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post #1 of 117
10/4/09 at 9:43pm
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Starting the week with:

Annick Goutal
Ambre Fetiche
Notes: amber, frankincense, labdanum, stirax, benzoin,
iris absolute, vanilla and Russian leather.

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post #2 of 117
10/4/09 at 9:47pm
Michael for Men by Michael Kors
post #3 of 117
10/4/09 at 9:50pm
Antaeus
post #4 of 117
10/4/09 at 10:05pm
Guerlain Vetiver *vintage*


post #5 of 117
10/4/09 at 10:10pm
Have a good new week all you guys

post #6 of 117
10/4/09 at 10:17pm
SL Chypre Rouge
post #7 of 117
10/4/09 at 10:19pm
Mitsouko.
post #8 of 117
10/4/09 at 10:27pm
post #9 of 117
10/4/09 at 10:27pm
Eau d'Italie Paestum Rose
post #10 of 117
10/4/09 at 10:27pm
Hermès
Rocabar
(1998)
Gilles Romey, Jean-Claude Ellena, Bernard Bourgeois
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 Top Note: Bergamot, Lemon, Coriander, Artemisia, Juniper
Middle Note: Cardamom, Violet, Orris, Carnation, Cypress, Cedar
Base Note: Patchouli, Benzoin, Vanilla, Oakmoss, Canada Balsam
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 Woody, aromatic, spicy, herbal, fairly sweet. I find this a very appealing scent. Like most Hermès creations, this smells elegant. I can wear this to work, but not too often; it seems to attract too much attention and distract coworkers and the public. It's perfect for an evening engagement of a more personal character, dinner or a date; perhaps it would be most appropriate at an elegant soirée. One of things it does suggest to me is an evening in black tie. The juniper berries and cedar really take the lead with this. Carnation, spices and vanilla provide the underpinning and do the heavy lifting. Key words: Smooth. Elegant. Relaxed. Confident.
post #11 of 117
10/4/09 at 10:27pm
Back to my default monday scent.
The best pick me up scent I have tried/owned.





Have a great week ahead of you guys!
post #12 of 117
10/4/09 at 10:37pm
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post #13 of 117
10/4/09 at 10:54pm
Smell Bent Sunshine
post #14 of 117
10/4/09 at 10:57pm
Creed Millesime Imperial.
post #15 of 117
10/4/09 at 11:03pm
Jubilation XXV by Amouage

post #16 of 117
10/4/09 at 11:06pm
Givenchy Gentleman Vintage
post #17 of 117
10/4/09 at 11:12pm
Davidoff - Zino
post #18 of 117
10/4/09 at 11:16pm
Guerlain - Héritage Eau de Parfum
post #19 of 117
10/4/09 at 11:26pm
Creed Bois Du Portugal.
post #20 of 117
10/4/09 at 11:39pm
Bvlgari pour Homme
post #21 of 117
10/4/09 at 11:58pm
Hilde Soliani
Vecchi Rossetti
post #22 of 117
10/5/09 at 12:02am
My SOTD is Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men.

Top notes: Bergamot, Pimento, Orange, Fruity Note
Middle notes: Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli, Rose
Base notes: Vanilla, Benzoin, Honey, Moss

post #23 of 117
10/5/09 at 12:03am
I'm using the last of my small leaky refill of Shalimar parfum today!

post #24 of 117
10/5/09 at 12:14am
Mazzolari Lui
post #25 of 117
10/5/09 at 12:19am
Monsieur Rochas edc

What a nice scent!
post #26 of 117
10/5/09 at 12:21am
Amber & Lavender Cologne - Jo Malone
post #27 of 117
10/5/09 at 12:43am
AZZARO
ACTEUR

Top Notes: Mace, Bergamot, Calamus, Cardamom.
Middle Notes: Rose, Jasmine, Cedarwood, Carnation.
Base Notes: Oakmoss, Amber, Musk, Leather.


post #28 of 117
10/5/09 at 12:45am
Guerlain Habit Rouge EdT
post #29 of 117
10/5/09 at 12:53am
Caron - L'Anarchiste
post #30 of 117
10/5/09 at 1:16am
post #31 of 117
10/5/09 at 1:18am
mpg parfum d'habit
post #32 of 117
10/5/09 at 1:37am
Creed - Narcisse Verveine
post #33 of 117
10/5/09 at 1:49am
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme (EdP)
post #34 of 117
10/5/09 at 1:50am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JaimeB View Post

Hermès
Rocabar
(1998)
Gilles Romey, Jean-Claude Ellena, Bernard Bourgeois
-------------------
 Top Note: Bergamot, Lemon, Coriander, Artemisia, Juniper
Middle Note: Cardamom, Violet, Orris, Carnation, Cypress, Cedar
Base Note: Patchouli, Benzoin, Vanilla, Oakmoss, Canada Balsam
------------------
 Woody, aromatic, spicy, herbal, fairly sweet. I find this a very appealing scent. Like most Hermès creations, this smells elegant. I can wear this to work, but not too often; it seems to attract too much attention and distract coworkers and the public. It's perfect for an evening engagement of a more personal character, dinner or a date; perhaps it would be most appropriate at an elegant soirée. One of things it does suggest to me is an evening in black tie. The juniper berries and cedar really take the lead with this. Carnation, spices and vanilla provide the underpinning and do the heavy lifting. Key words: Smooth. Elegant. Relaxed. Confident.

What a lovely description! Now I want to experience this scent again Today I'm wearing Stardust.
post #35 of 117
10/5/09 at 1:55am
Givenchy
Insensé
post #36 of 117
10/5/09 at 2:37am


Chrome (1996)
by Azzaro

Top Notes:
Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Transparent Musk.
Middle Notes:
Ivy, Lichen, Hedione.
Base Notes:
Maté, Sandalwood, Rosewood.
post #37 of 117
10/5/09 at 2:37am
Gucci pour homme
post #38 of 117
10/5/09 at 2:39am
Guerlain, Mouchoir de Monsieur EdT
post #39 of 117
10/5/09 at 2:42am
Creed Original Vetiver
post #40 of 117
10/5/09 at 3:19am
post #41 of 117
10/5/09 at 3:22am
Pino Sylvestre
post #42 of 117
10/5/09 at 4:00am
Eau de Verveine by Penhaligon's
post #43 of 117
10/5/09 at 4:22am
I thought I'd start the week with a scent that chaya introduced me to this summer which seems to be redolent of new beginnings.

Miller Harris Fleurs de Bois

One of our family friends growing up in S. Florida grew what she called a traditional English garden and it took her an amazing amount of work to keep this bit of England thriving in the tropical climate. One of my favorite natural scents was walking through this garden just after the late afternoon thundershowers that roll through Miami like clockwork. The combination of flowers and damp and wet were what I came to associate in an olfactory way with a garden. When I read that the inspiration for Lyn Harris' 2009 release for Miller Harris, Fleurs de Bois was her walks through Regent's Park in London after a rain I dared to hope that maybe this smell of my childhood could be captured in a bottle. Happily Ms. Harris has succeeded beyond my most optimistic hopes. While I'm not sure how many proper English gardens have citrus trees around them; the one I grew up with did and the top of Fleurs de Bois is a mix of citrus, mostly lemon, and fresh grass. The grass smell is that wonderful lush grassy smell after a hard rain which has earthy undertones but is unmistakably green. This is a beautiful start but we finally get down to the flowers in the garden in the heart; as iris, rose, and jasmine combine in equal measure. I can pick out each note individually but it is when I stop analyzing and let the bouquet just wash over me that Fleurs de Bois is at its best for me. These floral notes smell like flowers still clinging to the stems and dripping with water as the heart contains a humidity and density that is appropriate. The base contains the wood promised in the name as sandalwood supported by patchouli and vetiver finish this off. Fleurs de Bois has average longevity and slightly below average sillage on me. It is always such a pleasure when a perfumer can re-awaken a scent memory and Ms. Harris has certainly done that with Fleurs de Bois, for me. For those of you who haven't had the opportunity to breathe in a proper English garden after a rain give this a try it might inspire your spring planting.

Have a Masterful Monday everyone.
post #44 of 117
10/5/09 at 4:55am
Rochas Man
post #45 of 117
10/5/09 at 5:10am
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Creed Epicéa today. Pine pine pine
post #46 of 117
10/5/09 at 5:11am
Amouage Ciel.
post #47 of 117
10/5/09 at 5:11am
Guerlain Eau de Cologne du Coq.
post #48 of 117
10/5/09 at 5:12am
C a r n a l
F l o w e r
post #49 of 117
10/5/09 at 5:14am
On this very cool morning, I chose Witness.
post #50 of 117
10/5/09 at 5:27am
Penhaligon's Racquets Formulas
post #51 of 117
10/5/09 at 5:39am
Burberry London - for the first time this year
post #52 of 117
10/5/09 at 5:42am
Guerlain Nahema (vintage PdT)
post #53 of 117
10/5/09 at 5:46am
Molinard Patchouli
post #54 of 117
10/5/09 at 6:17am
Devin
by Aramis

Top notes: Bergamot, Galbanum, Artemisia, Lemon
Middle notes: Jasmine, Carnation, Pine, Thyme, Cinnamon
Base notes: Leather, Olibanum, Cedarwood, Amber, Musk, Moss, Patchouli, Labdanum
post #55 of 117
10/5/09 at 6:41am
Patchouly ~ Mazzolari
post #56 of 117
10/5/09 at 6:55am
Green Irish Tweed (Creed)
post #57 of 117
10/5/09 at 6:57am
Ralph Lauren ~ Chaps (original)
post #58 of 117
10/5/09 at 7:01am
Dr. Vranjes Poivre Vetiver
post #59 of 117
10/5/09 at 7:03am
Penhaligons Lp No.9 (from a decant)
post #60 of 117
10/5/09 at 7:07am
LEau du Gouverneur by Comptoir Sud Pacifique
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