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Yesterday, 02:43 PM

rum replied to a thread How is Caron 3rd Man? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Yes, exactly. It's more of a woody clove bomb than a fresh/aromatic citrus. Far from it. I have often compared it to Chanel Pour Monsieur EdT...

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Yesterday, 02:41 PM

rum replied to a thread A noob on TF Grey Vetiver in Male Fragrance Discussion

I get a nice nutmeg note from TF Grey Vetiver which I think acts as a way to bind the opening with the base. Alas, the base didn't do much for me so...

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Yesterday, 02:39 PM

rum replied to a thread Ongoing Search For A Tomato Leaf Dominant Perfume ? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Spezie by Lorenzo Villoresi It's in there with some other bolder notes like a cinnamon and cloves thing, so it definitely fits in with your...

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Yesterday, 12:09 PM

rum started a thread Purchasing fragrances from abroad to be shipped to the UK post-Brexit in United Kingdom

PLEASE READ: This thread is not meant as an opportunity to discuss politics or political issues, which remains outside the forum's code of conduct....

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Yesterday, 11:47 AM

rum replied to a thread UK samples with large range in Online Shopping

Fragrance Samples UK Scent Samples UK Notino UK All the above stores have a very good reputation here. I'm finding a wider range of samples on...

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Yesterday, 10:00 AM

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21st January 2021, 05:47 PM

rum replied to a thread Recommend me fragrances based on likes & dislikes in Male Fragrance Discussion

Seconding Hermès Bel Ami, Boucheron Pour Homme EdT and also adding Jacques Bogart Signature to the list.

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21st January 2021, 11:00 AM

rum replied to a thread Which one is less "formal": Boucheron pH or Lalique pH Lion? (EdT/EdP) in Male Fragrance Discussion

If you like Cerruti 1881, then Boucheron PH EdT is the way to go - the EdP has an imbalance of notes which steer further away from the classic 1881...

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21st January 2021, 10:08 AM

rum replied to a thread Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum 2017 New Release? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Not even a trace to my nose. And that goes for the 2012 as well as the 2017.

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20th January 2021, 03:45 PM

rum replied to a thread ADP Colonia range - please educate me? in Male Fragrance Discussion

The three original colonias were Colonia (black cap), Assoluta and Intensa. I recall a conversation with an AdP rep in a large department store...

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20th January 2021, 12:35 PM

rum replied to a thread The Spice! in Male Fragrance Discussion

Good suggestion!

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20th January 2021, 12:25 PM

rum replied to a poll Battle of the Declarations - original EdT or Parfum? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Looks like the poll has a clear winner then and I would tend to agree with the majority here. EdT beats the Parfum any day. I do need to get my nose...

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20th January 2021, 12:22 PM

rum replied to a poll Battle of the Declarations - original EdT or Parfum? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Spent more time to try the Parfum and I have to agree with this. EdT on the left hand, Parfum on the right. I am getting that classic cardamom-spiked...

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