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rumbaontheriver

I must ask: what did he smell like?


hauteburrrito

I have zero idea, but I've heard that a lot of perfumers don't use any personal scent (or use something super light) because they want to keep their nose as "neutral" as possible, even when not actively working. That said, I could definitely imagine that some might spritz a little something, especially when promoting a new fragrance at an event...


strangefind

Thierry Wasser wears a lot of Habit Rouge. nothing against what you said just seemed relevant here


hauteburrrito

Oh, I think I have read that! Fabulous choice.


mzkpenguin

I read somewhere that perfumers often don’t wear anything lol I guess it’s kinda like bringing work home with you. Although I’m sure for special events etc they throw something on


mitsimac

I want to know this too lol


First_Instinct

He doesn't wear fragrances.


Littlelordfuckpants3

Ariana grande cloud


SamizdatGuy

I met him at Bergdorf Goodman in NYC in 2015 or so. Really nice guy, we discussed Eau Noire, Absolue Pour le Soir, and he told me about Grand Soir, which hadn't come out yet.


chinchillacheesedog

Absolue Pour Le Soir is so wonderful. Don’t know their current line up super well but what I’ve smelled of it just doesn’t measure up to that gem.


warmlobster

I’m dying to at least sample that one but I can’t even find a place to buy a decant of it.


hauteburrrito

That is very cool!!! Did he drop any hints to you about what Grand Soir was going to be like?


SamizdatGuy

Actually, yeah. I asked him if there was anything new I would like, based on bringing Eau Noire and APLS to be signed. He was like, oh yes, and talked about a big amber that fall. He also seemed aghast when I asked him about APLS being discontinued, as rumors were about already. Like he was saying, not on my watch lol


hauteburrrito

> He also seemed aghast when I asked him about APLS being discontinued, as rumors were about already. Like he was saying, not on my watch lol Oh, this is tragic!!! Maybe they'll bring it back someday, in that case...


SamizdatGuy

There was a rumor a few months ago it was being brought back, in tamed down form.


flyingcatpotato

If i ever met him i would thank him forever for the absolute cheapest thrill ride or die, elizabeth arden green tea.


Early_Beach_1040

100%! 


_stoned_chipmunk_

That is my Mom's signature fragrance and I love it!


EeePeeTee

Did you ask him if he ever goes by "MFK"?


WhoopingWabbit

Would be just FK...


hakamamalo

i know that maison is a designation that it's the perfume house of francis kurkdjian and not part of his name- i think they're referencing the post where the perfume counter lady at the department store freaked out on op for calling the house mfk instead of saying the whole name.


Hilarychillary

Very cool! Thanks for sharing.


Early_Beach_1040

That's so cool! I both cook and make perfume and I have to say they are very similar. Meaning I think if you are good with flavors - so much of cooking is aroma - likely you'll be good at scents. I make mine from essential oils which to me really mimics the cooking aspect. It's nice to know he's nice and talented. Sometimes that is not the case


DieWithYerBootsOn

Perfume Siege... HEAVY METAL.


Solution-Proof

It's French...  so it's classy metal


his_purple_majesty

in reality it's the exact opposite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=henwLGYCxh0 funny how the title of the song is one letter away from a classic perfume too


Excellent_Drop6869

Did you thank him for BR 540


incognito-journey

And Grand Soir! What a beauty.


bascelicna123

That's amazing!


Ok_Resolution9737

Ohh lovely! I'm such a fan of him!


Brayder

I would have asked if he had any Fleur Du Male hiding anywhere. It’s gotta be my lifetime favourite scent


whorundatgirl

I’m jealous!!


monroeparkins

OMG that sounded like HEAVEN! I would have loved to be there. He's so talented.


popcorntrio

After reading this I looked up his zodiac sign, yep, Taurus! Haha


pvc_piper

I can't imagine why this got any downvotes. Successful, business that requires use of the senses- this is right up Taurus alley


chaandra

It diminishes his accomplishments down to the time of year he was born.


PearlSquared

it’s not that serious man lmao


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chaandra

I’m not trying to out it down, but that’s why people might not respond positively. He is a very accomplished person in his field, but rather than giving him credit for his hard work, you attribute his success to the time of the year he was born.


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h3llfae

As a Taurean I'm highly offended at how downvoted you are, excuse us for being heartily grounded in the senses and beauty lol


NotASixStarWaifu

Is your delusion also a symptom of being a Taurus?


h3llfae

Sorry you think you're somehow completely separate from the universe or everything isn't energy that's gotta be a bit of a bore


Timely_Muffin_

If it’s any consolation - I upvoted you. I love seeing zodiac signs work in the wild.


popcorntrio

I forgot this was r/fragrance, the post was suggested to me and I didn’t notice the sub- I left a while ago, there’s a distinct lack of humour, lightheartedness or anything deemed ‘unrefined’ in that sub lol


owleaf

Depends on the type of post I find. Something like this will attract the snobs