My ex-wife had this friend who was a classic early version of the hyper-perfectionist, purity-obsessed mom. This became evident from the first moment of her pregnancy. None but 100-thread sheets made from organic cotton shall ever touch her baby's behind, etc. My ex at one point muttered, "Does she realize the kid's just going to shit all over it?"
They didn't have this perfume around in those days, of course, but she would have been a natural customer, except her husband wasn't rich enough.
Oh, and regarding that commercial: 𝘑'𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘦 Charlize Theron -- she's a kick-ass actress whose work in "Monster" was a tour de force -- but I'm not a big fan of dead-celebrity commercials in general.
This is pretty much in the "What off the wall thing do I get them for their baby shower?" category of gifting. Nobody is going to put this shit on their own kid. LOL
It isn’t even real perfume, just scented water — and not in a nice “eau de toilette” way, either, just in a “let’s make it so it doesn’t kill the kid to keep Legal happy” way.
Son of Prickly had eczema as a baby. Scented things are bad for normal baby skin - I would never have put anything scented on him. And now I’m reminded of the “natural” diaper rash cream Mr Prickly’s crazy antivaxxer aunt sent me. It smelled so strong I got an instant headache, because it was loaded with skin-irritating essential oils. That went straight into the trash.
I know actual people who believe INGESTING essential oils is what herbal medicine is all about. They put it in their Lipton tea. And we wonder how idiots get elected.
The comments here today are interesting to me because, except for when I'm on fairly heavy doses of steroids, I have no sense of smell. I can stick my nose into a cut lemon, or a dirty diaper, and nothing.
I remember what smell is like though, and every now and then when on meds, I have a week or two when I can smell again. And it's great. Good smells, bad smells, I love 'em all - ummm, gasoline! dirty laundry! feet! love it all.
Other people in the world may not be walking through the same scent landscape as you are.
There is a certain class of non-durable luxury goods that should be taxed at 100%. If you're rich enough to spend $230 on baby perfume, you're rich enough to spend $500 on it. Not sure what else belongs in that class, but I'm open to suggestions. Caviar? Certain kinds of outrageously priced beverage? Sunglasses?
Private islands. The blood of teenagers. Penis rockets. IVF for you and the woman who runs your business so you can populate the “dangerously underpopulated Earth” with your super genius offspring. Twitter. Renting Taylor Swift to play at your fave oligarch’s birthday party. New Zealand citizenship. Christmas lights and plywood to make a giant X when you buy Twitter and change its name. A senatorial seat in Pennsylvania. Stolen artifacts to put in your Bible museum.
what struck me is that it's not perfume. Hell, it's not even cologne, which is cheaper. It's scented water. spritz your baby with a little lemon dasani, it'll be the same thing.
When Demeter says you'll smell like a baby, do they mean the poopy baby or some mythical sweet baby?
There's an appeal to the smell of a clean baby.
Less appealing is the smell of most babies inder normal circumstances, which equates to "dirty diaper".
I have (adult) kids, I don't miss diapers.
New baby smell is a combination of amniotic fluid and residue of the vernix caseosa present in utero.
You know what vernix caseosa means in Latin? "Cheesy varnish."
Eat the rich.
Demeter BONFIRE! For when you can’t make it to Starwood and you’re shit out of logs. I love mine.
Made with real babies!
I vote we start building tumbrels. It seems like the time.
Perfumes make me allergic...only very light floral odors are acceptable.
My ex-wife had this friend who was a classic early version of the hyper-perfectionist, purity-obsessed mom. This became evident from the first moment of her pregnancy. None but 100-thread sheets made from organic cotton shall ever touch her baby's behind, etc. My ex at one point muttered, "Does she realize the kid's just going to shit all over it?"
They didn't have this perfume around in those days, of course, but she would have been a natural customer, except her husband wasn't rich enough.
Oh, and regarding that commercial: 𝘑'𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘦 Charlize Theron -- she's a kick-ass actress whose work in "Monster" was a tour de force -- but I'm not a big fan of dead-celebrity commercials in general.
Agree on the dead celebrities - creepy
This is pretty much in the "What off the wall thing do I get them for their baby shower?" category of gifting. Nobody is going to put this shit on their own kid. LOL
It isn’t even real perfume, just scented water — and not in a nice “eau de toilette” way, either, just in a “let’s make it so it doesn’t kill the kid to keep Legal happy” way.
Demeter Thunderstorm and Bonfire are my faves… 😁 Baby should perhaps NOT smell like a bonfire. But it might cover up the cigs. 🤣🤣
With you 100% on Bonfire.
"Sauvage eau de parfum is $270"
Hey, Johnny Depp's gotta eat!
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Son of Prickly had eczema as a baby. Scented things are bad for normal baby skin - I would never have put anything scented on him. And now I’m reminded of the “natural” diaper rash cream Mr Prickly’s crazy antivaxxer aunt sent me. It smelled so strong I got an instant headache, because it was loaded with skin-irritating essential oils. That went straight into the trash.
I know actual people who believe INGESTING essential oils is what herbal medicine is all about. They put it in their Lipton tea. And we wonder how idiots get elected.
Oh Hecate have mercy. They're lucky they haven't poisoned themselves. It's not like it's hard to find flavoured teas, we have an entire cupboard full.
I used Mustela on my eczema baby. Very light scent. I agree - would never use a strong smell on a baby. Or perfume :/
The comments here today are interesting to me because, except for when I'm on fairly heavy doses of steroids, I have no sense of smell. I can stick my nose into a cut lemon, or a dirty diaper, and nothing.
I remember what smell is like though, and every now and then when on meds, I have a week or two when I can smell again. And it's great. Good smells, bad smells, I love 'em all - ummm, gasoline! dirty laundry! feet! love it all.
Other people in the world may not be walking through the same scent landscape as you are.
Yeah, I expect Shananigan to chime in with a very different viewpoint.
There is a certain class of non-durable luxury goods that should be taxed at 100%. If you're rich enough to spend $230 on baby perfume, you're rich enough to spend $500 on it. Not sure what else belongs in that class, but I'm open to suggestions. Caviar? Certain kinds of outrageously priced beverage? Sunglasses?
Private islands. The blood of teenagers. Penis rockets. IVF for you and the woman who runs your business so you can populate the “dangerously underpopulated Earth” with your super genius offspring. Twitter. Renting Taylor Swift to play at your fave oligarch’s birthday party. New Zealand citizenship. Christmas lights and plywood to make a giant X when you buy Twitter and change its name. A senatorial seat in Pennsylvania. Stolen artifacts to put in your Bible museum.
For a start!
what struck me is that it's not perfume. Hell, it's not even cologne, which is cheaper. It's scented water. spritz your baby with a little lemon dasani, it'll be the same thing.