Modern one is still nice, though wish I had an original formulation. Oh well, one day.... On the perfumer's skill topic, my biased observation is that the best indie perfumers out there are the ones that have some kind of background in chemistry. So I suppose understanding the modern synthetics is a lot more important than having access to those incredibly precious and scarce naturals. Those last precious drops of my-inter-sollar sandalwood that's been harvested from the first sandalwood tree that has even appeared on earth and it's been stored in the arses of holly donkeys protected by celibate monks and been taken out of the storage on the sunrise by the delicate women's fingers because only women's fingers can do such delicate job. For such honorary duty women must've been paid by wheat.
Rich people's Wood you say 😅? Absolutely agree, a brilliant fragrance. I was worried it would be overpowered by the rose but Sheldrake is just a magician with his balance. Thanks Rich, hope you're doing well friend.
Hey Mitch! Been looking at getting my first Sandalwood fragrance. Have been considering Trumper’s Sandalwood as it has been recommended by the boys over on Wafts from the Loft. Which do you think might be a better fit for a first time Sandalwood? P.S. I would be buying the Serge Lutens from a discounter so not full price.
Trumpet for a first time sandalwood is a good choice. Also sandalo from Villorsesi for a more woody sandalwood, santal massoia by Hermes is accessible but also expensive
Well and there was me thinking I'm heading towards a sandalwood kick and you pull out this one, lovely lovely review. Truly a great amongst sandalwoods for me, I love this one above the other Serge sandalwoods. Your note breakdowns create visions that I relate to, your opineing is warranted on fragrances like this, you failed to mention part of your process that bears heavily on your satisfaction which affects your subsequent review...two hydrations or less and it's going to be a good one, 3 and above and the expletive count as well as the volume increases twofold at least.😂 Marvelous!
Great review Duck. I bought it a while ago and I still don't know how I feel about it. On my skin it turns extremely feminine to the point that I feel a bit self-conscious , but others have said it leans very masculine. Sometimes I get a lot of sandalwood sometimes I get none. It's a hard one to decipher.
Never smelled a Serge.. we dont have them here in stores..but the guy i buy decants from have some of them.. Nice review i'll ask for samples with my next purchase.. So many perfumes to smell can't keep up 🙃.. All in it's time.. Cheers Ritch
I love a bit of Serge I’ve not got my nose on this one tho, it sounds right up my straße. I’ll have to get a decant, i love watching ur reviews but they always cost me money.
Though I now prefer the darker, more brooding, Santal de Mysore by a few hairs, SM was my first (instant) Serge sandalwood champion (sniffed at Liberty in London many years ago-and soon after purchased) and I shall always treasure it. Nice review. Interestingly, I get an a facet from Gucci Guilty Absolute in the drydown of that fragrance that I could swear is a component in SM. Try a side by side wearing of each one day and see if you pick it up.
Santal de mysore is more deep character, older brother real show up off spices opening to deep sandalwood. Honestly Santal Majuscule is just nice, funny and charming. Santal de mysore almost a reference in wood game
@@RichMitchJust noticed the Pachuli Kozha in the back there. Have you talked at length about that one yet? I’m very curious if it has the same amberwood drydown that bugs me about most of Nishane’s perfumes.
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Modern one is still nice, though wish I had an original formulation. Oh well, one day....
On the perfumer's skill topic, my biased observation is that the best indie perfumers out there are the ones that have some kind of background in chemistry. So I suppose understanding the modern synthetics is a lot more important than having access to those incredibly precious and scarce naturals. Those last precious drops of my-inter-sollar sandalwood that's been harvested from the first sandalwood tree that has even appeared on earth and it's been stored in the arses of holly donkeys protected by celibate monks and been taken out of the storage on the sunrise by the delicate women's fingers because only women's fingers can do such delicate job. For such honorary duty women must've been paid by wheat.
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Rich people's Wood you say 😅? Absolutely agree, a brilliant fragrance. I was worried it would be overpowered by the rose but Sheldrake is just a magician with his balance. Thanks Rich, hope you're doing well friend.
I am good mate I hope you are too! Rich people certainly wood!
Serge lutens really is the brand that I get along well with. Many varieties of their families are my cup of tea
@@alexh.4842 I love them too!
Hey Mitch! Been looking at getting my first Sandalwood fragrance. Have been considering Trumper’s Sandalwood as it has been recommended by the boys over on Wafts from the Loft. Which do you think might be a better fit for a first time Sandalwood?
P.S. I would be buying the Serge Lutens from a discounter so not full price.
Trumpet for a first time sandalwood is a good choice. Also sandalo from Villorsesi for a more woody sandalwood, santal massoia by Hermes is accessible but also expensive
Well and there was me thinking I'm heading towards a sandalwood kick and you pull out this one, lovely lovely review. Truly a great amongst sandalwoods for me, I love this one above the other Serge sandalwoods. Your note breakdowns create visions that I relate to, your opineing is warranted on fragrances like this, you failed to mention part of your process that bears heavily on your satisfaction which affects your subsequent review...two hydrations or less and it's going to be a good one, 3 and above and the expletive count as well as the volume increases twofold at least.😂
Marvelous!
😂😂😂 hydration is key, you know me so well!
I've got another serge sandalwood, Mysore, a spicy little number
@@RichMitch Excellent, will look forward to it.👍
Very well done Rich. I love this perfume…and wear it often….your review is brilliant!
Thanks Lynne, I really appreciate it 🙏🏻🫂
Here watching! This one has been on my radar! Looking forward to this!
Get it mate, you won't regret.
It's an amazing perfume, very different but very good
I respect the long time you have spent with this beauty. Thanks for sharing.
How's that Le Male Elixir coming along
You, watch...The next one gonna be a banger, Frenchy.@@pradeep_sekar
Cheers Bob
Great review Duck. I bought it a while ago and I still don't know how I feel about it. On my skin it turns extremely feminine to the point that I feel a bit self-conscious , but others have said it leans very masculine. Sometimes I get a lot of sandalwood sometimes I get none. It's a hard one to decipher.
It is very hard to decipher! I have waited years to review it
Never smelled a Serge.. we dont have them here in stores..but the guy i buy decants from have some of them.. Nice review i'll ask for samples with my next purchase.. So many perfumes to smell can't keep up 🙃.. All in it's time.. Cheers Ritch
It's very difficult to keep up, agreed! Cheers!
I love a bit of Serge I’ve not got my nose on this one tho, it sounds right up my straße. I’ll have to get a decant, i love watching ur reviews but they always cost me money.
Haha sorry about that. This is a fantastic fragrance though
I smell the cacao quite a bit. Its nice. ❤ i get no sourness from this.
I love it!
Though I now prefer the darker, more brooding, Santal de Mysore by a few hairs, SM was my first (instant) Serge sandalwood champion (sniffed at Liberty in London many years ago-and soon after purchased) and I shall always treasure it. Nice review. Interestingly, I get an a facet from Gucci Guilty Absolute in the drydown of that fragrance that I could swear is a component in SM. Try a side by side wearing of each one day and see if you pick it up.
It could be that sourness/balsamic vibe I mentioned. Gga has zero sweetness in it, though.
Santal de mysore is more deep character, older brother real show up off spices opening to deep sandalwood. Honestly Santal Majuscule is just nice, funny and charming. Santal de mysore almost a reference in wood game
This one was an addiction for me at one point. A comforting, addition. 🍫
I can understand why 😂
does sound nice to me, i do like sandalwood/chocolate fragrances, nice one rich
Fantastic fragrance, not sure if I've done it justice mate
As far as I'm concerned (and who cares what I think!) there's basically you and two others that I'd watch for fragrance reviews. Thanks man!!
You're too kind, I really appreciate it. Who else do you watch?
I have a soft spot for Sebastian and I think Persolaise is right up there with you as being a top reviewer.@@RichMitch
@@FleetStBarber 🫂
Right back at ya@@RichMitch
@@FleetStBarber thanks mate
Brilliant composition
Absolutely
Well done Rich bro. I agree the modern version is still good. The duck is good. Good 🍻
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Fantastic fragrance by all means 👍 good pick mate! I also love amber sultan❤ cheers 🍻😅
I've got so many serge lutens now mate, I love the house!
@@RichMitch fantastic house by all means 👍😀❤️
Damn crazy we both reviewed this today lol
👻 spooky!
Solid juice here brother💪🐏🦆
Amazing sauce imo 🐏🦆🫂
@@RichMitch a succinct review here ... I feel like I take 8 minutes just saying hello sometimes 🤣🤣🤣
@@RamseytheRam 😂😂😂
It's a succinct fragrance yet *complex*
@@RichMitch true dat hommie 🐏🦆
Which is still 4 minutes even on 2x speeed! 😄 The duck is concise.
Chocolate shop at a Temple
I like the sound of this
Dare I say my favorite sandalwood fragrance?
Yes, I do dare.
Bold!
@@RichMitchJust noticed the Pachuli Kozha in the back there. Have you talked at length about that one yet? I’m very curious if it has the same amberwood drydown that bugs me about most of Nishane’s perfumes.
@@flightgravity7483 I haven't yet, it doesn't have a lot of amberwood imo though