Scent/Fragrance of the Day thread

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

For me, today it's Parfum d'empire Cuir d'ottoman; it's something like a Diesel mechanic completely overhauls an engine while wearing Knize Ten.

I just read this and spit my coffee out. That's even better than turpentine and Dawn. I'm glad that mechanic smell is in there, cause the Knize Ten is a bit much for me.

 

[rach2jlc]

Originally Posted by Thomas

I just read this and spit my coffee out. That's even better than turpentine and Dawn. I'm glad that mechanic smell is in there, cause the Knize Ten is a bit much for me.

I hope you didn't get any coffee on yourself.

Seriously, though, that's the only way I can describe it... it's definitely leather, but with a very greasy, oily, sharp mechanical smell on top. It's a sheer delight!

Parfum d'empire really does a wonderful job. Ambre russe is gorgeous, warm, and soft; Cuir d'ottoman is as described. It's a small company and not terribly well known, but they really do nice stuff.

 

[Maharlika]

18 Sept. I'm wearing Montale's Steam Aoud today!

 

[rach2jlc]

Originally Posted by Maharlika

18 Sept. I'm wearing Montale's Steam Aoud today!

Geesh, is this Aoud day or what? I wish I had received the memo.

 

[Maharlika]

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

Geesh, is this Aoud day or what? I wish I had received the memo.

I haven't worn this one for awhile and thought it's about time. You have an impressive fragrance wardrobe btw.

 

[Maharlika]

19 Sept. Sticking with Montale. Today, it's going to be Blue Amber!

 

[Thomas]

Jeez, after some blissful 70-degree mornings, I stroll out into moist blowtorch weather today. Ugh. So I picked something dry - Yatagan.

And, Cuir d'ottoman sounds like a blast, except for the Knize Ten business. I'm fairly flexible with my scents, but I gave my decant away to someone who might actually use it. Hated it with every fiber of my being. Arrrr!

 

[rach2jlc]

Originally Posted by Maharlika

19 Sept. Sticking with Montale. Today, it's going to be Blue Amber!

It's hard to go wrong with Montale; they cost an arm and a leg, but they are unique/distinctive scents, made from excellent materials, and have great longevity.

The only non-Aouds I have from their line are Patchouli Leaves and Greyland (I've tried soleil Capri), but I've been anxious to try blue amber. How would you describe it?

 

[Dmax]

Since this is Aoud week I thought I would participate.

Montale Aoud Lime. The bright citrus note provides a nice counterweight to the heavy aoud.

 

[rach2jlc]

Originally Posted by Dmax

Since this is Aoud week I thought I would participate.

Montale Aoud Lime. The bright citrus note provides a nice counterweight to the heavy aoud.

Aoud Lime has been on my radar for the past few months. I haven't gotten a bottle yet, but I'm defintiely mulling it over... I think a lot of it depends on how much I like Tom Ford Extreme as to where my $150+ will go...

 

[Maharlika]

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

It's hard to go wrong with Montale; they cost an arm and a leg, but they are unique/distinctive scents, made from excellent materials, and have great longevity.

The only non-Aouds I have from their line are Patchouli Leaves and Greyland (I've tried soleil Capri), but I've been anxious to try blue amber. How would you describe it?

I would describe it as a fragrance belonging in the 'Wood Oriental" catergory. It has hints of vanilla but the drydown is superb!

 

[BlueberryMansions]

Bvgalri Black

And has anyone smelled Narciso Rodriguez for him?

 

[Swann]

I am wearing Caron Pour Un Homme today.

 

[rach2jlc]

In honor of Montale week, today it's Greyland for me. I've got some Fougeres Marine coming to me, so I'll give that a spin when it arrives.

 

[Dmax]

As the Aoud week continues today is Aoud Cuir d'Arabie's turn. A harmonious combination of aoud and leather.
Potent too supposedly as a couple sitting behind me on the bus got freaked out and moved to different seats. I just heard: "Oh my God it smells like...(could not hear).... doctor's office..(could not hear). I think the man in the couple was more freaked out than the wife. This happened about 10 minutes after application so maybe they smelled the medicinal/antispetic/band-aid note some people get initially.

Interestingly, they may have thought it just smelled funky in that part of the bus and did not think the well-dressed gentleman

in front of them had anything to do with that "disgusting" smell.