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Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 20th July 2008, 10:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 495
Posted By oolong
Re: Do you think the 80's so called "Stink Bombs" were an aberation in perfume histor

If fragrances were music the marine/aquatic would be "Easy Listening" and the "sweet gourmand fragrances" would be pre-teenage girl music. I prefer my fragrances to have a bit more masculine energy...
Forum: Perfume Bottle Collecting 4th July 2008, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,026
Posted By oolong
Re: How old does fragrance have to be to be "vintage?"

Hmmm. To the best of my knowledge there is no official definition of what is vintage in the fragrance industry. Sort of like that definition of pornography; you can't define it but you know it when...
Forum: Men's Grooming 28th June 2008, 05:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,508
Posted By oolong
Re: chest hair?

Body builders shave/wax their body to highlight every little detail. Unless you have the perfect body which can stand up to this scrutiny, you are just going to highlight your flaws. A good trim if...
Forum: Men's Grooming 27th June 2008, 03:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 604
Posted By oolong
Re: Armani Skin Care anyone?

Are you refereeing to the LAB SERIES line by Aramis? I personally find it a solid but unspectacular line. I'm more then happy to pick some up and use it if I can get a good price on it but as with...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 23rd May 2008, 07:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 605
Posted By oolong
Re: Fragrance Directory Reviews - a rant

First of all I want to point out that others smell the fragrances we wear much better then we do; which is one of the major causes of over application. I'm always getting compliments on the...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 22nd May 2008, 03:38 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 3,529
Posted By oolong
Re: sick of Creed

As my posting signature says, "In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane" and there are few things in this world which are more a matter of opinion then fragrance preference. So if...
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 19th May 2008, 03:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,465
Posted By oolong
Re: green fragrances: sharp, scary, mean, intimidating...oh, yeah...

If you were a guy asking this question I would suggest Yatagan, not the reformulated, emasculated, version with the silver sprayer but the older version from about 2+ years ago with the black...
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 19th May 2008, 03:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 908
Posted By oolong
Re: dabbling in the men's scent arena: cool water, polo, BP, Safari, Egoiste Platinu

If you live in Seattle as your handle would suggest I would recommend the Fragrance shop in the Alexis Hotel on 1st Ave Downtown for the Creeds. If you are interested in the Sables I would suggest...
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 18th May 2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 908
Posted By oolong
Re: dabbling in the men's scent arena: cool water, polo, BP, Safari, Egoiste Platinu

If you don't mind receiving some suggestions from a man, these are some fragrances that I feel would work very well on a woman:

- Sables by Annick Goutal
- Givenchy Gentleman by Givenchy
- ...
Forum: Fashion and Style 17th May 2008, 05:19 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 7,130
Posted By oolong
Re: Sunglasses?

Last year on a whim I got a pair of vintage Ray-Bans, the round wire frame like John Lennon had on in that well know picture of him. (I was actually more inspired by Chow Yun-Fat in the movie "A...
Forum: Off topic 16th May 2008, 03:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 650
Posted By oolong
Re: Common things you never have done?

- I've never used a recreational drug
- I've never had an auto accident (in 30 years of a lot of driving)
- I've never cum from a BJ, not to say that some very skill women have not tried very hard...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 14th May 2008, 03:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 502
Posted By oolong
Re: Axe - Taking Over the Fragrance World?

Back in the late 70's and early 80's Jovan made some truly exceptional fragrances, exceptional by any measure, not just the fact that they were mass market fragrances. Check out the prices of...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 13th May 2008, 04:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,452
Posted By oolong
Re: Which designer fragrances are good enough to be niche?

Ultimately there are three types of people in this world, conformist who conform to the status quo, rebels who are just as much slaves to the status quo as the conformist but in a contrary way and...
Forum: Just Starting Out 13th May 2008, 03:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 931
Posted By oolong
Re: What Creed do you recommend

While I've by no means tried every one of the Creed fragrances, of the 9 that I did try none really rung my bell. I really tried to fall in love with several but ultimately I've always found other...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 13th May 2008, 03:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,452
Posted By oolong
Re: Which designer fragrances are good enough to be niche?

The unspoken assumption of your question is that niche fragrances by their very nature are superior to designer fragrances. I'm sorry but I can't agree with that blanket assertion.

Designer...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 10th May 2008, 06:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,115
Posted By oolong
Re: Your most versatile fragrance

For me, while not the favorite fragrance in my collection, Black Mark by Jack Black is hands down the most versatile fragrance I own.
Forum: Scent of the Day Archive 7th May 2008, 03:39 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 1,855
Posted By oolong
Re: SotD - Wednesday, 7 May 2008

Dunhill for men (1934)
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 7th May 2008, 05:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 407
Posted By oolong
Re: How can you know how you really smell

Really the only way you can know how you smell to someone else is to ask them. Before too long your nose gets fragrance fatigue and you can't really tell how you smell. That is why some people have...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 6th May 2008, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 322
Posted By oolong
Re: Color change with Gucci pour Homme I

Yes, I agree, the color of the Gucci PH has a different color since last time I looked. I was in Sephora yesterday and noticed it too. Didn't bother to sniff it, not a fragrance I'm likely to use,...
Forum: Fashion and Style 1st May 2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,444
Posted By oolong
Re: Does light brown work with black?

I completely agree. You can't generically say Black and Brown do or don't work together. Some combinations work extremely well together, others don't. I personally find that a predominantly brown...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 1st May 2008, 03:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 329
Posted By oolong
Re: Testing scents - your method?

I try and get feedback from someone who I know will give me the unvarnished truth. Really that is the only way to be sure. After a while fragrance fatigue sets in and you really can't tell for...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 1st May 2008, 02:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 727
Posted By oolong
Re: Kouros vs Santos vs Antaeus.......Which one for a lifetime partner?

Chris,

I'm a Santos man myself. Andron is the only fragrance which will be harder to get out of my wardrobe.


Bill
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 25th April 2008, 03:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 538
Posted By oolong
Re: I'm Cumming

Cumming is actually the fragrance which got me into fragrances. I will say that when you first try it, give it about 15 to 30 minutes before you judge it. On me at least the top notes are really...
Forum: Men's Grooming 25th April 2008, 03:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,913
Posted By oolong
Re: Best Daily Shampoo?

I've been really impressed with Back to Basics Ginger Scalp Therapy Shampoo. I've got some dry patches on my scalp and so something which takes care of both my scalp and my hair is desirable to me. ...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 24th April 2008, 05:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 676
Posted By oolong
Re: Concerned about overspraying.... and especially underspraying...

The biggest risk in using a fragrance is over application. It is virtually impossible to judge application yourself. Best to get a good friend who will give you accurate feedback. With proper...
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