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Maggie's avatar

You may have made a mistake in revealing your name-tag strategy. The very first thing that occurred to me was how much fun it would be to get an identical pin and see how much swag I could amass at Exsence before somebody threw me out.

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Luca Turin 🇮🇹🇪🇺's avatar

Dastardly plot!

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Michael Daddino's avatar

So what I'm seeing here is a replay of that scene from *Spartacus*, only everybody says "I am Luca Turin!" "No, *I* am Luca Turin!"

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Luca Turin 🇮🇹🇪🇺's avatar

So many tall bald dudes!

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Karin's avatar

🤣

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Vincent's avatar

Les Indémodables :)

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Aquafortis's avatar

Les Indemodables is a must visit booth. Better raw materials and better composed than 98% of the current niche or artisinal offerings.

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Maggie's avatar

Couldn't agree less. Got samples of their whole line and thought each was derivative and weak, except for Cuir de Chine and one of the vetiver colognes.

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Aquafortis's avatar

Each to his/her own. That is surprising to hear, however. When you say "weak", what are you comparing to? Escale en Indonesie by Les Indomedables, is an eau de cologne concentration, stands up to any niche EDP practically, without reliance on obnoxious synthetics such as Iso-E or Ambrox. Contains a significant amount of Ambergris tincture. Plus, for every perfume, the house lists the natural component percentages, duration of maturation and duration of maceration. A lot more transparent than other houses. "Derivative" is vague. Derivative of...what exactly?

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Maggie's avatar

::"Derivative" is vague. Derivative of...what exactly?::

Derivative: adj. :

Copied or adapted from others. Unoriginal.

::Plus, for every perfume, the house lists the natural component percentages, duration of maturation and duration of maceration. A lot more transparent than other houses. ::

Nothing in those sentences says to me "Smells good."

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Maggie's avatar

And I omitted egregiously overpriced, though that almost goes without saying these days.

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Olgadottir's avatar

The same here. I don't doubt the quality of the materials (and hence the price) but materials themselves don't make a good perfume. For me personally the experience was underwhelming given the hype.

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rickyrebarco's avatar

Agree! Les Indemodables has done some excellent things and is well worth sampling.

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Maggie's avatar

I didn't say they weren't worth sampling. They definitely are. I just didn't find them worth purchasing at their prices.

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Richard Potter's avatar

Anxious for your thoughts on Aphorismes de Ropion. Have an amazing time!

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rickyrebarco's avatar

Ditto!

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Lisa Jones's avatar

My friend Nick Gilbert will be there, with his (and Pia Long's) Boujie Boujees and Eaux de Boujee. I love the range and would appreciate your thoughts. (I mention that they're my friends to be transparent about my inital interest. I'd pay good money for Gilded and Quir, though.)

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Darius Krasauskas's avatar

At the grade "insanely great" are Eris Parfums, Rubini and few more that you already mentioned in your texts.

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Simone Samba's avatar

I have tried two from Aphorismes by Dominique Ropion (My Clémentine and A Rose is a Rose) and they were both wonderful. The same for Meo Fusciuni (Viole Nere and Little Song). Which were stunning I would love to know more about their other releases. Enjoy!!!

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Alexandra Bachand's avatar

Luca, do not miss the marvelous treasures at The Osmothèque, which will showcase this year precious gems from the 1920s. ⭐️✨

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Luca Turin 🇮🇹🇪🇺's avatar

I always pay them a visit and marvel at how few people do!

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Alexandra Bachand's avatar

It will be a pleasure to greet you!

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Ruth Watson's avatar

My nose feels exhausted just thinking about it. Bon courage!

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Luca Turin 🇮🇹🇪🇺's avatar

The secret is not to smell anything and just collect samples!

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biomik's avatar

ERIS PARFUMS

ETAT LIBRE D'ORANGE

FRANCESCA BIANCHI PERFUMES

LES INDÉMODABLES

PARFUMS DUSITA

please

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M Jensen's avatar

Strong second for Dusita, and maybe they'll have a decant of the discontinued Oud Infini for you

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Aquafortis's avatar

Curious about the reincarnated Profumo di Firenze 1954 line, originally founded in 2004 and was active until 2010. Founded by Enzo Galardi, also of Bois 1920.

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Linda L Kelley's avatar

Are there any Brazilian or Indian perfumers represented? I'm especially curious about the work of truly non-European perfumers.

I do love Auphorie, who aren't on the list and whom I found through your reviews, as is true of most perfume goodness.

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Monika Rzeszut's avatar

I think Granado is Brazilian? I have never tried anything from them though. Neela Vermeire Creations is all India inspired collection - absolutely gorgeous perfumes.

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Linda L Kelley's avatar

Thanks, I had not heard of Granado and will check them out!

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Tanja Deurloo's avatar

Good luck with choices. I am there as well, Annindriya does not have a stand, as I am enjoying a free role, roaming around freely. Would be great to just quickly say hi and possibly give you a pre-sniff of our new work.

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Luca Turin 🇮🇹🇪🇺's avatar

Yes!

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Darius Krasauskas's avatar

Tanja, would it be possible to smell Annindriya in the "corridors of Esxence"?

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Tanja Deurloo's avatar

Darius, yes, let’s smell together in the ‘corridors’. Please send me a DM e.g. via Insta and we can sync.

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Monika Rzeszut's avatar

Definitely Eris Parfums,Les Indemodables,Marlou but I am sure you already know them.There is so many good ones on the list which I won't even mention because you have spoken about them before so many times.

I am not sure however if you familiar with Neela Vermeire Creations? They are celebration of Indian culture but done in quite classical French style by Duchaufour.Beautiful stuff.

Frassaï is Argentinian brand I enjoy and I would be interested to hear what you think.

Malbrum,which is Scandinavian brand and also Polish brand Bohobocco are fun.

I see Agatho and Adamo Perfumes and Reine de Saba mentioned here and there and I would love to know if they any good or just good marketing and nice bottles? The most importantly, whatever you sniff,have fun!! I am not jealous at all 🤣

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Monika Rzeszut's avatar

Also adding my vote for Boujees (I have heard good things about Gilded,Quir and Verdant from them) and for Experimental Perfume Club - I enjoyed few of their fragrances lately.

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Olgadottir's avatar

Mr.Turin already reviewed 3 of Frassai's perfumes in the past, indeed it would be lovely to hear his thoughts on the remaining ones...plus also curious about Reine de Saba mainly because of the big names who created their perfumes.

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Monika Rzeszut's avatar

Oh, really?I must have missed that( I will have a look to read, thanks) but I agree with you that would be nice to hear about all of them.

Yeah,Reine de Saba has some big names so I wonder how good they are.

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Olgadottir's avatar

You'll find the reviews of Blondine, Tian Di and Verano Porteno in his 2018 Guide.

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Monika Rzeszut's avatar

Yes, I have found them,thank you!

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Sofie's avatar

Have a good time with your daughter Adela and perfumer Klio. It sounds like marvellous fun! And bring a nice present home for Tania!

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Arabelle Sicardi's avatar

I was planning on going but then *gestures towards Los Angeles and America in general* please report back on what you sniff!

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Hava Bazz's avatar

Cannot wait to see what creations you bring back with you!

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