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Today, 06:57 AM

dr.creed replied to a thread SOTD: Monday, 29th May, 2017 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Rochas - Rochas Man

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Today, 02:41 AM

checkmate replied to a thread Best Citrus Azzaro Cologne? in Male Fragrance Discussion

I enjoy Azzaro L'eau; just wish the opening lasted a bit longer.

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Today, 01:22 AM

checkmate replied to a thread What was your last full bottle purchase and why? in Male Fragrance Discussion

CO Bigelow's Green Tea No. 1900. It's hands-down the best green tea scent I've ever smelled. I bought a 3.4oz bottle on Amazon about 3 years ago....

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Yesterday, 08:29 PM

checkmate replied to a thread The 5 fragrances every 50 year old gentleman should be wearing in Male Fragrance Discussion

Bel Ami by Hermes Caron Pour Un Homme Armani Eau PH Rive Gauche by YSL Eau de Baux by L'Occitane

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Yesterday, 02:41 PM

stuigi replied to a thread

[USA] Escada Magnetism,VC&A:Ambre Imperial,Cologne Noir,Precious Oud,Orchidee Vanille,Gardenia Petale+++ in Items for Sale

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Yesterday, 02:24 PM

checkmate replied to a thread Just don't get no respect!! What fragrances don't get the respect they deserve? in Male Fragrance Discussion

If you're a fan of Green Tea, this one is a winner! The jasmine and citrus both sparkle in the top notes and the green tea note is almost drinkable!...

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Yesterday, 01:26 PM

checkmate replied to a thread The Day I HATED All Scents. in Male Fragrance Discussion

I hope you're on the road to recovery and wish you all the best! I recently had an orthopedic procedure and wore 2 sprays of Olive Leaf by Thymes...

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Yesterday, 01:10 PM

checkmate replied to a thread Just don't get no respect!! What fragrances don't get the respect they deserve? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Fragrances that come to mind... Lothair, Ostara and Lavandula by Penhaligon's Gris Clair by Lutens Jacques Fath Pour L'Homme Purple Label by...

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Yesterday, 11:22 AM

checkmate replied to a thread Recommendation Basenoters in Male Fragrance Discussion

Excellent fragrance, nuclear strength and best suited for fall/winter. If you do go with this, 1-2 sprays max :) My recommendations: Niche-...

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Yesterday, 11:10 AM

checkmate replied to a thread Earthy, Warm, & Woodsy Fragrance... in Just Starting Out

Nobile 1942's "Patchouli Nobile."

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Yesterday, 08:38 AM

dr.creed replied to a thread SOTD: Sunday, 28th May, 2017 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Tom Ford - Black Orchid

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27th May 2017, 02:12 PM

checkmate replied to a thread What were the go to summer scents for men for the 1950s-70s? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Great suggestions this far. Here are a handful of others. Homme de Gres Armani Eau Pour Homme Byblos Uomo Krizia Spazio YSL Pour Homme Gucci...

22 replies | 857 view(s)

27th May 2017, 01:50 PM

checkmate replied to a thread Banana Republic Icon Collection just released in Male Fragrance Discussion

Awesome Redneck, thank you for the descriptions!

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27th May 2017, 06:10 AM

dr.creed replied to a thread SOTD: Saturday, 27th May, 2017 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Issey Miyake - L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme

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27th May 2017, 12:04 AM

checkmate replied to a thread I left my cologne in a hot car is it damaged? in General Fragrance Discussion

If it smells ok, you're in the clear :)

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26th May 2017, 11:51 PM

checkmate replied to a thread I left my cologne in a hot car is it damaged? in General Fragrance Discussion

How's it smell? My guess is that you're fine. When fragrances are shipped to stores, my guess is that they're stuck in a hot delivery truck for a...

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26th May 2017, 11:37 PM

checkmate replied to a thread Nautica Voyage was hit today. in Male Fragrance Discussion

Happy to hear this one works for you! I sampled it and it turned into metallic cotton candy on my skin; body chemistry strikes again!

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26th May 2017, 10:00 PM

checkmate replied to a thread Grey vetiverr or now Zegna Haitian Vetiver - updated 5-26 in Male Fragrance Discussion

If the door is creeping open and you're entertaining other vetiver fragrances, you're going to quickly get inundated with some great suggestions :)

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26th May 2017, 05:56 PM

stuigi replied to a thread What's with the female fascination of Abercrombie Fierce? in Male Fragrance Discussion

This must be a Basenotes record. A 10 year old thread revived!!!

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26th May 2017, 05:35 PM

checkmate replied to a thread 100ml fakes? in Creed Aventus Subforum

Fakes of what? Typically you'll find that large sizes are the ones faked because that's where the money is.

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26th May 2017, 03:52 PM

checkmate replied to a thread A guy online is offering me Creed - Aventus 120ml Tester in Perfume Appraisals

Tester or not, I've never seen printed script on the bottom of any Creed fragrance like this one; batch codes are etched into the glass, at least...

16 replies | 557 view(s)

26th May 2017, 02:11 PM

checkmate replied to a thread Which Creed To Buy Next in General Fragrance Discussion

I agree with sampling, can't go wrong with knowing what you like. The fragrances you'd mentioned are nice, but I'd take a closer look at Green...

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26th May 2017, 02:03 PM

checkmate replied to a poll Which one would you/should I buy? in Male Fragrance Discussion

If you like powdery fragrances, go for 1725. If you're looking for a bright fig-based scent, go for Fico Di Amalfi. I sampled 1725 and liked it,...

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26th May 2017, 01:46 PM

checkmate replied to a thread A guy online is offering me Creed - Aventus 120ml Tester in Perfume Appraisals

My advice is to buy from one of the splitters here on BN. You're guaranteed to get the real deal and won't have any doubts with regard to...

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26th May 2017, 01:11 PM

checkmate replied to a thread A guy online is offering me Creed - Aventus 120ml Tester in Perfume Appraisals

My bottle of Aventus has the batchcode stamped into the glass... The bottom of that bottle looks very shady...

16 replies | 557 view(s)

26th May 2017, 01:08 PM

checkmate replied to a thread Reflection Man for a Uni student in Male Fragrance Discussion

Buy what ya like and don't look back :)

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26th May 2017, 09:02 AM

tigrushka replied to a thread Nail Polish of the Day in Cosmetics & Beauty

OPI Don't Talk Bach To Me

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26th May 2017, 08:14 AM

checkmate replied to a thread Which to pick: Hermes Equipage current formulation or Equipage Geranium in Male Fragrance Discussion

I've tried both and feel that they're somewhat different but 90% of their DNA is identical. As noted, Geranium is a "fresher" take and IMO is geared...

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26th May 2017, 06:19 AM

dr.creed replied to a thread SOTD: Friday, 26th May, 2017 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Tom Ford - Grey Vetiver EdP

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26th May 2017, 01:13 AM

checkmate replied to a thread Hermes Bel Ami or Chanel cuir de Russie ? in Male Fragrance Discussion

I sampled what's available from the Exclusifs line and thought it was nice, but not something I'd look to add to my collection. I've never tried the...

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