I had to do a double take - I thought it was named Thesaurus
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What Fragrance Did You Use Today?
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HMan
Doften Savant
Thesaurus, synonymous with great smelling!I had to do a double take - I thought it was named Thesaurus
I was literally just on eBay and Jomashop checking out the prices on this - this is such a steal! Nice way to start your Tuesday!
I always thought of this one as a quintessential 80s powerbomb frag. I feel like I should be walking around in a white shirt with the top 3 buttons undone and a chest squirrel hanging out when I wear it.
HMan
Doften Savant
Isn't that what most of us here do anyway? Well just with added food stains on the shirt.
HMan
Doften Savant
Mancera - Saharian Wind
(From official sample)
Another nice one from Mancera. Now I don't get anything most of the reviewers talk about, but I really enjoyed the wear. (BTW Cedrat Bosie was also great, the dry down which can make or break a frag, was a real winner, and changed my opinion from neutral to like.)
Anyway, this opens a lot like Exit the King from ELdO. Musky, rosey, soapy. Then it slowly morphs into a dark musk, very similar to some from Costume National, but overall this is more refined. Quite like it, though maybe a bit redundant, I do really like this kind of dry down, so let's see what happens after I finish the sample.
Anyway, I really didn't know what to expect from Mancera, but they in that area between 'niche' and 'designer' in terms of how I perceive them. However they've all been really wearable, have some nice evolution, and last forever. In fact Tonka Cola is a top 10 for me, totally love that stuff from start to finish.
(From official sample)
Another nice one from Mancera. Now I don't get anything most of the reviewers talk about, but I really enjoyed the wear. (BTW Cedrat Bosie was also great, the dry down which can make or break a frag, was a real winner, and changed my opinion from neutral to like.)
Anyway, this opens a lot like Exit the King from ELdO. Musky, rosey, soapy. Then it slowly morphs into a dark musk, very similar to some from Costume National, but overall this is more refined. Quite like it, though maybe a bit redundant, I do really like this kind of dry down, so let's see what happens after I finish the sample.
Anyway, I really didn't know what to expect from Mancera, but they in that area between 'niche' and 'designer' in terms of how I perceive them. However they've all been really wearable, have some nice evolution, and last forever. In fact Tonka Cola is a top 10 for me, totally love that stuff from start to finish.
hey @HMan -I got one for you. Let me start by saying I’m definitely not an oud man or even resin. But then @MarkB sent me a sample of Creed Royal Oud and I thought it was awesome (understand that the oud is muted)…….but I just received a sample today with my Creed Bois du Portugal purchase called Omanluxury Oud Aquilaria.
I’m still trying to wrap my head around how much I like this - because there are very few notes that are ones that I appreciate (Amber, Labdanum, apple, sage)…..and I only like cloves in small doses (like a Bay Rum) and Rose is definitively not my thing…….and yet, I can’t stop smelling this one.
It seems so complex - and something I can see you liking or at least appreciating the craftsmanship.
I’m still trying to wrap my head around how much I like this - because there are very few notes that are ones that I appreciate (Amber, Labdanum, apple, sage)…..and I only like cloves in small doses (like a Bay Rum) and Rose is definitively not my thing…….and yet, I can’t stop smelling this one.
It seems so complex - and something I can see you liking or at least appreciating the craftsmanship.
HMan
Doften Savant
Nice, I’m seeing comparisons to Frederic Malle Promise, also a Dominic Ropion creation. Good stuff! We’re going to turn you not a snooty nichehead yet!
A generally underrated company, fragrance-wise.
Agree! Nice little hidden gem, this one!
Celebrate is surprisingly good as well.
HMan
Doften Savant
Etat Libre d'Orange - Eloge du Traitre
Herbal, spicy, green masterpiece.
Top 10 fragrance for me, but you all know this sort of wild, naturalistic beast is right up my alley. I saw an interview with the founder where he said they are keeping this in the line, in spite of it's lower sales, and I'm very happy for that. I suppose that's why it's not available in the US, and even directly from Paris, only comes in 50 ml bottles. Of course I only need two sprays, so even that will last some time.
It's often compared to Caron Yatagan. I'll often use Yatagan late in the evening before I go to bed, if I'm in the mood for a little extra scent. It's lovely stuff, and I get the comparison, but really this is in another league. This is so much more 3-dimensional. Glad I have them both, but this is the one for me. Though I'd be kidding myself to say everyone should rush out and grab it, I'm sure it's not ELdO's best seller for a reason, but personally, I love it. However if you like fragrances like Yatagan, then this is very much worth checking out.
Herbal, spicy, green masterpiece.
Top 10 fragrance for me, but you all know this sort of wild, naturalistic beast is right up my alley. I saw an interview with the founder where he said they are keeping this in the line, in spite of it's lower sales, and I'm very happy for that. I suppose that's why it's not available in the US, and even directly from Paris, only comes in 50 ml bottles. Of course I only need two sprays, so even that will last some time.
It's often compared to Caron Yatagan. I'll often use Yatagan late in the evening before I go to bed, if I'm in the mood for a little extra scent. It's lovely stuff, and I get the comparison, but really this is in another league. This is so much more 3-dimensional. Glad I have them both, but this is the one for me. Though I'd be kidding myself to say everyone should rush out and grab it, I'm sure it's not ELdO's best seller for a reason, but personally, I love it. However if you like fragrances like Yatagan, then this is very much worth checking out.