Scent/Fragrance of the Day thread

[b1os]

Aventus

 

[Rambo]



That's what you thought about 34 Boulevard Saint Germain too.

admittedly true, but this is a different sort of scent. 34 is more of an all around winner where Cafe is more specific. and i already have rose 31 and voleur de roses to scratch my rose itch with.

 

[Maquis]

SOTD: Vintage Eau Arpege.

I thought that this could work, given that vintage fragrances for women are often seen as too masculine nowadays, and because it seemed that this one has a fairly mellow floral component. The opening was really nice–a stong aldehydic burst (I thought of La Myrrh)e, but after that had dissipated, a powdery floral came out and stayed for good. Bummer.

 

[L'Incandescent]

Dangerous Complicity for the evening hours.

 

[Rambo]



Dangerous Complicity for the evening hours.

this sounds like an interesting formula: Dangerous Complicity + Cockburns = WIN

 

[L'Incandescent]



this sounds like an interesting formula: Dangerous Complicity + Cockburns = WIN

There is a lot of truth in that formula!

The tagline that goes along with their marketing campaign is "Gimme danger, little stranger." That's pretty good.

 

[Rambo]



There is a lot of truth in that formula!
The tagline that goes along with their marketing campaign is "Gimme danger, little stranger." That's pretty good.

Wouldn't it be better if it was "big stranger"? For your own personal edification, of course.

 

[L'Incandescent]



Wouldn't it be better if it was "big stranger"? For your own personal edification, of course.

You're right. I'll send them an e-mail.

 

[Rambo]



You're right. I'll send them an e-mail.

don't forget to tell them about the Cockburns

 

[b1os]

Yatagan. Really need to wear it more often. Like it a lot today.

 

[HORNS]



Yatagan. Really need to wear it more often. Like it a lot today.

It's really one of those classic powerhouses.

 

[L'Incandescent]

Pre-shower: Oud Ispahan
SOTD: Mona di Orio Rose Etoile de Hollande.

 

[sjmin209]

Today's blind choice from the sample box: YS Uzac Metaboles. They promised me tomato leaves, licorice and black pepper. I smell mostly geranium; pleasant, though.

 

[HORNS]



Pre-shower: Oud Ispahan
SOTD: Mona di Orio Rose Etoile de Hollande.

What do you think about this one?

 

[L'Incandescent]



What do you think about this one?

It reminds me of a Webern symphony: it is complex and somewhat mysterious, yet completely lucid. It opens a lot like Guerlain Nahema, with bright aldehydic, peachy rose. But that light, airy texture is complemented by some darker, rougher spices, of which the most prominent, to my nose at least, is clove. Another note that's essential to this is geranium, which adds vibrancy to the scent. As it dries down, it becomes more powdery, but the powderiness never dominates.