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An episode on the fragrance journey
by ScentNebula | Perfume Discussions
...Bodomic I got my zoologist samples today and tested them all on paper. Sadly I was disappointed by Penguin, not because it's a badly crafted scent - quite...
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Bodomic
4 months ago
An episode on the fragrance journey
by Bodomic | Perfume Discussions
...my whole collection and kissing good bye the ones I'm not vibing with, in comparison to my most precious ones. Thank you all for your words,Bodomic...
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Bodomic
4 months ago
An episode on the fragrance journey
by Bodomic | Perfume Discussions
...Hi @Omnipotato, thanks a lot for your answer. I'll really hold on for a while on your "I did end up selling about half my collection a year or two into my journey, so that makes sense.". You'll get it when I say it's tough to make this decision, but they are just "okay" fragrances. I had thought about including both collections: the ones I truly love and the ones I disgust, but I didn't want the post to be too long or boring.Fragrances I love and I want them to stay or to come in a near future: AventusAventus , Apple Brandy on the RocksApple Brandy on the Rocks , Dior Homme ParfumDior Homme Parfum , Light Blue pour Homme ForeverLight Blue pour Homme Forever , Halloween Man XHalloween Man X , "Oud Stars - Alexandria II (Parfum) | XerJoff" , Allure Homme Édition Blanche (Eau de Parfum)Allure Homme Édition Blanche Eau de Parfum , "Join The Club - 40 Knots | XerJoff" , Kenzo Homme (Eau de Toilette Intense)Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette Intense , Ombré Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum)Ombré Leather (2018) Eau de Parfum , Replica - By the FireplaceReplica - By the Fireplace , Elysium pour Homme (Parfum)Elysium pour Homme Parfum , TantricoTantrico , Déclaration d'Un SoirDéclaration d'Un Soir , Terre d'Hermès Eau GivréeTerre d'Hermès Eau Givrée , Isola Blu (Parfum) / Oligarch (Parfum)Isola Blu Parfum , L'Homme Idéal SportL'Homme Idéal Sport , Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne)Colonia Essenza Eau de Cologne , Angels' ShareAngels' Share , Eros (Eau de Parfum)Eros Eau de Parfum , The MoonThe Moon , The NightThe Night , and Smokey Jazz, which I can't tag. I sure know I love easy fragrances, but I consider none of them irrelevant. Curiously enough, I understand your point on the basic and popular fragrances that are super easy to like, which I honestly happen to find irreplaceable, no matter how many thousands of clones are released. No offense regarding that simplicity whatsoever: I know and understand the role of those fragrances: 🤑.The four Horsemen of my apocalypse: Bloody SmokeBloody Smoke , Kenzo Jungle / Jungle L'ÉléphantKenzo Jungle , "Join The Club - More Than Words | XerJoff" , Laudano NeroLaudano Nero .I have a few "challenging" fragrances on my back, and as much as I may tolerate and like them, it's not enough to be collection-worthy for me. I totally relate to your point "I only want to buy a full bottle of about 5-10% of what I test". For those thousands of likeable fragrances that won't make the cut I like to keep 5ml / 10ml, and that kinda solves my dilemma. Also, the last fragrances I have tested and I was disappointed in, in the sense that I expected to love them are: Habit Rouge Rouge PrivéHabit Rouge Rouge Privé , Aquila AbsoluteAquila Absolute , The Voice of the SnakeThe Voice of the Snake , Night Veils - Tobacco MandarinNight Veils - Tobacco Mandarin , and QuetzalyQuetzaly , for example. Just stating the last ones. They are just great, I'd like to wear them a couple more times. But they don't connect with me.I'd conclude all this by saying I'm hating getting disappointed over and over again by something I live with passion. Thanks for your time.
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Bodomic
4 months ago
An episode on the fragrance journey
by Bodomic | Perfume Discussions
...journey?I thank you in advance for spending your time reading my words and feelings, and all the answers you may write. Thank you.Attentively,Bodomic...
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4 months ago
What will Santa bring?
by Bodomic | Perfume Discussions
...I thought Santa would be the one carrying Absolu AventusAbsolu Aventus but in the end I did. Haha. I wish he'd bring Apple Brandy on the RocksApple Brandy on the Rocks or Angels' ShareAngels' Share which is pure Christmas vibe. But if he can't allow any of those we can settle it with 7 - Patchouli, Oud, Vanilla7 - Patchouli, Oud, Vanilla .
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KathrynA66
6 months ago
New perfume recommendations
...Hello gentlemen,The first collection that popped into my head is the First Collection from Rosendo Mateu:1 - Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandal Wood1 - Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandal Wood 2 - Citrus, Wood, Suede Leather2 - Citrus, Wood, Suede Leather 3 - Neroli, Iris, White Musk3 - Neroli, Iris, White Musk 4 - Saffron, Oud, Vanilla4 - Saffron, Oud, Vanilla 5 - Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk5 - Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk 6 - Jasmin, Sandalwood, Oriental Musk6 - Jasmin, Sandalwood, Oriental Musk 7 - Patchouli, Oud, Vanilla7 - Patchouli, Oud, Vanilla I feel like this makes for a rounded-up collection which drives you straight into the niche world (if that's what you want). Needless to say you can always order the discovery set. Cheers!
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Raijyx
8 months ago
What perfume have you bought recently?
by Bodomic | Perfumes & Brands
...I've got a 50ml 40 Knots. Can't go wrong with these on the upcoming summer. But I just can't get enough of Green Irish Tweed and Virgin Island Water...
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DonVanVliet
11 months ago
Expanding Collection!
...Bodomic,that explains the "comprar" 👍 I mentioned it bc there is a forum in the "community" with Spanish speaking people, perhaps you might want to...
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Bodomic
05.02.2023
Expanding Collection!
...Bodomic,that explains the "comprar" 👍 I mentioned it bc there is a forum in the "community" with Spanish speaking people, perhaps you might want to...
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Bodomic
05.02.2023
Expanding Collection!
...Hey! Yeah I speak English, my mother tongues are Spanish and Catalan, however, that’s why “Comprar”.Thanks for pointing out those redundancies. I absolutely love perfumes but I’m pretty bad at associating notes and chords and such. Plus I haven’t tested all of em so I’m not aware of similarities. So thank you. Naxos was already there pretty high on the list, plus I have tested it.Noting down those freshies for later on the year when it gets warmer 👍🏼 I know I have listed many similar fragrances hoping that someone would point out their preference. Any opinion on Megamare? They say it’s the beast…Thanks so much for replying.
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Bodomic
04.02.2023
What would be a good addition to my collection?
...When you jump into the niche world... You're doomed ma man. Anyway!DESIGNER FRAGRANCES: Bleu de Chanel EDP; Versace Eros EDP; Armani Code Parfum; Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club; Lacoste 12.12 Blanc; D&G Light Blue Forever; Terre d'Hermès EDT / Pure Parfum by Hermès; Paco Rabanne 1 Million; Versace Dylan Blue.NICHE FRAGRANCES: Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George; Tom Ford Ombrée Leather EDP / Parfum (or Tuscan Leather) / Neroli Portofino; Mancera Cedrat Boise / Aoud Lemon Mint / Jardin Exclusif / Xerjoff Erba Pura / James Heeley Acqua di Sale / Creed Aventus (or get La Nuit de L'Home Intense by Armaf).These are my first thoughts. Most of them work fine on high temperatures but beware of using leathery, powdery or strong boozy fragrances during warm weather cause you may be very intrusive, since they will project too much to handle for people around you and perhaps even for you.Cheers!
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Dannyboy1st
02.02.2023
Expanding Collection!
...Hey, so this month I got pretty lucky on my payroll plus it's my birthday mid-month, so I'm thinking of having my collection expand -a fair good bit-. I'm sharing an excel I made with brands and fragrances of those for you to pick 2 of each column. I have smelt just few of them. No limits regarding stations or price tags. Feel free to recommend alternatives or Must Haves. I just really ask for your opinion at the end of the day 😁. I have a feeling this is gonna be interesting.LINK TO EXCEL:       PERFUME OPTIONS
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Bodomic
02.02.2023
The Inimitable William Penhaligons but +2h?
...Hey guys, this may hurt some or most of you but I absolutely love the fragrance title’s smell. The blending is perfect, the sweetie woods drive me insane. I’m just traumatized by its’ mediocre performance. I’d appreciate if you could recommend some inspirations, dupes or similars, I just don’t care I want 7h of this fantastic smell. Thanks a lot.
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Bodomic
02.02.2023