Scent/Fragrance of the Day thread

[Baron]

I got a discovery set from them a while back and I enjoyed her scents a lot. Incendo was the standout - a really well done, smoky desert campfire scent. I used that sample up right away. If I have one criticism, it's that a lot of her scents feel like variations on a theme, so there's not a lot of variety there. It appears she's made some new ones so maybe that's changing.

 

[losrockets]

I got a discovery set from them a while back and I enjoyed her scents a lot. Incendo was the standout - a really well done, smoky desert campfire scent. I used that sample up right away. If I have one criticism, it's that a lot of her scents feel like variations on a theme, so there's not a lot of variety there. It appears she's made some new ones so maybe that's changing.

Based on what I've read that's a fair criticism, I'd say Andy Tauer is also somewhat guilty of this albeit less so.

 

[L'Incandescent]

McQueen is my SOTD today. This one isn't especially daring like Kingdom. It's just a pleasant white floral. I feel like there's a big orange blossom note, but fragrantica is having none of that. Apparently it is tuberose and jasmine I'm smelling.

 

[1up]

Not sure if it's the appropriate thread, but what would you say is a reasonable value for a bottle of Aventus, 99% unused?

A member on a forum is selling a batch of 15X01 for $150CAD - I think that's probably a pretty good deal?

I currently have 16A01 but only a decant, and I believe I paid $125USD for 100mL.


edit: SOTD - Zegna - Javanese Patchouli

 

[Parker]

Today: HL Cuiron (the new version)

 

[HORNS]

Today I wore Sahara Noir, which is bizarrely discontinued. I highly recommend you guys who like labdanum and frankincense to try to get your hands on some so you can determine if you want to get a bottle while it's still cheap. To me, it's one of the most developed fragrances Tom Ford has ever released.

 

[Blake Stitched Blues]

how would you describe it? have seen others talking about it online

I have a sample and really like it. Don't shoot me, but I think it smells like a very expensive, classy version of Axe 'Africa'.

 

[James1051]

Today I wore Sahara Noir, which is bizarrely discontinued. I highly recommend you guys who like labdanum and frankincense to try to get your hands on some so you can determine if you want to get a bottle while it's still cheap. To me, it's one of the most developed fragrances Tom Ford has ever released.

Yeah it's excellent! Did it not sell?

 

[James1051]

Today: HL Cuiron (the new version)
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Great summer scent. The EDC is very nice also.

 

[losrockets]

L'Artisan Tea for Two

Taking suggestions for fragrances to wear in a cat 3 hurricane. Harvey is bearing down on Houston.

 

[HORNS]

Yeah it's excellent! Did it not sell?

I don't know - I'm surprised if it didn't. It's probably because of the ingredients being too expensive.

 

[L'Incandescent]

Count me among the fans of Sahara Noir. Labdanum and frankincense are certainly the stars. If I had to guess, I'd say it was probably too dirty, especially at the top, for a lot of people. When I first tried it at Saks (right after it came out), the SA had that reaction.

Pre-shower: Amouage Opus I. I've been working through the Opus collection lately. Today was my first time trying this one. It gets mediocre reviews, but I have to say I think it's an absolutely stunning, high quality chypre, definitely on the feminine side. The top is plum and a huge cardamom. As it dries down, the floral notes take over--mainly ylang and tuberose.

SOTD: Une Fleur de Cassie by Malle. My rough listing of favorite fragrances changes quite a bit, but this one has been consistently near the top.

 

[James1051]

SOTD: Une Fleur de Cassie by Malle. My rough listing of favorite fragrances changes quite a bit, but this one has been consistently near the top.

Agree.
I've sold off many of my Malle fragrances. But not that one. UFC is a top 5 floral, maybe the best. (Vol de Nuit; Bruno Fazz Narcisse; 28 La Pausa; Serge ISM; and UFC would be my 5 florals)

Anywayz, the days are getting shorter and the nights cooler. Will soon be dusting off the autumn scents. But For the next 2-3 weeks, I am going to be applying my favorite summer splashes liberally. Tonight, AdP Assoluta. Can't get enough.

 

[Parker]

Great summer scent. The EDC is very nice also.

Agree! I still have half a bottle of the original EdC which I wear sporadically.

No scent today. No shower even! Just funky sweat and eau de dogsitter.

 

[Article 26]

how would you describe it? have seen others talking about it online

I get a fresh citrus and quickly followed by a spicy lavender (with almost cucumber freshness), I find it warm yet fresh.

Quite nice. It was a recent buy so still finding the layers.