SOTD - Breath of God by Lush
It was inspired by fresh clean mountain air and smokey scents of Tibetan temples. What do I get out of it? Incense melon on ice! It's medicinal like mentholatum deep heat patch. Totally unique and original. Performance is very good on my skin.

The notes are neroli, sandalwood, virginia cedar, incense, amalfi lemon, melon, rose, ylang-ylang, vetiver, grapefruit, black pepper and juniper.

MdO Cuir is the latest addition to my humble collection. I also got more free samples than I asked for and for those who wants to know, as expected (>RM500), it was inspected by Kastam and Farmasi as there were Kastam tapes and Farmasi chop on my box. Fortunately, they let it through and didn't rip my box apart like last time.

Thanks bro! I guess it's only known to the European market. I'm wearing it today on a wet cool day here in Kuching. Smokey animalic (castoreum) suede-like leather with spicy cardamom and a tinge of fresh juniper on top. Reminds me of the smokiness from Interlude by Amouage and suede-like leather from Anubis by Papillon. I have the new reformulated version (new packaging), which is not as strong as older reviewers on fragrantica said it used to be.

Good choice with the Epic there. I find the projection is just OK compared to Interlude. Just don't over spray it. I used to have it but gave it away because it didn't work too well with my nose.

I've bought from them many times in the past. All had been authentic. In fact, it's the cheapest place for you to buy Chanel and Dior fragrances.

Thanks bro! I think it's only available in North America and Europe. It has very rare distribution but you can always order a sample online from surrendertochance or luckyscent. I don't mind sharing a decant of it at RM8/ml if anyone is interested. Mona Di Orio was a classically trained perfumer who studied under Master Perfumer Edmond Roudnitska for 15 years before she co-founded her own brand. She passed away in 2011.

Talking about unique fragrances, I'm currently wearing a sample of Enchanted Forest by The Vagabond Prince - fruity woody vanilla with slight booze. Quite unique in my book but not really my style. I'm also exploring the house of Stephane Humbert Lucas. His O Hira is a must try for any amber lover.

S(ample) OTD - Fresh Couture by Moschino
No, it doesn't smell like glass cleaner (Versace Man Eau Fraiche is). Peony and bergamot are the two prominent notes I get on my skin. Smells like one of those fresh floral fruity female teen scents at Sephora. Performance is okay on my skin.

S(ample) of the Day - Esprit du Tigre by James Heeley
It's said to have inspired by Tiger Balm. However, not sure if it's been reformulated, it certainly doesn't smell like one. What I get mostly are vetiver, clove, cardamom, pepper and cinnamon with mint on top, which gives me tingling sensation upon spraying. Performance is okay on my skin.

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I just store it in a deep drawer placed in the coolest place in the house and away from direct sunlight. I was tempted to get one before but then I read that drastic change in temperature will spoil it.

Am wearing a sample of Mortal Skin by Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777. As with all of his creations, it scores very well in the projection and longevity department. Smells like one of those Arabian Oud scents. A mix of Leather Oud + APlS.

Thought you never mentioned. It's very risky to blind buy even so if you're on a tight budget. You can easily try those for free at your local department store if you have access.

Never knew about this house. Thanks for letting us know.

Is that a Women's perfume? I'm not familiar with the perfume from the house. You can always check out fragrantica.com.

I remember trying it many years ago but can't recall how it smells. Marver has a bottle of it. You can try to ask him or get a small decant from him.

Really? I wouldn't put tobacco smoke and incense smoke together.

This post has been edited by t0n3: Apr 19 2016, 10:08 AM

Congratulation bro! It's been a while since you last logged in here. Still busy with the baby?

Looks like your new job is paying you well

Does it really smell like Ambre Narguile?

Wear what your heart desires. Be it drugstore perfume or luxury niche. I wore Adidas Ice Dive to gym.

I'm wearing Guerlain's Jicky (EdT) today and sipping a cuppa earl grey.

This post has been edited by t0n3: Apr 26 2016, 02:52 PM

Perfumes if stored properly can last indefinitely but top notes may turn. Keep it away from direct sunlight, heat and maintain it at constant temperature. That's why storing it in wine chiller is not advisable unless you make decants while keeping the bottles in the chiller. I don't use a wine chiller. I can't afford a large one to fit all of my bottles.

SOTD - MdO Cuir
Spicy suede-like leather.

You may be looking at older reviews there. Some of the perfumes are more than 10 years old that they bound to have been reformulated due to restrictions imposed by IFRA in recent years so they are not as strong as it used to be (unless you're buying a vintage). Blind buying is a risky business and I was a victim for some purchases in the past thinking they were powerhouses. Always sample current testers on the shelve first before making the decision.

That one is really strong. I bought it in 2013. Heard it's been reformulated.

Amen Pure Malt isn't strong.

Today I'm wearing L'Air de Rien and sipping a cuppa Darjeeling tea. It smells like salty human skin and that's actually a compliment from me!

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This post has been edited by t0n3: May 5 2016, 01:52 PM