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post #181 of 457
3/13/12 at 12:33am
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Originally Posted by Grungevig View Post

Danny, I am ten hours into my third wearing in three days of Gianfranco Ferre for men. It deserves all the praise others have heaped upon it. Others can describe it better than I, but I find it an elegant and slightly (emphasis on "slightly") lighter fragrance than the moss- and leather-heavy hitters of its genre. On me, the citrus top notes seem to waft in and out through the scent's development. Also, I detect a very creamy and light sweetness in the drydown that is highly enjoyable. Definitely worth the $30 I paid for it. An easy blind buy recommendation for somebody who enjoys 80s frags. Adam

great, thanks a lot adam. i've seen it on ebay perfume shops and they sell it at about £30, as you said, not expensive at all so i think it's worth the risk (and if i don't like it, i'll palm it off to my dad, the man can douse himself in absolutely anything, he has no standards, lol, as long as it smells like perfume, any..)
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post #182 of 457
3/13/12 at 12:40am
Thank to your post.
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post #183 of 457
3/13/12 at 1:02am
Salvatore Ferragamo pour Homme. Blind buy at local TJMaxx. I think I'll be able to find the right situations for it.
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post #184 of 457
3/13/12 at 3:57am
Some Nicolai for the collection

Le Temps D'Une Fete, Vie De Chateau Intense & L'Eau Chic

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post #185 of 457
3/13/12 at 4:23am
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post #186 of 457
3/13/12 at 4:41am
Marc Jacobs - Curacao
Marc Jacobs - Cranberry


In addition to my purchase of Marc Jacobs - Ginger. All 10oz @ $23 a piece!
So far, very satisfied with my blind buys!
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post #187 of 457
3/13/12 at 4:43am
Invasion Barbare and Les Nez Turtle Vetiver Front.
Btoh blind bought.
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post #188 of 457
3/13/12 at 4:48am
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Originally Posted by hedonist222 View Post

Invasion Barbare and Les Nez Turtle Vetiver Front.
Both blind bought.

Congrats in particular on the TV Front, Saif. Great stuff, that one.
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post #189 of 457
3/13/12 at 5:23am
D.S. & Durga Burning Barbershop

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post #190 of 457
3/13/12 at 5:38am
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Originally Posted by hedonist222 View Post

Invasion Barbare and Les Nez Turtle Vetiver Front.
Btoh blind bought.

oh man.... niiiiiiice... mmmmm..... (salivating like homer)... hope you hate them and put them on your swap list, lol..
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post #191 of 457
3/13/12 at 6:04am
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Originally Posted by hedonist222 View Post

Invasion Barbare and Les Nez Turtle Vetiver Front.
Btoh blind bought.

Would like to know your impressions on this one. =)
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post #192 of 457
3/13/12 at 6:15am
Cologne Blanche
Feel lucky of finding this one. Had been wanting it for a while..
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post #193 of 457
3/13/12 at 8:18am
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post #194 of 457
3/13/12 at 8:42am
Montale Full Jasmin 20ml
Montale Aoud Blossoms 20ml
Montale Vanille Absolu 50ml
Montale Sweet Oriental Dream 50ml
Annick Goutal Ninfeo Mio 100ml (swap )
Frapin 1270 30ml (split)
Tom Ford Amber Absolute 50ml (split)
Comptoir Sud Pacifique Bois de Filao 100ml
Comptoir Sud Pacifique O'Pomelo 100ml

need.to.stop.now
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post #195 of 457
3/13/12 at 8:53am
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Originally Posted by MrAndySais View Post


Oh wow - I love that stuff ((jealous))
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post #196 of 457
3/13/12 at 9:20am
As I entered semi-retirement last month, I told myself to ease up on the frags.

Just ordered Chergui, Acier Aluminium and Guerlain Vetiver, plus a replacement Habit Rouge EdT.

Bugger it, you're only here once...
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post #197 of 457
3/13/12 at 10:00am
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Originally Posted by drseid View Post

Congrats in particular on the TV Front, Saif. Great stuff, that one.

Thanks Dave. I'm sure I'll like Turtle. There isn't a vetiver prominent perfume I dislike yet!

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Originally Posted by danny1967 View Post

oh man.... niiiiiiice... mmmmm..... (salivating like homer)... hope you hate them and put them on your swap list, lol..

You're the third person who's said that to me today LOL!

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Originally Posted by volley2 View Post

Would like to know your impressions on this one. =)

We have the same taste volley. I'm sure you're waiting for my views .
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post #198 of 457
3/13/12 at 10:26am
Helan's Vetiver & Rum (100 ml EDT spray) from a straw market vendor in Charleston, South Carolina. Excellent, excellent scent.
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post #199 of 457
3/13/12 at 10:47am
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post #200 of 457
3/13/12 at 10:58am


This is really good stuff . A must try for both doubters/haters and fans alike !

I am really enjoying my first pre-wearing of this .
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post #201 of 457
3/13/12 at 11:22am
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Originally Posted by Grungevig View Post

Helan's Vetiver & Rum (100 ml EDT spray) from a straw market vendor in Charleston, South Carolina. Excellent, excellent scent.

Off topic but Charleston , SC is a lovely place.
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post #202 of 457
3/13/12 at 11:43am
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Originally Posted by hedonist222 View Post

Off topic but Charleston , SC is a lovely place.

Agreed. Spent this past weekend there with my wife and our two sons. Had an awesome time on a haunted carriage ride!
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post #203 of 457
3/13/12 at 12:25pm
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Originally Posted by tdwctdwc View Post



This is really good stuff . A must try for both doubters/haters and fans alike !

I am really enjoying my first pre-wearing of this .

You purchase this in the US? And if so...where?
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post #204 of 457
3/13/12 at 12:38pm
Acqua di Parma Profumo

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post #205 of 457
3/13/12 at 12:41pm
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Originally Posted by Ivory88 View Post

You purchase this in the US? And if so...where?

Nope, not in the US...but i believe it's set to be released at Macy's on thursday if i'm not mistaken .
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post #206 of 457
3/13/12 at 1:07pm
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post #207 of 457
3/13/12 at 1:43pm
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Originally Posted by ChuckW View Post

Agreed. Spent this past weekend there with my wife and our two sons. Had an awesome time on a haunted carriage ride!

Hedonist, yes it is! I was there (at the same time as ChuckW, no less) on my honeymoon.
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post #208 of 457
3/13/12 at 8:23pm
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Originally Posted by Grungevig View Post

Hedonist, yes it is! I was there (at the same time as ChuckW, no less) on my honeymoon.

Well congratulations and I wish you both infinite health and prosperity.
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post #209 of 457
3/13/12 at 9:51pm
Yeaaahhhh BOOOIIIIIII!

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post #210 of 457
3/14/12 at 12:46am
a lovely bunch of vintages received yesterday
Gengis Khan, Drakkar Noir, Antaeus, Cabochard, Egoiste Concetree, backup bottle of Declaration and the Tribute Attar
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post #211 of 457
3/14/12 at 2:27am
Le Huitieme Art - Fareb

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post #212 of 457
3/14/12 at 4:33am
Al Rehab Silver (Mountain Water) EDP

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post #213 of 457
3/14/12 at 5:09am
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Originally Posted by laph View Post

Some Nicolai for the collection

Le Temps D'Une Fete, Vie De Chateau Intense & L'Eau Chic


Nice one laph. Vie de Chateau Intense is on my list. I'm a fan of those 30ml bottles too.
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post #214 of 457
3/14/12 at 6:45am
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Acqua di Parma Profumo


Oh wow, I love that stuff ((jealous))
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post #215 of 457
3/14/12 at 7:03am
Breath of God. Very nice top notes, then it starts to be less convincing. Also the sweetness in this has the same effect that Bogart's Arabian Nights had, giving me appetite. Not sure about this one yet.
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post #216 of 457
3/14/12 at 7:46am
I've just got a 7.5ml flacon of vintage Opium pure perfume. And it still has the tassels attached
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post #217 of 457
3/14/12 at 9:17am

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post #218 of 457
3/14/12 at 2:03pm


Just finished sampling it and I think I got one of the last bottles in America.
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post #219 of 457
3/14/12 at 3:27pm
Just bought the second last bottle of Pure Shot at the bay.

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post #220 of 457
3/14/12 at 4:46pm
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Originally Posted by LiteEmUpGood View Post



Just finished sampling it and I think I got one of the last bottles in America.

why...it's not discontinued is it?
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post #221 of 457
3/14/12 at 4:49pm
Got my hands on Bleecker St. and Batucada (had to reorder Bleecker because Fragrancenet sent me some weird face cream instead...) Batucada seems to not have a lot of anything said, so I'll say I enjoy it. It's going to be wonderful in the summer.


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post #222 of 457
3/14/12 at 5:06pm
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post #223 of 457
3/14/12 at 6:41pm
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Originally Posted by starshipvelcro View Post

why...it's not discontinued is it?

No it isn't as far as i know. It has been off the Hermes website and out of stock at multiple Hermes boutiques for months. I just ordered the last bottle from the NYC flagship today. I pulled the trigger on it because I just finished my sample today and needed to have this back in my life. There is no known date when it should be back so I ordered it.
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post #224 of 457
3/14/12 at 7:36pm
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Originally Posted by LiteEmUpGood View Post



Just finished sampling it and I think I got one of the last bottles in America.

Just ordered a sample of this, cant wait to try it!

Ordered 9 samples from the perfumed court and got them free thanks to Hey.its.me's competition. Thanks man!
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post #225 of 457
3/14/12 at 7:45pm
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Originally Posted by LiteEmUpGood View Post

No it isn't as far as i know. It has been off the Hermes website and out of stock at multiple Hermes boutiques for months. I just ordered the last bottle from the NYC flagship today. I pulled the trigger on it because I just finished my sample today and needed to have this back in my life. There is no known date when it should be back so I ordered it.

Well they better get some more by fall I hope...this was gonna be my go to
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post #226 of 457
3/14/12 at 8:55pm
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Originally Posted by tdwctdwc View Post



This is really good stuff . A must try for both doubters/haters and fans alike !

I am really enjoying my first pre-wearing of this .

Same here, very pleased with it. Got it a few days ago.

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Originally Posted by Ivory88 View Post

You purchase this in the US? And if so...where?

Bloomingdale's, and Neiman Marcus has it. Have to check your area first though. Not available in all stores yet.

Bloomingdale's Edit:
We're sorry, this product is not in stock in any store within a 500 mile radius of your location. Please search for another item or continue shopping online.

Seems like only the major markets have it in store now.
SF, LA, OC, and NY.
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post #227 of 457
3/15/12 at 6:20am

Another back up.
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post #228 of 457
3/15/12 at 6:33am
Idole de Lubin edp
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post #229 of 457
3/15/12 at 9:41am


D.S. & Durga - Grapefruit
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post #230 of 457
3/15/12 at 1:56pm
today i received my nombre noir...truly one of those fragrances whom words cant describe..but if you cant find it or afford it, go for vintage poison..poison is the only fragrance worthy of being considered nombre noir's distant cousin...has the closest feel to nombre noir of any fragrance i know of
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post #231 of 457
3/15/12 at 1:57pm
your bottle seems vintage version..how much it costed you?
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post #232 of 457
3/15/12 at 2:05pm
love your humor on the jaguar
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post #233 of 457
3/15/12 at 2:12pm
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Originally Posted by aquariuz View Post

a lovely bunch of vintages received yesterday
Gengis Khan, Drakkar Noir, Antaeus, Cabochard, Egoiste Concetree, backup bottle of Declaration and the Tribute Attar

i am also waiting for a vintage 30ml cabochard gres to arrive..blind buy though but have heard a lot about it
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post #234 of 457
3/15/12 at 2:56pm
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Originally Posted by drseid View Post

Idole de Lubin edp

Good buy with this one I have a sample and its a very enjoyable boozy fragrance. I love it when the amber kicks in when you get to the basenotes.
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post #235 of 457
3/15/12 at 2:59pm
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Originally Posted by aquariuz View Post

a lovely bunch of vintages received yesterday
Gengis Khan, Drakkar Noir, Antaeus, Cabochard, Egoiste Concetree, backup bottle of Declaration and the Tribute Attar

When did they change the design of Drakkar Noir? My bottle looks like this.

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post #236 of 457
3/15/12 at 3:24pm
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Just bought a vintage M7 (50mL)

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post #237 of 457
3/15/12 at 3:28pm
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Originally Posted by Jack Hunter View Post

Good buy with this one I have a sample and its a very enjoyable boozy fragrance. I love it when the amber kicks in when you get to the basenotes.

Thanks, Jack. Yes, the amber dry-down is my favorite part of the scent.
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post #238 of 457
3/15/12 at 3:29pm
For all the M7 lovers:
Looks like bluefly is selling the original formulation of M7 (I'm saying this based on the picture) for a very decent price.
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post #239 of 457
3/15/12 at 3:46pm
I think that picture is the first reformulation. The vintage M7 is pictured above in post #236.
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post #240 of 457
3/15/12 at 3:54pm
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Originally Posted by dmarino67 View Post

I think that picture is the first reformulation. The vintage M7 is pictured above in post #236.

Yes, you're right. It's the first reformulation.
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