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post #1 of 100
3/28/09 at 10:31pm
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Guerlain
Cruel Gardénia
(2008)
Randa Hammami, Sylvaine Delacourte
Top Notes: Damask Rose, Peach, Neroli
Middle Notes: Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia
Base Notes: Tonka Bean, White Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood
I recently decided to get this new creation from the Arts et Matière series. I have to say that I find it captivating. The top notes are classic: an aldehydic peach with orange blossom and rose. The scent then flows into a heart of white flowers with musk and a hint of violet. It finishes with a vanillic-coumarin and sandalwood flourish. It is gentle and not at all loud, but it has a definite sillage. The character of this is reassuring and nurturing, indulging the senses in a wonderfully innocent, yet opulent gesture. I think in certain circumstances it can be worn by a man, lightly and with a suitable insouciance. Probably not for work or a first date, to be sure; but for a quiet afternoon, a spiritual moment, an intimate walk with a knowing lover. Wear it and wink at the world; be shy, but win the universe's tacit compliance with a frank and indisputable suchness.

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post #2 of 100
3/28/09 at 11:32pm
Terre d'Hermes
post #3 of 100
3/28/09 at 11:34pm
The last of a Versace Man Eau Fraiche vial a kind Basenoter sent to me; nice, but not interesting enough to warrant a full bottle.
post #4 of 100
3/28/09 at 11:55pm
Vanilia by L'Artisan Parfumeur

Vanilla Intense. And very nice, totally gorgeous vanilla this is. I just love it.
post #5 of 100
3/29/09 at 12:02am
L'Heure Bleue EdP
post #6 of 100
3/29/09 at 12:44am
Hermèssence Ambre Narguilé
post #7 of 100
3/29/09 at 12:58am
Creed Green Irish Tweed layered with YSL L'Homme - really good combination!
post #8 of 100
3/29/09 at 1:00am
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Creed Green Irish Tweed layered with YSL L'Homme - really good combination!

My two favourite scents - why haven't I thought of this?

Also - Valentino V Pour Homme. It's cotton candy time!
post #9 of 100
3/29/09 at 1:14am
Penhaligon's ~ Opus 1870
post #10 of 100
3/29/09 at 1:21am
Santal - L'Artisan Parfumeur
post #11 of 100
3/29/09 at 1:50am
Mukhallat Al Emirates oil
My C& S Dark Rose alternative

post #12 of 100
3/29/09 at 1:57am
Ormonde Man
post #13 of 100
3/29/09 at 2:34am
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Crown Sandringham

Classic Chypre 1873

Top Notes: Lavender, Citrus, Neroli
Middle Notes: Mugeut Oil
Base Notes: Moss, Sweet Woody Notes


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post #14 of 100
3/29/09 at 2:40am
Today after the gym I think...

Black Aoud

I'm looking forward!
post #15 of 100
3/29/09 at 2:55am
Rive Gauche pour Homme layered with Givenchy Vetyver.
post #16 of 100
3/29/09 at 3:10am
post #17 of 100
3/29/09 at 3:11am
Usher for men
post #18 of 100
3/29/09 at 3:20am
Just Cavalli Blue
post #19 of 100
3/29/09 at 3:57am
Habit Rouge EDC
post #20 of 100
3/29/09 at 3:58am
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Chanel Sycomore
post #21 of 100
3/29/09 at 4:07am
My SOTD is Prada Infusion d'Homme.

post #22 of 100
3/29/09 at 4:13am
Czech & Speake No. 88
by Czech & Speake

Top notes: Bergamot
Middle notes: Rose, Jasmin, Clove, Geranium
Base notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Galbanum
post #23 of 100
3/29/09 at 4:31am
Egoiste
post #24 of 100
3/29/09 at 4:48am
Paco Rabanne ph
post #25 of 100
3/29/09 at 4:53am
Yves Saint Laurent
M7
post #26 of 100
3/29/09 at 5:04am
Kenzo Power
post #27 of 100
3/29/09 at 5:06am
Allure Homme
post #28 of 100
3/29/09 at 5:28am
Tom Ford for Men again
post #29 of 100
3/29/09 at 6:13am
Maharadjah by Parfums de Nicolaï
post #30 of 100
3/29/09 at 6:15am
Santos Concentrée....Cartier
post #31 of 100
3/29/09 at 6:31am

Czech & Speake
Paradisi


post #32 of 100
3/29/09 at 6:39am
Figue Amère
post #33 of 100
3/29/09 at 6:39am
Polo Double Black.
post #34 of 100
3/29/09 at 6:49am
Alain Delon IQUITOS
post #35 of 100
3/29/09 at 7:09am
Annick Goutal - Les Nuits d'Hadrien
post #36 of 100
3/29/09 at 8:02am
SOTD



SOTE


post #37 of 100
3/29/09 at 8:03am
Dzing!
post #38 of 100
3/29/09 at 8:13am
Serge Lutens Serge Noire

Ashes and spice, dark and nice.
post #39 of 100
3/29/09 at 8:15am
Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums Carnal Flower again
post #40 of 100
3/29/09 at 8:24am
(Sotd2) Hermes ~ Equipage
post #41 of 100
3/29/09 at 8:32am
post #42 of 100
3/29/09 at 8:36am
It's cloudy and rainy today... a perfect day to go shopping. I'm wearing Hermes Vetiver Tonka from a generous sample from a bnoter (thanks WL!). This is so much better on my skin than I'd expected it to be. I may just have to get a Disney pass and become friendly with EPCOT this year.

post #43 of 100
3/29/09 at 8:37am
Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums - French Lover
post #44 of 100
3/29/09 at 8:43am
Rochas Man
post #45 of 100
3/29/09 at 8:48am
Creed Erolfa.
post #46 of 100
3/29/09 at 8:51am
Domenico Caraceni
post #47 of 100
3/29/09 at 8:54am
Guerlain's Eau de Cologne Impériale for a breezy feeling

post #48 of 100
3/29/09 at 8:55am
D & G pour Homme
post #49 of 100
3/29/09 at 9:03am
Happy Birthday to Fragrant Zebra and irish belated or not depending on how accurate the birthday reminder is.
Today is a rainy, dreary day at Stately Somerville Manor. The Sunday paper has been digested, Wild Poodles are round pools of poodle on the floor and I am going to introduce myself to the DS & Durga samples, New England Pine, Cowboy Grass, Barbados, and Marblehead Reds; I have and dab a little on different parts of my body and see how they develop as I catch up on a few weeks of "Ugly Betty" on the DVR.
Have a Sumptuous Sunday everyone.
post #50 of 100
3/29/09 at 9:08am
sotd:
Christian Dior
Bois d'Argent
post #51 of 100
3/29/09 at 9:38am
Czech & Speake Frankincense & Myrrh
post #52 of 100
3/29/09 at 9:57am
Nuit de Cellophane by Serge Lutens (first time from a sample - from my buddy Ruggles)

post #53 of 100
3/29/09 at 10:05am
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Les Nuits d'Hadrien - Annick Goutal
post #54 of 100
3/29/09 at 10:40am
Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Santal Noble

post #55 of 100
3/29/09 at 10:51am
Guerlain's Chant d'Arômes extrait - together with Vetiver and Chamade one of Jean-Paul Guerlain's best.

post #56 of 100
3/29/09 at 10:54am
I finally have a full bottle of Kenzo Power, and it's even more glorious in a full wearing than my sampling was. Truly something that melds perfectly with my skin chemistry to make something completely glorious.
post #57 of 100
3/29/09 at 11:09am
L'Artisan
Fleur de Liane
from a sample
post #58 of 100
3/29/09 at 11:33am
Yves Rocher - Nature pour Homme
post #59 of 100
3/29/09 at 11:34am
Terre d'Hermes

all is right in my world.
post #60 of 100
3/29/09 at 11:41am
Guerlain Habit Rouge Sport
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