9/28/13

Macy's Surprises Me

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I still have a cold, so I'm not quite ready to review anything yet, unfortunately. But I recently received a Macy's gift card, an...
9/19/13

Pre-Gaming Dior Homme

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Yesterday I wore Dior Homme for the first time. I've never formally worn it, although I've sampled it. I currently have a generou...
9/13/13

Azzaro PH: The Finest Aromatic Fougère?

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Recently there was a thread posted on basenotes, entitled "Your All-Time Favorite Fougère?", where the OP asked which fougère ...
9/9/13

Jeffrey Dame Chats With From Pyrgos

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Jeffrey Dame is not just a man. Jeffrey Dame is one of the great pillars of the fragrance industry. His prestigious career spans 34 years...
9/7/13

Vanille Absolu (Montale)

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I don't usually go in for gourmand fragrances, but Vanille Absolu is something special. This is my first Montale, and I intentionally...

An Unlikely Survivor: Brut 33

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This isn't going to be a long, in-depth post about formula changes between the different vintages of Brut 33. I just thought I'd ...
9/5/13

Jazz (Yves Saint Laurent)

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Traditionally I wear Kouros in September, as I have for the last three years, but this year I have a new fougère to play with. Personal c...
8/31/13

Is It Better To Wear Nothing?

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Should you go a day without a spray? Cheap fragrances get a bad rap. Inexpensive formulas are invariably comprised of cheap materials, ...
8/24/13

Creature (Kerosene)

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When I was a kid, my grandmother would lean over in the car and whisper in a voice louder than the hum of the engine, "Wanna Lifesav...
8/23/13

Dihydromyrcenol: Understanding The Evolution Of Contemporary Aromatic Fougères

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It bothers me a little when people don't know history. The old adage, "Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it...
8/19/13

Grey Flannel (French Fragrances Formula)

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In the case of Grey Flannel, I've come to the conclusion that it has never been a trendy fragrance. There is too much about it that g...