Your Vintage SOTD - 2020

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

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Dana - Acapulco

Never seen this one before. There's only image and it's a bottle on ebay.

[Zealot Crusader]

Sorry for the late reply. You will not be disappointed in Perac as long as it is still intact. Mine has a nice bit of oak moss as apposed to leather.

Oh my God you're back! I just about finished reviewing your sample pack! I think I only have Suspiro and Alain Delon AD Plus left to sample!

[hednic]

Parfums Corp era Kouros

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Congrats!

[Diddy]

Silver collar Dior Homme Intense
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I just love that picture!


I’m still rocking and enjoying Cartier’s Declaration Essence. THE chef has hit another home run with me. It’s not projecting as much as it was but I’m told that just makes it better to snuggle up. And who am I to ever doubt the word of a lady? Or my wife?

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

(Cosmair)

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[PStoller]

Never seen this one before. There's only image and it's a bottle on ebay.

Yeah, that's the one I bought.

I'm thinking of launching "Sniffman Sunday," in which I wear something nobody else has, even if that's its only virtue.

[Cook.bot]

Yeah, that's the one I bought.

I'm thinking of launching "Sniffman Sunday," in which I wear something nobody else has, even if that's its only virtue.

I miss the Sniffman. <sniff>

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Yeah, that's the one I bought.

I'm thinking of launching "Sniffman Sunday," in which I wear something nobody else has, even if that's its only virtue.

That would be a nice theme for a Sync Friday but that would result in a lot of non-participants that week.

I could probably join you on that quest, it would be nice to revisit some of those mythological Guerlains.

[Cook.bot]

I’m still rocking and enjoying Cartier’s Declaration Essence. THE chef has hit another home run with me. It’s not projecting as much as it was but I’m told that just makes it better to snuggle up. And who am I to ever doubt the word of a lady? Or my wife?

I think you've inspired me to wear Essence tomorrow. I don't have a whole lot of wintry scents, and my options can run low during a stretch of cold weather.

I originally bought Essence intending to give it to The Boyfriend, then changed my mind and kept it for myself. That's the same thing that happened with all 5 of my bottles of Eau d'Hermes, too.

[PStoller]

I miss the Sniffman. <sniff>

Me, too. But, I totally understand his desire to withdraw. I've self-exiled from other social media platforms for similar reasons.

That would be a nice theme for a Sync Friday but that would result in a lot of non-participants that week.

I could probably join you on that quest, it would be nice to revisit some of those mythological Guerlains.

In truth, I doubt I'd have that many "onlies." If no one else, Hednic would likely have it.

[Diddy]

I think you've inspired me to wear Essence tomorrow. I don't have a whole lot of wintry scents, and my options can run low during a stretch of cold weather.

I originally bought Essence intending to give it to The Boyfriend, then changed my mind and kept it for myself. That's the same thing that happened with all 5 of my bottles of Eau d'Hermes, too.

So is the message that you really like Eau d’Hermes, or really don’t like The Boyfriend? I kid, of course. The Mrs. Diddy has, on more than one occasion, taken that which is not hers from moi. Essence is really good in cooler weather, as I discovered today.

As a side note, I also acquired L’Eau. It’s got a very distinct grapefruit not up front and I’d suspect most folks would say it smells like Terre d’Hermes. And I suppose it does. At least until the drydown. Once dry, it smells like a lighter very of Essence (maybe the Cologne variant? I haven’t smelled that one yet) with a lighter grapefruit note playing in the background. If anyone likes TdH but it doesn’t sit just right, L’Eau could be an option. I’m liking it very much as well. Why am I so late to the Declaration game? It wasn’t even on my radar. Thanks again, chef!

[Cook.bot]

Xinu, huh? Sounds like a Scientology thing. But copal and mesquite sounds intriguing.

Oh jeez, I just had such an embarrassing lightbulb moment. I realized I was confusing copal with nopal. I thought Xinu had made a perfume from those paddles that grow on nopal (prickly pear cactus), called nopales, that are used raw in Mexican salads or cooked in egg dishes. I love the green, tart smell of those things.

But no. Copal is a tree resin, burned as incense. An entirely different smell, I'm sure.

[aero58]

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Thanks!

[Cook.bot]

So is the message that you really like Eau d’Hermes, or really don’t like The Boyfriend? I kid, of course.

Third option: I'm just basically selfish.

As a side note, I also acquired L’Eau. It’s got a very distinct grapefruit not up front and I’d suspect most folks would say it smells like Terre d’Hermes. And I suppose it does. At least until the drydown. Once dry, it smells like a lighter very of Essence (maybe the Cologne variant? I haven’t smelled that one yet) with a lighter grapefruit note playing in the background. If anyone likes TdH but it doesn’t sit just right, L’Eau could be an option. I’m liking it very much as well.

Haven't tried the L'Eau, but I do own the Declaration Cologne and don't like it half as well as the the original or Essence. No grapefruit in it, none of the weight of the spices, esp. the cumin and cardamom. I'm also not crazy about the d'Un Soir flanker, but I'm in the minority on that and it's mostly just because I'm not a huge rose fan; I do concede that it's nicely made.

[perfaddict]

Vtg. Paco Rabanne pour Homme

[Avecesar]

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[My two scents]

Haha I have been trickling back here and there. I have been preoccupied with work and a new hobby. Growing medical marijuana. It is an awesome hobby especially if you are passionate about growing things. I just found out my brother has stage 1 lung cancer so I hope to make some MJ concentrate to send him into remission.

[My two scents]

Bogart Furyo today. The wifey's absolute favorite! MWHAHAHAHA

[Diddy]

Haha I have been trickling back here and there. I have been preoccupied with work and a new hobby. Growing medical marijuana. It is an awesome hobby especially if you are passionate about growing things. I just found out my brother has stage 1 lung cancer so I hope to make some MJ concentrate to send him into remission.

So very sorry to read that your brother has lung cancer! Wishing him nothing but the best!





My SOTD.... like a kid with a new toy, I’m again wearing Cartier’s Declaration Essence. It’s completely the chef’s fault!

[Zealot Crusader]

Haha I have been trickling back here and there. I have been preoccupied with work and a new hobby. Growing medical marijuana. It is an awesome hobby especially if you are passionate about growing things. I just found out my brother has stage 1 lung cancer so I hope to make some MJ concentrate to send him into remission.

I'm sorry to hear about your brother. I wish you all the best with that endeavor, and best wishes for him too.

[cologne connoisseur]

Moschino PH

[thrilledchilled]

Lacoste by Jean Patou EDT
SOTM

[thrilledchilled]

Today's SOTD, Lacoste by Jean Patou, is from an old pre-barcode bottle, and reminds me greatly of Polo green.

Top notes are Basil, Coriander, Lavender, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Lemon and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver, Geranium, Heliotrope, Clary Sage and Cinnamon; base notes are Moss, Musk, Ambergris, Tonka Bean and Vanilla

Doesn't have the piney aspect quite, and is a little quieter but to my nose it is quite similar.

This is a Jean Kerleo who did Knowing by Estee Lauder, which is a favorite of mine, along with so many of the Jean Patou fragrances we all love so much.

[Cook.bot]

Syncing with Diddy in Declaration Essence to spice up a cold, windy day.

Does anybody know whether there's any difference between the red box edition and the silver box edition? Mine came in a tester box so I don't know which one I have, but I'm going to need to replace it pretty soon.

[thrilledchilled]

Bogart Furyo today. The wifey's absolute favorite! MWHAHAHAHA

I sense your wife doesn't like Furyo. What a great scent. I suggest doing a bit of research on Ray Peat as he has a lot to say about cancer that is very grounded in science and yet totally contrary to what most doctors today believe.

[aero58]

[Bavard]

Davidoff is an interesting option. I don't think I've seen the Aero58 smelling notes on it yet.

I'm easing my way into my bottle, growing into it.

[nosey74]

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Nice!

[aero58]

Davidoff is an interesting option. I don't think I've seen the Aero58 smelling notes on it yet.

I have to admit that this powerhouse is right in my wheelhouse - it's like hitting a hanging curveball all the way into the upper deck! My goodness, how I dig this stuff.

Now, as far as "smelling notes", I'm not sure that I can offer in-depth details, as my fragrance knowledge/vocabulary is lacking, so I will defer to ZC's second paragraph of his review which sums it up well. But what I can do is describe the vibe that I get from it.....

The first thing I have to say is that one better be prepared upon initial application. It's like this: say you're in the dojo about to begin sparring. You think that things will start off kind of slow, sort of warm up...but that's just you - your opponent has other ideas, and is ready to go all-out immediately. Right at the outset, because you're not fully engaged yet, you get surprised with a roundhouse kick to the side of your face! Yeh, it's kind of like that - I think it must be the blast of lime, basil and artimisia that does that. (As an aside, I think I'm discovering that I'm rather fond of artimisia - I've seen it as a listed note in several other "wheelhouse" scents for me).

The rest of the ride remains bold, with noticeable tobacco and patchouli, among other things, and is perfect for dreary, wet, cold weather, like we're having today. It cuts through the dampness like a machete hacking a path through a jungle. And longevity? Longevity you ask? Don't ask, because it's forever! LOL.

Now, what does my wife think? I get the, "it smells dated" response. Translation: she doesn't like it very much. But at least I don't get the crinkled nose with recoiling head turn reaction, so I call it a win for me!

[Bavard]

I have to admit that this powerhouse is right in my wheelhouse - it's like hitting a hanging curveball all the way into the upper deck! My goodness, how I dig this stuff.

Now, as far as "smelling notes", I'm not sure that I can offer in-depth details, as my fragrance knowledge/vocabulary is lacking, so I will defer to ZC's second paragraph of his review which sums it up well. But what I can do is describe the vibe that I get from it.....

The first thing I have to say is that one better be prepared upon initial application. It's like this: say you're in the dojo about to begin sparring. You think that things will start off kind of slow, sort of warm up...but that's just you - your opponent has other ideas, and is ready to go all-out immediately. Right at the outset, because you're not fully engaged yet, you get surprised with a roundhouse kick to the side of your face! Yeh, it's kind of like that - I think it must be the blast of lime, basil and artimisia that does that. (As an aside, I think I'm discovering that I'm rather fond of artimisia - I've seen it as a listed note in several other "wheelhouse" scents for me).

The rest of the ride remains bold, with noticeable tobacco and patchouli, among other things, and is perfect for dreary, wet, cold weather, like we're having today. It cuts through the dampness like a machete hacking a path through a jungle. And longevity? Longevity you ask? Don't ask, because it's forever! LOL.

Now, what does my wife think? I get the, "it smells dated" response. Translation: she doesn't like it very much. But at least I don't get the crinkled nose with recoiling head turn reaction, so I call it a win for me!

Thanks for this! I'll try to figure out what artemisia smells like.