Zinzan 122 Report post Posted March 29, 2014 Same here. But I have some miniatures just to have a bit variety when traveling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petepan 66 Report post Posted March 29, 2014 I have plenty of samples accumulated over the years which i bring along when i travel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zinzan 122 Report post Posted March 30, 2014 My previous boss had this weird way of personalising a scent, he used to spray 2 different perfumes. I was appalled but it kind of worked, and it didnt smell that bad. I remember 1 was a tom ford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrorsquad 188 Report post Posted March 30, 2014 My previous boss had this weird way of personalising a scent, he used to spray 2 different perfumes. I was appalled but it kind of worked, and it didnt smell that bad. I remember 1 was a tom ford. You can actually mix and match Jo Malone perfumes;when mixed, they resulted in an awesome smell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arc 133 Report post Posted May 7, 2014 On a random note, picked up Diptyque's Eau de Lierre last week, and sampled Tom Ford's London - really charismatic opening, but not so sure about the drydown. Also planning to sample Malle's Vetiver Extraordinaire sometime soon, before moving to purchase the Creed version. The real reason for posting however, is that having sampled Penhaligon's once more, I find myself understanding Petepan's initial remarks to bdc on the topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joonian 164 Report post Posted May 7, 2014 Creed is rank IMO. Penhaligon's too. I can only stomach Diptyque and Jo Malone at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petepan 66 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Scents are so subjective. I am beginning to like Creed Vetiver, but it has no longevity on my skin. As for Penhaligons, I find them kinda boring, and longevity is also patchy. Recent ones that I really like are: Lubin Idole- booze in such a classy style typical of Giacobetti MFK Cologne Pour Le Soir (a complete 180 degrees change of mind)- barnyard party animal with ladies fur/feather scarf around my neck Guerlain Angelique Noire- green uplifting tartness with a sweet gourmand drydown Slumberhouse Jeke- cigar and smoke sitting by a campsite fire Safran Troublant- sweet saffron yummilicious warm goodness All i can suggest is to be really choosy when it comes to full bottles, otherwise one could end up with way too many bottles gathering dust. I am forcing myself to limit purchases to two bottles per year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arc 133 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 I second the observation on Penhaligon's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petepan 66 Report post Posted October 22, 2014 Has anyone tried Secretions Magnifique? I dare you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joonian 164 Report post Posted October 22, 2014 Yes tried. Nothing much tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petepan 66 Report post Posted October 23, 2014 Yes tried. Nothing much tbh. I thought it is suppose to stink to high heavens? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petepan 66 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 My previous boss had this weird way of personalising a scent, he used to spray 2 different perfumes. I was appalled but it kind of worked, and it didnt smell that bad. I remember 1 was a tom ford. It took a while and many samplings but I am coming around to like some Tom Ford Private Blend stuff. The retail price is absolutely at the gobsmacking level, sort of intended for elitist being given bragging rights of having the privilege to wear fragrances so expensive that a bottle costs as much as two weeks wages. The cult of "look at moi" reminiscent of a certain previous member who shall remain a boy forever. In any case, some of the better ones would not be very suitable for hot tropical weather. Tuscan Leather is pretty good as a year round all weather scent. I would think one would suffocate in the fumes of Tobacco Vanille, Oud Wood and Tobacco Oud in the tropical heat. Incidentally, the last three mentioned can be layered with each other to boost a favoured accord, such as TV with TO to let the tobacco really sing, but that's another story. The main point of this post is to draw attention to Amber Absolute, which has sadly been discontinued, so fragheads are now madly scrambling for the remaining stock left. Rumours had it that some of the ingredients in AA have gotten way too expensive, which is richly ironic, pardon the pun. There is even an eBay seller listing a 250ml flacon for $2000. At the rate this is going, that might turn out to be a cheap price in a few years. I will bet that most Malaysians/Sporeans will hate AA at first spray. The headnotes are like powdered medicine, some say fivespice powder, or the grounded root herbs of Chinese medicine shops or the Chinese medical booze ointment used to treat bruises and sprains. Brings back memories of everything unpleasant and unsavory. These powdered herbs go away after 10 minutes or so, and one then smells a boozy, herby spicy accord, with an underlying slight sourness, an animalic hint in the background. Sounds ghastly, but the whole thing works because it balances good smells with bad smells, which presents a more natural scent than typical super clean Aqua di Gio or supersweet bubblegum celebrity frags. Also need to be distinguished from say the smell of disinfectant or urinal cake masking unpleasant odors. With AA, all the accords combine to present a rich sensual olfactory experience, almost like food for the nose, satisfying, yet leaving an appetite and curiosity to sniff for more. I can wear Tuscan Leather all year round, but AA will be for colder days and special occasions. Try AA on a cool day in the comfort of airconditioning, or on one of those cool rainy evenings. Then tell me whether you enjoy it as much as I do. BTW, splits and decants made the price of TF more bearable. If you dont care much for the bottle, then it is more sensible. Unless you dont mind splurging two weeks pay on 50ml worth of bragging rights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joonian 164 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 ^ tried a few TF things, the vanilla in particular, in Singapore. Wayyy too heavy for that climate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petepan 66 Report post Posted November 4, 2014 ^ tried a few TF things, the vanilla in particular, in Singapore. Wayyy too heavy for that climate! Evening in airconditioned clubhouse smoking cigars and drinking whiskey, then it should be okay. Forget office. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zinzan 122 Report post Posted January 5, 2015 There's Maison Francis Kurkdijan in KL goin for RM 550 a bottle. Thinking of getting one, any recommendations gents? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joonian 164 Report post Posted January 11, 2016 Tried this the other day and I'm hooked: http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/product/Liberty//Mister-Marvelous-100ml,--Byredo-Parfums/64563 Also the bottle caps come with a built in magnet. Magnets! They create magic in packaging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
