Scent/Fragrance of the Day - 2012

**BillC** · 05-03-2012, 07:20 AM

LIDGE

I was a bit underwhelmed when I (blind) bought a bottle of this. But it's growing on me with every wearing - I was expecting a New Haarlem like punch in the face with lemon and cocoa. Should have realized that a Guerlain wouldn't behave that way. Now I find that I'm wearing my New Haarlem decant rarely and go to the refinement of LIDGE quite often.

**daverasi** · 05-03-2012, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by BRuhling

Rancé's Le Vainqueur is a new addition. It's a complex somewhat funky scent that was allegedly made for Napoleon. The notes are listed as: nutmeg, ginger, melon, citruses and watermelon; middle notes are lavender, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley and geranium; base notes are leather, orris, amber and musk. I'm waiting for the dry down, but so far it's wearing close to the skin and definitely shows some animalic tendencies. An interesting new addition!

I really like this one and it's on my "to buy" list. I really enjoy the opening and, from what I recall the mid and base notes are great as well.

I'm going with Creed GIT today.

**hotreds** · 05-03-2012, 07:47 AM

Diptyque- Philosykos. Nasty

**erickson** · 05-03-2012, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by BillC

LIDGE

I was a bit underwhelmed when I (blind) bought a bottle of this. But it's growing on me with every wearing - I was expecting a New Haarlem like punch in the face with lemon and cocoa. Should have realized that a Guerlain wouldn't behave that way. Now I find that I'm wearing my New Haarlem decant rarely and go to the refinement of LIDGE quite often.

I also prefer LIDGE over New Haarlem and I was lucky enough to have someone who picked up a new bottle of LIDGE for me a couple months ago during their European travels.

**shm** · 05-03-2012, 09:22 AM

**daverasi** · 05-03-2012, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by hotreds

Diptyque- Philosykos. Nasty

I don't like this one at all, although it has been some time since I sampled it. Curious...do you find this nasty in a good way or nasty as in I cannot wait to scrub this off of me....

**sachin** · 05-03-2012, 10:09 AM

Agar Aura - Idaina Dento

**hotreds** · 05-03-2012, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by daverasi

I don't like this one at all, although it has been some time since I sampled it. Curious...do you find this nasty in a good way or nasty as in I cannot wait to scrub this off of me....

bad nasty!

**hotreds** · 05-03-2012, 11:04 AM

Caron Yatagan. Meh..... Kinda reminds me of Chanel #5, which I like.

**Cheeva** · 05-03-2012, 11:49 AM

Today:
Creed Erolfa

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From the Creed Website:

[top]CREED Erolfa

CREED family memories of happy times sailing on the Mediterranean inspired the nautical fragrance Erolfa -- and prompted Olivier CREED, sixth-generation master perfumer, to name this universal scent for his family:
ER stands for Erwin CREED, only son of Olivier CREED. Erwin is the seventh generation and future head of the House of CREED.
OL stands for Olivia, Mr. CREED’s only daughter and a talented visual artist who works for the company.
FA stand for Fabienne, Erwin’s and Olivia’s mother.
Whether you enjoy the excitement of a regatta or admiring the sea from comfort on shore, CREED Erolfa takes you away to the beauty of the sparkling seas.
Classification: Marine / Fresh
Characteristics: Invigorating, uplifting and inspiring, CREED Erolfa is the fragrance of maritime champions. Its oceanic freshness evokes the exuberance of sailing on the high seas.

Top Notes: Citrus fruits and bergamot
Middle Notes: Herbal notes
Base Notes: Ambergris

**BobK1** · 05-03-2012, 01:37 PM

Tabac

**maxman** · 05-03-2012, 02:14 PM

Idole de Lubin
Too bad the longevity isn't there for me. I really like this one.

**BingeAndPurge** · 05-03-2012, 03:30 PM

Guerlain Vetiver

**Dennard** · 05-03-2012, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by BingeAndPurge

Guerlain Vetiver

+1

**chuckr9** · 05-03-2012, 04:46 PM

SCS Sandalwood EDT

**hotreds** · 05-03-2012, 07:09 PM

Bulgari Black. Need to give this one another try. But, I have decided to be very harsh in judging since there are SO MANY frags out there. Only the best of the best will make the cut.

**Uncle Jackie** · 05-03-2012, 07:40 PM

Hugo Boss - One.

**The Knize** · 05-03-2012, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by The Chandos

I'll be getting a bottle of this, for sure. And a good thing, too, because that means I won't be able to afford Kemenyan, which I was trying to figure out what I could sell off so I could buy it. There's nothing I like better than sandalwood but even pure mysore can seem a little hollow at times. But the addition of oud gives it so much depth and layers without taking away from the sandalwood experience. J2K has just the right balance, it's perfect.

You are killing me!

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