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Today, 10:59 PM

Bangkok Hound replied to a thread SOTD: Monday, 1st March, 2021 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Arrogance pour Homme

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Today, 10:38 PM

checkmate replied to a thread Unknown Azzaro pour Homme bottle in Vintage Perfume

My best guess is that it’s a travel spray that was likely part of a gift set.

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Today, 10:33 PM

cacio replied to a thread Maison Dior Price Hike in Male Fragrance Discussion

Luxury brands have been raising prices throughout the pandemic. I guess the wealthy still can pay. cacio

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Today, 10:14 PM

cacio replied to a thread Thoughts on Iunx ??? in Male Fragrance Discussion

I bought a small bottle back then, not the 150ml.

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Today, 09:39 PM

The Bark replied to a thread Houses that keep having price increases in Male Fragrance Discussion

Yeah, that's why I laughed when I saw the advertisement with a test strip in Men's Health years ago upon its release. I thought generic sport...

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Today, 09:38 PM

speckmann0706 replied to a thread Sauvage refill?? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Yup long overdue for a new men’s fragrance and a new one outside of the current mainstream trends that’s wishing though hopefully soon a darker tweak...

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Today, 09:37 PM

cacio replied to a thread Attar bottles in General Fragrance Discussion

Are you in the US? In the past, I have bought some at www.bestbottles.com cacio

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Today, 09:37 PM

freewheelingvagabond replied to a thread Chanel question... in Male Fragrance Discussion

Hey. I'm cool with what Chanel are doing. Respectable reformulations and minimal discontinuations. What really ticks me off is what Dior does -...

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Today, 09:32 PM

speckmann0706 replied to a thread How can someone smell like they have their Sh*t together? in Male Fragrance Discussion

The classic men’s fragrances fit the bill, I always received positive reactions and am taken more seriously when wearing them. Of course you need to...

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Today, 09:22 PM

speckmann0706 replied to a thread Houses that keep having price increases in Male Fragrance Discussion

Chanel has increased a bit over the years on some of their signature lines I’ve noticed for men.

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Today, 09:19 PM

cacio replied to a thread Thoughts on Iunx ??? in Male Fragrance Discussion

I smelled them years ago at the store in Paris. I got L'eau baptiste, which is grassy-hay (I think it was described as a wheat accord) with a fresh...

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Today, 08:53 PM

The Bark replied to a thread Houses that keep having price increases in Male Fragrance Discussion

I mentioned this way back in 2010 or thereabouts. I can't remember the specific fragrance at the moment (it'll come to be in a moment), but it was...

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Today, 08:35 PM

The Bark replied to a thread Houses that keep having price increases in Male Fragrance Discussion

I mentioned this before, but in the early 2000's, Creed 4.0oz bottles could be found at Saks, Neiman Marcus, et al for $170 - $180. Their prices...

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Today, 08:34 PM

techt replied to a thread Houses that keep having price increases in Male Fragrance Discussion

:lolk:

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Today, 08:23 PM

ThVH replied to a thread Why, I'm particularly enjoying my scent today - February 2021 in General Fragrance Discussion

Beautiful habit

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Today, 08:20 PM

cpp214 replied to a thread Houses that keep having price increases in Male Fragrance Discussion

I didn't sample any Penhaligons until 2011. Really enjoyed English Fern as well, along with Castile, Endymion and of course Sartorial. As recently...

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Today, 08:20 PM

ThVH replied to a thread Most misleading fragrance names out there! in Male Fragrance Discussion

Rose & Cuir by Malle. No rose at all.

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Today, 08:06 PM

The Bark replied to a thread Today I bought February 2021 in Male Fragrance Discussion

I've been on a roll with Arabian Oud lately. Next up: Amiri! Top Notes: Bergamot, Pink pepper, Mandarin orange Heart Notes: Cedar,...

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Today, 08:04 PM

Ken_Russell replied to a thread Most worn in February 2021 in Female Fragrance Discussion

A direct copy paste from a similar thread, based on the same BN statistics in the order of most frequently worn fragrances during this particular...

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Today, 08:01 PM

Ken_Russell replied to a thread Your Most Worn February 2021 in Male Fragrance Discussion

According to BN statistics, in the order of most wears during this particular month: 1 Zino Davidoff by Davidoff 2 wears

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Today, 07:59 PM

Ken_Russell replied to a thread A Lounge Just For Us "Over-Sprayers" - 2021 in Male Fragrance Discussion

6 sprays of Eau de Grey Flannel

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Today, 07:44 PM

Ken_Russell replied to a thread Variations on a theme of "Cheap" Fragrances. in Male Fragrance Discussion

Too many to include, some already aforementioned here. In addition to most of the ones mentioned above, the final selection/closest competition...

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Today, 07:38 PM

ThVH replied to a thread Variations on a theme of "Cheap" Fragrances. in Male Fragrance Discussion

Easy :wink: 4711 (under 10 bucks) Black Suede Touch (under 10 bucks) Iceberg Man (under 20 bucks)

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Today, 07:35 PM

Ken_Russell replied to a thread Kouros: Fougere or Chypre? in Male Fragrance Discussion

From a personal viewpoint alone, this one might contain elements of both, tending perhaps more towards a fougere.

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Today, 07:33 PM

ThVH replied to a thread Name the fragrance you tried/smelled today for the first time - 2021 in Male Fragrance Discussion

Interlude Man. Not at all how I imagined it to be. I don‘t really like it. It‘s ok. The incense note is very well done, very ethereal. But I find it...

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Today, 07:29 PM

ThVH replied to a thread Houses that keep having price increases in Male Fragrance Discussion

Nicolaï! Especially since the 30mls are much fairer priced than other houses. Superb quality, top notch. Seconding ELdO - try Je suis un Homme, it...

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Today, 07:23 PM

Ken_Russell replied to a thread How sweet is Zino compared to Lapidus pH or Jovan Sex Appeal? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Moderately sweet, at least from a personal viewpoint alone. Mainly because after an initial blast of powdery sandalwood mingled with animalic notes...

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Today, 07:21 PM

cpp214 replied to a thread Houses that keep having price increases in Male Fragrance Discussion

Couldn't agree more, especially regarding Penhaligon's. With the exception of Sartorial, I wouldn't pay more than $50 for any of them, much less the...

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Today, 07:20 PM

Ken_Russell replied to a thread Your favorite cdg? in Male Fragrance Discussion

So far liked 2Man most and therefore more inclined to recommend this one

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Today, 07:16 PM

freewheelingvagabond replied to a thread Your Most Worn February 2021 in Male Fragrance Discussion

No I didn't, thanks for pointing that out.

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