The Perfume Thread

[DorianSix66]

Erm...does the scent of a beggar that doesn't shower for past few weeks consider sillage? Just curious though if it can be used to describe the scent...

Yes.But I usually describe that as Scent Cloud aka Projection.Sillage is the trail or leftovers of the scent.

B.O is still a scent.

 

[DorianSix66]

LOL. Gotta agree that B.O is still a scent. Some unbathe "foreign talent" can really achieved a good Sillage~

Their scent works in all weathers,definitely versatile with excellent projection and longevity.

 

[sp0inK]

Never had problems importing frags unless the site doesn't state shipping to SG or Internationally.

I sent an email to the online webstore selling the fragrance and got this reply..

"[FONT=&quot]Regrettably, we do not ship perfume overseas due to certain restrictions. This is not a decision made by Barneys New York nor is it made by our International carrier, Fifty One. The decision is made by customs authorities and enforced by international carriers. [/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The main reason being that many perfumes are almost 90% alcohol, and can be flammable under certain conditions. Colognes and aftershaves fall into the same category."[/FONT]

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[FONT=&quot]So far can't find any online stores selling this brand of perfume that allows international shipping to SG as well
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[DorianSix66]

I sent an email to the online webstore selling the fragrance and got this reply..

"[FONT=&quot]Regrettably, we do not ship perfume overseas due to certain restrictions. This is not a decision made by Barneys New York nor is it made by our International carrier, Fifty One. The decision is made by customs authorities and enforced by international carriers. [/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The main reason being that many perfumes are almost 90% alcohol, and can be flammable under certain conditions. Colognes and aftershaves fall into the same category."[/FONT]

Well they are not the only one with restrictions on shipping fragrances.I've encountered a few online stores that don't do international shipping or they just ship to certain places.
And yes that's the most probably reason they will give because they really don't want to go through all the hassle of any incident occurring due to the package or probably some other reason.

If you can't find another online retailer then might as well head over to Hourglass to get your FM fix

 

[sputnikmoment]

Does Jasina allow to test perfume before buying?

 

[DorianSix66]

Hi Doriansix66 bro, Perfume lovers in Singapore united Facebook is asking for interest "Splitting Xerjoff More Than Words. 5ml = 20USD | 10ml = 36USD" Thought might interest you since you mentioned Xerjoff sometimes back~

Thank You but I mentioned that I don't want to dive into higher end niche till I full understand notes development."Spray & smell good" & "I wear expensive perfumes" isn't my kind of deal

And I actually left that group due to certain reasons LOL

 

[sputnikmoment]

Im looking to get a night-time frag suitable for dates/clubs. Heard strong reviews for DHI, Gucci PH II, Gucci Envy, Armani Code, YSL La Nuit, however these are mostly by reviewers in temperate countries. What would be suitable for our humid climate?

 

[Beta_Tester]

I saw in mass order section. Someone selling perfume oil of those branded perfume. Anyone uses them before?

 

[tansrb]

Dunno if you like sweet scent. I just tried "After Midnight" from the brand "The Different Company" and I think it's quite a nice chill out scent. You can try it at CK Tang though.

bro that time u were talking about a clearance of tauer perfumes ah? still on not?

 

[DorianSix66]

I see...okie. I will update you or share if any thing interesting happened there in case something might interest you. I am still new and starting out on niche fragrances so any and every info is a learning process to me~

It's okay bro.I already have access to those splits from elsewhere
New and going into niche?

 

[DorianSix66]

Im looking to get a night-time frag suitable for dates/clubs. Heard strong reviews for DHI, Gucci PH II, Gucci Envy, Armani Code, YSL La Nuit, however these are mostly by reviewers in temperate countries. What would be suitable for our humid climate?

Yes.I rock DHI even in the afternoons,in fact I wear heavier scents nowadays just by regulating sprays BUT for DH/DHI it takes time to love.
Day time/Night time..skip past that bro.Wear what you want if you feel like it.
Fresh scents bores me at times

 

[DorianSix66]

SOTD Mandorlo Di Sicilia by Acqua Di Parma

Been awhile since I wore this.

 

[darleen]

Ok, finished combing Far East Plaza, Lucky Plaza, Jasina, Mustafa, People's Park & some online fragrances site. Can't find even 1 tester bottle of YSL M7 Vintage or Remake version...Sianz 1/2

I went through this before. only managed to get the M7 aftershave... and thanks to one Bro I finally know how M7 vintage smell like today. It is sophistication at its best.

 

[tansrb]

Not clearance lah, only know the person who distribute Tauers Perfumes & Etat Libre d' Orange to the previous "Hide & Seek" at Bussorah Lane & "Black Market" at Orchard Central by chance.
Just got my Tauer L'air du desert morocain last week and planning to get some Etat frags in another 2 weeks time.

how's the desert perfume? pretty interested although nv smell it before

interested in orange star by tauer too. can help me enquire how much is it?

 

[DorianSix66]

I saw in mass order section. Someone selling perfume oil of those branded perfume. Anyone uses them before?

Oils should be more potent,have not tried it but by theory should be more potent as it's almost on it's natural form.

Potency level:
1)Oil/Extrait
2)Eau de Parfum
3)Eau de Toilette
4)Eau de Cologne

Fun fact.Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche is an EDP.It's labelled as EDT CONCENTREE as to not scare away guys who aren't confident wearing an EDP strenght fragrance.

 

[Skwisgaar]

SOTD Mandorlo Di Sicilia by Acqua Di Parma

Been awhile since I wore this.

Root beer float! Wife loves that one

Can't decide which to get- Commes de garcons series 3 incense Kyoto or Avignon. Both are nice woody & incense scent...

Avignon

S(sample)OTD at Tangs:
CDG Cedrat (Left arm)
Armani Vetiver (right arm)(where's the vetiver??)

 

[DorianSix66]

Root beer float! Wife loves that one

Haha!To me it's more like sweetened almond milk!Gonna vlog about this one come 2014

 

[DorianSix66]

Can't decide which to get- Commes de garcons series 3 incense Kyoto or Avignon. Both are nice woody & incense scent...

There are a lot of preference for Avignon over Kyoto.Sample them till you drop.

 

[DorianSix66]

Maybe we perfume geeks, noobs or fanatics here should organize one outing to Orchard Road to sample till we drop, ha ha

Already tried.Not getting good responses.Besides for frag noobs I will never recommend niche,need them to build up their experiences first.

Too many starts with niche and becomes snobs.Fact #1 right there.

 

[siinthetic]

hey guys, planning to pick up my first fragrance, anyone have any opinions about issey miyake pour homme sports and christian dior fahrenheit? thx, would really appreciate any inputs