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is Profumum Fumidus one of the best

post #1 of 37
10/3/08 at 5:40am
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Boozy, smoky, hazy, dense, dirty, muddy, earthy, rooty & woody scent? boy this just grabbed me up my collar... i wasnt ready for this. what a scent! the progressions too has to be one of the most satifying and definite that i have come across...the way the green notes sprout towards the basenotes is a phenomenon to witness, almost poetic & definitely real and true to nature.
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post #2 of 37
10/3/08 at 5:50am
Yes it is one of the best.

Feel free to buy me a bottle, whenever you like jenson.
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post #3 of 37
10/3/08 at 5:54am
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Originally Posted by mikeperez23 View Post

Yes it is one of the best.

Feel free to buy me a bottle, whenever you like jenson.

and gift me one of yours MIke!!! So as to make room for the Jenson bottle
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post #4 of 37
10/3/08 at 5:54am
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im sure you meant a Vial, didnt you?

yeh...the darn rate...i have tried thundra and now this..hmmm..
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post #5 of 37
10/3/08 at 5:55am
Yes, it is Jenson. Fumidus is one of the best I own. Nothing like it. One of the best masculine scents to come along in recent years.
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post #6 of 37
10/3/08 at 5:58am
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i guess we all have to wait for the incredible Sloan_8013 Sale

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Yes, it is Jenson. Fumidus is one of the best I own. Nothing like it. One of the best masculine scents to come along in recent years.

yes, definitely the best of wht i have tried so far in this genre...
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post #7 of 37
10/3/08 at 7:53am
Without a doubt it's pretty groundbreaking. But where oh where will I wear this to

That question is the only think keeping me from buying a decant even.
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post #8 of 37
10/3/08 at 7:57am
you guys are killing me the list of perfumes that I want now requires me to hit the lotto or sell my soul ot the devil...
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post #9 of 37
10/3/08 at 8:13am
240 bucks for 100ml!?

Wow!
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post #10 of 37
10/3/08 at 8:26am
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yes..the rate is insane...least its a 100 ml...or else u will notice niche brands have this trend of offering only 50 ml at tht rate...

but a house very well worth tht kinda rates....montales cost upto $210..and so does so many other brands....but the bottomline is..it still doesnt fall in my budget...someday...
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post #11 of 37
10/3/08 at 8:41am
In terms of what it was meant to be, a smoky, boozey fragrance it is definitely one of the best scents. It is really well composed but for me it is very hard to wear.
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post #12 of 37
10/3/08 at 8:45am
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In terms of what it was meant to be, a smoky, boozey fragrance it is definitely one of the best scents. It is really well composed but for me it is very hard to wear.

I have to agree. While I admire Fumidus for the austerity and originality it has, I personally cannot see wearing it. Hell, Hinoki is a stretch for me on some days , so that can give you a barometer on my confidence when it comes to wearing really challenging scents these days.
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post #13 of 37
10/3/08 at 8:48am
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i guess we all have to wait for the incredible Sloan_8013 Sale

Ha! Nice one. I doubt I'll ever sell Fumidus though. I bought it last year before the price increases. Less than $200 back then.
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post #14 of 37
10/3/08 at 9:00am
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well there are so many scents tht falls in tht category (appreciate it, but cant wear it) for me..but surprisingly, i like this one...can picture this one keeping me engaged, especially on long drives..treks, even a evening out with freinds...i have similar thoughts on thundra..another one tht i appreciate a lot.
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post #15 of 37
10/3/08 at 9:01am
Javagreen

I hear you buddy...I too am in the same conuncrum....but on the other hand...
try the Santalum from the same line...its more wearable - much much more versatile.
IMHO- its probably a very unique interpretation of Mysore sandalwood
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post #16 of 37
10/3/08 at 9:22am
Jenson have you smelled Vetiver by Lorenzo Villoresi?

To me, the only scent that comes close to replicating the feel of Fumidus is Vetiver. No, it doesn't smell like it - but I think they are brothers from another mother.
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post #17 of 37
10/3/08 at 9:33am
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Originally Posted by mikeperez23 View Post

Jenson have you smelled Vetiver by Lorenzo Villoresi?

To me, the only scent that comes close to replicating the feel of Fumidus is Vetiver. No, it doesn't smell like it - but I think they are brothers from another mother.


Thanks for the headsup Mike! ill keep tht in mind! btw, is MPG Route Du vetiver in similar lines....?
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post #18 of 37
10/3/08 at 10:53am
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Javagreen

I hear you buddy...I too am in the same conuncrum....but on the other hand...
try the Santalum from the same line...its more wearable - much much more versatile.
IMHO- its probably a very unique interpretation of Mysore sandalwood

Not tried yet, lekin ab yeh to try karna padega..... Sandalwood is my comfort zone
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post #19 of 37
10/3/08 at 3:53pm
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I have to agree. While I admire Fumidus for the austerity and originality it has, I personally cannot see wearing it. Hell, Hinoki is a stretch for me on some days , so that can give you a barometer on my confidence when it comes to wearing really challenging scents these days.

I enjoy a small decant I have from time to time, but only wear it if I'm planning on not leaving the house. It's just over the top and not wearable in public IMO. I find Black Tourmaline by Oliver Durbano to be the best wearable alternative.
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post #20 of 37
10/3/08 at 4:27pm
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Thanks for the headsup Mike! ill keep tht in mind! btw, is MPG Route Du vetiver in similar lines....?

Yes and no.

RdV has a very distinctive berry note mixed in with the same 'dirty' vetiver as both of these. But the berry note enlivens and brightens the effect of the dirty, woody vetiver. Whereas in Fumidus, I 'smell' no brightness. The Villoresi is similarly bone dry, woody and stark. The Villoresi is missing the boozy notes.
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post #21 of 37
10/3/08 at 6:03pm
Very unique scent. I don't think a lot of people would love this, but it's worth a testing. It grew on me after a while, but as many stated it's very hard to wear.
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post #22 of 37
2/17/09 at 6:09pm
Dear LORD - I'd noticed some Fumidus talk, mostly thanks to mikeperez23. Because I trust his opinions and because I like Profumum I picked up an inexpensive 10ml decant, blind.

It's rare that I don't give a fragrance a few samplings before commenting, so I'll try not to be too judgmental.. BUT I've NEVER smelled a more challenging, raw, in-your-face-burn-your-throat fragrance. I sprayed my arm and it smelled like I just poured scotch on myself. Perhaps it's because I don't drink scotch, but on first sampling I don't know if I'm going to be able to get my head around this one. mikey-P - you've got bigger balls than I do, my friend!

Does anyone have any commentary or advice on how to appreciate Fumidus? 1/2 spray and wait 6 hours - or something like that? The sh*t is no joke, boys and girls. I'll never not have a suggestion when people ask for 'boozy', 'outrageous', or 'super-masculine' fragrance ever again.
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post #23 of 37
2/17/09 at 6:35pm
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...mikey-P - you've got bigger balls than I do, my friend!

Does anyone have any commentary or advice on how to appreciate Fumidus? 1/2 spray and wait 6 hours - or something like that?...

LOL. So...I see you took the blue pill.

Seriously, I apply it normally...about 3-4 sprays. If you get it on fabric it'll last FOREVER so avoid this. Your nose will become attenuated to the harshness, give it time.

I find it comes in handy when I need a little extra boost of confidence. The olfactory equivalent of a bullet proof vest. Grr...
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post #24 of 37
2/17/09 at 6:49pm
I can tend to pull it off effortlessly because I usually have that "I just woke up out of bed from a night-out and haven't showered & shaved" look.
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post #25 of 37
2/17/09 at 6:53pm
UPDATE: I left my 10ml Fumidus decant/bottle near some of my other bottles. When I left them alone, the Fumidus bottle kicked my bottle of Derby in the nuts. I'm going to have to Fumidus separated until it learns to behave with others.
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post #26 of 37
2/17/09 at 6:55pm
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UPDATE: I left my 10ml Fumidus decant/bottle near some of my other bottles. When I left them alone, the Fumidus bottle kicked my bottle of Derby in the nuts. I'm going to have to Fumidus separated until it learns to behave with others.

LOL.

It won't 'behave with others'.
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post #27 of 37
2/17/09 at 7:52pm
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Originally Posted by mikeperez23 View Post

If you get it on fabric it'll last FOREVER so avoid this.

i would be careful applying any profumum to fabric...the thing is like oil...i'm sure it'd stain..

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Your nose will become attenuated to the harshness, give it time.

i loved it from word go ! but yeh, i started appreciating it more and more in time...

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UPDATE: I left my 10ml Fumidus decant/bottle near some of my other bottles. When I left them alone, the Fumidus bottle kicked my bottle of Derby in the nuts. I'm going to have to Fumidus separated until it learns to behave with others.

LMAO
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post #28 of 37
2/17/09 at 8:36pm
This sounds like the gangster of the Profumus line. Was Frank Nitti the nose behind this one?
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post #29 of 37
2/17/09 at 8:59pm

I hate to rain on the parade but Profumum Fumidus is basically unrecitified pure Javanese Vetiver Oil? How can I be so sure, I have an 9 year old 15ml bottled of unrectified pure Javanese Vetiver Oil that has pretty much the exact development of Fumidus.

The long complex changing development of Fumidus gives it away that is mainly an essential oil based fragrance. Aromachemicals just don't provide this kind of complex evolving drydown.

It's a great scent, but it's not anything more than well-aged vetiver oil.

scentemental


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post #30 of 37
2/17/09 at 9:08pm
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Thanks Scentemental! maybe that explains the lovely accord towards base which is so "green" and fresh...which is a total contrast to it's openin to mids progression...
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post #31 of 37
2/17/09 at 10:01pm
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I hate to rain on the parade but Profumum Fumidus is basically unrecitified pure Javanese Vetiver Oil? How can I be so sure, I have an 9 year old 15ml bottled of unrectified pure Javanese Vetiver Oil that has pretty much the exact development of Fumidus.

The long complex changing development of Fumidus gives it away that is mainly an essential oil based fragrance. Aromachemicals just don't provide this kind of complex evolving drydown.

It's a great scent, but it's not anything more than well-aged vetiver oil.

scentemental



Almost exactly you get the point! Vetiver extended by some cheap synthetics and/or naturals.
In Rome boutique they swear that Fumidus is vetiver oil plus birch (not birchtar though - just something from leaves, that contains a lot of salicilates).
Concentration is mad, but still not as expensive as USD 240 per bottle.

Anyway I love my bottle and wear it sometimes.
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post #32 of 37
2/17/09 at 10:19pm
Octavio's blog "1000perfumes" is worth reading on the subject of Chanel Sycomore, which I find to be almost a dead ringer for Fumidus, only it's his description of the vintage version that describes it as a "dusty cigar" and the new version he does indeed describe as "pure vetiver" but. . . sycomore doesn't have the "novelty" topnotes of fumidus: the cigar ash, the scotch... "a brancusi sculpture" in vetiver, so says Octavio of Sycomore and by my green candle just about whatever is said of sycomore might as well be said of fumidus!
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post #33 of 37
2/18/09 at 2:49am
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...gives it away that is mainly an essential oil based fragrance.

Isn't that true with most Profumums?
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post #34 of 37
2/18/09 at 3:00am
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and...i wouldnt care if PG's Querelle or Villoresi's Uomo took a dime to manufacture. also, if one looks around enough, there is a cheaper substitute for every scent out there, in one form or the other.
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post #35 of 37
2/18/09 at 4:47am
Hmmm..... very interesting reading. I love when the perfumers chime in, it adds a lot of perspective. It makes sense I'm smelling an essential oil in high concentration. I smelled pure Mysore Sandalwood oil once, which smells quite different in pure form then the way "sandalwood fragrances" smell. Regardless, I don't think Fumidus is for me. I sprayed a blotter about 10 hours ago.... some of the harshest topnotes have faded but it's still more "AAAAAAAAGH!" than I'm comfortable with. I'm all about giving a fragrance time to appreciate, but that's if I think I'm going to end up liking it. I'm not the hugest vetiver fan to begin with, so why torture myself? It looks like a kind (and quick!) BNer is going to adopt my misbehaving Fumidus and give it a good home.... I'll miss the check I get from the gov'ment for fostering it, but it's ok....

Nothing but respect for y'all that can wear Fumidus. I guess all my Guerlain sampling has sissified me.
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post #36 of 37
2/18/09 at 8:26am
When I smelled Vetiver by Lorenzo Villoresi, it reminded me a lot of Fumidus. Scentemental's reasoning above makes sense then.
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post #37 of 37
2/18/09 at 10:45am
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I hate to rain on the parade but Profumum Fumidus is basically unrecitified pure Javanese Vetiver Oil? How can I be so sure, I have an 9 year old 15ml bottled of unrectified pure Javanese Vetiver Oil that has pretty much the exact development of Fumidus.

The long complex changing development of Fumidus gives it away that is mainly an essential oil based fragrance. Aromachemicals just don't provide this kind of complex evolving drydown.

It's a great scent, but it's not anything more than well-aged vetiver oil.

scentemental



Astute observation scentemental. Thanks for sharing. Javanese vetiver oil has a natural smoky edge as compared to other types of vetiver. That would explain why Fumidus reminds me of styrax in the early stages. That also explains its consistency and oily feel.
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