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FRAGRANCE SPLITS - *SEPTEMBER 2022*

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,925 ✭✭✭Soarer


    Bit cooler recently. Not quite cold enough for the Amouage beasts though.

    So threw on some Kalan.
    Forgot how nice it is. Hard to define it.

    Demi Rawling likes it, so whatever! ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,584 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    Can I be thrown on the list for the whiskey splits? Thanks!


  • Registered Users Posts: 255 ✭✭AAAAAAAAA


    Package arrived today, my god those amouage frags hit hard as anything.

    Thanks again, great as always!


  • Registered Users Posts: 10 AiAiAi


    Package arrived - great service from Pat v happy customer


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    Soarer wrote: »
    Bit cooler recently. Not quite cold enough for the Amouage beasts though.

    So threw on some Kalan.
    Forgot how nice it is. Hard to define it.

    Demi Rawling likes it, so whatever! ;)
    Kalan is top alright. Quite like MFK Baccarat Rouge 540.
    Can I be thrown on the list for the whiskey splits? Thanks!
    Yes, happening very soon!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    Did a bit of an oud comparison over the last few days! My findings:

    Boucheron - Oud de Carthage: soft, classy wood and oud. Very easy wearing, good for the office. The fantastic reviews of this ain't wrong. Like a cross between Tom Ford's Oud Wood and YSL's M7 Oud Absolu.

    Dunhill - Arabian Desert: spicy wood with a designer touch.

    Memo Paris - Shams Oud: starts out spicy before getting very dry and then a warm, seemingly everlasting, drydown. Seriously, this is still going after a couple of days, after fragrances applied over it the next day have worn off!

    Valentino - Oud Essence: only description is ****ing hardcore. This is serious juice - burning, rubbery oud drying down sweet. Probably not one for the workplace but good for a cold day - it'll warm you up!



    NEW stuff coming to previous participants by email as soon as I can get it written!



    I have the following available in hand as of 1/10/2020:

    Creed - Aventus: €85 per 50ml.
    St John’s – Bay Rum: world’s best bay rum? A clove overload for the wet shavers! 120ml left at €21.50 for 20ml, €30 for 30ml, or €45 for 50ml.
    Faviol Seferi - Insomnia: popular Kilian Black Phantom clone. €19 for 10ml or €37 for 20ml. Last 20ml left - if you want that in the original 50ml bottle, you can have it. Don't miss this one folks.
    Profumum Roma – Acqua E Zucchero: super sweet but light. 20ml available at €27.50 for 10ml or €51.50 for 20ml. Expensive, but PR is a seriously pricey house!
    Maison Margiela – At the Barber’s: does what it says on the tin – a classic barbershop.....but at a great price. 30ml left @ €15/10ml, €27.50/20ml or €39/30ml.
    Murdock London – Black Tea: Tea and wood. Last 20ml available at €24.50. Solid price : performance ratio here.
    Les Senteurs Gourmandes - Thé Absolu: Cedar, green tea and mint – light and unisex. €8 for 10ml.
    Burren Perfumery - Aran / Man of Aran: unisex marine / citrus with Burren herbs. €8.50 for 10ml. Last one.

    Amouage - Jubilation XXV: €23.50 for 10ml, €46 for 20ml, €66.50 for 30ml, or 99.50 for 50ml.[/b] 50ml portion in original luxury 100ml bottle and box.
    Memo Paris - Shams Oud: €27 for 10ml, €52 for 20ml, €65 for 25ml or €117 for 50ml. 50ml portion comes in impressive original 75ml bottle and box.
    Gucci - Intense Oud: €20 for 10ml, €38 for 20ml, €55 for 30ml, or €82 for 50ml. 50ml portion in original 90ml bottle and box.
    Boucheron - Oud de Carthage: €16 for 10ml, €30 for 20ml, €43 for 30ml, or €78 for 75ml. 75ml portion in original 125ml bottle and box.
    Comme des Garcons - Wonderwood: €15.50 for 10ml, €28.50 for 20ml, €41 for 30ml, or €59.50 for 50ml. 50ml portion in original 100ml bottle and box
    Dunhill - Arabian Desert: €16.50 for 10ml, €31.50 for 20ml, €45 for 30ml, or €67 for 50ml. 50ml portion in very nice original 100ml bottle and box.
    Valentino - Noir Absolu: Oud Essence: €14 for 10ml, €26 for 20ml, €36.50 for 30ml, or €49.50 for 50ml. 50ml portion in original 100ml bottle and box.
    Vince Camuto - Smoked Oud: €12.50 for 10ml.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,474 ✭✭✭jim o doom



    NEW stuff coming to previous participants by email as soon as I can get it written!

    Pat, both I and my poor wallet await the next list with baited breath :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    jim o doom wrote: »
    Pat, both I and my poor wallet await the next list with baited breath :)

    Happy to confirm the list has something you've asked about several times.......and it's really ****ing expensive!!:pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,474 ✭✭✭jim o doom


    Happy to confirm the list has something you've asked about several times.......and it's really ****ing expensive!!:pac:

    I have quite a good idea what that item is, and I am both very excited and financially scared haha :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,989 ✭✭✭0ph0rce0


    Happy to confirm the list has something you've asked about several times.......and it's really ****ing expensive!!:pac:

    Ohhhhhhh Interesting. I have loads of money , Hurry up :pac:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,191 ✭✭✭uncle_sam_ie


    Pat, could I get Creed Royal Oud if it's still available.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    Pat, could I get Creed Royal Oud if it's still available.

    Dropped that one for lack of interest I'm afraid!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,191 ✭✭✭uncle_sam_ie


    Dropped that one for lack of interest I'm afraid!

    OK, Will you be doing any more Creeds splits? I'm intrested in SMW.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    OK, Will you be doing any more Creeds splits? I'm intrested in SMW.

    Yes, new email coming with some Creed....tonight hopefully. No current plans for SMW though - split a few bottles of it this summer so will hold off until the warmer weather again I guess.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    New list gone out by email - having some difficulty though with Outlook and it's stopping me sending more mails today (is this a new thing?). So folks with emails beginning A - D may have to wait until tomorrow it seems......


  • Registered Users Posts: 35 Martin maloney


    Hi Pat

    Right ,bit of a shopping list for you here.......

    Knize Ten 20ml

    opus 1870 10ml

    Les santeurs 10ml

    Man Of Aran 10ml

    Valentino 10ml

    Faviol Saveri 20ml

    boucheron oud 20ml

    Memo Paris Shams Oud 10ml

    Many Thanks in advance.....

    By the way....... with the weather getting colder I discovered a Killer combo the other day. Creed Viking Layered with By The fireplace.......f***ing Class!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 550 ✭✭✭Manzoor14


    By the way....... with the weather getting colder I discovered a Killer combo the other day. Creed Viking Layered with By The fireplace.......f***ing Class!

    Sounds interesting!
    *immediately grabs a bottle of each in each hand*


  • Registered Users Posts: 35 Martin maloney


    Manzoor14 wrote: »
    Sounds interesting!
    *immediately grabs a bottle of each in each hand*


    Be Careful now..........with this accidental beast!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    By the way....... with the weather getting colder I discovered a Killer combo the other day. Creed Viking Layered with By The fireplace.......f***ing Class!

    That actually sounds pretty awesome!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,840 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    That actually sounds pretty awesome!

    What’s the fireplace?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 35 Martin maloney


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    What’s the fireplace?

    It's called By the fireplace by Maison Margiela it's a chestnutty woody sweet kind of fragrance geared more toward fall/winter type season


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    What’s the fireplace?

    What MM said! Lovely stuff. Have done several bottles previously.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    FRAGRANCE SPLITS - OCTOBER 2020:



    The mercury is dropping…..so time to break out the big hitters!



    Bottle sizes
    Glass bottles: 10ml, 25 / 30 ml (same bottle), 50ml. NB: new batch of 10ml glass bottles I've started using actually hold slightly less, about 9.6ml - apologies.
    Plastic bottles: 10ml, 20ml.

    Note 20ml splits are available in plastic bottles only


    "Open splits" need to get a minimum number of people signed up to go ahead.


    Shipping
    Courier: €12.50 for up to 5 or 6 bottles depending on size. This option must be used for glass bottles.
    An Post: €4.50 - only available for plastic bottles (10 / 20ml). Max seven 10ml or three 20ml bottles. Not tracked or insured!

    Full payment details will be provided by PM / email - I take Revolut, bank transfer, or PayPal.


    I also have the following available in hand as of 14/10/2020:

    Creed - Aventus: €85 per 50ml.
    Boucheron - Oud de Carthage: €16 for 10ml. Last one.
    Comme des Garcons - Wonderwood: €15.50 for 10ml, €28.50 for 20ml, €41 for 30ml, or €59.50 for 50ml. 50ml portion in original 100ml bottle and box
    Dunhill - Arabian Desert: €16.50 for 10ml, €31.50 for 20ml, €45 for 30ml, or €67 for 50ml. 50ml portion in very nice original 100ml bottle and box.
    Valentino - Noir Absolu: Oud Essence: €14 for 10ml, €26 for 20ml, €36.50 for 30ml, or €49.50 for 50ml. 50ml portion in (spiky!) original 100ml bottle and box.
    Vince Camuto - Smoked Oud: €12.50 for 10ml.
    Xerjoff - Regio: (very) old school masculine. Very potent. €21 for 10ml (plastic). Last one.

    REDUCED!
    St John’s – Bay Rum: world’s best bay rum? A clove overload for the wet shavers! 100ml left at €18 for 20ml, €25 for 30ml, or €37.50 for 50ml.
    Profumum Roma – Acqua E Zucchero: super sweet but light. 20ml available at €23 for 10ml or €45 for 20ml. Expensive, but PR is a seriously pricey house so these prices are quite the bargain!
    Murdock London – Black Tea: Tea and wood. Last 20ml available at €20. Solid price : performance ratio here.
    Les Senteurs Gourmandes - Thé Absolu: Cedar, green tea and mint – light and unisex. €5 for 10ml.



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    CREED
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    Spice and Wood *on the way*
    For me, Creed’s best. Woods and spices expertly blended to produce a seriously classy scent that fits just about anywhere. Shame about the price though…. RRP ~€400 / 75ml – yes, you read that correctly.
    €59.50 for 20ml or €86.50 for 30ml. 40ml available.


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    Aventus for Her *open split*
    Back again – get your order in for Christmas! Takes an Aventus base and adds florals to give a feminine twist. RRP €295 / 75ml.
    €88.50 for 50ml. Needs another two or three people to get this one over the line to ordering.

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    TOM FORD
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    Vert des Bois *open split*
    Arguably the best of Tom Ford’s (now discontinued) Vert Private Blend range. Green and exotic, with a boozy vibe. RRP €188 for 50ml.
    €37.50 for 20ml, €53.50 for 30ml or €85 for 50ml. . 250ml split. Almost there - another request gets it ordered.


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    PARFUMS DE MARLY
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    Akaster *in hand*
    One of the more recent PdMs, which for some reason is priced higher than most of their range. “One of the best oud / rose combos on the market for European men” (Fragrantica reviewer). RRP €280 / 125ml.
    €20 for 10ml, €36 for 20ml, €43.50 for 25ml, €80 for 50ml, or €105 for 75ml. 75ml portion in original 125ml bottle and box.

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    MEMO PARIS
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    Shams Oud *in hand*
    Highly rated oud / balsam / labdanum from pricey house Memo. RRP €185 for 75ml.
    €27 for 10ml, €52 for 20ml, €65 for 25ml or €117 for 50ml. 50ml portion comes in impressive original 75ml bottle and box.


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    HERMES
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    Bel Ami *open split*
    Another old school powerhouse – with leather, oakmoss and styrax. “Laughs in the face of unisex…..it’s not old man, it’s grown man” – Fragrantica reviewer.
    €13.50 for 10ml, €25.50 for 20ml, €35.50 for 30ml, or €49 for 50ml. 50ml portion comes in original 100ml bottle and box.


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    GUCCI
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    Intense Oud *in hand*
    Niche entry from designer giant Gucci, with the scent emphasis on…..well, you know! RRP €150 for 90ml.
    €20 for 10ml, €38 for 20ml, €55 for 30ml, or €82 for 50ml. 50ml portion in original 90ml bottle and box.


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    MILLER HARRIS
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    La Fumee Arabie *open split*
    Arguably the best of MH’s ‘La Fumee’ sub range, this features incense, cardamom and coriander. Spicy, smoky and sweet. RRP €190 for 100ml.
    €16.50 for 10ml, €31.50 for 20ml, €44.50 for 30ml, or €63.50 for 50ml. 50ml portion in original 100ml bottle and box. Another 20 - 30ml and this gets ordered.

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    CARNER BARCELONA
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    Rima XI *in hand*
    Ginger and cardamom with a hint of sweetness from niche outfit Carner. Shades of Serge Lutens' Five O'Clock Au Gingembre but milkier.
    €14.50 for 10ml, €27.50 for 20ml, €38.50 for 30ml, or €55 for 50ml. 50ml portion in original 100ml bottle and box.

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  • Registered Users Posts: 249 ✭✭pollocks


    Pat any chance you will do a split of portrait of a lady again ? It's become her favourite and the bottle is becoming low just in time for Christmas.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    pollocks wrote: »
    Pat any chance you will do a split of portrait of a lady again ? It's become her favourite and the bottle is becoming low just in time for Christmas.

    A few have asked over the last while so will check it out and see can I get a deal (rare on Malle though) - RRP makes for an expensive split with this one....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    I've asked after that - as soon as one comes in, its gone, its my OH's favourite too


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    Mc Love wrote: »
    I've asked after that - as soon as one comes in, its gone, its my OH's favourite too

    In fairness, you did ask ages ago. Think someone else did too. We'll see next month!

    Tom Ford Vert des Bois just got over the line tonight - 50ml available if you're after this now discontinued gem....I won't have it again!

    Also close enough to happening:
    Creed - Aventus for Her (two more requests needed).
    Hermes - Bel Ami (20ml more needed).
    Miller Harris - La Fumee Arabie (20ml more needed).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,775 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    Mc Love wrote: »
    I've asked after that - as soon as one comes in, its gone, its my OH's favourite too

    I'll add my name to this if it'll help it get along.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,840 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Maybe I missed it pat but was there ever any progress on those whisky spilts ?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Maybe I missed it pat but was there ever any progress on those whisky spilts ?

    Yes, up and running! I don't have your name on the list but I'm guessing you asked at some stage?! Apologies if so, will send you out details. Still have a couple of bits left from the first lot.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,840 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Yes, up and running! I don't have your name on the list but I'm guessing you asked at some stage?! Apologies if so, will send you out details. Still have a couple of bits left from the first lot.

    Perfect thanks pat


  • Registered Users Posts: 869 ✭✭✭carq


    Can you send info for whisy splits to me also Pat?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    carq wrote: »
    Can you send info for whisy splits to me also Pat?

    Done!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,150 ✭✭✭OldRio


    carq wrote: »
    Can you send info for whisy splits to me also Pat?

    How did I miss this..!!!! Whiskey splits!!!!

    Can you let me know as well Pat, thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 884 ✭✭✭jag con


    Hi Pat csn you send me info on the Whiskey splits too


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,662 ✭✭✭Luckycharms_74


    Hi Pat

    Can you put in this order please


    Tom Ford Vert des Bois - 50ml
    Aventus Woman - 50ml
    Bel Ami - 50ml


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,925 ✭✭✭Soarer


    You might throw me down for the whikey splits horse.

    Like ccoffee, it's something I don't drink, but would like to like it! And shur I may as well start at the top, just like the frags!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    Creed Spice & Wood has landed and is smelling great! 40ml still available so grab it while you can - last chance this year!

    Creed Aventus for Her - one more request for this (bringing it to 7 of 10 slots taken) and it gets ordered. If / when this flacon fills I won't be doing another before Christmas.

    Miller Harris - La Fumee Arabie
    - getting there on this.....another 20ml and it's on the way!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 346 ✭✭Francescoli


    Hi Pat

    Do you think there will be a split of Amouage Interlude again?
    I see you did it previously.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    Hi Pat

    Do you think there will be a split of Amouage Interlude again?
    I see you did it previously.

    Keeping an active eye out for it!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭FFVII


    La Vie Est Belle

    Ever do that or will you be?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 771 ✭✭✭Rojo


    Creed Spice & Wood has landed and is smelling great! 40ml still available so grab it while you can - last chance this year!

    Creed Aventus for Her - one more request for this (bringing it to 7 of 10 slots taken) and it gets ordered. If / when this flacon fills I won't be doing another before Christmas.

    Miller Harris - La Fumee Arabie
    - getting there on this.....another 20ml and it's on the way!

    Could I go for the 40ml spice and wood please?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,918 ✭✭✭hitemfrank


    Put me down for the Aventus For Her.

    I'll likely pick up a few other bits when that arrives.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    FFVII wrote: »
    La Vie Est Belle

    Ever do that or will you be?
    Lancome? Probably not to be honest - widely available and not too expensive so not much call. Still, if a bunch of folks are after it, happy to facilitate.
    Rojo wrote: »
    Could I go for the 40ml spice and wood please?
    I normally do 20, 30 and 50ml volumes, but happy to put 40ml in a 50ml bottle if that's good for you, and adjust price accordingly? Will drop you a PM later / tomorrow.
    hitemfrank wrote: »
    Put me down for the Aventus For Her.

    I'll likely pick up a few other bits when that arrives.
    Great stuff, Aventus for Her is on! Three bottles available. Will be in touch.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,584 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    Hey Pat,

    Could I get 50ml of Aventus for Her and 30ml Vert des Bois if still available.

    Cheers!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    Hey Pat,

    Could I get 50ml of Aventus for Her and 30ml Vert des Bois if still available.

    Cheers!

    Vert des Bois all gone I'm afraid but you're good for the Aventus for Her - will be in touch.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 242 ✭✭actuar90


    Hi Pat, can you send me the details on the whiskey splits? I got the initial email but not the details of what bottles were actually going to be split


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,862 ✭✭✭statto25


    Pat if you have a space for Creed for Herself throw me in please


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 522 ✭✭✭Stormington


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,201 ✭✭✭jamesbondings


    Hi Pat,

    Do you do recommendations? The better half looking for new smellies. She typically likes alien and hypnotic poison if this helps. Something you have or will have in advance of xmas would be great.

    Or better again - 3 that you will post 10 mls in advance of xmas then she can pick which one she likes the most and ill pick up a 50ml of it!
    I also want to pick up a males fragrance but no idea what i should be looking at - I like the sound of an oud but having never smelled one I just dont know.Perhaps the same as above, i might get 3 10 mls and then pick the best one? I like the creed aventus (who doesnt) and sauvage by dior (i think).

    James


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