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Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion Today, 06:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 78
Posted By zztopp
Re: Imperiale v. Eau de Coq

I just bought a brand new bottle of Coq. The notes listed at Guerlain.com are lemon, bergamot, orange, rosemary, lavender. Some sites list notes of moss and sandalwood as basenotes but I can't detect...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion Today, 03:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 404
Posted By zztopp
Re: Recommendations for a "dark" frag

Tabac Blond
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion Today, 03:04 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,931
Posted By zztopp
Re: CREED Sublime Vanille

Warn us when you apply/produce that one .. it will give us enough time to get out of town to avoid the nuclear sillage of it..
Forum: Off topic Today, 01:35 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 2,603
Posted By zztopp
Re: What are you eating/drinking?

Not this..seriously, this is too much:

http://tinyurl.com/ydsn3pf
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion Today, 01:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 189
Posted By zztopp
Re: Chanel Eau de Cologne Photos

I am more intrigued by the giant mineral water bottle in the background with japanese/chinese script...surely too big for asian hands ??
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion Yesterday, 09:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 235
Posted By zztopp
Re: CHANEL: Les Grands Extraits

How does Coco Mademoiselle parfum compare to the EDP?
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion Yesterday, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 97
Posted By zztopp
Re: Good Creed for my 20 Year old sister?

Spring Flower (apple, fruits, florals, musk) and Acqua Fiorentina (greengage plums, lemon, woods) are light and excellent for daily wear. Love in White is also a good zesty creamy white...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 03:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 215
Posted By zztopp
Re: Which Guerlain Eau Would You Get?

They are all worth having in a wardrobe but Eau de Guerlain is the most substantial and long lasting.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 03:32 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,931
Posted By zztopp
Re: CREED Sublime Vanille

Good for you as you saved some money.

But I don't understand why you would blind purchase an even more expensive Creed fragrance which you haven't tried as well ...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 02:27 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,931
Posted By zztopp
Re: CREED Sublime Vanille

Since you are local, you can stop by the Creed Boutique to try it and give us your impressions of Vanille and Windsor...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 02:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,954
Posted By zztopp
Re: Review: L'Artisan Havana Vanille

L'Artisans Vanilia is one of the best, so it would be interesting to compare this ... anyone with detailed comparison of the two ?
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 02:06 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,931
Posted By zztopp
Re: CREED Sublime Vanille

Just got a small sample of it..I need to test it more with full sprays.

This is the perfect vanilla for men. The balance between the citrus notes and the smoky slick vanilla base is fantastic. I...
Forum: Items for Sale 18th November 2009, 01:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 355
Posted By zztopp
Re: Creeds: Jasmal, Fleur de The Rose Bulgare, Angelique Encens

Very interested in the Rose Bulgare if the pending deal falls through.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 01:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 397
Posted By zztopp
Re: Santal de Mysore by Serge Lutens

What you experienced was a special arabian more specifically egyptian blend of sandalwood and herbs. Most of these concoctions are full perfumes in their way but I don't think they are fully...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 01:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 397
Posted By zztopp
Re: Santal de Mysore by Serge Lutens

Yes, it falls under the spicy/sweet sandalwood category. Other spicy wood fragrances are Original Santal, Caswell-Massey Sandalwood, and others
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 01:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 397
Posted By zztopp
Re: Santal de Mysore by Serge Lutens

A potentially very good sandalwood note spoiled by spades of indian masala ingredients (cumin, spices) and a heavy vanilla base. Overbearing use of masala/spice rack ingredients should be banned in...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 14th November 2009, 07:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 301
Posted By zztopp
Re: How about a nice plate of yummy ambergris?

The article ends on a cautious note:

His Fat Duck restaurant in Bray, Berks, shut for more than two weeks in February after 400 diners fell ill.

A health report later rapped him over oysters...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 14th November 2009, 06:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 334
Posted By zztopp
Re: Creed Santal and Joop

Little similarities. I like Original Santal for its spiced-woods note; its quite a complex fragrance, has an excellent coriander note and a high quality cedar note (no Iso E Super here).

The...
Forum: Fragrance Industry Discussion 13th November 2009, 06:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 382
Posted By zztopp
Re: Selling more expensive fragrances in a recession

Gray market FTW !!
Forum: Fragrance Industry Discussion 13th November 2009, 06:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 382
Posted By zztopp
Selling more expensive fragrances in a recession

The strategy actually works !

According to marketing researchers NPD Group, sales of perfumes priced above $100 (£60) rose 7 per cent in the US during the first eight months of this year. Laurice...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 12th November 2009, 10:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 940
Posted By zztopp
Re: Negative Reviews-Should I write more?

Yes, if properly justified.

More on this here:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125470172872063071.html
Forum: Off topic 12th November 2009, 05:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 246
Posted By zztopp
Re: Do we have any video game fans here?

Either you are grossly misinformed or maybe you didn't mean what you said. Microsoft is trying to establish itself in Japan, not destroy it. Nintendo and Sony are still the dominant forces there....
Forum: Off topic 12th November 2009, 05:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 246
Posted By zztopp
Re: Do we have any video game fans here?

You mean stuff like those mega-confusing Flight Simulators and inane Dungeons & Dragons click-a-thons ?

GTA4 is an amazing accomplishment in realizing a living, breathing, mega complex city such...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 12th November 2009, 03:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 699
Posted By zztopp
Re: Campaign to bring Rochas Macassar and Patou Pour Homme back!

Even though I haven't tried Macassar, I signed/emailed the petition via the contact us link - we can't have faves dropping dead left and right !
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 11th November 2009, 08:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 614
Posted By zztopp
Re: Feminine vetiver

I find Hermes Vetiver Tonka, Serge Lutens Vetiver Oriental and Creed Original Vetiver suitable for both women and men.
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