Perfumer, Olivier Polge says, "The comet is a strong symbol for Chanel, and I’m thinking in particular of the Comète necklace from the 1932 High Jewellery Collection"
“Fragrance has always been at the center of my life” says Hadid
Calm, muted, not too green, not too musty, a bit of air freshener lily of the valley.
Battistoni Roma Marte (especially in its even more performing Eau de toilette Concentrée version) is the holy epitome of the classic herbal/aromatic italian distinction, a dry-spicy, bitter-herbal, leafy floral masterwork of virile aromatic gentlemanly classicism. Manly and slightly decadent (but at same time contemporary and anyway timeless), Marte is a gem of unparalleled testosteronic sobriety and a measured "serious" manly fragrance with no compromises. I suppose it was created and put on the market more or less around 1986/87 but I'm not sure about it. In case you appreciate (as kind of creations themselves or simply on a conceptual sphere) classic...
First proper sampling of Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Cuba, a fresh, spicy, slightly sweet blend that’s smooth and easygoing and highly pleasant while having just a bit of provocative sharpness at its opening. Its main notes are a blend of citruses, florals, and spices—most notably bergamot, juniper, jasmine, magnolia, and tea—with a base of tonka and tobacco. It has a great blended effect that defies categorization somewhat; it operates at the intersection of a handful of different genres and themes without being too over-the-top in terms of being a freshie or tobacco scent, but somewhere in between, with the abovementioned ensemble of citruses and...
When I first smelled this, I was immediately transported back to the summer of 1995, 16 years old, working at the Big Value Outlet, a local discount store chain, handling inventory and there was the smell of industrial fumes that I recall learning to quickly associate, Pavlov's dog style, with a paycheck so that I could buy 70s and 80s new wave CDs like Joe Jackson and XTC at Strawberries. CDG 2011 does capture that distinct smell of adhesives and packing tape, but I will also agree with others that it also evokes the heated dust on electronics (I love another reviewer's comparison to that of a floppy disk entering a hard drive). It also evokes new ink...
This is an absolutely lovely example of a citrus-y eau de cologne. It is not earth shaking in it's innovation--it's just a great version of what it is. I finished my sample very quickly. It is really easy to wear, especially on a spring or summer day. I would consider repurchasing once I use up some other examples of this genre. It absolutely DOES NOT last--it disappears on my skin in just a couple of hours. But it's gorgeous while it's there.
Carlo Corinto Eau de Toilette by Carlo Corinto (1986) comes from a fashion label primarily popular in Mexico, but operating in Paris as most fashion houses tend to do. There is some conflict on whether or not this fragrance was released in 1984 when the house launched, or 1986 when it saw appearance on the global market. Either way, designer Carlo Corinto himself is a bit of an enigma, being A Spanish-born designer first offering formal wear and suits, then casual lines for men and women, until entering perfume as well. The eponymous Carlo Corinto fragrance for men can almost be mistaken for an Italian men's cologne with its focus on herbs and mossy chypre...
Orangy sugary joy of life. Montale Holy Neroli (a 2023 Montale-issue) is a lovable contemporary orangy/musky/vanillic embrace for an "holy" (classic and historical) central main floral theme (being a graceful rose just accessorial to neroli) which is the lively and vibrant main coloured protagonist of this soapy musky floral fragrance. Rarely I really enjoy a Montale's creation (especially the typical synth Montale oudh-based compositions) and this fragrance is definitely an exception. Fortunately any touch of oudh or "synth gassiness" in here (at least on my skin). Holy Neroli embodies the essence of the deeply citrusy and floral notes. Bitter orange's...
Derrick by Orlane (1978) is like all unassuming B or C tier drugstore cheapies from days gone by, in that it presents a relatively fuss-free fragrance in a kitschy package; this is something Avon built a career upon for most of the 20th century until make-up sales outpaced their perfumes. Orlane is not your average drugstore brand clinging on for dear life in the 21st century, as it has a bit of provenance and mostly exists in Europe: A place where they still care about both legacy and accessible toiletries because the EU isn't run by politicians bought or sold between multi-billion-dollar megacorps that have raced every aspect of commerce to the bottom on...
Wow, you guys have been keeping this AC a secret haven't you! Bought it ages ago and I never used it because it smells exactly like burnt plastic (the people who think this smells like pineapple need new noses lol). Saw on another part of this forum that it was an important AC in Creeds and modern aquatics when blended with Ambroxan - mixed some up and wow, such a familiar scent. I then used this simple base of ambroxan, sylvamber and AAG and blended it with all the other ACs I have. What a crazy smell! It modified every AC I have and created radical changes, more so than any other chemical I have (maybe cis 3 is on par). The changes were insane...
I love Luna Rossa Carbon, and I love Bowling Green. Anyone know of a fragrance that smells like either, but has more prominent lavender notes?
Hello all, last summer in July I went on vacation to Durango Colorado. I spent a few days near Cortez in the high desert. I’m not sure exactly the smell in the high desert but it was beautiful. Possibly the smell of the juniper trees or the creosote bushes but something definitely stood out and I have been chasing that scent since. Unfortunately I wasn’t as into cologne then as I am now or I would have asked around while there. Any suggestions for colognes that remind you of the high desert? Thanks
478735 This is my first time smelling vintage Adidas Active Bodies (Astor Mainz version, pre-Coty), and I have to say the clone La Rive Athletic Man is less fruity but still very close. Not a big fan to be honest - I feel this DNA was improved upon with Etienne Aigner Statement.
I recently inherited a lot of vintage perfume from my mom, and one of them is Civet Oil by Alyssa Ashley (Houbigant). I have been trying to find out more information about this because various people have told me it may be valuable? Attached is a pic of the bottle that I own. It is a black bottle so I am unable to know precisely how much is still in the bottle, although when I shake it, it sounds pretty full. It has an applicator that when I dip it down into the bottle, seems to have liquid on it about half way down. so I'm guess that it's at least half full or maybe even more. If anyone knows more specifics about this perfume, I would love to know...
I'm diluting a few EOs in BB and, without blending, I am surprised how much just dilution can change what I am able to smell. Rosemary at 100% is campherous and cineolic. At 50%, it seems like it becomes woody and herbacious, almost something balsamic? I know this is a stupid question already, but...where does the medicinal and camphor *zap* go, exactly? I guess I would have thought that diluting would have been the equivalent of 'turning the volume down' equally across notes. Instead, somethings almost disappear or completely transform, while others emerge that were completely indetectable.
What have you purchased from Fragrancenet recently?
I was really depressed last night. Having discovered how unrecognizable the Polo Green was, made me lose sleep. Long gone are the days where I'd be so happy to stroll through the mall and smell anything from a high quality Polo Green, Caroline Herrera PH, Vera Wang PH, high quality Eternity and Obsession, Gucci Nobile, Rush, Envy, PH, YSL Jazz, RG, and all the goodies you can think of that we now call vintage. Can't believe how trend setting Gucci once was and not they have this pathetic guilty DNA they have been rolling out for years with nothing new or inspirational. Now we are mostly left with low quality swill, save from a few treasures like Dior Homme...
Trying to understanding structure of dupe of Invictus which is Rasasi Hawas Can you please suggest from where plum note arrived in Hawas formula? Thanks
Hello, for a few years I wore a fragrance I've have never managed to forget - Marine by Jovoy. Unfortunately it was discontinued and I have tried without any luck to find something close to it. I've recently asked Jovoy in London to recommend something similar but despite ordering nearly 20 testers I've found nothing close. The creator was Richard Ibanez with Jovoy and it has been described on another forum as having ... 'Top notes are Pepper, Grapefruit and Pear; middle notes are Melon and Apple; base notes are Musk and Cedar.' Thinking about what I liked most about it were the melon notes and the marine freshness of it. Ironically I really do not like...
