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post #1 of 114
7/30/09 at 6:04pm
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post #2 of 114
7/30/09 at 6:32pm
post #3 of 114
7/30/09 at 6:55pm
Day: Vetiver Hombre by Adolfo Dominguez (1998)
Evening: Pierre Cardin pour Monsieur by Pierre Cardin (1972)
post #4 of 114
7/30/09 at 8:18pm
Philosykos
by Diptyque

Top notes: Coriander, Pepper, Galbanum, Black Currant buds
Middle notes: Fig leaves, Coconut
Base notes: Fig wood, Styrax, White Cedar
post #5 of 114
7/30/09 at 9:19pm
Shalimar EDC
post #6 of 114
7/30/09 at 9:20pm
Herbissimo Juniper : Dana
post #7 of 114
7/30/09 at 9:34pm
Yohji Yamamoto Yohji
post #8 of 114
7/30/09 at 10:10pm
Givenchy
Gentleman
(1974)
Paul Léger
Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, Honey, Tarragon, Cinnamon
Middle Notes: Patchouli, Jasmine, Cedar, Orris Root
Base Notes: Amber, Civet, Russian Leather, Moss, Musk, Vetiver
I find mrclmind's review spot on about Gentleman as to notes and overall composition and development. A word about the mysterious Paul Léger, a perfumer for Firmenich, to whose nose this scent is attributed. As far as I have ever been able to ascertain, he is only otherwise cited as a collaborator with Roger Pellegrino, Raymond Chaillan, and Robert Gonnon in the creation of Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs. Gentleman has a hint of chocolate and smoky woods in the beginning, both charming and elegant; the base is more old-school, not very fresh or modern, which some people consider a bit "old" or dated. But Gentleman remains a great classic chypre, not much worn any more, and so perhaps interesting for those who would seek a touch of class and originality for their urban dandy man-of-the world wardrobe of scents.
post #9 of 114
7/30/09 at 10:39pm
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Friday's Aramis day!

Sotd - Aramis.

Sote - Aramis Tuscany.
post #10 of 114
7/30/09 at 10:53pm
Davidoff - Zino
post #11 of 114
7/30/09 at 10:58pm
Serge Lutens Mandarine Mandarin.
post #12 of 114
7/30/09 at 11:10pm
Tom Ford
Oud Wood
post #13 of 114
7/30/09 at 11:26pm
Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier - Santal Noble (old bottle design)
post #14 of 114
7/30/09 at 11:29pm
YSL

M7 Fresh


Bois de Aoud Fraîche
post #15 of 114
7/30/09 at 11:34pm
Mazzolari Lui
post #16 of 114
7/30/09 at 11:55pm
Vintage Antaeus
post #17 of 114
7/31/09 at 12:23am
Capucci pour Homme (1967)
by Roberto Capucci

Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Lime, Basile, Anise, Petitgrain .
Middle Notes: Jasmin, Fruit Note, Lavender .
Base Notes: Patchouli, Moss, Amber, Musk, Cistus .
post #18 of 114
7/31/09 at 12:31am
Tobacco Vanille on one wrist, Black Orchid on the other.
post #19 of 114
7/31/09 at 1:00am
parfums*PARFUMS Series 1 Leaves: Shiso by Comme des Garçons

post #20 of 114
7/31/09 at 1:20am
Aqua Allegoria Mentafollia by Guerlain
post #21 of 114
7/31/09 at 1:31am
Guerlain Vetiver EDC
post #22 of 114
7/31/09 at 1:38am
Guerlain's Parure vintage EdT. A not much talked about floral leather chypre with a noble and serious feel. Jean-Paul Guerlain later explained that he made Parure out of his childhood fantasies of elegance.

post #23 of 114
7/31/09 at 1:39am
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ
for him


post #24 of 114
7/31/09 at 1:39am
Green Irish Tweed by Creed
post #25 of 114
7/31/09 at 2:16am
A*Men (Thierry Mugler)
post #26 of 114
7/31/09 at 2:21am
Musc Ravageur.
post #27 of 114
7/31/09 at 2:30am
Bois 1920 Sushi Imperiale
post #28 of 114
7/31/09 at 3:02am

Amouage Lyric
post #29 of 114
7/31/09 at 3:15am
My SOTD is Yves Saint-Laurent Live Jazz.

Top Notes: Bitter Lemon Peel, Grapefruit, Iced Mint
Middle Notes: Coriander, Wild Reed, Rhubarb Leaf
Base Notes: Cedarwood, Ambergris, Hint of Vanilla

post #30 of 114
7/31/09 at 3:20am
post #31 of 114
7/31/09 at 3:20am
Hermes Vetiver Tonka (comfort scent - in Shanghai - lotsa meetings!)
post #32 of 114
7/31/09 at 4:01am
Eau de Cartier Concentrée
post #33 of 114
7/31/09 at 4:36am
Santa Maria Novella Acqua Di Sicilia
post #34 of 114
7/31/09 at 4:44am
Still in an island frame of mind today.


Czech & Speake Cuba

Growing up in S. Florida in the 60's I watched the Cubans who fled Castro turn Little Havana into a thriving neighborhood. I used to ride my bike down there and feel like I had entered a new country. One of my favorite ways to spend time was playing dominos with some of the older men of the community. They taught me the game, helped me sharpen my Spanish speaking skills, and told me stories of the Cuba that was. Because I have such a strong mental picture of what Cuba is like and the smells I associate with Little Havana I was very interested in a scent called Cuba. This 2002 creation by John Stephen for Czech & Speake lives up to its name and does a great job evoking the smells of the islands. The top is the mojito accord that Guerlain Homme promised, but Mr. Stepehn achieves, in Cuba. A mix of lime, rum and mint starts Cuba off and while this does come off as a mojito my long standing bugaboo with mint still stands as it comes off toothpaste like but thankfully not dominant as it is the rum and lime that carry the top. Next is the spicy latin heart of Cuba as clove and bay come in with some heat and bring this to life along with the lightest of rose. No trip to Cuba would be complete without cigars and the base of Cuba is tobacco laden goodness. Along with the tobacco are solid components of vetiver to contrast the sweetness of the tobacco and cedar to draw some clean borders around all of it. According to the note list there is some incense here but I have never gotten that in my experience with this scent. Cuba is a long-lasting scent on me with moderate sillage. Cuba does a great job reminding me of the stories the abuelos told me while playing dominos. It smells what I imagine a night at the Hotel National in Havana smelled like back in the 50's.

Have a Frabulous Friday everone.
post #35 of 114
7/31/09 at 4:47am
Serge Lutens Arabie
post #36 of 114
7/31/09 at 4:52am
Early finish at work, time for......

Z Zegna Extreme (2008)
by Ermenegildo Zegna

Top Notes: Mandarin, Grapefruit.
Middle Notes: Cardamom, Rose, Gin.
Base Notes: Patchouli, Musk, Cashmere wood, Vetiver.
post #37 of 114
7/31/09 at 4:53am
Musk for Men - Coty
post #38 of 114
7/31/09 at 5:07am
post #39 of 114
7/31/09 at 5:07am
Guerlain
Vetiver pour Elle
post #40 of 114
7/31/09 at 5:15am
Amouage Jubilation XXV

post #41 of 114
7/31/09 at 5:19am
Annick Goutal Les Nuits d'Hadrien
post #42 of 114
7/31/09 at 5:29am
CK One Scene
post #43 of 114
7/31/09 at 5:35am
Central Park
post #44 of 114
7/31/09 at 5:40am
sote : in midst of this magnificent green scent called Carlo Corinto Ph (the classic)
post #45 of 114
7/31/09 at 5:51am
Dunhill Edition....Dunhill
post #46 of 114
7/31/09 at 5:52am
Reflection Man (2007)
by Amouage
post #47 of 114
7/31/09 at 5:56am
Red Vetyver
post #48 of 114
7/31/09 at 5:58am
Apothia Velvet Rope

Grapefruit zest, juniper berry, jasmine absolute, green rose, cypress leaves, white musk, vanilla absolute and patchouli. Went sniffing with two of our own yesterday and received a sample of this. Stange, bizarre vanilla to which I am mysteriously drawn. Maybe I like it because it's very different from everything else I tested.
post #49 of 114
7/31/09 at 6:04am
Bel Respiro By Chanel
post #50 of 114
7/31/09 at 6:07am
versace man eau fraiche
post #51 of 114
7/31/09 at 6:19am

Nino Cerruti Cerruti 1881 (original vintage formulation)

post #52 of 114
7/31/09 at 6:28am
Jardin du Nil-MPG
post #53 of 114
7/31/09 at 6:33am
Acqua di Gio

Georgio Armani
post #54 of 114
7/31/09 at 6:36am
Montale - Red Vetyver
post #55 of 114
7/31/09 at 6:45am
Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta
post #56 of 114
7/31/09 at 6:53am
SotM: The Dreamer, by Versace
SotA: Boucheron pour Homme
post #57 of 114
7/31/09 at 6:55am
Cartier's Declaration Essence

from samples

post #58 of 114
7/31/09 at 7:04am
DKNY Men 2009
post #59 of 114
7/31/09 at 7:05am
Bois du Portugal
post #60 of 114
7/31/09 at 7:08am
Du Coq
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