/fa/ - Fashion

>>15408798
*this chart is outdated*
Current new chart WIP:
https://pastebin.com/2T6HuQgj

Thinking about getting D&G The One but heard it has shitty longevity. Is it worth it?

>>15408798
first for Naxos

>>15408818
If you have money get kilian straight to heaven

>>15408827
> money
> to purchase this hideous box from sticks and literally shit
> assembled by child slaves

I just sampled this for the first time and it smells so much to me like Oud Maximus (which I own). I feel like an idiot because there are so many different notes. Is it because I'm halfway drunk?

On a side note, I was memed into Ensar Oud's hype bullshit. I feel like all he does is toss a bunch of high quality ingredients into a tub and mix them around. The few perfumes of his that I have sampled (and seriously paid up for those samples) don't really smell like cohesive perfumes.

>>15408798
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA NO DON'T DO THAT

I only occasionally lurk these threads, do people ever do trades in here? I accidentally got Eau Sauvage Parfum when I really wanted Eau Sauvage and now it's just sitting on my dresser practically unused (<20 sprays). Alternatively, any recs what to do with a nice frag you don't want? It's a tester bottle so the resale value is pretty low.

>>15409340
For talking sake. What would you be looking for for it?

>>15409340
check out the r/fragranceswap subreddit

>>15409340
>when I really wanted to smell like a fucking шипyчкa

Chad, who is on his third bottle of Sauvage (edt, except the second one, which was edp because he doesn't know the difference - and doesn't care) is the guy who always smells nice. The incel who has a $5k niche 'collection' and wears oud frags to work is 'that cologne guy' who gets avoided whenever possible.

>>15409213
ensar and areej are in the same boat for me in that they have the high quality natural ingredients but aren't very talented as perfumers
for me, bortnikoff is above them because he can actually blend and has some sense of harmony in his note choice
I've sampled most of his current lineup besides sayat nova, looking at buying oud sinharaja next
It has the chocolatey oud base of oud monarch but it's pleasant rich floral at the heart
also has the best longevity of any natural predominant I've tried thus far

>>15408820
Smells like Pure Havane for 3 times the price or something

How's Dior Homme Cologne? Good blind buy or is there a better alternative?

>>15409623
If you want to smell like a glass of lemonade it’s perfect. It’s not a safe blind buy but it’s extremely pleasant and inoffensive.

>>15409340
I'd buy it from you if you were from poland

>>15409581
that's like saying Wagyu tastes like a sirloin for 3 times the price

I’m thinking about buying Bvlgari Eau Parfumee au The Noir. Has anyone here tried it? Do you recommend it? I read that it is very subtle and is hard to over spray. I definitely don’t want to be that guy who you can smell around a corner. LT rated it very high too.

Next of my Frederic Malle samples is Carnal Flower. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. A little dense for a white floral, but there’s no denying it’s absolutely beautiful. It’s very linear after an hour but when something smells this good I don’t mind at all.

>>15409685
Lol. Both Naxos and Pure Havane has got that god awful synthetic honey note

I smelled Aventus for the first time and it smells like a cat pissed on a tree. Don't get the hype.

Just got my sample of Xerjoff Mefisto and Mefisto Gentiluomo. Mefisto is more citric and zesty but Gentiluomo is suave af. Thinking of trying Silver Mountain Water as it seems to be compared to both. Is it better than Mefisto?

>>15409771
Xerjoff would last longer

I just got this on a 70% offer. Did i fuck up?

>>15409831
Probably the best silver label MM scent, it's ok

>>15409340
depends on which sauvage parfum, one of them went out of circulation and is pretty rare

>>15409548
what can I wear to have sex with a girl like this

>>15409548
no compliments are bad remember
I NEED to smell like shit otherwise how can I show my individuality

>>15409763
you mean kouros

>>15409699
>I definitely don’t want to be that guy who you can smell around a corner
imagine caring about that more than flexing on noselets
you shouldn't be wearing fragrances at all you wimp

Is there anything like Le Male that doesn't smell gay?

>>15408798
>thread posted 13 hours ago
>31 replies

lmao /frag/ is fuckin deeeead

>>15409362
Doesn't need to be fancy or expensive but something somewhat respected and unique, Farenheit is on the wishlist but doesn't have to be that

>>15409450
Cheers

>>15409475
Lel

>>15409662
Damn I'm in California

>>15409853
Ah yes, should have specified it's the 2017 one

should i wear chergui, eau sauvage parfum, pour un homme de caron or the dreamer for a date evening?

>>15409889
chergui, there's a chance that she'll think you smell like her gramp with any of these fragrances anyway

>>15409862
Personalité é Genetique

>>15409895

What is babby's first animalic?

>>15409915
Pls don't meme me with raunchy shit

>>15409892
i also have fleur du male and 1ml of Hacivat. Also eros and ultramale

>>15409920
https://youtube.com/watch?v=rsRjQDrDnY8

>>15409915
mucus genghis khan by sargent looter

>>15409915
Probably Kiehl's Musk

>>15409915
Ambre Sultan

Step aside, plebs.

what are some burgerpunk frags?

>>15408989
You’re retarded

>>15410043
Should I sample Joob or just cop a bottle of Man in Black for my daily driver in autumn/winter/spring once my sample collection runs dry?

>>15409862
Versace Eros.

>>15410069
Amazon top 10 frags

Sauvage
Eros
Cool water
Nautica voyage
Cdni
Etc

imagine typing a faggy fragrantica review poem with an introduction and body paragraphs instead of just "smells good" or "smells bad"

>>15410303
>writes gigantic review in Arab in your path

what are some good geranium ones? I like this one but maybe there is better to find. I'm trying to get into flowers lol

The opening to ELDO’s “Remarkable People” is heavenly. Any of you tried it?

>>15409910
Based. Incels get fucked even on frags.

>>15408827
Do you know where I could buy extreme from? I can’t find it anymore.

>>15410345
Yeah, almost bought it last time I was at the store by I opted for fat electrician. The champagne drydown is very decadent and quite divisive, though.

I just tested Hermann A Mes Cotes Me Paraissait Une Ombre, my first impression is that it feels like a colder Encre Noir mixed with wet soil, quite nice actually

>>15410345
i like it. it reminds me of a boozy fancy party with people wearing gowns though. I don't really have a personality that fits

>>15410363
>>15410365
I wasn’t expecting such quick responses...

How is Fat Electrician? I still need to sample it. Same for Rien.

I’ve only had it on twenty minutes so I’m still in the opening. It’s sweeter than I expected but not too sweet.

>>15410354
Incels never get fucked.

>>15410337
patchouli intense

>>15410386
Sure they do, they just have to pay for the privilege

>>15410435
They won’t, though, because they want muh pure virgin alt-right animu waifu who’s 18 and has a body like a pornstar. Incels aren’t incels because they can’t get laid, anyone can. They’re incels because they’re shit people with unrealistic standards and see women as a collection of body parts and specific character traits rather than people.

>>15410451
Strange Boogeyman to have to constantly fear, does it ever get to much for you?

>>15410376
It sort of smells like burnt wire. The dominant note is a green, inoffensive vetiver backed by a rubbery scent from opoponax and sweetness from aromachemicals. Probably cinnamol alcohol or something like that, as it is a dark sweetness but definitely not floral like vanilla.
Verviers usually smells like old people, but FE is pretty versatile in this regard.

>>15410475
Different poster but why does this diatribe about incels compel you to post?

Strawpoll to determine the ratio of incellery in /frag/

http://www.strawpoll.me/20610463

>>15410490
Technically I am an incel right now because of the lockdown, but I guess the answer is “no”.

>>15410376
My sample of fat electrician smelled like baileys irish cream. then i bought a bottle and it smelled like watery peanuts. I bought the bottle off ebay but the sellerhad 100% positive feedback so im not sure if it was watered down or not

>>15410490
Hypocrisy suits you well
You probably don't get compliments either

>>15410475
Hating incels is a form of virtue signaling.
Reddit white knights like to do this to signal that aren't beta faggots in some vain attempt to prove to women that they have value. It's the basedboy version of "I'm not a virgin, I have a girlfriend in Canada."

>>15410361
It was a Saks 5th Avenue exclusive I thought. And it is out of stock there. I’d love a bottle as well

Fuck you gorswype d and g the one is just a generic synthetic amber it’s not terrible or amazing why are you so passionate about hating it

>>15410819
GORsWIPE is literally a crazy person. Not even memeing, he has severe mental illness issues. Don’t pay attention to anything he says, it’s the incoherent ranting of a madman.

jeez this thread is dead.
anyway, enjoying my naxos quite a bit. smells like toasted coconut. perfect for summer desu.

>>15410451
You say that as if people who get laid don't do just that.

Damn I feel sorry for anyone who paid $290 for Bergamotte 22. DHC is literally just as good.

Who sells NYI in the US besides Luckyscent?

>>15411260
Captcha was being fucky for a few hours and a lot of people couldn’t post.

This is a steal for 30 cents an ml. Easy blind buy. Beautiful bottle and box too if you care about that. It's the heaviest bottle I own.

>>15411355
what does it smell like

The Alessandro Gualtieri rabbit hole is quite a thing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgO32Vr8r7w

>>15411386
I don't really know what benzoin smells like but it's one of the main notes. There's orange and also vanilla but it's not overly sweet. I do smell the cedar and rose. It's just really good especially for the price.

>>15411391
>have Black Afgano sample
>Really like it
>Buy bottle
>Smells like Black Afgano (not a fake) but extremely weak
Fuck him, reformulations are bullshit. It barely costs any money to produce perfume.

>>15411403
that sounds good but maybe too not-casual and too colder-weather for me. i wanna try l'homme rochas

>>15411391
>fragrance is literally “dude, weed, lmao: the perfume
>suprised that the person behind it is pozzed

>>15411277
Yeah. Le labo fragrances are all like this: overpriced clones that aren’t as good as the (cheaper) original.
American perfumery sadly is full of crooks like that. Only Arquiste and maybe Slumberhouse are good.

>>15411303
If you're talking Nicolai, TheScentRoom (.) com has it. I know because it's the only niche shop in Dallas. They'll ship it out too

What's a good one for a 18yr old guy to wear to class? I heard prada lhomme is good but I want something sporty

>>15411529
Thanks

>>15411570
Dylan blue. Just ordered a bottle yesterday. Smells great but not to in your face. Its a good all situation fragrance.

>>15411570
just get a shower gel frag and be done with it: prada carbon, bdc, vph/cahs

dylan blue is great if you go out for drinks, makes you a bit more noticeable (based on experience)

>>15411134
All namefags and tripfags are mentally ill attention whores

Alexandria II, anyone tried it? someone's decanting it near me

Frapin L’Humaniste mogs Amouage Reflection Man all day, everyday. Fight me

>>15411714
coped it, fuck the archive for being down when i'm looking for advices

i wonder how that decanter often gets bottles at way more than half the price, 100ml of Alexandria II for 142 euros is damn insane
he buys bottles every day so that might be an explanation

Trying Cape Heartache this morning. Anybody here like it?

I think I’m in love.

>>15408798
Thoughts on CDG EDT 3?

Got a compliment on Body Kouros off my parents yesterday. Glad I don't reach for it often, makes wearing it after a bath now and then special.

>>15411599
Dylan Blue is fucking terrible

>>15412267
imo it has a good opening but dries down to a smell of dry cum

>>15409884
versace the dreamer is often compared to le male but i haven't smelled it yet so i can't asses the gayness

Damn, I've been sick as fuck for two weeks before leaving on vacation for another two weeks. I haven't brought any frags with me. When I come back, I'll have spent an entire month without smelling a frag. It's gonna be quite the experience.

What's the longest you've ever gone? What was it like when you first sprayed yourself again?

>>15411929
This is beautiful. The strawberry nite lasts much longer than I thought giving it a nice pleasant sweetness throughout. It also reminds me a little of Interlude Man due to the smokiness. It’s nowhere near as strong and probably won’t last as long, but combined with the woody notes it gives off a bit of a vibe of maybe eating some ice, sweet dessert over a campfire in the woods. It’s a little damp smelling but dries down to something much... drier.

Sampled Oud Wood today. Very disappointed! It’s like a lamer version of Sartorial or IB. Wierd and boring to the point that I wonder whether the sample I bought is fake or something. Please advise!

i want to spend every night with 3 sprays of tonka imperiale on me. i feel like i'll sleep like a baby in my mothers arms again

>>15412270
Keep coping nichetard. Chad's fucking your crush wearing dylan blue while you smell like bat shit and piss.

>>15412620
(You)

>>15412612
I'm sorry but the spot is already occupied

My mother could smell my half-spray of hacivat on my wrist from downstairs, holy shit it is so potent

>>15409548
I'm thinking of getting Eau Sauvage, how is the new formula? I've heard it lacks siliage but it's as good if not better than the original

So guys, is this any good? I'm new to frags and wanna get something nice and boozy.

>>15412732
OG eau sauvage lasts about 30 minutes in my experience

>>15412735
Ah, and what about projection/siliage? I haven't heard any complaints about longevity I don't think in the new formula, nor scent, but have heard some complain about its effectiveness

>>15412270
This, i loved the opening but when it dried down i was almost deported back to India

>>15412739
It becomes a skin scent after 30 minutes.

LMAO toyboy fags on suicide watch, look at the reminds me of section

https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Moschino/Toy-Boy-55858.html

>>15412748
Dang. Anything similar that's got a bit wider breadth?

>>15412593
I have it, love it, and wear it a lot, but it’s one of the least interesting TFPB to me. Aside from his citrusy/summer fragrances it’s pretty much as safe as can be. It’s linear, doesn’t project much and doesn’t last forever. I guess it’s just a love or hate thing. I live near a woodland and it reminds me of that. It’s just a dusty, wet wood smell. Like a damp church pew. I think it gets hyped because it’s an accessible Oud sold by a big name. I love it, but relative to other PB scents it’s not that special.

>>15412732
Feels like your question has been answered already but...

It’s one of my favourite fragrances. It doesn’t last, it doesn’t project and compared to the original 60s formula it’s completely different but I still adore it. It’s one I have purely for my own enjoyment. Like buying a nice bottle of whisky. It’s for enjoyment and appreciation.

AdP Colonia is similar and lasts a little longer. Colonia Essenza last much, much longer but loses some of the lightness, but that’s the trade you make.

>>15412755
I'm out of the loop; I see a blank section? What happened?

So, why does no one ever talk about Creed Himalaya? I'm looking into more summery fragrances, and I really do enjoy it.

>>15412778
it's okay. not remarkable. for creed prices for a full bottle or even a decant you can get other warm weather fragrances that are better for the same price (or way cheaper for a full bottle comparison)

i don't dislike himalaya but i think original vetiver is the best hot weather creed. it smells like sprite/7up but sexy

>>15412732

Get Fiero instead

>>15412782
I'm in this dilemma where I really need to try new fragrances because I moved to a different climate, but everything is closed due to Kungflu. I also have mixed feelings about mail order samples.

>>15410043
>All Amouages smells like pic related
Also FdB Fashion Capitals is now listed on Fragrantica.

>>15412787
where are you at? what is the weather like. you shouldn't worry about mail order samples. everyone does it and there are a lot of legit outlets to get them

>>15412797
I moved from NYC -> Fort Lauderdale. So, from 2 hot months, 4 cold months, and 6 middling to hot all year. And I never really bothered much with warm weather fragrances.

>>15412818
warm weather doesn't just mean all you can wear is boring citrus shit. a lot of older green/leather/incense masculine fragrances like yatagan smell best in the heat

>>15412818
oh yeah everyone knows about floridas famous 4 cold months lol. we get 2 cold weeks a year, maybe 3 and also fuckoff back to ny

>>15412822
Interesting point, I'm really trying to start with something more marine. I also have no idea how to fucking dress when it's 90 degrees everyday.

>>15412763
I've sampled Colonia Essenza, which is in the similiar ballpark as eau sauvage, it's more floral, projects more heavily and lasts a bit longer

>>15412826
Shorts

>>15412683
Hacivat is arab bullshit, fucking obnoxious fragrance.

>>15412822
Cuir de Russie broke some of my conditioning on what is an appropriate high heat scent. Fucking amazing in the summer honestly.

>>15413008
Not the guy you quoted but how do you mean? I’m interested in sampling that but it’s so expensive.

>>15413008
yeah the fragrantica day/night + season bars are fucking retarded. people go based off packing/the bottle and color the juice, and also the notes, without having smelled it. kouros for example is infinitely better in the summer than the winter

>>15412593
I agree that it is sort of lame. My mother’s $10 store brand fragrance has a more realistic oud accord than Oud Wood. Neither has real oud, obviously.

>>15413156
Surely there should be a decent clone available then? OW gives off a very cozy vibe that other fragrances can't replicate, not that I'm aware of

>>15412825
Reading comprehension is key.

Looking for something similar to declaration d'un soir by cartier but more long lasting, any ideas?

>>15413453
Don’t worry. The rona will get him soon enough.

>>15413413
Get Carved Oud by Thameen. It's still expensive but it's a better Oud Wood. Smells very similar.

I'm going bald quite fast lads. Might require a buzzcut by the end of the year.
My casual wear is a mix of streetwear and relaxed comfy fits (colour blocked tracksuit jacket with turtleneck, curb chain and jeans with tennis trainers as example)
Getting close to being 30 too. Do I just buy a bottle of TDH and accept the middle aged life?

I'm looking for perfumes that can be worn in hot weather but aren't just citrus or aromatics, aquatics, etc. I own Elysium and it almost fits because of the wood, vanilla, florals etc. but I'm looking for something else. Aventus fits pretty good too but I don't like it that much.

>>15413858
Embrace it. Buy a bottle of Habit Rouge and Vetiver immediately.

Memoirs of a Trespasser is a fantastic boozy balsamic woody vanilla scent. Would recommend.

>>15413884
I love the smell of oak, but whatever they use in memoirs of a trespasser, whether it's an oak accord or real oak oil (if that exists) ruins it for me.

>>15412734
there are better alternatives imo. try pure malt, man in black, or ch men prive instead

>>15414046
Pure Malt is surprisingly good. I’m a hardcore nichefag and I enjoy it. Also one of the few frags that’s gotten me an honest unsolicited compliment, if that’s important to you.

Is it too much to wear a scent to college classes?

>>15414165
Just go light. 1 or 2 sprays under your shirt

why bother buying anything but:

sauvage dior
toy boy
dylan blue
costume national homme

there is literally no reason for you auts to spend money on ANYTHING else

anyone tried saint giles' fragrances?

>>15414584
>sauvage dior
ok

>>15411929
I like it, the pine in particular. Very realistic and cozy. The synthetic strawberry, however, ends up being just that: synthetic. As much as I'd love to wear it all day, I'm a man in my late 20s, not a teenager. Check out Tangier Cafe, Norne and Woodcut.

>>15414704
By the end I did start to get bored with the Strawberry a bit. It’s a very nice scent, but not one I’d want to carry around with me all day. I guess it helps balance the woody/green notes and smokiness but it overstays it’s welcome. Still, I really enjoyed wearing it, but in the end it’s not for me despite my initial enthusiasm for it.

Anybody here like it?

Which houses do you think have the best quality/batch control?

Creed are notorious for being terrible but I’m wondering who is the most consistent. I know that back in the day Versace was legendary for his quality control on his garments, I assume he was the same with fragrances, although that’s obviously not possible now. We hear a lot about bad QC but rarely about it being good. I’m guessing lots of niche houses who produce smaller batches will be pretty consistent but I’m wondering who’d be considered great amongst the bigger companies.

>>15414584
>sauvage
>why yes, i do enjoy smelling like every other faggot, how could you tell?

>>15414727
If anything, it's going to be the designer frags with huge batches that are more consistent, not small batch niche.

>affordable snice scents
Thoughts on this guide in the OP? Seems like it was made 2 years ago. Does it need an update or is it still good enough? Anything you'd add to it?

>>15414858
That’s true, but I just assume that when you’re making litres at a time rather than thousands you tend to be more precise by default as there’s a lower margin for error.

>>15414860
Don't ask, you're opening pandoras box.

>>15409548
It's so true

>>15409548
Chad doesn't wear sauvage though he wears Gucci Guilty he got for Christmas from his uncle in high school. He's always slayed with it and never bought anything else. He's on his 4th bottle. He only wears it going out when he knows he'll be getting pussy.

Is Byredo pozzed as fuck? they glamorize gypsies, for fucks sake

>>15414584
>dylan blue
yuck

I just finished my sample of Eros that I bought years ago from Notino. Jesus Christ, how any postpubescent guy can wear it. You must be a total Guido to pull it off while not being a teenager. It literally takes me back to wandering around the city with backpacks after school on a summer day. It's also a sweet chemical mess: vanilla icecream that someone spit a Wrigley's spearmint chewing gum into.

>>15413860
Kouros in high heat is zero pissy but spicey, honey and incense. A dry rose frag night be nice as well

>>15415155
Not him, but dry rose sounds nice. What should i try?

I am a man and I really want to wear some Si Pasione. What do you think ?

>>15415301
A real man wouldn’t have to ask permission. Just wear the thing.

>>15415294
Sohan is my current summer go to

Help me out bros, I want to spend no more than 100-150$. What would you do? I have not sampled the guerlains but their note breakdowns look pretty delicious

>>15412842
How on earth can ADP Colonia Essenza and Eau Sauvage even be put in the same ballpark? They have nothing in common.

I’ve only tried three. Remarkable People is my favourite of the ones I’ve tried, which also includes Rochas Man and Intense Cafe. Intense Cafe is too rich for my taste. Rochas Man is decent for the price, and if you’re looking to spend that much then getting several of the cheaper ones may be better than just Remarkable People.

>>15415412
Yeah I really like remarkable people but it’s honestly REALLY similar to pampelune which is much cheaper and I own

>>15415404
Drop the montale and the dildo out of principle

>>15414584
You’re either poor or a massive faggot, possibly both.

>>15413083
Kind of to what >>15413088 said... the main accords being leather, woody, even smokey, as well as being ranked heavily as a fall/winter scent, Many would assume that its heavy and potentially cloying in the summer but its really not. The florals really shine and it has a clean musky vibe.
While I agree its probably better suited to cool weather is very enjoyable and wearable in the heat as well, and it helps it project.

Probably a safe bet to avoid sampling anything you wouldnt be willing to pay for a bottle of haha. However, its a masterpiece. It took me 2 samplings to really appreciate - but I love it more everytime I wear it. Its subtly sexy, really unique, absolutely unisex (and really a great fragrance for guys who like florals but dont want to smell like a woman). Its not a loud fragrance but it last for days which is ideal in my opinion.

>>15415404
>bond n.9
Shit house. Drop it.

>>15415544
Thanks a lot. I’m not poor or anything so I’m not completely against paying that much to sample it, especially as she’s independent and most of the money goes to her. It sounds beautiful based on the notes and the performance is obviously something you can’t criticise at all.

I have 30 full bottles and really all I’m interested in now is sampling to try and learn. Sometimes there might be a few things that I want to buy a full bottle of but even then I’m getting in to decants as well so with this many fragrances there’s little reason to buy big bottles.

>>15415571
It smells like chocolate greedy but dryer and nuttier. Pretty good gourmand

>>15414584
only good one on that list is toy boy, idk what costume national homme is but it's probably ass if it smells like a fig dude

>>15415404
What site is this? The Etat can be had for much much cheaper

Thoughts?

>>15415588
It’s eBay. And that’s an 100ml remarkable people going for about 25$ under msrp. Where is it cheaper?

what's a cologne that I can wear every day & season that doesn't just smell like a boring "mens cologne"?

>>15415601
Kouros.

If something works in all seasons it usually means it’s quite safe and uninteresting, but Kouros is extremely unique today because nothing else smells like it.

>>15415601
Women’s cologne

>>15412620
>Chad's fucking your crush
By Chad do you mean these guys?

>>15415601
>boring "mens cologne"
And what the fuck is that? How do you expect anyone to recommend you anything with such a vague description?

thoughts for a summer/sprint scent?

>>15415626
like the eros, ultramale, sauvage smells that every fucking chad wears

>>15415617
M8, it’s Schizy trying to farm (you)s again. Don’t give them to him.

>>15415635
Definitely one to sample first because it’s quite harsh in the opening, and not like other scents for spring/summer which is definitely a positive in my book. I heard it’s discontinued but don’t know for certain so maybe just buy it and sit on it and sell it for megabucks.

>>15415637
Chads don’t wear those. Chad wears whatever his dad or girlfriend or whoever bought him in high school. Chad doesn’t care about frags. Pajeets who want to be Chads wear stuff like Eros and Sauvage. As for Ultramale, well, let me take you on a journey, friend...

>>15415601
Cologne is either going to be summer only or quite bland. I would try higher concentrations, if I were you.

>>15412755
toyboy is literally the best frag here, the section is empty moron

>>15415644
thanks, yeah was gunna take a risk blind buying a smaller bottlw but ill try it first thanks homie

I got a small vintage bottle and now I wanna get 200ml I like it so much. How is the current formulation?

>>15415605
While I love Kouros it’s just not for all season. It’s unpleasant if it’s cold and wet.

What do you recommend for a fall/winter scent? I'm fairly new to wearing perfume and I don't know shit, but I need to branch out.

>>15415709
Outside I guess, but I tend to wear it down the pub in the winter. Sitting by the fire with Kouros being blasted out is great. For me.

>>15415717
I'm thinking pic related at the moment

>>15415708
i've seen people say it's almost the same, then i've seen people be all dramatic and say it's nothing close and ruined. the only fahrenheit i've smelled is like a late 90s sample, the true reformulation autists say only the "30 ave roche" bottles are legit (1988-1991) but those go for $400+ on ebay.

kouros is a perfect summer clubbing scent. you're supposed to be all hot and sweaty and dancing wearing it

>>15415736
yeah if you enjoy smelling like a urinal cake

>>15415742
That gets me diamonds

no homo
im just a piggie

>>15415590
This is what dooshbags wear man don't buy it

>>15415743
>>15415747
Go away, GORsWIPE

been wearing adg profondo
never got more compliments on a cologne

>>15415742

thoughts on Dior Homme Cologne?

>>15415846
Delivers exactly what it promises. Smells like a glass of ice cold lemonade. Performs surprisingly well too. It doesn’t really develop so it’s not very interesting, but on a scorching hot day or after a shower it’s perfect. I bought a 125ml bottle and I just go crazy with the sprayer.

>>15415862
for how long it lasts? I own homme sport, but look for something "fresher"

>>15415875
I get a comfortable six hours from it, which is really good for such a light scent. As a skin scent it lasts through the workday (8 hours) but not too prominent.

>>15415846
You can buy two or three aqua allegorias for the same price

>>15415822
Who the fuck is complimenting you on your cologne in the middle of a pandemic?

>>15416076
my mom

Based and my mom pilled

>>15416078
this, my mum complimented me on wearing Body Kouros after my bath the other day

>>15416078
Well I can't argue with that.

>>15415742

i stood languishly at the urinal with a migraine creeping slowly. my eyes held shut tightly. "what a terrible week.", i thought. suddenly a wave of calm fell over me and the pain in my ears subsided. i felt good. content even for once. as i finished i watched the urine bounce off the toilet puck. "heh, urinal cake", i said softly to myself. "anon...", a voice said off the wall. i turned. nobody. "anon..." "who's there!", i shouted. deep in the heart of every man there is the the aching knowledge of something knowing he exists. in the recess of every moment of solitude, in the cove of his mind where he finds a quiet solace, there is something that knows. "i know you've not forgotten me, anon", said kouros, it's profile obscured beneath the soap dispenser, it's shape stamped into the darkness. "w-what are you doing here?", i ask. "how did you get here?" "i've always been here. before you've been, i've lived a thousand years. when there had been nothing left, i'd endured. i am the stone of time.", kouros said quietly. "what do you want with me? why me?", i said. "douse", said kouros with a slight growl. i sprayed my neck. "i've lived, but i've nothing left. when there is a void in the heart of needs, you learn to breathe meaning into existence", kouros whispered, now standing on my shoulder. "there is story to be told, and i feel the terror in your mind, a wildness so unhinged that with my words i hope to tame.", said kouros. and so kouros went to tell his story. in that lonely truckstop restroom it told me it's tale of misfortune, of fate, of war. it told me that it is far from it's place of birth, but that this misfortune is it's gift of strength, and that with every missed opportunity or bad judgement it wroughts another step in the right direction, and that sometimes you want to do wrong in a world of rights. but it became lost in the wavelength, and now it needs me. "i need you", said kouros. "yes", i said.

I've tested Ichnusa pretty extensively, here are my thoughts. I'll compare it to Philosykos as I own a bottle and it's my favorite fig by far.
From many reviews I got the impression that Ichnusa is more realistic, green, crushed fig leaves kind of scent, and Philosykos is more creamy, rounded, and casual. Well, to my nose it's completely the opposite way.
Philosykos is crushed fig leaves and branches, very green and woody, with a slight sweetness.
Ichnusa smells like you are sitting in shade of a fig tree protecting you from burning sun on a hot day. Also very natural but not really crushed greenery. It's also much sweeter, which I'm not a fan of. Some people mentioned that it reminds them of sunscreen and yeah, in the drydown I get some sunscreen vibes, not in a bad way though.
Ichnusa projects stronger and lasts for longer on me. However, I still prefer Philosykos because of the scent, and, of course, I don't think Ichnusa is worth the price.
Overall it sits in a weird spot - natural, but too sweet for me. Not going to lie, I probably overhyped myself with this one. I'll enjoy my 5ml decant, and that will probably be it.

>>15416073
where? it's the same price range with homme cologne

>unironically like sitting down to pee because it's more comfortable

is there anything out there that will match my softboy vibe?

>>15416090
incredible.

Anyone else tried Eau de Magnolia? I got a 50ml for 50 bucks on eBay and I'm real happy with it. I don't think it's worth its retail price but it's a good warm weather perfume. Slightly feminine but I'm hairy and muscular so it evens out.

>>15416230
my cum, preferably applied directly inside your boypussy

hey,

which houses do good sample packs? (also getting samples in canada is kind of annoying)

so far ELDO, imaginary authors, and le labo, have had decent sample packs that i've tried.

>>15415659
is toyboy really that unique? sorta just smells flowery desu, didnt think it was that special

>>15416327
Pierre Guillame, Frederic Malle, Serge Lutens, iirc.

>Buy Encre Noire
>Love it
>Sample Sultan Vetiver
>Also love it, maybe even more (clearly 10x the quality)
I know they aren't that similar, but a part of me feels stupid for considering buying Sultan Vetiver when I've already got a great vetiver perfume that only cost 20 bucks. I've run into similar situations before, too. I've got Nasomatto Baraonda and I feel like there's almost no point in trying any more boozy perfumes. I've got Musc Ravageur and I don't feel like I need any more vanilla, etc

been using cdg wonderoud for the last two years, don't know what's next and i'm lost

thinking of picking of she was an anomaly from etat libre. anyone have this and their thoughts?

>>15416798
That’s a pretty cool signature scent. Cdg has a lot of great scents I own 6 or 7

Why does this general move so slow? I want to pretend like I have friends to talk to.

>>15416230
Rose stuff but I'm just saying that I've just been trying them recently. Really though everyone on fragrantica has to cope and keep saying "BUT ITS MASCULINE" on anything with a lot of rose in it.
>>15416356
I think its only special as far as designers go but not compared to niches. I liked it though, it reminded me of Eros in terms of the vibe it gives off except with some maturity. Like its wearable by a dude in his mid 20s unlike Eros. And I can't wear Eros cause I keep thinking of all the middle aged pajeets I've smelled it on. I dunno if i can pull it off but I'm buying a sample.

Also got me on a rose kick. I tried Cartier Declaration d'Un Soir which I thought was really feminine at the beginning and the fragrantica comments coping sort of prove it. The dry down is a nice mix of rose, pepper and sandalwood but still too feminine leaning for me. I like it but can't pull it off.

Also Black Aoud. The first Montale I've liked. It reminds me of my grandma named Rose working on the rose bushes in her front yard when I was 5. I hate oud but in this it tames the feminine side of the rose. I'm really enjoying sniffing this. I could see myself wearing this but would I just be buying it cause it reminds me of that memory? I dunno.
>>15416729
same bro. Do I just buy a full bottle of Encre Noire a L'Extreme as my incense frag or do I spend an extra $200 on Heeley Cardinal or Hermetica Sancti or something idk. I guess its not really the same since EN Extreme isn't a full on incense.
>>15416997
its been like this ever since that sperg came and spammed his shit.

>>15409910
thats weird, so actually wearing the frags that you like to wear enhances your smelle? cool.

Just ordered this fragrance, heard nothing but good things about it. Anyone here try this one?

>>15417384
literally tried it today. I tried Cartier Declaration d'Un Soir which I thought was really feminine at the beginning and the fragrantica comments coping sort of prove it. The dry down is a nice mix of rose, pepper and sandalwood but still too feminine leaning for me. I like it but can't pull it off. Maybe you won't think its as feminine as i did but i dont think its a safe blind buy unless you like girly roses.

>>15408798
My gf likes Versace Eros on me a lot, what are some other good fragrances like that? Should i try Sauvage?

what's this obsession with Mysore sandalwood specifically
it just smells like curry

>>15417384
i have a bottle of this and can definitely see how the other anon thinks it leans towards feminine. personally think the spicy notes on this one pull it towards unisex even though the rose is more prominent. i like it, but cannot pull it off unless im all dressed up

it probably smells like pic related

>>15416798
how's the longevity? is is similiar to 2?

Name a better vetiver than Fat Electrician. Pro-tip: You can't.

>>15417489
No need to ask here. Go to the nearest mall and ask Sales Assistants to recommend you bestsellers.

>>15417776
haha gottem

>>15417755
Probably one with real vetiver

>Cuir de Russie gets recommended earlier to hot climate fag
>Can't seem to find a sample of it anywhere despite being nearly 100 years old

What's going on here?

>ask for a specific fragrance
>someone offers you a copy literally made by someone called Igor

Yeah, I'm thinking it's based

I'm looking for a rich, warm spicy frag for my winter rotation since hopefully I'll be leaving the house more by then.
I already have London which is nice but doesn't fit my description fully.
I guess the closest thing would be the strong pepper of BlackPepper mixed in with something like Snicebomb for a rounded scent profile, rather than a blast of pepper and light patchouli dankness.

>>15416230
I sit down to pee because then I don't need light when i wake up at night, it's a good feel

>>15417803

>>15417709
i haven't used cdg 2, the longevity on wonderoud isn't the longest. the scent becomes less noticeable ON ME after an hour, but others have commented on it when i don't notice it's on. i like how subtle the scent is.

>>15417996
>he doesn't sit down to pee to avoid the risk of piss splashing against the seat

>>15417978
1899

Can someone redpill me on Dali Pour Homme? I want to try it so badly but no samples or testers anywhere (is it discontinued?) and I told myself no more blind buys but fuck. I want something dark and depressing and it looks like it should do the job.
>>15417978
Blackpepper is based though.

>>15418085
Just buy it man I mean it's pretty cheap

>>15417978
Wafts from the Loft perfume :P

>>15418090
Its not about the money its about not wanting to have a big collection with stuff that just gathers dust. I only have 14 bottles but even then i've got 4 bottles that i havent touched in months and i havent been bothered to sell.

>>15417803
Fuck, I thought people were talking about the Anna Zworykina fragrance of the same name. No wonder I was surprised by it being used in the high heat.

>>15418124
I kind of wrote off trying her out until winter
My last experience with etsy perfumers was not so great

>>15418140
I’ve heard she’s very good, what was your experience? She’s sold through Bloom, but more expensive.

>>15418160
That shit better be nuclear for how small the bottle is.
M.cross was the last one

>>15418172
It’s extrait and Wafts spoke very highly of it. It’s fucking absurd to charge £14 for 1ml on Bloom.

Herod is a shit name for PDM's frag.
If you really want to smell like King Herod, layer Oud Palao, Joob and T Rex

>>15418277
PDM’s frags are all named after famous racing horses. The frag is named after a horse named Herod, not the king.

>>15417996
My toilet has a nightlight on it. Automatically turns on when you’re near the toilet, and it’s dim and on the side of the toilet so it doesn’t kill your night vision or wake you up. Shit’s handy.

>>15417947
the prototype (Le Labo Vetyver 46) is better

>>15418349
I don't care enough about the house to do the research to be perfectly honest.
Anyways, in that case shouldn't they all smell of fecal barnyard oud and hay?

>>15417996
>waking up in the middle of the night to piss
sounds like prostate problems. get checked out, m8

>>15418410
Shit just happens when you get old, man. Cherish your 20 year old prostate, you’ll mis him when he’s gone. Plus, I drink a lot of water.

>>15418434
Jeez how old are you

is this reposted from kohlchan

>>15418598
37 year old boomer, m8.

>>15418410
Possibly, but it's always been that way for me and I'm 26. tests showed nothing in particular and I'm not in pain or anything, I do take a leak more than 10 times a day. I drink a fuckload of water and tea though
strangely enough I almost never feel like pissing when I'm away from home

>>15418625
One word: massage therapist

>>15409548
True, always thought it was weird how ugly ethnics douse themselves in fragrance compared to tall good looking whites

>>15418654
It's clearly fanfic, notice the 3rd person pronouns

>>15418678
>fanfic
Nope, just a neutral and objective observation

I tried both Invasion Barbara and Chypre Paladin because they get hyped on here so much but I'm not in love with either. I'll revisit both but I doubt I'll ever get to like Chypre Paladin. Invasion Barbara was alright though.

>>15418711
I really like Invasion Barbare, a very fresh, minty and powdery fougere, very unusual and sophisticated. I would easily ditch Prada L’homme for it if it weren’t for the price and availability.
I have never smelled chypre palatin. Only ever tried one chypre, actually, and I liked it quite a bit. In theory, it looks good, but who knows.

>>15418625
If you have an issue, I do as well. I think pissing 10 times a day is mostly due to convenience than actual need. Waking up in the middle of the night usually just means that you are drinking too much right before sleep. To avoid that I just drink a ton of water 4 hours before sleep and go to the lavatory just before I fall asleep.

>>15418737
This. I know for a fact my prostate is fine, just had it checked a few months ago. I usually have to get up to piss at least once a night because I tend to drink a few glasses before bed. Can’t help it, it’s my routine, I feel thirsty all night if I don’t.

>>15418814
When I was maybe 11 or 12 I think I had some kind of bladder infection that meant I had to piss every half hour, got exemption in class to just go when I needed to because there was this music performance and all through it I kept having to go back and forth to the toilet like 5 or 6 times.
Nowadays my bladder is better, still on the small side I guess because I do urinate frequently but then again I drink a lot to keep hydrated. Kind of a pavlovian response to my mum telling me off for not drinking my drink at lunch in primary school and going home on the bus with headaches every day in the summer.

>>15417803
that was me. I have only found Chanel exclusif samples on ebay.

Naxos mogs Chergui and Herod

>>15416230
Toy Boy by Moschino

fragrancenet denied my purchase because it did not pass screening. is this common?

>>15419668
nope, not common

>>15409831
Never owned it but I’ve heard some people think it’s got a slight BO smell from the cumin. That being said, I’ve smelled it a dozen times at Sephora and I’ve never had that problem on skin or paper. But I’ve never had that problem with cumin frags in general, so take that as you will. To me it’s pleasant but doesn’t warrant the price. I would buy it discounted, but MM never gets discounted

Blind bought this at TJ Maxx because it was $16 and I don’t have too many summer scents. I hate how much I like it. It’s got the best sea salt note I’ve smelled in a designer fragrance and it’s simplicity is just really really nice. All I get is amber and salt but I keep spraying it on just to smell the opening. It’s the 2019 edition.

>>15419668
First time I ordered from them I got flagged because my billing address was different than my shipping address. They sent me an email asking for some additional information to call the credit card company and it got cleared up in a few hours

>>15419846
that might be why. My billing and shipping are in different states. I reordered but i'm sure it'll get cancelled.

is fragranceshop.com legit? seems legit when you look it up. they have montales for $60 and i reckon theyre worth it at that point.

Want to get D&G The one but ive heard it has shit longevity. Was considering royal night as a substitute. Has anyone tried that? Thoughts?

>>15419842
>I hate how much I like it.
i never understood this sentiment. you like it a lot and its super cheap. whats there to hate? or is this some english saying that im not accustomed to?

https://nuics.com.au/click-frenzy-specials/fragrance/?sort=featured&page=1

Any frags worth copping in the frenzy, /fa/?

1. He is emphasising that he really really likes it

2. He is saying he really really likes it, despite some reservations about it being seemingly mainstream or cheap

>>15420317
refer to this >>15420499

>>15420471
are those prices actually cheap for us or nah.

>>15420317
its the thing where we're supposed to not like it cause its mainstream. cause we're into niche and it makes us more sophisticated or something idk that we cant like that stuff.

>>15416230
i've been thinking about it. toy boy cause its reminding me of the dreamer in that soft, introspective manner. also versace dreamer. and maybe carolina herrera for men but i'm not a fan of it.

Do you have any cheap sample pack recommendations for beginners?

>>15420759
lucky scent has some curated ones that i like most of the samples.

how is this? it doesn't cost a lot

>>15411355
Did you have issues with your bottle? My bottle seems to be overfilled and that is liquid that keeps filtering out through the head of the bottle, wtf?

Other than that amazing juice. I have tuxedo and they are 85-90% identical. Also lasts a long time in my clothes (next day can be smelled)

>>15421392
No issues like that so far. If you have any spray vials you should decant a bit out and use that first, maybe it'll stop it from leaking.

Any word on this? Worth the spend?

Why don't attars project? I like that they're subtle but I want to understand why. They're very concentrated so I feel like they should be strong. Is it because they're thick and the molecules don't have as much contact with the air?

>>15421473
Stop trolling faggot

It's good for smelling like a trustfunded hipster living in Brooklyn

>>15421561
Projection is about volatility. Projection and lasting power are generally opposite characteristics (though some molecules are inherently easier to perceive, giving a boost to both, or transforming as time wears on).

Attars do not, unlike perfumes, contain alcohol or fixatives, which serve to carry molecules away from the skin as they "dry".

I'm fairly certain I got all of this right, though someone else should correct me if I got anything wrong.

>>15421590
Nah, you right