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Since my absents, any MUST try fragrances ?

post #1 of 24
5/25/08 at 6:31am
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Hi all,

OK, I've been away from BN for nearly two years. Most old timer BN'ers know of my love of UNIQUE
(mostly Niche) fragrances and Attars. I love strong, odd, off beat, (some say STINKY) fragrances. Most of my collection is either VERY low or depleted! I plan to slowly built it back to it's once former glory. Of all the hundreds of samples I have tried over the years, certain Houses and Fragrances continue to be my favorites. That being said, what MUST try fragrances regardless of House have become a hot topic of discussion since my absents ? I care little if it's an old established House or a new House altogether.
Quality above all is what I seek. As a reference, I have listed some of my favorites :

SMN ACQUA DI CUBA
SMN PATCHOULI
SMN NOSTALIGA
MPG ROUTE DU VETIVER
LV PIPER NIGRUM
L'ARTISAN DZING!
CREED TABAROME MILLESIME
DIPTYQUE L'AUTRE
MONTALE BLACK OUD
MONTALE CUIR D'ARABIE
GOUTAL SABLES
MPG EAU DES ILES
MPG PARFUME D'HABIT
SERGE LUTENS MMK
SERGE LUTENS CHENE
ETRO MDM
MAZZOLARI LUI
I PROFUMI DI FIRINZE FRESCO DI VETIVER
PIGUET BANDIT
L'EAU BLEUE D'ISSEY
CREED MILLESIME IMPERIAL
CREED BORIS DU PORTAGAL
YSL KOUROS
MCQUEEN KINGDOM
YOHGI
TRUSSARDI UOMO
GOBIN DAUDE BICHE DANS L'ABSINTHE
MILLER HARRIS FEUILLES DE TABAC
ETC. ETC. ETC. Thanks all for any and all suggestions.

Regards,
SixCats! aka Tom Patrick
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post #2 of 24
5/25/08 at 7:42am
Domencio Carenci Pour Homme (1931 - What it's called)
Washington Tremlette Black Tie
Le Labo Rose 31
Nasomatto Duro and Absinthe
By Kilian A Taste of Heaven (Personally, Straight to Heaven)
Czech and Speake - No 88 (Not sure how old this one is)
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post #3 of 24
5/25/08 at 7:46am
Tom Ford private blends
Armani Privé line
Chanel Les Exclusifs line
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post #4 of 24
5/25/08 at 7:51am
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Tom Ford private blends
Armani Privé line
Chanel Les Exclusifs line

OMG YES YES YES

I think, you'll like the most:

TF - Oud Wood, Tobacco Vanille & Moss Breeches. Along with Tuscan Leather.
Armani Prive - Ambre Soie (maybe), Bois D'Encens and Vetiver Babylone
Chanel - Sycomore, Bel Respiro (maybe) and Bois des Iles (though you probably have sampled that)
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post #5 of 24
5/25/08 at 7:56am
Because of your love of the odd and off beat my first recommendation would be Le Labo Patchouli 24 the birch tar note inthat is one of the most unique I've found.Since you own L'Autre i think this is a worthy companion. I would pretty much suggest you work your way through the entire Le Labo line as I have found every one to have some interest.
I am also an an unabashed supporter of the new scent Comme des Garcons/Monocle Scent One: Hinoki as it is just awesome in my book.
The other line worth investigating is the Frederic Malle Editions de Perfume another line that I have worked my way through and really discovered some lovely things. Especially since you like Musc Kublai Khan you probably owe yourself a shot of Musc Ravageur.
Finally, as the stats keeper I would suggest you have to try Terre D'Hermes as it seems to be the most popular men's fragrance at the moment and if you're rebuilding then it almost seems you would have to start there.
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post #6 of 24
5/25/08 at 7:56am
Since you love off-beat scents, I suggest Jean Paul Gaultier Fleur du Male... I regret that I swapped my bottle.

Still, it's non-niche, reasonably priced, and very off-beat: neroli and orange blossom with a similarity to Kouros, one of your faves!
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post #7 of 24
5/25/08 at 8:28am
If you haven't tried it, you need to sample Salvador Dali pour Homme. Dark, incensey, gothic, off-putting. Sounds like something you might like (many are intimidated by its 'power frag' status - I adore it!)
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post #8 of 24
5/25/08 at 8:47am
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Originally Posted by Vivek View Post

Domencio Carenci Pour Homme (1931 - What it's called)
Washington Tremlette Black Tie
Le Labo Rose 31
Nasomatto Duro and Absinthe
By Kilian A Taste of Heaven (Personally, Straight to Heaven)
Czech and Speake - No 88 (Not sure how old this one is)

I like Vivek's choices and would like to add a couple.

Black Tourmaline by Oliver Durbano
Fougere Bengale by Parfums d'Empire
Aoud Flowers by Montale
Red Aoud by Montale
Vetiver Babylone by Armani Prive
Yohji Homme
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post #9 of 24
5/25/08 at 9:43am
Narciso Rodriguez for Men - it's a love/hate kind of a scent, and was quite the flavor-of-the-month recently. Same goes for Black Orchid by Tom Ford.
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post #10 of 24
5/25/08 at 12:49pm
It's not particularly stinky, but I find it very interesting scent: Lagerfeld Man (2003 edition).
Also, Narciso Rodriguez, Fahrenheit 32, Black Orchid.
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post #11 of 24
5/25/08 at 1:01pm
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Originally Posted by mikeperez23 View Post

Narciso Rodriguez for Men - it's a love/hate kind of a scent, and was quite the flavor-of-the-month recently. Same goes for Black Orchid by Tom Ford.

Bingo! nasty stuff? pls try 6 sprays of NR
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post #12 of 24
5/25/08 at 4:42pm
All I've got to say, is welcome back! You've got great taste!
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post #13 of 24
5/25/08 at 4:53pm
Nasomatto Duro and Absinth are top shelf items. Hindu Grass is good too, only it doesn't stay on my skin nearly as long as the other two.
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post #14 of 24
5/25/08 at 5:08pm
I'll second a few...

Le Labo Rose 31 & Patchouli 24
Domencio Carenci Pour Homme 1913
Narciso Rodriguez for Men (I heard it was deliberately made to smell bad)
TF Tobacco Vanille (an old world sweet pipe tobacco scent)
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post #15 of 24
5/25/08 at 5:14pm
I've found the following quite captivating:
Agent Provocateur - Strip
Etat Libre d'Orange - Tom of Finland
Profumo - Puro Lino
Chanel - Allure Homme Edition Blanche
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post #16 of 24
5/25/08 at 7:40pm
Hey SixCats, Knowing how much you like and appreciate strong fragrances, I suggest Parfums de Rosine Twill Rose, which has an animalic savagery very reminiscent of Serge Lutens Muscs Kublai Khan.
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post #17 of 24
5/25/08 at 8:07pm
Pretty much everyone on BN who tried the new Unforgivable Black love it, so I guess you could add that. I've yet to try it but I loved the original Unforgivable and many of the members say the Black version is the same but with a rum note that makes it smell even better, so it sounds quite interesting.
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post #18 of 24
5/25/08 at 9:31pm
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Originally Posted by MFfan310 View Post

Since you love off-beat scents, I suggest Jean Paul Gaultier Fleur du Male... I regret that I swapped my bottle.

Still, it's non-niche, reasonably priced, and very off-beat: neroli and orange blossom with a similarity to Kouros, one of your faves!

And give a try to the new La Cologne version of it.
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post #19 of 24
5/25/08 at 9:44pm
Bond no. 9 Silver Factory, amongst some of their other offerings.

Of course, you can skip half of their line if you already have smelled most Creeds.
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post #20 of 24
5/25/08 at 10:50pm
Messe de Minuit is one of Etro's best, and I wonder if you have tried Gomma yet. Beats Bulgari black by a mile, I would say. It's almost a leather fragrance, except in a direct comparison with Montale's Cuir d'Arabie. I keep sampling Etro's and am sure I'll end up with more. Not necessarily a must buy, but you should sample Dior Homme. Unique for that house and as a men's cologne.
You won't regret the kiss of the dragon: Baiser du Dragon (2003, by Cartier) and Hermes' Eau de Merveilles, 2006. Their destination is to wait eternally for men at the ladies' counter. Fleur du Male is seconded. It's roughly in the same direction (orangy floral). The dry down is really more masculine, though.Very positive vibrations.
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post #21 of 24
5/26/08 at 12:11am
SixCats,

You should sample Domenico Caraceni Pour Homme (sometimes referred to as "1913", but
that is simply the date of the founding of the house).

http://www.luckyscent.com/shop/detai...0600&section=1

Bold and well-blended, with great quality ingredients.
A superb fragrance.
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post #22 of 24
5/26/08 at 2:09am
Hey SixCats,
knowing a bit your taste for, let me say, "self standing" stuff I suggest you to try:
- Parfumerie Generale: Aomassay, Musc Maori and many others...
- Nasomatto: Duro and Hindu Grass
- Etat Libre D'Orange: Rien, Jasmine et Cigarettes
- Malle: French Lover
- Eau d'Italie: Bois d'Ombrie, Paestum Rose, Sienne l'Hiver
- L'Artisan: DZONGKA
- Andy Tauer: Lonestar Memories, L'Air du desert marroccain
- Dior Homme (regular and Intense)
- Narciso Rodriguez for Him and for Her too
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post #23 of 24
5/26/08 at 2:36am
Let's not forget:

Guerlain's Spiriteuse Double Vanille
Montale's Red Vetyver
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post #24 of 24
5/26/08 at 4:13am
Thread Starter 
Hi guys,

I would like to thank all my BN friends far and wide for all the excellent suggestions!
I am taking note (i.e. making a long list) of all the suggestions which I will then research and seek out samples to try. Wow, I guess I've miss a LOT over the last couple of years. I've got a lot of catching up to do! Thanks all.

Regards,
SixCats! aka Tom Patrick
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