I made an effort today to get to a small independently owned perfume shop. The owner has had 3 outlets, but closed the one that's close to where I work, so it was an outing I was looking forward to as he has the most amazing stuff.
I walked in and saw these huge presentation bottles...Dior Jules, Guerlain Vol de Nuit, YSL Opium PH EdP!, Caron Parfum Sacre... Shelves full of stuff that's a perfume newbie like me's wetdream
He had Givenchy's Xeryus in the original bottle, Hermes' Un Jardin sur le Nil (I know, I know it's available all over...except here), Guerlain's Apres L'ondee and Mahora, Cacharel Nemo, and more.
I tested Xeryus and was about to buy, but then walked around and saw the Comme de Garcons ones. Odeur 53 and 71, Man 2, CDG 2 and CDG Parfum. I tested the GDG 2 first and then had my mind set on it, but then tried the Parfum - CDG 2 paled in comparison. It was WEIRD, STRONG, and like nothing I've ever smelled before. I decided to wait a while to let it settle as it was quite unsettling at the beginning. The owner advised me to take a walk in the mall to decide whether I like it or not, and after a while I decided that I HAD to have this spicebomb! The price however, was way out of my league - R 920 for 50ml
I made a decision though to get my hands on it as there is definitely a space in my wardrobe for this.
I went there at about 12h00 and it's still very present on my skin after one minute spray, at 20h00! I know what I'm getting next
I also made a bargain with the owner. When he asked me if he could assist, I immediately said I want Jules, knowing that it's very hard to find. He told me that it's discontinued, but that it can be found still. I bargained that I'd buy something today if he would source Jules for me in return. My details are with him, and I'm awaiting his call
I walked in and saw these huge presentation bottles...Dior Jules, Guerlain Vol de Nuit, YSL Opium PH EdP!, Caron Parfum Sacre... Shelves full of stuff that's a perfume newbie like me's wetdream
He had Givenchy's Xeryus in the original bottle, Hermes' Un Jardin sur le Nil (I know, I know it's available all over...except here), Guerlain's Apres L'ondee and Mahora, Cacharel Nemo, and more.I tested Xeryus and was about to buy, but then walked around and saw the Comme de Garcons ones. Odeur 53 and 71, Man 2, CDG 2 and CDG Parfum. I tested the GDG 2 first and then had my mind set on it, but then tried the Parfum - CDG 2 paled in comparison. It was WEIRD, STRONG, and like nothing I've ever smelled before. I decided to wait a while to let it settle as it was quite unsettling at the beginning. The owner advised me to take a walk in the mall to decide whether I like it or not, and after a while I decided that I HAD to have this spicebomb! The price however, was way out of my league - R 920 for 50ml
I made a decision though to get my hands on it as there is definitely a space in my wardrobe for this.I went there at about 12h00 and it's still very present on my skin after one minute spray, at 20h00! I know what I'm getting next
I also made a bargain with the owner. When he asked me if he could assist, I immediately said I want Jules, knowing that it's very hard to find. He told me that it's discontinued, but that it can be found still. I bargained that I'd buy something today if he would source Jules for me in return. My details are with him, and I'm awaiting his call
