Scent/Fragrance of the Day thread

[L'Incandescent]



Longevity is much better, too, right?
Edit: Didn't see the pre-shower part.

Yeah, I didn't get a chance to test its longevity. But it was still going strong when I went into the shower, which is a good sign.

Pre-shower: Le Labo Neroli 36. I don't usually like neroli, but in this one mandarin orange and aldehydes give it some much-needed lift. There's a strong laundry musk note that I like as well.
SOTD: ELDO Tilda Swinton. This may actually be a top five fragrance for me, or at least top ten. I love this stuff.

@rach: The top of Canyon Dreams is somewhat Jicky-esque, minus the baby poo.

 

[HORNS]

Today: Histoiries de Parfums 1826.

 

[CalTex]

Thoughts on Clive Christian 'C' Men's Perfume?

 

[L'Incandescent]



Thoughts on Clive Christian 'C' Men's Perfume?

I like it a lot. It smells very expensive, and alas, it is very expensive! There are a thousand things going on in this one, and the journey from the top through the base is compelling at every stage. Longevity is extremely good. My main worry for you is that it's quite heavy; there's a good chance it would be pretty oppressive in the heat and humidity down there.

 

[Thomas]



Thoughts on Clive Christian 'C' Men's Perfume?

Just hearing the name makes me dislike it.

...today Acqua di Parma, an older bottle that has grown immensely on me. Today though it had a bit of powder/rose going on early in the development - not enough to make me run for the showers though. It was very nice.

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So, I have a quandry that does not deserve its own thread. I have some Amber Absolute and it is now discontinued. Let's say I have 20 ml of AA, and another 30ml en route. I can get an additional 30 ml or so but I think the swapper wants my Tobacco Vanille in exchange. At that point I don't know that I'd give up the TV to get the AA

 

[rach2jlc]

^I'm with you, T (on Clive!)

Speaking of smelling and being expensive, am trying to work through this 30ml bottle of Acqua Fiorentina (Creed) as my SOTD

A nice, harmless waterfruit/apple/citrusy aquatic. I wish someone who bought this would be forced to wear a Roudnitska stinky fruit (Diorella, Dior Dior, or Parfum de Therese) just to see how a fruit note can be done in a way that has backbone, depth, and yet still be very wearable.

 

[HORNS]

This evening because it's warm and sunny: Silver Mountain Water

 

[L'Incandescent]



So, I have a quandry that does not deserve its own thread. I have some Amber Absolute and it is now discontinued. Let's say I have 20 ml of AA, and another 30ml en route. I can get an additional 30 ml or so but I think the swapper wants my Tobacco Vanille in exchange. At that point I don't know that I'd give up the TV to get the AA

A little bit of AA goes a very long way; 50ml is a lot, IMO. If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't make that trade.

Have you ever tried Profumi del Forte Versilia Vintage Ambra Mediterranea? It's a very pleasant amber, less boozy than AA and a bit softer with more vanilla sweetness.

 

[Rambo]



Just hearing the name makes me dislike it.
...today Acqua di Parma, an older bottle that has grown immensely on me. Today though it had a bit of powder/rose going on early in the development - not enough to make me run for the showers though. It was very nice.
...
So, I have a quandry that does not deserve its own thread. I have some Amber Absolute and it is now discontinued. Let's say I have 20 ml of AA, and another 30ml en route. I can get an additional 30 ml or so but I think the swapper wants my Tobacco Vanille in exchange. At that point I don't know that I'd give up the TV to get the AA

If the price is good then I say do it. A) you KNOW you'll be able to source the TV easily, and B) You have Angel Pure Havanne which you enjoy even more.

 

[tps16]

Today, important business lunch, so Chanel PM. This seems to be the perfect scent for conservative offices and lunches with bankers. It stays very close to the skin and does not offend anyone. I may like Mitsouko more, but I don't think it would go so unnoticed and might generate some rather strong reactions in people. What other scents do you guys like for conservative environments? Acqua di Parma sprayed lightly?

 

[b1os]

Yesterday The Different Company's newer edc series. The lime and midnight one. Wouldn't buy samples again, the former isn't my favorite style of lime edc and the latter I don't enjoy.

 

[HORNS]



Today, important business lunch, so Chanel PM. This seems to be the perfect scent for conservative offices and lunches with bankers. It stays very close to the skin and does not offend anyone. I may like Mitsouko more, but I don't think it would go so unnoticed and might generate some rather strong reactions in people. What other scents do you guys like for conservative environments? Acqua di Parma sprayed lightly?

YSL Jazz
PdN New York though I've never smelled it
I totally agree with Acqua di Parma
Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale
Annick Goutal Eau d'Hadrien or Les Nuits d'Hadrien

 

[Rambo]

YSL Live Jazz. Its perfect.

 

[L'Incandescent]

Pre-shower: Bond No. 9 Washington Square. Love the top and the base, not nuts about the heart.
SOTD: L'Interdit vintage edp.

 

[CalTex]

Thoughts on Clive Christian 'C' Men's Perfume?

I like it a lot. It smells very expensive, and alas, it is very expensive! There are a thousand things going on in this one, and the journey from the top through the base is compelling at every stage. Longevity is extremely good. My main worry for you is that it's quite heavy; there's a good chance it would be pretty oppressive in the heat and humidity down there.

I was worried about that as well. It did smell nice, woodsy/pine is how I would describe is, but it's close to 500 USD for 1.7 oz and I can not justify that. Maybe if I find it on a discount site I will try it. Maybe it would be better to wear it during the fall?

I tried the sample of byredo you sent me today, I like it. Has a nice warm spice scent, maybe not ideal for the summer but I think it would work well in the fall/winter.

T,

The name...well...I can't defend the name lol