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HELP: PENHALIGON'S Lp No. 9 for Men

post #1 of 21
9/14/10 at 7:05am
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Hey guys! I need your noses again. I'm thinking of doing a blind buy of Lp No. 9 for Men 100ml by Penhaligon's. I have no clue at all as to how it smells like. How does it smell like? I read from the reviews, it is being compared to Opium Ph. I have Opium Ph, I like it but it's not really GREAT, you know what I mean?

What do you think? Is it worth it? Does it smell good? I mean, GREAT?!



Thank you in advance!
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post #2 of 21
9/14/10 at 7:25am
IMO, it's a relatively safe blind buy. It's one of my personal favorites. I don't know if I'd necessarily compare it to Opium, though. To me, it's completely different. I'm not the best at reviewing or describing fragrances. All I can say is that it's warm and sensual.
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post #3 of 21
9/14/10 at 7:35am
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Is it for warm or cold weather? Is it a casual or formal scent? A day or night?
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post #4 of 21
9/14/10 at 7:38am
it's a niche version of Opium. i have now see a lot of differences between the two...but overall, yes, Opium is a good reference.
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post #5 of 21
9/14/10 at 7:44am
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^^If that's the case, then I will have to sell my Opium and get this one instead. hahaahha

Any more insights?
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post #6 of 21
9/14/10 at 8:02am
it's greener (which opium is not) and smells much more refined & luxurious... good for daily wear
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post #7 of 21
9/14/10 at 8:04am
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^^the magic words, refined and luxurious....love that!
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post #8 of 21
9/14/10 at 12:48pm
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Originally Posted by jenson View Post

it's a niche version of Opium. i have now see a lot of differences between the two...but overall, yes, Opium is a good reference.

I agree.
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post #9 of 21
9/14/10 at 1:25pm
Its funny how different people smell different things. I think Lp9 is one of the most vile things I've ever smelled. Not at all a safe blind buy IMO. Sample first.
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post #10 of 21
9/14/10 at 5:16pm
I love it.
It has a scotch and gingerale opening over geranium and cinnamon/nutmeg heart.
Opium PH is a decent parallel to draw, though LPNo9 is a lot more "British" than Opium.
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post #11 of 21
9/14/10 at 6:06pm
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Thank you sorcery!
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post #12 of 21
9/14/10 at 6:13pm
NP Volley
I am in fact one of two Basenoters who call LPNo9 for Him our "signature scent".
I will never be without it!

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post #13 of 21
9/14/10 at 6:22pm
This sounds interesting! I think I may need to sample this and Endymion. I hear so much about them.
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post #14 of 21
9/14/10 at 6:26pm
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Sorcery, I saw your collection in the Post a Picture thread, and I was waiting for your opinion about my question. =)
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post #15 of 21
9/14/10 at 8:31pm
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Thank you guys for the replies. I just bought it!
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post #16 of 21
6/19/11 at 3:56pm
So what do you think, do you like it?
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post #17 of 21
6/19/11 at 5:35pm
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I did like it for a while. But it didn't "wow" me. Rarely reached for it. I already sold it. ha! OMG! SoS is going to kill me. =)
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post #18 of 21
6/19/11 at 5:46pm
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Not at all a safe blind buy IMO.

Agree.
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post #19 of 21
6/19/11 at 5:47pm
It has a weird clove/bubblegum thing it does for about an hour that put me off it. I quite liked the drydown-- rich masculine oriental w/vanilla and so on-- but the bit where you smell like purple necco wafer and dubble bubble is a bit much for me.
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post #20 of 21
6/19/11 at 6:51pm
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Originally Posted by volley2 View Post

I did like it for a while. But it didn't "wow" me. Rarely reached for it. I already sold it. ha! OMG! SoS is going to kill me. =)

Not at all volley! Just more in the world out there for me! <3
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post #21 of 21
6/19/11 at 6:56pm
A fantastic fragrance.....A good blind buy!!!
Gary
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