Hello All,
I read a few posts that mentioned Cirmes tonsorial (http://www.etsy.com/shop/9cirmes) so I decided to contact Andrew to see if he offered samples. They weren't listed on the site at the time, but they are there now. His customer service was great, he responded to my emails very quickly and shipped the sampler pack quickly. I've worn each of them twice so I can get a good idea of the smell. Here are my feeble attempts at describing the scents.
Sapera - This the scent that I was anticipating the most - the site's description was tantalizing to me! The first impression is - powdery and spicy. It really reminds me of the "Nag Champa" incense, I pick up sandalwood too - really, it's smoky, and spicy. It's a pretty complex smell.
Absinthe - This is my favorite so far. It's bright and fresh. The more pronounced note is anise - the first thing to pop into my head was "black jelly bean" - and I do NOT like black jelly beans. It's quite a complex mix..I'm smelling it now and I pick up anise, and citrus (lemon or lime, I can't decide).
Fougere - Fresh cut grass. This scent is super fresh and super green - it's my wife's favorite. I can't pick the notes apart, there are many. This one lasts a good while for me.
Mouchoir - This is the only one that I'd classify as a truly feminine scent. It's bright and has a barely perceptible powdery feel to it. I pick up some lily of the valley, some citrus, and something that reminds me of a cake baking in the oven. My wife said there's a hint of fruity pebbles in there somewhere.
Monsieur Jameson - This is a manly scent for sure, and it's the longest lasting of the bunch. Pipe tobacco is the primary scent in this one...there are others in the background but they aren't distinctive enough for me to pick 'em out.
I read a few posts that mentioned Cirmes tonsorial (http://www.etsy.com/shop/9cirmes) so I decided to contact Andrew to see if he offered samples. They weren't listed on the site at the time, but they are there now. His customer service was great, he responded to my emails very quickly and shipped the sampler pack quickly. I've worn each of them twice so I can get a good idea of the smell. Here are my feeble attempts at describing the scents.
Sapera - This the scent that I was anticipating the most - the site's description was tantalizing to me! The first impression is - powdery and spicy. It really reminds me of the "Nag Champa" incense, I pick up sandalwood too - really, it's smoky, and spicy. It's a pretty complex smell.
Absinthe - This is my favorite so far. It's bright and fresh. The more pronounced note is anise - the first thing to pop into my head was "black jelly bean" - and I do NOT like black jelly beans. It's quite a complex mix..I'm smelling it now and I pick up anise, and citrus (lemon or lime, I can't decide).
Fougere - Fresh cut grass. This scent is super fresh and super green - it's my wife's favorite. I can't pick the notes apart, there are many. This one lasts a good while for me.
Mouchoir - This is the only one that I'd classify as a truly feminine scent. It's bright and has a barely perceptible powdery feel to it. I pick up some lily of the valley, some citrus, and something that reminds me of a cake baking in the oven. My wife said there's a hint of fruity pebbles in there somewhere.
Monsieur Jameson - This is a manly scent for sure, and it's the longest lasting of the bunch. Pipe tobacco is the primary scent in this one...there are others in the background but they aren't distinctive enough for me to pick 'em out.
