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Boozy notes in our scents - 2007 edition

post #1 of 19
9/12/07 at 3:27pm
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There's a thread from last year about booze notes in fragrances, and I remember us starting a 'boozy note in fragrance' thread on the emergency Basenotes site...so I thought I'd create a brand new one - perhaps with newer and more obscure fragrances that smell like booze (liquor, alcohol, whateveryouwannacallit...).

Scents mentioned before, that have prominent booze notes are:

Le Dandy
Voleur de Roses (?! not me, but to some others...), Fou d'Absinthe and Patchouli by L'Artisan
Parfum D'Habit by MPG
Arsenal by Ayana Moriel
Sables by Annick Goutal
Relax by Davidoff
Rum Tonic by Malin + Goetz
Nicole Miller for Men
Escada Pour Homme and Magnetism by Escada
Egoiste by Chanel
JHL and Havana by Aramis
Vendetta Pur Homme by Valentino
London by Burberry
CdG Edp
White by Cdg
Lubin by Idole
Velvet Rope by Apothia
Bay Rum cologne (any brand)
Those Demeter alcohol related scents (Gin and Tonic, Sex on The Beach, blahblahblah)

I will add to this list: Sake by Fresh (duh!). I would also think the new Courvoisier scent probably falls into this category also, but I haven't smelled it.

Others?
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post #2 of 19
9/12/07 at 3:37pm
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post #3 of 19
9/12/07 at 3:41pm
I think that Halston's I-12 has a distinct gin note due to the juniper in it's heart notes--in fact, all fragrances with juniper (like Baie de Genievre) have a certain gin smell that I like a lot!
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On a different note, I am SERIOUSLY tempted to wear Tanquaray's new "Rangpur" gin as an aftershave--infused with Rangur limes and ginger, this stuff smells great (and it makes a mean Gimlet, too)! I would hate to smell like a bowery bum, though.....
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post #4 of 19
9/12/07 at 4:01pm
I always thought Paul Smith London was boozy smelling, but I'm too young to drink so I don't know exactly what to compare it to... although Brandy is listed as a note in it so...
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post #5 of 19
9/12/07 at 4:01pm
I don't think I saw Fou d'Absinthe, Le Dandy, or Ambre Russe on the list. All three certainly belong there! Ayala Moriel's Rebellius also has a strong juniper berry (i.e. "gin") top note, which some may also experience as "boozy."
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post #6 of 19
9/12/07 at 4:36pm
The top notes of L'Homme Sage by Divine smell very much like bourbon to me. And Set Sail Saint Barts has the tequila note, although I wouldn't categorize it as boozy per se.
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post #7 of 19
9/12/07 at 4:38pm
WHERE'S VIRGIN ISLAND WATER!????

(did i miss it? i checked twice!)
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post #8 of 19
9/12/07 at 4:49pm
Baldessarini Ambre. Leather and whisky. I have smelled of those two notes numerous times, but not due to a fragrance. I prefer the real deal.
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post #9 of 19
9/12/07 at 4:55pm
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Originally Posted by rentboy View Post

WHERE'S VIRGIN ISLAND WATER!????

(did i miss it? i checked twice!)

OMG - I totally forgot my VIW (my WonderTwin powers must not be working!) Yes: rum in VIW. In spades.

I also totally forgot to list Set Sail St. Barts by Tommy Bahama (tequila!!!) and Coney Island by Bond No. 9 (smells just like a margarita).
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post #10 of 19
9/12/07 at 5:00pm
Bois d'Ombrie, my SOTD opens with a pronounced Whiskey note that goes away rapidly.
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post #11 of 19
9/12/07 at 5:08pm
i'll also add Selection Verte. the lime and mint makes me think of a Mojito, even if there isn't a true rum note to be found.
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post #12 of 19
9/12/07 at 5:11pm
I would agree with Paul Smith London. Also, to me Michael Kors for Men has a kinda boozy thing going on!
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post #13 of 19
9/12/07 at 5:28pm
Bulgari Blu Notte (the girl's version) smells like a chocolate martini.
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post #14 of 19
9/12/07 at 5:57pm
Y'all forgotten entirely about that booziest of the boozy, Escada for Men? It's not unlike bathing in spiced cognac!
Don't forget Liz Claiborne's Spark, either -- cheap and rummy stuff, that.

And yes, Richyac, one mustn't leave out that rum-covered confection known as Michael Kors for Men.
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post #15 of 19
9/13/07 at 12:50am
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Originally Posted by shadesofbleu View Post

Bulgari Blu Notte (the girl's version) smells like a chocolate martini.

what's in a chocolate martini?
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post #16 of 19
9/13/07 at 5:29am
Aramis Havana is loaded with rum!
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post #17 of 19
9/13/07 at 5:58am
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Originally Posted by fredricktoo View Post

what's in a chocolate martini?

there are lots of recipes out there, but basically it's vodka and chocolate liqueur
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post #18 of 19
9/13/07 at 10:00am
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Originally Posted by Vibert View Post

I don't think I saw Fou d'Absinthe, Le Dandy, or Ambre Russe on the list. All three certainly belong there! Ayala Moriel's Rebellius also has a strong juniper berry (i.e. "gin") top note, which some may also experience as "boozy."

Vibert, have you tried Arsenal yet? It's my booziest fragrance by far, containing cognac absolute (yes, there is such a thing! Nothing could be boozier than that... I believe it's extracted from the fermented sediments left after distilling cognac). And the other notes are juniper and green lemon, which make it smell quite authentically of gin and tonic. Other notes in there are ambrette (skin musk note) and bayberry (which has a spicy, leafy but sweet bay rum note).

If any of you is interested, I can send you a sample to try
Just PM me with your mailing address.
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post #19 of 19
9/13/07 at 10:02am
I'm awaiting a bottle of Jean Paul Guerlain's new Spiritueuse Double Vanille. It's said to be a mix of old rum and vanilla. Can't wait for that smell!
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