Singing Blade said:I'm intrigued by the Zegna Essenze range. Which have you tried? I'm particularly interested in testing the Oud and the Javanese Patchouli. I find a lot of Oud scents a little cloying, my favourite being Montale's Black Aoud because I just love the rose note in it, although it's really a summer fragrance. Montale's Patchouli Leaves I have a sample of and enjoyed, so I'd be interested to know how the Zegna compares before going all out for a bottle.
rum said:Singing Blade said:I'm intrigued by the Zegna Essenze range. Which have you tried? I'm particularly interested in testing the Oud and the Javanese Patchouli. I find a lot of Oud scents a little cloying, my favourite being Montale's Black Aoud because I just love the rose note in it, although it's really a summer fragrance. Montale's Patchouli Leaves I have a sample of and enjoyed, so I'd be interested to know how the Zegna compares before going all out for a bottle.
I have tried them all more or less. The Oud was my favourite so I bought it. Definitely not cloying, although quite strong for an EdT. You only need a little. It's a very oriental smoky wood/incense/rose mixture that I am definitely enjoying.
I have never got on well with Montales as they are quite hard to sample in the UK (let alone buy!). Someone gave me a large sample of PL which was great, although ultra strong. In my opinion the Zegna Oud is much better than Black Aoud, which I found quite medicinal.
Singing Blade said:rum said:Singing Blade said:I'm intrigued by the Zegna Essenze range. Which have you tried? I'm particularly interested in testing the Oud and the Javanese Patchouli. I find a lot of Oud scents a little cloying, my favourite being Montale's Black Aoud because I just love the rose note in it, although it's really a summer fragrance. Montale's Patchouli Leaves I have a sample of and enjoyed, so I'd be interested to know how the Zegna compares before going all out for a bottle.
I have tried them all more or less. The Oud was my favourite so I bought it. Definitely not cloying, although quite strong for an EdT. You only need a little. It's a very oriental smoky wood/incense/rose mixture that I am definitely enjoying.
I have never got on well with Montales as they are quite hard to sample in the UK (let alone buy!). Someone gave me a large sample of PL which was great, although ultra strong. In my opinion the Zegna Oud is much better than Black Aoud, which I found quite medicinal.
Thanks for that. My interest is definitely piqued! Looks like the Zegna is stocked by House Of Fraser, I'll have to get myself along and try them out.
dodgy said:Well hell,
You got me there, That description sounds real interesting so a few days ago I did a little search for the stuff. Turns out it's not all that easy to come by. Sheeeesh.
Martin
Boab said:That sounds about right for Martininez, always enabling but a bit shy when the shoe is on the other foot
bigsimes said:Perhaps you're not 'motivated' enough to track some down
dodgy said:bigsimes said:Perhaps you're not 'motivated' enough to track some down
Yep, that's all it is. You can believe I would be pretty relentless in finding that juice if it was important. Besides checking the Molinard site first, I could also go to a few favorite hard to find frag favorite places and search there. If that didn't work I would check Basenotes in the FS section of The Crystal Flagon I think it is. I could check ebay and see if any's for sale or was recently.. Might even do a deal with my bestest buddy rum....some kinda sample trade maybe. It's the not knowing how it smells that bugs me. Eventually I would probably get my hands on some.
Martin
BraveBlades said:Out of interest - Has anyone sampled any of the 007 James Bond aftershaves ?
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