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Scent/Fragrance of the Day - 2012
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Thanks Evan! I like the sound of a combination of sandalwood and maple syrup. I like sandalwood scents in general, and immortelle in every scent I've tried that has it.
Black Amber
by Michele Bergman
This is better. It started out a tad clean with another "white" note in the opening, which disappeared quickly. There was also what I thought of as a patchouli note in the opening, that I really liked, but I don't think this has any patchouli in it. Or maybe it does, perhaps a little. But the opening was unexpectedly sweet, clean, and earthy, which quickly turned into a rich, warm amber scent. I typically wear ambers in the cooler months but I'm really enjoying this. It's perhaps not my favorite amber (Ambre Fetiche, followed by Amber Absolute and Ambre Nobile - actually, not necessarily even in that order). I can detect a touch of vanilla in this, a little bourbon vanilla bean, something less gourmand and a little more boozy, but just a touch. An excellent amber, but I'm not sure what makes it "black."
This sounds like one I would like to, Chris. Is the "white" note you mentioned something like Iris, or maybe more like a white musk (which would be funny having it in "Black Musk"). May not matter since that white note doesn't last long. Amber with vanilla and vanilla bourbon sounds very good.
What do you think of Habinita, Mark? Does it work for you in the warmer weather?
I'd like to hear your thoughts on this one. Is it still available? I like Idole and Itasca, but am not familiar with Daimo.
Today:
by sample
Peau Despagne
God help me with this fragrance today,
This is an astonishingly strong/bold leather fragrance
Bordering on offensive !
Makes Knize 10 and Farenheit smell
like beef Jerkey
by sample
Peau Despagne
God help me with this fragrance today,
This is an astonishingly strong/bold leather fragrance
Bordering on offensive !
Makes Knize 10 and Farenheit smell
like beef Jerkey
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Creed - Bois du Portugal
By Kilian Taste of Heaven
YSL Opium- sample
Black Tuberose
by Michele Bergman
There's absolutely nothing black about this one. Instead this is a soapy, clean scent, smells like something my wife uses in the shower, like a very pungent shampoo that fills the entire floor with that fresh, green, floral, clean scent. I'm sure the entire office just thinks I showered and shaved before coming in today, which I did, so it's nothing unusual. The tuberose isn't as heady and intoxicating like I'm used to finding in other perfumes. I can settle for the distance in Black Gardenia but here it's just too far removed from what I was expecting. With a name like Black Tuberose I was expecting something downright devilish and seductive. Quite the contrary.
by Michele Bergman
There's absolutely nothing black about this one. Instead this is a soapy, clean scent, smells like something my wife uses in the shower, like a very pungent shampoo that fills the entire floor with that fresh, green, floral, clean scent. I'm sure the entire office just thinks I showered and shaved before coming in today, which I did, so it's nothing unusual. The tuberose isn't as heady and intoxicating like I'm used to finding in other perfumes. I can settle for the distance in Black Gardenia but here it's just too far removed from what I was expecting. With a name like Black Tuberose I was expecting something downright devilish and seductive. Quite the contrary.
There's a "white" note in all three of them but it's less prominent in the Tuberose and least prominent in the Amber. Black Amber I quite like, actually; Black Gardenia was ok but nothing to get excited about; and Black Tuberose is just nice. I'm confused as to why any of them are even called "Black" anything. None of them are "black" to me. The "white" note in the Amber comes across as a white musk to me. It's fleeting and not a concern whereas in Black Gardenia it is blinding white. It's not too bad in Tuberose, either, rather ephemeral. Something tells me that for the money there are probably more interesting amber oils out there, but I did like it.
SMN "Peau d"Espagne"--"Spanish skin." (I am not sure of the nuances of meanings of "cuir" and "peau." First released by SMN in 1901, but built on a long background of Peau d"Espagnes put out by other houses. Fascinating background of these peau d"espagne scents. Apparently intended to be, or literally actually is, what was used to scent chamois. If I had time I would write more. Google it for some really good reads! (Compare cuir de Russie scents said to center on birch tar, and to reflect a different provenance, if I am using that word correctly.)
This scent had more or less escaped my notice (or memory) until just recently. I really like it. A difficult frag. Very strong indeed. I find it hard to pick out the elements. The comparisons to K10 are not far off. Some describe this one as "brooding, cruel, aloof" "ridiculously masculine." I get that, although, as is true for K10, I want to meet the woman who wears this scent. Wish I had some to compare directly to K10.
Anyway, SMN "Acqua di Colonia" for me today. Pretty much Acqua di Parma "Colonia" to my nose. Bright, citrus, no legs at all. High quality ingrediants. Standard kind of scent, well-executed.
Oriscent - ​Kyara Koutan
L'Instant de Guerlain.
Citrus, pepper, cocoa, woods and spices. Perfect hot and cold frag for an overcast summer day...
Citrus, pepper, cocoa, woods and spices. Perfect hot and cold frag for an overcast summer day...
Chanel Antaeus (Vintage)
Thank you for the feedback Rob., I am relatively new to SMN. A difficult fragrance Indeed. I have SMN Cuba on stanby., mabe monday.
Regards
Yes, Peau d'Espagne is beautiful indeed. I know a woman that wears it and it suits her perfectly. It's the only SMN left in their collection that I'd like to get. Well, Fieno and Ginestra (Hay and Broom) are quite nice too but those two are light and summery.
I'd wait with Cuba for colder days, you might find it to heavy for summer.
Marescialla is best of the lot IMO.
thanks again!!!!
Givenchy Gentleman today.
Lubin Daimo is a leather and patchouli skin scent for me and you can read more here. I purchased a decant of this vintage frag on sale at Perfumed Court.
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