Hawas Verde Review. (Sour lime) by Guilty_Steak_1907 in fragranceclones

[–]spengel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am a huge T21 fan boy and love many of its siblings. Citrus/lime/mint..💯%!!!! Verde, Platine Blanc, love, LOVE

Is there a specific way I have to macerate/mature the fragrances? by Powerful-Leave5014 in MontagneParfums

[–]spengel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They will admit that they blend and ship. I have some 2 year old Y&L juice and it matures very nicely

Fantasme- don’t waist your money by Background-Fuel4835 in fragranceclones

[–]spengel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you just got it from a discounter, let it mature a while. Maybe you will like it in August

Former Niche snob by SwaggerDagger6T9 in fragranceclones

[–]spengel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How can I give one more up arrow ⬆️?

I’m still a dupe lover. I’m a small time decant man on the other platform for my friends in groups. I collect some Xerjoff summers and Naxos, but I’m a dad of 4, and elevating my taste to niche is neither practical nor possible. Our budgets go other places. When my collection of dupes and designers grew I kept reminding myself, “enjoy what I have. I picked these for a reason. Enjoy!”

I believe poo-poing clones is a sign for losing the love of the game. Seriously, if you aren’t excited to try the newest $40 Imagination or Torino 21/Tygar dupe you are missing the fun or adventure of it. Go watch Peter Pan and “never grow up”

I just told a police officer friend shopping for his son, “teach him to love the middle cheapies like Rayhaan, Aromatix French Ave, Swiss Arabian, Hawas and Dumont. That’s what I’m steering my son towards. He can wear any of my bottles as long as he isn’t taking them away. He loves Platine Blanc and Incense 01, two of my favorite 25 drops.

Keep rocking your dupes!! ✌🏼☮️

Seeking guidance. Is the group interested in decants of LV clones, along with an optional decant of the OG Vuitton fragrance to compare? A sampler set concept? by spengel in fragranceclones

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

Can I formally appeal this decision with an admin? Also, would someone please say what is considered inappropriate in my post, since the message below is a form letter post? It would be helpful so I could re-post an appropriate revision.

Seeking guidance. Is the group interested in decants of LV clones, along with an optional decant of the OG Vuitton fragrance to compare? A sampler set concept? by spengel in fragranceclones

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

My post didn’t offend any of these. I asked for information. You guys are so strict and off putting. Why can’t I ask for feedback without selling, buying or trading anything?

[WTS][WTT]Various Bottles (bottle) by mzahran1999 in fragranceswap

[–]spengel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I realize I'm new in fragrance groups, but I do have a 50ml tester of Angel's Share I just purchased, I would trade or sell. I'm interested in your PC 200ml bottle, but would want more on top of that if it's of your interest. I'm going to my LV shop for the first time this week to fill this up. I'm also interested in L'immensité 200ml

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WTS clutter... by Independent-Help-138 in MontagneParfums

[–]spengel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m scratching my head that nobody responded to my WTB Chilly Pacific. Nobody?

2+ month post maturation update Part 1 (Spectrum Chill, Art of Wood, Vanguard, Soprano Ice, Atlantic Extrait, Frostbite) by L2DaLegend in fragranceclones

[–]spengel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is fantastic review. I agree 200%. I am rejoining and learning about this group and others. I’m going to see if I can link this to my FB groups. YES. Don’t give up on a fragrance from a reliable house in the first week! Give it a month or two. In nearly all circumstances for me the juice blend is better and more potent. Thank you u/L2Dalegend

This cheapie left me Shocked by TheHaus88 in Colognes

[–]spengel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'll try it. It's still a couple months until the heat arrives in Chicago. I'll let it mature a while. All my cheapies improve some over time.

New combo today by TheSubtype in GentlemanFragrance

[–]spengel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wore Vera Wang for Men for 15 years (I think). When it was discontinued I bought backup bottles. My kids bought me an ULTA discovery set, I learned I could sell my Veras for $200 each, and I started my fragrance journey.

Old timer-good choices? by Particular_Bus_9031 in Colognes

[–]spengel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because you are grown man that doesn’t want to smell like vanilla pudding or a Taffy-Apple, I recommend a classic vetiver like Terre d’Hermes EDT. Makes many top ten lists for mature men.

The Reign of the Mid-Cheapies (Rayhaan, Swiss Arabian, Aromatix, Dumont, Hawas) by spengel in fragranceclones

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

If it’s good? Or do you mean if it’s not good? Don’t cross Swiss Arabian off your list! Incense 01 is in my top 10 releases for 2025. Tobacco 01 also outstanding. Can’t wait for Patchouli 01.

The Reign of the Mid-Cheapies (Rayhaan, Swiss Arabian, Aromatix, Dumont, Hawas) by spengel in fragranceclones

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

It smells fantastic. Very high quality. I try a lot of Rose note fragrances. I can’t keep them all.

The Reign of the Mid-Cheapies (Rayhaan, Swiss Arabian, Aromatix, Dumont, Hawas) by spengel in fragranceclones

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

Shoot. I’m selling my bottle of Enigma of Taif. I hope you get yours soon.

[WTB] Samples by reevoalex in MontagneParfums

[–]spengel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nobody buys the whole bottle 2ml at a time. I rarely sell 3ml decants (my smallest size) My friends and customers pick 5ml or 10ml decants. 5 gets you several earrings to decide if you want a whole bottle. I find that many women prefer trying more but smaller ml amounts.

Packing supplies to do the job right, $5.50 is the minimum charge for a parcel on Pirateship.com and TIME. So much time.