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How long does your bottle of SDV last?

post #1 of 47
8/5/09 at 8:50pm
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I am trying to decide if I should buy it or not..actually I am trying to talk myself out of it LOL

I already own Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and trying to decide if I need another Vanilla scent, though I know they are two different kinds of vanilla

I sampled it again today and just smells so good I am afraid i would go crazy and spray too many times. Funny thing is first time I tried this way back when i was underwhelmed by it and i think because I only sprayed it once and had too many scents on me, so barely able to smell it. Now I did a 180 turn around.

How many sprays do you use? for one wearing?
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post #2 of 47
8/5/09 at 8:57pm
I typically use 3 or 4 sprays. Even though it's a strong fragrance, using several sprays never seems like overkill. It just smells even better the more you apply.

With that in mind, I knew my decant wouldn't last long, so I recently splurged for a full bottle. If you really love the fragrance, you shouldn't regret getting a bottle yourself.
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post #3 of 47
8/5/09 at 8:57pm
It is pretty strong, potent stuff...you could easily get by with 2-3 sprays, no problem. It should last you a good while as long as you have a good rotation.
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post #4 of 47
8/5/09 at 9:04pm
Whoa, slow down.....

There is another thread out there "ultimate masculine vanillas" or something like that, that reveals a host of vanillas. I also recently tried SDV, and I do get the love. However, there are a few other, smoother vanillas that I have fallen for. I find that the opening of SDV is really strong, and has an almost cherry like accord.

While I also like Tom Ford TV, I also just released that from my wish list. My current short list includes Profumum Vanitas, Farmacia's Vanilla de Madagascar and La Maison de Vanille (Madagascar).

Truth is these and probably some others maintain many similarities, so I myself am trying to figure out how to really differentiate.
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post #5 of 47
8/5/09 at 10:25pm
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Originally Posted by denec View Post

I am trying to decide if I should buy it or not..actually I am trying to talk myself out of it LOL

I already own Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and trying to decide if I need another Vanilla scent, though I know they are two different kinds of vanilla

I sampled it again today and just smells so good I am afraid i would go crazy and spray too many times. Funny thing is first time I tried this way back when i was underwhelmed by it and i think because I only sprayed it once and had too many scents on me, so barely able to smell it. Now I did a 180 turn around.

How many sprays do you use? for one wearing?

I too bought it after I tested it from a tiny vial...at that time I already owned Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille yet SDV was so compelling I couldn't resist not buying it...However I think SDV is not as loud as TV and longevity is not as good either...I definitely recommend overspraying SDV to make it bloom which of course means you'd use a lot of SDV....I'd say get a bottle because it's a limited edition anyways and it can possibly disappear from the shelves forever...It definitely can co-exist with TV...
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post #6 of 47
8/5/09 at 11:25pm
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...I find that the opening of SDV is really strong, and has an almost cherry like accord.

That would be the cherry pipe tobacco note, which is my favorite part of the fragrance. I actually find that the tobacco note dominates everything, even the vanilla, and often refer to the fragrance as Spiritueuse Double Pipe Tobacco. It's magnificent.

There are other great vanilla perfumes, to be sure, but SDV is special.
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post #7 of 47
8/5/09 at 11:31pm
It's easy to go through quite a bit of it because it's sublime and beats just about any vanilla out there, IMO. I haven't had an issue with longevity or sillage. Sillage is adequately restrained on this beauty, and rightfully so.
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post #8 of 47
8/6/09 at 2:56am
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Originally Posted by funraiser18 View Post

Whoa, slow down.....

There is another thread out there "ultimate masculine vanillas" or something like that, that reveals a host of vanillas. I also recently tried SDV, and I do get the love. However, there are a few other, smoother vanillas that I have fallen for. I find that the opening of SDV is really strong, and has an almost cherry like accord.

While I also like Tom Ford TV, I also just released that from my wish list. My current short list includes Profumum Vanitas, Farmacia's Vanilla de Madagascar and La Maison de Vanille (Madagascar).

Truth is these and probably some others maintain many similarities, so I myself am trying to figure out how to really differentiate.

I was on that thread you speak of...and tried Profumum Vanitas, it just does not compare, it is way too sweet, i want a vanilla that is not too sweet, and is more mature the other two i have not tried yet but form the reviews I read it just does not sound like it compares to SDV but I could be wrong.
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post #9 of 47
8/6/09 at 2:58am
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That would be the cherry pipe tobacco note, which is my favorite part of the fragrance. I actually find that the tobacco note dominates everything, even the vanilla, and often refer to the fragrance as Spiritueuse Double Pipe Tobacco. It's magnificent.

There are other great vanilla perfumes, to be sure, but SDV is special.


which is odd i do not smell any tobacco notes, nothing compared to tom ford tobacco TV

that to me smells like pipe tobacco but still very good
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post #10 of 47
8/6/09 at 4:20am
I think at least 3 sprays would be sufficient. Personally, I wouldn't use less than 6 sprays but that's just me.

How long the bottle will last would depend on so many variables. Based on this point, denec, I think you've already got a rough idea but just need further confirmation. I'd advise you to buy one bottle and take it from there. I did the same and, eventually, obtained a back-up a few months later. This was completely unplanned but its a decision I can easily live with...

As for Vanitas, this is very different to SDV and I can understand your reservations about it. However, that's exactly what I was looking for - a straight-forward vanilla taken to the extreme (in a very good way). Its very sweet, it wonderfully creamy and it verges a little towards the feminine side but I absolutely love it!
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post #11 of 47
8/6/09 at 5:24am
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Originally Posted by Trebor View Post

I think at least 3 sprays would be sufficient. Personally, I wouldn't use less than 6 sprays but that's just me.

How long the bottle will last would depend on so many variables. Based on this point, denec, I think you've already got a rough idea but just need further confirmation. I'd advise you to buy one bottle and take it from there. I did the same and, eventually, obtained a back-up a few months later. This was completely unplanned but it’s a decision I can easily live with...

As for Vanitas, this is very different to SDV and I can understand your reservations about it. However, that's exactly what I was looking for - a straight-forward vanilla taken to the extreme (in a very good way). It’s very sweet, it wonderfully creamy and it verges a little towards the feminine side but I absolutely love it!

I think Vanitas is a high quality scent but just not for me, too sweet, a bit too feminine for my tastes. I do like the creamier side of it. I definitely got the attention when I wore Vanitas, when I went to the store people smell it, but not sure if I got the right attention. They said it was too sweet.

I do like Un Bois Vanille a bit better then Vanitas to be honest, but I think in the end SDV wins it for me.

I am always afraid of vanilla coming across as feminine, I know most times when you smell linear vanilla it usually on a woman.
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post #12 of 47
8/6/09 at 5:45am
denec, I'm sure you're not the only one who will think this about Vanitas but that's cool. It really does test the extremities of unisex.
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post #13 of 47
8/6/09 at 6:42am
SDV is my king of kings , usually use 3 or 4 sprays which is pretty heavy as its strong stuff . I got my bottle just before last Christmas and Im about one third down and thats using it every 2 maybe 3 days
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post #14 of 47
8/6/09 at 6:55am
I know I should probably know this by now, but can't tell from this thread.

What does SDV stand for?
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post #15 of 47
8/6/09 at 7:07am
Ya know, if Basenotes was really serious about us looking beyond gender marketing, they wouldn't even list the little blue or pink arrows by each frag. Interestingly enough, SDV is listed as feminine, while Vanitas is listed as uni.

Having said that, I totally get where you are coming from Denec. I do love the Vanitas and other vanillas, and am just now developing the confidence to wear in public without a care in the world.

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denec, I'm sure you're not the only one who will think this about Vanitas but that's cool. It really does test the extremities of unisex.
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post #16 of 47
8/6/09 at 7:09am
Spiriteuse Double Vanille by Guerlain

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I know I should probably know this by now, but can't tell from this thread.

What does SDV stand for?
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post #17 of 47
8/6/09 at 7:09am
Probably a lifetime for me since I dab it. With spectacular results, I might add.
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post #18 of 47
8/6/09 at 7:16am
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Spiriteuse Double Vanille by Guerlain

Thanks! I was trying to think of a Tom Ford scent with SDV and couldn't!
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post #19 of 47
8/6/09 at 7:16am
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Probably a lifetime for me since I dab it. With spectacular results, I might add.


how do you dab? i guess you spray into an atomizer first then open the atomizer and dab?
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post #20 of 47
8/6/09 at 7:35am
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Originally Posted by funraiser18 View Post

Interestingly enough, SDV is listed as feminine, while Vanitas is listed as uni.

Based solely on how they smell, its should really be the other way round...
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post #21 of 47
8/6/09 at 7:40am
How much does the SDV go for again?
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post #22 of 47
8/6/09 at 7:41am
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Originally Posted by denec View Post

how do you dab? i guess you spray into an atomizer first then open the atomizer and dab?

That's precisely how I do it.

And at times when i'm not in the mood to open up the small atomizer and dab, I simply aim the atomizer nozzle very close to the skin and spray lightly, and then dab it. Very little juice gets used either way, without compromising on the desired olfactory experience.
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post #23 of 47
8/6/09 at 7:44am
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How much does the SDV go for again?

I think it's $220 for a 75ml bottle.
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post #24 of 47
8/6/09 at 7:45am
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I think it's $220 for a 75ml bottle.

Jeez, Have a heart Guerlain...
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post #25 of 47
8/6/09 at 7:52am
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Originally Posted by Bigsugarman View Post

Jeez, Have a heart Guerlain...

Per ml, that's actually cheaper than the 50 ml version of Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille.
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post #26 of 47
8/6/09 at 7:53am
It is worth every single penny ... I even consider getting a back up bottle
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post #27 of 47
8/6/09 at 7:55am
Yeah, if it's still around next year, I may even get a second back-up bottle just to be safe.
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post #28 of 47
8/6/09 at 7:58am
I find it immensly powerful and with a strong sillage which brings very quick fatigue. When I put one shot under my shirt it is enough for many hours and I get feedback that it is smellable from across the room.
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post #29 of 47
8/6/09 at 8:05am
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Originally Posted by hirch_duckfinder View Post

I find it immensly powerful and with a strong sillage which brings very quick fatigue. When I put one shot under my shirt it is enough for many hours and I get feedback that it is smellable from across the room.


Wow I always thought sillage was not that great but I guess I underestimated it

I always knew longevity was great it would last at least 24 hours +
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post #30 of 47
8/6/09 at 8:13am
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Originally Posted by denec View Post

Wow I always thought sillage was not that great but I guess I underestimated it

I always knew longevity was great it would last at least 24 hours +

Well it does vary a bit depending on heat/humidity but I do think that O.F. comes quickly with this.
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post #31 of 47
8/6/09 at 8:17am
Can't wait to receive your sample. Have been looking for a good vanilla scent, and am wondering whether it can replace Tobacco Vanille for me.
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post #32 of 47
8/6/09 at 8:20am
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Originally Posted by hirch_duckfinder View Post

Well it does vary a bit depending on heat/humidity but I do think that O.F. comes quickly with this.

And also what your nose is normally used to...
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post #33 of 47
8/6/09 at 9:14am
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And also what your nose is normally used to...

True, I am usually a lighter fragrances type.
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post #34 of 47
8/6/09 at 11:46am
I just sampled it a couple of days ago thanks to a very generous BNer and it is everything everyone says it is. Simply sublime. Unfortunately, on first test with only one small spray and an array of others on my arms it was sort of drowned out, but it lasted forever. I'm going to test it out again tonight, and it may just end up jumping way up on my wishlist.
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post #35 of 47
8/6/09 at 11:55am
Still haven't tried this, my friend I'm actually writing it down this time!!!

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Probably a lifetime for me since I dab it. With spectacular results, I might add.
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post #36 of 47
8/6/09 at 11:57am
Does anybody use SDV as a base layer with another fragrance? It's not that SDV is linear - don't get me wrong.. I think it's fantastic on its own, but I've been wanting to try layering it once with something. Pretty lavish sounding, but alas - I would imagine if it were to be layered with another lovely Guerlain fragrance the results could be out of this world.
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post #37 of 47
8/6/09 at 12:57pm
Noob question - where do you get this stuff, aside from a Guerlain boutique?

Edit: A half-full 75ml is going for over $100 on ebay. Apparently I'm not the only one who can't find it.
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post #38 of 47
8/6/09 at 1:03pm
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Does anybody use SDV as a base layer with another fragrance? It's not that SDV is linear - don't get me wrong.. I think it's fantastic on its own, but I've been wanting to try layering it once with something. Pretty lavish sounding, but alas - I would imagine if it were to be layered with another lovely Guerlain fragrance the results could be out of this world.


Also got me curious what else could it be use to layer with?
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post #39 of 47
8/6/09 at 1:08pm
Bergdorf Goodman in NYC had it at one point, but otherwise I've not heard of anywhere else aside from a Guerlain boutique. I saw the eBay listing too - pretty outrageous considering it's over $100 with 5 days left!

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Originally Posted by monsieur_sparkle View Post

Noob question - where do you get this stuff, aside from a Guerlain boutique?

Edit: A half-full 75ml is going for over $100 on ebay. Apparently I'm not the only one who can't find it.
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post #40 of 47
8/6/09 at 1:10pm
I wonder if L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme would be a contender.. or another wood/rich gourmand. With many of the Guerlain fragrances it might be overkill to add the SDV unless you wish to really amp up the vanilla.

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Also got me curious what else could it be use to layer with?
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post #41 of 47
8/6/09 at 1:45pm
*cough* *cough*. I must be the only one in the minority here on this one. When I tried it, I got vanilla. REALLY REALLY SWEET vanilla. Maybe a bit of cherry, but certainly no pipe tobacco accord... and that's what made me want to try it. I thought it was overly, sugary sweet, though it was tempered a bit by a boozy accord. I eventually passed on it feeling it was too feminine.

BUT... it took me a couple of years to like Tobacco Vanille, thinking it was a bit feminine at first, too... And it took over 5 years for me to appreciate M7. So there's hope .
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post #42 of 47
8/6/09 at 1:52pm
denec: Dont fight it. resitance is futile. lol

No but seriously buy it and if/when u get over it sell it on here. I'm sure it wouldn't last long in the market place.

Monsiour Sparkle:

As far as I know it is only for sale at the Guerlain boutiques. $225 for 75 ml if I'm not mistaken.
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post #43 of 47
8/6/09 at 2:34pm
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Yep I am now on my way home from saks with a brand new bottle

With nyc tax came to $239.

I could not resist.


Btw anyone know is it normal for the the boxes to not be sealed with plastic? It no biggie looks to be a full bottle just me being ocd after paying so much


Also while I was there I sprayed bois darmenie really nice with vanilla as well but smells familiar just not sure what at the moment
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post #44 of 47
8/6/09 at 5:17pm
Congrats

My box was not sealed with plastic, directly from Guerlain.

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Yep I am now on my way home from saks with a brand new bottle

With nyc tax came to $239.

I could not resist.


Btw anyone know is it normal for the the boxes to not be sealed with plastic? It no biggie looks to be a full bottle just me being ocd after paying so much


Also while I was there I sprayed bois darmenie really nice with vanilla as well but smells familiar just not sure what at the moment
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post #45 of 47
8/6/09 at 5:43pm
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Also got me curious what else could it be use to layer with?

I'm trying it w/ oak - patchouli & cedar
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post #46 of 47
8/6/09 at 5:44pm
Mine - from Neimans - had no cellophane wrapping either.

Congratulations BTW


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Yep I am now on my way home from saks with a brand new bottle

With nyc tax came to $239.

I could not resist.


Btw anyone know is it normal for the the boxes to not be sealed with plastic? It no biggie looks to be a full bottle just me being ocd after paying so much


Also while I was there I sprayed bois darmenie really nice with vanilla as well but smells familiar just not sure what at the moment
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post #47 of 47
8/6/09 at 8:49pm
Denec - when you started this thread yesterday - you SO knew you would own a bottle before the weekend! Congrats man, enjoy it!!

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Yep I am now on my way home from saks with a brand new bottle

With nyc tax came to $239.

I could not resist.


Btw anyone know is it normal for the the boxes to not be sealed with plastic? It no biggie looks to be a full bottle just me being ocd after paying so much


Also while I was there I sprayed bois darmenie really nice with vanilla as well but smells familiar just not sure what at the moment
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