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10th February, 2012. |
 barclaydetolly  United StatesShow all reviews  | I Love New York for Him by Bond No. 9This is wretched. Starts with a cucumbery green citrus that reminds me vaguely of Wall Street, but quickly degenerates into a cloudy green mess that smells horribly synthetic (in a bad way) and absolutely will not scrub off. Very, very disappointing. 10th February, 2012. |
 scentsitivity United StatesShow all reviews | Aoud Velvet by MontaleI get a mix of floral and nondescript fruity notes, coupled with medicinal aoud. I don’t think this one works too well. 10th February, 2012. |
 alfarom ItalyShow all reviews  | Mouchoir de Monsieur by GuerlainOftenly described as Jicky with more civet but to me it is exactly the opposite. Resemblance to Guerlain's masterpiece from 1889 is clear but the civet in MdM is definitely tone down. The initial blast could result challenging to someone but the strong animalic aspect of the opening is quite efemeral leaving quickly space to a polite, yet incredibly satisfying, lavender/guerlinade fragrance of immense beauty. 10th February, 2012. |
| alfarom ItalyShow all reviews | Sous Le Vent by GuerlainOh my...Sous Le Vent immediately jumped at the top of my favorite deliveries from Guerlain together with Jicky, Mitsouko, Derby, Vol De Nuit, Vetiver Pour Elle and Mouchoir De Monsieur. A terrific dry chypre that is pure perfection. Mossy, woody, animalic, green and, most of all, not as sweet as many Guerlains. If you like classic chypres and old-fashion staples such as Mitsouko and Futur you can't miss Sous Le Vent. 10th February, 2012. |
| alfarom ItalyShow all reviews | parfums*PARFUMS Luxe: Patchouli by Comme des GarçonsA terrific patchouli/fenugreek/angelica root composition. If you dislike bold and dark fragrances you should better stay carefully away from Luxe Patchouli as it's very powerful and noticeable. The main element is blended with a strong immortelle note providing the typical burnt sugary quality while a strong resinous and moderately sweet base, adds extra body to this thick earthy composition. Less sweet than Sables but richer than Fareb, Luxe Patchouli is a perfect example of a dark fragrance with a modern twist. 10th February, 2012. |
| alfarom ItalyShow all reviews | Musk Pure by Tom FordMusk Pure sits somewhere between Helmut Lang EDT and Helmut Lang EDC. While it completely lacks the lavender note of the HL fragrances, the overall effect it's still pretty similar. A white and soft (yet not dull) floral-musk that will appeal to anyone who's into cleaner interpretation of the musky theme. Jasmine, hints of pepper and a slightly metallic vibe laying on a moderately sweet resinous base. Simple yet satisfying. 10th February, 2012. |
| Off-Scenter Show all reviews | Theseus by Lorenzo VilloresiSeveral of Lorenzo Villoresi’s fragrances open on cacophonous assemblies of clashing notes that only organize themselves into coherent accords after some time on the skin. Theseus, in contrast, launches directly into a crisp, harmonious, and uplifting accord of bergamot and lemon, then settles quickly upon a straightforward hesperidic fougère formula of citrus, coumarin, and lavender. As citrus fougères go, Theseus hews to the light and simple side, with an emphasis upon the citrus, rather than aromatic herbs, moss, or woody notes. The advantages of this uncomplicated approach include an air of unambiguously sunny good cheer and an unusually clear expression of the fundamental fougère structure. The downside is a certain lack of character that risks flagging interest over long periods of wear. 9th February, 2012. (Last Edited: 10th February, 2012.) |
 Harvitz81 Show all reviews | Hammam Bouquet by Penhaligon'sThis one reads as a classic, Victorian British fragrance all over it. Which is why it may be difficult for me to wear. This is a very powdery floral and rose fragrance from the get go and throughout. It wears pretty linear on me. It might sound feminine from that description, but I think it is totally masculine, but something I don’t think I can pull off. I appreciate it for its classic notes and reigning from the Victorian era, but all in all just not the right rose for me and I generally love rose based fragrances. 9th February, 2012. |
| Harvitz81 Show all reviews | Esprit du Roi by Penhaligon'sThis one opens up with a standard woody, citrus accord. Some tomato and raspberry leaves join in and later a littler geranium. There are some aldehydes in there and some florals join in the heart as well. In the base, some hints of vetiver, sandalwood and musk come through. There is a lot going on in this fragrance from start to finish and overall it comes through as sophisticated and easy wearing. 9th February, 2012. |
| Harvitz81 Show all reviews | Sartorial by Penhaligon'sI won’t bother describing the notes on this one as it has everything and the kitchen sink in there. This is a classic aromatic fougere that evokes images of businessmen in suits sitting around an office hashing it out. It is a very refined and sophisticated scent that bespokes a classic British feel to it as many of Penhaligon’s offerings do. If you are a fan of the fougere genre you must check this out. Classic, refined, sophisticated and simply great stuff. 9th February, 2012. |
| Harvitz81 Show all reviews | Extract of Limes by Penhaligon'sThis has quite possibly the best opening of any lime fragrance I’ve encountered. I think it tops GFT’s Lime in that department. Really like sticking your head in a bowl of freshly cut limes. However, like GFT, the longevity is very poor and after 30 minutes there really isn’t anything left. If this were an aftershave and about 1/3 the cost it would be fantastic, but as a cologne at the given price I just can’t give it a thumbs up. 9th February, 2012. |
| Harvitz81 Show all reviews | Elixir by Penhaligon'sThis is a somewhat disappointing woody oriental. Starts out ok with a hint of some florals and spices with some deep woods in there. It then fades rather rapidly and you are left with a prominent rosewood note throughout. Longevity is rather poor and overall this one just doesn’t seem well executed. 9th February, 2012. |
| Harvitz81 Show all reviews | Eau de Verveine by Penhaligon'sA very promising opening of citrus containing elements of lemon, lime, bergamot and petitgrain. After 30 minutes to an hour the cirtus notes fade and you are left with something floral with really the only prominent note to me is a heavy sage one. This persists for a couple hours before everything disappears. Overall it really isn’t a bad fragrance, but doesn’t really have a wow factor or longevity. Probably pretty reminiscent of the time period it is from. 9th February, 2012. |
| Harvitz81 Show all reviews | LP No. 9 by Penhaligon'sA very green and floral one. Starts with a little citrus notes, but the green and floral notes take over quickly. The green tarragon and floral jasmine are the two notes that stand out most to me. Settles into a slight spicey and vanilla accord towards the end, but overall not that interesting and not my cup of tea. 9th February, 2012. |
| Harvitz81 Show all reviews | LP No.9 for Men by Penhaligon'sI get the citrus and bergamot opening that lasts for about an hour before it starts to morph into a spicy oriental. To this point it is wearing quite nice, but then the clove note starts to come through. I can handle clove in small amounts, but this is a bit much. After awhile the clove mixes with vanilla, which I think turns this one even more for the worse. This is quite strong stuff so you don’t need much, but ultimately is not something for me. 9th February, 2012. |
| Harvitz81 Show all reviews | Castile by Penhaligon'sThis is a great summer scent in the lines of a classic EdC. Starts a bit citrusy in the same veins as AdP, but quickly settles into a very nice orange and neroli throughout. There is some hints of florals in their (rose?), but overall a very nice and pretty much linear classic summer cologne fragrance that wears pretty light. 9th February, 2012. |
| Harvitz81 Show all reviews | Opus 1870 by Penhaligon'sThis is all about spicy (peppery), woods (cedar), and rose. The cedar is prominent from the get go and is supported by the pepper and some coriander. There are hints of some rose after a couple hours, but they are more supportive than a front liner. A bit of musk in the dry down, but overall a very nice, refined British scent. Of the Penhaligon’s line, this is the most modern based scent to what is coming out today and it is well done. 9th February, 2012. |
| Harvitz81 Show all reviews | Zizonia by Penhaligon'sA spicy, woody, floral concoction to my nose. It starts with some black pepper, but immediately I detect some floral accords that may be geranium. Some other spices enter into the mix and it develops that house “Penhaligon’s” note of dusty, powdery accords that I don’t like in many of theirs. Some slight woods and vetiver in the base, but the dusty notes carry through. Longevity is not all that great and I find this one overall pretty middle of the road. 9th February, 2012. |
| Harvitz81 Show all reviews | Juniper Sling by Penhaligon'sThis has an upfront blast of juniper and citrus rinds. Quite a powerful initial burst. The Juniper and Gin like notes quickly dissipate though and you are left with a very light musky/soap dry down. Longevity is rather poor and the very promising opening leads to an immediate let down. 9th February, 2012. |
| Off-Scenter Show all reviews | Cuir Tabac by David JourquinWhoops! Someone must have slipped while they were dosing the patchouli, because Cuir Tabac smells more of the head shop than of the tobacconist's. I don't smell much leather in here either, so unless my sample is mislabeled, Cuir Tabac is pretty much a straight-up patchouli on a sweet powdery amber foundation: more Patchouli Leaves or Real Patchouly than Tabac Blond revisited. 9th February, 2012. |
| alfarom ItalyShow all reviews | Oud Immortel by ByredoThe region where I live is populated by an huge amount of Immortal plants (we call it Camuciolo) and its distinctive smell pleasantly surrounds the whole area. Unfortunately I don't get as much Immortal out of Oud Immortel as the one I get smelling Histoire De Parfums 1740 or Goutal's Sables but this doesn't mean that this composition isn't good. 9th February, 2012. |
| alfarom ItalyShow all reviews | M/Mink by ByredoThis is a weird one! I usually love weird scents, but with this one I can't really decide. It opens with a blast of "I don't know what the hell is that but it makes me wanna puke" (rancid adoxal?) mixed with "bodily fluids?"and "animalistic secretions?"...who knows??? I guess is the completely desweetened honey note that smells more like beeswax. Very dense, sticky, almost animalic (in a bad way). Absolutely disgusting and seriously disturbing to my nose. The weirdest part is that the drydown is simply amazing with a warm and meditative inky-frankincense note. It never happened to me that I really hated a perfume opening and totally loved the drydown. My solution could be that I spray it on my clothes and then I wait one hour before to wear them so I can avoid the initial brutal blast! BTW incredible lasting power!

 9th February, 2012. |
| alfarom ItalyShow all reviews | L'Humaniste by FrapinBeside our personal preferencies (oriental, aquatic, chypre etc etc), sometimes I think we all should give a chance to perfumes who usually don't catch our interest or attention, and maybe we could happen to like what we didn't expect to.

 9th February, 2012. |
| alfarom ItalyShow all reviews | Mister Marvelous by ByredoWoody-citrus. We've seen this iteration too many times. It opens with tart-crispy green citruses and turns to a strong cedarwood base joined by sweet amber. Not completely bad but smells exactly like a crude version of Cale's Assolo (and of a bunch of other fragrances of the past 20 years). Offensively overpriced. 9th February, 2012. |
| alfarom ItalyShow all reviews | Jardin du Poete by Eau d'ItalieAromatic and bitter citruses on top (mainly grapefruit) with a tad of basil, leafy green notes and peppery undertones turning into a clean vetiver/musky base. It could have been a very nice fragrance if it weren't for a weird wet-flowers vibe I get just right after the opening. 9th February, 2012. |
| alfarom ItalyShow all reviews | Santal 33 by Le LaboLove it! I was ready for another prentetious (and disappointing) release from the guys at LeLabo but Santal 33 is just amazing.

 9th February, 2012. |
| alfarom ItalyShow all reviews | Comme des Garçons Eau de Parfum / "A New Perfume" by Comme des GarçonsSo, where to start? Here: Comme Des Garcons at its finest! 9th February, 2012. |
| Darvant ItalyShow all reviews | Tuscany / Etruscan by AramisWhat a misleading beginning! At the first sniff, few instants later the first spray on my wrist, i was on the point to put it apart; too pungent, sour and bitter-lemony (almost disinfectant kind) the initial bergamot whiff. What happened few instants later? A wonderful bold spicy-patchouli, citrus, florals and suede connection started disclosing its soul and planting the roots on the skin. There is a notable pungent undertone of orange-cinnamon playing like a counterpart of a sort of laundry and conservative basic neutrality. The final outcome is very smooth, refined, natural, floral but decidedly masculine (astringent elements, patchouli, moss and woods), a bit laundry-toilette (citrus, caraway and lavender), slightly herbal-aromatic and silky-leathery. The leather requires time to come out but is finally protagonist. A classic with all its baggage of reminiscences. 9th February, 2012. |
| Darvant ItalyShow all reviews | Oxford Street by Hugh ParsonsI agree with the Pigeon Murderer's review in the sense i share its point of view about the weird temperament of the smell, about the olfactory apparent dichotomy between the listed notes and the effective smell and about the main characteristic of the scent its self and i'm refering to the smell of shampoo, hydratant creams or bath foam. I detect the tangerine, the grapefruit and may be the airy-gassy influence of cumin, star anis and truffles, the smell is less spicy than expected from the listed elements and the agarwood is detectable just in the sense we can catch something detergent or medicinal (better laundry i would say) from the top to the bottom. The final smell is not offensive or particularly unpleasant but is just a sort of musky aromatic body balsam, bath foam or gel. Barely decent but i had expected something more elegant and with more texture and class from the brand. 9th February, 2012. |
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