/fa/ - Fashion

So I recently ordered Nautica Voyage per many recommendations. I haven't worn cologne in years and wanted to get up to my wife's level (she has tons of perfumes.)

I hated the Nautica immediately. It stings my nostrils, lingers in my face, and smells like a fabric softener sheet.

I've lived by the ocean my entire life. Why do people say this has a ocean scent? Not remotely. Maybe if you fell off your surf board and took a nose full of sea water, I guess.

So I went to the mall and tried many samples. I started with Dior Sauvage, again per the many recommendations.

My wife liked it, but to me, the same as the nautica voyage complaints, just nor AS bad.

So. Next!

I settled on Bleu de Chanel. The associate sold me EDP. I didn't sample the parfum or EDT. I enjoyed it in the store, took home a bottle, and re-applied it this evening. Sitting here, it reminds me of the other two I mentioned. Now, it isn't as bad as Voyage, but it still fills my nose. In fact, it is giving me a headache.

I'm returning the Bleu de Chanel tomorrow. I would very much like to get something... how do I describe it? Succulent? Wood-like? Maybe a little musky? Something smooth, maybe even fruity (not acidic though)? Maybe something akin to desert food?

Help a brother out! Suggestions greatly appreciated here.

Macy's is 15% off on scents. I got the BDC for 70$ after tax. I suppose I'd go up a little in cost, but I'd rather not. So... help?

Edit:

So I tried a bunch more, YSL nuit, D and G the one, JPG le male, JPG ultra Male, paco one million lucky,

And

Ultra Male is the big winner! Thanks for all the advice everyone. I love it. My wife LOVES it. Win win.