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Yesterday, 08:48 AM

rum replied to a thread Lets Talk Watches in Fashion and Style

I always wanted a Rolex whilst in my teens, but once I held one in my hands I did a complete u-turn. The Omega watches wear better and feel much more...

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Yesterday, 08:45 AM

rum replied to a thread Beast Mode Cheap Aventus clones with more Fruity vibes and lesser smoke in Creed Aventus Subforum

I don't find CB that close to Aventus either. One of the worst fragrances I have ever put my nose to. The extreme dry down might be good but I have...

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Yesterday, 08:40 AM

rum replied to a thread Cartier Declaration - any info on vintage or older bottles? in Vintage Perfume

Thanks for the offer, Opiate. I don't think I could justify asking you to open it. When the time is right, I'm sure you'll gladly update us. Yes...

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Yesterday, 08:37 AM

rum replied to a thread Cartier Declaration - any info on vintage or older bottles? in Vintage Perfume

Nope. That's just when I bought it. My batch number is 9GAD... according to the usual sites that translates to July 2019.

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Yesterday, 08:25 AM

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[UK] Rum’s Huge Clear-out in Items for Sale

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Yesterday, 08:25 AM

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[UK] Rum’s UK swaps in Items for Swap

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Yesterday, 08:24 AM

rum replied to a thread Tom Ford Man vs. CDG 2 Man in Male Fragrance Discussion

Each to their own I guess. CdG 2Man doesn’t smell very different to other similar ISO E Super bombs. Amouage Honor Man, Atelier Cologne’s Poivre and...

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Yesterday, 08:13 AM

rum replied to a thread New Amouage: Material and Boundless in General Fragrance Discussion

Obviously I'd be fuming if this happened to me, but I can't help but laugh at JC's moves and generally humorous nature. I bet every fragrance head...

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Yesterday, 08:10 AM

rum replied to a thread Rose Garden Scents in General Fragrance Discussion

This would be my suggestion.

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Yesterday, 08:06 AM

rum replied to a thread That perfect fragrance to wear while writing an essay!... in Male Fragrance Discussion

As already stated, this thread is very old and has indeed been bumped by 'essay writing' spam. We are locking the thread to prevent further incidents...

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15th April 2021, 04:35 PM

rum replied to a thread Has anyone smelled the 3 new MFK fragrances? in Male Fragrance Discussion

So they've added the word 'cologne' to three existing 'forte' fragrances. Interesting. I wonder what this translates to. Could they be battling Roja...

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15th April 2021, 04:31 PM

rum replied to a thread Cold, rainy night fragrance in Male Fragrance Discussion

Several choices spring to mind for me: - Creed Green Irish Tweed - C&S Perfecto Fino - FoI Patrick

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15th April 2021, 04:27 PM

rum replied to a thread Discrepancy in "most worn" stats in Tech Questions, Bug, Feature Requests, Basenotes-related talk...

Mine are off... Aventus wears don't match up for a start.

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15th April 2021, 03:29 PM

rum replied to a thread Lets Talk Watches in Fashion and Style

Many congrats, Chuck! That's a beauty. One of my favourite range of watches - Omega Seamaster with the black/blue/red theme.

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15th April 2021, 11:15 AM

rum replied to a thread Shipping perfumes from S.Korea to UK in United Kingdom

There is no risk of getting incoming fragrances to the UK confiscated or destroyed. The issue lies with posting out from the UK. I think you...

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15th April 2021, 09:03 AM

rum replied to a thread Does this exist? Imagine TdH, but soapy instead of cedar & vetiver in Male Fragrance Discussion

I read your thread title and then the rest of your post. All I could think of throughout was the current Hermes Equipage and Equipage Geranium. I...

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15th April 2021, 08:44 AM

rum started a thread Cartier Declaration - any info on vintage or older bottles? in Vintage Perfume

I had a look through the past 30 or so pages in the vintage forum but couldn't find anything other than an unanswered question (this one). The...

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15th April 2021, 08:31 AM

rum replied to a thread Recommendations Marine, Aquatic, Oceanic, Blue, Must try fragrances in Male Fragrance Discussion

I have performance issues with Polo Blue EdP as well. Literally it vanishes not long after spraying and keeps reappearing every now and then. Very...

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15th April 2021, 08:26 AM

rum replied to a thread Tom Ford Man vs. CDG 2 Man in Male Fragrance Discussion

Got to agree with this. They are both synthetic bombs. Nothing wrong with synthetics of course; it's just that all I get from them is synthetic...

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14th April 2021, 04:22 PM

rum replied to a thread Recommendation for fresh amber/oriental (without citrus, ginger, vetiver, etc.) in Just Starting Out

Just had another though... how does Amyris Homme sound? Notes include: Rosemary, Mandarin on top. Elemi balsam, Coconut, Coffee, Iris, Milk...

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14th April 2021, 04:19 PM

rum replied to a thread Recommendation for fresh amber/oriental (without citrus, ginger, vetiver, etc.) in Just Starting Out

I agree this is quite a restrictive set of requirements, but I am thinking about it. Playing devil's advocate here, but Eau Duelle is packed full...

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14th April 2021, 01:29 PM

rum replied to a thread Recommendations Marine, Aquatic, Oceanic, Blue, Must try fragrances in Male Fragrance Discussion

Can't say I've ever tried either of them! :embarassed: Really wish I could try a bunch of things right now.

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14th April 2021, 01:21 PM

rum replied to a thread Recommendations Marine, Aquatic, Oceanic, Blue, Must try fragrances in Male Fragrance Discussion

I strongly suggest trying the Polo Blue range - especially the EdT and EdP.

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14th April 2021, 08:03 AM

rum replied to a thread Has anyone tried Acqua di Giò Profondo Lights yet? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Given your genius creativity gents, I am quite certain you are both likely to land internships with L'Oreal's marketing department. After all,...

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