Scent/Fragrance of the Day thread

[Rambo]



Seriously. Rambo usually channels Fang66 when discussing such things.

lots of new members around these parts. can't go scaring off the natives.

now if it was Alexander McQueen's Kingdom...

 

[HORNS]

Today: Knize Ten because its cold as balls and rainy.

 

[gong]

I really like M/Mink

 

[L'Incandescent]



I really like M/Mink

Do the people around you like it?

Last time I visited my family, my mother complimented me on M/Mink. I was surprised.

 

[gong]



Do the people around you like it?
Last time I visited my family, my mother complimented me on M/Mink. I was surprised.

I havent worn it out yet, I just got the sample vial in today and placed a few dabs on my hand.

Its odd, I can't exactly tell you what it smells like but nothing unpleasant readily comes to mind. Secretions magnifiques doesn't bother me either though so I just might be a weirdo.

Anyone have any experience with Dior Leather Oud? So good

 

[L'Incandescent]

M/Mink is meant to evoke Japanese calligraphy ink. I don't know about the Japanese calligraphy part, but to my nose it is a very dense, saturated inky scent.

Dior Leather Oud is very good, but its hypermasculinity is not quite to my taste.

 

[ExhibitA]

Voyage d'Hermes Eau de Parfum Hermes

 

[L'Incandescent]

Here's a fascinating post about changes in the brain that happen with increased experience as a perfumer. Posts at Grain de Musc are always given in both French and English, but I'm not seeing the English for this one.

http://graindemusc.blogspot.com/2012/12/le-cerveau-des-parfumeurs-se-modifie-en_16.html

 

[Maquis]

Today: Parfumerie Générale 08 Intrigant Patchouli.

Civet and Patchouli at the opening (I don't get much citrus), drying down to a soft vanilla amber. I like this; I just wish the patchouli was more stonkin' than it is (and that the opening lasted longer...) The civet works well with the patchouli, and there's just enough to give it a good animalic kick. I'm looking forward to trying more fragrances in this line...

 

[dune]

Not sure if this is the right thread for this, but I haven't seen any other fragrance threads around...

Could I get a recommendation for perfume/eau de toilette? I used to just use whatever I found lying around the house (some cheap stuff that was lying around or some of my dad's stuff), but I'd like to move on from that. I know that this stuff is really personal, but I don't even know where to begin.

 

[L'Incandescent]

Bel Respiro for me today. Very, very green right at the top, it transitions into a crisp, light floral. I feel like I'm picking up a laundry musk in the base, but I see no reference to this in the notes.

 

[L'Incandescent]



Not sure if this is the right thread for this, but I haven't seen any other fragrance threads around...
Could I get a recommendation for perfume/eau de toilette? I used to just use whatever I found lying around the house (some cheap stuff that was lying around or some of my dad's stuff), but I'd like to move on from that. I know that this stuff is really personal, but I don't even know where to begin.

Let's start by narrowing down the options a bit. Do you think you'd prefer something modern or something with a more classic feel? And would you prefer something sweet--like vanilla and amber--or something a little sharper and more bracing? Finally, do you have a maximum you're willing to pay? These don't exhaust the choices, of course, but just to get us in the ballpark.

 

[gong]

M/Mink is meant to evoke Japanese calligraphy ink. I don't know about the Japanese calligraphy part, but to my nose it is a very dense, saturated inky scent.
Dior Leather Oud is very good, but its hypermasculinity is not quite to my taste.

I sampled the Leather Oud today, I had heard reports of it evolving with time but it's pretty linear on me, after the dry down it's just this civet-leather mix that is so good

I also have Rien, Philosykos, Oud 27, The Afternoon of a Faun, and 1740 to sample. I am unquestionably addicted

 

[HORNS]

For those discussing Leather Oud, I encourage y'all to try Montale Aoud Cuir d'Arabie, which is an excellent balance of those two components but is much more raw in the beginning.

Today: Bois des Iles - what a beautiful use of orris to bring out the soft creaminess of the sandalwood. I needed it on a day like this, with the cold overcast and misty weather.

This evening: Mitsouko parfum to create an atmosphere around me as I watch NFL with my tree lit up and the fireplace burning.

 

[b1os]

Shem-el-Nessim by Grossmith. Some fine work. Like a refined and more sophisticated L'Heure Bleue with a hefty pricetag. Almost feels like an éxtrait (it's an EdP).