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Originally Posted by Johnny_Ludlow I certainly like my citrus bitter! Sweet, musky and powdery ones often lack the refreshing nature citrus fragrance should, in my opinion, have. Colonia Assoluta is prime example of this, what's the function of citrus in this one, when the drydown turns horribly sweet and cloying?
My favourites in this category include already mentioned Racine and Bigarade Concentreé. I'd also like to add Villoresi's Uomo and Santa Maria Novella's Acqua di Sicilia. Wearing Racine this morning. It doesn't work at all in 15 degree weather, I know, but it does make me think of warmer temps...

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Yeah, Racine opens up on warm weather, it's a glorious scent indeed.
I have a feeling you'll enjoy it eventually, considering you like Secret Melange so much. I'm also a big fan of it. Both are raw and natural; similarities aren't that evident, but they share a certain character, that is very typical to MPG.
By the way, your current rotation is a wonderful one! I love Timbuktu and Helmut Lang. This makes me think I should try Le Labo's Patchouli.

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Just thought I'd bump this one up again, since it is very nice here in the Southeast today (about 60 and sunny!)
Since originally posting, I've also picked up CdG Citrico. Of the one's I posted before, I think this one is a really neat, fair priced alternative. It isn't as nice as the Malle, but it is less sweet than Cologne de Sologne, lasts longer than Eau d'orange Verte, and has that slight odd CdG twist about it that makes it more fun than Neroli Sauvage. So, I look forward to trying this one out more this summer.
Wore Bond Little Italy yesterday (almost the same weather as today). It's less bitter than it is sour. I really don't get the appeal of this one when there are so many other good ones out there for less $$$.

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Originally Posted by rach2jlc Just thought I'd bump this one up again, since it is very nice here in the Southeast today (about 60 and sunny!)
Since originally posting, I've also picked up CdG Citrico. Of the one's I posted before, I think this one is a really neat, fair priced alternative. It isn't as nice as the Malle, but it is less sweet than Cologne de Sologne, lasts longer than Eau d'orange Verte, and has that slight odd CdG twist about it that makes it more fun than Neroli Sauvage. So, I look forward to trying this one out more this summer.
Wore Fire Island yesterday (almost the same weather as today). It's less bitter than it is sour. I really don't get the appeal of this one when there are so many other good ones out there for less $$$.
I just saw a bottle of Citrico, when I was on my lunch hour, at a high-end boutique...I've mostly shyed away from the CdG cologne series (I'm exploring the Incense series now) but I will try now - considering your bitter citrus suggestions, you & I have similar tastes in citrus scents. Tip indeed!

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I agree with a lot of your choices- also you should try Eau de NY by bond very fresh on a hot summer day- it has Vetiver in it.

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My Mascara,
Either you are a Bond No. 9 rep or you are their biggest fan ever. You have mentioned a Bond scent in every post (bout 15) you have made on this board so far. Can I get some Bond samples from you by the way?

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Originally Posted by Jock_With_Scents My Mascara,
Either you are a Bond No. 9 rep or you are their biggest fan ever. You have mentioned a Bond scent in every post (bout 15) you have made on this board so far. Can I get some Bond samples from you by the way? ...or could you at least tell your coworker Claire to start answering her emails?!! (j/k)