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F1 DRIVERS AS PERFUMES I'VE TRIED AND LOVED: A THREAD ✰ .ᐟ

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NOTES ✰ .ᐟ - I lost the OG thread I'm gonna jump in a car... - perfume recs appreciated!! I love perfume talk and would love to hear what yall think! - no slander here, all what I think fits personalities and vibes! - pray for my damn nose. - has bonus drivers!

OSCAR Dune by Dior, 1991 understated, yet confident. a sunny day on a cold beach, with driftwood all around. amber, a cold sea breeze, rosewood, oranges, lilies, and vanilla. Oscar is so beach-coded to me, and this is him in a bottle. quiet confidence, but with a playful edge!

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LANDO Magnetism by Escada, 2003 partyboy needs a party fragrance!! a fresh green cocktail with berries, basil, and pineapple to start you off, then a bit of spice, then a cozy warm vanilla the morning after. Lando to me is fruity, fresh, fun, and warm, and this perfume is HIM!

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CHARLES 1472 by Histoires de Parfums, 2021 bougie, but in a very classy way. this perfume reminds me of Monaco; sunny beaches with white florals, rum and absinthe from the parties, and a hint of smoke from the track. this smells like a rich vintage vacay... charles to a T!!

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LEWIS Crystal Noir by Versace, 2004 confidence in a bottle. club, bus, another club, track, etc, this perfume fits in smoothly anywhere. warm, tropical ginger and coconut water, with spicy gardenia and a hint of pepper. this reminds me of Lewis, gorgeous and confident.

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LANCE 1 Million by Rabanne, 2008 how's the lyric go? "paco rabanne, a million, eau de parfum, under your sweater..." a rich boy perfume if I've ever seen one, but it's actually really pretty! ambery, with cinnamon oranges, a rose, and a leather jacket. Lance absolutely would!

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NANDO Lagerfeld Classic by Karl Lagerfeld, 1978 not saying he's old, but that's the fun of Nando! a classic that stands the test of time, it's like a warm orange desert sky; tobacco, orange, rose, amber, and vanilla. a classic formula, but still fresh. the rookie of the year.

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ALEX Angel Nova by Mugler, 2020 he's gonna keep on dancing at the pink pony club!! this is a bright, zingy, yet grounded frag, with lychees and raspberries on rose petals, and a hint of oud wood; Alex is happy to have fun while being serious, and this perfume is the same!

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CARLOS Roberto Cavalli by Roberto Cavalli, 2012 mana is warm and sultry. quiet and cool, but when you get near, it's DEAFENING. a classic warm ambery vanilla and tonka, but with an almost animalic orange blossom note that just draws you in. perfect for this mana.

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YUKI Rush by Gucci, 1999 are you gay? right, right. but, this is so Yuki: bold, daring, and fun, but also ready to burn rubber. plasticky peach, a spicy gardenia, and a slightly sweaty patchouli. this fragrance, like Yuki, is ready to rumble, and does so in bright neon.

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MAX A*Men by Mugler, 1996 Mugler agenda yet again! this perfume, much like max, is polarizing and controversial. burnt rubber, caramel coffee, and a minty fresh breeze, this perfume has a love-hate thing going on with the crowd, and yet it is still an icon of sorts. very max!

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BONUS: LOGAN Juicy Couture by Juicy Couture, 2006 so American it hurts. just like Logan, this perfume is youthful yet mature at the same time. dreamy, but almost grounded. tuberose & lilies, mixed with caramel & vanilla, mixed with tropical fruits. a Florida boy all grown up.

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BREAK!!!! my nose needs a reset

and we're back! my nose broke and I had to sleep it off 🤪 PART 2 under this tweet ✰ .ᐟ

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NICO Sun by Jil Sander, 1989 THE German throwback scent. nostalgia in a bottle, and a classic in its own right. balmy ylang ylang, smooth vanilla, and warm amber make the scent of classic old school sunscreen, and it fits this father figure to a T. old man yaoi captain.

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GABI Alien Goddess Supraflorale by Mugler, 2023 did yall know alien goddess had little sisters? YOU DO NOW! much like gabi, kind of underrated, but so good. instead of coconut, you have cactus flower & prickly pear, along with jasmine & amber. refreshing & sunny. get into her!

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GEORGE Ultraviolet by Rabanne, 1999 you thought I'd go for alien by mugler... too obvious. not everyone gets ultraviolet, but I do. classic violet, hint of vanilla, but with black pepper and chili, this truly smells out of this world, but still is grounded in earth. grussell.

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KIMI Angel Fantasm by Mugler, 2024 Mugler agenda! our rising star, and much like this angel, Kimi is new and quickly cementing himself as one of the greats. bold pineapple, coconut cream, and a warm vanilla, with a patchouli that throws back to the ogs. playful, fun, and bold.

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ESTEBAN Black Magenta by DS&Durga, 2024 if you get it you get it, much like estie bestie. I NEED people to know this frag; creamy tobacco, sweet iris, piquant black pepper, topped off with a hit of pineapple. smooth, playful, and so sweet, just like Esteban. whimsy wins!

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OLLIE Coach the Fragrance by Coach, 2016 more rookies! Ollie to me is simple, fresh, a universal crowd pleaser, and easy to love, with a bit of edge to him. this frag is exactly that, a little British rose, fresh raspberries, crisp pears, and smooth suede. our lil bear!

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LIAM Ricci Ricci by Nina Ricci, 2009 this has a little bite to it! it's sour, zingy, and complex, yet sweet and surprisingly deep. rhubarb and datura aren't typical notes, and can be offputting, but somehow it works, just like Liam. polarizing? yes. good? also yes.

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ISACK Candy Yum Yum by MAC, 2016 cause see when you're a diva like Isack... our nugu breakout star. if you get it you GET it. guava, cotton candy, cherry blossoms, and vanilla. surprisingly sporty and ready to rock, but also bright and so fun! he really is the IT GIRL FROM PAR!

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FRANCO Divine by Jean Paul Gaultier, 2023 I've grown a soft spot for Franco, and I think he deserves this perfume. a fresh, bright perfume; sea salt, watermelons, lilies, and vanilla. kinda unexpected, kinda fresh, kinda polarizing, but he has his shooters! he's grown on me.

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PIERRE De Los Santos by Byredo, 2022 surprised I didn't push the Byredo agenda... well here we are! bittersweet mirabelle, clean incense, a bit rough around the edges, with an intense dry sage note, this is so Pierre to me I can't explain it. love it or hate it, it's wonderful.

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BONUS: GUANYU Eden by Cacharel, 1994 my darling guanyu... much like this perfume, not a lot of people appreciate him, but when you give it a chance, it's so much more than you expect. dewy peach, shiny lotus, sweet melon, and an almost mossy finish, this to me is guagua.

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BONUS: JACK CDG 2 by Comme des Garçons, 1999 oh Jack, u were bright like the sky or however the lyrics go. this perfume is contemplative, but also powerful. steaming tea, earthy ink, glossy magazine pages, a bit of spice, old woods. a race track and home all at once. enduring.

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BONUS: VALTTERI Sky by Anna Sui, 2020 COMPLETELY irreverent, fun, and whimsical. fresh and chill, like the winter sky, crunchy pears, bright muguets, a hint of sweetness under everything, and... popcorn? completely irreverent and we love him for it. he's fun!!

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