FRAGRANCE GENERAL

[Anonymous No.11377134]

Last thread >>11296612
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BBC perfume documentary (part 1 of 3):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=annRzLYrRwM
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general info
http://fragrance.org/intelligence/knowledge-center/
http://perfumesociety.org/discover-perfume/an-introduction/
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various fragrance communities/review sites/blogs
http://www.fragrantica.com/
http://www.basenotes.net/
http://www.parfumo.net/
http://www.nstperfume.com/
http://www.boisdejasmin.com/
http://www.kafkaesqueblog.com/
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w2c samples
http://www.luckyscent.com/
http://www.decantshop.com/
http://www.theperfumedcourt.com/
http://www.surrendertochance.com/
http://www.perfumista.co.uk/
http://www.ausliebezumduft.de/fragrances.html
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on DIY fragrances
http://www.perfumersapprentice.com/

[Anonymous No.11377136]

For anyone looking for fragrance suggestions, give as much information as possible about what you want. Helpful info could include gender, price range, climate/season, need (work/clubbing/etc.), notes/families you like/dislike, and other perfumes you've tried and liked/disliked.

[Anonymous No.11377142]

LAST THREAD ACTUALLY HERE >>11341538

[Anonymous No.11377198]

>>11377134
thank you base /frag/anon for starting a new thread. You're very appreciated.

[Anonymous No.11377199]

>>11377198
based*

[Anonymous No.11377892]

Tell me about Lacoste. Are they garbage or are they a decent value brand? I'm looking at the 12.12 line in particular.

[Anonymous No.11378019]

>>11377136
I'll give this a go
>gender
I'm male, but I'll wear a feminine scent if I like it enough and think I can pull it off
>price range
<200 USD, but the cheaper the better
>climate/season
hot Southern summers or a year-rounder
>need
social occasions
>notes/families you like/dislike
just a few examples
like: patchouli and cardamom, light green florals like lilac, geranium, magnolia
dislike: dominant citruses
>other perfumes you've tried and liked/disliked.
kinda played out, but Creed GIT is my all-time favorite, and in general I kinda lean toward mature, refined, and understated perfumes

[Anonymous No.11378096]

>>11378019
Have you tried Tom Ford Grey Vetiver? I think it sounds like your kind of fragrance. Great in the heat but a total year rounder, very mature, green and woody / earthy.

[Anonymous No.11378374]

>>11377892
Garbage, you could find better fragrances at the same value

Versace Pour Homme
Boss Bottled Intense
Club De Nuit Intense by Armaf

for example

[Anonymous No.11378378]

>>11378019

I'd look into:
The One EDP by Dolce & Gabbana
La Nuit De L'Homme by YSL

[Anonymous No.11378383]

>>11378378
>>11378019

Actually scratch that YSL one and replace it with Boss Bottled Intense for a better year round scent

[Anonymous No.11378615]

Just got this in the mail! I'll reply in a bit with my detailed review.

[Anonymous No.11378627]

>>11378615
I smell like a gay girl and I'm proud. YSL is a good gay.

[Anonymous No.11378849]

Poorfag here who on the recommendation of /frag/ got Aqva Bvlgaria as well as on personal impulse Chergui Serge Lutens

I was told that Bvlgaria was really popular but I just don't see the appeal. Smells almost sour to me.
Is it just my unrefined palette? Personal taste/natural body stank?

The Lutens is right up my ally though. Would it be alright to wear for general use?
What sort of sweet smelling perfume would you recommend for men?

[Anonymous No.11378877]

Thoughts on Ultime?

[Anonymous No.11378934]

What does /fa/ think of L'Eau D'Issey Pour Homme?

[Anonymous No.11378973]

>>11378877
It's an ok scent. Not worth the money to buy it. But it's ok

>>11378934
It's an ok scent. I wouldn't buy it because there's better alternatives, but it's ok

[Anonymous No.11378985]

I use Axe you should probably do too. It's cheap. It's good. It gets u laid.

[Anonymous No.11379068]

I legitimately doubt anyone could ever answer this:

But does anyone know of any fragrance still in production that smells like a dry cleaning place or smells aldehydic with metallic notes.

Another is something that smells like Tar. Without much else, so not Angel Men or anything of that nature.

[Anonymous No.11379138]

Versace Eros is horrible in the summer.

[Anonymous No.11379163]

>>11379138
What retard told you it wasn't? Versace Eros is predominantly sweet and is absolutely annoying in the summer.

[Anonymous No.11379383]

>>11378849
>Would it be alright to wear for general use?
It's very rich and sweet, so not very suitable for warm weather. Also nuclear projection, so very easy to overapply.

[Anonymous No.11379388]

>>11378934
It has a musty mildewy note I don't care for. I'm sure I'm in the minority on that opinion, though.

[Anonymous No.11379602]

Fresh cops
Guerlain Homme because discontinued and because I enjoy L'Eau Boisée. Also just really like Guerlain.
L'Artisan Parfumeur Caligna because curious about the fig.
First impressions of both (on paper) are pleasant, mostly just as expected. Going to give Caligna the full day tomorrow in 90 degree heat and report back.

[Anonymous No.11379603]

>>11378985

[Anonymous No.11379760]

>>11379602
>Guerlain Homme because discontinued
really?

[Anonymous No.11379769]

>>11379760
The EdT is apparently no longer in production. Fragnet has testers still but you can only find Guerlain Homme Intense in retail packaging now.

[Anonymous No.11379915]

What's a good babby's first oud?

[Anonymous No.11379920]

REQUESTING SUGGESTION

>male
>~$50
>year round is ideal but i can settle with summer
>need it for clubbing, going out at night
>i like woody fresh and woody aromatic
>i've tried bleu de chanel and liked it a lot

i like the idea of a vetiver just because i like the idea of something very verdant. i've been considering bvlgari blv since it's cheap and somewhat similar to a vetiver

[Anonymous No.11379939]

>>11379920
I live and die by Tom Ford Noir.

[Anonymous No.11379950]

>>11379920
don't really get a lot of vetiver from Bvlgari Blv. it's mainly a soapy gingery fragrance

[Anonymous No.11380568]

>>11379915
24 gold. One spray and you'll be gassing people out from across the street. But it's so good though.

[Anonymous No.11381009]

>>11379920
Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire is the best vetiver around

[Anonymous No.11381016]

No one mentions Hermes, I am disappoint

[Anonymous No.11381152]

>>11381016
Hermes is always talked about. What are you on about?

[Anonymous No.11381247]

>>11381016
fine, nigga. what about Hermes do you want to talk about? and keep it away from Terre d'Meme and the Jardin series since those get mentioned in every thread, newfag

[Anonymous No.11381371]

I finally caved and copped 1 Million. On my first non sample wearing I realized that it has a cold soapy vibe and a touch of floral. Very interesting, but yeah, sweet. If you can pull off Lacoste White, you won't have a problem.

Another plus, I've only smelled this one time on someone else. It's the tropics so I only smell aquatics and citrus frags outside.

Next target -- voyage d hermes. Iwant something thats close to juniper sling. Edt or parfum?

[Anonymous No.11381686]

I'm after a sporty/fresh/aquatic type smell, what can you guys recommend?

I essentially want a fresh smell like I've just stepped out of the shower; if that makes sense.

Does anything like this exist?

[Anonymous No.11381690]

my mom usually buys me bad shiit but she randomly bought me a dior homme parfum. Shit is cool af. Does /fa/ like it?

[Anonymous No.11381707]

>>11381686
Mugler Cologne

[Anonymous No.11381715]

>>11381247
>fine, nigga. what about Hermes do you want to talk about?

I'm not who you were replying to but I would accept some discussion/opinions on Eau de L'Orange Vert.

Is it really an old man scent? What seasons is it best for?

[Anonymous No.11381757]

>>11381686
"Shower fresh" is basically an entire genre of fragrance. Start with Versace Signature like everyone else says; it's exactly what you are requesting. Also look into CK2. It gets "fresh" comments for me, and it smells like an outdoor shower / wet concrete.

[Anonymous No.11381810]

>>11381757
Thanks for that, will check them out. Are you just referring to Versace Pour Homme?

Have you tried Versace Man Eau Fraiche ? seems to be closer to what I'm looking for.

[Anonymous No.11381824]

>>11379920
For that budget, you're looking at Lalique Encre Noire, if you want more fresh/summer oriented go Encre Noire Sport

[Anonymous No.11381843]

>>11381152
>>11381247
Other anon here, I'm normally not a fan of too fresh but I have Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche and I love it. Shame it's a 5ml decant because it is so good for summer. I haven't even tried the regular Hermes yet.

[Anonymous No.11381848]

>>11379915
Used to be M7. Now, every line has an oud flanker. Outside of real oud oil, the most accurate depiction I've smelled is Aoud Cuir d'Arabie, but that might not be the best intro as it's very "barnyard-ish," so try Aoud Lime (that doesn't have any detectable lime in it).

[Anonymous No.11381858]

>>11381810
>Bottom
Yes, Versace Signature is also called Versace pour Homme. I have both VS and Versace Man Eau Fraiche. Eau Fraiche has much more wood in its base. It has more fruit as well, with a dominant starfruit note in the opening. VS feels more airy and fresh. Compare the two in person if you're unsure. Or just cop both as they're both great and worth owning.

[Anonymous No.11381873]

>>11381858
Sounds like I'll try both and the CK2 which sounds interesting too. Thank you.

[Anonymous No.11381895]

>>11379920
>~$50
>>11381009
>Frederic Malle

[Anonymous No.11381940]

>>11379920
>i like the idea of a vetiver
Have you ever smelled it? I ask because of a. the way you worded that statement, and b. vetiver isn't normally considered a "clubbing" scent, which tend to be sweet with huge projection.

If you really want a vetiver in that price range, I can't think of a better one than
>>11381824
>Encre Noire Sport
like that anon said.

Another woody scent that might fit the bill is Mahogany Woods.

[Anonymous No.11381966]

>>11381715
Eau d'orange verte is a nice, and not necessarily old man tier but the longevity is pretty weak. I'd say it's primarily a summer scent but could be made to work year round since it's going to be so light most of the time you're wearing it anyway. Definitely mature though. Not a clubbing scent but not nursing home either.

>>11381247
>Terre d'meme
Fuck you it's a solid scent with two flankers that cover a ton of ground. I'm surprised I haven't seen more discussion comparing the parfum, edt and eau tres fraiche.

[Anonymous No.11381968]

>>11381715
>Orange Verte
I have the Concentre version fwiw in case you are also considering that. I wouldn't call that "old man", but it isn't bright and youthful since it introduces basil and cedar, which also makes it more masculine than the original from what I've read.

The citrus element isn't as light smelling as with most other Hermes scents. It's not candied or cloying by any means, but it smells a little sweeter than orange is naturally (probably because Concentre is one of the few current Hermes frags Ellena and his characteristic deft touch didn't create)

[Anonymous No.11381972]

Rate me

EDW Spring/Summer - Bulgari Aqva; I'm absolutely obsessed with nautical notes and this just smells amazing on a hot Chicago day.

EDW Fall/Winter - Burberry London; Coziest cologne under $100 hands down. Thick and manly with a sophisticated edge.

Special occasion Spring/Summer - Green Irish Tweed; probably my favorite cologne of all time, crisp and classy, very sophisticated scent, wonderfully refreshing. Great for the city.

Special occasion Fall/Winter - Tobacco Vanille; great longevity, smells warm, unique, and sublime, overpowers all other scents. A real alpha musk.

At one point I had a collection of ~25 scents that I'd built over the years, unfortunately it was lost during a move. A good chunk of them were basic scents that everyone has like ADG so no big deal, but I did have a few gems in there as well. RIP.

[Anonymous No.11381985]

>>11381972
Might try Bulgari Aqva.

[Anonymous No.11381991]

>>11377134
Is neroli portofino worth?

[Anonymous No.11381996]

>>11381895
I could go up to $120 but I thought I'd see what people would recommend for cheap.

>>11381940
Definitely trying it out.

[Anonymous No.11382029]

>>11381940
I'm not the anon asking, I'm the suggesting anon >>11381824, but I've heard from someone else that regular Encre Noire is a great scent for going out at night to bars, so why not a vetiver for clubbing? I still really want to try the mainline and all the others.

>>11381966
Yo I just mentioned the tres fraiche here m8 >>11381843

[Anonymous No.11382044]

any recommendation for a summer nights niche fragance? (already have bleu, thierry, intense...)
price is not a problem, I like woody-vanilla scents, im 28yo

[Anonymous No.11382055]

>>11381968
Ellena did make Concentre d'Orange Verte. He didn't make the original Eau.

[Anonymous No.11382319]

>>11381972
solid/10

my minor quibbles are just a matter of personal taste, but I do love GIT as well

[Anonymous No.11382597]

>>11381985
try aqua amara amazing for summer nights, I got a lot of compliments

[Anonymous No.11382615]

>>11381966
>>11381968

Thank you kind anons.

[Anonymous No.11382619]

>>11378973
what would be better alternatives to Issey in your opinion?

[Anonymous No.11382650]

>>11382619
Sel Marin, Tokyo Mama Fizz, Mugler Cologne, Shelter Island, At the Beach 1966/Eternal Return, Bleecker Street, BondNo9.com

[Anonymous No.11382652]

>>11382650
thanks!!

[Anonymous No.11382728]

Looking for opinions on The Different Company Tokyo Bloom and Juliette Has a Gun Anyway. Any anons tried these? I enjoy eccentric green and floral scents.

[Anonymous No.11382737]

>>11382055
Fragrantica says otherwise, though I admit there is a decent chance they are wrong

[Anonymous No.11382747]

>>11377136
Alrighty
>F
>as cheap as possible
>hot but not humid
>shows, hanging w friends etc
Right now I just wear peppermint essential oil which I like a lot
I like "clean" scents idk how else to describe
Uh I like pretty much everything except patchouli lol
If anyone has stuff they like or have heard good things about let me kno

[Anonymous No.11383309]

>>11382747
try bvlgari blv pour femme. you can get samples online.

[Anonymous No.11383512]

>>11382728
It's nice. I don't love it, but I'd wear it every once in a while. It's like Diptyque Eau du Lierre if you've ever smelled that, but sweeter and less "raw plant" smell. I'd describe it as a somewhat sweet, green plant kind of smell. Not very complex.

[Anonymous No.11383839]

>>11383309
This sounds perfect actually thanks!!!!

[Anonymous No.11384533]

Fruit
Flower
Wood

Which plant part do you like best /fa/?

[Anonymous No.11384547]

>>11384533
Greenery > Flower > Wood >>>>>>>>>> Fruit

[Anonymous No.11384553]

>>11378934
Still my favorite.
I like it, women like it and almost nobody even heard of it.

[Anonymous No.11384570]

>>11384547
Shit i forgot about leaves.

[Anonymous No.11384582]

Just ordered a 1ml sample of Versace Pour Homme. How did I do? What does /fa/ think of this fragrance?

[Anonymous No.11384641]

>>11384582
Nothing special, but a solid choice.for summer.

[Anonymous No.11384832]

>Versace pour homme 30ml €30
>Bvlgari Aqua 30ml €28
>Perry Ellis 360 50ml €30
>Mont Blanc Starwalker 50ml €26

Which one should I (blind) buy? I only have winter frags, London is my favourite.

[Anonymous No.11384839]

>>11377134

TOM FORD

GREY VETIVER, I PROMISE IT'S AMAZING

[Anonymous No.11384920]

>>11384832

Tbh i've always found montblanc frags a little underwhelming

Not outright bad per se but not worthy of the price

[Anonymous No.11384921]

>>11384832
Aqva and Starwalker

[Anonymous No.11385114]

Thoughts on pic related?

[Anonymous No.11385141]

>>11383839
No problem Anon.

[Anonymous No.11385202]

>>11384839
It's a top five fragrance for me, replacing Guerlain Vetiver. Both are fantastic, and is just a matter of preference for citrus over tobacco.

>>11384533
>>11384547
Anything but gourmand.

>>11384582
You'll just smell very clean.

[Anonymous No.11385541]

just bought my first expensive perfume

How do I properly store it?

[Anonymous No.11385562]

>>11385541
Cool, dark, dry place like a dresser drawer or a shelf in your closet.

[Anonymous No.11385595]

>>11385541
this >>11385562

if you really want to display them though, I think it's ok to keep them out as long as they are in the box and out of direct sunlight

[Anonymous No.11385599]

>>11385541
What'd you buy, senpai?

[Anonymous No.11385635]

Find something that works for you and stick to it

[Anonymous No.11385654]

>>11382044
Dunhill Icon

[Anonymous No.11385660]

>>11385541
Avoid direct sunlight and extreme heat, like in the car in summer. Other than that, go to town.

[Anonymous No.11385698]

>male
>20 years old
>student, also working as freelancer journalist
>dressing in black/white/gray, standard /fa/
>living in a very warm place, where there's almost no winter
>hundreds of miles away from the sea, so nothing very freshy and beachy
>lower prices and famous brands preferred, as they're easier to find
>looking for something for daily use, also, some clubbing, museums, shows, you get it.
>i have almost no experience with perfumes, but i like weird smells

[Anonymous No.11385708]

>>11385698
This is weird, subtle and relatively cheap. Doesn't smell like anything else

[Anonymous No.11385709]

>>11385698
also, climate is a bit of mediterranean, without the sea, bit of savannah, like texas maybe;

[Anonymous No.11385866]

>>11385698
Minimalist scent coming through

[Anonymous No.11385879]

>>11385635
Nice hairline family

[Anonymous No.11385910]

>>11385698
Eau d'Italie

[Anonymous No.11385931]

>>11385114
I've heard nice things and would not be opposed to blind buying a decanting or sampler tbqh

[Anonymous No.11386067]

So, yeah, I know we all wear fragrances for ourselves. I get that. But, I was recently looking at an article that listed scents which increase women's libido and kind of gives them sexual feels. Some listed were:

>lavender
>licorice (like Good and Plenty)
>cucumber
>vanilla
>chocolate
>cinnamon
>citrus scents
>baby powder
>pumpkin pie (best when combined with lavender, apparently)
>peppermint
>ylang-ylang

Are there any decent scents that combine a few of these well? I can see many going together nicely.

[Anonymous No.11386091]

>>11386067
>CdG - Play Green
>Bond No. 9 - Wall Street
>CB I Hate Perfume - November
>Montblanc - Individuel
>Lolita Lempicka - Midnight Couture Black Eau de Minuit
>L'Occitane - Eau des Baux
>ELDO - Tilda Swinton Like This

[Anonymous No.11386142]

>>11386067
Wear fragrances that contain hedione. There are studies that show the pleasure center of the female brain reacts strongly to the molecule as compared to control substances. It smells roughly like white flowers or jasmine. Some examples of fragrances that feature hedione are Eau Sauvage (the chemical is particularly prominent in Eau Sauvage Cologne), CK One / CK2, and Voyage d'Hermes (EDP version only).

[Anonymous No.11386368]

>>11386067
Any femanons care to comment on this? I can't think of a single odor that by itself would get me hard.

[Anonymous No.11386756]

>>11386368
>>11386067
If you can't get laid now, smelling like lavender won't help you

[Anonymous No.11386923]

>>11384582
I like the smell of this but it gets boring really fast, it's just an unremarkable crowd pleaser desu.

[Anonymous No.11386966]

>>11386756
>If you can't get laid now, smelling like lavender won't help you
Emphasis on this statement. People strongly overestimate what a fragrance can do. It's good, it makes you more appealing. Smelling nice is great! But if you ever found anyone who was willing to straight up "drop their panties" or have sex with you because of the way you smell, you're either a government pheromone experiment or you're having sex with the wrong people.

[Anonymous No.11386971]

>>11385708
i wear this pretty much erryday, loads of compliments, it's very unique

[Anonymous No.11387252]

>>11385635
Can you give a short review of both scents? Please baby

[Anonymous No.11387839]

How is YSL La Nuit de l`Homme for going out in the evening? What does /fa/ think of it?

[Anonymous No.11388093]

Encre Noire fans, any of you tried pic related? How does it compare to the original?

[Anonymous No.11388116]

>>11387839
its good but everyone uses it, and when i say everyone i really mean everyone

[Anonymous No.11388186]

>>11386966
If someone doesn't realize this then they had a faulty upbringing. It's always the sum of all parts that matter. Fragrance can be a pillar just like clothes and hairstyle.

With a boring, bland, autistic personality, you can smell like a field of roses and dress like 007 and still nobody will dig you. Vice versa too of course.

[Anonymous No.11389175]

>>11388093
Was just reading about that on BN. Tempting, but it doesn't have the same "bang for the buck" appeal as EN or ENS. And EN is pretty "extreme" as is anyway. Will likely get it at some point though as I love the line.

[Anonymous No.11389265]

I'd just like to say that this is my favorite general on all of 4chan and it is remarkable how little shitposting goes on in here and how helpful and supportive everyone is.

[Anonymous No.11389316]

I'm thinking about blind copping Aqua Di Gio. Is it a decent summer scent?

[Anonymous No.11389331]

>>11389316
I guess, it's one of the safest scents you can really get.

My only problem is to my nose is can get a bit too sharp. But it's okay.

[Anonymous No.11389381]

>>11389316

It's not bad but it's babby's first cologne tier. Probably 4 out of every 10 guys at the bar/club/public venue will be wearing it.

If that sort of thing doesn't bother you then go for it, but imo it's a poor choice for a signature scent.

[Anonymous No.11389382]

>>11389316
Consider 360º Red fM as it is close to AdG, but cheaper and IMO actually better smelling. A bit more sandalwood and less of that melon that
>>11389331
>can get a bit too sharp

But as said, AdG is made for summer and is very popular, so thus is as safe as a blind buy can be. Always a gamble though...

[Anonymous No.11389392]

>>11389265
Agreed. It's pretty much the only general I frequent here. Collecting frags is a big hobby of mine and I love talking about what I'm interested in, so win/win.

[Anonymous No.11389662]

>>11387839
reformulation sucks>>11388116
its not mainstream at all u dickwad

[Anonymous No.11389675]

anyone have any experience with smellbent, specifically tokyo mama fizzzzz? im just looking for a fresh long lasting summery smell
thanks

[Anonymous No.11389758]

>>11389675
Smellbent's pretty good.

Tokyo Mama Fizz smells like Citrusy Soda, specifically Yuzu. Surprisingly decent longevity and projection.

[Anonymous No.11389930]

Just copped this scent. What does /fa/ think of it?

[Anonymous No.11390054]

>>11389930
What do you think of it?

[Anonymous No.11390087]

>>11387839
Pretty good, but I'm a sucker for cardamom. Actually think it works best as a winter daytime scent. There is more interesting stuff for night life

[Anonymous No.11390088]

>>11390054
I like it. I get compliments on it. Some guy on /fa/ said Emblem would be a better choice but I went with my gut instinct.

[Anonymous No.11390132]

>>11389930
Smells very close and almost identical to A&F Fierce, I kind of like it

[Anonymous No.11390165]

So I copped 30 ml of generic vetiveryl acetate / Molecule 03 on ebay. It's nice stuff to have on hand, if a little simple on its own. When I mix it with Iso E Super / Molecule 01, the result is like 2/3 of Encre Noire. Like Molecule 01, it works well as a modifier to other fragrances.

[Anonymous No.11390167]

>>11389930
I don't own it because it smells like Fierce, but yeah it's top tier. young and masculine.

[Anonymous No.11390177]

>>11386067
I wear a homemade (yes, just Iso E Super and everclear) version of Molecule 01 and my gf is absolutely nuts about it, and funny enough she does say I smell like baby powder. She said the first thing she noticed about me when we met was how good I smelled to her

[Anonymous No.11390186]

>>11389930
It gets compliments, even where I work. Easy 7-8 hours at arm's reach. Decently fruity with some spice. Still don't like how you can't see through the bottle though. It won't set you apart from the crowd, though.

[Anonymous No.11390991]

despite being one of the biggest memes in fragrance, i've never seen this discussed on /frag/ enough to get a consensus here:

Just how close does Green Irish Tweed smell to Cool Water?

[Anonymous No.11391001]

>>11390991
Normies will confuse the two fragrances, but any enthusiast can tell that they are obviously different. The main similarity is in the green herbal opening, with the most obvious differences being that GIT lacks any marine note and has a much richer feeling base. People who own both and claim that they are indistinguishable from one another are probably not the target audience for a $150+ parfum anyway.

I don't personally mind when someone mistakes my GIT for Cool Water or my Millesime Imperial for Sean John Unforgivable because I can tell the difference and it's nice that strangers are at least in the right ballpark / appreciate my fragrance.

[Anonymous No.11391002]

>>11390991
Normies will confuse the two fragrances, but any enthusiast can tell that they are different. The main similarity is in the green herbal opening, with the most obvious differences being that GIT lacks any marine note and has a much richer feeling base. People who own both and claim that they are indistinguishable from one another are probably not the target audience for a $150+ parfum anyway.

I don't personally mind when someone mistakes my GIT for Cool Water or my Millesime Imperial for Sean John Unforgivable because I can tell the difference and it's nice that strangers are at least in the right ballpark / appreciate my fragrance.

[Anonymous No.11391022]

>>11390991
maybe similar, but not identical, for the first half hour or so, then noticeably different afterwards

[Anonymous No.11391028]

>>11389662
what? absolutely every man I know uses it or used it, its like one million or le male

[Anonymous No.11391039]

>>11391002
Or maybe they don't have to bullshit themselves to justify buying Creed? Almost all of Creed's scents have been replicated stupidly well in cheaper scents.

[Anonymous No.11391254]

This is one of my favorite scents for spring/summer

Only problem is that it lasts about 2 hours. Anyone know of anything similar that's longer lasting? Does the original The One smell similar?

[Anonymous No.11391360]

>>11391039
>>11391002
>probably not the target audience
If you can't smell the difference, Creed isn't meant for you. Some people are perfectly happy rolling around in a Hyundai Genesis, which is a fine budget facsimile of a luxury sedan. But many others find that there is additional value in the craftsmanship and design of a Lexus/BMW/Mercedes, and are willing to pay a premium for those products. Such people are your Creed customer.

[Anonymous No.11391582]

>>11391360
delusional Creed fans baka

[Anonymous No.11391826]

>>11391582
I am sorry to learn that you are poor.

[Anonymous No.11391884]

>>11391039
>>11391582
>>11391826
It has nothing to do with being poor.

If you wear Creed just because you think it's "luxury" then go ahead but you're still a faggot.

however, Creed scents do smell better than their clone counterparts. for example you can text Aventus and IP2 but IP2 will 100% never smell like Aventus. Likewise, I've used SMW and Al-Wisam Day, and it'll never smell 100% like SMW. the clones are good substitutes if you're willing to compromise a "better blend" so to speak.

[Anonymous No.11392278]

> acidentally left le labo rose 31 in my car
> it was exposed to direct sunlight and heat
> fragrance now smells weaker with less nuances.

do you think they would send me a new one if I explain my mistake?

[Anonymous No.11392396]

>>11392278
ha ha no

you fucked up, not them

[Anonymous No.11392408]

>>11392278
Idunno

E-Mail them. Don't be surprised if they don't

[Anonymous No.11392468]

what do you guys think of safari? Kind of a pleb but trying to pick my game up.

[Anonymous No.11392681]

What are some of your favorite summer nighttime scents guys?

[Anonymous No.11392707]

>>11386091
I recently bought Baux, and I am really enjoying it. It almost smells like a spicier, sweeter tobacco vanille. Is there anything that smells like Neroli Portofino - I'm more after the summery suntan part of it. Someone recommended 4711 but it smells like cheap hand soap to me.

[Anonymous No.11392718]

>>11392278
What for a couple weeks in the summer? I highly doubt a day would do any damage. It's not like fucking film or a Gremlin.

[Anonymous No.11392725]

>>11392707
Mugler cologne.

If you want suntan lotion you can get: At the Beach 1966, Fire Island, and St. Tropez Dispenser

[Anonymous No.11392965]

>>11391039
>Almost all of Creed's scents have been replicated stupidly well in cheaper scents

[Citation needed]

[Anonymous No.11393010]

>>11392718
>>11392408
>>11392396
yeah I wasnt couting on it.

And yes one day did noticeable damage to the perfume. The fragrance is missing the nuances that is use to have and some strength/potency.If it where a cheap cologne then sun / heat damage wouldn't matter.

whatever might try to sell it on E-bay. bottle is mostly full too!

[Anonymous No.11393024]

>>11393010
>If it where a cheap cologne then sun / heat damage wouldn't matter.
Looks like this needs to get posted again:
http://boisdejasmin.com/2012/02/the-price-of-luxury-perfume-1.html

[Anonymous No.11393032]

>>11393024
>http://boisdejasmin.com/2012/02/the-price-of-luxury-perfume-1.html

ok wrong use of words. I should have said if it contained less fragile chemicals which, cheap perfumes usually do, the price wouldnt have mattered.

im preffty sure everyone knew what I meant and you decided to show off your " knowledge"

[Anonymous No.11393045]

>>11390087
good cardamom fragrances other than la nuit de l'homme?

On another note i'm thinking of bvlgari aqva amara, thoughts? how close is it to the original aqva (im not a huge fan on the original)

[Anonymous No.11393091]

>>11393045
TdC Sel de Vetiver isn't billed as a cardamom, but the cardamom comes on after the grapefruit burns off, it's basically a cardamom and dry vetiver frag.

Don't ruin it though, it's my signature.

[Anonymous No.11393094]

>>11390165
Eh, you sure about that? I have some of that (the real stuff), it is a hell of a lot more than just straight vetiveryl acetate

[Anonymous No.11393110]

>>11393032
>fragile chemicals
Are you a chemist? Please elucidate. Links are fine too.

Look, I know you spent a good chunk on that bottle, but at the end of the day it's just molecules floating in a water and alcohol solution. And re: the damage to your Rose 31, I wouldn't rule out confirmation bias.

Perhaps this thread will ease your concerns a bit:
http://www.basenotes.net/threads/280539-Le-Labo-expiry-dates

[Anonymous No.11393123]

>>11393032
>being this much of a sperg about fucking le labo
I guarantee you it's the same synthetics supplier that makes the stuff in Beyonce Heat, get back to me when you left a bottle of AbdesSalaam Attar in your murderbox parked in the sun

[Anonymous No.11393149]

>>11393091
Cartier Declaration

what about this?
the one you said seems hard to get for cheap, i'd rather not spend more than £70 for 100ml

[Anonymous No.11393156]

>>11393149
Never smelled it, can't comment on it

100ml is a real commitment especially for something you haven't worn at least a dozen times, what's wron g with 50s?

[Anonymous No.11393432]

Hi /frag/, I've only very recently become very interested in fragrance, and I've basically worn nothing besides axe and old spice (I corrected that mistake a long time ago). What's something cheap I could blind buy to just get a taste for it? I'm thinking Thierry Mugler Cologne because it's summery and fresh and not very masculine, or maybe Body Kouros, am I pretty much safe with those?

[Anonymous No.11393492]

>>11393432
Just go to sephora and spray stuff, blind buys are a dumb idea

[Anonymous No.11393869]

>>11393432
Mugler Cologne is a safe blind buy; it's soapy and lightly herbal and overall just very clean smelling. You'll also probably still use it once your tastes evolve and you get into higher-end fragrance, unlike some commonly recommended "starter" scents.

>>11393492
Blind buys are fine if you have an idea of what you like and if you do thorough research on your purchases. I blind buy everything and I've almost always been pleased with my selections. Example - Lalique White arrived today, copped off of ebay because some anon was discussing it last thread. I looked it up, saw thought it sounded like my kind of fragrance, and dropped $30 on a large bottle. It arrived today and I'm wearing it now. It's more or less exactly as I expected based on FG/BN reviews and my experiences with other Lalique fragrances. Once again I find myself very pleased with a blind-yet-informed purchase.

[Anonymous No.11393883]

>>11393094
Are you sure you don't have Escentric 03 rather than Molecule 03? They are very different fragrances with confusingly similar names. Molecule 03 is straight up vetiveryl acetate, while Escentric 03 is an actual perfume composition.
http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Escentric-Molecules/Molecule-03-10556.html
http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Escentric-Molecules/Escentric-03-10555.html

[Anonymous No.11393928]

18/M in college. I have a small collection, but if I wanted just 4 complement getters, for each season, unlimited price, good performance. What do you reccomend?

[Anonymous No.11394065]

>>11393928
Allure homme sport, next time Ill buy the eau de parfum

[Anonymous No.11394139]

>>11391360
You're a genuine retard if you actually think Creed is a good enough niche house to make these arguments. Acting like Creed is a good niche house is like someone buying Ralph Lauren instead of H&M and acting like they're into high fashion. The target audience of both is idiots that equate price with quality.

[Anonymous No.11394164]

Hey everyone, I'm not really someone who buys a lot of fragrances, I just like to keep two or three to mix it up sometimes.

I'm looking for a perfume with jasmine in it. I love the scent. I don't like scents that are too sweet or fruity though, and a lot of the ones I smell are often good but just too fruity for me.

Any suggestions?

[Trilly Thuggin !YJDeeLfpnA No.11394212]

Ya'll can hate me for copping expensive Iso E Super but:

Currently rotating: Margiela's Jazz Club, YSL Por Homme, Molecule 01, and if I'm feeling something new I have small quantities of cheap scents (Versace Eros, Dolce and Gabanna something, Dior Sauvage, Polo red, bunch of basic scents)

YSL Por Homme layered with Molecule 01 is fucking great.

Copped the lady elizabeth and james nirvana black, too. It's fairly cheap but it smells great.

>>11381371
>1 million
Please fuck off

>>11386067
Iso E super is good for this, as is hedione (i believe another anon said this already). Also focus on your game/confidence. I swear by phenibut.

[Anonymous No.11394245]

>>11393045
Diptyque Eau Duelle is a great vanilla+ cardamom fragrance

[Anonymous No.11394253]

>>11394164
Etat Libre d'Orange Jasmin et Cigarette

[Anonymous No.11394588]

>>11393045
>>11394245
seconding Eau Duelle, and despite the vanilla and cardamom being front and center, it doesn't really come across as a gourmand

[Anonymous No.11394610]

>>11384582
Very safe fragrance,especially for summer.
Very crisp and citrusy.

[Anonymous No.11394875]

>>11379068
Laundromat by Demeter might work.

[Anonymous No.11395115]

>>11377892
Garbage generic old-white-man-that-loves-golf smells. Dont waste your time

[Anonymous No.11395310]

>>11379068
Penhaligons Sartorial but it's got a lot of honey which may detract from whatever effect you're going for

[Anonymous No.11395339]

My friend just gave me half a bottle of this. I wore it on my wrists last night for about an hour before bed after I showered. Top notes just seemed like "synthetic freshness" for like 5 minutes, then I got a little bergamot, cardamom and some szichuan pepper, but still it's mostly just that weird "doing laundry near the ocean in the morning" smell. I was asleep for the middle notes but it's about 12 hours later and there's still a faint powdery scent. It's spicy and fresh. I'd usually avoid a fresh scent but this is the only cologne I have right now.

I like it actually. It's a good switch up Bleu de Chanel which is all I've really worn.

[Anonymous No.11395377]

Would you reccomend TF Grey Vetiver or Noir, I'm in early 20s, style is usually clean casual, primarily at night, winter.

[Anonymous No.11395390]

>>11395377
Vetiver is more of a daytime scent, so by process of elimination, I say Noir, but Noir is a highly regarded scent in its own right.

DISCLAIMER: Anon has not worn either.

[Anonymous No.11395476]

I wanna get my sister a decent perfume as an 18th birthday gift. I'd originally decided on Shalimar but she's a big fan of the TFPL stuff that I own so I figured I'd get her one of her own.

How is Jasmine Rouge? Would it be too mature for an 18 year old? I'll probably slide through the mall next saturday, any other high-end FEMININE frags I should keep a nose out for?

[Anonymous No.11395868]

I am trying to get away from the usual scents and bought a bottle of Tuscan leather yesterday. I'll probably never get a compliment for it, but I like how it smells.

[Anonymous No.11395883]

>>11395476

Get her Pink Sugar to prepare her for her career as a stripper and/or escort.

[Anonymous No.11395989]

>>11395476
black orchid by tom ford

[Anonymous No.11396351]

Just turned 18 on Friday, and to celebrate officially becoming an old man, I wanted to gift myself some nice fragrances. But I'm not sure what to get.

But here's what I want out of it/them: Smelling Mature/Old

And I don't just mean Terre d'Hermes mature, but Old Old. Like I hopped out of a closet or something. Musty, Dusty, Fusty, etc. Price isn't that much of an issue unless it's absurdly high, but I'll look at any suggestions

Here's what I currently own and love:

>ELDO - Jasmin et Cigarette
>CB I Hate Perfume - Old Fur Coat (easily my favorite fragrance of all time
>CdG - 2/Odeur 71/2011
>Smellbent - Fashiony

Thank you!

[Anonymous No.11396369]

>>11396351
MODS MODS GET IN HERE

[Anonymous No.11396443]

>>11395476

Get her Chanel coco noir

[Anonymous No.11396537]

Does anyone else pair fragrances together? I feel TF Tuscan Leather and Dior Fahrenheit create the most perfect scent.

[Anonymous No.11396554]

>>11395868
I use the clone and I get compliments from it all the time.

[Anonymous No.11396666]

>>11396537
Tuscan Leather / Aventus is a popular pairing as well.

[Anonymous No.11396831]

>>11396537
Guerlain Vetiver with any citrus aromatic
Iso E Super with anything woody or fruity
Bond No. 9 Fire Island with Bond Eau de New York
LY with Aventus

[Anonymous No.11397489]

>tfw you take a deep drag of Tuscan Leather and imagine you're in an old Italian villa overlooking your seaside village. Morning sunlight streams in through the tastefully chosen windows as the bustle of townspeople going about their day fills your ears, and you feel a warm, gentle sea-breeze caressing your face as you absently drag your fingers across the embossed leather cover of that old book you were just reading

>tfw you come back to reality where you commute 45 minutes each way to work at a dead-end job that you hate for barely above minimum wage, the weather sucks all the time and your fits are always shit

[Anonymous No.11397504]

>>11397489
>Wear unusual fragrances than feed my niche urge
>Get really confident
>Start to get looks from people and family/friends saying I smell weird as fuck
>The years of suppressed self esteem issues rise
>Begin to remember I'm legitimately ugly
>Start to feel shit

[Anonymous No.11397655]

>>11395868
and did you get any compliments? I was thinking about blind buying Vanilla Tabacco but this makes me doubt. I am 23 and dressing "mature". Do you think I can pull off at least 1 of Tom Ford's?

[Anonymous No.11397681]

>>11396351
Right on. My tastes tend toward the mature as well, and the following are a bit much even for me:

Habit Rouge
The Third Man
Givenchy Gentleman
Caron Pour un Homme

I seem to associate powdery scents and that musty lavender note with old men, apparently.

Otherwise, I love the hell out of what I consider more mature scents:

Antaeus
Pinaud Clubman
Eau Sauvage Parfum
Polo
Quorum
Tabac
Guerlain Vetiver

[Anonymous No.11398116]

>>11397489
>barely minimum wage
>owns a $250/50ml perfume
priorities family

[Anonymous No.11398216]

>>11397655
There's multiple Private Blends you could rock. Just sample sample sample. Most of the "blue bottle" range is good regardless of age; especially mandarino Di amalfi which I believe to be the most underrated of the private blend range, although longevity can be a bit spotty. Looking to get my hands on more than just a 4ml sample personally.

[Anonymous No.11398371]

>>11397489
fix your pockets bruh

[Anonymous No.11398489]

>>11397655
I got a sample of Tobacco Vanille from Sephora, weird because they weren't selling any but they still had a sample bottle, all I could say about it is that it smells like one of those vanilla based candles you find at TJ Maxx, no joke bro

[Anonymous No.11398576]

Thoughts on Kouros? I've heard a lot of hype and I feel from descriptions that I've read it's a good "fit" for me personally but I figured I'd consult the oracle before blind-buying.

Also I was hoping to get a good late spring/summer frag recommendation. Something moderately priced for everyday wear ($60-$80ish) on hot days, and maybe a little niche. I like marine scents, musk, citrus, sandalwood, amber, wildflowers, tea leaf, but I really hate the synthetic edge that so many marine frags have. No Aqva or AdG or anything super-pervasive like those.

[Anonymous No.11398643]

>>11398576
If you like the smell of animal musk/pee/ fecal matter, then I'd say it's a safe blind buy.

[Anonymous No.11398667]

How does everyone apply their frags?

I like to do one spray between my nipples after a shower but before I've put my shirt on. I feel like it gives me a nice mix of broad surface area, absorbing into my shirt, there is a lot of blood flow in the chest, plus your personal scent seems to congregate their (not body odor, but just your unique smell, pheromones or whatever). Also I have some hair on my chest so I think that helps too. I also don't like to smell strongly of fragrances at all, so I think doing one spray beneath all my clothing helps with that, keeping it subtle and all.

[Anonymous No.11398717]

>>11398667

One spray on each side of my neck toward the front, one spray on my left wrist, then I dab my wrists together twice. Never rub.

[Anonymous No.11398745]

>>11395868

I went to Neiman Marcus and bought a bottle of this shit and then the bottom fell out when I removed the plastic and the bottle broke on the kitchen floor. A year later and I can still smell that shit in the kitchen.

[Anonymous No.11398790]

>>11398717
>One spray on each side of my neck toward the front, one spray on my left wrist, then I dab my wrists together twice. Never rub.

[Anonymous No.11398824]

>>11398667
Depends on the frag, usually one on the lower chest/lower sternum area and maybe one on the inside of an elbow and another on the wrist.

[Anonymous No.11398839]

>>11398790
>>11398824
You must smell so strong.

[Anonymous No.11398859]

>>11398839
depends on the strength of the frag itself or where/what i'm doing/going how much to do really. I have overdone on some occasions.

[Anonymous No.11398860]

>>11398667
If the fragrance is weaker than the edp I am used to I also apply to the lowert the back of my neck, but standard neck both sides, wrists both sides

[Anonymous No.11398875]

>>11398667
One spray on the chest, one spray on the inside of each elbow. For weak fragrances add sprays on the neck. For strong fragrances omit the chest spray.

[Anonymous No.11399287]

>>11397504
Just ignore them anon, those plebs don't deserve you or your fragrance

[Anonymous No.11399419]

>>11398576
Kouros is a very divisive frag. It is possibly my favorite in a decent size collection. And IMO, it shines in the summer heat. The hotter the better.

[Anonymous No.11399428]

>>11398717
>Never rub

[Anonymous No.11399452]

>>11398667
2-5 sprays on average, and for most 3-4. 1-2 to chest. 1 to back of neck, 1 to forearm and rub other to share. But really, follow these ground rules and you can spray anywhere you like: Hair holds on to topnotes longer and aids projection. Under clothes mutes projection and gives you nice wafts from under your collar all day. Avoid proximity to nose (front of neck/face) to avoid olfactory fatigue.

[Anonymous No.11399460]

So I have been doing a bit of woodwork using cedar and really like the smell of it. Been saving my sawdust recently and think it might be cool to try to make a fragrance from the sawdust.

Looked at the diy link and it seems like purchasing a somewhat neutral "base" is a starting point. Any suggestions for a base that would go well with cedar?

Another thing is how should I get the cedar scent into a liquid? Maybe putting it in water and then press it coffee style? Then mix that with the base and dilute if necessary? Or is just putting the sawdust into the base a method?

[Anonymous No.11399508]

Are there any nice niche perfumes that'll make me smell like a 16 year old girl?

[Anonymous No.11399511]

>>11399508
ELDO - Encens et Bubblegum

[Anonymous No.11399575]

>>11399460
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fragrance_extraction

[Anonymous No.11399588]

>>11398717
>Never rub
>>11399428
Funny, this thread was on page 1 of BN male frag forum today:
http://www.basenotes.net/threads/423889-Let-s-settle-this-once-and-for-all-Does-rubbing-quot-kill-the-molecules-quot-or-not

[Anonymous No.11399757]

>>11398576
Kouros is indeed not a crowdpleaser and somewhat obnoxious in smell. Did you also check out Dunhill Icon, Pure Malt by Thierry Mugler or Spicebomb?

[Anonymous No.11399762]

>>11377136
23, athletic, need a good all-rounder for casual and business casual. I loved the test vial of Creed GIT I had and will probably buy a few more.

Right now I'm using Swiss Unlimited Energy. I like clean, fresh smells like GIT (also tried Burberry Weekend and liked that) and sportier ones like this but I'm disappointed with how short it lasts.

Main thing is nothing too similar to Acqua Di Gio because my stepdad and best friend both use it. Cool Water was recommended but I didn't care much for it. Also, if it helps, I tried and hated Acqua di Parma.

[Anonymous No.11399785]

>>11390991
Not close enough unfortunately

[Anonymous No.11399824]

>>11399762
Allure homme Sport.

[Anonymous No.11399979]

>>11399762
>clean, fresh
212 Men
Allure Homme Edition Blanche (& Sport, as said)
Mugler Cologne
Nautica Blue

[Anonymous No.11399982]

>>11399762

Green Irish Tweed is just overpriced Cool Water.

[Anonymous No.11400189]

Guerlain L'homme Ideal Eau De Toilette 100ml Gift Set £37.40 @ The Fragrance Shop UK

Can't really see it mentioned in the info graphic unless it's similar to the other guerlain in the woody section?

What can you tell me about this fragrance?

[Anonymous No.11400249]

>>11398576

Kouros is one of those frags that will either force a woman into ovulation on the spot or make her move to the other end of the train car.

I'd say it's a VERY risky blind buy, highly advise sampling it first, maybe even wear it for a whole day and then decide. It's suitable as a summer fragrance.

[Anonymous No.11400272]

best

[Anonymous No.11400499]

>>11397504

>being a niche faggot

lmao

[Anonymous No.11400716]

>>11399982
then explain how Anon, and many others, like GIT but not CW.

[Anonymous No.11400742]

>>11400272
Invictus and Polo Red smell remarkably similar -- or is it 1 Million and Polo Red.

One of those.

Eternity Now has a similar scent, too.

[Anonymous No.11400861]

>>11399428
Lel you used that same pic the last time he posted that same shit

[Anonymous No.11400866]

>>11400861
That picture 100% depicts what I would want to convey in reaction to a statement like that.

[Anonymous No.11401798]

>>11400861
That picture is 2uncanny4me

[Anonymous No.11402016]

>>11393010
1 day didn't do anything. You're delusional. Try to get a new sample and compare them side to side.

[Anonymous No.11402019]

>>11393045
amouage opus series have some heavy hitters on the cardamom... if you can handle the pungency

[Anonymous No.11402023]

>>11394588
wow, I actually agree with you. It's sweet, spicy and not gourmand at all.

[Anonymous No.11402029]

>>11400499
>not being a niche faggot

gtfo

[Anonymous No.11402032]

>>11381686
Nautica voyage

[Anonymous No.11402148]

>>11398116
>Buying 300+ euro shoes
> story of my life
That's how /fa/ rolls. Any opinions on Dior Eau Sauvage Eau de Parfum? I like the myrrh notes but I doubt it stays that nice over time if it doesn't develop

[Anonymous No.11402314]

>>11381686
Definitely Mugler Cologne

[Anonymous No.11402644]

>>11381686

Blind buy some Mugler Pure Malt. It's exactly what you want.

[Anonymous No.11402811]

>>11402644
> smoky, woody, whiskey smell
You have no taste

[Anonymous No.11402833]

I got this one for autumn smells, have you tried it? What do you think of it?

Also what are some good summer scents for casual get togethers?

[Anonymous No.11402858]

>>11402811
your mom has no taste

[Anonymous No.11402862]

Can anyone recommend a fragrance for going out to parties at night? Something that girls generally like.

[Anonymous No.11402899]

>gender
male
>price range
$50-$75, cheap af
>climate/season
humid af ga summers, would like year-round tho
>need
everyday (school, errands, hanging with homies, etc.)
>notes/families you like/dislike
like: aquatic/ozonic (love sea/water scents, maybe salty)
dislike: floral (don't think i can pull off feminine scents)
dislike: wood (although i like it in the morning :^)
>other perfumes you've tried and liked/disliked.
i dunno, mall-tier gap cologne, basic but worked
old spice fuxxboi stuff, pretty trash

also, what type of unscented anti-persperant works well with scents?

help plox

[Anonymous No.11402932]

>>11402899
Nautica Voyage, Acqua Di Gio, Tokyo Mama Fizz, Mugler Cologne,

[Anonymous No.11402988]

>>11402899
i use this one anon: http://www.superdrug.com/p/862457

i don't know if you can get it in america, but have a look for it. it's technically woman's but it's literally unscented and has gender neutral packaging. it's pretty cheap too.

[Anonymous No.11403035]

>>11402858
>personally offended

Why are you so mad. Better don't post crappy advice next time. Also go back to your homework

[Anonymous No.11403109]

>>11402148
>Dior Eau Sauvage Eau de Parfum
If I may niggle a bit, that is no fragrance with that name. Calling it that implies that it is Eau Sauvage in an EdP concentration, which is not the case. It's a unique fragrance called Eau Sauvage Parfum. I wouldn't even call it a flanker of the classic original as they don't even resemble each other, except in spirit. It is another attempt by Dior to cash in on the original using the "Sauvage" name and it just confuses people.

That said, ESP is a fantastic, rich, resinous fragrance and I love it and own a bottle. You are correct that it is somewhat linear, which is understandable as it is composed of only three notes. I prefer my frags more dynamic, but there is some development from the bergamot dominated opening to the vetiver middle and then myrrh taking over as it dries down. The three notes are so beautiful and well blended, I bought it after wearing it only a couple times.

Definitely skews more mature, and while I haven't tried it in the heat yet, I would guess summer wouldn't be its best showcase.

[Anonymous No.11403139]

>>11381686
>I'm after a sporty/fresh/aquatic type smell
>a fresh smell like I've just stepped out of the shower
>>11402644
>Pure Malt
wat

[Anonymous No.11403150]

>>11400272
First time I smelled this I got butterflies in my stomach. It's a great fresh smell.

My current favorites are Invictus, Creed, Dior intense and new Code Profumo

[Anonymous No.11403188]

>>11402899
Not really in to aquatics, but Nautica Voyage was the first thing that popped in to my head. Try anything else that's blue or that has "sport" in the name.

>what type of unscented anti-persperant works well with scents?
Not sure what you're asking. Any unscented deodorant or antiperspirant would provide no competition to your SotD, and thus would be fine.

[Anonymous No.11403244]

>>11403150
>Creed, Dior intense
Creed and Dior are houses that make dozens or scores of frags. so there is no way to tell what frags you are talking about. It's like someone asking what model car you drive and you just say "Ford." Focus? Mustang? Fiesta? Exploder...?

[Anonymous No.11403310]

>>11403109
Haha you are right, they are very different. I smelled both, and I found the original too mature for my age (23), I felt the parfum might be the way to go for the winter but I don't know any smells that are similar. I like rich smells but not like Dior homme. Another favorite is Dunhill Icon, which has a good quality/price ratio.

[Anonymous No.11403311]

>>11402899
Bvlgari Aqva/Aqva Marine/Aqva Amara - Try all three, see which one you like the most
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue
Fan di Fendi Pour Homme Acqua
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Sport
Mugler Cologne
Perry Ellis 360 Red
Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale
Versace Man Eau Fraiche

[Anonymous No.11403374]

>>11403150
How is Armani Code Profumo? It seems to be very similar to Dior Intense, which I had for a long time but I can't find the Profumo version of Code anywhere. This week I sampled Libre from YSL, Egoiste Platinum and Aqua di Gio Profumo and I preferred ADG profumo the most. Is the smell sillage also alot stronger?

[Anonymous No.11403588]

What is a patrician fragrance for a guy that will stick to his qt gf so that chads know that she is taken???

[Anonymous No.11404063]

>>11382728
So I went ahead and copped both scents blind because they seemed safe enough. Wearing Anyway now. As a citrus and musk fiend, this is heaven to my nose. It's light and effervescent in character, absolutely unisex and youthful. Tester was copped for less than $50 / 100 ml. The frosted glass bottle has a premium feel to it, and the sprayer is amazing. Would like to see more unisex fragrances from this house. Wearing Tokyo Bloom to work tomorrow on a hot day. I expect good things and will report back.

[Anonymous No.11404121]

>>11403588

[Anonymous No.11404286]

>>11398116
its $300/100ml
get ur facts straight anon

[Anonymous No.11404290]

>>11396537
TL and TV
the person at the tom ford place told me TV and Neroli Portofino pair well, i like it but not as much as TL+TV

[Anonymous No.11404319]

Got a barely used 200ml tester of this for 20 bucks. What does /fa/ think?

[Anonymous No.11404609]

>>11404121
Classic anon

[Anonymous No.11404820]

>>11404319
Great deal, and Prada in general is underrated when it comes to designer fragrance

[Anonymous No.11404848]

>>11402862
The one frag I've got the most compliments on is Le Labo The Noir 29, really unique scent imo, stands out from the standard YSL La Nuit / 1 Million standard shit you see most guys wearing out

[Anonymous No.11404888]

pls help friends

>20 y/o male
>north america, cold as fuck in winter, hot as fuck in summer, somewhere inbetween during fall/autumn
>need something to go out and that girls my age will enjoy
>under 120$ preferably
>i currently own Polo Blue Ralph Lauren, i quite like it but need something different.
>i had the chance to try on L'homme de la nuit, wasnt a big fan

hopefully some1 can suggest something based on this. thx guys

[Anonymous No.11405048]

Does le labo go on sale? Eyeing the rose 31, had it before and the smell was amazing.

[Anonymous No.11405357]

>>11402862
Aqua di gio, Dior sauvage, jpg le male, Eros versace. Kouros ysl. These are all not that good but the freshness works on alot of girls

[Anonymous No.11405364]

>>11404848
Anyone has more info on le labo? I want to try so I guess I will order a lot of samples but if there are any safe blind buys I do that

[Anonymous No.11405637]

>>11403588
somebody please help, im not joking

[Anonymous No.11405727]

>>11402644

wut...

pure malt is the opposite of what he wants. But I agree it should be a blind buy I love it

[Anonymous No.11405760]

>>11405637
Eau de Insécurité

[Anonymous No.11406231]

>>11405048
I've never seen them go on sale, but $160/50mL isn't too bad all things considered, especially since imo they outdo the major luxury houses like Creed, Xerjoff, TFPB, by Kilian, at about ~$100 cheaper

>>11405364
Never blind buy from any house, but especially not Le Labo as many of their scents are distinctive and don't aim to be crowd-pleasers.

[Anonymous No.11406236]

>>11405637
fuccboi extrait

[Anonymous No.11406245]

>>11404888
Warm Weather:
Bvlgari Aqva Amara
Bleu de Chanel
Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme
Dior Sauvage
Thierry Mugler Ultra Zest

Cold Weather:
Armani Code Profumo
Boss Bottled Intense
Carolina Herrera CH Men Prive
Dolce & Gabbaba The One EDP
Mont Blanc Individuel
Thierry Mugler Pure Malt
Tom Ford Noir Extreme
Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb

[Anonymous No.11406265]

>>11405727
I tried A*men by Thierry Mugler and the burned rubber top notes (not even close to caramel) were so disgusting it discouraged me to even try the other male scents like Pure Malt. One of the worst scents I've ever tried.

I also tried Amouage Memoir, Myths and Reflection. I got a sample of Myths as well. I like the thick, complex oriental smell done right in contrary to Mugler's.

Also tried Aqua Di Parma Colonia Leather and I recommend it for those who like me can't afford Tuscan Leather by Tom Ford. It is also a pretty sweet smell for leather.

[Anonymous No.11406292]

>>11403588
>>11405637
If you're not better than Chad, you deserve to have your girlfriend leave you.

Catch up fuccboi

[Anonymous No.11406304]

>>11404888
CK1 is over 30% hedione [1]. Hedione turns women on [2]. Do what you will with this knowledge.

[1] http://www.basenotes.net/threads/231488-Hedione
[2] http://bottomlineinc.com/the-sexiest-scent-may-already-be-your-perfumeor-cologne/

[Anonymous No.11406367]

>>11405364
Don't blind buy from them, for the $7.00 that you'll pay per sample you save yourself the hassle of buying something that turns out to be shit on your skin.

Case in point I bought a sample of Santal 33 after hearing good reviews, smelt like someone slapped wet cardboard all over my skin

[Anonymous No.11406415]

>>11406304
No scent molecule inherently makes women horny. There's no horny receptor in the brain connected to the olfactory nerve. It's all about memory and recognition. There are no 'human pheromones' in perfumes, all hormonally active substances are banned (if they even have a meaningful effect, commercials love to brag that they have more effects than they do. We're not fucking insects).

[Anonymous No.11406476]

>>11405637
cum

[Anonymous No.11406972]

recently cooped this

[Anonymous No.11407003]

>>11378615
I only had the sampler for it, but I think I'm going to get a small bottle. It seems like something that the gf might like to cuddle up against. But it's also a relatively feminine frag I think. Should I go for something more masculine to wear when having a casual night together with gf?

[Anonymous No.11407049]

>>11407003
Gender labels in perfumery are an invention of the industry. Wear what you like. And if this is a joint decision, wear what you both like.

[Anonymous No.11407059]

>>11406304
don't forget to tip your fedora

[Anonymous No.11407065]

>>11406972
>not the original edition of Infinite Jest

[Anonymous No.11407091]

Any recommendations for an EDW fall/winter?
>Male, 20
>I like fresh, woody, and some fruity frags
>been curious about Tobacco Vanille and Burberry London

If it helps, here's what I've been wearing the past couple years (looking to start trying new stuff as several bottles of these are getting below 5-10 mL):
>EDW Spring/Summer:
alternating between YSL L'homme and Versace pour Homme
>Semi-formal events
Invictus
>Beach-day (or just Hawaiian shirt day)
Versace Man Eau Fraiche
>Current EDW Fall/Winter
Vince Camuto Eterno. Literally just because I got it as a free sample one day and decided it smells like pine nuts and chai, which seems fall/winter enough to me

Other occasions exist, but I don't care enough to designate a fragrance to them (yet)

[Anonymous No.11407469]

>>11407091
those two are cheap and can be found so easily, why don't you just try them out?

[Anonymous No.11407928]

>>11406265

your nose is broken

PURE MALT
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[Anonymous No.11408219]

>>11407091
I prefer Brit to London myself.

[Anonymous No.11408242]

>>11407091
>Tobacco Vanille
>>11407469
>cheap

[Anonymous No.11408248]

>>11408242
they give samples out for free whenever u ask

[Anonymous No.11408257]

>>11406265
>A*men
>disgusting
I thought so too the first couple times I tried it. Now I regard it as the masterpiece it is and even love the opening. Try it again at some point in cold weather.

[Anonymous No.11408277]

>>11408242
splits are pretty cheap, get a job

[Anonymous No.11408282]

>>11408277
where do you find splits/sell splits
i wanna get rid of some TV and acquire some new fragrance

[Anonymous No.11408284]

>>11408282
basenotes, facebook groups

[Anonymous No.11408288]

>>11408248
If that anon is lucky enough to live in a major city in the US, perhaps. I live in LA and can get a sample of No. 1 for Men or M at the Scent Bar, so they're "cheap" too then.

[Anonymous No.11408312]

Do any of you have any experience with buying from Universal perfumes incorporated on Amazon?

[Anonymous No.11408364]

>>11408277
You are confusing affordable with cheap. Sure you can buy a 10ml split of TV on BN for ~$30, the price of a full 100ml bottle of cheaper frags, but it's still more expensive than fucking insulin.

[Anonymous No.11408518]

>>11406245
Jeremy?

[Anonymous No.11409112]

Opinions?

[Anonymous No.11409523]

>>11409112

Okay for the office. Performance is sort of shitty though.

[Anonymous No.11409786]

>>11408364
>still more expensive than fucking insulin
So? Will insulin get qts to drop their sopping wet panties?

[Anonymous No.11409837]

>>11409786

will fragrances?

[Anonymous No.11410148]

Thoughts on pic related?

[Anonymous No.11410770]

>>11409786
Yes

[Anonymous No.11410885]

>>11409786
>Hi, I'm Diabetty. I'm soooooo hyperglycemic right now. Is that a syringe of insulin in your pocket...?

[Anonymous No.11411930]

Does it usually take a long time for decantshop to ship shit out?

[Anonymous No.11412249]

>>11410885
underappreciated

[Anonymous No.11412299]

>>11411930
Lately they have been, and especially so during sales. I wouldnt worry unless it's been like two weeks

[Anonymous No.11412353]

Hi guys I'm pretty new at this (1 week or so), got a bottle of versace Eros which is a little to strong I find and some z zegna which I don't mind. Have Tuscan leather too which isn't fantastic IMHO.

Is there anything good that's sort of tobacco esque that would be good in a business suit or a date or something? I don't mind spending g like 600 for one of those big bottles (4.2oz?) if need be. A lot of people say tobacco vanilla but I'm not sure if it's trash or not, seems too trendy or something. I'm male and the climate here is pretty warm currently, though I wouldn't mind recommendations for colder months too. Thanks in advance of anyone knows anything.

[Anonymous No.11412759]

>>11412353
You purchased Tuscan Leather as a starter fragrance? Did you test it first? If you don't like it now, you may once you become accustomed to new and different fragrance notes.

If you're blind buying I say pick up a bottle of Versace Man (purple bottle). It smells of tobacco, saffron, and amber. It's cheap online (low risk) and quite versatile.

[Anonymous No.11412885]

>>11412353
Jasmin et Cigarette

[Anonymous No.11413044]

ok but seriously

[Anonymous No.11413051]

>>11406415
Disagree, certain scents are sexy asf

[effay !YsL//fRKZ. No.11413075]

there is literally no better fragrance for winter and if you disagree it's because you can't afford it

[Anonymous No.11413081]

>>11403374
I like code profumo. In germany it's sold everywhere. Maybe not the best scent for very warm weather but it gets compliments.

[Anonymous No.11413148]

>>11413044
what about it?

[Anonymous No.11413150]

>>11395883
Two of my cheating whore exes used to wear this. It really does turn women into skanks

[Anonymous No.11413406]

>>11412759
Yes and no, maybe I'll have to in the future. Definitely going to get some of that then, thanks for the info.
>>11412885
Thanks I'll look into it, going to try the versace first though. Not actually a fan of cigarettes (as the reviews tend to say it smells quite strongly of them), more of a cigar person. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Anonymous No.11413525]

>>11413075
Only if you want to smell like an arab pizza chef.

Yes, I have a full bottle of it.

[Anonymous No.11413980]

NEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

>>11413972