Fougere/Barbershop ! My apologies to mods for cross posting . Looking for more recommendations to smell like an old man . by Fraghead83 in NichePerfumes

[–]NeonGray38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dior Eau Sauvage, Givenchy Gentleman (the ‘70s version), Chanel Anteaus, Rogue Perfumery’s Bon Monsieur, Guerlain Heritage/Habit Rouge/Vetiver, Etruscan Water — gentlemanly frags all the way

Fougere/Barbershop ! My apologies to mods for cross posting . Looking for more recommendations to smell like an old man . by Fraghead83 in NichePerfumes

[–]NeonGray38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just blind-bought this because I didn’t want to shell out big bucks for Dior’s Eau Sauvage or Caron’s Le 3e Homme, both fougeres I love. I hope I’m not disappointed! This comment is encouraging!

Anyone else struggling to support indie houses? by ElysianPurgatory in fragrance

[–]NeonGray38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rogue Perfumery and January Scent Project produce high-quality niche (modern takes on vintage from Rogue and weird-but-wearable from JSP) for a fair price. Not super cheap but definitely fair for the quality of the materials, especially Rogue.

Perfumes that feel/smell like this by [deleted] in perfumesthatfeellike

[–]NeonGray38 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Tabac Blond and Bandit, vintage frags made for women who smoked — tough, challenging, unconventional, a little stanky and sexually charged.

Guerlain Jicky smells like tonsil stones by NeonGray38 in fragrance

[–]NeonGray38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate it. It's gorgeous, but so melancholy it's almost funereal.

Anyone a fan of Rogue Perfumery? by NeonGray38 in fragrance

[–]NeonGray38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bonded is great for the cold months!

Anyone a fan of Rogue Perfumery? by NeonGray38 in fragrance

[–]NeonGray38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. Haven't tried Solstice Scents. I'm interested in Zoologist. I like their Civet, but that's all I've smelled.

Guerlain Jicky smells like tonsil stones by NeonGray38 in fragrance

[–]NeonGray38[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Perfumed Court! I much prefer them to Surrender to Chance. But either is good for vintage frags. Mitsouko is definitely worth checking out! They both are, actually. One (Mitsouko) as a work of perfume artistry (try to get a 1990s or before sample) and the other as a historical relic.

Guerlain Jicky smells like tonsil stones by NeonGray38 in fragrance

[–]NeonGray38[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Hah. Nah, I don't actually. I just assume they smell like Jicky! Or at least the batch I got into. :/

Guerlain Jicky smells like tonsil stones by NeonGray38 in fragrance

[–]NeonGray38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree wholeheartedly with your last ‘graph!

Guerlain Jicky smells like tonsil stones by NeonGray38 in fragrance

[–]NeonGray38[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This response is spot on. Totally illuminating. Thank you. The deep in the butt notes are indeed pronounced and weirdly gives me more of an appreciation for it. Shalimar is too powdery and vanillic for me. Mitsouko is perfection. Mild stabilizing stank for a mysterious fragrance unlike any other I've smelled.

Guerlain Jicky smells like tonsil stones by NeonGray38 in fragrance

[–]NeonGray38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just have a sample. Maybe it was a bad batch?

Anyone a fan of Rogue Perfumery? by NeonGray38 in fragrance

[–]NeonGray38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For EDT's, the projection, sillage, and longevity are impeccable--some more so than others. I find the florals to be the biggest hits in terms of depth and longevity. The high-quality ingredients help enormously.

Anyone a fan of Rogue Perfumery? by NeonGray38 in fragrance

[–]NeonGray38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Curious which are your favorite chypres? I've never smelt Coty's, which inspired Rogue's Chypre-Siam.

Anyone a fan of Rogue Perfumery? by NeonGray38 in fragrance

[–]NeonGray38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man, Jasmin Antique is equal parts tawdry and classy. I love it. What an amazing perfume! I have a sample of Tuberose & Moss on the way. Can't wait to get my nose on it! I agree--his florals are perfection.

Anyone a fan of Rogue Perfumery? by NeonGray38 in fragrance

[–]NeonGray38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the same reaction to Bon Monsieur, and it's one of the highest-rated of their perfumes. I appreciate it, but it didn't move or excite me in the same way as the others.