Scent/Fragrance of the Day thread

rach2jlc · Aug 26, 2008

My favorite ambers are Parfum d'empire Ambre Russe (thick, boozy, but not as cloying as Lutens tends to be on me), L'artisan L'eau D'ambre (a light, but still very nice amber), and Creed's Ambre Canelle. The latter was a completely surprise for me; if you expect Creed to be nice, classy, and a little "safe," get ready for a change. It's rather dark, thick, and even a little smutty.

By the way, Thomas, (total change of subject), but speaking of smutty... did you ever try Alexander McQueen Kingdom? If so... I'm curious to hear your thoughts. If not... well... try to get a decant. I'd be curious to hear your impression.

Thomas · Aug 26, 2008

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

My favorite ambers are Parfum d'empire Ambre Russe (thick, boozy, but not as cloying as Lutens tends to be on me), L'artisan L'eau D'ambre (a light, but still very nice amber), and Creed's Ambre Canelle. The latter was a completely surprise for me; if you expect Creed to be nice, classy, and a little "safe," get ready for a change. It's rather dark, thick, and even a little smutty.

By the way, Thomas, (total change of subject), but speaking of smutty... did you ever try Alexander McQueen Kingdom? If so... I'm curious to hear your thoughts. If not... well... try to get a decant. I'd be curious to hear your impression.

As it turns out I like MPG Ambre Precieux, LOVE TF Amber Absolute, and will give Yves Rocher Voile d'Ambre another test spin when it gets cooler.

As for Kingdom: I

Kingdom. Mrs. Thomas has positive feelings about this one, too.

rach2jlc · Aug 26, 2008

Originally Posted by Thomas

As it turns out I like MPG Ambre Precieux, LOVE TF Amber Absolute, and will give Yves Rocher Voile d'Ambre another test spin when it gets cooler.

I haven't tried any of those, but definitely have the TF on my radar. I went through an MPG phase and had five or six, but Ambre Precieux wasn't one of them (Parfum d'habit was interesting, but weird ((like a sweet, sugary syrup poured on a wool jacket)), Racine, Fraiche Badiane, Centaur, and one or two others that I can't remember now). I didn't LOVE any of them enough to keep trying the line, though, so I moved on to some others.

I thought you'd like Kingdom... call it a hunch.

Thomas · Aug 26, 2008

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

I haven't tried any of those, but definitely have the TF on my radar. I went through an MPG phase and had five or six, but Ambre Precieux wasn't one of them (Parfum d'habit was interesting, but weird ((like a sweet, sugary syrup poured on a wool jacket)), Racine, Fraiche Badiane, Centaur, and one or two others that I can't remember now). I didn't LOVE any of them enough to keep trying the line, though, so I moved on to some others.

I thought you'd like Kingdom... call it a hunch.

The only reason I tried Ambre Precieux was - another member on this board asked for opinions, and I know an amber fiend on another board (well, Mando) who offered the remainder of his AP decant. He and another member really really liked it so I thought, why not. It took a few tries to come around (same with AA) but it's a winner.

Re: Kingdom - I don't recall telling anyone I stopped wearing deodorant, but somehow it seems appropriate to mention here. After a few hours the rose unfolds and it's bee-utiful.

Vivek · Aug 26, 2008

I've got Kingdom in the rare Parfum concentration, and it's fantastic. Imagine the EdP, more concentrated, skankier and slightly less sweet. Perfection, I think so.

SotD: Tom Ford Moss Breches
A fantastic honey-ed dusty woody smell, that just evokes an old ancient forest with pools of honey.

Maharlika · Aug 26, 2008

Idole de Lubin

Thomas · Aug 27, 2008

I wondered and wondered about an appropriate summer scent - not like I'm running short on them, but I wanted something out of my usual fare. So I went with the incense/lemon CDG 2 Man. This is a strange one but I love it nevertheless. However, at least twice now I've forgotten what exactly I'm wearing. I think I'm slipping a bit here.

rach2jlc · Aug 27, 2008

Originally Posted by Vivek

I've got Kingdom in the rare Parfum concentration, and it's fantastic. Imagine the EdP, more concentrated, skankier and slightly less sweet. Perfection, I think so. SotD: Tom Ford Moss Breches A fantastic honey-ed dusty woody smell, that just evokes an old ancient forest with pools of honey.
Wow... Kingdom Parfum? Sounds intriguing and something I'd love to try. What a find! I really want to give all the TF Private Blend a try... I'm holding off only because I know if I start, I won't be able to stop and that stuff is too pricey to get hooked!

xian · Aug 27, 2008

Vetiver Oriental by Serge Lutens. I just got it today, and I already love it. Perfect when autumn is almost here.

Thomas · Aug 28, 2008

Hmmm. a skankier, drier version of Kingdom. OMG. I love it already.

Today - the other side of the spectrum - Monsieur de Givenchy. A swap that actually worked out! Starts like any cologne - lemon/citrus, and moved into a dry spicy powder. Not my first choice but a winner nevertheless. Bonus: very inexpensive if you find it at a Marshalls or Ross.

dopey · Aug 28, 2008

Guerlain's Habit Rouge Legere

Thomas · Aug 28, 2008

^^ Did you find any more bottles of this?

rach2jlc · Aug 28, 2008

I didn't recognize you at first with the new Avatar, Thomas. I'd just about gotten used to that oddly smiling devilish figure you were sporting.

Anyway, a vintage formulation of Chanel no. 19 for me today, with lots of oakmossy goodness.

Thomas · Aug 28, 2008

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

I didn't recognize you at first with the new Avatar, Thomas. I'd just about gotten used to that oddly smiling devilish figure you were sporting.(...)

Yeah, I got new glasses, and people tell me I look different now.

dopey · Aug 28, 2008

Originally Posted by Thomas

^^ Did you find any more bottles of this?

Yep. Bigdiscount.com under $30 for 100ml

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