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Histoires de Parfums 1899 Hemingway ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 10 September 2013 14 Comments

Histoires de Parfums 1899 Hemingway

French niche line Histoires de Parfums has launched 1899 Hemingway, a new aromatic citrus fragrance:

Gérald Ghislain, created an oneiric scent for 1899. The top notes of Italian bergamot, juniper and pepper are intended to be the aperitif that sparks the conver- sation and awakens the palate in anticipation of the meal. Following “Papa” from Spain to Italy with Mediterranean scents that evaporate to leave place to a darker mood, where the amber and vetiver mixed is reminiscent of the waxed wood of a Cuban bar top. The exotic meets the familiar, the tropical heat is cooled off by a glass of scotch.

Notes include bergamot, juniper, black pepper, orange blossom, iris, cinnamon, vanilla, vetiver and amber.

Histoires de Parfums 1899 Hemingway is available now for pre-order at Luckyscent, in 60 ($125) or 120 ($205) ml Eau de Parfum.

(quote via histoiresdeparfums, additional information via luckyscent)

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  1. lucasai says:
    10 September 2013 at 9:28 am

    I’m looking forward to trying 1899!
    I’m quite a Histoires de Parfums fan, my favorites are 1725 and Rosam.
    Last time I checked their website samples of 1899 were already available but I held back since they’re sold in 6-vials-sets only and I know all the other scents but this new one.

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    • Robin says:
      10 September 2013 at 11:32 am

      Good luck then!

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  2. Kevin5 says:
    10 September 2013 at 11:20 am

    I pre-ordered this one from Lucky.

    Can’t wait to finally smell it!

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    • Robin says:
      10 September 2013 at 11:32 am

      Wow, you are brave!

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      • Kevin5 says:
        10 September 2013 at 3:38 pm

        I know, I’ve never pre-ordered anything without smelling!

        But I love Hemingway, think the notes sound great, and have read some positive early reviews. A couple people have compared it to Spicebomb, which I sort of enjoy except for the bubble-gum sweetness.

        Fingers crossed!

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        • Robin says:
          10 September 2013 at 4:06 pm

          Hope it will work for you! I’ve found some real gems buying unsniffed. But I’m not good at it, I’ve also bought some clunkers.

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  3. Omega says:
    10 September 2013 at 5:11 pm

    Yep, I got a Spicebomb from it. It’s like Guerlain’s SDV meets Egoiste and Spicebomb…with a *big* juniper note on top. If you think you’d like that mix, I’d say definitely try it. A little goes a long way too. Very woody, cinnamon-y like Spicebomb. Vanilla like SDV. Too masculine for me to wear but not masculine enough for my hubs to wear I guess. But he can’t stand cinnamon either.

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    • Robin says:
      10 September 2013 at 5:56 pm

      Well, I do like Spicebomb.

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      • Omega says:
        10 September 2013 at 6:27 pm

        Then I’d say it’s worth a sniff. It’s more masculine than Spicebomb a bit…probably due to the huge evergreen note.

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    • Kevin5 says:
      11 September 2013 at 9:22 am

      This is giving me even more encouragement!

      I never tried SDV, but have heard great things and would like try it…
      LOVE Egoiste! Like spicebomb. I think the part that is holding back spicebomb for me is the artificial rubbery sweetness that I get.

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  4. garamascara says:
    10 September 2013 at 7:20 pm

    This sounds fantastic! Can’t wait to read reviews and decide if it may be the right Christmas gift for my hubby this year. He is a gin man but is also developing a taste/interest in scotch, so this may be the perfect thing. The other one I am considering is A*Men Pure Malt.

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    • Omega says:
      10 September 2013 at 9:20 pm

      Personally, I’d pick this one over Pure Malt but I am not much of a TM fan at all..so perhaps I am biased. But I think this one is better.

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    • Kevin5 says:
      11 September 2013 at 9:25 am

      I like Pure Malt, but think it is a bit overrated. I don’t actually smell any whisky in it, and I am a fan of the drink. I can see the inspiration, but it isn’t enough for me to equate the two. However, the patchouli, caramel and berries are nicely done.

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  5. kindcrow says:
    11 September 2013 at 2:36 am

    I wear Spicebomb and Pacifica Island Vanilla at the same time , so I am looking forward to sampling this one!

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