Hey folks! This year we are off to a great start. I was able to commit mild financial suicide and add a few more fragrances to my collection. Without further ado, I’ll go ahead and list them for you, show you what I paid and where I got them from.
Burberry London – For many years I have always intended to make a purchase. There was a time when you could grab this for just £15 online. Usually, for a fragrance enthusiast like myself, that spells trouble. It indicates possible offloading of stock in preparation for reformulation or discontinuation. I always seemed to avoid buying it because of the complaints of poor longevity and poor sillage. I even got a 5ml mini to test this out and concluded that it wasn’t so bad. Still, I didn’t purchase it. (Here’s a thread discussing Burberry London’s questionable longevity. A lot of contrasting opinions.. but I can assure you, it’s no powerhouse)
However, recently, I realized it was vanishing and the prices had gone up considerably. Could this mean the end for Burberry London? I don’t know.. but after being complacent with Escada Magnetism and Paul Smith London only to then seek them feverishly, I didn’t need anymore convincing.
I immediately scoured through Ebay for a relative bargain and the rest is history. As I speak, a handsome brown tester is sitting on my shelf right now.
First impressions: Well, I’ve tried this before.. but I find London to be slightly sweet with a strong herbal/green/vegetal note. That herbal note is tobacco. Tobacco in most scents does not smell like cigarettes. It’s quite vegetal and a bit bitter. Sillage and longevity are quite poor. I think you’ll do well to get 5 hours. The scent is iconic and it’s very nice and very well made. It smells exclusive and special. Pity about the strength.. but you can always re-apply.
I got it on Ebay for £21.50.
BTW: If it suddenly becomes abundant online & it’s going for cheap, BUY IT ASAP.
Joop Nightflight – For over 2 years I have known about Nightflight and I have always told myself I’d end up adding it to the collection. I even heard it was discontinued at a certain point but it continued to be abundant online. After over 2 years of procrastination, a large 4.2 Oz bottle of Nightflight is now perched on my shelf! (Check out the positive reviews for Nightflight. It is almost universally loved)
First impressions – It’s a fresh, intensely sweet scent that I find to resemble Moschino Uomo in a way. It’s a little soapy, fruity and very sweet. I can see this working wonders in the heat. Sillage and longevity seem to be OK but not spectacular. I’m not sure why. To be fair, I haven’t given it a full wearing so I’ll reserve my judgement for later.
I got it here for £24.99.
Pending fragrances: I will update this post with more first impressions as they arrive. I am yet to receive my Davidoff Coolwater (I have owned this before.. obviously!), Trufitt & Hill Clubman and finally, Truefitt & Hill Freshman.
Happy January Bargaining.