Scent/Fragrance of the Day thread

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

T, is your keyboard whacky or did you lose your index fingers in a freak industrial accident last night?

I spilled offee on my keybo`d= nd now it's hosed.

 

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

T, is your keyboard whacky or did you lose your index fingers in a freak industrial accident last night?

BTW - I identl2l2y fuond this new keybod shotut whih pnted the entie thed.

 

[FlyingLotus]

T&H Freshman

 

[HORNS]

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

^Hmmmm... don't remember "Canvas." I may do some internet searching and see what I can find!

As for Giorgio... they've recently started producing it again with the original formula. It, along with Red, were discontinued for a while, but Elizabeth Arden (who owns the license to the Giorgio line) realized that they were being idiots for keeping those two gems off the market.

Nevertheless, both of them (especially red) are exquisitely hard to produce... I think I remember reading that Red has 690-some-odd ingredients.

They're both classics and redefine "powerhouse" scents.

Dang . . .

 

[rach2jlc]

Originally Posted by HORNS

Dang . . .

Yeah, that's why it's such a neat one... it's almost impossible to figure out anything distinctive, but it gives an overall "mood." Like, you can't say, "aha, now I get the lavender" or "there's the patchouli!" Instead, it's really quite a subtle, distinctive, wonderful "blend."

ANother that is less successful in this "more is better" trend of hundreds of ingredients in V&R Antidote... it has well over 100 things in there and all it comes out as is a "blend" that is sweet but, for me, never really GOES anywhere.

 

[Connemara]

My Bond no. 9 ran out. Anybody want to send me some samples?

 

[rach2jlc]

Originally Posted by Connemara

Anybody want to send me some samples?

No. Which Bond no. 9? They make about 30 different things. Be specific; this thread has standards, you know.

 

[HORNS]

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

Yeah, that's why it's such a neat one... it's almost impossible to figure out anything distinctive, but it gives an overall "mood." Like, you can't say, "aha, now I get the lavender" or "there's the patchouli!" Instead, it's really quite a subtle, distinctive, wonderful "blend."

ANother that is less successful in this "more is better" trend of hundreds of ingredients in V&R Antidote... it has well over 100 things in there and all it comes out as is a "blend" that is sweet but, for me, never really GOES anywhere.

Very interesting. That makes sense that you simply can not pick just one scent out. It's been a long time since I smelled it, but I just remember their being this paradoxical sensation - a freshness along with a depth at the same time.

 

[rach2jlc]

Originally Posted by HORNS

Very interesting. That makes sense that you simply can not pick just one scent out. It's been a long time since I smelled it, but I just remember their being this paradoxical sensation - a freshness along with a depth at the same time.

Yes, Red is a really unique fragrance and something that I think a lot of people could enjoy.

The original Giorgio for men, though, is interesting but much more "in your face." It's also got a lot fewer ingredients and has distinct notes that you can get quite easily... patchouli, honey, some carnation... they all pretty much YELL out their presence (in a good way).

Not so with Red though... it's more subtle...

 

[Connemara]

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

No. Which Bond no. 9? They make about 30 different things. Be specific; this thread has standards, you know.
West Broadway.

 

[chrome_dout]

Armani Code for me today. Smells good and only cost 35 at Perfumania, can't go wrong with that.

 

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by HORNS

Very interesting. That makes sense that you simply can not pick just one scent out. It's been a long time since I smelled it, but I just remember their being this paradoxical sensation - a freshness along with a depth at the same time.

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

Yes, Red is a really unique fragrance and something that I think a lot of people could enjoy.

The original Giorgio for men, though, is interesting but much more "in your face." It's also got a lot fewer ingredients and has distinct notes that you can get quite easily... patchouli, honey, some carnation... they all pretty much YELL out their presence (in a good way).

Not so with Red though... it's more subtle...

The funny thing about Red - given that today's my first wearing - is that the drydown reminds me of a hefty Platinum Egoiste but the path to get there is completely different. There's a lot going on here, and the notes are discernable only by catching the scent as it unwinds during drydown and noting what's missing.

 

[Baron]

I wore Bandit EdP today. I didn't think I applied it all that heavily, but damn if it's not 10 hours later and still going strong. This one is really brutal, but it's also beautiful and I love it. I think I'd prefer it on my girlfriend.

 

[bluemagic]

Trying some Chanel PM (thanks rach!) right after my pre-bedtime shower and change of clothes. First time I've ever used fragrance. Dabbed some on each wrist, then rubbed some behind ears. I can feel my morale boost already!

 

[rach2jlc]

Originally Posted by bluemagic

Trying some Chanel PM (thanks rach!) right after my pre-bedtime shower and change of clothes. First time I've ever used fragrance. Dabbed some on each wrist, then rubbed some behind ears. I can feel my morale boost already!

Good! Hope you enjoy them. Today, I'm wearing Helmut Lang eau de parfum. Edit: Was curious to see how the HL would react with something largely oakmoss and a bit of floral, so layered with Givenchy III. Didn't work out to well... they both seem rather flat. OH well, you win some... you lose some.