Scent/Fragrance of the Day thread

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by willpower

Apropos, considering the inventor/formulator just passed away.

Ah, I just found the news of Ms. Piquet's passing. That is a shame indeed.

I don't understand why Guerlain gives all the glory to the family perfumers and now Mr. Wasser when the recent masterpieces have come from outsiders: notably Beatrice Piquet and Mathilde Laurent who barely get a moment's mention.

Wearing L'Instant again today.

 

[L'Incandescent]

Tom Ford Extreme today. One of my favorites.

 

[boo]

Bleecker St again. I enjoy it, but I'm starting to tire of it. Seemed to go well with what I'm sure was Rochas Man from the guy next to me on my morning commute. I'll have to try that combination.

 

[Baron]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

How do you find the EdP?

I understand that the EdT with the gold cap is supposedly more authentic to the original formula.

Where do you get your EdT?

 

[scugger]

Originally Posted by L'Incandescent

Your description makes me want to try this one, as long as there's at least some rose.
Definitely give it a try. It is an interesting scent. I am just not sure how I feel about it as a scent on my body. Although maybe not as versatile, I prefer the rose in Black Aoud over Rose 31.

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by Baron

Where do you get your EdT?

I got it from a place called PerfumeOutlet.

 

[scugger]

L'Artisan's Mechant Loup: I get damp dog hair.
CdG's Incense Series Zagorsk: I get smokey pencil shavings and pencil lead.

 

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by scugger

L'Artisan's Mechant Loup: I get damp dog hair.
CdG's Incense Series Zagorsk: I get smokey pencil shavings and pencil lead.

That's funny - for Mechant Loup I get anise, with various elements added. Eventually, I have a sweet anise/vanilla.

oh, today: Chanel Pour Monsieur. I really ought to wear this one more...but then again I probably say that more often than I should.

 

[scugger]

Originally Posted by Thomas

That's funny - for Mechant Loup I get anise, with various elements added. Eventually, I have a sweet anise/vanilla.

It could be that I just have a novice nose. To me Mechant Loup was very hard to detect on my skin compared to most other frags I have tried. Eventually, I came away with a similar smell to my dog's fur after going out in the rain. Could that be the anise? Where can I get a good sense of what anise smells like?

 

[boo]

PdN New York today.

Originally Posted by scugger

It could be that I just have a novice nose. To me Mechant Loup was very hard to detect on my skin compared to most other frags I have tried. Eventually, I came away with a similar smell to my dog's fur after going out in the rain. Could that be the anise? Where can I get a good sense of what anise smells like?

All I can say is if you want to smell anise gone wrong, try Lolita Lempicka au Masculin. Got a sample as a trade, and did not want. I do love the feminine version on woman. I tried convincing my wife to wear it, but I guess telling her it reminded me of strip clubs wasn't the best way to sell her on it.

 

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by scugger

It could be that I just have a novice nose. To me Mechant Loup was very hard to detect on my skin compared to most other frags I have tried. Eventually, I came away with a similar smell to my dog's fur after going out in the rain. Could that be the anise? Where can I get a good sense of what anise smells like?

Anise is the basis for good licorice. Not the black twizzler crap, or anything domestic-made for that matter. But if you want to know anise for what it is, check the spice aisle at your local supermarket: they'll have anise (or star anise) in the small jars. And...sometimes, wet dog has a pungency similar to anise.

By itself, it's not really something you want walk around smelling like - but add it to a lavender/vanilla composition and it's very nice. You'll also notice anise in Azzaro Pour Homme and Rive Gauche pour Homme.

 

[scugger]

Originally Posted by boo

PdN New York today.

All I can say is if you want to smell anise gone wrong, try Lolita Lempicka au Masculin. Got a sample as a trade, and did not want. I do love the feminine version on woman. I tried convincing my wife to wear it, but I guess telling her it reminded me of strip clubs wasn't the best way to sell her on it.

I am wearing PdN NY today too! I'll have to remember what the strip club smells like next time I go.

Originally Posted by Thomas

Anise is the basis for good licorice. Not the black twizzler crap, or anything domestic-made for that matter. But if you want to know anise for what it is, check the spice aisle at your local supermarket: they'll have anise (or star anise) in the small jars. And...sometimes, wet dog has a pungency similar to anise.

By itself, it's not really something you want walk around smelling like - but add it to a lavender/vanilla composition and it's very nice. You'll also notice anise in Azzaro Pour Homme and Rive Gauche pour Homme.

Thanks for the info. I suppose I have smelled anise before in some types of tea. Not sure I have detected it in Rive Gauche. Will give it another sniff.

 

[Master-Classter]

today YSL M7, vintage I think (decant).
Reminds me of the PDN New York I wore a few days ago.

 

[kulata]

Wearing Dior Homme EDT today. Girly and powdery smell

 

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by kulata

Wearing Dior Homme EDT today. Girly and powdery smell

heh, every time...Every Time I wear this I get the same drydown. At least it's consistent.