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Today, 08:20 PM

MegaMav replied to a thread Monotheme Black - Leather or Amber Wood? in Male Fragrance Discussion

I have Leather. Its very good, but its still pretty sweet straight thru. 6 hours longevity with 4 sprays. EDP.

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Today, 04:02 AM

MegaMav replied to a thread How narrow have you gotten your collection? Or do you keep adding? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Dont do it! There isnt another high quality lemon/ginger out there that can match it. Performance is a big plus, most summer scents are missing that...

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Today, 03:57 AM

MegaMav replied to a thread Cedrat Boise by Mancera in Male Fragrance Discussion

Im glad im not the only one. Its not a bad scent, just nowhere near the quality the price demands.

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Today, 01:03 AM

MegaMav replied to a thread How narrow have you gotten your collection? Or do you keep adding? in Male Fragrance Discussion

If I think I will like a fragrance, I'll try to track down a sample. If its available and it costs less than around 1/10th the cost of the bottle, I...

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Yesterday, 08:54 PM

MegaMav replied to a thread Casual Coffee & Sandalwood? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Correct. They sell samples on their website. http://shop.legendaryfragrance.com/

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Yesterday, 07:28 PM

MegaMav replied to a thread Casual Coffee & Sandalwood? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Fantastic scent, and a great bottle too, very similar to the Guerlain Exclusives like Tonka Imperiale, but without the gold plate. Rich, full,...

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Yesterday, 02:01 PM

MegaMav replied to a thread Best Cheap Spring Fragrances in Male Fragrance Discussion

Guerlain Homme Guerlain Homme L'eau Boisee Gucci Pour Homme II Lalique White

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Yesterday, 05:08 AM

MegaMav replied to a thread Today I bought: February 2015 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Go hednic! You just spent in a day what a spent all of last year. Power buyer!

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Yesterday, 02:29 AM

MegaMav replied to a thread Encre Noir must try? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Sold mine, havent looked back. Too difficult to wear, and Lubin's Itasca always beats it out when I choose a cold weather vetiver. For the record,...

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Yesterday, 01:37 AM

MegaMav replied to a thread All 3 Coach Leatherware Mens Scents on sale for $48 each (95ml EDP) (soon to be discontinued) in Male Fragrance Discussion

Coach has an outlet store about 30 minutes north of me. I was looking at No. 2 online, but "baseball glove leather" turned me off, didnt bother...

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Yesterday, 01:16 AM

MegaMav replied to a thread Which Vetiver Scents? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Cold weather vetiver: Lubin - Itasca Warm weather vetiver: Guerlain Homme L'eau Boisee From your list: Tom Ford - Grey Vetiver

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Yesterday, 12:25 AM

MegaMav replied to a thread Envy For Men Gucci Alternative in Male Fragrance Discussion

The opening is very intense. I get better longevity with sprays under the shirt on the chest.

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25th February 2015, 11:01 PM

MegaMav replied to a thread Envy For Men Gucci Alternative in Male Fragrance Discussion

I knew there would be mention of it en masse, so I decided to offer an alternative. :) I LOVE CARVEN HOMME, its garnered one of my highest scores. ...

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25th February 2015, 09:25 PM

MegaMav replied to a thread Envy For Men Gucci Alternative in Male Fragrance Discussion

Welcome! Floris - Santal

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25th February 2015, 09:14 PM

MegaMav replied to a thread Today I bought: February 2015 in Male Fragrance Discussion

I guess lightning can strike twice. A backup 100ml tester backup bottle of Frapin's Passion Boisee @ $58.50! zabelbeauty on eBay practically giving...

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25th February 2015, 03:37 PM

MegaMav replied to a thread Mark Birley Charles Street vs. ADP Leather in Male Fragrance Discussion

Trying it again. Bingo. A better way to describe what im smelling. Looking forward to getting Charles Street this weekend.

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25th February 2015, 04:55 AM

MegaMav replied to a thread What happened to Katie? in General Fragrance Discussion

Solid reviewer who came into her own after some early robotic reviews. Pretty lady with good taste and articulates herself well.

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25th February 2015, 04:35 AM

MegaMav replied to a thread i need a nice juniper scent in Male Fragrance Discussion

Tough one, usually a fleeting note. Lalique - Equus EDP Frapin - L'humaniste

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25th February 2015, 04:27 AM

MegaMav replied to a thread Where's the love for Polo Double Black? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Mango note ruins it for me. I'll stick to the vintage original and Crest for Ralph Lauren.

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24th February 2015, 11:49 PM

MegaMav replied to a thread Bentley Absolute for Men - Anyone? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Since this is so close to GPH, just buy a 100ml atomizer on eBay and buy a couple of 40x 2ml sample packs. Pop the tops, dump, repeat. I did it, a...

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24th February 2015, 07:56 PM

MegaMav replied to a thread Color me impressed! Frapin's Passion Boisee - An all-star blend in Male Fragrance Discussion

It was quite the 5 hours before bed. When the weather warms up I'll get a full wearing on it. Girlfriend didnt like it (she loves TdH Parfum ......

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24th February 2015, 02:53 PM

MegaMav replied to a thread Color me impressed! Frapin's Passion Boisee - An all-star blend in Male Fragrance Discussion

Same for me with Speakeasy. Lasts all day, got some on the inside of a glove and smelled it for a week.

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24th February 2015, 04:34 AM

MegaMav replied to a thread Color me impressed! Frapin's Passion Boisee - An all-star blend in Male Fragrance Discussion

I will report on that with a full wearing, but a small spray has been wafting off my hand for hours. Track record says 6-8 hours, more than a...

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24th February 2015, 04:14 AM

MegaMav replied to a thread Color me impressed! Frapin's Passion Boisee - An all-star blend in Male Fragrance Discussion

Not sure how many have tried Chene, but the sweet "booziness" is more like Chene than Bentley Intense's spiced dark rum, the smoothed over leather is...

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24th February 2015, 03:43 AM

MegaMav started a thread Color me impressed! Frapin's Passion Boisee - An all-star blend in Male Fragrance Discussion

Very impressed with this one. Not only because it combines some of the more widely accepted fragrances here in the community, but because it also...

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24th February 2015, 03:30 AM

MegaMav replied to a thread Today I bought: February 2015 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Yeah, buddy! Favorite cheapie!

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