/fa/ - Fashion

Cheapy scents for Fall/Winter

>Lalique Encre Noire
>Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme
>Guerlain Vetiver
>Burberry London
>Dolce&Gabbana The One for Men
>Bvlgari Man In Black
>Bentley for Men Intense
>Mugler A*Men Pure Havane
>Mugler A*Men Pure Malt
>Molinard Vanille Patchouli
>Kiehl's Original Musk

>>13825333
Pure Malt is kinda nasty

>>13825324
I received my bottle of ALD Russian Musk. I sprayed it on my neck and my wrists. I was immediately hit by this soft but fierce musk aroma and it smelled very good. Very brisk and forest-like. It was like standing in a snow covered forest surrounded by wild animals and a hint of soft warm florals. Very nice, I thoroughly enjoyed this one and the smell is just so intoxicating. The day I wore it I received a lot of complements from people and the one I heard the most was how it leaves pleasant clouds wherever I’ve been. I loved this. The best part is I applied it early in the morning and it was still going strong roughly 12 hours later. This fragrance is a work horse. One warning though showers do not wash this off. You will need to scrub it off and it might still stick to your skin, it must be the musk. Well worth the price, great stuff. Perfect fall and winter scent, it will definitely work in spring and summer as well. I highly recommend trying a sample and if you have the cash its a safe blind buy if you want to smell wild and smooth.

>>13825333
Thoughts on Boss Bottled as a Fall/Winter scent?

I know it's pretty basic, but I still have the after shave and a female friend likes it a lot.

How much are you guys willing to spend on a fragrance?

How long does it last you, or how much money do you spend on fragrances per month?

>>13825324
I'm in love lads

>>13825452
A friend of mine praised it as a panty dropper, but I think the bottle looks tacky and haven't tried it.

>>13825447
I'm a cheap ass hoe so <$50, but if someone ask me for a birthday gift or christmas $50>.

>>13825455
good performance too, sprayed it at 5am before going to work and still can smell it when I got home around 3pm. the bottle doesn't bother me, it's not like it's gonna leave the house and people will see it

>>13825333
OP here, help to expand it with your recommendations of solid F/W cheapies. I just thought of Aramis Havana to add on top of that list. One of my fav cheapies.

Rate collection

>>13825588
Could be worse. Finish that 1million ASAP if you're over 18 and get something out of sweet scents realm.

>>13825594
I've only used about a quarter of it so I'll definitely use it more often.

>>13825456
You should also ask for money to take pre-algebra at community college because you suck at math. Both of those mean "less than $50" you nincompoop.

>>13825444
She probably just likes vanilla. Try Versace Eros, JPG La Male, Molinard Vanille Patchouli

Hi guys,

I'm new and need some help.

27 and in college (engineering, career change), I look kinda nerdy (glasses) and have a beard, 6"1' (dunno if looks are important for this?)

I'm going shopping with my gf and want to look out for Dior Sauvage/Homme and YSL nuit. Can you recommend me something else I should look out for?

Also any suggestions for cheap everyday fragrances? The more expensive ones are too good for everyday use for me..

Besides that : EdT or EdP?

>>13825611
>I'm going shopping with my gf and want to look out for Dior Sauvage/Homme and YSL nuit
So you didn't test them yet?

>>13825619

No, I've just started getting into this today and those two were the most common mentions I've seen.

I've read test strips suck, so I'll test on my wrists and compare them at home

>>13825333
No EAV DES BAVX? You must be joking.

Otherwise very good list. Wore Burberry London to work today and got a few compliments. Will add Roma Uomo by Laura Biagiotti and Bottega Veneta Pour Homme Extreme.

>>13825723
hi fellow Roma wearer

What is Bottega Veneta similar to if you could say? Interested in it ever since that aussie thot hyped it up. I also like 80s shit like Fahrenheit, cool water, and a lot of newer shit too.

Oh and where is arab fragrance oil store located? Any in New York?

>>13825611
Gucci Pour Homme II is a great daily driver.

>>13825742
She touted the Parfum, which I haven't personally smelt, though I've heard it's like the Extreme with amped up with edgier leather. I don't really know what to compare it to (not familiar with that many pine scents, I guess Fille en Aiguilles but they're not that comparable to me other than a shared pine note), but I will say that it is very classy. Pine, fir, juniper, a bit of citrus for freshness, pimento (might sounds weird but it works so well with the pine and juniper), and nutmeg, all over a base of smooth suede leather, labdanum, and patchouli. Kind of a "cool" (temperature wise) fragrance that reminds me of an autumnal pine forest. Have gotten a decent amount of compliments on it and it performs pretty well on my skin. A good cop if you can get a deal. The parfum is a bit harder to come by though.

>>13825723
>EAV DES BAVX
Good point, thx.

My bottle of spicebomb extreme comes in tomorrow. I can't sleep.

>>13825324
Anyone else /steal/ fragrances?
They just leave Tom Fords out there just begging to be stolen.

>>13825986

I have a 25 buck gift card to spend on samples. Attending a wedding next week. What should I try?

I love woody fragrances, Tam Dao is my favorite. Would like something warm and cozy, with a whisper of sexy.

>>13825879
Are you familiar with the original?

>>13825611
Sauvage smells like some axe spray.
YSL is sweet smelling like tonka or vanilla like, not saying it as someone who is particularly fond of sweetness but I prefer it out both. The Frozen flanker looks interesting.
The thing about YSL now is they are now owned by L'Oréal who apparently seek to water down the fragrances and milk the name brand and all their iconic hits dry.

>>13825611

why does kilian charge $100 for their bottle? I'll just decant that shit.

thoughts on Burberry for men in the burgundy box? I feel like this is one of the most underrated frags of all time. people talk of London but never mention this 90s classic.

Why isn't Olfactory Hues a house name yet? Is it trademarked by Phish?

I guess its up to me to start it.

I've bought Essential Parfums Orange x Santal. Feels kinda underwhelming but then again I've had only one spray.

Can't smell the sandalwood unfortunately.

>>13826046
Try Tom Ford Oud Wood and Amouage Jubilation XXV.

>>13825986
Get out of here

Any frags that smell like pussy?

What are some good fragrances for a beginner? I have a few cheap ones at home but want something for night outs/dates etc.

26,I like woody smells.

Budget is around $80

>>13826374
Spend a little bit more and get a Wonderwood.

i love oud saphir and tom ford ombre leather. does anyone have any cheap suede/leather scents?

>>13826421
Check Suratti oils

>>13826362
Just put milk and coins into a vaporiser and add some salt.

How is the current version in terms of performance

>>13825324
w2c surrati

>>13826518
Ebay, Amazon, zahras

>>13825986

Tom Ford fragrances aren't even worth stealing lmao.

>>13825588
>>13825611
Same old shit, why not something new, uncommon? I like clean, sharp menly scents. Prada Homme and pic related are good.

>>13826672
>I like clean, sharp menly scents
This is what I and probably many others are after too. Just the market is flooded with sweets and florals.

I want to know if Azzaro PH and Aramis Tuscany are up that alley or if it leans towards powderiness.
Also interested in Bvlgari PH Extreme.

What's the best Hedi esque frag on a budget? DHI?
Or should I save some money once I stop being poor and get something niche that's more along the lines? I'm completely new to niche frags so I can't really name any save for the likes of Creed, TVPB, Chergui etc.

>Scent: Tabacco Toscano Colonia; think Toscano cigar with hints of vanilla and amber.

What are your opinions on Tobacco scents?

>>13826362

>>13825510
I cant stand it. its definitely a club cologne not to be worn daily

>>13825611
I havent found a scent I like more than this for daily use, its my biggest compliment getter. I also like Carolina Herrera Prive when I want something more subtle and manly

>>13826861
DHI is a fine fit. its a really good scent too. i mostly have niche bottles myself but there are a lot of designer and budget fragrances i love and recommend, DHI is one of them

>>13826362
Collect your taint sweat in a bottle. Add a drop of milk and a dash of salt. Should be somewhat close.

So molecule 01 is a meme right?

I sprayed in my wrist. Mostly smelled alcohol and a faint undertone that reminds me of several CDGs. 30 minutes later I’m pretty sure all I was smelling was my actual skin.

Is it even possible to make a decent DIY perfume?

>>13826872
Bump for answers

Prada l'Homme came in today. Honestly, not only the frag itself is great but the bottle presentation kills everything else in my collection

>>13826896
Sure, if you do your research, really learn your notes, buy decent quality ingredients, and spend years experimenting with different notes/quantities until you’re able to create something that doesn’t smell like a fire at a chemical plant.

What size bottles do you usually buy?

50ml, 100ml, 200ml?

>>13827046
depends on how much you like the scent and how much you intend to collect. i like to have a big variety, so most of what i own per bottle actually are 10ml decants. i usually get the smallest bottle available. if i actually bought 200ml bottles i would die before reaching the bottom of them.

>>13826889
its been years since my experience with molecule 01 but i think i recall, as many reviewers do, the fragrance can seem to disappear but is obvious to everyone around you. get a friend or relative to test projection

>>13826950
tobacco scents can be good, they also can be bad. there are different styles of tobacco frags too, it can be fresh tobacco leaf, aromatic pipe tobacco, even cigarette smoke. i find aromatic pipe tobacco scents (usually paired with a sweet note like rum or honey) little ordinary or too obvious, but there are exceptions. i have not tried the one you are interested in, but SMN makes quality stuff. worth a sample

>>13826861
Wait for hedi to come out with his own fragrances

>>13827046
~100ml. I find most bottles are most aesthetic with that volume

Can we talk about how fucking strong the smell of Terre d'Hermes is? I got a sample and did one spray on my neck this morning. 10 hours later it's still going stronger than almost any other fragrance I've tried.

I also hate the smell. It's not really bad, but it's like I'm sitting in a box of rotting oranges and it is giving me a headache.

>>13827116
Where are you located? We can swap or I can rebuy it from you.

>>13827141
It's just a 2 ml sample.

Hi, beginner with no clue here.

I've been testing some fragrances with my girlfriend today and need some help

Interesting scents were Dior Sauvage, Valentino Intense and Armani Code

Sauvage smelled kinda 'powdery' but seems to last extremely long

Valentino has that nice woody smell but is too sweet

Code is really nice and 'masculine', but its scent doesn't seem to last long

Can you recommend me some woody/musky fragrances which might suit me?

>>13826994
>and spend years experimenting with different notes/quantities until you’re able to create something that doesn’t smell like a fire at a chemical plant.
Yeah I can do the rest but ain't got time for that. Fucking wikihow makes it look as easy as baking pie.

>>13827165
Try Azzaro Wanted By Night or Bentley For Men Intense

>>13827169

Will try them out, thanks!

>>13827165
I liked Armani Code Profumo, which is more leathery than woody, but you might like it.

Also look into the Bvlgari Man line, especially Bvlgari Man Wood Essence.

>>13827168
It is easy, if we’re talking just the actual act of doing it. Just mixing your various ingredients in a container. It’s getting scents that are balanced and smell good that’s the hard part. That requires a ton of tinkering with proportions, combinations of notes, different variations of the same notes, concentrations, etc. You’re not gonna be able to buy some perfumer’s alcohol and essential oils online and instantly be a master perfumer or some shit.

>>13826046
Ended up with these.

I have Tam Dao EDT but am running out. I thought I'd dry the EDP for a third time before I get another bottle of the EDT.

I've tried Hinoki and loved it... seemed a little hard to wear in public but it deserves another try.

Been wanting to try Sugi ever since I tried Hinoki.

Sacred wood sounded similar to Tam Dao.

STH just interested me. Seen it compared to Wonderwood which I have/enjoy. Hopefully similarly strong cedar, but more rich, sweet, warm, sophisticated, sexy etc etc

>>13827233
Are you a weaboo?

>>13827228

Wrote it on my list and will check them out, thanks!

>>13827165
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>>13827244


I'd love to, but it's too expensive for me

How easy to please is Chergui? The notes make me think I'll like it, but I don't know if it's worth a blind buy. Worst case I might just end up reselling it.

>>13827238
lol, because of all the oriental woods?

Some might call me a weeb, I really like japanese aesthetics and some cultural things, but I dont watch anime so....

>>13827246
I hate to admit it, I hate to fucking admit it but the is my best compliment getter. This was one of the first colognes I ever had, and since grown out of it but still have a bottle. Out of my collection of damn near 50 bottles of niche/designer this is the one that people absolutely love and I'm not sure how to feel about that.

>>13826724
I'm not necessary into meme fragrance, i like uncommon scents. Dunno where you live but here everybody wears One million or Gautlier. How does Azzaro and Aramis smell like?
How's your opinion on Classic tabac, any fragrance that's similar?

So, what are some more 'masculine' compliment getters?

Sauvage, Nuit de Lhomme, Le Male etc are all too sweet for me.

Is there something for ~$80 ?

>>13827389
Fahrenheit, but to be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Fahrenheit. Without a solid grasp of theoretical perfumery most of the notes will go over a typical wearers head.

>>13827418

I smelled it today and honestly didn't like it. I'm dumb I guess

>>13827423
I actually smelled fahrenheit on paper several times and always turned my nose up at it, but I recently sampled it and Im really enjoying it... You usually wont catch me wearing designer scents, whatever mass appealing formula they all follow does not interest me at all, but this is unique.

Fair if you dont like it, but try it on your skin someday, its less dirty. For me, the drydown that is especially good.

>>13827361
same lmao, i rarely use anything besides deodorant so i've had the same bottle since high school. girls absolutely lose their shit over it.

>>13827443

Interesting, I liked Sauvage not at all on a test strip but it was ok on skin (although too sweet)

I'll definitely test it tomorrow, thanks!

Is Dior Sauvage a meme?

La Nuit or PH for a night out?
La Nuit is a scent i like more but it fizzles out after 4 hours on my skin

>>13827046
Mostly 50ml, but CH Men Prive and Mugler Cologne I have in 100ml. I might get 100ml of Noir Extreme and Prada L’Homme when they run out.

>>13827283
its a safe blind buy. i find it too simple to be bottle worthy but if you like the note list youll be gold

>>13827596
No its a mass appeal frag.

>>13825324
I want all of you dingalings to know that Aventus is a fucking joke. It smells like pineapple lemon pledge at first then becomes pineapple vanilla pencil shavings. 300 dollars? My ass. I can mix vanilla extract, pencil shavings, pineapple juice, and rubbing alcohol together in a boiling pot and probably produce the same thing. King of Frags? No way. It smells good but its not worth the hype.

how are frags from bath and body works?

Do you have any “rules” you stick to when it comes to fragrances?

For example, I refuse to spend more than £60 on a light, citrusy, summer fragrance. I see no reason to spend so much on something that will barely last four hours. I love Neroli Portofino, but never in a million years will I buy it. I can get similar longevity from Mugler Cologne for 4 times less.

>>13827820
Neroli Portofino Forte

What do you think of Armani Code?

>>13827847
Lasts a whole 3 hours.
Profumo is better.

>>13827890

Code profumo or Acqua Profumo?

>>13826457
how do i buy that? can't find it on ebay

>>13827116
I agree.

>>13827165
AdG profumo, bvlgari man in black

>>13827388
Don't know Azzaro, Aramis Aramis = old men sweaty armpit.


>>13827389
Sauvage is as masculine as it can get while having mass appeal. Exceeding that you have a scent which are polarizing.
Try Dior Homme Parfum and Montale Black Aoud. They have 0g of compromising and 1 liter of dark smog vibe. You can get compliments from internet so don't worry about that.

>>13827820
Yeah, I don't buy fragrances less cost effective than Bleu de Chanel or Antaeus.

>>13827905
Well if you like Code you'll love Code Profumo. But ADGP is solid as well.

>>13828054

I found Code Profumo rather too sweet..

>>13828058
It's not for everyone. It does work really well during cold days tho.

>>13825333
What about dior homme intense?

>>13827388
>How does Azzaro and Aramis smell
Never tried it that's why I was asking about it.

>>13827817
Teakwood smells like Montblanc Legend. Bourbon is by far their best and a hidden gem. Smells like a more masculine Prada l'homme. They're about 35 bucks too so they're a great deal.

>>13828287
performance wise?

>>13825611
just got both dior and YSL in the mail today. Dior was trash YSL was good

>>13826220
building consumer loyalty. just look how good that deal is!

>>13828298
Teakwood is average, but Bourbon has pretty good performance considering the price. I do 3 sprays on my neck/collarbone and I can smell it 8 hours later. Here's a tip, they sell body lotions that have the same scent as colognes, and if you slather it on and then spray over, I can see you getting really good longevity.

>>13826348
Oh no does someone pay hundreds of dollars for something I get for free?

>>13828469
I wouldn't accept Tom Ford fragrances for free nigga.

Here at the airport with tons ofnfrags to try out. I'm looking for something clean, fresh, light, for the office. I tried Prada l'homme and was not impressed. More recs tontry out right now?

Any fart smelling perfume?

>>13828644
Dior Sauvage

>>13828612
Prada Amber Pour Homme

>>13828693
Fart smells better

>>13825324
what is a goth fragrance

>>13827935
I got mine from Amazon

>>13828780
Encre Noire extreme desu

I love Armani Code, but it doesn't last at all.

Why does Code Profumo have to be so fucking sweet? I liked the woody/leathery notes in the original.

I am 27 and most fragrances are too sweet for me. But I don't want to smell like a man in his 50s, too.

>>13828780
avignon, incense extreme, full incense, cardinal

>>13828780
anything off Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab.

>>13825377
which houses are cloning this so I can actually try it without spending $15 on a .5ml sample

>>13829282
There aren’t going to be cheap clones of a fragrance that uses real oakmoss and deer musk, m8...

>>13829306
>What are evernyl and nirvanolide

>>13825324
I got this square boi as my first fragrance today for winter and then main when my current one runs out. Did I do good ?
Also, what is the consensus on Ζαρα fragrances ?

>>13829312
it wont be the same or even close. But I will say this Russian Musk is for you if you want to smell like a wolf in a snow covered forest, probably standing in a small patch of flowers. I’ve been told it smells really good but one guy said it smells like an arab in the opening which is probably the initial musk or pine blast you get. I’ve come to learn its different everytime you apply it and some days its very musky and some days its very floral or very foresty. It never smells bad but it just keeps my nose guessing.

Can I get thoughts on this? I like Kouros, but for me it's not a cold weather scent. I wish I liked Aramis more. This is said to ressemble Givenchy Gentleman.

>>13829312

>what are companies that aren't under EU regs

>>13829312
Yeah, but the whole point of Russian Musk is that they use the real thing. You can’t make a clone of something that’s entire thing is that it uses real, expensive ingredients without also using those same ingredients, which can’t be done cheaply. Of course you can get synthetic musk and oakmoss, but then it’s not a clone of Russian Musk.

>>13829490
>>13829483
>>13829374
I'm just asking for a Tres Nuit-tier reconstruction of it so I have an idea of what the thing smells like and can get in on the meme too...you're taking the whole "natural vs. synthetic" meme too far and I will LoL when it ends up smelling 95% the same. Molecules are the future

>go out yesterday
>walking down the street with two friends and two french girls
>never met them before
>didn't really talk to them at all
>one of them randomly runs up to me from behind
>grabs my arm and smells my shoulder
>looks over at my two friends
>walks back to them
>doesnt say a word
It was a mire r-right?

Was wearing pic related

What are some good woody fragrances (without much sweetness) that have a good performance?

I liked Givenchy Gentlemen Only Intense, but it sadly doesn't perform at all

+if it's a compliment getter, but not necessary

>>13829604
Yeah, but why get Russian Musk, then? The whole gimmick is that they use natural ingredients. Why not just get some other woody-musky frag? There’s a bunch out there.

>>13829371
Enjoy not getting any laid

>>13829665
>wearing fragrance to impress women
do you let women dictate all of your choices?

>>13829643
Can you name a few that are similar then so that I can get an idea of what it smells like please

>>13829604
>>13829643
You cant get a clone of russian musk because of the nature of the ingredients used. It was made by Russian Adam and he only made enough for 300 bottles so its unique to itself, only he knows what all went into it and what exact amount. You just have to get a sample or take the hit and risk the blind buy. No clone of this is going to ever do it justice or come close to it. Instead of wasting money on a clone just get a sample or save up and blind buy. If you’re a man and want a wild but soft musk you really cant go wrong with Russian Musk.

>>13829679
Can you name a few that are similar then so that I can get an idea of what it smells like please

>>13829642
Tom Ford Oud Wood. Though some people have said they haven't got good longevity out of it, it did great for me.

>>13829371
>Did I do good ?
That depends on you I guess. I like smelling Encre Noir but find it difficult to wear.

>>13829676
Theres only a few frags out there that come anywhere close to the way RM uses its musk. Kiehls Original Musk and Muscs Kublai Khan use musk but nothing really comes close to Russian Musk. Muscs Kublai Khan is almost the same price so I wouldnt bother with it but Kiehls Original Musk might be what you’re looking for. The reason I bought Russian Musk as opposed to Muscs Kublai Khan is because of how much better Russian Musk uses its musk.

>>13829682
>>13829698
Kiehls Original Musk is your best bet but it wont give you any idea as to how Russian Musk actually smells. Its unique in the musk game. I’m a big fan of musks and Russian Musk is my crown jewel.

So I have $150 to spend (from birthday), should I get
>1 really good one
>2 designer that cost about $70 each
>3-4 cheapies from Ross, TJMaxx, etc...

>>13829762
1 good

How is Gucci Pour Homme II? I hear good things about it and tea and cinnamon is intriguing. I read a lot of people call it a masterpiece. Any thoughts?

>>13829665
Got more compliments thanks to it than for other perfumes

>>13829894
It's good but Hanae Mori HiM is as good if not better for cheaper

Are there any woody/fresh non-sweet fragrances?
I love woody notes, but they're often too sweet for me.

Plus if it performs well

>>13825333
Pure tonka?

>>13829924
plenty. wonderwood is mentioned every thread at least once, not sure how youve missed it

can't wait for sales in the next coming weeks. buying a shit ton of samples and at least one big 3.4oz bottle of TdH

Best Frag from this house?

>>13829924
Basically avoid most of the readily available designer "woody" fragrances. They often contain a big mix of notes.

There's literally a fresh-woody section in the picture that's the second post of every thread, but I don't really like the options. Check out the CdG blue line and maybe dsquared (haven't tried so can't say exactly).

>>13830035
Also check out tam dao, it's mostly realistic woody but has a hint of freshness that I enjoy.

What fragrance would he be wearing?

>>13830045

>>13830008
You are talking about black friday in US, I assume. Is there anything similar in UK, fellow /brit/s? Some frag websites having black fridays? Should I pay a visit to John Lewis?

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>>13830041
Yeah, Tam Dao is exactly what he’s looking for. It’s wood, amber, a little peppery freshness, zero sweetness. I prefer the EDP, personally, but they’re not that different.

>>13829762
1 good for sure. Quality over quantity.

anyone got a muji diffuser? was gonna cop one since I spend so much time in my bedroom

>>13829762
Why aren't you buying on Fragnet? For $150 you could one very nice niche and two decent designers like in pic related.
If you would tell us more about your situation (your age, local climate, and current collection), we could make better recommendations for your order.

>>13830020
Burberry for men. classic and formal. serious yet playful.

>>13830072

Just tried it today and I couldn't even smell it after three pumps.

This doesn't perform at all, does it?

just blind bought 100ml of Eau des Baux for thirty six buckeroos, what am I in for?

I tested Givenchy Gentlemen Only Intense and Gucci Guilty Black/Absolute, can you recommend me similar fragrances?

>>13828100
Very good but doesn't really qualify as a "cheapie"

What do you guys think of Lalique Encre Noire Sport?

I'm 27 so I think the original is too formal for me. I'd like some woody fresh scent

>>13826979
I picked up a bottle yesterday too. They really hit a homerun in terms of scent and presentation. It's a perfect daytime scent for a professional or university setting. Only thing I have to test is the performance but I've heard it's at least average.

>>13830344
Major grapefruit sportsy scent.
Nothing really special or similar to the original except for that iso e super maybe.

>>13826861
Yeah wait for Celine releases. If you’re curious about his tastes, you can order samples of his Dior releases (Dior Homme EDT silver stem, Fahrenheit 32, Eau Noire, Bois d’Argent, Cologne Blanche), or the Le Labo fragrances that he’s rumoured to be wearing (Thé Noir 29, and Rose 31).

>>13830359

I've heard it's like the original + citrus, but you seem to disagree?

Any other suggestion for a woody/fresh fragrance that's maybe not too expensive?

>>13830354

Amazing, I'm really interested now.

Do you think it's a woodsy scent? Fresh fragrances are everywhere, but this sounded like something interesting

>>13830071
Fragrance direct are having a Black Friday sale

>>13830384
Yeah it's definitely not woody.

>>13830393
Thanks, that's very helpful!

>>13830393
>>13830438
How does the week 1-3 thing work? They're adding new frags each time or discounting further ones from previous weeks? In the latter case I'd just wait for the final sale.

>>13830390
It does have a touch of cedar, but it's mostly iris, other florals, and semi sweet amber. Smells like it has some fresh citrus note in there but I think that's just the geranium? It's certainly a pleasing freshie but does so in a different enough way that it garners attention.

>>13830443
Absolutely no idea, but yeah I'll do the same and wait till the third week.

>>13830452

Sure about the florals? The main notes on Fragrantica are Vetiver, Cypress and Grapefruit

I'm just asking because I don't like too fruity or floral scents and want to make sure before blind buying

Im looking for a fragnance that will perform well during winter. Im thinking about dior homme intense, prada l'homme or ysl la nuit intense. What would be best pick from this list?

>>13830513
>Prada l'Homme

I have a rather subjective question, i have been using Dior Homme Intense for a while now and it's about to run out soon.
I have been thinking of rebuying it but i'm also considering the idea of buying something more "manly" and leathery.
One fragrance i read great reviews and heard great things about was Trussardi uomo, plus i have found it at a great price.
Do you believe it's a good fragrance overall?

>>13830588
you actually went through a whole bottle of that? dior homme intense (for men only keep in mind) is the most femenine scent i have ever smelled. it smells like powdery lipstick to me.


never heard of or smelled trussardi uomo so I can't comment on that sorry

>>13830598
Yeah, i took the best part of 3 and a half years to finish it, suprisingly enough i received plenty of compliments (from females of course) and my girlfriend at the time was extremely fond of it.
However i also do believe it smells pretty feminine and i really need something heavier/manlier.
I guess the reason i considered rebuying this was because i got used to it lol

>>13830581


Tested it today and it's way too sweet and floral for me. It was nice for a few minutes but I couldn't stand to smell myself after some time. My gf liked it though

>>13830554
DHI
>>13830638
try a sample before buying. if it took three years to get to the bottom of a bottle itll be worth the $5, or however much samples go for these days. you might even be able to find it at your local mall or perfume shop for free

>>13830659
Yeah that's true.
I simultaneously feel bad that you had to spoon feed me common sense, and at the same time pleasantly surprised for not being called a faggot on 4chan for not thinking of something so simple on my own, i appreciate it since this area is relatively new for me. Thanks anon

>>13830581
>>13830452
What the fuck are you on?

Imagine the smell

So, what are your compliment getters?

Bonus points if it's kinda woody

>>13830773
I received many compliments when i was wearing Dior Homme Intense and Versace Eros. Both have very sweet scents though.
I think especially the first one is great for ages 20-23

>>13830773

>>13830806
>>13830812


Those are all so sweet.. Guess I'm fucked

>>13830812
this smells too much like the original to justify a buy. it's just got a touch of cinnamon is all.

Is Terre d'Hermes really as bad as everybody here seems to make it out? Is there any redeemability to it? something that justifies the purchase?

>>13830885
Don't fucking mention that fragrance here ever again. It's been nice around here without that dude shitting up the last thread or two.

>>13830885
try it out, people said that the parfum version is better than edt. It does have a unique orangey smell when I tried it, it's a love it or hate it thing
protip: Sephora carries it, Macy's doesn't

>>13830905
I get that, but there are tons of citruses that are indistinguishable from each other. What does this one do that's different? Can you smell the quality? I do plan on taking a sniff but I'm just trying to understand why so many people are adverse to a citrusy fragrance lol

Hi guys, I'm new to this.

I am really overwhelmed.

There are so many options that I don't even know where to start. I want to start out with two fragrances, one for going out at night and the other for daily wear.

I know I like rather woody scents, but not sweet, it makes me kinda nauseous.

Big plus if it actually somehow draws attention (in positive ways).

I've smelled the typical 18yo fragrances and found them too sweet (1million, Le Male)

I am 26 if it helps

>>13830911
Its unique. It smells like dirt and oranges. It can smell good but its so volatile that it can easily smell like rotten oranges. Its a nice orange vetiver usually but it can become rotten. Like that other anon said love it or hate it.

>>13830885
I've had the ETF and I liked it. The bitter orange is really prominent and the rotten fruit smell is there but does not last long on me.

>>13830911
they weren't memeing when they said it smells like rotten orange, it does. well maybe old orange not rotten.
>Can you smell the quality?
hell yeah I've never smelled something like that before. I was this close to buying until I saw the price tag. $130something for a 3.3oz

>>13830917
Thanks anon. Guess I'll just have to put my nose to it. I feel like it's gonna be one of those that even if I find I don't like it I'll almost have to force myself to find something about it I like. I fall into hype easily. Wish I can just trust my nose lol

>>13830554
prada lhomme smells good but it has no performance in any season

To be honest I don't smell that rotten orange on TdH, all I smell is a really earthy orange and maybe some spices, but again, I'm less experienced than most anons probably are. Anyway I really like it and wear it.

>>13830915
Don't know if memeing or not but, as mentioned above, sample some shit like wonderwood, tfpb oud wood, tam dao and Rocky mountain wood.

>>13830939
Wonderwood is legit.

>>13830915
All you need in life is Santa Maria Novella Patchouli. Of all my bottles, I think this is the one I would choose if I could only have one scent for every day and every occasion.

Just a reminder that if you're a grown ass man that used the word CHEAPIE you should have your dick cut off and stuffed in your mouth like Mussolini.

Amouage Memoir Man is one of the most slept on niche frags and I have no idea why. Not as Yankee candle as Tobacco Vanille or kind femme like Chergui, just a nice balanced mix of green and tobaccco

>>13830973
Tobacco Vanille is amazing. I will check out Memoir Man.

>>13830292
Montale Black Aoud

>>13830885
The redeeming points are
not being 80s fragrance but having accessibility.

>>13830915
You should start walking to the fragrances stores, smelling random Bvlgari, Chanel, Creed, Dior, Gucci, Tom Ford, YSL.
They are not embarrassingly sweet, so smell 15~30 of them and ask for detailed question later.

rate my collection so far /fa/

not pictured- encre noire extreme and cdg 2man

next purchase probably wonderwood

>>13831271
Is 2005 Dior Homme any different from the modern one?

>>13830934
It’s earthy because of the vetiver

>>13831271
It is. The iris is stronger makes it smell softer and lighter. more feminine I guess.

The new one is easier to wear honestly a bit more leathery. If I could only keep one from all my fragrances it would be the dior homme reformulation. I love it.

I bought the 2005 really just to smell it .

>>13831364
>>13831353
don't get me wrong they're sill VERY similar, both smell awesome. You have to look for the differences to notice.

>>13831367
Thanks. Nice collection though

How are Sauvage and Encre Noire Sport as beginner fragrances?

Does anyone else get no performance at all out of Burberry London?

I smelled it on a trst strip and really liked it. Sprayed it on my wrist and you can hardly smell it after 15 minutes. This has to be the least performing fragrance I've tried by now

>>13830915
You've been answered this a fair few times now man, at this point I'd say you really have to go somewhere and smell a bunch of stuff, or order a load of samples online.

>>13831271
Bvlgari Black is a bit of an outlier there. What do you make of it. I can't stand it personally.

>>13831462
Sauvage is very intelligent choice while very NPC at the same time.

Encre Noire is a cheapest non-NPC fragrance, like a used flecktarn goretex army surplus parka.

>>13831487
First fragrance I bought a long with encre noire. I was dead set on not wearing anything "cologne-y" at the time.

I love the fresh resh rubber in the beginning, drydown kinda sucks.I dont wear it out much anymore but I spray it on sometimes while doing homework or something.

What's the most non-sweet crowd-pleaser?

I use to have some Issey Miyake that my girlfriend loved, but I ran out and for some reason I can't find it anywhere at all, just cheap fakes online. I switched to Y by YSL, my girlfriend also loved that, but I'm on my last few sprays before it's gone. Can anyone recommend me a very good cologne that's not too strong, is very subtle, but still noticeable and smells really good? I was thinking Dior Sauvage or something by Chanel.

>>13831878
You think sauvage is subtle?

Step aside, plebs...

>where to get vintage of this ???

>>13831878
Try the Aqua Di Parma Colonia range. The original or essenza.

>>13831878
Sauvage is about as subtle as walking into the room and yelling “LOOK AT ME FUCKUHS” and then spinning in a circle while making your way towards the middle of the room. No, I second Aqua Di Parma Colonia essenza.

>>13831878
>imagine being this retarded he can't find Issey PH

What would he wear?

Again, what’s he wearing? Anything that smells like guzzoline in a good way?

>>13832089
Oops

>>13832089
Knize Ten

>>13832085
CB I Hate Perfume To See A Flower

>>13825324
Is there a fragrance that smells like gunpowder and explosions?

>>13832144
https://www.fragrantica.com/search/?q=&hPP=30&idx=fragrantica_perfumes&p=0&fR%5Bingredients.EN%5D%5B0%5D=gunpowder&is_v=1

>>13832162
yeah I was hoping Anons would have better insight. Fragrantica’s list is small and kinda weak.

>>13832169
thats because gunpowder is an uncommon note. its also a much longer list than anons here will come up with. youll get one or two recommendations max.

>>13832144
do you mean literally or figuratively?

literally i don't know of any, but love the smell

figuratively - patcohuli 24 is this lovely dirty inappropriate offensive thing

>>13832186
Fair enough. Guess I’ll check out Blood Concept B Magic Amber and L’Artisan Parfameur’s Amour Nocturne.

>>13831630
polo green probably

>>13832202
Thats funny people say Vetiver 46 is just as offensive. Did you try it before?

>>13832205
not gunpowder, but cdg garage and tar are probably worth a look. if you are open to just smoke, resin, and notes like that, that opens up a whole category of frag. ash is the center of myths man for example

>>13832217
I’ll add cdg garage to the list and I have a sample of myths man on the way.

>>13830279
notice me

>>13832215
i've actually just put a wee bit of both (from samples, the only full le labo i have is rose 31 i.e the office sex scent) and on the insides of my elbows for the lulz

i can't see anything "offensive" about vetiver 46 at all (then again n=1), but am going to get off on this patchouli later.. maybe paired with a peated scotch or two

>>13832233
you seem like you’d be interested in Fort & Manle’s frags. Maduro is a really interesting fragrance. It smells like gold, fruit, rum, and sunken ship drift wood. It starts off as a strong harsh smell of rum but slowly calms down to a polished wood. Well worth a 4 dollar(?) sample from Luckyscent. Amber Absolutely from them is better but not as interesting.

>>13830279
>Eau des Baux
EAV DES BAVX

>>13832246
duly noted! thx

>>13832230
nice, safe, well performing fall-winter juice with an exceptionally flimsy cap/sprayer! beware. but BAVX VALVE FOR MONEY

Rate my T.J. Maxx find bros
>Mont Blanc Legend Intense $49.99
>John Varvatos Dark Rebel $39.99
obviously these were all blind buys since they don't have any samples
they have a bunch of CK assortments, Beverly Hills Polo Club, and salvatore ferragamo.
Obviously they have a bunch of Burberry stuff in there too.
They have the Dark Rebel Rider but I went with the Dark Rebel one
how did I do senpai?

>>13825324
Thinking of getting a woman's perfume as a man because I just like how they smell more. Though I'm a bit worried at how it will be perceived IRL

>>13832323
>I'm a bit worried at how it will be perceived IRL
are you a straight white male?

an ultimate expression of confidence, if you where it confidently anyway.

>>13832312
That Dark Rebel is 75ml right? I picked up the same deal at my local TJMAXX. Probably the best deal I've ever gotten from there. Can't say about the Montblanc as I've never smelled it. Ross/TJ/Marshall's are such a gamble. Sometimes they're have absolute shit, and sometimes they have good shit that can disappear the same day it was put out and never return.

Can anyone recommend me fragrances with a cinnamon scent?

>>13831271
>The whole dior homme line except for the good one
>boring freshies
>bvlgari Black
Its shit mate.

>>13831590
>I was dead set on not wearing anything "cologne-y" at the time
shoulda stuck with that

>>13832362
Azzaro Pour Homme Intense is a cinnamon bomb with a nice boozy accord. If you like the original, you'll love this one. Still maintains the barbershop vibe with a richer drydown.

>>13832211

Ralph Lauren Polo Green?

>>13832357
ya 75ml, there were other John Varvatos too, forgot the name but it was brown and blue. fuck you're right it might be gone the next time I go there

>>13832346
Straight HAPA male, still unsure about it might just decide with a coin flip

>>13832444
yep

>>13825324
I am wearing Eros for the first time and did 4 sprays. I feel like I am choking myself out. Is this shit too strong for that many sprays or am I just a pussy?

>>13832300
do you get decent projection from BAVX? It's gonna be my 2nd fragrance, with Individuel being my first and current daily driver

>>13832575
Yes.

>>13832638
How long does this shit take to wear off? I feel like every person in this sports bar can smell me.

>>13832408

thank you

>>13832647

They probably can.

Don't worry, guys dousing themselves with One Million and other sweet scents are nothing unusual

>>13832584
i'm sorry i can't answer that very well, i'm quite a conservative sprayer.. but even at that, i wouldn't say that it's weak.

if it's on the inside of my wrist, i can smell it when moving about
the longevity is great

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>>13832367

If i lived somewhere that wasnt summer 10 months out of the year id have a lot more interesting fragrances.

I started buying things i could actually wear.

>>13825324
I tried Penhaligons Roaring Radcliff today if anyone is curious. Definitely a must sample. Gingerbready and Soft with rose. Definitely good stuff. The price point might be a bit outrageous though because unless this is your favorite smell in the world there are much better smelling things out there. Definitely a good christmas season scent. It makes you smell like the gingerbread son of a rich gingerbread man. Your gingerbread mother splashes you with rose and witch hazel and your gingerbread dad makes you harvest his tobacco plants. Thats roaring radcliff.

>>13831271
Platinum Egoiste is the patrician choice and daddy of all modern metallic freshies. Well done.

Considering Black Aoud?
Low on Black Aoud and need something new?
Pic related arrived yesterday and it's now my favorite Montale oud fragrance.

>>13832362

Spicebomb

what do you think of pure tonka?

>>13833445
I so badly want to like the A*Men line but I can't get past the patchouli. It's so badly blended in almost all of them. The only one I can kind of stomach is Pure Malt.

caved in a bought a 3.4oz bottle of tom fords ombré leather today from my local sephora. sales rep gave me a sample last time i went and i was fucking hooked but didn't want to pay that much. i said fuck it and gave myself and early christmas present. imo it's much better than tuscan leather. never cared for the raspberry note. this here is my baby brehs. I can't stop smelling it when I wear it.

>>13825723
I just copped eau de Bavx a couple of weeks ago and I love it!

>>13827046
I have so many bottles already so I usually by a 50 ml or so unless I can only find the 100 ml or it’s a cheap price

>>13827046
blind buys 50ml
then if I like it i'll finish up the bottle and get a 100ml

>>13825377
Diego Silva, is it you?

So is 1 Million THE de facto teenager fragrance these days? That's disappointing, because I kind of like it. I tried one of the variants (Black? I can't seem to find it anywhere online) at a Macy's the other day and I really took to how sleazy and sweaty it smelled. Haven't tried the regular gold one though.
I'm reminded of Drakkar Noir. Very popular with all the highschool kids (when I was that age, at least), and was not looked upon very favorably by those that have more experience in fragrances. Is this line seen in the same light?

How do you ask for free samples? How do you even start?
Do you just go to the lady at Macy's, Sephora, etc and be like...
"ummm can I have a sample of D&G The One please"
would they be like "Here you go anon enjoy your free sample!" or "Fuck off you freeloading nigga, buy something before you can get a sample"

>>13833568
I feel if you tend to not overspray pretty much any fragrance you choose to wear is good. I've smelled 1 Million on a coworker who doused himself before clocking out and it was absolutely fucking nauseating. I've also smelled it on a college buddy of mine who wore 2 sprays under his shirt when we went to play pool once and it smelled absolutely fantastic on him. People will shit on Drakkar Noir because of the reputation of the wearer tending to overspray. But catching whiffs of it from somebody who minds the nozzle and it's a beautiful fragrance. Point is, don't fucking worry what people say about certain fragrances and wear it if you like it, just know how to wear it. For the sake of everybody around you.

>>13833576
Look interested. Spray some tester strips and sniff. Eventually somebody will come to ask if you need any help. Say no you're just looking and continue on your way. Now's the time to ask. Ask if you can take a sample home to test the fragrance for a few days. Sephora can give out 2-3 sample per guest without having to buy anything. If you buy they tend to give you a few more. Nordstrom is notorious for hooking a nigga up if you purchase a fragrance. I'm talking serious samples. I bought a bottle of Jazz Club once from there and the guy made up 8 samples for me and then gave me 5 more carded samples.

>>13832300
holy shit this guy is spot on here. i dropped my B A V X and fucked up the cap and had to use it as a splasher thereafter lol

>>13833576
Macy's won't ever throw down with the samples unless you buy something in my experience. Super jews in the fragrance department there. Sephora are much more accommodating. Just tell any bored looking sales girl that you would like a few samples to try. They'll always say yes and probably make suggestions, which you should probably disregard.

I have to say... this was one of the best threads in weeks.

>>13833681
Feels like we shook some of the memefaggotry that had metastasized. It feels like a certain somebody got a ban and fucked off to another board out of rage. Good discussion this time around, frens.

>>13833696
was it that guy who kept asking about TdH?

>>13833445
PT was my first A*Men and a blind buy because it seems like nobody sells that shit at retail anymore. I think it's okay, but it's the wrong kind of sweet if that makes any sense. Too much maple syrup, not enough tonka. I prefer the sweetness of normal A*Men with its strange take on patchouli and tar.

>>13833699
Shhhh. Better that we just forget about him.

Guerlain Homme L'eau Boisee. Slightly more citrusy than woody, but it's fresh with a dry-woody base and no sweetness.

>>13833713
I get a definite mint julep accord from l'Eau Boisee with the mint and lime. There's sweetness but it's restrained. For me it gives a palette swapped TdH vibe, not that there's anything wrong with that.

>>13832362
Azzaro Wanted by Night
Guerlain Santal Royal

>>13832462
I only wear women's fragrance at home, though I have a few different bottles. I used to use my girlfriend's sweet smelling mall shop (Bath and Body Works, Victoria's Secret) lotions because I liked the scents, and when I smelled YSL Mon Paris I was taken back to those days so I copped a 30ml bottle. Not sure I'd wear a modern fruitchouli to work, but they're cozy for wearing to sleep. Also a straight HAPA male here for what it's worth.

No reason to wait I guess since it's late already.
New thread:
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>>13833798

Has L'Eau d'Issey Intense been discontinued, it's bloody cheap online at the moment. Any good?

>>13833971
I bought it for like 20 bucks and never wear it. I don't like the smoky incense smell.