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The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - Snoopyace - 06-08-2016 2:30 PM
I recently had the Fragrance Shop do a scent reproduction of Dirty English because I like the scent and also so does everyone around me. It isn't remotely a refined scent but I am not wearing it because it is a quality niche scent (although I do have my share of those as well). I was not a fan of longevity of the original and I prefer an oil based carrier so I gave it a shot. TFS nailed the scent. Especially the dry down which is my favorite part.
I highly recommend their scent reproduction service. They go out of their way to make sure they get the scent to your specifications. It isn't cheap but totally worth it (at least for me it was). First, I sent them a sample of the scent I wanted replicated. Then they sent a sample vial of 'Sample 1' and the scent strength was so weak that I wasn't able to smell it after 15 minutes on my arm. I was frustrated to say the least.
I sent them an email and they asked me to wait a week and try my sample again. Then out of the blue four days later, I received 3 more sample vials to test out in addition to the first one. These were sample 2, 3 and 4. After letting the first one sit the requisite week I found that it was exactly what I was looking for. The rest of the samples were varying degrees of off. Some were close to what I wanted, one was nothing like it.
Once I decided that the sample met my specifications (ie it smelled like the original alcohol based scent) I then went to a separate spot on the website and ordered my 1/4 oz vial at the regular price and have my Dirty English scent. It lasts all day instead of 3 hours at best.
If you have a scent that you want done in oil or that you can't find anymore yet have a small sample of, you can go here and they'll make it happen for you but be mindful that it isn't cheap. A scent has to be something special to you before you'll want to commit the money to getting the replication.
For anyone who is a fan of Xeryus Rouge, I almost replicated that scent but found an original TFS fragrance called Ascot Red that is a reasonable approximation. It lacks some of the depth of the original but quite honestly, I get just as many compliments on Ascot Red from people who don't know any better so I'm going to stick with that.
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RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - ak4d4 - 06-08-2016 8:37 PM
Dude! That is so cool! ! Price wise, are we talking middle to upper double digits? $50-99
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - Snoopyace - 06-08-2016 8:46 PM
(06-08-2016 8:37 PM)ak4d4 Wrote: Dude! That is so cool! ! Price wise, are we talking middle to upper double digits? $50-99
It's $60 for the initial replication fee and then from there, after you are happy with what they've replicated you can go in and order whatever products you want in that scent. Everything from the scent oil to the bath and body items all with your chosen scent. I got the 1/4 oz oil ($58) and a body lotion ($9.95) in Dirty English scent. Not cheap but for me it was really worth it.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - GoergeFocky - 06-14-2016 4:00 AM
60$ for a replication is a very fair offer. There are some fragrances I always fantasized about testing in a more concentrated, oil form.
I think I'll have Biotherm's Aquafitness replicated by them, love that one, but it's very weak sadly.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - Snoopyace - 06-14-2016 6:46 AM
One thing I've noticed is that when they make up a new batch just for you, it does take a week or two before the scent has a lot of strong staying power. I think just like any new phero blend, letting it sit a bit really brings out the strength and longevity of the scent. I'm beyond happy with my replication and I'm sure that you'll enjoy yours as well.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - HappyGoSkillfully - 06-15-2016 8:36 AM
The Fragrance Shop (thefragranceshop.com) is having a 30% off sale until Father's Day. Not sure if reproductions are included. But if you are thinking of ordering, now would make sense. It looks like the Fragrance Outlet is also having a sale. I think they may all the time though.
I have a slew of things I've tried from TFS and I've been pleased so far.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - lost_summertime - 06-15-2016 9:28 AM
OMG, i must to try this shop, does anyone knows if their Creed Aventus is like an old smoky Aventus was prior 2014 year batches? (interested in GIT also).
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - Snoopyace - 06-15-2016 9:33 AM
(06-15-2016 8:36 AM)HappyGoSkillfully Wrote: The Fragrance Shop (thefragranceshop.com) is having a 30% off sale until Father's Day. Not sure if reproductions are included. But if you are thinking of ordering, now would make sense. It looks like the Fragrance Outlet is also having a sale. I think they may all the time though.
I have a slew of things I've tried from TFS and I've been pleased so far.
I checked into it and the custom scent replications are not part of the sale. It makes sense though because they do put a lot of effort into those for a single customer. I might use this as an opportunity to try one of their other scents that I might not otherwise try, though.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - Snoopyace - 06-15-2016 11:13 AM
(06-15-2016 9:28 AM)lost_summertime Wrote: OMG, i must to try this shop, does anyone knows if their Creed Aventus is like an old smoky Aventus was prior 2014 year batches? (interested in GIT also).
I can't say if it is like one of those batches but it is very strong pineapple at the top and dries down into a great ash/smoke scent.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - Snoopyace - 06-15-2016 2:47 PM
(06-15-2016 11:13 AM)Snoopyace Wrote: I can't say if it is like one of those batches but it is very strong pineapple at the top and dries down into a great ash/smoke scent.
I get a ton of compliments on their take on Aventus.
I got a couple of scents from them in the mail today. One of which is what TFS calls a 'Special Blend' and not a 'Designer Fragrance'. This means it was made by TFS staff and not designed to smell exactly like a designer scent. It was called Himalaya and it reminds me almost exactly of Creed's Himalaya scent. A bottle of which I happen to have lying around. The drydown especially reminds me a lot of Creed Himalaya. Very unisex but not girly and it smells very nicely inoffensive.
In the same vein of almost exact but not quite is the special blend scent Ascot Red. It is really close to Xeryus Rouge. So close that a few people complimented me thinking that I was wearing Xeryus Rouge.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - lost_summertime - 06-16-2016 1:51 AM
Thanks Snoopy, thinking about their "Custom Designer Four-Pack" for $73 4x1/8th ounce (~4x4ml?).
Aventus for sure, also: Royal Oud, Millesime Imperial, Silver Mountain Water, Himalaya.. 5 bottles.. one must to be only a sample or a full bottle.. so much to decide..
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - Snoopyace - 06-16-2016 6:25 AM
(06-16-2016 1:51 AM)lost_summertime Wrote: Thanks Snoopy, thinking about their "Custom Designer Four-Pack" for $73 4x1/8th ounce (~4x4ml?).
Aventus for sure, also: Royal Oud, Millesime Imperial, Silver Mountain Water, Himalaya.. 5 bottles.. one must to be only a sample or a full bottle.. so much to decide..
All excellent choices. To my nose they smell exactly or almost exactly like the originals.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - dorfmeister - 06-16-2016 6:41 AM
I am trying to work out a custom designer 4 pack for the sale.
I know I'll get Aventus and Green Irish Tweed. Beyond that I am pondering:
Mugler Cologne
Bond No. 9 Chez Bond
Bond No. 9 Riverside Drive
Viktor and Rolf Spicebomb
Les Labo Santal 33
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - Snoopyace - 06-16-2016 7:59 AM
(06-16-2016 6:41 AM)dorfmeister Wrote: I am trying to work out a custom designer 4 pack for the sale.
I know I'll get Aventus and Green Irish Tweed. Beyond that I am pondering:
Mugler Cologne
Bond No. 9 Chez Bond
Bond No. 9 Riverside Drive
Viktor and Rolf Spicebomb
Les Labo Santal 33
Of those, my favorites would be Riverside Drive and Santal 33 but I've tried them all and they smell great.
I like buying the sample vials to try things (relatively cheaply) because when you buy 5 sample vials, you get a coupon for $30 off the cost of a big bottle in oil.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - Snoopyace - 06-28-2016 4:44 PM
I continue to be impressed by TFS Aventus type. I bought it in May and the longevity was lacking. After a few hours I couldn't smell it but now I am finding it lasts all day and the depth of the scent is fantastic.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - Snoopyace - 07-22-2016 7:39 AM
I'd gotten a sample vial of Vetiver with my order of Dirty English body spritz. I'm not sure if it is supposed to replicate the Vetiver scent that originally came out in 1948 or ORIGINAL Vetiver from 2004. What I am sure of is that this is a really, really nice Summer scent. I've never smelled the 1948 Vetiver but I own Original Vetiver and based on that, I can say that TFS's version is slightly more spicy, slightly less soapy but does smell fantastic on the skin. At first it is very green as in, 'I just mowed the lawn' type of green but it backs off a bit and becomes more spicy green with a little woodsiness in the background. I don't really get much ambergris in this so it makes me wonder if this reproduction is based on the 1948 version. The 3 bottles of OV that I've owned over the years have all had a fairly strong ambergris note to them (which I happen to like).
Just thought I'd pass this along for any Vetiver fans. If my bride was into the clean green scents more I would be buying a bottle of this. It is really well done, in my opinion.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - HappyGoSkillfully - 07-22-2016 8:09 AM
On the Vetiver note. I have a sample vial of the Tom Ford Grey Vetiver 'TYPE' and it is very nice. A very confident smell.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - Snoopyace - 07-22-2016 9:13 AM
(07-22-2016 8:09 AM)HappyGoSkillfully Wrote: On the Vetiver note. I have a sample vial of the Tom Ford Grey Vetiver 'TYPE' and it is very nice. A very confident smell.
I love their reproduction of Grey Vetiver. I've gone through almost a full 1/4 oz bottle of it. Very confident and very smooth.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - Snoopyace - 07-29-2016 10:36 AM
Score one for The Fragrance Shop. I was wearing their oil reproduction of Aventus when my bride and me ran into one of her bosses. He immediately recognized the scent and thought I was wearing the original Creed version, which he owns and wears often. He was more than a little surprised to find out it was an oil based knock of that I was wearing. It was funny. He didn't believe me so my bride is bringing the TFS bottle so he can see/sniff for himself.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - lost_summertime - 07-29-2016 11:31 AM
Hey Snoopyace, i have TFS Aventus also, and to date it is the most perfect scent.
i smelled Aventus spray at the perfume shop and i was amazed. then i bought from ebay aventus 500ml split, and it was very very bad.. ladies at the work said it smells very bad. she said it is not my cologne. watered maybe? i do not know, but it was like a day and night from the original.
and then i got Fragraceshop's Aventus, i was amazed, ladies like it.
but i wanted to ask about the dosage:
i dab at my neck and wrists a few times. i do not know it is much or no, but i can smell mostly only myself.
maybe i should use a bulb dropper and apply 1-2-3 drops?
also Erolfa and Royal Oud are very nice scents. but Millesime Imperial and Virgin Island Water ladies said does not smell "like me". maybe it depends on my skin i do not know.. for myself it is ok, but others say it is nothing to rave about..
AND
Silver Mountain Water was the biggest favorite scent.. when i smelled it at the perfume shop and used it on me a couple times.. i ordered a bigger bottle from TFS. but sadly Oil did not work.. ladies say it is not me again..
it is very hard with fragrances.. but when you find a good one you know it
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - Snoopyace - 07-29-2016 3:18 PM
(07-29-2016 11:31 AM)lost_summertime Wrote: but i wanted to ask about the dosage:
i dab at my neck and wrists a few times. i do not know it is much or no, but i can smell mostly only myself.
maybe i should use a bulb dropper and apply 1-2-3 drops?
also Erolfa and Royal Oud are very nice scents. but Millesime Imperial and Virgin Island Water ladies said does not smell "like me". maybe it depends on my skin i do not know.. for myself it is ok, but others say it is nothing to rave about..
AND
Silver Mountain Water was the biggest favorite scent.. when i smelled it at the perfume shop and used it on me a couple times.. i ordered a bigger bottle from TFS. but sadly Oil did not work.. ladies say it is not me again..
it is very hard with fragrances.. but when you find a good one you know it
Below is the link to a video that TFS puts out showing how to wear their oils. I use that as a general guide but to be honest, I wear a lot more than they suggest. I use the same application points but I just put on a lot more of it. I do find that when I'm first putting on my cologne that I feel like I'm swimming in the scent but that dries down pretty quickly and I don't feel that way anymore.
I LOVE the scent of Royal Oud. I haven't tried TFS's version of Erolfa yet but I do like the original. Have you tried Vetiver from TFS? It is a replication of a creed scent and smells very clean and green. Women generally seem to like it but a little goes a long way.
I run into the same thing you do where at times I have the women around me tell me that a cologne doesn't smell like something they would associate with me wearing. It is definitely challenging to find a scent that works well enough to be considered a 'signature' scent. That's one of the reasons I like TFS. The sample vials are inexpensive enough to buy several and try them out. I also like trying a scent by buying the body spritz before buying the big bottles of oil.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - HappyGoSkillfully - 08-03-2016 8:00 AM
I have the Royal Oud oil from TFS and I compared it to the Royal Oud sample that I got from Creed while in Paris...
...spot on if you like Creed's Royal Oud.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - Snoopyace - 08-03-2016 8:05 AM
(08-03-2016 8:00 AM)HappyGoSkillfully Wrote: I have the Royal Oud oil from TFS and I compared it to the Royal Oud sample that I got from Creed while in Paris...
...spot on if you like Creed's Royal Oud.
That is great to know! I have a sample of the TFS Royal Oud that I really like. I'm glad they nailed the reproduction.
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - HappyGoSkillfully - 08-03-2016 8:14 AM
Snoopyace,
As I stated before, I bought the Bois du Portugal while in Paris. Amazing scent to me!
But the other one aside from Silver Mountain Water (that I know I already love) that I kind of fell in love with was Virgin Island Water.
Have you tried the TFS version of VIW? If so, what's your take on it. I'm considering trying out the body spritz spiked with three of the oil vials that a poster above wrote about (sorry, not looking at that page and can't remember who it was).
If I do, I'm going to get it pretty quick while it's still Summer!
RE: The Fragrance Shop Scent Reproductions... - Snoopyace - 08-03-2016 8:20 AM
(08-03-2016 8:14 AM)HappyGoSkillfully Wrote: Snoopyace,
As I stated before, I bought the Bois du Portugal while in Paris. Amazing scent to me!
But the other one aside from Silver Mountain Water (that I know I already love) that I kind of fell in love with was Virgin Island Water.
Have you tried the TFS version of VIW? If so, what's your take on it. I'm considering trying out the body spritz spiked with three of the oil vials that a poster above wrote about (sorry, not looking at that page and can't remember who it was).
If I do, I'm going to get it pretty quick while it's still Summer!
The VIW actually smells very close to the original. It is slightly off but I think that is due to the oil carrier instead of alcohol. Short answer: it smells VERY good! I also like their new reproduction of Vetiver by Creed. Smells fantastic!