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Whoo hoo! Look at my sample order

post #1 of 6
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Two years ago, I went on a shopping spree and bought about 30 Creed perfume samples from Parfums Raffy. While I loved some of them, Original Vetiver, I ended up buying the bottles only to be disappointed with how they lasted (multiple bottles).

Anyway - I'm actually stuck with 2 Original Vetiver, yet I find myself wearing "Le Male", "Azzaro pour hommes", "Lolita Lempicka" and "Mat: Very Male" instead of my expensive Creed.

I discovered perfumedcourt.com yesterday and went on a little spree there... I had also received a few samples the other day and decided to buy an EDP bottle of Hanae Mori. Now I'm getting new samples and I think I'll buy a few samples, and 1-2 bottles (ideally under 50$ each) per month to build up my collection.

Here is my samples order, to discover new scents. I picked stuff based on reviews from here, and also I have to sadly admit, sometimes based on the intriguing names:

L'artisan Parfumier:
-Bois farine (I liked the name)
-Dzing!
-Mechant loup (I liked the name)
-Mure et Musc Extreme
-Voleur de Roses (I liked the name)
Guerlain Habit Rouge
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Hermes Eau D'Hermes EDT
Hermes Rocabar (I liked the name)
Guerlain Derby Reissue
Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur
Chanel Egoiste
Yves St. Laurent M7
Lorenzo Villoresi - A Men's Gateway Pack (3 samples)
I Hate Perfumes Gateway Sampler Pack (3 samples, funny name!)
Caron Third Man (I liked the name)
Caron Yatagan
Caron L'Anarchiste (I liked the name)
Caron Coup de Fouet
Caron Pour Un Homme
Caron Royal Bain de Caron
Annick Goutal Sables
Annick Goutal Vetiver
Serge Lutens Miel de Bois (I love eating honey)
Serge Lutens Chergui
post #2 of 6
Thread Starter 
I had trouble deciding on what to do. I wasn't sure if I would order a bunch of "probably good and original" samples like I think I did, or if I should have just bought their "build your nose" sampler packs. Basically they sell stuff like "Beginner niche pack", or "basic cinnamon scents", etc. They sell packs per type of perfumes, per house and per note. I wonder if I should eventually order the note-based ones.
post #3 of 6
That's a powerhouse sample order! It'll keep you occupied for a LONG time I'm sure
post #4 of 6
Thread Starter 
Haha, I'm not too sure. I'm gunning for two weeks.

I work at home, so I plan to do this:

-Wake up
-Pour tiny drop at 4 locations (inner elbows, wrist) of 4 kinds
-Smell myself often during breakfast
-Take shower, and then pour one of the full bottles on myself

And since I work out at home in the after noon, I will probably take a second shower mid-day, followed by another sample bottle. Maybe I'll put a bit before sleep too. Hehe.
post #5 of 6
Sounds like a great list to keep your nose busy. Indeed some really nice ones like

Bois farine
Dzing!
Mechant loup
Voleur de Roses
Habit Rouge
M7
Eau D'Hermes EDT
Musc Ravageur
Egoiste
Caron Third Man (I liked the name)
Caron Yatagan
Caron L'Anarchiste (I liked the name)
Serge Lutens Miel de Bois
Serge Lutens Chergui
post #6 of 6
That's a really great list of both niche and designer fragrances - an excellent mix.

Let us know your thoughts once you've sampled them.

Enjoy!
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