/fa/ - Fashion

For anyone looking for fragrance suggestions give us as much information as possible. Helpful info could include price range, climate/season, age, style, use (work/clubbing), notes/families you like/dislike and stuff you've tried and liked/disliked.
Please also state your gender.

>>10522120
>another Tom Ford Private Blend OP image
c'mon, change it up

>>10522222
is memeventus more up your alley?

I'm looking for a good fall fragrance.
I am relatively new to fragrances.
I'm 19, Male, Live in California. I'd like something for casual use (example Using everyday to go to school). my price range is >$100. I've used Yves Saint Laurent's L'homme and la nuit de L'homme. D&G The One, Bleu de Chanel. CDG Floriental, play black, and Man 2. I've liked almost all of them (except for CDG #2 & Man 2).

just cop pic related.

>>10522477
didnt someone say this is a gag fragrance a few threads ago

>>10522484
Yeah. But after pondering on it. I decided I like it.

I desperately need a new fragrance. I've worn whatever smelled best at the department store for a while, but I'm finding myself in a lot more social situations now, and I'm ready to take myself a little more seriously in this department.

I am:
Male, in a humid climate(southern US), 26 years old, I have a sort of rustic style with lots of flannels and wool work shirts(I actually worked on a farm to help pay for college - got away from both a few years ago). I'm muscular, have facial hair, etc. - I'm really really well established in a rugged but style.


As far as my experience with fragrances, I've never drifted from heavy woody stuff or generic stuff I stole from my dad. I do not want sweet.

I want something I can wear to work(I'm a wood worker, and I represent the store frequently when the boss isn't around - think casual, but respectable. My flannels still get worn here honestly, but I'm usually in an oxford shirt and chinos. Definitely no suit job).

I'd also like it if it's flexible enough for date nights. I'm no club-goer, but I'm a regular at a lounge in my area.

I want to make this clear - I don't want a strong scent. This is my #1 priority. I want something that's barely like wearing anything at all, if that makes sense.

>>10522504
Also, elaborating on the beginning, I haven't used -any- fragrance in the last year. No sweet stuff by the way, I forgot to say that. I'd prefer to stay closer to the woody/earthy scents but I do not want anything as strong as I have used in the past. Don't want to walk around smelling like a cedar tree.

>>10522504
i feel like oud wood has a burly man feeling to go with it
versatile
not sure how it would work in a humid climate but worth sampling

>>10522516
Where can I acquire a sample?

There's no sample option on Lucky Scent, and they're the only place on the internet I've ever bought this kinda stuff(I got some samples a couple of years ago and never followed up on it).

>>10522521
ebay seems to be reliable by most means
but i always get my samples from a botique island inside of a big mall or an actual TF shop

>>10522527
Alrighty. Before I drop $20 that could buy me lunch tomorrow instead, I'd like to ask...how well does Oud Wood fulfill my goals of barely smelling like I'm wearing anything at all? I'm in a scenario where none of my colleagues or peers are likely to be wearing anything at all, and I want to smell nice but I don't want to be "that guy", y'know?

>>10522504
>>10522509
I'd recommend trying the following:

Acier Aluminium
Eau Sauvage
Égoïste
Vétiver Tonka
Mugler Cologne
Guerlain Vetiver

If you want to reduce projection, stick to one or two sprays to the chest before you get dressed. Then you'll just catch whiffs from under your collar throughout the day.

What's something a girl will remember you by?

>>10522554
Thanks man. I like the variety. I'll try and get all of these. Less scary to go ahead and make a purchase when it's a bunch of options rather than one big one.

>>10522521
Try decantshop.com

>>10522563
My pleasure. They all should be easy to find.

>>10522534
Try Voyage d'Hermes, seems like perfect for what you described.

I know Mr. Porter is starting to stock fragrances, but their selection is still relatively small. What are some other good online shops for more than just samples?

>>10522589

fragrancenet
fragrancex
beautyspin

My friend wanted some perfume for his upcoming birthday. I said I would get him anything he wants as long as it's not stupidly expensive. He requested a perfume that he never even smelled before, but figured it'd be good; I agreed to get it for him

CB I Hate Perfume - In The Library

Is this shit any good? Apparently it smells like old books.

Help me out here, or give me some better alternatives from the CB Perfume line (He said he only wanted something from the CB line)

>>10522888

just get him this one http://cbihateperfume.com/shop/perfumes-a-to-z/601

>>10523090
>http://cbihateperfume.com/shop/perfumes-a-to-z/601
Lol, I saw that. Told him that it would best fit him

>>10522888
you could try http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Commodity/Book-29559.html at a lot of sephoras. I've not tried either the CB one or this one though so can't comment on similarities or whatever.

>>10522477

I've wanted to try this out for a long time now. Does it smell dated?

>>10523765
it smells like absolute shit. Your local CVS probably has a tester bottle you can spray.

Thoughts on pic related? Appropriate for fall/winter?

>>10523903
It's pretty good, would work for fall and most of winter, maybe even something to consider year-round

best f/w fragrance for someone who's a skelly and 6'1?

>>10524183
also in scandinavia
mostly for weekdays

>>10524183
>fragrance for someone who's a skelly
Are there even fragrances that work better with different body types? I guess chubby people should stay away from gourmands. Or not. Who knows? It may work for them.

Anyways, try Lalique Encre Noire.

alternative to Chanel allure homme sport? something classic and simple.

currently have:
terre d'hermes
issy miyake
lanvin
ysl la nuit de l'homme
thierry mugler a* pure malt

What perfume would you recommend for a dog?

>>10524797
What are you looking for in an alternative? If you like it, get it. Otherwise, there's this.

>>10524990
my workmate already bought it since i recommended it to him, wanted to try something different

>Tom Ford

Why are you a pretentious preppy little shit with too much money on your hands?

>>10524975
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/06/100624-big-cats-cologne-vin-video/
Get him Obsession so he could get some big furry pussy

>>10525144
whats wrong dude its just money
if you were hustlin you wouldnt be on japanese cake making forum

Anyone else have this?

>>10526107
everyone and their dog has it tbh
its a very generic fragrance
okay but not amazing

>>10526120
Then what is amazing

>>10526123
Le Labo - Bergamote 22
Tom Ford - Tobacco Vanille
CB I Hate Perfume - Winter 1972
Heeley - Sel Marin
Parfums de Nicolai - New York
Bond No. 9 - Andy Warhol

>>10526178
>>10526123
tv is my favorite fragrance
next is memeventus

>be me
>be on tax free zone in airport
>check out huge selection of frags
>lady asks me if I want to try out Hugo The Scent
>implying I wear meme frags
>she looks at me in confusion
>spaghetti smell projects from wrists

>>10526241
LOL nice meme-joke and spaghetti reference with a fragrance related twist at the end! :D

>>10524975
Amouage Jubilation XXV

Only the best for my dog.

>>10526426
>not spraying Clive Christian No. 1 on your pooch
lol get a load of this poorfag smh

>>10526458
disgusting nouveau riche phillistine who thinks more expensive = automatically better pls go

Hows this one?

Also should I use Eau de Parfum or Eau de Toilette?

Sorry for the newb questions.

I currently use Azzaro Chrome and get compliments a lot. Everyone and their mothers seem to be using it now though (which isn't necessarily a horrible thing I guess but I kinda want to smell different, is that bad?).

>>10524797
Versace pour Homme is VERY similar to AHS.

>>10526597
I haven't tried the EDP, but the EDT was a bit too sweet for me. It's definitely different though, I haven't smelled anything similar. It's also very inexpensive.

What are your most complimented scents, fa?

Just curious

>>10526687
yea, i went for the "want to smell nice but on a budget" route haha

So I went out and found dsquared2's rocky mountain wood after being recommended it by /fa/ and I have to say... it's fucking brilliant. I don't know what it is about some of the generals on 4chan but your collective knowledge is quite brilliant.

Copped a 100ml bottle for £35. It smells really fucking manly but also clean and fresh. I love it. Thanks guys!

>>10522556
Smell of ya dick

>>10527037
glad you love it mate :)

>>10527115
Cheers. Is there any others you'd recommend considering I love this one?

>>10527037

is it from 4chan? I first heard of it on youtube

>>10527275
Grey Flannel

Quickly fragrance fags, what cdg frag do I cop for winter? Wood, florentia or 2 man

>>10524187

Are you me? Skelly, 6'1, swedish :o

>>10527275
not off the top of my head, but if you make a post in the thread saying you liked it and want more recommendations more people might reply.
also try the fred thing; i think it's on basenotes or the perfume society or something. can't vouch for how well the recs will work for u but it's a starting point at least, nifty little system. also don't forget to pay attention to the "users who liked this also liked" on fragrantica and similar things like that. good luck frag hunting!!

Looking for something with rum, leather, tobacco and vanilla etc, cozy, seductive, not too weird. Any ideas?

Anyone else here have this?

I don't wear it that often, but whenever I do I find it gets me the most positive comments out of all the fragrances I have owned.

KER of Farmacia Santissima Annunziata I bought in Florence last month. 90E and it smells like heaven.

Hey I'm a male 22 years old living in eastern Canada, it's pretty nice fall weather here but soon it will be pretty cold. I don't club much but I go to school and just spend a lot of time out and about, looking for something between 100 and 200 dollars.

>>10527555
>is it from 4chan
Of course not, but it and regular He Wood used to be rec'd hard in these threads. Not so much the last few tho

>>10526597
I got the HM EDP via a blind swap on a facebook group and ended up hating it. It is quite unique: lemony, floral, sweet... But something about it just bothered my nose. It was decent - nice even - at first whiff, but after wearing it for a while the synthetic qualities became headache-inducing. I didn't really even wear it enough to see if it would draw compliments so I can't help you there. I can just say I would not recommend it.

Looking for a good winter fragrance. Budget is 100

>>10527869
Frapin Speakeasy

>>10524372

The ultra-macho powerhouse frags are almost impossible to pull off without looking "manly"

>>10527923

I got a sample of it with my last purchase.

It's the kind of frag that you spray on, think "wow, paco or not it's pretty good", then with each passing minute it gets more and more nauseating, to the point where you say fuck it and just rush to the bathroom to rub it off.

I will never understand what people like in fragrances like this.

I got sum Tom Ford Velvet Orchid from the duty free.

Yeah, it's Unisex and kind of gay but it's still fucking amazing. There's also black orchid which is more masculine but I've not tried it yet.

>>10528782
Is kokorico such a frag?

>>10529167
I have Kokorico, I wear it sparingly. It's potent.

>>10527869
Burberry London or Escada Homme.

>>10528291
Chanel No.5

I currently own Davidoff Cool Water, which I use during the day, and Pure Malt, which I use for nighttime.

What kinda fragrace should I get next? Literally have no idea how to expand my collection lel.

Need some recommendations guys.

Currently only wear pic related.

And after a bit of reading ive learned its apparently a "night" scent

Im looking for a scent that would be better suited for day/work.
Im in the military so im in camos all day, but work in hospital so im not getting dirty.

any suggestions? thanks in advance fam

L'eau D'issey por homme, maybe some femenine but so good.

La Nuit have poor duration, actually flankers.

>>10530079
Can confirm this is GOAT
I use Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue during the day

Thoughts on Pi by Givenchy?

Thoughts on this frag?

>>10530690
When I smelled it...it didn't even smell like anything.

I don't know.

>inb4 olfactory fatigue

Was the first god damn thing I smelled at the store and I was try to smell it without inducing fatigue, and the store worker, my mother, and my friend agreed.

21/male here living in a city, mostly cold climate, raining 50% of the time.
Styling on budget SLP/heroin chic, skinny kinda "grunge" look i.e. fucked up junkie aesthetics.
Looking for something for everyday wear, not really into fruity or sweet smells

>>10530734
I've noticed perfume stores are the worst place to try to smell anything. All the other shit getting sprayed in the air ends up tiring out your nose and distorting everything by the time you smell your first paper strip. You get olfactory fatigue just by being there, and some notes are muted more than others.

>>10530690
Pi consists almost entirely of these notes that get easily fatigued and muted. I have a sample, and it smells like a lot of typical oriental/gourmand scents, minus any distinctive quality. I think there are much better options in the same department.

Burberry London
Spicebomb
L'Homme Ideal (not great but much better than Pi, I think the low ratings are due to the high expectations for Guerlain)
Pure Malt or Pure Havane
La Nuit
Dior Homme/Intense
L'Instant de Guerlain

>>10530715
I thought it was gonna be ashitty flanker, but it's actually kinda good. Not my kind of fragrance, but still.

>>10527818
> Fr.ED
http://perfumesociety.org/fred/
Only includes women's and unisex, sadly.

> Fragrantica users who liked this
Pretty loosely tuned. Users who like "this" (*anything decent) also like La Nuit, Aventus, and TdH.

There's no good way other than digging, but at least those are some leads.

>>10530982
It's not there on every page, but many scents on Fragrantica have a section based on user votes of what other perfumes smell like that particular perfume

Allright, guys so one of my friends has La Nuit de l Homme sitting at his house for long fucking time, so long that the perfume expired in september this year ( according to the label ), hes offering it to me for 15e (it literally full, he sprayed maybe two or three times), should I go for it? It says the frag was manufactured in september 2012, and it was in the box all this time, ( he bought it mid 2013).

>>10522888

Well, you promised him.

I think the documentary in the OP also has a bit in it about CB I hate Perfume.

I know Demeter has petrichor (the smell after rain), maybe CB also has something like that.

>>10524975

>>10531057
Depends how well it's been stored. I have a bottle of La Nuit older than that and it's still smells right, and people spend good money on 15-20+ year old vintage fragrances sometimes.

Never seen any fragrance with an expiration date on the bottle though.

>>10530715
I like it, good for day and night imo

Never smelled la nuit original though

>>10530079
la nuit is the night version of l'homme

>>10531038
>For my next purchase I want something that smells just like my last purchase.

This thing any good? Top seller on Amazon.

>>10531057
If it smells good to you, go for it. "Expiration dates" for fragrances are BS IME. I have bottles from the 80s that smell better than their current versions. As long as bottles aren't stored in a sunny window or car, they can last decades, at least.

What are your opinions on how much fragrance to use? Growing up I heard people say spray the air in front of you and walk through it or just lightly spray. However I was listening to an interview with a fragrance designer and he said that's a waste of fragrance and that if you're going to wear it you should rock it with a lot of it.

>>10529715
Explore the fragrance families in the first link in the OP if you want to broaden your collection's scope. You already have a fresh and a sweet, so try a woody or spicy, etc.

>>10531531
Really good, worth the cheap price.

I'd get it.

>>10530757
Cold and rainy makes me want to wear Encre Noir, but that might not be versatile enough for everyday wear. Worth a sniff. Also check out:

Antaeus
Eau des Baux
Égoïste
Fahrenheit
Havana
Narciso Rodriguez for Him

>>10531557
2-5 sprays depending on strength/projection and weather. If you enjoy the top notes and want them to stick around longer, a finishing spray to hair or clothing will help, and frags can stain clothing, so you'd want more of a fine mist to avoid that.

>>10531603
And when I say spray, I mean holding the sprayer close enough to your skin that most or all of the juice hits you without creating a puddle. ~10"/25cm depending on the sprayer. And 2-5 was my personal rule of thumb. There are people who say they get great projection with one spray, and then there are people whose skin seems to absorb scents and need more. Never rely on your own nose when testing, always ask someone else's opinion. Olfactory fatigue can make your nose an unreliable judge.

Always err on the side of caution if you are going to be around people. You don't want to be "that guy." And some people actually can have allergic reactions to some aroma chemicals.

>>10531557
2-5 spritizes depending on the fragrance and how much you want to project

Wrist(s) and chest/neckline are the usual application points for me

how many fragrances do you guys own? is worrying about not using them fast enough and their scent degrading a legit concern?

>>10531603
>>10531636
>>10532175
Thanks anons, also is there any reason that a fragrance may not seem to "stick"? I find myself spraying and then having the scent even noticeable within an hour or so, and not just to myself, I've asked some people

When reading reviews for scents I always see people complain about reformulation and how it used to be better. Are they just guessing or is there a way to find out if a scent has changed? It seems like a huge amount of scents draw these complaints from people.

>>10532295
I have 5 bottles and a ton of samples.
With proper storage, they can last a decade at least. Would only worry if they were somehow exposed to heat and/or light for extended periods.

>>10532362
As far I'm aware there's no real way to tell. Apparently the formula can be different in different regions as well.

>>10532362
Probably have to look up production numbers and dates and all that shit and compare. Not sure if companies publicize reformulations (unlikely) or not though, maybe lurk deep into Basenotes, Fragrantica forums if you are desperate to know

>>10532362
Probably a lot of the complaints are overblown, things not living up to memory.
But the fougeres actually got it pretty bad since oakmoss became so heavily restricted. Polo, Azzaro, Paco Rabanne, apparently those are legit losses to reformulation. I'm suspicious of most others.

>>10532295
My collection is nearing 100 bottles. Already more than I can use in my lifetime. I've been meaning to downsize, but I just keep buying. And that is a small collection by basenotes standards.

>>10524372
Would i like encre noire ?
I have
Dries van noten from frederic malle
Aqua di parma fico di amalfi

>>10532331
What frags? Some ppl recommend moisturizing before application if you have "thirsty" skin that absorbs the oils. Can't speak as to whether that's BS or not. Never needed to try a comparison.

>>10532362
Smell is reportedly the most powerful mnemonic, so I tend to believe when someone says a beloved scent isn't how it used to be. Reformulations are common in many industries, not just fragrance, as suppliers or methods change, certain aroma chemicals are banned by the IFRA, etc. Oftentimes they are relatively seamless, with undetectable or very minor changes, but sometimes it is very noticeable.

As said, there are countless threads on BN about this or that vintage being better, etc.

>>10532535
Moisturizing DOES help keep fragrances better.

It's not baloney, bitch.

>>10522579
this gives me headaches and nausea
smells like the cheap upholstery of economy class airplane

>>10526426
my dog hates memoir, epic, interlude
my tastes are too plebby for him

I have been wearing Fico di Amalfi everyday and Dries Van noten everynight for the past two years. I am 18 now. How well did i do guys?

>>10527923
Honesty, it smells like shit. It is so sweet. the bottle is tacky. It is on the same tier of Aqua di gio.

>>10529715
Dolce and Gabana for night time.
Check out Aqua di parma.
Check out anything that isnt in Nordstrom but a niche company since niche companys arent scared to leave the trail to create amazing scents.

>>10533237
p gud tbh fam no jk srs

I am now using Acqua di Parma and Ralph Lauren Polo. Want something spicy and woody but different than the Polo. Anyone have any recommendations?
I checked out the Comme de Garcon Play Black the other day and it was okayish but nothing out of the ordinary. I also thought that Tom Ford's Oud Wood was meh and surprisingly bright.

>>10533787
Sounds like Antaeus might be worth a sniff in this case. Or maybe Yatagan.

>>10533444
thanks guy. I only buy fragrances that i love. So its killing my wallet.

>>10533837
Thanks mate. I'll definitely check these out.

>>10522120
Where can I find a cologne that smells like leather, shea and cigarette smoke? (possibly coffee)
I want to quit smoking, but I've smelled like that for years now. I'm afraid my dog will forget who I am or something.

>>10534182
glad you gave your dog 2nd hand lung cancer

>>10534202
I don't know anyone with a dog who smokes inside the house tbh.

>>10534182
>cigarette smoke
you are not going to find that note anywhere. you'll find dried, unlit tobacco though and some frags have a smokiness to them

>>10534035
iktfb

there are a couple Le Labos I want to pull the trigger on but holy shit that price

thoughts on this?

>>10535164
lasts for ages and has a large radius, smell is pretty fresh

can anyone recommend a good fall/winter fragrance. One that's good for an office setting and a young guy might wear to impress a slightly older woman?

The best affordable fragrance is Drakkar Noir.
The smell is so underrated, lasts a decent amount of time and is manly as fuck.

And because no one buys it anymore, whenever I wear it I always get compliments because everyone is so used to smelling 1 Million or Joop on guys

21 year old college student
Somewhere between high fashion and fuccboi aesthetic.
Club often.
Bounce between NY and DC.
I'm looking for a good winter cologne. I've had basic scents in the past like YSL le homme and Tuscan leather but want to branch out more.
Not looking for anything too smoky or woody. It just doesn't work for me, a skinny ass white college kid. I've got a birthday coming up so I figured I'd try to get a decent bottle of something. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

should i blind buy this? i have a target gift card and this shit is only like $30. not like there's much else to buy from target

Anyone in continental Europe order from Perumista.co.uk? They won't give a quote on shipping and I don't want to pay too much.

Probably going to purchase this. Any of you have any experience with it?

>>10535695
or this

Fucking shit, I meant to post #1 not #7

>>10535702
God bless

>>10533787
>tfw AdP just smells like an old lady to me

>>10535164

Doesn't live up to the hype.

>>10535846

Because it's an old lady smell.

>>10535846
try Colonia Intensa or Essenza di Colonia if the original Colonia doesn't work for you and you're still interested

>>10535930
technically old man smell; David Niven and Cary Grant repopularized it in the 40s and 50s

>>10535353
L'Instant de Guerlain pour homme or L'Instant de Guerlain Extreme pour homme

Is Polo Red good? I like it, personally.

>>10536299
I really like Red Intense, Polo has been stepping up their game recently with Red Intense, Supreme Oud and Supreme Leather

Just copped, man this is heavenly. Pure class in a bottle

Can anyone recommend me a fragrance likeable for a 17 yo male with daddy issues?

(I'm not the 17 yo)

>>10536694
I got a half filled 3.4 oz (1.7 oz left) for $22.
Not a bad deal

>>10535695
odin is pretty good, i buy mines on ebay for 100 for 3.4 oz. i prefer 11

Here are the ones I want to try:

The one by Douche and gaybanna
Tobacco Vanille by TF

and there was this CdG fragrance that is ALWAYS fucking hyped on here for youngsters, does anyone know the name of it? It's one of the most discussed. (although there are several)

Holy fuck this shit is good.

>>10537590

Wonderwood?

looking for a fragrance to wear with the upcoming winter season. 19 years old and have a budget of 100-120$. currently wearing la nuit

>>10537590
probably Wonderwood, 2 Man, or Incense: Kyoto

Also 2, Amazingreen, Standard, and Odeur 53, though less often than those first three.

>>10537611
I want to try, but holy shit even the samples are expensive, like 7 or 8 bucks for not even 1 full mL

>>10537961
>ywn own full set of Amouage, MDCI, Serge Lutens, Frederic Malle, and Nasomatto

Just ordered 1ml samples of the following

>Tom Ford - Private Blend Tobacco Vanille
>Creed - Vanille Millesime Imperial
>Creed - Green Irish Tweed
>Versace - The Dreamer
>MDCI - Invasion Barbare
>Montale - Black Aoud Eau De Perfum

were these good choices, in your opinion?

>>10537611
I think it smells similar to Penhaligon's sartorial and more expensive and you have to buy that Fucking bust on top of that.

>>10538842

You can buy it without the bust though.

>>10538842
>not liking the bust

>>10538718
of the Creed's I've tried, Green Irish Tweed is by far the best imo

my ranking
GIT >>>> Himalaya > Tabarome > Virgin Island Water >>> Silver Mountain Water >>>>> Aventus

>>10536696
obviously Secretions Magnifique

> Smells so good
> never gets discussed, no replies
> I'll wear it for myself. Fuck what anyone else thinks.
> tfw get complimented anyway

>>10539219
Litterally 1.9 on fragrantica, wow

>>10539937
It's a meme fragrance that smells like blood and semen.

>>10538189
You can actually get some Serge Lutens pretty cheap on fragrancenet, like 50-60 bucks with coupon

>>10535553
no, smells too strange to blind buy imo

still good though like most Versace frags

>>10536015
>L'Instant de Guerlain pour homme
L'Instant because you spray it and it's gone in a instant

Haven't tried LIDGE yet tho

opinion

>>10541521
Not as bad as people say
Not as good as people say

Bubblegum bullshit

>>10541521

Commercials I would show in my advertising course if i had one.

>>10539120
whats with the hate on aventus
its a genuinely good fragrance, just a lot of memery to go with it

What was memeventus before memeventus?

>>10541599
A*Men

>>10541599
La Nuit de L'Homme is probably the most meme'd of all time here. Other contenders were Terre d'Hermes, Tobacco Vanille. Not memed quite as often anymore are CdG Wonderwood and 2 Man, Dsquared He Wood/Rocky Mountain Wood, Encre Noire

>>10541588
I get why people like Aventus, but I find the peppery, woody, Pineapple musk mix nauseating. That doesn't even read well, yuck.

>>10541666
to be honest maybe i was lucky, but all the batches ive smelled i couldnt really notice the peppery scent

>>10541678
Could be just me since it's not listed among the notes, but I definitely get a peppery vibe when I tried it. Perhaps something weird going on between the pineapple, birch, and oakmoss in that particular batch, too (I include the pineapple because I distinctly got an image of an salt and peppered pineapple in my mind; wonder how that's taste tbh and I know some people do that to really sweet fruit, e.g. mangoes, but I digress)

Any fragrances like Oud wood?
About to cop a 250ml bottle, but I want some suggestions before I do.
Preferably something found at Neiman Marcus or Sak's 5th Avenue

Hey can anyone recommend some cheaper perfumes that smell of tobacco, leather, rum, or wood? I want a scent that exudes manhood.

>>10541829
Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir

>>10541829
also to add
is ebay anywhat reliable?

>>10541901
Bentley for Men Intense
Versace Man
Bvlgari Man In Black
Dolce & Gabbana The One
Burberry London
Aramis Aramis
Azzaro Pour Homme
Davidoff Zino Davidoff
Carven Homme

>>10541981
Thank you, I smelled the Burberry London today and i didnt think i enjoyed it as much as i had hoped. i will look into those others! I bought a really cheap small bottle of cuba gold and orange and have enjoyed the scent 4 hours and its still on me

http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Torand/Beverly-Hills-90210-Metal-Jeans-Man-28107.html

This shit is $5 for 100ml at Marshalls and smells exactly like Dior Fahrenheit. Still comparing performance to my Fahrenheit sample.

>>10541970
>ebay anywhat reliable
Just keep to sellers who have sold a lot and have lots of good feedback

>>10535164
Typical boring man fragrance. When I asked the Dior girl for the notes, she said Oh s-sorry I don't know. Nothing stands out in this.

>>10539846
Maybe because nobody knows it? Never seen or heard of it.

>>10534907
On the Basenotes site, there is a Le Labo split going on in the forums. $93 for 50mls.

>>10531593
Thanks a lot, tried all except Eau des Baux, Encre Noire and Havana.
Wasn't a big fan of the Chanel ones, Fahrenheit was my favorite, but didn't really convince me, should I check out the other ones as well or should I just try a different direction all together?

>>10526597
the EdP makes my head hurt almost instantly. something in it is toxic, and i'm allergic to it.

shame. I still have the almost full bottle, if anyone wants it for cheap in the LA area.

-

anyways, pic related, what i'll be wearing for reviews today.

Copped this one recently.
It's p nice tbh

>>10543254
It's a good alternative to Dior Homme if you think it's a bit on the powdery side.

just copped this, was expensive as fuck but the ladies love it

best deodrent ???????????

Can someone please give me some deodrent advice/suggestions

I know they are not /fa/ but some of us have to be physically active sometimes in terrible weather

>>10543324
>>10543332
unscented if you still plan on wearing a perfume. for a regular deo, i actually like Trader Joe's, and for an anti-perspirant deo, Mitchum

>>10543332
I like Old Spice. Citron, Amber, After Hours, and Lionpride are the best.

>>10541981

I'd also put Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme on the list. Absolutely stellar stuff.

>>10543300
G8 B8

any fragrance recommendations for me? i'm 18, pretty much never dress formally, looking for something subtle that people would notice but not smell obnoxiously, i love the smell of lavender so something like that would be great

>>10541599
GIT and >>10541656

>>10543222
My pleasure, but can't say if I don't know what you liked/didn't like about the ones you tried. Sure you don't like sweet scents?

>>10543246
If the LA stands for Los Angeles and not Louisiana, I might be interested. I'm in Hollywood now and live in Culver City.

>>10544919
Prada Luna Rossa
L'Occitane Eau De L'Occitane
Lanvin L'Homme
Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Colonia
Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme
Mont Blanc Legend

All of those contain a pretty prominent lavender note as well as being pretty inexpensive

>>10544919
La Nuit de l`Homme - Yves Saint Laurent

>>10543340
Ha, I use TJ's cotton most days and Mitchum gel for heavy duty. mein schwartz.

>>10545099
think i might buy a 100ml thing of Lanvin L'Homme just because i can't find any samples of it and the descriptions online seem to be exactly what i'm looking for

>>10545040
those were never memes

>>10545293
That was definitely the first one I thought to recommend. The rest of those are still definitely worth checking out though, all highly rated.

If you want to do some more research on your own, check out fragratica.com. They have a feature where you can search for fragrances based on particular notes. Their forum is also probably the best online fragrance community and there are tons of knowledgeable people would could help you find something you would love

>>10543246
Should I cop the 250ml?
I really like it, just really hesitant since its a little expensive.

>>10545621
you can always start off with a split or a decant and then once that runs out decide whether or not spending that much on a full bottle is worth it

>>10545621
>Should I cop the 250ml?
i really like it, which is why i bought it. smells like a medley of berries, to me. but, if i could take it back, i would, because i can't wear it at all without having my head hurt.

like i said, i think there's something toxic in it that's making my head hurt. but, that's just me.
>>10545095
i'm in westwood, fam, shoot me an offer

How is this?

I've been using Kiehl's for a few years now. It's my go to scent and I never see it discussed here.

People frequently compliment it.

>>10545790
It's an absolute classic but definitely polarizing. It has a very unique gasoline/oil accord that is pretty much love or hate. If you like then go for it. FWIW, its been around since 1988 and, has such, undergone numerous reformulations. If you really want it, then it might be worth it to try and search out a vintage bottle

>>10545815
I keep this in my briefcase.

Tested out Spicebomb today and loved it but i'm worried about accidentally smelling like an indian. What are your experiences with it?

>>10543222
what did you think about the Narciso Rodriguez?

Recently copped a 13-sample pack from luckyscent.. these are my favorites so far:

CDG Incense: Kyoto
Escentric Molecules - Molecule 01
Tauer Perfumes - L''air du desert marocain

So far, none of the others have stood up against la nuit de l'homme. I'm not concerned about it being a 'meme' fragrance because i live in a shit town where nobody is effay to begin with

>>10545621
o shit wait did you mean 250ml of the oud wood??? thought you meant 250ml of the hanae mori... haha

oops.. yeah oud wood is goat as fuck..

ow x plum jap is also fucking great

>>10546249
thanks fam
i was like 105% sure i was going to buy it but i like affirmation

>>10546019
Love it as well, you should def cop if you feel the same way. That said, if you want to look at something similar then try out Bvlgari Man In Black. They smell very close to one another but I get more of a manly/masculine vibe from the Bvlgari.

>>10546266
no prob. you've tried it before, right?

>>10545080
I still felt like the majority of them was too sweet for my taste
>>10546064
It was too much for me, too strong and aggressive for what I'm going for, I wan't something a bit more... held back.

>>10546172
what else came in the sampler

>la nuit de l'homme better than l'air du desert marocain
haha no

>>10546899
>too sweet
Dang, then Encre Noir might be your thing. It's bone dry. And the least sweet frag I can think of: Yatagan.

>>10545777
>westwood
Nice. Was just at UCLA a couple weeks ago for a concert. How big is the bottle? Got proof of purchase? Let's wheel and deal! m8r-cp6yxg@mailinator.com I hate to ask, but when you email, could you include a picture of the bottle with timestamp? I've never actually given out even a disposable email here before. I know it's not /b/, but it's still 4chin...

>>10547927
pulling out the bottle now to take pictures and i'm realizing it's the edt version, and not edp. oops. but, i still sent pics, in case youre still interested.

also, dont have receipt anymore. bought it at bloomingdales

>>10547855
alright, I'm gonna try and find that one tomorrow, it was still on my list after all, thanks again.

>>10547968
Oh jeez. I thought we were talking about Oud Wood. Not a fan of H.M. Dang, I was gonna get some Bibigo and swing by Cost Plus on the way back and everything... Thanks for taking the pic though.

>>10548005
oh fuck no m8 oud wood is really good.. i was talking about the hanae mori bc it gives me a headache
haha

no probl

>>10546172
>Escentric Molecules - Molecule 01
just get some Iso E Super from eBay and get it diluted right (I forget what the ratio is to approximate Molecule 01)

Just got a bit of cash, I'm a total newbie but I found a site that sells cheap samples. What should I try out?

>>10546525
i have a sample of it
i save it for special times because its only 4ml but i want to wear it a lot more often

>>10548721
I guess it would make sense to start with some classics. I'm also assuming its fall/winter where you live, all of these suggestions are more suited for colder weather. Also sticking with designers since I don't know your budget

Dior Homme
Terre D'Hermes
Chanel Allure Homme
Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De 'Homme
Armani Code
Burberry London
Dolce & Gabbana The One
Thierry Mugler Pure Malt/Pure Havane
L'Instant De Guerlain Extreme
Givenchy Pi
Gucci Pour Homme II
Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb

>>10548721
What site? Is it cheaper than the ones in OP?

>>10549468
myperfumesamples
Not sure, just had one that i was looking for specifically that op didn't.

>>10535846
I like the fact that hardly anyone uses it anymore. I feel going back to the classic scents slightly better because you can have a scent structure that is completely different from the men around you.

Good fragrances for warm weather?
I have Versace Man Eau Fraiche and Dior Eau Suavage but I want to expand on my collection for fragrances for warm weather
budget: <$600
I like the eau suavage a lot more than the man eau fraiche.

>>10550170
Lalique White is a very underrated summer scent. Check it out.

What the opinion on this? Thinking of copping a sample.

>>10550170
Dior Homme Sport
Dior Homme Cologne
Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisee
Terre D'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche
Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche
Mugler Cologne
Cartier Roadster
Bvlgari Aqva Amara

>>10551159
Me too. I've sampled it on a paper strip and it's nice, but I haven't skin-tested it yet. Seems like a solid, classy all-rounder.
You can't go wrong copping a sample.

>>10550170
>budget: <$600
if you want to use up all of that:
Le Labo Bergamote 22
Creed Green Irish Tweed

along with your other two, four bottles is a good selection size. then you can focus on finding your four for fall/winter.

and, of course, sample first

>>10551900
>four bottles per seasons
still too many imo. you won't have a signature

>>10552403
You wear the same clothes every day?

>>10551900
I already have TF Oud wood, Tobacco Vanille, and Noir de Noir, only have one more to look for
Thanks based anons
>>10551198

Is Versace Oud Noir (which only comes in 100ml bottles) worth $155?

>>10553152
At $155 definitely not but thankfully you can find this pretty heavily discounted if you shop around. I'm planning on copping a bottle soon, definitely a great alternative to Oud Wood

>>10522120
best frag that smells like/reminiscent of petrichor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petrichor))

smell of rain basically

>>10530079
>la nuit de l'homme
>didn;t know it was meant for nighttime

>>10535553
the dreamer is a good cheap choice tbh

>>10553152
no

currently i've been liking cdg kyoto and florential, anyone have recs for similar, had a sample of woad boudicca and it smelled like rotting vegtables but also very sweet so please nothing too "avant garde"

>>10553905
>>10530079
>la nuit de l'homme
>meant for nighttime

i think it's pretty good for cold late fall/winter days as well. honestly don't think it's all that great of a "clubbing" scent or for when you want to smell really seductive

started using this
smells like orange peel alright

is this good/appropriate?
r8 plox

>>10554761
>good
Yes
>appropriate
Depends. I'd say it works for most warm weather occasions and for all ages. What are your concerns?

Can someone explain aventus vs git
Is aventus a meme because it costs a lot more than git? I always thought aventus smelled a little better than git or maybe the batch was nice at my mall

>>10555424
>Aventus
It's a meme simply because it's posted about frequently, silly. One isn't inherently better than the other, it's up to personal preference, and they have virtually nothing in common other than being Creed fragrances.

>>10555477
But shouldn't it's popularity merit it being it a little better at least? I was just wondering someone else's opinion since I think they're both good,but wasn't sure how memeventus got its name.

>>10555673
>it's more popular so it's better

I suppose if popularity is in your criteria for what makes something better that another, then sure. For most, I think it hardly matters, and most would disagree that something more popular is automatically a better product than something less popular without at least taking into account more significant qualities.

>>10555690
errr i meant to say that the other way around
its more popular because it is better is what i was trying to get at
I never payed attention to GIT's longevity in my weather which probably is what would make or break it for me, its consistently 100+ spring-summer and most fragrances don't last in the weather

>>10555424
Read a couple pages of that one thread on basenotes, most complimented frags or something.

What fragrance will help me the most in my conquest of getting laid

>>10556379
> conquest of
English lessons, because those international girls get horny. Also it might help with those crackhead speech patterns.

>>10555728
>its more popular because it is better
I get that, but there aren't any objective reasons for Aventus being more popular and "better" than GIT when it strictly comes to the scents themselves. Maybe if you consider marketing, launch date (Aventus is a 5-6 years old, GIT came out in the mid-80s), trends, shit like that, will you maybe find something.

>>10555728
I can't think of an instance where a scent's performance affected it's popularity. Popular shit like Acqua di Gio has middling performance, and not everyone is looking for some sillage bomb all the time; a lighter hand is often preferable

>>10555728
Aventus is awful in really hot weather imo, too sickly sweet and heavy. GIT would still work in that, and has the appropriate level lightness. Performance between the two are about the same otherwise.

>>10556379
none really

try 1 Million, Spicebomb, or La Nuit de L'Homme. Bitches love plen shit

Thoughts?

Also, summer fragrances that aren't too pretentious for a university student.

>>10557486
Timeless scent tbh.

Last summer I mainly used this and Versace pour homme.

>>10557486
> Also:

CdG Play Green
Mugler Cologne
TdH Eau Fraiche
Allure Homme Edition Blanche
Eau de l'occitane

Cost pretentious but don't smell pretentious:

Bruno Fazzolari Five
Bergamote 22

>>10557486
>pretentious
what does pretentious even smell like? i can only think of gimmicky shit like Odeur 53 or Secretions Magnifique?

>>10557606
>implying niche scents are by and large pretentious

>>10557872
I meant expensive, which niche scents are by and large. If there's a pretentious side of the cost spectrum, it's the expensive side. But feel free to recommend some good niche cheapos.

>what does pretentious even smell like? i can only think of gimmicky shit like Odeur 53 or Secretions Magnifique?
There are lots of non-troll scents that go better with a suit or non-casual look. Think Caron pour un homme, French Lover, Straight to Heaven, Rive Gauche, Eccelso. Wear those around campus and you'll probably attract attention, but more in the way of, "what's this guy trying to prove?".

>>10557872

Any fragrance that may be suspect if worn by a poor student. I especially do not want people thinking I have spent out of my means to purchase a perfume.

>>10557872

Like the girls who wear No. 5.

It's a classic and it is nice but it isn't appropriate for the uni libraries.

>>10554844
smell seem to "wear out" in 2 hours or so, and I wouldn't want to smell like a cultivation of orange peel from 3m away
also was wondering if it's inappropriate to use this in a certain time of the year, when it's particularly hot/cold/rainy

So...recommended perfume for a person who looks pissed all the time with casual wear?

>>10557936
Some niches can be had for 80-90 USD for a 50 mL (ELDO, Diptyque EdTs, maybe L'Artisan, too, just off the top of my head), which is comparable to higher-end designer stuff at retail (e.g, Bleu de Chanel EdT 50 mL goes for 70 USD)

You can cop some Serge Lutens on fragrancenet for ~60 USD with a coupon

>>10558003
What pisses you off about casual wear?

>>10558007
No, no, I didn't mean that. What I meant to say is I find myself a lot in casual wear.

>>10558004
Yeah, but that's about as low as they go, just around the Dior/Chanel price band. But Dior and Chanel are pretty much the ceiling price for designer scents (not including exclusive lines). Yeah, it's attainable, but it's certainly not a steal.

>>10558009
Age, proportions?
You want to play up your pissed off look or balance it out?

>>10527923
The other two comments poo-poo on it, but I like it. Though, it smells remarkably similar to Polo Red Intense.

I also like the new 1 Million Cologne -- it's in a clear bottle. It also has that fruity-ish smell.

>>10558041
28, slim and tall. i want to play it out. I also lives in a tropical country.

>>10558139
Dior Aqua Fahrenheit

>>10558781
Much thanks anon.

Fell for this hype after receiving a sample.

Bought the large bottle @$100. Hate it now.

Should've known when I saw the jewish star logo

>>10559496

>paying $100 for a $30 fragrance

eic...

>>10559529

sorry, i don't support counterfeit ebay purchases.

>>10559712
lmao but you support the jews
you know theres plenty of legit websites that aren't ebay that sell it for $30
not like anyone cares that your fragrance is $100 theres plenty of fragrances that make that look dirt cheap

>>10557486

I love this cologne, it's like my childhood summers in a bottle. But damn, it never lasts long and it's very strong when you put it on.

>>10553882
Angelique sous pliuis from frederic malle.

>>10559712
You don't have to but you shop like a retard. You could have easily saved 70 dollars if you go to ebay and buy the 30 dollar from the perfume seller on ebay. you deserve it you fuck

>>10559934
its not cologne. its fragrance.

if i liked this, what else would i like f a m?

>>10559978
where did you try amouage

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