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I own Dia and love it! Well worth the $
Ciel is also quite good and my warrant a purchase in the future.

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I guess I am a 'Philistine': 1. A member of an Aegean people who settled ancient Philistia around the 12th century b.c. 2a. A smug, ignorant, especially middle-class person who is regarded as being indifferent or antagonistic to artistic and cultural values. b. One who lacks knowledge in a specific area. I bought a bottle of Dia, tried it several times, and ended up swapping it out. I can't describe "why", just that it seemed so over-rated and so expensive. It was not for me and no other Amouges will cross my threshold after that experience.
I can understand why others would find them worthy though.
Dan

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Following this thread I have been re-testing ciel. Here is the review I posted in the directory:
It has been a while since a fragrance has moved me this much. This is a beautiful uplifting positive fragrance which works for me in fine spring weather when I am feeling the joys of being alive. The initial blast of light flowers and sparkling citrus with an aldehydic roundness drops off into frankincense (the best I have ever smelled) and mixed florals with a slight fruity sweetness surrounding a fantastic rose. This accord persists for some hours, the bitter edge of the pure smelling frankincense is mellowed with great craft and skill by the other notes, particularly the rose. This is the standout feature for me, an innovative and very successful handling of a note that is difficult to blend and can be dominant in an unpleasant way. The drydown also is very pleasing with all the notes still detectible, a slight powder and an accord which reminds me of the floral aspects of guerlain's famous base with some bitterness from the incense remaining; blended with the other notes this puts me in mind of a bigarrade note, though this late in the development it cannot be that. No vanilla here though.
Overall, an underated and quietly arresting fragrance which actually delivers, to me at least, though it is true that there may be limited days which are approprite for its wear.
Anyone have any thoughts or tested ciel this spring?

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I think Supermarky is selling samples/decants of some Amouage's - in the Items for Sale discussion groups. Perhaps he could share his thoughts...if he's reading this thread?
(yelling out loud: Supermarky......! Where are you................!?)

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I owned Arcus until I sold it last year. Read the Arcus ads...its a dead ringer description for the scent. Bottle was beautiful. Longevity was an issue with me, though I know on others it lasted longer.
TNMA