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Today, 03:35 AM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread A depressed / emotional / crying Jeremy Fragrance in General Fragrance Discussion

One doesn't need to do something on purpose to be fulfilling a role in "the Spectacle." In fact, performance has been adopted by all of us in varying...

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Today, 01:42 AM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread Chanel reveals earnings in General Fragrance Discussion

You're welcome! That's the calculus...Luxury brands trade fewer sales for higher profit per unit. Then some of them face limitations in audience...

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Yesterday, 11:39 PM

the_good_life replied to a thread A depressed / emotional / crying Jeremy Fragrance in General Fragrance Discussion

Yeah, but even more sinister. Eva Illouz put it nicely in Cold Intimacies: The Making of Emotional Capitalism. We live in “a culture in which...

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Yesterday, 11:27 PM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread A depressed / emotional / crying Jeremy Fragrance in General Fragrance Discussion

Reminds me of The Society of the Spectacle, which is a worthy read. Very pointed critique of culture and civilization that inspired the French...

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Yesterday, 11:15 PM

the_good_life replied to a thread A depressed / emotional / crying Jeremy Fragrance in General Fragrance Discussion

Sincerity, emotion, marketing all in one? Capitalism always manages to reach new lows, but of course C.W. Mills recognized these pathologies back in...

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Yesterday, 10:34 PM

the_good_life started a thread What should I go for in the US? in Male Fragrance Discussion

I'll be visiting Junior in Boston for summer, which opens an opportunity to buy some vintage US shoes and threads, Fels Natpha soap (my choice for...

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Yesterday, 09:00 PM

Ken_Russell replied to a thread SOTD: Saturday, 23rd June, 2018 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Zara Gold

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Yesterday, 03:16 PM

Rosehavn replied to a thread SOTD: Saturday, 23rd June, 2018 in Male Fragrance Discussion

White Sandalwood by Goldfield and Banks The fragrance features australian sandalwood, thyme, amber, turkish rose, pepper and saffron. :thumbup:

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Yesterday, 02:08 PM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread Post a Picture of Your Scents - Edition VII in General Fragrance Discussion

Very nice!

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Yesterday, 06:06 AM

dr.creed replied to a thread SOTD: Saturday, 23rd June, 2018 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Caldey - Island Lavender

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Yesterday, 02:11 AM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread Chanel reveals earnings in General Fragrance Discussion

LOL you know the secret to good comedy? Its . . . . . . Timing

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Yesterday, 01:28 AM

Juxtapozbliss started a thread Chanel reveals earnings in General Fragrance Discussion

Chanel reveals earnings for the first time in its 108-year history We all know a Chanel handbag can cost more than $5,000. But now, for the first...

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22nd June 2018, 08:58 PM

Ken_Russell replied to a thread SOTD: Friday, 22nd June, 2018 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Jaguar Green

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22nd June 2018, 05:45 PM

laroche replied to a thread SOTD: Friday, 22nd June, 2018 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Yves Saint Laurent, Live Jazz

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22nd June 2018, 11:44 AM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread Sample Pass - Speed Smelling 2017 Postmodern Collection in General Fragrance Discussion

I think he meant Flabbé Sal.

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22nd June 2018, 06:31 AM

dr.creed replied to a thread SOTD: Friday, 22nd June, 2018 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Davidoff - Cool Water

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22nd June 2018, 02:02 AM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread A snapshot of your top three houses today in General Fragrance Discussion

They must be good...because the one I have from them is freaking brilliant...I'd say my favorite of all, if I had to pick.

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22nd June 2018, 01:49 AM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread Today I bought June 2018 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Amouage Sunshine Man

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22nd June 2018, 01:36 AM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread Thameen niche perfume- worth it? in Female Fragrance Discussion

Yes, it was interesting to learn from my friend at Luckyscent that cade was an ingredient in many of the fragrances that I didn't like. It's a...

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21st June 2018, 11:33 PM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread ebay: $15 off $75 - Ends 10PM ET - PSUPERSUMMER in Discounts and Coupon Boards

Great tip. Just used it! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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21st June 2018, 08:50 PM

laroche replied to a thread SOTD: Thursday, 21st June, 2018 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Richie_B: I'm coincidentally wearing another Lagerfeld today - Photo.

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21st June 2018, 08:14 PM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread Thameen niche perfume- worth it? in Female Fragrance Discussion

I've tried a sample of Thameen Regent Leather and loved it. Leather notes usually don't agree with me, either. Leather is often created by using cade...

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21st June 2018, 06:55 PM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread Salty, iodine Vetiver in Male Fragrance Discussion

LOLOL! Hilarious.

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21st June 2018, 04:04 PM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread Post a Picture of Your Scents - Edition VII in General Fragrance Discussion

Thank you, sir!

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21st June 2018, 12:57 PM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread Just Bought My First Colognes in Just Starting Out

Then get yourself a date night cologne! I'm partial to Luckyscent for the variety of niche available. They also usually have a samples of the...

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21st June 2018, 12:05 PM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread A snapshot of your top three houses today in General Fragrance Discussion

Vesper is the one. It's one of my all-time favorite frags. I find the longevity to be decent...I can get 5 - 6 hours out of it.

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21st June 2018, 11:47 AM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread Today I bought June 2018 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Creed Virgin Island Water Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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21st June 2018, 11:44 AM

Juxtapozbliss replied to a thread Just Bought My First Colognes in Just Starting Out

Welcome! Everyone has different taste...and varies in olfactory response. Some people don’t recognize notes that others do. You can see from the...

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beez - 15th July 2010 05:38 AM View Conversation

to be sure, meant the Creed Group.

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beez - 15th July 2010 05:33 AM View Conversation

hi good_life--
might i join a group whose credo i share?

best, burt_berman
Hovo - 4th July 2010 08:21 AM View Conversation

Hello I'd like to join the Creed group
TalkingMuffin - 21st June 2010 10:05 PM View Conversation

I'd like to join the Creed group, if possible. thanks!
jeph - 21st June 2010 03:46 PM View Conversation

Hello,

I would very much like to join the Creed group.

Thanks :-)
the_good_life - 25th April 2010 06:50 AM

That's sweet . Thanks!
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Un profumo affettuoso - 9th March 2010 05:55 PM

Amüsanter Zufall...mir ist aufgefallen, daß wir uns in real life treffen könnten - wenn Du in Friedberg wohnst, trennen uns nur 16 km Luftlinie.
Liked your answer to the Guerlain-hater!
(But I have to confess that I can't stand CREED:..)
Grüße aus der Nachbarschaft,
Jalé
Robert G. - 20th November 2009 11:12 PM View Conversation

Hello, new Basenotes member here. Would love to join the Creed group as well. Please let me know how to join.
Many thanks,
Robert
StewartGallacher - 26th October 2009 11:34 AM View Conversation

Hello, I would like to join your Creed group. I'd be grateful if you could let me know how to join.
Many thanks,
Stewart

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