I was in the neighborhood earlier today so I thought I'd smell a few things.
First off I didn't notice any snobbery that has been reported by other posters, everyone was very nice and helpful (and I was unshaven and wearing Levis, a t-shirt and casual shoes). There was one funny incident when I was leaving.
Interesting enough I happened to be there when a Creed rep was there. I asked him about the alleged "3 week shelf life" as someone recently posted and he had a good laugh. He said there's a lot of misconceptions he's heard but that was a first! I told him about my "SMW going bad" experience (and others on BN) and he did confirm that he's smelled bad SMW before.
First up was Creed Virgin Island Water (or whatever it's called). Didn't like it at all. Too much like suntan lotion.
Original Santal - I have new found respect for this. I haven't liked it previously, but I think it's growing on me.
Vintage Tabarome - Haven't smelled this in a while. Like it more each time I smell it. Sprayed it 4+ hours ago and still smelling it.
Vintage Vetiver - more pure to the vetiver ideal than Original Vetiver. I might have to buy a bottle soon, but there are other vetivers I like better (Jo Malone, Sel d'Vetiver)
As I walked away from the counter to leave the store i was accosted by a women at the Clive Christian counter asking me "if I wanted to smell the most beautiful men's cologne in the world". Before I could say anything she grabbed my arm and sprayed one on my forearm. She said that one was for night. Then she sprayed another on my other arm and said that one was for day wear.
Let me say that I was incredibly underwhelmed by both! $700+ per 1.6 oz! I can buy 4-5 Creeds, Malles, MGP, L'Artisans, etc. I could even buy three Montales or Amouage and have money left over. What a joke! And to think, Clive Christian bought Crowne Perfumery and we'll never see those classics again (at least at a reasonable price)!
First off I didn't notice any snobbery that has been reported by other posters, everyone was very nice and helpful (and I was unshaven and wearing Levis, a t-shirt and casual shoes). There was one funny incident when I was leaving.
Interesting enough I happened to be there when a Creed rep was there. I asked him about the alleged "3 week shelf life" as someone recently posted and he had a good laugh. He said there's a lot of misconceptions he's heard but that was a first! I told him about my "SMW going bad" experience (and others on BN) and he did confirm that he's smelled bad SMW before.
First up was Creed Virgin Island Water (or whatever it's called). Didn't like it at all. Too much like suntan lotion.
Original Santal - I have new found respect for this. I haven't liked it previously, but I think it's growing on me.
Vintage Tabarome - Haven't smelled this in a while. Like it more each time I smell it. Sprayed it 4+ hours ago and still smelling it.
Vintage Vetiver - more pure to the vetiver ideal than Original Vetiver. I might have to buy a bottle soon, but there are other vetivers I like better (Jo Malone, Sel d'Vetiver)
As I walked away from the counter to leave the store i was accosted by a women at the Clive Christian counter asking me "if I wanted to smell the most beautiful men's cologne in the world". Before I could say anything she grabbed my arm and sprayed one on my forearm. She said that one was for night. Then she sprayed another on my other arm and said that one was for day wear.
Let me say that I was incredibly underwhelmed by both! $700+ per 1.6 oz! I can buy 4-5 Creeds, Malles, MGP, L'Artisans, etc. I could even buy three Montales or Amouage and have money left over. What a joke! And to think, Clive Christian bought Crowne Perfumery and we'll never see those classics again (at least at a reasonable price)!
