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Most vile smelling thing ever!

post #1 of 61
6/9/08 at 8:28am
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I am curious to hear from others on this.

What, in your opinion is the most awful thing (fragrance) you have ever smelled?

For me, there is no question about it...Hypnose by Lancome is vile. How could anyone enjoy it? This stuff could be used in place of smelling salts to wake up football players that got a concussion. If this stuff could cure cancer, and I would rather have cancer . IMO of course.
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post #2 of 61
6/9/08 at 8:33am
The first thing that comes to mind is Dirty English by Juicy Couture.

That B.O. note is really upsetting to me.
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post #3 of 61
6/9/08 at 8:40am
Secretions Magnifique by Etat Libre d'Orange

Notes include Milk Accord, Blood Accord, Iodine Accord, Iris, Opoponax, Sandalwood
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post #4 of 61
6/9/08 at 8:42am
I second Secretions Magnifique by Etat Libre d'Orange. No contest, really. Dirty English, Hypnose, anything else that you may feel "smells bad" smells absolutely wonderful compared to that nausea inducing "perfume."

At least Lancome and Juicy Coutoure are trying to smell good, Secretions is not trying to smell good at all.

Oh, and for a BO/Cumin note - try Eau d'Hermes. The "dirty underpants" odor is strong.
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post #5 of 61
6/9/08 at 8:43am
I've never smelled SM. Sounds like they should change the name, eh?
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post #6 of 61
6/9/08 at 8:49am
Lipstick Rose by Freddy Malle.
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post #7 of 61
6/9/08 at 8:49am
Most anything with opoponax in it disgusts me. Ligea by Carthusia was just depressingly sickening to me.

Actually, the most vilest thing I'm smelled was Mambo for Men by Claibrone tied with 212 Sexy Men
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post #8 of 61
6/9/08 at 9:01am
I third Sécrétions Magnifiques. After having the misfortune of spraying some on my hand, all the previous scents that I'd classified as bad went up three notches to the "very good" category.

I described my experienced in this thread.
http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=210188

I can't describe why it's vile to me, it's just an instinctive gag reaction that I have to it - which I'm not alone in having. But some people do like it.

Still every scent has it's uses. This scent could be useful during the questioning of suspects.
Renato
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post #9 of 61
6/9/08 at 9:19am
I think Secretions Magnifiques is going to be a clear winner here.

In the interests of furthering the discussion can we keep it to fragrances that are, actually, trying to smell good.

The fragrance which to this day still has the biggest Yuk! factor to me is A*Men.
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post #10 of 61
6/9/08 at 9:25am
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Secretions Magnifique by Etat Libre d'Orange

Notes include Milk Accord, Blood Accord, Iodine Accord, Iris, Opoponax, Sandalwood

blood accord...you must be kidding me....people actually wear this one...? i mean on a scale of 1-10 how would you rate its wearability...
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post #11 of 61
6/9/08 at 9:27am
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Originally Posted by HDS1963 View Post

I think Secretions Magnifiques is going to be a clear winner here.

In the interests of furthering the discussion can we keep it to fragrances that are, actually, trying to smell good.

The fragrance which to this day still has the biggest Yuk! factor to me is A*Men.

Good point. I find it unimagineable that they made Secretions Magnifiques with the intention of making it smell good on someone. Relative to Secretions Magnifiques, scents that I don't think were meant to be worn, like Demeter's Laundromat, suddenly seem quite wearable.

I wore A*men today.
Cheers,
Renato
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post #12 of 61
6/9/08 at 10:07am
Secretions Magnifiques--smells like what I imagine to be a dirty, bloody crime scene
Yatagan and Tauer Incense Rose--sickening church incense scent
Dirty English, Caron Pour un Homme, Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa--nose-searing ammonia
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post #13 of 61
6/9/08 at 10:14am
I second Lipstick Rose by Frederic Malle. I also happen to think that Intimately Beckham for him is pretty potent.
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post #14 of 61
6/9/08 at 10:25am
Ava Luxe Shambala Tibet

/dabs



/dies
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post #15 of 61
6/9/08 at 10:43am
La Perla - Touch GrigioPerla

I tried it a couple of days ago out of a sample and it STANK. Funilly enough it got good reviews!
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post #16 of 61
6/9/08 at 10:47am
Trussardi Light Him. Thankfully discontinued.

Horrendous.
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post #17 of 61
6/9/08 at 10:56am
Oh my lord...Secretions Magnifiques... where can I sniff this vile stuff?
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post #18 of 61
6/9/08 at 10:58am
4711 ---- smelled like rotten garbage
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post #19 of 61
6/9/08 at 11:01am
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Originally Posted by SirSlarty View Post

Oh my lord...Secretions Magnifiques... where can I sniff this vile stuff?

I don't find it all that bad actually...just a salty floral/coconut combo. It does have a bit of "wet dog" in it though...I would never buy a bottle given that part.

You can get it at Henry Bendel in NYC.
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post #20 of 61
6/9/08 at 11:03am
Just 2 days ago I tried Hypnose and actually liked it. If the bottle weren't so ugly I probably would have bought it. Funny.
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post #21 of 61
6/9/08 at 11:06am
Jicky EDP. I'd rather give birth to a porcupine that is one fire.
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post #22 of 61
6/9/08 at 12:38pm
For me it was Yatagan....gak!


Dan
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post #23 of 61
6/9/08 at 12:49pm
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Originally Posted by Dimitri View Post

Trussardi Light Him. Thankfully discontinued.

Horrendous.


That's the one I was going to post!

I bought a bottle blind (thankfully for $10), smelled it once, wiped the vomit from my chin, threw it away the next day!

Looks like I have to find a bottle of Secretions Magnifiques though! Anything with as many vile reviews here has to be sampled at least once!
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post #24 of 61
6/9/08 at 12:57pm
For me it's Brut by Faberge.

I understand it was a lot better before it was reformulated.
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post #25 of 61
6/9/08 at 1:14pm
Wow, this "blood accord" sounds.... interesting. Who would ever think to include such a thing? Anyway, since I haven't smelled that particular one, I'm going to throw my vote in for the perfume "Design". I'm not even sure who makes it, but my mother in law absolutely adores it and truly considers it one of her best perfumes. It's just sickeningly sweet almost to the point of being vomit inducing, and it has a longevity like you wouldn't believe. It just will not die. *fullbodyshudder*
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post #26 of 61
6/9/08 at 1:16pm
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Originally Posted by TwoRoads View Post

For me it's Brut by Faberge.

I understand it was a lot better before it was reformulated.

Oh dear me yes it was. When I found some discontinued calvin I was immediately reminded of the old Brut but it's more like a cross between the old and new Bruts.

Oh well the new one is ugly.
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post #27 of 61
6/9/08 at 4:31pm
SL Miel De Bois....the only scent I had to wash off.
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post #28 of 61
6/9/08 at 4:41pm
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Originally Posted by Asha View Post

Secretions Magnifiques--smells like what I imagine to be a dirty, bloody crime scene

I'm pretty sure I'd prefer to smell the dirty, bloody crime scene.
Renato
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post #29 of 61
6/9/08 at 8:25pm
Spirit/Antonio Banderas. Extremely disagreeable with my nose.
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post #30 of 61
6/9/08 at 8:35pm
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Originally Posted by nsamadi View Post

SL Miel De Bois....the only scent I had to wash off.

I agree. That stuff smells seriously bad, and it tops my most vile column.
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post #31 of 61
6/9/08 at 8:44pm
Michael Kors Michael for Men. On me, it just smells like an alcoholic florist on a three day bender while arranging gardenias at a rubbing alcohol convention. And that's my good review.
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post #32 of 61
6/9/08 at 10:13pm
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Originally Posted by bossanova_boy View Post

Spirit/Antonio Banderas. Extremely disagreeable with my nose.

It didn't last on my long enough to get an impression of it or form some kind of opinion

its longevity is terrible
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post #33 of 61
6/9/08 at 10:54pm
I cannot stand the women's perfume Red Door. Just dreadful to my nose. When I was working at a low-level department store, none of the girls working the fragrance counter could stomach it either.

For men, I couldn't stand The Dreamer. I dunno if Sephora left an old bottle out, but I couldn't rise the stuff off fast enough.
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post #34 of 61
6/9/08 at 11:45pm
Secretions Magnifiques - its SO out there its worth getting a bottle. I am sure it will be a classic reference point for years to come, people will continue to talk about it, and once discontinued, will sell on eBay for hundreds of dollars!
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post #35 of 61
6/9/08 at 11:49pm
realities for men reminds me of those little snake things from fire works stands that grow when you set them on fire. It has nothing in it that i can recognize as desirable in any sense of the word.
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post #36 of 61
6/10/08 at 12:37am
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Originally Posted by Hoos View Post

Michael Kors Michael for Men. On me, it just smells like an alcoholic florist on a three day bender while arranging gardenias at a rubbing alcohol convention. And that's my good review.

oh- come on tell us how you really feel about it. you didnt help luca write his review, did you?

cheers,
ryan
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post #37 of 61
6/10/08 at 1:32am
Fleur de Male
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post #38 of 61
6/10/08 at 2:45am
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Originally Posted by Hoos View Post

Michael Kors Michael for Men. On me, it just smells like an alcoholic florist on a three day bender while arranging gardenias at a rubbing alcohol convention. And that's my good review.



Yeah.. Same here.. I sprayed this on my arm and wished i hadn't.. Couldn't even hang on for the drydown!! Yuk!!

Miracle Homme L'Aquatonic as well.. Yuk!! Yuk!!
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post #39 of 61
6/10/08 at 3:06am
Bandit & Cabochard ... Both smell like rotting mouldy carpet with Bandit having extra burnt rubber notes !
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post #40 of 61
6/10/08 at 3:52am
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Originally Posted by danho View Post

I am curious to hear from others on this.

What, in your opinion is the most awful thing (fragrance) you have ever smelled?

For me, there is no question about it...Hypnose by Lancome is vile. How could anyone enjoy it? This stuff could be used in place of smelling salts to wake up football players that got a concussion. If this stuff could cure cancer, and I would rather have cancer . IMO of course.

Most vile fragrances are the ones that make me feel physically sick when people are wearing them.Thesse include Givenchy Ysatis for women and Angel and A Men.Does anyone actually find these sents pleasant??
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post #41 of 61
6/10/08 at 3:56am
think it depends on the skin.My late Mum used to wear cabochard and it smelled great on her whereas with some others,as yousay it smells vile
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post #42 of 61
6/10/08 at 5:00am
Wearing Vraie Blonde made me feel nauseous... can't imagine how vile a fragrance could be if ELdO actually TRIED to make it stink.
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post #43 of 61
6/10/08 at 5:33am
My standard reply to this question is always Diptype l'Autre (sorry, SixCats!). Smells like a New Delhi bus in late afternoon. Perhaps SM could knock l'Autre from its Throne of Skank, but I haven't tried it yet and probably never will.
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post #44 of 61
6/10/08 at 6:00am
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Originally Posted by Aaron01 View Post

Fleur de Male

Have to agree with this one... not for me.

Best,

Otto
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post #45 of 61
6/10/08 at 6:14am
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Originally Posted by Dimitrios View Post

Bandit & Cabochard ... Both smell like rotting mouldy carpet with Bandit having extra burnt rubber notes !

Vintage (preformulated) Cabochard smells wonderful...the current version smells putrid. I'm not a bit Bandit fan either...not sure which incarnation I smelled though (its been through many).

^^ I also agree about L'Autre...that stuff is rank.
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post #46 of 61
6/10/08 at 3:23pm
I tested Habit Rouge and found it to be awful mix of pencil shavings and patchouli. Burberry classic was one I wanted to like, but the notes that sounded good didn't smell good together at all.
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post #47 of 61
6/10/08 at 4:05pm
I don't know if it's my body chemistry or what but for me its:

Tabac Blond and Dzongkha
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post #48 of 61
6/10/08 at 4:49pm
I agree with Fleur du Male and would like to add Mesmerize by Avon.
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post #49 of 61
6/12/08 at 11:32am
Azzaro Pure Vetiver.

As Vile as any commercial grade resurfacing agent.
Seemingly as toxic and dangerous as any industrial insecticide.
No vetiver here.

Here goes some more:
http://community.basenotes.net/showt...ht=Worst+Smell
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post #50 of 61
6/12/08 at 11:50am
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Originally Posted by DULLAH View Post

Azzaro Pure Vetiver.

As Vile as any commercial grade resurfacing agent.
Seemingly as toxic and dangerous as any industrial insecticide.
No vetiver here.

Funny, that's my favourite summer vetiver - fresh and crisp, and puts a big sillage aura around me, just like Azzaro Chrome does. But then again, I seem to be in the minority here on Chrome as well.
Renato
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post #51 of 61
6/12/08 at 3:19pm
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Originally Posted by Renato View Post

Funny, that's my favourite summer vetiver - fresh and crisp, and puts a big sillage aura around me, just like Azzaro Chrome does. But then again, I seem to be in the minority here on Chrome as well.
Renato

It wasn't my favourite but I used to own a bottle of Azzaro Pure Vetiver too, didn't buy it again tho.
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post #52 of 61
6/12/08 at 4:56pm
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Originally Posted by Indie_Guy View Post

Just 2 days ago I tried Hypnose and actually liked it. If the bottle weren't so ugly I probably would have bought it. Funny.

hahaah i think the same ! anyway i like very much that fragance ... the bottle is really ugly to me, big, nothing comfortable and rough...

but the importan thing is the juice
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post #53 of 61
6/12/08 at 5:01pm
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Originally Posted by Snafoo View Post

My standard reply to this question is always Diptype l'Autre (sorry, SixCats!). Smells like a New Delhi bus in late afternoon. Perhaps SM could knock l'Autre from its Throne of Skank, but I haven't tried it yet and probably never will.

Allright Sixcats where are you ? .

New Delhi bus in late afternoon huh, haven't done that in 34 years. Do you think if I tried that it will bring back memories ? LOL !!!

To my nose I could not stand Aspen, but I do know some people that smelled great when they had it on. Body chemistry guys , body chemistry.....
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post #54 of 61
6/12/08 at 5:41pm
Secretions Magnifiques by Etat Libre d'Orange. I almost vomited. Quite horrible.
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post #55 of 61
6/12/08 at 5:45pm
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Originally Posted by mikeperez23 View Post

Secretions Magnifiques by Etat Libre d'Orange. I almost vomited. Quite horrible.

I wonder if they'll ever put out an Extreme or Concentree version of Secretions Magnifiques?

It would be interesting seeing happy shoppers going along, grabbing a bottle and spraying some on their wrist to test, and observing the by-product.
Renato
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post #56 of 61
6/12/08 at 6:18pm
Tauer Incense Rose - first time I ever had to scrub something off... bad on my skin!
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post #57 of 61
6/13/08 at 10:44am
Clearly, none of you has experienced Eau de Fier.
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post #58 of 61
6/13/08 at 11:54am
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Originally Posted by funnyboy View Post

Most vile fragrances are the ones that make me feel physically sick when people are wearing them.Thesse include Givenchy Ysatis for women and Angel and A Men.Does anyone actually find these sents pleasant??

A*Men is actually a comfort scent for me. I get a warm vibe, sugary sweetness and chocolate. I don't see what all the panic is over. Sounds like people overapplying to me.

Anyway, honestly I'm gonna have to say the worst one I've smelled was...Grey Flannel. I know it has it's fans, I just can't do it. It's stifling, it was to me the equivalent of taking a thick wool sock and sticking it down my throat just far enough to gag. Then leaving it there.

Caesars Man would be a close second, actually let me crosspost the relevant blog about it.

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Caesars Man: Nuclear Freaking Deathbomb Posted on June 3rd, 2008 by Daniel

Ah, Caesars Man. You were almost my first online purchase, almost. Especially at $11 for a big ol 4.0 oz bottle. And in your immediate defense, you dont sound all that bad, with notes of Lime, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Amber, and Musk. Imagine my joy when I spot you at the local TJ Maxx. $9.99 for the same 4.0 oz bottle! Im sold!

And thats where it all went wrong.

Of course, I cant be too much of a prick about this, at $2.50 an ounce its the cheapest cologne in my wardrobe. The initial burst is even rather pleasant! Nice crisp citrus with the edges slightly rounded by the sandalwood base. And I love sandalwood fragrances.

Give it about 30 minutes though, and you start to see another side. That citrus note gets a little too sweet, almost rotten, and it starts picking up a new note, which to me smells like fir or mint or pine. Something in that area. And then the base vanishes. So youre left with rotten oranges and pine (rotten orange pine-sol?), and this will be the state of affairs for the next, oh, 15 hours. On two sprays. And Id really rather not project this stuff, so of course its one of the great sillage monsters of my wardrobe.

Or it was, anyway. I gave the bottle to my Dad as I knew I honestly would never wear the stuff again. He took it with him on a vacation to Florida. When he returned a week later, he took his shaving bag and tossed it up on the counter. About a minute later I started smelling something, and something not particularly good either. With a lurching suspicion, I approach the bag and the scent grows stronger. I open the zipper and see a puddle of Caesars Man in the bottom of the bag.

By the way, just so you know, its a screw-top. And apparently it can work itself loose of its own volition.

Our bathroom smelled like Caesars man for every bit of two weeks or more. I would choke on this scent every time I went into the bathroom. After a while itd literally make me sick to my stomach. I dont really ever want to smell it again.
Bottom line: Friends dont let friends wear Caesars Man.
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post #59 of 61
6/13/08 at 12:02pm
It's probably just me, but I thought l'Homme Sage smelled like an ash-tray, and yes it made me feel physically sick...
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post #60 of 61
6/13/08 at 1:55pm
Vile? Has to be Guerlain's Vetiver.

I know people love it- It makes me sweat and shake just thinking about it. Yuck.

Go figure- I love Bandit.
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