atmospheres:
I'm going to be honest, I don't really think we're missing out. Valentino isn't really known for their fragrances, they're good at other stuff.
Gotten anything new and noteworthy lately?
I can't think of any Valentino fragrances off the top of my head. Many designer houses have a few "classic" or "iconic" ones throughout the year.
I finally cracked open my Dedcool sampling pack that I received at Christmas. Unfortunately, none of them works for me. I can see why you didn't like Taunt. That's quite a gourmand vanilla on me. It actually reminded me of an Impulse bodyspray that all the girls in my grade used to wear.
I've been sampling Chanel Cristalle eau verte. Considering buying a full bottle. It's light, lemony freshness that it's great for summer. The other one that I've been sampling is Ormand Jayne's Osmanthus. I've been good and have not purchased any new perfume, so far this year :-)
How are you going with Levant and Hundred Silent Ways? Are you keeping or off-loading the latter?