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£150 ($260) to spend. What to buy?

post #1 of 32
12/2/12 at 6:11pm
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I am looking to add a new bottle in collection.

The bottle must

a. Have monster sillage / projection like Montales.
b. Great lasting power like Montales.

I was looking at perhaps an Amouage Epic Man / Jubilation XXV / Memoir Man to go in the collection. It does not necessarily have to be an expensive bottle/fragrance. I am happy to spend less if I can get a great smell.

A bottle of LIDGE is on it's way and will be added in the picture once I have it. Basically anything with Montale like projection and longevity will be considered.

Cheers

This is what I have so far:

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I would like a daddy size bottle of Leather Oud which is only $230 for a 250ml bottle but I don't know where can I get this in the UK?

http://www.dior.com/beauty/usa/en/wo...exclusive.html
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post #2 of 32
12/2/12 at 6:37pm
Have you considered Mazzolari? Their Lui is phenomenal.

Or perhaps another couple Montales.
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post #3 of 32
12/2/12 at 6:39pm
imo if you have your mind set on leather oud, thats what I would get. Its a beast, quality juice. I'm pretty sure you could order it online from there euro site. Or maybe call a few boutiques and ask about it.
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post #4 of 32
12/2/12 at 6:43pm
I would go with something from MFK. Possibly APOM or Lumiere Noire.
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post #5 of 32
12/2/12 at 6:45pm
Tobacco Vanille and/or vintage M7
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post #6 of 32
12/2/12 at 6:50pm
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Originally Posted by joshmpdx View Post

Have you considered Mazzolari? Their Lui is phenomenal.

Or perhaps another couple Montales.

Seems very difficult to buy in the UK. Only if I lived in the States or had a trip planned. Would've been nice but ..
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post #7 of 32
12/2/12 at 6:53pm
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The bottle must

a. Have monster sillage / projection like Montales.
b. Great lasting power like Montales.

May I suggest some Montales? Not familiar with the line, but if you want Montale projection and longevity, buy one.
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post #8 of 32
12/2/12 at 6:55pm
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Originally Posted by NewHaarlem View Post

Tobacco Vanille and/or vintage M7

Not keen on M7, vintage is difficult to obtain.

TV is on to buy list.

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May I suggest some Montales? Not familiar with the line, but if you want Montale projection and longevity, buy one.

Have 4 Montales already but want to explore different houses which I am missing and there seems to be quite a few of them.

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imo if you have your mind set on leather oud, thats what I would get. Its a beast, quality juice. I'm pretty sure you could order it online from there euro site. Or maybe call a few boutiques and ask about it.

^^ This is attracting me if not then I will end up with Epic Man - smells of wealth. lol
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post #9 of 32
12/2/12 at 7:02pm
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Not keen on M7, vintage is difficult to obtain.

TV is on to buy list.

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Have 4 Montales already but want to explore different houses which I am missing and there seems to be quite a few of them.

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^^ This is attracting me if not then I will end up with Epic Man - smells of wealth. lol

Then I'd definitely second the recommendation of TV. It's a BEAST with longevity. Also, I find Memoir Man lasts a very long time as well. It's a very nice incense and pepper fragrance, but I struggle with the price point.
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post #10 of 32
12/2/12 at 7:15pm
Mancera Gold
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post #11 of 32
12/2/12 at 7:42pm
Parfums MDCI Chypre Palatin
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post #12 of 32
12/2/12 at 7:47pm
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Parfums MDCI Chypre Palatin

Good choice!
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post #13 of 32
12/2/12 at 8:43pm
Tom Ford Tuscan Leather.
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post #14 of 32
12/3/12 at 2:47am
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Aventus?
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post #15 of 32
12/3/12 at 3:44am
If the main condition is strong like Montale than u should go with Amouage Interlude ( this is strongest there is , and u get mix of memoir, epic ... and chaos ).

FK Oud , great projection , great parfume ....
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post #16 of 32
12/3/12 at 3:49am
I really don't want to tell you how to spend your money, but Tobacco Vanille is pretty incredible. 2 sprays will see you through at least 24 hours.
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post #17 of 32
12/3/12 at 4:16am
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Aventus?

Afraid Creed is banned from my shopping list until they can get their QC right. It's not a customer's job to research hours into finding the right batch.

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If the main condition is strong like Montale than u should go with Amouage Interlude ( this is strongest there is , and u get mix of memoir, epic ... and chaos ).

FK Oud , great projection , great parfume ....

Interlude - Sounds very nice
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post #18 of 32
12/3/12 at 4:22am
Andy Tauer - L'Air du Desert Marocain

£87.00 for 50ml.
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post #19 of 32
12/3/12 at 6:24am
tom ford noir
aventus
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post #20 of 32
12/3/12 at 6:33am
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Afraid Creed is banned from my shopping list until they can get their QC right. It's not a customer's job to research hours into finding the right batch.

It's not actual. Every batch after middle 2011 is fine.
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post #21 of 32
12/3/12 at 6:56am
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It's not actual. Every batch after middle 2011 is fine.

true!
differences in batches is overrated in my experience!
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post #22 of 32
12/3/12 at 7:00am
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Afraid Creed is banned from my shopping list until they can get their QC right. It's not a customer's job to research hours into finding the right batch.

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Interlude - Sounds very nice


12 + longetivity , ver very loud ... Only few was that strong on my skin, this one was beast.
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post #23 of 32
12/6/12 at 12:50pm
Kurkdjian's APOM Homme. Or for a bit less bucks Narciso Rodriguez Musc For Him Parfum.
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post #24 of 32
12/6/12 at 5:07pm
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I have decided to hold onto January sales. But will keep the suggestions in mind. Thanks all!
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post #25 of 32
12/23/12 at 12:48pm
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Right here we are with semi decent Jan sales popping up, I am able to secure bottle of Jubilation XXV at an interesting price.

What is the projection and longevity of Jub XXV? Cheers
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post #26 of 32
12/23/12 at 1:50pm
Selfridges in London have those big bottles of Dior exclusives, I think.
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post #27 of 32
12/23/12 at 4:09pm
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Originally Posted by OctaVariuM View Post

May I suggest some Montales? Not familiar with the line, but if you want Montale projection and longevity, buy one.

Exactly. If Montales are your point of reference, why not buy them?
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post #28 of 32
12/23/12 at 4:31pm
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Originally Posted by treeman5823 View Post

Exactly. If Montales are your point of reference, why not buy them?

I am trying to get some new houses in my collection. So far I haven't seen the strength of Montale in any other house but then I don't have many niche houses in my collection.

Perhaps Amouage could be added if I can find some more info on strength of the juice.
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post #29 of 32
12/23/12 at 4:37pm
If you're flying from Gatwick or Heathrow ( or have an obliging friend) - the Chanel Boutiques at the airport do the 200ml Les Exclusives for about £158 (which works out at about £79 per 100 ml - the equivalent of most of the mainstream brands) -I'd go for Cuire de Russie or Coromandel - and douse yourself in them, for added silage.
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post #30 of 32
12/23/12 at 7:15pm
Richard James Eau de Toilette, and you can go to Saville Row to get it.
Not only lasts 10-12 hours and has sillage to spare, and it is soooooooo British!!!!!!
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post #31 of 32
12/23/12 at 10:20pm
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Originally Posted by Tucker View Post

If you're flying from Gatwick or Heathrow ( or have an obliging friend) - the Chanel Boutiques at the airport do the 200ml Les Exclusives for about £158 (which works out at about £79 per 100 ml - the equivalent of most of the mainstream brands) -I'd go for Cuire de Russie or Coromandel - and douse yourself in them, for added silage.

Big yes on CdR.
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post #32 of 32
12/24/12 at 9:38am
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I am not flying international anytime soon but happy to treat myself to Amouage which is currently 20% at Escentual.

Jub XXV or Gold Man or Epic Man
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