What fragrance are you wearing today?

Today it's Histoires de Parfums 1725. I wanted a fougere to match the Fine AB soap I went with again, but didn't really want to go with Rive Gauche Pour Homme.

BTW Freddy I can confirm that the new (post-ribbed-bottle era) Guerlain Vetiver does NOT have any dihydromyrcenol. I know that particular chemical well and it honks like a siren to me whenever present. That's not to say there isn't something else there that bothers you of course. I happen to really like the current Guerlain Vetiver, and get not much more than vetiver, tobacco, light spice, and maybe a bit of citrus in the opening. It smells quite natural to me overall.

Thanks, David (onethinline).  That's good to know.  I thought I was the only one who hated that dihydromyrcenol stench.  For me, it cheapens an EdT to something one might find in a dollar store and makes all brands that have it smell pretty much the same.  For example, today I am wearing one of my favorites, Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet.  To me, it is an elegant scent and instantly recognizable.  No one would confuse it with something like Armani's Acqua di Gio which is (again, to me) awash in the dihydromyrcenol and smells like every other EdT that has that chemical in it.

Freddy, for a good reference to dihydromyrcenol, spritz the following: Cool Water, Dior Sauvage, Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme. To really hone in on it, find Trader Joes "linen" scented hand soap. Or the main note in Mickey Lee's The Kraken soap. The common pseudo-lavender-citrus element will become really clear. In one promotional video for Dior Sauvage, where the perfumer was talking through the different notes, they even showed footage of a laundromat (!) to represent the "fresh laundry" note (dihydromyrcenol); that's how much it's moved into just functional fragrances like detergent.

I'm not sure that Acqua di Gio has much of it, honestly (I'd have to sniff again); I think Acqua di Gio rests more on hedione, a jasmine-like aroma chemical which can be very nice (it's a star ingredient in Dior Eau Sauvage, though in a smaller amount). But you know, I wouldn't be surprised if I go back and smell Acqua di Gio and get some dihydromyrcenol. But there are other aroma chemicals that can get pretty annoying, so it may not be that one.

Freddy, for a good reference to dihydromyrcenol, spritz the following: Cool Water, Dior Sauvage, Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme. To really hone in on it, find Trader Joes "linen" scented hand soap. Or the main note in Mickey Lee's The Kraken soap. The common pseudo-lavender-citrus element will become really clear. In one promotional video for Dior Sauvage, where the perfumer was talking through the different notes, they even showed footage of a laundromat (!) to represent the "fresh laundry" note (dihydromyrcenol); that's how much it's moved into just functional fragrances like detergent.

I'm not sure that Acqua di Gio has much of it, honestly (I'd have to sniff again); I think Acqua di Gio rests more on hedione, a jasmine-like aroma chemical which can be very nice (it's a star ingredient in Dior Eau Sauvage, though in a smaller amount). But you know, I wouldn't be surprised if I go back and smell Acqua di Gio and get some dihydromyrcenol. But there are other aroma chemicals that can get pretty annoying, so it may not be that one.

David, folks like Peter (NeoXerxes), Claus (CHSeifert), Will (Barrister_N_Mann) and you really know your stuff when it comes to fragrances.  In my case, it's just what my nose likes, or doesn't.  As an example, I really like Dior's Eau Sauvage and have used it for years; a true classic.  This past September, I was visiting my friend in Scotland and she and I were shopping in Glasgow.  John Lewis, a major department store chain in the U.K., had a huge display of Dior's Sauvage.  Knowing nothing about it but liking Eau Sauvage, I went up to the men's fragrance counter and sprayed a sample on my wrist.  I nearly gagged.  My friend agreed that it was absolutely awful.  I immediately went into the men's restroom and scrubbed my wrists with soap and water.  However, the stench stayed with me until I took a bath that evening.  I am still trying to figure out why Dior would make something as wonderful as Eau Sauvage and, at the same time make the dreadful Sauvage (once again, sorry, Peter ) and connect them with a common word.

Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet EdT

Hehe awesome story Freddy! I've had that experience many times.

Today will be Creed's Aberdeen Lavander.

Chatillon Lux Bon Vivant

Tom ford Grey Vetiver. Finished off my 5ml and need to get a full size bottle.

I agree, Freddy: Dior Sauvage is "basic bro" dreck. Not worthy of Dior at all. Alas.

I love Sauvage . I have to admit that I hated it at first though, especially on the card. I came around when I put it on the skin. My review can be found here.

It's certainly not a fragrance that everyone will like (especially at first sniff), and afficionados might be particularly offended by it. But to me it's the best designer fragrance to release in the previous few years :p. Based on average ratings and reviews though, my view is the small minority.

I confess that I rarely find designers that I enjoy. HuckKing723 is wearing another fantastic designer .

Let's face it, guys, it doesn't seem to matter what part of our small wet shaving/grooming world we're in, YMMV definitely seems to rule the roost.  Or, put another way and to use a Yiddish expression, YMMV is 'bashert', or meant to be.