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post #241 of 336
11/2/12 at 11:01pm
Quick question in regards to a possible future Aventus split. Do you have any idea what batch you get when you purchase the flacon/before purchasing or is it pure luck in terms of what batch you get. I'm usually not too worried about things like this but batches vary wildly and Flacons seem like they would be prone to being older lots than the more consumer friendly sizes (consensus seems to be that older batches aren't great but the newer ones are all good, albeit in different ways).

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Quick question in regards to a possible future Aventus split. Do you have any idea what batch you get when you purchase the flacon/before purchasing or is it pure luck in terms of what batch you get. I'm usually not too worried about things like this but batches vary wildly and Flacons seem like they would be prone to being older lots than the more consumer friendly sizes (consensus seems to be that older batches aren't great but the newer ones are all good, albeit in different ways).
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post #242 of 336
11/3/12 at 6:59am
I just received my Aventus. I would like to say nice work!
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post #243 of 336
11/3/12 at 9:46pm
@soccerhero - if someone has backed out of MI split i can take up that spot. please let me know.

Thanks
SK
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post #244 of 336
11/5/12 at 10:42am
This message is for those of you who are late sending payments. I really don't understand u guys.... I mean since u sign up for a split, that means you have the money to participate. Why are u guys late??? It is very easy , soccerhero sends payment requests you pay in the next 24 to 48 hrs ... That's plenty of time !!!! At least that's the way 95 % of us do it . It really is frustrating to wait one week or more for the rest of you . This process should go smooth . I don't think 70 , or 100 $ it's a lot of money for the quality of the products u receive. If u think it is ,you probably should not get in on any splits. I bet there are many who want to get your spot.
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post #245 of 336
11/5/12 at 11:45am
I think I sent the last payment for the MI split because someone backed out. That should get things rolling.
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post #246 of 336
11/5/12 at 11:47am
He said a few people were affected by Hurricane Sandy, but not sure if thats the cause of all delays (I'm looking at you, Neiman Marcus >8( ).
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post #247 of 336
11/5/12 at 1:10pm
I'm pretty sure all 10 payment for MI have been made.
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post #248 of 336
11/6/12 at 4:55am
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Originally Posted by Sub Zero View Post

I think I sent the last payment for the MI split because someone backed out. That should get things rolling.

Awww.... I really wanted to get 100mls, too. He said I'd get it if someone backed out Well I'm happy you will get to enjoy it as well, and hope it ships soon.
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post #249 of 336
11/7/12 at 5:16am
Soccerhero,

I hate to be that guy, but any updates?? We haven't heard anything in about a week.
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post #250 of 336
11/7/12 at 6:18am
Well, it sounds like from when I talked to him that those who are part of the Windsor split are pretty screwed. NM has no idea when they will have another flacon, or...if you will, if another flacon exists. So, let's just say we won't be seeing Windsor anytime soon.
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post #251 of 336
11/7/12 at 6:28am
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Originally Posted by OctaVariuM View Post

Well, it sounds like from when I talked to him that those who are part of the Windsor split are pretty screwed. NM has no idea when they will have another flacon, or...if you will, if another flacon exists. So, let's just say we won't be seeing Windsor anytime soon.

Yeah I think you are right about that.

I am looking at the GIT split and Aventus bottle 8. I would hope that Aventus bottle 8 has all the payments by now and that the Flacon has been ordered. GIT just needs to be decanted, labeled, packaged, and shipped.
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post #252 of 336
11/7/12 at 10:20am
Just a thread of light for anyone who is in on Windsor with us, or looking for future splits and worried one will never come.. I actually purchased a flaccon here in Canada as my local retailer got it shipped in from France. If NM doesn't pull through, I just may be able to! I'm likely going to return it if the NM one comes through though, as it was slightly more expensive here and I have no experience in splitting myself.

Last I heard from Jeff was on Friday and he said he was going to get to some decanting of different splits. I'm sure he's just busy will school and will be back soon.
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post #253 of 336
11/9/12 at 7:18am
To all of you that have not dealt with Jeff, don't worry. He is a stand up guy and you will be more than happy when you recieve your split. As we all well know, life gets in the way sometimes with other priorities ... in this case, school which Jeff must go to, to establish his future

On that note, I can not wait to get my GIT! Anticipation is killing me!

GM
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post #254 of 336
11/9/12 at 10:28am
Hasn't he been saying for awhile now that he was going to New York and that he'd be away for awhile? Yes, I was hoping he would ship the GIT split before he left, but based on his posts...I think the flacon arrived the day before he was supposed to leave. I'm not worried. Read through the five pages of posts here...you don't find upset people.
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post #255 of 336
11/9/12 at 10:39am
I am sure nobody would be upset if there was some communication. We all understand that things happen and people are busy, but it is a lot easier to understand if we all know what is going on. It has been awhile since we have seen him post, and I check my email everyday. At least an "I'm going on vacation, here is the date I will be back."
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post #256 of 336
11/9/12 at 2:27pm
I texted him asking him to update the thread, so be looking for a response in here sometime soon.
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post #257 of 336
11/9/12 at 6:05pm
Jeff Responded to an email yesterday. GIT has been decanted already. I just don't know when he is shipping.
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post #258 of 336
11/9/12 at 10:37pm
Thread Starter 
Hey guys!

Work and school have both decided to beat me down this week. Just got home from work. I did get almost everything decanted this week, though!

Both Virgin Island Water and Aventus #8 flacons are expected here sometime Monday afternoon.

I've a wedding to go to tomorrow, but MI, TV, NdN, GIT, & Aventus #7 will all be out Monday. Still no update on the Windsor flacon, but as dcmastah posted earlier, he's found one for us if NM can't find one in their stores.

I'm leaving for NYC Monday, November 19, and will be returning home Saturday, November 24.

Sorry for being short right now and not being very present on Basenotes much this week! I'm glad my research paper is out of the way, and I can't wait for you guys to get your splits.

Cheers,
Jeff
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post #259 of 336
11/10/12 at 4:29am
NM in SF had windsor flacon a little while back. Worth a call
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post #260 of 336
11/10/12 at 6:04am
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Originally Posted by soccerhero View Post

Hey guys!

Work and school have both decided to beat me down this week. Just got home from work. I did get almost everything decanted this week, though!

Both Virgin Island Water and Aventus #8 flacons are expected here sometime Monday afternoon.

I've a wedding to go to tomorrow, but MI, TV, NdN, GIT, & Aventus #7 will all be out Monday. Still no update on the Windsor flacon, but as dcmastah posted earlier, he's found one for us if NM can't find one in their stores.

I'm leaving for NYC Monday, November 19, and will be returning home Saturday, November 24.

Sorry for being short right now and not being very present on Basenotes much this week! I'm glad my research paper is out of the way, and I can't wait for you guys to get your splits.

Cheers,
Jeff

Thanks for the update Jeff. Hopefully I will have GIT in my hands by the end of next week

You are already awesome but you will be even awesomer if you can decant and get Aventus #8 in the mail before you leave for NYC
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post #261 of 336
11/10/12 at 7:14am
NM shows they have an 8.4 (250ml) on their website in stock?

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NM shows they have an 8.4 (250ml) on their website in stock?
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post #262 of 336
11/13/12 at 10:00am
I had participated in the Creed Aventus split 6 and the Tobacco Vanille split 2. I received the Aventus several days ago but the TV hasn't arrived yet. Since it looks like Jeff is very busy, I was hoping the good folks here could help me out.

For those who paricipated in the Tobacco Vanille split 2, have you received your split yet? If so, can you let me know your location (country) and if you received a tracking number for the shipment. Thanks much - if you don't feel comfortable sharing this here, you could send me a pm.

For those interested, here's my situation in greater detail. I received the Aventus on Nov2 and it's been 11 days since then and I haven't received the TV yet. This worries me since the Aventus was shipped on Oct20 and the TV on Oct24, only 4 days apart, so my TV should be here by now. I am in Canada. Also, I received only 1 shipping tracker mail from Jeff, and it turned out to be the one for Aventus. So, I would appreciate a response from the other folks who participated in the TV split (or from Jeff, if you see this).
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post #263 of 336
11/13/12 at 11:38am
I was in the 2nd TV split. I received mine two days after the shipping notification (Friday the 26th). I'm in Texas, if that helps.
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post #264 of 336
11/13/12 at 12:02pm
Thanks Cade321. When you say shipping notification, are you referring to Jeff's update on the thread here or did you receive a tracking code via email?
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post #265 of 336
11/13/12 at 1:24pm
Both - I received a USPS notification, which prompted me to double check here for updates because I am in on two splits other than that one.
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post #266 of 336
11/13/12 at 3:27pm
Thanks Cade321
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post #267 of 336
11/14/12 at 6:37pm
i received the shipping notice for aventus #7
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post #268 of 336
11/15/12 at 3:18am
Jeff,

I sent you payment on October 31st for the MI split. I sent you an email asking if they have shipped on the 9th. Just wondering if they you have shipped it yet.

Thanks,
Andrew
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post #269 of 336
11/16/12 at 7:11pm
Hey Jeff,

I've emailed you about a certain issue regarding shipping of the MI split. Can you please let me know once you've gotten the email? Pretty urgent. Thanks

Faris
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post #270 of 336
11/17/12 at 7:05am
I heard from Jeff, and wanted to post a quick update. I had opted in on the NdN split too, and in a case of mistaken/ confused identities, he decided to ship the TV and the NdN together to me (apparently, another participant in the splits had wanted the two to be shipped together, and Jeff had assumed that it was me that wanted this). So, all is well and the shipment is enroute

For others waiting to hear from him, it looks like Jeff has been very busy, and I'm sure he will be in touch with you soon.
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post #271 of 336
11/17/12 at 2:23pm
Hey everyone! Just got my GIT and TV splits in the mail today. Jeff did an amazing job with the packaging and the labels on the bottles look fantastic. Appreciate the quality work. Thank you Jeff. Have fun in NYC!
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post #272 of 336
11/17/12 at 3:26pm
I got my GIT today in the mail as well, super awesome and packaged well!
Thank Jeff!
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post #273 of 336
11/17/12 at 4:45pm
I also got my GIT today. Excellent packaging, label, and bottle. Thanks Jeff for making my first purchased split experience awesome.
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post #274 of 336
11/17/12 at 5:06pm
Got my aventus today. thanks Jeff! This batch smells good so far.
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post #275 of 336
11/19/12 at 10:42am
Just received my Aventus and can't stop smelling it. Everything was high quality and the packaging was well done, thanks again Jeff!!
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post #276 of 336
11/19/12 at 11:15am
Anyone receive their MI?
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post #277 of 336
11/19/12 at 11:25am
I also got my Aventus, Tom Ford Noir de Noir and Tom Ford Amber Absolute on Saturday. I was a bit worried about the Amber Absolute as it was a blind buy but my worries soon faded away 5 minutes after I sprayed it on. Thanks Jeff!!!.
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post #278 of 336
11/19/12 at 2:39pm
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Originally Posted by Sub Zero View Post

Anyone receive their MI?

I'm in California and received both MI and VIW today. Impeccably packaged, just like everyone says.
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post #279 of 336
11/19/12 at 4:28pm
My GIT arrived today. Looks and smells great!! Thanks so much!!
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post #280 of 336
11/19/12 at 5:30pm
Rec'd my GIT over the weekend...well worth the wait. Thanks Jeff!
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post #281 of 336
11/19/12 at 6:03pm
Got the Noir de Noir saturday, and just like the TV was prepared like a scholar and a gentleman. Thanks, Jeff!
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post #282 of 336
11/24/12 at 7:34am
Anyone know what is up with the Windsor. I payed like three months ago and the last I heard it was backordered.
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post #283 of 336
11/24/12 at 10:09am
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Anyone receive their MI?

Hmm i haven received it yet. how bout u?
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post #284 of 336
11/26/12 at 3:31pm
Just got my Aventus smells awesome and packaging is just amazing. Thanks Jeff.
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post #285 of 336
11/26/12 at 11:52pm
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Hmm i haven received it yet. how bout u?

I've got a package waiting at the post office. It is most probably the MI or it could be the SMW I got off Dullah. I will post back tomorrow.
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post #286 of 336
11/27/12 at 12:46am
Just received my GIT today. thank you Jeff and appreciate the love for th non-conus people.
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post #287 of 336
11/27/12 at 5:34am
does anyone know when will the Aventus split #9 start?
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post #288 of 336
11/27/12 at 5:38am
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will u split amuage in future?
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post #289 of 336
11/28/12 at 12:20am
Just got my MI. It smells great, and the packaging and materials used for the actual bottle are awesome.















Thanks!

Andrew

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Just got my MI. It smells great, and the packaging and materials used for the actual bottle are awesome.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gym47qai39...%2029%20PM.jpg

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https://www.dropbox.com/s/xe1j2k143w...%2022%20PM.jpg

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https://www.dropbox.com/s/q0pldypxqe...%2039%20PM.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vkxy31dmb9...%2054%20PM.jpg

Thanks!

Andrew
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post #290 of 336
11/28/12 at 8:46am
I got the TV and NdN today. As everyone has mentioned, professionally packed and mailed. More importantly though, it has been wonderful to interact with Jeff and exchange notes on fragrances with him. He's a great guy, and I'm sure everyone who participates in his splits will leave happy.
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post #291 of 336
11/28/12 at 11:16am
I can't wait for Jeff to get back so I can order more form him
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post #292 of 336
11/30/12 at 5:19pm
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I've got a package waiting at the post office. It is most probably the MI or it could be the SMW I got off Dullah. I will post back tomorrow.

The package that was at the post office was SMW from Dullah's split. I live in Melbourne so I'll give it another week before I contact Jeff.
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post #293 of 336
11/30/12 at 5:51pm
I've just received my MI split. Excellent scent, love it! Thanks Jeff!
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post #294 of 336
12/1/12 at 8:07pm
Any updates on the Windsor split?
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post #295 of 336
12/4/12 at 9:31pm
Hey, whats the timeline on future splits? Specifically Aventus GIT or SMW?
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post #296 of 336
12/5/12 at 5:21am
I'm very dissapointed, I've been trying to contact Jeff since november 13th to ask him if he can find out what happened with the shipment because it's been passed almost 2 months since he sent my part of an aventus split and i still don't receive it. I saw the tracking information in the usps website and it says the package was processed in miami on october 16th and that's all, no more information since then. Jeff doesn't even answer my emails and pm's to tell me something. I know it isn't his fault but he is the only one who can do something if the package is lost.
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post #297 of 336
12/5/12 at 6:12pm
I'm sure he will sort it out for your when he gets back. Too many positive interactions for him not to. He did say he would be gone for the latter part of November and didn't give an exact return date.
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post #298 of 336
12/8/12 at 6:54pm
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I texted him asking him to update the thread, so be looking for a response in here sometime soon.

Hey OctaVariuM, could you work your magic again and maybe get an update on the Windsor split for us?
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post #299 of 336
12/8/12 at 9:27pm
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Originally Posted by nyhokie View Post

Hey OctaVariuM, could you work your magic again and maybe get an update on the Windsor split for us?

Sure, I'll text him now.
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post #300 of 336
12/15/12 at 6:03am
Any luck?
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