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Sorry to take so long again, now that exams are over, it's full-time work.
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a few by L'Artisan Parfumeur Voleur de Roses: A plum sliced open on a plate next to a fresh, deep-blood-red rose placed delicately in a glass of fine Cabernet Sauvignon wine on top of an oak table after a light spring rain in the French countryside. The condensation of classic noir romance into a fragrance. Tea for Two: The scent of a stroll through a Middle Eastern street market in a movie (real life has too many flies and too much camel dung cinnamon and clove from the spice racks, a pot of honey in the distance, wisps of fresh oriental tea from inside a mystic's tent, racks of fresh tobacco leaves drying in the afternoon sun and smoke in the distance. Screams "mysterious." Fou d'Absinthe: Not as strong of an an artemesia note as you'd imagine, but otherwise pretty much what you'd expect from something based on spiced absinth. This is what Vincent can Gogh would wear if he were alive today. now to Strange Invisible Perfumes: Atlantic: The only distinctly masculine fragrance offered by SIP, imagine the warm sea breeze coming in over the beach and through the woods on every island or coast in the world where you'd want to go on vacation, and more, all at once. You close your eyes and drift from Australia to Jamaica to England to Ireland to Florida to India, then open them to find that you hadn't moved, just sprayed on your cologne. Lavender, sandalwood, rum, peppermint, lime, and benzoin (think Vanilla, but not.) L'Invisible: the essence of the word "exotic." Floral, but balanced with lemon. They say that it is the embodiment of the French word "sentir," which means both to smell and feel. Black Rosette: back to the movies, this time you're in a Far East tea house with a fireplace burning, roses along the walls, and a hint of leather whose source you can't quite pinpoint. Quote:
Latitue and Longitude isn't bad, but isn't anything that special. I prefer things that are out of the ordinary, try new things, and stretch the imagination, not just something that was made because its ingredients happen to smell good together. A decent fragrance makes you smell good, a great one makes you feel good. You'd probably be a good candidate for M7 by Yves Saint Laurent, but first I want you to try YSL's live Jazz. It's casual enough for every day, smells cool and fresh, and if it doesn't draw compliments, then I'm a monkey's uncle. Quote:
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06-02-2007, 08:06 PM | #122 (permalink) | |
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How'd the exams go?!? Hope they went well. By the by, what do you think (if you have any opinion) of black phoenix alchemy labs? (http://www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com/) - a couple of people I know love their stuff, and my sister sent me some testers for my birthday, after I mentioned my interest in cologne. They seem to operate on a different model than the normal perfume type place....they have a *lot* of fragrances, and apparently people trade/share their testers a lot, rather than just stick with one fragrance. They've got all sorts of goth/fantasy themed scents, which is kind of interesting. The ones my sister sent me are interesting, and I mostly like the scents, but they don't seem to last very long. I don't think I'd use any of them on a daily basis, but it seems like a good way to try something different. |
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06-03-2007, 04:44 AM | #124 (permalink) |
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lol thats funny, I use skin so soft all the time (for misquitoes because im so allergic to them) and I dont think they smell the same at all....not even similar to my nose
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Exams went well, thanks for asking. I ended up stretching an 8-10 page paper on the history of, and political/social/economic change in Iraq into 26 pages, so I lost a whole lot of sleep.
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07-27-2007, 11:24 AM | #126 (permalink) |
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I just thought I'd mention this since I've recommended it to a few people. I got a bottle of Ungaro III at Marshall's for $20 a month ago, and I've gotten as many compliments on it as I did with Himalaya, which I cannot afford for at least another few months. The first day I wore it, one of my friends hugged me, commented on how good I smelled, and called over another friend to smell me; they refused to let go so I just stood there being hugged for a few minutes. I've been tackle-hugged a few times (although at my size tackling doesn't quite work) since then.
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08-20-2007, 02:11 AM | #127 (permalink) |
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Threads like this are the reason I just recently started visiting these forums again.
Anyway, I'm a 22 year old, pretty laid back guy. I generally wear jeans and a t-shirt, or a button down and khakis. I work at a casino as a blackjack/poker dealer. I'm a pretty laid back, easygoing guy and I was hoping to find something that would fit my personality. I don't want anything too metro, but I also want something the ladies will like. Your help is highly appreciated, I have absolutely no experience with cologne whatsoever. Thanks man.
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09-06-2007, 02:16 PM | #128 (permalink) |
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Whoo; made it to college, made some money, and remember this. I'm planning on going cologne shopping rather soon; I'm sure this information will be invaluable. Any new suggestions?
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09-06-2007, 04:13 PM | #129 (permalink) |
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Hmmm. MSD, I know you aren't much into womens fragrance, but I didn't see any of the fragrances I wear listed by any of the ladies that piped up, and just wondered if you had smelled them/liked or disliked/had any comments on them.
I vary what I wear based on time of year and or what I'm doing, but my perfume tray contains the following: Bijan, by Bijan, Halston for Women, by Halston Boucheron, by Boucheron Ysatis, by Givinchy Chanel No. 19, by Chanel 360 by Perry Ellis So.. if you know them and have any suggestions for others I might be interested in, feel free.. Comment on one thing you mentioned to Sultana. L'air Du Temps by Nina Ricci. My grandmother has worn this for as long as its been sold. You may hear "grandmother" and think - "oh god - an old lady perfume!" but no - Sultana - for all my grandmother's appearance of all things polished and refined nowadays - I have heard MANY tales of the wild girl she was - you might want to find this - you seemed to dismiss it from what I could tell in this thread's posts. It's worth a stop by the perfume counter to test I think - it might be right up your alley! |
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Sorry for the delayed responses, everyone. I have no internet access at home and the only expendable currency I've had in the past few months has gone to buying a tuxedo, so I haven't even been looking at colognes.
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The only big one I've found is Ungaro III, which I mentioned in my previous post. They use the same sandalwood essence as Creed, which was my favorite part of Himalaya, and even though I went from a light citrus to a heavy, woody aromatic, they smell very similar to me. And honestly, who wouldn't want to try a scent that gets someone tackle-hugged (not to mention that a few people hug me frequently so they have an excuse to smell me.) Quote:
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09-12-2007, 07:36 PM | #131 (permalink) |
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Got any recommendations for a 23 year old who's turned into "young professional" after being "broke college student"? I work in a technical profession and when I go out I generally wear something like: blazer/light shirt and slacks, or just a dark shirt and slacks. I make more money than average but I do not work in finance, so I don't want to project that particular image or get into the $150+/bottle kind of stuff
I go to clubs, dance sometimes, but generally I'm just in a busy bar with other young professionals though, so something that will alert those in my immediate vicinity of the fact that I am wearing a scent, but do not want something that lingers or creates a large "wake". I've read your suggestions for Creed GIT & Himalaya, Ferragamo, and Envy for men but I'm not sure which would fit my style. Physically: 23 yo Asian, short black hair, not heavy but not skinny, 5'11", California weather (doesn't get very hot in summers here), laid back attitude Thanks for any advice, this thread really piqued my interest in scents!
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10-10-2007, 02:35 PM | #133 (permalink) |
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Hey MrSelfDestruct, I read this thread with some interest and thought perhaps I could pick your brain to lend me some expertise.
I am a musician and teacher in my late twenties. When I am in school I wear a suit and am generally quite well respected by my students... when I go out, I go out as a cool, artistic, musician type guy who dressed casually but smart. I walk tall and shave my head, and come across as strong and confident; I also flirt shamelessly with the young ladies whom I notice, or who notice me. I'm not overly fussed about a scent to wear in school to be honest, but I was wondering if you could recommend a couple scents to try. At the moment I have Ralph Lauren Romance and Acqua di Gio (I know, I know, but it was a gift) and I do like the Romance one. I also tried a Marc Jacobs scent that I liked but I can't seem to find it again, it's not the normal one in a white bottle. Thanks! |
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10-14-2007, 02:33 AM | #135 (permalink) |
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Hey there.
I'm 18 and a student (last year of college). I currently use Lacoste Original (80s citrus!) for day to day use and going out. It has just run out so wondering what I should get? I tried Joop Pour Homme, and found that while it was an alright smell, if very sweet, I got a bit of a headache from it and had to wash it off.. I'm looking for one that I can use for going out, and I'll buy more lacoste(£18 for 150ml or something so cheap) for day to day stuff as I like it a lot. My current shortlist(£25 is pretty much my limit I think. Fairly sure these all fit within this category): 212Male - Caroline Herrera Le Male - JPG Sexual pour Homme - Michael Germain Are these any good, or are there better recommendations, obviously I will try them out first, but it would be nice to have an idea. Thanks a lot! |
10-14-2007, 03:43 AM | #136 (permalink) |
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If Joop is too sweet, then my usual recommendation for a going out scent for your age, A*Men, will be too. Since you like citrus, B*Men is one to try in addition to the ones you listed.
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Hi im 18, and my style is hoodie with skull cap, 5' 7" tall. I am a laid back, quiet person, but I like to go out and have fun. Right now i wear armani mania cologne, but I'm looking for something else for the fall season. Any ideas?
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10-18-2007, 02:40 PM | #143 (permalink) |
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If any of the other UK-based guys out there is interested in trying Rive Gauche, The Perfume Shop has them on sale for just £12.99 for a 60ml. I really like it. The perfume counter girl was very impressed by my taste (based on the perfumes I was naming) and I got her phone number, so thank you sir for more than just great fragrance recommendations!
She also had me try a couple others: Opium and Twice Iceberg. I didn't particularly like either... Opium was just too strong, and Twice Iceberg was too summery. I am aware that I may have been judging them relative to Rive Gauche which may be unfair - Rive Gauche just seemed so much punchier and oozed class (they had no coffee beans for health and safety reasons relating to nut allergies. Another customer said that a slice of lemon works too). Twice Iceberg was just £9.99 so I may visit the shop again in a couple days and try it out again. Interestingly, she said she'd never heard of Creed despite being in the industry for several years. |
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Fascinating thread - very informative.
My trademark scent is Herrera by Carolina Herrera. It's not a very well known fragrance where I live, but the smell is gorgeous (a masculine scent possessing a blend of fresh citrus, tobacco, musk and amber - recommended for daytime wear) and it tends to draw compliments wherever I go...especially from the opposite sex. Can you recommend anything similar?
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10-29-2007, 05:54 PM | #151 (permalink) |
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Thanks for the great thread MrSelfDestruct - it's great to find someone willing to share their thoughts on this interesting topic!
One cologne that I enjoy wearing daily is Jill Sander's "Sander for Men". It's a scent that enlightens and brightens... gives such a good mood when I smell it. Also, not many men wear it, so I hear often - "what are you wearing?". Have you ever tried it? Any thoughts on it? Do you know of any other colognes that are similar but yet slightly different? Thanks again! |
10-30-2007, 04:28 PM | #152 (permalink) |
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I was at Selfridges today and visited their Creed counter. Wow, they make some great stuff! I put a spritz of Green Irish Tweed on one wrist, and Virgin Island Water on the other, and walked down the street asking random girls to pick their favourite. Green Irish Tweed won by something like 35-0. I'm buying a bottle.
Which other Creed ones would you recommend I try? Thanks again MrSelfDestruct, I feel like I'm discovering a whole new thing I just didn't know about. |
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While I was still at home, my new favorite scent was Sean Paul's Unforgivable. It was pretty atypical, regarding notes, of what I normally wore, but it really is quite nice. Sort of a sandalwood base note with a mild citrus top note. There's more to it than that, but I am NOT a fragrance snob, so I don't have an easy time picking them all out.
I also occasionally wore a scented oil from Global Scent Company called LeStadt. Despite it's name, it didn't bring forth visions of goth emo kids in psuedo-drag. It was a very pleasant but distinct light musk. Bulgari Blu is probably my next most worn scent. The wife loves it and I like it well enough to wear it often for her.
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I've never heard of LeStadt and can't find it on their website (which looks like it's straight out of 1997 ) Where did you get it? |
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11-07-2007, 11:38 AM | #156 (permalink) |
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I got my bottle of Green Irish Tweed today - fantastic fantastic stuff! eBay seems to be the place to buy. I'm going to try Silver Mountain Water as well next time I go to Selfridges.
Quick question for you MrSelfDestruct - in your first post you talk about 1/3 sprays and so on... how exactly do you do a 1/3 spray? My sprays seem to do nothing if you gently press them down until you reach a certain point and then it just sprays everything. |
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