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Perfumes for Guys v4, Discussion anything about fragrance
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My first AdP from StrawberryNet has just arrived yesterday. All for under RM380 after huge discount. Added 4711 bar soap for free shipping and the Cool Water lotion is a free gift. This is a dressed-up flanker to the original Colonia. Oakmoss adds a matured dated vibe here. I don't get much citrus or neroli on top. It reminded me of fresher version of reformulated Kouros. This is my SOTD.
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Aug 15 2016, 11:42 AM
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QUOTE(ferros @ Aug 14 2016, 03:13 PM) Hey bro, notice you got recommend for http://www.fragrancex.com. Majority of my fragrances in my collection were bought from the online sites I've listed. Never had any problem (touch wood) except received warning notice twice from Malaysian Department of Pharmacy and all were on fragranceX orders. My last purchase with fragranceX was on Sahara Noir by Tom Ford (under RM400) on July 2015 and had no problem. Having said that, I live in Sarawak and maybe Sarawak govt officials are more lenient?Do you have any experience buying from them, can share your experience? Got go through this website before but seem like they will shipped to Malaysia internationally. Just wanna know is it simple and safe, i.e. just brought online and wait for the parcel to arrived? or need to go through those messy procedure when the parcel arrived to Malaysia, ie. get hold by those authority and then need to write letter/pay those tax to let go. Got heard lot of buyer who brought fragrance from oversea having this experience before. Thanks in advance.  This post has been edited by t0n3: Aug 15 2016, 11:44 AM |
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Aug 15 2016, 12:23 PM
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SOTD - Ambra by Santa Maria Novella
Really, the star of the show here is birch tar despite what the name says. The labdanum amber only reveals itself towards the dry down. I fell in love with this the first time I smelled a sample. I discovered my love for birch tar through this and subsequently bought Lonestar Memories by Tauer Perfumes. Projection is beast mode for this EdC and longevity is just average (expected from an EdC). Ambra is first made in the 19th century, one of the oldest creations from the house. In case you haven't really know, SMN is one of the oldest pharmacies that is still in existence today. You can read about Kafkaesque's glowing review on Ambra here :- - http://www.kafkaesqueblog.com/2013/04/29/p...eau-de-cologne/  This post has been edited by t0n3: Aug 16 2016, 11:59 AM |
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Aug 16 2016, 12:15 PM
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SOTD - L`Air de Rien by Miller Harris
This one's probably the most controversial and only standout unique scent from the house for me. Smells of dusty old books and libraries plus salty human skin. You can read about Vogue UK's article on this scent here :- - http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2016/01/29/j...n-miller-harris  |
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Aug 17 2016, 02:12 PM
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SOTD - Essenza di Colonia by Acqua di Parma
Wearing this again today I finally get the neroli once the muskiness subsides. A little soapy but not to the extend of Prada Amber PH. A classic masculine scent perfect for hot humid day/evening.  |
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Aug 18 2016, 10:35 AM
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QUOTE(justordinary @ Aug 18 2016, 04:53 AM) Hi guys, new here and completely clueless about fragrance. I'm looking for a versatile perfume that is suitable for most occasion and need some suggestions. Don't expect fresh scent to last very long. 6 hours is considered good for me. If you like them, just get them. I don't think you can find any cheaper alternatives. You might wanna try L'eau D'Issey. That one lasted quite a while on my skin. Buying online is cheaper if you're on a budget :-Went Sephora today for some test and turns out i really liked below particular scents. - Christine Dior Sauvage (Loved this but way too expensive for my league as a beginner) - Gucci Guilty Black (Raving bad ratings at fragrantica. Don't care much for those saying it smells synthetic as I liked it but am worried of the sillage and longevity as it seems pretty bad too) - Versace Pour Homme (Looks like it has issues with longevity as well) Can anyone suggest me an alternative that smells like the above but at a RM200/100ml range that has a good longevity that can last me a full day at work? Otherwise i'll just have to choose between Gucci/Versace if there's no alternative as this 2 are within my budget range. I'm leaning towards Gucci here as it smells really fresh to me. Thanks! - http://my.bestbuy-world.com/index.php?main...roducts_id=1358 |
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Aug 18 2016, 10:58 AM
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SOTD - Breath of God by Lush
Inspired by the fresh clean air of the mountains and the smoky scents from the Tibetan temples, this one smells as cool and medicinal as Salonpas. It has very good performance on my skin.   |
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Aug 19 2016, 10:16 AM
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QUOTE(justordinary @ Aug 19 2016, 03:39 AM) It's my first ever fragrance purchase and I can't justify the price. Don't expect to get Chanel fragrances cheaper other than from brick and mortar stores because it has tight distribution. The ones at grey market are either pricier or fake (if too cheap). If i were to get it where can I get a better price? I seen one online @RM440/100ml bottle. Will it be cheaper at Parkson/Aeon? As i heard Chanel/Dior is cheaper in stores compared to online. Having said that you can get Dior and Chanel slightly cheaper from my favorite M'sian online store, my.bestbuy-world.com. No, I'm in no way affiliated to them. |
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Aug 19 2016, 10:34 AM
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SOTD - Escape by CK
It was one of my signature scents when I first started wearing fragrances. Purchased my current bottle a few years ago for nostalgic purposes. It still smells and performs as good as the original I can only attribute it to higher % of aroma chemicals used.  |
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Aug 22 2016, 09:41 AM
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SOTD - Prada Amber PH
This one needs no introduction. One of the best if not the best soapy scent out there. Mine is of the original formulation.  |
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Aug 23 2016, 11:30 AM
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QUOTE(anige @ Aug 22 2016, 07:00 PM) Hey guys, Although she seldom logs in here, she's another true-blue fraghead!Shameless plug here but I'm selling some back-ups and unloved frags. Will try to update as and when. Thanks. Sorry, the list is kind short now... |
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Aug 23 2016, 11:43 AM
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SOTD - Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens
Kitchen spice amber. One of the best if not the best amber scent out there. The forefather of all amber scents today. Smells similar to Amber Absolute by Tom Ford, Ambre Orient by Armani and discontinued Mitzah by Dior.  |
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Aug 24 2016, 11:27 AM
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SOTD - Arpege by Lanvin
A poor man's Chanel No.5 minus the civet. It does remind me of my parent's room as a kid. My mom never wore Chanel's but she had Fidji Parfum by Guy Laroche and Joy Parfum by Jean Patou. My Arpege is of current formulation.  |
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Aug 25 2016, 12:01 PM
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My samples have arrived yesterday. Also in the mail were two free random carded samples. This is what I've ordered :-
- Masque Fragranze - Act I - III - Russian Tea - Eau de Parfum - Masque Fragranze - Act I-II - Montecristo - Eau de Parfum - Masque Fragranze - Act III•II - Romanza - Victorian Narcissus - Tauer Perfumes - Lonesome Rider - Rania J. - Oud Assam - Eau de Parfum Sample of the day - Lonesome Rider by Tauer Perfumes My first impression, it reminds me a bit of Cuir by Mona di Orio minus the castoreum. I detected some light citruses during the opening. This is a non-birch tar but suede-like leather with some iris, vetiver and pepper thrown in. Pepper makes it a little spicy. Although it has iris in it but it doesn't smell like Cuir Cannage by Dior. Projection is rather soft by Tauer's standard. Longevity-wise, I can only find out after the end of the day but I reckon it's average, probably 6 hours at best.  This post has been edited by t0n3: Aug 25 2016, 12:01 PM |
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Aug 26 2016, 02:23 PM
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Sample of the Day - Montecristo by Masque
Animalic, musky, sweaty, dusty tobacco with a slight sweet boozy drydown. Projection is just perfect and safe for an office setting. The scent has a little 70's vibe to it. Reminds me a bit of Gentleman by Givenchy.  |
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Sep 1 2016, 10:02 AM
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QUOTE(nexona88 @ Aug 31 2016, 06:41 PM) How much is that?? You can check out the price here :-- http://my.bestbuy-world.com/index.php?main...oducts_id=13584 Note that mine is a vintage original bottle with a small PRADA letter printed on instead of the bigger one on current bottle. |
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Sep 1 2016, 04:07 PM
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Sample of the day - Romanza by Masque
This is one heady green narcissus bomb. I also get some sambac jasmine, vetiver and myrrh in the mix.  |
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Sep 1 2016, 04:10 PM
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QUOTE(wil-i-am @ Aug 31 2016, 04:33 PM) Wat is d RRP? You can check out the price here :-- http://essenza-nobile.de/fragrances/masque...ontecristo.html |
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Sep 2 2016, 05:38 PM
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Sample of the day - Russian Tea by Masque
A smokey dusty tea scent with a slightly sweet raspberry note. No, it doesn't smell like Tea for Two by L`Artisan Parfumeur or Five O`Clock Au Gingembre by Serge Lutens. It was quite enjoyable to wear.  |
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Sep 28 2016, 10:49 AM
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QUOTE(mdikhsan @ Sep 26 2016, 09:49 AM) I'm looking for Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens anybody have? do PM me pls This you mean? Seems like I'm the only one here who has this. But mine's not for sale. Any bottle purchased for more than 2 years is a keeper for me because with constant reformulations going on I don't wanna risk it. I have used up much juice since the last time I took this photo so not doing any decanting on this one. Sorry. Oh yeah BTW, I got mine from StrawberryNet on a good deal. This post has been edited by t0n3: Sep 28 2016, 10:51 AM |
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