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Yesterday, 05:36 PM

rum replied to a thread Tom Ford moves Costa Azzurra into Signature line in General Fragrance Discussion

Superb! Thank you! That confirms it then... there are some differences.

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Yesterday, 04:47 PM

rum replied to a thread Multipurpose perfume for travelling in Male Fragrance Discussion

I'd agree with 'samples and decants' - take sample or travel atomisers of the current favourites that you wear in your rotation. Otherwise, if you...

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Yesterday, 04:42 PM

rum replied to a thread Shelf life of citrus heavy fragrances? in General Fragrance Discussion

This. Sunlight and humidity are fragrances' enemy.

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Yesterday, 04:39 PM

rum replied to a thread Tom Ford moves Costa Azzurra into Signature line in General Fragrance Discussion

So, following my previous comments, I have now tried the signature version. I still need more time with it. But I will say they are 99.99% the...

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Yesterday, 12:28 PM

rum started a thread Harvey Nichols 10% off promotion in Discounts and Coupon Boards

Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has launched a site-wide 10% off promotion, including beauty/fragrances and sale items. There is no...

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Yesterday, 11:26 AM

rum replied to a thread Roja Elysium Cologne.... crazy review variations? in Male Fragrance Discussion

I tried the Cologne version on skin and to me it was a straight up Bleu de Chanel Parfum with a prolonged vetiver note in the base. I wasn't able...

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Yesterday, 08:40 AM

rum replied to a thread The official Jeremy Fragrance fragrance thread in Male Fragrance Discussion

This thread cannot continue with all the off-topic posts and several violations of our Code of Conduct. It will be locked until the mods clean up the...

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24th February 2021, 05:45 PM

rum replied to a thread Francis Kurkdjian APOM stock? in Online Shopping

I'd much rather go for Xerjoff Kobe, which is a better scent overall. Much more expensive, but has a lot more going on and you need even less than...

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24th February 2021, 05:42 PM

rum replied to a thread Help dating paco rabanne xs pour homme in Vintage Perfume

That thread is specific to PR Pour Homme. The OP is asking about Paco Rabanne XS.

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24th February 2021, 04:26 PM

rum replied to a thread The NEW HERMES H24 Eau de Toilette in Male Fragrance Discussion

I wonder if I could try and get a sample out of Hermes UK... bit of a long shot but nothing to lose I guess?

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24th February 2021, 04:24 PM

rum replied to a thread Frederic Malle - Bois d'Orage / French Lover Appreciation Thread in Male Fragrance Discussion

It's a bone dry woody scent with a really nice dry down. You don't need a lot and it lasts quite well. The Malle competes with Cacharel Pour Homme...

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24th February 2021, 02:18 PM

rum replied to a thread Recommend an "Office Friendly" Patchouli in Male Fragrance Discussion

I agree. The strength of PdN Patchouli Intense is measured by its half life and it's just shy of a few billion years. This would be a good scent to...

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23rd February 2021, 05:22 PM

rum replied to a thread Selling on eBay: The Wild West in Online Shopping

Ironically (I think), both of my worst experiences involved the sale of Tom Ford scents. I really do wonder if TF is practising voodoo or other...

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23rd February 2021, 03:28 PM

rum replied to a thread Latest Diptyque - Orpheon! in Male Fragrance Discussion

Yup I noticed that one earlier.

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23rd February 2021, 03:26 PM

rum replied to a thread Best Cypress scent. in Male Fragrance Discussion

Honestly, no it's not heavily in there by any means. But it is there. You will get much more pine out of the Castle Forbes recommendations that I...

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23rd February 2021, 09:36 AM

rum replied to a thread Best Cypress scent. in Male Fragrance Discussion

I have been bitten by this one too! Mirto is a superb scent, very fresh - that opening is out of this world.

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23rd February 2021, 09:35 AM

rum replied to a thread Best Cypress scent. in Male Fragrance Discussion

Wow, you seem to be ahead of the game already with the Tom Ford and Floris. Both superb cypress scents alike. Esencia Loewe might be one to check...

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23rd February 2021, 09:30 AM

rum replied to a thread Latest Diptyque - Orpheon! in Male Fragrance Discussion

Here's a description I managed to find online: Also, here's a link to the NST blog: ...

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23rd February 2021, 09:27 AM

rum replied to a thread Quality Citrus on this List? in Male Fragrance Discussion

Great suggestions!

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23rd February 2021, 09:24 AM

rum replied to a thread Xerjoff Nio vs 40 knots vs heeley sel marin for Mediterranean island in Male Fragrance Discussion

I'm not a fan of Nio either. Tried it multiple times and couldn't really see what all the fuss was about. Something like Amouage Beach Hut is a much...

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23rd February 2021, 09:19 AM

rum replied to a thread Ambre Nuit in Male Fragrance Discussion

Yes, I agree. I had both and eventually settled on the Xerjoff which blows the Dior right out of the park.

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