Nicest fragrance

adox · 12-11-2020 9:03pm

adox wrote: »

Got a bottle of Amouage Reflection Man last week.
Firstly the box and bottle are a thing of beauty.

It’s a smokey incense type fragrance with loads of notes and changes over time. An unusual top note of Oregano and some leather in the base, it smells a bit like the inside of a church.

I’ve smelled nothing like it before. I really like it. Huge projection on it. I’d say it’s a love it or hate it fragrance as it’s unusual and it doesn’t hold back!

Five months later and I’ve noticed my error. My description doesn’t describe Reflection Man at all. That’s because it’s Interlude Man I have!

adox · 28-04-2021 11:45pm

By Kilian Black Phantom. Man I can’t get enough of the stuff. Very gourmand which is right up my street.

bogmanfan · 29-04-2021 3:48pm

adox wrote: »

By Kilian Black Phantom. Man I can’t get enough of the stuff. Very gourmand which is right up my street.

Must give that a try. I have Intoxicated, which also has the coffee note. It smells incredible, but performance is poor - around 4 hours I'd say. How does Black Phantom last for you?

adox · 29-04-2021 6:15pm

bogmanfan wrote: »

Must give that a try. I have Intoxicated, which also has the coffee note. It smells incredible, but performance is poor - around 4 hours I'd say. How does Black Phantom last for you?

The complete opposite. I got a 7.5ml of Intoxicated “free” with Black Phantom.
Black Phantom has great performance compared to it and is a much nicer fragrance for my tastes at least. Rum, dark chocolate, sharp coffee and spices.

I quite like Intoxicated but I can’t really smell it on myself for long so wouldn’t buy a full bottle.

Kilian do a sample set of 5 fragrances for €25 delivered. Black Phantom is one of them. Think they are 1.5ml each. They also give you a €25 voucher along with it so if you are planning to defo get a bottle the sample set is free.

Or if you order any full bottle from Kilian they send a sample of it as well(along with another rather sample bottle and a 7.5ml random bottle too), the idea being you can try the scent before you open the full bottle box and if you don’t like it you can send it back for a full refund.

You may know all this already so apologies if you do.

Hope you get to sample Black Phantom. I was unsure of it first with its opening but once it settles down it is absolutely gorgeous with stellar performance and projection.

Padraig Mor · 29-04-2021 9:29pm

adox wrote: »

The complete opposite. I got a 7.5ml of Intoxicated “free” with Black Phantom.
Black Phantom has great performance compared to it and is a much nicer fragrance for my tastes at least. Rum, dark chocolate, sharp coffee and spices.

I quite like Intoxicated but I can’t really smell it on myself for long so wouldn’t buy a full bottle.

Kilian do a sample set of 5 fragrances for €25 delivered. Black Phantom is one of them. Think they are 1.5ml each. They also give you a €25 voucher along with it so if you are planning to defo get a bottle the sample set is free.

Or if you order any full bottle from Kilian they send a sample of it as well(along with another rather sample bottle and a 7.5ml random bottle too), the idea being you can try the scent before you open the full bottle box and if you don’t like it you can send it back for a full refund.

You may know all this already so apologies if you do.

Hope you get to sample Black Phantom. I was unsure of it first with its opening but once it settles down it is absolutely gorgeous with stellar performance and projection.

If you like Black Phantom I'd suggest Insomnia by Faviol Seferi which is essentially a clone and much cheaper (albeit still not 'cheap cheap').

adox · 30-04-2021 10:24am

Padraig Mor wrote: »

If you like Black Phantom I'd suggest Insomnia by Faviol Seferi which is essentially a clone and much cheaper (albeit still not 'cheap cheap').

Thanks I may check it out so. Kilian is mad expensive and is hit and miss for me for the ones Ive tried. When they get it right(like Black Phantom) it is spectacular.

jk23 · 30-04-2021 10:53pm

The purple David Beckham signature is a nice one even if you are a Liverpool fan!!

08-05-2021 9:57pm

I'm almost out of aftershave and I'm tempted to change my usual purchase. I've used Molton Brown's Oudh Accord and Gold for years, as my only aftershave, but I'm now having trouble getting it shipped to Ireland from the site I used to order it from. It's pricier on the main website, so I'm not keen on that.

What's a good replacement? I like oudh and would like to stick with that. Bergamot and cardamom are good too. Am open minded, except to anything that smells fruity-sweet.

Any ideas?

I had a sample of some Tom Ford oudh cologne that was lying around here somewhere, but my memory is that it is very dear. I wouldn't want to spend much more than €100 for, say, 100ml

10-05-2021 10:09am

A Lamb Named Miltiades! wrote: »

I'm almost out of aftershave and I'm tempted to change my usual purchase. I've used Molton Brown's Oudh Accord and Gold for years, as my only aftershave, but I'm now having trouble getting it shipped to Ireland from the site I used to order it from. It's pricier on the main website, so I'm not keen on that.

What's a good replacement? I like oudh and would like to stick with that. Bergamot and cardamom are good too. Am open minded, except to anything that smells fruity-sweet.

Any ideas?

I had a sample of some Tom Ford oudh cologne that was lying around here somewhere, but my memory is that it is very dear. I wouldn't want to spend much more than €100 for, say, 100ml

Have you tried Brute?

21-05-2021 7:12pm

A Lamb Named Miltiades! wrote: »

I'm almost out of aftershave and I'm tempted to change my usual purchase. I've used Molton Brown's Oudh Accord and Gold for years, as my only aftershave, but I'm now having trouble getting it shipped to Ireland from the site I used to order it from. It's pricier on the main website, so I'm not keen on that.

What's a good replacement? I like oudh and would like to stick with that. Bergamot and cardamom are good too. Am open minded, except to anything that smells fruity-sweet.

Any ideas?

I had a sample of some Tom Ford oudh cologne that was lying around here somewhere, but my memory is that it is very dear. I wouldn't want to spend much more than €100 for, say, 100ml

Im loving my Joe Malone (BT) Oud and Bergamot.

Ashleigh1986 · 21-05-2021 7:32pm

For anyone interested in their mens frangances look up " duas frangances."
They do amazing clones of some of the best known men's frangances.
It costs about €60 for a 30 ml delivered from the USA .
They also do a great sale with discounts of up to 30% every 2 weeks .
I've purchased some great ones .
They do brilliant versions of aventus , and Xerjoffs and others .
Highly recommend. It takes about 10 days delivery to Ireland .

Gael23 · 30-07-2021 11:40am

One of my top favourite scents has been discontinued, Armani Code Colonia.

Not good

BopNiblets · 17-08-2021 3:28pm

I bought some Diesel Bad a few years ago and it's lasted, missus seems to like it and the bottle is actually portable not some weird shape so it fits in a bag!

French Toast · 19-08-2021 5:52pm

Ordered Armani eau de Cedre today. €91 for 100ml. Fell in love with it at the duty free in Cork about 4 years ago, haven't had a bottle in a year or two. Lovely scent.

19-08-2021 6:00pm

I tend to wear a different scent every day, today it's Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud , warm, woody and very pleasant on a warn evening.

Strumms · 19-08-2021 11:55pm

I purchased last week an aftershave I haven’t had for about 15 years... Paco Rabanne XS original. Got an early birthday gift of Bvalgari Back too... both in my top 5.

LillySV · 19-08-2021 11:59pm

jo Malone myrrh and tonka…. Nothing else comes close

Zak Flaps · 15-01-2022 4:34am

Parfum De Marly - Herod

youngblood · 04-02-2022 1:00pm

Mont Blanc Legend is my current daily go to and would recommend

Got bottle of Invictus also, not as nice as I remember!

Still trying to wear Green Irish Tweed, smells of nothing on my skin (unsure whether it was the batch or just unlucky with that type of fragrance)

Looking for something fresh is anyone has any recommendations??

Cyrus · 04-02-2022 1:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117229575#Comment_117229575

you can get 50ml of the real thing from Pat for less than 100 why would you pay 60 for 30ml of a knock off?

Cyrus · 04-02-2022 1:03pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118580683#Comment_118580683

Creed viking is nice,

Hermes Terre D'Hermes nice aswell

Creed millesime imperial very fresh

youngblood · 04-02-2022 2:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118580704#Comment_118580704

Hermes on my list with a while- Cheers

Would love to try Creed millesime-need to get a sample first!

nullzero · 06-02-2022 8:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118581109#Comment_118581109

Get Armaf milestone if you want to get a feel for Millesime imperial, some of the UK discount sites carry it.

Passenger · 06-02-2022 8:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118591922#Comment_118591922

It's currently €39.80 on https://www.allbeauty.com/ie/en/1231221-armaf-club-de-nuit-milestone-eau-de-parfum-spray-105ml

youngblood · 08-02-2022 12:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118591932#Comment_118591932

I actually have a bottle of that at home. I dunno if the packaging had put me off as it felt a little stylised towards a female audience but tried it again there this morning and not too bad. Great bang for buck!

Trekker09 · 11-06-2022 2:43am

Recent purchases:

Memo African Leather - Very distinctive and always gets a reaction. Special!!

Aqua di Parma Camelia - Not sure about this yet. It's unisex but a bit too feminine

Tom Ford Noir Anthracite EDP - Was a bit uncertain at first but now love it!

Faconnable Homme EDT - Amazing. I blind bought it for €16 at Perfume-Click and it's just sooo fresh and addictive?

NSAman · 11-06-2022 3:30am

One that gets the most compliments: Aventis by Creed (least favoirite Irish tweed by creed)

daily use favourites : Jean Paul Gaultier “Le male” and Gucci Original.

ofcork · 23-07-2022 7:36pm

I see the aventus is gone up to 237 for the 50 ml.

Trekker09 · 24-04-2023 4:57pm

Jo Malone - Lime, Basil and Mandarin - Daughter bought it but doesn't like it. Unisex and I love it. Unique

Diptyque L'Ombre Dans L'eau - Another unisex and is close to being my favorite. Addictive and I've had quite a few compliments when wearing this

California Wave Lange - Subtle but unique. A grown up Coolwater.

erlichbachman · 24-04-2023 5:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119186762#Comment_119186762

Big fan of the Noir Anthracite too, if you like that then I’d say you’d like Atelier Poivre Electriqie too, similar spicyness, I do believe they would be considered unisex though so probably not the manliest, but they would be 2 of my favs

Nicest fragrance

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