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What Fragrance Did You Use Today?
- Thread starter GearNoir
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This one has a soapier note that I don't find on most other fougere scents I have (Paco Rabanne has it but it's not as forward). Also the frankincense adds a drier, spicy note in the dry down.
churchilllafemme
TSC Yoda
Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia
HMan
Doften Savant
That sounds pretty interesting, need to find myself a sample! I'm a big frankincense lover, and anything that can give the base of a fougere a little depth is a good twist.
HMan
Doften Savant
Frederic Malle - Promise
I've had this sample for a while but have been reluctant to try it due to it's monster reputation. Gave a tentative spray, it's interesting, lie a twist on the rose-oud category I'm more familiar with. There's one note so far I'm not totally thrilled with, an artificial green apple type note.
Reading reviews, this is an Arabian leather-rose, and I can see myself liking the category quite a lot.
Still for you frag heads out there, Malle is outstanding niche house, and totally worth seeking out samples from if there's anything that strikes your fancy.
I've had this sample for a while but have been reluctant to try it due to it's monster reputation. Gave a tentative spray, it's interesting, lie a twist on the rose-oud category I'm more familiar with. There's one note so far I'm not totally thrilled with, an artificial green apple type note.
Reading reviews, this is an Arabian leather-rose, and I can see myself liking the category quite a lot.
Still for you frag heads out there, Malle is outstanding niche house, and totally worth seeking out samples from if there's anything that strikes your fancy.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
churchilllafemme
TSC Yoda
Art of Shaving Sandalwood & Cypress
Have you tried the VC smoky OUD ? Its pretty good too.. I posted about it a while back
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Not yet. It is definitely on my list to try.
FarmerTan
Sr. Shave Member
Depending on my mood that's my favorite old Avon. But USUALLY it's Blend 7.
Never tried Blend 7. I can never find it...
HMan
Doften Savant
Frederic Malle - Rose & Cuir
This is a 'realistic' rose, very green. I don't personally get the leather, others seem so only get it and not much rose, which is odd to me. I think if you expect it to be jammy rose or grandma's perfume rose, you won't get it. If you've actually been in rose gardens and pruned roses for winter, you will.
Anyway, I'm a rose fan, so really enjoy this one, it's earthy enough to feel masculine, and there's a hit of vetiver that comes in on dry down that just gives more of that earthy greenness. Maybe not one I'd reach for everyday though as there's not a lot going on, but I'll continue to enjoy the sample.
This is a 'realistic' rose, very green. I don't personally get the leather, others seem so only get it and not much rose, which is odd to me. I think if you expect it to be jammy rose or grandma's perfume rose, you won't get it. If you've actually been in rose gardens and pruned roses for winter, you will.
Anyway, I'm a rose fan, so really enjoy this one, it's earthy enough to feel masculine, and there's a hit of vetiver that comes in on dry down that just gives more of that earthy greenness. Maybe not one I'd reach for everyday though as there's not a lot going on, but I'll continue to enjoy the sample.