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The Fragrance Shop - dorfmeister - 02-24-2016 5:55 PM
http://thefragranceshop.com/
Just bought a bottle of their Adventus copy in Spritz form. I have never knowingly smelled teal Adventus and upon spraying the Spritz I was at first unimpressed. The magic appears upon drydown, though. Amazing scent and it seemed quite familiar.
I definitely like this more than the Bad Wolf scent that I've got BW and AV in.
The biggest problem with the spritz is that it is VERY weak. I plan to get some of their Adventus oil once they have their next sale and probably the dry body oil and shave balm.
I also received a sample of a Sean John cologne in oil form. I was disappointed as I hoped maybe they would send one of their other Creed type scents. I hadn't realized they sent samples or I probably would have requested Green Irish Tweed.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - Samus - 02-24-2016 8:05 PM
I ordered the same thing based on Snoopy's recommendation in a separate thread.
I have been using their oil version so I figured I would just add a little of that to the spritz and let it simmer for a week or so. Overall, though, I have been very impressed with the quality, speed and spot on replicas offered over there.
It hasn't arrived yet but hopefully it will be delivered in the next day or 2
RE: The Fragrance Shop - dorfmeister - 02-24-2016 9:56 PM
I plan to spray iso e super and then my faux Adventus on all app points tomorrow, and then Overdose. Will see how it goes at work.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - Snoopyace - 02-25-2016 7:42 AM
(02-24-2016 9:56 PM)dorfmeister Wrote: I plan to spray iso e super and then my faux Adventus on all app points tomorrow, and then Overdose. Will see how it goes at work.
Whoo! You have to let me know how that works for you. I've found that the Aventus body spritz works very well with Iso e super. It's amazing how much it aids diffusion.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - dorfmeister - 02-25-2016 9:24 AM
(02-25-2016 7:42 AM)Snoopyace Wrote: Whoo! You have to let me know how that works for you. I've found that the Aventus body spritz works very well with Iso e super. It's amazing how much it aids diffusion.
I am actually using Kane today, rather than OD. At work. Will see how it goes. After spraying the spritz all over this morning the smell seems pretty weak.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - Samus - 02-25-2016 7:42 PM
Mine came in today and it smells badass at the bottle but seems non-existent 30 minutes after the I sprayed it on my forearms. I kinda expected that though as it is in the 40s now and nothing is carrying very well. I added the small sample of oil and plan on letting it sit for a few days or so
I've not paid much attention to the iso e discussions so I'm not real sure what that is about but I reckon now is a good time read through some of those threads
RE: The Fragrance Shop - Snoopyace - 02-25-2016 8:47 PM
Give it some time. I've noticed that with a lot of the really popular Fragrance Shop scents that because they are constantly making new batches, it takes a week or two before the scent really sticks around for a while. The body spritz I have in Aventus took about 3 weeks before it lasted more than about an hour or two.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - dorfmeister - 02-25-2016 9:03 PM
I am thinking of getting the oil, dry body oil, and aftershave balm and combine them with Amraf Club Nuit Intense + pheromones.
Hoping for a sale pretty soon as all I have now is the spritz.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - NP17 - 02-26-2016 5:59 AM
(02-25-2016 9:24 AM)dorfmeister Wrote: I am actually using Kane today, rather than OD. At work. Will see how it goes. After spraying the spritz all over this morning the smell seems pretty weak.
Kane smells super strong and lasts forever so make sure you use a long-lasting cover with it.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - dorfmeister - 02-26-2016 7:09 AM
(02-26-2016 5:59 AM)NP17 Wrote: Kane smells super strong and lasts forever so make sure you use a long-lasting cover with it.
It seems like my nose is pretty bad at actually smelling pheromones. Just used my fake Molecule 01 (Iso E Super) and a very liberal dose of Fragrance Shop Aventus spritz and did not seem to get any reactions of disgust. Used about a full pump of Kane distributed anongst 6 app points + a drop of Dirty Primitive pre-mixed with Bad Wolf scent and some Max T 150 under my nose.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - NP17 - 02-26-2016 10:56 AM
(02-26-2016 7:09 AM)dorfmeister Wrote: It seems like my nose is pretty bad at actually smelling pheromones. Just used my fake Molecule 01 (Iso E Super) and a very liberal dose of Fragrance Shop Aventus spritz and did not seem to get any reactions of disgust. Used about a full pump of Kane distributed anongst 6 app points + a drop of Dirty Primitive pre-mixed with Bad Wolf scent and some Max T 150 under my nose.
I guarantee some people can smell it. Very strong. It's genetic. Some people smell some don't. People won't wrinkle their noses or throw up or anything. They'll just think you don't shower and have horrible BO. It's my biggest problem with Kane.
Garry advised that I layer in a cover scent. I was experimenting with that for a while, but it seems the best thing is a very long-lasting cover. I use Paco Rabanna One Million just not in love with that scent.
Also, be careful with BW + Kane. Crazy hits but people got really scared of me for no reason. It was like a deep fear that I'm a dangerous person or psychopath. Edit: Oh sorry, I see that's just the scent. I was on the phone when I was writing it lol
RE: The Fragrance Shop - dorfmeister - 02-27-2016 5:47 PM
Yeah, I have never used Kane and Bad Wolf but whatever I am wearing I always use a drop of Dirty Primitive and some Max T 150 under my nose.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - Snoopyace - 04-07-2016 7:59 AM
Resurrecting an old thread just because... One of the things I love about the Fragrance Shop is how they have quite a few discontinued scents that you can only find if you go through eBay or some specialty store. I went through and ordered a bunch of old colognes that I wore in my teens and twenties (before I had the money to buy anything of true quality). I couldn't believe just how much they smelled like the original scents I remember yet without the alcohol burn that came long with the scents. I'd also picked up a few samples of scents for my bride to help her stroll down memory lane with me.
The first cologne I'd ever bought was Eternity because a girl I knew liked it. I smelled it and decided I liked it too so I wore it for a while. My main club scent for a long time was Safari because it smelled masculine and mature without being old. Most importantly, it helped distinguish me from the sea of Drakkar that so often soaked the dance floors of my youth. Both TFS versions are spot on to the originals. I also bought myself another Aventus oil. Say what you will about the scent, it gets compliments and that is my main area of interest.
I live in corn country so even though I liked B9: Wall Street, it isn't the type of scent that most small town people appreciate. Trying to decide what scent to try next from TFS. Any suggestions?
RE: The Fragrance Shop - HappyGoSkillfully - 08-04-2016 11:05 PM
I'm not finding the post anywhere, so if anyone can point me to it. Somebody posted that they experimented with the TFS body spritz by adding 3 of the same fragrance oil trial vials to it for proper potency.
I don't remember if it was the 2 oz body spritz that they added the 3 vials to or if it was the 8 oz body spritz. If anyone can help me I'd appreciate it.
I'm going to pull the trigger on Virgin Island Water and see how it goes. I just want to know which body spritz to buy to equal their chemistry experiment!
Thanks
RE: The Fragrance Shop - Snoopyace - 08-05-2016 7:04 AM
(08-04-2016 11:05 PM)HappyGoSkillfully Wrote: I'm not finding the post anywhere, so if anyone can point me to it. Somebody posted that they experimented with the TFS body spritz by adding 3 of the same fragrance oil trial vials to it for proper potency.
I don't remember if it was the 2 oz body spritz that they added the 3 vials to or if it was the 8 oz body spritz. If anyone can help me I'd appreciate it.
I'm going to pull the trigger on Virgin Island Water and see how it goes. I just want to know which body spritz to buy to equal their chemistry experiment!
Thanks
WOW. That's going to be a POTENT spray. I didn't see it either so we must both be blind. I use 1 sample vial for a 2 oz body spritz and it gives me a really nice scent strength without becoming 'cologne guy'. The person you were reading about might have done it with the 8 oz. Good choice on the Virgin Island Water. Smells fantastic from TFS. Another scent of theirs that is about as close as they can get with an oil carrier as opposed to alcohol.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - HappyGoSkillfully - 08-12-2016 4:42 PM
Just a head's up to smell junkies. Today I was asking several questions to the online support staff. I was informed that it is likely (probably happening) that TFS is starting a sale on Monday Aug 15. It appears it will be 30% off everything, including bundles if you are into that.
I dug a little deeper and even asked if the 'try it before you buy it' bundle would count too.and they said yes. So it's normally $30 for 5 samples, it will be $21. I asked if the amount could be used toward future purchase like the normal $30 is. They said whatever you cost of the sampler pack is, you'll receive a code to redeem in the future for that amount. So, if you get the 'try it' sampler for $21, you'll get a code for the future for $21.
My only question to myself is do I want to go ahead and order the 2 sampler(s) now for $30 each, and have $60 to use on product discounted 30% during the sale. Or order my 2 sampler(s) at the discounted rate of $21, but only have $42 to apply to the sale items.
Either way...it's a winning situation as I was going to order anyway!
RE: The Fragrance Shop - Snoopyace - 08-12-2016 5:51 PM
Oh, nice!!! Gonna keep my eye out for that. Sauvage (1024) here I come! Might be springing for a few other goodies as well.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - BarefootOxford - 08-12-2016 6:05 PM
The samplers are already a steal at the price, and free when you consider the gift certificate. I have a few more samples I wanted to order, so I think I will be placing an order shortly.
Thanks a lot for the heads up, HappyGoSkillfully.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - HappyGoSkillfully - 08-13-2016 5:12 AM
Yeah sure, just keep in mind that you cannot use the future discount on any bundles or samples. They instructed me on that.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - BarefootOxford - 08-13-2016 4:18 PM
(08-13-2016 5:12 AM)HappyGoSkillfully Wrote: Yeah sure, just keep in mind that you cannot use the future discount on any bundles or samples. They instructed me on that.
Yep. I just meant that spending $30 on a sampler, and then being able to use the $30 GC on a purchase of a non-sample size product is like getting the sampler for free. I'm already considering Aventus type and GIT oils because I like them so much. I was pleasantly surprised with these oils, after years of disliking retail fragrances and unwilling to spend large amounts on the higher end fragrances.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - HappyGoSkillfully - 11-20-2016 10:03 AM
Two recent compliment grabbers from TFS oils for me and quite worthy of a larger bottle buy:
Aramis Havana oil
and last night my buddy's wife was RAVING about how good I smelled with: Tom Ford cologne oil
I also had 3 drops GOA and 4 sprays of Style on (hah!)
She even said "I know what you're getting for Christmas" while pointing at her Husband
But both smell VERY good
RE: The Fragrance Shop - Snoopyace - 11-20-2016 10:14 AM
(11-20-2016 10:03 AM)HappyGoSkillfully Wrote: Two recent compliment grabbers from TFS oils for me and quite worthy of a larger bottle buy:
Aramis Havana oil
and last night my buddy's wife was RAVING about how good I smelled with: Tom Ford cologne oil
I also had 3 drops GOA and 4 sprays of Style on (hah!)
She even said "I know what you're getting for Christmas" while pointing at her Husband
But both smell VERY good
Very cool! I've been looking at Havana. Might have to take a closer look. Thanks!
RE: The Fragrance Shop - HappyGoSkillfully - 11-20-2016 11:25 AM
Oh at least get a sample.
And Snoopy, I have a feeling you'd like Oscar Pour Lui (Pour Lui = for him en (francais) based on the scents you dig from LPMP. It's just a hunch, but I think accurate and worth a sample. I'd take it off your hands if you don't like it.
I'm hoping they have a sale either for Black Friday or around Christmas.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - Snoopyace - 11-20-2016 12:34 PM
(11-20-2016 11:25 AM)HappyGoSkillfully Wrote: Oh at least get a sample.
And Snoopy, I have a feeling you'd like Oscar Pour Lui (Pour Lui = for him en (francais) based on the scents you dig from LPMP. It's just a hunch, but I think accurate and worth a sample. I'd take it off your hands if you don't like it.
I'm hoping they have a sale either for Black Friday or around Christmas.
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll have to look that one up!
RE: The Fragrance Shop - HappyGoSkillfully - 11-24-2016 3:11 PM
The Fragrance Shop is at it again. Buy one get one free fragrances, or buy two get one free bath and body. Time to buy
I posted this in the Black Friday sale post as well.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - HappyGoSkillfully - 12-04-2016 11:14 PM
So I got 15 new samples from the latest sale.
Do any of y'all remember Fahrenheit by Dior. I'm wearing just a little to test it and wow. A little goes a long way. It smells just like the stuff my room mate wore in college. Hint of gasoline included.
I get a lot of fragrances from here by reading reviews on Fragrantica of the actual designers. Many I get I haven't even smelled the 'real' thing. But the ones I have smelled smell remarkably like the actual originals.
It's all ak4d4's fault. After I started reading his 'frag collection' thread I got intrigued. Now I'm in!
RE: The Fragrance Shop - Snoopyace - 12-05-2016 7:03 AM
Yup. They really nailed Fahrenheit. It smells really close.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - HappyGoSkillfully - 07-11-2017 9:06 PM
So I happened to be at a mall this afternoon and decided to stroll into the Sephora. They had some Tom Ford's so I had to smell them. I hit myself with the Tom Ford Noir Extreme and fellas this stuff smells exactly like the Noir Extreme aftershave gel I got from TFS. Stuff is nice!
I continue to be impressed by their accuracy with their oils matching the colognes they mimic.
On the other hand, I liked their Aramis Havana oil so much I searched for the real thing. Found I could buy a bottle for less than $20 and did that. Once again, spot on.
Buying the oil from TFS would have been more expensive. But their oil versions certainly can be a bargain for some of the expensive designer brands like Tom Ford, Creed, Bond No. 9, etc.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - Snoopyace - 07-16-2017 7:25 PM
I just noticed that The Fragrance Shop now sells their own version of Creed's Bois du Portugal. Has anyone tried it? I plan on ordering in the next few days because BdP is actually a favorite of mine and I've finally reached a level of maturity where I feel comfortable wearing the scent.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - Data4 - 07-16-2017 7:34 PM
I tried a sample of real BdP years ago, but felt like it didn't really match me. I've never really been into the spicey stuff. It smelled good, objectively speaking, but just not me.
One thing I did get recently as a sample from TFS is Aqua di Gio Profumo. I read it described on Basenotes as "AdG all grown up". I like it! It has the original's signature notes, but there's just something a touch darker to it that makes it, imho, a bit more appropriate for someone well outside of his 20's to wear without it feeling like a the cologne version of a red convertible and a combover.
(07-16-2017 7:25 PM)Snoopyace Wrote: I just noticed that The Fragrance Shop now sells their own version of Creed's Bois du Portugal. Has anyone tried it? I plan on ordering in the next few days because BdP is actually a favorite of mine and I've finally reached a level of maturity where I feel comfortable wearing the scent.
RE: The Fragrance Shop - Snoopyace - 07-16-2017 8:20 PM
(07-16-2017 7:34 PM)Data4 Wrote: I tried a sample of real BdP years ago, but felt like it didn't really match me. I've never really been into the spicey stuff. It smelled good, objectively speaking, but just not me.
One thing I did get recently as a sample from TFS is Aqua di Gio Profumo. I read it described on Basenotes as "AdG all grown up". I like it! It has the original's signature notes, but there's just something a touch darker to it that makes it, imho, a bit more appropriate for someone well outside of his 20's to wear without it feeling like a the cologne version of a red convertible and a combover.
I am a huge fan of spicy/woodsy scents and so is my bride (and she's picky about scents). BdP is one that she also really likes. I will have to check out Aqua di Gio Profumo. Your description makes it sound too attractive to pass up!
RE: The Fragrance Shop - HappyGoSkillfully - 07-16-2017 9:31 PM
(07-16-2017 7:25 PM)Snoopyace Wrote: I just noticed that The Fragrance Shop now sells their own version of Creed's Bois du Portugal. Has anyone tried it? I plan on ordering in the next few days because BdP is actually a favorite of mine and I've finally reached a level of maturity where I feel comfortable wearing the scent.
Duuude! No way!
Yes if I sound like an excited schoolboy...
Bois du Portugal is easily my favorite scent. We had talked about you possibly having them recreate this one...now you don't have to. If you get it anytime soon, please let me know how it compares to the bottle.
Bois du Portugal is the one I chose as my favorite when I smelled every male and unisex scent they had at one of the Creed shops in Paris. It is just amazing to me!!!
It is expensive though. Next time I order from TFS I'll try it too, BUT I LOVE the original so much that the cost is actually worth it to me.
Giddy on up!
RE: The Fragrance Shop - Snoopyace - 07-16-2017 9:33 PM
I completely agree, the original is worth the price. I have my fingers crossed for the TFS version because I've been happy with every Creed recreation I've smelled from them.