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Parfum d'Habit

post #1 of 18
9/7/10 at 12:28pm
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Hi everyone.
I have never smelled before Parfume d´habit but after reading all your reviews I am most intrigued by it....
(With my very best Vito Corleone impersonation)
"Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in"
Is it something remotely similar to Polo Classic (green) with more class and better ingredients?
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post #2 of 18
9/7/10 at 5:21pm
PdH is hard to describe. I suggest you look at this in the archives.

The top notes are harsh and many will stop at this point. Some say it smells like "old socks."

I like the sandalwood and leather in the drydown. This is not a floral scent at all!

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post #3 of 18
9/7/10 at 6:02pm
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Originally Posted by Basteri View Post

Hi everyone.
I have never smelled before Parfume d´habit but after reading all your reviews I am most intrigued by it....
(With my very best Vito Corleone impersonation)
"Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in"
Is it something remotely similar to Polo Classic (green) with more class and better ingredients?

Absolutely nothing like Polo. Where Polo is sharp, d"Habit is brutal. It simply has to be smelled.
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post #4 of 18
9/7/10 at 8:03pm
Parfum d' Habit is green foresty aspect along with dark rich sandalwood and black currant note. The effect is the smell of old wool blanket or heavy wool coat that has been out on a camping trip in the woods. It is a memorable fragrance.

It is not very much like Polo Classic as it doesn't have patchouli and is really built around the sandalwood. But they both have a green wood opening - but thats where it ends in similarity.
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post #5 of 18
9/7/10 at 10:32pm
Indeed this is an interesting fragrance to test. If you read the reviews you may realize how this frag splits the camp in two: one says it is strong & aggressive but the other says it is classy with remarkable restraint. I belong to the latter. But guess what? Both camps are probably right, depending on your application methods. But do go sample it; I'm not about to throw in anymore spoilers for you.
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post #6 of 18
9/7/10 at 10:40pm
Maître Parfumeur & Gantier Parfum d'Habit (1998) Leather Oriental
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Top Notes: Blackcurrant Buds, Bergamot, Petitgrain Middle Notes: Leather, Geranium, Patchouli, Incense Base Notes: Sandalwood, Ambergris, Vanilla
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That's the skinny on the pyramid. Whereas most leather scents are imposed on a chypre accord, this one is basically an oriental with leather overlaid on it. It is a little "heady" at first (I wouldn't say "harsh"). The closest this comes to any floral note is the geranium in the heart, but that's effectively pulled away from any floral associations by the leather, patchouli, and incense context it's given here. The base is a classic oriental accord. While the top is the usual citrus, there is the addition of a little blackcurrant bud note for a more exotic fruity impression. You really need to like a more formal (and slightly quirky) leather fragrance to appreciate Parfum d'Habit. The French name, by the way, suggests wearing it with evening clothes you know, the black tie outfit studs, cufflinks, satin facings, cummerbund, and all. (Definitely possible, but not really required!)
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post #7 of 18
9/8/10 at 1:33am
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thank you guys... I really have to try it. Is there anything in the market, more common, that could give me hint of what dHabit is about?
Is there any Yatagan hidding in there? The picture that I get in my mind is a mixture between Polo classic, Yatagan, Chanel PM and Silver water mountain = very interesting.
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post #8 of 18
9/8/10 at 3:40am
The most beautiful blend of vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood
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post #9 of 18
9/8/10 at 4:37am
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seems there is no mention to vetiver in its piramid .. I just wish it had though. Patchouli, vetiver, leather and ambergris? sounds extremely appealing.
Does it have the richness and warmth of Lorenzo Villoresi uomo?
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post #10 of 18
9/8/10 at 5:23am
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Originally Posted by Basteri View Post

seems there is no mention to vetiver in its piramid .. I just wish it had though. Patchouli, vetiver, leather and ambergris? sounds extremely appealing.
Does it have the richness and warmth of Lorenzo Villoresi uomo?

IMO they are not similar.PARFUM D'HABIT on my me is a very dry perfume and i am talking about the original version.The drydown ( for me the most important ) is vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood.It has a fantastic projection and lasts forever.
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post #11 of 18
9/8/10 at 5:37am
Like all MPG's, PdH is earthy, in terms of colours I would say green and brown are dominant. It seems to my nose at least, that PdH is in a sense the essence of what the idea of MPG is about. Patchouli vetiver and sandlewood. Other MPG's share these same foundations but expand on it by shifting the central focal point towards for instance tobacco (eau des illes) , Iris (iris bleu gris) or citrus (racine). I've always thought of PdH as this essence of MPG elevated to the best it can possibly be. PdH to me is very dignified, statesman like BUT make no mistake, you have to appreciate the MPG housenote combo of patchouly and vetiver to enjoy this one. In that sense i feel it is nothing like the much more playful and youthful Villoresi Uomo. PdH is not a sporty, luxurious or happy scent, i find it quite serious if not austere, and for that reason incredibly beautifiul.
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post #12 of 18
9/8/10 at 5:44am
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Originally Posted by Dutchy View Post

Like all MPG's, PdH is earthy, in terms of colours I would say green and brown are dominant. It seems to my nose at least, that PdH is in a sense the essence of what the idea of MPG is about. Patchouli vetiver and sandlewood. Other MPG's share these same foundations but expand on it by shifting the central focal point towards for instance tobacco (eau des illes) , Iris (iris bleu gris) or citrus (racine). I've always thought of PdH as this essence of MPG elevated to the best it can possibly be. PdH to me is very dignified, statesman like BUT make no mistake, you have to appreciate the MPG housenote combo of patchouly and vetiver to enjoy this one. In that sense i feel it is nothing like the much more playful and youthful Villoresi Uomo. PdH is not a sporty, luxurious or happy scent, i find it quite serious if not austere, and for that reason incredibly beautifiul.

Absolutely
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post #13 of 18
9/8/10 at 6:02am
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Originally Posted by Buzzlepuff View Post

Parfum d' Habit is green foresty aspect along with dark rich sandalwood and black currant note. The effect is the smell of old wool blanket or heavy wool coat that has been out on a camping trip in the woods. It is a memorable fragrance.

It is not very much like Polo Classic as it doesn't have patchouli and is really built around the sandalwood. But they both have a green wood opening - but thats where it ends in similarity.

Well put Buzz. It really does smell like a damp, wool blanket that's been outdoors for quite awhile. Longevity is admirable.
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post #14 of 18
9/8/10 at 7:05am
The love heaped upon this fragrance amazes me since this is one scent that I will forever avoid.
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post #15 of 18
9/8/10 at 7:07am
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Originally Posted by JaimeB View Post

Maître Parfumeur & Gantier Parfum d'Habit (1998) Leather Oriental
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•Top Notes: Blackcurrant Buds, Bergamot, Petitgrain •Middle Notes: Leather, Geranium, Patchouli, Incense •Base Notes: Sandalwood, Ambergris, Vanilla
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That's the skinny on the pyramid. Whereas most leather scents are imposed on a chypre accord, this one is basically an oriental with leather overlaid on it. It is a little "heady" at first (I wouldn't say "harsh"). The closest this comes to any floral note is the geranium in the heart, but that's effectively pulled away from any floral associations by the leather, patchouli, and incense context it's given here. The base is a classic oriental accord. While the top is the usual citrus, there is the addition of a little blackcurrant bud note for a more exotic fruity impression. You really need to like a more formal (and slightly quirky) leather fragrance to appreciate Parfum d'Habit. The French name, by the way, suggests wearing it with evening clothes — you know, the black tie outfit — studs, cufflinks, satin facings, cummerbund, and all. (Definitely possible, but not really required!)

I agree, Jaime, that this is a refined scent. The top note experience is a bit harsh, as Aromi observed, but the scent settles into an elegance that is unique. I enjoy the leather in this a great deal.

Black tie, yes, and white tie and tails, too! Yes! Wing collars, white decollete waistcoats, silk scarf and opera pumps!

Now this makes me yearn to try Arsene Lupin!
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post #16 of 18
9/8/10 at 7:24am
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Originally Posted by gerbick View Post

The love heaped upon this fragrance amazes me since this is one scent that I will forever avoid.

I understand gerb. The opening is other-wordly ....and it's a tad on the brutal side.

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I agree, Jaime, that this is a refined scent. The top note experience is a bit harsh, as Aromi observed, but the scent settles into an elegance that is unique. I enjoy the leather in this a great deal.

Black tie, yes, and white tie and tails, too! Yes! Wing collars, white decollete waistcoats, silk scarf and opera pumps!

Now this makes me yearn to try Arsene Lupin!

I do enjoy the drydown of the vintage. That is what I wait for. The reformulation has piqued my interest after reading opinions of it being a smoother rendition.
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post #17 of 18
9/8/10 at 9:27am
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The leather note is it sublet or rather opulent? How much role plays the ambergris? Is it as obvious as in Creed fragrances ?
Seems to me a better name for it could be "contradiction".
Thanks gents for your valuable input as
dHabit
just made it to my top 3 wish list.
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post #18 of 18
9/8/10 at 11:59am
This is not quite the beast as some people make it out to be. I will admit that it goes on a bit strong, as you get blasted with all the notes at once. This is not a terribly complex fragrance, so therefore it seems to me that I can pick up on all the notes contained in this fragrance all at once, and would give the appearance of being a brute. After this calms down a bit, and the notes sort themselves out a bit, you are left with a fragrance that Skip's a true opening, and goes right into the heart, which leaves you with a most beautiful blend of patchouli,vetiver and a lovely sandalwood accord. The drydown is refined, with leather, and sandalwood carried over from the heart. I'm referring to the original formulation of this fragrance, as I have not yet smelled the newer version. Just a view from the cheap seats.
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