Having never tried any of the scents from Penhaligons and considering their price I went to their website to see if they had any samplers available. Sure enough I found a kit that included ten different scents 5 ladies/5 gentlemans. Cost a very reasonable $20. Scents included Artemesia, Malabah, Lavandula, Lily of the Valley, Bluebell, Endymion, Blenheim Bouquet, Quercus, English Fern and Hammam Bouquet. All to be sure distinctive and pleasant fragrances. I even found that I liked some of the Ladies fragrances for my self (Malabah is exquisite). I thought to share some with my wife and I'd try the rest on different days and to see how they wore.
But then I was struck with an epiphany. How about a mix... After-all it only cost $20 and the amounts were small. So I proceeded to empty the contents of all 10 vials into a spare decant I had. Like a mad scientist I poured vial after vial, stopping after each one to check my new creation. Pour shake, pour shake. Each resulting concoction overwhelming my senses with a new undiscovered creation. Resisting the temptation to stop a couple of times was difficult when the aroma that was wafting through my shave den was so intoxicating that I thought I dare not add another, however I continued.
The results I have to say are just staggering. In all my life I have NEVER smelled anything remotely close to what I had created. Nor had I ever smelled anything nearly a wonderful. Majestic in stature, purely hedonistic and alluring. For lack of a better description, it was like a multiple orgasm for my nose. Absolute Nirvana! This must be the way it smells in heaven or if not it should be. So distinctive and memorable is this aroma that it does not trigger any memories like nearly every other scent I've smelled does. The blend was neither overly feminine nor masculine and surprisingly not overpowering. Highly complex and immensely pleasurable. Wearing it is like walking down a narrow aisle of an open air market with every flower and fruit in the world on one side with every fresh ground spice on the other. Every new breath providing a different nuance.
In a weeks worth of wearing this I have received comments/stares/breaknecks like never before. Not the normal "You smell nice today" or "What's that your wearing". More of the genre of "WOW That's incredible" or strangers stopping while passing me in line to try smell as much as possible before moving on. While shooting a wedding this weekend I even had the bride ask to borrow some for the "ahem" nuptials.
What I find of more interest is that this blend retains it's complexity and nuance throughout the entire day, and it drives my wife to do unspeakable things...
So if any of you out there want to give something new a try, it is something I HIGHLY RECOMMEND if not for your own olfactory pleasure, do it for the inherent benefits you will surely reap.
I've already bought 5 more kits for myself $100 for about 100ml. Ironically the resultant amount of elixir will be much more costly than the $80 per bottle price tag that initially put me off on Penhaligon's, but this stuff is pure opium. Simply astounding!
BTW I received a PM about this asking among other things what I plan to call it. Hadn't really given it much thought but I think "10" would suit it well.
But then I was struck with an epiphany. How about a mix... After-all it only cost $20 and the amounts were small. So I proceeded to empty the contents of all 10 vials into a spare decant I had. Like a mad scientist I poured vial after vial, stopping after each one to check my new creation. Pour shake, pour shake. Each resulting concoction overwhelming my senses with a new undiscovered creation. Resisting the temptation to stop a couple of times was difficult when the aroma that was wafting through my shave den was so intoxicating that I thought I dare not add another, however I continued.
The results I have to say are just staggering. In all my life I have NEVER smelled anything remotely close to what I had created. Nor had I ever smelled anything nearly a wonderful. Majestic in stature, purely hedonistic and alluring. For lack of a better description, it was like a multiple orgasm for my nose. Absolute Nirvana! This must be the way it smells in heaven or if not it should be. So distinctive and memorable is this aroma that it does not trigger any memories like nearly every other scent I've smelled does. The blend was neither overly feminine nor masculine and surprisingly not overpowering. Highly complex and immensely pleasurable. Wearing it is like walking down a narrow aisle of an open air market with every flower and fruit in the world on one side with every fresh ground spice on the other. Every new breath providing a different nuance.
In a weeks worth of wearing this I have received comments/stares/breaknecks like never before. Not the normal "You smell nice today" or "What's that your wearing". More of the genre of "WOW That's incredible" or strangers stopping while passing me in line to try smell as much as possible before moving on. While shooting a wedding this weekend I even had the bride ask to borrow some for the "ahem" nuptials.
What I find of more interest is that this blend retains it's complexity and nuance throughout the entire day, and it drives my wife to do unspeakable things...
So if any of you out there want to give something new a try, it is something I HIGHLY RECOMMEND if not for your own olfactory pleasure, do it for the inherent benefits you will surely reap.
I've already bought 5 more kits for myself $100 for about 100ml. Ironically the resultant amount of elixir will be much more costly than the $80 per bottle price tag that initially put me off on Penhaligon's, but this stuff is pure opium. Simply astounding!
BTW I received a PM about this asking among other things what I plan to call it. Hadn't really given it much thought but I think "10" would suit it well.
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