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Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th October 2009, 01:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 422
Posted By twinpeaker
Re: A Total 180 on Amouage Epic Man

I think what distinguishes epic man from Avignon (and others mentioned) is the strong oud note, which is well done, without the barnyard qualities sometimes found in Oud fragrances (le Labo Oud...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 25th August 2009, 07:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 761
Posted By twinpeaker
Wink Re: Kenzo UFO (Unidentified Fragrance Object)

Check out Patty's review on Perfume Posse. It sounds absolutely gorgeous. I have not read such a flat out positive review in a long time.

Wait, is that sound of a thousand perfumistas I hear,...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 9th January 2009, 10:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 331
Posted By twinpeaker
Re: Really stupid question here

Question for Jerrycizz: I had always thought that one of the reasons for having a top note (other than pure aesthetics) was to ensure that the evaporization of the solvent that carries and dilutes...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 9th January 2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,333
Posted By twinpeaker
Re: looking for a cheap vetiver

Guerlain Vetiver, Sel de Vetiver by TDC, and Vetiver Tonka by Hermes are in my opinion the best, and rather than look for inexpensive substitutes, I would recommend buying decanted samples from a...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 9th January 2009, 09:57 PM
Replies: 14
Zen
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Posted By twinpeaker
Re: Zen

Dzongkha and Bois d'Ombrie immediately come to mind -- smoky incense, quiet, introspective scents.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 20th December 2008, 01:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,291
Posted By twinpeaker
Re: Jil Sander Scent 79 Man?

For those of you who haven't tried this yet, run, don't walk, or whatever the equivalent is on a keyboard. It has an unmistakable Mark Buxton opening (shining frankincense, a la...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 8th December 2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,715
Posted By twinpeaker
Re: Zizan - new men's fragrance from Ormonde Jayne

I suspect you all have received your samples by now and know for yourselves, but this really is quite nice. The old-school nostalgia is actually reassuring in these unsure times. The sillage is...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 25th May 2008, 01:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 961
Posted By twinpeaker
Re: escentric 02, miller harris, mpg, eau sauvage fraicheur cuir.

escentric 02 and molecule 02 (as well as the 01 versions) are also available via luckyscent.com. I just received my sample today, and I've been wearing it all day. I have to say I am loving it, but...
Forum: Just Starting Out 25th May 2008, 01:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,484
Posted By twinpeaker
Re: how much do you spray?

Great thread. I would add that another factor that should determine how much fragrance to apply is your profession. I am a psychiatrist and a "come hither" cloud of sillage would not be...
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