Basenotes › Basenotes Forums › Fragrance Discussion › Male Fragrance Discussion › MFD Archive › TODAY I BOUGHT: March 2012
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

TODAY I BOUGHT: March 2012

post #1 of 457
3/1/12 at 5:06am
Thread Starter 
Welcome to the TODAY I BOUGHT: March 2012 edition!

Enjoy!!

Two great classics!

Horizon by Guy Laroche 100ml (<--- blind buy. not so sure about this one if I like it.....)
Duc de Vervins by Houbigant 120ml

Reply
Reply

Features on Basenotes

Basenotes Reader Awards 2013 - Finalists Announced.
Greatest Hits: Annick Menardo
Petals Falling From The Sky - A Report From The Cote d'Azur's Bataille De Fleurs
post #2 of 457
3/1/12 at 5:44am
A couple of Muji Atomizers so I can bring my perfume to work
Reply
Reply
post #3 of 457
3/1/12 at 6:03am
YSL Pour homme Haute Concentrate
YSL Kouros edt + deo-stick
Reply
Reply
post #4 of 457
3/1/12 at 6:13am
Spicebomb and Pure Shot
Reply
Reply
post #5 of 457
3/1/12 at 6:49am
Mark Birley Charles Street and ELDO Tom of Finland (as back up, great price on ebay, couldn't pass it up).
Reply
Reply
post #6 of 457
3/1/12 at 7:14am
Well today I bought more samples
Reply
Reply
post #7 of 457
3/1/12 at 7:18am


Eau des Baux
Reply
Reply
post #8 of 457
3/1/12 at 7:19am
  • jss
  • offline
  • Gender:

Black ring version, unfortunately!
Reply
Reply
post #9 of 457
3/1/12 at 8:21am
All blind buys today! Gianfranco Ferre for Men (4.2 oz EDT spray), Tuscany Forte (2x 0.25 oz EDT splash), Worth Pour Homme (1.7 oz EDT spray), Michael by Michael Kors (puny sample), Jacomo de Jacomo (3.4 oz EDT spray)

Am especially excited to have landed the Tuscany Forte. Michael scares me somewhat (Tania Sanchez rated it one of the worst of all time, but BNers as a whole seem to disagree).
Reply
Reply
post #10 of 457
3/1/12 at 8:25am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grungevig View Post

Jacomo de Jacomo (3.4 oz EDT spray)

Congrats on this. It's pretty good IMO.
Reply
Reply
post #11 of 457
3/1/12 at 8:44am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grungevig View Post

All blind buys today! Gianfranco Ferre for Men (4.2 oz EDT spray), Tuscany Forte (2x 0.25 oz EDT splash), Worth Pour Homme (1.7 oz EDT spray), Michael by Michael Kors (puny sample), Jacomo de Jacomo (3.4 oz EDT spray)

Am especially excited to have landed the Tuscany Forte. Michael scares me somewhat (Tania Sanchez rated it one of the worst of all time, but BNers as a whole seem to disagree).

oooh, let me know how's ferre for men working out for you, i can always buy it dirt cheap on ebay but it would be a blind buy (is it ferre man in the dark green/black bottle with the gold cap?)
Reply
Reply
post #12 of 457
3/1/12 at 9:08am
A 700mL bottle of Frapin!
Reply
Reply
post #13 of 457
3/1/12 at 9:32am
Quote:
Originally Posted by danny1967 View Post

oooh, let me know how's ferre for men working out for you, i can always buy it dirt cheap on ebay but it would be a blind buy (is it ferre man in the dark green/black bottle with the gold cap?)

danny, will do. I purchased my bottle from amazon (cheaper per ounce than any ebay offering). Amazon listed the product as Ferre by Gianfranco Ferre for Man, the box appears gold with brown or black trim, and the bottle appears black/dark brown with a gold sprayer and a gold rim around the spray nozzle. Link to the product I purchased appears here: http://www.amazon.com/Ferre-Gianfran...0622607&sr=8-4

Of course, Amazon's fine print cautions "Packaging for this product may vary from that shown in the image above." In any event, I will report back on the success (or not) of this blind buy. Cheers, Adam
Reply
Reply
post #14 of 457
3/1/12 at 9:34am
Quote:
Originally Posted by hednic View Post

Congrats on this. It's pretty good IMO.

Thanks, hednic. It seems very well regarded on this forum and was dirt cheap (less than $5 an ounce). Had a amazon gift card burning a hole in my electronic wallet.
Reply
Reply
post #15 of 457
3/1/12 at 9:35am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Norstrøm View Post

A 700mL bottle of Frapin!

How's the longevity on that one?
Reply
Reply
post #16 of 457
3/1/12 at 9:40am
Quote:
Originally Posted by cello View Post

How's the longevity on that one?

8 to 10 shots should do 12 hrs.
Reply
Reply
post #17 of 457
3/1/12 at 1:31pm
just bought fb of still life, olfactive studio
Reply
Reply
post #18 of 457
3/1/12 at 1:33pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grungevig View Post

danny, will do. I purchased my bottle from amazon (cheaper per ounce than any ebay offering). Amazon listed the product as Ferre by Gianfranco Ferre for Man, the box appears gold with brown or black trim, and the bottle appears black/dark brown with a gold sprayer and a gold rim around the spray nozzle. Link to the product I purchased appears here: http://www.amazon.com/Ferre-Gianfran...0622607&sr=8-4

Of course, Amazon's fine print cautions "Packaging for this product may vary from that shown in the image above." In any event, I will report back on the success (or not) of this blind buy. Cheers, Adam

yes, that's the one adam. thanks mate, look forward to your impressions
Reply
Reply
post #19 of 457
3/1/12 at 1:48pm
Tommy Bahamas set sail and dirty English. Both 20 bones at tj maxx.
Reply
Reply
post #20 of 457
3/1/12 at 2:47pm
Technically I bought it in February but I managed to finally get my hands on a sealed (until I got my hands on it) 100ml Bottle of Chanel Égoïste Cologne Concentrée. Arrived today.

Reply
Reply
post #21 of 457
3/1/12 at 2:50pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andyjreid View Post

Technically I bought it in February but I managed to finally get my hands on a sealed (until I got my hands on it) 100ml Bottle of Chanel Égoïste Cologne Concentrée. Arrived today.


Nice score.
Reply
Reply
post #22 of 457
3/1/12 at 3:17pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Randall Flagg View Post

Nice score.

Heh, yea, took me long enough. Now............ how am I gonna be able to make this bottle last 30 years
Reply
Reply
post #23 of 457
3/1/12 at 4:53pm
Houbigant Fougere Royale


Chanel Pour Monsieur
Reply
Reply
post #24 of 457
3/1/12 at 5:21pm
My first WOW fragrance:

Reply
Reply
post #25 of 457
3/1/12 at 5:22pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andyjreid View Post

Technically I bought it in February but I managed to finally get my hands on a sealed (until I got my hands on it) 100ml Bottle of Chanel Égoïste Cologne Concentrée. Arrived today.


Quote:
Originally Posted by racuda View Post

My first WOW fragrance:



Good stuff man.
Reply
Reply
post #26 of 457
3/1/12 at 10:48pm
GUCCI ENVY




Picked up the last one from my local discount chemist a few days ago. This product had been taken down from their website so I assumed that they were not getting anymore due to the discontinuation. I went in mainly to ask about it but was pleasantly surprised to see one lonesome box sitting on the shelf. Needless to say I nabbed it fast.

Oh how I have dreamed of getting this fragrance.
Reply
Reply
post #27 of 457
3/2/12 at 4:30am
Dzing!
LArtisan Parfumeur
Reply
Reply
post #28 of 457
3/2/12 at 4:48am
Thread Starter 
Absolue Pour Le Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Reply
Reply
post #29 of 457
3/2/12 at 6:05am
Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico - as a gift for someone


Reply
Reply
post #30 of 457
3/2/12 at 8:55am
  • del
  • offline
  • Gender:

Arrived yesterday: Aventus by Creed (2.5oz tester)
Reply
Reply
post #31 of 457
3/2/12 at 9:15am
Just received these samples from Le Labo:

Rose 31
Santal 33
Bergamote 22
Vetiver 46
Oud 27
Patchouli 24
Labdanum 18
Reply
Reply
post #32 of 457
3/2/12 at 11:16am
Dyptique - Philosykos (why do they make it so hard to spell)


Heeley - Menthe Fraiche


And making my way through a bunch of Hermes Fragrances that I'm continuing to love (have D'orange Vert concentre, and Pamplemousse Rose on their way too) Along with this one, Un Jardin Apres La Mousson
Reply
Reply
post #33 of 457
3/2/12 at 11:42am
Just bought a couple of blind buy cheapies. Cuba Red and Perry Ellis by Perry Ellis. Both 100ml and only £15 for the pair.
Reply
Reply
post #34 of 457
3/2/12 at 11:47am
MDCI Invasion Barbare





CREED Fleur de Bulgare





YSL Rive Gauche PH

Reply
Reply
post #35 of 457
3/2/12 at 12:04pm
2nd bottle of Pure Shot and My 1st bottle of Dior Homme Intense
Reply
Reply
post #36 of 457
3/2/12 at 2:17pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post


(giggle)
Reply
Reply
post #37 of 457
3/2/12 at 2:18pm
Reply
Reply
post #38 of 457
3/2/12 at 3:30pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by starshipvelcro View Post

Along with this one, Un Jardin Apres La Mousson

Love this one...
Reply
Reply
post #39 of 457
3/2/12 at 5:11pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Daze View Post

Love this one...

I'm excited to try it out, even with all the negative votes...
Reply
Reply
post #40 of 457
3/2/12 at 5:25pm
Portrait of a Lady as the spoils of my successful Vegas outing. I should probably give a shout out to the excellent Barney's LV rep Joe, who put up with a lot of vacillation and sampling of all sorts of things from me during the trip.
Reply
Reply
post #41 of 457
3/3/12 at 2:15am
Reply
Reply
post #42 of 457
3/3/12 at 3:39am

Six scents - Series 3, no.5




Carthusia - Corallium

Reply
Reply
post #43 of 457
3/3/12 at 5:09am
Quote:
Originally Posted by MrAndySais View Post


Six scents - Series 3, no.5




Carthusia - Corallium


Thought you had been quiet for a while . I love Nightscape, congrats.
Reply
Reply
post #44 of 457
3/3/12 at 9:20am
Quote:
Originally Posted by cello View Post

How's the longevity on that one?

I use it as a splash, and it gives a good buzz for a couple of hours or 3

Todays purchase:
Reply
Reply
post #45 of 457
3/3/12 at 10:03am
Diptyque Eau Mage

Reply
Reply
post #46 of 457
3/3/12 at 10:31am
Quote:
Originally Posted by drseid View Post

Portrait of a Lady as the spoils of my successful Vegas outing. I should probably give a shout out to the excellent Barney's LV rep Joe, who put up with a lot of vacillation and sampling of all sorts of things from me during the trip.

You did great. I have yet to come across a perfume that awes me as much as portrait of lady. Not to mention the wild feedbacks I have received - One lady put her nose to my neck several times to get a whiff, while her bf was watching, very awkward...
Reply
Reply
post #47 of 457
3/3/12 at 10:41am
Nice buy alfarom.
Reply
Reply
post #48 of 457
3/3/12 at 10:43am
Quote:
Originally Posted by hedonist222 View Post

Nice buy alfarom.

I keep my friends in high consideration, you know
Reply
Reply
post #49 of 457
3/3/12 at 10:51am
Quote:
Originally Posted by alfarom View Post

I keep my friends in high consideration, you know

I do knooooooow
Reply
Reply
post #50 of 457
3/3/12 at 11:26am
Continuing my blind buy cheapie binge; just bought two Cool Water flankers. Summer Dive and Game.
Reply
Reply
post #51 of 457
3/3/12 at 2:24pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Reza View Post

You did great. I have yet to come across a perfume that awes me as much as portrait of lady. Not to mention the wild feedbacks I have received - One lady put her nose to my neck several times to get a whiff, while her bf was watching, very awkward...

Thanks, Reza. I am surprised that lady needed to even get that close, as on me this stuff projects like crazy. It also lasts for what seems like forever. I was driving in my car today testing a different scent, and I smelled something unbelievable emminating around my pulse point on my arm where I sprayed the Norne sample from today and said, wow, this stuff has an amazing dry down... I don't remember it being this good... It took me a couple of minutes to realize that actually what I was smelling was PoaL still remaining on the sleeve of my coat from over four days ago where it rubbed off my arm. Great stuff indeed. :-)
Reply
Reply
post #52 of 457
3/3/12 at 2:48pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by drseid View Post

Thanks, Reza. I am surprised that lady needed to even get that close, as on me this stuff projects like crazy. It also lasts for what seems like forever. I was driving in my car today testing a different scent, and I smelled something unbelievable emminating around my pulse point on my arm where I sprayed the Norne sample from today and said, wow, this stuff has an amazing dry down... I don't remember it being this good... It took me a couple of minutes to realize that actually what I was smelling was PoaL still remaining on the sleeve of my coat from over four days ago where it rubbed off my arm. Great stuff indeed. :-)

To be honest I was surprised too, especially when she came back for a second and a third time.
Yes, both longevity and silage are insane. The downside is that with time my senses are getting more and more habituated to this scent, and the strength only speeds up the process.
Reply
Reply
post #53 of 457
3/3/12 at 3:56pm
Reply
Reply
post #54 of 457
3/3/12 at 4:30pm
  • jss
  • offline
  • Gender:

Chèvrefeuille Original
Reply
Reply
post #55 of 457
3/3/12 at 6:25pm
Creed Royal Oud
Reply
Reply
post #56 of 457
3/3/12 at 8:05pm
Original Penguin by Munsingwear for $19.99 for the 1.7 oz spray.
Reply
Reply
post #57 of 457
3/3/12 at 9:29pm
2 cheapies. 3rd man is not working for me, but I'm thinking the Live Jazz will see a lot of action when it gets warm here.

Reply
Reply
post #58 of 457
3/4/12 at 12:26am
Very happy with this blind buy:

Reply
Reply
post #59 of 457
3/4/12 at 2:10am
Acqua di Parma - Colonia Essenza 180 ml

Reply
Reply
post #60 of 457
3/4/12 at 2:22am
Reply
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: MFD Archive

Features on Basenotes

Basenotes Reader Awards 2013 - Finalists Announced.
Greatest Hits: Annick Menardo
Petals Falling From The Sky - A Report From The Cote d'Azur's Bataille De Fleurs
Basenotes › Basenotes Forums › Fragrance Discussion › Male Fragrance Discussion › MFD Archive › TODAY I BOUGHT: March 2012