Scent/Fragrance of the Day thread

El Argentino · May 27, 2011

Originally Posted by GreenFrog

I was in the banana republic shop earlier with my friend because he got a gift card for grad, so i was snooping around the scents. they didn't seem too bad. not groundbreaking, but they were very clean, crisp, and professional -- as in I could imagine myself wearing them in an office environment.

Thoughts?

Having worked there for three years, they are pleasant scents. Not offensive in any way, very safe, but each catering to a different vibe. The newest of the bunch for men, Republic of Men, starts off with plum and tangerine(?) in the top, with a bit more floral vibe before going into sandalwood. Slate is really bright, crisp, with a bit more of a citrus base and ginger. Black Walnut leans more towards a woody scent, with cederwood especially present in the drydown (It's probably my preferred of the BR scents). Cordovan caters to that darker vibe, with more musk/leather action going on, with maybe a bit of lavender and bergamont in there if I remember right.

Don't want to sound like an SA at all...

They're nice scents. On sale, they're probably worth it for a universally-pleasing, always-safe fragrance.

GreenFrog · May 27, 2011

Originally Posted by willpower

They have miniatures up by the registers for $10-$15. They're good.

Oh damn, I didn't know that. I thought they only had the large bottles for $45 and I def. didn't think they were worth that much, nor did I want that much of it.

Will buy one miniature when I go back!

Thanks for that tip.

GreenFrog · May 27, 2011

Originally Posted by El Argentino

Having worked there for three years, they are pleasant scents. Not offensive in any way, very safe, but each catering to a different vibe. The newest of the bunch for men, Republic of Men, starts off with plum and tangerine(?) in the top, with a bit more floral vibe before going into sandalwood. Slate is really bright, crisp, with a bit more of a citrus base and ginger. Black Walnut leans more towards a woody scent, with cederwood especially present in the drydown (It's probably my preferred of the BR scents). Cordovan caters to that darker vibe, with more musk/leather action going on, with maybe a bit of lavender and bergamont in there if I remember right.

Don't want to sound like an SA at all...

They're nice scents. On sale, they're probably worth it for a universally-pleasing, always-safe fragrance.

yeah, that's what i was thinking. there was one that i particularly liked, but i forgot the name of it. ill probably just pick up a miniature of it

Green Lantern · May 28, 2011

Vetiver Extraordinaire today

Green Lantern · May 28, 2011

Tomorrow Byredo Blanche

guest · May 29, 2011

wearing a sample of versace man eau fraiche today. haven't bought a really generic fresh scent in awhile. thinking bout this. anyone else like it?

oh and last night i wore a sample of gucci guilty. i dunno bout that one. made me want to buy envy again though.

Rambo · May 29, 2011

Originally Posted by CologneReview

Also was trying to figure out if folks would be interested in a split of Selection Verte by Creed. It's apparently in their "Private Collection" and only being released for a short period of time.
Just to follow up on this one, I stopped by Saks today and saw a regular size small bottle labeled Selection Verte today. Been sitting there since forever and a day. I sprayed it on at 5:30 and can't smell anything now. Granted, only one of my nostrils is currently working, but still.

IndianBoyz · May 29, 2011

I'm wearing real ambergris (whale) oil perfume today. Creamy.

willpower · May 30, 2011

Rose 31 today

tps16 · May 30, 2011

Friday-ADP Colonia Assoluta
Saturday- Bois du Portugal
Sunday- Cuir de Russie
Today- Coco edp

El Argentino · May 30, 2011

Originally Posted by Rambo

Just to follow up on this one, I stopped by Saks today and saw a regular size small bottle labeled Selection Verte today. Been sitting there since forever and a day. I sprayed it on at 5:30 and can't smell anything now. Granted, only one of my nostrils is currently working, but still.

Interesting - I'd only ever seen it in the flacons.

Rambo · May 30, 2011

Might have been mislabeled, but I doubt it, since I've seen it in a few different stores like that.

Mr_Incognito · May 30, 2011

Just received my Luckyscent sample of the following fragrances. It would be interesting to find out the ones that suit my taste.

Amouage Dia Man
Montale Black Aoud
Amouage Jubilation XXV
Avignon
Timbuktu
Dzongkha
Le Labo Rose 31
Santal Noble
Blenheim Bouquet
Hammam Bouquet

Jerome · May 30, 2011

Creed: Silver Mountainwater. Not my favourite but so-so o.k., is a bit 'dry' for my taste...

willpower · May 30, 2011

Originally Posted by Mr_Incognito

Just received my Luckyscent sample of the following fragrances. It would be interesting to find out the ones that suit my taste. Amouage Dia Man Montale Black Aoud Amouage Jubilation XXV Avignon Timbuktu Dzongkha Le Labo Rose 31 Santal Noble Blenheim Bouquet Hammam Bouquet
Very good choices.

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