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MPG Racine & Un Parfum D'Adventure

post #1 of 10
9/28/06 at 11:12pm
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Hi everybody!

Today I decided to do a full test with these two fragrances and here are my impressions:
MPG Racine - Started citrusy with a lemon or maybe verbena note that reminded Eau Sauvage and a bit Ysl pour homme. Strong at first, It became subtle and weak in 20-30 minutes, spreading a nice woody aromme and at this time, It was really close to Eau sauvage, but a little sharper, as if someone had added more vetiver in it. 1 hour later, I can only detect it burying my nose in my wrist...It's a pitty! A very nice fragrance, with a slight old fashioned vibe but with no staying power.
Poor longevity is one of the major problems of the niche fragrances...

Un Parfum D'adventure (L.T.Piver) - Although It's not outstanding, It has a nice green smell that is surrounded at first by spices that reminds me of Joop Rococo. When it dries down the green smell becomes a bit floral and reminds of Versace Jeans Couture with a hint of powder. The fragrance has evolution but it's done in high speed because I almost can't detect it after a couple hours...

And you guys, what do you think of them?
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post #2 of 10
9/28/06 at 11:23pm
I find Racine and Quimbaya to share some similarities.
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post #3 of 10
9/29/06 at 12:53am
Racine I like, but has longevity problems - I now think of it as
"Racing - to disappear".

Un Parfum D'Adventure lasts well on me, and reminds me of very spicy scents in the style of Piper Nigrum and Polo Sport Extreme. Unfortunately, my ladyfriend sneezes a lot when I wear it.
Renato
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post #4 of 10
9/29/06 at 1:55am
I must be lucky, Racine lasts atleast 8 hours on my skin. It's one of my favourites.
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post #5 of 10
9/29/06 at 5:13am
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Originally Posted by Johnny_Ludlow

I must be lucky, Racine lasts atleast 8 hours on my skin. It's one of my favourites.

Or you live in a very, very dry place and your skin is very very oily!!
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post #6 of 10
9/29/06 at 5:19am
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Originally Posted by Johnny_Ludlow

I must be lucky, Racine lasts atleast 8 hours on my skin. It's one of my favourites.

Do the other MPG ones last 16 hours on your skin perhaps?
Renato
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post #7 of 10
9/29/06 at 6:54am
Yes, most MPG frags last well over 10 hours on my skin; Santal Noble, Centaure and Secret Melange atleast. I don't have issues with longevity very often. I don't think my skin is oily, somehow everything just seems to last very well . I'm not talking about detectability; Racine is still going strong after some 6 hours on me.
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post #8 of 10
9/29/06 at 7:41am
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Originally Posted by Johnny_Ludlow

Yes, most MPG frags last well over 10 hours on my skin; Santal Noble, Centaure and Secret Melange atleast. I don't have issues with longevity very often. I don't think my skin is oily, somehow everything just seems to last very well . I'm not talking about detectability; Racine is still going strong after some 6 hours on me.

That's interesting, probably something to do with less acidic skin than most.
Ever tried testing Joop or Goutal's Sables? I suspect you might get a week out of them.
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I got good lasting power out of Santal Noble, Iris Blue Gris, Amber Precieux and Parfum D'Habit, but thought Centaure and Secret Melange a tad weak when I tested them. I'm annoyed I didn't test Racine more thoroughly, or I'd have bought Parfums D'Habit instead (when that big sale was going on down here earlier this year).
Renato
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post #9 of 10
9/29/06 at 9:35am
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Originally Posted by Johnny_Ludlow

I must be lucky, Racine lasts atleast 8 hours on my skin. It's one of my favourites.

I've got to agree with Johnny. I get superior duration out of Racine too, but the drydown is of heavy grassy vetiver, not the citrusy top and middle that RCavs notes. I also agree with RCavs about the similarity to Eau Sauvage early on, but really, for me, the beauty of Racine only comes out after six hours of wearing--when the vetiver is turning itself to eleven.

I havent' thought about it, but maybe the other MPGs do indeed last twice as long still as Racine does. Route du Vetiver does, come to think of it. I just wish I liked Joop! as much.
--Chris
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post #10 of 10
9/29/06 at 8:54pm
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Originally Posted by DustB

I've got to agree with Johnny. I get superior duration out of Racine too, but the drydown is of heavy grassy vetiver, not the citrusy top and middle that RCavs notes. I also agree with RCavs about the similarity to Eau Sauvage early on, but really, for me, the beauty of Racine only comes out after six hours of wearing--when the vetiver is turning itself to eleven.

I havent' thought about it, but maybe the other MPGs do indeed last twice as long still as Racine does. Route du Vetiver does, come to think of it. I just wish I liked Joop! as much.
--Chris

Drats, I wish I could get out of Racine what you get - I just get a hint of it before it goes.
Renato
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