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Got excited seeing H24 50ml at Nordstrom Rack and thought I'm about to get a back up bottle. When I checked the price, it was $80. Someone must have bought at Nordstrom and returned at the Rack, so...

I've pretty much learned not to use absolutes in this hobby. Even a stopped clock is correct twice a day.

I think what you're going to find is that none of these other "close" ones will really smell or perform or fill those shoes. If you truly like the fragrance, sometimes you just gotta go for it. You...

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JPG Le Mâle Eau Fraiche

In my list to buy

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Kemi Tempest

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Not on my skin. It pretty much stays there for the duration. :D

Anyway, I went ahead and picked up the last bottle I still want from the house. Been putting it off for a while, but just picked...

Thanks for the detailed breakdown. I'm not quite into fruity florals, but will pretty much give anything a try. Will have to definitely keep my ears up for this house and the ones you mentioned....

Yeah, that's the one note or accord I can't stand. Had to sell my Dries Van Noten for the same reason. Seems to really get super pissy on my skin.

No wonder I missed that thread - it had Absolue pour le Soir in the title and I wouldn't have touched that with a 10-foot pole. :D

Seriously though, I've heard it from a few people and sources now...

Do it! :D It truly is a good one to have. :thumbsup:




Glad you hung out with us this week. Like I said, I'll have to check out French Affair. I've not tried any from the brand...any other...

I hope it means he's got a few new ones (real new ones, not flankers) planned to come out. But yeah, not looking so good. I didn't know about APOM either, but do have a bottle of that as well. I...

Mukhalat Malaki CPO

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Guerlain L'Art & La Matière Bois d'Arménie

You mean physically at the boutique? What was the timeframe? I think it would also just say out of stock, if they're waiting for more stock.

Might be time for a trip, hednic! :D

I might be remembering it incorrectly, but I thought that was the one where we all exposed the photo as fake?

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Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud Saffron

I want to try the new Soleil also. I've liked every release but struggle to actually purchase a bottle. I know I will eventually. :D

Thanks, hednic...I think I'm good with my bottle. I might back it up if I find a good deal down the road.

Wow, I don't know how it did not hit my radar. I even searched here and didn't see any mentions. I would think for as popular as Lumiere Noire is, I'd see more talk if it were truly...

I think Rum didn't like the dry down either, from a previous conversation. The dry down is what I like about it the most (for both versions), but I get more of the vetiver in the end.

Not terribly different despite the Elemi / Myrrh switch. I'm with Chuck, a rather impressive fragrance that I like to pull once in a while (though it was my scent of the week last week). Just like...

It's no longer in MFK's website. Did I miss a post about its discontinuation somewhere? It's in my shortlist of signature worthy fragrances and will cherish my 70ml bottle, if it's true.

Any...

Notes sound interesting. Will always try out new Diptyques, but have not been enamored lately.

Yeah, not to detract from this thread but that new Malle sounds intriguing.

I'm assuming for indoors? Not out in the rain, right?

I usually reach for Tobacco Oud Intense, Ombre Nomade.

I was excited when I first saw the thread, but now that they're just flankers I'm not as excited. Will still try them though, but would have preferred some new fragrances altogether.

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Guerlain Vetiver Extreme

Went with Bracken

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I'm probably in the minority that I prefer Extreme over the original. It's brighter and unencumbered by that tobacco in the original, leaving it fresher and more green. If you already own the...

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Amouage Bracken Man

Wow, I sprayed 3 or 4 from a sample at lunch one time. It was the only time I got called out at work about my fragrance negatively.

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Nice one, Chuck! Actually enjoyed this when I took one of those travel sprays with me on vacation. I'll probably pick up a bottle at some point, but hesitant because of the...

Day 4 of 5 - Vetiver Extreme

Yeah, I've had this bottle for a while. I know it's blasphemy, I prefer it to the original, but wish it lasted longer during the day. I do still pick it up after 7 or so hours, but faintly.

Can't stand the seaweedy vibe from Sel Marin but recently discovered Profumum Acqua di Sale. It seems their similar, but man, I can't stop sniffing Acqua di Sale and am actually considering a full...

Nice choice! :D I have the newer listerine bottle

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Guerlain Vetiver Extreme

Love the sport flanker as well!

Stussy reminds me of high school lol

Interested to hear your thoughts on this one. Seems III might be even better. Have you tried that one?

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Houbigant Fougère Royale

Great spring choices!

I think that sample kit is a good idea. You can decide on the three you like from the sample set and pick get your money back while doing the B2G1 promotion. Let us know how they are when you get...

10 sprays of Vetiver Extreme this morning

That's a great choice for the week!

Day 3 of 5 - Vetiver Extreme

Thanks!

Feve Delicieuse

Intensa was my brief favorite from the fresh line, until Pura came out. That took the top spot for me for smell profile and performance. It's a summer staple.

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Christian Dior Fève Délicieuse

Oh Chuck... :D

Congrats! Both good pick ups.

Thanks for confirming. I knew about the oud (have the middle one), but thought I saw the notes on Leather differ. I do want to pick up Leather eventually.

Roja H - The Exclusive Aoud

Welcome to the thread. I've been googling French Affair ever since you mentioned it. The notes look great; will have to check it out.

Day 2 of 5 - Guerlain Vetiver Extreme

For me, it's the honey and violet combination that sets this one apart. Very well-blended and excellent for the spring time!

I think your list is complete except for Oud Wood is not in the chopping block. That one's not getting discontinued.

Sorry, misread. Thought you were asking which in the oud line has been...

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Guerlain Vetiver Extreme

Did I see that correctly that Colonia Leather and the newer "just" Leather are two completely different fragrances? Thought it was just a re-labeling?

Okay gotcha, yeah, I thought you were implying that the accent is on the "ren" part, like I've heard from some reviewers. But you're literally saying that you've heard them say "Low" and not that...

Going with Guerlain Vetiver Extreme this week. I actually prefer this to Vetiver.

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Creed Aventus
Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade
Roja Parfums PDLN3
ALD Indolis
Ormonde Jayne Black Gold

This is so true - some scents are great in the air vs. burying your nose into your wrist. And I agree, the best ones should be good both ways. Bonus if it gets better up close. But yeah, I've done...

It's not even vay, but veh. Lo-eh-veh.



I'm curious now, how do you think Lauren is pronounced? :D I do have the inside scoop on this one.

Who let Celineman back in BN? lol

I'm getting quite the overdose of those pics in the last two days.

I think you can overthink quality by analyzing the individual parts. You need to approach each fragrance as a whole and judge by your reaction and enjoyment. Once you have the scent you like/love,...

I suppose I can see that. Definitely as compared to the other two you’re discussing. I did wear Renaissance to a BBQ once and did not feel too weird in that environment.

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9 sprays of Vetiver Extreme

Thanks, planning to get some good wearing spring/summer as you mentioned. L'Eau Boisee is great as well!

Guerlain Homme EDP

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Guerlain Vetiver Extrême

16 sprays of Afternoon Swim from a sample

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Kyoto is great!

Beef or Chicken?

Grey Vetiver was the first thing that came to mind as well.

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Tom Ford Noir

Nice one, happy birthday!

Now we're talking!

Thanks for sharing; looks interesting!

Check out Renaissance too when you get the chance. Different price points, but worth checking out.

Just ordered a bottle so looking forward to trying this one.

I think the type of mint used started getting to me the more a wore it. The opening is great though, but the longer it lingered the more it got to me. As for St Julep, it's more sweet than it is...

Plum Japonais always smells fem to me.

Yeah, just scroll up a few and you'll see the explanation. It's actually the very subject of this thread.

Personally, I kinda got sick of Like You so I will go with Saint Julep. It doesn't last as long though as Like You, at least for me.

Congrats! Those should work.

Try something totally different but amazing - Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede.

I'm joining you all tonight!


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Christian Dior Fahrenheit Parfum

Nice to see Soft Lawn! :thumbsup:

This is good stuff!

Acqua di Sale