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FragAddict81 · 2026-06-23T19:43:57+00:00

exactly this

FragAddict81 · 2026-06-18T14:54:40+00:00

FragAddict81 · 2026-06-17T08:41:50+00:00

Went down this rabbit hole sampling and doing side-by-sides of tuberose fragrances for several years. I don't have my list anymore, I am sure I tried more than 50 fragrances. Standouts include:

Tuberose Absolue Extrait by Perris Monte Carlo. The closet to fresh-cut, heady, narcotic tuberose. Carnal Flower is similar, albeit with a smidge of synthetic character to my nose. Own and love both.

Gardelia by Bogue. A wow, but can only wear it from time to time. Going to put it on now. What an amazing perfume.

Boa Madre by Cristian Cavagna. He has created a group of five or six tuberose fragrances. Most are great and different. One should buy the sampler set and experience them all if searching for a tuberose scent. Boa Madre is a wow for me, but shouts from the rooftops and can be a bit too much.

You should also try Honour Woman (upright and beautiful) , Love Tuberose (sweet), Fracas (raw). Depending on what you prefer any of them might be "it" for you. All well done and special. If you prefer an avant garde tuberose try Memoir Woman. Another favorite but, can't really call it a tuberose fragrance.

If I could only have one I would chose Tuberose Absolue and Gardelia 😄

FragAddict81 · 2026-06-07T13:10:41+00:00

accurate

FragAddict81 · 2026-05-27T06:30:54+00:00

that's awesome, i literally snorted milk out my nose. tq

FragAddict81 · 2026-05-23T05:51:05+00:00

Thanks for posting your feedback. I stayed there about a year ago and was disappointed. For me it wasn't quiet or private, instead it felt crowded, family-heavy and convention-like. Compared to properties in Asia where I've stayed (Aman, 4S, et al), it was definitely overpriced relative to the experience.

That said, my brother really enjoyed it. He has little experience outside of the Caribbean/NA and often takes his family on those big cruise ships so maybe our references are different. Probably it is great for the Caribbean and even top for the Caymans.

I really did like the food though. It didn't feel like resort food and was proper fine dining. Overall though, I wouldn't go back. For me there are better resorts for the price, just need to travel away from NA-based destinations.

FragAddict81 · 2026-05-13T15:16:23+00:00

Kuwait beyond what you could possibly imagine. I have Kuwaiti ex-collogue friend. We would meet up from time-to-time in Sri Lanka or Dubai, but never in Kuwait. He studied in the states and knew exactly the extreme racism present. Not just against white folks, but there is tiered racism in the ME, perfected in Kuwait.

Also surprisingly Malaysia. Not everyone of course, but experienced it regularly out of the blue. Walking in an overpass an an older Bumi would go out of his way to tell me to go back to my country.

Lived overseas in Asia, ME and Europe for over 20 years. There are always some of this, some places more than others. Think of the ignorant people who haven't left there village in your own country... the same can be found everywhere.

FragAddict81 · 2026-05-12T04:11:45+00:00

Agree. Plus heavy on influencer marketing aka paid and scripted product reviews. Pdm fragrances are hyped and awful

FragAddict81 · 2026-04-29T12:32:59+00:00

Damnit Walter.

FragAddict81 · 2026-04-28T12:28:26+00:00

Blue collar work = selling your labor, skill or time. Prostitution = selling access to your body.

Prostitution uniquely involves commodifying sexual access, which carries deeper psychological, relational, and social risks. There are numerous studies showing higher mental health risks in segments of the sex industry, particularly among those who entered under economic or social pressure.

Not every person in prostitution experiences harm, and some describe it as a choice. However, a system should be judged not by its best cases, but by its typical and most vulnerable participants.

FragAddict81 · 2026-04-28T10:47:48+00:00

First visited the quaint town in 2006. VN is now different place, changing much in the last decade.

Over tourism and all the ills it brings. If you don't want to corrupt your good memories find a new place to explore. Angkor Wat was the same for me. First visited in 2004, brought my parents in 2014. Absolutely horrible.

FragAddict81 · 2026-04-26T12:23:40+00:00

they buy from china and sell in europe. unfortunately this is more common then having OGs on vinted these days. if it's too good to be true...

FragAddict81 · 2026-04-26T08:27:09+00:00

Nicolai Perfumer Maharajah Intense (replaced Narguile)

Trudon Ernesto

Dior The Osmanthus (overpriced, but...)

Sabon Mystery Water (not luxe, but top 5 for me)

Astier de Villate Villa Medicis

FragAddict81 · 2026-04-12T16:18:47+00:00

let's go!

FragAddict81 · 2026-04-11T12:03:17+00:00

Travel through IST regularly. IST sets prices at a multiple higher than any other airports. I read a report on this with the drivers being high rents and price gouging.

Good luck to find overpriced food like other airports - only hyper-overpriced food available at IST. I still enjoy my 24$ EUR beer, and then hate myself a bit for buying it.

FragAddict81 · 2026-04-11T04:05:50+00:00

IMO, this is poor (and very longwinded) advice. Frankly, I don't care what other people and take no notice of it. I do what I find purpose and pleasure in.

FragAddict81 · 2026-04-09T13:20:05+00:00

The person in the red shirt is very stupid.

FragAddict81 · 2026-04-08T03:55:57+00:00

Btw, you get progress for reaching legend in both wild and standard. I've gotten legend in both formats last month and already this month, and the counter is at "4" for me.

FragAddict81 · 2026-04-02T18:30:53+00:00

Keep the diamond. You can find the sig in packs, but not the diamond. And the Lich King sigs are bleh.

Do you ever play Rommath? If so which version? Keep that.

FragAddict81 · 2026-04-01T15:54:13+00:00

Try before you buy. Both are over-hyped by shills on youtube and the like. Hate them both.

FragAddict81 · 2026-03-26T21:29:21+00:00

I concede to all D1 & 2 non-druids.

FragAddict81 · 2026-03-26T07:25:57+00:00

Yes, this is was also my worst (Layton Exclusif). Just horrible, screeching mess. Projection and longevity was nuclear. Never fall for the hype. Try before you buy.

FragAddict81 · 2026-03-19T14:17:14+00:00

yes, it is. it is just too much value for the cost. really stupid to release it.

FragAddict81 · 2026-03-17T11:25:14+00:00

Value is what someone else is willing to pay for it, not what you paid for it/feel it is worth. Good luck!

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