The Scented Hound

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Cendres de The by Phaedon

New perfume by a new line.  I was excited to check out the new Cendres de The and some of their other new scents.  So this was my first venture into the Phaedon line.  This is a comfortable scent that is very clean, masculine and subtle.  The cedar really comes out in the top notes, but then evens out into a nice woody with light musk scent.  I typically lean towards heavier scents, but could see myself wearing this.  It would fit the workplace very nicely.  Given that, I don’t think I’ll be spending any money on a full bottle, but will just stick to enjoying the sample.  I recommend this for those who like to smell clean and light…it’s old school with a twist.

Cendres de The Notes:

Cardamom, tea, myrrh, cedar, ho wood oil, musk

  • Bone Rating:   3 out of 5 possible bones
  • Scent:  cedar, woody, clean
  • Classification:  Unisex but leans towards masculine
  • Expense:   Moderate – $125 for 100ml

 


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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.


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L’Instant de Guerlain

This is one of those colognes that sits on my shelf but I rarely put it on.  It’s not that I don’t like it.  It’s just one of those scents that I don’t find particularly memorable and it doesn’t compel me to want to wear it.  In other words, it’s one of those scents that my partner says I will eventually give to him as a hand me down (it is true, that does happen quite a bit).  When you read the description of this cologne it states that this is a woody scent.  I would say that it’s more of a fresh scent, very clean and light and a bit sweet.  The official description says that it has flamboyant virility and discreet femininity.  I like that description.  The scent is considered a masculine scent, but it does have a very soft finish.  In all, I believe that this is a safe bet if you want to wear cologne without causing a stir, no one will find this scent offensive or objectionable.

From the Guerlain site:

Luminous woody. Fresh, warm, sensual. This paradoxical perfume skates between fire and ice, flamboyant virility and discreet femininity. The luminous freshness of citrus crystals and star anise contrast with the sensual warmth of patchouli, hibiscus seeds and cocoa to offer, through this luminous woody fragrance, a moment after which everything will be different.

  • Bone Rating:   3 out of 5 possible bones
  • Scent:  light, fresh, woody
  • Classification:  Masculine
  • Expense:   Moderate, in Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum