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Yesterday, 10:44 PM

Norstrøm replied to a thread Best vetiver in Male Fragrance Discussion

I have tried a good handful of the classics and some of the the best rated, but the sheer simplicity and quality of CdG Vettiveru always brings me...

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Yesterday, 10:17 PM

Norstrøm replied to a thread Melon for the summer? in Male Fragrance Discussion

On a more serious note, a good batch of MI does melon to an A+! Bergamotto Marino by Gianfranco Ferre also show a nice melon note, once in a while...

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Yesterday, 10:15 PM

Norstrøm replied to a thread Melon for the summer? in Male Fragrance Discussion

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Yesterday, 06:03 PM

Marais replied to a poll Fragrance Battle of the Day (3/14/14): Cool Water vs Fahrenheit in Male Fragrance Discussion

What's with all the perfume 'battles' lately? Cool Water FTW!

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Yesterday, 05:54 PM

Marais replied to a thread Anyone familiar with the wild-harvested Backpackers Colognes from Juniper Ridge? in Just Starting Out

Glad to see Juniper Ridge getting a bit more attention. I don't like all the scents I have tried myself but they are making something truly 'niche',...

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Yesterday, 05:31 PM

Marais replied to a thread Looking for a watery type of scent.. in Just Starting Out

Watery scents don't tend to last very long nor project much. Provided you don't mind that, you could try Quercus by Penhaligon's or the cheaper CK1.

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Yesterday, 05:24 PM

Marais replied to a thread Soul Searching College Student Seeking Signature in Just Starting Out

Endymion by Penhaligon's is another one that occurred to me (citrus, lavender, vanilla, musk, hint of coffee). The less pricey Kristiansand New York...

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Yesterday, 05:19 PM

Marais replied to a thread Acqua di Parma or other??? in Male Fragrance Discussion

As others have said, the rose has been diluted almost to vanishing point. I don't think ageing is to blame as I found this with a fresh bottle,...

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Yesterday, 10:08 AM

Davem81 replied to a thread Acqua di Parma or other??? in Male Fragrance Discussion

I picked some up recently, and was shocked at the difference to the present offering.

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Yesterday, 09:21 AM

Marais replied to a thread Soul Searching College Student Seeking Signature in Just Starting Out

Greetings, traveller. I'd try Must de Cartier pour Homme, which has citrus, musk, vanilla and sandalwood notes. Also He Wood Silver Wind Wood. Two...

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Yesterday, 09:07 AM

Marais replied to a thread scents with an Indian vibe in Male Fragrance Discussion

Jaipur Homme, no doubt partly because of the name and bottle design but chiefly because of the spices (cinnamon, cardamom, clove, nutmeg).

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Yesterday, 07:59 AM

Marais replied to a thread Acqua di Parma or other??? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Try Cella Colonia Classica, which has EdT strength on my skin and can be obtained cheaply from online barbershops. It's not as smooth and refined as...

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Yesterday, 07:16 AM

Norstrøm replied to a thread S O T D: Friday, March 14, 2014 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Chanel Antaeus

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13th March 2014, 09:27 PM

Norstrøm replied to a thread Why no sulfur? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Did you ever watch Supernatural??? Sulphur will probably be a right demon magnet!!! No, seriously, it will probably smell like farts. Go...

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13th March 2014, 02:45 PM

Marais replied to a thread Fragrance recommendation for athletes and field days in Male Fragrance Discussion

Check out these words of wisdom about the new smash hit from Paco Rabanne. Looking at the trophy shaped bottle it's not hard to understand...

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13th March 2014, 10:46 AM

Davem81 replied to a thread SOTD: Thursday, March 13, 2014 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Paul Smith Portrait for men.

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13th March 2014, 10:08 AM

Marais started a thread Bentley for Men at discounter in United Kingdom

Quick heads up for anyone interested. Allbeauty.com has Bentley for Men EdT in stock at a decent discount: ...

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13th March 2014, 08:19 AM

Norstrøm replied to a thread SOTD: Thursday, March 13, 2014 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain

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12th March 2014, 11:21 PM

Norstrøm replied to a thread Worst blind buy for you??? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille. Looking at reviews and notes, I thought it would push all the right buttons. Instead I got an unrefined simple brute, like...

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12th March 2014, 05:35 PM

Marais replied to a thread Men Wearing Ladies Perfume in Male Fragrance Discussion

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12th March 2014, 04:20 PM

Norstrøm replied to a poll If you have to give one up for the rest of your life, which one would it be? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Easily Dior. Chanel has Égoïste, no way I am giving up that :)

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12th March 2014, 11:48 AM

Marais replied to a thread Your most powerful frag(s)? in Male Fragrance Discussion

One Man Show Gold. Although CNH is certainly no slouch.

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12th March 2014, 11:45 AM

Marais replied to a thread Who would wear Black by Comme des Garçons in Male Fragrance Discussion

Try Frankincense & Myrrh by Czech & Speake. It's very good indeed, my fave from their range.

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12th March 2014, 10:35 AM

Davem81 replied to a thread New Tom Ford 2014? in Male Fragrance Discussion

I like Neroli Portofino a lot, but have problems with it's longevity. Still, I'll be interested in these. Will be interesting to compare to AdP's Blu...

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12th March 2014, 10:30 AM

Davem81 replied to a thread SOTD: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 in Male Fragrance Discussion

V&R Antidote

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12th March 2014, 09:41 AM

Norstrøm replied to a thread Your most powerful frag(s)? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Aah! Sorry :)

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