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post #1 of 301
9/30/09 at 7:12am
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Recently, I bought this limited edition Tom Ford Black Orchid pure parfum with Lalique Crystal bottle. The crystal bottles are numbered and there are just 5000 bottles released.
This purchase was more to add some aesthetic value to my collection as Black Orchid edp is a monster itself.

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post #2 of 301
9/30/09 at 7:24am
Parfumerie Generale Cuir D'Iris
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post #3 of 301
9/30/09 at 7:36am
WOW it's October already...DAMN!
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post #4 of 301
10/1/09 at 7:05am
Chrome 3.4 oz
Armani Code 2.5 oz
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post #5 of 301
10/1/09 at 7:28am
Stetson
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post #6 of 301
10/1/09 at 9:43am
Im still lost in the wilds of Europe... today in Vienna I just bought some Oliban stones to burn over coal, and another bottle of Molinard PH II.

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post #7 of 301
10/1/09 at 7:11pm
after a bit of a hiatus from purchasing I bought

Tom Ford - Grey Vetiver
By Kilian - Back to Black

@ Gupts: Nice score on that Black Orchid bottle! I prefer the parfum version of BO it smells smoother to my nose. Although it doesn't seem to last as long.
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post #8 of 301
10/1/09 at 7:30pm
Fred Hayman's Touch Sport....don't worry, its being returned promptly!
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post #9 of 301
10/1/09 at 8:29pm
MCM Twenty Four Evening 100ml
MCM Twenty Four Evening 50ml
Sagamore
Ocean Rain
Eau de Patou
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post #10 of 301
10/1/09 at 9:03pm
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Fred Hayman's Touch Sport....don't worry, its being returned promptly!

My Marshalls is loaded with these. I think I'm going to keep track how long it takes for them to leave the shelves.
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post #11 of 301
10/1/09 at 11:07pm
Guerlain Shalimar - vintage EdT (my second bottle... I got a great deal so I couldn't resist).
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post #12 of 301
10/2/09 at 12:03am
Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Nil



Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely

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post #13 of 301
10/2/09 at 3:17am
Dirty English by Juicy Couture 1.7 oz from an ebay seller who has several left at $13.50 plus $2.50 shipping. I could not pass on this deal.
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post #14 of 301
10/2/09 at 3:29am
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Originally Posted by auee View Post

Dirty English by Juicy Couture 1.7 oz from an ebay seller who has several left at $13.50 plus $2.50 shipping. I could not pass on this deal.

Sounds like a good deal.
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post #15 of 301
10/2/09 at 5:46am
Got this recently..

Opium EDP
Givenchy Gentleman Vintage
Creed erolfa
Habit Rouge
Must de Cartier
Lanvin Arpege
Azzaro Vetiver

Yet to recieve
Annick Goutal Musc Nomade
Lorenzo Villoresi
Yerbamate
Uomo
Incensi
Piper Nigrum
Musk
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post #16 of 301
10/2/09 at 12:34pm
Dior Fahrenheit Absolute;after 4 tests I was sure about it;extreme longevity;everytime I thougt it was gone the lovely drydown returned in all its glory.A very good constructed scent without the sharpness of the original en the 32 flanker.Glad I bought it.
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post #17 of 301
10/2/09 at 12:39pm
Chanel pour Monsieur EDT Concentree
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post #18 of 301
10/2/09 at 12:50pm
I technically bought it last month, but today I'll be receiving my very own bottle of Encre Noire
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post #19 of 301
10/2/09 at 1:17pm
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Originally Posted by auee View Post

Dirty English by Juicy Couture 1.7 oz from an ebay seller who has several left at $13.50 plus $2.50 shipping. I could not pass on this deal.

Thanks for the heads up, I just jumped on one. I almost went for a 1oz on clearance at Target for 20 bucks two weeks ago, glad I didn't.
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post #20 of 301
10/2/09 at 2:59pm
100ml jubilation XXV
100ml montale vanilla absolu.....imo the best vanilla....better then SDV!
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post #21 of 301
10/2/09 at 4:02pm
My first purchase of October was both perfume and a book.

I purchased a book called Scents of Time, mistakenly thinking that it had something to do with David Pybus, who is a perfumer-archeologist who has designed several perfumes inspired by antiquity. There was a thread about him and his company at the male forum a few weeks ago, although started in 2008.

This book is by Edwin Morris, about an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum called Scents of Time. It traces perfume's history from Babylone to recent times. It also includes 8 fragrances blended by perfumers of Givaudan Roure: Frankincense, Rose, Sandalwood-Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Spice, Eau de Cologne, Millefleurs, and Sportif.

I have not tried any of them yet, since I just opened the package and immediately thought that this was not what I thought I had purchased, but the book looks interesting and I can't wait to try the scents.
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post #22 of 301
10/2/09 at 4:36pm
Im green with envy over the tom ford lalique , bet that never comes to these shores
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post #23 of 301
10/2/09 at 6:11pm
Today = Brooks Bros Black Fleece . . . . excellent drydown.
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post #24 of 301
10/2/09 at 6:27pm
Guerlain - L'instant du Guerlain Extreme EDP

Took a while to find it - but I bought it and LOVE IT.
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post #25 of 301
10/2/09 at 9:07pm
Friday Oct 2nd

Eau Sauvage 3.4 oz
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post #26 of 301
10/2/09 at 10:33pm
Yatagan by Caron (100ml)

Anyone know what formulation this one is?
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post #27 of 301
10/2/09 at 10:41pm
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Originally Posted by auee View Post

Dirty English by Juicy Couture 1.7 oz from an ebay seller who has several left at $13.50 plus $2.50 shipping. I could not pass on this deal.

No doubt, and he sent me a 1oz bottle of Usher... Not too bad a day - especially free.
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post #28 of 301
10/2/09 at 10:45pm
Caron Third Man.

Some new stock just arrived here. It's new, with atomiser, so doubtless it has been been reworked somehow from earlier versions, but a nice surprise anyway. I have been wanting to try this for some time and it's quite unique.
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post #29 of 301
10/2/09 at 11:54pm


100ml for just 25 euros!
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post #30 of 301
10/3/09 at 12:44am
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100ml for just 25 euros!

Now that IS a deal! *envious*
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post #31 of 301
10/3/09 at 1:50am
Chanel No 5 EP
Azzaro PH (Ambergris sucker here and it delivers!)
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post #32 of 301
10/3/09 at 7:33am
I bought some samples from Liz Zorn Soivohle - especially tempted by Oudh Lacquer.
Also Divine - L`Etre Aime Homme & Femme (for my dear wife)
I`m going to buy Alpona pefume this month too.
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post #33 of 301
10/3/09 at 7:33am
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post #34 of 301
10/3/09 at 7:46am
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Originally Posted by Dimitri View Post


Dimitri you big spender! And great find on the 2 Man I'm wearing it right now!
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post #35 of 301
10/3/09 at 8:22am
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Originally Posted by gupts View Post

Recently, I bought this limited edition Tom Ford Black Orchid pure parfum with Lalique Crystal bottle. The crystal bottles are numbered and there are just 5000 bottles released.
This purchase was more to add some aesthetic value to my collection as Black Orchid edp is a monster itself.



OMG - I am getting tingly just looking at those gorgeous bottles- beautiful ,beautiful and congrats on your purchase . I just had to comment.........
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post #36 of 301
10/3/09 at 2:22pm
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Dimitri you big spender! And great find on the 2 Man I'm wearing it right now!

I know - Ive gone a bit OTT whilst vacationing, but who cant resist doing so when miles away from ones bank manager?
The Nasomatto is awesome and worth every hard-earned euro IMO!
2 Man has a phenomenal drydown, doesnt it?
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post #37 of 301
10/3/09 at 2:29pm
Purchased last night at Epcot Center: Habit Rouge EdP, "Editiion Beau Cavalier", and Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa. The HR EdP alone was worth the trip.
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post #38 of 301
10/3/09 at 3:59pm
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100ml for just 25 euros!

Good find

Today I received bottles of Creed Himalaya and a new bottle of Creed MI along with a few smaller Creed decants.
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post #39 of 301
10/3/09 at 4:04pm
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@ Gupts: Nice score on that Black Orchid bottle! I prefer the parfum version of BO it smells smoother to my nose. Although it doesn't seem to last as long.

I still haven't dabbed from my pure perfume bottle...The weather has become too hot to stop me from even dreaming about Black Orchid...I'd love to try this out when everything is perfect.....

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OMG - I am getting tingly just looking at those gorgeous bottles- beautiful ,beautiful and congrats on your purchase . I just had to comment.........

Thank you

I bought this just for the bottles too
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post #40 of 301
10/3/09 at 4:05pm
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Yatagan by Caron (100ml)

Anyone know what formulation this one is?

Congrats on scoring a bottle of 'vintage' Yatagan.
This is definitely not current formulation as the current bottles come in 125ml size plus they have silver caps.
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post #41 of 301
10/3/09 at 9:55pm
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My Marshalls is loaded with these. I think I'm going to keep track how long it takes for them to leave the shelves.

You know what, I actually ended up keeping the bottle (so if you want to know how it smells, just shoot me a PM). I've been trying to find a "sport" fragrance for the gym and this fragrance has interesting citrus notes (pineapple and a lemon-tangerine mix). All in all, it is perfect for what I'm looking for: a fragrance that is cheap, smells decently good, and doesn't last too long (no more than 4-5 hrs so I don't feel bad when I wash it off). It fit the niche. Plus, I can never find a good gym scent because I ended up liking my scents too much to risk having them damaged or stolen at the gym.
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post #42 of 301
10/4/09 at 7:52am
another botttle of POLO MODERN RESERVE
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post #43 of 301
10/4/09 at 8:07am
got me some Pure Malt and D&G Homme
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post #44 of 301
10/4/09 at 9:02am
Kenzo Time for Peace pour Lui

Year: 1999
Perfumer: Annick Menardo

Top Notes: Mandarin, Sage
Middle Notes: Chestnut, Tonka Bean
Base Notes: Amber, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Vanilla

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post #45 of 301
10/4/09 at 7:34pm
A mini & soap of Prada Infusion d'Homme. Still not sure about it, so figured 16$ is cheaper than an expensive blind buy!
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post #46 of 301
10/4/09 at 7:49pm
10 Corso Como

sandalwood!
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post #47 of 301
10/4/09 at 8:00pm
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Baldessarini and Dirty English
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post #48 of 301
10/4/09 at 10:40pm
Fourth bottle of the stuff this year....

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post #49 of 301
10/4/09 at 10:56pm
Tom Ford
White Suede
(2009)
Firmenich
Notes: Rose, Saffron, Thyme, Mate Tea, Olibanum, Lily-of-the-Valley, Amber, Suede, Sandalwood

I reviewed this back at the end of June and had some reservations about its being too modern for my taste, but I think I've changed my mind. It does have a modern slant to it, with the saffron and yerba mate notes, but the whole is not far from some tried-and-true styles with rose, incense, lily of the valley, suede, and ambery-woody notes. It is a bit of a skin scent, but the sillage is good in the beginning and lasts into the heart notes. It does have good longevity, even if it does evolve into more of a skin scent.

In any case, I popped for it and hope to give it a full wearing soon.
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post #50 of 301
10/5/09 at 2:47am


Aspen for Men (1989)
by Coty (orig. by Quintessence)

Top Notes:
Lemon, Bergamot, Mint.
Middle Notes:
Lavender, Vetiver .
Base Notes:
Oakmoss, Amber.



Chrome (1996)
by Azzaro

Top Notes:
Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Transparent Musk.
Middle Notes:
Ivy, Lichen, Hedione.
Base Notes:
Maté, Sandalwood, Rosewood.



GIFT:



Jovan Musk for Men (1973)
by Jovan

Top Notes:
Lime, Pepper, Carnation, Lemon.
Middle Notes:
Amber, Lavender, Spearmint, Exotic Spices.
Base Notes:
Woods, Musk.
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post #51 of 301
10/5/09 at 12:04pm
Mugler Miroir des Envies

Actually not my top fave from the line but I got a tremendous discount off a new bottle so I couldn't resist. If you haven't tried it, Mugler goes from the 'partial gourmand' vibe of most of his other scents and takes it to excessive, over-the-top gourmand with notes of caramel, vanilla and hazelnut...all in a very Mugleresque way. Not sure why this line is so under wraps and un-marketed, but all the Miroir fragrances deserve more attention from the perfume illuminati.
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post #52 of 301
10/5/09 at 1:43pm
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Mugler Miroir des Envies

Actually not my top fave from the line but I got a tremendous discount off a new bottle so I couldn't resist. If you haven't tried it, Mugler goes from the 'partial gourmand' vibe of most of his other scents and takes it to excessive, over-the-top gourmand with notes of caramel, vanilla and hazelnut...all in a very Mugleresque way. Not sure why this line is so under wraps and un-marketed, but all the Miroir fragrances deserve more attention from the perfume illuminati.

Wonderful fragrance - perfect timing, too, as to me it's a very Fall scent. Congrat's & enjoy.
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post #53 of 301
10/5/09 at 1:57pm
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Wonderful fragrance - perfect timing, too, as to me it's a very Fall scent. Congrat's & enjoy.

Many thanks. Now that it's getting chilly in the northeast I'm delving more and more into the gourmands I haven't used since April or so.

Also received today: partial Chanel Antaeus Sport Cologne. I bought this on recommendation from an Antaeus-fanatic. To my nose it's not that different (but my buddy insists it is). I may just pass the bottle along to him....
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post #54 of 301
10/5/09 at 2:23pm
Guerlain Cologne du 68
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post #55 of 301
10/5/09 at 2:30pm
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YSL Body Kouros is my purchase of the month so far... came in today, and I am wearing it now. I think I may have to wait until it is even colder to really get the most out of this. It seems like a squarely winter fragrance rather than fall, but it's a big bottle that I got a good deal on, so I'm certainly going to be using it in the meantime.
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post #56 of 301
10/5/09 at 5:01pm
Impulse purchase of Guerlain Samsara (parfum) - don't know if it's old or new, but I shall find out.
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post #57 of 301
10/6/09 at 8:28am
I pulled the trigger on quite a couple lately.

Today the last one arrived, in form of Guerlains Habit Rouge.
Other purchases over the last good fortnight were
M7
Diors Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir
and a few others.

Today, i went for a bunch of samples, including Ambre 114, Cuir pleine Fleur, 1913, Wazamba, Ambre Precieux...I hope not all of them hold up to the expactations -.-

I think I'm at the end of my designer list! Now i can finally somewhat justify FB niche purchases!
Yay???
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post #58 of 301
10/6/09 at 10:50am
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post #59 of 301
10/6/09 at 1:51pm
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Dirty English by Juicy Couture 1.7 oz from an ebay seller who has several left at $13.50 plus $2.50 shipping. I could not pass on this deal.

The bottle I bought from him arrived broken. I was very disappointed. At least my room smells nice now! Hoping I can get another one ...



EDIT: A second bottle is shipping out tomorrow - hoping I'll have better luck with this one.
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post #60 of 301
10/6/09 at 2:26pm
Parfumerie Generale Intrigrant Patchouli (100ml)
Guerlain - Mitsouko *vintage* 30ml edt
Guerlain - Vol de Nuit *vintage* 30ml edt
Guerlain - Shalimar edt 30ml
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