Czech & Speake no.88

[HlSheppard]

Well,

I just bit the bullet and ordered a full bottle of the spray EdT plus their shaving soap refill (GULP!) $149.95 shipped

However, as much positive reaction as I get to this, it's about to take the place of my beloved B&B cologne (which also gets some "good press!")

 

[gimpy]

HlSheppard: can you provide us the retailer you purchased the EdT from?

 

[HlSheppard]

SURE!

http://www.cambridgechemists.com/m-3-czech-speake.aspx

 

[Joedy]

Another excellent review of C&S 88 here:

http://community.basenotes.net/showthread.php?t=184076

-joedy

 

[Joedy]

Yet another fine review and discussion of this unique scent:

http://scentzilla.com/?cat=32

-joedy


p.s. Keep in mind that the Decant Club nominations will start next week. Don't forget to vote for this fragrance to be decanted!

 

[Drew]

has anyone here tried the C&S no. 88 shaving soap?

Drew

 

[HlSheppard]

I have a puck on the way, Drew. I'll report back one it gets here and I've had a few shaves with it.

Certainly - at it's premium price I will NOT be cutting this wonderful smelling soap any slack...

 

[rvbert0]

I'm anxious to hear if the Shaving Soap is ultra-concentrated scent-wise, or a more subtle version of the scent? I think the scent in general is fairly overpowering.

 

[Jim]

I located a source for decants of this fragrance SEE HERE

 

[rvbert0]

I have a decant of it available if anyone is interested? I also have an extra decant of LP #9, and Opus 1870 if those float your boat.

 

[Joedy]

rvbert0,

PM sent concerning decant.

-joedy

 

[HlSheppard]

OK all - I'm posting a review of this soap.

Check it out when you get the chance!

 

[Joedy]

If anyone would like to see the Czech & Speake: 88 fragrance decanted, here is your chance to cast your nomination and then vote tomorrow on it.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=62652#post62652

-joedy

 

[Joedy]

I just got a small decant of this scent in tonight.

Ok....

Open the cap.

A gentle wave under the nose.

Deep inhale...


Oh, my Jiminey Cricket.... So, this is what heaven smells like.

I swear that 10 minutes later I am still picking up whiffs of this scent.


While I generally abhor Sandalwood and "incense-like" scents, I make an exception for the C&S: 88. The reviews just don't do this fragrance justice. I truly think that words just can't convey the enormous undertones of this scent.

Dark while light? Yes.

Heavy while lofty? Yes

Dressy while casual? Yes


This scent is the most complex fragrance that I have ever smelled and one that is enormously enjoyable as well.

-joedy

 

[Scotto]

told ya

 

[jnich67]

Great- now I have to try some. Ugghhh! Somthing else to spend too much money on

Jordan

 

[Scotto]

Just accept it.

Lookin' down on you from Dutchess County,

 

[jnich67]

Just accept it.

Lookin' down on you from Dutchess County,

Yup, saw that

Got the decants yesterday. Thanks!

Jordan

 

[rusirius]

It's interesting you've mentioned a "magic shop". I actually do a bit of magic myself and thus have spent some time in some shops. Perhaps more time then I should... I don't know what shops you refering to, but I do know of one that does have a scent VERY close to this in their air... It's because of the incense they burn.

Oddly enough, it's the same incense I have burned at home on frequent occasions.

It can be had a Spencer's Gifts of all places. It comes in a gold cardbord package (stick incense) and is charcoal based. It's made by "Gonesh" incense. The particular fragrance is "No. 8 Perfumes of a Spring Mist".

I LOVE this incense... Imagine my surprise when I spray this C&S 88, which from all the descriptions I was thinking may become my new favorite cologne, only to find out it's almost EXACTLY the same scent as this incense! Needless to say, I love it as well, and I'm now going to have to buy a full size bottle of it...

So if your wondering what this stuff smells like, go swing by spencer's or any other place that sells Gonesh incense, and pick up a pack of No. 8. You'll get a pretty damn good idea just from that.

 

[Scotto]

Interesting. Go figure. Thanks for the heads-up!