Perfume That Smells Like Mushrooms? The Demeter Fragrance Hall of Shame

Saturday, 27 June 2009

Perfume That Smells Like Mushrooms? The Demeter Fragrance Hall of Shame

While wandering around Sephora's fragrance section (i.e., perfume heaven on earth), I'm always drawn to the Demeter scents. You've seen these; cute little clear bottles with brightly colored labels, touting the unique aromas inside. Sure Demeter makes some classic fragrances, like Baby Powder and Sandalwood.
But the real attraction of this line are the crazy ones; the Amy Winehouses of perfumes. Among vividly realistic smells like Grass and Laundromat, here are a few of our favorite strangest Demeter smells:
Mushroom
Demeter describes this scent as "earthy and pungent." That doesn't sound too bad. However, I'm not sure I'd want coworkers catching a whiff and suddenly getting a hankering for truffles or a portobella sandwich.

Vinyl
If you want to smell like a Lady Gaga outfit, this is the scent for you.
Stable
Think of the last time you went horseback riding, or to a petting zoo. Think of the various odors emerging from that barn. Now picture spritzing that on and skipping out the door to work. Next.
Mildew
If this appeals to you in the slightest, then I have no words. And I'd like to sell you my shower curtain.
Lobster
Wait, what? No, seriously. WHAT? Demeter declares this one to be "not for the faint at heart" and reminiscent of a "combination of the sea, sweet meat, and a hint of drawn butter." Does this one cost more than "Flounder" and "Long John Silver's"?

Crayon
Mmm, is that Cerulean you're wearing? Do I detect a hint of Brick Red? With the Crayon scent, you can recall all those fond memories of staying inside the lines with your 64-pack of Crayolas and that awesome built-in sharpener.
View the full list here. Do you wear any Demeter scents? Which is your favorite and which would you never try?

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No... ew >.<
- 6/27/2009 5:20 PM
- sozpa@xanga (message)
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i believe they have one call Dirt @@ i wonder who realli wanna smell like dirt...
- 6/27/2009 5:20 PM
- oO_Grace_Oo@xanga (message)
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uh.. wtf?
- 6/27/2009 5:20 PM
- Non_Cherie@xanga (message)
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erms... which would i even try?! ... they looks so disgusting >.<
- 6/27/2009 5:21 PM
- UnopenedSuitcases@xanga (message)
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CRAYONS!!

xD

i'd try it.
- 6/27/2009 5:32 PM
- dictionary____dreams@xanga (message)
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lol.

i actually want to try lobster.
- 6/27/2009 6:19 PM
- xsPoNgEs_go_SQUISHx13@xanga (message)
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"pungent" automatically makes it sound disgusting. but it could be good haha
- 6/27/2009 6:25 PM
- AnchorsAway_Lays@xanga (message)
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omg I scanned the list at their website, and there's one called "Funeral Home." Seriously, what gives?
- 6/27/2009 7:00 PM
- onliadreamer@xanga (message)
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pumpkin pie perfume please... (´･ω･｀)
- 6/27/2009 7:27 PM
- curious_maya@xanga (message)
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I just saw one called "Earthworms."
Why in God's name would anyone want to smell like earthworms?
- 6/27/2009 7:30 PM
- Kemikaru_Sukkiri@xanga (message)
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this is retarded. if you want to smell like a stable, go shovel some horse shit. if you want to smell like pumpkin pie, make one! if you want to smell like grass, go mow some lawn, you lazy americans!

But seriously, what the hell is snow supposed to smell like? O_o
- 6/27/2009 9:47 PM
- rocking_horse222@xanga (message)
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Sweet mother I hate Demeter. . . Blech.
- 6/27/2009 9:48 PM
- PerkyPunk8064@xanga (message)
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lobster... sexy. I hope there's a hint of butter in there too.
- 6/27/2009 9:55 PM
- amissong@xanga (message)
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I stick to Bath and Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar. No lobster or mushroom for me. Well, maybe for dinner.
- 6/27/2009 10:19 PM
- Meowmeowkimmaee@xanga (message)
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i have Pure Soap and it does what it says.
but Demeter dun last - 5 mins on your skin then it's all gone.
- 6/27/2009 10:20 PM
- fairyfloss2004@xanga (message)
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haha those are so bad. does anyone actually buy them?!
it's like the harry potter jelly beans i guess...people buy them for the novelty?
- 6/27/2009 10:27 PM
- SeitekiChibiNeko@xanga (message)
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never tried any of them but i'm def not about to walk around smelling like shrooms ...
- 6/27/2009 10:57 PM
- turnyalightsdownlow@xanga (message)
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out of the smells you've shown, i would not bother even picking up the bottles to actually smell the perfume with names like that. who on earth would want to smell like a lobster or vinyl or even crayons? i know people are looking for ways to expand the market industry in beauty items but that is way too unique in my opinion. when it comes to perfume, i usually stay toward the bottles they sell at macys. then again, i'm embarassed to say i've never stepped foot in a sephora. so if i went there, i might end up purchasing my new fragrances there....just not those. =)
- 6/27/2009 11:45 PM
- sunshinesasha@xanga (message)
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Hey, why not? If you're cheating/lying on someone, you might need those perfumes to cover up someone else's smell or other tell tale odours on you.
Or if you told your mom you went to the stables while the truth you've been doing another kind of 'riding' -ahem-, you need that 'Stable' perfume.
- 6/28/2009 12:04 AM
- free2chuze@xanga (message)
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I have chocolate cookie dough

Haven't used it since a teacher at school looked around and asked his coworker, do you smell chocolate?
- 6/28/2009 12:26 AM
- testubebaby@xanga (message)
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Oh how amusing. I doubt most of those are intended to spritz on and skip off to work though.lol. They are mostly likely useful for recreating a scent in your home or elsewhere not on your person. For example you could spray a grass scent around your house if you live in the middle of the city.
@free2chuze@xanga - LOL exactly.
- 6/28/2009 1:37 AM
- thats_not_my_name@xanga (message)
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I wouldn't even consider trying any of these. What else is on the list? How about these: vomit, baby diarrhea, used condom, rotting corpse, bloody tampon, singed hair, b.o., sour milk, skunk spray ? The sick possibilities are endless ...
- 6/28/2009 3:49 AM
- valleyguru@xanga (message)
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No, thank you to all of those scents. I have never tried any of their perfumes before, but there are some that I've been interested in... I like the sound of "caramel."
- 6/28/2009 4:31 AM
- CherokeeChica88@xanga (message)
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i love mushrooms! maybe i'll like the smell but definitely others wouldn't like it
- 6/28/2009 10:11 AM
- xueyo@xanga (message)
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@oO_Grace_Oo@xanga - Yea i heard of the dirt one too!!
- 6/28/2009 1:18 PM
- i_Nutrition@xanga (message)
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