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post #1 of 138
2/1/12 at 6:40am
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Surprise early purchase from me.

SpaceNK have ongoing sale and had a quick look online to find the L'Artisan and Comme des Garcons all half price.
So a bottle of Daphne for me, plus I had a £10 incentive so got it for £35. Very pleased.

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post #2 of 138
2/2/12 at 10:20am
Bitten the bullet and bought La Dandy by Perfumes D'Orsay. Sample almost used up and couldn't face not wearing it again. Must have a look at SpaceNK reading above.... Oh dear
post #3 of 138
2/2/12 at 10:27am
Micallef Jewel for Him
Micallef Steel Water
Bottega Veneta
Mauboussin M Generation
post #4 of 138
2/2/12 at 11:06am
Wrong post
post #5 of 138
2/2/12 at 6:52pm
I got my first zebra box Guerlain - a 1/4 oz Shalimar Extrait! It probably won't be my last.

post #6 of 138
2/2/12 at 7:32pm
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Originally Posted by rubegon View Post

I got my first zebra box Guerlain - a 1/4 oz Shalimar Extrait! It probably won't be my last.


^ That's the real stuff, isn't it?! Congrats!
post #7 of 138
2/2/12 at 8:28pm
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Originally Posted by Larimar View Post

^ That's the real stuff, isn't it?! Congrats!

Thank you, oh Grand one! It is . . . my precioussssssss
post #8 of 138
2/3/12 at 8:10pm
I have been testing and sampling like mad and finally pulled the trigger on my first frag purchase in years. I'm obviously new. I have tons to learn. But I'm pretty sure I made a good choice, and I have a new favorite scent: Acqua di Parma Profumo. It makes me feel confident, desirable and pampered. Ahhhh.....

And it came with samples, and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna have to have Bottega Veneto, too.
post #9 of 138
2/3/12 at 8:42pm
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Originally Posted by RingER View Post

I have been testing and sampling like mad and finally pulled the trigger on my first frag purchase in years. I'm obviously new. I have tons to learn. But I'm pretty sure I made a good choice, and I have a new favorite scent: Acqua di Parma Profumo. It makes me feel confident, desirable and pampered. Ahhhh....

That is a fantastic chypre, you have good taste RingER. Welcome to Basenotes.
post #10 of 138
2/3/12 at 9:49pm
I finally replenished my stock on Lolita Lempicka! Oh how I missed thee. I am basking in the loveliness of this scent that is close to my heart and my sweet tooth.
post #11 of 138
2/5/12 at 1:17am
welcome ringER!

oh my rubegon, that Shalimar is a beaty....yep.

Rescued an unloved bottle of L' artisan Traversee au Bosphore tonight.
post #12 of 138
2/5/12 at 10:08pm
I bought Les Miniatures from Lancome.
post #13 of 138
2/7/12 at 5:55am
Thread Starter 
Just bought online at a good price Annick Goutal Ce Soir ou Jamais edp. I have only ever sniffed the edt before but as I always go for the edp jumped at it.
post #14 of 138
2/7/12 at 12:33pm
Welcome to Basenotes RingER!!!
I went to the Dollar Tree today and purchased 2 more bottles of Horizon!!!
One Dollar per 1.7 Splash EdT!!! Amazing!!!
Gary
post #15 of 138
2/7/12 at 8:32pm
Turtle Vetiver Front 4 pk of 2.5 ml atomizer samples by Les Nez

post #16 of 138
2/7/12 at 9:06pm
Today I bought Colette by Tocca for my wife.
post #17 of 138
2/7/12 at 9:36pm
I bought on eBay some MaGriffe talcum powder and a lot of 4 miscellaneous scents that I don't really remember bidding on (LOL!).
post #18 of 138
2/7/12 at 11:53pm
50 ml of EDP Cinnabar by Estee Lauder.
post #19 of 138
2/8/12 at 2:32am
Just splashed out on some N'Aimez Que Moi Extrait, which I'll split with a good friend. Thank you, Donna and Larimar, for turning me on to splits! My credit card may regret it, but I won't. I do think that with Caron's reformulated EdP's these days, extraits are the way to go.
post #20 of 138
2/8/12 at 2:38am
I am happy you got N'Aimez que Moi Extrait! So beautiful and luxurious! Big congratulations, redrose!
post #21 of 138
2/8/12 at 2:41am
Thank you, Larimar! Yes, it's a wonderful scent and I love it! And I wouldn't have known about splits except for your advice!
post #22 of 138
2/8/12 at 9:44am
I ordered Charogne by ELdO using my discount voucher from the samples pack on Escentual. Fell in love with that skanky lily top and soft but fizzy ginger vanilla dry down. Gorgeous!
post #23 of 138
2/8/12 at 11:44am
Tom Ford Black Violet 1.7oz NIB from the 'Bay. First thing I did this morning. I knew it was gonna be a great day
post #24 of 138
2/8/12 at 3:17pm
Because I couldn't stop with just 1/4 oz of vintage Shalimar ...

post #25 of 138
2/8/12 at 8:22pm
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Originally Posted by rubegon View Post

Because I couldn't stop with just 1/4 oz of vintage Shalimar ...


I knew it...

Congratulations!
post #26 of 138
2/8/12 at 10:54pm
My recent purchase of 50 ml of L' Artisan Traversee du Bosphore arrived today. I think I got a good deal for $68 and free shipping. This is actually my only fb purchase in that line, partly because it's EDP. Everything else they make just goes *pouf* on me.

Also in todays mail was 75 ml of Theo Fennell Scent EDT (definately can't wear THAT one to work) and an older RogeR&Gallet cologne Marque Noir (great citrus). Ordered but not yet delivered are a backup 100 ml bottle of Bulgari au The Rouge, and an unsniffed Les Parfums de Rosine Clair Matin. I've liked everything I've smelled by that house, so am adding them as I see bargains.

yep- been going a little bonkers lately.
post #27 of 138
2/8/12 at 11:11pm
knit at nite, isn't Traversee du Phosphore amazing? So complex, so intricate. And that is a wonderful deal.
post #28 of 138
2/8/12 at 11:27pm
It IS GREAT! And I feel good that I rescued it from being unloved too
post #29 of 138
2/9/12 at 12:10am
Don't laugh but I bought discontinued AVON Millenia 50 ml bottle. Those who know it maybe agree with me that it was a very lovely warm scent.
post #30 of 138
2/9/12 at 8:27am
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Originally Posted by Larimar View Post

I knew it...

Congratulations!

Thanks, Larimar! Let me say, you were absolutely right about the vintage. I thought the current formulation is gorgeous, but the vintage stuff even better. It doesn't show its age at all, or maybe it improves with age?

Now I just need one of those enormous 125 ml bottles!
post #31 of 138
2/9/12 at 8:38am
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Originally Posted by rubegon View Post

Because I couldn't stop with just 1/4 oz of vintage Shalimar ...


This is the most beautiful bottle of the world, i have 3 of them (1/4, 1/2 and 1oz), filled with vintage juice, off course.
post #32 of 138
2/9/12 at 8:51am
9x Angel Men Taste of Fragrance Chilli by Thierry Mugler 3.4oz

Alien Taste of Fragrance Caramel by Thierry Mugler 1oz

2x Horizon by Guy Laroche 1.7oz

Spicy for Him by M Micallef 1.7oz

Brut Classic Cologne by Faberge 3oz

Brut Grooming (deodorant, after shave, shaving cream)
post #33 of 138
2/9/12 at 10:01am
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Originally Posted by knit at nite View Post

oh my rubegon, that Shalimar is a beaty....yep.

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Originally Posted by d4N13L View Post

This is the most beautiful bottle of the world, i have 3 of them (1/4, 1/2 and 1oz), filled with vintage juice, off course.

Knit at Nite - sorry, I missed your comment before.

I agree with you both, of course. Shalimar parfum bottles are beautiful, precious little things - I have the umbrella and the classic fountain. I'd love to find one of those rosebud stopper bottles, now.
post #34 of 138
2/9/12 at 6:42pm


Following rubegon's example, I also purchased my first zebra box Shalimar extrait. It was mikeperez who turned me onto it...I have been savoring my sample and found a 1/2 oz bottle on ebay...arrived in today's post.

It's so lovely, still sealed, I am not sure when, how and under what conditions I should open it. Any suggestions?
post #35 of 138
2/9/12 at 6:47pm
Also today in the post was my lovely decant from Kron, Mona Di Orio's Musc. This was a blind purchase for me and I'm quite satisfied. Soft, clean and suede like in texture, the heliotrope is center stage for me. Though I prefer a bit more skank to my musk, this is a comforting, powdery easy to wear fragrance. It makes me think of L'eau d'Hiver brushed with a bit of L'Heure Bleu.
Lillybelle described it as a bit boring, frankly, sometimes that does me just fine! Mellow, comforting, snuggly, sweet but not overly so.
post #36 of 138
2/9/12 at 8:18pm
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Following rubegon's example, I also purchased my first zebra box Shalimar extrait. It was mikeperez who turned me onto it...I have been savoring my sample and found a 1/2 oz bottle on ebay...arrived in today's post.

It's so lovely, still sealed, I am not sure when, how and under what conditions I should open it. Any suggestions?

Congratulations, rtamara - it's a beauty! I know how you feel. I can't wait to untie the string and pop out that stopper for the first time, but can't bring myself to do it. I feel torn, but at least I have the little umbrella bottle to enjoy for now.
post #37 of 138
2/10/12 at 8:03am
Nasomatto Duro


post #38 of 138
2/11/12 at 2:09am
Received yesterday - a set of ten Czech&Speake samples.
post #39 of 138
2/11/12 at 4:17am
Chant d'Aromes EDT (Guerlain)

This just turned up here and I want to spend some quality time with it. As these Guerlains gradually fade into oblivion (the Parfum is gone, of course) I am making an effort to pick up anything that might at least hearken back to what came before and have one in the collection.
post #40 of 138
2/11/12 at 4:19am
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Congratulations. Nothing beats vintage Shalimar.

Oh I am on a roll this month Diane edp by Diane Von Furstenberg which has just been released here in the UK.
post #41 of 138
2/11/12 at 10:12am
No prizes for guessing who has been to Harrods today.

post #42 of 138
2/11/12 at 2:46pm
I put in a sample order to LuckyScent (2)Tea for two,(1-of everything else)Mure et musc,CDG Daphne,Dzhonga ,Zeta and I can't remember if there was anything else.
On ebay I bid and won a 80% full Ralph Lauren Tuxedo half ounce edt or edc .
post #43 of 138
2/11/12 at 8:41pm
Serge Lutens Un Lys, 50 ml and Les Parfuns de Rosine Rose Praline, 100 ml.
post #44 of 138
2/11/12 at 9:01pm
Opium vintage EDT and Opium Secret de Parfum. I think that completes my Opium collection finally. Heading back into the land of niche
post #45 of 138
2/12/12 at 5:31pm
Bottega Veneta ♥

post #46 of 138
2/13/12 at 3:38am
You did it, E.! Why oh why have I chickened out, back in Europe? Now we don't even have stores selling it here. Dang.
post #47 of 138
2/13/12 at 6:16am
I'm not sure I'll be keeping the Bottega Veneta, Wolfie. It really was quite unique and beautiful at first, but that phase didn't last long enough, and then it reminded me too much of a few other fragrances I have with much better longevity...and depth. It went from gorgeously rich and elegant to pale and wan in about twenty minutes. I gave it a full-wearing last night and it frustrated then bored me, so I think it might have to go back ...but I do have a bit of the sample left, so I won't be too hasty. You never know how something will strike you a bit later, under different circumstances. (My one wearing was from a sample actually, so I haven't even opened the box yet. I'm so glad I was cautious now, but that is highly unusual for me - I usually want to get right to the bottle so I can spray with abandon, lol!)
post #48 of 138
2/13/12 at 1:38pm
That's a great policy about a sample with the FB purchase.

So many of them are just like this -- you are promised a masterpiece and feel it at first sniff, and then Puphphph! -- and the magic is gone.

Good you know what you want.
post #49 of 138
2/13/12 at 1:55pm
Pre spring green quest, I've hit the EL website and ordered Azuree and Alliage. Neither were pricey and on recent revs and reviews still stand up in their possibly reformulated states. Giddy as. Fish at being reunited with two such old and valued friends
post #50 of 138
2/13/12 at 7:42pm
One that I have recently road tested and fell in love with, as did Mr Addicted.......SL Un Bois Vanille. Took advantage of the extra 15% off on Parfum1. Happy Valentines Day to Me! Last of my more cooler weather oriented frag purchases. Can't wait for it to arrive!
post #51 of 138
2/13/12 at 9:49pm
Lovely purchases !

I bought Royal Muska by M Micallef today and IF by Apothia .
post #52 of 138
2/14/12 at 4:49am
Frapin 1270

Notes include exotic woods, spice, raisin, vine flowers, pepper, candied orange, nut, hazelnut, prune, cocoa, coffee, leather, woods, white honey and vanilla.

post #53 of 138
2/15/12 at 9:31am
Woo hoo the ELs arrived! Can't wait to become reacquainted with Alliage and Azuree
post #54 of 138
2/15/12 at 11:41am
OMG! I Am So Happy Woo Hoo

I bought an early 80s vintage bottle of Givenchy III. Possibly it's most beautiful incarnation.

*Dancing round like a loon*

How can something so ephermeral make me so very happy.
post #55 of 138
2/15/12 at 12:44pm
I finally got my long wanted back-up of L'Heure Bleue PdT and I'm very excited about it. This concludes my ongoing backing up of L'Heure Bleue in my preferred vintage form (EdP and PdT) after my discovery of the latest dreadful reformulation of L'Heure Bleue Extrait last summer.
post #56 of 138
2/15/12 at 1:36pm
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I finally got my long wanted back-up of L'Heure Bleue PdT and I'm very excited about it. This concludes my ongoing backing up of L'Heure Bleue in my preferred vintage form (EdP and PdT) after my discovery of the latest dreadful reformulation of L'Heure Bleue Extrait last summer.

The PdT is the only one I own. It's wonderful. I like the vintage EdC also, but it's hard to find.
post #57 of 138
2/15/12 at 2:04pm
<jamming fingers in ears> Lalalalalalalala

Guys! Please please stop talking about vintage Guerlains! I have enough vintage addictions already!

Seriously, though - congratulations, Larimar! I love the LHB EDT and parfum I have, which are probably from before the latest reformulation. I'm torn about whether I should try to get some older juice, now...

I am loving zebra box Shalimar EDC, by the way. It kicks the ass of the current EDP, IMO.
post #58 of 138
2/15/12 at 2:43pm
Speaking of which,



and also, I got this used vintage Tiffany for Men. Mike - I have you to blame for this one. It's excellent, by the way. Is the current formulation still good?

post #59 of 138
2/15/12 at 7:26pm
Ah yes, mike! I got a rather huge amount of the vintage EdC in a swap last summer. I would have never sprung for this concentration being 40-odd years old if I hadn't had the chance to sample it before. I was AMAZED how well preserved the florals were. Hehehe, rubegon! I'm picky about my florals being intact, so vintage is problematic with L'Heure Bleue. The EdP from the black-golden era is a stunner (maybe not terribly different from today's EdP -so far- ? I have never tried it.). The vintage EdP has compared to the PdT a 'brightness' and lacks the animalic weight. However, the PdT is much more wearable for me (because darker), if one does not overspray. This is definitely one of the few perfumes where a few shy spritzes produce big sillage, that's just how incredibly potent it is. I'm happy for you rubegon that you are on a roll with your zig zag Shalimars.... You can jam your fingers back into your ears now....lalalalalalalaaaaaaa!
post #60 of 138
2/15/12 at 7:30pm
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OMG! I Am So Happy Woo Hoo

I bought an early 80s vintage bottle of Givenchy III. Possibly it's most beautiful incarnation.

*Dancing round like a loon*

How can something so ephermeral make me so very happy.

This post made me smile! Isn't it grand? Happy for you!
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