Scent/Fragrance of the Day thread

[L'Incandescent]

Diptyque L'Autre. This has always been one of my favorites, but I always crave it more in spring. It's a spicy, minty scent that has a bit of that cuminy BO vibe.

 

[Supergenius]

I have a travel size if Diptyque Eau Duelle. I wear it when I am travelling (obviously). Heading to NYC for the weekend so that will be my Scent of the Weekend (SOTW).

 

[TheShoeMaker]

SOTD aftermath of yesterdays rose oud By Kilian. This thing is lethal, even a single spray is overwhelming for most occasions. Anyway, im looking to update my collection and would happily receive some tips about fresh (not citrus, not too sweet or fruity) masculine parfum. I need a new daily driver which isnt too expensive, around $100-130. I just buy too much scents that smell interesting or cool but hard to wear comfortably.
I have reached a point where I want to slow down on rotation and simply just use one or two and pick others for the special occasion.

 

[TheShoeMaker]



rainy day out so went with Dior Homme parfum. also rewore a shirt from a few days ago that had this sprayed on it so figured might as well refresh it instead of having the old scent fight a new one with my nose stuck in the middle.

This is why im leaning to ditch my usual rotations!

 

[karmaguy]

RE: people interested in buying small atomizers, i bought these off amazon and have been happy with em so far:

 

[HORNS]

This past week, I wore Portrait of a Lady and finally got a compliment on it. Amazing and vindicating since I sold my old bottle when I was still married to satisfy my then-wife, who absolutely detested it. I also wore Amouage Epic Man and got several compliments on it. That's two more compliments then I got in two years.

This evening I am wearing Diptyque Benjoin Bohéme, a lovely comforting scent with a simplicity that is not unlike the style of Tam Dao in its simple elegance and comfort. I'm a big fan of Diptyque and its aesthetic, so YMMV.

 

[L'Incandescent]

I've told this story a million times, but I once had a colleague from work come running after me to find out what perfume I was wearing. It was POAL. (She couldn't believe it was really called that. She is in the English Department, and so of course that doesn't sound like a perfume name to her.) She thought it was the most amazing thing she'd ever smelled.

My gf of girlfriend, on the other hand, hates it. (On the whole, though, Malle is her favorite house.)

I'm wearing Secrets du Paradis Rouge by Jul et Mad today. I really love this one. Bitter almond and orange blossom with a sweet gourmandy vibe.

 

[Master-Classter]

Wore Kerosine R'Oud Elements which I've had the sample of for ages and finally got round to trying. Reminds me of YSL M7. I feel like I mentioned that recently.

I've reworn and finished my sample of Montale Greyland. I keep thinking I'm wearing Gucci PH. There's this dry peppery incense cedarwood accord with a bit of wax. Too simple for my taste but quite nice. If Gucci PH wasn't so expensive I'd wear that instead.

Today I'm not overthinking it. 4711 sprayed liberally.

 

[Alocin]

Wearing Bluff by Lubin today. I think Lubin is one of my favorite scentmakers, I haven't tried everything of course but I have yet to smell anything that I dislike of theirs. Definitely get the lime and bergamot on top but the clary sage comes through really nicely with the iris as well. A really light spring scent that goes well with the particularly nice weather here in the bay.

 

[1up]

What is your opinions on shelf life of a fragrance if stored properly?

I've finished my bottle of La Nuit, and a friend offered his 100mL bottle to me for $60 CAD. It's about 80% full. A new 100mL would be $120 CAD.

He purchased it roughly 10 months ago, but he's a collector, so I know he's stored it properly.

 

[Alocin]

I have a bottle of Volutes by Diptyque kept in its box in a dresser drawer of mine which is dark and fairly cool that I bought close to 4 years ago and it has held up perfectly fine. In an old French perfumerie book I have it essentially states good quality colognes and perfumes will last invariably, as long as they do not come into contact with high heat or persistent sunlight. I am sure this rule isn't the end-all be-all but it has worked for me so far!

Also I am wearing CDG Gosha Rubchinskiy.

 

[papillo]

What is your opinions on shelf life of a fragrance if stored properly?

I've finished my bottle of La Nuit, and a friend offered his 100mL bottle to me for $60 CAD. It's about 80% full. A new 100mL would be $120 CAD.

He purchased it roughly 10 months ago, but he's a collector, so I know he's stored it properly.

10 months is nothing. It should be more tahn fine. There are lots of fragrances that are decades old that are just fine today.

Today I am wearing Acqua Vitae Forte by Maison Francis Kurkdijian

 

[Baron]

I have many bottles I bought myself that are over 10 years old, and some vintage ones that are much older. The only one that is a little off is a bottle of Chanel Pour Monsieur, but it's still quite wearable. Just a little sour in the top notes.

 

[karmaguy]

i'm curious what some of you guys would consider your favorite summer scents?

 

[Master-Classter]

I've had most of my collection for at least 3-5 years, some closer to 8-10 years and can't say any of them smell off in any way.