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What are you buying yourself for Christmas?

post #1 of 119
11/22/11 at 5:12pm
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Ho ho ho. It's that time of year again. In the true spirit of Christmas getting, I always ask my friends this same question. What are you buying yourself for Christmas?

Well, I've been particularly good this year. So I bought Feuille Verte. And Aveda Pure-formance Men. And I found a too-good-to-be-true deal on Patou Pour Homme online last night. It'll be a miracle if it actually shows up.

So you've been good this year. What are you buying yourself for Christmas?
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post #2 of 119
11/22/11 at 5:16pm
13 Les Senteurs Gourmands Fragrances (entire line blind)
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post #3 of 119
11/22/11 at 5:16pm
Chanel Egoiste or Dior Homme Sport for the spring.
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post #4 of 119
11/22/11 at 5:20pm
L'Instant Extreme, L'Anarchiste, Pino Silvestre, and Animale Animale. Purchased them all blind this summer, and they have been in storage since then. My family is going to let me unwrap them as Christmas presents "from them", and I can finally smell these after months of waiting!
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post #5 of 119
11/22/11 at 5:23pm
Eau de Nada
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post #6 of 119
11/22/11 at 5:25pm
Possibly Black Orchid. We'll see how the mood strikes me when it's closer to year's end.
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post #7 of 119
11/22/11 at 5:33pm
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Idole EdP
DK Feul for Men
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post #8 of 119
11/22/11 at 5:40pm
i think i will gift myself with some malle and some lutens
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post #9 of 119
11/22/11 at 5:47pm
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Originally Posted by Tappio View Post

L'Instant Extreme, L'Anarchiste, Pino Silvestre, and Animale Animale. Purchased them all blind this summer, and they have been in storage since then. My family is going to let me unwrap them as Christmas presents "from them", and I can finally smell these after months of waiting!


That's funny.

Enjoy!
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post #10 of 119
11/22/11 at 5:47pm
I am thinking Tauer LDDM, Montale Red Vetyver or Red Aoud ( or the loser for the 20ml freebie), an Acqua di Parma Colonia variant (Colonia, Intensa, Assoluta or Essenza)
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post #11 of 119
11/22/11 at 5:47pm
I've just ordered Amouage Epic man & Memoir Man plus Chergui and Burning Leaves. That's enough I think. For now....I want Tauer LDDM but I can't find it...

Edit; Found it and ordered! Also ordered an extra bottle of DHI, I am running out.
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post #12 of 119
11/22/11 at 5:50pm
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Hopefully Coromandel and/or Sycomore. Also L'heure Bleue, Mitsuoko, Jicky,... AHHHH!!! Only if I am Santa himself.
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post #13 of 119
11/22/11 at 6:12pm
This Christmas, I'd like Santa to bring me Tauer LDDM, Amouage Epic Man and Creed Windsor. This request should be accompanied by Eartha Kitt singing "Santa Baby" ;-)
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post #14 of 119
11/22/11 at 6:13pm
I believe that I've been buying myself something for Christmas all year long. lol
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post #15 of 119
11/22/11 at 6:21pm
+ Lubin Idole edp
Agraria Balsam
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post #16 of 119
11/22/11 at 6:32pm
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Originally Posted by Flaconneur View Post

I believe that I've been buying myself something for Christmas all year long. lol

LOL!

But I finally got tired of using samples of a couple of favorites and bought Black Aoud from Paris (already arrived) and Ambre Sultan which should arrive on Friday. Oh, and Silver Factory too.
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post #17 of 119
11/22/11 at 6:51pm
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Eau de Nada

A great one.

This is what I should buy myself, but somehow something else will come up. Already shot a wad on Fueille Verte.
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post #18 of 119
11/22/11 at 6:56pm
I'm turning 40 in a few days and I ordered myself a present last night, 8ml of Chanel Bois Noir. Hope it gets here in time to wear it on my b-day.
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post #19 of 119
11/22/11 at 7:01pm
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Enjoy the good stuff and happy birthday.
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post #20 of 119
11/22/11 at 7:01pm
Just bought myself

Cartier Roadster
Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme
Givenchy Play Intense

Overstock.com had $20 off $50 coupons and I got each 3.3oz bottle for around $35 brand new. Score!
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post #21 of 119
11/22/11 at 7:01pm
I'll get Terre D'Hermes Eau de Parfum 200 ml spray version, a Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur EDT, Izzy Miaki L'Eau D'Izzy 200 ml EDT spray for spring, a Creed GIT 125 ml EDT and finally a Santa Maria Novella shaving cream & a new tub of Acqua Di Parma shaving cream.

That's it for now
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post #22 of 119
11/22/11 at 7:03pm
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Originally Posted by My_pep_pep View Post

I'm turning 40 in a few days and I ordered myself a present last night, 8ml of Chanel Bois Noir. Hope it gets here in time to wear it on my b-day.

You're getting old fast dude
Happy B-Day
I'm a 41 Year old fart
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post #23 of 119
11/22/11 at 7:26pm
LoL thanks DNT and CHS!

Oh and I forgot to answer the question......for Christmas I have asked for these:

Chanel Allure Homme
Egoiste (backup)
Lauder for Men
Safari for men
Lalique Pour Homme
Eau de Rochas Homme
Xeryus or Xeryus Rouge

.....although I'm pretty sure my dad won't be able to find most of them, so I may end up buying for myself with money from Santa.
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post #24 of 119
11/22/11 at 7:28pm
It's too early for this. I have to buy myself a Thanksgiving present first!
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post #25 of 119
11/22/11 at 7:30pm
Some dior homme intense vintage!
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post #26 of 119
11/22/11 at 7:31pm
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Originally Posted by noggs View Post

It's too early for this. I have to buy myself a Thanksgiving present first!

Hahahahahahaha!!!

And remember, there's still plenty of time to pack in more good behavior between now and Christmas. . .
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post #27 of 119
11/22/11 at 10:58pm
Caron: Pour un Homme and 3rd Homme.
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post #28 of 119
11/22/11 at 11:45pm
I will ask my dear for some cheaper (or rather not that expensive) fragrance like Fahrenheit that I wanted for a long time. Then buy myself something expensive, probably my first niche. So far candidates are: Musc Ravageur or Black Aoud or Al Oudh
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post #29 of 119
11/23/11 at 12:01am
I asked Santa for Eau d'Ikar. And I might get myself the Lubin Idole edp if it is available.
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post #30 of 119
11/23/11 at 12:20am
At least something by Christian Lacroix and by L'Erbolario, but it's not definitive yet
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post #31 of 119
11/23/11 at 12:24am
Xerjoff Kobe
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post #32 of 119
11/23/11 at 12:25am
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Eau de Nada

and well deserved!


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post #33 of 119
11/23/11 at 1:15am
I've been a good boy, too, but I have also been good at rewarding myself throughout the year... I think I'll settle with the Eau de Nada, too.
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post #34 of 119
11/23/11 at 1:25am
I've gone for Monsieur Latiffe, Sagamore and Chamade EDP. I'll be checking out a couple of other Guerlains as well.
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post #35 of 119
11/23/11 at 1:29am
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Originally Posted by My_pep_pep View Post

I'm turning 40 in a few days


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Originally Posted by My_pep_pep View Post

Oh and I forgot to answer the question......for Christmas I have asked for these:

Chanel Allure Homme
Egoiste (backup)
Lauder for Men
Safari for men
Lalique Pour Homme
Eau de Rochas Homme
Xeryus or Xeryus Rouge

.....although I'm pretty sure my dad won't be able to find most of them, so I may end up buying for myself with money from Santa.



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post #36 of 119
11/23/11 at 1:58am
^lol

Chergui
Fumerie turque
l'ombre dans leau
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post #37 of 119
11/23/11 at 2:47am
Just bought myself a nice big bottle of Tobacco Vanille, however I think I shall be asking my family for a few others.

At the moment I'm undecided between LDDM and Ambre Sultan... And I'll decide on one more bottle when the last of my samples arrive...
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post #38 of 119
11/23/11 at 3:00am
I might take a short trip to Paris to stock up on basics.

First stop: 31 Rue Cambon

Edit: I'm spending the weekend in Paris!
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post #39 of 119
11/23/11 at 3:30am
Just some cheapies: Brut, Old Spice, 4711 Cologne.
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post #40 of 119
11/23/11 at 3:40am
Gorilla Perfumes: Old Delhi Station and Oudh Heart/ possibly LadyBoy
Tauer: Orange Star/Incense Rose really can't decide
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post #41 of 119
11/23/11 at 4:36am
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Originally Posted by tott View Post

I might take a short trip to Paris to stock up on basics.

First stop: 31 Rue Cambon

Will be buying the fragrance with that adress as it's name.
Gorgeous! On my wanted list for too long...
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post #42 of 119
11/23/11 at 7:25am
Tom Ford Extreme
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post #43 of 119
11/23/11 at 7:47am
Chergui, New Haarlem and L'Instant Extreme
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post #44 of 119
11/23/11 at 7:49am
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Originally Posted by Merely View Post

Caron: Pour un Homme and 3rd Homme.

Me too, I think.....
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post #45 of 119
11/23/11 at 7:51am
Sorry - double post!!

(Why does this keep happening to me?).
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post #46 of 119
11/23/11 at 7:57am
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Originally Posted by indianwells View Post

I've just ordered Amouage Epic man & Memoir Man plus Chergui and Burning Leaves. That's enough I think. For now....I want Tauer LDDM but I can't find it...

For your Tauer LDDM, look up www.ausliebezumduft - they have it due in stock early December.
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post #47 of 119
11/23/11 at 12:10pm
Givenchy Insense and Either Guerlain Corolian or Guerlain Homme Intense(or maybe L'instant Extreme).
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post #48 of 119
11/23/11 at 12:21pm
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Originally Posted by Cylob View Post

Will be buying the fragrance with that adress as it's name.
Gorgeous! On my wanted list for too long...

And you will smell WONDERFUL, sir!

I'll probably be getting the new Hermessence Santal Massois, but I need to sniff it first It just seems like something I will like, and I will be in a city with an Hermes store for the holidays. I've been relatively good this year with purchases
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post #49 of 119
11/23/11 at 12:29pm
3 pure malt back ups a pure coffee and a pure havana back up.,,,,and maybe another flacon of aventus.....running low.
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post #50 of 119
11/23/11 at 12:36pm
About the only thing that comes to mind is Gucci Pour Homme II.
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post #51 of 119
11/23/11 at 12:52pm
Need a re-up of Boss Bottled
M7
Lacoste 12.12 Vert (boring I know but quite fresh for Summer)
Pure Malt
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post #52 of 119
11/23/11 at 1:23pm
I just got a bottle of Patou Pour Homme so I'm set for a while. I didn't ask for or intend on getting any fragrances this Christmas, because on January 2nd (a week afterward) I'm flying down to Disneyworld and they have a Guerlain boutique
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post #53 of 119
11/23/11 at 1:41pm
I hope to get Original Vetiver and Original Cologne by Creed.
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post #54 of 119
11/23/11 at 1:43pm
Thanks to code SELF20 I am now also getting 100ml of Sartorial at an irresistible 20% discount from Selfridges (plus £5 deliv tho). It's supposed to be only 10% off beauty with SELF10 but there's a glitch with a few brands inc. Diptyque and L'Artisan Parfumeur (only a few scents though)
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post #55 of 119
11/23/11 at 2:12pm
does selfridges ship to the US?

wow a tom ford TV 8.4oz is only $360 after converting....instead of 450 here....plus 10% off! you save a ton getting it there!
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post #56 of 119
11/23/11 at 3:13pm
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Originally Posted by tott View Post

I might take a short trip to Paris to stock up on basics.

First stop: 31 Rue Cambon

Edit: I'm spending the weekend in Paris!

Lucky Tott! Enjoy yourself! The city of lights is a marvel in the winter.

As for me, I treat myself all year round with goodies. My family spoils me with gifts (although they refuse to buy me fragrance.)
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post #57 of 119
11/23/11 at 3:16pm
Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentree and Les Exclusifs de Chanel (still not yet decided which one to get first)
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post #58 of 119
11/23/11 at 3:18pm
Borneo 1834 and maybe if I am good a FB of Invasion Barbare
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post #59 of 119
11/23/11 at 5:05pm
Here's what I want... Not sure if I can afford it though...

Amouage Homage Attar
Invasion Barbare
Montale Black Aoud
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post #60 of 119
11/23/11 at 7:04pm
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Originally Posted by change1 View Post

Here's what I want... Not sure if I can afford it though...

Amouage Homage Attar
Invasion Barbare
Montale Black Aoud

I hope you've debriefed your new spouse on this hobby...
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