FRAGRANCE GENERAL

[Anonymous No.11265421]

Last thread >>11216840
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BBC perfume documentary (part 1 of 3):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=annRzLYrRwM
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general info
http://fragrance.org/intelligence/knowledge-center/
http://perfumesociety.org/discover-perfume/an-introduction/
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various fragrance communities/review sites/blogs
http://www.fragrantica.com/
http://www.basenotes.net/
http://www.parfumo.net/
http://www.nstperfume.com/
http://www.boisdejasmin.com/
http://www.kafkaesqueblog.com/
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w2c samples
http://www.luckyscent.com/
http://www.decantshop.com/
http://www.theperfumedcourt.com/
http://www.surrendertochance.com/
http://www.perfumista.co.uk/
http://www.ausliebezumduft.de/fragrances.html
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on DIY fragrances
http://www.perfumersapprentice.com/

[Anonymous No.11265424]

For anyone looking for fragrance suggestions, give as much information as possible about what you want. Helpful info could include price range, climate/season, need (work/clubbing/etc.), notes/families you like/dislike, and other perfumes you've tried and liked/disliked.

[Anonymous No.11265449]

i need something light and fruity for university, but one that still has masculinity

thanks mates

[Anonymous No.11265464]

>>11265449
L'Artisan Parfumeur Caligna

you can also try Diptyque Philosykos eau de toilette, but it's a little more green than fruity to my nose

[Anonymous No.11265492]

Has anyone personally used Chanel's Sycamore?

It seems like it'd have everything I want in a frag, but I don't want to trek to the closest store and find out it's not what I'm hoping for. If it helps any, I've really liked the CdG Kyoto and Ouarzazate (latter more than the former) and Heeley's Cardinal. I can't think of anything else I've been a fan of in a similar style.

[Anonymous No.11265698]

R8 collection

[Anonymous No.11265705]

I am up to a dozen Bond and four Creed fragrances now. What is another niche house to explore, and which fragrances would you recommend? Looking at brands like Mancera, Amouage, TFPB etc. I prefer prices under $200 / 100 ml (online not retail).

[Anonymous No.11265709]

>>11265698
Gucci Pour Homme II has a kool aid note I don't like.

[Anonymous No.11265741]

>>11265705
>Amouage, TFPB
these

also
Tauer
Le Labo
Diptyque
Heeley
Penhaligon's
L'Artisan
Serge Lutens
The Different Company
Frederic Malle
Maison Francis Kurkdjian

[Anonymous No.11266382]

>>11265705
>dozen Bond and four Creed fragrances
full bottles? did you at least sample first or are they blind buys (if the latter, fucking why?)?

[Anonymous No.11266447]

>>11266382
All blind, because I can and because I hate visiting the Beverly Hills Saks location. Haven't been disappointed yet, but I have a very open mind when it comes to fragrance.

>>11265741
Would Juniper Sling be a good starter frag from Penhaligon? I like the note list.

[Anonymous No.11266950]

Which is the 'manliest' of all the Dior Homme collection?

[Anonymous No.11267003]

new /frag/ threads are made.
the previous thread is linked.
the sticky is posted.
the frag infograph + info is posted underneath.

the threads are then bumped regularly, even if the threads lack the actual activity.

seems like the new threads is mostly created by 1 person or so.

good job.

[Anonymous No.11267103]

>>11267003
Indeed, thanks Fraganon!

[Anonymous No.11267131]

>>11266950
They all tilt more feminine because of the iris note. You can try Valentino Uomo which smells similar to Dior Homme, but doesn't have the iris note.

[Anonymous No.11267630]

What's a good summer fragrance that will get me a ton of compliments?

I want to be that guy that hears "Damn, you smell good!" or something.

I don't know, help me out.

[Anonymous No.11267640]

>>11267630
Terre d'Hermes or TDH eau tres freche

People who are super into fragrances will complain about it being too dependent on one ingredient, but 99.99% of everyone will think you smell conspicuously nice.

[Anonymous No.11267674]

>>11267630
Armani Acqua di Gio Profumo
Bvlgari Aqva Amara
Carolina Herrera 212 Men
Chanel Allure Homme Sport
Bleu de Chanel
Dior Homme Cologne
Dior Sauvage
Versace Man Eau Fraiche
Versace Pour Homme

[Anonymous No.11268022]

>>11267630
Penhaligon's Quercus

[Anonymous No.11268153]

>>11267630
I only like to recommend ones I already own so here's my designer picks for you. Some have different uses and applicable times for usage but I feel these are all decent summer scent compliment getters.

[Anonymous No.11268178]

>>11267630
Try that orange fragrance by Thierry Mugler, I'm digging that shit now

[Anonymous No.11268663]

>bookmark /frag/ and /skin/

>only visit those two threads

>never read any other cancer on /fa/

[Anonymous No.11268665]

>>11268663
That's the way to go /fa/ggot

[Anonymous No.11268692]

>>11268153
Watch less Jeremy, you fag.

[Anonymous No.11268693]

>>11265421
Thoughts?

[Anonymous No.11268707]

>>11265698
Meme-tier. All you need now is an Allure sport bottle and you'll be indistinguishable from a pre-bleu top fragrance list. Find yourself a fragrance identity goddamn.

[Anonymous No.11268743]

>>11267630
Dior Homme Cologne

>>11266447
Penhaligon's is crap. I love Juniper Sling, Sartorial and Opus but will never buy any because of crap performance vs. price. Juniper Sling fell flat on my skin less than an hour after spraying.

[Anonymous No.11268788]

>>11268692
talk shit post collection

[Anonymous No.11268897]

>>11268743

>Dior Homme Cologne

Not who you're replying to but I'm not a fan senpai.

Definitely get a sample first

[Anonymous No.11268914]

>>11266447
>but I have a very open mind when it comes to fragrance.

That's not being open minded, that's generally called being an idiot.

[Anonymous No.11268947]

hey /fa/mpai

looking for something that smells luxurious and opulent for a winter climate, price not an issue

i don't want anything super musky or leathery pls

[Anonymous No.11268958]

>>11268914
By open mind I meant that I'm a guy who's not afraid to wear Chinatown in public. I also have a large fragrance collection so I'm less likely to be burned on a purchase than dude who keeps just one or two bottles and needs safe choices. If you know what you like and are familiar with fragrance, it's very possible to have a reasonable idea of whether a fragrance is for you based on basenotes reviews and other available info. I haven't been surprised or disappointed yet and in fact my most disappointing purchases have been at retail (Givenchy Gentlemen Only comes to mind).

[Anonymous No.11268984]

>>11268947
Jubilation

[Anonymous No.11269010]

>>11268707

mad that the most popular frags are the best?

[Anonymous No.11269021]

>>11269010
not him but

Popularity in terms of sales is the product of a very complex combination of fragrance composition, advertising, pricing, and several other factors. There are plenty of fragrances that I would consider "better" in terms of composition than almost all (if not all) very popular fragrances.

So I don't agree about that popularity = quality of fragrance.

[Anonymous No.11269059]

>>11268707
>Hurr Memes!
Christ, grow up.
Most people don't even wear fragrances.

[Anonymous No.11269080]

>>11268947
Check out the house of Amouage

[Anonymous No.11269098]

>>11269021

Don't get too hipsterish, quality of a fragrance doesn't alone make something good

serge lutens fille en aiguilles is probably the most complex fragrance I ever smelt, but I wouldn't own it because I don't want to smell like a monastery in the woods in middle of winter
also, millesime imperiale is better than aventus imho but it's a 3 hour skin scent

[Anonymous No.11269230]

>>11266447
>Juniper Sling
yeah that's one of their best ones. i also like Bayolea and Quercus. Endymion is probably their most popular

and >>11268743 is right, though i wouldn't go as far as call them "crap." if longeavity is a big, big deal for you, maybe skip this house or don't buy full bottles at least (and if you like Endymion, they are releasing an Endymion Concentre so maybe the brand is going to start looking at their performance issues)

[Anonymous No.11269363]

>>11269230
Thanks for the thoughts. Yes, longevity is nice, but I carry mini atomizers of my fragrances with me so I should be fine. I kind of expected the weakness of the house anyway as Penhaligon seems to sell more cologne spray than EDT.

What's a good introduction to Le Labo in your opinion?

[Anonymous No.11269436]

>>11269363
>a good introduction to Le Labo
it would have to be Rose 31. it's their most famous, most popular, and though it's not my favorite of theirs, it is their most dynamic scent and one of the most dynamic i've come across. the way it changes from the spicy and rosy opening to the woody dry down is downright enthralling. it's a pity i don't like the smell of roses or caraway.

my favorites though are Iris 39 (tho it gets borderline too musky as it dries) and The Noir 29.

other notable Le Labos:
Santal 33 is another very popular one (I personally can't stand it)
Bergamote 22 is a perfectly unisex light and woody citrus, among the best out there
Vetiver 46, developed by the nose behind CdG 2 MAN from a "prototype" he made for that scent

for something more "experimental," Neroli 36, Oud 27, Patchouli 24. i'm not sure if i like those or hate those.

[Anonymous No.11269747]

I might get memed at for this but I really cannot get enough of Hugo Boss Man and Lacoste Pour Homme as my daily cologne.

[Anonymous No.11269866]

>>11269747
Nothing wrong with that.

[Anonymous No.11269918]

>>11269436
Damn, just found out they have a few Le Labo stores in my area. Finna visit the Venice shop this week.

[Anonymous No.11271322]

>>11269918
check out LA's city exclusive while you are there and report back. And see if they have San Fran's too

[Anonymous No.11271463]

have a friend with a sample from ELDO in one of those birchbox jawns. she is not sure what the name of it is and it does not have the name on the sample.

>top notes
orange/grapefruit, vague floral notes
>heart notes
vanilla-y, still some orange, hint of smoke
>base notes
indistinguishable from New Haarlem (aka maple syrup) on my skin

any thoughts senpai? loved whatever I'm wearing

[Anonymous No.11271912]

>>11271463
I'm going to guess Archives 69 or Tilda Swinton Like This

probably both wrong 2bh

[Anonymous No.11272474]

does the "musk" note in perfumes make anyone else nauseous? it sorta smells like sweat evaporating off skin to me, but a little sweet which makes it even worse 2bh

[Anonymous No.11272731]

hey guys, i know i posted this a couple threads ago but my wifi has been crapping out and i never got a chance to screenshot/copy down/thank you for your replies last time.

as an aussie where should i go to buy online? shipping costs are a bitch but retail is sooo expensive. thanks guys

[Anonymous No.11272735]

>>11272731
(I don't know, but here's the last frag general if you want to take a look >>11216840 )

[Anonymous No.11272797]

>>11272731

chemist warehouse, terry white, etc

I buy from there or ebay.

[Anonymous No.11272826]

>>11272731
this was my response last thread anon

For run of the mill fragrances, Chemist Warehouse and Priceline have you pretty well covered. The 7 or 8 frags I have gotten from there have always been legit and more or less held to what I've read about them on Fragrantica. Definitely not grey market sourced imo.
As for the more expensive designer brands, David Jones & Myer are your best bets, even though it's pricey as fuck. If you're nice to the saleperson and show a genuine interest in the product, they'll be very inclined to knock up some samples for you. One guy in Sydney Market Street David Jones gave me a 3ml sample of Tobacco Vanille & Neroli Portifino and I wasn't even buying a fragrance, I simply just asked.

[Anonymous No.11272854]

>>11266447
Lol god damn
Do you have a career/how much gwop do you make?

[Anonymous No.11272947]

hey guys im new to fragrances and i was wondering if you can help me? I got these fragrances as a gift and I like the smell but by the time i walk out the door i cant smell them, and i dont get any whiffs throought the day or anything. Any ideas why?

[Anonymous No.11272959]

>>11272947
because they're zara and zara is garbage

[Anonymous No.11272971]

>>11272959
what makes them garbage? what makes a scent last

[Anonymous No.11272979]

>>11272971
the fact that they were produced by zara makes them garbage.

doesn't matter if they smell like tom ford if they only last for 15 minutes. zara doesn't spend anywhere near the money they should on quality and focus on cheap knockoffs of other labels, so while they've probably copied a great scent relatively well, they're not going to get the projection or duration from it that you would from the original

[Anonymous No.11272988]

>>11272979
thats a shame, i really know nothing about fragrances

[Anonymous No.11273015]

>>11272988
it's okay anon, we all start somewhere :)

refer to the guide at the top and decide what you want from there

i personally recommend bleu de chanel eau de parfum, it's just a great all around fragrance, mid-price

also terre d'hermes, similar to the bleu in that it's good all around, also mid price

[Anonymous No.11273019]

>>11272988
also RE: zara i was sort of exaggerating a bit

if you can't smell them it's possibly because they're eau de toilette (lower concentration than eau de parfum), so try spraying a couple more times in different pulse points (neck, wrist, behind ear)

[Anonymous No.11273027]

>>11273015
Thank you! i'll certainly be doing some reading this afternoon to try and learn a bit more :)
>>11273019 thats a good idea i may try them again tomorrow as i only did three sprays

[Anonymous No.11273197]

thoughts?

[Anonymous No.11273222]

>>11273027
Not other anon but try applying some non scented moisturiser or lotion to your neck and upper chest. Just a pea sized amount. Let it dry and then spray your fragrance on top of it. That's a cheeky trick that can sometimes double longevity.

[Anonymous No.11273236]

>>11265424
male / asian / mid 20's ~ 30 / US east coast / daily use

i usually use cdg man in winter and aesop deodorant as a fragrance in summer

looking for something subtle and unisex to wear in spring/summer

not a fragrance, but love the smell of aesop's reverence hand lotion (bergamont / vetiver / petitgrain)

like woody scents and not a fan of anything fruity or has too much citrus notes

[Anonymous No.11273253]

Does anyone here have experience with the Mont Blanc Legend range?

Apart from the main criticism of being 'generic' (which I don't mind, as I'm still a newbie to frangrances), Mont Blanc Legend seems to fit my bill for something with fresh, aromatic accords without being overly sweet.

Anyone can recommend between Legend/Legend Spirit/Legend Intense?

[Anonymous No.11273304]

>>11272735
>>11272826
>>11272826

thats fantastic thank u guys. will give chemist warehouse a look. i didn't know myer / djs did samples, thats pretty freaking good

[Anonymous No.11273314]

>>11273253
I had a small bottle but now I have A&F Fierce so I used that instead. They smell very similar. Legend Spirit is its own thing and doesn't smell like Legend or Legend Intense

[Anonymous No.11273436]

>>11273304
yeah man but I think it depends on what brand, where you are, if you don't look dodgy or just pestering for samples etc etc. Try asking to buy samples first, or buy another fragrance you want to show you aren't just wasting their time.

[Anonymous No.11273447]

>>11265492
Shameless bump for help.

[Anonymous No.11273464]

>>11273236
Bond No. 9 Central Park
Check the notes at http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Bond-No-9/Central-Park-3422.html

Seems like your kind of fragrance.

[Anonymous No.11273684]

>>11272947
You don't smell them because your brain isn't wired to. You smell then the first time round because it's a new scent, so your brain thinks it's important, but because it persists and isn't particularly strong or dangerous smelling, your brain learns to ignore it and you stop smelling it.

You can test the longevity of your perfume by spraying some on a cloth, and putting it in a different room, then visiting it evey hour. Because it's a new scent relative to the ambient odour your nose will pick it up.

[Anonymous No.11273700]

>>11273684
Cloth holds scents a lot longer than skin though.

[Anonymous No.11274010]

>>11273700
True, you can sweat it off, but that's only unless you're spraying before you put on your shirt.

[Anonymous No.11274077]

>>11274010
>spraying on clothes
terrible. the scent gets stale and, if you are spraying your coat/jacket, will stay there until you get it dry cleaned

skin only, as perfume is intended, as the body heat and skin chemistry help for a more interesting progression

[Anonymous No.11274520]

>>11265492
>>11273447
I have Sycomore. It's one of my favorite vetivers, but haven't tried any of the other three you mentioned. What's the question?

[Anonymous No.11274670]

>>11274520
A short review/thoughts on the frag. I mostly just need validation that it smells like the guide implies it does. I don't want to waste a trip into the city and find out it's nothing like I expected. What other vetivers have you used?

[Anonymous No.11275289]

Fragrance at the gym, polite or offensive? I wear perfume while using the treadmill and my workout clothes smell great for days afterwards.

[Anonymous No.11275336]

>>11271912
thanks for the recs.

think it may be true lust.
>released in 2015
>features tangerine, rum, white florals and santal

[Anonymous No.11275785]

>>11274670
Not sure what guide you're referring to, and wonder why my opinion as a lone anon would sway you over the scores of quasi-profesional fragrance reviewers on BN and FG but it's lovely. A smoky vetiver very much like Encre Noir, but softened and classed up by a creamy sandalwood. I don't get great performance out of it, alas, but it is definitely worth sampling IMO.

The frag that actually got me in to them was Crabtree & Evelyn's Vetiver. Tragically discontinued, but it comes up on eBay for not a lot of money every so often. I've tried the following other vetivers (that I can recall):

Annick Goutal - (if I just name the house, the frag was called simply "Vetiver")
Carven
Guerlain
Encre Noir
Etro
Fat Electrician
Floris
Grey Vetiver
Jo Malone
Lorenzo Villoresi
Mazzolari
Original Vetiver
Roger and Gallet
Route du Vetiver
Royall Vetiver
Santa Maria Novella
Sel du Vetiver
Vetiver 46
Vetiver Ambrato
Vétiver Extraordinaire
Vetiver Tonka
Vetyver (L'Occitane & Parfums de Nicolai)
Vetyverio

[Anonymous No.11275822]

>>11273314
Right now I'm leaning more towards Mont Blanc Legend Spirit, supposedly because it is the Legend but more refined

[Anonymous No.11276109]

>>11275289
No problem as long as it's light and very fresh. The last thing I want to smell when I'm heaving and sweaty is another guy's fragrance.

The original Luna Rossa is the best workout scent for me.

[Anonymous No.11276373]

>>11275785
>Vetyverio
Diptyque? If so, care to elaborate a little on it?

[Anonymous No.11276391]

opinions?

[Anonymous No.11276420]

>>11276391
this is what i will be getting for this summer
i order only smaller samples from it so far, i didn't get tired of it (which is not the case for me with most scents), so i guess now it's time to buy a bottle

[Anonymous No.11276444]

>>11276373
It was a while ago, but my notes say:
>nice smooth vet opens, some rose. nice light
I used the word "nice" twice so I must have liked it. Will have to try it again.

[Anonymous No.11276670]

I'm hesitating between Pure Malt and Pure Havane.

How do they compare performance wise ?

Fragantica has heavier sillage for Pure Havane but some written reviews say the opposite

[Anonymous No.11276907]

>>11276373
I don't like vetiver, but I thought it was decent. Vetiver and citrus. Pleasant enough I didn't wash it off, but nothing that wowed me.

[Anonymous No.11277110]

>>11276670
Of all the Pure flankers I've tried, Malt and Havane are the closest. To the point where I don't see the need to own both, which I do. I've never done a side by side performance comparison, but I'd say they're pretty close there too. I feel Havane is a slightly "warmer" frag, thus slightly less versatile, not to mention I just like Malt better, so I'd say Malt is the winner between the two.

[Anonymous No.11278063]

what do you guys think of pecksniffs tarragon lime musk?

[Anonymous No.11278110]

>>11278063
>pecksniffs
sounds like a sex act

[Anonymous No.11278293]

>just walked into my office building's stairwell and it's filled with Aventus

which one of you assholes is this? and ease up; I'm glad I don't work with you

[Anonymous No.11278309]

>>11278293
>tfw showing fragrance collection to mom on mother's day and when she smells Aventus she says, "I smell this on lots of guys lately"

[Anonymous No.11278780]

on the rec of someone last thread (thanks anon) I got some of pic related

it kind of just squirts out the top of the bottle though. this morning after a shower just squirted some on my hands and rubbed it on my chest and neck.

the scent was mild and lasted about half the day, which I am happy with, but I am wondering if there's a better way to apply scents like this without a spray top or one of those rubbing balls.

it just occurs to me, did I buy a refill I'm supposed to put in another bottle? I thought 750ml was a lot for cologne.

[Anonymous No.11278827]

>>11278780
That was me. Glad you like it! It's one of my favorite lavender scents. Yes, this is more of a "splash" than an eau de cologne/toilette, and thus is more dilute comparatively. Still decent performance as you discovered, especially when you apply heavily, which you totally can because you have so much and it's so cheap! I really don't think you can over-apply this stuff. Anyway, I keep some in a small atomizer to spray myself with, as that is how I am most comfortable applying fragrance. Plus, I use it as a room spray and to spray my bedding. Very refreshing, especially in the summer.

[Anonymous No.11278832]

>>11278780
750ml?? What do they expect you to do with it, use it as mopping up liquid??

Jesus christ, and here I thought the standard of 100ml for small frag houses is already far too much to use. I wish they did a standard 50ml so people can start exploring the frag market without burning a whole in the wallet everytime a new release comes out.

This is worse than Dior having 450ml bottles that will literally last you and your next generations' lifetimes even if you bathe in it everyday.

[Anonymous No.11278846]

>>11278827
Good to know, I'm definitely going to try some on the bedding next time I wash my sheets. It is funny how having such a large bottle makes you want to use it for different purposes.

Thanks again for your help last thread, I have your other recs saved for when I am a little more serious. Especially curious about Diptyque Eau de Lavande, mostly because I remember my estranged father had cologne in those bottles.

[Anonymous No.11278850]

>>11278832
It was under $20 shipped :)

[Anonymous No.11278894]

>>11268692
jeremy is king, because of him i fuck all kinds of pussy

[Anonymous No.11279327]

Can anyone give me some ivy recs? I like diptyque eau de lierre. I didn't like kerosene black vines or ds & durga Boston ivy.

[Anonymous No.11279584]

I'm looking for some insight.
I'm 20 years old, college student, my style can be described as artful skater, olive skin tone, long, curly, brown hair that's usually tied up, I typically carry a brooding/emotionless expression (I'm trying to stray away from that).
I'm looking for a variety of scents to range over all seasons/weather conditions. Not looking to spend over $100.
I really enjoy earthy scents. (Patchouli, cedar, amber, nutmeg, chocolate, vanilla)

I impulsively bought Versace's The Dreamer online just now and, on a whim, have Versace's Pour Homme, Perry Ellis' 360 Red, and Vicky Tiel's Ulysse in my Amazon cart.

Should I cop? Do you have better options for me?

[Anonymous No.11279586]

>>11278894
Good job. I tend to stick with pretty women though.

[Anonymous No.11279592]

>>11278832
You know, if 50 ml became the norm they'd just keep the same prices and give you less

[Anonymous No.11279599]

>tfw Neroli Portofino doesnt last

[Anonymous No.11279607]

>>11279584
Stop calling yourself artful, get a haircut and cheer the fuck up.

Then wear CH Men Prive.

[Anonymous No.11279641]

>>11279599
That is a feel I know all too well

[Anonymous No.11279651]

>>11279592
>>11278832
50mL is the norm, especially considering niche brands. some houses don't offer anything bigger than 50mL

[Anonymous No.11279658]

>>11279607
I described myself as artful to distinguish myself from shit like pic related.
Thanks for the recommendation.

[Anonymous No.11279701]

>>11279651
50ml isn't the norm because it's generally only niche houses that sell it as 50... if 50ml was the norm then even major houses would limit it at 50

[Anonymous No.11279972]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drawnayr/capture-and-enhance-the-life-of-your-favourite-fra?token=bdc12510 what do we think of this? interesting??

[Anonymous No.11280052]

attention big dogs:

what's the greatest DESIGNER winter daytime scent (in and outdoors or seperately)?

Given that I've only been in the fragrance game for a few months my collection is skewed towards summer (ausfag).

Not a fan of burberry london, and it doesn't get 'freezing' cold during winter here if that makes a difference.

[Anonymous No.11280177]

What's a good cheap summer fragrance that smells good? I don't mind something that'll get some compliments or that women like. But I just want a cheap one to start out with.

[Anonymous No.11280187]

>>11280177

versace pour homme

[Anonymous No.11280264]

>>11280187
I'll back this up, but VpH doesn't have great longevity. Buy a mini atomizer / mini funnel so you can refresh throughout the day.
Versace Man Eau Fraiche is also a very nice smelling summer cheapie.

[Anonymous No.11280323]

>>11280052
I nominate Cuir de Russie.

[Anonymous No.11280365]

>>11280052
L'Instant de Guerlain pour homme or Dior Homme

>>11280177
Clinique Happy For Men
Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert
Bvlgari Amara Aqva
Lalique Pour Homme Leo
Lalique White

[Anonymous No.11280597]

>>11266447
The Vilhelm fragrances at Barneys are lovely (as a femanon who bought one for husband). He wears Bond and Creed as well.

[Anonymous No.11280770]

>>11273436
solid plan, thank you. i dont mind paying to buy samples so long as the prices are reasonable

[Anonymous No.11280863]

>>11280052
Thierry Mugler Pure Malt

[Anonymous No.11280870]

>>11280177
Nautica Voyage

[Anonymous No.11281145]

Anyone here knows this ?

Some reviews and descriptions make me think it could become my favorite fragrance but some also say that a single spray can give a headache and some people say they even got confronted by strangers lel

[Anonymous No.11281176]

>>11281145
I won't own any JPG fragrance because I hate the bottle designs.

[Anonymous No.11281201]

>There are people who wear Terre d'Hermes during the summer

[Anonymous No.11281209]

>>11281145
How can it be your "favorite" fragrance anyways if you haven't even tested it?
Le Male and its flankers are pretty hit or miss, some people love them, others hate them. I hate them myself.

[Anonymous No.11281226]

>>11281201 #
Isn't that what TdH ETF is for?

[Anonymous No.11281312]

>>11281226
I meant the eau de toilette. The fraiche is for summer, yes.

[Anonymous No.11281320]

>>11281209
I said it COULD BECOME my favorite based on the notes, the fragrances it gets compared to, what reviewers say it reminds them of, etc. I usually blind buy.

>>11281176
Just customize them with doll clothes or something

[Anonymous No.11281331]

>>11281320
Go on eBay and buy a sample. JPG is too risky to blind buy because a lot of his stuff isn't "safe".
The one I found has a Le Male and Fleur du Male sample for about $6.45

[Anonymous No.11281439]

>>11280052
Antaeus

[Anonymous No.11281445]

>>11280177
360º Red fM

[Anonymous No.11281467]

>>11281201
It comes alive in the heat. The hotter the better.

[Anonymous No.11281479]

Poorfag coming through, what reasonably priced perf should I buy to not smell like a fruitcake or an Axe-wearing homo?

[Anonymous No.11281495]

>>11279658
Lmao, Tyler is fifty times more "artful" than you'll ever be, homeboy

[Anonymous No.11281500]

>>11280052
>is skewed towards summer

How did you manage that? I'm desperately trying to find something decent for summer since majority of the fragrances are simply too heavy for summer.

Anyway

Fahrenheit prior to reformulation was absolutely amazing for winter in my opinion

[Anonymous No.11281506]

>>11281201
TdH works year long unless you personally find it becomes too intense for you in the heat.

[Anonymous No.11281522]

>>11281500

>How did you manage that?

err because it was just summer here?

I don't understand what you're not understanding.

[Anonymous No.11281785]

>>11281201
TdH isn't heavy at all

[Anonymous No.11282059]

Just copped some of this shit

10/10 really fucking good

But is it okay to wear during the summer?

[Anonymous No.11282676]

>>11282059
yeah, barely tho. It's versatile enough for use year-round imo, but be wary on the hottest days

[Anonymous No.11282696]

>>11282676
What does "2" invoke the imagery of for you?

[Anonymous No.11282839]

Anyone tried Bentley for Men Intense?
I can get a good deal on a blind buy

[Anonymous No.11282954]

>>11282839
Yep. It was a blind buy that went great for me. Very well put together scent that I'd pay double for. Booze, incense, wood, with just a hint of sweetness. Feels like something the Most Interesting Man in the World would wear, but to me it doesn't skew older; it skews sophisticated.

[Anonymous No.11283100]

Recently copped pic related for spring/summer

[Anonymous No.11283186]

Copped this recently, really liking it. Lasts for quite a long time too.

[Anonymous No.11283233]

On a whim, I decided to browse amazon's men's fragrance selection sorted by average customer review. Of the 48 on page one, I had only smelled 12 and actually *heard of* 22, which I found odd, as a pretty big fragrance enthusiast. Of course, Cool Water is on there three times. But my point is are a lot of these frags popular and I've just been out of touch? Is there anything there worth checking out?

[Anonymous No.11283247]

Just copped. Opinions?

[Anonymous No.11283248]

>>11283233
I've smelled: HM, Brit, CW (x3), Mugler Cologne, Kyoto. Fuel for Life, Drakkar Noir, La Nuit, VIW, & Tommy Bahama.

[Anonymous No.11283251]

>>11283247
Love that smell.

[Anonymous No.11284202]

>>11268153
I ordered a bottle of Nautica Voyage a few days ago, and I was very disappointed. I don't understand what the hype is around it.

Yes, it's as cheap as it gets, but it also smells cheap. Reminds me of a toilet scent and gives me a headache after a while. Also projection and silage was so so.

I found it pretty weak and typical Nautica. No wow factor.

[Anonymous No.11284237]

how many of you fags smoke?

[Anonymous No.11284242]

>>11283247
their best smell desu. all others are vomit inducing

[Anonymous No.11284263]

>>11265421
what's a nice spring scent? cheap or expensive is fine, i'd rather buy samples anyway

[Anonymous No.11284409]

This is one thread I can be hip to without all the faggots coming in here with their Kanye shit.
my favorites from best to least but still all 5 are amazing frangrances.

5. Versace Erros
4. Carolina Herrera Herrera for men
3. Viktor and rolph spice bomb
2. prada Luna rossa eau sport for summer and Luna rossa for any other time
1. chanel platinum egoiste my signature

[Anonymous No.11284434]

>>11284409
honorable mentions to invictus homme

[Anonymous No.11284435]

>>11284237
recently quit after about 8 years

[Anonymous No.11284462]

What are some good nighttime summer scents? Or perhaps i should say evening, cause in june the summer only sets for 2-3 hours around here.

I've recently started to appreciate fragrances and during the last year or so ive had dior homme sport, dior homme, hypnose homme and fahrenheit summer.
Out of these dior homme was my favourite but im looking for something better suited for warmer weather now.
Im 22 and i prefer to wear something that suits my age, and i generally dislike aquatic scents(maybe ive only been exposed to some bad ones), other than that i am open for all kind of suggestions.
What would you guys recommend?

[Anonymous No.11284613]

>>11268692
i tought the same

[Anonymous No.11284951]

>>11284263
The Different Company Un Parfum de Charme et Feuilles

>>11284462
a spicy floral, preferably not a white floral (orange blossom/neroli is ok though), e.g. Le Labo Rose 31, or a really green floral like L'Artisan Seville l'Aube

citruses: Creed Himalaya or Royal Water, Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza or Colonia Intensa
other: Bvlgari Blv pour homme (soapy but spicy, mainly ginger) or L'Artisan Caligna (fig based, but also with a little spice and a touch of pine)

[Anonymous No.11285279]

>>11284237
it ruins your sense of smell

[Anonymous No.11285384]

>>11284237
>>11285279
It ruins the way you smell.

[Anonymous No.11286449]

>>11283233
Amazon's customer base is very casual. Heard Mahogany Woods was good though

[Anonymous No.11286537]

>>11283233
Most of that list is drug store tier fragrance. Very, very casual stuff. Not necessarily bad smelling, just cheap. Also >Virgin Island Water by Creed
>by Halston
Amazon sellers are a special kind of dumb.

[Anonymous No.11286569]

>>11286449
>Mahogany Woods
Hmm, cheap enough for a blind buy, thanks!

>>11286537
>by Halston
Ha, yeah saw that. Sent a correction to them yesterday.

And I figured that a lot of these are cheap tier. but I love me some good, cheap frags.

[Anonymous No.11286627]

>>11286569
I was thinking of blind buying as well. Tell me how it goes m8

[Anonymous No.11286633]

>>11286627
Will do.

[Anonymous No.11286636]

>>11282059
i have a sample of this and it smells like old ladies, nice smell, but it's for old women

[Anonymous No.11286647]

>>11286636
I thought so too. It's because of the aldehydes in it actually.

[Anonymous No.11286755]

>>11286636
>>11286647
I actually didn't get much in the way of aldehydes when I sampled it. Mostly just tea and ink for me.

[Anonymous No.11287329]

>>11284409
i cant wait for Yeezy to finally release a fragrance 2bh. it's bound 2 happen eventually

[Anonymous No.11287432]

Looking for a good spring/summer smell that won't evaporate quickly in the sun.I sampled a bunch at Macy's today and the two that stand out are Dolce Gabbana The One and Versace Eros. Please help me.

[Anonymous No.11287498]

>>11287432
I just got this and im pretty happy with it, got the 50ml cuz it was a blind buy

[Anonymous No.11287499]

>>11287432
If you want power and longevity in a Spring / Summer fragrance, my personal favorite is The Scent of Peace for Him. Two or three sprays and you are getting noticed all day long, especially in hot weather. It was my second Bond and the one that really sold me on the house. I love the pineapple-juniper berry opening and the smooth vetiver-cedar base. Even after you've been sweating for hours, the drydown is delicious cedar with dark fruit and your clothes smell fresh. If you're near a Nordstrom or Saks that sells Bond, go testing then order online.

On the cheaper side, Versace Man Eau Fraiche is fantastic and holds up very well in hot weather. I can sometimes smell its base on my skin after a thorough post-workday shower.

[Anonymous No.11287594]

My advice to everyone on here is to buy niche. There's a certain satisfaction in knowing that you're wearing an amazing fragrance of the highest quality ingredients that more than likely nobody will ever smell on anyone else. Cost shouldn't even be an excuse since there's so many honest frag splitters out there in different online communities. I have a collection of over 20 niche frags in 10-25 mL decant sizes that will take me 10 years to burn through even when using one every single day. A 10mL decant will run you about $30USD, delivered to your door - and you'll get at least 500 sprays out of it.
The more you know..

[Anonymous No.11287694]

>>11287594
>a certain satisfaction in knowing that you're wearing an amazing fragrance
I'm with you there. Smelling good gives me a confidence boost too. How much it costs has nothing to do with it.
>the highest quality ingredients
http://boisdejasmin.com/2012/02/the-price-of-luxury-perfume-1.html
An aromachemical is an aromachemical.
>nobody will ever smell on anyone else
This is the only valid reason why niche is "better": exclusivity. The more something costs, the less likely you'll run in to someone else wearing it.
>10mL
>at least 500 sprays
> >50 sprays/ml
http://www.basenotes.net/threads/265910-Finally-an-ANSWER-to-the-how-many-sprays-per-mL
The average atomizer gives ~10 sprays/ml, so that 10ml will give you roughly 100 sprays.

The more you know.

[Anonymous No.11287714]

>>11287432

I wouldn't wear that in summer especially not in the sun. I do love it though

[Anonymous No.11287787]

>>11287432
>Dolce Gabbana The One
>won't evaporate quickly in the sun

Lmao

[Anonymous No.11287925]

>>11287594
Look at this bastard. I own full bottles of Creeds and Micallefs and Amouages, and what do I grab as a daily? Dior-fucking-sauvage.

Superior niche 'quality' is an illusion promoted by exclusivity and price. Wear what you want to wear, but niche bias should not keep you from enjoying a 'common' frag.

Also I just copped Fahrenheit Parfum and Burberry London today. Goddamn they smell good.

[Anonymous No.11287929]

Any of you tried the Timbersilk sold on eBay? Molecule 01 is my shameful pleasure and I heard Timbersilk is even better, but I'm initially sceptical to ebay scents from Slovenia.

[Anonymous No.11287940]

>>11287432
Neither are good for summer unless you've got AC on for most of the day. I've tried both in the humid heat and will not be doing it again.

[Anonymous No.11287943]

>>11287925
Burberry London ma nigger. Pretty fucking good autumn and Christmas scent.

[Anonymous No.11287958]

>>11284202
I second this. I owned a bottle and only got a couple of wearings before I gifted it off. You get what you pay for, which is a synthetic and easily outclassed aquatic.

[Anonymous No.11288128]

>>11287943
High five!

I semi-blind bought it (I tested it a few times but a long while back). It's greener and more watery than I expected, but the drydown is gorgeous when the greenness fades and I get more of the opoponax resin and something minty.

Fahrenheit Parfum (another semi-blind buy) is actually very similar in style with a boozy-resiny feel, but with dry, bitter citrus instead of green leaves and it has a meatier vanilla body. The violet leaf is extremely faint, like 2-3% of the frag.

These two will be joining the Bvlgari Man in Black and Luna Rossa Extreme corner of my fragrance shelf.

[Anonymous No.11288140]

>>11288128
Post a pic of your shelf m8. Luna Rossa a worthwhile cop? You seem to have the same sort of taste as I do.

[Anonymous No.11288154]

>>11287925
To be fair, Dior is just about as high-tier as "designer" fragrance brands go. I look at them and Hermes as niche quality but with better distribution / marketing. Aqua Fahrenheit is a masterpiece in my book.

[Anonymous No.11288472]

>>11287694
>only valid reason why niche is "better": exclusivity
I won't dispute that, but niche frags can also be more experimental, unconventional, and/or artful (if you want to look at it that way)

I don't see designers putting out scents e.g. Borneo 1834, Oud 27, or Pear & Olive, for the most part (some do, yes, like Hermes, but not as common practice)

[Anonymous No.11288495]

>>11287925
>what do I grab as a daily? Dior-fucking-sauvage.
because day-to-day, you just want to smell "nice" and unassuming when going to work/running errands, whatever. keep the interesting stuff to social situations and special occasions (though Creed scents are mostly just "nice" 2bh)

[Anonymous No.11288519]

>>11287925
Which Sauvage though?

[Anonymous No.11288524]

>>11288519
>this topic again
is this a meme i'm unaware of? there is only one Sauvage, pic related

everything else is under the Eau Sauvage umbrella

[Anonymous No.11288768]

>>11287432
The One is for fall/winter mainly

[Anonymous No.11288943]

>>11288472
>niche frags can also be more experimental, unconventional, and/or artful
They totally can. They can also be boring and safe. Niche is just a broader selection to choose from. I own several niche frags myself and love them, but my BS detector goes off whenever someone tries to imply that because they cost more, they are intrinsically "better" in any way but exclusivity.

[Anonymous No.11288960]

>>11288524
>this topic again
It's only because some people don't know to refer to frags by their proper name and people are used to others being nonspecific...

[Anonymous No.11288993]

>>11288524
But frankly, it was a dumb move of Dior to name a mall-tier frag with no relation after one of their flagship frags and a very popular line of flankers.

[Anonymous No.11289217]

>>11285384
that too

[Anonymous No.11289233]

>>11265424
clueless to fragrances, but i've liked armani code summer and generally like softer smells, if thats a thing. I recently tried YSLs "La nuit homme frozen cologne", which i liked. Any advices on anything similar, or should i go for that one? preferably something for all seasons, but spring/summer works too

[Anonymous No.11289305]

Here's my Summer fragrance lineup:

>Etat Libre d'Orange - Divin' Enfant
>Comme des Garcons - Play Red
>Tom Ford - Tobacco Vanille (Not very often, it's a bit pricy. But if I'm feeling luxurious I'll go for it)
>Bond No. 9 - High Line

Pls rate

[Anonymous No.11289409]

Anyone try Dior Homme Sport? I have Dior Homme and I like it so I might give this a shot. I don't have many summer/spring fragrances that I really like.

[Anonymous No.11289604]

>>11289409
I like it alot, its not the most impressionable scent but its fresh and suits summer days

Where can i buy fragrances the cheapest if i live insweden? Should i go for swedish vendors or something like amazon

[Anonymous No.11289887]

Is it just me that thinks this is shit?
I blind bought it based on the almost ubiquitously glowing reviews everywhere, and the fact that it was only £20, and it's absolute shit. Just smells like a vaguely spicy synthetic mush of nothing. Have a full 50ml if anybody in the UK wants to buy it cheap or swap it.

[Anonymous No.11289939]

>>11289887
Nigger fuck you. It's a great thanksgiving/christmas scent.

I'd swap you for it but I live in the US.

[Anonymous No.11289957]

anyone ever tried layering cdg black and cdg avignon
would like to know how that is

[Anonymous No.11289977]

>>11289939
Tobacco Vanille smells like christmas to me. Granted, it is like 6 times the price.

[Anonymous No.11289996]

>>11289305
Please respond

[Anonymous No.11290001]

>>11268707
Lol those mainstream haters are the worse. Post your collection then.

>>11265698
6/10 quantity is higher than the quality, ADG Dior and YSL make it ok

[Anonymous No.11290007]

>>11268153
>Sauvage

nope

[Anonymous No.11290013]

>>11273253
Legend is one of my more complimented and cheaper fragrances. It's like Dior Sauvage but with right price quality ratio and less sillage

[Anonymous No.11290022]

>>11288524
>Promoting Dior Sauvage
>Claims Amouage and Creed
>There is only one Sauvage

GTFO the thread, 7/10 troll

[Anonymous No.11290127]

>>11289887
Sometimes it takes a few, to many, wearings to "get" a fragrance and wrap your nose around its notes. You might want to try it a couple more times before you swap it. It works better in the fall/winter too.

[Anonymous No.11290131]

>>11290022

[Anonymous No.11290137]

>>11268153
>nautica

holy shit, what a fucking pleb

[Anonymous No.11290138]

>>11290022

[Anonymous No.11290145]

>>11265698
is la nuit good?
i wanna get it, but im not sure how long it lasts.
how long does it last? do girls tell you that you smell good when you wear it?

[Anonymous No.11290166]

>>11289887
Sometimes I wear it and I think it's a 10. Other times I wear it, it smells different, and I think it's a 6. It also fluctuates when I just smell the bottle. I don't know what it is, but sometimes it just smells completely different and not in a good way.

[Anonymous No.11290197]

>>11289305
>>11289996
The only one of those I've tried is TV and I'd go really easy on the trigger on that stuff in summer.

[Anonymous No.11290200]

>>11290131
Jeremy Brett is best Holmes.

[Anonymous No.11290210]

>>11290197
I usually do about 2-3 in the Spring/Summer. And maybe 4 in the winter.

Reason is, is that people don't seem to tell me anything about it.

Some friends/family say it's strong, but that's usually in small corridors, so I personally believe it's not THAT strong.

[Anonymous No.11290225]

>>11290210
3-4 sprays? that's overkill. you're definitely known as the douche who wants everyone to smell his cologne

[Anonymous No.11290243]

>>11290225
I said 2-3, not 3-4.

And when I do 4 is in the Winter time. You know, when it's necessary to spray more?

Stop fucking talking about shit you don't know anything about.

[Anonymous No.11290254]

Never put on cologne. I want some pussy. what should I cop

[Anonymous No.11290263]

>>11290254
Dab some of my cum behind your ear that'll do the trick ;)

[Anonymous No.11290266]

>>11290254
Tuscan Leather

[Anonymous No.11290287]

>>11290210
Sounds like you are cognizant of the spray/season dynamic. As long as you are going by feedback from others. Hell, I'm the guy who wears TdH, Kouros and GV in the summer heat, so who am I to judge? TV strikes me as just slightly too sweet to really pull off in the heat, but maybe I'll try it one day this summer...

[Anonymous No.11290463]

>>11290263
>>11290263
im pretty sure that works the other way around, virgin

[Anonymous No.11290490]

>>11290254
Kouros

[Anonymous No.11290506]

>>11290243
>And when I do 4 is in the Winter time. You know, when it's necessary to spray more?

lmao what the fuck? why would you need to spray more in the winter time? are you retarded?

[Anonymous No.11290511]

>>11290506
To cut through the thick winter air

Are you stupid?

[Anonymous No.11290526]

>>11290511
I think your head is thick m8

[Anonymous No.11290537]

>>11290526
Nice argument.

[Anonymous No.11290538]

>>11290537
lol i'm not the idiot spouting that air is thicker in the winter

[Anonymous No.11290551]

>>11290538
It is where I live (Montserrat)

[Anonymous No.11290553]

>>11265421
r8

Looking for something similar to Live Jazz, but longer lasting.

[Anonymous No.11290557]

>>11279599
>>11279641
Neroli Portofino Forte coming through

[Anonymous No.11290568]

>>11290553
why lys 41?

[Anonymous No.11290569]

>>11290568
it's so great

so intensive and long lasting, smells like freshly cut flowers

[Anonymous No.11290573]

>>11290553
Decent / 10

[Anonymous No.11290576]

>>11290551
woah yo, please post on /int/ or something so I can get that flag <3

[Anonymous No.11290584]

>>11290145
doesn't really last that long t b h

[Anonymous No.11290591]

>>11290576
>Calls me retarded and says my head is thick
>Wants me to post so he can laugh at me like a fucking circus freak

Lol

[Anonymous No.11290595]

>>11290553
>lys 41
Where'd you get money for that?

[Anonymous No.11290604]

>>11290591
this guy lmaoo

[Anonymous No.11290614]

>>11289305
Wealthy / 10
>High Line
How do you enjoy that one? Bond have three or four unisex "floral green" fragrances, and I went with Gramercy Park over High Line in that category.

My summer lineup :
Millesime Imperial
Aqua Fahrenheit
Al Wisam Day
Chez Bond

[Anonymous No.11290686]

>>11290210
yo brosquito just gonna let you know that you're gassing everyone with TV
i dont live somewhere where it gets very cold(a harsh winter day is only 30F) but 2 sprays is more than enough and if you're spraying 2 in the summer you're making everyone gag

[Anonymous No.11290708]

>>11287925
well those are all meme houses that the only thing that merits their "quality" is their ridiculous price tag
i wont criticize too much because i only wear TFPB so you could say the same about it as well

[Anonymous No.11290710]

>>11265698
>>11268153
>>11290553
more collection pics than we usually get in these threads
>>11290614
here are most of my nice frags at this point
also Gentlemen Only, which is the only thing I dislike out of all pictured perfumes

[Anonymous No.11290718]

>>11290710
If I had to buy 1 Bond No. 9 scents, which should I get?

Also, how close is La Yuqawam to Tuscan Leather?

[Anonymous No.11290751]

>>11290718
1a) Scent of Peace for Him
1b) Bleecker Street
3) Chez Bond

I have backup bottles of TSoPH and Bleecker Street, I like them so much. I consider them to be Spring-Summer-Fall fragrances, or year round if you live somewhere warm like LA. Chez Bond completely surprised me - my coworkers request that I wear it, they like it so much. I think it's way better and more unique than the GIT / CW clone the Basenotes reviews make it out to be. CB is noticeably sweeter and fresher than either of those. It just smells more fun and less tryhard.

I have only smelled Tuscan Leather in store, and don't own it personally. From memory I feel like Rasasi LY has more raspberry and more saffron than TL. I'm very satisfied with LY and don't desire a bottle of TL. Same for Al Wisam Day - it's nice enough that I don't want to buy Silver Mountain Water.

[Anonymous No.11290800]

>>11290710
I hear mixed reviews about Wall Street

Any info?

Thanks brev, i love you for answering.

[Anonymous No.11290816]

>>11290800
I was down on Wall Street and said so a few threads back. However, I sold a decant to a friend and smelled it on him recently. As another Anon said, Wall Street really seems to come alive in the heat. When I first got it in February the cucumber / money note was sickening to me. I find it a lot more pleasant now that we're hitting the warm season. No regrets anymore.

[Anonymous No.11291147]

>>11290710
>more collection pics than we usually get in these threads
my dozens of samples and decants aren't pretty to look at :(

on the bright side, i finally feel like i'm ready to cop some real bottles either this s/s or for the upcoming f/w

[Anonymous No.11291229]

copped this

smells super sweet and vanillary, takes a while to rest, smells quite stong to begin with, this is my quick review. i never buy non-lynx aftershaves rofl XD i was a pleb but im trying to become patricians XD

[Anonymous No.11291238]

I want something that is fresh and sea like without it being too fruity or woody. Maybe like a better Nautica Voyage.

[Anonymous No.11291265]

So guys i fell for the la nuit meme, i don't get the hype everyone had for it, not really suprised with the smell, what's the best compliment getter for under 50 bucks, thats the most i can spend atm on fragrance, i buy from fragrancenet

[Anonymous No.11291336]

>>11291229
You do know that Versace designed that frag for the Euro gay club scene, right?

[Anonymous No.11291445]

>>11291336
damn i didn't know :( wish i didn't know that man

[Anonymous No.11291513]

>>11280177
Anyone can recommend something good that's around the price of Voyage by Nautica right now? (It's 20.99 on amazon). I was thinking to get it but some anons said it's not good.

[Anonymous No.11291701]

>>11291265
la nuit is overpriced. Also for under 50 bucks you better don't buy anthing and wait to spend some more. What you spend is what you get (Most of the time!).

The only fragrances that are ok and are really cheap must be Thierry Mugler Cologne, Mont BlancLegend, Davidoff Cool Water

[Anonymous No.11291709]

>>11291701
>this guy

[Anonymous No.11291778]

>>11288140
I'll have to get my bottles together sometime. I think I have 30 or thereabouts piled all together.

Luna Rossa original is light and airy with soap, lavander and mint. Poor presence though. I love it but not enough to buy.

Extreme is like a less sweet, more spicy le male. Resiny and slightly cola-like. Somewhat peppery too.

Sport is like the bastard child of the line. Sweet and synthetic to my nose and something more like Eros with less mint than Luna Rossa. My least favorite.

[Anonymous No.11291942]

>>11290553
>le labo
>Tom Ford

good/10

[Anonymous No.11291983]

>>11291336
Wear whatever you like and don't worry about who enjoys the same things.

>>11291265
I would go with Versace Signature for cheap compliments. It's not super complex, but it is eminently clean and fresh. A definite warm weather crowd pleaser by the same nose who created Acqua di Gio, CK One, Tommy, and several other very popular / influential fragrances.

[Anonymous No.11292036]

i really like perfume on other people but i can't find one that don't annoy me when i'm wearing it.
most even give me slight asthma, but not on other people... i really don't get it.

i'm searching for a discreet eveday fragrance. when looking through the frag.png the buzzwords that appeal the most to me are summer/green/sea/grass.
comme de garcon sherbet peppermint is one i kinda lika, but i still really feel the urge to take a shower in the evening.
heeley menthe fraiche is kinda similar but it smells too sweet.
Generally i can't stand sweet perfumes, maybe i'm looking in the wrong direktion and most of the "fresh summer" perfumes are sweet?
never tried a wood one....
could i get some recommendations?

[Anonymous No.11292116]

>>11284409
Tell me honestly, how do you find the longevity of platinum egoiste to be? I own a bottle but use it very rarely because it seems to disappear like 10 minutes after application.

[Anonymous No.11292124]

>>11292116
most designer EDT fragrances do. That's why I prefer EDP most of the time

[Anonymous No.11292133]

>>11292036
le-lebo Another 13 and Jasmin 17, Also try CDG/Pharrell girl

[Anonymous No.11292222]

>>11292036
If you want something mild and extremely high quality that smells of the sea, sample Millesime Imperial sometime. It is lightly fruity, but not overly sweet. The salt and marine notes are super natural - with a touch of musk in the base, you could almost pretend as though you've just returned from a day at the beach rather than wearing fragrance.

[Anonymous No.11292300]

>>11292133
>>11292036
>AnOther 13
trash

Le Labo's worst by far, and definitely not what that Anon is looking for; that scent is primarily animalic, not green and summery. and you can only cop bottles of it from Colette in France, anyway

[Anonymous No.11292308]

>>11292116
>>11292124
maybe it's got to be olfactory fatigue, acclimation to the fragrance. i don't experience much in the way of longeavity issues with edts, designer or otherwise.

i think its more important to look at the notes if you are concerned with longeavity, especially with summery scents, as the lighter notes, e.g., citruses, are more volatile and evaporate even quicker that your average top notes.

[Anonymous No.11292480]

>>11291265
It's not a "meme" you were just retarded enough to spend money on a 6.7 fl oz bottle of a fragrance that you've never smelled before and you ended up not liking it. Now you're stuck with a huge bottle you won't even use.

[Anonymous No.11292831]

PLEB AS FUCK
R.I.P. OUD

it actually smells decent as far as supermarket deos go

[Anonymous No.11292849]

>>11291265
this is why you don't blind buy and you don't buy for compliments, retard.

[Anonymous No.11292855]

>>11289409
It's my main summertime scent. One of very few sport frags that I've liked.

[Anonymous No.11292874]

I know this is a very weak scent, I used to only spray my neck once and each wrist.
Today I was feeling a little more daring, used one in the chest, one on each front and back of neck and 1 per wrist.

How many do you people use? It's my first edt so I'm pretty self aware

[Anonymous No.11292878]

>>11292874
two max, any more and you leave a trail in rooms and just come off as a the cologne guy

[Anonymous No.11292907]

>>11292874
2-4 for is a safe number of sprays, depending on the strength of the perfume and how much you want to project. one can add a fifth if it's a really on the weak side

personally, i do similar to you: one on the upper chest, one on each wrist, then dab my wrists on the sides of my neck. sometimes an additional one in the ab region (i don't really get the whole "perfume gets trapped under clothes" deal other people experience; most clothing is fairly breathable)

[Anonymous No.11292916]

>>11292878
Everybody keeps telling me L'homme really doesn't project at all. People couldn't tell I was wearing it just standing next to me at 3 sprays.

[Anonymous No.11292924]

>>11292878
that really depends on the fragrance itself, though two is a good number for most of the heavier fall/winter scents

[Anonymous No.11292942]

>>11292916
That Anon is being too conservative and self-conscious. Fragrance is meant to project some and leave a little sillage. Keep trying in the 3-5 spray range until you are comfortable. As long as you aren't going full Arab and covering yourself in a cloud of L'Homme, you'll be fine.

[Anonymous No.11293095]

>>11292874
>How many do you people use?
What do you mean "you people?" But seriously, average application is 2-5 sprays, with most of those in the 3-4 range. Do not apply too close to the nose, i.e. face and front of neck, to avoid olfactory fatigue (chest is fine). And when figuring out "dosage" of a new scent, trust the opinions of others, rather than your own nose. And if it's a school/work day, better to err on the side of caution to avoid being "cologne guy" until you know the proper number of sprays for that frag.

[Anonymous No.11293479]

V&R spicebomb has by far gotten me the most compliments of all my perfumes. really good for fall/winter. smells so delicious that i sometimes spray my wrists before bed.

[Anonymous No.11293661]

>>11292878
^
This guy obviously doesn't know what he's talking about, so ignore him.

>>11292874
>>11292916
L'Homme isn't much of a projector but I wouldn't spray as to try to make it one. Spray about 4 times then let people close to you get a whiff of it.

[Anonymous No.11293727]

>>11293661
So get another scent if I want to project/not at work? Any recommendations? L'homme is the only scent I have.

This is what I look like >>11293631 (22,student, Germany)

[Anonymous No.11293929]

>>11292831
>implying it's anything like the oud in actual perfumes

[Anonymous No.11293969]

>>11293727
>project at work
Unless you live in the Middle East somewhere or work at a perfume shop, you don't want to do this.

[Anonymous No.11293973]

>>11293929
>implying the oud in perfumes is anything like actual oud

[Anonymous No.11293996]

>>11291701
>>11291983
>>11292480
>>11292849
I know guys, i just can't try any fragrances where i live, i have to rely on reviews, and i bought it because i was already going to spend a load of money; i was actually thinking about versace signature, any other recomendations? or how much should i save up for another fragrance, i want a something with projection that last a while, i have to spend arround 14 hours in my school and i can't carry my fragrance arround with me; i'm willing to save up more for a good fragrance

[Anonymous No.11294060]

>>11293996
No one told you to buy the biggest bottle they have even if you've never tried it. You should have opted for the smallest one.

Where do you live?

[Anonymous No.11294068]

>>11294060
in an aislated pueblito in mexico

[Anonymous No.11294080]

>>11293996
you can buy samples/decants online to try. it's like a few bucks for a 2mL spray bottle, which should last you a couple of weeks to actually give a scent a thorough test drive

[Anonymous No.11294094]

>>11294080
where? could you guide me? i'm new to this

[Anonymous No.11294104]

>>11291513
Anyone?

[Anonymous No.11294134]

>>11294094
there are sites in the OP:

http://www.decantshop.com/
http://www.theperfumedcourt.com/
http://www.surrendertochance.com/

these ship from the US, so you should check somewhere on the respective sites if they have any issues shipping to Mexico. given NAFTA, i don't think you'll have any problems with customs duties, but don't quote me on that, and expect some kind of extra charge from the seller for "International Shipping" or something; still, it should be less of a waste than buying a giant bottle of something you don't like.

[Anonymous No.11294254]

>>11291513
>>11294104
>something good
Cool Water

[Anonymous No.11294281]

>>11294094
>>11294134
>these ship from the US
Luckyscent does, too, but they only offer niche samples in non-spray vials

[Anonymous No.11294324]

>>11294134
>>11294281
thanks guys, appreciate it

[Anonymous No.11294391]

I want to be the cologne guy, i want something that proyects like a beast, and last long, and perhaps gets compliments from the ladies, any recs?

[Anonymous No.11294445]

>>11294391
>>11287499
Strongest thing I own.

[Anonymous No.11294481]

>>11293661
lmao you're a moron if you think 4 sprays is a good idea for any cologne

[Anonymous No.11294972]

these are the fragances I own right now

A-men - My favourite, its not for everyone and it starts a bit strong with the malt but its still my favourite night scent
Aventus creed - The absolute best fragance I ever used, everyone loves it
Home intense - Plain as fuck to me, will probably give it to my brother
Bleu - Its alright but I dont love it, I use it as a everyday casual fragance
Terre d'hermes - I hate it, I loved the sample and hate the actual parfum, now I know I hate orange smell fragances
Tabac rouge - Its a less expensive tabacco vanille clone, its supposed to be a bit lighter. Its y far the hardest one to wear imo, people is not used to this kind of fragaces but I really love it.
La night - First one I got, its great but everyone uses it.

Next one I'll get will probably be Le labo Noir 29 or Oud wood TF

[Anonymous No.11294974]

Looking to get another bottle of BV EDP. Sooo good.

[Anonymous No.11295087]

>>11290710
how does MI work for you?
also what are your summers like
i have very dry summers that stay in about 100f+ temp so summer frags are kinda hard to pick

[Anonymous No.11295153]

>>11290710
Where's your CK one Shock m8?

[Anonymous No.11295156]

>>11295153
But holy shit haha, every thread you gain 3 or 4 bond's. I can't even justify buying one.

[Anonymous No.11295180]

>tfw your favorite fragrance line from your favorite perfumer decides to discontinue it and there's literally NOTHING that smells even fucking vaguely like anything from the line

[Anonymous No.11295200]

>>11295180
I feel your pain. Reformulations too. Which one has you down?

[Anonymous No.11295214]

>>11287432
Ed Hardy Villain
it's litertally a d&g the one clone
lasts longer and it's spicier

[Anonymous No.11295273]

>>11290710
Did you really get that obsessed with one of the most boring 'niche' perfumers out there? Everything of theirs smells so synthetic and boring

[Anonymous No.11295288]

>>11295087
That MI is a fairly recent cop, and the warmest weather I've tried it in so far is about 80 degrees. When I have worn it to the gym, I haven't liked the way it mixes with too much sweat. I would call the projection and longevity moderate - reapply after 4 hours
>>11295153
It's too warm to wear CK Shock lately and I have too many CK bottles to fit in photos anymore. I'll break out the Shock again come Fall/Winter. I still wear normal CK One regularly, though. For me that stuff is sex in a bottle.
>>11295156
I am more or less done with Bonds as well - the only one I'm interested in anymore is bondno9.com. A few Creeds are on my radar, including Acqua Originale Green Tea and Original Vetiver. Also interested in sampling some of the Vilhelm Parfumerie line as >>11280597
recommends.

>>11295180
>tfw Gucci will never bring back Rush for Men.

[Anonymous No.11295291]

>>11295180
the worst thing is that no house, niche or designer, gives any notice that a scent is getting discontinued. never ever.

[Anonymous No.11295332]

>>11295273
I look at Bond as a producer of mainstream / crowd-pleasing fragrances with high performance. Whether or not their scents are challenging or unique enough for a 'niche' line is immaterial to me - they garner positive attention and last all day.

[Anonymous No.11295360]

>>11295332
I think you may be like one of 10 people in the world that actually find Bond to have high performance. One of my biggest problems with them was that they had very little lasting power or silage for their price. That and the fact that they all basically smelt like fancy soap after a little bit.

[Anonymous No.11295386]

>>11295360
>very little lasting power or silage for their price
not him and I'm definitely no Bond fanboy, but I usually get great performance out of them. much better than Creed and some Le Labo and Frederic Malle. if only I liked their scents more

[Anonymous No.11295476]

>>11295360
>one of 10 people in the world that actually find Bond to have high performance
Most Bond fragrances are rated "Long Lasting" on Fragrantica.

[Anonymous No.11295511]

>>11295476
Pretty much everything is rated as long lasting or moderate on fragrantica

[Anonymous No.11295636]

related:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olLi1guxvkI

[Anonymous No.11295725]

Why do all the fragrances i got recommended have many dislikes :(

[Anonymous No.11296039]

>>11295725

Because this is 4chan.

People think that niche/controversial shit is better than stuff that everyone likes.

I would never recommend something that less than say 80% of people don't love

[Anonymous No.11296182]

>>11296039
Yeah it''s like music or most other art forms and hobbies. You might see people praising Faust, Popol Vuh, and Captain Beefheart there, but most people aren't going to love them because they probably don't appeal to people who aren't deep into music. Same goes for fragrances, the way I see it.

[Anonymous No.11296280]

Do the EDT and EDP of Philosykos smell much different from each other? Or is it mainly a performance difference?

[Anonymous No.11296301]

>>11295725
What did you get recommended? Perfumes for the most part are really subjective though.

[Anonymous No.11296449]

>>11295200
This

Why, CdG? What the fuck compels you to remove the love from my life?

[Anonymous No.11296619]

NEW NEU NUEVO NOUVEAU

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