Vintage SOTD Thread for June 2023

[perfaddict]

The original above IMO is definitely the best.

Absolutely!

 

[perfaddict]

...Sometimes, the end of a sprayer tube lodges against the glass in such a way as to block the flow of liquid. I haven’t figured out how to fix that.

Most times this is the problem for me. Firm hits of the bottom of the bottle in against your palm (IF you can take it) or on a padded surface (that wont break the glass) does the trick.

 

[PStoller]

Firm hits of the bottom of the bottle against your palm (IF you can take it) or on a padded surface (that won’t break the glass) does the trick.

I tend to be more cautious after The Great Wendover Tragedy of 2023.

 

[WarmJewel]

Guerlain - Habit Rouge, Eau de Toilette.

 

[WarmJewel]

An alcohol soak is a good idea. I’d try swapping on a known good and compatible nozzle to see if that one works. If it doesn’t, then you know your problem is further down. Sometimes, the end of a sprayer tube lodges against the glass in such a way as to block the flow of liquid. I haven’t figured out how to fix that.

All good suggestions, thank you. Somehow I managed to clear it without having to resort to the more radical alcohol soak. I took the sprayer nozzle off, inspected it, put it back on and it seemed to work again.

 

[Redfish365]

Ego 2 Homme by Pacoma (1980)
(Opens with citrus and lavender. The lavender remains with the addition of some spices in the background after the citrus burns off. Eventually it becomes a slightly musky cedar and sandalwood dance on a bed of moss. It's a clean and pleasant scent with the darkest coloring of any fragrance in my wardrobe. Will definitely stain clothing!)

 

[Martialisaragon]

SoTE

Vendetta pour Homme (1991) by Valentino
Formule: Édouard Fléchier
The likeness to Z-14 isn't unfounded. Might be better, by a hair.

 

[nosey74]

Programme Homme today

 

[CookBot]

I wanted to sync with the vetivertians today but all my vetivers seemed too big and burly. Then I noticed I hadn't worn this classic in almost a year.

How is it even possible that I got this 200ml bottle just four years ago for less than $50 (at a retailer!), and now the bottles half that size cost twice that much?

Vetiver (1960) by Jean-Paul Guerlain

 

[Puma]

SOTE is:
Miss Dior Eau de Toilette by Christian Dior

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Guerlain Vetiver EDT

 

[hednic]

Programme Homme today

Spray or splash?

 

[nosey74]

Spray or splash?

Both are splashes but I decant them into an atomizer and spray.

 

[speedyrabbit]

BOOM

 

[hednic]

SOTE: 20th Anniversary by Clive Christian

 

[Varanis Ridari]

Boom! starting to like my 1988 bottle, I think things were a little muted from laying around unused too long. The juice seems to be getting stronger and more dirty
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If it's a spray, the problem might have been the juice sitting in the plastic spray straw. It can interact badly with the plastic of the straw itself or get oxidized because of evaporation, being so close to the nozzle where air gets in.

Once you wear it a few times and clear it out, you get to the "fresher" juice in the glass bottle. Had this happen with a few sprays. First few wears were wilted, then smooth sailing from there.

My SOTD is:



Andy Warhol for Men by Parfums Andy Warhol (1999)

This isn't the "collection 2000" bottle, just the standard vintage one, 3 ingredient box. There's no difference besides the paint on the front. Plus "Collection 2000" only had a 1.7oz/50ml bottle and I wanted a bigger size.

 

[Ali AD]

 

[Ken_Russell]

Roger&Gallet Open

 

[motorcade]

SOTE: Roger & Gallet Vetyver

 

[Professor Value]

My #SOTE # SOTN 🖤💛 🛌💤

VERSACE L'HOMME