Fragrance General

[Anonymous No.10492015]

Last thread >>10459610
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BBC perfume documentary (part 1 of 3):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=annRzLYrRwM [Embed]
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general info
http://perfumesociety.org/discover-perfume/an-introduction/
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various fragrance communities/review sites
http://www.fragrantica.com/
http://www.basenotes.net/
http://www.nstperfume.com/
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w2c samples
http://www.luckyscent.com/
http://www.decantshop.com/
http://surrendertochance.com/
http://theperfumedcourt.com/
http://www.perfumista.co.uk/
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on DIY fragrances
http://www.perfumersapprentice.com/

[Anonymous No.10492024]

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


(i copy pasta'd this off of someone from the last thread im ready to sleep shout out to the based anon)

[Anonymous No.10492201]

any recs for daytime scents, price range £80-150, that aren't too 'obvious?'

i had a sniff of some ralph lauren and some other stuff and it smelled like a 16 year old chav going to an under 18s club night.

[Anonymous No.10492393]

i like my versace man eau fraiche
pretty cheap and kinda nice to wear during the day
not so nice to wear in the fall but perfect spring/summer scent
eau sauvage is pretty nice after the drydown

[Anonymous No.10492397]

>>10492393
>>10492201
meant to link you my b fam

[Anonymous No.10492409]

>>10492393
>>10492397
thanks m8.

since autumn/fall is here now and winter is coming, what do you recommend for this time of year? in general what should one look for in an autumn or winter scent?

[Anonymous No.10492413]

Anyone know a good fragrance to layer Tuscan Leather or vice versa?

[Anonymous No.10492416]

>>10492409
in my opinion more warm scents tend to do better in the fall
ive been rocking oud wood recently, but im trying to find a cheaper fragrance myself for this autumn/winter
La Nuit de l`Homme is supposed to be popular beyond belief but i dislike it a lot

[Anonymous No.10492432]

>>10492413
im in the works of getting myself a TL sample
i plan to go back to the TF store since i want to grab more samples, but based on what i know it smells like i feel like TL and noir de noir would be great or awful
i can report back at like end of the month probably

[Anonymous No.10492440]

>>10492416
i see, thanks buddy /fa/ needs more advice like this

[Anonymous No.10492447]

>>10492440
fragrances are tough to figure out i dont want anyone to struggle like i do

[Anonymous No.10492458]

>>10492015
im a total pleb and like my cool water for the summer and dior homme for the winter

just thought you guys should know

[Anonymous No.10492461]

>>10492458
being a pleb is not wearing any fragrance tbh
youre already 1 upping everyone else

[Anonymous No.10492468]

>>10492458
I wear axe

get on my lvl

[Anonymous No.10492588]

Has anyone had the chance to try pic related? I've heard it's dark and unique but strong and not versatile at all. Any opinions? Worth hunting down a sample just to check it out?

[Anonymous No.10492590]

>>10492588
fuck, wrong picture. HM is good and probably my most versatile. Meant to ask about this.

[Anonymous No.10492592]

>>10492201
summer frag?

[Anonymous No.10493089]

Hey guys, need suggestions on fragrances for Australia's spring/summer, id prefer woody scents. I tried the CDG Green in store today and liked it but a few people have said it doesnt have much longetivity which is a turn off for me. Im willing to spend up to $150

[Anonymous No.10493203]

I just blind bought Encre Noire and Midnight In Paris.

I know it was a gamble, especially EN, but I regret nothing. MIP might be a bit too feminine and powdery for my taste but it's certainly pleasant and I like it quite a bit. I might just give it to a girl if I don't end up using it, it smells very unisex to me and I bet most girls love it.

EN is actually fantastic though. My first reaction was WTF is this, though... took quite a while to dry down and at first it really did smell like ink to me, but once it's settled it's very refined. Love it. I'll be wearing this a lot.

[Anonymous No.10493439]

>>10493203
I'm thinking about copping the Sport flanker. It just seems like it would be difficult for me to pull off the original, apparently the sport version is like 80% similar but the added citrus just lightens it up enough to where it becomes an every day type of fragrance

[Anonymous No.10493451]

>>10493203
>>10493439
Also, not sure how many people have seen this but Lalique just released a new flanker. Can't find too much info on it at the moment so I have no idea what notes were added/intensified

[Anonymous No.10493607]

l'Occitane
/thread

[Anonymous No.10493662]

19 yo looking for fall/winter fragrance, mostly used for day time at college/night life in the city. I dress very minimal street wear and have a job where I dress business casual. Not a fan of any "spiced" scent. Any recommendations under $50?

[Anonymous No.10493834]

>>10493662
Any recommendations for exactly this but under 200?

[Anonymous No.10493903]

>>10493607
> evaporated by the time you leave the house

[Anonymous No.10493948]

>>10493662
>day time at college/night life in the city.
>>10493834

Might be tough to find something that versatile. You don't want to smell like you are going out at school/the office

[Anonymous No.10494103]

>>10493662
>>10493834
L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme

You could try the Eau Extreme version, too, but it's not as versatile and a little spicier.

[Anonymous No.10494148]

This will sound incredibly stupid, but can somebody help me pick a nice fragrance based on...the colors of the clothing I wear...?

I know it sounds insane, but just try your best if you can. Use your imagination as to what YOU think of in terms of scent when you think of these colors.

I wear: Burgundy shirts, black slacks, cordovan boots/cordovan belt wth a brown watch.

I only turned 18 a couple weeks ago so I'm looking for something mature, but anything quite frankly would do.

I know the question sounds absurd, but again, just try to guess/assume what you would think. Like, I would think of "CB I Hate Perfume - Burning Leaves" or something.

I don't mind price as long as it's good.
Thanks for any help

[Anonymous No.10494171]

>>10493834

Creed aventus
Terre d'Hermès by Hermès
The One for Men Dolce &ga
Heritage Eau de Toilette Guerlain
Guerlain L'Homme L'Eau Boisée Guerlain
Lalique White Lalique
Infusion d`Homme Prada
Green Irish Tweed
Eau des Baux L'Occitane
Guerlain Tonka Imperiale
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
Concentre d'orange Verte Hermes
Interlude Man Amouage
Amouage Homage Amouage
Ambre Precieux Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier
Wonderwood Comme des Garcons
Amber Absolute Tom Ford

[Anonymous No.10494212]

>>10494148
Penhaligon's Endymion

[Anonymous No.10494219]

>>10494148

Tom Ford Tuscan Leather
Ambré Baldessarini
aramis aramis
ysl m7

[Anonymous No.10494265]

Which Terre D'Hermes should I get, Eau De Toilette or pure?

[Anonymous No.10494271]

>>10494171
Thanks a lot man! A lot of these are really "mature", I know they say colognes don't have an age; but even though I liked tobacco vanille, for example, I didn't feel I could pull it off, it felt more mature, aged than me an a way that didn't fit.
If any of these are more suited to a younger market(young people like things that "smell Nice" in a not-so avant garde way haha), which ones would it be?

Going to try as many of these as I can and order samples of some others.

[Anonymous No.10494275]

>>10494148
Gentlemens Only

It's mature without being too daddly, musky, or fruity

[Anonymous No.10494478]

>>10494265
I found the parfum is more linear, the opening is less citrusy. Don't really get the concentration of eau de parfum since both have the same longevity more or less. I liked both but prefer the EdT version for myself.

[Anonymous No.10494507]

>>10493203
I have MiP. Yes it's feminine but I don't mind wearing a feminine fragrance every once in a while. Women love MiP apparently.

[Anonymous No.10494518]

Tried pic related today, really liked it. Asked 2 girls I know for their opinion and they loved it and said it was really cozy, and a friend of mine said it was amazing and he wish he had found it haha. Anyway, the important part is I liked it a lot myself.

The problem is the longivety is a joke, at least on me. Some people wrote this on fragrantica as well. Strong in the beginning and then really weak after a short while. I think that's real annoying tbh, so I'm looking for a better alternative.

What frags are similar to this but with beast longivety and projection?
Best thing I've found scent wise but it feels meaningless to wear something that becomes super weak so quickly.

[Anonymous No.10494528]

>>10494518
I find it very synthetic. I can identify synthetic chemical smells.

[Anonymous No.10494634]

Has anybody here tried either Serpentine or 2011 (the one with the weird bottle) from Comme Des Garçons and can tell me what they smell like? Considering both.

[Anonymous No.10494678]

>>10492413

some people swear by TL + memeventus
aka tuscaventus

[Anonymous No.10494688]

>>10493203
>>10493439
>>10493451

are you me

I just blind bought EN and MIP a couple weeks ago. exact same reactions. also have EN sport in some online baskets and waiting for info on EN extreme

[Anonymous No.10494708]

>>10494518
A*men pure havane maybe?

[Anonymous No.10494756]

I like la nuit by ysl but want something less overplayed, any alternative?

[Anonymous No.10495059]

>>10494518
Olfactive Studios Chambre Noire
Bentley For Men Intense
Lubin Idole Eau de Parfum
Thierry Mugler Pure Havane/Pure Malt
Frapin 1270
Frapin Speakeasy

[Anonymous No.10495499]

Any thoughts on versace eros? I find it a little feminine right off the bat, but after it's dried and lingered on for an hour or so it becomes a little more masculine. Girls like it too, but im not sure if it's because it smells like perfume to them and that theyd wanna wear it

[Anonymous No.10495528]

>>10493439
i tried a sample of this and i smelled like balsamic salad dressing, make sure you've tried it and liked it first

[Anonymous No.10495589]

>>10494756
Diptyque Eau Duelle sort of reminds me of La Nuit if La Nuit had a vanilla base instead of a vetiver and caraway one

[Anonymous No.10495639]

Anyone have suggestions on pineapple scents they've liked besides Aventus and its clones?

Something summery or year-round would be nice, but I imagine most pineapple scents would be for the summer anyway.

[Anonymous No.10495648]

>>10495639
Pineapple is a shit note fam. It's never not cloying

[Anonymous No.10495652]

>>10495648
not op but imo thats why i like memeventus

[Anonymous No.10495655]

>>10494756
Try the Le Parfum version of La Nuit
>>10495499
I find it very strong and cloying for my tastes, not bad but I dont think i suits my personality, if you are someone who is outgoing and confident then i think you could pull it off, i dont find it feminine at all however
dont think about perfumes in terms of femininity or masculinity, rather just find what you like and think suits your personality

[Anonymous No.10495668]

>>10495639
try Bond No. 9 Riverside Drive and Korous Fraicher
personally in australia i find it usually too hot to wear pineapple scents though

[Anonymous No.10495815]

>>10495639
Montblanc Legend

[Anonymous No.10495847]

can someone describe the tom ford parfums? The ones Im most interested are vanilla tobacco, noir de noir and oud wood.

Are they too complex for someone in his 20s?

[Anonymous No.10495883]

>>10495847
>Are they too complex for someone in his 20s?
why do you think someone in their 20s should wear simple scents? tbh age consideration are quite dumb, more than whether a scent in masculine or feminine even

wear what you like ffs

[Anonymous No.10495908]

>>10495883
Just b urself!

There's fragances that are appropiate for people in his 50's and fragances appropiate for young people like there's fragance for men and for women, stop being a retard

[Anonymous No.10495945]

>>10495908
>there's fragance for men and for women
Honestly, like 80% of fragrances are unisex. Perfume wasn't even considered gender-specific until the early 20th century and it was mainly as a marketing tool. E.g., when Old Spice was first sold, is what marketed as a woman's scent.

And I agree with that other Anon. Age appropriateness is of the least relevance when considering what fragrance you want.

[Anonymous No.10495955]

>>10495945
tbh like, tbh

[Anonymous No.10495980]

>>10495955
>>>/r/eddit

[Anonymous No.10495999]

>>10495847
not sure what you mean by comlex
tobacco vanille is very warm and after the dry down is a sweet smell, but its strong so dont expect to ever wear it during work

noir de noir is kinda harsh(?) not warm but stronger than oud wood, but less strong than tv
still not a very suitable day fragrance, but is very doable and i dont think its a very hard scent to pull off

oud wood is a little weaker than the 2 definitely warm but easy enough to pull off to work, my favorite day fragrance for fall/winter

[Anonymous No.10496684]

thoughts on frags by Hermes? any faves, recs, etc?

[Anonymous No.10496722]

>>10496684
best designer house, by some margin imo, and their in-house perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena is one of the most highly regarded in the world.

most of the Hermessence line is worth checking out, and some of my other favorites are Eau de Mandarine Ambree, Eau d'Orange Verte, and Sur le Toit, Apres la Mousson, and Monsieur Li from the Jardin line

however, one common criticism frequently leveled against Hermes scents is that longeavity is average at best and too often worse than that

[Anonymous No.10496922]

>>10495908
biggest_pleb_ribbon.png

[Anonymous No.10496943]

>>10496722
great response, thanks so much for replying! so it's worth pursuing samples then? i was excited about getting my hands on some before but now i'm more pumped. i'm only new to the whole perfume thing but i'm pretty sure i've heard of jean-claude ellena before. shame about the longevity though. thanks again for taking the time to reply, i appreciate it :)

[Anonymous No.10496963]

>>10495908
This guy is right. Should an 18 year old wear Balenciaga Pour Homme? no.

[Anonymous No.10496989]

>>10496963
>Should an 18 year old wear Balenciaga Pour Homme? no.
Why not? Give me one good reason.

[Anonymous No.10497005]

>>10496989
Balenciaga has a lot of aldehydes so it's reminiscent of older people, it also has an "old barbershop" feel, obviously not for an 18 year old unless you want to remind people of their grandparents

[Anonymous No.10497017]

>>10497005
And what if this hypothetical 18 y.o. doesn't give a shit and just likes the fragrance and it works with his skin chemistry? It really doesn't matter, though I must admit I'm 22 and rock fougeres, so I admit a little bias; just really like that category of perfume.

[Anonymous No.10497216]

>>10496722
What do you think about Un Jardin en Mediterranee and Voyage? I've been really thinking about blind buying, can't sample.

>>10496722
>criticism frequently leveled against Hermes scents is that longeavity is average at best
This so much. But I think it's not really a Hermes thing, but Ellena's. Look at most of the other perfumes he made, not all, but most share that in common, even if in Hermes he has almost total control over what he creates, or when working with Malle, even in those cases his work tends to lean towards more fleeting scents, maybe that's exactly how he likes them.

Thank god for Terre's longevity. I also want to test pic related.

[Anonymous No.10497222]

>>10495059
Thanks a lot, will look these up

[Anonymous No.10497224]

>>10493903
> Implying everyone else buys fake fragrance as well.

[Anonymous No.10497294]

I'm 18, blonde, skinny and male. What's a cozy winter fragrance that could fit me? Just want stuff to sample, preferably something with beast longivety and projection. Looking for something warm, "young" and seductive whatever that's supposed to mean, interpret it as you like.
Budget: under 250

[Anonymous No.10497301]

>>10497017
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[Anonymous No.10497348]

>>10496684
Definitely in the top tier of designer houses along with Dior and Chanel. I'd say these are all worth trying:

If you have the means then definitely the Hermessence Line, of which Ambre Narguile and Vetiver Tonka are the standouts IMO

Terre d'Hermes
Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche
Bel Ami
Concentre d'Orange Verte
Eau de Mandarine Ambree
Eau de Pamplemousse Rose
Equipage
Rocabar
L'Ambre de Merveilles
Voyage d'Hermes
Voyage d'Hermes Parfum

Also, the entire Jardin Line

[Anonymous No.10497367]

YSL La Nuit de l'Homme is GOAT

[Anonymous No.10497422]

Some people care what other people think about them. It's crazy, I know. Responding with "just wear what you want" is worthless, especially when op specifically asks for something age appropriate.

[Anonymous No.10497484]

>>10497422
hilarious to think that on /fa/ of all places, there are people who think fits don't apply to fragrances.

[Anonymous No.10497503]

>>10497422
more like 99% of people care about what other people thinks about them, a lot just like to pretend they dont but they do and they do a lot

[Anonymous No.10497513]

>>10497503

this. people wear obscure stuf because they don't want to be percieved as being tipical. That's the definition of caring what people think about you.

[Anonymous No.10497521]

>>10497513
Exactly. No one complains when people here want mysterious avant garde niche colognes but if you want a sexy cologne you get roasted lol

[Anonymous No.10497531]

>>10497513

Advice you get on here

>wear whatever you want. don't care what people think
>don't wear acqua di gio, 1 million

[Anonymous No.10497746]

>>10497484
It doesn't though. Would anyone notice any incongruity if, for example, you passed two guys in their early 20s wearing Green Irish Tweed but one was dressed streetwear and the other prep? I really don't think so, and GIT could be considered an "older" fragrance. Sure, personal fragrance is a fashion accessory, but it functions independently and on its own terms.

[Anonymous No.10497757]

Can anyone recommend me a good EN fragrance for winter?

[Anonymous No.10497775]

>>10497531
>don't wear acqua di gio, 1 million
regardless of smelling good or not, they are so ubiquitous as to have lost all character. why would anyone here rec boring stuff?

[Anonymous No.10497777]

>>10497757
>EN fragrance
What?

[Anonymous No.10497793]

Thoughts on Egyptian musk? A sample just came in the mail, I think it smells bretty gud

[Anonymous No.10497804]

I am very picky. I was going for a rougher but pleasant smell and this one is definitely it. I overpaid but i am finding it online for much cheaper. about $36 now.

[Anonymous No.10497833]

Hi /fA

As we are getting further and further into Autumn and winter is approaching I'd like a good Fragrance not too cheap and not too expensive.. And I'm ready to take a wild shot and go by your recommendations. A mature fragrance that fits the seasons - Fire at me :)

[Anonymous No.10497904]

How the fuck do I make this shit last longer? It vanishes so quickly.

It's a shame, because Christopher Brosius definitely makes some of the best perfume.

[Anonymous No.10498004]

>>10497904
this

[Anonymous No.10498024]

>>10497904

there's a reason the line is called "i hate perfume". It's straight up meant to be experienced for a short time. Only thing you can do is keep respraying it, like putting a song on repeat.

[Anonymous No.10498151]

>>10498024
You have no genuine clue as to why it's called "I Hate Perfume"; Brosius literally stated a couple reasons why it's called "I Hate Perfume", first off he described working as a taxi driver and women wearing obnoxious ass perfume. And he also hates the fact that people are always wearing the same shit as everyone else. A third semi-relevant thing to note as to why so many of his perfumes have earth/geosmin notes is because he also dislikes the constant view in the American lifestyle of everything always having to be clean.
The perfume has shit longevity because it's garbage ass water-based. Which is fine, but it evaporates far, far too quickly and he should fix that issue.

So pls go

[Anonymous No.10498179]

>>10498151

His scents perform exactly as he wants them to.

[Anonymous No.10498290]

>>10497367
>mfw 2 bottles of La Nuit

I got a good swap deal so now I have another one

[Anonymous No.10498463]

Thoughts about Tauer l'air du desert marcoain?

I copped a sample from luckyscents, I love the scent but it seemed a little strong. Anyone got opinions on em?

Also liked Amouage jubilation XXV and Parfume Generale Bois Blond, they were a little less strong and a little bit more fruity in my opinion

[Anonymous No.10498467]

Best non-mature fall/winter frags? Just any fragrances that don't have a mature, adult feeling.
"Muh colognes don't have age group wear what you want tbh fam"

[Anonymous No.10498605]

>>10498463
smells like old man to me

[Anonymous No.10498610]

>>10498467

>fall/winter

xd seasons are just a marketing ploy just bUrself wear whatever you like

[Anonymous No.10499114]

>>10498610
Your retarded. Weather objectively affects fragrance while age-appropriateness and if a scent is considered masculine/feminine is subjective

[Anonymous No.10499146]

>>10492024
Thanks!

[Anonymous No.10499238]

>>10493662
Sounds familiar. Did you post something like this here a week or two ago?

[Anonymous No.10499272]

>>10494148
Going to assume fall/winter as most of the world is there.

Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue
Insensé
Midnight in Paris
Scent Intense
Ungaro III
Zino Davidoff

[Anonymous No.10499339]

>mmm you smell good!
>y-you too...

[Anonymous No.10499353]

>>10497294
Assuming you're looking for a night out scent, although many of these will work at work/school with a lighter application.

Bentley for Men Intense
Body Kouros
Chergui
Coromandel
Dior Homme and its flankers
Eau des Baux
Égoïste
Midnight in Paris
Musc Ravageur
New Haarlem

[Anonymous No.10499358]

>>10499339

>You smell good.
>I always smell good
>omg anon don't start getting cocky lel

[Anonymous No.10499365]

>>10497757
>EN fragrance

[Anonymous No.10499381]

>>10497833
see
>>10492024
But Antaeus err time.

[Anonymous No.10499399]

>>10498467
see
>>10499353

[Anonymous No.10499865]

>>10498610
>>10497422
>>10497301
>>10495908
>not being yourself

[Anonymous No.10499915]

>>10499353
Thank you anon!

[Anonymous No.10500289]

>>10499114

fits don't affect fragrances you fuckin retard

we went over this already

[Anonymous No.10500327]

Just bought Costume National - Homme after testing a few other perfumes. On which criteria should I rely to buy an appropriate 2nd fragrance?

[Anonymous No.10500339]

>>10500327
>On which criteria should I rely to buy an appropriate 2nd fragrance?
I want to say
>Do you love it and is the performance worth the cost?
but I'm sure I must be misunderstanding the question. Could you rephrase it?

[Anonymous No.10500360]

>>10500339
I mean I tested a few perfumes, and choosed Homme because I liked it the best. But I think it's a good idea to buy a 2nd alternate fragrance. I don't really know shit but from my rationally bounded perspective I'd say I must check for softer lighter fragrances or ones which are supposed to go with a warmer climate. But I'm still unsure about the relevance of such characteristics.

[Anonymous No.10500377]

>>10500360
Ah I think I understand. CNH was your first fragrance and you want a second, but another sweet gourmand woody fragrance would be redundant. That leaves a lot of other fragrance categories. See >>10492024 and let us know your details. Oh yeah, I forgot to include sex on there, but we all know it's just dudes on the 4chan, right?

[Anonymous No.10500396]

>>10500377
I'm a boi :)))
I can't even tell if CNH is a formal or casual fragrance, I'd say it's more a casual/serious one. I'll be working in controlling starting in March so something summery and formal while still 'young' smelling (if that makes sense) would make sense.
I liked fou d'absinthe, but lacks a bit of longevity and sillage imo especially on me.
Couldn't care for CDG 2 Man which doesn't even last on me
Disliked Philosykos because it's smelled like an old woman who lives in a forest
Margiela Jazz Club is overpriced barbie shit like the clothes.

Also I'm not sure but I think fragrances don't last that long on me but I need more time to be sure.

[Anonymous No.10500630]

>>10500396
>fragrances don't last that long on me

consider olfactory fatigue. it's happened a few times with me (the most egregious time with a sample of Memeventus; apparently you could smell me from a good distance away, embarrassing). i own fou d'absinthe and get pretty good performance out of it, i think most do, so ask someone next time if you havent already

[Anonymous No.10500664]

>>10500630
Ty brah. I asked a bro but he didn't like the idea of smelling another man cause he's an insecure fag. But he couldn't smell me within arm distance and almost not from close distance. It was 3 hours later and I did some bike that day. Asked a girl but her nose was full of noseshit that day she couldn't help me but will ask her again.

[Anonymous No.10500668]

>>10500664
Also I went to the supermarket to buy a random nivea moistursizer for longevity but forgot my money is that a good idea ?

[Anonymous No.10501348]

>>10500668
I've never noticed a difference, but I've never really had a problem with dry skin so any help re: longevity could be marginal for me. Some say it works though. Try and see.

[Anonymous No.10501388]

>>10500396
The sweet gourmand character of CNH puts it more in the casual camp, but depending on the workplace, could totally work for work. And some recs:

360º Red for Men
Colonia Assoluta
Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentrée
Green Irish Tweed
Millésime Impérial
Mugler Cologne
Original Vetiver

[Anonymous No.10501397]

>>10500396
Oh yeah, and as for longevity, if you aren't applying too close to your nose (face or front of neck) and applying enough (3-ish sprays), you might try moisturizing before application. I've never done a comparison, but I hear it as a solution frequently.

[Anonymous No.10501476]

Too used to this to bother trying anything else

[Anonymous No.10501710]

Any of you tried this out, is it good?

[Anonymous No.10501716]

>>10501710
Smells generic I've heard

[Anonymous No.10501916]

Just copped, can't wait for it to arrive

[Anonymous No.10501955]

>>10501916
Blind buy?

[Anonymous No.10501976]

>>10497224
Are there fake L'Occitanes? Who would even try to do that?
It's exclusive to their stores, so it'd be an obvious fake, and it's cheap, so there's not much room to undercut.

[Anonymous No.10501989]

Ctrl-F le labo...
Ctrl-F Santal...
What are you guys doing?

[Anonymous No.10502056]

>>10501710
It's one of most popular fragrances at the moment. It does indeed smell good. That said, >>10501716 is correct.

[Anonymous No.10502063]

>>10501989
Le Labo is overpriced shit

Nobody wants to discuss that faggot shit lmao

[Anonymous No.10502079]

>>10501976
Of course you are correct. People who make counterfeit fragrances want to make money too. Why would they copy a fragrance you can only buy at one store? Not to mention a $50 one.

[Anonymous No.10502164]

>>10502079
> Not to mention a $50 one.

People make fakes of colognes like that all the time.
Fake La Nuit's exist and it's worth like $55 for a 3.3 oz

[Anonymous No.10502169]

>>10502164
>Fake La Nuit's exist
That's because it's one of the best selling frags, in the US at least.

[Anonymous No.10502187]

>>10500668
I think bringing money would be a better idea

[Anonymous No.10502190]

>>10502169
L'Occitan does pretty well though.
Even A&F Fierce gets faked

[Anonymous No.10502234]

>>10501716
How's this instead?

[Anonymous No.10502439]

>>10502190

Fierce is popular and expensive and exclusively sold at A&F. of course it gets faked

[Anonymous No.10502558]

>>10501989
Smells like dill, on me anyways. Don't like but think Le Labo is great generally. Cautiously excited for Thé Noir 29, their first new scent since being bought by Estee Lauder. On paper it reads interesting enough, but I hope they don't get boring or skimp on their production methods.

>>10502063
Fuck off. Lys 41, Labdanum 18, and Bergamot 22, are masterpieces.

[Anonymous No.10502596]

>>10502558
>Lys 41, Labdanum 18
>masterpieces
Wow, dude. You must be professionally retarded

[Anonymous No.10502647]

>>10502596
Talk shit, post frags. What are your favorites?

[Anonymous No.10502833]

>>10501955
No, tested extensively, probably going to be my signature for fall/winter

[Anonymous No.10502912]

Which one is the best? I'm leaning towards black afgano or absinth but can't decide. Also general opinions on Nasomatto?

[Anonymous No.10503248]

Opinions on Acqua di Parma in general?

Considering getting Colonia Essenza.

[Anonymous No.10503573]

>>10503248
Great brand, and very affordable compared to a lot of niche houses. Being EdCs though, don't expect them to last more than 4-5 hours at the most.

Essenza is a good choice, my second out of the Colonia family after Assoluta. Their Blu Mediterraneo is great as well.

[Anonymous No.10503597]

>>10503573
>4-5 hours at the most
that's generous, i'd say around 3 hours at most

[Anonymous No.10503738]

What are some good colognes to use in the winter during daytime?

That aren't very expensive too

[Anonymous No.10503745]

>>10502912
"meh"

tried them a couple of times but they aren't simply that good.
doesn't last long, either.

[Anonymous No.10503777]

this is a new fragrance by comme des garcons has anyone tried it?

[Anonymous No.10503833]

>>10503738
some good reasonably priced ones i like are
Calvin Klein Shock
Thierry Mugler Pure Malt
Dior Homme
JPG Le Male

[Anonymous No.10503868]

>>10503738
Take your pick. In winter you can wear just about anything. Even if you wear a summer scent, worst case is it'll be too fresh and light and no one will smell it.
For daytime, just avoid the notorious clubbing/date-night scents. That still leaves about 90% of the market open to you.

[Anonymous No.10503871]

If you're going to spend most of your time indoors, does it really matter choosing a scent based on weather?

[Anonymous No.10503873]

>>10503868
Would you say Versace Eros is a clubbing/date-night fragrance?

[Anonymous No.10503899]

>>10503873
Borderline. It could probably work for winter days of you keep the dose low.

[Anonymous No.10503904]

>>10503899
I mean it could work in a lot of places, not just winter days, if you don't use too much. However the "cologne guy" risk factor for Eros is pretty high IMO, so you really do have to watch it.

[Anonymous No.10503957]

>2015
>Not wearing Gentleman

I shiggy you diggy doo

[Anonymous No.10504408]

bump boyz

[Anonymous No.10504463]

>>10498024
>It's straight up meant to be experienced for a short time.
http://cbihateperfume.com/read/faq/
>Q: HOW LONG DOES THE PERFUME LAST WHEN I WEAR IT?
>"I design all my scents to last as long as possible while maintaining the integrity of the intended scent – most last at least a few hours and others all day."
>I design all my scents to last as long as possible

[Anonymous No.10504499]

>>10503957
>sephora tier garbage

lol

[Anonymous No.10504690]

>>10503777
I tried a sample of it.
All of cdg's fragances have a strong woody dry down I'm a guy and it does smell like something a female would wear. The opening smells a bit too femine for my tastes. I like the dry down though.

[Anonymous No.10504695]

>>10504690
feminine*

[Anonymous No.10504776]

Anyone have the edp of dhi? I tried it on today and as always with dh and its flankers, I loved it. Is there any big differences between the edp and edt, though? Is it worth the extra money?

[Anonymous No.10504826]

>>10504776

Dior Homme Intense only comes in EDP

Dior Homme has an EDT and EDP variation

[Anonymous No.10504871]

>>10504826
So that's why I had trouble distinguishing the two. Thanks.

[Anonymous No.10505213]

Which fragrance smells like this album? Thanks in advance.

[Anonymous No.10505226]

Which fragrance would resemble the sound of New Order's music? Thanks in advance.

[Anonymous No.10505949]

>>10503871
For that time outside, do you really want to wear a balmy winter scent in the heat. You'd suffocate whoever you were with.

[Anonymous No.10506142]

how do you guys feel about ultra male

[Anonymous No.10506325]

With all of your guys taste that you posted.
You guys should buy this. I highly recommend it fits you guys.
http://cbihateperfume.com/shop/perfumes-a-to-z/601

[Anonymous No.10506365]

>>10501989
They make okay scents for a niche company. But the fact they dont manufacture enough of it means it is too expensive. and they are not widely avalable for us to sample. Not good company honestly.

[Anonymous No.10506395]

>>10503248
They are pretty good, Go get Aqua di parma oud.

[Anonymous No.10506692]

>>10506142
Repulsive. I couldn't stand this when I got a sample vial.
I just don't get Kurkdjian scents though. Can't stand MFK Oud either, and that's actually a well-respected one.

[Anonymous No.10507002]

>>10506365
>it's costs too much for me and i can't find it easily, so it's a bad company.
nice logic

>dont manufacture enough of it
they make every scent as its ordered, so they don't have a warehouse full of bottles around or anything like that

[Anonymous No.10507082]

>>10505226
Noir de noir

[Anonymous No.10507156]

Any recommendations for a rose scent for a man?

[Anonymous No.10507429]

>>10507156
Cartier Declaration d'un soir
Noir de Noir

[Anonymous No.10507500]

what are some good Patchouli fragrances that aren't this >>10503957

[Anonymous No.10507602]

>>10507500

Narciso Rodriguez for Him. Be careful though, it isn't for everyone.

[Anonymous No.10507779]

Hey guys, I went into the one decent brick and mortar near me which stocks lots of frags, wanted a winter scent so I copped CDG 2 man, meant to get the 100ml but bought the 50ml, is it worth spending 3 hours travel there and back to return it? I seem to use like 30ml a year at most.

[Anonymous No.10507791]

>>10503777
Tried it today, it's amazing. But definitely not good for the upcoming season, more of a spring summer frag

[Anonymous No.10508077]

What Diptyque frags for men should I sample? I've already tried Philosykos and Tarocco.

[Anonymous No.10508435]

>>10508077
Tam Dao
Oud Palao
Eau Duelle
34 Boulevard Saint Germain

[Anonymous No.10508670]

>>10506365
>they are not widely avalable for us to sample
https://lelabofragrances.com/us_en/shop/sampling.html#

[Anonymous No.10508679]

>>10507156
Rose 31
Ungaro III

[Anonymous No.10508688]

>>10507500
Patchouli is one of the most common ingredients in male perfumery. Could you be more specific? If you are looking for something that approaches the ubiquitous "patchouli oil" that hippies wear, I have found only one so far:

Etro Patchouly

[Anonymous No.10508703]

>>10507779
>is it worth spending 3 hours travel there and back to return it?
Only you can answer that question. How much is your time worth to you?

[Anonymous No.10508727]

>>10508077
Not one of my favorite houses. Why are you specifically looking at Diptyque?

If you're a vetiver fan, Vetyverio is worth a sniff.

[Anonymous No.10508952]

I'm looking for a good cologne for everyday work and going around town normally. I don't go out to nightclubs or anything. I live in the USVI, so it's constantly hot and at my work we all tend to sweat a lot. I'm 23 and white.

[Anonymous No.10509029]

>>10508952
I think this would be perfect for you.

[Anonymous No.10509031]

>>10508952
Aventus

[Anonymous No.10509113]

>>10502558
ok sure bud. but its shit for the price.

[Anonymous No.10509127]

>>10497904
Put on unscented moisturizer before you spray. Keep your skin hydrayed. Drink more water.

[Anonymous No.10509480]

What are some Summer frags for 35ºC countryside days?

[Anonymous No.10509822]

>>10509031
>Aventus
>warm weather

People must smell the pineapple and automatically think "summer scent," totally disregarding all the other notes which would get too overbearing in the heat

[Anonymous No.10509847]

>>10508077
Volutes

I prefer the EdT version since it's a bit more versatile, but most like the EdP for it's slightly better longeavity and being bolder

>>10508727
What are your criticisms of Diptyque? I find them to be among the most natural smelling fragrances without skimping on performance

[Anonymous No.10509886]

who /london/ here for f/w?

[Anonymous No.10509943]

I have 2 La Nuits, one from May 2014 and the other from April 2014.

Even though the time frame is similar, they smell different to me. Is it just in my head?

[Anonymous No.10510077]

>>10509886

I like it. It's not very strong though, but the smell is absolutely lovely.

Just got this. Did I fuck up bros?

[Anonymous No.10510089]

>>10509886
I love the way this smells and I've been wearing it for fall/winter for 2 years but no one really notices. I don't know if that's bad

[Anonymous No.10510132]

>>10510077
no its pretty good

[Anonymous No.10510171]

>>10510077

you tell us. how close to aventus is it

[Anonymous No.10510271]

>>10509480
see
>>10492024
and include sex.

[Anonymous No.10510320]

>>10509847
>What are your criticisms of Diptyque?
What I've tried from them has indeed smelled natural, but very linear with uninteresting composition. I found them boring.

Assuming you aren't the guy I was talking to. Each house has good and bad scents, and I always get curious when someone expresses interest in just one.

[Anonymous No.10510323]

>>10509886
I usually wear London on Thanksgiving or Christmas. It just smells like winter holidays to me. That or Escada Homme.

[Anonymous No.10510326]

>>10509943
Possible batch or storage variation or even reformulation. Search basenotes for people talking about it.

[Anonymous No.10510384]

Anyone got any recommendations for a summer night fragrance? Heading to Fiji in a month and looking for an aquatic. Already have ADG, but looking for something less common and played out.

Was considering Nautica Voyage and something else, as Voyage is cheap enough to grab in addition to something else.

Budget maxes out at around $90.

[Anonymous No.10510512]

>>10510384

OP here, should have mentioned I'm 18, and my other frags include YSL La Nuit de l'Homme, Burberry London and Boss Bottled Night. I like ADG well enough, but it was my very first frag, and I don't want to buy it again considering how common it is.

I'm going to be in Fiji on the Australian version of spring break, so not looking for a clubbing frag necessarily, but it doesn't need to be super safe.

[Anonymous No.10510525]

Anyone have Creed Aventus? Any olfactic attraction success? I have Mont Blanc Legend now and it works very well for me.

[Anonymous No.10510646]

>>10510384
>>10510512
you going 1st week to plantation island for schoolies fam? try Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Marine and Versace Pour Homme, you can probably find em at chemist warehouse for cheap
>>10510525
lmao dont fall for the panty dropper meme, no fragrance is going to want to make someone fuck you, it can sure help for them to like you but if you dont have the appearance and personality then it aint gonna do anything

[Anonymous No.10510662]

>>10510646

Yeah man, plantation island, but 3rd week! Wishing I was going 1st or 2nd, but should still be good.

Considering whether it's worth smuggling some drinks in, but a mate who went a couple years back said they check bags really thoroughly. Was going to give the Listerine bottle a try, but not sure if worth risking it.

I'll definitely check them out, might get both, since it couldn't hurt to have more than one for the summer in general.

[Anonymous No.10510677]

>>10510662
nah i wouldnt bother bringing drinks, you'll only be able to bring in a small amount without getting it taken off you, but probably wouldnt even last the first night tbh, id only bother bringing some drugs in but cbf

[Anonymous No.10510684]

>>10510384
>>10510512
Beach resort recommends:

Set Sail St. Barts for Men
Premier Figuier
Mugler Cologne

[Anonymous No.10510814]

has anyone else tried the gucci envy? i really like it

[Anonymous No.10511144]

hows this as a first fragrance for a 25yo man?

[Anonymous No.10511159]

>>10510384

[Anonymous No.10511266]

>>10511144
You're probably too young to wear grey flannel, unless you're going for some kind of contradictory statement. It could work, but it would be pretty bold for 25.

[Anonymous No.10511284]

I'm looking for a cologne that smells masculine but isn't overpowering or too strong, and that compliments dark outfits well. Something that can be used for formal occasions but casually as well.

Any suggestions?

[Anonymous No.10511285]

>>10492015
what are your favorite niche houses, /frag/? i want to broaden out a bit

i've already read up and researched a bit on these:
Serge Lutens
L'Artisan
Tauer
Creed
Diptyque
The Different Company
Acqua di Parma
Etat Libre d'Orange
Frapin
Parfum d'Empire
Histoires de Parfum
Atelier
Slumberhouse
Le Labo
Amouage
Tom Ford Private Blend (if that counts; it's from a designer but it's mostly regarded as niche)

[Anonymous No.10511356]

>>10511285
Good list, these are probably worth checking too:
Puredistance
Profumum Roma
Byredo
By Killian
Odin
Frederic Malle

[Anonymous No.10511535]

>>10510171

I just order it, so I'm not sure.

[Anonymous No.10511600]

>>10510077
>>10511535
I've been looking at this. Do report back.

[Anonymous No.10511687]

>>10510814
Love and own it. Dang, and it's gotten expensive lately. Not sure it's worth its current going price, but it's an intriguing colder weather spicy woody scent.

[Anonymous No.10511717]

>>10511144
It's a very divisive fragrance. Extremely easy to over apply, so go easy on the trigger. As a big fan of "mature" fragrances, GF is even too "old man-y" for me. But if it works for you then it's possibly the greatest value in perfumery today.

[Anonymous No.10511721]

>>10511284
see
>>10492024
and include your sex.

[Anonymous No.10511761]

>>10511285
Also worth checking out:

Bois 1920
Bond No. 9
Etro (more of a high end designer, but...)
Lorenzo Villoresi
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Maître Parfumeur et Gantier
Mazzolari
Penhaligon's

[Anonymous No.10511813]

cop this for nights out this winter?

I specifically have an evening later this winter in mind where I'll be wearing a suit or blazer and hugging like 50 people I haven't seen in a while

[Anonymous No.10511996]

>>10511721
>price range
<150 dollars
>climate/season
Versatile enough for all seasons if possible, if not, then fall/winter.
>age
22
>style
Pretty basic
Black jeans, black service boots or occasionally chelsea boots. Either fleece or cable knit sweaters for colder days. Outerwear is generally a black parka or whatever
>stuff you've tried
Azzaro Chrome, pretty inoffensive but too citrus-y.
Green Irish Tweed, very nice but I'm not sure if I'm old enough to wear that stuff.
Bleu de Chanel, I like it a lot but I'd like to change because I'm tired of it

[Anonymous No.10512281]

>>10511285
Have you tried any scents from them or just looking them up on Fragrantca, etc.?

Occasionally the descriptions and user rating aren't entirely accurate (or my experience varies noticeably) with some frags on there, Basenotes, wherever. Plus, there are users like pic related.

[Anonymous No.10512289]

>>10492015
Has anyone tried the spice bomb?

[Anonymous No.10512392]

Looking for something winter/fall, daytime college use mostly with a pretty basic bitch style.
Looking for under 50, or as cheap as possible for something not axe-tier

[Anonymous No.10512400]

>>10512281

people have to be approving that review for the comedy factor

they have to be....right?

[Anonymous No.10512407]

>>10512281
This kinda bothers me. It seems like a lot of "fragrance people" on Youtube and the like are total dorks and losers. Like middle aged men who dress poorly and who look like they reek. It's kinda the same with people who like watches. It's either people with way too much money, middle aged dads or people who ponder the miracle of a factory-made Seiko 5. These are not the sort of people I want advice from.

[Anonymous No.10512600]

>>10512407
This is why I'm totally furtive about my interest in fragrance. Too much looniness surrounding it generally. I can really only discuss it on this one Malaysian baseball-card collectors' board.

[Anonymous No.10512642]

>>10511996
K. Masculine but not powerful, skew younger, versatile for weather and occasion. Of course our ideas of masculine may be different but here's what I recommend you check out:

360º Black for Men
Dior Homme and its flankers
Égoïste
Gucci Pour Homme II
Knize Ten
Midnight in Paris
Terre d'Hermès

[Anonymous No.10512678]

>>10512642
Thanks a bunch.

[Anonymous No.10512697]

>>10512392
Pretty sure these are all <$50 in the US, at least.

360º Black for Men
Eau des Baux
Midnight in Paris
The One for Men

[Anonymous No.10512700]

>>10512407

[Anonymous No.10512718]

>>10512678
My pleasure. You're gonna smell awesome. I'm sure you know this, but make sure you err on the side of caution with application when you're going to be sitting in a class environment with a lot of people, especially if you live in a cold place where they like to crank the heat.

[Anonymous No.10512764]

>>10512718
Yeah, I'm always careful with that. Unless it's a really light cologne I generally only apply one or two sprays to the neck and that's all

[Anonymous No.10512808]

>>10512281
i'm convinced this is a joke by some anon here, and that user's most favorite scent is a memeventus clone

[Anonymous No.10512979]

currently wearing Bvlgari Man in Black which I've taken a liking to - not sure if it's considered mall-core or whatever, but any suggestions for something similar that I might try next? Looking for something that will be good for fall/winter, preferably nothing crazy expensive, under $150 I guess.

m/25, wear it daily. I know I should probably have separate frags for work and nighttime activities, but haven't gotten around to starting a collection really.

[Anonymous No.10512983]

>>10511285
>>10511356
>>10511761
how do all these "niche" brands stay in business when you can hardly buy them anywhere and designer fragrances are much more affordable, accessible, crowd-pleasing, and outsell them by what must be a great margin?

[Anonymous No.10513009]

>>10512407

there is no1 on youtube who ddoes whatch revies that I like. probably becuase they are expensive.

As for fragrances I tend to agree but i woudn't consider them lsoers. I like fragrance bros cus thei're funny and they seem to have a happy family life. Robes08 is also maried and brings some serious dough. He said himself his fragrance colection is over 100K.

[Anonymous No.10513011]

best affordable fragrance for winter?
my gucci envy is running low and I'm tight on money

[Anonymous No.10513018]

>>10512983
On one hand, being niche houses, they can take more risks and not be slaves to pleasing the crowd. Of course there are plenty of designer frags that take risks as well. On the other hand, there are plenty of people who believe that expensive and less common = better. Luxury brands keep in business by reinforcing that belief.

[Anonymous No.10513554]

>>10511813
just looked up the notes, sounds pretty interesting, i might go check it out myself, but your safest option would be to test it in store or get a sample first
>>10511996
>>10512642
+1 on the Dior homme
>>10512289
pretty good for a designer frag, good performance, pretty safe to blind buy imo as most people like it
>>10512392
CK One Shock is great for the money, probably one of their only decent frags
>>10512979
Bvlgari is one of the more decent designer brands out there, havent smelled man in black though, it seems like a night time scent though
try these though
Theirry Mugler Pure Malt
Dior Homme
Chanel Allure Pour Homme
YSL L'homme Libre
>>10513011
CK One Shock

[Anonymous No.10513580]

>>10512281
>dat profile pic

[Anonymous No.10513788]

>>10510384
>pic

Virgin Island Water would be great without that nauseating coconut in the beginning

[Anonymous No.10513806]

>>10511813
TBH this is trash. It smells exactly like a cheap Diesel fragrance and the longevity is horrendous. If you want to stay in the L'Homme line then La Nuit is your play. Otherwise I would look elsewhere

[Anonymous No.10514611]

>>10512407

At least Jeremy Fragrance is a lady killer. But of course he could spray cat piss on himself and still make women sploosh.

[Anonymous No.10514634]

>>10512983

What's the point of making yachts for sale at Target?

They aren't easy for the common person to buy, because the common person wouldn't buy them


They are however relatively easy for rich people to buy. Just walk into the Barney's, Sak's Fifth Avenue, and Nieman Marcus and you'll see 90% of the listed brands there.

I can't speak to the profitability of the business model besides the fact that the manufacturing of the juice is not as expensive as you think, the the price is mostly markup/advertising. Not a fragrance, but just for example look at Beats by Dre http://allhiphop.com/2014/05/13/dr-dres-beats-by-dre-cost-an-estimated-14-to-make/

[Anonymous No.10514715]

Terre d'Hermes EDP v.s. EDT?

[Anonymous No.10515369]

>>10512281

>>10511285 here
I've tried a few of scents from them, but not as much as I'd like. Buying a bunch of samples and decants is starting to get expensive in its own right, but this is what I've tried:

>PLANNING2COP TIER
L'Artisan Fou d'Absinthe
Serge Lutens Borneo 1834 (sadly discontinued, I think)
Etat Libre d'Orange Fils de Dieu...
Diptyque Eau Duelle

>HIGH TIER
Serge Lutens Gris Clair
Creed Green Irish Tweed
Acqua Di Parma Colonia
Le Labo Bergamote 22
Le Labo Vetiver 46
Tauer L'Air du Desert Marocain
The Different Company Un Parfum De Charmes et Feuilles

>DECENT TIER
The Different Company Sel de Vetiver
Creed Himalaya
Creed Virgin Island Water
Creed Tabarome
L'Artisan Timbuktu
L'Artisan Traversee du Bosphore (honestly wouldn't wear this one, but would by a candle of it)

>LOW TIER
L'Artisan Dzonghka
Diptyque L'Ombre dans l'eau (I've yet to find a rose scent I like, so this just might be my bias; it smelled very natural, though, like sniffing a rose wet with dew)
Penhaligon's Endymion
Annick Goutal Sables

>SHIT TIER
L'Artisan Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Le Labo Rose 31
Creed Aventus
Acqua di Parma Colonia Leather (nice idea with the citrus+leather, didn't really work with this particular scent; would try another with that combo)

[Anonymous No.10515984]

>>10514715
EDT. I actually get better performance from the EDT and the citrus/bitter orange note is more pronounced

[Anonymous No.10516191]

>>10515369
>Le Labo Vetiver 46
CdG 2 Man is similar, but better and cheaper

[Anonymous No.10516578]

opinion of this for an everyday wear versatile fragance?

[Anonymous No.10516627]

I really like patchouli. I like it so much I dab essential oils under my nose. People have told me I smell like "medicine". I need an actual perfume. What are some samples I should order?

I also really like Lush's Rehab shampoo which smells like citrus and mint.

[Anonymous No.10517031]

>>10516627
Tom Ford Private Blend Patchouli Absolu
Montale Patchouli Leaves
L'Artisan Patchouli Patch

nothing wrong with just keeping with the patchouli oil if that's what you like. most frags try to cover up patchouli's natural earthy, dirty, and damp qualities

[Anonymous No.10517941]

>>10514634
>manufacturing of the juice is not as expensive as you think
not saying it fully justifies the price, but some niches do use better, natural ingredients and more intensive, sometimes volume limiting, production methods that drives cost up

[Anonymous No.10518086]

>>10516627
>wanting to smell like a dirty hippie

[Anonymous No.10518108]

anyone got any tom ford fragrance suggesitons?
im going to buy a wallet at TF and i want to grab some samples
i already have tv,tl, oud wood, and noir de noir
what else should i look for
i already tried azure lime and its boring
rive d'ambre is nasty
idc if its day or night fragrance
im 23 and its hot af here all year round

[Anonymous No.10518136]

>>10518108
oh yeah italian cyprus is some cinnamon toast crunch shit after 30 minutes
i think i liked venetian bergamot, not entirely sure though

[Anonymous No.10518139]

>>10518108
if you don't mind florals and feminine scents, i really like Champaca Absolute. it's marketed unisex, but it really doesn't get close to that for like 4-5 hours after application. also a bit linear.

[Anonymous No.10518233]

>>10518108
Neroli portofino

[Anonymous No.10518588]

>>10492590
I got a sample of this and though I'd update in case anyone's interested. I only recently became interested in fragrances so I don't have much experience, but basically it's the strongest, darkest, most unwearable scent I've smelled (it makes Encre Noire seem versatile in comparison). I thought other reviews were exaggerating but this really does have a kind of satanic cult/ haunted house feel to it. The thing is, even though it's basically unwearable (especially for younger people), Salvador Dali Pour Homme is so dark, unique, heavy and provocative that I consider it a work of art in and of itself.

[Anonymous No.10518685]

Winter is here already
Should I buy meme garde for 20 euros (100 ml)?
I'm not sure because they are somehow similar to le male which I still have around 40 ml.

[Anonymous No.10518753]

Any of you /fa/gets got one of these? I'm considering buying one, but I'm wondering if it can be cleaned for another fragrance.
http://www.travalo.com/

[Anonymous No.10518755]

Went and sampled the Dior Privee line today. Got a sample of pic related and Bois D'argent as well.

Fève Délicieuse's listed notes sound like they'd make the fragrance a super sweet gourmand, but it was much much lighter than I expected and honestly pretty fucking amazing.

Jury still out on Bois since I could barely smell it in the store.

[Anonymous No.10518766]

>>10518753

yeah I have a bunch. How to clean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEHu0UoO_qU but use rubbing alcohol instead of water. Travalo's should only cost $7.50 max if you look on online retailers.

[Anonymous No.10518845]

My hygiene routine revolves around things with soft smells. With African Black Soap and Cocoa butter being the most prominent smells.

Are there any fragrances that are soft and will go with this? My beloved Wonderwood seems to be a little too strong for the soft smell thing I've got going on.

[Anonymous No.10519002]

>>10518755

what's the deal with every designer brand doing "private/privee" lines these days? Armani, Chanel, Dior, Tom Ford, D&G, hell even Hugo Boss has one. Who started this trend?

[Anonymous No.10519308]

>>10519002
Exclusivity, at least the appearance of such, can be a powerful marketing tool

[Anonymous No.10519328]

>>10519002
I don't know if he was first, but blame Tom Ford Private Blend being immensely popular and maybe influencing others. Even in a place like this, every other post seems to mention TFPB; Tobacco Vanilla is a certified meme and Oud Wood, Tuscan Leather, Neroli Portofino, and recently Noir de Noir get posted frequently.

[Anonymous No.10519353]

>>10518685
>hurr le meme fragrance :DD

[Anonymous No.10519356]

New to the scene, bought a few samples. How do I judge if a fragrance s to mature for me?

[Anonymous No.10519365]

>>10519356
It's a judgement call usually, up to you if you can still pull it off or not. What's your age and the perfumes in question?

[Anonymous No.10519463]

I'm a 20 year old male college student looking for a nice masculine but also kinda subtle nighttime fragrance. My style is pretty basic tbh, I mostly wear Stan Smiths, Levi's and H&M stuff,
Not sure about season tbh, but I'd mostly wear it when from like 8°C to like 25°C.

I've looked into Terre d'Hermes and Midnight in Paris, would they be good for me? What else wou you recommend?

[Anonymous No.10519508]

>>10519463
I wouldn't call TdH a nighttime fragrance (but it might work) and I definitely wouldn't call MiP masculine (my sister wears it).

Look up:
Pure Malt
Encre Noir
Egoiste
L'Instant de Guerlain Extreme
Burberry London

[Anonymous No.10519512]

>>10519508
thx fam, I'll look them up

[Anonymous No.10519531]

>>10519328
>Private Blend
>immensely popular

Kek, more like public blend amirite.
It'd be funny if his cheaper frags sell less, making them more "unique".

[Anonymous No.10519535]

How do I launch my own perfume house?

[Anonymous No.10519541]

>>10519365
I've got samples of:
Terre d'Hermes
Egoiste
Burberry London
Opium pour Homme

I'm 16

>inb4 mods

[Anonymous No.10519547]

>>10519541
These are purely based on what i've read on here and on fragrantica. I've only tried terre d'hermes yet.

Any comments/advice/suggestions? Am i being a complete idiot meme noob, or am I on the right path to developing a taste in perfume?

[Anonymous No.10519571]

Enjoy your ban

[Anonymous No.10519572]

>>10519547
Those are great fragrances. And yeah they might be a bit meme-y, but literally no one in the entire world outside the 25 guys who frequent this general will care.

[Anonymous No.10519588]

>>10519572
Could you elaborate on why they are great?

[Anonymous No.10519611]

>>10519588
I've only tried the first three. They're great because they smell good, are fairly original (you won't smell like Chad) have decent to good performance and don't break the bank. That's why they are recommended here, and that's why I guess they're a bit meme-y. Whatever that means.

[Anonymous No.10519692]

>>10519611
Thank you for your kindness and explanation.

[Anonymous No.10519949]

>>10519308

lmao so true. When I was trying the Dior line, The sales lady would not stop talking about how exclusive they were, how I wouldn't smell like anyone else, how there were only a couple places in the state that even sold it, and how the East coast also had very few places that sold it. I asked if they carried Dior Homme Intense since I haven't find that shit anywhere yet to sample, and she implied it was a Macy's level frag and to stick with the Privee line.

[Anonymous No.10519988]

>>10519949
Which is kinda funny considering you don't have to spend money to not smell like everyone else. Just get something that's not currently in every store. The likelihood that someone I meet will meet another person in the coming week wearing, let's say, Rochas Man, is pretty slim.

[Anonymous No.10520441]

>>10518845
The Different Company Sel de Vetiver is probably the lightest scent I've tried and liked

[Anonymous No.10520758]

>>10519535
Rockets.

[Anonymous No.10520769]

>>10519949
see
>>10513018

[Anonymous No.10521065]

How do I start my own high-end perfume house?

[Anonymous No.10521076]

>>10521065
>>10519535
This seems like the perfect place to ask that.

[Anonymous No.10521098]

>>10521065
Learning how to make perfume, get really good at it, make very good perfume for a good deal, bottle it, sell it under a name, give me 90% off discounts

[Anonymous No.10521263]

>>10521065
There's a link in OP about DIY fragrances, other than that you should find someone who knows business. Maybe the doc in OP could be of some interest as well

[Anonymous No.10522083]

Already have Dior Homme Intense and Dior Homme Sport, should I fill the gap with the regular or something else?

[Anonymous No.10522202]

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