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February 5, 2012
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Ambra Aurea by Profumum

More sampling, more to love. I had to try Ambre Aurea due to my love of ambers, despite the fact that at $240 a bottle I probably was not going to buy any. At that price, something has to be “over-the-top” special. So my expectations were high for this scent to surprise and delight me. A tough one to describe…when you first apply it, it’s almost chemical in it’s introduction. At first I was concerned, but then quickly, the scent transforms into a delicious warm, slightly sweet and enveloping amber. It is a very reassuring fragrance with a subtle sexiness about it. This truly is a unisex parfum, I can see this wearing well on both men and woman. I have the feeling that the characteristics of the scent would probably vary greatly on each individual. A truly beautiful fragrance. But at $240 for 100ml, I’m still not sure if I’m going to venture forth to purchasing a full bottle. I’ll have to give that some thought. However, I’m very much looking forward to testing out some more of the Profumum line.

From the Profumum website:

Olfactory Notes: Grey Amber, Incense, Myrrh

Bone Rating: 5 out of 5 possible bones
Scent: amber, warm, subtle
Classification: Unisex
Expense: Expensive – $240 for 100ml

February 4, 2012
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Bel Ami by Hermes

Today we’re going old school. I rarely find an Hermes scent that I don’t love, and this is not an exception to that rule. Bel Ami is a man’s cologne. There is nothing feminine about this scent. And when I say that its old school, it conjures up images in my head of Cary Grant wearing a tux on the Riviera. It is one of those scents that is distinctive, long lasting, powerful and one that I always get comments on when I wear it (all good). So what’s so special about it? I think it’s the wonderful combination of the patchouli and leather that really stick out. Which is funny, because I am typically not a fan of either in most scents. But add the cardamon and amber and something magically happens. I highly recommend this for men who love real manly man men’s colognes. Just remember, a little goes a long way with this scent.

From the Hermes website:

Irresistibly charming and masculine. An audacious mix of cardamom, amber, patchouli and leather.

Bone Rating: 5 out of 5 possible bones
Scent: leather, patchouli, amber, cardamom
Classification: Masculine
Expense: Moderate – Approximately $110 for 3.3 oz.

January 29, 2012
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Absolue Pour le Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Warm, smoky, sexy, sensual…oh my! I just fell in love with a new parfum. Absolue Pour le Soir is a an exciting journey of a fragrance. It’s dark and mysterious and warm and it last for hours. It’s the perfect scent for a cool winter’s night on the town. This is probably more suited for the evening. But I believe if you love a scent, you can wear it wherever and whenever your want. Why not be the most exotic at the grocery store??! You would be wearing this this, because even if you are in jeans and a t-shirt, the parfum will make you feel incredibly sexy. Trust me, this is one of my new favorites.

From the Maison Francis Kurkdjian website:

Olfactory Description
The Spirit of Cologne for the Evening has been reworked into an Eau de Parfum, its structure made more concentrated and sophisticated by the interplay of Ylang Ylang, Cumin, Atlas Cedar and Sandalwood

Bone Rating: 5 out of 5 possible bones
Scent: Spicy, warm, sexy, sensual, oriental
Classification: Unisex but leans towards masculine
Expense: Expensive – $185 for 2.4 oz.