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Originally posted by TriggerDiscipline View Postnot enough blackbird talk in here tbhFashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde
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Originally posted by dddr View PostThank you for the article, as I've only just recently relocated to japan and didn't know the guy before, would definitely pop down to one of the stockists.
speaking of japanese fragrance, i noticed there aren't that many options when it comes to niche perfume like tobali, i don't recall seeing much in the thread either except for cdg obviously, there are lots of incense around on the other hand, probably it has something to do with the culture, if anyone know of any decent japanese perfumer would love to hear more about it, whether it's traditional or the new creative ones!Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde
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as with most things fashion & aesthetics i am a newcomer to perfumes (and very late to the party, in the latter half of my 30s), i latched on to CDG black last fall which i love, but i've been in search of some new scents. after reading the SZ editorial on tobali i decided to snag a few vials from aedes and i'm very much digging the iron wind.
i struggle with this area a lot though; i can tell you that i enjoy something, but i don't have much of a vocabulary to describe precisely why.
when i studied psychology, perception was one of the areas that really fascinated me, but it largely dealt with the "how" of things in a more mechanical sense. accordingly i have a reasonable notion (insofar as any layperson can) of how olfaction works, but sorting out all of the subtle notes & development that seems to come so effortlessly to perfume enthusiasts is totally mystifying to me.
is fragrance an area where you all have a natural affinity, or is it something you've had to develop over time? i'm curious if this is something that can be trained, or if it's just a question of who is blessed (or cursed) with having an unusually sensitive olfactory capacity.
anyway, hi, SZ folks! i hope this line of inquiry isn't too insufferably basic.
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Originally posted by demifiend View Postas with most things fashion & aesthetics i am a newcomer to perfumes (and very late to the party, in the latter half of my 30s), i latched on to CDG black last fall which i love, but i've been in search of some new scents. after reading the SZ editorial on tobali i decided to snag a few vials from aedes and i'm very much digging the iron wind.
i struggle with this area a lot though; i can tell you that i enjoy something, but i don't have much of a vocabulary to describe precisely why.
when i studied psychology, perception was one of the areas that really fascinated me, but it largely dealt with the "how" of things in a more mechanical sense. accordingly i have a reasonable notion (insofar as any layperson can) of how olfaction works, but sorting out all of the subtle notes & development that seems to come so effortlessly to perfume enthusiasts is totally mystifying to me.
is fragrance an area where you all have a natural affinity, or is it something you've had to develop over time? i'm curious if this is something that can be trained, or if it's just a question of who is blessed (or cursed) with having an unusually sensitive olfactory capacity.
anyway, hi, SZ folks! i hope this line of inquiry isn't too insufferably basic.
Welcome to the forum!Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde
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I bought the Hinoki this spring, tested a bunch in the shop and fell for the woody tones. Yesteday I bought myself the standard CDG Black bottle, thinking it will suit the colder temperatures better, but still similar. I also think the Hinoki is short lasting...
I'm new to "better perfumes" and exploring this area of expression is very interesting. There's many good tips in this thread which I will take into account in the future.Originally posted by FaustBoots. Always, boots.
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Originally posted by Avalon View PostI bought the Hinoki this spring, tested a bunch in the shop and fell for the woody tones. Yesteday I bought myself the standard CDG Black bottle, thinking it will suit the colder temperatures better, but still similar. I also think the Hinoki is short lasting...
I'm new to "better perfumes" and exploring this area of expression is very interesting. There's many good tips in this thread which I will take into account in the future.
Similar but longer lasting, CDG Standard has improved longevity and has very similar woody undertones
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I can suggest doing a blind test to find the perfect scent. It’s what I did two years ago and I ended up with "Cuir Blanc" by Evody, a brand I hadn’t heard of before in a flacon I surely wouldn’t have reached for. But it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for and I’ve been using it regularly ever since."The only rule is don't be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in."
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Yeah, speaking of blind testing I almost bought BBS' perfume, only because of the brand it must be what I'm looking for kind of thing. Even the staff tried convincing me since it "suits my aesthetic".Originally posted by FaustBoots. Always, boots.
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Originally posted by Avalon View PostI bought the Hinoki this spring, tested a bunch in the shop and fell for the woody tones. Yesteday I bought myself the standard CDG Black bottle, thinking it will suit the colder temperatures better, but still similar. I also think the Hinoki is short lasting...
I'm new to "better perfumes" and exploring this area of expression is very interesting. There's many good tips in this thread which I will take into account in the future.Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde
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New fragrance project associated with Sruli Recht (under the Norlan glass company)
The Vam Terrain Fragrance Is an olfactive hologram, reflecting the aromatic contours of three distinctive regions of Scotland, developed to enrich your interior environment.
What makes this interesting aside from Sruli Recht is the involvement of Mark Buxton, who is the nose behind many Comme Des Garçons and Le Labo fragrances (aside from more commercial work for Cartier, Givenchy, etc). Seems to be interior fragrances only at this time.Last edited by haydn; 10-08-2019, 06:53 PM.
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I have all three samples in my possession. They are good. One is very grassy, too are very smoky, woody. I love Scotland (or the idea of Scotland?), so it all works for me. I spray them on my Mad et Len lava rocks...Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde
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I've been using Tom Ford's Oud Wood for the office recently, it's nice but nothing really special. I want something that smells great and fits most social situations. Any recommendations to check out? The perfume needs to be accessible (easy to get), I like deep (woody, musky) smells or fresh ones but nothing sweet.I love beautiful melodies, telling me terrible things.
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