Scent Notes: What's in a name? Also, introducing our Chatillon Lux Parfums line

Great blog Shawn, I love it when I can read something both interesting and educational/informative. I'm looking forward to learning more in future blogs.

I'm really only dipping my toe in to the whole scent thing lately - prior to taking up wet shaving the extent of my use of scent was to splash on unscented toner after shaving. These last few years have been both eye opening and mind blowing (nose blowing?) with the incredible array of scents in soaps and aftershaves and now EDT and EDP that are available. I have been missing out all these years I guess. I'm seeing scent as another dimension of enjoyment not just in my shaving but in my life generally. And its really so subjective too, like what Freddy said - he's not a fan of Omnostre but I on the other hand like it. Yes indeed, I am looking forward to whats coming.

Thanks,
Marko

I really appreciate what Shawn is doing, Marko. I’ve got three shelves of “colognes,” which I really don’t use any more. I used them for a couple of years, but lost interest as I discovered aftershaves with longevity (including Chatillon Lux). The first EdT/EdP/EdC I bought in a very long time was about ten days ago—Chatillon Lux Rose Santal EdT. I knew beforehand that the scent would be sublime, as I’ve got both the aftershave and the matching L&L (Declaration) soap, but the EdT raises it to a new level. I placed a single spray on my neck late this morning, and I’m still smelling it. I look forward to Shawn’s blog as I maneuver through the CL fragrances. I enjoy longevity, but sillage is less important to me. Shawn will keep me on track, although I plan to purchase Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli, even if wearing it drives everyone else out of the room...

Great blog Shawn, I love it when I can read something both interesting and educational/informative.  I'm looking forward to learning more in future blogs.

I'm really only dipping my toe in to the whole scent thing lately - prior to taking up wet shaving the extent of my use of scent was to splash on unscented toner after shaving.  These last few years have been both eye opening and mind blowing (nose blowing?) with the incredible array of scents in soaps and aftershaves and now EDT and EDP that are available.  I have been missing out all these years I guess.  I'm seeing scent as another dimension of enjoyment not just in my shaving but in my life generally.  And its really so subjective too, like what Freddy said - he's not a fan of Omnostre but I on the other hand like it.  Yes indeed, I am looking forward to whats coming.

Thanks,
Marko

I really appreciate what Shawn is doing, Marko. I’ve got three shelves of “colognes,” which I really don’t use any more. I used them for a couple of years, but lost interest as I discovered aftershaves with longevity (including Chatillon Lux). The first EdT/EdP/EdC I bought in a very long time was about ten days ago—Chatillon Lux Rose Santal EdT. I knew beforehand that the scent would be sublime, as I’ve got both the aftershave and the matching L&L (Declaration) soap, but the EdT raises it to a new level. I placed a single spray on my neck late this morning, and I’m still smelling it. I look forward to Shawn’s blog as I maneuver through the CL fragrances. I enjoy longevity, but sillage is less important to me. Shawn will keep me on track, although I plan to purchase Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli, even if wearing it drives everyone else out of the room...

I love Yuzu Rose Patchouli, I'm wearing it today

Great blog Shawn, I love it when I can read something both interesting and educational/informative.  I'm looking forward to learning more in future blogs.

I'm really only dipping my toe in to the whole scent thing lately - prior to taking up wet shaving the extent of my use of scent was to splash on unscented toner after shaving.  These last few years have been both eye opening and mind blowing (nose blowing?) with the incredible array of scents in soaps and aftershaves and now EDT and EDP that are available.  I have been missing out all these years I guess.  I'm seeing scent as another dimension of enjoyment not just in my shaving but in my life generally.  And its really so subjective too, like what Freddy said - he's not a fan of Omnostre but I on the other hand like it.  Yes indeed, I am looking forward to whats coming.

Thanks,
Marko

And that is exactly why we have folks like Shawn to take care of us, Mark.

That's the best part about scents: there's no right or wrong since we all perceive it differently

Great blog Shawn, I love it when I can read something both interesting and educational/informative. I'm looking forward to learning more in future blogs.

I'm really only dipping my toe in to the whole scent thing lately - prior to taking up wet shaving the extent of my use of scent was to splash on unscented toner after shaving. These last few years have been both eye opening and mind blowing (nose blowing?) with the incredible array of scents in soaps and aftershaves and now EDT and EDP that are available. I have been missing out all these years I guess. I'm seeing scent as another dimension of enjoyment not just in my shaving but in my life generally. And its really so subjective too, like what Freddy said - he's not a fan of Omnostre but I on the other hand like it. Yes indeed, I am looking forward to whats coming.

Thanks,
Marko

I really appreciate what Shawn is doing, Marko. I’ve got three shelves of “colognes,” which I really don’t use any more. I used them for a couple of years, but lost interest as I discovered aftershaves with longevity (including Chatillon Lux). The first EdT/EdP/EdC I bought in a very long time was about ten days ago—Chatillon Lux Rose Santal EdT. I knew beforehand that the scent would be sublime, as I’ve got both the aftershave and the matching L&L (Declaration) soap, but the EdT raises it to a new level. I placed a single spray on my neck late this morning, and I’m still smelling it. I look forward to Shawn’s blog as I maneuver through the CL fragrances. I enjoy longevity, but sillage is less important to me. Shawn will keep me on track, although I plan to purchase Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli, even if wearing it drives everyone else out of the room...

That's awesome! I'm glad it brought you back into the fold! And thanks for reading. I'm glad to hear it.

Wow, and I thought I was the only one looking forward to your Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli Eau de Toilette,  hawns I love the wee beta sample you sent and have been nursing it along until the official sale begins.  May it be a big success for you.

Wow, and I thought I was the only one looking forward to your Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli Eau de Toilette,  hawns I love the wee beta sample you sent and have been nursing it along until the official sale begins.  May it be a big success for you.

Thanks! I originally made a bigger batch so that I could give some to two of my friends who aren't interested in fragrance at all but decided they wanted to try wearing some, probably mainly because they're nice and good friends so they wanted to be supportive. Both were pleasantly surprised: one of whom has never worn fragrance and wears it every day, the other of whom mostly only likes fresh, clean scents and was pleasantly surprised.

While I do plan on a couple more tweaks on the fragrance, mainly to work on performance, I think it will be largely similar to the beta formula. Looking forward to unveiling it!

Wow, and I thought I was the only one looking forward to your Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli Eau de Toilette,  hawns I love the wee beta sample you sent and have been nursing it along until the official sale begins.  May it be a big success for you.

Thanks! I originally made a bigger batch so that I could give some to two of my friends who aren't interested in fragrance at all but decided they wanted to try wearing some, probably mainly because they're nice and good friends so they wanted to be supportive. Both were pleasantly surprised: one of whom has never worn fragrance and wears it every day, the other of whom mostly only likes fresh, clean scents and was pleasantly surprised.

While I do plan on a couple more tweaks on the fragrance, mainly to work on performance, I think it will be largely similar to the beta formula. Looking forward to unveiling it!

YES!!!

I wore Omnostre today - nice. Its reminiscent of LQV.

I wore Omnostre today - nice. Its reminiscent of LQV.

Thanks, it is one that I took the inspiration behind the scent (Haitian vetiver and Middle Eastern notes meeting in the spirit of the World's Fair) and tried to go more, dry and arid. More like West Indies ingredients being introduced to a Middle Eastern environment. Glad you're enjoying it, as LQV and Omnostre were made fairly selfishly. They are the type of scents I really, really enjoy wearing personally.

I wore Omnostre today - nice.  Its reminiscent of LQV.

Thanks, it is one that I took the inspiration behind the scent (Haitian vetiver and Middle Eastern notes meeting in the spirit of the World's Fair) and tried to go more, dry and arid. More like West Indies ingredients being introduced to a Middle Eastern environment. Glad you're enjoying it, as LQV and Omnostre were made fairly selfishly. They are the type of scents I really, really enjoy wearing personally.

Dry and arid is a good description - i had put a little on the inside of my wrists about mid-morning then an hour or so later I walked the dog in -25C. Its a dry cold around here - so when we got back home and I took off a glove to dig the key out of my pocket I caught the nice, very dry scent of Omnostre I could still smell it on my skin until the end of the day. I like that the scent lingers but you'd have to be pretty close to me to detect it. Thanks