I finally found a shop in my area that carries a handful of Creed fragrances, but understandibly they had no testers. I felt like I was calling in a karma favor from a stranger when I asked "Is there any way at all I could just maybe please sample dot dot dot. I think my enthusiasm overruled the counter person's better judgement and he kindly sprayed shots of Tabarome and Silver Mountain Water on each wrist. The Tabarome was nice, I think this may have been my first exposure to a tobacco scent (I am brand new to this hobby) and it seemed to engender class and quality. The SMW was complex, but had a certain week-old-cut-flowers heart to it that turned me off a bit.
Instead of calling in more favors, I'm going to hit the Perfumed Court for a small sample buy. I'm dying to try Imperial & Himalaya, but I could use a suggestion for the 3rd choice. I think I'm avoiding Green Irish Tweed for now based solely on descriptions I've read here. It doesn't sound like a match for my tastes. Acier Aluminium sounds fascinating, but PC does not offer it (although the reviewer here that described it as "old man in a bottle" isn't exactly inspiring).
In my limited but vigorous time in the hobby, I've found I love Platinum Egoist, Allure, and Versace Pour Homme for reference sake.
Any suggestions are appreciated!
Instead of calling in more favors, I'm going to hit the Perfumed Court for a small sample buy. I'm dying to try Imperial & Himalaya, but I could use a suggestion for the 3rd choice. I think I'm avoiding Green Irish Tweed for now based solely on descriptions I've read here. It doesn't sound like a match for my tastes. Acier Aluminium sounds fascinating, but PC does not offer it (although the reviewer here that described it as "old man in a bottle" isn't exactly inspiring).
In my limited but vigorous time in the hobby, I've found I love Platinum Egoist, Allure, and Versace Pour Homme for reference sake.
Any suggestions are appreciated!
I'd also recommend Millesime Imperial and Santal Imperial. I know many like Himalaya, Royal Water and Acier Aluminium, although these do absolutely nothing for me. If you have a wife or a girlfriend, grab a sample of Love in White.
