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Master-Classter

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I find Jicky has a certain 'stuffiness' to it that the citrus in Ungaro II avoids, so it's easier to wear. I still think it's extremely unique and a bargain for the price compared to Jicky.
 

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Guerlain Nahema for me.

I expect to be getting some Ungaro II in the mail any day now, and I'm very excited to give it a try.
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Should arrive soon buddy!

My mom loves Rose and big florals so I was betting on Nahema for a birthday present but when she smelled a sample she just said 'meh'... I'm surprised. You tried No.22?
 

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thought I would chime in here as I've been jumping in on a number of the splits.

so I picked up some green irish tweed because the woman says every time she smells that on someone she just wants to go home and masterbate.... figured that was good enough reason as any to pick some up. I have to be honest that for one reason or another, the scent just doesn't stick to my skin. spray it on and 15 minutes later, its non existant.

now the tuscan leather, holy hell. that makes me want to go home and masterbate... well no, it actually wants me to quit smoking because I just love that smell on me. I will be picking up much much more of that.
 

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Creed Silver Mountain Water today. fresh, green, a little leather note. Not unpleasant, but not very exciting. Very low key. I don't understand why this seems to be so popular.
 

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Originally Posted by MrGoodBytes
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try spray a bit on your clothes.
consider olifactory fatigue - try spray only on your wrists, not chest and see if you still smell it after a while.
consider that it may come and go.
otherwise, yes, it happens. I bought a bottle and find i get no more then 2-3 hours out of it. Just depends on the person.

Re TF TL - try get in on a FLACON split. You can often get the same 50ml of juice without the official packaging and markup for half of the retail. Eg Tob Van 30ml $66 -

Originally Posted by MyTailorIsRich
Creed Silver Mountain Water today. fresh, green, a little leather note. Not unpleasant, but not very exciting. Very low key. I don't understand why this seems to be so popular.
I think it's a few notes that make it interesting. There's a certain 'cold' metalic note, and personally I like the blackcurrent/berry note. It's not amazing IMO, but somewhat interesting. Would I use a bottle? probably not. a 10ml decant? Sure.
 

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Originally Posted by MrGoodBytes
thought I would chime in here as I've been jumping in on a number of the splits.

so I picked up some green irish tweed because the woman says every time she smells that on someone she just wants to go home and masterbate....


I hate reading stuff like this. Suddenly, I feel that I desperately need to buy a bottle.

now the tuscan leather, holy hell. that makes me want to go home and masterbate...
TMI
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Originally Posted by Master-Classter
try spray a bit on your clothes.
consider olifactory fatigue - try spray only on your wrists, not chest and see if you still smell it after a while.
consider that it may come and go.
otherwise, yes, it happens. I bought a bottle and find i get no more then 2-3 hours out of it. Just depends on the person.


thanks for the advice, I'll certainly be giving that a try. It just struck me off guard because I've never had a cologne behave like that on me.
 

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Originally Posted by MrGoodBytes
thanks for the advice, I'll certainly be giving that a try. It just struck me off guard because I've never had a cologne behave like that on me.

Your skin may also be dry; a non-scented lotion or oil on your skin after your shower, and before you apply your fragrance, might help with longevity.

Creed is often chided for problems with longevity, but usually these are overblown. The fragrance is usually still there, it often just doesn't have the projection, and olfactory fatigue probably is keeping you from getting the rest. Try the moisturizer option and you'll be fine.
 

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Originally Posted by boo
I hate reading stuff like this. Suddenly, I feel that I desperately need to buy a bottle.
Doesn't mean GTI turns girls on...it just means that particular girl is a whore.
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--- If anyone wants their cologne to last longer, spray it on your forearm...hair keeps fragrance longer than skin.
 

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Originally Posted by Master-Classter
Should arrive soon buddy!

My mom loves Rose and big florals so I was betting on Nahema for a birthday present but when she smelled a sample she just said 'meh'... I'm surprised. You tried No.22?


Nahema has grown on me. I think my first response was "meh" too. Some days it just seems like the perfect fragrance to wear.

I haven't tried Chanel No. 22 yet, but I really have to. Insofar as you can actually tell anything from the pyramid, it looks like something I should like a lot.
 

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Today's scent is Trufitt and Hill Grafton.
 

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Creed - Royal Water. I'm getting a mineraly/metal note plus I think violet and a little sweetness. Smells like something my mother would wear, not for me. The good news is, it'll be gone in a couple of hours!
 

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