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post #61 of 97
1/9/10 at 11:21am
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This year I discovered the fabulous Nobile 1942 Colonia Maxima. A fresh but smoky take on colone. Increddibly classy and unique.
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post #62 of 97
1/9/10 at 12:06pm
MMMM....... Ormonde Man by Ormonde Jayne
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post #63 of 97
1/9/10 at 12:10pm
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Originally Posted by tott View Post

I've worn fragrance since I was a teen and have always been interested, but this year I quit smoking and decided to focus on fragrance as part of my strategy.

My biggest "finds" are all the classic Guerlains and Chanels. I've been aware of them, but have unfortunately been ignoring them for most of my life (except for Habit Rouge, which I've worn on and off since the 80's).

What a wonderful way to reward yourself for giving up tobacco... but have you found yourself drawn to smoky, tobacco-inspired scents?
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post #64 of 97
1/9/10 at 12:24pm
Not very high end but Dirty English is quite nice.
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post #65 of 97
1/9/10 at 12:28pm
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Originally Posted by dareka View Post

What a wonderful way to reward yourself for giving up tobacco... but have you found yourself drawn to smoky, tobacco-inspired scents?

Your sense of smell improves once you quit, so it seemed like a good idea...

I've always liked smoke and tobacco in fragrances, but no: I don't search those out.
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post #66 of 97
1/9/10 at 12:48pm
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Profumum Olibanum, only I didn't like it at first, later, enormous 'wow'.


Agreed. I think this is my no.3 this year. After Sienne I`Hiver and Tauer L`Air du desert Marocain.
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post #67 of 97
1/9/10 at 1:49pm
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Exactly the same here. It changed my thoughts on Rose. It also proved I don't universally dislike Cedar-prominent drydowns. So it hurt my pockets more than it's own cost, but in opening me up to other rose or cedar scents.

Finding out Maitre and L'Artisan room sprays were better than than other niche houses best scents' was a nice "find" also.

Do you have a post anywhere detailing your thoughts on the various MPG room sprays? If not, I think you should start a new thread and share your thoughts on them. I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to learn more about them, especially as they can be found quite cheaply now.

I'm curious not only about their smell but their longevity, diffusion, and progression. I would imagine the scent would be formulated differently to work as a room spray. How do/don't they compare to a regular perfume in that regard?
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post #68 of 97
1/9/10 at 3:00pm
Like others I discovered more and more in 2009. I discovered a fair few but I suppose I will go for 2.

Paul Smith Extreme - bought as a present by my wife (my name is also Paul Smith) - its probably the most wearable frgrance Ive had

Clive Christian No1 - cost a fortune but it is so complex and it lasts forever!
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post #69 of 97
1/9/10 at 3:37pm
For me it's got to be:

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post #70 of 97
1/9/10 at 3:44pm
A*Men Pure Malt
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post #71 of 97
1/9/10 at 4:08pm
also Ajmal Sarah, which is the only Ajmal I'm really bonkers over,
unfortunately have not managed to get more than 3 ml
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post #72 of 97
1/9/10 at 4:17pm
My favorite pick up of 2009 was indeed Azzaro PH!. I find the leather and amber purport and concoct with each other splendidly.
It's a chameleon for me. It's indeed adept to incline with different climates. I find that it evolves and evokes color changes and
scent changes via the temperature. On A cold day I believe I get alot more leather. Though in contrary, on a hot day I get a lovely
spicy and amber feel.

It's amazing.

- Balava
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post #73 of 97
1/9/10 at 8:00pm
I found several new favorites in 2009 but the fragrance that totally blew me away was L'Air de Rien.

Coming from a house I'd previously dismissed, it surprised me and ultimately changed my opinion of Miller Harris. By the end of the year, I had purchased several of their other fragrances.
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post #74 of 97
1/9/10 at 8:49pm
I was in Jordan for the larger part of the year, and I didn't really have access to anything new there. Hasn't really been a fragrant year for me, subsisting on only two scents for the whole time I was there. Hopefully, 2010 holds more promise.

But, I did finally get around to smelling MKK this summer thanks to my buddy who made the trip to Paris, and I got to sample Paestum Rose on my pilgrimage to Aedes. These two were, as far as perfumes go, the highlights of the year for me. Will get around to acquiring full-sized bottles of both eventually.
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post #75 of 97
1/9/10 at 8:56pm
Git/smw
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post #76 of 97
1/9/10 at 9:57pm
Mine was Lorenzo Villoresi Acqua di Colonia
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post #77 of 97
1/9/10 at 10:43pm
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Originally Posted by TwoRoads View Post

I found several new favorites in 2009 but the fragrance that totally blew me away was L'Air de Rien.

Coming from a house I'd previously dismissed, it surprised me and ultimately changed my opinion of Miller Harris. By the end of the year, I had purchased several of their other fragrances.

This was mine! It was my most proud full bottle purchase of the year. It's probably the most "personal" fragrance I've ever owned or experienced. If I could mention another, Comme des Garcons Kyoto has become my number one "go to" fragrance, and, after several wearings, I became pretty enamored with Nasomatto Black Afghano.
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post #78 of 97
1/10/10 at 9:08am
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Ambre Narguile...
followed by Body Kouros...


... on the same day

That was a great day!

Andy

I can kinda relate. I discovered these two last month. The Body Kouros I thought was nice, but not me. My dad liked it though, so I bought him a bottle for Christmas. I have not smelled anything on him since then other than Body Kouros. Not his precious D&G ph, hic Cool Waters, or nothing. And you know what...it smells pretty damn good on him! It's soooo fresh and refreshing! It's kinda special. I purposely bought the big bottle so I could maybe get a little decant of it to wear every now and then. But I think it moreso suits him than me.

Ambre Narguile thoug...wow!!!!!!!!! Beautiful! It's what Tom Fords Tobacco Vanille aspires to be. It's appley and sweet and spicey and just straight up lovely! I want it I want it I want it! The 3 others I'm most happy I discovered last year are:

Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille
M. Micallef Note Vanille
L'Artisan Havana Vanille
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post #79 of 97
1/11/10 at 8:33am
Rive Gauche pour homme
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post #80 of 97
1/11/10 at 6:38pm
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Originally Posted by Oslo-Fjord View Post

hmm.. It`s difficult to pick out one, but there was one fragrance that gave me that "wow" experience and opened my eyes to Italian niche-perfumery. So unique, so original. A high quality attention-grabber. -Sienne I`Hiver by Eau d`Italie.

Sienne l'Hiver would have to be my first choice, too. Wow!

Close contenders for my discovery of the year:

L'Artisan Fleur de Liane
Stephanie de Saint-Aignan Embruns d'Ambre
Neil Morris Hologram
Etro Shaal Nur
L'Artisan Havana Vanille

Been a good year. ;-)
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post #81 of 97
1/11/10 at 7:40pm
Miller Harris Fleurs De Tabac and Terre De Bois
Serge Lutens Borneo 1834
Versace L' Homme
Bond #9 Hot Always
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post #82 of 97
1/12/10 at 6:17am
Couldn't find a "total knockout" scent in 2009 like I did in 2008, but Tom Ford Grey Vetiver was this close.

(Note to self: must get bottle soon...)
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post #83 of 97
1/12/10 at 6:48am
I must say I am very impressed by Guerlain´s Parure. Gorgeous! And discontinued...
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post #84 of 97
1/12/10 at 10:34am
The Aramis Gentlemen collection was perhaps the biggest thing to happen in men's fragrances in the last 15 years IMHO. For these classics to be back and at the forefront and still smelling brilliant was very pleasing. Also, tracking down vintage Antaeus, Van Cleef & Arpels PH, Tiffany for Men and Yatagan were also highlights.
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post #85 of 97
1/12/10 at 12:04pm
Some of my favorite finds:

Costume National Homme
Christian Dior Fahrenheit Absolute
Comme des Garcons + Artek Standard
Serge Lutens Filles et Aiguilles
D.S. & Durga Smoked Amber
Terre d'Hermes Parfum
Narciso Rodriguez for Him Musc Collection EDP
A*Men Pure Malt
Angel Liqueur de Parfum
By Killian Back to Black
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Cologne pour le Soir
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
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post #86 of 97
1/12/10 at 12:08pm
CDG Artek/Standard
Terre d'Hermes Parfum
Givenchy Play Intense
Tom Ford - Grey Vetiver
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post #87 of 97
1/12/10 at 8:37pm
Kind of late in the game but Ambre Narguilé by Hermès Hermèssence.
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post #88 of 97
1/13/10 at 5:46am
I have to say Guerlain Moscow and Vintage Heritage were my best finds last year.
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post #89 of 97
1/13/10 at 9:37am
- ELd'O Fat Electrician
- CDG Monocle Scent 2: Laurel
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post #90 of 97
1/13/10 at 9:51am
My favorite find for 2009 was Le Parfum by Barbara Bui. The fragrance has one of the best mixes of ambre, incense and heliotrope. Rich, warm but, difficult to find these days.
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post #91 of 97
1/13/10 at 3:10pm
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The Different Company Sublime Balkiss
ALIEN Liqueur de Parfum
Klinger Juicy Jasmine
PdN Marahadjha
Robert Piguet FUTUR
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post #92 of 97
1/13/10 at 3:19pm
Vanitas by Profumum Roma. Amazing stuff!
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post #93 of 97
1/13/10 at 4:49pm
Creed's Windsor only wish I had purchased more its a great scent.
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post #94 of 97
1/14/10 at 11:54pm
Thread Starter 
Apologies for not thanking you for the new posts: I haven't been able to check this forum for the last few days.

I appreciate that you all took the time to write and I am completely overwhelmed by your response. There's no way I'll ever get around to trying all the fragrances you've mentioned, not least because of the cost that would entail!

Here's hoping we'll all make wonderful finds in 2010.
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post #95 of 97
1/15/10 at 12:46am
Rochas - Desir
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post #96 of 97
1/15/10 at 4:15am
Sartoriale by Pal Zileri
CityTower by Bogart
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post #97 of 97
1/15/10 at 6:05am
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I must say I am very impressed by Guerlain´s Parure. Gorgeous! And discontinued...

Oh yes, this too!

A kind Basenoter sent me a little decant of this juice and I took to it immediately. Lovely juice indeed. Why was it discontinued though? IFRA restrictions, or what?
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