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To me this AS is very special. The first time I smelled this AS I was actually almost going to buy the Pinaud Musk, but at first whiff of the SR, it smelled like my grandparents house. The smell of old, musty leather bound books. I couldn't believe it and just had to buy it. I've had it now for several months and have always thought it was interesting that I was smelling of musty books in an old wood paneled library.

With summer here, I haven't 'reviewed' the scent of the Pinaud SR until just the other day and I was shocked to notice that I didn't get hit up the nose with musty books, but rather a nice pleasant scent of berries. Were not talking the scent of raspberry shampoo, but rather something you might smell at a winery.

I'd like to hear from others who have and use Pinaud Special Reserve to see if others have noticed this also.

To be honest, Gary, I've never heard of it but you certainly make it sound intriguing.

I love Special Reserve.

To me its smoky, leathery, and woody ( with just a dash of sweetness )... a very masculine blend. I do find a little is better than too much when applying. It does dry down a little more subtle and smooth.

I wonder if that 'sweetness' I detect is the berry scent you smell, Gary?

hmm..I have liked my Lime-Sec/Vegitol Clubman versions..smell like a barber shops they do!..cheap n always worth the try

freddy Wrote:To be honest, Gary, I've never heard of it but you certainly make it sound intriguing.

Freddy, I'll see if I can rustle up a vial so I can send you some.

geneaut Wrote:I love Special Reserve.

To me its smoky, leathery, and woody ( with just a dash of sweetness )... a very masculine blend. I do find a little is better than too much when applying. It does dry down a little more subtle and smooth.

I wonder if that 'sweetness' I detect is the berry scent you smell, Gary?

Probably is Geneaut, its not a candy smell but something that is almost polar opposite of the dark mustiness of what dominates the scent.

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freddy Wrote:To be honest, Gary, I've never heard of it but you certainly make it sound intriguing.

Freddy, I'll see if I can rustle up a vial so I can send you some.

geneaut Wrote:I love Special Reserve.

To me its smoky, leathery, and woody ( with just a dash of sweetness )... a very masculine blend. I do find a little is better than too much when applying. It does dry down a little more subtle and smooth.

I wonder if that 'sweetness' I detect is the berry scent you smell, Gary?

Probably is Geneaut, its not a candy smell but something that is almost polar opposite of the dark mustiness of what dominates the scent.

Definitely not candy ... almost a faint maple syrupy twang going on to my nose.

BTW, I came home tonight and put some SR on.

geneaut Wrote:BTW, I came home tonight and put some SR on.

If you can manage it, Gary, that would be great.

freddy Wrote:If you can manage it, Gary, that would be great.

OK Freddy, I dropped it off today, so you should be getting it sometime next week. Let us know how you like it. I love how it smells like an old musty library, but, in the bottle my wife said it smelled like cheap perfume that was past it. :hmm:

Thanks a million, Gary. I'm really looking forward to that and I'll let you know what I think when I try it.

I got Gary's sample and really love this stuff. I am trying to source it locally rather than getting it on line. However, if I can't find it in the San Diego area then I will definitely order on line.

I seem to get a subtle sense of rose and vanilla as well as a bit of spice.

Another case of YMMV !!!

From Gary's,.... musty leather bound books in a wood panel library with a touch of berries or grapes !

To Freddy's,.... roses and vanilla with a touch of spice !

Hmmmm !!! - definetly YMMV !

Now all we need is some one to chime in with....

It smells of gasoline and oranges with a touch of daffodils !

Andsomebodyspoke Wrote:Another case of YMMV !!!

From Gary's,.... musty leather bound books in a wood panel library with a touch of berries or grapes !

To Freddy's,.... roses and vanilla with a touch of spice !

Hmmmm !!! - definetly YMMV !

Now all we need is some one to chime in with....

It smells of gasoline and oranges with a touch of daffodils !

Hey Andy, I had to laugh at your observation but that is why I think I'm no good at what a cologne or EdT smells like. Bottom line, I like the stuff.

Andsomebodyspoke Wrote:Another case of YMMV !!!

From Gary's,.... musty leather bound books in a wood panel library with a touch of berries or grapes !

To Freddy's,.... roses and vanilla with a touch of spice !

Hmmmm !!! - definetly YMMV !

Now all we need is some one to chime in with....

It smells of gasoline and oranges with a touch of daffodils !

And THAT Andy, is why we're such experts in 'aromanotics'

freddy Wrote:Hey Andy, I had to laugh at your observation but that is why I think I'm no good at what a cologne or EdT smells like. Bottom line, I like the stuff.

Hey Freddy,
I was just poking fun at such a seemingly divergent difference of opinion !

A quick check on bassnotes.com showed that most people picked up on Gary's description of a strong dark leather based scent ( one described it as a well used and oiled baseball glove ) but a few also commented as you did, on the flower ( rose ), vanilla and some commented on the spice finish. !

So you have the ability to accurately pick up on the secondary, more complex nose.

Quote from bassnotes.com :

"On me this starts out strong, leathery with a floral (I think) je ne sais qoi over a background of vanilla/amber and then mellows out over time. There's an early soap hint that disappears very quickly at the beginning. If the soap hint didn't disappear very quickly, I wouldn't like this scent. In my experience, the je ne sais quoi ratchets back and the vanilla/amber is balanced with the leather in about 2-5 hours. On me, the vanilla/amber dominates after 8-12 hours. Overall, a very pleasant experience."