Reviews by jfortun

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    Dzing! by L'Artisan Parfumeur

    Offbeat indeed! Straw, cardboard, animals and spices. This has a wonderful dry down that continues to surprise by revealing new moods. But caveat emptor- I love this one- you might hate it.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Voleur de Roses by L'Artisan Parfumeur

    Dried roses, too ripe plum and soil. The effect is one of faded romance, which I find to be quite a romantic accord to find a fragrance. The rose here is quite different than what you will find elsewhere and very masculine. I love this fragrance.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Tabaróme Millésime by Creed

    The fragrance that started my obesession. Wonderfully rich and powerful. Ginger, tobacco and wood. Some say it is stuffy- I say it is as stuff as you want it to be. I find it to fun and attention grabbing. I would recommend reserving it for cold weather however. It projects an image of power and taste. A terrific fragrance and one that will always hold a special place in my heart.

    30th August, 2003.

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    "Vintage" Tabaróme by Creed

    Green tea, ambergris, pepper and tobacco but blended so well all you are left with is an amazing and quirky scent. It is definately not for everyone. This surrounds one in a soft and confident aura. It's simultaneously gentle, confident, egotistical and powerful. Because of this it is also sensual. I find it works weel in the heat and cold equally well.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Silver Mountain Water by Creed

    Silver Mountain Water is for me and extremely comforting scent. A home base if you will. The tea and current take me to a northern Minnesota winter. I love wearing this with wool sweaters. It also lasts on me for 24+ hours, which seems to be the opposite of what most people experience. Like nothing else and one for which I recieve lot of compliments.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Santal Impérial by Creed

    The sandalwood is subtle and the tonka is wonderfully rich. The ambergris gives this a tingling sensual base. I find this to be a relaxing and elegant fragrance. There is a lot of interplay between the tonka and sandalwood throughout dry down, one becoming dominant followed by a complete reversal. Perfect for autumn.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Royal Scottish Lavender by Creed

    RSL is a very light fragrance, so light in fact that some might be frustrated by its lasting power. I on the other hand love the fresh and clean aura it creates, even if it does so for only a few hours. A perfect post workout scent. The lavender is sharp and clearly masculine. I really like this but be sure to test before buying.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Royal English Leather by Creed

    In my view Royal English Leather stand well apart from other leather scents. Not necessarily because it is so much better (though it is my favorite leather) but because it seeks to replicate bridle leather and not the coat/chair/briefcase leather of other fragrances. The mandarin top note keeps it fresh. I also love the history attached to this fragrance, adn it does smell as if it comes from another time. Highly recommended.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Néroli Sauvage by Creed

    The only citrus fragrance I really like. I love the woody base and the not too sweet note the floats on top. It is not exactly a "fresh" fragance like many other citrus but I really enjoy Neroli Sauvage's depth and complexity.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Millésime Impérial by Creed

    A brilliant and refreshing all round scent. Not my favorite Creed but still head and shoulders about many other like-minded fragrances I have tried. This is one I wear when I want to impress others and it usually works. Sparkling at the start and extremely elegant throughout the drydown. Don't try- just buy.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Méchant Loup by L'Artisan Parfumeur

    Smokey, sweet and spicey. I didn't care for this at first but since then I have learned to appreciate the appeal of its exotic and rich mix of hazelnut, coffee and wood. Like any other L'Artisan you must try before you buy.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Green Valley by Creed

    My favorite green scent. I love the ginger, mint, oakmoss and musk. It can be a bit sweet and overly smooth at times, but otherwise is excellent for a day out in the sun.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Green Irish Tweed by Creed

    Ah, the much maligned Green Irish Tweed. This is not the most unique scent you run across and there are cheaper alternatives for achieve the same general effect BUT the violet leaves, sandalwood and ambergris take this wear no other similar scent will go. GIT is rich and confident. It is a bit too high on the testosterone scale for regular use in my book but very nice for and all round fragrance. Stand next to someone wearing Curve and the discerning nose will be able to choose the more sophisticated man.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Givenchy Gentleman by Givenchy

    A sophisticated blend of patchouli, leather and spice. Not very subtle, but very masculine and alluring. The patchouli comes of very strong at first but quickly recedes into the blend so don't be too alarmed. Reminds me a bit of Bond No. 9 HOT Always. A classic no lover of strong masculine fragrances should be without.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Erolfa by Creed

    Salt, seaweed and water...but the water must be added by you. I find Erolfa a little hard to wear just out and about (especially in the heat) but when you are on or around water this becomes absolutely magical. The fresh scent of water mixes with the marine notes on your skin and enhances any waterborne experience. A great fragrance.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Epicéa by Creed

    A winter only scent. Spice and pine needles. As JW says, this is a very dry fragrance, unencumberd by typical basenotes of amber, musk, etc. It is a very warming scent and has a long and pleasant drydown. Be sure to try before you buy as this is quite different.

    30th August, 2003.

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    L'Eau du Navagateur by L'Artisan Parfumeur

    Rich and deep and then even richer. This makes me think of a hold of a spice traders clipper ship. Wonderful and heady, though not too versitle. More like an experience than a fragrance. Still I believe it worth owning.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Comme des Garçons 2 by Comme des Garçons

    I really, REALLY like this. I don't know what half of the notes are but this anti-fragrance has a very seductive effect on me. It's like the smell of unadorned skin, but better. I'm am not sure how to decribe this in any more detail. You just need to go and try this.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Chèvrefeuille Original by Creed

    My first encounter with CO left me nothing but the impression of soap. Upon revisiting it however I am picking up a lot more of the mint. In fact I think I am starting to like this. It is a VERY clean accord, cleaner than I usually like, but I am finding more of the mint and honeysuckle and these make this a very pleasant fragrance. I guess I am recommending it!

    30th August, 2003.

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    Bois du Portugal by Creed

    Sexy, masculine, elegant and classy. BdP is very woody but the ambergris base softens and sweetens. A great fragrance for a great suit. As other have mentioned a bit formal but I think one can get away with wearing this anytime as long as the weather is cool.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Bois de Cédrat by Creed

    Lime and I do not get along. I wish we did. Unfortunately the underlying woody notes do not make enough of an appearance on my skin and I am left with citrus pith. I cannot recommend this fragrance.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Acier Aluminium by Creed

    AA is probably my favorite scent period. It is seductive and exotic, sparkling and just sweet enough. I think of it more of a cool weather scent although I cannot resist wearing it year round. Creed's use of ambergris (yet again) separates this from any other imitator. I cannot recommend this highly enough.

    30th August, 2003.

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    Ambre Canelle by Creed

    Sex in a bottle. The purest use of ambergris I have come across. This is a powerful fragrance best reserved for romantic occasions and cooler weather. Wonderful but dangerous!

    30th August, 2003.

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