Top Picks | Cult Following

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Why we chose this:
There are many musk fragrances- many good musk fragrances- but there is undeniably, unequivocally nothing like Bruno Acampora’s legendary Musc.
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Why we chose this:
Insanely smoky, woodsy, and rich; Apply with caution.
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Why we chose this:
All of the worthiest cult fragrances offer something you truly can’t experience anywhere else, and by that metric, L’Air du Desert Marocain may be the greatest cult fragrance of all. Rich, warm, enchantingly dry and exhilaratingly spicy, Andy Tauer created a truly distinct masterpiece, a scent worth all the hype.
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Why we chose this:
The ultimate, seductive candle. Rich, luxurious, mysterious. Experience the uber-chic atmosphere of Hotel Costes right in your own home.

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Why we chose this:
There was a time when vanilla lovers saw themselves on an eternal quest to find the holy grail of vanilla scents; each new contender for the title would tragically turn out to be too sweet, too fruity, too sharp, or, more often than not, gone in a matter of hours. Since Tihota came on the scene- soft, lightly caramelized, fluffy, and insanely long lasting- we’re happy to report that the quest for the perfect vanilla seems to have ended.
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Why we chose this:
Exotic, gorgeous and complex, Anubis captures the grandeur and mystery of ancient Egypt with a dark, seductive blend of soft leather, heady jasmine and deep incense. A pretty floral sweetness with a hint of beeswax keeps this enchanting artisan perfume perfect for men and women alike, resulting in multiple best-of lists and a steady stream of dedicated customers.
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Why we chose this:
With the rash of reformulations and regulations across the industry, old school perfume fanatics often lament the demise of truly vintage-feeling, big-bodied chypres. Maai is the answer to those prayers, a vibrant, intense, animalic woody chypre that famed critic Luca Turin described as “like sitting in the front row of the Vienna Philharmonic after listening to two months’ worth of ringtones.” The ravenous demand from our customers show that plenty of people are in agreement.
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Why we chose this:
Sometimes, you just want your perfume to smell good enough to eat. With its buttery fruit notes and creamy vanilla, La Danza Delle Libellule is as fluffy and satisfyingly wonderful as a warm, fresh-baked dessert. Our devotees agree- La Danza is a guaranteed mood elevator.
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Why we chose this:
Sometimes we have to tell customers that there’s no such thing as a magic “pheromone” perfume, something that can trick someone into being attracted to the wearer. But then again, Essential Faith- with its alluringly transparent blend of musks and oils that blend with the wearer’s natural body chemistry- has such a disarmingly subtle and seductive effect that we might just be wrong about that. Barely there and yet unmistakably divine, Essential Faith is too delicately powerful to deny.
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Why we chose this:
If the definition of a “cult favorite” is that the hardcore fans aren’t interested in anything else, then Anne Pliska should probably be at the top of this list. Mouthwatering, elegant vanilla and amber with a powdery drydown worthy of a true old school femme fatale, Anne Pliska is an absolute stunner, something her armies of completely dedicated customers can more than attest to.

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Why we chose this:
Inspired by the smell of India ink, Lampblack was originally meant as an olfactory companion to Bruno Fazzolari’s visual artwork. One sniff is all you need to see how this citrusy, resinous, earthy wonder, both bright and dark all at once, plays with an almost visual vocabulary, making it the perfect scent to play a part in a multimedia experience. With a lengthy record of independent fragrance awards and best-of-year honors, this is one not to be missed.
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Why we chose this:
A different type of “skin scent,” All That Matters combines subtle wisps of lily, velvety sandalwood and sheer, sexy musk for a scent both detectable on its own but also remarkably subtle and chemistry enhancing. In other words, it’s drop dead gorgeous, as the legions of fans who demand it whenever we’re out of stock can attest to.

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Why we chose this:
Unisex fragrances tend to avoid overtly masculine or feminine notes so as not to ruffle any feathers, but that wouldn’t fly for a fragrance paying tribute to the fierce spirit of the West Village, would it? Instead, Christopher Street combines bold leather with spicy florals, avant-garde synthetic notes with boozy liveliness, smoky tobacco with smooth oakmoss, all in the service of a dynamic unisex scent with vibrancy to spare.
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Why we chose this:
There’s some competition for the title of the “original” classic leather men’s scent, but Knize Ten- an intoxicating ambery leather softened with a hint of fruit- stakes as solid a claim as any, especially considering its almost 100-year old pedigree. This is leather not as a rugged suit of armor but as a smooth, insanely comfortable easy chair in an impeccably stylish smoking lounge- a gentleman’s leather, complex and subtle. Accept no substitutes.
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