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Millesime Imperial

post #1 of 19
9/30/05 at 1:55pm
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Got my small bottle yesterday and have been test driving it, first thing is I have Defo smelt something like MI a couple of times, one of my co-worker wears something and smells 70% same just without the aquatic notes so there is a MI copy cat out there or the other way round.

I like the smell but its not great at all compared to GiT, wore it for 2 days and did not get a single head turn or a complement where as GiT its nearly always.

MI is my second ever Creed and i am not that happy about, I hope SMW and Himalya can offer a bit more.

Sorry about the review i am not good yet at reviewin Fragrances.
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post #2 of 19
9/30/05 at 2:32pm
Just because people weren't forthcoming with comments does not mean their heads weren't being turned. If only you knew what they thought...
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post #3 of 19
9/30/05 at 2:58pm
Millesime Imperial doesn't have enough sillage to turn heads IMO. The only time I get compliments is when people give me a hug. Himalaya has more sillage and should catch more attention. However, GIT is the biggest head turner out of the Millesime line IMO.
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post #4 of 19
9/30/05 at 6:14pm
I've been thinking about getting GIT, but there has been so many comments saying it smells like Cool Water.

I have Cool Water.

I don't really like Cool Water, as do many people here.

Am I missing something here? :-?
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post #5 of 19
9/30/05 at 7:31pm
Imperial is good but not as great as the following:

1. GIT

2. Neroli Sauvage

3. SMW

4. OV
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post #6 of 19
9/30/05 at 7:32pm
I'm anxious to try this one out too, even though I've never worn a unisex frag.
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post #7 of 19
10/1/05 at 1:44am
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Originally Posted by chris21

I've been thinking about getting GIT, but there has been so many comments saying it smells like Cool Water.

I have Cool Water.

I don't really like Cool Water, as do many people here.

Am I missing something here? Â*:-?

Only the first 3 minutes of GiT little bit smells like Cool Water, then after that it is completly different, you could just order a sample vial from ebay and test it.
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post #8 of 19
10/1/05 at 8:09am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Incedal

[quote author=chris21 link=1128113757/0#3 date=1128129279]I've been thinking about getting GIT, but there has been so many comments saying it smells like Cool Water.

I have Cool Water.

I don't really like Cool Water, as do many people here.

Am I missing something here? Â*:-?

Only the first 3 minutes of GiT little bit smells like Cool Water, then after that it is completly different, you could just order a sample vial from ebay and test it.[/quote]


I agree. I gave it a full testing yesterday for SSD...and I actually liked it! The other couple times I tried it I just put a little bit on my wrists, wrinkled my nose @ its likeness to Cool Water, & washed it off. OOPS! Had I given it half a chance, I would've gotten to the heart of this scent, the wonderful drydown.
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post #9 of 19
10/1/05 at 10:36pm
Creed MI is my favorite fragrance. It never fails to evoke a WOW comment from the females. I am constantly amazed by it each time I wear it.

Don't lose heart.
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post #10 of 19
10/1/05 at 11:30pm
This is the most fleeting scent I've ever worn, and I still haven't gotten used to that salty sea note at the base. Such a fresh and lively scent though.
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post #11 of 19
10/2/05 at 5:50am
When I first tried this one, I thought it lasted about 10 minutes. I am pleased to report that MI now lasts 10+ hours on me.
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post #12 of 19
10/3/05 at 6:10am
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I am really starting to like this alot, took a few days to get around but i really like it now, and I happy with it, its now my fav Aquatic frag.

This might just be me but, everytime I wear MI, I am reminded of AcQua Di GiO.
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post #13 of 19
10/4/05 at 3:59am
I wore it on Saturday and it was still going strong after ten hours. It goes dormant if you are inactive, but reawakens when you move around.
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post #14 of 19
10/4/05 at 6:35am
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Originally Posted by Incedal

I am really starting to like this alot, took a few days to get around but i really like it now, and I happy with it, its now my fav Aquatic frag.

This might just be me but, everytime I wear MI, I am reminded of AcQua Di GiO.


Quick question here: Does MI have an aquatic note/character, a la Issey Miyake, Acquman, Acqua Motu, 1805, Erofla etc?

Or does it smell more like a classic citrus fragrance without the aquatic influence?
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post #15 of 19
10/4/05 at 7:29am
It defitinely has something of the sea, although more salty/sandy than purely aquatic.

Think of yourself eating a tangerine on a sunny beach on a breezy day and you're just about there!
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post #16 of 19
10/4/05 at 9:29am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by verve

[quote author=Incedal link=1128113757/0#11 date=1128345033]I am really starting to like this alot, took a few days to get around but i really like it now, and I happy with it, its now my fav Aquatic frag.

This might just be me but, everytime I wear MI, I am reminded of AcQua Di GiO.


Quick question here: Â*Does MI have an aquatic note/character, a la Issey Miyake, Acquman, Acqua Motu, 1805, Erofla etc? Â*

Or does it smell more like a classic citrus fragrance without the aquatic influence? Â*[/quote]

Its like your on the beach you can smell the salty sea air with a touch of watermelon.
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post #17 of 19
10/4/05 at 1:21pm
I put on 3 shots at 7:30 this AM and it's still rolling. Actually smells better. This is a "me" scent, whether anyone else enjoys it or not.
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post #18 of 19
10/4/05 at 5:02pm
It is very beautiful and the 2nd creed I owned. For some reason, it does not get any play in my drobe as much as I love it. The Creeds that get play are:

GIT
NS
SMW
OV

I own and love these 4 dearly. Among these 4, kyoto, un jardin en mediterreanee, and on occasion eau d'range vert, fierce, and armani emporio white get play. The rest of my fragrances have went untouched.
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post #19 of 19
10/5/05 at 7:36am
My wife liked this when I got home yesterday. And at 9 last night, it was still very present. I must have gotten a good bottle.

I need to wear it more often.
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