brehs lets talk cologne game
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Probably found one of the worst things I could've found on this frag journey... 
A mf 'mom & pop' joint that sells designer, niche, let's you sample everything in the store but not only that, but have the nerve to hustle decanters too. My wallet is crying right now brehs
After trying two Nishane's, I had to walk out wit Hacivat X & A Hunnid Silent ways. And that Bond No. 9 was spicy and zesty turnt up in a good way. Prolly first good cucumber joint I've put my nose on. Plus, sum Pistachio too which I've been looking for 4eva.
Then the Dark Woods joint is an original from some house over in Dubai or something the perfumier said. These mfs got everything from Creed, Xerjoff, Perceival, Coach, Michael Malul and more tho. & My last right there enabling me the whole time like I ain't just cop a pack off scent split just last night! :smh
A mf 'mom & pop' joint that sells designer, niche, let's you sample everything in the store but not only that, but have the nerve to hustle decanters too. My wallet is crying right now brehs
After trying two Nishane's, I had to walk out wit Hacivat X & A Hunnid Silent ways. And that Bond No. 9 was spicy and zesty turnt up in a good way. Prolly first good cucumber joint I've put my nose on. Plus, sum Pistachio too which I've been looking for 4eva.
Then the Dark Woods joint is an original from some house over in Dubai or something the perfumier said. These mfs got everything from Creed, Xerjoff, Perceival, Coach, Michael Malul and more tho. & My last right there enabling me the whole time like I ain't just cop a pack off scent split just last night! :smh
SOTD - By Kilian - Old Fashioned
Smells wheat-y not peat-y.
Touch of sweetness...
Angel's Share this is not, not at all.
Edit - 3 hours later, - skin scent.
So on first wear, definitely a date night scent, not really a club night scent.
Smells wheat-y not peat-y.
Touch of sweetness...
Angel's Share this is not, not at all.
Edit - 3 hours later, - skin scent.
So on first wear, definitely a date night scent, not really a club night scent.
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Some of the stuff I smelled while in store:
- Visionair Michael Malik: Real clean and soapy like out the gate. Watery vibes like a mf. Heart transitions into fruity kind of smells, berries or something maybe. Nothing special--standard stuff with this kind of profile.
- Nishane 100 Silent Ways X: Vanilla and leather are the highlights here. As you can see, I had to grab a decant of this. Never smelled the OG but this joint is smooth.
- Imaginary Authors Whiff of Waffle: The maple note hits hard, and not in a good way...
- IA Memoirs of a Trespasser: Def a fall vibs and some sort of industrial/vintage shyt going on which I'm assuming is the oak mainly but ehhh.
Bro kept tryna talk up Imaginary Authors cuz they have a personal relationship wit em but I honestly was disappointed. The best ones I've tried I already got online wit Cape Heartache & Every Storm A Serenade.
-Xerjoff 1888: A little too sweet/sugary for me
- Bond no 9 NYC: I barely remember it. I just remember it smelling real light, and being easy on the nose.
- Wall Street Bond no 9: A hate it or love it scent for sure. I can see how the seaweed/cucumber notes might bother someone. I like it tho. It's a lot going on & you may feel differently about it on any day.
- Elysium Intense: Smells nothing like the original & I'm low-key offended
. The musk here has to be turned up to max knobs 
- Michael Malik Sea + Zephyr: This was low-key fire lol. Might go back for a decant. Reminded me of something I couldn't quite put my finger on til I I saw someone say it was giving em LV On The Beach Vibes & that's exactly what I was getting. Just a more toned down version.
-Rose Wood Ajmal: they're not rewriting anything here. Just heavy on the spice and wood which is right up my alley right now.
- Mariaj Dark Woods: Not what I had planned on getting a full bottle of when I walked in but here we are. This shyt last long as hell for one. It's a fresh open but it don't take long before the floral notes & amberwood take over & do sum good dancing :Banderas:
- Vintage Radio Lattafa: Clone of Initio Paragon, I think. Either way, this sum fruity
right here. The plum is on go soon as I spray it and it's not too much (imo). Would grab a decant of this.
- Visionair Michael Malik: Real clean and soapy like out the gate. Watery vibes like a mf. Heart transitions into fruity kind of smells, berries or something maybe. Nothing special--standard stuff with this kind of profile.
- Nishane 100 Silent Ways X: Vanilla and leather are the highlights here. As you can see, I had to grab a decant of this. Never smelled the OG but this joint is smooth.
- Imaginary Authors Whiff of Waffle: The maple note hits hard, and not in a good way...
- IA Memoirs of a Trespasser: Def a fall vibs and some sort of industrial/vintage shyt going on which I'm assuming is the oak mainly but ehhh.
Bro kept tryna talk up Imaginary Authors cuz they have a personal relationship wit em but I honestly was disappointed. The best ones I've tried I already got online wit Cape Heartache & Every Storm A Serenade.
-Xerjoff 1888: A little too sweet/sugary for me
- Bond no 9 NYC: I barely remember it. I just remember it smelling real light, and being easy on the nose.
- Wall Street Bond no 9: A hate it or love it scent for sure. I can see how the seaweed/cucumber notes might bother someone. I like it tho. It's a lot going on & you may feel differently about it on any day.
- Elysium Intense: Smells nothing like the original & I'm low-key offended
. The musk here has to be turned up to max knobs - Michael Malik Sea + Zephyr: This was low-key fire lol. Might go back for a decant. Reminded me of something I couldn't quite put my finger on til I I saw someone say it was giving em LV On The Beach Vibes & that's exactly what I was getting. Just a more toned down version.
-Rose Wood Ajmal: they're not rewriting anything here. Just heavy on the spice and wood which is right up my alley right now.
- Mariaj Dark Woods: Not what I had planned on getting a full bottle of when I walked in but here we are. This shyt last long as hell for one. It's a fresh open but it don't take long before the floral notes & amberwood take over & do sum good dancing :Banderas:
- Vintage Radio Lattafa: Clone of Initio Paragon, I think. Either way, this sum fruity
right here. The plum is on go soon as I spray it and it's not too much (imo). Would grab a decant of this.SOTD - Chris Collins - African Rooibos
The black pepper is tickling the nose.
Tea is most definitely present.
And I think I'm catching the cedar as well.
Interesting scent, a combination of things that I've had in other colognes, but all in one.
Definitely check this one out.
The black pepper is tickling the nose.
Tea is most definitely present.
And I think I'm catching the cedar as well.
Interesting scent, a combination of things that I've had in other colognes, but all in one.
Definitely check this one out.
I actually like the FBO version of Meteroe more than the LV original. I have the Shea Butter and Home Oil and roller ball. Every time I wear it I get compliments.I've been rockin LV Meteore (from FBO) and also put some on cotton pads and dabbed it in my whip. Now my wife wants to use some as a home fragrance
She ALWAYS stealing my smells
SOTD-Bond#9-FiDi
SOTM
nishane.com
Forgot to mention this one (in detail) in my post but it prob deserves its own anyway.
Funny enough, I think I've been going down the line of Nishane X flanker line (Wulong Cha X, 100 Silent Ways, & this) before ever trying any of the OGs lol.
Dude in the store was saying to him, it was their way of gettin' in on da Aventus hype & reminds him of something Creed would put out. Easy to say with the Pineapple in the top note hitting obviously.
I think the Bergamot actually outshines the Pineapple tho. Then the line isn't too strong in the heart. It's really fresh though.
HACIVAT X - NISHANE
CITRUS / CHYPRE / WOODY Extrait de Parfum 50 ml ℮ 1.7 FL.OZ. SPRAY 100 ml ℮ 3.4 FL.OZ. SPRAY
nishane.com
Forgot to mention this one (in detail) in my post but it prob deserves its own anyway.
Funny enough, I think I've been going down the line of Nishane X flanker line (Wulong Cha X, 100 Silent Ways, & this) before ever trying any of the OGs lol.
Dude in the store was saying to him, it was their way of gettin' in on da Aventus hype & reminds him of something Creed would put out. Easy to say with the Pineapple in the top note hitting obviously.
I think the Bergamot actually outshines the Pineapple tho. Then the line isn't too strong in the heart. It's really fresh though.
I've been rockin LV Meteore (from FBO) and also put some on cotton pads and dabbed it in my whip. Now my wife wants to use some as a home fragrance
She ALWAYS stealing my smells
Lol I just chalked it up & gave my Meterore decant to the ole lady.
She be all in my Mind games Checkmate, Jazz Club + more
Have a Scent Split of Hacivat X and it really is great. Almost bought a full bottle but now Papilifeko is on my list. Really like they got rid of the oakmoss in Hacivat X b/c the OG is a little too much for me almost to the point of it being screechy. The lime, orange, and pineapple in X blends really with and makes it way more appealing than the OG.SOTM
HACIVAT X - NISHANE
CITRUS / CHYPRE / WOODY Extrait de Parfum 50 ml ℮ 1.7 FL.OZ. SPRAY 100 ml ℮ 3.4 FL.OZ. SPRAY
Forgot to mention this one (in detail) in my post but it prob deserves its own anyway.
Funny enough, I think I've been going down the line of Nishane X flanker line (Wulong Cha X, 100 Silent Ways, & this) before ever trying any of the OGs lol.
Dude in the store was saying to him, it was their way of gettin' in on da Aventus hype & reminds him of something Creed would put out. Easy to say with the Pineapple in the top note hitting obviously.
I think the Bergamot actually outshines the Pineapple tho. Then the line isn't too strong in the heart. It's really fresh though.
