December Acquisitions 2019

[CobraX]

Well, the folks over at Slickboys UK sure know how to pack stuff. Really impressed by that. Also got a free drumstick which is some sort of candy I guess.

 

[Wayne]

Dolce &Gabbana The One gift set, £31 off in the sales, delighted.

 

[Rowlers]

Jimmy Choo - Man and Issey Miyake L'Eau Bleue EdTs.
Both for Xmas

 

[Optometrist]

I decided to revisit the HomeLikeShaving START razor, this time in Satin finish with the 0.90 baseplate.
Tea and biscuits, then a shave.

 

[GSVwetshave]

Just arrived some reserve copies from @phoenixandbeau via TESC:

I'm ready now for the next Shaving Year

 

[Wayne]

Resistance is futile, for me the ultimate Gentlemanly suit and tie fragrance, don't forget the mirror gloss on the shoes

 

[Wayne]

I decided to revisit the HomeLikeShaving START razor, this time in Satin finish with the 0.90 baseplate.
Tea and biscuits, then a shave.

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Should have mine shortly David, looking forward to trying her out.

 

[Optometrist]

Should have mine shortly David, looking forward to trying her out.

Excellent. Which finish have you opted for, Wayne?

 

[Wayne]

Excellent. Which finish have you opted for, Wayne?

I do not know until it arrives David, got it off @Sc0tt via a PM and I never asked, I presume it's polished but I'm easy. I know it comes with two plates but again don't know which two. I do need a mild razor for holiday use so hopefully the 0.69 is there but I can always get one if not.

 

[churchilllafemme]

Vintage Floris Santal shaving creams

 

[Blackmass]

Just received a belated Christmas present.
Dior Homme Intense

 

[Dr Watson]

Just received a belated Christmas present.
Dior Homme Intense

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Was reading last night that Dior are releasing a new 2020 version of Homme... The iris has been replaced with Iso E, many disgruntled voices in the frag community saying it's more like a Sauvage flanker or Office clone. Dior claim the existing version will continue being sold under the name "Homme Original" but nobody seems to believe them lol.

 

[Wayne]

Was reading last night that Dior are releasing a new 2020 version of Homme... The iris has been replaced with Iso E, many disgruntled voices in the frag community saying it's more like a Sauvage flanker or Office clone. Dior claim the existing version will continue being sold under the name "Homme Original" but nobody seems to believe them lol.

Office for Men is a really nice fragrance, expensive but still solid, guaranteed to please. I have Dior Homme and am not sold on the Iris note, I rarely wear it.

 

[Dr Watson]

Office for Men is a really nice fragrance, expensive but still solid, guaranteed to please. I have Dior Homme and am not sold on the Iris note, I rarely wear it.

I'm yet to smell Dior Homme in any incarnation but I agree, the new one sounds like more of a crowd pleaser. I have a couple of Guerlain frags formulated 100+ years ago with predominant iris notes and it's a difficult scent for a man to pull off with confidence.

 

[Wayne]

I'm yet to smell Dior Homme in any incarnation but I agree, the new one sounds like more of a crowd pleaser. I have a couple of Guerlain frags formulated 100+ years ago with predominant iris notes and it's a difficult scent for a man to pull off with confidence.

I'll send you a sample if you like?