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post #1 of 25
1/18/05 at 10:01pm
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Ê Hi all.

Ê That's what I am: 33 years old, male, married, nonproduction manager at a big Russian IT company, Moscovite.

Ê That's what I have:
Antaeus,
Bel Ami,
DK men,
Eau Sauvage,
Grey Flannel,
Memoire d'Homme,
Monsieur de Givenchy,
Rocabar,
Tuscany Uomo,
Vetiver by Guerlain.
From -5 to -15 degree centigrade in winter (november-march). Ê

Ê That's what I want: diversity. Ê???

Ê That's what I need: good advice on the way evoluting my fragrance domain.

Ê That's what I reward: gratitude, thankfulness and appreciation. Ê
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Ê I do know this question goes here in an endless stream, but collections differ (so do advisors). Ê

Ê Thank you in advance.
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post #2 of 25
1/18/05 at 10:57pm
Hi mokelembembe. I admire your collection! You already have many good bottles. I think a man could be happy with just those! But if you're asking what else might be good to add, maybe some newer fragrances, made between 1995 to 2004. Maybe one or two fragrances with citrus, even though you have a long winter. One citrus I recommend is Eau de Rochas Homme...citrus with vetiver and light wood.

Maybe Geir, which I think is floral with herbs and light wood.

Since you like some classics, you might like Halston Z-14--dark, with herbs, citrus, florals and leather. Reminds me a bit of cranberries!

Perhaps Lanvin L'Homme, kind of like wood, citrus and pepper.

Do you know what you'd like more of--citrus, floral, wood, leafy green, spice, leather--any of those?
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post #3 of 25
1/18/05 at 11:31pm
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Originally Posted by Yvan

Hi mokelembembe. ÊI admire your collection! ÊYou already have many good bottles. ÊI think a man could be happy with just those! ÊBut if you're asking what else might be good to add, maybe some newer fragrances, made between 1995 to 2004. ÊMaybe one or two fragrances with citrus, even though you have a long winter. ÊOne citrus I recommend is Eau de Rochas Homme...citrus with vetiver and light wood.

Maybe Geir, which I think is floral with herbs and light wood.

Since you like some classics, you might like Halston Z-14--dark, with herbs, citrus, florals and leather. ÊReminds me a bit of cranberries!

Perhaps Lanvin L'Homme, kind of like wood, citrus and pepper.

Do you know what you'd like more of--citrus, floral, wood, leafy green, spice, leather--any of those?


Thank you, Yvan for you advice.

I wish I had preferences, but alas (or luckily?) I don't. I only may tell for sure I like Vetiver a bit-bit-bit more then others, but still others are my favs.
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post #4 of 25
1/19/05 at 4:01am
L'Anarchiste by Caron, wearing it today and I think it will be fantastic all year round. Fresh and warming at the same time!
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post #5 of 25
1/19/05 at 4:39am
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Originally Posted by Merciless

L'Anarchiste by Caron, wearing it today and I think it will be fantastic all year round. Fresh and warming at the same time!

Thanks a lot, Merciless!

I thing I'll make use of your kind advice in the nearest future. To let you into a secret I hane even found out by now the staff's price (that is luckily not so impressive).
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post #6 of 25
1/19/05 at 5:44am
I think Gucci pour homme would be very nice in your Russian weather. It's very woody and smells like a campfire.
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post #7 of 25
1/19/05 at 6:20am
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Originally Posted by Darkbloom

I think Gucci pour homme would be very nice in your Russian weather. ÊIt's very woody and smells like a campfire.


You're so kind, Darkbloom as to recommend.
I'm sure I'll give GPH a chance. To choose a good winter scent means a big deal for me and your guidance is higly appreciated.
Thank God we Russian succed now and then in coming across summer time.
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post #8 of 25
1/19/05 at 7:03am
I don't know if you can get British scents very easily in Moscow but, despite our mild winters we seem to make some good stuff for this time of year:

Eucris by Geo Trumper (James Bond used to wear it!) and its nice and warm and blackcurranty

Elite by Floris - Floral and smokey

Quercus by Penhaligon's - woody and rich

I do share a few of your current scents - good choices

Trot (and I'm not Russian but our cat is!)
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post #9 of 25
1/19/05 at 7:40am
For cold weather, you may want to try out Yves St. Laurent M7 and Azzaro Visit. I also agree that Gucci Pour Homme would be good.
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post #10 of 25
1/19/05 at 11:33pm
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Originally Posted by Trotsky

I don't know if you can get British scents very easily in Moscow but, despite our mild winters we seem to make some good stuff for this time of year:

Eucris by Geo Trumper (James Bond used to wear it!) and its nice and warm and blackcurranty

Elite by Floris - Floral and smokey

Quercus by Penhaligon's - woody and rich

I do share a few of your current scents - good choices

Trot (and I'm not Russian but our cat is!)


Trotsky, I bless you for your kindness.

Undoubtedly I'll do my best to find the staff you council.

P.S. I'm have great confidence that your cat is a Petersburg bald sphinx.
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post #11 of 25
1/19/05 at 11:43pm
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Originally Posted by Scentsei

For cold weather, you may want to try out Yves St. Laurent M7 and Azzaro Visit. I also agree that Gucci Pour Homme would be good.

Scentsei, I praise you for such a piece of good advice!

Glad to see your assistance in my predicament situation. I'll follow your advice.
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post #12 of 25
1/20/05 at 1:02am
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Originally Posted by mokelembembe



Trotsky, I bless you for your kindness. Ê

Ê Undoubtedly I'll do my best to find the staff you council.

Ê P.S. I'm have great confidence that your cat is a Petersburg bald sphinx. Ê Ê

No, sorry he is a Russian Blue (thats what we call them in England) - short, thick coat in a light blue/grey colour and slight oriental appearance.

Trot
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post #13 of 25
1/20/05 at 1:44am
Man! Nebud`ka!
Glad to see you here!

I think that any masculine Caron would fit to your collection - see some notes about Caron boutique on Novinsky blvd, Moscow (look Directory).

I`d recommend to explore some leathery colognes - it`s very unusual for Moscow and Russia to wear it. And it pays!
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post #14 of 25
1/20/05 at 2:29am
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Originally Posted by moon_fish

Man! Nebud`ka!
Glad to see you here!

You cracked me, partner.


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Originally Posted by moon_fish

I think that any masculine Caron would fit to your collection - see some notes about Caron boutique on Novinsky blvd, Moscow (look Directory).

Do you mean 3-d man or what? I'll idolize you for name(s).

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Originally Posted by moon_fish


I`d recommend to explore some leathery colognes - it`s very unusual for Moscow and Russia to wear it. And it pays!

All right I'll go for it on condition that you enumerate some of them.

And of course, thanks a lot for your compatriot assistance.
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post #15 of 25
1/20/05 at 4:12am
Caron - Yatagan, Le 3-me Homme, Tabac Blonde.

Leathery - Cuiron by Helmut Lang, John Varvatos, Cabochard Gres (feminine - but who cares?), Or Black by Morabito, aaaaaaand...

well, better write me moon_fish@fromru.com
It`s too much time for writing in English, you know...
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post #16 of 25
1/20/05 at 4:49am
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Originally Posted by moon_fish

Caron - Yatagan, Le 3-me Homme, Tabac Blonde.

Leathery - Cuiron by Helmut Lang, John Varvatos, Cabochard Gres (feminine - but who cares?), Or Black by Morabito, aaaaaaand...

well, better write me moon_fish@fromru.com
It`s too much time for writing in English, you know... Ê

What a man! Thank you!

But I didn't find Cabochard Gres and Or Black by Morabito in Directory...
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post #17 of 25
1/20/05 at 11:23pm
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Ê OK gentlemen, I guess it's time for the next step. Ê

Ê Didn't you know that I sometimes feel a necessity to shatter peace and quiet of my routine life. Ê ÊIt hardly happens every year, I have to notice. Ê

Ê Presently, I consider a new adventure to be Êembarked. Ê

Ê So that is my point:
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Ê I'm going to buy blind all the staff you mentionned (put in my pending list) i.e.:

Ê Ê 1. Cuiron Pour Homme Helmut Lang (2002) Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê 2. Eau de Rochas Homme Rochas (1993) Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê 3. Elite Floris (1980) Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê 4. Eucris Geo F Trumper Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê 5. Geir Geir Ness Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê 6. Gucci pour Homme Gucci (2003) Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê 7. Halston Z-14 Halston (1976) Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê 8. John Varvatos John Varvatos (2004) Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê 9. L'Anarchiste Caron (2000) Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê 10. Lanvin L'Homme Lanvin (1997) Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê 11. M7 Yves Saint Laurent (2002) Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê 12. Quercus Penhaligon's (1996) Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê 13. Tabac Blond Caron (1919) Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê 14. Visit Azzaro (2003) Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê 15. Yatagan Caron (1976) Ê Ê Ê
Ê There are some "hard-to-find in Moscow" in the list, so adviser of Floris, Penhaligon's and Trumper should be tolerant. Ê

Ê Then I try all I bought and give you my feedback. In that way we'll get a value of advisory-guided blind purchase. Ê

Ê So, let the adventure begins! Ê
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post #18 of 25
1/21/05 at 3:42am
Penhaligon`s in TSUM and Palladium - they gives a try.
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post #19 of 25
1/21/05 at 3:56am
Have fun! By the way, you have such a wonderful way with English. I wish more Americans were as gracious with the language
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post #20 of 25
1/21/05 at 4:24am
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Originally Posted by moon_fish

Penhaligon`s in TSUM and Palladium - they gives a try.

It's too late to try!
Why?
For I began to buy! Ê Ê

Cuiron and Lanvin l'Homme ARE with me from an hour ago. Ê
Honestly, saleswoman conjointly imposed me a bottle of Versace Dreamer (50 ml for 16 bucks). Why didn't I reject?

Anyhow thank you, I didn't know TSUM carried frags. But what floor should I inspect?
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post #21 of 25
1/21/05 at 4:30am
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Originally Posted by Darkbloom

Have fun! ÊBy the way, you have such a wonderful way with English. ÊI wish more Americans were as gracious with the language

Thank you very much for encouragement!

And your comment on my English is bolt from the blue!!! It's really surprising since all I got is remainder of higher school study and russian made electronic dictionnary ABBYY Lingvo 8.0.
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post #22 of 25
1/21/05 at 5:04am
Mokelembembe,

after wearing them all, please write reviews about them! But not only at the forum! Go to the reviews page of each fragrance and let your thoughts there!!
I know they're not updated constantly, but I think they have a great value since it's the easiest way to get information quickly about a scent...
Sometimes you want fast info about a specific fragrance, but the members that could help weren't at that moment in the forum...
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post #23 of 25
1/21/05 at 5:17am
Good choices man, you shant be dissapointed! And a bottle of Dreamer for 16 bucks is a sweeeet deal!

Matt
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post #24 of 25
1/23/05 at 7:48pm
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Originally Posted by RCavs

Mokelembembe,

after wearing them all, please write reviews about them! But not only at the forum! Go to the reviews page of each fragrance and let your thoughts there!!
I know they're not updated constantly, but I think they have a great value since it's the easiest way to get information quickly about a scent...
Sometimes you want fast info about a specific fragrance, but the members that could help weren't at that moment in the forum... Ê

Ê Thank you, RCavs.

Ê Without your mention I wouldn't have done with reviews. Great idea, I'll for sure do that!

Ê Hope my modest reference will be of some use. Ê
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Ê And I'll certanly give in the forum my feelings after wearing. Ê
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post #25 of 25
1/23/05 at 8:10pm
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Originally Posted by MonkeyManMatt

Good choices man, you shant be dissapointed! Ê And a bottle of Dreamer for 16 bucks is a sweeeet deal!

Matt

MonkeyManMatt, thanks for your impuls to go further.

And 16 bucks for Dreamer turns out not to be so sweet when one have to obtain 15 new colognes in a brief space of time. Guess I'd rather buy something from my blind list. Just kidding.

Prices check-up signifies I was fortunate enough with my new Dreamer.
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