Scent/Fragrance of the Day thread

Thomas · Apr 25, 2008

^^^

I arrived home late last night to see a package on the doorstep - my bottle of Caron Troisieme Homme turned up from Amazon, and this morning I had a decision to make: Third man or Azuree? Azuree or Third Man? Smell somewhat masculine or only slightly mascuine? Two new bottles received on the same day, neither sprayed: The binge is on!

I awoke early and pondered the two bottles. I went through my morning routine, ran through the early morning streets while the neighbors were setting up for the yearly garage sale this weekend. The gardens were in early bloom, and in particular the honeysuckle was everywhere I turned. That made my decision easier: I went with the sweeter Third Man.

Besides I still had to work today and I was sure someone at the office would point out that I was wearing a women's scent, and an old one at that.

tangerine · Apr 25, 2008

Speaking of old scents and fougeres, today I am wearing Jicky EdP, first time, from a sample.

It is definitely more civet-licious than the EdT I have worn before.

My first impressions were that it seemed somehow dated or too conventional, but now that I am well into the heart of it, I can only nod my head in respect.

antirabbit · Apr 25, 2008

Today is Gelsomino, Gianni Campagna
A kind of modern wild Jasmine scent, it has all the exotic nuiances, but also has this clean sea air quality, which is strange as they are opposite!

This is some good good scent.

Thomas · Apr 26, 2008

Originally Posted by antirabbit

Today is Gelsomino, Gianni Campagna
A kind of modern wild Jasmine scent, it has all the exotic nuiances, but also has this clean sea air quality, which is strange as they are opposite!

This is some good good scent.

Funny you mention this - I was reading the guide last night and Turin was talking about the masterpieces and how they blend two opposing elements into one whole that's both beautiful and strangely compelling. Sounds like you've got one of them. Is it something you can wear everyday?

Today I'm wearing a wimmen's scent - Estee Lauder Azuree. And for the first hour I swear it's Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men. It's since tamed down a bit - it opened with some bright seaside sunshine - kind of a bright woody-citrus-herbal, and now a few hours later it's settled down into a warm dry citrus-leatherish scent. Not so much GBH anymore, but I think the only thing missing is a dollop of vetiver.

I am really liking this one now. And, AND, it's powerful and inexpensive and locally available, which means no necessity to buy blind.

antirabbit · Apr 26, 2008

Originally Posted by Thomas

Funny you mention this - I was reading the guide last night and Turin was talking about the masterpieces and how they blend two opposing elements into one whole that's both beautiful and strangely compelling. Sounds like you've got one of them. Is it something you can wear everyday?

Today I'm wearing a wimmen's scent - Estee Lauder Azuree. And for the first hour I swear it's Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men. It's since tamed down a bit - it opened with some bright seaside sunshine - kind of a bright woody-citrus-herbal, and now a few hours later it's settled down into a warm dry citrus-leatherish scent. Not so much GBH anymore, but I think the only thing missing is a dollop of vetiver.

I am really liking this one now. And, AND, it's powerful and inexpensive and locally available, which means no necessity to buy blind.

It is something you can wear daily. Apparently it is very difficult if not possible to get.
It has good staying power too, but being such an unusual scent I had to get used to it the first few times I have worn it. It acts like a scent aura, in that people will notice it, but it doesnt smell like a cologne, it smells like two very natural scents that do not naturally occur in Chicago.
Love this one.

wetshaver · Apr 26, 2008

Serge Lutens Borneo 1834. Quite exotic scent palette indeed.

SOTD: Virgilio Valobra Menthol Crema di Sapone Purissima (soft shaving soap) from Genova, Italy.

Very traditional product since 1903. Exceptionally smooth and refreshing shaving.

Best,
wetshaver

Thomas · Apr 27, 2008

Originally Posted by lee lin

can some of you suggest a woody-spicy frag?

sotd: signoricci

Signoricci: nice. today, Monsieur de Givenchy, similar to Signoricci, but not quite as radiant.

As for woody-spicy fragrances, my preferences are Hermes Bel Ami, Caron Yatagan, and Ormonde Man. Bel Ami is the most comfortable, Yatagan is the most flamboyant and confrontational, and Ormonde Man is the darkest and most mysterious.

Thomas · Apr 28, 2008

Today: Estee Lauder Azuree. Bright and confdent and cheerful, a scent that goes with sunglasses and a tan. A substantial lemony-woody-herbal opening, moving between the notes. A little vetiver in the dry down and I would be happy. Oh hell, I'm happy with this as it is.

3 Prague Winters · Apr 28, 2008

RL Safari for me today

Thomas · Apr 29, 2008

Originally Posted by 3 Prague Winters

RL Safari for me today

God I loved that one and swear I used to have a bottle years ago. Is it still available? I'd thought it was discontinued.

Speaking of discontinued, since we're in a cold snap, I'm sporting another discontinued winter scent - Cuiron. And the more I'm wearing different scents - particularly leather scents - the more I notice the great big leather note in this one.

dopey · Apr 29, 2008

Originally Posted by dopey

Penhaligon's English Fern. Not surprisingly, my wife liked it the minute she noticed it as this is her type of scent.

Pending further review, this will be the daily wear for the rest of spring and summer weekdays. Weekends might see something different. Post-sport evenings will be Douro. Dress evenings will likely be TDC Rose Poivree.

I only plan to return here for the conversation and the occasional variation of note.

Today is a rainy day and I thought the dry smoky notes in Labo's Vetiver 46 would be just the right counterwright.

Thomas · Apr 30, 2008

Originally Posted by dopey

Today is a rainy day and I thought the dry smoky notes in Labo's Vetiver 46 would be just the right counterwright.

Wow, not even a week and you're off the English Fern. That's actually pretty long by my standards though.

Today I'm back in Caron Third Man. It's not my normal fare but it is appealing on some level and Mrs. T likes it as well.

dopey · Apr 30, 2008

Back on it today.

Dmax · Apr 30, 2008

Feeling summery today so it's Creed Selection Verte. I am not normally a big citrus fan but growing to like this fragnance. Good lasting power on me which is surprising for a citrus fragnance. The Creed housenote makes its appearance after a couple of hours and is probably responsible for the lasting power of Selection Verte when compared to other Citrus scents.

tangerine · Apr 30, 2008

Shalimar EdT.

Vanilla is the velvet glove that hides the cold, steely knuckles of bergamot and civet.

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