that's a dream stack bro! nice collection u have there, how's the shipping with the official RL? i was eyeing the linen shirt btw

I'm in the UK, I usually get free delivery above a certain amount. Do look out if the linen is dry clean or machine washable.
I have some which are only dry clean, can be a pain. I may have ignore it and chuck into the washer (I haven't done so yet lol)

Noted, i have few linens shirt too it gets wrinkled easily. Always take care of my stuff especially those expensive one, not gonna regret later

Not sure why PL ones suggested dry cleaning. I did ask the guys at RL in the store if I could just machine wash it, they said follow the label. I still haven't risked it yet lol

Incoming, another pair of 4D Run shoes



Well, added another 2 more extra pairs since I like the Ultra4d



Underneath the insoles, you could see the lattice structure. Very cool.

Unveiling continues.....



Some self indulgence from the creation of Roja Parfums:



A complimentary Roja Parfum Haute Luxe Parfum discovery atomiser. This 7.5ml elixir retails at 190 pound. A full bottle of 100ml will set you back 2,500 pound, and has been regarded as one of the most expensive perfume in the world.



The Essence of Perfume book offers a rare glimpse into the knowledge, passion, and creativity of the Master Perfumer Roja Dove:



The main actor (or actors), hidden behind a handmade, silk-lined black lacquered box :



The trio from the Aoud collection: Aoud, Amber Aoud and Musk Aoud. No, I don't own all three of them. I shared this triple set with another 2 friends, and they have been generous enough to allow me to have the box (because they both already have far too many lying in their houses, and enough crystals to complete a few Thanos gauntlets). Mine is on the right, The Amber Aoud:



Other than the Amber Aoud, I also procured a bottle of Ahlam, a supposedly bespoke perfume for a Emirati singer, Ahlam Alshamsi, which has been discontinued:



More close-ups of the bottles:



The Master Perfumer Mr Roja Dove has been kind enough to sign both the bottles:



Those 24K gold plated caps are encrusted with 14 bespoke crystals:



For more information of Roja Parfums, please visit www.rojaparfums.com.


This post has been edited by attacusatlas: Sep 5 2020, 06:58 PM

Very nice, i almost got Roja Elysium but it smelt too close to Aventus so I decided not to.

There are a lot more for you to try on other than Elysium. I am sure there will be one or two that suit you.

Upon thorough inspection, I found that the lacquered presentation box arrived not in pristine condition - fine scratches can be found on the surface and there were a few areas chipped. I dropped Nadia, my contact point at Roja Parfums, an email to feedback my concern. Immediately she replied that she will arrange for a replacement but will take several days to complete the presentation box since it required customisation. Less than 2 weeks after that, it arrived:











The service provided by Roja Parfums has been remarkable. Mr Roja Dove even sent my friend birthday wishes in video massages.

Of course, other that these, Roja Parfums is renowned to have only been using the finest ingredients in the perfume making. The only factor that will hinder me from owning more of his creation is the price, but slowly (and surely) I will collect those crystals to complete my own Thanos gauntlet.

This post has been edited by attacusatlas: Sep 6 2020, 01:26 PM

Bakhache Luxuries was having Merdeka Sales last week. Though I am really broke, still can't resist the temptation:





Arrived in bullet-proof packaging:





Two bottles of Maison Francis Kurkdjian (MFK) - A la Rose for HM and Oud for the kuli. The presentation has increased tremendously, not so environmental friendly I would say:



I always have a soft spot for MFK, mainly because this is the first non-mainstream perfume brand that I ventured into. I still can recall my very first MFK, A Piece of Me (APOM), was purchased from Metrojaya. A few years back, I was given the privilege to meet the Master Perfumer, Mr Francis Kurkdjian in person during the MFK boutique launch:



MFK Oud opened up my mind this so-called Middle Eastern scent can be very pleasing and work very well for Asians. If you have reservation about oud scent, do give this a try:



I opted for the engraving service. Most people won't, in the fear that it will be a challenge to part with at a later stage:

I was in a quest to source for a few items that I missed along the way. Classic, discontinued perfume bottles are some of them but more often than not, if you missed the boat, you missed it. Hence the only option available is to source for pre-loved items.

These are the three classic bottles that I managed to secure so far this year -



Perhaps the oldest perfume maker in the world, Creed has discontinued its rather squarish shoulder bottle and at the same time, reduced the size from 120ml to 100ml. On the left is the new bottle in 100ml, Green Irish Tweed whilst on the right is the Original Vetiver in 120ml, produced in year 2008:



The next one, mainly made known by celebrities worldwide is Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'Eau. The old bottle, rather masculine design has been discontinued since 2012:



This is how the current oval bottle looks like, in 100ml:



The next one is rather unique. Shown here is a new-old stock, introduced in year 2014, Fragrance du Bois (FdB) Oud Couture in its retired, classic 50ml bottle:



The perfume house is wholly owned by Asia Plantation Capital:



FdB Oud Couture has been replaced by FdB Heritage in a more fancy bottle, available from FdB Prive collection, the most iconic and prized creation:



It has been a rather exciting journey so far for this year with 14 bottles secured. Will I be adding more to the collection? Who knows....



This post has been edited by attacusatlas: Sep 20 2020, 03:02 PM

Nice cop
I read the 4d run 1.0 is comfy but the ultra 4d isn't
Thoughts ?

Tbh they both feel the same, and they are not super heavy on foot as they make it to be. I would comfortably wear it the whole day. The only difference I find is the upper, the Ultra4d is prime knit so it has more give and little bit more snug around the ankle which is great for running. As for running, it can be on the heavier side but I think one could manage 5k with it.
Don't expect it to be spongy like boost as it's a lot stiffer but still alright.

Copped a few more pairs the last few days

4D Run 1.0 and UB19

the 4D ultra boost is similar to X90004D ? cos i saw JD sports selling a whooping 999 for a pair , thinking of getting the ultra boost or X90004D for gym sess but im afraid of the X90004D has narrow sole

This post has been edited by Gentleman_League: Sep 10 2020, 02:50 PM

I've not tried the X90004D but I think it should fit very similar to the 4D Run 1.0. It really depends if you like the bouncier UltraBoost midsoles or the stiffer and more stable 4D.

Copped another pair of 4D

Nice haul! Can't wait for a group photo.

LOL like this?