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Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion Today, 08:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 280
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: Recommendations for 'man-florals'?

Not easy to get, but Knize Two is one of the best florals I've sampled.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion Today, 08:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 268
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: SotD: Sunday, 22nd November, 2009

Sampling: Penhaligon's Quercus
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion Yesterday, 04:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 395
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: The Perfumed Count any experiences?

For the 1ml samples, they're using the same basic vial that BPAL uses for their imps, and that I'd gotten custom-blended oils over 20 years ago from a brick-and-mortar shop. I've had no mass...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion Yesterday, 04:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 364
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: SotD: Saturday, 21st November, 2009

SOTD: Knize Ten
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 20th November 2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 570
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: S o t D, Friday, 20 November 2009

SOTD: Balenciaga, Le Dix
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 20th November 2009, 07:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 223
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: Would vetiver work as a parfum?

The essential oil can be lovely and quite long-lasting without dilution. However, the two oils I have are both too thick to use a sprayer, and even a roll-on might gum up if left to sit unused too...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 19th November 2009, 05:38 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 507
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: S o t D : Thursday, November 19, 2009

SOTD: Quorum ...


wellll, sort of. I used vetiver essential oil (the woody/grassy sort) on some very irritated skin this morning, so I doubt anyone else notices the tobacco/leather powerhouse...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 11:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 520
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: S o t D, Wednesday, 18 November 2009

Profumi del Forte, Tirrenico
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 01:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 558
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: What's a good DRY or DARK fragrance?

Some of the "darker" scents I can think of are fougeres (Knize Forest), or have significant florals - usually rose or carnation (Domenico Caraceni 1913).

Caron: l'Anarchiste, Yatagan
Ava Luxe:...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 01:06 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 564
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: S o t D, Tuesday, 17 November 2009

MPG Centaure
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 17th November 2009, 01:47 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 616
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: S o t D: Monday 16 November 2009

Hermès, Équipage
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 17th November 2009, 01:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 284
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: I seem to have a problem with CEDAR..

Frapin's Passion Boisée comes to mind.
Forum: Just Starting Out 17th November 2009, 01:33 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,290
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: Should a Man Have an Arsenal?

If he's happy with it, and it's not a pestilence to his present company, I'd congratulate him on it (take notes in case it's really that awesome) and move on.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 15th November 2009, 06:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 432
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: How would you describe your experiences with "cheapo" frags?

There are always some grey areas. At US$1-5 for a bottle, is it a "blind buy" or just a "really big sample"?
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 15th November 2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 639
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: Seeking Scent Closest To Musky Male Armpits

I've only tried it as a sample, but Yatagan seems to have a healthy "yes, I have spent all day outdoors" feel to it.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 15th November 2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 212
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: My Fragrances - Help!

You know your workplace and friends best, but I'd think that lighter, dryer scents are easier to wear for daytime situations (work, school, etc.) and heavier, sweeter scents for the evenings. Even...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 15th November 2009, 03:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 260
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: I have a Itchy Trigger Finger

C&S 88: Too expensive for a blind buy. Otherwise, it's as good its reputation, not "dark" at all. For more fun, sample No. 88 on one arm and Diptyque's L'Ombre dans L'Eau on the other, to see how...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 15th November 2009, 03:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 618
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: Which 70s/80s inexpensive "power frag" do you wear most often?

It's one of the few on the list that I own, aside from Quorum.

I'm a little surprised Grey Flannel wasn't on there, but it may be more "powerhouse" than "power" scent.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 14th November 2009, 07:14 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 520
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: S.O.T.D - Saturday 14th November 2009

SOTD: Crown Fougere
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 14th November 2009, 06:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 520
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: The Best Fragrance Houses

Knize: Ten, Forest, Two

Comme des Garcons: Hinoki, Artek, Zagorsk, 2 Man, Jaisalmer

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab: Deep in Earth, Aelopile, Mad Hatter, Leipreachan

Caron: l'Anarchiste,...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 14th November 2009, 03:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 513
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: Perfect Everyday Frag

For seriously "sharp" and "crisp" - Monotheme Scottish Lavender. However, it's not as long-lasting as you're looking for :(

For a bright clear day, I'd go with MPG's Centaure or Garrigue, or...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 14th November 2009, 03:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 220
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: Which sample set should I order?

I'd go with the second one, because it is intentionally covering a broad range of different categories - many of which you may not have been exposed to in the past. If it helps, I've tried half of...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 13th November 2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 644
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: S.O.T.D ...FRIDAY the 13th of November,09

SOTD: Jules


The somewhat animalic leather base is nice enough, and reminds me a bit of Dzing!. And, the peppery aromatic herbal notes go well with it... But somehow I still feel something's...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 13th November 2009, 03:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 698
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: Good first vetiver fragrance?

If you have a chance, try out some of the different vetiver essential oils. Like the fragrances, they can range from somewhat "grassy" to deeply "rooty." Once you realize which -if any- versions...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 12th November 2009, 04:19 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 548
Posted By Hob Dobson
Re: SotD - Thursday, 12 Nov 09

Knize Two
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