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Did some sniffing around today at Niemens.

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Decided to go in and try several that I've been interested in.

Tried out...

YSL L'Homme, nice but want overwhelmed enough to want to buy it.
L'Eau D'Issey - does anyone else get a rotten fruit vibe right at the opening on this one, it didn't last very long, but was enough to turn me off from this one. The drydown was nice though.
Tom Ford Azure Lime: I would have walked out with this in my hand, but the reports on longevity made me think twice.
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino, Pure soap, and I really don't like soapy fragrances.

I also tried several of the other Tom Ford's more appropriate for Fall like Oud Wood, Amber Absolute, Italian Cypress, and loved them all.

Also tried MI again and after a few tries have grown to really enjoy the smell, but it was gone from my wrist in about 90 minutes. Not very impressive. Still, one of the most enjoyable scents of the day.

Still on the hunt for that next great niche summer fragrance, have yet to try any Bond's but There aren't many local distributors.
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Oh, and I did walk out with a bottle of Creed Spring Flower for the GF.
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Nice choice for the GF. Have you tried the Acqua di Parma Colonia group? NM sells them too, and you ought to try them on your next visit there...they are good choices for summer, IMO.
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Nice choice for the GF.

Yes it is.
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You, indeed, had a productive trip. Productive in at least knowing now what you do not need to have.
Good luck on your continuing journey of discovery.
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Yes it is.

It's definitely a good one, plus I'm hoping if I get her a few really nice bottles she'll start to think I'm less crazy for being so deep into frags right now.
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You, indeed, had a productive trip. Productive in at least knowing now what you do not need to have.
Good luck on your continuing journey of discovery.

It's always nice to get more scents under ones belt. I'm in big trouble this fall though. I tried so many good ones yesterday.
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It's a blessing and a curse to be able to try so many good smelling fragrances isn't it?
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Zero. Freaking. Willpower......

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Lmao.....you went back and bought yourself MI. Awesome dude. Congrats on both of your bottles, enjoy
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It's a blessing and a curse to be able to try so many good smelling fragrances isn't it?

You are correct sir.
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Lmao.....you went back and bought yourself MI. Awesome dude. Congrats on both of your bottles, enjoy

Yup, no willpower at all. I'm hoping, as with SMW, that longevity improves the more i wear it.
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Yup, no willpower at all. I'm hoping, as with SMW, that longevity improves the more i wear it.

I think the Irish Oscar Wilde, the writer, wit and dandy, said, "I can resist everything except temptation."

Congratulations on the purchase and enjoy!
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