Scent/Fragrance of the Day thread

CdG Kyoto today...




Now looking for something that is like a higher quality, non-chemical Cool Water. Bvlgari Blu didn't cut it.

Originally Posted by Coldsnap

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Got Bvlgari Aqva in the mail today and I am a happy man. Thanks for the multiple people who suggested it. I've been working out a lot and using all natural deodorant... It's good to smell decent now.

Yea no problem man, Master-Classter recommended this too and he knows his stuff when it comes to fragrance. Glad you like it!

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Oh yea, almost forgot... Today I'm trying a layering effect with YSL L'Homme and the original Bvlgari scent on top. Hard to describe but if any of you guys have both of these I would recommend giving it a shot. I did two sprays of YSL and one of Bvlgari and it has developed very nicely throughout the day.

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Originally Posted by akatsuki

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....Now looking for something that is like a higher quality, non-chemical Cool Water. Bvlgari Blu didn't cut it.

If you mean smell like Cool Water literally, then it would have to be Creed GIT (I hear someone's selling some on B&S ) or Bond No 9 Chez Bond.

On an unrelated note, I met with the Bond No 9 founder today. I bought small bottle of Bleecker St and got a bunch of samples. She mentioned that they would be coming out with a tobacco/leather scent in September that I really look forward to.

Ice*Men today. Might be the only Thierry Mugler scent I don't like. Just smelles like dirty sweaty patchouli, not really fresh or "icy".

Originally Posted by boo

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If you mean smell like Cool Water literally, then it would have to be Creed GIT (I hear someone's selling some on B&S

) or Bond No 9 Chez Bond.

On an unrelated note, I met with the Bond No 9 founder today. I bought small bottle of Bleecker St and got a bunch of samples. She mentioned that they would be coming out with a tobacco/leather scent in September that I really look forward to.

Thanks for the pointer on the GIT. Bought it.

Any suggestions for something similar to the long-gone Fresh Tobacco Flower scent?

Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier: Jardin du Nil

A musky floral to welcome the warmer air.

Originally Posted by boo

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A "rugged" vanilla describes exactly what I've been looking for. I'll have to give that a shot as well.
Got a few samples of that ready for the swap box too...

Originally Posted by akatsuki

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CdG Kyoto today...
Now looking for something that is like a higher quality, non-chemical Cool Water. Bvlgari Blu didn't cut it.
Oohh, like that one. just smelled it a few weeks ago and it made me nod my head over and over again. Would love to try some of that at some point.
As Jack Johnson would say, "sitting , wishing, waiting"

Originally Posted by Motorsport226

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Yea no problem man, Master-Classter recommended this too and he knows his stuff when it comes to fragrance. Glad you like it!
Well... I'm pretty new at this stuff, just got into it about 6 months ago and it's been quite a learning curve but if I know anything it's just how very little I know compared to others. Guys like Thomas and Big Pun and especially Rach2j and others have been doing this stuff for years. But thanks, just trying to give what I can.

Today, trying to pull together a review of Sushi Imperiale, and it's a mildly frustrating scent. It's listed as an oriental - which generally means spicy/herbal (nutmeg/patchouli), but this one's also fruity, boozy, and powdery. I'd say it's bottle-worthy, except for its outlandish expense.

Originally Posted by Thomas

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Today, trying to pull together a review of Sushi Imperiale, and it's a mildly frustrating scent. It's listed as an oriental - which generally means spicy/herbal (nutmeg/patchouli), but this one's also fruity, boozy, and powdery. I'd say it's bottle-worthy, except for its outlandish expense.

Yea, $180 a bottle is a little ridiculous IMO

Originally Posted by Motorsport226

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Yea, $180 a bottle is a little ridiculous IMO

It kills me what some of these scents are going for these days. Chanel is a bargain compared to some of the new stuff out there: By Killian, Tom Ford PB, Le Labo. And Guerlain's restricted lines (Le Parisienne, historical re-issues) are borderline comical in their asking prices.

Today I'm sampling Memoire Liquide's Encens Liquide EdP. Smells like Amber Absolute on a "budget" ($90 for 50ml, IIRC), but Amber Absolute might be a tad deeper/darker. One of these day's I'll try wearing them side by side to compare. I had never heard of them, and apparently they have a boutique at Bloomingdales where they will custom blend a scent for you from hundreds of different scents. This happens to be one of their pre-blended scents. I kind of regret going with it today. It made a depressing, cloudy, rainy day even more depressing. Should have gone with something more upbeat.

Originally Posted by Thomas

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Today, trying to pull together a review of Sushi Imperiale, and it's a mildly frustrating scent. It's listed as an oriental - which generally means spicy/herbal (nutmeg/patchouli), but this one's also fruity, boozy, and powdery. I'd say it's bottle-worthy, except for its outlandish expense.

I'll admit I would never think to sample a fragrance with "Sushi" in the name. Not a big fan of raw fish notes

Originally Posted by akatsuki

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Thanks for the pointer on the GIT. Bought it.

Any suggestions for something similar to the long-gone Fresh Tobacco Flower scent?

I'm not familiar with Fresh Tabacco Flower, but the name alone makes me think of Versace Dreamer, from which I get a sweet floral tobacco.

Originally Posted by Thomas

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It kills me what some of these scents are going for these days. Chanel is a bargain compared to some of the new stuff out there: By Killian, Tom Ford PB, Le Labo. And Guerlain's restricted lines (Le Parisienne, historical re-issues) are borderline comical in their asking prices.

I hate to admit it, but it does help draw me to them. I can't resist the aura of exclusivity that a high price tag brings. I am totally a marketing department's dream come true

Originally Posted by Thomas

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It kills me what some of these scents are going for these days. Chanel is a bargain compared to some of the new stuff out there: By Killian, Tom Ford PB, Le Labo. And Guerlain's restricted lines (Le Parisienne, historical re-issues) are borderline comical in their asking prices.

+1, I would love to get into some more higher end scents like those, but for less than half the price I'm fine with YSL, Chanel, Bvlgari etc.

I just don't think they're even close to being worth the price difference, some I've found don't even have a nice smell to them at all.

That being said, I would still love to try a sample of Sushi Imperiale. Anyone know where I can find one?

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The three scents I use:
L'occitan verbena: such a good buy its like 45usd for 2.8 oz.
John Varvatos Artisan: really nice gourmand family scent
Dolce & Gabana Light Blue: for women not the bro-scent

I used to wear Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men, it initially smelt wonderful, choclate, szechouan pepper, but it has aged terribly. I left in a cool dark place, but still, today it smells like burnt sugar and baby powder.

Terre d'Hermes today. I think of this as a year-round fragrance, but I find myself reaching for it most often in the spring.