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Yesterday, 05:14 PM

rum replied to a thread Citrus on a cold Winter’s day in General Fragrance Discussion

+1 to Ken's suggestion for YSL Pour Homme I'd also throw in Monsieur de Givenchy here but I haven't had much time with the current stuff and need...

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Yesterday, 05:12 PM

rum replied to a thread Citrus on a cold Winter’s day in General Fragrance Discussion

It's by Patricia de Nicolai - http://www.basenotes.net/ID26144298.html

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Yesterday, 04:59 PM

rum replied to a thread Citrus on a cold Winter’s day in General Fragrance Discussion

There was a magazine ad (I think) by Acqua di Parma back in either the 2000s or earlier this decade, that marketed AdP's flagship Colonia as a great...

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Yesterday, 04:20 PM

rum replied to a thread Amouage Oman vs UK Version? in Male Fragrance Discussion

If this thread is about where to buy which version from, I suggest we move this thread to Online Shopping. If however you want to discuss the...

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Yesterday, 03:33 PM

rum replied to a poll Reflection Man vs Myths Man | Amouage in Male Fragrance Discussion

I did own Reflection at one point and though the soft powdery notes were wonderful. After a few wears I'm not sure what changed (perhaps wore it in...

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Yesterday, 02:33 PM

rum replied to a poll Reflection Man vs Myths Man | Amouage in Male Fragrance Discussion

I agree, Myths is great for iris fans but the added ash/smoke is an issue for me. Lots of synthetics here which are an issue for me... Yep,...

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Yesterday, 11:51 AM

rum replied to a thread Adding a winter fragrance to the office rotation in Just Starting Out

Adding my welcome as well! You have definitely come to the right place. I second Chanel Egoiste, Givenchy Gentleman original and Chanel Antaeus....

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Yesterday, 09:18 AM

rum replied to a thread I'm bored - what's everyone asking for for xmas/holidays? in General Fragrance Discussion

Once the thread title is perfectly legitimate and refers to fragrance, the thread is not an excuse to talk about other topics. This is a fragrance...

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Yesterday, 09:17 AM

rum replied to a thread Newbie needs help to combine some fragrances ;) in Fragrance DIY

Welcome to the forums! We moved your post to the DIY section where we hope you will get some great responses from the professionals.

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Yesterday, 09:15 AM

rum replied to a thread

[UK] Rum’s Huge Clear-out in Items for Sale

Bump - last few remaining items now

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Yesterday, 09:14 AM

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[UK] Rum’s UK swaps in Items for Swap

Bump - last few remaining items now

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5th December 2019, 01:35 PM

rum replied to a thread What is your worst used fragrance purchase experience? in General Fragrance Discussion

Hear, hear! I could state enough cases like this to bring down the entire BN server! More bad experiences as a seller than I'd ever like to remember.

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5th December 2019, 09:34 AM

rum replied to a thread The writing instruments thread in Fashion and Style

Thanks for this - in a way this is what I was hoping not to hear! :) I am looking at the Le Grand range as I like the balance and feel of it. It's...

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4th December 2019, 04:09 PM

rum started a thread The writing instruments thread in Fashion and Style

Seems like there are a few threads here about watches, shoes and grooming, but I've seen nothing about pens, mechanical pencils and other writing...

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4th December 2019, 03:32 PM

rum replied to a thread What's your worst anosmic experience? in General Fragrance Discussion

Yup, I concur. Just about anything from this company these days is a waste of your time.

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4th December 2019, 03:27 PM

rum replied to a thread What's your worst anosmic experience? in General Fragrance Discussion

I did have that effect with BR540 on a card - I left it on my desk and went back to it much later only to find the room smelled heavenly, but brought...

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4th December 2019, 02:11 PM

rum replied to a thread What's your worst anosmic experience? in General Fragrance Discussion

This is by far my worst experience. I can just about detect a faint pencil shavings note in Molecule 01 but that's about it. At first it even comes...

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4th December 2019, 12:44 PM

rum replied to a thread Non-IFRA-Compliance & Bogart (Signature) Pour Homme (1975). in Vintage Perfume

I'd go with the current given how cheap it is. Go with somewhere like FragranceX and you can't go wrong even with a cheap tester bottle and free...

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4th December 2019, 12:42 PM

rum replied to a thread What is your worst used fragrance purchase experience? in General Fragrance Discussion

Both bad experiences for me are with vintage bottles: Polo RL and Epic Man. They were both badly off and smelled nothing like the current stuff,...

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4th December 2019, 11:59 AM

rum replied to a thread Your 2019 favorites! in Male Fragrance Discussion

Although I don't own it (yet), I'd say Fougere L’Aube. I did think Eau de Minthe would work for me as a 2019 release, but alas I found the DHM too...

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4th December 2019, 11:54 AM

rum replied to a thread Smelled on the Street in General Fragrance Discussion

Haven't noticed the advertising here to be honest but then haven't been around much. I do notice it is popular amongst the ladies mind you. A lot of...

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