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Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 11th November 2009, 06:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,045
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: Power by Fifty Cent - Darn A Celeb Scent That Not Run of The Mill !

This is my review...
This is a pleasant surprise. I expected crap in a bottle, instead, I was greeted by taste and quality, though it has a twist not all will like.
The opening is a dry, green,...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 11th November 2009, 06:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 806
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: Fifty cent fragrance

Sampled it today...
Here is my review...

This is a pleasant surprise. I expected crap in a bottle, instead, I was greeted by taste and quality, though it has a twist not all will like.
The...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 7th September 2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,437
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: Davidoff Hot Water

Hot Water = Joop! Go lite

CK Free = cheap sweet woody clean.

Both are terrible time wastes.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 25th June 2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 357
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: F pour homme by Ferragamo

Finally tried the black version a few months ago. Nothing like the regular version. Not a very black (read dark) scent either. They could have called it something else. It is kinda weak and...
Forum: Just Starting Out 23rd June 2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,043
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: How to spot Fake Cologne and Perfume on eBay

Del,
That would be a bad assumption. Whether listed as 3.3 or 3.4 it doesn't matter. They both refer to 100mL, it just depends on how you round.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 5th May 2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,967
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: YSL KOUROS: The Complete Set Review

Ok, this is finally done. Please PM me with questions or samples (decants).
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 23rd April 2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,967
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: YSL KOUROS: The Complete Set Review

There is one more to go, the Fraicheur flanker...should be here anytime now. For now, enjoy the partial portrait above. PM me if you are still looking for a flanker, I have a few doubles...
Forum: Fragrance Industry Discussion 19th April 2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,233
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: Are the classics worth stocking up at this point?

There are a few of us who look for the older versions and concentrate on those...I don;t see why you will not be able to find and earlier release years after 2010. It takes a lot of looking, but I...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 14th April 2009, 01:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,967
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: YSL KOUROS: The Complete Set Review

Got it, cool! And yes, the shower gel is a very good representation of the scent. That said, I would be careful with, (go lightly). There have been times that I did not even need to apply the...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 14th April 2009, 01:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,967
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: YSL KOUROS: The Complete Set Review

d-vo, you are right, there is only one Tattoo edition, according to my research. If anyone can prove otherwise, please respond.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 13th April 2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,967
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: YSL KOUROS: The Complete Set Review

I don't consider Body Kouros as a legitimate member of the Kouros family. I know some might disagree, but I wanted to focus on variations on the original theme, and Body Kouros does not meet that...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 12th April 2009, 10:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,967
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: YSL KOUROS: The Complete Set Review

...yes I have, why do you ask? I use it sometimes before applying KCS...I am guessing you want to comment about the concentration of urine note...it is very high in the KCS body gel for sure,...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 11th April 2009, 01:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,967
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: YSL KOUROS: The Complete Set Review

Another update...
matthewfoo, I think the flankers do deserve a second chance, especially since you are a Kouros fan. At least now, I hope you will know which one to go for.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 10th April 2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,967
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: YSL KOUROS: The Complete Set Review

OK, we are close to the end. I am awaiting 3 more Kouros flankers: Fraicheur, Summer 2006 and the 2008 Energizing Tonique, which is the summer iteration. I will be providing the reviews as soon as...
Forum: Just Starting Out 6th April 2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 319
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: How much Polo Double Black to apply?

If you are wearing an undershirt hit up the underarms (2 spritz each), the apply direct to your shirt towards the chest area. Apply 1 spritz to each wrist then rub your wrist behind your ear/neck...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 28th March 2009, 07:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 756
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: Ever Smell "Too Good"?

If you are not smelling 'too good' everyday, then you are not smelling good enough...

The rest of the world counts on us to peak their interest in fragrances...that's how we all got started isn't...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 28th March 2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 187
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: Cool Water Deep

yep, it's your skin...I have smelled both and definately don't get the same reaction. Interesting and strange indeed.
Forum: Just Starting Out 27th March 2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: Looking for my new 'Signature' perfume, please help !

No problem!
Forum: Just Starting Out 25th March 2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 432
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: incense!

Vibert, thanks for the heads up! Insense translates to foolish indeed. To my nose they all smell incensy, I guess I was tricked by my lack of word power knowledge. Old church smell...Azzaro Visit...
Forum: Just Starting Out 25th March 2009, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 432
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: incense!

The entire Insense line from Givenchy should be love to your nose...
I especailly like Insense Ultramarine.
Forum: Just Starting Out 25th March 2009, 10:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 623
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: Questions From A Beginner

yep, everything Desillisjl and DustB said.
Welcome to BN!
You like apples? Try Kenneth Cole Reaction...its apple-y to my nose.
Forum: Just Starting Out 25th March 2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: Looking for my new 'Signature' perfume, please help !

try Feminite du Bois.
A sig scent should be a little pricey, so every Jane and Irene will not smell like you.
Just my 2 pence.
Forum: Fragrances Wanted 25th March 2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 483
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: Wanted: Gucci Rush for men!

I have a 50mL set which includes shower gel and after shave balm. Taking any offer.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 22nd March 2009, 10:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,967
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: YSL KOUROS: The Complete Set Review

ellis17, very true and very well said.

Sometimes however, you find true gems that are the result of a daring perfumer or just a stroke of genius at that point in time. I think the Kouros...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 22nd March 2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 404
Posted By Andrewthecologneguy
Re: Anything similar to Hugo XY?

XY is a very good frag and a tough one to find a replacement for. The only frag I can think of that's close is Jil Sander's Sander. It has a slanted black cap. It is minty, but very clean mint. ...
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