http://community.basenotes.net/ Discussion about perfumes and fragrances en Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:54:29 GMT vBulletin 60 http://community.basenotes.net/images/misc/rss.jpg http://community.basenotes.net/ http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231901&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:15:23 GMT So there was a sample out in a good sized bottle and i must admit it smelled very similar to FFL. the berry overtone was paramount, subtle, and... So there was a sample out in a good sized bottle and i must admit it smelled very similar to FFL. the berry overtone was paramount, subtle, and totally reminiscent of it, maybe not as elegant but noteworthy nonetheless, plus, for 99 cents, at around 3.4oz, that's pretty good.

Anyone else smelt the 99 cent version? :D ]]> Male Fragrance Discussion Dudester! http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231901 http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231900&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:55:49 GMT Have seen this online (but not in shops) selling cheaply. Reviews and notes on BN sound good and am considering as blind buy. Generally referred to... Have seen this online (but not in shops) selling cheaply. Reviews and notes on BN sound good and am considering as blind buy. Generally referred to as typical 80's masculine scent with good longevity .

Have seen it compared to Chanel Pour Monsieur, which I really like, but doubt if it can match that one. Interested to hear what anyone thinks abut it.

The other frag I'm thinking of is the original Carlo Corinto, agin selling cheaply online - any opinions there welcomed too? ]]> Male Fragrance Discussion Buddy97 http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231900 http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231899&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:46:53 GMT I dont really like aquatics..........Cool Water is pretty good, I like GIT more.......Where does Chez bond fit in????? Which one is better? Wall... I dont really like aquatics..........Cool Water is pretty good, I like GIT more.......Where does Chez bond fit in????? Which one is better? Wall street from Bond is my favorite aquatic!!! ]]> Male Fragrance Discussion megatropolis http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231899 http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231898&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:44:41 GMT These two share some similarities. Wich one do you prefer? Geir ness longevity and sillage is amazing! These two share some similarities. Wich one do you prefer? Geir ness longevity and sillage is amazing! ]]> Male Fragrance Discussion Oslo-Fjord http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231898 http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231897&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:40:55 GMT Im just wondering if anybody had love for any fragrances this house has to offer? Im just wondering if anybody had love for any fragrances this house has to offer? ]]> Male Fragrance Discussion megatropolis http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231897 http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231896&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:22:50 GMT Just today received I the newsletter from my friend, Zsolt, about his beginning to carry his creatures in Hungary. I was surprised, I haven't heard of these before. And now I see that he's a renowned nose over the ocean. Have any of you tried these scents? I'm so very proud of him. My country is on the map now :)

http://www.steepingbeauty.com/emeshe...fragrance-edt/

And here's his shop's webpage:

http://www.leparfum.hu/productlist/?cpath=41 ]]> Male Fragrance Discussion Sandy http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231896 http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231894&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:06:37 GMT Just wanted to delurk & say hello. I am an artisan soaper, chandler, and all around scent freak. I'm just dipping my toes into the niche fragrance world, though I have quite a few existing scents in my soap & candle oils (dupes from Serge Lutens, Profumum, Costes, etc.).

I'm starting small, doing tons of research & ordering some samples. My other hobbies keep my Visa smokin' as it is... :rolleyesold:

And I should be just "Outlandish" but I botched my registration! ]]> Just Starting Out Ooutlandish http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231894 http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231891&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:53:56 GMT '...Last summer I was in Isham Park, above 207th Street, and smelled a phenomenally seductive scent. It was exquisite. It completely refused the current ultra-neon, sweet pop-music tropes currently in vogue, as well as any trace of freshness or citrus or the anorexic oceanics of the 1990s. It was, rather, a rose-jasminic floral with a touch of aged wood of wonderful heft and substance — completely coherent, with shadows, lights and darks. I followed it about 40 feet and finally stopped before a woman, 50-something. When I asked her what she was wearing, she regarded me skeptically. “Aromatics Elixir.” “When did you put it on?” “A bit over an hour ago.”

It was perfect. Deeper and more thoughtful than 90 percent of the launches in the 21st century, as well as expertly constructed. ...'

Read the full article on the NYT The Moment blog here ]]> Female Fragrance Discussion mikeperez23 http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231891 http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231890&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:41:55 GMT Hey there, is it feasibly to make a shower gel, etc, out of a fragrance? Like if took unscented soap or something, and just mixed in some Antaeus or... Hey there, is it feasibly to make a shower gel, etc, out of a fragrance? Like if took unscented soap or something, and just mixed in some Antaeus or something, would it effectively make a scented product, or would the smell disappear?

IE, I've got a crapload of fragrances that I wouldn't mind making other products with in addition to spraying myself with them :) ]]> Fragrance DIY Zelse http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231890 http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231886&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:28:28 GMT I am wearing this today and much to my surprise, it sings like an angel in this blistering heat. There is something so smooth and comforting about... I am wearing this today and much to my surprise, it sings like an angel in this blistering heat. There is something so smooth and comforting about it. I am going to order another bottle of it I think as I am down to my last 5ml. I wished they carried the deodorant in this but, oh well. Has anyone else worn this in the heat? ]]> Male Fragrance Discussion Scentologist http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231886 http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231884&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:14:25 GMT On occasion *Caldey Island Lavender* is discussed here and generally in positive light. I went to the their website and note Caldey Island has... On occasion Caldey Island Lavender is discussed here and generally in positive light.

I went to the their website and note Caldey Island has several other fragrances,none of which seem to have been discussed here!

Here is a list from their website:

NUMBER ONE: Elegant and light - delicately balanced with undertones of jasmine and rose

ISLAND BOUQUET: Smooth and luxurious - a deliciously rounded perfume with a classic floral bouquet

ISLAND GORSE: The aroma of gorse - capturing the rich wild sweetness of spring

ISLAND FERN: Crisp and fresh - a leaf green fragrance with a breath of woodland magic

ISLAND MADRIGAL: Subtle and sophisticated - with an enticing hint of spice

BROCADE: Alluringly feminine - with a woody tang and a touch of tropical mystery

ISLAND ROSE: The classic fragrance of roses in summer

CALDEY FOR MEN: Wholly masculine - blending subtle strength with restained notes of incence and spice

Anyone try any of these? Any opinions? ]]> Male Fragrance Discussion scentsitivity http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231884 http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231883&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:05:44 GMT I was planning to start a thread about miniatures when Nostalgie's velvet settee gave me an idea. That stunning and appropriate backdrop to her new coffret inspired me to find some suitable support for a photo of my favorite minis. Voila: Barbie's & Midge's official queen-size chifferobe*. Isn't it wild how the minis look like giant store factices in this context?

Anyhoosits ... on the subject of minis, there's much to praise:
• Cuteness ~ Like jewelry, small bottles possess a charm reserved for only those things small.
• Concentration ~ Minis usually provide higher concentrations (parfum or eau de parfum), which mean they can fragrance you longer than larger quantities of more dilute solutions.
• Savings ~ As with samples and decants, minis keep you from spending money on juice you'll never use up. They can even pay for themselves (she rationalized) if they help round up a store order that then qualifies for free shipping.
• Scent-split options ~ Some companies sell three-packs (called refills or travel-size bottles) of their scents. That's how I got the Sel de Vetiver (far left)--Haunani, Redneck and I shared a purchase from Four Seasons. Also pictured are Boucheron edp, Yves Rocher Iris Noir edp, and Henry Dunay Sabi parfum.

Since I've been a member here for a fair amount of time (shortly after Basenotes crawled out of primordial ooze and began walking upright), I don't recall us devoting much attention on minis, so let's. What do you appreciate in miniature form?



*From Christmas 1965. Mom and Dad never threw anything away, and Mom wrote the date on the back of anything that would hold still. Bless her archival ways. ]]> Female Fragrance Discussion Quarry http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231883 http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231882&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:44:28 GMT I'm back from a great trip to Rome, Everything there was very wortwhile and interesting.
I wanted to post a few photos, I'll add a write-up of the details of my perfume shopping in a day or so.

Hangin' out with Constantine in the Capitoline Museum


Lovely incense smells during Mass


Successful shopping at Parthenon70 Profumeria, a great niche shop right by the Parthenon


Well as founder of the Coneheads, I HAD to visit Cortile di Pigna in the Vatican Museum Courtyard. Inspiring!
]]> Off topic odysseusm http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231882 http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231881&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:47:24 GMT I just read about this in the new issue of Esquire in the UK. They describe it as a reformulation of last year's Guerlain Homme EDT, but for those who prefer heavier, more typical Guerlain fragrances. I don't think it said when it was due out!

Can't wait! ]]> Male Fragrance Discussion Riverwide http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231881 http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231880&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:57 GMT My wish list:

Chanel Cuir de Russie any concentration and reformulation
Czech & Speake No 88
Czech & Speake Oxford and Cambridge
Caron En Avion Vintage extrait
Montale White Aoud high concentration
By Kilian A Taste of Heaven
Serge Lutens Gris Clair
Serge Lutens Borneo 1834
Serge Lutens Encens et Lavande
Creed GIT
Creed Bois du Portugal

I would prefer a swap, but please leave any kind of offer! :)

Swap list here. ]]> Fragrances Wanted pelle http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=231880