New scent from Irish indie perfume brand is inspired by the scent of wool
This is my first proper sampling of 4160 Tuesdays Oakmossery, a revival of chypres (with a hint of fougere) from the mid-20th century, greenly loaded with fresh oakmoss, with additional notes of lavender, labdanum, patchouli, sandalwood, and fruits, though the experience is not sweet. It’s fresh, green, floral, resinous, with nuance and some density, but it feels balanced between some opening brightness and murky depths. It manages to be smooth, not sharp or screechy, from opening until dry down. There’s also a familiarly fresh DNA to it that vaguely reminds me of other 4160 Tuesdays offerings, but not in the sense that it’s redundant with any...
Pleasant enough. Nothing special. Strong vanilla and darkened tea aroma. A hint of iris.
My bottle looks different but... so does the character sometimes. :P Aspen and Cool Water will give you the idea of what's going on here (solid '40s kinda classic vibe), but this one is in a super hero bottle.
The opening has a generous amount of bergamot and lemons that give off a zesty and bright feel to the lavender that is already noticeable. The lavender is then greeted by the galbanum that adds some green to the floral heart. Over time, the scent becomes a bit more darker and dry with the presence of amber and wood notes. Very satisfying take on lavender, it does differentiate itself out from the other names specifically Jicky and Mouchoir de Monsieur. It has a nice refined elegant feel. It's not overpowering and it's doesn't have as much of a powdery feel. It's a shame that it's no longer available.
Habit Rouge Sport by Guerlain (2009) released in the shadow of Thierry Wasser and Sylvain Delacourt's big masculine pillar launch of Guerlain Homme (2008), and feels like a half-hearted idea that was released without an audience in mind, put out because the bank-rollers at LVMH needed another fragrance in the vein of Dior Homme (2005), which had made waves for them throughout the decade. Beyond that observation, I really like Habit Rouge Sport, although this is another case where I may be in the strict minority based on reviews from others across the internet, as most people grappled with the very tenuous connection this has with the rest of the Guerlain...
I initially get the cardamom and Iris in this cheapie gem. It has a nice vetiver and tonka combo that will get noticed. What I like about Liam is that it's not right in your face. You will think this has turned into a skin scent well before it really has. When it does finally turn into a skin scent, you will get that vanilla and sandalwood finish which I really like. For the price, it's a good one. 8/10
Noir Eau de Parfum is one of my most-worn fragrances, so I was always mildly curious about this allegedly lighter, more citrusy flanker. It certainly is that. The core Noir EDP DNA remains in the form of that rose-vanilla that feels like a hybrid of Habit Rouge and Shalimar, but here it's been stripped-down and muted, with all of the enigmatic and sensual qualities removed. The dark, smoky, bitter tones of the original have been replaced by fairly nondescript greeness and citrus. It's not unpleasant, but it's straightforward and a bit dull.
An hyper blue energizing fragrance (nothing black about it) with a powerfully synthetic approach (in a typical Avon's style), a bursting citric opening (with a strong note of bergamot), dry leafy florals, a super aromatic sage (the real key note), a muscular synth vetiver and an intense woody-musky touch with a synth suedish trail. Yes, definitely a sporty fragrance really really close to Adidas Dynamic Pulse, namely an easy going affordable spring/summer time sporty cologne for unpretentious people, something due to a daily everyday use (better after the gymnic activity) and with any special peculiarity. Black Suede Sport, launched by Avon in the 2015, is...
Please suggest 2-3 modern/contemporary designer fragrances based on this selection - sharing a pic instead of a list. Sorted from left to right in increasing order of preference. https://i.imgur.com/V9H77p4.jpg Looking forward to suggestions. ;) Many thanks! https://www.fragrantica.com/board/img/smilies/glad.png
I swear I have searched, but I am a little overwhelmed trying to figure out a couple of things. If anyone would be willing to direct me to threads which answer/go over the info, I would be very grateful: First, a thread (if it exists) that would explain the conventions for organizing perfumery formulas? I can see that there is an underlying logic--not just by descending quantities alone, but sub-groups of quantities? but I can't get my head around it and my search has been no good. Second, something that directly lays out how people select solvents. I have found discussions on general use of BB, PEA etc, but I'm looking for something closer to direct...
Tried sample of Perseus PDM yesterday. Love the incredible Top note citrus grapefruit scent. However... Maybe it's the middle notes, but to me I'm smelling or getting a unisex or feminine parfum vibe from this. It's light, I understand, but somethings saying Unisex to me. I do not like unisex parfumes/ colognes. I own Layton, which is unbelievably awesome. Creed Adventus, everyone has this now because it's a game changer. Original Santal, my ONLY kinda blind buy for Fall/ Winter, less than 5% left probably won't buy again. Versace pour Homme Great clean inoffensive. Allure Homme Sport... classic sea note AWESOME freshy. I have Oajan...
Inspired by [USER=26382280]@Flakonkrystal[/USER] , I've gone ahead and created this thread to get a celebration of Cartier fragrances on the books for May. Most of us probably don't own enough from Cartier to do a full month-long celebration in the fashion of Guerlain/GuerlApril, but a week should be manageable.
I'd like to make flower flavored ice cream - can anyone recommend a flavoring agent for violet? There are violet products on the market but I would rather use something concentrated and alcohol soluble if possible. Any suggestions for other interesting flowers that can be used in dessert flavors?
This thread is a place for you to post that fragrance that you ALMOST bought, but didn't. What was the fragrance? What stopped you? How did you feel after? Is it still on your wishlist? (Reviving a thread that used to be active on the Masculine forum) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5302c9f3e4b07a6f64094041/1420346010197-64IE0K27IM97E9LHIXT3/Don%27tBuy.jpg
I have sampled both and leaning towards un jardin. It’s more fruity and reminds me of Harry’s fig body wash which I like a lot. Which one is your favorite and which one performs better?
PDM is one for me I haven’t tried many but the ones I’ve tried that were said to be excellent were subpar for retail price and made me not want to explore PDM any further.
I need to add some more coffee basenotes to Coffee Break Maison Martin Margiela. Should i blend it with some coffee eo or is there a strong, long lasting unisex/womens coffee fragrance I can use for this? I just need it to smell like coffee the next day. Nothing overpowering, just a nice coffee skin scent
I really do enjoy what a magnolia note brings to a perfume. An addictive citrusy and crisp floral tone, very delicate but substantial. This can be seen in perfumes like Eau de Magnolia from Frederic Malle or Magnolia Nobile from Acqua di Parma. do you have opinions on any of the magnolia materials out there? Some that I’ve come across: - Magnolia Heart (Robertet) - Magnolys (Firmenich) - Delphol HC - magnolan - Michelin alba EO - magnolia alba EO Or perhaps there are some materials that aren’t classified as anything to do with magnolia but you perceive them to have a strong magnolia nuance? By the way, I believe there must be a very sweet variety...
