Scent/Fragrance of the Day thread

tps16 · May 24, 2011

DP colonia assoluta

Baron · May 24, 2011

I layered Aramis 900 with Iquitos for some extra rose today. I worked fairly well.

I recently used up the last of my decant of Lutens Encens et Lavande - I think it may be bottle worthy. I have a close friend in Paris that can send me a bottle. I'm going to have to make a decision...

I'm getting the itch to go down to the Scentbar and try those ELdO scents. I'm especially curious about the jasmine and cigarettes one, but I'm curious about the whole line.

El Argentino · May 24, 2011

Originally Posted by Master-Classter

today sampling Aventus. I do like it, but am finding the longevity and sillage lacking... hmmmm.

Hmmm... Aventus is one of the few Creeds where I didn't have that issue. Personal body chemistry must account for way more than I give it credit for.

Parker · May 24, 2011

Commes des Garcons White.

willpower · May 24, 2011

Originally Posted by El Argentino

Hmmm... Aventus is one of the few Creeds where I didn't have that issue. Personal body chemistry must account for way more than I give it credit for.

Or batch variations, from which Aventus suffers. There's even a thread on Basenotes comparing Lot and Batch numbers so people can figure out which bottles are strong and last long.

El Argentino · May 24, 2011

Originally Posted by willpower

Or batch variations, from which Aventus suffers. There's even a thread on Basenotes comparing Lot and Batch numbers so people can figure out which bottles are strong and last long.

That's good to know - thanks.

Notreknip · May 24, 2011

In regards to CdG White - it doesn't get any love at all online, but wow, I love that one. Do you own it? PM me!

Today I wore Etro Sandalo (from the swap box that I should be able to get out on Friday); for whatever reason I think I could have sprayed once in each nostril and still smelled nothing. As the day went on I sort of got a musky waft every once in awhile at best. Is it possible for a fragrance to have zero top notes? Heh.

Rambo · May 25, 2011

Really? I get sandalwood from dawn until dusk with that one. Its not the most potent but its the most well-rounded IMO.

GreenFrog · May 25, 2011

I have a question regarding longevity. I've noticed that when I spray jubilation xxv on my neck and I wear a jacket thereafter, the collar portion retains some of that scent for days on end. However, the scent quickly leaves my neck within a couple of hours (one of my biggest complaints of my favorite cologne).

Why is it that the scent will remain on fabric for such a longer period of time than on skin? The interesting part is that this only seems to happen when the scent rubs off onto my clothes. The last time I spritzed some cologne directly onto the chest of my sweater, the scent was virtually non-existent and I definitely wasn't able to detect it after a couple hours.

Rambo · May 25, 2011

Simple answer - your suit doesn't sweat.

Complicated answer - someone else type that out please.

gwolf · May 25, 2011

bulgari ph soir. i wonder if extreme is nice. i like this one well enough.

L'Incandescent · May 25, 2011

Eau d'Hermes today.

El Argentino · May 25, 2011

Nautica Oceans. Wishing this acquatic could somehow channel some sunshine outside.

Thomas · May 25, 2011

Originally Posted by GreenFrog

I have a question regarding longevity. I've noticed that when I spray jubilation xxv on my neck and I wear a jacket thereafter, the collar portion retains some of that scent for days on end. However, the scent quickly leaves my neck within a couple of hours (one of my biggest complaints of my favorite cologne).

Why is it that the scent will remain on fabric for such a longer period of time than on skin? The interesting part is that this only seems to happen when the scent rubs off onto my clothes. The last time I spritzed some cologne directly onto the chest of my sweater, the scent was virtually non-existent and I definitely wasn't able to detect it after a couple hours.

Two reasons: a) the scent in oils is heat- and photo-sensitive, in that what's exposed tends to degrade faster than a scent that's under cover. Something on your bare wrists (in short sleeves) will fade faster than something under your shirt. But the more compelling reason here is 2) your skin slowly absorbs the oil, and the scents within the oil tend to evaporate like water in a dish. The oil evaporates a lot more slowly when covered, again, under or inside of clothing.

This process also helps to explain why the topnotes of a scent tend to fade quickly (lighter scents: lemon, lime, bergamot, aldehydes), and why the heavier basenotes hang around forever (vanilla, benzoin, musk, beeswax) - the heavier notes are less susceptible to light and heat, and they evaporate much less slowly.

BTW: speaking of musk, today it's Kiehl's Musk with Guerlain Anisia Bella.

GreenFrog · May 25, 2011

Originally Posted by Thomas

Two reasons: a) the scent in oils is heat- and photo-sensitive, in that what's exposed tends to degrade faster than a scent that's under cover. Something on your bare wrists (in short sleeves) will fade faster than something under your shirt. But the more compelling reason here is 2) your skin slowly absorbs the oil, and the scents within the oil tend to evaporate like water in a dish. The oil evaporates a lot more slowly when covered, again, under or inside of clothing.

This process also helps to explain why the topnotes of a scent tend to fade quickly (lighter scents: lemon, lime, bergamot, aldehydes), and why the heavier basenotes hang around forever (vanilla, benzoin, musk, beeswax) - the heavier notes are less susceptible to light and heat, and they evaporate much less slowly.

BTW: speaking of musk, today it's Kiehl's Musk with Guerlain Anisia Bella.

awesome! thanks for the detailed write-up.

i also have kiehl's musk -- haven't worn it for a while, though. not sure if it'd be an appropriate summer scent.

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