The Fragrance Thread & SOTD

[Grand Potentate]

I got into the elevator wearing Mancera Red Tobacco lastnight and all the ladies riding with me were raving about the smell.

Did they comment on your outfit?

 

[Dropbear]

Did they comment on your outfit?

They were all like ‘what is that smell? It’s amazing!’

I told them it was me and they were surprised 🤣

 

[Dropbear]

I gotta do my stupid Xmas wishlist so my brother and sister in law can buy me something. I picked a few scents that I like, but I guess it will depend on whether they are shopping Amazon or in-store this year. I went with:

Acqua di Parma Oud, Mancera Aoud Vanille and Valentino Yellow Dream.

Open to other suggestions though.

 

[Grand Potentate]

I gotta do my stupid Xmas wishlist so my brother and sister in law can buy me something. I picked a few scents that I like, but I guess it will depend on whether they are shopping Amazon or in-store this year. I went with:

Acqua di Parma Oud, Mancera Aoud Vanille and Valentino Yellow Dream.

Open to other suggestions though.

How much are they trying to spend? Some of those are pricey.

 

[Dropbear]

How much are they trying to spend? Some of those are pricey.

$100 to $150, I guess. With minimal effort, so grey market decants are off the table.

 

[Grand Potentate]

$100 to $150, I guess. With minimal effort, so grey market decants are off the table.

Another Mancera?

 

[Grand Potentate]

Saks is having a good sale of anyone is interested in splitting something.

 

[Dropbear]

Saks is having a good sale of anyone is interested in splitting something.

Thanks. I’ll wait till after Xmas to get anything new.

I added this one to my list. Not my favorite, but the musk and sandalwood is a nice change from all the ouds and spices.

 

[Grand Potentate]

Thanks. I’ll wait till after Xmas to get anything new.

I added this one to my list. Not my favorite, but the musk and sandalwood is a nice change from all the ouds and spices.

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i think we split that previously. its a really lovely fragrance. hell i might be able to part you out some of my bottle if you like.

 

[Dropbear]

i think we split that previously. its a really lovely fragrance. hell i might be able to part you out some of my bottle if you like.

If you have some to spare, I wouldn’t say no.

These are the others on my current list:

 

[Grand Potentate]

If you have some to spare, I wouldn’t say no.

These are the others on my current list:

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the valentino is underwhelming IMO. AdP oud is nice its all just dependent on what you want out of your oud since there are 1000 of them now. the AdP oud and spice is also interesting. i don't remember how the mancera oud vanille smells but i'm not a big vanilla scent guy.

 

[Grand Potentate]

bloomingdales also doing 15% off.

as an aside, since when did Penhaligon fragrances cost $250 and up???

 

[Grand Potentate]

large Bond #9 Chelsea Nights up to $430 now. these prices are honestly insane.

 

[Grand Potentate]

Lots of good sales going on

 

[Dropbear]

 

[Grand Potentate]

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Let me know what you think of the byredo sample. I was excited for it but thought it ended up being a bit of a letdown.

 

[Dropbear]

Let me know what you think of the byredo sample. I was excited for it but thought it ended up being a bit of a letdown.

Yeh, it’s a bit too sweet for me. I don’t hate it in very small amounts, but it’s not one that I’d buy.

 

[Grand Potentate]

Tried out the new Hermes H24 EdP. It’s a stark improvement from the EdT. Almost 8 hours later and I still smell it on my skin and it’s gotten good reviews so far. Need another trial or two but this one might be a winner.

 

[Grand Potentate]

There’s also a new version of Hermes Terre d’Hermes called Eau Givree. Got a sample to take home and it smelled very impressive on the sample card.

 

[Dropbear]

I got a sample of this one and Mrs Dropbear likes it. Kinda sweet and earthy. It’s not my favorite, but I like it - not overpowering and suitable for day wear.

 

[Grand Potentate]

Amouage has two new scents coming out.

Tried out Amouage Interlude Black Iris. Very odd scent. On one arm I smelled vanilla and powder. On the other arm it was a mossy woods smoky scent. I liked the mossy arm. The other arm smelled like shit. Not sure what to make of that but if it was the latter it would definitely be worth trying again.

 

[Dropbear]

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I’m kinda liking the vertiver in that sampler box. Any recommendations for something else with some vertiver notes?

 

[Dropbear]

I’m done now. For an oud, this is pretty light and fresh. Easily appropriate for the day and workplace.

Edit: it doesn’t last long enough, but I’m really loving this one. Definitely in my all time top three now!

 

[Dropbear]

Tried a sample of this one recently. It’s more floral than I usually wear, but still rather nice:

HALFETI Eau de Parfum

So this is love. A mysterious perfume heady with rose, grapefruit and spice. 100 ml

www.penhaligons.com

 

[güero]

Tried a sample of this one recently. It’s more floral than I usually wear, but still rather nice:

HALFETI Eau de Parfum

So this is love. A mysterious perfume heady with rose, grapefruit and spice. 100 ml

www.penhaligons.com

Tried the Halfeti Leather a few weeks ago. It lasts forever, had to scrub it from my arm and had to wash the sweater I was wearing. Smells nice though.

 

[Grand Potentate]

Tried the Halfeti Leather a few weeks ago. It lasts forever, had to scrub it from my arm and had to wash the sweater I was wearing. Smells nice though.

is there more than one Halfeti? the one dropsy linked doesn't have any leather in it.

 

[güero]

is there more than one Halfeti? the one dropsy linked doesn't have any leather in it.

Most certainly, as their website reveals. Eg Halfeti Leather:

HALFETI LEATHER Eau de Parfum

An icon reborn: bergamot, leather and oud mingle in the bazaar’s heady haze. 100 ml - fragrances - shop all

www.penhaligons.com

 

[Grand Potentate]

Most certainly, as their website reveals. Eg Halfeti Leather:

HALFETI LEATHER Eau de Parfum

An icon reborn: bergamot, leather and oud mingle in the bazaar’s heady haze. 100 ml - fragrances - shop all

www.penhaligons.com

Oooh that sounds interesting!

 

[güero]

Oooh that sounds interesting!

It is very nice. Only had one try in the store so far. Better than the leathery oud thing from Creed (Royal Oud maybe? Don’t remember) which I tried in parallel.

 

[Grand Potentate]

It is very nice. Only had one try in the store so far. Better than the leathery oud thing from Creed (Royal Oud maybe? Don’t remember) which I tried in parallel.

creed royal oud sucks. I might have to try a sample of that.

 

[Grand Potentate]

Tried parfums de marly Kalan. Interesting scent. Very strong. Can’t tell if I think it’s overpowering or not.

 

[Grand Potentate]

was at sephora and they didn't have anything new so i decided to give tom ford private blend ebony fume a try again. have to say this is way nicer than i remember it being. doghouse did you ever try this one?

 

[doghouse]

was at sephora and they didn't have anything new so i decided to give tom ford private blend ebony fume a try again. have to say this is way nicer than i remember it being. doghouse did you ever try this one?

No actually not, which is surprising. How heavy is it? I have been sticking to TF mostly in the winter, other than the Costa Azzura.

 

[Grand Potentate]

No actually not, which is surprising. How heavy is it? I have been sticking to TF mostly in the winter, other than the Costa Azzura.

Not light at all but I wouldn’t describe it as cloying. It’s kind of a cross between tobacco vanille and the discontinued amber scent with a hint of musk in there. It honestly wasn’t bad and I’m going to have to give it another try.

 

[Dropbear]

I’ve been wearing tobacco vanille a lot this month. The bottle was getting low and I was anll into the ouds for a long time, but I’m getting back into some old faves lately.

 

[Grand Potentate]

I’ve been wearing tobacco vanille a lot this month. The bottle was getting low and I was anll into the ouds for a long time, but I’m getting back into some old faves lately.

i've got a giant decant bottle if you need more.

 

[Grand Potentate]

No actually not, which is surprising. How heavy is it? I have been sticking to TF mostly in the winter, other than the Costa Azzura.

tried it again today. have to say this lasts FOREVER. after 8 hours its dried down to a light leathery/powdery/flowery note which is surprisingly not bad for this late in the day. definitely not for all seasons though. this might make a nice unisex if the wife is into stronger scents.

 

[doghouse]

tried it again today. have to say this lasts FOREVER. after 8 hours its dried down to a light leathery/powdery/flowery note which is surprisingly not bad for this late in the day. definitely not for all seasons though. this might make a nice unisex if the wife is into stronger scents.

That's been my experience with damn near all TF stuff. It last eons.

 

[Dropbear]

That's been my experience with damn near all TF stuff. It last eons.

The TF Oud Wood doesn’t last

 

[doghouse]

Get some Cypress, that shit goes for weeks.