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post #1 of 11
3/18/10 at 11:18pm
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Here is another fragrance that appears to be on the extinction list. If you like cedar this one has cedar in the top notes, cedar in the mid notes and cedar in the base notes. It really is a wonderful fragrance but, Christian Lacroix has fallen on hard times and only sells licensing now. Availability is getting very slim so, it is on my list of fragrances to hoard while I can.
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post #2 of 11
3/19/10 at 7:02am
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I like Tumulte -- I'm wearing it now -- but It's one of those fragrances that makes me wonder if my nose doesn't work right. This thread's initial post says Tulmulte delivers "cedar, cedar, cedar," an opinion that runs rampant through the BN reviews, so it can't be discounted. However, I know the scent of cedar from standing trees and lumber, and I get none of that from Tumulte. It's nowhere near the cedar featured in Tommy Bahama, Gucci pour homme or Oscar for Men.

A couple of reviews soak Tumulte's cedar in citrus or pickle brine, but I agree with foetidus, who describes this as a linear incense scent. That's all I get, too.

I bring this up only as a caution to those who might buy the disappearing Tumulte based on the cedar references, as I did. It's lovely, but it's not cedar to everyone.
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post #3 of 11
3/19/10 at 8:18am
Tumulte is a great cedar scent IMO.
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post #4 of 11
3/19/10 at 1:20pm
A fantastic Cedar Scent for sure.....I found mine at TJ Maxx.....I've used this up and I'm not sure if I'll replace this if I find a bottle.....Gary
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post #5 of 11
3/19/10 at 7:46pm
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I like Tumulte -- I'm wearing it now -- but It's one of those fragrances that makes me wonder if my nose doesn't work right. This thread's initial post says Tulmulte delivers "cedar, cedar, cedar," an opinion that runs rampant through the BN reviews, so it can't be discounted. However, I know the scent of cedar from standing trees and lumber, and I get none of that from Tumulte. It's nowhere near the cedar featured in Tommy Bahama, Gucci pour homme or Oscar for Men.

A couple of reviews soak Tumulte's cedar in citrus or pickle brine, but I agree with foetidus, who describes this as a linear incense scent. That's all I get, too.

I bring this up only as a caution to those who might buy the disappearing Tumulte based on the cedar references, as I did. It's lovely, but it's not cedar to everyone.

Same here; I got a lot of incense but also the prickly iso E Super-boosted cedar. Not my thing.
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post #6 of 11
3/19/10 at 8:40pm
I have Comme des Garcons Kyoto and have shied away from purchasing this one because I hear they're incredibly similar. It surely sounds something that I'd enjoy, also with an amazing bottle that I'd very much like to have in my collection.
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post #7 of 11
3/19/10 at 8:53pm
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I have Comme des Garcons Kyoto and have shied away from purchasing this one because I hear they're incredibly similar. It surely sounds something that I'd enjoy, also with an amazing bottle that I'd very much like to have in my collection.

Anytime you want to swap straight up for that Kyoto....give me a PM

In my opinion, Tumulte is a bland, faceless, wet cedar. It leaves me sniffing some subtle hint of what I want, but never seems to get where it seems to be going...gets lost halfway into the journey.
Not like Kyoto...that sh!t slaps me right into some dank smoky cedary incense that left no room for development. Top to mid to Base before it even dries down.
Damn I love that incense series.
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post #8 of 11
3/19/10 at 9:56pm
Tumulte is pretty good, but I don't care for the "mentholated" note or accord that is in it. Good longevity.
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post #9 of 11
3/20/10 at 8:55pm
I can't tell the difference between this and Kyoto in a truly blind test, however its far too rich to wear during summer
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post #10 of 11
4/21/10 at 2:48pm
Kyoto has the coffee note that Tumulte PH lacks - because of this and the additions of cypress, vetiver and patchouli - Kyoto is far more complex and engaging, despite the iso e super and cedar overdosing.
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post #11 of 11
4/21/10 at 2:54pm
Also, I find Celine Fever for men to be richer and more complex than Tumulte PH, with a bit less of that searing cedar quality.
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