1899 is like Spicebomb in the opening, but the drydown is where the difference in quality and composition shines. Whereas Spicebomb dries down into generic vanillia (imho), 1899 keeps the beautiful spices of the top all the way thru. Very cozy scent. And I agree with kez850 that 1740 would be right up your valley. Decadent leather-davanna ftw
Cheers M have an old bottle of OG spice bomb and I like it especially this time of year , so most definitely I could see this one being a good replacement, great review 💪👊🤛
If you like the top notes of Spicebomb more than its drydown, then you'll love 1899 because it keeps the spices in the drydown (unlike Spicebomb, which turns into vanilla to me).
I am a big fan of the original formulation of Spicebomb. I have compared it side by side to 1899, Dior Spice Blend and Herod. I find 1899 to be my favorite.
I don't have either original spice bomb or extreme version might have to purchase this because no body has it/ i always wanted that Casanova bottle ( i like the barbershop smells)
Hard to disagree. I've had one on each arm, and although there were differences. They are close enough that i don't see the doubling in price being worth it. I sold my Spicebomb anyway, as it wasn't being used anymore anyway. ❤❤👏🏼👏🏼
Been a subscriber since the Pure Havane and Pure Malt first discontinuation; back when Pure Coffee came in the milk carton box! Definitely miss Taste of Fragrance aka Pure Chili That being said, I own this one and have smelt Spicebomb for many years since its release. Very similar in the opening but completely different fragrance in the dry down. First hour, yeah it’s close but after that, you’re in a different path because of that juniper. Lack of saffron and pink pepper, the difference become more obvious as it develops. I’d also call 1899, one that you can get noseblind to, peaking in and out throughout the day, but others will smell you. Very aromatic. I love and cherish my bottle. Spicebomb has definitely gone through a reformulation, but it isn’t as atrocious as anything Estée Lauder has done to Frederic Malle or Tom Ford, or heaven forbid L’Oreal with Thierry Mugler. Take care, Marc. Miss the old FragCom.
Quite a nice sillage on this one; but despite loving it for years...all I get is bug spray now. 😬 Not sure when or how that changed, but I might actually prefer the bubblegum of Spicebomb again. But still a good one for the holidays.
Thanks for the review! I have a sample of 1899 incoming. Nice to hear your thoughts on this Histoires perfume. I only tried Spicebomb Extreme,never the OG Spicebomb. I did not care much for the SB Extreme. Juniper is not one of my favorite notes, so I'm very interested to see how it shows up in 1899 de Ernest Hemingway. I have the 1740 sample coming also. My expectations are not very high; if it's barbershoppy I'll be disappointed.
A return haul? Like, you buy what other customers have returned? How do you do that? Is it random? I'd love drop a few hundo and get a grab-bag of random shit. Sounds fun.
That sounds like a recommendation to me. I've worn Spice Bomb quite a bit, it's a no brainer allrounder during winter. While I still like the overall profile I got a bit bored of it. Maybe 1899 can revive my interest.
I don’t get it robes. You say the shills stay away from HdP and the ones that do review- you call talking heads that dumb down for what, simpletons?? ELI5 is a valid communication ask
1899 is like Spicebomb in the opening, but the drydown is where the difference in quality and composition shines. Whereas Spicebomb dries down into generic vanillia (imho), 1899 keeps the beautiful spices of the top all the way thru. Very cozy scent. And I agree with kez850 that 1740 would be right up your valley. Decadent leather-davanna ftw
I’d venture to say that 1740 Marquis de Sade is right up your alley. Leather/smoke/labdanum/elemi/patchouli.
He has it I'm pretty sure. It's one of my favourite fragrances of all time
1740 is awesome. Never tried anything quite like it.
I like this one. Very similar to Spicebomb and Initio Rehab. Affordable + great bottle.
Cheers M have an old bottle of OG spice bomb and I like it especially this time of year , so most definitely I could see this one being a good replacement, great review 💪👊🤛
If you like the top notes of Spicebomb more than its drydown, then you'll love 1899 because it keeps the spices in the drydown (unlike Spicebomb, which turns into vanilla to me).
I am a big fan of the original formulation of Spicebomb. I have compared it side by side to 1899, Dior Spice Blend and Herod. I find 1899 to be my favorite.
The only ones I have from this house are 1725, 1899 and 1740. Love all of them. Ambre 114 is also nice from this house.
I don't have either original spice bomb or extreme version might have to purchase this because no body has it/ i always wanted that Casanova bottle ( i like the barbershop smells)
Hard to disagree. I've had one on each arm, and although there were differences. They are close enough that i don't see the doubling in price being worth it. I sold my Spicebomb anyway, as it wasn't being used anymore anyway. ❤❤👏🏼👏🏼
Been a subscriber since the Pure Havane and Pure Malt first discontinuation; back when Pure Coffee came in the milk carton box! Definitely miss Taste of Fragrance aka Pure Chili
That being said, I own this one and have smelt Spicebomb for many years since its release. Very similar in the opening but completely different fragrance in the dry down. First hour, yeah it’s close but after that, you’re in a different path because of that juniper. Lack of saffron and pink pepper, the difference become more obvious as it develops.
I’d also call 1899, one that you can get noseblind to, peaking in and out throughout the day, but others will smell you. Very aromatic. I love and cherish my bottle. Spicebomb has definitely gone through a reformulation, but it isn’t as atrocious as anything Estée Lauder has done to Frederic Malle or Tom Ford, or heaven forbid L’Oreal with Thierry Mugler.
Take care, Marc. Miss the old FragCom.
yeah Robes - i had this and instantly i said: it´s just a bit more refined Spicebomb!
Quite a nice sillage on this one; but despite loving it for years...all I get is bug spray now. 😬 Not sure when or how that changed, but I might actually prefer the bubblegum of Spicebomb again. But still a good one for the holidays.
Spicebomb was solid, but the Extreme was quite a bit improved for me
Thanks for the review! I have a sample of 1899 incoming. Nice to hear your thoughts on this Histoires perfume. I only tried Spicebomb Extreme,never the OG Spicebomb. I did not care much for the SB Extreme. Juniper is not one of my favorite notes, so I'm very interested to see how it shows up in 1899 de Ernest Hemingway.
I have the 1740 sample coming also. My expectations are not very high; if it's barbershoppy I'll be disappointed.
Forget a niche quality Bleu de Chanel, I'm looking for a niche quality Aqua Velva!
A return haul? Like, you buy what other customers have returned? How do you do that? Is it random? I'd love drop a few hundo and get a grab-bag of random shit. Sounds fun.
I never ended up purchasing but I quite liked 1725 from the brand when sampling years ago.
For me it’s closer to l’Occitane L’eau des baux. Still on the same universe of spicy woody, incredibly addictive.
That sounds like a recommendation to me. I've worn Spice Bomb quite a bit, it's a no brainer allrounder during winter. While I still like the overall profile I got a bit bored of it. Maybe 1899 can revive my interest.
I own Amber 114 from Histories de Parfums and it's one of my favourites.
It’s a beautiful amber I agree. I considered having it but it feels a bit redundant since with Ambre sultan which I own already.
I went with 1969. I may have to try this. Is this Hemingway 🤔
I believe 1899 is Hemingway. I want to try many samples from Histoires. Yes,1969 sounds interesting to me!
You must have a good paying first job since you can travel europe and buy newest launches
Will and can, Marc, do a versus video between Timbuktu and Lair du desert marocain 🙏🏿
Timbuktu vs LDDM - they’re pretty different from each other. I’ve owned both.
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I had this one for a few years, but found it to be a bit too boring.
pdmisnt a clone house... at all
why you doing 20 videos a day for?!?!?
3 place 😂😂
I don’t get it robes. You say the shills stay away from HdP and the ones that do review- you call talking heads that dumb down for what, simpletons?? ELI5 is a valid communication ask
I don't get what you are trying to write here. What is ELi5? I'd love to help but I can't make any sense of it. Sorry
But way better!!