The Perfume Thread

[BTEGAMCM]

That's a brand I did not come across yet.

You should give it a try. Not very strong, yet the smell is masculine, really suitable for work.

 

[Joe Maya]

wow yr creed aventus cheaper than mustafa centre!

 

[winningeleven]

Light Blue Forever is interesting one.
It smells like realistic fresh Grapefruit and it just smells like Grapefruit from start till end

Not like other perfumes that will change smell over time.
It sounds boring but when you wear it, it's nice If you like Grapefruit scent.

I just blind buy light blue forever without smelling it. I saw the rating is higher than light blue intense on fragrancita and parfumo. Some videos in youtude recommended light blue intense

 

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[grizzly76]

For those interested, was at Mustafa and saw Armaf Sillage($39) and Milestone($35). Sillage plenty of stock while Milestone left 2-3 pieces. Surprisingly, they also have in stock a bunch of fairly new Armaf releases namely Ego Exotic, Ego Tigre, Nomad, Caballo and Royal Amber Oud. Tested all of them out and nothing really stands out for me. Unfortunately, did not come across Urban Male Elixir which someone previously stated was selling at Mustafa for $38.

An even bigger surprise, they now have a HUGE collection of Lattafas for sale and the prices are actually quite abit cheaper than online sellers. Good deals i spotted:
Lattafa Asad(sauvage elixir clone) @ $25 (online price ~$30+)
Lattafa Velvet oud(TF ombre leather/tuscan leather clone) @ $19.80 (online price ~$20+)
Lattafa Qaa'ed(Dunhill icon/Issey Miyake Polaris clone) @ $19.80 (online price ~$30+)

They also have the Lattafa Pride range going for between $35-40. These are being sold online for $50+. Heck, they even have a small selection from lesser known clone houses like Ajmal and Rasasi.

Since the turn of the year when online prices went up by at least 8%, i have pretty much stopped my clone perfume collecting hobby. But color me surprised that Mustafa of all places, not only brought in a wider range of clone perfumes but at cheaper than expected price point. Always good for consumers when there's competition and more options available.

Just visited neighbourhood shop (British Essentials) and sales staff stated that Armafs had recently been repriced down over the last few weeks... Milestone for $39.50

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

Just visited neighbourhood shop (British Essentials) and sales staff stated that Armafs had recently been repriced down over the last few weeks... Milestone for $39.50

When i bought my bottle of Milestone from Aurel qoo10 shop years ago, think i paid around $27-28 after coupon and whatnot. I have nothing against prices going up due to inflation but as consumers we have to recognize that no matter how good the product is, its just not worth it after a certain price point especially for clone type perfumes.

 

[winningeleven]

Anyone bought from this seller seoul look? Can find this seller at lazada and carousel. Wanted to get versace eros and this is the only seller that have the parfum version. Although it comes with as tester bottle. But I OK. Price is almost half price compared to retail. My question is to know whether they sell is authentic or not.

 

[blazin]

Anyone bought from this seller seoul look? Can find this seller at lazada and carousel. Wanted to get versace eros and this is the only seller that have the parfum version. Although it comes with as tester bottle. But I OK. Price is almost half price compared to retail. My question is to know whether they sell is authentic or not.

Just check their ratings and read the comments. Especially those 1-2* comments before you decide.

I think they will have a ratings and comments section for the shop in apps like Lazada or Shopee.

 

[Joe Maya]

Armaf go Mustafa Centre lah.

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

Mustafa is more of a place for Lattafas nowadays. The last time i was there, which was ard 3 weeks back, was not able to find any bottles of Sillage or Milestone. Not sure if totally out of stock or maybe got shifted into some deep dark corner where you have to mutter the secret passcode then can buy.

For the newer releases, only left a truckload of Armaf Untold, didn't see any Iconic or White Imperiale, and still being sold at ridiculous $79 per piece. They had the very new Armaf Hunter Bullet and Hunter Jungle in stock which i have no idea is cloning what. Generally, Mustafa prices are not really that much cheaper than buying online anymore.

 

[blazin]

Iconic sold out long ago follow by Imperial. Untold no one wants

Saw a few Farragamo Essenza Blu got swiped within days.

Those Designer in the glass case pricing are fine too.

Paco Robanne also good price in Mustafa.
Waiting for 1 million Royal to appear.

 

[grizzly76]

Just had an interesting experience at Mustafa...

I was looking at the fragrances behind glass at the new wing.
60ish uncle, in tee and bermudas, was beside me, looking at the items too.
He asked the salesperson for any Dior fragrances for women.
The clueless salesperson just pointed anyhowly at Chanel Chance, then at Dior Fahrenheit and said, "These are all we have..."
I piped up, "This one, Diorissimo, is for ladies."
The uncle asked the salesperson to get the key.

He asked, "Is it strong?"
I checked the concentration, "EDT... not too strong"
I added, "Should be mainly white flowers like jasmine or tuberose."

Salesperson comes back with the key.
The uncle jitao purchases two bottles of Diorissimo

 

[blazin]

No matter Perfume Bar or like you said.
There are uncle in 40s 50s looking for female perfume to buy for certain lady.

Usually they just buy only certain brands and they don't actually know about perfume.
They will just buy like that after asking for it.

 

[grizzly76]

No matter Perfume Bar or like you said.
There are uncle in 40s 50s looking for female perfume to buy for certain lady.

Usually they just buy only certain brands and they don't actually know about perfume.
They will just buy like that after asking for it.

Oh, more strangeness that I recall...
Prissy middle-aged guy (30/40s) in old wing ranting (repeatedly) to sales staff about the volume that Mustafa clears daily; not sure why he was so worked up about it.
Also demanding to see made-in-Italy D&G items, as he reckons the made-in-France ones are not good...
It takes all sorts

 

[$ingaporean]

My Yesterday loot.
You will smells like fresh Mint Leaf

Does it last?

 

[winningeleven]

Just had an interesting experience at Mustafa...

I was looking at the fragrances behind glass at the new wing.
60ish uncle, in tee and bermudas, was beside me, looking at the items too.
He asked the salesperson for any Dior fragrances for women.
The clueless salesperson just pointed anyhowly at Chanel Chance, then at Dior Fahrenheit and said, "These are all we have..."
I piped up, "This one, Diorissimo, is for ladies."
The uncle asked the salesperson to get the key.

He asked, "Is it strong?"
I checked the concentration, "EDT... not too strong"
I added, "Should be mainly white flowers like jasmine or tuberose."

Salesperson comes back with the key.
The uncle jitao purchases two bottles of Diorissimo

U r doing a good help to the clueless uncle. Imagine he bought the men perfume.

 

[blazin]

Does it last?

I would say average. Maybe 5-6hrs.

 

[blazin]

Mustafa now stocked with a lot of Armaf Odyssey and Lattafa.

If you want get the popular Khamrah. Get it quick.

 

[grizzly76]

Mustafa now stocked with a lot of Armaf Odyssey and Lattafa.

If you want get the popular Khamrah. Get it quick.

Made a quick visit to Mustafa; still lots of Khamrah
Surprised that the boatloads of One Million (& assorted flankers) had been almost wiped out tho

 

[blazin]

Made a quick visit to Mustafa; still lots of Khamrah
Surprised that the boatloads of One Million (& assorted flankers) had been almost wiped out tho

Khamrah at $25 is a steal, same for those Odessey ones.

1 million will appear again
Always see the stock runs out and refilled.
I hope Royal will come in soon.

So far I see Pacco Robanne, JPG and Ferragamo perfumes running quite fast in Mustafa.

I see tourists whack a basket full of perfumes before. Mostly neighbouring countries.