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Fragrance of the year

post #1 of 47
12/31/12 at 7:48am
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What was your most important fragrance of this year??? Whether by the scent, compliments, or any other reason in particular. The fragrance that marked your year. Worn in a very important situation or a date.
Mine is 1 million!
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post #2 of 47
12/31/12 at 7:49am
The most used, complimented this year:
Aventus
DHI
Midnight In Paris
La Nuit De L'Homme
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post #3 of 47
12/31/12 at 7:56am
Not the most used, neither the most complimented, nor the most expensive, the most exclusive etc. either, also not a 2012c release, yet nevertheless an underrated gem, with a surprisingly pleasant and stylish development once applied: L'Erbolario Neroli.
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post #4 of 47
12/31/12 at 8:05am
1. Grossmith Golden Chypre - Absolutely stunning, my fragrance of the year without hesitation.

2. Eau de Patou. Finding another bottle and becoming reacquainted has been marvellous.

3. Rive Gauche PH. The Epiphany - finally "getting it" after many failed attempts.
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post #5 of 47
12/31/12 at 8:10am
I'm limiting myself to fragrances presented to the public in 2012, but unfortunately there are quite a few that I think may be great, which I have not yet experienced.

So far it's Eau Sauvage Parfum.
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post #6 of 47
12/31/12 at 8:10am
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Aventus by Creed (worn in work-related social functions)
L'Instant de Guerlain by Guerlain (worn to work)
Michael for Men by Michael Kors (for dates with wife; I like it so much I had to hunt for the vintage)

Hon. Mention: Silver Mountain Water by Creed - The scent is really nice and unique, and my wife really likes this.

I purchased them in the first quarter of 2012, and worn them with regularity throughout the year.
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post #7 of 47
12/31/12 at 8:23am
Gengis Khan - but difficult to be sure.
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post #8 of 47
12/31/12 at 8:43am
Aventus!
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post #9 of 47
12/31/12 at 8:45am
Murdocks Black Tea for me.
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post #10 of 47
12/31/12 at 9:32am
I found straight to heaven this year.
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post #11 of 47
12/31/12 at 10:21am
This was the first full year after my interest in fragrances exploded, so I've had quite a few in my collection to choose from. But the one I probably wore most, and felt the most me this year, is Dior Homme.
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post #12 of 47
12/31/12 at 10:24am
CARTIER - Pasha (vintage) .
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post #13 of 47
12/31/12 at 10:28am
hardly a surprise...Dior Homme Intense.
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post #14 of 47
12/31/12 at 10:34am
I only started having an interest in frags from the beginning of this year, so all of my discoveries have been in 2012, and I'm going to give it to Gucci pour homme II; my favourite frag I've tried so far.

Honourable mention to DHI
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post #15 of 47
12/31/12 at 10:34am
Polo Double Black, It has been my most complimented fragrance for the year.
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post #16 of 47
12/31/12 at 10:43am
Dior Ambre Nuit for me
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post #17 of 47
12/31/12 at 10:49am
It's a really difficult call, as I discovered so many great fragrances this year. If I had to pick one that stands out the most, however, I'd have to go with LIDGE. Not for compliments, most worn, or any other "external" reason, but simply because I finally "discovered" it and found it to be one of my absolute, all-time favorites. I have a feeling it will be getting plenty of wear early in 2013!
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post #18 of 47
12/31/12 at 10:59am
LL

Eau Sauvage Parfum . . . http://www.basenotes.net/ID26135203.html


New in 2012? Yes.

Complimented? Yes.

Smells good? Yes.

Cheers . . . Wally
LL
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post #19 of 47
12/31/12 at 11:11am
L'essence De Cerruti for me.............
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post #20 of 47
12/31/12 at 11:14am
Most significant overall find/sniff this year was Portrait of a Lady by EdP Frédéric Malle in February that absolutely wowed me from the very first sniff in Las Vegas and quickly became my favorite scent seemingly out of nowhere.

Most significant 2012 new release was the late year release Tzora by Anat Fritz, sniffed earlier this month from a sample sent completely on an impulse request from LuckyScent with no knowledge or expectations whatsoever that knocked the great Terre d'Hermès out of my Top 10 list, something I would have sworn would never be possible.
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post #21 of 47
12/31/12 at 11:19am


Living in hot and humid Miami, FL i have used and enjoyed this one the most out of my collection.
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post #22 of 47
12/31/12 at 1:15pm
After reading Alfarom's review (what a great reviewer I have to say)......OR BLACK (new refill bottle)
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post #23 of 47
12/31/12 at 1:48pm
Eau Sauvage Parfum
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post #24 of 47
12/31/12 at 1:58pm
Molecule 01
Vince Camuto
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post #25 of 47
12/31/12 at 2:30pm
Versace man eau fraiche
Rive Gauche PH
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post #26 of 47
12/31/12 at 2:47pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by victorcotrim View Post

Mine is 1 million!


this
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post #27 of 47
12/31/12 at 2:56pm
I would have to say Aventus - my most worn, favorite, and most complimented.
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post #28 of 47
12/31/12 at 2:59pm
Compliments from women:


Compliments from guys (co-workers):

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post #29 of 47
12/31/12 at 3:25pm
After watching a youtube broadcast of Katy Puckrik's, I decided to pick up a small bottle of Creed Original Vetiver, and I have no regrets.
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post #30 of 47
12/31/12 at 3:54pm
My scent of the year is Millesime Imperial.

Honorable mention to Habit Rouge, DHI, and GIT.
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post #31 of 47
12/31/12 at 4:52pm
The incredible Chypre Palatin-MDCI Nothing else really comes close.
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post #32 of 47
12/31/12 at 4:56pm
La nuite ysl
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post #33 of 47
12/31/12 at 5:03pm
Dior Bois D'argent - Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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post #34 of 47
12/31/12 at 5:11pm
Ambra Di Luna Ramon Monegal for me, GIT and Aventus for hubs..lol..wish there was less pineapple in AV though! Smoky pineapple, not appealing much, lol..literally thought of a smoker, someone get some ham to go with that, lol. One my hubs got complimented on, Chene by SL. Not a huge fan myself but don't entirely dislike it either!
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post #35 of 47
12/31/12 at 5:32pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by trex57 View Post

The incredible Chypre Palatin-MDCI Nothing else really comes close.

Best of the year.
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post #36 of 47
12/31/12 at 5:57pm
Mont Blanc Legend mainly because it's what started me on this crazy journey!!
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post #37 of 47
12/31/12 at 6:50pm
I would go with Aventus - I started collecting fragrance only this year and what got me into this is Aventus. this is my most worn and complimented. Obvious choice for me
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post #38 of 47
12/31/12 at 8:45pm
Vetyverio by Diptyque
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post #39 of 47
12/31/12 at 8:51pm
Cafe Rose. I know the Jardin Noir series wasn't received especially well, but I really loved this one.

Of course Chypre Palatin is wonderful too.
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post #40 of 47
12/31/12 at 9:19pm
Dhi
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post #41 of 47
12/31/12 at 9:34pm
New to me this year and most worn was Eau de Guerlain
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post #42 of 47
12/31/12 at 9:40pm
I would choose Mitsouko as it started my adventure in unisex/feminine fragrances and was the first one I wore in public.
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post #43 of 47
12/31/12 at 10:01pm
Encens Mythique d'Orient would be the standout 2012 release for me, although Songe d'un Bois d'Ete and Mito are equally intriguing and original creations.

Other notables IMHO - Myrrhe et Delires, Interlude Man, Opus VI & Seville a l'Aube.
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post #44 of 47
12/31/12 at 10:13pm




Of those launched in 2012:


Songe d'un Bois d'Ete
Chypre Palatin
Oud (Maison Francis Kurkdjian)
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post #45 of 47
12/31/12 at 11:33pm
Hard to limit it to one....so here is two from me:

Oud - Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Sunday Cologne - Byredo
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post #46 of 47
1/1/13 at 7:24am
Alexandria ~ Xerjoff.... instantly went into my top 3
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post #47 of 47
1/1/13 at 11:42am
Mancera Sand Aoud
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