As always, I suggest that in addition to what I suggest, you head over to the local department store's fragrance counter, commandeer a jar of coffee beans, and try anything that catches your eye or nose. If you manage to get there at a time that's free of pushy salespeople, you're in business. That probably won't be possible at higher-end places like Nordstrom's or Saks Fifth Ave, but it's worth enduring the salespeople to try the higher-end fragrances. As much as I hate to say it, don't buy anything in the store without checking online first, especially for high-end fragrances.
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Originally Posted by atiss
Hi Mr Cologne Snob,
I'm a 19 year old college student and wanted to know if you could recommend something for me.
I recently bought a bottle of JPG's Le Male and loved it.. but due to a rather unfortunate incident.. I dropped it. I would buy another one but it was pretty expensive, and I figured if i was gonna drop a lot of money again I would try something new out. I got Polo Blue as a gift recently, but I am not really a big fan of it. I liked Polo Sport, but it wasn't as striking as I would have wanted it to be. I've wanted to get samples of GIT, Himalaya, and MI but i've been reluctant to shell out more money in shipping than the actual cost of the product lol. I'd go for anything up to 100$
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Aqua de Bulgri is the first thing that comes to mind, but if Polo Black wasn't striking enough, it probably won't be, either. YSL's M7 and Givenchy's Pi (both scents) are worth trying. They should be well under 100, especially online.
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Originally Posted by robot_parade
If the cologne snob is still taking requests, I'd *love* some advice.
I'm a bit of a geek (programmer), and work in an office. I'm looking for something subtle - the subtler the better, imho. I really like the smells of tea, bergamot, lavender, vanilla, and mint. I'd like something that smells...confident and subtle.
If it helps, I've been using this stuff: http://pacificshaving.com/ to shave with, and I really like the smell, but it's a little too citrusey to be something I'd like to smell like all the time - the shaving oil doesn't seem to leave much of a scent behind, afaict.
Doing some googling on those scents, it looks like maybe Tabac original might be what I'm looking for?
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Still taking requests, but also taking exams (and have been getting ready for them,) that's why I took so long to respond to both of you.
You're right that in an office you should have something subtle, but the confidence is half you and half the fragrance. If you're willing to try something dark and mysterious with a powerful air, Ungaro III has a sexy, deep, artistic, masculine floral scent. John Varvatos is a clean scent that incorporates tea leaves and vanilla. My brother has stolen my bottle at the moment but I still wear it on some days. As usual, I'll recommend Caron's The Third Man for a powerful, strong, in-charge air from an amazing scent.