Which aftershave do you use?
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egor110 said:
I guess they like the smell and don't care if it projects.
Too many people seem to rate scents on how strong they are rather than even knowing or understanding the styles of scent groups.
Maybe projection is the wrong word. I meant that I could barely smell them on myself without actively sniffing my arm. Too many people seem to rate scents on how strong they are rather than even knowing or understanding the styles of scent groups.
After hearing good things and a tip off on here about a deal, I blind-bought Bentley for men Absolute.
It’s awful. I know it’s subjective, but good lord it’s nasty
Thankfully only £25 down. It can get regifted at Christmas.
I need to stop blind-buying. I’ve not liked the last three I’ve bought.
Anyone else got a growing collection of unloved blind-buys? We could set up a swap shop. ‘One man’s rubbish is another man’s gold…’
It’s awful. I know it’s subjective, but good lord it’s nasty
Thankfully only £25 down. It can get regifted at Christmas.
I need to stop blind-buying. I’ve not liked the last three I’ve bought.
Anyone else got a growing collection of unloved blind-buys? We could set up a swap shop. ‘One man’s rubbish is another man’s gold…’
nuyorican said:
After hearing good things and a tip off on here about a deal, I blind-bought Bentley for men Absolute.
It’s awful. I know it’s subjective, but good lord it’s nasty
Thankfully only £25 down. It can get regifted at Christmas.
I need to stop blind-buying. I’ve not liked the last three I’ve bought.
Anyone else got a growing collection of unloved blind-buys? We could set up a swap shop. ‘One man’s rubbish is another man’s gold…’
That's exactly what I thought! One spray on my arm and back in the box it went! It’s awful. I know it’s subjective, but good lord it’s nasty
Thankfully only £25 down. It can get regifted at Christmas.
I need to stop blind-buying. I’ve not liked the last three I’ve bought.
Anyone else got a growing collection of unloved blind-buys? We could set up a swap shop. ‘One man’s rubbish is another man’s gold…’
eyebeebe said:
Regbuser said:
Creed Erolfa - it either suits you and smells divine, or it doesn't, and smells of pissy toilet duck. I'm in the former camp.
Tried this yesterday at the airport. Started off with a bit piney toilet duck, but dries down pleasantly. Projection didn’t seem great though. Tried VIW on the other arm. Amazing stuff but even less projection and not so long lasting. I’d struggle to justify buying either at their price based on the performance. Saying that, the other half got a laydees Creed sampler set, and they all project acceptably.
Regbuser said:
Unfortunately, I think Creed fragrances have been diluted too much, for me they need a generous dollop to be present.
Saying that, the other half got a laydees Creed sampler set, and they all project acceptably.
My experience of Aventus is that I stop smelling it reasonably quickly - this didn’t happen 10+ years ago. However, I have had people asking me what I’m wearing a good while after I can no longer smell it, so it’s still around - I’ve just gone blind to the scent. Saying that, the other half got a laydees Creed sampler set, and they all project acceptably.
Thats annoying as I wear fragrance for me more than anyone else, but it was interesting to me that it clearly lasts longer than I think it does…
eyebeebe said:
Maybe projection is the wrong word. I meant that I could barely smell them on myself without actively sniffing my arm.
The only 2 i have worth mentioning are halfeti and oud noir, rarely smell either on me but have had good compliments on both so must be alright I had a hoodie i could still smell oud noir on a fair while after wearing it, more days than hours.
nuyorican said:
After hearing good things and a tip off on here about a deal, I blind-bought Bentley for men Absolute.
It’s awful. I know it’s subjective, but good lord it’s nasty
Thankfully only £25 down. It can get regifted at Christmas.
I need to stop blind-buying. I’ve not liked the last three I’ve bought.
Anyone else got a growing collection of unloved blind-buys? We could set up a swap shop. ‘One man’s rubbish is another man’s gold…’
I bought Mont Blanc Individuel blind (first blind buy) and it smells like Joop which isn't to my taste. It’s awful. I know it’s subjective, but good lord it’s nasty
Thankfully only £25 down. It can get regifted at Christmas.
I need to stop blind-buying. I’ve not liked the last three I’ve bought.
Anyone else got a growing collection of unloved blind-buys? We could set up a swap shop. ‘One man’s rubbish is another man’s gold…’
sunnygym said:
The kids bought me Acqua Di Parma Colonia for Father’s Day. Really nice and fresh.
I'm a big fan of the Colonia Club version, also really nice. They do quite a nice range of others. If you go into John Lewis you can normally come away with a few samples to try, nice to have some variety on hand without spending £100 a bottle.In case anyone is interested, I have for sale:
Brand New Unboxed 100ml Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club EDP. Received a gift set and kept the smaller bottle it came with - Nice every day scent. £55 delivered to a PHer
Check fragrantica for reviews / profiles. On my eBay for pics:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/estoril-blue
Brand New Unboxed 100ml Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club EDP. Received a gift set and kept the smaller bottle it came with - Nice every day scent. £55 delivered to a PHer
Check fragrantica for reviews / profiles. On my eBay for pics:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/estoril-blue
Edited by joropug on Monday 1st July 11:06
nuyorican said:
I’ve been testing out a few samples from Parfums de Marly Recently. They really are fantastic fragrances. I’ve decided to treat myself to a full bottle but agonising between Herod, Layton and Kalan.
Never tried Layton or Kalan. I've made my views on Herod well known, it's a brilliant fragrance. Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff