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post #1 of 90
11/29/09 at 9:28pm
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post #2 of 90
11/29/09 at 9:35pm
D&G Light Blue pour Homme
post #3 of 90
11/29/09 at 9:38pm
Amouage Reflection Man
post #4 of 90
11/29/09 at 9:53pm
Chanel Eau de Cologne
post #5 of 90
11/29/09 at 9:56pm
Maxim's Pour Homme
post #6 of 90
11/29/09 at 10:01pm


Comme des Garçon 2 EDP (1999)
Perfumer: Mark Buxton

Japanese Sumi Ink, Incense, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Angelica Root, Vetiver, Magnolia, Amber, Labdanum, New Aldehydes, Cumin, Cade Oil, Maté Absolute, Folia Absolute

post #7 of 90
11/29/09 at 10:04pm
Floris
Elite
post #8 of 90
11/29/09 at 10:05pm
No. 5 (1921)
Chanel
post #9 of 90
11/29/09 at 10:39pm
Andy Tauer Incense Rose
post #10 of 90
11/29/09 at 10:42pm
This morning, the wonderful Angélique Encens by Creed. This and Vintage Tabarome are the best of the line!
post #11 of 90
11/29/09 at 10:50pm
Miserable wet and windy morning here so going for something uplifting.

Geir.
post #12 of 90
11/29/09 at 10:55pm
Tom Ford
Grey Vetiver
(2009)
Firmenich
Woody
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Top Notes: Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Aromatic Sage
Middle Notes: Orris Root, Nutmeg, Pimento
Base Notes: Vetiver, Amber Woods, Oakmoss
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A very citrusy, very green, very clean vetiver-laced affair. From the beginning we find the tang of grapefruit combined atypically with a sweet and floral orange blossom note. For green we get a clean, herbal note of aromatic sage which makes a bridge between the somewhat floral aspect of the orange blossom and the vetiver which is to follow. For roundness, the heart notes of orris root, a hint of spicy nutmeg, and a bit of sharp pimento; these also add variety and interest, providing structure and development. Finally, the main act emerges as the base notes make their first appearance: the thematic vetiver with some soft, ambery woods for richness and the bitter bite of oakmoss for a final stylish flourish. Well done!
post #13 of 90
11/29/09 at 11:00pm
Guerlain – Vol de Nuit parfum
post #14 of 90
11/29/09 at 11:05pm
Eau du Coq by Guerlain
post #15 of 90
11/29/09 at 11:05pm
Obsession for Men - Calvin Klein
post #16 of 90
11/29/09 at 11:06pm
Ice Man by Mugler
mentholated camphor patchouli - nice bottle though
post #17 of 90
11/29/09 at 11:07pm
Sequoia (Series 2: Red) by Comme des Garçons

post #18 of 90
11/29/09 at 11:07pm
Rive Gauche pour homme
post #19 of 90
11/29/09 at 11:16pm
MPG - Bois de Turquie
post #20 of 90
11/29/09 at 11:43pm
Guerlain Vetiver vintage EDC
post #21 of 90
11/29/09 at 11:54pm
Narciso Rodriguez - for her
post #22 of 90
11/29/09 at 11:57pm
Guerlain Eau de Cologne du Coq
post #23 of 90
11/30/09 at 12:07am
Bowling Green
post #24 of 90
11/30/09 at 12:22am
Divine - L'Homme Sage
post #25 of 90
11/30/09 at 12:23am
Guerlain: Vetiver (current formulation)
post #26 of 90
11/30/09 at 12:37am
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SERGE LUTENS
A La Nuit
Featured Notes: Moroccan, Indian and Egyptian jasmine,
green shoots, white honey, benzoin, musk, clove.
post #27 of 90
11/30/09 at 1:02am
CdG Sequoia
post #28 of 90
11/30/09 at 1:03am
From my birthday yesterday. Thank you Family and GF.

Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur
&
Serge Lutens Muscs Koublai Khan
post #29 of 90
11/30/09 at 3:45am
10 Corso Como
by 10 Corso Como (Carla Sozzani)

Sandalwood, Frankincense, Musk, Rose, Geranium, Vetiver, Malay Oud-Wood
post #30 of 90
11/30/09 at 3:46am
My SOTD is Creed Bois du Portugal.

Notes include sandalwood, lavender, vetiver and cedar.
post #31 of 90
11/30/09 at 3:49am
Givenchy Pi
post #32 of 90
11/30/09 at 4:04am
Blenheim Bouquet (Penhaligon's)
post #33 of 90
11/30/09 at 4:05am
???

I decanted this into a small atomizer a few weeks ago and forgot to label it. Now I can't remember what it is, but I like it! Perhaps as the day progresses, it'll come to me.
post #34 of 90
11/30/09 at 4:13am
Set Sail South Seas for Men Tommy Bahama
post #35 of 90
11/30/09 at 4:19am
Patchouli

post #36 of 90
11/30/09 at 4:44am
Back to work and wanted to wear a new favorite.

By Kilian Cruel Intentions

I've only recently begun exploring Kilian Hennessy's By Kilian line of fragrance and when I was first sniffing the whole collection earlier this year there was one that hit me just right. That scent was the 2007 release Cruel Intentions by Sidonie Lancesseur.

I think the thing that grabbed me is it is perhaps the most restrained use of oud in a fragrance I've found. Most oud based fragrances come out and at some point in the development use the oud like the bright blare of brass in an orchestra. I found Mme. Lancesseur's much more restrained use of oud to be much more interesting like placing a bell mute in the aforementioned brass section. This has the effect of making me feel like I'm always hearing the oud from a distance and while I expect it to pick up in intensity it never does and that makes this fragrance unique.

The top of Cruel Intentions starts with a pedestrian mix of bergamot and orange blossom it is light and fresh and a tad boring. Just after this the oud begins to appear and as I mentioned already it rises in intensity and then holds at that level for the rest of the development. This allows the notes that appear later to interact with the oud and not be overwhelmed by it. The next group of notes that appear are a floral bouquet led by violet. Violet is a good compatriot for oud as it has a sharpness to it that goes well with the medicinal quality oud brings to fragrance. The fragrance then settles into a base of gaiac and sandalwood along with a dollop of vetiver. As with the violet, the vetiver has its sharper edges on display to go along with the oud. Very late in the development on my skin I get a healthy bit of animalic castoreum and it seems a like a late-comer to the party but not an unwelcome guest, to be sure.

Cruel Intentions has above average longevity on me but it is a very close wearing skin scent with almost no sillage to speak of. Another oddity for an oud scent.

The thing I admire most about Cruel Intentions is the ability Mme. Lancesseur has with making one work to find the oud. It makes the journey that much more enjoyable when its done.

Have a Miraculous Monday everyone.
post #37 of 90
11/30/09 at 4:56am
Gucci by Gucci for me again- I am definitely addicted to this modern 'chypre'.
post #38 of 90
11/30/09 at 5:02am
Guerlain Eau de Cologne du Coq.
post #39 of 90
11/30/09 at 5:03am
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Guerlain Coriolan today
post #40 of 90
11/30/09 at 5:06am
Allure Homme Sport Cologne by Chanel!!
post #41 of 90
11/30/09 at 5:11am
Bvlgari Aqua Pour Homme
post #42 of 90
11/30/09 at 5:22am
Fuel for Men
post #43 of 90
11/30/09 at 5:24am
Mazzolari Patchouly
post #44 of 90
11/30/09 at 5:29am

R de Capucci
post #45 of 90
11/30/09 at 5:30am
Mazzolari Vetyver....
post #46 of 90
11/30/09 at 6:13am
wazamba...........my new love
post #47 of 90
11/30/09 at 6:37am
Bond no. 9 Signature Perfume
post #48 of 90
11/30/09 at 6:38am
post #49 of 90
11/30/09 at 7:01am
Guerlain
Heritage

post #50 of 90
11/30/09 at 7:02am
Lumiere Noire Francis Kurkdjian (pour homme ofcourse)

post #51 of 90
11/30/09 at 7:04am
Guerlain Vetiver and Mugler Cologne
post #52 of 90
11/30/09 at 7:38am
Jungle pour Homme by Kenzo
post #53 of 90
11/30/09 at 7:38am
YSL M7 Fresh
post #54 of 90
11/30/09 at 7:51am
Jicky (vintage Parfum de Toilette) by Guerlain



I have been wanting a bottle of this for a while - so I got a decant of it, to stall my cravings. Wow, it's wonderful. Like the older sister of Mouchoir de Monsieur - with a little more Guerliande and a lot more attitude (sillage). I knew I'd love it. And I do. Vintage Guerlain's are just incredible, aren't they?
post #55 of 90
11/30/09 at 7:59am
Lolita Lempicka: L EDP
post #56 of 90
11/30/09 at 8:02am
Havana
post #57 of 90
11/30/09 at 8:14am
Rive Gauche pour Homme by YSL
post #58 of 90
11/30/09 at 8:16am
Pascal Morabito Or Black, from a sample.
post #59 of 90
11/30/09 at 8:17am
Creed GIT
post #60 of 90
11/30/09 at 8:28am
Rive Gauche ph
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