011 at 11:05 am1. What’s your favourite flower?
Daisy, white daisy to be exact 🙂 My aloe vera were flowering recently & I quite like it too. Too bad one only flower once.
2. Do you prefer light fresh scents or stronger heavier ones?
I don’t wear scents (allergy to fragrance) but I like light, fresh & citrusy ones.
3. What is your favourite smell ever?
Coffee!!! Yeah, I’m a coffee junkie ^^
4. Can you sew?
I can only fix button & very, very minor hemming. I took kelas jahitan as my co-q back in uni. I couldn’t handle the sewing machine so I secretly sent my assignment to tailor! Boo me! 😉
5. Do you eat durians?
I LOVE DURIAN!!! But I don’t eat durian flesh packed in the polystyrene & any durian flavored food (ice cream, cake, etc); I like them in their natural thorny skin. 😀
ParisB says
September 25, 2011 at 6:30 pmAloe Veras have flowers? I didn’t know that! We used to have aloe veras at home but I guess I just never noticed if they flowered 🙂 Yay for being a coffee drinker and boo for eating durians LOL! But I do have to agree with you that a fresh durian from a freshly opened fruit has its attractions. It always tastes much better than the prepacked or “durian flavoured” incarnations.
Sandra says
September 26, 2011 at 9:18 amI didn’t expect it to bloom either, but I was thrilled! But the flower didn’t last long..
ParisB says
September 26, 2011 at 11:20 amHope you got a picture of it anyway 😀
Lisa says
September 25, 2011 at 12:11 pmWhat’s your favourite flower? Giant blooming cream roses.
Do you prefer light fresh scents or stronger heavier ones? Light!
What is your favourite smell ever? Annick Goutal Hadrien scent. It smells like skin.
Can you sew? I have my limitations. I can fix buttons and mend a tear.
Do you eat durians? Not really.
ParisB says
September 25, 2011 at 6:31 pmOh when you mentioned giant blooming cream roses, I remembered the rose bush in my garden when I was a student in the UK. The flowers were HUGE! I’d never seen any rose so big in my life, and they smelt wonderful. We just can’t get those here 🙁 You have me intrigued by the Annick Goutal Hadrien scent. I’m curious to know what skin smells like 😀
tracy says
September 25, 2011 at 12:19 pm1. favorite flower – roses, to look at and smell. lilies are a close second.. but they can be cloying if there’s too many of them! tuberoses are nice, too
2. light in general, but stronger fragrances are preferred for night
3. eucalyptus, i think. calming, soothing
4. yes i can sew, even do handkerchief hems! but totally clueless with sewing machines
5. yes i eat durians, but i don’t look for them!
ParisB says
September 25, 2011 at 6:32 pmAh I should send my sewing to you 😛 I have to agree with you about lilies being a little cloying. I usually only have about 3-4 at any one time.
Stephanie/Yukaeshi says
September 25, 2011 at 5:34 pmWhat’s your favourite flower?
I really like chrysanthemums (But oddly, I dislike the tea!), especially the variety with a lot of closely-packed petals (Japanese-style) and the round pom-pom kind. I also like tulips and peonies 🙂
Do you prefer light fresh scents or stronger heavier ones?
I like them light and fresh. Perfume-wise I like them leaning towards fruity, as they seem to match my bodily chemistry more, though stronger heavier ones do too, but they seem to be overkill unless it’s a formal occasion. Hence my favourite perfumes are Lancome Magnifique, Gwen Stefani Harajuku Girls Angel, Vera Wang Rock Princess and Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh.
What is your favourite smell ever?
Hmm. I love the smell of rain. And books. And paper. Oh and tea. I also love the smell of the people I love- my Mum, my Dad, my boyfriend. Yes, humans do have a distinct scent- no idea how or why but I can discern it (Only if you’re very close in a relationship-sense to me, though, for me to be able to discern it) and they just keep asking me how do they smell like and is it true they have a scent. I don’t know, they just do 😛
Can you sew?
By hand, not with a sewing machine. Not very well. And only small things like loose/fallen buttons and hemming. Otherwise it’s off to the tailor’s (Or my aunt’s or my boyfriend’s Mum haha!). Though I used to do a lot of cross-stitching…
Do you eat durians?
Not in the fruit form, only when presented in dessert form, just like you haha! 😀 I don’t hate it, though.
ParisB says
September 25, 2011 at 6:33 pmHaha I don’t eat durians actually, in any form 😛 And chrysenthemums are cute flowers 😀 I know what you mean by a people smell. Its not usually discernible, but its there and its not BO either LOL! 😀
Hanny says
September 25, 2011 at 6:00 pmWhat’s your favourite flower?
Roses.
Do you prefer light fresh scents or stronger heavier ones?
Fresh scents. Am just easing myself into the perfume scene, heh heh ^.^
What is your favourite smell ever?
Freshly cut grass, for some reason. And… freshly baked Rotiboy.
Can you sew?
Only to salvage stuff like zip hooks, pockets and whatnot.
Do you eat durians?
Do I ever? I love durians!! ^.^
ParisB says
September 25, 2011 at 6:34 pmMmmm freshly cut grass smells awesome! As does the ozone in the air when a storm is coming. And sadly, yes fresh rotiboy too! I swear they pipe in the smell into malls. My mouth always starts to water when I sniff it! 😛
AnT says
September 25, 2011 at 6:47 pmHiya Paris dearie! Happy Sunday evening 😀
What’s your favourite flower?
*five* me love lilies too!
Do you prefer light fresh scents or stronger heavier ones?
I do prefer light fresh scents, something like the CK Eternity Moment 😀
What is your favourite smell ever?
Freshly brewed barley with pandan 😛
Can you sew?
Nope! I guess those who have more patience can sew though LOL
Do you eat durians?
Nope. Used to like it but not ever since I saw some worms the last time I had one 🙁 So gross! 🙁 Ewwww………
ParisB says
September 25, 2011 at 6:59 pmWorms!!! You know, when I was a kid, I picked out a worm from my half eaten ciku – traumatized me for years. Its only recently that I’m starting to eat it again, because I do like it, and I’m extra careful now. I love the smell of pandan actually so good choice! 😀 Hope to see ya at the awards party! 😀
AnT says
September 25, 2011 at 8:06 pmCiku? I love Ciku too! *five*
Awards party?? Omigosh. My heart pumping extra fast now. Still shy to meet you in person 😀 Extremely excited, my palms are sweating.. ew.. 😀
ParisB says
September 26, 2011 at 11:11 amYay for ciku!! Its not easy to get good ones anymore 🙁 And yes awards party! Make sure you rsvp k? 😀
AnT says
September 26, 2011 at 3:01 pmOh yes yes! Will rsvp once the date, venue and time confirmed in due course 😀 Yay!
ParisB says
September 26, 2011 at 3:10 pmHehe rsvp form is already up in case you missed it 😉
Ros says
September 25, 2011 at 10:59 pmIt has been a while since I commented. 😉
What’s your favourite flower?
Jasmine. 🙂
Do you prefer light fresh scents or stronger heavier ones?
I prefer light fresh scents – for example, the body shop japanese cherry blossom but the edt staying power is too weak alrd. :/
What is your favourite smell ever?
Freshly brewed lemongrass drink. I make this drink every weekend!
Can you sew?
Yup 🙂
Do you eat durians?
Yes. My favorite indeed. I can eat cups and cups of durian puree. Hehe.
ParisB says
September 26, 2011 at 11:12 amHi Ros! And yes, light fresh scents tend to dissipate much faster which is such a pity isn’t it? Although on the plus side, you can use it up more quickly before the scent turns 😀 I’ve heard that lemongrass drinks are very good for health – do you have a recipe? 😀
Ros says
September 26, 2011 at 3:52 pmHi Paris,
I am not very sure about the health benefits of this drink. But I heard it helps to detoxify, especially after we eat oily foods. Haha.
Different people make this drink differently.
The way I do it is pretty simple. 🙂
You need:
10 stalks of lemongrass
15 cup of water
10 table spoon of sugar (you can adjust it, may use rock sugar, or add honey too!)
Steps:
Wash the lemongrass, then slice it thinly. Some people just pound it lightly, so that you don’t have to use a strainer later. Just boil the lemongrass and the water together. After boiling for a while, just let it simmer until the liquid turn yellowish green. Then you can just let it cool down. Best to serve chilled! 🙂
Your house will smell very refreshing when you’re boiling the lemongrass. 🙂
ParisB says
September 27, 2011 at 12:12 pmMmm… thanks for the recipe! I will give it a go, the next time I go home and harvest some serai stalks 😀
Jamilla says
September 26, 2011 at 12:20 amWhat’s your favourite flower? Tulips
Do you prefer light fresh scents or stronger heavier ones? Light, Fresh, Citrus
What is your favourite smell ever? Lemon
Can you sew? YES! I can knit and chrochet too
Do you eat durians? OMG NO! I am Japanese!
ParisB says
September 26, 2011 at 11:13 amAh tulips! I love those too but they are impossible to get here and if available, are very pricey 🙁 I laughed at your reaction to durians. I can imagine it would offend the noses of most! 😀
ALene says
September 26, 2011 at 12:55 amMy fav flower is the rose….cliched i know, but i love roses! pink, white, blue, black…thats why i heart Anna Sui’s packaging AND the scent she puts in all her products.
My favourite smell ever – hahah. Rose! everything i use is rose, Chloe, my facewash, my toner, my moisturizer, my Anna Sui mascara, my Fuirts of the Earth ALoe with Rose extract, my Velvet Rose shower gel from Sasa….
I think i am right in the middle with this. i like middle scents! not too heavy, but not too light either.
I cannot sew, but i can darn. i hate sewing.
nope, i neither love nor hate durians. i dont mind if i never eat them again for the rest of my life, but if you offer me a piece and im in the mood i dont mind eating it either. weird huh? i must be the only person in the world who’s on the fence about it. its usually a love or hate thing.
ParisB says
September 26, 2011 at 11:15 amYes I remember you and your roses 😀 I do like the smell of roses but some can get really cloying. Those that use the fresh rose scent usually do it for me but the powdery rose scents turn me right off!
Jess says
September 26, 2011 at 5:20 amWhat’s your favourite flower?
In term of smell, I love Lilies and roses!!! And in term outlook, I prefer Sunflower, by just looking at it, it makes my day!
Do you prefer light fresh scents or stronger heavier ones?
Heavier one, like you say lighter one dont last …hmmm
What is your favourite smell ever?
Lemongrass, Rose and smell of my hair after hairwash!
Can you sew?
Yes!
Do you eat durians?
Yes, now I miss my snowskin durian mooncakes ! YUM!
ParisB says
September 26, 2011 at 11:17 amAww sunflowers are just such cheery flowers! Good choice! Although I wonder if they have a scent – do you know? 😛
LeGeeque says
September 26, 2011 at 8:26 am1. What’s your favourite flower?
Tulips. They’re grown from bulbs and I think I will give it a go growing them in my backyard 🙂
2. Do you prefer light fresh scents or stronger heavier ones?
Light ones for summer and heavier ones when the days get shorter and colder
3. What is your favourite smell ever?
Lavender. Which is why I’m trying to grow multiple species of lavender in my backyard!
4. Can you sew?
Sort of. But I’d been told I kickarse at knitting 😛
5. Do you eat durians?
Yuck! NO! 😛
ParisB says
September 26, 2011 at 11:18 amI love tulips too! KLM brings them in for charity once a year and sells them for something like RM10 a stalk. I have to keep them in a vase filled with ice for it to last me about 2 days 🙁 And I’ll get you to make me up lavender sachets from your garden eh? 😛
Ginny says
September 26, 2011 at 4:19 pm1. Favourite flower: It’s a toss up between lilies (I love stargazers too) and strelitzia which I always use for flower arrangements.
2. Light scents anytime. My favourite used to be Murasaki by Shiseido (long discontinued….why???), so now I settle for Romance by Ralph Lauren.
3. Favourite scent: The smell of my children’s baby hair from oh-so-long-ago.
4. I love sewing – need any help with your alterations? Cross stitch is like child’s play but knitting and crocheting don’t interest me.
5.Hey! I’m a true blue Malaysian, so bring on the durians!
ParisB says
September 26, 2011 at 6:17 pmHaha! I pride myself on being a true blue Malaysian too but durians just aren’t my cuppa 😛 I remember Romance when it first came out. I was all over it! But recently I smelt it again and couldn’t handle it boo! And yes, I definitely need help with sewing 😛 I’m so bad at it. I can cross stitch but that doesn’t work when you need to hem your skirt 😛
plue says
September 26, 2011 at 6:25 pmWhat’s your favourite flower?
i don’t have actually, but if really need to pick, i’d go for roses and lilies, stargazers are my favourites.
Do you prefer light fresh scents or stronger heavier ones?
i like both, depending on occasion, but i go for light fresh scents normally. green tea scents are my favourite right now!
What is your favourite smell ever?
light fresh florals. johnson’s baby shampoo. on a side note, i dislike, maybe even hated the Pureen baby powder.
Can you sew?
buttons yes, anything else, no. not quite. i rely on tailors and my mother, if i desperately needed her help.
Do you eat durians?
yes, but not much of the raw food. give me the pancake or crepe i’d take. i like my berries much much better!