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Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 19th November 2009, 03:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 557
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: What's a good DRY or DARK fragrance?

Dark, dry, and classy - Pure Oud By Killian, my latest irrational love.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 19th November 2009, 03:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 749
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: Lily of the Valley

Laura Tonatto's Oltre is unisex fragrance with a very distinct muguet note - it's an accord of aquatics, pine, seaweed, and muguet, all four notes readily distinguishable to my nose. The muguet is...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 14th November 2009, 05:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 320
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: Found my perfect Amber

It's tied as my favorite, too! I also adore Ambre Russe, but it's apples and oranges.

I'd advise anyone who likes Ambre Narguile to at least try Back To Black.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 14th November 2009, 05:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 135
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: pure oud

No.

But it's really good, isn't it? :D
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 14th November 2009, 02:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 590
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: Longevity issues with Domenico Caraceni?

I found it lasted about average on my skin, but the sillage is light and transparent.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 13th November 2009, 08:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 728
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: Bois d' Iris: is it me or is the king naked?

I find this to be one of the weakest fragrances of all time. Spray it on, and as soon as my wrist dries, it's gone! Poof.

Those pleasant few seconds aren't worth it for me.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 12th November 2009, 09:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 339
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: Paestum Rose, wow!

This was me and Paestum Rose. It kind of went from "wow" to "oh, that's nice" through no inherent fault of the fragrance. It has peppery, dry, transparent quality that's really refreshing and unique...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 11th November 2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 216
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: What does cardamom smell like?

Agree with the general consensus that it's so much easier to just go out and smell than to convey in words.

Personally, I love the stuff, use it a lot in cooking, and wish it was used more often...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 11th November 2009, 03:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 348
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: Other Myrrh / Opoponax Recommendations?

Myrrh! One of my favorite notes. Here are my top picks for myrrh:

Serge Lutens La Myrrhe - bitter, soapy, slightly citrussy aldehydes leading to a dark, medicinal myrrh.

Ayala Moriel Razala -...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 9th November 2009, 10:58 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 654
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: ~SotD Monday 11th November 2009~

Tom Ford - Black Orchid
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 8th November 2009, 06:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 341
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: Earthy patchouli

Seconded!
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 8th November 2009, 06:09 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 1,057
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: What was the first fragrance you bought after joing basenotes?

Knize Ten - later traded away...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 7th November 2009, 04:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 333
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: Yet another "soapy" thread

Soapiest ever: White Linen.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 7th November 2009, 03:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 210
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: First Impressions of Three Tauers

I'm not a fan of either of the first two, but quite liked Une Rose Chypree. If I had to call it something, I'd go for mossy rose oriental. It doesn't smell like a chypre to my nose, but something...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 6th November 2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 243
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: Thomas Jefferson Handgun Edition of Avon Deep Woods.

:D

Please tell me you have to aim it at yourself to spray!
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 6th November 2009, 02:14 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 809
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: Non 80's frags, which smell like 80's powerhouse

Good call! In light of that: Givenchy Gentleman ( 1974 )
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 5th November 2009, 08:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 809
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: Non 80's frags, which smell like 80's powerhouse

Micallef - Sashka Black ( 2000s...? )
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 5th November 2009, 02:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 557
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: What is the best mediocre fragrance?

Burberry London. The best of the good-enough tobacco fragrances, but nothing amazing.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 4th November 2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 133
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: Fragrance of the Week: Eau d'Italie Magnolia Romana

I very rarely wear this and I'd never buy a full bottle, but it's the most interesting of the aquatic florals I know. To me, it smells like a mixture of cold rain, wet turf, magnolia, black pepper,...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 4th November 2009, 12:56 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,063
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: High End Nerolis - please compare

I didn't warm to either, but both were nice if underwhelming.

Neroli Portofino - bright neroli leading to something that smells exactly like CdG's Anbar. Prefer the - much cheaper - Anbar.
...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 3rd November 2009, 07:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 726
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: Most "Romantic" Niche Fragrances?

Strange - it's hard for me to imagine being offended by Back To Black. It just seems so cuddly to me. :)

Ah well, given you're a Creed fan, you might like Creed's Cypres-Musc. I was expecting...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 3rd November 2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 726
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: Most "Romantic" Niche Fragrances?

Among things I've tried recently, Killian's Back To Black fits that bill nicely.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 29th October 2009, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 147
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: Which NEW CdG's are good?? Dover St./ARTEK/Daphne Guiness/Silver Words??

I really like Hinoki and love Stephen Jones. Stephen Jones is VERY aldehydic though, more so than even famous aldehyde heavies like No. 5. Probably the closest in the designer area is White Linen,...
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 29th October 2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 884
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: 3x3 Blind Sniff: A Hard Day At the Head Shop

I had to leave early on sample C - I'm in SF - but I had great fun with this round. Thanks Debbborra!

On a further note, Viridian really impressed me as a fragrance. I had no idea such effects...
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 29th October 2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 884
Posted By Galamb_Borong
Re: 3x3 Blind Sniff: A Hard Day At the Head Shop

Whoops! Double post. Sorry! :)
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