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post #1 of 8
10/4/10 at 10:56am
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Jacomo de Jacomo.

A fragrance from the early 1980s. Black bottle. Spice laden. Dark. Perhaps smokey, even.

But once that first spray's blast of cloves has settled down after 1 hour, Jacomo de Jacomo just does not fit my needs of a fragrance that projects from my skin at an acceptable level. It wears far too close ! For a fragrance as such, this surprised me very much.

Its too bad. Quite the scent, actually. A dark scent, not that I would ever need one. But it is an interesting and alluring smell. Just needs some projection.

Back to the drawing board
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post #2 of 8
10/4/10 at 11:02am
As many other great colleagues, it used to be much heavier, back in the 80´s!
Nevertheless, a fantastic scent!
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post #3 of 8
10/4/10 at 11:07am
OMG, I have to go sooooo light on the trigger on this one or else I can quickly clear out a room.
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post #4 of 8
10/4/10 at 11:53am
Surfacing, you're not alone in the complaints about its strength - the reviews almost unanimously talk about poor sillage/longevity.

I can't say I have a problem with either myself. I can still smell this for 8-10 hrs. after applying, though I will say that the projection does diminish significantly for me after like the first 30 minutes. After that, it's got moderate sillage, which I think is perfect for this type of scent. I'm not sure I'd want to project the smell of carbon and ashes around for ten feet.
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post #5 of 8
10/4/10 at 2:08pm
What the What!!??

Jacomo de Jacomo is ALL projection and longevity.

Try the Rouge version, it's almost nauseating how powerful it is. Sort of like JdJ and Joop! cooked together in a microwave. (Do not try that at home.)
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post #6 of 8
10/4/10 at 2:19pm
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Originally Posted by Surfacing View Post

Jacomo de Jacomo.

A fragrance from the early 1980s. Black bottle. Spice laden. Dark. Perhaps smokey, even.

But once that first spray's blast of cloves has settled down after 1 hour, Jacomo de Jacomo just does not fit my needs of a fragrance that projects from my skin at an acceptable level. It wears far too close ! For a fragrance as such, this surprised me very much.

Its too bad. Quite the scent, actually. A dark scent, not that I would ever need one. But it is an interesting and alluring smell. Just needs some projection.

Back to the drawing board


I´ve got a similar problem with Krizia Uomo and Lacoste Original
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post #7 of 8
10/4/10 at 2:32pm
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I can't say I have a problem with either myself.

Nor can I.
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post #8 of 8
10/4/10 at 5:43pm
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Thanks for the feedback guys

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Originally Posted by easyfish View Post

As many other great colleagues, it used to be much heavier, back in the 80´s!
Nevertheless, a fantastic scent!

I figure all scents eventually become "changed" in formula. Still, its too bad it is turned down as much as it is now.

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OMG, I have to go sooooo light on the trigger on this one or else I can quickly clear out a room.

Its a good thing you and I don't hang out, Neal I must admit, the first time I samed JdJ, I was frightened by its strength.

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Originally Posted by shamu1 View Post

Surfacing, you're not alone in the complaints about its strength - the reviews almost unanimously talk about poor sillage/longevity.

I can't say I have a problem with either myself. I can still smell this for 8-10 hrs. after applying, though I will say that the projection does diminish significantly for me after like the first 30 minutes. After that, it's got moderate sillage, which I think is perfect for this type of scent. I'm not sure I'd want to project the smell of carbon and ashes around for ten feet.

Thats a very good point, Shamu. It may work as a daytime scent, in that case. I suppose I wanted an evening or night scent, hence me prefering greater radiance in this particular fragrance.
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Originally Posted by argogos View Post

What the What!!??

Jacomo de Jacomo is ALL projection and longevity.

Try the Rouge version, it's almost nauseating how powerful it is. Sort of like JdJ and Joop! cooked together in a microwave. (Do not try that at home.)

The last time I experimented with the microwave, I blew up a bag of nachos.

Oh I have sampled Rouge. I almost made it into a full bottle. But, I realised a few things. First, it wears too close to the skin ....I'm serious. Second, it is soo close to Jacomo Ambro ( which is fine, really). Third, I fine the overal scent a bit offputting at certain times.

Too bad I made the same mistake with Givenchy Play Intense

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Originally Posted by Morning Star View Post

I´ve got a similar problem with Krizia Uomo and Lacoste Original

I have not tried those two, but have heard good things about them.

Thats unfortunate. But I have had scents that I like soo much that I keep full bottles anyways, despite the fragrance wearing close to the skin or not lasting (ie Versace Black Jeans).
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