/fa/ - Fashion

I never owned any perfume before so I guess it is time to get into it. Could you recommend me a good one around 50€? I guess something masculine and natural would be great. Also I love packaging design.

>>10089665
100 mL, though is pretty good for $62

Is Profumum worth the price? They have a good rep, but bloody expensive.

Cooler weather on the continent today. Took the opportunity to wear something a bit richer. Felt pretty good.

>>10090720
If you love the scent then I would say yes, they're all 40% concentrated pure perfume so a 100ml bottle would last you forever

Anyone else take this?
I bought it at an airport last year and while the name and style is seriously moronic, I really like the smell.
Thinking about buying a second bottle after using the tommy (lol) I got as a gift from my mum

>>10090679
some good cheap scents with interesting designs:

Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin
Lolita Lempicka L'Eau Au Masculin
Lanvin Avant Garde
Lalique Equus
TokyoMilk Marine Sel
TokyoMilk La Vie La Mort

>>10091027
roommate takes this. nothing out of the ordinary really. don't like it.

>>10052708
Acqua di Gio Essenza is super fire and has had outstanding longevity and silliage on me. It's been my signature sent for the last 6 months. I can only get away with it because I live in Miami and it's hot as shit all year. Super clean and refreshing.

http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Giorgio-Armani/Acqua-di-Gio-Essenza-14825.html>>10091109

>>10090552
>http://www.nstperfume.com/
sites kinda lame tbh, at least it has news tho

anyways, what does /fa/ think about this
http://www.nstperfume.com/2012/11/28/50-masculine-fragrances-every-perfumista-should-try-2/

so virgin island water is pretty decent. my sample wasn't limey enough for me though, but everyone was treating me better today than other days so it must smell good. i don't like coconut but it goes well with my body chemistry

it's a very good scent, no nasty notes and i don't see how anyone could say it's bad. simple but great performance wise

This shit any good?

Was thinking about wearing it in the fall

>>10092416
official /fa/ meme frag

Got my 100ml of Pi this week - absolutely love it. I love how sweet and warm it becomes a while after applying and the girls seem to enjoy it.

Are there any similar scents, maybe with stronger vanilla notes? I've read good things about Tobacco Vanile, are they remotely similar?

After using cdg fragrances, I've been looking at wearing higher tier fragrances. The ones I rotate between are cdg play 2 black and wonderwood. Does anyone have a good recommendation to go well with such scents?

I can't even wear mall-tier scents and I have ysl, azzaro chrome united and burberry because they're all too sweet/generic for me now.

>>10093037
Tobacco vanille is a much smokier and less sweet scent. Scents by Tom Ford are much more traditionally masculine than what you probably like about Givenchy. If you are looking for something in the vein of Pi you will be disappointed.

Look more towards fragrances like
7 billion hearts - I Hate Perfume
Havana Vanille - L'Artisan Perfumeur
Vanille 44 - Le Labo

I've always been really in to vanilla fragrances myself because musk has never really been my thing and it's generally a scent more common for women which makes it fun to play around with. Those are some decent ones I've interacted with in my search for other fragrances similar to Pi.

There was a cologne that looked like a grenade the other day on a fragrance thread, can anyone help me out?

It was black and silver.

>>10093151
probably spice bomb viktor rolf

>>10093155
That's the one. Thanks!

>>10090552

After testing some stuff i got me some diesel plus plus (dont bully okay) because i liked it a lot, didnt like the "original" though( one million)..but i find it doesnt have much staying power nor projection. now today a client came and his shit was all over the place, then i asked a coworker and he said it was polo blue... is there a similar fragance to plus plus but with such staying power?

I want to smell clean yet unique

any ideas?

>>10093201
Learn to describe yourself better.

>>10093151
Spicebomb or Hugo Boss

>>10093175
pls be troll

impossibru to have such shit taste pls jesus

>>10093228
>describe yourself better
I'm looking for nice "clean" (not too heavy) smells with floral/fruity notes; even better if niche, good longevity prefered nonetheless. Something along the lines of e.g. concentré d'orange verte by hermes, but in another direction

>>10092416
I have a 0.9 oz or ml. Do you think it'd sell for $20? It's a small eau de pour

>>10093263
>concentré d'orange verte by hermes
Never thought of it as too clean, actually. The orange comes close to cloying with a damp green base, earthy but not reminiscent of soil though.

Anyways,
Heeley Sel Marin
Bond No. 9 Hamptons
Crabtree & Evelyn Somerset Meadow
Olfactive Studios Panorama

Hamptons is frequently derided as a copy of Creed Silver Mountain Water so you could try that one, too, but it's less citrusy and not as light due to its tea notes and inkiness. I think the difference is enough that even if you dislike one, you might like the other.

>>10093263
Interesting. I was going to say voyage d'Hermes. Silver Mountain Water smells clean too.

>>10093698
>>10093263
Also Invictus by Paco Rabanne

Anyone try the perfume version?
How is it? (Or the EDT)

>>10093045
definitely need something lighter

Acqua di Parma Colonia or one of its flankers (the Colonia Intensa seems best suited to you)

>>10093749
I have it.

Its a very powdery vanilla smell, and it dries down to a sort of warm nutty smell. Good for colder weather. Projection is substantial.

I got bored of it pretty fast though.

Any suggestions for someone who gets nauseous because of sweet and strong perfumes?

>>10093964
+1

I've recently fallen in love with this shitty smell. Anyone know w2c at a discount?

>>10094364
http://www.fragrancex.com/products/_cid_cologne-am-lid_w-am-pid_69867m__products.html

is that enough of a discount? you could also try a Marshall's/TJ Maxx

>>10094364
My local Walgreens had it

A guy I know wants to trade either a Tom Ford Oud Wood or Tom Ford Tuscan Leather decants (Both about 8 ml) for my CDG 2 (9 ml)
Should I do it? If so, which one should I take?

I also just listed it on eBay for $20 bid (or $30 But It Now)

Should I swap or sell?

>>10094450
>implying that the Marshall's/ TJ Maxx even carry anything beyond Beverly Hills polo club or OG Local Nigger pour nigga

>>10094465
Like I said I saw it at Walgreens.

>>10094465
yeah, that's what they mostly have but occasionally the get decent stuff

last time i went they had a bunch of Bvlgari Aqvas and some Prada. probably better if you live in or near a major city

also this >>10094452, and my Target didn't have Eros, but it had other Versace scents and YSL L'Homme and La Nuit de L'Homme, so you could try them, too.

Fuck, Wal-Mart could even have it.

>>10094459
since decants of Oud Wood are going for ~$50 (8mL at DecantShop; in comparison, they offer 8mL of CdG 2 for ~$24), I'd do it if you were really interested. Moreso for Tuscan Leather since DecantShop isn't offering it right now (they've had it before, but I'm unsure how they acquire their bottles so they may never have it again)

Just make sure they are legit.

>>10094569
Yeah he's a trustworthy family man.
Which one smells better? Have you tried it?

My worry is trying it blindly and not liking it, and I already don't like CDG 2 that much, or liking it and having to drop $200+ for a bottle.
Should I just tell him I'd unload it for $25?

Has anyone tried Vetiver Tonka? I know it smells similar to Viaggio d'Africa but I want to try the real deal.

I'm worried about it being too sweet and feminine because of the praline (soft, chocolate note with milky and nutty facets), caramel, and hazelnut.

>decants
Pls stop

Poorfags, stay within your budget, i.e. cop scents at your local druggist

>>10094620
I tried Oud Wood and it's not something amazing, I prefer Oud Absolu by YSL.
Tom Ford is a hack.

>>10091898
>>anyways, what does /fa/ think about this
>http://www.nstperfume.com/2012/11/28/50-masculine-fragrances-every-perfumista-should-try-2/
Some good stuff on there, but a lot of unworthy stuff too. Disagree with what the author wrote about several scents too. Think you can find a better "must try" list.

>>10092159
>virgin island water
Before you plunk down the scratch on a bottle, make sure to try Tommy Bahama Set Sail St. Bart's. It's hardly identical, but has a similar theme and is dirt cheap. One of my favorite hot weather scents.

>>10093045
>thinks price and quality are correlated

what's a good place to sample a wide range of niche fragrances in the UK / Europe? There's lessenteurs.com but it has a pretty limited selection

>>10094951
As a vetiver fan, I don't even consider it a vetiver frag. It is much more tonka/hazelnut. Nice, but definitely sweeter than any "vetiver" frag I've tried.

>>10094364
>Versace Eros
Lmao

The bottle is GOAT but the smell is just sickingly sweet, absolutely disgusting.

>>10095091
Get your fat ass off the couch and go to department stores and sample instead of wasting money on samples

>>10095091
firstinfragrance / ausliebezumduft
I've ordered twice. They're fast, have good sprayers on their samples, and throw in extras.

Best place to order Montale, Frederic Mille or any other name? I'm not sure if Decant Shop or Luckyscent will provide the legit bottles, etc.

Also, open to any suggestions. I like Timbuktu, Black Aoud, etc.

>>10095058
>tommy bahama

i actually have a bottle, it like it because the lime is stronger to start but after the lime goes it smells nasty to me. i do have a newer batch though, which is supposedly worse and with weaker lime.

>>10093263
Though it's a bit tired, the "cleanest" scent that I've experienced is Eau Fraiche by Versace. It's very aquatic with touches of lemon and evokes a very "clean" and fresh (as with the name) feeling.

Is there a beginner's guide/infographic to cologne? Any entry level scent that works in almost every situation?

Is there any decent stuff here?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Men-/29585/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ssn=perfume_empire1&rt=nc

It's mostly testers but maybe they're large bottles. Something for summer, maybe to handle some fall weather.

>>10095660

Has anyone bought from fragrancecosmetic?
http://www.fragrancecosmetic.com/mens-fragrances-c-6.html#/show-all

>>10095669
Thank you.
What's the cheapest and most accessible? leaving the country on Wednesday and would like a scent.
Is Crave any good? I remember I had a bottle a few years ago.

>>10095660

For me, the best "entry level" house is Montblanc. I'm 21 and it's how I play it safe. Certain fragrances and ingredients might make you smell like an old man or too adult/business like.
Montblanc has that edge for a good price.

What's your opinions on silver scent? I bought that for my little bro who's getting baby's first gf and it smells absolutely amazing but some people react differently

Intenso givenchy was $90 but I bought it for myself. Kind of regretting it because I quit smoking recently and it mixed well with the old rolling tobacco I'd smoke.

Also ducati extreme as a daily perfume?

Thoughts on list?

So I was thinking of getting my son some nice cologne for his birthday, but nothing too expensive, since he's a kid. He's a pretty effay kid imo. Suggestions?

>>10095715
I got my bro some silver scent. Stuffs ridiculously cheap for the smell and uniqueness (of the brand) people recognise it almost instantly lmao

>>10095715
How old is he?
Maybe Creed for Kids

>>10095690
i always see this scent at ross

should i insta cop?

>>10095731
He's about to turn 15. He's not a Js and basketball shorts fuccboi so keep that in mind. When he was trying on frags in the shop he said he really liked Chanel allure, and he also liked cool water and eros. Also a big fan of l'occitane's scents.

>>10095793
I never see them at my Ross. Any specific ones? Legend and Individuel are the most popular I think.
Individuel smells similar to Creed Original Santal

>>10093964
Is it too feminine? That's the biggest complaint I see.

>>10095441
>Luckyscent
They are 100% legit. They have a brick & mortar in LA called Scent Bar and on rare occasions even get niche houses to make them custom scents

I do not know how Decantshop source their inventory, but I haven't seen any stories of them being frauds on Basenotes, Fragrantica, etc. Anyways, they don't sell full bottles as far as I know.

>>10095669
MI isn't day only.

>>10094459
I mean, everyone has different tastes but for me Oud Wood is a fucking masterpiece. Hands down my favorite Private Blend scent.

Which one lads?
Voyage d'Hermes would be a blind buy compared to Terre d'Hermes.

If TDH, should I go cologne or perfume?

>>10096067
Ultimately, go for the one you like more.

That said you'd probably get more use out of Terre D'Hermes, it holds up better in the colder weather where as Voyage is pretty much only a warm-weather scent. I also prefer the EDT. However, if you're just looking for a warm-weather frag the definitely check out Terre D'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche, shit is fantastic

>>10096067
TdH Eau Tres Fraiche

been wearing my bois dargent lately, got some ambre nuit coming. anyone got some eau noire for sale? want those hedi frags.

>>10096080
>>10096084

Eau Tres Fraiche? Why?
>eau de parfum -- 15 to 22 percent essential oils
>eau de toilette -- 8 to 15 percent
>cologne or eau de cologne -- 4 percent
>eau fraiche -- 1 to 3 percent

It's basically a diluted TDH isn't it? That's why it's so cheap

>>10095663
Looked at the first two pages. First thing to catch my eye was Havana by Aramis. One of my favorite hot weather frags. Rochas Man would be good for fall. Another summer favorite is Guerlain Vetiver. Perry Ellis 360º Black is an underrated fall frag. 360º Red is a clone of Aqua de Gio that I actually like more. Summer. Cool Water is a classic that can work in any season. A lot of crappy stuff in there too. Always recommend trying first, but I rarely follow my own advice when it's not too expensive.

>>10095669
>fresh, young
>Guerlain Vetiver
>Eau Sauvage
>Terre d'Hermès
>L'Eau d'Issey
>Mugler Cologne
Now, I love all of those mentioned except for L'Eau d'Issey, but I would hardly call any of them "fresh & young" smelling. Actually, most of my favorite scents are "old man-y." Those are way more interesting.

>less versatile
>GIT
>MI
>Aventus
Those are only some of the most versatile frags made. Who the hell wrote this?
Oh, and
>not niche?
>TV
>Creed
>CdG
>Montale

:/

>>10095683
Not that guy, but where are you going? What will the weather be like? How old are you? What will you be doing most of the time? Casual? Dressy?

>>10096171
>>10095669
/fa/ was shit when it came to fragrance infographs

anyone up to make a new one?

>>10096067
TdH is signature scent-worthy and as mentioned, much more versatile.

>>10096101
>It's basically a diluted TDH isn't it?
Gonna assume you haven't read anything about it, then?

>>10096208
Eau tres fraiche is 1%-3% fragrance oil. They also sell a 4.2 oz brick sized bottle for ~$90. If you adjust it for a 3.3 oz bottle the price would be about $30, which would be (too) cheap for Hermes because they're designer.
Use your brain retard, it's 1% to 3% fragrance oils.

>>10096234
>Use your brain retard, it's 1% to 3% fragrance oils.
I did. Wasn't talking about oil %, was ofc addressing what I quoted above. So I guess that answers my question then...

>>10095669
is there a female one like this?

what do you guys think of davidoff cool water ?

i know it is pleb tier but i kind of like the scent a lot

great summer scent coming through

>>10096587
This is my summer go to when I want something a little more interesting than Versace Au Fraiche. You literally smell like lemonade and it's excellent.

>>10096565
Very popular and not undeservedly so.

>>10096565
I own a bottle. Just because it's popular, cheap and pleb doesn't mean it's not a great frag. I do find I don't wear it very much any more, however.

>>10090552
what do I do if perfume wears off my skin very quickly?
anything I can do to make it last longer?

What's the best place on the body to apply perfume?

>>10096632
First off, are you sure you are just not getting anosmic to the scent? Make sure you aren't spraying it on the front of your neck or upper chest where it goes straight to your nose. And is it a scent you are sure is supposed to last longer than it does on you? If so, some people with drier skin benefit from moisturizing before perfume application.

>>10096646
it's YSL l'homme, and I apply it the the sides of my neck, I do have pretty dry skin so I'll try some moisturizer, thanks

>>10096643
Chest, back/sides of the neck, arms/wrists. See my post just above. The idea is to not apply close to the nose so you don't get accustomed to the scent and thus lose it.

>>10096632
Wear perfumes made with vanilla.

>>10096643

perfume? are you a female?

if so spray it around your inner thighs to mask the fish odor

>>10096674
>not knowing that parfum, toilette and cologne describe the strength of a fragrance rather than gender association

>>10096674
pleb go

>>10096674
perfume = fragrance, you filthy casual

parfum, from Eau de Parfum, denotes the highest concentration below pure fragrance oil

what's the best aoud Montale fragrence? What should I check out?

God damn Molecule 01 is dank. It's like musky weed.

>>10096775
where did you cop?

>>10096780
eBay

>>10090552
copped nautica voyage thanks to one of the last threads its great and i doubt many people use it in germany

>>10094364
flacon is great but scent is 08/15 sweet boy

>what I used to wear
what scents do you like on a girl /fa/?
No flowery, fruity shit please. Im going to a teller on Monday looking for something cinnamony, but Id like to see what some of you guys like

>>10097040
sel marin

YSL- La Nuit De L'Homme or Dior- Pour Homme for a first timer looking for general everyday use.
Usually wear darker or earthier colours but vary in style.

What should I get from this that is a good slightly cooler weather daytime sent (light dark complexion) (45-70f)

>>10096478
It's less concentrated and in a sense "watered down". Fuck off

>>10097051
>sel marin
is this a meme now? totally not what that anon is looking for

>>10097096
>YSL- La Nuit De L'Homme or Dior- Pour Homme for a first timer looking for general everyday use
not in the fucking summer they aren't. it must be suffocating to be around you.

>>10097105
>light dark complexion
what does skin color have to do with anything? anyways, Caron The Third Man if you want something fresher, Serge Lutens Rousse for something spicy, PG Un Crime exotique for something sweet and spicy

thinking of copping this, thoughts?

>>10095940
That depends on your perception of it.

I personally think that it is more feminine than masculine. But a man could wear it as well. its a bit difficult to classify.

>>10097040
>no flowery, fruity shit
cinnamon is good, then. i also like honey and amber.

A Lab On Fire What We Do In Paris Is Secret
Il Profvmo Ambre d'or
TokyoMilk Honey and the Moon
Lorenzo Villoresi Alamut

these slant toward cooler weather, though, since floral and fruity scents dominate feminine warm weather scents, like how citrus tends to dominate male warm weather scents.

I feel like this is just me because this fragrance is wanked over by everyone on planet Earth, but Acqua Di Gio has a "sharpness" to it. As in, when I smell it I immediately get this short burst of unpleasant feelings, it's not really even a smell as much as it is just a sensation. It's awful, I tried it in varying sprays, tried it with only a little bit as well and it just sucked big fat dick every time.

Am I alone?

>>10097228
she asked what i like on grills u pleb

>>10097348
exactly. Sel Marin on girls? sure, i guess it doesn't lean feminine or masculine, but i've always associated it with men

are there any scents that smell like grass (as in fields, not weed)? I tend to like niche frags more

>>10097374
dior vetiver

>>10097374
Parfumerie Generale Papyrus de ciane
Parfumerie Generale Bois blond
TokyoMilk Dark Crushed
Bond No. 9 Gramercy Park
Crabtree & Evelyn Somerset Meadow
Tauer Pentachord Verdant
Olfactive Studios Panorama

you might have trouble finding stuff where grass dominates, but you can browse these, too:
http://www.fragrantica.com/notes/Grass-277.html
http://www.fragrantica.com/notes/Hay-395.html

>>10097311
I think that sharpness is actually part of the appeal

Good fall fragrance? Was thinking of getting JPG Le Male, thoughts?

>>10097105
>light dark complexion
This isn't make-up. Complexion has nothing to do with it. I'm just going to assume you mean fall. Of those that I have tried I like:
A*Men - But it took me a long time to "get it." Fucking love it in fall/winter now though.
Eau des Baux - A nice spicy vanilla.
Gucci pH II - More spring/summer, but I love this so much I wear it year round. A gorgeous tea based frag.
M7 liked oud before it was cool. Kind of like cherry cough syrup, but in a good way. Great in fall/winter.
M7 Fresh - A rare flanker in which I can't find any similarities to the original. Smells like Froot Loops to me. Discontinued, and IMO not worth the prices it's commanding these days.
New Haarlem - Nice gourmand. IMO a bit overpriced, so check our Rochas Man or Pure Malt for a cheaper similar scent.
The Third Man - It has its fans, but I find it too cloying and powdery.
Quorum - Tried when I was a noob and thought it was too intense. I'd probably like it more now. Super cheap.
Rive Gauche - Very distinctive barber shop-y geranium. I like it but don't find too many occasions to wear it. Kind of more of a formal frag to me.

>>10097159
My point was it's what is called a "flanker" which might share some notes of the original, but it's not just a "watered down" version of it.

>>10097311
Not alone anon. Try Perry Ellis 360º Red for a better version of it. Plus, since it's Babby's first fragrance, the dudes wearing it tend to go heavy with application thus exacerbating the issue.

>>10097374
Chergui smells like honeyed hay to me FWIW.

>>10097997
See >>10098123 and also check out Cubano Gold for a nicer and cheaper version of LM, wit he nice tobacco note. Plus, LM is one of the most popular frags out there. Do you want to smell like every other gay, uh, guy?

>>10098145
It is a flanker, but that doesn't mean it isn't a less concentrated TDH. They also removed some notes to accomodate its small percentage of fragrance oil

Chanel Égoïste or La Nuit de L'Homme?

I'm 20 yo, ride a motorbike, live in a cold area and pic related, my hair.

>>10098237
>It is a flanker, but that doesn't mean it isn't a less concentrated TDH
It means exactly that. You second sentence confirms it. Something tells me we are niggling over a fine point. Yes it is "inspired by" TdH, but it isn't a "watered down version" of it.

>>10098262
>Égoïste
Is one of my all time favorites, so ofc I'll go for that.

>>10098295
>Yes it is "inspired by" TdH

It IS TDH, with less fragrance oil.
Anyways I'm not interested in the Fraiche since one of the things I love about TDH EDT is the drydown, I think the Fraiche stripped that off it. I'll probably buy a sample along with the perfume version

what's a good cologne for a 30-35 year old, and a near 60 year old? i have to buy some people gifts

>>10098551
>30-35
most of the ones talked about here are perfect for that age range. most people use fragrances too old for them imo
>60
terre de hermes

>>10096183
Hey, I'm 19, going to Montreal/Vancouver/Calgary/Seattle, active some days, just chilly others, casual to business casual at most.

For someone always wearing black what is recommended?

>>10098697
drakkar noir

>>10098708
thx gonna check it out

>>10098262
>>10098295
2nd vote for égoïste

>>10098677
>>10096183
>>10095683
>>10095669
BUMP

>>10098677
OK check out the following cheapies (well under $50). You should be able to find them at Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshall's, Burlington Coat Factory...:

Tommy Bahama Set Sail St. Barts for Men - Basically smells like a margarita. One of only two frags in my collection of over 75 that I have a back up bottle for.
Perry Ellis 360º Black for Men - Tea, leather, but not too much for summer. I'd pay three times the cost I love this stuff so much.
Yardley Citrus & Wood - Kind of a cheap TdH. Lots of grapefruit and cedar.

I need to buy a fragrance for my boyfriend, asap. I don't have time to go and seek out and smell all of these, happy to just grab one you guys could recommend...

He's androgynous, tall, slim, hairless, etc - his last fragrance was Lady Gaga's Fame, but I think that was mostly a joke. I didn't like it much either.
I'd prefer a young, fresh scent, light, maybe a bit sweet/floral, happy to be spending up to 70 bucks... Any suggestions?

>>10099496
If he liked fame and you want something a little more masculine, try L'homme Parfum Intense by Yves Saint Laurent

>>10099496
Dior Homme or Cool Water. Both should be easy to find.

>>10099510
>>10099521
thank you guys. I do have time to swing past Myer on my way home and try all 3 of these.

>>10099496
try Dior Fahrenheit 32 and JPG Fleur De Male

>>10098714
trolled ;^)

>>10098330
>claiming TdH ETF is just watered down TdH

wow it's like you never sampled either

>>10099496
Dior Homme Cologne

Very unisex

>>10096587
>>10096595
You guys have the EDT or EDP? I think the EDT is getting discontinued. Fragrantica is freaking out about how the EDT is so much better, but idk.
I have them both and it's hard for me to tell much of a difference without being influenced by my own knowledge of which is which. Anyone tried a blind comparison?

>>10100745
I have the EDP but I have tried the EDT as well

I didn't notice a huge difference, but the EDP had a slightly stronger lemon scent to it which drove my decision to pick it up. I read the same comments but I didn't really see what all the hubbub was about.

are there any shops in toronto that carry nasomatto frags?

I work in a hospital and wear scrubs all day. What's a good fragrance for men that isn't overpowering and doesn't permeate the room when you walk in?

I've sampled green Irish tweed and grey vetiver by Tom ford and both of those are just really strong for the hospital I think.

How many fragrances is a good amount to have? I like so many ;-;

>>10101486
Oh and Id like something that doesn't fade in like 2 hours. I have TdH but that is something I like wearing in the winter when I go out to functions. I'd like a more casual everyday scent.

>>10101493
You can never really have too many options but it's good to have 3 or so to rotate, for day, night, and toss up/formal options

>>10101493
it's easy to get carried away but i think sticking to 3-4 is all you really need

>>10101493
are you that anon that claims to have like 75 different bottles of perfume?

>>10101530
>>10101540
yeah, three or four is best. five if you have a fragrance(s) that works best in a specific time/place

does anyone know a fragrance that smells completely androgynous, charming, attractive, mysterious, but natural and not too strong, sour, sweet or resembling cologne? i've always worn si lolita by lolita lempicka which may have always been a little too sweet.

>>10101609
>natural
Look up Diptyque. On the whole, the most natural smelling fragrances I've come across so far

Based on what you are looking for, I suggest Eau Duelle, Tam Dao, and L'Ombre dans l'eau (btw my favorite name for a fragrance ever; in english: The Shadow In the Water)

>>10101486
What country are you in? I would think fragrances would be against staff policy in most countries' hospitals.

And to answer your question, any frag can be applied lightly enough to not be offensive, but I'd say the following would work well in that setting:
Rive Gauche (one spray max. under clothing)
Body Kouros
Mugler Cologne
Équipage

>>10101493
>How many fragrances is a good amount to have?
All up to you and nobody else. If you have one versatile frag that you don't get tired of and don't mind smelling like all the time, then the answer for you is one.

>>10101568
>are you that anon that claims to have like 75 different bottles of perfume?
No that's me, and it's 79 as of yesterday. Just got a bottle of L'Occitane's discontinued Eau des 4 Voleurs in the mail. And if you spend any time in the Basenotes forums, you'll see people with thousands, so I consider my collection modest.

>>10101888
Is Dior Homme as good as everyone says it is?

>>10101609
Check out Scent Intense by Costume National. It, to me, is the very definition of the first four adjectives you used, but go easy on the trigger. Not sure what you mean by
>resembling cologne

>>10101903
I obv love it, and have had more than one woman melt over it.. It's got an iris note (think a girl's make-up bag) that some guys might find too feminine, but if you can get over that, it's fucking amazing. Recommend checking out Dior Homme Cologne (it's a flanker and not just a "diluted" version of DH, that tones down the iris a bit).

>>10101920
I hear Uomo by Valentino is the same without the make up bag smell. The notes are very similar but I've never smelled either

>>10102006
Put it on my to test list, thanks. It's the same nose, Olivier Polge, who created it, so makes sense.

>>10102039
Didn't know Olivier Polge was behind Uomo, which further attests to it.

Hey /fa/. I'm looking for scents that have pine in them.

Can you recommend any good ones?

>>10102377
>pine
I hope you don't mind smelling middle-aged

Anyways, L'Artisan Fou d'Absinthe is the GOAT pine scent. Histoires de Parfum 1828 Jules Verne is very good, too.

>>10102377
>pine
Seconding Fou d'Absinthe, and adding Polo & Yatagan. Actually, Eau des 4 Voleurs has a great evergreen note too, but good luck finding a bottle.

>>10102441
Oh and Halston 1-12.

I've heard that this (cuba copacabana) is a cheaper version of Armani Code, anyone have any experience with this one?

>>10102477
I usually hate novelty bottles or shit like Paco Rabanne 1 Million's gold brick, but that one is cool as fuck.

If it's very cheap, I'd cop just for that.

what's the best flanker/version of chanel allure homme?

Seems like you guys like trend fragrances, i found this listing on ebay thats pretty good with the price. You guys might like it http://www.ebay.com/itm/Perfume-lot-Bleu-de-chanel-Gucci-Guilty-Versace-pour-homme-/321805618485?

>>10094956
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Creed-Silver-Mountain-Water-rendition-LARGE-3-3oz-Mens-Perfume-/181729187748?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4fe757a4

>>10102838
>>10102884
>buying fragrances on eBay

>>10102884
lel

>>10102838
>Seems like you guys like trend fragrances

I only use frags from a certain year time span. No early 2000s or before. I don't like the aldehydes they use

>>10102955
don't be so dismissive

you're retarded if you think all fragrances prior to 2005 are aggressively aldehydic, not to mention those older perfumes getting new reformulations

>>10102884
>READ
Kek. I'd never buy perfume on eBay. Either you have the money to buy the real one or you don't. Smell is everything when it comes to fragrances, so why buy that disgusting Made in China crap?

>>10102955
ahahahahaha

OH WOW

I haven't seen this level of excessive (and erroneous) generalization in a long time

Can someone recommend me something light and summery. Something that a young guy can wear to impress an older lady

New to fragrances. How much should I budget for a good fragrance? It's definitely $50 for a good one, but some of the bigger scents are $200 for 1.7oz.

Also, how much mileage should I expect from 1.7oz of fragrance, assuming I only apply once before work or a date?

how do you figure what is best for you?

>>10103336
You don't need to drop $200 for a fragrance. Keep within the $50 price point and try different stuff

>>10103336
You can find good fragrances for more or less $100. You can also find some good stuff on sale. I bought a bottle of L'Artisan Parfumeur for €30.

>>10103327
Gucci Pour Homme II
YSL Jazz

>>10103336
Price has very little to do with quality; it has more to do with exclusivity. And an average atomizer sprays 0.1ml per spray, and let's say the typical application is 3 sprays. 1.7oz is 50ml, so a 1.7oz bottle will last an average of 167 applications.

>>10103344
Testing on your skin. Those paper strips only tell you so much.

>>10103336
>how much mileage should I expect from 1.7oz of fragrance
pretty good, 10 months to a year of regular use I'd guess; Longer if you have a rotation of a couple more scents to complement, not to mention fragrances being seasonal.

Based on recent samples I've been going through, my personal rate is about 1 mL per week @3-4 sprays per day, five days a week, and 1.7 oz. is roughly 50 mL

>>10103344
trial and error mostly. to begin, just think of smells you already like, find similar perfumes and see if they work on you as a personal fragrance, either sampling in store for free (and many places will give you take home samples) or copping them online. and like >>10103427 says, always try on the skin.

>>10103336
>>10103427
>Price has very little to do with quality; it has more to do with exclusivity
Yes and no. The more expensive designer and niche brands tend to use more natural ingredients and different production processes. If you've ever looked up the prices of essential oils, you know they can get fucking expensive.

Not to say brand prestige and marketing makes a difference, though, e.g. Creed, which sells well-made, but very safe, accessible (read: designer) fragrances at exorbitant prices (I'm sorry, if I'm going to drop like $250 on a bottle of something, I don't want it to be boring).

>>10096772
I have the black musk and it's one of my favourite winter scents
First time seeing Montale on /fa/
Is it not effay enough or do I just need to lurk more?

>>10090552
What colognes smell really comforting/cozy?

>>10103546
usually comes up at least once or twice a thread, not one of the more talked about houses to be sure

it's probably due to their fuckhuge catalogue, and a lot of their scents have oud or oud-like notes, which is an acquired taste to say the least

>>10103590
Its true that I always feel a little intimidated by the number of products they have
Never sure where to start, but Black Musk was a gift and frankly I love it
Also the fact they have such a huge catalogue makes me confident I won't run into too many people with the same scent

just bought a small amount of this, anyone have any opinions on it?

I need something that has the same smell as a military surplus store

I usually wear the classic Burberry Brit in the winter, and the Rhythm in the evenings. I live semi-sweet, muskier scents. Not very into floral, slightly fruity is okay. Desperately need to find a suitable summer fragrance that doesn't smell ultra cheap,make me gag, or remind me of old women.

>>10103625
seconded

>>10094450

Amazon has it for under $50

>>10103625
>>10103991
You mean mildew and desperation? Aqua di Gio.

>>10103726
I can't think of any musky summer scents, and I'm not familiar with either of the two frags you mentioned, but I'd love to recommend you something. Wanna throw some other requests out there?

In case the thread dies, I'll just plug a summer favorite: Kouros. Try to get the pre-reformulation stuff with the chrome "shoulders" on the bottle. The new bottles have white shoulders, and it wouldn't be the end of the world as it's still great, but the older stuff is worth looking for. In either case, easy on the trigger and it's magic.

>>10103726
>semi-sweet, muskier scents
>summer
only one I can think of off the top of my head is Creed Himalaya. hope you have the cash.

>>10104397
>Kouros
>summer
wut

even you meant Body Kouros, that wouldn't work either

If girls like guy perfume
And guys like girl perfume

Why don't they just switch?

>>10104436
They do? Gender assignments w/r/t perfume are mainly there for clueless people buying gifts and/or plebs

>>10104426
>wut
I've been wearing it and loving it full on in the hot, dry LA summers for so long I forgot it isn't generally considered a summer scent (had to look it up). IDGaF. I don't find it heavy or cloying at all. It's refreshing as hell, kind of like YSL Jazz to me in a way.

But agreed, BK is way too rich and warm to rock in the heat. Awesome in cooler weather though.

>>10104459
Whew, I am not alone: http://www.basenotes.net/threads/276811-Your-favorite-season-to-wear-Kouros-%28if-you-had-to-pick%29

>>10104397
>>10104459
>>10104518
Is Kouros actually good?

I often see it lumped in with "troll" perfumes like Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist, CdG's industrial bullshit, or Etat Libre d'Orange Secretions Magnifique

and there's this quote from an LA Times review article:
>The notes outrage some, who liken it to locker-room sweat, urinal cake, semen, cat feces and dead rodents.

>>10104554
I was actually afraid to try it from its reputation, but it is easily in my top 5 scents >>10098295 . I get uplifting clean honeyed incense. I seriously think it might be a genetic thing like supertasters, where some people get urinal cake and others get fucking angels singing. It's certainly easy to overdo, so start with like 1/2 spray, but I rock three full sprays in summer heat and get compliments every time. Kouros is king!

>tfw Neroli Portofino is way too fucking expensive

>>10099406
Thanks a ton man!

>>10104709
>Tom Ford
They're all to fucking expensive, m80

Just buy a decant or something.

>>10098677
>>10098827
Any other suggestions?
Meant to say *Curve.
What is a scent that will illicit "sexy", "manly", etc? Can be sexy and manly, or just manly, or just sexy.

>>10105061
>fucking expensive
Why though? Is Private Blend produced like high-end niche stuff? Their prices are comparable to Amouage and Xerjoff.

>>10105064
Bleu de Chanel

>>10105108
You'll probably hate this stereotypical answer, but plain and simply because that's what people are willing to pay for it.

Also factors like it costs more than a usual fragrance to produce it, rarity, etc.

If every store sold it then it wouldn't be worth nearly as much. But since it's a 'private blend' and a little bit more inaccessible + a price tag they likely half-assedly through onto it give sit that over expensive price.

I love Tom Ford and I own some of the full bottles, but yeah, it's probably worth a little bit too much.

This guy has almost all of the private blend collection decants. http://www.ebay.com/itm/321806178761?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

>>10105108
They are eau de parfum, its expensive because tom ford used to work for gucci and his perfume ran out of supply and people really liked it so he became rich.

>>10104709
Buy these decants.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321806178761?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Any decent fragrances that you can buy on Amazon? I have $50 in credit I need to get rid of.

Thinking about YSL L'homme.

>>10105388
>eau de parfum
what? no, that has no real bearing on price. there are literally tons of EdPs that are in a your normal price range.

>>10105108
>>10105132
This. To expand on it a bit more, a lot of cheaper frags vs expensive frags do actually have a reason to be expensive. Cheaper houses tend to use artificial ingredients in order to make the scent. A lot of extracts can be stupidly expensive, and if they used the natural ingredient, it would jack up the price considerably. (There is somebody around here who knows all about this shit and can give better examples I'm sure) Meanwhile, niche houses tend to use the actual extract, which is why they charge so much. Whether or not the quality of ingredient is better is really a tossup, but most tend to agree it is worth it.

>>10105108
Private Blend isn't quite MDCI/Kurkdjian-level, but still very, very high quality.

It's very strong and smells very "natural" (I couldn't detect any chemical-like scent).

Still, way too goddamn expensive even after factoring in higher manufacturing cost and higher marketing cost to maintain the brand image.

>>10106085
Lalique Pour Homme
Blvgari Blv Pour Homme

>>10106085
>decent
Any other criteria?

>>10106401
You're right, Every private blend is great in its own way

>>10103336
Dont try to buy something that is 3.4 oz unless you fucking absolutely love it and it is high end. Other wise just stay with 1.7 or lower, I have aqua di gio for 3.4 ounce and guess what. First time i loved it now i fucking despise it. I went to nordstrom and i got a sample of Creed Millisime Imperial from time to time and i can say i fucking love it. I have been using samples of it for like months now and i have not gotten tired of it. Do what i do and just get samples. then when you know which one you guy get a small size bottle. Read more about fragrances and then maybe move on to the big bois like creed.Heres a chart.

>>10106561
>Kurkdjian-level
How good is mdci, The bottle is gorgoeus but the price discourages me from buying the decant

>>10105108
bleu de chanel fuck off man. meme frag, everyone buys that shit

>>10104436
Girls dont like guy perfum, guys perfume are always musky and woody and they dont like that shit. They like fresh and sweet.

>>10107457
that guy was gonna get Liz Claiborne Curve ffs, and based on his other posts he's new to fragrance and clueless

may as well get him something relatively cheap, accessible, versatile, and entry-level that fits what he's looking for

>meme frag
hate to even dignify this, but it's "less meme" than Terre d'Hermes or La Nuit de L'Homme or whatever else gets frequently rec'd in these threads

>>10107462
nice generalizations m8
and >>10104455 is right, gendering fragrances is mostly there as a consumer guide. in fact, many high-end designer and niche houses don't even list if a scent is masculine or feminine

>>10107462
if you bathe in cake frosting and let that shit sit on your skin every bitch within a 10 mile radius will be all over u

>>10107443
>Dont try to buy something that is 3.4 oz unless you fucking absolutely love it and it is high end.
Or you are Middle Eastern.

Not feeling that infographic too much. "Best" according to nextluxury.com? Not letting them run shit.

>>10107451
Seriously. Puredistance and other $400/bottle peddlers can kiss my ass. Even if it were unicorn tears that price point is ridiculous.

>>10103336
Poorfag's guide to smelling nice
Perry Ellis M: smells just like Channel Allure
Perry Ellis 360 Red: smells just like Acqua di Gio
Lanvin Avant Garde is great now

>>10108048
Lanvin Avant Garde is for winter, it performs terribly in the summer.

>>10107225

How about something that is more unique so I don't smell like everyone else. Also good for winter use too.

I was thinking about just going to easy route and getting Givenchy Pi even though it is worn by a lot of people.

>>10108261
I'm afraid my tastes don't run that way, but I am positive you wold love this, and you wouldn't smell like anyone else out there.

http://www.amazon.com/Gold-Fragrance-Jack-Bauer-ScentStory/dp/B00DAXW3UO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436831115&sr=8-1&keywords=24+gold+scentstory

You might think this is a joke, but read up on it on BN. It's amazing and only a handful of fragheads have ever even heard of it. Dang, stuff used to be dirt cheap. Still worth it.

>>10107951
You could buy it without the roman head, It would be 100 dollar less . but this guys dont mass manufacture so its understandable

>>10107547
Id say he should get Aqua di gio, Really fucking popular but its highly likely he might like it. And fucking curve , jesus christ that is a terrible idea.

>>10108423
Lol someone buy sex panther

>>10100745
I wasn't aware there WAS an edition blanche parfum.

Sure enough, there is

>>10101493
One for day time, light and fresh, One for night time , Warm and musk, One for special occasions or just anytime you feel like it (the one you fucking absolutely love ) one to intimidate other fucking fags, something expensive (creed, tom ford) Could also be used for job interviews or dates and shit. Or just buy small 1oz bottles of the ones you like. no need to settle for the 3.4 or 1.7 they always have.

Heres how to choose a fragrance
1 do you like synthethic or natural? some examples of synthethic are clothing brand fragrances like calvin klein or Boss hugo, If you like these you are automatically a fag. Natural is like Creed. High quality frags dont use so much retarded ingredients. Frags like Burberry weekend has has so much types of citrus plants youre holding a bottle of fruit juice u fucking shit taster,
3 If you want to be respected . Dont buy nordstrom frags , Unless You want to buy creed or tom ford and stuff that isnt at the mens fragrance section. It is okay to wear womans frag. Womens frags are usually better since perfume is made for women in the first place.
4 STay the fuck away from mother fucking Ross. Liz clairborne curve, lmao u fucking fagget
5 Go to nordstrom and ask for samples. Their job is to coax you into buying fragrances by introducing you to them. Ask for the sample you might like and wear it everyday until you run out. If you still like it then buy that shit. As long as it cost over 100 dollars then youre good. Other wise youre a meme fag for buying something that cost 80 like La nuit. A
7 Buy from ebay or amazon. Nordstrom is expoensive. U fucking idiot.
7 Dont buy creed Aventus u fuk

Has anyone tried MB Individuel? Is it sweet like One Million?

>>10109262
a few salient points, but did you have to write it so obnoxiously?

and women's frags aren't necessarily better than men's, but the important things is to just ignore gender altogether; best to think that all scents are unisex

>>10109365
I thought thats how 4channers type

>>10109262
WHERE IS 2???
AND 6 IS 7!!!

So at the moment I'm using David Beckham Instinct.
I like the smell, nice and heavy. I can use it in winter.

I want something that's lighter and more airy for the summer, but also smells similar. Can anyone who's used Beckham Instinct help me out?

also aussie here if that helps.

>>10109773
price range? since youre wearing David fucking Beckham, try Clinique Happy For Men. Doesn't smell similar tho

>David Beckham Instinct
>Liz Claiborne Curve
>Tommy Bahama
>Perry Ellis

Jesus, what has happened to this thread?

Newfag here
Looking to buy my first fragance
What type of shit should I look for?
Currently seeing One Million by Paco, something similar maybe?

>>10111563
If you like One Million then go for it. Also look at Invictus by Paco for something more "fresh" or Joop! Homme if you like sweet stuff

>>10111563
>>10111760
4chan is 18+

>>10111811
Fuck off autistic faggot. If he likes 1 Million then he likes 1 Million, nothing you can really do about it

Hey /fra/m, you might remember me as the anon who is just hunting around citrus fragrances as well as some other warm weather fragrances. Last time, I got some advice to try niche fragrances, and since I'm kinda bored with the two in my current rotation and army of samples I have, figured now is a good time to have some fun.

So, I would appreciate ANY recs of things to try from luckyscent. (Or somewhere else if you really think it is worth it) I'll try as much as I can depending on the budget I have for samples I will then compare it to all the other fragrances I've tried and enjoyed, and whether or not it is worth it. (Something I'm sure people are interested in when it comes to niche fragrances) Or just your favorite in general. I crawled into the archive, and right now this is what is on my list as far as interesting citrus fragrances go (and a summer frag)


Le Labo Bergamote 22
Tauer Orange Star (and some others)
Atelier Grand Neroli
CDG Play Green (I've REALLY been wanting to try this)

Wanted to try Acqua di Parma Colonia and its flankers and Creed Himalaya, but luckyscent doesn't have em. :^( Might try another shop, but I really wanna try CDG play green and nowhere else seems to fucking have it.

tl;dr give suggestions of samples from luckyscent.

If you could wear one EDP for the rest of summer what would it be?

>>10111563
>What type of shit should I look for?
You like it? Smells good on you? Lasts more than a couple hours? Think it's worth the price? Won't get sick of it in a couple weeks? Not really sure what you're after here...

>>10111860
>citrus
That's a pretty wide net. You don't care it it's lemon, lime, orange, bergamot, tangerine, grapefruit or yuzu...?

>>10112114
Not particularly. I definitely have a soft spot for grapefruit, I think. I don't like to limit myself, though because I feel like I haven't tried enough to make a clear call on "no I hate this note." (Even though TdH has almost scared me away from orange notes. I know a lot of people like it, but it isn't for me)

>>10111563
Your first fragrances should be 1oz, or the smallest size. One million is very popular (thats not a good thing you fagget) and the nozzle is fucking trash. Seriously, Just go to nordstroms up where the main perfume place is and buy something from their. Or barneys new york.

>>10111860
>Atelier Grand Neroli

Gross, no.

>>10111860
Barneys new york should have cdg

>>10111918
Tom ford jasmin rouge, Even though its pointed towards girls, i fucking love it. its warm and mellow.

>>10112143
K. Citrus isn't a strong point for me, but here are some goodies with at least a prominent citrus note. Not gonna cross reference what store sells what.

Grapefruit:
Un Jardin sur le Nil
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme

Orange/bergamot:
Dior Homme Cologne (not DH or DHI)
Creed Original Vetiver
Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentrée
Cannabis Santal
YSL Jazz

Lemon:
Eau Sauvage

Lime:
Set Sail St. Barts for Men
Virgin Island Water

>>10111860
>Acqua di Parma Colonia and its flankers and Creed Himalaya,
Decantshop has them

And when I tried Creed Himalaya, I mostly got musk and sandalwood and next to no grapefruit and bergamot.

>>10111860
Etat libre d'orange Fils de Dieu... is a great lime scent. Think Creed Virgin Island Water without the booze notes

>>10095669
Hmm,, pretty good list but what's this?

>Escentric Molecules - Molecule 1

TRIGGERED.
Bought a sample when it was all the rage at Luckyscent. This shit is seriously Emperor's New Clothes bullshit. Can't smell anything, quite literally. Just the alcohol before the drydown.

>>10111918
does it have to be an EdP? i'd actually want Hermès Eau de Mandarine Ambrée, which is just an EdC but one with decent performance condsidering it's by definition a weaker fragrance

if it has to be an EdP, then The Different Company Un Parfum de Charmes et Feuilles

>>10112881
It smells like B.O. and pepper to me.

>>10112881
>Molecule 1

>>10113109
Iso E Super is actually used as a cedar note in many scents, but by itself, which is what Molecule 1 is, it's suppose to change from person to person (could be bullshit) though most usually get something musky and woody

>>10099496
diptyque, either philosikos or eau trois

>>10101854
I'm an RN in an American hospital and fragrances are not permitted. I find it kind of strange that it would be any different anywhere else.

>>10112881
>>10113157
I did some research and Terre d'Hermes and A&F Fierce have a lot of Iso e Super in them, but why aren't they listed as notes?

>>10113280
it's probably responsible for the cedar in Terre d'Hermes and, according to Fragrantica, Fierce is very musky and woody, so that is its contribution in that

as to why it's not explicitly listed as notes is because it's masquerading as the woodiness and/or muskiness in those, and they'd rather list "cedar" or what have you so the consumer will have an easier time imagining what the fragrance smells like and maybe get them thinking it's a natural smelling scent

and it's not just limited to Iso E Super and cedar/musky woods, most designer and a fair amount of niche fragrances are by and large synthetic

>>10113280
I think TdH ETF also has Iso E Super.

You can't smell it initially, but after 8 hours or so (after all other notes have dried off), you can smell something that smells like Iso E Super.

>>10112881
I just sprayed on the sample again just to make sure.

I can actually make out some wood notes here (this is cedar?), but it's still laughably faint and pointless.

How the fuck is this so popular among both fragrance manufacturers and consumers?

>>10113157
They know Dale is here because they can see he's a creepy fucking piece of shit that puts people on high alert.

>>10112881

>>10113399
>How the fuck is this so popular among both fragrance manufacturers and consumers?

I've read that you can't smell it on yourself but other people can smell it, kinda like pheromones I guess? I don't know, know I want to try it

>>10113433
Almost every glowing review I've read states exactly that. That the user can't smell it much at all, but he "enters a room and BOOM. My parents, boss, and ex-boyfriends mentions wanting to have sex with me."

>>10112736
Alright, I actually just put in an order with some good stuff (pic related) but I shot them an email asking if I can add it. Reviews have a lot of interesting stuff going on.

I've never tried Creed, believe it or not. It is just so pricey and I'm afraid if I REALLY liked it, I could never afford it heh. But I suppose maybe I'll make that one of my last batches I try before I shift to winter and fall scents.

Don't mind me guys. Just trying out Molecule 01 this shit is pure sex

>>10113454
fug.

Pic related is what's on the way as a sample.

>>10113457
what website

I absolutely love Bergamote 22 and Orange Star.

Neroli 36 I'm on the fence about, it's soapy (though not in an entirely good way), clean and natural but also reminds me of damp pavement after a spring rain. Not citrusy at all though, Citrus guy.

>>10113480
Luckyscent, just because it is the only place that has CDG play green as a sample, and I've been DYING to try it out.

And I just am trying different scents, not necessarily citrusy or anything, it just seems to be a central focus since those are usually my favorite summer scents haha.

>>10113440

Theoretically, wouldn't it be easy to reproduce or copy? if it's just iso e super and some perfumer's alcohol.

I found
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Molecule-01-Iso-E-Super-30ml-Unisex-Fragrance-Cologne-Perfume-USA-/261846553080?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf74551f8
which is apparently someone remaking the fragrance

hey if that citrus guy is here

have you tried chanel allure homme edition blanche? i just bought a sample, hoping it can satisfy my need for a great citrus frag

>>10113480
>also reminds me of damp pavement after a spring rain
just to be clear, this is why i sorta love Neroli 36 despite not really liking the scent in itself

it smells like taking a walk around one's neighborhood right after the rain has opened up the scents of bushes and shrubs along the road, and those smells mix with that of the wet asphalt rising from the street

>>10113499
Yes I have, and let me tell you what, it is an EXCELLENT fragrance. It has a lot more going than just the citrus to compliment it. It opens up with a strong citrus, but then after a while, a little bit of peppery notes (or something like that) kick in and it compliments it really well. It then just sorta dries down to a nice citrusy, sweet, and spicy base. I haven't tried the EdP (mainly because I wasn't aware it existed) but definitely a fragrance worth your time.

>>10113499
In fact if you interested, everything I've looked at so far I believe is here
>>9822504
>>9822540
>>9941239
>>9941242

I also have a SMALL update I suppose I can drop, since I tried some miniscule stuff from Sephora since here and now. I might be mixing up the Versace's though

>Issey Miyake Yuzu
This one opens up to be more of a greener fragrance with some hints of citrusy notes, but as it dries down, the citrus becomes more prominent. Overall, I can't say this is a remarkable fragrance, but it is still a pleasant take nevertheless

>Versace Eau Fraiche
It smells almost like nothing to me, and that is slightly distressing. in reality, what i really mean is that I find this to not have any real STRONG scent. It's almost like it is too watery to get any real performance out of the citrus. (Again I might be mixing this up, sephora uses boxes to label their samples now and so I lost track)

>Versace Pour Homme
Okay, I think I've said something on this before, but I want to take back what I said because I tried this again the other day and liked it. It's very fresh citrus. Like drinking a lemonade in a field. It isn't really a SPECIAL fragrance, but it is one of those crowd pleasers I suppose. I think D&G Light Blue Pour Homme might be a little more mild, but I bet that is just taste.

Will post updates when I finish my next batch, name for archive purposes.

>>10107462
Lmao, thanks for speaking for half the planet
I like woody, leather, coffee, and spicy. atm I wear HiM, L'Anarchiste and Tom of Finland

>>10112881
Not a shill, iso e super is normally in my rotation.

I tend not to wear it alone, but imagine it like salt. It's pretty overrated, but it brings out the flavor in other foods.

I have actually had people come up and ask what I'm wearing before.

I can smell it on myself, apparently not as strongly as other people can though.

I mix it with a light, spring-based cologne such as Versace man or the dreamer or maybe aventus

>>10113629
Interesting, I've read about this too. People spritzing this on, then spraying their regular fragrance. does it increase longevity or sillage?

>>10113636
increase in longevity is very obvious, sillage is very increased I assume. I can't notice the sillage but i was sitting in a student center, essentially a small mall and 4 people walked up to me from the other side of the food court, all on different occasions, and asked what I was wearing. It seems to trail more, too.

>>10113788
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>>10113491
Been reading around today and thought it'd be perfect to grab those ebay items EXCEPT:

-no seller responds to questions regarding the ratio of IES to alcohol, which is important
-no mention of which isomer of IES it is. The more gamma, the better (which is why Timbersilk, a close imitation, has the most gamma isomers on the market. still smells different from molecule 01 apparently)

>>10113788
What brand/source of Iso E Super are you using?

Also, do you spray it under(before) or over(after) your usual fragrance?