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The Ultimate XERJOFF Sale UP to 55%OFF
🔥 1888 55% OFF https://get.aspr.app/SH1W14 luxurious mix of saffron, clove, and amber that radiates warmth and timeless sophistication. 👑 Regio 49% OFF https://get.aspr.app/SH1i61 rich, regal spice with smooth florals and a polished old-world luxury feel. 🍯Xerjoff Naxos 42% OFF https://get.aspr.app/SH1HiC A warm honey-tobacco blend that turns heads and earns instant compliments.
The Ultimate XERJOFF Sale UP to 55%OFF
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NICHE vs. DESIGNER — Which Side Are You On?
This is one of the oldest debates in the fragrance world - and opinions run HOT. NICHE FRAGRANCES: Crafted by independent houses obsessed with artistry over mass appeal. Think Amouage, Creed, Serge Lutens. Bold, complex, unapologetically unique. You wear niche and you know no one else in the room is wearing the same thing. But you're paying for the privilege. DESIGNER FRAGRANCES — The Chanels, the Diors, the Tom Fords. Masterfully blended, backed by decades of heritage, and worn by people who know what they're doing. Dior Sauvage and Bleu de Chanel are bestsellers for a reason — they're refined, proven, and never embarrassing. The debate: Is niche fragrance the pinnacle of personal expression — or is it overpriced elitism dressed up as art? And are designer houses underrated gems hiding in plain sight? Tell us: Team Niche or Team Designer? Vote below 👇 — and tell me which house or specific fragrance makes your case? Roast the other camp respectfully — this is a gentleman's debate after all. 😄
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Superdrug UK Perfume Pods - One Time Free Fill Offer
Quick note for UK peeps who might not be aware. Superdrug offer a service where they’ll give you a free fill from a curated fragrance selection on purchase of a Perfume Pod (a 5ml travel atomiser). The pod costs £8. Apparently, it’s everything but “premium” fragrances, but some stores are more loose with that definition than others. It’s also dependant on what testers they have. I bought one yesterday, and got a free 5ml of Stronger With You Absolutely. There were many others of interest to me too. Worth a look!
Superdrug UK Perfume Pods - One Time Free Fill Offer
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I want to extend a huge shoutout and thanks to @Rich Toczynski ! I have looked everywhere, to no avail, for Michael Malul South Slope after finding West Loop at Marshals. I called probably 25 and it was a no go! Thankfully our brother was able to find one and sent it over! I received it last night! Much appreciated brother!
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SOTD 5 day summary
Good afternoon Fragrance Family I didn't get a chance to post this weekend so here's a summary of Friday - Today's scent choices. Friday- BTSO ;Drunk Lovers- I always rave about this one when I get the chance. It's in my top ten in my collection and every time I wear it I remember the first day I smelled this. Berries, cognac, citruses, pepper,ginger sage cypress, sandalwood, cedar, amber, vanilla, cardamom, patchouli, cinnamon....and more blended to perfection. Other than the berries in the opening nothing stands out from the rest too much. Some have mentioned longevity issues but I've experienced a solid 3 hours of projection, 3 with a respectable bubble with the remainder sitting closer to the skin(8 hours total). I highly recommend a sample. Saturday -Xerjoff;Shunkoin- I would describe this as unisex. It has a powdery feel that's more masculine surrounded by sandalwood, orris, tea, vanilla, woody notes olibanum and cherry blossom. This is a alluring adults only scent in my opinion. Longevity 10+ hours on my skin but not a projection beast. A sultry sillage would be a better description. Sunday- Paris Corner ;Kahella Platinum- This is a solid clone of Le Beau Parfum. I bought this as a backup to my Le Beau EDT but I reach for this more often in a attempt to preserve the OG. This has zero coconut in the notes but they have somehow managed to fully capture the Le Beau DNA with mint, bergamot, lemon, lavender, Orange blossom, cardamom, vanilla, tonka bean and amber. Longevity 10+ hours with decent sillage but doesn't project like the OG. Monday-Creed; Original Vetiver- My favorite vetiver in my collection Creed did a solid job here. Citrusy, musky and a little earthy. Incredible longevity for a Creed fragrance. 16+ hours. I still could smell this on me the following morning 😲. Tuesday-Givenchy Gentlemen Boise- The only gentlemen in my collection and proud to have this one. This is sooo good and unique. Warm and smooth like suede with a beautiful cocao note. Your notes here are black pepper, geranium and coriander. Mid iris, cocao pod and cedar. The base sandalwood, woody notes and patchouli. Longevity here is another 8+ with average sillage and average projection.
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