(07-05-2015 9:56 AM)SuperJoy Wrote:  I think Ekscentra is a lil real world encyclopedia of scientific knowledge... Thanks friend! Just spent an hour over breakfast going down this wormhole!

Heres one that is pure white Ambergris oil from the same guy. They have smaller samples too. I might try this option....

So is this how one would make their own high end scents? Is a blend for all four better than just one? Sounds like the Civet isn't prefect...

How does one find other high end premade products like creed? None of the websites I went to allowed to filter high to low and Creed seems to be 10x as pricey as the expensive colognes. Are they the Ferrari? or the Mclaren ?

From what i know about Creed is that alot of their ingredients are naturally sourced hence the hefty price tag. I heard they use ambergris as there base for most of their fragrances.

I've also started pairing Creed fragrances with different mones.
I notice if i wear Aventus or Green Irish Tweed with AlphaMixes like A314,AT,IG goes really well with the mone signature i'm putting off. As the smells are also very masculine.

I like pairing lighter mixes like Core + NA, Taboo,Ammo, Xist, Androstadienone with Imperial Millesime.As it is a lighter fragrance and gives off a more stud vibe then serious manly vibe.

(07-05-2015 3:37 PM)seekingnirvana Wrote:  I heard they use ambergris as there base for most of their fragrances.

I read that Creed Aventus has ambergris in it today.

I'm wondering if its better to blend my own or buy some Creed? I'm kinda allergic to most brand name scents. Its the main reason I want to blend my own. I haven't worn one in years. I would never walk in front of that store in the mall. The only mones I bought scented were from AD and wasn't an option to buy with out.

I'm gonna head into NM or this story in my city that was listed on their web site and sniff around.

@SuperJoy

Ambergris, even in low doses, acts as a base to many high-end fragrances, enhancing the overall mix. This is why many of the Creed fragrances cost as much as they do. Still, if you aren't buying direct, you can easily find most Creed fragrances for $100-120 per 4.2oz. Not all of these vendors are trustworthy, but many are.

As for other high-end lines? (I assume this is what you're asking.) The Private Selection lines from Chanel, Hermes, and Dior are all solid. Serge Lutens, Tauer, MFK, The Different Company, Amouage, and Le Labo are other options. My favorites, however, have to be Frederic Malle and MDCI. That should give you plenty to work with. As always, sample first. Few fragrances are safe blind buys.

(07-05-2015 4:34 PM)Ekscentra Wrote:  That should give you plenty to work with. As always, sample first. Few fragrances are safe blind buys.

Thanks man, awesome. What do you mean by sample or how do I come by them? DO the companies offer them?

Those MCDI bottles are great!

(07-05-2015 5:20 PM)SuperJoy Wrote:  Thanks man, awesome. What do you mean by sample or how do I come by them? DO the companies offer them?

Those MCDI bottles are great!

Not typically, and when they do, they tend to be more expensive than third-party options. Surrender to Chance is what I normally use - they have the best prices and the most frequent discounts over any other company. Alternatively, you could try The Perfumed Court or LuckyScent.

Awesome web site man, thanks! What do they do buy in bulk and then sell samples? Thats F'ing genius....

If you type in this line into ebay you will (today) get 3 results. One formula sells for $24.95 the second sells for $39.00 and the third sells for $149.95. Why the difference in price?

I purchased the one for $24.95 a few months ago. Before the purchase I asked if all of the ingredients were real and not synthetic. The seller/Vendor said yes it was authentic.

Of course it doesn't work.

It's probably a big scam.

(07-06-2015 12:52 PM)Paradox Wrote:  If you type in this line into ebay you will (today) get 3 results. One formula sells for $24.95 the second sells for $39.00 and the third sells for $149.95. Why the difference in price?

I purchased the one for $24.95 a few months ago. Before the purchase I asked if all of the ingredients were real and not synthetic. The seller/Vendor said yes it was authentic.

Of course it doesn't work.

It's probably a big scam.

Super tired today. Type this "Civet, Deer Musk and Ambergris" (without quotes) into the Ebay search box.

Castoreum

http://www.profumo.it/perfume-therapy/Ca...8/lang/en/

So where is the point in using those animal musks when the effects are similar to our synthetic mixes? They are a lot cheaper and you have more variety.