The Perfume Thread

[grizzly76]

Been using CDG 2 Man over the CNY weekend (reunion dinner, visiting, first day back to work)…
The saffron-woody notes are my go-to for CNY season somehow

 

[tictactor]

Mustafa had Maahir Legacy in stock around 2nd half of last year. That was where i got mine for $29 irrc. For now, the Lattafas they still have in stock are pretty much left with Khamrah, Balde al oud, Fakhar and a few other less prominent ones from Lattafa pride line. Good news is that despite increase in GST, prices still remain the same as last year.

Would you say it's a good blind buy? Saw the reviews comparing to Sedley which I like but 400+ on PDM...

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

Would you say it's a good blind buy? Saw the reviews comparing to Sedley which I like but 400+ on PDM...

I sold off my bottle because i didn't like it, I never tried PDM Sedley before so can't comment on how close the 2 are, But Maahir Legacy doesn't last on my skin and there is something really synthetic with the scent that comes across as nauseous for me. Overall its a typical suitable for warm weather citrusy scent. Taking Mustafa's price as a baseline, i think its not worth paying more than $30 for it unless you really tried before Sedley, like the scent and want a cheap alternative to it.

 

[ihsahn]

I have Sedley and honestly it reminds me of old school hair gel lol.

Can consider going to perfume bar in Chinatown. I got a couple of full bottles PDM from there under $300. Also $30 for Maahir Legacy is a safe blind buy if you want something close (90%).

 

[tictactor]

I have Sedley and honestly it reminds me of old school hair gel lol.

Can consider going to perfume bar in Chinatown. I got a couple of full bottles PDM from there under $300. Also $30 for Maahir Legacy is a safe blind buy if you want something close (90%).

Do you know where I can physically try Maahir Legacy before buying

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

Do you know where I can physically try Maahir Legacy before buying

Your best bet would be to search on carousell for decants. But of cos do not pay stupid money for it.

 

[qazamy]

Looking for fragrance subscription recommendations! Looking to explore options tailored to my lifestyle and discovering my preferences so testing fragrances in small quantities with minimal commitment seems to be the way to go. Open to premium subscriptions.

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

Looking for fragrance subscription recommendations! Looking to explore options tailored to my lifestyle and discovering my preferences so testing fragrances in small quantities with minimal commitment seems to be the way to go. Open to premium subscriptions.

Not worth trying these so called subscription services. Alot of these are just bait-and-switch or long con operations.
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/the-perfume-thread.1665545/post-150603275

 

[ihsahn]

Not worth trying these so called subscription services. Alot of these are just bait-and-switch or long con operations.
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/the-perfume-thread.1665545/post-150603275

Yeah not worth, get decants off carousell better. Plenty of trustworthy sellers around. Most subscription services provide designers anyways.

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

Yeah not worth, get decants off carousell better. Plenty of trustworthy sellers around. Most subscription services provide designers anyways.

Not really. The way these subscription services lure in customers are the availability of niche perfumes. But take Ivre for example, they charge the same flat fee for their whole catalogue regardless whether its niche, designer or even middle eastern clones(yes they did have some clones in their catalogue). This just made no sense whatsoever and should have been a huge red flag. But few months down the road, you will start seeing their niche perfumes perpetually go "out of stock" so you are in effect restricted to choosing from cheap designers or clones.

 

[RyanGiggs11]

I got this new perfume to try from Mustafa. Its the Issey Miyake Fusion D'issey Extreme.

Kind of like it quite a bit. To me it smells like Santal33.

So I used it on normal days and used my Santal33 on more special days.

On a side note, I got my Santal33 at BKK airport end of last year. New opening special at the duty free and it cost 30% cheaper than Sg. Must spend at least 20k bht though so I bought 3.

 

[thekh21]

Hi ,so from muataf$ the perfume can be purchase ? as some marked down...thinking ck

 

[blu3r4in]

No issues with mustafa perfumes, they are legit and bang for your buck compared to retail. There might be limited stocks and selections especially on popular brands which sells out really quick.

 

[grizzly76]

I got this new perfume to try from Mustafa. Its the Issey Miyake Fusion D'issey Extreme.

Kind of like it quite a bit. To me it smells like Santal33.

So I used it on normal days and used my Santal33 on more special days.

On a side note, I got my Santal33 at BKK airport end of last year. New opening special at the duty free and it cost 30% cheaper than Sg. Must spend at least 20k bht though so I bought 3.

Dunhill's Century is a close alternative for Santal 33 too btw

 

[Zophar]

I am looking to buy authentic Dior perfume. Any advice on where I could buy at a good price?

 

[tictactor]

I am looking to buy authentic Dior perfume. Any advice on where I could buy at a good price?

many places available like jasina, fragrancecart, hyperfume, scentman (carousell), if you're looking to get cheaper off retail but if you're worried about authenticity then just buy from department stores or from the boutiques

What do you wanna buy?

 

[blazin]

Mustafa got new version of Kamrah, retail at $33.
Saw some Rasasi Hawas.
There's also Prada perfumes.
Luna Rosa and Luna Rosa Sports.
Le Male Elixir.

Bought Le Male Elixir, found it quite similar to Boss The Scent Magnectic.
But Elixir is more sofisticated smelling and not as sweet.

 

[Joe Maya]

What's the best rose+oud.

LV ombre nomade?

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

Mustafa got new version of Kamrah, retail at $33.
Saw some Rasasi Hawas.
There's also Prada perfumes.
Luna Rosa and Luna Rosa Sports.
Le Male Elixir.

Bought Le Male Elixir, found it quite similar to Boss The Scent Magnectic.
But Elixir is more sofisticated smelling and not as sweet.

Saw the Hawas and Khamrah Qahwa during my last trip there. The Khamrah Qahwa, except for the slight tinge of coffee note in the opening, feels 95% similar to the original Khamrah.

The Hawas is sold at $50+ irrc so its around same price as what Aurel is selling for. I remember i bought my Hawas for below $40 years ago and i don't know why or what caused the price to go up by so much and i don't think its worth.

Mustafa also stocking a handful of Muglers which are pretty hard to find elsewhere. No Pure Malt or Pure Havane though which i am really interested in.

Some new clones i recently bought online(not at mustafa) which are pretty good
Lattafa Liam Silver - clone of BDK Gris Charnel

Lattafa Al Nashama Caprice - hybrid of YSL La Nuit de L'Homme + Bleu Électrique. Really good performer but tad pricey for a clone.

Rasasi It's Essential - clone of YSL L'homme Ultime. This one is a really good cheapie not many know about.

Also bought Lattafa Atlas which is a clone of the (in)famous Orto Parisi Megamare. Performance nowhere as nuclear as the OG so its much more wearable but the scent is abit of an acquired taste.

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[fire]

Where to get cheaper LV perfumes? Thanks.

One way is to get empty LV perfume bottle of the fragrance you want then go LV for refill. It will be cheaper.