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Today, 04:44 PM

cacio replied to a thread The Self-Destruction Of My Collection - Montale Bottle Question... in General Fragrance Discussion

Scary, I went and checked my bottles and they are ok for now. It sounds like a bottle manufacturing defect. Wise to decant, as Mrs dalloway was...

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Today, 05:17 AM

cacio replied to a thread Dior - perfume consulations in General Fragrance Discussion

It sounds like a really interesting conversation. Agree with most, except that reformulations are rare and not that drastic. Big lie, especially from...

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Today, 04:42 AM

cacio replied to a thread The 'Right' Amber for Me? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Heavier and more resinous than the compatriots, I recommend you try that other amber by an Italian firm, Profumi del Forte Ambra Mediterranea. ...

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Today, 04:36 AM

cacio replied to a thread Yves de Sistelle NIMITZ FOR MEN???? ANY GOOD?? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Never heard of it. But I like the idea of a perfume named after an air carrier. Though the name would imply something more than a fougere. cacio

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Today, 04:30 AM

cacio replied to a thread Clive Christian Hype or quality? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Most perfume companies are extremely shameless, but some, as anthony was saying, go too far, and this is one of them. Given that so many other...

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Today, 04:21 AM

cacio replied to a thread For fans of Guerlain Jicky! in Home Fragrance

A caron pour un homme candle seems definitely worthy. Not too expensive either. cacio

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Today, 04:18 AM

cacio replied to a thread Recommendations for the lady? in Female Fragrance Discussion

Guerlain is certainly something worth testing. Many will probably smell to her "old and complex", but not all, plus who knows, she could change her...

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Yesterday, 05:01 AM

cacio replied to a thread LEATHER ( inexpensive, Suede ) similar to Dior Homme, Heeley Cuir Pleine Fleur ) in General Fragrance Discussion

Bottega veneta, both man and woman, have very soft suede. Not as floral as Cuir pleine fleur, though. cacio

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29th September 2016, 09:50 PM

cacio replied to a thread Melancolic accord in Fragrance DIY

Heliotropin smells light almondy (but not as sweet or milky as almonds) and a little powdery. If it were a color it would be off-white. (It was also...

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29th September 2016, 09:31 PM

cacio replied to a thread New to the NICHE fragrance foray! in General Fragrance Discussion

Welcome! I haven't heard of any particular reformulation, but I haven't compared side by side myself. As for learning the notes, there's no...

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29th September 2016, 06:48 PM

cacio replied to a thread Shalimar PdT 1980s...what to expect? in Vintage Perfume

Not an expert on Guerlain, but pretty much all PdTs I have smelled were gorgeous, richer than the edt. cacio

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29th September 2016, 03:11 PM

cacio replied to a thread Barbershop smelling perfume suggestions in Male Fragrance Discussion

Welcome! These would indeed be my top choices (with Penhaligon Sartorial too if you want something on the modern side). But test first,...

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29th September 2016, 03:01 PM

cacio replied to a thread Santal 33 by Le Labo worth to be bought blind??? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Hard to recommend a blind buy at these prices. I am oversensitive to the coconut note, too sweet and milky for me. But other than that, it's a very...

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29th September 2016, 02:54 PM

cacio replied to a thread Top 5 Jo Malone for men ? in Male Fragrance Discussion

I second lime basil and mandarine, superfresh cologne style. And oud and bergamot. Somehow, I can never shake the association of Jo Malone with...

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29th September 2016, 02:49 PM

cacio replied to a thread Best Iris scent in Female Fragrance Discussion

I second iris silver mist, if you can get to Paris. A complex iris, but without too much wood, more centered on the bready and carroty aspects...

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29th September 2016, 02:45 PM

cacio replied to a thread Melancolic accord in Fragrance DIY

Not a perfumer here, so I cannot give specific suggestions. But the traditional materials to give a melancholic impression are heliotropin (not sure...

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29th September 2016, 04:06 AM

cacio replied to a thread Les Exclusifs de Chanel EDPs in General Fragrance Discussion

The price of Eau de Cologne didn't change at the store either. I assume it's still the same zingy refresher, but I haven't smelled. cacio

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29th September 2016, 04:00 AM

cacio replied to a thread Hello new..ish member here. Saying 'Hi' and asking for recommendations. in Just Starting Out

Welcome! You have some serious niche stuff here - I haven't smelled many of them myself. If you have not already, for woody-green in London, you...

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28th September 2016, 03:59 PM

hedonist222 replied to a thread When did Creed become "a big thing"?! in Male Fragrance Discussion

hahahaha well, like how other things become mainstream. Some guy with money imports the brand, sells it everyfookinwhere & advertises heavily. Oh...

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28th September 2016, 03:57 PM

hedonist222 replied to a thread Complimentary Fragrances in Luxury Hotel Suites? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Not really. Dubai is 2 thirds less than France, England & Germany price-wise. One reason among why Europeans visit here in hoards every year :)

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28th September 2016, 03:54 PM

hedonist222 replied to a thread Cannot deside between these two Tom Fords in Male Fragrance Discussion

They are very different. Between the NdN is the better of the two.

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28th September 2016, 03:54 PM

cacio replied to a thread Cannot deside between these two Tom Fords in Male Fragrance Discussion

I like both and I think both would be great choices for the winter. Both also office safe as long as you spray sparingly. I think Noir de Noir is...

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28th September 2016, 03:54 PM

hedonist222 replied to a thread Dealing with a big collection in Male Fragrance Discussion

I sorta kinda try to wear stuff I haven't worn in a while. But I won't force myself. If I didn't use it , it brought it upon itself. lol I have a...

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28th September 2016, 03:34 PM

hedonist222 replied to a thread How do you define a "Good House"???? in Male Fragrance Discussion

A good house is one that puts out good perfumes, unique to a degree, does not follow the mainstream trend too much, of utmost quality and has a niche...

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28th September 2016, 02:42 AM

cacio replied to a thread Complimentary Fragrances in Luxury Hotel Suites? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Sadly never used such establishments. Interesting how Bel Ami is considered high luxury. I have seen the Le Labo bath products at the Fairmont...

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28th September 2016, 02:23 AM

cacio replied to a thread Sycomore RIP? in General Fragrance Discussion

As said there, on paper the difference doesn't seem huge. But the type of changes other people were mentioning require skin application.

4 replies | 584 view(s)

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