- Sep 14, 2016
^ oh well, can't go through life without some scars. But life goes on 
- Apr 5, 2019
Indeed. And so much money to save for perfumes^ oh well, can't go through life without some scars. But life goes on
Currently Wearing: AG by Bogue Profumo
- Jun 17, 2021
The Ayothaya
remake looks good might get it a long the line since I enjoy the og.
remake looks good might get it a long the line since I enjoy the og.
Currently Wearing: John Frum by Aether Arts
- Sep 14, 2016
I'm pretty curious about this one but also cautious due to Prin's use of synthetics in his other fragrances that didn't agree with me.
- Nov 19, 2015
OK, in stock ready to ship: Karuna, Natsumeku, Dunhuang, Limonsitano and Sweet Farewell. I messed up and didn't order Ayutthaya so that will be coming in a few weeks or less.
Any questions just let me know!
Lee
Any questions just let me know!
Lee
Currently Wearing: Rose Atlantic by D.S. & Durga
- Jan 30, 2019
If you like mandravana but would rather hold the civet-y funk, dunhuang is awesome.
- Oct 21, 2019
For those of you that are familiar with Turkish Leather, how different do you find Anatolia to be? I'm asking because I've heard many people complaining that Anatolia is too sweet and linear. Because to me, Turkish Leather has a minimum amount of sweetness, it's very, very boozy, with a strong Raki accord, very spicy, and it ends up with this leathery Laotian Oud. Not really sweet, smells like a drunk person, and it changes a lot. This one took the most time in order to grow on me, mainly because of how strong and pungent that Raki accord is. I'm very familiar with the smell of that drink as well as the smell of the people that overindulge in it)).
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Currently Wearing: EO No.2 by Ensar Oud
- Mar 20, 2022
sniffing Mandodari today & it’s awesome
what is that hay-like note I’m picking up? any thoughts?
EDIT: or rather tobacco-like?
what is that hay-like note I’m picking up? any thoughts?
EDIT: or rather tobacco-like?
- Oct 21, 2019
I'd say tobacco.
Currently Wearing: EO No.2 by Ensar Oud
- Apr 14, 2020
Wow Covid really changed my nose. Saringkarn was the last fragrance I wore before I lost my sense of smell. There’s these acacia trees in my neighborhood with this very subtle sweet perfumey smell that I use to gauge where my nose is at. On good days my whole street smells like this warm, sweet ambery yellow aroma. Well I could finally smell them again so I pulled out my decant if Saringkarn I ordered right before Covid.
So far I’ve only tried S-Karn from my sample vial which was basically a warm, cinnamon spiced chocolate rose scent that’s almost gourmand with a slightly animalic beeswax and musky drydown. Very chill overall but rose heavy.
Fast forward to my first time spraying it and this is basically pure incense. It’s like chocolate tinted incense. Dr. B said it best when he described it as nag champa. I’d say the drydown is almost like Song of India’s “temple incense” but the opening is like Nag champa.
I don’t smell the rose anymore and this is weirdly challenging in a way I don’t remember it being. Like there’s an slightly urinous/musky quality in the heart and drydown and really the whole scent is just full on incense.
I’m not complaining though I love it but it’s almost a completely different experience from my sample. I wonder if Prin has batch variations or if my nose really is that different now.
So far I’ve only tried S-Karn from my sample vial which was basically a warm, cinnamon spiced chocolate rose scent that’s almost gourmand with a slightly animalic beeswax and musky drydown. Very chill overall but rose heavy.
Fast forward to my first time spraying it and this is basically pure incense. It’s like chocolate tinted incense. Dr. B said it best when he described it as nag champa. I’d say the drydown is almost like Song of India’s “temple incense” but the opening is like Nag champa.
I don’t smell the rose anymore and this is weirdly challenging in a way I don’t remember it being. Like there’s an slightly urinous/musky quality in the heart and drydown and really the whole scent is just full on incense.
I’m not complaining though I love it but it’s almost a completely different experience from my sample. I wonder if Prin has batch variations or if my nose really is that different now.
- Nov 19, 2015
Covid really messed me up for nearly five months. It changed everything for me. It seems I'm getting everything back or my nose/brain has relearned what smells are...
BTW, I've never smelled much rose in Saringkarn.
BTW, I've never smelled much rose in Saringkarn.
Currently Wearing: Rose Atlantic by D.S. & Durga
I received Dunhuang and Karuna bottles yesterday. Trying Karuna out. This one is a shapeshifter but is really nice. Starts out with a hint of citrus and some florals with a hint of spice. The frankincense is evident later along with orange blossom. I don't get the civet or sandalwood. The cumin is subtle but present. As with most of Prin's work the blending is great and some of the individual notes are hard to pick out. Well blended. I am pretty new to Prin and still going through a lot of my purchases so not sure if this compares to anything else he has made.
So far a thumbs up on this. Wil try Duhuang tomorrow.
So far a thumbs up on this. Wil try Duhuang tomorrow.
- Nov 19, 2015
I have a deep love for Dunhuang...
Currently Wearing: Rose Atlantic by D.S. & Durga
- Jul 4, 2014
Wearing Burning Ben today. I wore it a few years back on a great trip to Savannah GA with my girlfriend and at the time really liked it but found it non essential and a little too synthy.
Now it’s like I’m immediately transported back to that trip lol. It doesn’t even matter to me that it’s mostly due to the association, I think I love it now. Such an uncommon experience for me when a scent is elevated due to past positive associations (unfortunately it’s usually the inverse, great scents ruined by bad experiences/associations lol). Then some scents I appreciate from a craft angle but that are somehow impersonal and I struggle to associate them with any emotional experiences at all…Prin never falls into the latter category imo.
The depth of the coffee and the intensity of the smoke really makes it a distinct one, and it feels pretty challenging for the strangers line/price point, in a good way! I’m not a coffee-in-scents fan due to the usual diabetic showings in gourmands, but here it’s like deep rich Italian espresso, almost nutty. Paired with the sort of old-smoking-lounge tobacco. Definitely synthetic but no more so than Haxan or Anatolia imo. Any other BB fans?
Now it’s like I’m immediately transported back to that trip lol. It doesn’t even matter to me that it’s mostly due to the association, I think I love it now. Such an uncommon experience for me when a scent is elevated due to past positive associations (unfortunately it’s usually the inverse, great scents ruined by bad experiences/associations lol). Then some scents I appreciate from a craft angle but that are somehow impersonal and I struggle to associate them with any emotional experiences at all…Prin never falls into the latter category imo.
The depth of the coffee and the intensity of the smoke really makes it a distinct one, and it feels pretty challenging for the strangers line/price point, in a good way! I’m not a coffee-in-scents fan due to the usual diabetic showings in gourmands, but here it’s like deep rich Italian espresso, almost nutty. Paired with the sort of old-smoking-lounge tobacco. Definitely synthetic but no more so than Haxan or Anatolia imo. Any other BB fans?
Currently Wearing: Lava Rose by Strangers Parfumerie
- May 1, 2020
Burning Ben is probably my favorite of the Strangers line. I think of it as a gourmand for people who don’t necessarily like gourmands.
Currently Wearing: Rouge by Comme des Garçons
Burning Ben is really nice. One of my favorite from the Stranger's Line.
Dunhuang yesterday was really nice. Tea, florals, fruits, and spice.
Nimitr today and wow this one is really nice. I am still trying to figure out the notes but just a very nice leathery opening.
Dunhuang yesterday was really nice. Tea, florals, fruits, and spice.
Nimitr today and wow this one is really nice. I am still trying to figure out the notes but just a very nice leathery opening.
- Apr 5, 2019
Mmm dunhuang sounds really nice. Ordered Aged Tea from pan seven who just won the art & olfaction award. Been really feeling really scents lately. Is this one mild, intense, bitter, sweet?
Currently Wearing: AG by Bogue Profumo
- Jan 30, 2019
I’d call it fruity but not sweet if that makes sense. I really liked it a lot. Debating selling some things to pick up a bottle. Maybe a decant.
The tea is mild, slightly smoky but mostly floral. I actually wish the tea note was stronger. There is a bitter note in it but I don't know if its the tea or something else. I'm not big on florals but this one is really good.
Nimitr is just amazing on me today on a cloudy rainy day.
- Jul 4, 2014
Nimitr definitely has a great overcast vibe to it, very serious and mature without being dark or gothic. It’s my next FB when I have the cash.
Very excited for my Dunhuang sample to arrive, has Prin made any other Tea scents?
Very excited for my Dunhuang sample to arrive, has Prin made any other Tea scents?
Currently Wearing: Lava Rose by Strangers Parfumerie
- Mar 20, 2022
fell for Mandodari & pulled the trigger on a bottle - such a unique scent!!
like I can tell it’s floral without it smelling like florals smell but at the same time I know it is a floral does that make any sense I don’t know!
also tried Nocturnal Poetry & wow this one is dirty dirty dirty smells like horse’s ass but I think it’s quite beautiful and dare I say sexy???? WHAT DOES THAT MEAN
like I can tell it’s floral without it smelling like florals smell but at the same time I know it is a floral does that make any sense I don’t know!
also tried Nocturnal Poetry & wow this one is dirty dirty dirty smells like horse’s ass but I think it’s quite beautiful and dare I say sexy???? WHAT DOES THAT MEAN
- Nov 17, 2018
Yes Nocturnal Poetry is one of my favorites because it is VERY animalic and VERY good. It has tons of hyrax that really is quite apparent. Love it.
Currently Wearing: Ninféo Mio by Annick Goutal
- Mar 20, 2022
yeah Africa stone - like in Salome!
that's cool . I used to promote shows and put on a show with your band quite a few years ago , it was a package with yourselves and The Movie Life and I think there might have been another band but I can't recall . it was at The Sallis Benney Theatre in Brighton UK . I used to put on a lot of US bands from the alt/ hardcore genre . I am now in management rather than promoting but some good memories and some great bands
Currently Wearing: Santal Galore by Areej le Doré
- Mar 20, 2022
this is now the Prin & P_M appreciation thread
- Jan 30, 2019
both are worthy of the hype.
- Mar 20, 2022
Prin x Thursday collaboration when
- Apr 5, 2019
Currently Wearing: AG by Bogue Profumo
- Apr 14, 2020
I’m wearing the most hated Haxan today because I want to smell like a designer cologne dipped in a swamp. Don’t @ me.
- Mar 20, 2022
that sounds awesome, actually
- Apr 14, 2020
It is hahah! It’s one of my favorite fragrances. The calone and ambroxan freaks people out in here though and they all think it’s a designer scent which is why my post was poking fun at that
But if you haven’t tried Haxan imagine a neoclassical fougere done Prin style with an incredible lavendar and chamomile opening with aquatic petrichor and fiery incense. There’s a touch of calone that brings this watery vibe to a super mossy, earthy, musky goat hair note. It’s very clean though. Like clean dirt. Then it’s all witchy herbs like rosemary and sage with peppery incense and woods. Easily one of the best things I own.
- Oct 21, 2019
This one is one of my favorites from Prin. I had to get a backup bottle of it.
Currently Wearing: EO No.2 by Ensar Oud
- Apr 14, 2020
it’s such an easy going but complex scent. I rarely think about my confidence when I wear perfumes because most of the time I know what I’m wearing smells like shit to the average person but it’s nice with Haxan knowing that folks will give me compliments and I won’t scare away babies.
it could well have been 2001 yes .
Currently Wearing: Santal Galore by Areej le Doré
Got the new Ayutthaya today. I haven't smelled the old Ayothaya to compare. Prin says this is a remake of the old one but this one uses real sandalwood instead of Iso E. Sounds like an upgrade to me. This one is another hit. Sandalwood, slight florals, resins, tea, woods, spices. This one is darker and more serious than Dunhuang. Very nice.
- Mar 20, 2022
wearing Nocturnal Poetry - love it!
on skin it is more tame (I guess it “melts” with yr skin as is the case with many animalics) while still being skanky
ughhh might have to pull the trigger on this one too
next on the list will be Mriga
on skin it is more tame (I guess it “melts” with yr skin as is the case with many animalics) while still being skanky
ughhh might have to pull the trigger on this one too
next on the list will be Mriga
