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Today, 11:18 AM

The_Cologneist replied to a thread Revisiting my first fragrance 20+ yrs later... in Male Fragrance Discussion

I didn't care for this fragrance when I tried it a few years back. The comparison to Himalaya that many made, I get it a little bit, but not enough...

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Today, 11:16 AM

The_Cologneist replied to a thread Reflection Man.. did I miss something? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Easily one of my least liked notes too, jasmine. Though the jasmine in this one, is not nauseating, or headache inducing. I think the jasmine is...

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Today, 10:39 AM

The_Cologneist replied to a poll Oh boy here we go.. Your favorite Sean John men's fragrance? in Male Fragrance Discussion

It actually smells ok from a distance, but I have a tendency to smell my arm/hand, and that's where it got bad.

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Today, 10:38 AM

The_Cologneist replied to a poll Oh boy here we go.. Your favorite Sean John men's fragrance? in Male Fragrance Discussion

So according to your philosophy.. you wouldn't buy something that smells good just because of the brand?

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Today, 09:37 AM

The_Cologneist replied to a thread Iris vs violet in Male Fragrance Discussion

Both of these notes are very multifaceted in fragrances, but in natural raw floral form, they both smell powdery to me. I have sniffed both natural...

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Today, 07:08 AM

The_Cologneist replied to a thread Reflection Man.. did I miss something? in Male Fragrance Discussion

I will absolutely, and as L'homme Blanc recommends, I will try it on a Spring day. I know weather can play a huge role as well, and although...

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Today, 07:03 AM

The_Cologneist replied to a thread Reflection Man.. did I miss something? in Male Fragrance Discussion

It's pretty much clear. I think I'm finding the orange blossom note too overwhelming. I never really read the reviews on BN, I just see it...

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Today, 04:32 AM

The_Cologneist replied to a thread Reflection Man.. did I miss something? in Male Fragrance Discussion

No I have not. Dunhill Fresh also has this same accord I am referring to, if you guys have ever smelled that. Tennis balls, mostly new ones,...

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Today, 04:28 AM

The_Cologneist replied to a thread Reflection Man.. did I miss something? in Male Fragrance Discussion

I will do that, thank you.

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Today, 04:20 AM

The_Cologneist replied to a thread What is the best Roja Dove to own? in Male Fragrance Discussion

He implies it in his first line "I'm looking at getting my first Roja Dove". If not, he would have said "I am looking to sample some Roja Dove's".

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Today, 04:18 AM

The_Cologneist replied to a thread Latest Armani Acqua Di Gio Flanker! in Male Fragrance Discussion

That's a cool looking bottle but umm.. no thanks on blind buying. I think the flanker after flanker thing is cool for companies like David Beckham...

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Today, 01:15 AM

sjg3839 replied to a thread SOTD: Thursday, 21st February, 2019 in Female Fragrance Discussion

Ombre Leather

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Today, 01:14 AM

sjg3839 replied to a thread Your Favourite Designer Brand Rose ? in Female Fragrance Discussion

Calligraphy Rose

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Today, 01:13 AM

sjg3839 replied to a thread SOTD: Wednesday, 20th February, 2019 in Female Fragrance Discussion

SOTE: Rive Gauche

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Today, 01:11 AM

sjg3839 replied to a thread Latest Armani Acqua Di Gio Flanker! in Male Fragrance Discussion

Not yet

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Today, 01:05 AM

sjg3839 replied to a thread SOTD: Thursday, 21st February, 2019 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Ombre Leather

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Today, 01:03 AM

sjg3839 replied to a thread SOTD: Wednesday, 20th February, 2019 in Male Fragrance Discussion

SOTE: Rive Gauche

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Today, 01:02 AM

The_Cologneist replied to a thread Reflection Man.. did I miss something? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Thanks for the feedback. So I am totally getting the Fleur du Male vibe. I'll spend some more time with it of course, these are just initial...

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Today, 01:02 AM

sjg3839 replied to a thread Does Dior Sauvage have an animalic vibe? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Don't get any animalic notes.

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Today, 12:36 AM

The_Cologneist replied to a thread Reflection Man.. did I miss something? in Male Fragrance Discussion

I definitely get the orange blossom. I think this is a note in Fleur du Male too, and that's why I seeing the similarities.

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Today, 12:34 AM

The_Cologneist replied to a thread Reflection Man.. did I miss something? in Male Fragrance Discussion

No, I own the Gucci, and it's definitely not that.

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Today, 12:31 AM

The_Cologneist replied to a thread What is the best Roja Dove to own? in Male Fragrance Discussion

I agree, these kinds of topics are kind of pointless. No disrespect to OP, but when you're talking about implying a blind buy of a $400+ fragrance,...

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Today, 12:18 AM

The_Cologneist started a thread Reflection Man.. did I miss something? in Male Fragrance Discussion

I recently purchased a sample of Reflection Man on Ebay, from a reputable seller, although I have never dealt with this seller, they had 100%...

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Today, 12:10 AM

The_Cologneist replied to a poll Oh boy here we go.. Your favorite Sean John men's fragrance? in Male Fragrance Discussion

I do very much agree that I am King's top notes are phenomenal. I bought a body spray off Ebay for $6 shipped, and layer it with the fragrance to...

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