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FRAGRANCE SPLITS - *SEPTEMBER 2022*
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Updated 3/08/18 :
As well as the new stuff below, I have the following available in hand as of 3/8/2018:
Montale - Aoud Leather: 3 x 10ml left @ reduced price of €15.
Creed - Acier Aluminium: 175ml available.
Hermes - Eau d'Orange Verte EdC: 2 x 50ml left @ reduced price of €27.
Dior - Eau Sauvage EdT: 3 x 50ml left @ reduced price of €35.
80s Triple Pack: 5 x (3 x 10ml) left @ reduced price of €34.
Questions on any of these? Just ask!
Note re Creed fragrances
After a rough few months for availability, a lot of their stuff is now coming through in flacon form again – unfortunately with the expected price rises, which are not insignificant in some cases.
Aventus is back in stock at €77 / 50ml. I'm also opening a split of Green Irish Tweed at the same price.
(For those looking for them, the Mancera and TF Oud Wood have sold out).
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**New: Autumn fragrances**
CREED
Bois du Portugal – *in hand*
This is excellent - online chatter portrays this as a bit old school but that’s way wide of the mark. While it’s a ‘classic’ cologne, it is really well done – a lot lighter than its reputation may suggest, it’s actually a super versatile, pleasant scent – shades of some Acqua di Parma to my nose. Supposedly Frank Sinatra’s favourite scent, if you believe Creed’s marketing. RRP €180 / 50ml.
€73 / 50ml.
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Royal Oud – *in hand*
One of the most popular of Creed’s standard Millesime line, this is nominally unisex but definitely masculine leaning. The Oud plays a background role, making it an easier wear than many other scents featuring the wood – to the front we have cedar, pink pepper and a splash of lemon. Definitely refined and elegant. RRP €195 / 50ml.
€70 / 50ml. Purchased before Creed’s prices went up – they subsequently flacons of this up to Aventus price, before lowering it again; I doubt that’ll last, especially as the spray bottles are now Aventus price.
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Viking – open split
As the ‘difficult second album’ following Aventus, Viking was always going to get a rough ride – and so it proved. Now approaching a year on release, the dust has settled and the tide has turned – Viking is now getting a LOT of praise, and I have got excellent feedback from buyers. It’s perhaps easy to see why it was initially criticised – it doesn’t have a burst of immediate, distinct, playfulness like Aventus, but it’s proving its worth as a very versatile, gently spiced fragrance that exudes quality. Definitely a tad more mature than Aventus, it’s more suited to a 30+ age group. RRP €210 / 50ml.
€79 / 50ml.
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Aventus for Her (women) – open split
Does this really need an introduction? Female spin off of the Aventus titan - to me it smells like the original with added rose. RRP €160 / 30ml.
€90 / 50ml. Open split, but likely to be ordered soon.
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Jasmin Imperatrice Eugenie (women) – open split
A heady, resinous, woody jasmine, with buttery vanilla and a base of ambergris. RRP €220 / 75ml.
€46.50 / 25ml, or €80 / 50ml.
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ACQUA DI PARMA
Colonia Mirra – **in hand**
One of the highest rated fragrances from AdiP’s premium Ingredient line, this is very much Amouage territory to my nose. Mixing amber and sweet myrrh with a touch of spice, this is seriously classy stuff – not overly formal, but not especially casual either. Good performer, with lasting longevity. RRP ~€145/ 60ml.
€45 / 30ml. Three bottles left; won't be repeated.
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Colonia Leather– **in hand**
Wow, this is good! As the name suggests, this is all about the leather. Here, it’s very much a firm, dry leather, without the sweetness and ‘dirt’ of Tuscan Leather. How does it stack up against the Tom Ford? User reviews on Fragrantica put the AdiP ahead, and its reviews are ecstatic. Whatever your view of the TF, there is no doubt Colonia Leather is an exceptionally well blended fragrance which more than holds its own. I won’t be doing Tuscan Leather for a while yet – if you’re after that, you could do worse than try this. RRP ~€145/ 60ml.
€49.50 / 30ml. Only one bottle left; won't be repeated.
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AMOUAGE
It’s Amouage overload! All of these are in hand, or on the way to me. One bottle of each.
Price €26 / 10ml, or €62 / 30ml.
EPIC (only 10ml left)
Arguably Amouage’s most popular fragrance behind Jubilation XXV and Interlude, this also is an intricate, dense scent of exceptional quality. Featuring oud, incense, myrrh and pepper (among many others), this is a pretty serious scent aimed more at night use.
MYTHS
Vague similarities to Interlude, but with more ash and leather. The opening 15 minutes or so are challenging, but it then dries down very nicely.
HONOUR
Somewhat more versatile than some other Amouages, this is a bit lighter and focusses more on pepper and spice than oud and myrrh. Very dry.
MEMOIR
I split a few bottles of this last year as there was so much interest. Again, a lighter Amouage, but much more ‘green’ than the above – like a contemplative walk through a forest while supping on some absinthe.
FIGMENT
“A despicable, dirty protest of a fragrance” – Fragrantica user. This is seriously 'arthouse' territory. Figment divides opinions like few others – some find its very existence offensive, others adore it. Dank earth seems to be the most frequent descriptor, along with mould, lemon and even death. Yet I've seen several reports of it smelling much 'nicer' to those around the wearer, rather than the wearer themselves. This is the polar opposite of a safe blind buy – don’t say you weren’t warned!!! Longevity and sillage are reported to be nuclear strength. Dare you try it?
RRP for all approx. €235 / 50ml.
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HEELEY / LOUIS VUITTON
HEELEY - Esprit du Tigre **on the way**
Inspired by Tiger Balm, the popular joint rub. Featuring camphor, mint, clove and spices, the resemblance to Tiger Balm is apparent, but this is softer, smoother and more wearable. Good for a blocked nose too supposedly!
€20.50 / 10ml. Last 10ml left.
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LOUIS VUITTON - Au Hasard **open split**
The standout release from Vuitton's first foray into men's fragrances, this is "An olfactory UFO based on sandalwood ventures toward the unknown", or so LV say.
€25.50 / 10ml, €70 / 30ml, or €112.50 / 50ml. 50ml portion gets the original 100ml bottle and box. If there is significant interest, we can go with a 200ml bottle instead - prices will be cheaper, but split volumes would likely be 25ml and 50ml.
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Other splits
CREED
Aventus **in hand**
The legend is back!
€77 / 50ml. Only two bottles left in current split.
Aventus 100ml retail bottles (original, boxed) also available at €189.50. Brown Thomas price: €285.
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GREEN IRISH TWEED **open split**
Should be back in stock soon.
€77 / 50ml.
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ACIER ALUMINIUM **in hand**
Creed's very first masculine scent, dating back to the 70s. Now discontinued, but I've sourced a bottle. Old school, but not in a dry, barbershop, way; quite soapy but also a bit sweet and fruity - if this was a movie, it'd be Boogie Nights. 'Only' an Eau de Toilette but actually quite powerful - go easy on the trigger.
€36.50 / 25ml or €58.50 / 50ml. 175ml left.
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