Reviews by laurent

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    Eton College Collection by Taylor of Old Bond Street

    Strange - Odd - Unusual - Metallic -

    I would put it in the Jicky categorie - you love it or hate it !!

    Going in different directions between the freshness and the spices and a tad sweet.

    I like fragrances that are odd or out of the mould.

    Winter - evening - standing out.


    Deserves a try -

    I like it !!

    21st January, 2011.

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    Shaving Shop by Taylor of Old Bond Street

    It is Shaving Shop's simplicity that makes this Cologne a hit.

    A great barber style freshness with an elegant twist

    It has got a mediterranean touch, deep down, "Tuscany style" and in my opinion this is the key to this fragrance.

    Fresh - uncomplicated yet elegant - well constructed.

    An all year style - even after the gym, makes this Cologne a great hidden number.

    Last well on the skin but this is not a bold sillage fragrance.

    Citrus fresh with very light herbs and spices

    I am normally not a big fan of splash bottles - this fragrance is a splash style Cologne, a few drops in your hands massaged on the skin - is perfect.

    Jermyn street is full of little treasures that need to be discovered - "Shaving shop" is one of them - the Shop is a must to visit !!!

    20th January, 2011. (Last Edited: 28th January, 2011.)

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    Nantucket Briar by Crabtree & Evelyn

    Women women - I find this one ultra conservative - with a strong statement of standards and a superb longevity

    Powdery - flowery and the ambergris do make this great scent a Vintage/Classic style

    Superbly constructed

    It would be great if more ladies wear this one instead of the ultra marketed gloomy high street scents - this one has class and power

    21st September, 2010.

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    Bleu de Chanel by Chanel

    For Davidoff - For Calvin Klein

    But not for Chanel

    Put Antaeus next to Blue and it will turm Green of desire.



    Hummm Chanel did not need Blue

    15th August, 2010.

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    Ajaccio Violets by Geo F Trumper

    It is so floral classic and so Violet-y that I will actually put it in a Modern Goth style !!!! yes I do !!!!!

    (I can see you frowning)

    I actually like the stuff - yes I could imagine that the style would even suit some rock and roll white faced punk !!!

    Very unusual and different it is classic with a big C super soft shirt and tailored suit...

    ......then again I can see some dark rebelion in it is lovely Violet juice - by contrast of course - a little bit like Billy Idol swearing only by L'ombre dans l'eau !!!!

    I dare the young ones to wear Violets with their piercings and dark T shirts - Now that's cool !!!

    super thumbs up !!!

    15th August, 2010.

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    Spanish Leather by Geo F Trumper

    It is a Yes from me

    It has got the clean and well groomed animal in it.

    This one has got the all seasons bonus.

    In a suit or rugged jeans - - - - - - but maybe not at the gym !!

    A fresher leather that kept its masculinity and class well balanced



    15th August, 2010.

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    West Indian Lime by Crabtree & Evelyn

    I like it very much,
    It is the Vetiver that makes the scent for me - very fresh and green

    It does leave a good close to the skin statement

    I would use this one for spring - summer and Sienna from C&E in winter/autumn

    A Royal Classic !!!

    6th August, 2010. (Last Edited: 21st September, 2010.)

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    Sandalwood by Crabtree & Evelyn

    I like it

    It is still - calm and aromatic with a reconforting warmth

    It is simple and classic

    It has got the scent "from the exotic travels"

    A great etiquette that will never date




    20th April, 2010.

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    Only The Brave by Diesel

    A joke,

    Diesel seems to take its younger customers for a drive and it is a cheap one !!!!

    A complete and utterly waste of money - and this is expensive !!!!

    Great bottle !!! but that is the only good news !!!


    I rarely give a bad review - this is one of them


    dont buy

    laurent

    17th January, 2010.

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    Uncharted by Crabtree & Evelyn

    Well this will not break eather your bank account or you nose buds !!!

    However this is a well done fresh/sweet modern fragrance - uncomplicated -

    Easy going and even sporty street style

    Long lasting cherfull little number

    A true Sunday escape - old jeans and snickers !!!

    20th October, 2009.

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    Sienna by Crabtree & Evelyn

    A very very nice winter scent

    A peppery warmth with a touch of sweetness

    It is in the league of the Classics - Retro - Vintage scents - so not 2010 that it fits right in !!

    Great life on the skin

    I think this one should be kept secret as we all like something unusual and personal.

    Formal/evening summers only - but a big bold wintery scent

    Thumb thumb thumb ups

    16th October, 2009. (Last Edited: 8th November, 2009.)

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    American Crew Classic Fragrance by American Crew

    I like it !!

    Classic - nearly timeless !! and this one is not 2009 as it is not 1990 !!

    Not your average lovely fruity/lemony - it has got some citrus but it has been fuelled with spices

    It has got a great smell of well groomed and it does go well with all the Classic line from American Crew>
    BUT in my opinion it does have a little bit of wildeness in it - just enough to make really interesting and naughty !! - I would explain this by saying that this scent goes very well with men's natural scent.

    So this will not break ground or your bank account - but this is well made and it has a bit of an animal punch into it

    I recommend it

    2nd April, 2009. (Last Edited: 20th April, 2009.)

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    Bouquet de la Reine by Floris

    Once again - this a mixture of classic and modern (like JF)

    A celebration of different colors of flowers but it is the rose that do stand out with the jasmin and ylang ylang.

    I can only juge this one on a testing paper so I can not talk about the base notes as they do mix with skin scent

    "Scientifically" - perfectly balanced - it is a very well choregraphed "balet" fit for a Queen !!

    I think celebration is the right word to describe this scent - with white gloves and plenty of red velvet ..... and a young twink in the eye.

    This is not a trendy or commercial scent - this is Floris and a signature - in three words -
    IT IS BEAUTIFULL


    An imperial Thumb up !!!

    25th November, 2008.

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    Tova by Tova Borgnine Beverly Hills

    Oh dear - it is just that - who wants the whole actres selling drama from QVC everytime she talks about her products.

    24th October, 2008.

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    Infusion d'Homme by Prada

    ROBBERY
    It is like a bottle of Dom Perignon filled with Lambrusco - respect for customers is gone for good !!

    22nd September, 2008.

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    L'Ombre dans L'Eau by Diptyque

    I was lucky enough to try this "creation" at Saks in new york while on holiday

    The name actually evoke the scent - the rose is there but shadowed by a kind of freshness.

    A total masterpiece in modern perfumery.

    This is impossible to describe - it can only be experienced

    Billy Idol said - he would be lost without this scent - just for the quote !!!

    I am not sure if I will actually wear this one - but for sure - it is a great creation

    A bit somber - a bit rebel - a bit goth .......... but so much more


    Hard to find - rare - expensive - unique - everthing you want from a SECRET scent
    Unlike flashy bottles "supermarket" EDT -
    you have got here a Mercedes hidden in a simple glass bottle !!!

    Saks New York - Liberty London - proof of a great pedegree !!

    22nd September, 2008.

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    Trafalgar by Truefitt & Hill

    It is the freshness and the jasmin that makes this scent a hit - yes the spices are there ............. but it is the huge amount of jasmin that carries the whole notes together......... it is very well balanced and stays trully masculin.

    It is not too heavy - reminding us that the 80s are far gone - so I would call it Modern - with one Old and Classic ingredient that put it in the Barber style Cologne - and that is soooooo 2008.

    I have not tested something similar over the years so nothing to compare it with - another good point.

    Actually I think the Blue color of the Cologne and the packaging of the range do reflect well the "springy" style.

    What I do like with this scent is that it can be worn anytime - business - week end etc.....(I have tried it in summer yet !!)

    It would not surprise me that some younger customer do get this one to get away from the scent fashion trends.

    It is good to have something just for men for a change and this Company caters for us ONLY - GREAT

    23rd June, 2008.

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    Black XS by Paco Rabanne

    Like a pre-roting fruit salad - bored of it after 1 hour -

    12nd June, 2008.

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    Special No. 127 by Floris

    Actually in small amount it is perfect for everyday -
    For sure - it is a specialist scent - not grand, not in your face - but very Special .............127.

    10th April, 2008.

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    Lavender by Floris

    You must be a lavender "person" to appreciate a good Lavender ???
    Not at all - this one is fresh but not "harsh" and well lasting.

    I would not call it a 100% classic lavender (the one you can get in any corner shop !!!) this is delicate -refined and elegant.


    A Class on its own !!!

    laurent

    4th April, 2007.

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    Fleur by Floris

    The young or young at heart Floris
    It is a Classic bouquet that Floris has as "Fleur" probably my favorite Floris olfactive experience - timeless and Chic.
    A very well balanced fragrance - smart and happy.
    A firework of white flowers but no blindness - perfect.

    Perfect


    laurent

    4th April, 2007.

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    Fragile by Jean Paul Gaultier

    The scent will not give you an "earthquick" orgasm but in my opinion this the most BEAUTIFULL and ORIGINAL presentation ever for a perfume.

    I am normally agaisnt all beautifull bottle with "bad" scent but the perfume itself is good here.

    The "snow flake souvenir glass" style is replaced with a women and gold leaves - it is just the most original presentation and yes it is just taking a simple idea and develop it.

    Well done to the designer

    a trippple thumb up

    laurent

    1st April, 2007.

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    Fleur du Male by Jean Paul Gaultier

    I just come back from "the center" and gave a good spray of "fleur du Male" and I am furious that million will buy it maybe because the white bottle will become a must have - but frankly the "NOSE" behind this scent is taking us for a ride ------ and a big one.

    THIS IS AS FLAT AS A BOTTLE CRYSTAL CHAMPAGNE WITHOUT BUBBLES.

    I thought LE MALE was a great creation but not for me - but "Fleur du Male" is just so not original it has all the Jean paul Gaultier style but no charactere with just a spray I smell everybody and that is not good.
    The problem with this scent by the time you purchase it - it is already PASSE and SO WHAT.
    LOVELY BOTTLE AND PRESENTATION but this once again NOT ENOUGH.
    With a white bottle like that I was waiting something soooo unusual and It felt FLAT.

    This is why I think Niche Perfumers are doing sooooo well.

    I rarely give thumbs down but I dont know why anybody should spend money on a lovely bottle that smells NEARLY bad - unless you walk with the bottle around your neck

    Laurent

    30th March, 2007.

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    Vetiver by Floris

    This scent is not for me - It does not mean it is bad at all.
    I think you must be a Vetiver "person" and I think you will love it.
    Some basenoter would call a Vetiver dirty as a compliment - well I think this one is very dirty.
    This is longlasting power and this is not shy - it is a bit of an animal but it has been well bred by Floris.
    For the Vetiver fans out there

    laurent

    29th March, 2007.

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    Elite by Floris

    I can see why some of you have given a thumb down for this one but was it really right ???

    It is a 80s style scent and I think it is 80s by excellence.
    It is strong nearly arrogant in your face and smelling of men with a big M.
    But Floris made it with tallent I think the tuberose and patchouli gives this scent Class - a hint of vulnerability with a very strong Vetiver finnish.

    There are strong fans for this kind of scent out there - if not, women would probably buy it for him... for her !!

    I am not surprised in 2007 it is all citrus and citrus and citrus - you have got here a 80s Classic that will make you stand out if you like it on you !!!

    What can I say.....it is from Floris !!

    Recommended - not for everybody for sure

    Laurent

    29th March, 2007.

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    Edwardian Bouquet by Floris

    Longlasting - powerfull I think this scent is superbly well made.
    I normally say that Floris scents are discreet and never screeming - this one is GRAND and that is the difference.
    Everything about this scent is GRAND but with feminity never arrogant or vulgar.
    I find it very "white" for a stronger scent (lilly - jasmin) this could be its secret.
    Absolutely superb.

    laurent

    29th March, 2007.

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    Shh... by Jade Goody

    Another person from the street has made a name in the Big Brother house.
    Lets not forget - she can hardly articulate !!!
    The press vomit her pictures in any form and hey presto there it is the
    "Celebrity" scent has arrived.
    I just would like to know who would like to smell like a screeeming peg ??
    Thank god Superdrug sells it !!!

    I would understand Jlo or Britney but JADE GOODY NO I just dont.

    Thank you HELLO - OK - HEAT ETC... magazines you paid her well but I am affraid she can not be a Celebrity.

    Laurent

    13rd January, 2007.

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    Nomad by Crabtree & Evelyn

    A great little number - and a superb range of products.

    A surprisingly exotic concoction.
    With teak - sandalwood - citrus - exotic ginger - green banboo.

    It is warm - rich slightly sweet and adorable.
    Easy to wear good top - middle and base notes.
    Modern and chic and great all year round.
    Well lasting this collection from Crabtred & Evelyn is a great quality product but I would add that the goodies that can be purchased within the range are top nosh.
    The shaving cream is "the best shave I ever had" as well as the after shave balm - good soap too.
    Well priced - my nose and my skin have fallen for this one.
    Do I need to say more ???
    Love it !

    laurent

    16th December, 2006.

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    JF by Floris

    A classico modern fragrance that combines zests - woods and greens in a sophisiticated cocktail that is full of life and energy.

    A real wave of sunshine in the morning that lasts all day - and this a plus for a zesty fragrance.

    Easy to wear am/pm - office - sport etc.... it will not carry its wearer and it will never give the wrong signals at a meeting

    An ageless winner in my taste

    A very strong thumb up

    Laurent

    1st December, 2006. (Last Edited: 16th July, 2008.)

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    Zinnia (new) by Floris

    Since my first review - I had time to wear this scent for a while and I can judge it even better now.

    This is probably the most difficult scent to describe just because I find it to be in constant mutation on the skin.

    It has a first flowery sweet aspect that then change like a chameleon until it dies.
    It is Oriental - Sweet - Spicy Warm and Vanilla Modern style but with a superbe Classic finnish and a strong charactere.

    It is not an "in your face" Oriental it is there and strong but again it "ooozes" Classic house.

    It dryes slowly into a warm combination of vanilla spices amber and santalwood.

    what I really like about this scent - it is very complex on the skin and compared to other oriental it seems to be always alive and changing.

    Great All year round - it does not get too heavy in summer but on a wool jumper it is absolutely heaven.

    Well done Mr Douglas Cope for this superb creation.

    Like most Oriental or vanilla based EDT - you love it or hate it !!!

    Laurent






    17th February, 2006. (Last Edited: 10th November, 2006.)

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