FRAGRANCE GENERAL

[Anonymous No.9998618]

Previous thread:
>>9965224

Fragrance general thread. All perfume-related queries ITT.
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BBC perfume documentary in three parts:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=annRzLYrRwM [Embed] [Embed]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz3_tY6Ld5I [Embed] [Embed]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3A9g5Eoz2Y [Embed] [Embed]

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Various fragrance communities/review sites/stores:

http://www.fragrantica.com/

http://www.basenotes.net/

http://www.reddit.com/r/fragrance/

http://www.parfumo.net/

http://www.luckyscent.com/

http://www.perfumersapprentice.com/

[Anonymous No.9998825]

How to pull off fougeres if you're in your early 20s? I really like L'Artisan Fou d'Absinth but I get "smells like Old Man" comments, and that's supposed to be one of the more modern and youthful fougeres.

[Anonymous No.9998911]

Just purchased this, waiting for it to arrive in the mail. I wanted to add one more to my summer wardrobe and hopefully this fits the bill. A lot of people don't like the 2012 version but I was looking for something a little more refined and classy and the added iris should give it those qualities. Also wanted to get into the Dior Homme line and this seems like a good entry point

[Anonymous No.9998919]

i hope this isn't a meme based on what i've read in previous threads but uh

i rarely wear cologne and when I do I use 1 million
i like the smell and it seems other people do to
but is there better?

[Anonymous No.9998953]

>>9998825

Are fougeres those typical classic "barbershop" scents?

If so, I'd say it's almost impossible. You can still wear it if you like the scent but it's always gonna smell oldman-ish to others.

[Anonymous No.9998956]

>>9998919

Yes.

[Anonymous No.9998965]

>>9998618
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[Anonymous No.9998967]

>>9998953
>>9998825
Yes. Don't worry about it. Young people can wear whatever they want and everyone else will just have to deal because they're uglier.
I think it's time for the fougere to come back.

[Anonymous No.9999003]

>>9998919
Generally speaking, yes, although the most important thing about a scent is whether or not you like it.

As for 1 million, personally I think it's only good for one thing and that is going out/clubbing. It's a very loud and shouty fragrance so it works well in situations in which you want to draw attention to yourself. If that's the only time you wear a fragrance then yes, its a perfectly fine choice. I guess the only drawback would be that it is a very popular fragrance and you run the risk of smelling the same as a lot of other guys. There are plenty of other fragrances out there that fill a similar role to 1 million that are less popular and would help you differentiate

Now, if you want to expand your wardrobe and start wearing fragrance more in an everyday manner then yes, there are plenty of 'better' choices

[Anonymous No.9999007]

>>9998618
that post in op is too fucking cluttered anymore

1. that bbc perfume documentary isn't worth reposting all these times
2. i wouldn't link to reddit, parfumo, or perfumersapprentice in the op either

[Anonymous No.9999016]

>>9999003
>>9998956

Such as?

[Anonymous No.9999024]

so i'm not the guy who has been posting about trying to find a great citrus perfume, but i am doing so too

perry ellis 360 red doesn't smell that citrusy. tbh it smells really similar to issey miyake l'eau d'issey on me

tommy bahama set sail st barts has a touch of lime to start that goes away after 5 mins and then smells like every mom perfume from the mid-90's ever.

[Anonymous No.9999033]

>>9999007
OP here

>bbc perfume doc
yeah, i doubt many have taken the time to watch it tbh. maybe just keep part 1's link

>i wouldn't link to reddit, parfumo
agreed. thought about doing this, but just decided to keep the old OP. reddit is reddit and parfumo adds nothing to the more popular fragrantica and basenotes

>perfumersapprentice
i'd keep this for those rare individuals who are interested in making their own fragrances

i also thought about adding decantshop to the links, though. it's great place to get samples since it offers designer scents and some niche houses that luckyscent doesn't

if i do the next OP, i'll make those changes (and if that guy who photoshops perfume bottles to say "Fragrance General" is still around, i'd appreciate some)

[Anonymous No.9999129]

just ordered some creed samples from decantshop, i'm getting hyped

>>9999033
>i also thought about adding decantshop to the links
definitely do this.

[Anonymous No.9999159]

>>9999016
Well, as far as 'night-out' scents go, I guess you could look at these:
Dior Homme Intense
Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L'Homme
Thierry Mugler A*Men
Versace Eros
Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men
Carolina Herrera CH Men
Givenchy Pi
Lancome Hypnose

Of course those are just my suggestions, there are plenty of others out there

And as far a finding an everyday, all occasion type of scent, look no further than these two:
Bleu de Chanel
Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme

But what I would recommend more than anything is going over to Fragrantica.com and posting this same question over there, tons of knowledgeable and friendly people who would love to help you out

[Anonymous No.9999210]

How do you feel about C.O. Bigelow Lemon No. 1999?

It's just lemon and a little bit of white musk. It's also one of the longest lasting lemon scent on market.

[Anonymous No.9999234]

Just bought Terre d'Hermes

Thoughts?

[Anonymous No.9999247]

>>9999234
>buying a meme frag
well at least it isn't La Nuit de l'Homme

but in all seriousness it's a solid, versatile fragrance that won't offend. hoped you sampled it first though. never blind buy no matter how much /fa/ discusses a particular scent.

[Anonymous No.9999253]

>>9999234
It's a very well crafted scent.

It's way too woody for me though.

[Anonymous No.9999311]

Is it just me, or does patchouli smell kinda like Iso E Super?

[Anonymous No.9999349]

>>9999311
just you? patchouli is supposed to smell like damp earth for the most part, with a slight green and woodiness to it. i've heard of Iso E Super being used in a place of cedar before, though.

then again, Iso E Super is supposed to vary a bit from person to person once it hits the skin.

[Anonymous No.9999359]

>>9999033

Anyone who frequents these threads or is at least somewhat interested in fragrances should watch that documentary, especially the part with Jean Claude Ellena. It's enough to post the first one.

[Anonymous No.9999404]

Some of the best fragrances from great houses, based on personal experience and polls from forums such as Basenotes and StyleForum. The people who've tried these got lots positive attention from acquaintances and strangers:

Guerlain: Derby, Lidge, Heritage, Vintage Vetiver, Habit Rouge, Jicky

Creed: Silver Mountain Water, Green Irish Tweed, Royal Oud, Aventus, Bois Du Portugal, Spice and Wood

L'Artisan: Dzing!, L'Eau de L'Artisan, Dzongkha, Timbuktu, Voleur de Roses, Tea for Two

Comme des Garcons: Avignon, Kinoki, Vettiveru, Kyoto, Odeur 53, Wonderwood

Yves Saint Laurent: M7, Body Kouros, Opium Pour Homme, La Nuit de l'Homme

Chanel: Egoiste, Chanel Pour Monsieur, Antaeus

Bond No. 9: The Scent of Peace for Him, Riverside Drive, Bleecker Street

Aramis: Aramis, Tuscany

Dior: Dior Homme, Fahrenheit

[Anonymous No.9999494]

>>9999404

>Guerlain Vintage Vetiver

I've only tried the reformulated version. Is the vintage so much better?

[Anonymous No.9999879]

>>9999033
Make a pastebin perhaps? It is still good stuff.

[Anonymous No.9999904]

a glorious get for my smells friends

[Anonymous No.10000039]

>>9999404
i have 30ml of original santal, millesime imperial, and silver mountain water, from some splits i participated in.. didn't like any of them.. anyone wanna take them off my hands? i'm in the west los angeles area, and am open to trades

[Anonymous No.10000189]

Can someone rec a good woodsy, earthy scent for Summer? Seems like all those kinds of scents are meant more for Fall and Winter. I know I can go search through the links provided, and I will, but I wanted to see what some of you had to suggest.

[Anonymous No.10000194]

>>9999999

[Anonymous No.10000201]

>>10000189
Terre d hermes is Okay for summer, lots of vetiver in there

[Anonymous No.10000343]

>>10000189
Terre D'Hermes
Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisee
Lalique Encre Noire Sport
Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire
Azzaro Pure Vetiver
Kiehl's Forest Rain

[Anonymous No.10000376]

I use pic related.

How does /fa/ feel about this?

[Anonymous No.10000461]

>>10000376
I like Play Intense more but Play is a pretty solid designer release. That said I'm not a fan of the bottle design

[Anonymous No.10000819]

>>10000343

I'd also throw in Guerlain Vetiver which is a personal favorite of mine, although it's kind of hard to pull off if you're young.

[Anonymous No.10000830]

>>9998618
What does /fa/ think about this?

[Anonymous No.10000885]

>>10000830
I've sample this a couple of times and I really like it, it has a lot in common with the original formulation of Dior Homme thanks in part to the fact that both were created by Olivier Polge. Very warm, sexy and classy scent. A tad bit on the gourmand-ish side with the hazelnut and cacao notes. If you already have and love Dior Homme it might be a redundant purchase but I would still recommend it

[Anonymous No.10000901]

>>10000885
I sampled it the other day and really liked it, I've just finished this and need something new

[Anonymous No.10000911]

What's a good fragrance for a man that says "I'm a man, I do manly shit and I fuck hard but I also like to take nature photographs, enjoy tea and a good book and until you get to know me better you're going to assume I'm gay."

[Anonymous No.10000936]

>>9999404
Good list, but, you excluded one of the flagship fragrance of the Guerlain house: Shalimar.

A fucking masterpiece imo, not that it's a very controversial view.

For CdG, you ought to include 2 Man. One of their most popular and praised frags.

Dior Homme Intense is a flanker to the ordinary DH, but it's still more popular than the original in some places.

[Anonymous No.10001039]

Going to New York city soon, what fragrance should I wear?

[Anonymous No.10001914]

>>10000911
Frederic Malle Carnal Flower

[Anonymous No.10002014]

Are there any fragrances with a medium-strong vanilla scent for men?

[/fa/scist faggot !!ovdI0id3NeK No.10002024]

>>10001914

Honestly, quite a few Frederic Malle's fit that description. Musc Ravageur is almost the archetype for that sort of mood in my brain.

[Anonymous No.10002047]

>>10002014

I'm thinking Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier

[Anonymous No.10002144]

C/n? Some friends told me it's great but I ain't sure what does /Fa/ think ?

[Anonymous No.10002169]

>>10001039

[sweg !0FUNeraLog No.10002178]

>>10002014
Pi by Givenchy is my go to vanilla scent

[Anonymous No.10002382]

>>10002014

Hanae Mori HM and Bvlgari Black are pretty good vanilla frags.

[Anonymous No.10002417]

>>10002014
>>10002047
this one is really nicely soft in my opinion

[Anonymous No.10002441]

Any citrus recommendations? More orange-y than lime.

Also looking for something which won't wear off due to 8 hours of sweaty work in the sun, or is that hoping for too much?

[Anonymous No.10002446]

>>10002144

It's good, cop.

[Anonymous No.10002508]

General thoughts on this one? Kenzo Boisee

[Anonymous No.10002784]

>>10002014
TF tobacco vanille


I've yet to encounter someone who doesn't like it

[Anonymous No.10003141]

>>10002441
a men ultra zest

[Anonymous No.10003223]

>>10002784
Tobacco Vanille is horse shit. Overpowingly sweet. I can't believe how many people dick ride this shit, there are way better scents in the private blend range.

[Anonymous No.10003340]

>>9999159
I use Pi every now and then, I think it's more versatile than just a "night out" scent.

[Anonymous No.10003347]

>>10000911
Chlorine gas. Ingest to apply.

[Anonymous No.10003366]

>>10003223
there we go. I've met one.
you're quite rare.

[Anonymous No.10003399]

>>10003223
overpoweringly* wtf

[Anonymous No.10003415]

Best retail stores to smell-test in the states? I usually go to JCP or Macy's, but they have limited brands.

[Anonymous No.10003467]

>>10003415
Sephora
Barneys
Saks/Nordstrom/Neiman Marcus

If in NYC or LA, some perfume houses may even have their own boutique

And in LA, there is Scent Bar. It's Luckyscent's brick & mortar store.

[Anonymous No.10003610]

>>10002441
Hermes Concentre d'Orange Verte
Chanel Allure Homme Sport
Hugo Boss Boss In Motion
The Different Company Sienne d'Orange
Acqua di Parma Arancia di Capri
Clinique Happy
Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine

As for finding something that's going to last you that long, that might just be close to impossible

[Anonymous No.10004121]

>>10003610
>Clinique Happy
Smells like orange hard candies. Definitely not a natural citrus. Still decent, was my go-to in high school

[Anonymous No.10004278]

>>10002441
Tauer Orange Star has good longevity. It's more of an all-season scent, so it may not be all that great in real blistering heat.

[Anonymous No.10005002]

Looking for a girlish-childish scent? male or unisex

don't judge me please

[Anonymous No.10005260]

>>10003610
> Chanel Allure Homme Sport

This is fan fucking tastic and smells like you just got out of the shower. Fresh as fuck.

[Anonymous No.10005396]

anyone have any experience buying frags directly from amazon?
to be trusted?

[Anonymous No.10005476]

>>10005396
Yeah it's pretty safe now, if you get a fake Amazon Will give your money back. There's hardly any fakes on sub 100 stuff which is probably what you're after

[Anonymous No.10005522]

Currently my only frag is A*Men. w2c next? Student and ausfag if that helps. I really like CdG 2 MAN, also florals. not too concerned with it being a masculine scent, but not like Chanel no. 5

[Anonymous No.10005983]

>>10005522
A*Men is a cool weather scent, so how about something for summer or at least passable year-round? Unfortunately, 2 Man doesn't fit that, but how about Tauer Lys du Desert? It's a woody floral.

Though not floral, /fa/ favorites Terre d'Hermes and Bleu de Chanel are worth checking out.

[Anonymous No.10006005]

>>10005476
yup, thanks!

[Teal4jordan No.10006245]

>>9999234
I like it .

[Teal4jordan No.10006248]

>>10002417
That one is trash

[Teal4jordan No.10006252]

>>10002784
I think everyone likes tom ford. or creed

[Anonymous No.10006269]

i'm pretty sure i saw somebody recommend it on this board but i'm not sure

playboy ibiza is amazing. for the price, you cannot beat it. it's better than nautica voyage. it's just so fresh and clean but not played out, it's inoffensive. it's a great day scent.

[Anonymous No.10006296]

how do people have a 'signature scent' without getting bored of it, even if they like it? For example, I've been wearing this for a couple days. Love how it smells, but now I just want to put something else on that smells different

[Tripsk !!NfEoAU6E/r3 No.10006303]

>>10006296
Probably the thoughts and memories and the way it way it makes you feel. For example, I used to wear TF Black Orchid everyday after my partner bought it for me in 2011. I got kind of bored of it and stopped wearing it everyday, but when I wear it now I still feel loved and I feel myself.

[Anonymous No.10006661]

>>10006296
I wouldn't try to seek out a signature scent. Rather let something find it's way to you, wear what you like and what works, allow yourself to change things up, and don't ever wear too much. Probably you'll end up coming back to something over and over again.
So it probably won't be the mind-blower on the shelf at the store. I'd expect it to be more of a slow burn type of deal.
I don't have a signature. But I could see picrelated maybe fitting the bill if I give it some time.

[Anonymous No.10006668]

>>9999404
good list, stay to this plebs

[Anonymous No.10006672]

some anon here that used lanvin l'homme sport, midnight in paris or aqua quorum (puig) ? wanna get one of those

[Anonymous No.10006702]

>>10006672
Lanvin Homme Sport is so cheap that you can basically blind buy a 30mL bottle it for the purpose of sampling.
It's ok. It's not great but it is wearable, which is pretty impressive for that price range.

[Anonymous No.10006717]

>>10006702
thats exactly my point anon, i look for something 30< which is also wearable , discounters here only have knock offs of boss bottled and ck one so far

[Anonymous No.10006718]

>>10006717
<30 euros sorry

[Anonymous No.10006746]

>>10006717
>>10006718
Lanvin is 20€/30mL at rossmann drugstores in Germany. It's probably even cheaper in any other eurozone country.

[Anonymous No.10006795]

>>10006296
This is why I ended up with like fifty different frags. People like us need to stick to samples.
>>9998825
Open shirt, hairy chest, gold chain, slicked up mullet, and ten or fifteen girls

[Anonymous No.10006972]

Is MMM Replica Jazz Club any good? I've had compliments on it, but is the $125 price tag really worth it?

[Anonymous No.10007182]

>>10006672

I wear Midnight in Paris. The scent is amazing.

[Anonymous No.10007237]

Question: how important is it to smell unique? If I get one of these popular oft-recommended fragrances, what are the chances I smell like a bunch of other people?

[Anonymous No.10007274]

finally bought it.

smoke like a Mediterranean sailor

lemon, pepper, salt, birch, musk, leather.

I'm 24, I still don't feel like my character matches this fragrance but it's actually very aquatic and neutral, like a gio de aqua with more balls.

[Anonymous No.10007317]

>>10006972
It's a very good boozy scent but if you don't feel like dropping the $125, I would look at Bentley For Men Intense, just an unreal bargain for the quality of juice you're getting

[Anonymous No.10007705]

>>10007317
Do you know how well it lingers on the skin?

[Anonymous No.10007717]

>>10007705
very well considering it's a eau de parfum

[Anonymous No.10007731]

>>10007182
tfw can't cop in Germany for some reason
CH Men too, same deal
> not available in your country
Why do fragrance companies hate Germans so much?

[Anonymous No.10008174]

>>10007731
It's probably some retarded consumer safety law or tariffs.

[Anonymous No.10009361]

>>10006972
If you like and those around you like, then yeah, I'd say it's good. And honestly, $125 isn't that bad, especially if you start looking into niche houses

[Anonymous No.10009411]

>>10007237
It...doesn't really matter.

Well, depends in the circumstance. I would much rather smell a good fragrance that's worn by every other person I encounter than a shitty, 'unique' fragrance.

If you're looking to have a signature scent, or to just stand out in general, just find a good 'niche' fragrance, maybe it's just my anecdotal nonsense but I feel like people in places like New York, California, etc are more likely to use fragrances as opposed to states like Oklahoma, Kansas, etc.

But if you're looking to smell amazing but stand out, you might have to pay a bit of $$$ for some niche fragrances like Heeley, Comme Des Garcons, Bond No 9, etc.

[Anonymous No.10009413]

>>10007705
Yeah, it's Eau de Parfum and the performance is great

[Anonymous No.10009562]

My local Walmart has Versace Homme Eau Fraiche, Curve, Curve Crush, Gucci Guilty, Dolce and Gabanna Light Blue, Dior Homme The One, Cool Water, Drakkar Noir, Playboy VIP and New York.

Which of those should I go cop right now? I'm bored and depressed as shit and I need to get out of the house

[Anonymous No.10009577]

>>10009562
the one or cool water everything else is total shit

[Anonymous No.10009611]

>>10009562
Versace Man Eau Fraiche, D&G Light Blue, Dior Homme & D&G The One are the best out of those, any of them would be worth picking up

[Anonymous No.10009631]

>>10009577
>>10009611
so the one then? it's the only one you guys agreed on

[Anonymous No.10009660]

>>10009562
tbh buying from walmart isn't the best choice from what I've heard.

They usually get the batches that have sat around for a while, from what I know. Might be worth just buying them from somewhere like fragrancenet

[Anonymous No.10009895]

How do you apply?

Please, no bully. I don't know how. I've seen 'one spray on each wrist, rub together and rub on neck' to 'one spray under each arm and one in crotch'. Don't even know if it matters whether I'm spraying skin or clothes or hair?

[Anonymous No.10009938]

>>10009895
spraying your skin, especially pulse points, makes the scent stronger and dissipate faster. also it mixes with your natural scent, which could give you your signature scent. don't spray under your arms pls that's incorrect. crotch is entirely optional

spraying to clothes makes it last longer, because it dissipates more slowly due to lower heat. so for weak frags or shit that doesn't have great longevity, spraying your clothes can make it perform better for you. also spraying clothes and skin both gives a more accurate representation of how the fragrance actually is imo.

spraying hair is pointless imo. just spray your skin and shirt or jacket.

[Anonymous No.10010047]

So i'm in shop for a fragrance for my gfs birthday, can someone suggest something nice.

[Anonymous No.10010730]

>>10010047
What kind of scents does she like?

Here's a few random recs: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, D'Orsay Tilleul, Hermes Eau de Mandarine Ambree

[Anonymous No.10010751]

>>10009938
>mixes with your natural scent, which could give you your signature scent.

you make it seem as finding a "signature" scent is like magic, meeting a soul mate. all that means is that it's compatible with your skin chemistry; he would still have dozens to choose from. it's still primarily a matter of personal preference

and I'd never apply directly to clothes, especially jackets, etc., that aren't washed frequently. stronger scents literally last weeks and get stale

[Anonymous No.10010922]

How's Molecule 01 by escentric molecules? Is it worth trying?

[Anonymous No.10010945]

Thoughts on Givenchy colognes?

[Anonymous No.10010969]

>>10010751

There's very few scents that will stay on my skin regardless of placement. I feel as if they're gone in about an hour. This can be the shittiest of the shitty or some of the top tier houses.

Where do you suggest to spray other than neck and wrists?

[Anonymous No.10011090]

>>10010751

This. I can still feel a mix of Fahrenheit and Bvlgari Aqua on the sleeve of my bomber and it's been at least 2 months since I last wore it (plus, I didn't even spray it on the jacket itself, it merely got rubbed into the material from my wrists).

About spraying, I think the best method is to spray on the neck first, one on both sides, on the veins. For powerful frags, that's usually enough. With most designer edts, though, you can safely do 4-5 sprays especially if you have dry skin. After the neck, I tend to spray on the middle of my collarbone and my wrists, in that order. Wrists have the best projection but the scent tends to get rubbed/washed off.

[Anonymous No.10011128]

>>10010969

Try Montale frags, they're regarded as the most powerful scents you can get, both projection and longevity-wise (1 spray is enough). Also, moisturize before you spray.

Are you sure it's not just olfactory fatigue?

[Anonymous No.10011172]

>>10011128

Thanks for the suggestions. It's not fatigue. I've asked friends if they can smell what I'm wearing. 9/10 they say they can't smell shit. Agents and Tuscan Leather tend to stay, but anything outside of that is gone in an hour.

[Anonymous No.10011444]

>>10010730
Thats the problem, she normally doesnt wear any perfume. She says my nuit'd issey smells nice and channel bleu, thats why i'm kinda lost

[Anonymous No.10011532]

anyone have experience with beard oils? recommendations?

figured this was as good a place to ask as any

[Anonymous No.10011747]

>>10010945
Pour Homme, Blue Label, Incense, Incense Ultramarine, Play Intense & Pi are all great, IMO

Xeryus Rouge is either love or hate

Not a fan of the Gentleman line

Never tried Very Irresistible but I know some that are fond of it

Overall I'd rate them pretty highly, not quite up there with the Chanels and Diors but still, they have some very good offerings for a designer house

[Anonymous No.10011779]

>>10010047
granted I don't know her tastes but I would give these a sniff

Thierry Mugler Angel
Thierry Mugler Alien
Narciso Rodriguez for Her
Bottega Veneta
Fan di Fendi
Balenciaga Florabotanica
Chanel Chance Eau Tendre

Of course those are just some suggestions, honestly I would just sample as many scents as you can and pick the one you like the most

[Anonymous No.10012027]

>>10002508
boipusee

[Anonymous No.10012261]

>>10012027

l-lewd

[Anonymous No.10012419]

>>9999404
good post.
creed is my favorite cologne tbh
I love guerlains female scents tho

[Anonymous No.10012676]

>>10011532
Whatever the gay salesman at the local Sephora tells you to buy.

[Anonymous No.10012715]

>>10009938
>don't spray under your arms

Why? Also, I usually spray under my shirt, may defeat the purpose but I like to think it mixes with my own scent.

[Anonymous No.10012727]

Just got Luten's Iris Silver Mist + more of Rive D'Ambre by Tom Ford - thoughts? h8/r8

[Anonymous No.10012732]

>>10012727
>Iris Silver Mist

Troll perfume if there ever was one.

[Anonymous No.10012943]

>>10012732
c'mon man you know that when Rick drops his perfume its literally gonna smell like:
Iris Silver Mist
Breath of God
Death and Decay

[Anonymous No.10013117]

>>10012715
>I usually spray under my shirt, may defeat the purpose but I like to think it mixes with my own scent
Literally everyone applies directly to their bare chest; you're not doing anything special

[Anonymous No.10013301]

requesting the different fragrances for different styles infograph

pretty sure it has a streetwear style at the bottom with a guy in a cheap monday shirt

[Suits No.10013373]

>>10002144
its smells like shit. If you want aquatic go for aqua di gio even though its popular. I have a bottle of both and i would say i regret having the versace. But its fine if you have a small bottle of it.

[Anonymous No.10014093]

>>10012727
>>10012732
*looks up Iris Silver Mist on Fragrantica

>opens with a dank, moldy ashtray accord... The heart is a strong carrot note... it's bitter carrot skin... develops an industrial drain cleaner vibe
>This is a garden, perceived from beneath the ground. Inside something sinister, something too gentle and innocent to exist is fighting to be born... and wins. This is an earthworm's love letter to a stalk of iris. It is incredibly weird, it scared the hell out of me, and I fell in love with it.
>Sweet smell of crushed stinkbug... Postapocalyptic iris. Iris, as described by the tribe of feral children in Mad Max.
>The air is moody, and the world feels magical and other worldly. New plants are pushing up and you are spellbound with nature’s rhythms. On impulse you pull out a clump of new growth and shake the dirt from the roots. This sweet smell of nature and renewal is Iris Silver Mist
>How wonderful the sadness can be?

the fuck is this shit?

[Anonymous No.10014119]

Okay I'm losing it. What cologne smells most like limes.

Also how long does it usually take decantshop to process your order

[Anonymous No.10014153]

>>10014119
>decantshop

first time, only a day. recently put in an order last week and three days later still no shipping notice. not worried yet, though.

btw recently got a sample of Etat Libre d'Orange's Fils de Dieu... from Luckyscent and Limes were the dominant note. Bright in the beginning and then it dries to a powdery lime. P gud, excellent for the beach or lounging around in the summer

[sponge No.10014190]

Anyone ever try anything by Blackbird? I've used their incense before and it was quite nice.

[Anonymous No.10014216]

Best place to cop Tom Ford Private Blend samples? Decantshop has them but most of them are like $8 for just 0.5 mL. By far the most expensive, not even Xerjoff or Amouage samples are that high.

[Anonymous No.10014320]

>>10000039
email me vgdream@inbox

[Anonymous No.10014655]

>>9998911
Got a free sample of DH and really like it. Sport is cheaper though, anyone know if it's good?

[Anonymous No.10014848]

>>10014093
Smells like really strong iris - it also has all those other accords probably. Try it soon.

[Anonymous No.10014876]

>>9999904
kek

[Anonymous No.10014906]

Current ones in pic related. Looking to buy 2 more since my D&G The One is almost empty, any recs?

[Anonymous No.10015262]

>>10014906
>1 Million
>Invictus
>Boss

[Anonymous No.10015280]

>>10014093
>the fuck is this shit?

A troll masterpiece.

[Anonymous No.10015674]

>>10014655
Just bought DH Sport this weekend. A lot of citrus/lemon scents like Jimmy Cho's Man and Issey Miyake have a more mature-smelling base (30-45 to me). Sport has a younger more adventurous scent, yet slightly more refined than Acqua di Gio IMO.

[Anonymous No.10015718]

>>10014119
Well, as far as an exact representation of lime, I would say either Demeter Lime or Geo F. Tumper Extract of Limes are the best, but I mean, they literally smell like lime and nothing else and the performance for both is terrible

As far as the best scents that contain lime, I would say these:
Creed Virgin Island Water
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Limon Verde
Guerlain Homme
Jo Malone Lime, Basil & Mandarin
Bond No. 9 Coney Island
L'Artisan Parfumeur Batucada

[Anonymous No.10015750]

>>10015718
have you tried all these or are you just reading shit off of fragrantica?

[Anonymous No.10015853]

>>10015750
Not everyone lives in Bumfuck, Nowhere, with only bottom-tier mallcore available nearby

[Anonymous No.10016036]

>>10014906

Sell all 3 and buy a bottle of Aventus

[Anonymous No.10016735]

>>10014119
They are usually pretty good. Maybe they got a little backed up due to Father's Day, but I don't really see too many people giving decants as gifts

[Anonymous No.10018350]

>>10014216
Please halp

[Anonymous No.10018974]

>>10014119
i'm >>10014153 and my order shipped today

what did you get btw? i got:

2mL Creed Memeventus
2mL Creed Himalaya
2mL L'Artisan Timbuktu
2mL L'Artisan Dzonghka

can't stand dab vial samples if i can help it, and those were the smallest available in a spray. hopefully i can reuse the atomizers once i'm done with them.

[Anonymous No.10019024]

how do you guys feel about Jeremy Fragrance on YouTube?

what's your favorite fragrance reviewer?

[Anonymous No.10019035]

>>10019024
dracdoc bby

[Anonymous No.10019044]

>>10019035
yeah, i can't say i agree with all of his personal tastes but he has so much content and he's such a likable dude that it's hard to say anything bad.

[Anonymous No.10019112]

Need help ID'ing this

pls halp

[Anonymous No.10019284]

>>10019035

This, he is the most professional out of all I think.

Also, this guy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClEM4D_TK-wqLXKUvRwUTXA

[Anonymous No.10019491]

hey /fa/ what are some top tier longevity and projection fragances out of there?
I want something extreeme, no matter the price, I'm so fucking sick of paying 100€ for nothing, something that evaporate and is gone after 1 hour.

[Anonymous No.10019531]

>>10007274
v nice

[Anonymous No.10019538]

>>10014906
You have bought perfume in the shape of
- a fucking plastic gold bar
- a fucking plastic trophy

You know who else buys these kinds of perfumes? Hang around at your local perfume place for half an hour and you'll see.

You do not want to buy these kinds of fragrances.

ech

[Anonymous No.10019545]

>>10019491
I know exactly what you should get actually, but unfortunately you frogposted. Get this shit out of here.

[Anonymous No.10019551]

what do people think about the comme des garcons scents?

[Anonymous No.10019560]

>>10018974
i got 5 ml of bleu de chanel (they had that father's day discount and i want to give this scent every chance to win me over)
2 ml of creed virgin island water

it was more of a trial run of decant shop because everybody was hyping them up itt. mine shipped today too, they must have got backed up.

[Anonymous No.10019568]

>>10015718
>Demeter Lime
smells like otter pop lime- i bought a bottle of that shit. lasts about 20 mins
>>10015718
>Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Limon Verde
smells more like fig
>>10015718
>Guerlain Homme
no

guess i'll try the other ones. never heard of jo malone lime, basil and mandarin before so i'll have chase a sample down. thanks

[Anonymous No.10019631]

>>10019545
inb4 A*Men Thierry Mugler

that shit is reformulated now and is very weak or average on it best

[Anonymous No.10019691]

>>10019491
Le Labo Oud 27

[Anonymous No.10019976]

>>10019551
Def /fa/approved, near meme status. 2 Man, Incense: Kyoto, and Odeur 53 seem to be the most popular around here.

[Anonymous No.10020094]

>>10019491
Check out Montale scents, pretty well known for being longevity/projection beasts

[Anonymous No.10020499]

I need your help, /fa/. I'm looking for a classy, non beast-mode, manly scent. I'm currently using Aqua di Meme and D&G Pour Homme (reformulated version).
I live in northern Spain, where the weather is rainy and it's cold most of the year. About my looks, pic related. It's more or less my style.

[Anonymous No.10020636]

>>10019568
If you can find it check out Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes. Performance is actually supposed to be decent

[Anonymous No.10020676]

>>10005983
cheers mang

[Anonymous No.10020708]

>>10019631
I can legit still smell it on me in the shower the next morning

[Anonymous No.10020730]

>>10020499
>D&G Pour Homme
mein nigga

Depends on price range. Bleu De Chanel (the parfum) might be where you are looking for.

[Anonymous No.10020751]

>>10020636
you can get it off their site

interested in this one, anybody know of a place to track down a sample?

[Anonymous No.10020775]

It would be greatly appreciated if anybody could help me out with any of the following fragrances; anybody who's smelled, used or anything of that nature with even one of these fragrances pls give me your feedback

>Bvlgari - Voile De Jasmin
>Comme des Garcons - 2 Silver Words
>Comme Des Garcons - Play Red
>Chanel - No. 5

pls respond

[Anonymous No.10020813]

>>10020775
are you a grill?

[Anonymous No.10020833]

>>10020813
no

:(

[Anonymous No.10020906]

>>10020775
>Chanel - No. 5
Classic "old lady" scent, though I kinda dig it. Floral and aldehydic, a bit soapy, and way more musk and civet than you'd expect. Definitely try before buying (as you should any scent tbh)

[Anonymous No.10021000]

Something to make girls wet around me. Suggestions.

[Anonymous No.10021028]

>>10021000
water

[Anonymous No.10021033]

Did somebody try this? R8?

[Anonymous No.10021039]

>>10020730
It's forbidden for me lel. My dad uses it. And I don't want more citrusy frags in my life right now, AdG is enough.

[Anonymous No.10021061]

pro tip if you live by the sea

>put on Nautica, 4 to 6 sprays
>go in the sea
>don't shower after
>literally smell like a god

you're welcome

I don't know why, but this fragrance reacts so fucking good with sea water, it's like unlocking a whole new dimension of smell

[Anonymous No.10021064]

>>10021028
I'm trying to be serious in here

[Anonymous No.10021076]

Your supposed to wear anti-perspirant with fragrances right? Recommend some please!

[Anonymous No.10021098]

>>10021076
Try aloe vera based deodorants. Odourless, of course.

[Anonymous No.10021105]

>>10021076
Mitchum unscented

[Anonymous No.10021114]

>>10021000
trips make grills wet

[Anonymous No.10021120]

>>10021000
Nigga, there's a lot of 'things' to fragrances. For example, an old italian mafia boss probably isn't going to be best suited with paco rabanne - one million.

Give some info on who you are, what you're trying to convey pls

[Anonymous No.10021185]

>>10021076
Anything unscented

If it has aluminum in it (which is nearly all of them), don't overapply or you risk staining your shirts

[Anonymous No.10021193]

who /aventus/ here?

shit's expensive but so damn good and also versatile.
my signature fragance

[Anonymous No.10021203]

>>10021000
Basic pleb shit: Acqua di Gio, 1 Million, Spicebomb, La Nuit de L'Homme

Girls love basic pleb shit

[Anonymous No.10021216]

>>10021193

literally the same frag

only it costs 20 $

[Anonymous No.10021220]

>>10021193
>signature fragance
Everyone please stop using this term. Just because you wear a particular fragrance a lot doesn't make it yours or somehow representative of your personality

[Anonymous No.10021230]

>>10021120
20y.o. Student

[Anonymous No.10021247]

>>10021220
>he hasn't found his signature fragrance yet

kek pleb

[Anonymous No.10021251]

>>10021230
If that's your description of yourself you don't need a frag. You need to get a proper life.

[Anonymous No.10021269]

>>10021230
What's your budget, m8?

[Anonymous No.10021744]

>>10021033
Oh that's actually pretty good. Got a sample a few weeks ago and enjoyed wearing it. It's sweet but not juvenile or cloying at all. Seems like it could work as an all-purpose accessory.

[Anonymous No.10021854]

>>10021064
that was seriously something we could not tell

because what you wrote was fucking preposterous

[Anonymous No.10022174]

>>10021061
Came in the mail today. I seriously love this. And it was like $12.50 off Amazon. Smells great, best purchase in a long while. Thanks to whoever the /fa/ggot was that recommended it to me.

Also, I do live by the sea. I'll def try this the next time I'm at the beach.

[Anonymous No.10022591]

>>10021061
>>10022174
>top selling male fragrance on Amazon

Literally the most pleb scent

[Anonymous No.10022619]

>>10021247
>having a popular as fuck signature scent

You are the real pleb here

[Anonymous No.10022831]

>>10022591
I came here from /g/ looking for something cheap and good cause I'm trying to get more /fa/ cause I'm not a fat fuck anymore. 100% pleb agreed. And I'm 100% fine with that

[Anonymous No.10022854]

>>10022619
>implying

kek i've never smelled anybody else using my signature irl ever.

[Anonymous No.10022882]

>>10022591
>implying everybody buys their cologne from amazon
>implying everybody uses cologne

k, just chill bro. it's a good scent, it's #1 right now for a reason. and a few months ago Guess Seductive was #1. It changes all the time. And just the fact that he's using a cologne AND it's a great one means he's doing just fine.

Paul Walker's signature scent was Cool Water. You can get that at Walmart. Not everybody wants to drop hundreds of dollars on fragrances when you can get something you love for under $20.

>this guy probably has a macbook because "muh status symbol"

[Anonymous No.10022927]

>>10022619
>>10022854
>tfw meet somebody wearing the same fragrance as you are

A-are we supposed to fuck?

[Anonymous No.10023138]

I'm wanting to branch out a bit and try some new shit. Is Tauer 02 as good as people say? Also, any thoughts on Montale, Heeley, Annick Goutal?

Any suggestions for a budget up to $250?

[Anonymous No.10023414]

>>10023138
>Montale
because why have 1 oud scent when you could have 100?
>Heeley
Sel Marin gets all the attention, but Cocobello is worth a look as a potential summer frag

>Any suggestions for a budget up to $250?
Is there a specific type of scent you are looking for? With that amount of money, personally I'd probably cop a bottle of Le Labo Lys 41 or two bottles, one of L'Artisan Premier Figuier and the other Etat Libre d'Orange Jasmin et Cigarette

[Anonymous No.10024607]

>>10020708
probably yours is from an old batch

[Anonymous No.10024800]

>>10022882
>>10022882

>A few months ago Guess Seductive was #1.
That's not a good sign. You smell like a Premium Outlet mall.

>Paul Walker's signature scent was Cool Water
Just because its Paul Walker does not mean he didn't have shit taste in fragrances.

>when you can get something you love for under $20.
Maybe this board is not for you.

>this guy probably has a macbook because "muh status symbol"
Muh projection. Not everyone here works at Tilly's and just got out of high school.

[Anonymous No.10024878]

>>10023414

Nothing too specific. Just wanting to branch out. Id like to shy away from floral/sweet scents that's giving everyone a boner these days unless it has a musky/spice side. I wore Aventus but, again, want to branch out beyond that and TF.

[Anonymous No.10025124]

>>10024878
>floral/sweet scents that's giving everyone a boner these days
don't forget woody and/or tobacco scents, which seem to be the most sought after in these threads

how about an herbal scent? The Different Company Un Parfum de Charmes et Feuilles is one i like a lot.

[Anonymous No.10025142]

I've been wearing Dior Addict since late high school. Is it considered basic? I've been considering switching to just an essential oil, since consumerism is tiring me out (yes, I do know what board I'm on).

[Anonymous No.10025207]

Opinions?

[Anonymous No.10025218]

>>10025124

I like that. Nice recommendation. Anything Amouage or Frederic Malle?

[Anonymous No.10025227]

>>10025142
>essential oil
remember to dilute with perfumer's alcohol or some scentless natural oil before applying directly to skin though

i'm sure you could find some pre-diluted if you don't want to do it yourself (iirc sold as "perfume oil" or "body oil")

[Anonymous No.10025253]

>>10025218
regrettably, i've yet to have any first hand experience with any Amouages

Frederic Malle Geranium Pour Monsieur you might like. more green than floral imo, and it has a spicy side to further cut that floral note just a little more

[Anonymous No.10025262]

>>10000000

[Anonymous No.10025268]

>>10025253
>Frederic Malle Geranium Pour Monsieur

Maybe try if you like menthol, that's pretty much all I got when I tried it.

[Anonymous No.10025272]

>>9999999

[Anonymous No.10025477]

>>10007274
>>10007274
Just ordered a sample of this. I don't have much experience with heeley outside of cardinal but this has a lot of promise.

[Anonymous No.10026333]

>>10022927
You kill them in ritual combat; there can be only one.

[Anonymous No.10026765]

Can somebody explain some things to me, I don't know jack shit about fragrances in general (Working to fix that) but I hear some notes that just fucking baffle me

>Ink
>Brown scotch tape
>Aldehydes

Can somebody exactly explain to me what these are supposed to smell like and why it was a goal to make some fragrances smell like those to some extent?

[Anonymous No.10026824]

>>10026765
>Ink
smells just like ink or toner. actually pretty good and useful imo. very interesting background for floral notes
>brown scotch tape
paper and adhesive, obv, mainly used in "anti-perfumes" (blame CdG for their popularity). not that good, really, just a troll note
>aldehydes
actually this one is quite old, and has been used since the beginning of modern perfumery. it describes a certain waxy, soapy quality that the perfume has. also a tiny bit floral, but in a very vague way; just the suggestion of florals really

[Anonymous No.10027347]

>>10019112
http://store.neworleansperfume.com/lagniappe-oaks/

best i could do, and you probably got this far. can't tell which exact scent that is from the pic

[Anonymous No.10027545]

>>10025207
Smells like tamarind and a little musty. I prefer the Platnium Egoiste, completely different.

[Anonymous No.10027746]

shit is amazing

[Anonymous No.10028485]

My collection. Also have a polo sport

[Anonymous No.10028501]

Why the fuck do the more expensive aftershaves lose their smell after like an hour? Cheap ones last all day.

[Anonymous No.10028536]

>>10027545
>prefer platinum égoïste
are you high

[Anonymous No.10028600]

Can anyone recommend a night fragrance @ <$50 thats fitting for someone masculine but looks young for his age? I wanna avoid that gap of people in their early 20s trying to pretend like they're 30.

[Anonymous No.10028646]

>>10028600
I second this.

I currently wear this when out on the pull but I literally have to bathe in it so it lasts all night.
Swear if has a half life of like 4 seconds.

[Anonymous No.10028652]

Dior homme parfum anyone?

[Anonymous No.10028656]

I started getting interested in perfume through /fa/ - through these threads - and I found some fragrances that were absolutely lovely.

I left my CV at the biggest perfume store in town last week, and got a call today. I'm up for interview tomorrow. Shiiiit.

Thanks for the inspiration, /frag/. Wish me luck (:

[Anonymous No.10029157]

>>10028652
Not bad, but DH EdT and DHI are both better. Parfum smells a lot less interesting than those.

[Anonymous No.10029255]

>>10028646
This shit sucks, smells like pure pleb

[Anonymous No.10030145]

>>10028501
Aftershaves aren't supposed to have good longeavity

[Anonymous No.10030737]

>>10028656
Good luck!

And when you get the job, smuggle tons of perfumes out for us :^)

[Anonymous No.10030741]

>>10028652

I personally prefer this one to DH and DHI but I'm not sure the price tag is worth it.

[Anonymous No.10030756]

>>10028600
I think this would work well for you

[Anonymous No.10031099]

>>10029255
Had quite a few women compliment the smell.

[Anonymous No.10031636]

>>10030756
I didn't realize there was an intense of this. I tried a sample of the base and it is alright. Qts seem to like it.

[Anonymous No.10031691]

Do you guys like patchouli?

[Anonymous No.10031692]

What is the difference between designer and niche?

And why are pretty much all niche fragrances expensive as unicorn testicles

[Anonymous No.10031838]

>>10031692
Designers - fashion/lifestyle brands that also produce fragrances. Fragrances are just a branch of what these brands do, they are not their main focus. Usually designer scents are 'safer' and made to appeal to a wider consumer base. Examples include Chanel, Dior, YSL, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana...

Niche - brands that only produce fragrances (although some brands like Commes des Garcons are considered niche because of the complexity of their fragrances). Niche scents are usually more daring and out-there. Examples include Creed, Bond No. 9, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Frederic Malle, Serge Lutens, Byredo, Le Labo, Maison Francis Kurkdijan, Xerjoff....

Reasons for niche pricing
1. These brands only produce fragrances, they need to charge higher prices because that is their only source of revenue
2. Niche brands usually use higher quality ingredients as compared to designers....quality raw ingredients are expensive thus these brands have to charge high prices in order to turn a profit
3. People who buy niche fragrances are willing to pay a higher price for what they perceive as a better quality and more exclusive product

[Anonymous No.10031852]

>>10031691
I'm undecided, really want to sample this though, supposed to be a very patchouli-heavy scent

[Anonymous No.10032385]

currently wearing pic related its the best cologne ive ever smelt

[Anonymous No.10032428]

>>10032385
First fragrance you've ever smelled, then.

[Anonymous No.10032481]

I do 3 sprays and my friend says he can't really smell my fragrance.

Should I spray more?

[Anonymous No.10032500]

>>10021216
Holy shit you're right

my sides

[Anonymous No.10032550]

>>10032500
>fragrantica

[Anonymous No.10032564]

>>10032550
Who is that guy? I keep seeing him posted in these threads and I haven't been following what's going on much

[Anonymous No.10032565]

>>10013301
this it? >>10031640

it's a pretty shit infograph tbh

[Anonymous No.10033028]

>>10032564
>http://www.fragrantica.com/member/903653/
goes by easternmaineman now

he's really just some random fragrantica user with a batshit Molecule 01 review

he also loves >>10021216

[Anonymous No.10034124]

>>10032481
Wouldn't hurt if that's the case. What fragrance is it?

[Anonymous No.10034130]

So I've been sorta going back and forth on this one, because I wanted to add it to my collection a while ago but then I revisited the EdT and liked it just as much.

Which one do you guys prefer? The EdP or the EdT?

I think I prefer the EdP, but I'm not sure how suitable it is for daily use, and it doesn't seem to perform well enough to be a night time scent.

[Anonymous No.10034675]

>>10034130
I prefer the EDT. I think the added woodsy & amber notes in the EDP actually detract from Bleu's biggest selling point for me: the versatility. The EDT is an all season, every occasion fragrance, where as the EDP is just a little too heavy to really work in the warmer weather. Also, the performance of the EDP is not miles ahead of the EDT

That said, that is just my opinion, buy whichever one you like the most

[Anonymous No.10034760]

>>10021193
i got a sample of this, and while i loved it the first couple of times i tried, i now get the distinct smell of pencil shavings when I wear it.

this happen to anyone else with Aventus?

[Anonymous No.10035032]

What serge lutens fragrances are worth checking out?

[Anonymous No.10035098]

>>10034124
lanvin avant garde

[Anonymous No.10035100]

>>10034760
Problem with Creed is that there are supposedly differences in the batches

[Anonymous No.10035339]

>>10035032
Iris Silver Mist ofc

also,
Borneo 1834
Chergui
De profundis
Five o'clock au gingembre
Vetiver Oriental

they seem to specialize in cool weather scents, so maybe wait a couple months to cop either bottles or samples

[Anonymous No.10035347]

>>10035098
I have Avant Garde and I usually wear anywhere between 5-6 sprays (one on each side of my neck, one on each shoulder and one on the back of my neck). It isn't a loud fragrance by any means though, it generally sits close to the skin and doesn't project well but I think that's kind of the point, its a spicy, powdery, sensual scent that works best when someone is close to you.

So yeah, I would say to spray more on, 5 to 6 works for me but just experiment and see what works for you

[Anonymous No.10035695]

>>10034760
I get that, too, but it doesn't last. Starts about 10 minutes after application and maybe lasts 30-40 minutes thereafter

[Anonymous No.10035856]

>>10028656
>>10030737
Thanks a lot. I got the job. :D

Staff discount for skincare and perfume incomiiiing

[Anonymous No.10035915]

>>10021216
Does anyone here actually have this?
How is it?

[Anonymous No.10036355]

whatcha think, /fa/?

[Anonymous No.10036567]

So I'm actually thinking of picking this up.

I revisted the sample I had left today since I'm trying to clean out my cabinet, and it is a really pleasant green scent. I've had it on all day and it still has a faint smell to it.

A pretty solid scent, what do you guys think?

[Anonymous No.10036636]

Can someone recommend a decently priced (up to 50 ameribucks) earthy / woodsy scent for Summer? I want it to come off kind of rugged, but also be light enough for this time of year and be something that women will enjoy smelling.

[Anonymous No.10036696]

Is this stuff any good?

Pls respond I need to know

[Anonymous No.10037092]

>>10036696
Better than 2 Man imo. Love the way the tea and ink notes work together

[Anonymous No.10037253]

>>10036567
Scent-wise this is a 10/10. Just unreal stuff. One of the best designer releases of all time. A lot of people complain about performance and yes, it doesn't project at all but the longevity is great. I would recommend it to anyone, perfect fall/spring frag

[Anonymous No.10037258]

[Anonymous No.10037289]

>>10036636
Lalique Encre Noire Sport

Has the same dirty/earthy vetiver DNA of the original but with a really fresh citrus blast up top to make it wearable in summer

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisee

Very fresh lime & mint combo but with a really beautiful earthy vetiver base/drydown. Comes across as very classy and sophisticated without being too mature.

[Anonymous No.10037830]

>>10037092
Can you kind of give me a description of how it smells? Pls

[Anonymous No.10038076]

How would it work to layer Eau Sauvage with Molecule 01? I figure the Eau Sauvage would be dominant for an hour or two before the iso e super takes over as the basenote.

[Anonymous No.10038090]

is it worth getting the bleu de chanel deodorant + after shave + cologne? If it's worth getting all 3, when do I use each of them?

[Anonymous No.10038109]

>>10037830
Why don't you just look it up on basenotes or fragrantica? There are maybe... two people on this board who are good at describing fragrances. i don't know why you'd trust just an anonymous fucktard without any credentials

[Anonymous No.10038228]

>>10036355

Some people say it smells like curry.

Much like Ellena's other fragrances, it's very unique, definitely not blind buy-material. It has a classic, vintage feel, it doesn't have an "old man smell" but it's definitely for the more mature crowd.

Probably not a "panty dropper" but who cares, you shouldn't wear fragrance for women anyway.
I haven't tried its flankers but d'Un Soir gets a lot of great reviews so it might be worth getting as well.

[Anonymous No.10038782]

Guerlain Homme sounds perfect, thanks for the suggestion. Anyone else have personal experiences with that scent?

[Anonymous No.10038823]

Gonna buy this for winter. Is it any good?

[Anonymous No.10038843]

>>10038823

It's my most hated scent. Absolutely abysmal.

[Anonymous No.10038849]

>>10038843
Why is it, friendo?

[Quarterback No.10038862]

Still loving Le Labo - Rose 31 more than anything. The more I smell it the more I want a bottle. The spicy opening gets me every time, it's at its best when it's most intense.

[Anonymous No.10039041]

>>10038823
That looks like a cigarette lighter.

[Anonymous No.10039267]

>>10037258
>Escentric Molecules - Molecule 1
>Iso E Super, Marketing, Suggestion

kek

[Anonymous No.10039310]

>>10038849

The mint overpowers everything on my skin.

[Anonymous No.10039424]

How do you buy this stuff online without even trying?
Is there a way for them to mail you some samples before you make a decision, and what stores would do that via mail?

[Anonymous No.10039450]

Thoughts on this one?

[Anonymous No.10039465]

>>10039424
I go to Sephora and try stuff but I sometimes do blind buys, be careful with that though.

[Anonymous No.10039471]

>>10039424
you can cop samples online:
Decantshop (nice mix of designer & niche)
Luckyscent (exclusively niche tho)

most other online perfume/cosmetics sell samples as well (e.g. beautyencounter)

best thing to do is just go to a Sephora or department store and sample there

[Anonymous No.10039579]

>>10039450
I actually have this one, After a while it gets dull but I usually wear this one to the gym, It one of those kinds.

[Anonymous No.10039584]

I notice that women's scents are more prominent. I sit next to this girl and her fragrance completely overpowers mine, but not in a bad way, it's just more potent.

Anyways, I'm thinking about swtiching over to perfume instead of cologne. I never get the projection and sillage I want.

Right now my main consideration is the YSL La Nuit perfume, I like the cologne. Isn't the perfume just a more potent version of it? What about La Nuit Intense?

[Anonymous No.10039698]

>>10039579
>wearing cologne to the gym
for what purpose if you're gonna sweat and shower like an hour after?

[Anonymous No.10039968]

>>10038862
I can't stand cumin as a note. Ruins the whole thing for me, though I admit that rose+cumin combo is why it's so hyped in the first place. Drydown after 3-5 hours is nice and its certainly one of the more interesting perfumes re: its progression

[Anonymous No.10040674]

>>10039698
Because you smell like shit when you workout and I have friends who are girls that go to the same gym and being girls, they sometimes like to have a little chat at the gym.
It's not that uncommon to wear cologne to the gym

[Anonymous No.10040705]

>>10040674
Then you're just covering up your b.o. with cologne.

[Anonymous No.10040719]

>>10040705
Yeah, so I don't smell like shit around some girl I want to bang

[Anonymous No.10040741]

>>10040719
So you smell like cologne covered shit, essentially.

[Anonymous No.10040768]

>>10040741
Ehh more or less, But at least i don't just smell like shit

[Anonymous No.10040840]

What's the "Free gift" that comes with Fragrancenet purchases?

[Anonymous No.10041357]

>>10040840
A dragon dildo signed by Rick Owens.

[Anonymous No.10041420]

/FA/ WHAT'S THE BEST MUSK / WOOD FRAGANCE OUT THERE. I WANNA SMELL LIKE FUCKING BIRCH OR SOME SHIT LIKE THAT.

THANKS.

[Anonymous No.10041637]

>>10039584
No shame in wearing girl's fragrances as long as it works on you. just be careful because there are some notes that are pretty girly, like fruity or sguary notes.

>>10041420
Dsquared2 He Wood

[Anonymous No.10041688]

>>10041637
fruity and sweet are still in the realm of masculine and unisex fragrance

only the most cloying and powdery sweet/fruity scents would be too difficult to pull off imo

[Anonymous No.10041903]

>>10041420
>>10041902

[Anonymous No.10041903,1]

>>10038823
first you ha ve to try it, it is not like other fragances, but the smell after 2 hours is fantastic. try it first