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I've been imagining a fragrance in my mind. I don't really know top notes from basenotes and I am not familiar with most of the exotic ones, but here's what I'm thinking of.

Cognac, lavendar, juniper, black tea, rose, carnation, ylang ylang, sandalwood, rosewood, leather, amber, allspice, black pepper, clove, cocoa, orange.

I invite anyone to suggest which notes are top, middle and basenotes.

After reading all of these notes, it may come as a surprise to hear that I don't particularly like rich scents that are very sweet. And I admit that this collection of notes might need something that would counter any tendency toward cloying sweetness. For reference, my signiture winter scent is Bijan and I was thinking of a slightly sweeter, spicier alternative.

Does my imagined fragrance sound like anything of quality that's already available?
post #2 of 7
Hmmm...

Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur? It's got seven notes in common with your suggestion.

Top Notes
Lemon, Bergamot, Orange, Lavender, Basil,


Middle Notes
Carnation, Geranium, Leather, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Orris ,


Base Notes
Vanilla, Moss, Tonka, Leather, Benzoin, Amber

You may also want to give Cerruti 1881 a try...
post #3 of 7
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Originally Posted by Eau_Boy

Does my imagined fragrance sound like anything of quality that's already available?

First recommendation: Hermes Belami . Second would be perhaps Helmut Lang Cuiron. The Belami isn't particularly sweet, but it's wonderful. Sort of like a much classier, much better balanced Bijan. The Cuiron is a little sweeter (it supposedly has plum in there somewhere), but it is also very nice.

BEL AMI:
Top Notes
Lemon,

Middle Notes
Ylang-Ylang, Iris,

Base Notes
Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver,

CUIRON:
Top Notes
Plum, 'Fluid' Leather, Fresh notes ,

Middle Notes
'Sensual' Leather, Suede notes,

Base Notes
'Noble' Leather,
post #4 of 7
Thread Starter 
Thanks guys!

Anyone else? Anything with allspice, clove and wood notes?
post #5 of 7
What's allspice?
post #6 of 7
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Originally Posted by The_Giraffe

What's allspice?

Allspice [wikipedia link]
post #7 of 7
Thread Starter 
Anyone have samples of their suggestions? Add Opium for men to the list (just curious about this one)
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