is it worth it at that price?

Bro.. go for MFK Oud

2nd and final perfume purchase from HK
Le Labo Labdanum 18. I got a 50ml at HKD$1380. The 100ml is HKD$1980. All the other ones I tried, only this one appealed to me. No city exclusive for Hong Kong is available and known yet. They will let me know once it becomes available. The boutique is very low profile and away from main road but with the help of Google Map/GPS it was quite easy to locate.

TBH, Le Labo is not a house I'm too crazy about and to buy it seems like against my style but I only wanted the unique fresh bottling experience in its boutique. There are currently only two boutiques in Asia, Tokyo and Hong Kong. However, partner stores in Asia are available in Tokyo, Seoul and Singapore (ESCENTIALS, Paragon Mall) :-
- http://lelabofragrances.com/inter_en/locations

On my skin and to my nose, Labdanum 18 smells a bit like Musc Ravageur (both composed by Maurice Roucel) and Musc Ravageur smells like Shalimar with clove and cinamom added. Below is a review I did based on a tiny decant from luckyscent I posted on fragrantica a while ago :-

As a BIG fan of amber (as major note), I just wanted to know how labdanum smells like, which is part of the makeup of amber note (created in lab). It's the sweet, resinous, cozy and warm qualities I love so much about.

I kinda agree to the reference to Musc Ravageur by Frederic Malle except without the prominent clove in MR, which I tried recently and quite like it.

Back to the scent itself. Labdanum 18 opens with prominent animalic notes but they are subtle. I generally can't take any skanky note but surprisingly this one is acceptable for me. Amber starts to peek out after an hour. However, projection and longevity are below average. Overall, it's pretty much a skin scent. Short but sweet.

yup i truely agree... experience is nothing we can never put a price on it

finally 1H14 ended, damn busy with the closing... finally can breathe edi... Tone, nice le labo     

last weekend was at kl for meeting and managed to squeeze a bit wee time to sniff the elusive hermessence line

Hermessence. Sense, essence, essential. The essence of Hermes and the very soul of perfume. A collection of olfactory poems, with sobriety and intensity, which freely explore new facets of emotion. Nature reinvented, unexpected and poetic. Unique and surprising associations of the most noble elements of perfumery.

Jean-Claude Ellena, perfumer to the house of Hermes, has created this collection of fragrances for both men and women which touch the heart and speak directly to the senses.

in other word, u will have to be a fan of minimalist art work by JCE, he is really a masterclass perfumer.. i fell in love with his touch after i gotten bigarade concentree. ya i know kinda bored but then do let me continue a few lines before i go to the next agenda...

Even though Hermes gave JCE take the lead and no new Hermessence launch unless JCE give an 'ok' signal but it is still abit constrain compared to what have he created for Frederic Malle... BC can last on me though out the day, and my female colleagues and friends say i smell nice... Hermessence.. spoiler ahead... well i like his approach of "man, u smell nice" rather than "yo, ur perfume smell nice"

so i went to Hermes in Gardens where i gotten my first bel ami, the SA recognize me lol... and i bite the bullet went for the travel gift set consist of 4x15ml spray.. (a very smart marketing move).. and Hermes is very generous with their samples... when i say generous.. it is generous

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look on how they pay attention to small detail... on the travel set

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the spray vial is in an individual pouch... the sample is 4ml vial... more on that later

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after i strip them naked and do a group photo...

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close up on my SOTD

one word can sums up their presentation... luxury...

after a few days dosing myself with them, i realise that JCE wanna portrait a discreet, luxury scent to a group of consumers who is i) ppl who dont care abt the price, just wan the orange bag or ii) JCE fan.. well i am the later

yes the ones that i choose are: Osmanthe Yunnan, Iris Ukiyoe, Santal Massoia, Epice Marine, as for samples: Vanille Galante, brin de reglisse, amber narguile... no rose??? well they ran out of stock, if not my first choice would be Rose Ikebana lol

do explore this line only if and only if longevity is not ur concern... notice the word "dosing" i mention just now... these babies have problem go past the 5th hr, if u lucky 6th hour  but the scent quality.. impeccable.

This line is perfect for Malaysia climate, light, airy, transparent, wont offend, compliment getter, unique.. Eventually the four will be FBW in my collection... i look past the longevity issues and i can wear 2-3 frags a day which is pretty good lol... i know it is kinda long... i will put up individual review of the scent later but i can summary:

Osmanthe Yunnan - Sweet Apricot Tea
Epice Marine - Salty sea breeze at coast beside pier on an early morning
Santal Massoia - milky, creamy sandalwood
Iris Ukiyoe - Iris petal water with orange blossom

i think i better stop here... update later thanks for spending time reading such long essay

quite decent... i got the set at 508...  i still feel his work with FM the best... it is not a good thing being his fan....
haha Angeligues can fight for the shortest-lived scent...

So after my email to SN asking them to cancel my order as I was reluctant to submit the additional information, they wrote back apologising and informing me they will proceed with my order.

Apparently SN is based in Hong Kong.....

SOTD : Charriol Royal Leather.

Can't stop hunting and searching for Leather notes which on my favorite scent notes.
And managed to get a decant from my overseas friend on this Switzerland perfume house.
First sniff on the bottle,It smells identical to Tuscan Leather & Golden Boy,Can't wait and pull a trigger of 5 shots.
As i can see the scent are really a clone on both of the mention scent.Yet is more to lighter side of leather instead of beast mode from Tuscan Leather.
So,Far I luving it and is cheaper for daily wear.Great to have this scent and might go for full-bottle when my decant of 25ml finish.

Haul of the classic - Shalimar by Guerlain
Luca Turin calls it the reference oriental. I was totally ignoring it all this while after I first sniffed it two years ago. It put me off with the old lady vibe. My nose wasn't ready yet I should say. After my sampling last time round I grew to love it. Partly has to thank Musc Ravageur too, which I love and shares some similarities with Shalimar.

I got my 90ml EdP from a LYN seller for RM240. He was kind enough to give me free PosLaju shipping after I identified myself as a regular of this perfume forum thread.

I know my crappy Ipad camera doesn't do this legend justice but here goes anyway.

Would love to join in depth discussion with the experts in here. Too bad i'm new. All the fragrances I ever have is Designer's fragrance. Niche level ones still too expensive for me. 

I'd suggest you try both TV and EdB first. Don't make up your mind too soon. Compare both to see which one is worth it for you so you wouldn't regret later. At least that's what I'd do now.

Anyone know the latest price for MFK's APIS at Isetan KLCC? Any upcoming promotion?

Thanks for the info, bro.

FYI, Dior Private Collection is available at Pavilion (main entrance) until 27/7 (Sunday).

125ml - RM820
250ml - RM1170

Anyone interested for Bois d'Argent split?

Don't worry, you could always ask your friend in KL to buy for you first

About the MFK's RM799 for two promotion, was it any 2 except from the extrait oud series?

Ah, that makes sense. Those are more than RM500 on Essenza Nobile.

The only Dior private collection I've seen online are from ebay :-
- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cuir-Cannage-Eau-d...=item51be2c0dab

Currently looking for birch+jasmine, which is in the same vein as CdR. Just ordered sample of Cuir Cannage.

Not tat i know of. Seriously LVMH is getting very greedy and ripping ppl off.

Nearest place is singapore.. But 820 is 10% cheaper than there lol..

Adp intensa leather is available for RM800.... Crazy price just coz their oud is selling well..

Do you think I'm allowed to use my Isetan RM100 cash voucher during the promotion? Wait, the buy two for RM799 is only for members?

Yes they will give Parkson vouchers when you purchase Privee Collection. I didn't ask how much though.