Nice haul bro... seeing all those juice make me drool.
Keep the passion and spirit up!
Among one of the samples,I do own a vintage bottle of Gres Cabochard..
A unique blend of heritage version tk on leather,tobacco and oakmoss.. Oakmoss in here is really prominent..

Thanks bro! Haha, you're one Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Glad to know that you too appreciate classic/vintage.

Good news for oud lovers out there. Frederic Malle will be releasing its first oud based scent with middle eastern theme called The Night :-
- http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com/2014/10/...eric-malle.html

Another good news for those started to shop for x'mas gifts. StrawberryNet now has Daily Gift Set Specials. Happy shopping!

My sample of the day happens to be Fille en Aiguilles by Serge Lutens. It's basically x'mas in a bottle (Pine tree + church). On my skin and to my nose, I get pine/fir with dried fruits from Abarie and incense from Incense Avignon. Projection is below average with moderate longevity on my skin. All in all, it's a nice scent perfect for x'mas. I only wish it was a little louder.

Oh finally it is about time this niche house hop on the oud express. This is where the industry is heading every house also need to have at least one oud to represent their house.. Both designers and niches. Designers also doing quite well in the oud segment as well. Like the one I'm wearing today, Gucci oud

No doubt it is on ze expensive side of designer but if this is bottled under niche house ppl will praise solid release lol

Nevertheless I personally find oud an interesting note as it has so many facet

Chanel and Hermes when r u releasing ur oud? jCE style of oud would be very interesting

Yes, agarwood/oud does have many facets. One just have to find the right one for your nose. I tend to steer away those that smell like Arabian Oud at KLCC or Times Square (not that they are bad). I have yet to find one that works for me but I quite like the natural animalic oud essential oil. Haven't tried Dior's Leather Oud but it will be in my next sample shopping together with FM's The Night when it becomes available.

Tat one i gotta give it to you bro...

the animalic in oud can be take no prisoner kind to me. then u really need to try the following tat some of my fb friends send small sample for me to try last time lol...

Rania J oud Assam
Xerjoff Zafar
LM Hard Leather

they are super bardyard to me lol and triggered my gag reflexes

This post has been edited by edwardleong: Oct 16 2014, 11:39 PM

How can I be so ignorant and forgot about MFK Oud. It is the most beautiful standalone oud, always have been my must have list and oud silk mood is on par with kilian rose oud

MOTD- heaven scent.... 3 shots of MFK oud with 2 shots atelier Vetiver fatal.

Sweet smooth oud and the sweetness of the smoky plum.... Who doesn't fall for it

Thanks for the list. Of the 3, Hard Leather has some loves in Facebook Fragrance Friends and if I remember correctly, it was kafkaesqueblog #1 favorite. Haven't tried it yet and based on the notes breakdown it ticks most of my boxes except for the rum note, which kinda put me on the fence. Probably because I don't drink except for occasional red wine to go with steak.

my current addiction Tom Ford Black Orchid.

Good isn't it?
Irresistible

it keeps me want to spray more and more.

my prev addiction is hermes terre.

any other recommended like the tom ford black orchid bro ?

Bro.. LM hard leather as recommended by bro Edward is one of my fav animalic scent!

Sharing some nice article here..
Stir up my curiosity what's the scent is about..


http://www.fragrantica.com/news/Nobile-194...Rudis-5999.html

Now you got me interested again. Will try to get a sample during my next full bottle purchase from essenza-nobile.de.

Interesting one. Thanks for sharing. I can't help but to say Eugeniya is one pretty girl.

SOTD - English Fern by Penhaligon's
Feeling English today. A classic English fougere created in 1910. On my skin and to my nose, I pick up mostly clover, lavender, geranium and oakmoss. It gives the impression of freshly washed warm skin and it's really a skin scent that wears close to the skin. Longevity is moderate on my skin. All in all, it's green, fresh and soapy, perfect for a day out in the sun. IMO, I would say it's a better alternative to aquatics.

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This post has been edited by hayward110: Oct 19 2014, 10:18 AM

Any opinion on these Parfume;

- Calvin Klein Obsession Night Eau De Toilette Spray
- Burberry Sport for Men Eau De Toilette Spray
- Hugo Boss Element For Men

Hi hayward,

Obsession night seems to have interesting notes IMHO but not sure abt the longevity and projection of it. And element by Hugo is a fresh type of scent. I think it's rather suitable for our daytime wear. Happy hunting!

I've not tried those but you can read reviews on fragrantica.com. CK Eternity, Burberry London and Boss Bottled (#6) are their modern timeless classics.

Good news for Tea for Two (GPHII with ashy tobacco added) lovers out there, L'Artisan Parfumeur will re-launch this discontinued scent and will be available retail later this year :-
- http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com/2014/10/...s-two-long.html

My friend, you may bring along your other half n head to any departmental stall n do a sniff test of these. See which one u like d most since these 3 are not hard to get

Good morrow my fellow frag heads,

As you all know I'm rose addict and to amplify the loveliness of Rose I did:

3 shots of oud silk mood and 1 shot rose oud

Heaven has always be so near to me lol

Was wandering what if I did not get the chance to be exposed to portrait of a lady then I will still staying in a stone cave dunno how beautiful it is lol

POAL really serves as a splendid niche rose for newbies like me wanted to explore rose the first time and then transit from there branch out to other beauties...

This post has been edited by edwardleong: Oct 20 2014, 07:53 AM

Hello guys! First time in this thread. I'm currently using:

1) Chanel - Bleu de Chanel
2) Salvatore Ferragamo - 'Salvatore Ferragamo Pour Homme'

Anyone puffing the same thing on their chests?