FRAGRANCE SPLITS - *SEPTEMBER 2022*

Italian Cypress looking more likely at this stage! A few quotes from Fragrantica:

"Classy, masculine, powerful, and sexy."
"One of the best Tom Ford releases... Sadly not sold in stores any longer."
"Cypress done to perfection. Deep and serious. People around you will show respect"
"I should have bought a gallon of this stuff before it was discontinued."
"Italian Cypress does in fact smell like the cypress tree. It manages to capture the entirety of the tree: the green stiff briskness of evergreen, the pine-like moisture of the wood, the soil and air and sunshine."

Parkman77 wrote: »

Pat,
You have my name down for one of the GIT’s already don’t ya?

Now I do!

Down to the last 50ml Aventus folks!

redwifey wrote: »

New customer! Would be interested in Aventus if you've any left?

All gone for the moment. I'll put your name down for the next batch, but be aware that currently it looks like this could be a while, and may be a different price. Will get back to you when I know more.

Giggernaut wrote: »

Hi Pat, im back and would like an Aventus 50ml please..and a Tom Ford - Noir Anthracite and Acqua di Parma - Colonia Assoluta.

Many thanks,
Gigs

Hey, Aventus all gone currently as above; last AdP went a couple of days ago too unfortunately. Anthracite is yours though! Will email you.

Lomby wrote: »

Hi Pat,

Can you put me down for Creed Viking as well?

Thanks

Yes, but all of the next bottle (ordered) is already allocated so it'll be a little while, depending on whether more are interested.

Just so folks know, I am chasing up Creed availability - Aventus in particular - on a daily basis and there is a definite squeeze on. I've literally offered to pay above asking price for Aventus at this stage (AKA bribe the supplier!) with no joy. I've also had a number of confirmed orders cancelled when the supplier couldn't get stock. I've ordered / backordered a few bits now in the hope of having these available later at current prices but I think many Creeds - if even available - will be going up in price unfortunately. First victim is the current Aventus for Her split which I've had to bump up by a fiver as I can only get 250ml flacons (which cost more per ml) after my 500ml order was cancelled. Payment requests for this going out once shipping to me confirmed - today hopefully.

Summer scents email has gone out to previous buyers - I'll be getting the list on here once I have it formatted properly (which takes ages) - tonight or tomorrow I'd say.

Updated 18/05/18 :


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Important note re Aventus and other Creeds
There is a Europe wide shortage of Aventus (particularly) and other Creeds (in 500ml flacons) due to both a fire at a supplier factory, and an apparent attempt by Creed to raise prices in cheaper markets. I cannot guarantee availability timeframes for these but will update when I know more.



As well as the new stuff below, I also have the following available as of 18/05/2018: - individual details further down this post or PM me if not.

In hand or already ordered
Creed - Acier Aluminium: 200ml available - in hand.
Histoires de Parfums - 1725: 50ml left for 10 / 30 ml splits - in hand.
Montale - Aoud Leather: 90ml available for 10/30/50ml splits - in hand.
Mancera - Aoud Blue Notes: last 10ml left - in hand.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Lumiere Noir Homme : 20ml available for 10ml splits - in hand.
Creed - Green Irish Tweed: ~6 bottles left - in hand.
Creed - Aventus for Her - ~3 bottles left - on the way.
Creed - Virgin Island Water: ~6 bottles left - in hand.
Hermes, Dior, Penhaglion's, Lemon Line, Eau de Soleil Blanc, 80s triple pack: some left of all.
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**New: Summer Sizzlers!**


Creed



Virgin Island Water - **in hand**
The ultimate tropical summer scent? Legendary coconut-y goodness – a bit like wearing a Pina Colada! Perfectly unisex. RRP €180 / 50ml.
€70 / 50ml.


Jardin d’Amalfi – open split
From Creed’s top end Royal Exclusives line, this is a super high quality long lasting fresh, citrus scent. RRP a whopping ~€360 / 75ml.
€72 / 25ml or €130 / 50ml.


Neroli Sauvage – open split
Anchored by the warmth of ambergris and spiked with verbena, Neroli Sauvage is appropriate for men and women who appreciate a crisp citrus fragrance with smooth depth. RRP €180 / 50ml.
€70 / 50ml

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HERMES


Eau d'Orange Verte (eau de cologne) - **in hand**
Classic summer fragrance that smells like...well....oranges. Lighter eau de cologne so not much worry re over spraying. RRP ~€50/ 50ml.
€34 / 50ml.

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DIOR


Eau Sauvage (eau de toilette) – **in hand**
A fragrance legend, this is a classic man’s scent. Great for summer but works well year round too. Comes in quite a few strengths – this is the mid table EdT, often considered the best. Note this fragrance is different from Dior’s much more recent Sauvage (the one with the Johnny Depp ads). RRP €64 / 50ml.
€42 / 50ml.

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TOM FORD


Eau de Soleil Blanc – **in hand**
A recent addition from Tom Ford, this is a lighter version of Soleil Blanc, with a few additions – so expect something sunscreen-y, with some citrus. Unisex. I only have one bottle of this currently but can get more if the demand is there. RRP €99 / 50ml.
€20 / 10ml, €47 / 30ml or €66 / 50ml. 50ml portion comes in original 100 bottle and box.

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Mancera


Lemon Line – **in hand**
It’s named Lemon Line, but Lemon Lime may have been more accurate as this features elements of both citrus fruits, with a bit of sweetness. Good performance, and suitable for men or women. RRP ~€92 / 60ml. One bottle available.
€18.50 / 10ml or €42 / 30ml

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PENHAGLION'S


Opus 1870 – **in hand**
One of Penhaglion’s highest rated fragrances, this retains some classic ‘barbershop’, but is lighter than most of their offerings. One bottle available.
€17 / 10ml, €36 / 30ml or €48 / 50ml. 50ml portion comes in original 100ml bottle.

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Triple Pack: 80s powerhouses


No summer freshies here! These fragrances are all legendary scents from the decade of the male powerhouse frag – the 1980s. Subtle be damned, these picks are all unashamed in their power - no doubt Gordon Gekko would have these in his collection. So slick back that hair and stick on reruns of Miami Vice, it’s the 80s again!

Guy Laroche – Drakkar Noir. Legendary or notorious depending on your viewpoint, this was a massive hit in the 80s.
Jacques Bogart – One Man Show. Supposedly the ‘powerhouse’s powerhouse’. Apply with caution.....
Caron - Yatagan. A good hit of dill, giving it an Oud Wood touch.

Three bottles of 10ml of each: €41. Limited availability!

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ETAT LIBRE d'ORANGE


Vierges et Toreros – open split
ELO are a quirky French house – this scent is generally described as leathery but I don’t get that at all. To me, it’s a very creamy, vaguely tropical smell. Good stuff! RRP €85 / 50ml.
€21.50 / 10ml, €51 / 30ml or €72.50 / 50ml. 50ml portion comes in original 100ml bottle.

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Other splits

Creed


AVENTUS


**NB: I'll take names, but do not know if/when I'll get it back, or the price** (see note at top of post)



Aventus 100ml retail bottles (original, boxed) also available at €189.50. Brown Thomas price: €264.50.

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GREEN IRISH TWEED **in hand**


€70 / 50ml.
~6 bottles left to allocate.

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AVENTUS FOR HER


It's Aventus......but for women! Which of course means they charge more! RRP €230 / 75ml.

€80 / 50ml. Ordered. ~4 bottles left.

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ACIER ALUMINIUM


Creed's very first masculine scent, dating back to the 70s. Now discontinued, but I've sourced another bottle. Old school, but not in a dry, barbershop, way; quite soapy but also a bit sweet and fruity - if this was a movie, it'd be Boogie Nights. 'Only' an Eau de Toilette but actually quite powerful - go easy on the trigger.

€36.50 / 25ml or €58.50 / 50ml. 200ml left.

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian: Lumiere Noir Homme *in hand*


My first MFK split! This is a rich, dense, formal fragrance - ideal for evening wear. Donning a tux? This will go very well with it. RRP €130 / 70ml.

€24 / 10ml 2 x 10ml available.

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Histoires de Parfums: 1725 Casanova *in hand*


Really great, powdery, fragrance. One of my top picks. RRP €35 / 15ml.

€24.50 / 10ml or €59 / 30ml. 50ml left.

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Mancera: Aoud Blue Notes *in hand*


“Opens with a citrusy union of bergamot, mandarin and Calabrian lemon, completed with fruity and green notes. The heart introduces floral accords of ylang-ylang, violet, rose and orris, spiced with earthy and woody shades of patchouli leaves. The base accentuates guaiac wood combined with sandalwood, while intense leather and amber provide warmth to the composition.” I get a touch of Tom Ford Oud Wood as well. RRP €80 / 60ml.

€16 / 10ml Last 10ml available.

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Herpes Free Since03 wrote: »

Pat, can you get Sel Marin anymore?... I'd be interested if you can get your hands on it

I can get it no problem but I don't see it being a viable split TBH - did a bottle of it before and it languished for a while (would have dropped it only I really wanted to split it). Pity, as it's really good. Actually I sampled another Heeley frag the other day - Menthe Fraiche.....thought it was brilliant, and not the total mint bomb I expected.

Edser wrote: »

Would take the 50ml Eau de Soleil Blanc if still available?

Ed

TitianGerm wrote: »

Ok we'll go with the Tom Ford then. I'm in no rush so can hold on the Opus for the minute. I might have another look and throw something else into the the mix

OK, couple more Tom Ford Eau de Soleil Blanc ordered! At the moment, after current requests (if you've asked already, I have you down), there's about 70ml left for grabs, including one 50ml portion.