Perfumes & aftershaves

[northernladuk]

I'm going though a Serge Lutens phase atm, but I will try a Penhaligon when I'm in London (I kept promising norrahe I would but was still in SL's thrall last year ).

My most recent is Hermes Eau Claire Des Merveilles, which is growing on me.

Penhaligons have one called Juniper Sling...

Juniper Sling | Penhaligon's

Introducing Juniper Sling, an intoxicating new fragrance inspired by the most iconic and atmospheric of spirits: London Dry Gin.

Someone must make one dedicated to Jack Daniels cause I smell of it all weekend after a heavy Friday night out!!!

[norrahe]

Try Quercus by Penhaligon's. It's like CK One, but way, way better.

My favourite 'big beast' at the moment is Dior's Leather Oud. For general day/ office wear I'm happy with a vetiver (e.g. Guerlain Vetiver) or citrus vetiver (e.g. Chanel Pour Monsieur). YSL Kouros only comes out from time to time!

It's no where near ckone, it's a lot more complex than that.

Also always been a fan of Orange vert by Hermes.

[RetSet]

It's no where near ckone, it's a lot more complex than that.

Also always been a fan of Orange vert by Hermes.

I'm going to stick by my guns and say that CKO and Quercus DO have a similar 'vibe'...

Ooh, shall we start the Cool Water/ Green Irish Tweed debate?

I've got a small decant of Orange Verte in my desk at work that I will use from time to time. Very pleasant, but not a real favourite of mine.

[OwlHoot]

I once walked past a bird who smelled like the seaside (sharp and fresh and ozony), I really wanted to run after her and ask her what she was wearing

Sounds like she does what I do once a year with my Barbour jacket - rinse it in warm soapy water, and tip in a bottle of TCP to give it that tangy fresh salty smell when it dries.

Anyway, nominations are now closed, and I'll look up a few of the fancier sounding names tonight. Can't promise to cover all of them, as some of the reviews are quite long.

I presume no one will object if their favourite perfume turns out to have a rotten review. If so, you should have thought of that before telling everyone, but in any case opinions are largely subjective.

[RetSet]

I'll throw in a couple of 'Crowd Pleasers', too.

For a modest amount of money - YSL La Nuite de L'Homme.

For a bit more money - Creed Aventus.

[northernladuk]

I've got a small decant of Orange Verte in my desk at work that I will use from time to time. Very pleasant, but not a real favourite of mine.

Am not a sexist northern pig but... We have two women here that top up their perfumes at work and smell like they are on a night out. They have a rep for this not the work they do on the project. Putting perfume on at work has a pretty fine line IMO.

[original PM]

Do you wear perfume/aftershave because

a) You just want to smell good?
b) You want other people to think you smell good?
c) Soemthing else?

cheers

[darmstadt]

Do you wear perfume/aftershave because

a) You just want to smell good?
b) You want other people to think you smell good?
c) Soemthing else?

cheers

Drinkies

[northernladyuk]

I am afraid I am a Jean Paul Gaultier 'Le Man' fan. My mate swaps his aftershave on a regular basis and not once do women on a night out comment on it. I regularly get women telling me the JPG smells great so am sticking with it.

Had 3 free hours to smell nearly everyone I could in Barcelona duty free yesterday and couldn't find anything else I liked.

That letter from A&E to your support worker said you had inflamed post-surgical scarring following internal use of Asda Smartprice deodorant. And as that leaves you off work for another 7 days, I suggest it's a false economy.

[norrahe]

Sounds like she does what I do once a year with my Barbour jacket - rinse it in warm soapy water, and tip in a bottle of TCP to give it that tangy fresh salty smell when it dries.

Anyway, nominations are now closed, and I'll look up a few of the fancier sounding names tonight. Can't promise to cover all of them, as some of the reviews are quite long.

I presume no one will object if their favourite perfume turns out to have a rotten review. If so, you should have thought of that before telling everyone, but in any case opinions are largely subjective.

We await your reviews sir!