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New arrivals
Thanks to @Thomas Chavez for introducing me to this house, with a sample of Oud Malaki. Scored a deal for the 3 bottles in a package deal. The seller didn't have Oud Malaki, but they did have the 3 that I was really interested in. Can't wait to try them out
New arrivals
5 likes • 2h
I only have Cedar Malaki so I'd like to hear your thoughts. I nearly got Oud and Rose.
The Montagne verdict
I like this house. I purchased six bottles last year and have given them all a decent running. The perfumes are consistent in quality and all quite smooth after a few weeks. But I definitely have favorites. I might order a few others but the problem is always stock availability. I'm weighing these against the originals. I have owned or sampled all the inspirations so I can do the two arm test. I. Alcantara Supreme. This is Chanel Allure Homme Superleggera. I was actually very pleased with the Chanel limited release. The Montagne has an intense grapefruit opening with a somewhat coarse citrus wood heart. Aldehydes are the main note to me. I think this is a fair representation of Allure but it's lacking that something special from the Chanel. The clone can stand on its own though. 8/10 II. Brooklyn Jazz. It's Maison Margiela Jazz Club. I love that one. I'm wearing it tonight. Unfortunately the prices on testers doubled last year. The EDT is often stated as the downside but I get good performance and lift with it. The Montagne is an airier version that's lacking the deep rum underpinning of the MM. It's pretty close but the performance is around 2 hours. It doesn't feel like I'm wearing Jazz Club. 5/10 III. Carnal Grey Extrait. Gris Charnel Parfum, and this one delivers well. The fig vanilla isn't as creamy but the spicy tea comes through. I won't be missing the MFK with this bottle. 9/10 IV. Sicilian Tobacco (2025). The newest Naxos clone. People had complaints about the former versions. I think there are three now. This one SLAYS. It's a little less honeyed than Naxos. It's not going to replace the Xerjoff but it's fantastic. 10/10 V. Monkey Special. It's... Monkey Special from the Xerjoff Iommi line. It smells a lot like Monkey Special. I don't think it's as raw or potent as the Xerjoff and I can only get ~4 hours from it. I was expecting this one to be nuclear but it kind of leans into passionfruit over rum and leather. It's a little different than other MS clones I have in an odd way, like Coke vs RC Cola. Good but not in the same league as Xerjoff. 8/10
The Montagne verdict
Fake YSL Y Eau Fraiche?
What do you guys think? I got this on eBay. Seems fake to me. The atomizer doesn’t click into place and leaks. Also the atomizer sprays better than my other Y’s. Also the font on the sticker code looks wrong.
Fake YSL Y Eau Fraiche?
1 like • 3h
The sticker font varies too much to rely on it for id. Run the batch code through their database. The atomizers were different on different series and a few flankers. I think Fraiche is one of their firat refillables. I thought my bottle of Elixir was a fake when I first got it. The Y panel and glass edges are where counterfeiters screw up. Unless it got refilled, it looks real.
Did You Know This? Shocking!
Did anyone here ever buy and use his cologne and perfume? Any good?
Did You Know This? Shocking!
1 like • 3h
I find all the new releases to be overly saccharine club scents for teens. They're like rock candy. Valentino seems to do vanillas the best. Uomo BIR Intense was the last one I somewhat enjoyed, but it wasn't girly enough so it was discontinued.
Top Fragrance House
Brothers, Please take a moment and vote according to your perception of the top fragrance house. Thank you for your vote and feedback, as I consider this type of communication critical in my journey in finding my ultimate fragrance.
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Top Fragrance House
3 likes • 3h
If I had to buy any one of them right now it would absolutely be an Amouage. Not only are many of them surprisingly affordable, the quality is consistently very high. It's still a preference. I happen to enjoy the way they use spices and oud so I'm not disappointed by them. I've had real duds from all the others, even Xerjoff. I find myself hunting less for big house releases now and looking for real indie gems.
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NC native, Florida resident. PhD of Religious Education, History, Sociology. Minister & financial professional.

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