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Your favorite new fragrance issued during 2012

post #1 of 32
1/20/13 at 5:31pm
Thread Starter 
I know this is old ground but I am personally sooooo out of the loop on fragrances issued during 2012 ( I think I smelled Lady GaGa something or other that somebody had at work), so........

If possible try to pick only one favorite. I know this is impossible for a lot of basenoters.

Try to pick something issued this past year only, 2012.

Please say why you think your pick is special in some way.

If you feel no fragrance you tried issued last year made the cut please say so.


I welcome your expertise.
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post #2 of 32
1/20/13 at 6:26pm
Vol d'Hirondelle by LM Parfums
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post #3 of 32
1/21/13 at 1:59am
Chypre Palatin-MDCI
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post #4 of 32
1/21/13 at 6:28am
Slumberhouse Norne. It's perhaps the best coniferous fragrance in existence. That makes my choice for 2012 an easy one.
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post #5 of 32
1/21/13 at 6:39am
There's an article I wrote together with other Basenotes writers. You can find here...

http://www.basenotes.net/content/152...rances-of-2012

If I'd have to pick one (let's say two) they would be Songe D'Un Bois D'Etè and Mito.
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post #6 of 32
1/21/13 at 7:21am
Turtle Vetiver Front by LesNez for me. A tremendous reference quality Vetiver. Runner-up is Tzora by Anat Fritz.
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post #7 of 32
1/21/13 at 7:47am
A BN search for frags released in 2012 comes back with 1388; assuming a fair number did not make the list, I'll guess the number is closer to 1,600. I might have smelled all of 30 from that universe (Lubin, Decenniel, Imaginary Authors, Naomi Goodsir, Xerjoff Oud Stars, Slumberhouse to name clumps from houses sampled... I did not smell any O'Driu, and given the reviews I will perhaps have to remedy that).

Norne, Baque, Bois d'Acese, Zafar, Najaf, and Bull's Blood were standouts, but Decenniel (for Luckyscent) Bois Bourbon was my favorite and the only one I purchased so far. Its boozy dark rose hits my sweet spot and is unique to me.
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post #8 of 32
1/21/13 at 8:01am
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Originally Posted by drseid View Post

Turtle Vetiver Front by LesNez for me. A tremendous reference quality Vetiver. Runner-up is Tzora by Anat Fritz.

+ 1

I would also add Heeley Agarwoud, Bond No. 9 I Love New York For Marriage Equality, Dior Homme Sport (2012), Cafe Rose, and Armani Prive Cuir Noir.

If I had to just pick one... Dior Homme Sport 2012 I guess. Maybe because I want summer to get here!
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post #9 of 32
1/21/13 at 11:57am
Seville a'Laube no doubt.
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post #10 of 32
1/21/13 at 12:07pm
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Originally Posted by alfarom View Post

If I'd have to pick one (let's say two) they would be Songe D'Un Bois D'Etè and Mito.

I happen to like all three of the Les Déserts d'Orient. Songe D'Un Bois D'Etè is my absolute favorite of the three.

Rose Nacree, although Oud and Rose has been done many times, there is just something about this one that sets it apart from others.
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post #11 of 32
1/21/13 at 12:13pm
Ck one shock street - trust me (and much to my surprise) this stuff is great. Really warm and spicy.
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post #12 of 32
1/21/13 at 2:28pm
Deeply MariaLux
Mito Vero Profumo
Agarwood Heeley
Laurhum O'Driu'
Unfortunately i haven't tested the Les Deserts d'Orient Guerlain line yet but i suppose the fragrances are stunning.
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post #13 of 32
1/21/13 at 3:35pm
Not much hesitation here - Grossmith Golden Chypre stood head and shoulders above everything else for me.
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post #14 of 32
1/21/13 at 4:48pm
It was a very good year.

Trayee
Mohur
Encens Mythique
Turtle Vetivet Front
Pear + Olive

I'd give each of those 5 stars.

Honorable mention to the Naomi Goodsir fragrances.
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post #15 of 32
1/21/13 at 5:00pm
Spicebomb
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post #16 of 32
1/21/13 at 5:16pm
Eight & Bob
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post #17 of 32
1/21/13 at 5:19pm
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Chypre Palatin
Songe d'un Bois d'Ete
Oud (Maison Francis Kurkdjian)
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post #18 of 32
1/21/13 at 5:30pm
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There was a thread about this before but I'm too lazy to search. Anyway, I've only tried designer fragrances, and I honestly do not know most fragrances posted above.

From the ones I've tried, I like (in order):


  • Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf
  • Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme by Chanel
  • Vince Camuto for Men by Vince Camuto
  • A*Men Pure Leather by Thierry Mugler





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post #19 of 32
1/21/13 at 5:33pm
Polo Double Black. Such a unique Mango opening and awesome longevity. One of the biggest "Go to"bottles of last year
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post #20 of 32
1/21/13 at 5:35pm
Spicebomb
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post #21 of 32
1/21/13 at 6:44pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks to everyone for the wonderful response. Such a nicely varied group of recommendations. I hope I can do you all the honor of trying as many as I can.
For what it's worth some of the recs reminded me that I'd tested more 2012 fragrances than I remembered. Apparently I actually wrote reviews on the Xerjoff Oud Stars, MFK Oud, Kilian Amber Oud and Turtle Vetiver Front all launched in 2012. Seems like ages ago.


the OP
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post #22 of 32
1/21/13 at 7:45pm
Cartier Declaration D'Un Soir

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post #23 of 32
1/21/13 at 8:00pm
I will say A*Men Pure Leather for 2012
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post #24 of 32
1/21/13 at 8:10pm
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Originally Posted by starshipvelcro View Post

It was a very good year.

Trayee
Mohur
Encens Mythique
Turtle Vetivet Front
Pear + Olive

I'd give each of those 5 stars.

Honorable mention to the Naomi Goodsir fragrances.

^^^ Cuir Velours, thanks Starship!
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post #25 of 32
1/21/13 at 8:11pm
Eau Sauvage Parfum
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post #26 of 32
1/21/13 at 8:51pm
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme is my favourite from what I've tried so far. It is understated but is a very addictive comforting scent, buttery smooth iris and light woods with a hint of milk chocolate. Nothing ground-breaking but I find I reach for it quite often and I am glad to have it in my collection.

MDCI Chypre Palatin is also a very good release but not something I personally would wear often enough to warrant a purchase.

I've got a sample of Tzora on the way, and I'll have to get my hands on Trayee, it sounds amazing and I'm a big fan of Bertrand Duchaufour.
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post #27 of 32
1/21/13 at 11:29pm
http://www.basenotes.net/threads/319...t=#post2795839
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post #28 of 32
1/21/13 at 11:33pm
Eau Savage Perfume
Amouage Interlude
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post #29 of 32
1/21/13 at 11:33pm
Creed Original Cologne. Surprises me too.
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post #30 of 32
1/22/13 at 5:35am
Another echo for Songe, Mito & Seville.

I will add Encens Mythique & Myrrhe et Delires.

Opus VI & Interlude Man are also cool.
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post #31 of 32
1/22/13 at 5:36am
Another echo for Songe, Mito & Seville.

I will add Encens Mythique & Myrrhe et Delires.

Opus VI & Interlude Man are also cool.
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post #32 of 32
1/22/13 at 7:13am
Azzaro Pour Homme Night Time

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Azzaro Pour Homme Night Time
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