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jarcmercier
post Jun 20 2016, 06:12 PM

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QUOTE(t0n3 @ Jun 17 2016, 12:30 PM)
I got it from ethusis. Eau Savauge Parfum is hard to come by and he was so kind to reserve it for me. He was also my source for Amouage testers, which unfortunately are no longer available for purchase.
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Coincidently I'm wearing Eau Savauge Parfum today. Such a masculine and soothing scent under a cooling Kch weather today. I bought my tester bottle fr ethusis too and still have 40% left.
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post Aug 16 2016, 12:37 PM

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QUOTE(kahyeec @ Aug 14 2016, 04:27 PM)
As I bought from FragranceX before , I can tell you that it is "just brought online and wait for the parcel to arrived" .

If you buy more than RM1K , Pay with your usual Paypal (first time you might get blocked , wait for a call from your card issuer and say it is legit, then they will unblock you)
payment went thru and just look at the DHL tracking that they send to you.

Normally nothing happen in the first 5-6 days (it sits at the warehouse because US side flag it as a danger item) , then it will travel to HK, then KL then to wherever your city/town is ,
then it will sit there again , for 1 week or 1.5 week , then when you see clearance process complete , DHL will call you. You will pay the GST and a RM50 clearance fee. DHL will do everything for you ; signature of deputy director of Pharmacy, the legwork, until the parcel is cleared.

Depending on the state(Penang is the worst as bro Maxtorxxx informed) , you might or might not get a warning letter from Dept of Health,  in Sarawak it went thru okey.

My parcel took 18 days . and the actual travel from US to KL took only 5 days, the rest is waiting for customs both sides .

Then again ,I heard that if you buy from them around 70usd (which is RM280) , use code "free69" then they will ship it using USPS and all this DHL hassle would be avoided. You will get it via POS malaysia.
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I have had bad experience with Customs/Pharmacy dept in Sarawak some mths ago. Parcel withheld & only released after few calls & a appeal letter. hey told me its last warning for me as they have my record in their system ( i was served notice of warning 2 times previously). I wont / cant order from Fragx anymore. I dont think DHL cant help to get the release...i wouldnt mind paying them clearance fee if they can do it. Oh yea, the delivery mode of DHL vs USPS seems to be random system-generated....i requested FragX to use USPS for my order but they say cannot so its no more for me.
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post Dec 20 2016, 03:14 PM

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QUOTE(t0n3 @ Dec 20 2016, 10:52 AM)
My mom's xmas present has arrived yesterday after exactly two weeks. Clearance took almost 3 days at my local custom office before releasing it without any issue, most probably due to the new "Dangerous Goods" sticker. No VAT charged at fragX during checkout because it hasn't reached x amount yet.

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Gd Xmas gift. Gd also no issue. I stopped order fr FragX since my last order detained & only released after appeal to Customs. That's the last warning for me as I was told.
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post Dec 20 2016, 03:57 PM

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QUOTE(t0n3 @ Dec 20 2016, 03:35 PM)
So sorry to hear about your experience. We're from the same city, right?

Just received my Auphorie samples.

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Yup. Kuching. FragX was my main source to get frag online. Anyhow, toned down my purchase significantly. That was back in May. Since then only bought once, recently fr Bestbuy in its year end sales...Dior Homme & Aqua Fahrenheit testers. Think both were my 3rd bottle each. DH such exquisite classy scent & AF being my hot day no-brainer cooling scent...& wearing AF now haha.
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post Dec 22 2016, 01:34 PM

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QUOTE(t0n3 @ Dec 22 2016, 11:21 AM)
Indeed. You know how much I love Dior Homme. Just got a tester of it from bestbuyworld for RM160 June this year.
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Cool. It has 1 of d best-est price for Door's testers anywhere. I got mine for almost similar price. Kch's weather really erratic.This morning cooling so put on Angel Men but now as hot sunny hot. Haha.
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post Jun 13 2017, 11:48 AM

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QUOTE(z800r @ Jun 2 2017, 11:30 PM)
This year / recently purchased yeah?

I bought last year also okay. Just that few forumers received warning from moh/pharmacy/kastam after that.

Tq yeah
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Hi, did they send using DHL?

Any VAT / GST paid? I notice now the purchase fr FragX there is no VAT / GST charged by them unlike last year.

I recall someone said that DHL will later charge a clearance fee of RM50 (?) to ensure package pass through our Customs. I don't know if it really works. I'm willing to pay if it avoid detention / confiscation by Customs. Anyone can clarify on this matter.

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post Jun 13 2017, 01:39 PM

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QUOTE(z800r @ Jun 13 2017, 12:56 PM)
I didnt order any perfume yet. Afraid customs/moh will confiscated the perfumes

I ordered last year. They sent using usps. Arrived my home after 12 days. No warning at all. So lucky

This year, i didnt order any yet. My perfume stocks gonna finish soon
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USPS no issue. DHL is the one Customs will open up. But damn fragX keep sending to me using DHL hence detained by Customs last year with last warning. Thats why i stop ordering from FragX anymore.....unless anyone can offer some insights on the clearance fee thingy? or there is such a thing.
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post Sep 7 2017, 10:14 AM

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QUOTE(AnsonKC @ Sep 2 2017, 08:51 PM)
i bought from zara stores. yes they provide testers
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Which particular Zara store u got them ? Many of them doesn't have Zara Aromatic Future and few on sale only.
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post Sep 7 2017, 10:20 AM

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QUOTE(cenkudu @ Aug 27 2017, 09:40 AM)
I also saw the same thing. damn it...it was not charged even last 2-3 weeks if I remember correctly. one forummer said they also used Fedex
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A fren of mine ordered from FragX just days ago. VAT charges imposed & they use the dreaded DHL again !! Hope no issue with Customs / MOH.
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post Sep 9 2017, 04:02 PM

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QUOTE(whitey87 @ Sep 8 2017, 08:13 PM)
why are you being charged the shipping fees? u didint apply the free69 code izzit?

Yup my order oso otw and have the VAT charge....but its being shipped via FedEx. If not mistaken FedEX arrives at Subang instead of KLIA :-)
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The issue is that the system chooses which 1 to use to ship, they claimed cannot do manual intervention to ship on customers request..doesnt matter u ordered so many times with them & tonnes of bottles d...which I think is just plain lazy customer service. Human controls system &... enuf said. Take it or leave it basically .
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post Sep 18 2017, 09:32 AM

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QUOTE(AmmoShaf @ Sep 14 2017, 08:12 PM)
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Really didn't expect FragX(DHL) to deliver the fragrance this fast, I would be happy enough if it is within 1 month. But 6 days? I order on 8th of September and received it today. Wow. I am so happy right now, haven't open the box yet though. Will spend my night smelling this new fragrances yeay. I will order again if the fragrance are genuine.
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My fren's parcel just got delayed & detained by MOH - Pharmacy dept Kuching for testing. Only his 2nd purchase from FragX. Bad luck. Think will be issued a warning later & nex purchase detained will be confiscated by MOH. FragX DHL really a no no.

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post Sep 18 2017, 01:25 PM

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QUOTE(Elinoir @ Sep 18 2017, 01:19 PM)
From what i read, you need like a sijil from jabatan farmasi stating that the goods is safe to be delivered when involving with imports of cosmetics and beauty products... Is it true?
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Yes. Need a permit for every purchase. That's why i dun purchase from FragX anymore cos they like to use DHL which Customs likes to open for MOH to test.
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post Sep 19 2017, 11:20 PM

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QUOTE(edwardleong @ Sep 18 2017, 05:51 PM)
I broke my promise.... after quite some time, i cant control myself and bought my wedding day scent

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This is also one of bottle where i found the new reformulation is better than original

I first sniff this scent 2 years ago in klia.. my impression were meh.. feminine green powder way too soapy celery rose scent.. fast forward 2 years.. resniff at metrojaya.. boom so so so good rich oppulent rose scent for men..

Immediately this must wear for my actual wedding day and bought it.

It is still a greeh fresh rose, but the soapiness, and greeness have been toned down and hence making the lime and rose even more kaw and best part is performance is way better.. projection and longevity is off the chart.. 2 on chest 1 on back of the neck can last whole day i mean whole day and projects even after dinner

The incense is still here however it is so soft here yet blend well with other notes to make it smell sweet and slight peppery

This scent is truely a remarkable rose scent. Love it to the max and it is up there on par with kilian rose oud, dior oud ispahan, le labo rose 31, tom ford noir de noir, mfk lumiere noire pour homme, FM portrait of a lady as the must have magnificent 7 rose scents

Anyway my morning wedding day scent - Xerjoff Nio; wedding dinner scent - Amouage lyric man
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post Oct 1 2017, 03:34 PM

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QUOTE(AmmoShaf @ Sep 18 2017, 05:33 PM)
Sorry to hear that. But, is there anyway to make sure FragX didn't use DHL, like during the payment we can opt to choose other courier? Because I actually plan to place the next order soon. But knowing this happen to your friend, I'm quite worry now.
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My fren has got his package recently after being held up in Kch by MOH / Pharmacy dept for 1 week for testing. Very lucky he got the package eventually without any warning letter from Pharmacy dept. DHL really a headache.


On a separate note, on my recent new love for rose scent, apart from Amouage Lyric Man, i also noticed Amouage Epic Woman intriguing and would love to get my hands on it.
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post Oct 3 2017, 05:19 PM

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QUOTE(edwardleong @ Oct 2 2017, 08:53 PM)
Haha bro you sure know rose scent very well, i highly recommend that stay clear from epic woman, it is very intoxicating and by far my most precious female scent that i owned, plan to keep this scent as under radar as much as possible since you brought it up.

I can sum it up in a very short summary, spicy full bodied smooth rose oud scent. The perfect blend of rose, tea, oud, sandalwood and vanilla is to die for. longevity and projection are tenacious... on par with lyric man

It is not sweet jammy rose oud combo.. this is regal stuff i also keep myself off limit from keep reaching for this gem
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Haha. High 5 bro. Intoxicating is the word for Epic Women. & what a fitting summary of it.
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post Oct 3 2017, 05:49 PM

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QUOTE(owentzy @ Oct 2 2017, 11:08 AM)
Guys, just watched Jemery Fragrance's latest video talking about Zara's Fragrance.
Have done some research on this house, really interested with Orange Zest which they say it smells like the original formulation of Dior Homme Sport and Zara 9.0 which smells like Dior Homme.
Not sure if anyone has tried their fragrance? How's the performance? The price? Any must try fragrance from them? (both male & female).
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I just bought Gourmand leather fr my recent trip to Bangkok. Converted at RM128. I dun know the price in Msia, hope not splashing more than I should. It's a gd frag on its own & even though I try not to compare to JPG Ultra Male, on my skin, it kicks UM ass big time. Sweet stuff nonetheless but not the in-ur -face blast & for cold days only.
Wanted to get Zara Seoul Winter for our msian summer weather but found out Seoul is better. But they sold out 100ml left 50ml which I passed. Rm70 for for a 100ml bottle.
Also wana try Aromatic Future but all zara stores in bkk sold out in a promotion just days ago at Rm35++ only.
Passed on the 9.0 as already hv DH. Not tat into Zara but is gd that reasonable quality frag is around to cater for the ever increasing frag comm.



 

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