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post #301 of 359
1/26/12 at 7:21am
Starting the year with releases from 2011...

Parfum d'Empire's Azemour Les Orangers



Pierre Guillaume's Dzhari for Phaedon (it needs a new bottle)



...and Hutieme Art Myrrhiad

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post #302 of 359
1/26/12 at 8:37am
MFK 2ml spray samples:

Absolue Pour le Soir
Absolue Pour le Matin
Cologne Pour le Matin
Cologne Pour le Soir

Can't wait to try them...
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post #303 of 359
1/26/12 at 1:46pm


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post #304 of 359
1/26/12 at 1:47pm
Double Post Sry!!!
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post #305 of 359
1/26/12 at 2:22pm
Just today, Serge Lutens Chergui and La Myrrhe

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post #306 of 359
1/26/12 at 4:36pm
Atelier Flou- Monsieur
Heeley-Cardinal
Cerchi Nell'acqua-Ambr'ero(very sexy frag)
Byredo-M/Mink

There is a BNer who speaks very highly of M/Mink so I blind bought. I just wish I could remember who it was so I could say thanks.
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post #307 of 359
1/26/12 at 11:31pm
A couple more blind buys:
MCM Twenty Four Evening & Skai

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post #308 of 359
1/27/12 at 4:22am


MPG Racine.
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post #309 of 359
1/28/12 at 12:51am




Green Day
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post #310 of 359
1/28/12 at 1:21am
I think i have may have gone mad

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post #311 of 359
1/28/12 at 1:55am
6 classics for me today

Encore Noir 100 ml EDT
Bvlgari Black 75 ml EDT
Carolina Herrera Men 100 ml EDT
Aramis Tuscany 100 ml EDT
Versace L'Homme 100 ml EDT
Givenchy Gentleman 100 ml EDT
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post #312 of 359
1/28/12 at 2:04am
@Trex57: Sculpture of Soul is the answer
@Laph: love that SKAI! Great purchase.
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post #313 of 359
1/28/12 at 2:07am
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Originally Posted by lingus View Post

I think i have may have gone mad

I've always thought madness was underrated!




Most of this is for the recent splits:

Bond no9 Harrods Swarovski Crystal Oud
Xerjoff Kobe (Broken neck clamp, Will be replaced)
MDCI Invasion Barbare x2
Montale Dark Aoud with Red Aoud gift [high five Nick!]
Creed Jardin d'Amalfi
Creed Spice & Wood (I think this 2011 bottle is magic)
Tom Ford Extreme

And coming next week:
Mona di Orio Musc
Mona di Orio Vetyver
Mona di Orio Oud
and a selection of Guerlains
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post #314 of 359
1/28/12 at 2:09am
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post #315 of 359
1/28/12 at 5:43am
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Originally Posted by alfarom View Post

@Trex57: Sculpture of Soul is the answer
@Laph: love that SKAI! Great purchase.

Thanks alfa
Have you tried the MCM? If so, what did you think?
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post #316 of 359
1/28/12 at 8:01am
Black Sun by Salavador Dali 100ml for $12
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post #317 of 359
1/28/12 at 12:59pm
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Thanks alfa
Have you tried the MCM? If so, what did you think?

Nope, I haven't I'm sorry...
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post #318 of 359
1/28/12 at 7:51pm
Another early birthday gift: Viktor and Rolf Spicebomb

Notes include bergamot, pink pepper, cinnamon, vetiver, red pepper, tobacco accord, chili, saffron, leather, grapefruit and elemi.

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post #319 of 359
1/28/12 at 8:31pm
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Another early birthday gift: Viktor and Rolf Spicebomb

Notes include bergamot, pink pepper, cinnamon, vetiver, red pepper, tobacco accord, chili, saffron, leather, grapefruit and elemi.


Nice!
Do you really like it or is it a blind buy and does it have to arrive yet?
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post #320 of 359
1/29/12 at 1:44am
Sous le Vent (Guerlain)

All Guerlain prices going up in Hong Kong Feb. 1st. - owed it to myself to buy a back-up.
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post #321 of 359
1/29/12 at 1:54am
Is it readily available over there Mr R ?
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post #322 of 359
1/29/12 at 1:57am
Another Habit Rouge - vintage EDT this time. Check out the current EDT for comparison - the vintage has darker juice, gold cap, different label. The presentation is much nicer than the new, "cleaner" one.

Gave it a full wear today. The top notes seemed impaired for about 15 minutes, then it smelled very nice. Overall, I think I like the current formulation a bit more, but can't say for certain yet.



Also a couple of BN forum trades:




That last one is a 30ml decant of Heritage EDP. Much more animalic than the EDT, from what I can tell so far.
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post #323 of 359
1/29/12 at 2:01am
Well done, mr. reasonable!
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post #324 of 359
1/29/12 at 2:14am
Merci, and yes, I think there may still be a bottle or two in the other Guerlain store here.

BTW it is still 'on the books' officially, I just hoard this one because it's my personal most worn here most of the year. My experience is that if I really like something it disappears . . . the local supermarket has been particularly vindictive, pulling Haagen Daaz Dulce de Leche, Ben & Jerry's Karamel Sutra, and taunting me with long droughts between stocking Bundaberg Ginger Beer and decent Salt & Vinegar chips (I know they sit around and watch me on the CCTV things and laugh as I walk up and down the aisles looking lost, and what's particularly cruel is that they continue to carry the Bundaberg DIET version, which is undrinkable, and looks just like the real thing). I think Guerlain have a kinder heart but once bitten . . .
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post #325 of 359
1/29/12 at 2:20am
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Originally Posted by Suppressor View Post

Nice!
Do you really like it or is it a blind buy and does it have to arrive yet?

It was a birthday gift that I just received from a friend, so it is in my possession. I have not worn it yet, except for a small spritz on my arm. But wanted to reserve judgment until I give it a full wearing.
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post #326 of 359
1/29/12 at 2:27am
And another early birthday gift - Comme des Garcons Series 1 Leaves: Shiso.

Notes include Shisho Leaf, Mint, Lemon and Cumin.

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post #327 of 359
1/29/12 at 2:28am
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Originally Posted by mr. reasonable View Post

Merci, and yes, I think there may still be a bottle or two in the other Guerlain store here.

I think Guerlain have a kinder heart but once bitten . . .

Well, here it seems there is very few 'older' stock bottles left (mine was 2009 and from Munich). So once this is pulled it will be gone as it is practically a Paris Exclusive by now.
Hmmmm, 'the kinder heart'... my personal guess is that all kindness is gone by next year!
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post #328 of 359
1/29/12 at 2:35am
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Another early birthday gift - Comme des Garcons Series 1 Leaves: Shiso.

Joe, I see a LOT of early gifts. When is your birthday? July???? (*giggle*)

...I thought I had good friends but you bury me a meter deep....
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post #329 of 359
1/29/12 at 5:50am
Some recent acquisitions from purchases and trades:

Comme des Garcons Series 1: Leaves - Tea



Maison Francis Kurkdjian - APOM pour Homme



Tom Ford Private Blend - Japon Noir



Diptyque - L'Eau Trois



Memoire Liquide - Encens Liquide

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post #330 of 359
1/29/12 at 6:52am
I picked up a Muscs Koublai Khan and ELdO sample set.



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post #331 of 359
1/29/12 at 6:58am
Ultraviolet Man
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post #332 of 359
1/29/12 at 7:13am


Lippizan - Parfums de Marly




Private Number - Etienne Aigner
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post #333 of 359
1/29/12 at 7:56am
gift from the gf upon arrival back home



oh and I've just realised I've passed my finals, so coming this July after my graduation I'll be a fully qualified doctor scary times to be sick then lol.
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post #334 of 359
1/29/12 at 8:09pm


The 2011 version is just fantastic. Its clean, fresh, natural, crisp, green and woody. The tobacco and citrus have been toned way down and I simply love it now
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post #335 of 359
1/29/12 at 8:31pm


Need I say more?
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post #336 of 359
1/29/12 at 8:59pm
Field notes from Paris - Ineke

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post #337 of 359
1/29/12 at 9:23pm
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Originally Posted by Brian Chambers View Post

I picked up a Muscs Koublai Khan and ELdO sample set.




Atta boy! I'm jealous. I have most of the ELdO samples, but I just got plain ones, not the ones with the packaging and all. I can't see your wardrobe to see how many ELdO bottles you have, but I love almost everyone I've tested and already own 7. My next is going to be Archives 69. Good purchase! Oh, and tell me what you think of Secretions magnifiques! It's one for the books!
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post #338 of 359
1/29/12 at 9:40pm
Bois Marocain by Tom Ford and Lime, Basil and Mandarin by Jo Malone.
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post #339 of 359
1/29/12 at 10:26pm
In the last 2 weeks, I've gone on a spree and bought the following:


Caswell Massey Sandalwood


Penhaglion's Sartorial


Monsieur de Givenchy


Mauboussin M Generation


Kouros Cologne Sport


Cuba Gold


YSL L'homme


Esencia Loewe


Green Irish Tweed


Frapin 1270


Dior Homme Sport


Hermes Equipage
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post #340 of 359
1/30/12 at 3:02am
This is not a purchase, but it´s an acquisition. From Ramon Monegal Parfums in Barcelona, I´ve received all the samples of their line with a bottle of 15 ml. of one of them. This is a present from the brand wich make me think the big business that brands like Tauer o Huitieme Art makes with their samples sets.
I think the brands should be less greedy when they want the people know about their products. I paid one time for the Tauer samples program but no more.

Thanks a lot to Monegal Parfums. If I like some of their fragrances, I´ll be delighted of buy it.



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post #341 of 359
1/30/12 at 3:27am
Nautica Voyage, Avignon. Like both. Still coming: Michael, 1881 Black. Hope they don't suck.
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post #342 of 359
1/30/12 at 9:45am


I wore this back in the 90´s and suddenly remembered how much I loved this "cheapy" and got it yesterday. Many years have passed but I still enjoy it like I did back in 1997.
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post #343 of 359
1/30/12 at 9:58am
Arrived Today -
ELdO Sex Pistols
C&S Samples
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post #344 of 359
1/30/12 at 10:17am

Bought this one for some summer wearings.


Bought this one for right now in the freezzzzing cold.
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post #345 of 359
1/30/12 at 10:25am
So far in 2012 I've purchased

1869 Acca Kappa
YSL - La Nuit
Bleu de Chanel
Issey Myaki L'eau D'issey
Pure Blanc

Looking to add a Creed or Bond No 9 this week
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post #346 of 359
1/30/12 at 3:38pm
I just purchased a used bottle of M7 from a basenoter and also a second bottle of New Haarlem. I sold my last bottle and really regretted it so i thought i would remedy this
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post #347 of 359
1/30/12 at 7:04pm


ordered a sample and HAD to buy this!
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post #348 of 359
1/30/12 at 7:33pm
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Colors by United Colors of Benetton for Men 100mL... Purchased from Perfumania for only $10.50 after 50% discount.

Brings back college memories.
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post #349 of 359
1/30/12 at 7:45pm
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Bought this one for some summer wearings...

I have never ever seen/heard of this one - interesting...
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post #350 of 359
1/30/12 at 7:47pm
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Some recent acquisitions from purchases and trades:

Comme des Garcons Series 1: Leaves - Tea

Memoire Liquide - Encens Liquide

Ooh, I love those two Joe - enjoy and Happy Birthday again.
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post #351 of 359
1/30/12 at 8:16pm
I just purchased a bottle of Castile and Ambre Sultan.
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post #352 of 359
1/30/12 at 9:06pm


may exchange it though for Green Irish Tweed
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post #353 of 359
1/31/12 at 1:41am
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post #354 of 359
1/31/12 at 10:01am
for me

for my wife
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post #355 of 359
1/31/12 at 4:00pm
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My last puchase for the month of January: Terre D'Hermes EDT (This will be my SOTD tomorrow)
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post #356 of 359
1/31/12 at 4:17pm
Two new bottles of GIT! Trying to get rid of the one though :/
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post #357 of 359
2/1/12 at 4:30pm
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Originally Posted by Str8_SHAVER View Post

for me

for my wife

I'm very jealous
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post #358 of 359
2/2/12 at 12:00pm
Received my first sample order from 'Aus Liebe zum Duft' today:

- Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Avignon
- Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto
- Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Zagorsk
- Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Jaisalmer
- Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Ouarzazate
- Loewe 7

Very impressed, fast shipping and nice, big samples. Can't wait to try them...
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post #359 of 359
2/2/12 at 12:05pm
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Originally Posted by Str8_SHAVER View Post

for me

for my wife

Congrats on that Vanille... Best vanilla scent on the market, IMO.
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