/fa/ - Fashion

>>14272570

Anyone get any reactions/compliments from Molecule 01? I like the light scent enough to use it regularly at least

>>14272570

>>14272609
to go along with this brand
has anyone tried
not a fragrance and/or molecule 2

i kinda like it but it’s too subtle unless you spray a million times

your thoughts on drakkar noir?

>>14272755
My first ever bottle of cologne, it holds a special place in my heart. I used to have this idea that it was frowned upon for some reason, but I get compliments every time I wear it. I find that it works surprisingly well in warmer (not hot) weather.

hey faggots, is this shit worth the money, if so how long it last? i ask the same fucking question in the last thread and nobody answer.

>>14272816
anon you’re asking a question we can’t answer

do you like the smell
no? it’s not worth the money

go buy a fucking sample instead of questioning us you nitwit

>>14272816
It's one of the highest rated fall/winter designer frags. You could be able to pull it off in a cool summer night but its really for the fall/winter. Definitely a safe blind buy but sample it first like the other anon said you nitwit.

Anise aka black licorice has been proven to make chicks wet. Combined with cucumber it is just as effective.
Nearly all other male scents have no effect or, in fact, dry up female vaginas.
Look it up I shit you not.

>>14273025
>implying qtpie poo-in-the-loos don't love a man drenched in 1 million lucky

>>14272609
>>14272737
Tried both 01 and 02 and surprisingly 02 garnered more attention than any fragrance I ever wore (and I have a fuck lot). Off my skin it projects as a tobacco scent. Three sprays and it's immediately lingering in the air, even tho I can't really sense it people definitely will.

>>14272778
There’s a reason it was one of the best selling fragrances of all time. The people who talk about this being terrible probably don’t have any idea what they’re talking about and wouldn’t recognize it if they smelled it on someone. The stigma seems to just come from the fact that douche bags in the 80s would over spray it and everybody knew someone who wore it. I wouldn’t personally reach for it simply because it has sort of a dated vibe, but dated doesn’t mean bad. Tastes change and things fall out of fashion, but an amazing scent doesn’t magically start smelling like shit after a decade. This is exactly how people will talk about Sauvage 10 years from now, I can virtually guarantee it.

>>14273098
>This is exactly how people will talk about Sauvage 10 years from now
Agreed 100%. Good post, my friend.

Dior Eau Sauvage or Dior Homme Cologne?

>>14273173
Dior Homme Cologne. It's simple but effective.

Dior Eau Sauvage is a masterpiece but its current formulation is tragically weak. 99% of the time "get the vintage" is just to flex, but this is not one of those times.
Also, Eau Sauvage is from the 60's when those aromatic chypre scents were popular. People nowadays will sometimes think they smell old-fashioned, because modern fragrances don't use a lot of oakmoss.

Also, and this is an aside, if you like Eau Sauvage, try O de Lancome. It's listed as a women's fragrance, but it's as unisex as anything.

>>14273235
Thanks.

I’ve only tried Eau Sauvage once and I did enjoy it, but I don’t think the drydown was too exciting. I don’t have many fragrances for seriously high heat and I think Cologne might be the one for that.

I'm thinking about buying a 50ML split of Aventus somewhere in the Internet for $60-80
Someone has even better alternative ?

>>14273173
Eau Sauvage Cologne is an underrated gem

>>14273246
who underrates Eau Sauvage? It's universally hailed as one of the single greatest masculines of all time.

>>14273242
Al Haramin L'aventure is a good clone, has less depth and smokiness and more of a citrus note, but if you can pick it up cheap it's a good summer fragrance.

>>14273251
Nah I'm talking better alternative as a fragrance I'm not buying any clone

>>14273249
I meant the "Cologne" flanker

>>14273270
Problem is that "better" is subjective. Personally I think Aventus is fine, I don't love it but it's not bad. I'd rather wear Neroli Portofino or Aqua Di Parma Colonia Essenza though.

>>14273272
Sorry, I didn't realize one had been released.
It actually sounds pretty interesting from the notes. I should try a sample.
Thanks!

>T A K E
>T H E
>C O O L
>P I L L

>>14273283
I feel like people look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them I just don't like Aventus.

I don't dislike most Creeds (though I despise their made-up heritage spiel) and some of them are really nice, but Aventus just smells meh. Then the fact that everyone is tripping over themselves to clone it seems just bizarre.

>>14273241
>I don’t have many fragrances for seriously high heat and I think Cologne might be the one for that.
Have you tried Mugler Cologne?
That's my summer go-to. It smells fresh and clean but definitely doesn't smell like every other cologne style fragrance out there. Pretty decent longevity too, for a cologne.

There's a range of them now, but I'm just talking about the original green-colored one. They didn't change the formula, just the name.

>>14272755
>>14273364
Excellent frags. But Kouros is the king

>>14273415
I just got back from town after buying Homme Cologne. Beautiful stuff. I opted for the 125ml. Biggest bottle I own.

I do have Mugler Cologne. 100ml of that too. I love it. It’s my favourite “post shower” fragrance, or if I don’t want what to wear. I get insane performance from it. I sprayed it on at 4pm a few days ago and could still smell it in the morning. It has a bit of a soapy quality which I don’t always want, and Homme Cologne has the citrus without the soapiness. It’s like a big glass of lemonade with the ice clinking against the sides. Wonderfully refreshing.

I bought Tobacco Oud last week and it’s so dry but this is the antithesis.

>>14273477
Great buy. Looks like you've got your hot-weather daytime scents pretty well squared-away.

>>14272609
Yes surprisingly. I just get a mere hit hint of a pleasant, cedary pencil shavings smell when I wear it. But it's strong enough that I've had random people ask what I'm wearing. I've also had a couple of negative instances though where people said it was way too strong, even though I was wearing a small amount. So while most people will find it pleasant and subtle or be totally anosmic to it, there are some people who are really sensitive to Iso E Super.

Diptyque Tempo is the patricians choice.

>>14273415
People have been saying the new green Mugler ("come together" I think) has more bitterness to it.

>>14272609

>>14273548
I think they're just trying to convince themselves that something's changed. I've smelled them back-to-back and I truly can't tell a difference.

>Dior Homo for Men

I want a night out frag for bars and dinners out at pubs/restaurants and the like.
Is Eros or even 1 Million Lucky too strong for this? Or if I dialed down the sprays could I get away with it. Or do I go with something more mature like Polo Green/The One EDP? I have ADG Profumo already so I'm not sure about getting another bottle if I could use that.

PSA: TALKING ABOUT HYPOTHETICALS FOR SOMETHING AS SUBJECTIVE AS SMELL DOES NOTHING ON THE INTERNET

YOU CAN ONLY SMELL FOR YOURSELF. IF YOU'RE A BEGINNER, GET OFF 4CHAN AND GO TO YOUR BEST STORE IN YOUR AREA AND SMELL SOME SHIT

>>14273621
allure homme sport eau extreme

>>14273457
Careful UV Light might fuck the juice. Sure fucks skin up.

>>14273624

This.

Beginners If you're going to ask for a recommendation, post at least 4-5 frags you like as well as the season your looking for. If you don't have that many GO TO A STORE AND SAMPLE SOME.

What's a good gym frag that is also cheap and has moderate sillage and longevity?Davidoff Cool Water?

>>14273658
Don't wear cologne to a gym. Wear deodorant. Nobody wants to smell your cheap shit when they are lifting.

>>14273666
Ok maybe they want to smell my expensive shit then.Am thinking of 4-5 sprays of kouros on a hot day,I also tend to sweat like a fucking animal

>>14273683
I work at a gyn and would kick you out but you can still do knee pushups in the parking lot

recommendations for something like lost cherry from TF but with less bitter almond please

>>14273658
Versace Pour Homme.

>>14273683
Kouros is not expensive, peasant.

14 sprays of Haute Luxe or GTFO.

>>14273624
unfortunately the best advice

only thing we can do here is suggest what you should smell not what you should buy(i guess you can argue buying samples)

>>14273704
i’m probably wrong here so forgive me since i haven’t sampled it yet

but maybe feve delicieuse?

>>14273366
People in the know will look at you crazy because they vary wildly from batch to batch. I’ve had one smell only like extremely strong pineapple and another where you could barely smell pineapple at all.

>>14273809
Why such a variation from batch to batch? Any way to pick which type you want or is it all random?

>>14273589
Pity they stuck £20 on the price

Is Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche EDT completely off the market? I can only find the EDP version.

>>14273945
All of the Allure line have been reformulated into EDPs, the EDTs are no longer available except on ebay/the grey market

>>14273957
That's unfortunate. The edt is the much better one right? I've had it on my blind buy list for years. I should of bought it when it was still available. I'll look around on eBay.

>>14273971
I have the EDP and it's excellent. I wouldn't worry too much about which version you get, I've heard they are basically identical.

What is a good feminine/unisex lilac fragrance? Preferably something that isn't a floral bomb and is reasonably priced.
GF loves lilac and I don't want to blow all my birthday budget on one gift

>>14273972
Fair enough, but I've read the edt is more smoother/creamier which is much more intriguing to me. I actually found a 100ml of the edt on eBay for $100 vs the $120 edp on Chanel's website. Hopefully its not fake. Seems legit.

>>14273533
this.

what about ADG Absolu? Better than default ADG?

Already got ADG Profumo, looking for more fresh options.

>>14274016
Purple Lilac (aka Lilas Mauve) EdT - Yves Rocher

I believe it replaced the dc'ed Pur Désir de Lilas. You could also go Dementer Lilac.

Also get her a sample of Malle's En Passant

>>14274060
Guerlain Homme edt

>>14273886
i don’t know if they keep up with them anymore but there’s used to be a spreadsheet with the batch numbers and a description of scent

batch numbers are on the box iirc

>>14273886
The variation isn't that big if you like aventus you can get any batch and you'll be happy with it. You wouldn't notice unless you do a side by side. You can read up on them on basenotes aventus subforum and use the search function for info on a specific batch. I got 2 decants of 2 batches, both are great.

>>14274131
I found a chart. But when you order where can you tell which batch it is before you buy it?

>>14273933
I didn't notice that either.

>>14274146
just ask the seller i think
it might help if you know where it is so you can tell them if they’re clueless somehow

If you want a specific batch of Aventus, honestly, just get Pineapple Vintage. It’s almost the same, and you get to pick whichever variation you like.

>>14273658
I wear creed aventus all the time at the gym.

>>14273533
will be copping a bottle come fall.

GIT smells cheap af. I cant imagine how bad Cool Water smells.

>inb4 Cool Water is better than GIT

Step aside, Summerplebs.

>>14274476
Le nouvelle Eau de Pajeet

>>14273658
>Davidoff Cool Water
SÍ

>>14273626
Will give that a try!

>>14272570
just got this in the mail

first time smelling or gfetting Odin, very unique smell like musky orange and peppery, overall length seems to only last 4-5 hrs though. dont think it was worth the price but im interested in alot of the other scents now, might cop 00 or 01

>>14274476
okay i know you meme this in every thread but have you sampled reflection?

beach hut is a greaaaaat fragrance

>>14274445
i have a bottle coming in(coolwater) tmrw and i was strongly considering GIT

i’ll hit up a store and get a spray of GIT on myself so i can make a true comparison

>>14274559
When I first got it I was a bit perplexed about the opening and wasn't sure if I would like it or not but the true masterpiece is the scent bubble that forms around you. When I left my apartment and walked down the hall the wind hit me I could smell the sillage and that's when I got the wow factor. Compliment magnet.

>>14274445
That's it, keep imagining pleb. Only true patricians can appreciate Cool Water's utter genius.

>>14274476
This should be called spring hut man. Doesn't smell like summer at all.

>>14274445
Uncultured swine. Sad!
>>14274724
>>14274540
Based

>>14273689
I've worn Kouros to the gym and it's fine except in extremely muggy weather. If it's cool and dry out one spray of the new formulation isn't going to offend anybody.
>He doesn't invoke the strength of the Olympians during his lifts
not gonna make it bro

>>14274908
>Uncultured swine
literally the opposite. someday you'll realize they are both literal drug store scents designed for high schoolers to use after gym class. Except one is sold for $300.

You're in for a treat when you discover real perfume.

>>14274940
Imagine being this seething of a nichefag.
>not knowing Cool Water is way better than GIT by the way
>slandering "drugstore fragrances," while not knowing that fragrances which are currently sold behind the glass in drugstores now (Fahrenheit, Drakkar Noir, Joop, Cool Water, Aramis 900, Halston Z-14, Old Spice Classic....many more) have groundbreaking and advanced chemical compositions which absolutely obliterate not only any modern designer found in a department store (literally created by AI machine learning by the way) but also pretentious niche shit you could care to spew off.

What do you mean by "real perfume"? Guerlain? Le Labo? JPG? Diptyque? Tom Ford??? Fucking lel you are so cringeworthy. Never post here again

>>14274963
>>14274940
both of you sound like fucking fags btw just putting that out there

Are there any good petrichor scents

>>14274979
cover yourself in dirt & i'll go drink a gallon of water.

>>14274981
Open your fucking mouth again and you'll find that I've spat in it. You'll be the talk of the town, anon the oyster. Anon the oyster with a pearl made of my spit. You fucking swine.

I think I might blind buy Antaeus

>>14274986
cringe and bluepilled

>>14274999
Do it. It's an epic leather chypre.

Your pick for best spring/summer fragrances?

>>14275013
Frederic Malle Geranium Pour Monsieur

>>14274963
I’m as nichefag as they come and I think that dude’s an insufferable faggot too. Cool Water is objectively a classic. If you can’t appreciate it, you’re a pleb. Period.

>>14274986
If only fragrances were as simple as chess...

>>14275013
How old are you?

>>14275028
Hey Grandpa

>>14274963
>seething
>cringeworthy
>me

am i the only one who thinks Cool Water and GIT are quite different once the opening calms down? the meme that they are identical needs to die

>>14275108
okay zoomer, what do you wear?

>>14275186

Rasasi Hawas. Pimp juice

>>14273270
What's wrong with a clone?

What is the scent of """Honkler"""?

>>14275399
Serge Lauren’s de profundis

Is my stack okay? Rate it, give advice and suggestion. I don't care if they are overrated or considered normie, I like the smell of all 3 of them.

La Nuit De L'Homme YSL
Acqua Di Gio - Pic Related
Bleu De Chanel

All are perfumes.

>seasonal fragrances
When will scentlets learn

>>14275457
10/10
you like the smell of all 3 of them
congratulations anon

don’t listen to what others think
if you like it and you feel good wearing it as long as it doesn’t smell like cats piss then you’re good

>>14275494

I don't feel good wearing anything since i'm a fatty, but if I wasn't then I would feel good yeah.

Appreciate it.

>>14275498
it’s okay there’s always stuff we can work on it’s what makes us human

keep up the good work
the collection seems pretty good
meme-y but all memes are popular for a reason

Got my hands on this recently and it’s my new favorite perfume, the smell is fucking addictive

How the fuck do I avoid this? Every time I aim for the middle of my neck it ends up spraying off to the left, even when I make sure the nozzle is straight. This happen to anyone else?

>>14275756
perhaps you should aim to the right

Is it good enough to buy

>>14275840
Sure, very safe buy. It's the white-tee-shirt-and-jeans of blue fragrances. Take Dylan Blue and Sauvage EdP and take everything that those two have in common, but get rid of anything that makes them annoying.

Suitable for any time, setting, or season.
Good performance too.

>>14275756
Stare into the hole to ensure its going the right way

>>14273098
>>14273159
>>14273173
>>14273235
>>14273241
>>14273246
>>14273249
>>14275856
BASED EUGENIUS STRIKES AGAIN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAwWxKU8Q6c

>>14275756
Happens to me sometimes. I go to spray my wrist and end up coating my palm.

>>14275931
#wackpack

>>14275840
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZySBXraNKM

>>14275931

The irritating thing about Eugene is that he is so close to being truly industry-pilled, but he holds modern Guerlain on a separate pedestal. All the stuff he waxes poetic over has already been diluted or affected by regs. His precious nahema has strict damascone limits, it doesn't hold a candle to the OG. This dude is the kinda snob that seems to know his stuff and says the right things for internet good boy points, but he doesn't actually know sufficient amounts about what has diminished perfumery in the recent years, including the Guerlain brand he lauds over everything else.

>>14275982

Cont. He reminds me of Fragrantica users that mindlessly hail Guerlain and spew drivel they don't understand, or they haven't even got their nose on what they are decrying the ruining of.

>>14275982
he talks shit about modern guerlain often
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjulvxlt8uQ

>>14275982
Caron is for ladies, Guerlain is for whores.

Some days I absolutely hate the ambroxan/citrus/musk combo of Dylan Blue and other times I like it.
Needless to say my 5ml sample will last a while. But I'm still undecided on getting a 50ml...

>>14276033
I actually really like it. It's a stinky musky 80s style fougere masquerading as a fuccboi ambroxan scent. It's not as dialed in and AI-like as Sauvage too, which gives it bonus points.

>>14275856
I hate it, my wife loves it.

>>14275756
that the problem
the nozzle is straight
use the nozzle to adjust for that (if you’re right handed move it slightly to the left)

pay attention to your wrist
you rotate your wrist inward when lifting a bottle to spray your neck and that’s why that happens

Which Allure Homme should I pick for summer?

>>14276567
Eau extreme. I powered through a 100ml last summer just reaching for it all the time. I was going to buy another 100ml again for the summer but decided to blind buy the Edition Blanche edt off ebay. I've always wanted to try it and it's been discontinued so might as well get before it's completely unavailable.

Is Terre d'Hermes Parfum a good choice for dressed up ocassions in spring/autumn/winter like dinner out, Christmas parties/weddings etc?

>>14276599
Idk mate. It’s an interesting fragrance but I can’t get used to it. It’s very headache inducing

>>14276651
Same but I sampled the edt version. It smells like a wooden shed.

>>14276599
The regular EdT is much smoother and is still plenty long-lasting.

>>14276651
>headache inducing
Yeah me too after a couple hours, it can be brutal.

>>14276733
>The regular EdT is much smoother and is still plenty long-lasting.

huh, the parfum version was much much smoother to my nose. The vetiver and spices are a lot more prominent in the edt

Show me your biggest bottle, /frag/.

>>14276599
I consider it casual but i dont think it would really be out of place in more formal settings either. Pretty versatile.

>>14276567
Eau Extreme is by far my favourite but I always feel like summer is the least appropriate time to wear it. It’s amazing for the summer in the opening, but the depth seems to make it more suited to slightly cooler climates.

But the original Allure Homme is inferior to Versace Pour Homme in my opinion.

>>14276762
500ml of this.

>>14272755
>drakkar noir
everyone wears this

>Find a new scent you like
>Comes in a meme bottle that makes you feel 5

Why do they do this

>>14272570
Copped a sample of pic related and I really like it (nice blend of citrus and woods / spice imo) -thoughts? I'm looking for something a little more unique but not polarizing (a lot of the other Roja I've tried seem to be that way)

>>14277172
Elysium is far and away the best scent in its class. It’s got a bit of BDC, Aventus, Cedrat Boise, and it performs. Lasts at least 8 hours on me, usually longer if it’s not hot as fuck out and I’m sweating all day. Very worth the money imo. Don’t regret my bottle at all.

Try Enigma, and also try Enigma for women. It’s lighter and fresher, but has the same DNA as the men’s version. Smelled it at De Bijenkorf last time I was in Amsterdam. I own Enigma for men and the salesgirl said I should try the women’s. Might work for you if you find the men’s version too heavy.

Thoughts on Lacoste Blanc?
Is it a good summer cologne or too feminine?

>>14277273
Thanks friend! Will probably get the full bottle. I tried Enigma, Scandal, Danger and Diaghilev and Elysium was my favorite. I tried Enigma because it seemed universally recommended, but I didn't really like the way it came across on my skin, an off-putting mix of powdery-sweet-wood

>>14277093
You're the only one who sees the bottle you dope.

Currently have:
Aventus
Bleu de channel
Acqua di Gio

Looking for recommendations of other frags to try

>>14277093
pleb.

kouros just arrived, am I missing something here? how is this polarizing? its just a hot, soapy fougere with a tiny bit of oakmoss. I like it so far, but I don't understand the reputation.

>>14277292
Well, like I said, try Enigma for women or Enigma Aoud (it’s based on the women’s version). They’re lighter and more floral, but still have a similar vibe. Kind of the Crystal Pepsi to Enigma for Men’s Coke. I was surprised how muchI liked them both. May have to cop.

>>14277346
sounds like you need a winter frag anon

>>14277368
the notes on this actually sound really nice

>>14272570
Any jeremy pasta you guys been doing?
I liked the old ones

Just blind bought pic related as my first fragrance. What am I in for boys?

Bought some wanted by night.

I like it but I think it's way too strong. I don't think I can pull this off without pissing everyone else off around me. Probably will return it. Can anyone recommend me something similar?

>>14277565
That's a good Fragrance but not an ideal first buy... LOL

>I'll be honest, I dont even leave the house unless I put cologne on

>>14277273
How is cedrat boise in high summer heat?

>>14275498
gonna make it brah
hit the gym, it makes all the difference to everything including appreciating cologne

>>14277875

I 100 percent will next week. I'm so worried about loose skin tho, hopefully I don't have it.

I'm 5'9, nearly 5'10, 110kg and around 30 percent body fat. I'm 19 so maybe my skin will go back to normal.

>>14277886
Don’t worry about that and just go slow and steady. Key is nutrition, learn to cook. Really helps with appreciating fragrances as well.

And remember, connect to the gym bros by wearing 7 and a half spritzers of Kouros.

>>14277886
Better to be a shredded cunt with loose skin than some fat fuck that needs a rest after looking at a set of stairs. You’re are the right age to start. Do NOT let us down.

Also, the other guy is right, learn to cook with spices and you’ll develop an appreciation for fragrances too because being able to tell the difference between all the herbs and spices on a dish is an amazing skill to develop.

>>14277911

Idk, I think someone with loose skin is just as ugly as someone who is fat. I just pray to god since I'm still young my skin will just retract when I lose all this weight.

I'm not gonna let you guys down, I'll go work hard in gym and stop being an ugly fat cunt.

I'm already learning to cook, my mum is a great cook so just learning from her for now, then will learn from more professional people I suppose.

>>14277914
Good luck to you. Just remember, we’re all gonna make it.

Complete frag noob here.This is the stack am planning to buy this year.Am 24yo if it makes any difference and been wearing nothing but axe and str8 all my life

Davidoff Cool Water
Mont Blanc Explorer (heard it's a good aventus clone)
Dior Fahrenheit
Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male
Versace Eros
Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue
Ysl Kouros
Dior Sauvage EDT or EDP,still not sure which one

Also these ones since they are kind of cheap and I heard they are pretty good but I still haven't smelled them

Versace Blue Jeans
Mont Blanc Starwalker
Versace The Dreamer

>>14278005
Never, ever blind buy any fragrances.

It doesn’t matter if everybody on earth likes it, if you hate it you’re wasting your money.

Sample as many as you can on your skin. Fahrenheit is such a polarising scent, and things like Ultra Male are extremely sweet and very loud. If you don’t have the personality to match it may not work. Somebody like me that hangs out in dingy, damp pubs would not suit Ultra Male.

What are some good musk heavy frags? Really digging the musk in Dylan Blue, I feel it's the best part of it, once the ambroxan/citrus heavy opening is over.

>>14278005
based retard

>>14278042
Very good post. Anon above him - listen to these words. Blind buying is always a mistake. Go to a perfume store, try shit out. Get samples and see how they perform on your skin. That's the best way to do it.

>>14278071
>go to a perfume store
or, barring that, buy some decants. A couple of bucks and you get three or four wearings of a fragrance, so you can test its longevity and how much everyone around you likes it.

Anyone know of any nice scented candles for a bedroom? And please, no Yankee Candle peasantry.

>>14278083
>Not filling the room with the scent of your own fragrance

>>14278083
Margiela fragrance scented candles, particularly "by the fireplace"

>>14278068
Aventus and smw

>>14278114
>62$
FUck

>>14278152
It is great though. I’m of the opinion that that entire fragrance line works better as candles.

>>14278042
I won't,am going to try each one individually before buying
>>14278069
Very constructive

>>14278075
>>14278071

When you buy samples how long do they last until they go bad? They aren't air tight and oxygen leaks inside. Are decants the same?

I know the Dior Prive line is regarded highly here, but what about the Hugo Boss private line?
Wool and Musk seems like a snice scent.

>>14273624
>>14278005

What are some good frags to layer OS/Individuel with? something musky or fruity that's very simplistic?

>>14278005
incredible list, just delete ultra male and eros, replace with diesel fuel for life or roma uomo and you're set

t. I shilled all of those

Spring rotation for 2019

>>14278420
How do you like Costa Azzura?

>>14278423

Strange appreciation for seaweed scents. Didn't like some of the other notes in Bond No.9 Wall Street. Jo Malone Sage and Sea Salt didn't last long enough and didn't like the oud (even if it is in the background) on Oud Minerale so found CA the best alternative to all three.

I'd buy AdP Quercia Marina if it was for sale anywhere trustworthy but I've never seen it for sale from a reliable source.

>>14278420
You’re the lad that inspired me to try and then buy Ginepro. Thank you very much.

>>14278433
Hmmm...that sounds odd as hell. I should try it.

>>14278442

It's strange how that kicked off a slight trend for juniper-based scents, since I got that in 2017 I've noticed a series of newer release using it more frequently now. Still haven't found one that tops Ginepro however, Elysium Parfum and The Scent of Peace are close, but still no cigar.

>>14278463

It gets even weirder when you layer it with things like AdP Colonia Club or Creed Viking.

Worth a try though, only thing even close to it I've found was a seaweed/driftwood frag by a really obscure Swiss designer but I've no idea where you find it, it doesn't even appear on Fragantica.

>>14278420
Which HdP is that?

>>14278392
ultra male is the only decent one there though

>>14278511

1828

>>14278529
Ah, never tried that one, tried 1725 and 1740. Enjoyed 1740 but wasn't a fan of 1725. They do some interesting stuff though, keep meaning to try their discovery set.

>>14278519
It's disgusting, saccharine swill

so i sampled dior leather oud and man is it some stank juice... but i like it. dunno if i can pull it off but i'm honestly thinking about copping a bottle for the winter. anybody have experience wearing this one out?

>>14278561
sorry I can't take anyone seriously who would recommend sauvage

>>14278616
Sauvage is just fine for a newb to check out as an introduction to fragrances, it will tell him whether or not his tastes tend towards the more laundry fresh side, or warm ambery side.

Ultra Male is Pink Sugar in a different bottle.

>>14278663
there are plenty of fragrances that someone could try for that same purpose that are less awful than sauvage. Pretty much anything "blue"

and what's wrong with a nigga trynna smell sweet? Nothing does ultra male's job better than ultra male

>>14278713
Ahh, didn't know you were black. Ultra male is fine then, carry on

>>14278713
>>14278717
>black
>not smelling like menthols and cocoa butter

I have a question, of these 3, pic related, which is better for the summer and which one lasts longer?

What do you guys think of pic related

>>14278083
Lots of fragrance houses make candles, but they are pricy. Diptyque, L'artisan, Le Labo, Tom Ford etc.

You're better off just going to some bougie store and finding something in the $20 range.

Tourched makes some good ones out of beer bottles. Old Pine Candle Co. Himalayan Trading Post. Pic related is honestly really good. I wish I could remember the brand/name of this woody tobacco candle I smelled recently.

>>14278914

Quite good, but is made almost completely irrelevant by the similar but far superior Beau de Jour.

>>14278943
It might have been Teakwood and Tobacco by P.F. Candle Co.

You guys see the reviews of jerememes fragrance, it doesn't even come with a cap lmao

Blind bought a bottle of Guilty Absolute and it's the first time in a while I've been blown away.
Is there anything comparable to this vibe for hot weather?

>>14278991
Here ya go

>>14278882
Dior if you if you want to be hot shit, prada if you want to be more professional. Dior lasts a long time.

>>14278882
Better for the summer? Light Blue

Lasts longest? Sauvage

However, in terms of suitability I’d say L’Homme fits perfectly between the two. It lasts for ages and it’s very fresh and clean. It just projects quite strongly in a close environment if it’s too hot.

>>14277557
Will try this out, thanks

>>14278420
Tell me about Colonia Essenza

>>14279015
>>14279020
I still have not decided, but I think I have time until the beginning of May, thanks.

>>14277565
It's great. Super green, woody, and cold smelling. Lots of bitter grapefruit and vetiver. Smells like the shady part of the forest. Phenomenal performance especially for something so fresh and inexpensive.

>>14279041

Arguably one of the best near-mainstream frags on the market. Very versatile, wearable almost all year round, suitable for day or night and has decent longevity and projection. It's a timeless classic which modernises the original AdP Colonia DNA without jumping on any trend rooting it to the present decade.

It has a bright, crisp citrus opening which keeps appearing every now and then when you get a waft of it during the drydown. It's not too linear and isn't too seasonal either. Really the best thing going for it is just how versatile it is.

>>14278420
>>14278442
i'm torn between getting Ginepro di Sardegna and Cedro di Taormina. obviously you guys are in the Ginepro camp, but I'd like to get your two cents on both if you've also tried Cedro.

>>14279085

Cedro is great, but doesn't stand out as much as Ginepro and doesn't perform as well either. It's definitely worth buying but I find it slightly similar to 'blue' designer scents and similar but nowhere near as good as Profumum Roma's Antico Caruso.

Cipresso di Toscana > the rest of the AdP Blu line

too bad they brought it back as a Selfridge's exclusive only

>>14279085
I’m 14278442

I’ve tried both, but for me Ginepro is just more unique. Cedro has a bright citrus opening with a woody drydown. I already have fragrances like that. Sure, Ginepro has some cedar in the drydown too, but that Juniper note really holds up and you just don’t smell it as often. I love most things in that entire line but Ginepro is more unique and has decent longevity. Fico Di Amalfi probably lasts the longest in that line, but the added depth makes it less appropriate for high heat in my opinion. It tends to be quite “thick” in the air around you if it gets too hot.

Ginepro is like a nice cool gin and tonic in a very lush green garden. Cedro is like a glass of lemonade on a front porch.

>>14278420
Which Prada is that?

>>14279204

Infusion d'Homme

I tried A* Men but was really unsure on liking it or not, like it's a tough one for me to figure out, but I then a week later lost my sample.
Should I go back to it or are there better sweet frags like it??

>>14278420
>a rotation of 12 scents
about how often do you use each? you either use each a few times, or you use 2 or 3 a lot and not touch the others

>>14279254
Cedrat Boise is sweet.

I ordered a sample. Stoked.

>>14278562
I would recommend against it. I have a sample that I've shown maybe a dozen people, friends and family. They all tell me it smells like a port-o-potty in a Texan August, and I completely agree. That stuff is putrid.

>>14279266

Usually on a constant rotation for several months with a different frag every day. It generally tends to be what I go for most over a given season, although I sometimes throw other random ones from my collection or samples in. I work from a 24hr rota so depends if I'm doing days, evenings or nights what I go for most weeks. It's in part why I pick such a wide rotation so I can easily line-up a whole week suited to the time of day I'm up at.

I wear some more than others like Colonia Essenza, Beau de Jour and GIT which rarely go a week without being used at least once. Other times I just chuck in random ones because I like them, regardless if they fit the time of year like L'Air du Desert Marocain, DHI or Spicebomb Extreme. At the moment it's unusually hot so I'm wearing a few I'd normally only wear in summer like Pacific Rock Moss, AdP Colonia Club and Heeley Sel Marin alongside the less heavy/more versatile ones in this selection.

QUICK!

whats a safe summer frag for someone in their early 20s in london?
I just ordered acqua di gio-white without thinking too much about it might cancel it though

>>14278944
When was Beau de Jour released?
I bought Fougere d'argent last February and I was told it was the newest Tom Ford perfume.

>>14279373

Something good with heat and long-lasting. Anything really from AdG Profumo, D&G Light Blue Eau Intense, AdP Colonia Essenza, Clive Christian 1872 For Men or PdM Percival.

>>14279376

March 1st in the UK, I brought it a few days later. Think the US had it earlier, but depends where they sell it. I've worn it almost every week since I got it because it's very similar to YSL Rive Gauche and with surprisingly powerful longevity and projection for a modern release.

What's a fair price for sample sizes, generally speaking?

>>14278181
neither are fragrance bottles champ

>>14279443
really depends on the size of the sample
smaller samples have a higher unit price
gonna have to use ur discretion on this one

aventus samples are gonna be more than an MI sample relatively because there’s more demand too

>>14279463
>>14279443
depends more on the retail price of the scent. an 1mL Amouage sample is going to cost more than a 1mL Guerlain sample.

>>14279456

At least they have a cap

>>14278181
They wont go bad. At worst, the top notes might become less pronounced. A lot of fragrances seem to get better once they have sat and been exposed to some oxygen.

>>14278185
>Hugo Boss private line
I wish this was a joke

Anybody else have an issue with bottles being a pain in the ass to comfortably grip when you spray or am I just a tard? Pic related, really like it but fuck if it doesn't suck to spray.

>>14279961
Heaven knows. They used to have their private line in the 2000's called Baldessarini that produced some beautiful proto-niche designers: Ambré, Strictly Private, Baldessarini EDC, the latter being one of Luca Turin's favourites. I recommend them all despite their present, reformulated state and even vintages are affordable. Too bad they sold Baldessarini to Maurer und Wirtz in 2011, nothing worth mentioning was released since then.

Opinions on this one? I'm enjoying it a lot but wish it had a little more longevity. My Burberry London stuck around till around the last hour of work.

>>14278991
Where did you buy it from?

>>14280055

some bottles are just terribly designed for spraying. See: anything from the a*men line

>>14275399
uhhh its pronounced mon-Kler

>>14280092
Got it online from Notino UK

>>14279008
Cheers, I was thinking of getting a sample of that after seeing the comparison with the gasoline-like vibe. It's a shame the Aqua version is finished.
Any opinions on the EDP too?

>>14280228
it actually anger me how badly designed the a*men line is. beautiful scents with some of the worst presentation imaginable. i feel like mugler did this on purpose. dude is a fucking weirdo.

>>14279254
>>14279297
Its not sweet at all. Cucks recommending fragrances they havent even sniffed.

OG Angel Man is putrid and could only be worn 2 sprays in the toughest of winter situations.
If you insist on trying Mugler go for A*men pure havane or try sampling Parfums de Marly Herod (a whole different ballgame). New Emporio Armani stronger with you intensely is also in the same ballpark maybe a bit more gourmandish.

>>14280269
What do you expect from a man with a lion’s face stretched over his old one?

>>14280369
Everyone but you says it's sweet faggot. Your opinion is invalid.

>>14280427
keep reading fragrantica reviews cuck

>>14272570
Lubon Paris, Brittany breeze is the best cologne. Everyone with class uses it

>>14280369

I just split a bottle of cedrat boise, it's definitely sweet

>>14280369
>>14280465
>2019
>still using the word “cuck”

Sad!

>>14280465
Says the anon who posted a Jeremy fragrance selfie. Neck yourself you closeted faggot.

>>14280255
I have no experience with Fahrenheit EDP, but people say that it’s a bit sweeter with some vanilla and boozy notes replacing the gasoline vibe.

Tobacco Oud or Oud Wood?

>>14273658
LONDON POUR HOMO INTENSE

>>14280687
I have both. What do you want to know?

>>14275756
yea, kindergarten can be tough

>>14278083
IKEA

Looking for a summer fragrance, my only favourites are le male, dior homme intense, fève délicieuse, aventus, valentino uomo. I really like sweet and fruity frags. I'm looking for something light and fresh. Possibly an aquatic?

>>14280269
I refuse to even try them because of the presentation. I dont support bad design.

>>14280741
reflection man

>>14280795
Cheaper?

>>14280846
Axe.

>>14280846
Aqva Amara?

>>14280851
30-70 range

>>14280741
CK one

>>14280741
ADG Profumo

Dior Homme Cologne

Mugler Cologne

Cool Water

Prada L’Homme

>>14280857
Will try this one thanks

Are there any citrusy fresh type frags that actually last? The likes of Mugler and that are great but it seems like 2 maybe 3 hours max and they're gone.

>>14280741
Vph

>>14280895
Not a ton. In my experience, seems like only the really high-end ones like Roja Elysium last more than 4-6 hours.

my sample of Grey Vetiver (edt) finally came in so i could do a side by side with Guerlain Vetiver, and it's so, so boring. definitely safer, lacking any of the smoky or sharp qualities of the Guerlain, so unless that's what your looking for i can't imagine preferring the Tom Ford (especially since you can get 100mL of the Guerlain at half the cost the TF 50mL)

>>14280974
The reasons you dislike it are the exact reasons I prefer it. It just depends on what you want it to do, I suppose.

>>14280895
Note de Yuzu is a monster.

Is Oud a note I should be trying out? I've heard it can smell barnyard like or even medicinal so that's the reason I haven't tried anything like OW, Oud Noir etc.
And how close is Montblanc Legend to Fierce? I like Fierce from what i've tried as a casual scent but the prices for it are ridiculous for what you get.

So I started getting into fragrances very recently and I have a small collection including:

CDNIM
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
Guerlain Homme EDP
La Nuit de l'Homme
Christian Dior Ambre Nuit

What do you guys think I should sample next? Guerlain Homme EDP and Ambre Nuit are my favorites while CDNIM is probably my least favorite but I got it for free from Amazon.

>>14280703
Which is more versatile?
Which is better in super cold weather (frost and shit) and which is better in cold wet weather? Which do you prefer?
Do you like both, hate both, love both, like one and hate the other?
Should I buy some of each of mainly just one?
What situations are they best to wear in?


I understand that there's a lot of questions but any help would be greatly appreciated!

>>14281059
Oud from mainstream brands wont be very "bad". It wont be real oud either. I dont know what real oud smells like either but it has like a hundred different types both repugnant and very soft types. Not worth getting into unless you dont mind spending.
MFK oud line is nice, oud wood is also okay and I quite like pardon by Nassomatto. I used to own oud palao from Diptique but sold it, it's a bit more barnyardy in the opening but after that it's quite nice.

>>14272570

Any of you gaylords know where I can get Armani deodorant with triclosan in the US? Fragrance deodorants don't work anymore without it.

>>14281064
Green Irish Tweed

Did I do ok for a daytime spring scent? It's very ocean smelling

>>14281167
How is the oud in Jubilation XXV? Been on my radar for how nice it sounds, with myrrh, oud and blackberry

>>14281214
Honestly I barely get any oud. It's mostly blackberry + myrrh + oppoponax + honey

>>14280857
>>14280894
why do people like Amara? It smells like a fucking turkish gigolo

>>14281158
Versatility - OW. No question.

Super cold - TO. If it gets too hot it can become extremely cloying and because it’s a polarising scent subtlety is key. Oud Wood, in my opinion, benefits from a little warmth to help projection. In The cold and wet OW really works well because it has a kind of “damp” smell. It reminds me of church pews.

I adore them both. That said, Oud Wood is one I can wear with confidence and know most people will enjoy. Tobacco Oud is one you have to be more careful with. If I want to wear it out I spray it about an hour before I leave because the opening is very offensive to some (I love it, but don’t want to make people hate me).

Without a doubt, Oud Wood is the safest purchase of the two. You should definitely try and sample both. They’re too expensive not to sample.

Oud Wood is good more formal and informal occasions, indoors and out. If you’re very careful you could even get away with it at work. But be subtle with it.

As for TO, it’s a more formal scent. I wear it down the pub sometimes because it suits the environment, but it’s not really for the bar, it’s not for work, it’s not for anywhere too hot. Maybe if you’re at a family gathering for a meal you could wear it. If you’re like me and live near the countryside the earthiness can suit being outside, but even then, Oud Wood fits the environment better.

I hope that helps. I’m significantly more drunk since you asked so I hope it makes sense as well.

Any more questions just ask.

If you want a brief answer: Buy Oud Wood. TO is one of my favourites, but it’s more for my own benefit than others.

ummm what should i get for summer heat?

i bought pic related a few weeks ago and was good for windy spring days but now the temps are in 20C+ and it smells absolutely vile

>>14281317
Dior Homme Cologne is my most recent purchase and I have to refrain from drinking the whole bottle. Try it.

>>14281322
Something in that stuff gives me a headache. I love the smell but it doesn't sit well with me, I had to give it away.

>>14281432
That’s a shame. I haven’t loved a fragrance as much since I bought Tuscan Leather last year.

So i'm looking for a summer fragrance, who go with the sweat? i mean, i sweat a lot in Summer, so something good to go with it ? i will wear it in daytime, and where i live is hot with high humidity . Any suggestions ?

>>14281317
VIW

>>14281590
nothing. Anything you wear will sweat off in less than 2 hours.

What's the most hypebeast frag there is?
And, what is the winter equivalent of DHC?
I'm curious to /frag/'s answer

>>14281643
this. i don't even bother wearing frags in the summer. during the nights i will but no daytime scents. just a good deodorant and maybe some axe. yes fucking axe body spray. shit works like magic in the heat.

>>14281590
Unironically Kouros. Just one spray, stays with you without overwhelming you.

>>14281713
which ones are the least headache inducing?

>>14281590
Mugler Cologne

>>14281735
What's the closest thing to this that isn't by YSL?

I'm not the original asker but I'm interested in Kouros and I'm not a fan of their animal testing practices :(

>>14281916
Vegan faggots are not welcome in my thread.

>>14281932

aight bro

im bout to head out

>>14281937
Don’t let the door hit you in the bony, malnourished ass.

>>14281941
Okay so first of all calling me bony and malnourished is slander and libel
(but also true)

let's close this thread out with the best rose scents for men

>>14281947
It actually would only be libel. Slander is spoken, libel is written. And it’s not libel because you admitted that it’s accurate. I suggest you spend less time worrying about animals and more time brushing up on your defamation law.

>>14281959

wait sorry, could you repeat that slowly, sir?

Don't know shit about shopping for cologne, so here's the plan. I'm going to go to Sephora and whatever other store I can find at the mall that sells cologne and go on a sniffing fest until I find some things I like, then I'll buy a couple samples. Sound like a good plan?

It's warming up in my area. What fragrances should I go with for spring/summer weather? I'm poor, so no 200 USD bottles, please.

>>14281615
what

recent pick up based on a recommendation

>>14282058
Virgin Island Water

>>14282101
t. anon from 2010

>>14282040
Definitely don't do that if by samples you mean rollerballs or travel sprays. You should expect a rollerball or travel spray for a good quality fragrance to be between $28 and $60. I think quality over quantity is very important for fragrances, so don't skimp out. Each time you make a purchase at Sephora they let you take home up to 3 small fragrance samples for free. Here's what I currently do to shop and recommend to get most bang for buck:
- I look up recommendations beforehand and make a list.
- Each time I go to Sephora or a department store I sniff up to three or so on a card because my sense of smell gets worn out very quickly and after a few I just won't be able to smell anything at all, then I choose one that I want to "try for real" because it will smell different on skin than it does on a card, and spray it on my forearm. Don't spray your wrist because it will come off the next time you wash your hands. I smell it again in an hour to see if I still like it or if it changes. Sometimes it smells better after it has been on skin for a while. Limit to at most one fragrance trial per day. I've been able to come in to the same shop repeatedly and do this without getting weird looks or anything.
- Make a purchase of a safe beginner fragrance (like one that will smell nice to a most people and won't polarize) and take home three samples of fragrances you are also thinking of buying later on. The Sephora sample bottles should be enough to spray on your arm like a dozen times maybe. I'm still a beginner myself so I'm only purchasing rollerballs, no bottles. If I fall in love with one then I'll end up dropping 100 bucks on a full bottle.
- I think Nordstrom might let you take samples without making a purchase because I have seen little empty sample bottles sitting in buckets for anyone to take, but I might be wrong about that.
- Don't buy fragrances for cheap online because there are fakes all over the place that will give you cancer or some shit.

>>14282158
>he purchases shit before receiving his "free" samples
>he only sniffs 3 at a time
yikes

New thread:
>>14272570
>>14282192

>>14282187
>purchases
Things I was going to buy regardless.
>yikes
Begone reddit.

>>14282195
Based catposter