Fragrance General

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>>12480672
If you want recs, provide as many criteria as possible: including sex, price range, seasons/weather, occasions, other frags/notes/accords you like/dislike, special conditions i.e. can easily be found in mall department stores, other ephemera i.e. personal style/aura you want to project, etc...

I like the freshness and citrus of CK One, it'll be good for summer. Though the artificial aspect to it is the only thing stopping me getting a bottle...

>>12480797
Right now it smells like a toned down 212, with no violet

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How is it?

>>12480672

Wearing Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Nil - I smell like a fucking salad and I love it.

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Got the Dior Homme today love it but I want to try a spring/summer one. Should I try another one in the Dior Homme collection or Chanel?

>>12481084
If you like smelling like a salad, try Irish Tweed :^)

>>12481084
It's nice while the top notes last, I hate it once the vetiver takes over.

>>12481098

Dior Homme Eau - still has the classic Dior Homme iris note but has added(not much, but there) citrus

If you want the iris note to be in the background with really bright citrus up front, try Dior Homme Sport 2012.

>>12481228
Cheers senpai, I'll give em a try

>>12481112
Love GIT, arguably one of the greatest masculine fragrances ever.

>>12481146
I don't really get vetiver on the dry-down, more so a bunch of florals.

I visited the Scent Bar when I was in LA some time ago. They had so many different fragrances that I had never heard of, and so many of them were absolutely lovely. Can highly recommend it.

Where is the safest place to buy fragrances? Is it normally in stores or from places like Amazon?

>>12481262
FragranceNet and Notino are both great places to pick up fragrances on the cheap. There are also a couple of Facebook groups you can try out if you want to swap or buy.

>>12481262
I can vouch for FragranceNet so far and decantshop for samples.

>in stores

Rip off.

Also, stay away from theperfumedcourt. They take forever just to ship. Even if you're in the mainland US.

>>12481262
Amazon is loaded with fakes and dilutions.

Recently bought club de nuit intense men, since it's a creed aventus clone and I've heard so much about the hype.

Do you guys think it smells similar? Because I have never smelled Aventus before tbqh

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what's your favourite imaginary authors scent? I was going to order a sample pack but I can't settle on which ones to include

>>12481509
Yes they have identical dry downs

>>12481509
It's pretty similar but Aventus opens with a much smoother and pleasant fruity pineapple. The drydowns are very close though.

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Just bought this

>>12481567
Really depends on your tastes, they're all pretty good. Definitely sample before you buy since done are off putting. Personally, I really enjoy The Cobra and The Canary and The Soft Lawn.

>>12481606
How is it? I'm kinda intrigued by the cranberry note.

>>12481618
Smells pretty nice, can't describe it though.
Intense and sweet I guess.

Currently switching between Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (basic, I know, but it's a solid staple) and Penhaligon's Halfeti, which is beautiful.

I'm looking for a nice fresh fragrance to match the coming summer season, but also because me and my girlfriend are starting a collection, she currently wears Penhaligon's Equinox Bloom.

I splashed out and got the 250ml Tobacco Vanille, but I've found it smells different to the 100ml, has anyone else found this?

>>12481634
some specificity would probably get you more helpful answers. are you looking for something citrusy, aquatic, fruity...? Any fresh scents you particularly liked in the past?

as for Tobacco Vanille, where did you get it? I'm fairly certain I'm sitting on a fake tuscan leather myself, so you might have had similarly bad luck. might just be batch inconsistencies, of course, but I haven't heard that a lot about tom ford

>>12481634
What notes are looking for? An aquatic/ marine type or a citrusy woods type?

As for the TV, not sure. Maybe a reformulation?

>>12481654
>>12481659

Oh sorry, I wasn't actually looking for recommendations, however I guess now that we're here something that's floral, not citrus as my gf finds them overwhelming (however if you have good citrus recommendations let me know as I may get them in the future).

As for the TV, I got it from the same place as I got the 100ml, which was House of Fraser (about 1-2 years apart though). It's likely a batch inconsistency like you suggested, however it is my first 250ml so maybe I'm not transferring it right?

How do you guys decant fragrances?

If that isn't the issue then I must say don't get the 250ml from HOF as it is disappointing in comparison to the 100ml.

>>12481697
Have you tried Reflection Man by Amouage? Very floral and powdery.

>>12481509
I have personally never tried it, but Creed is so overrated imo. Don't get the hype around Aventus or most Creed fragrances. IGT and Royal Oud are based, but the rest are just overhyped/price desu.

>>12481730
I have! I actually had a 12 vial sample set of different Amouage fragrances, they were beautiful. There was a darker one that I loved, I think it had absinthe in it?

>>12481736
Probably Memoir due to its wormwood note.

You could also try Amouage Bracken. It's kind of a twist on like a spiced fougere. Very green and earthy, a little woody, has a very nice lavender note, a little citrus at the top but it doesn't smell "citrusy" overall, it just adds a little freshness to the opening.

Amouage Jubilation if you like fruity-spicy-incense. Beautiful scent.

>>12481567
Anyone know if those sprayers screw off?

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Talk me out of buying pic related.

>>12482033
It's 100% worth it

>>12481434
>Amazon is loaded with fakes and dilutions.
[citation needed]

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>>12481697
>How do you guys decant fragrances?
Pipettes

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>>12481697

>>12482033
It's overrated and there are numerous clones that smell 90% the same that can be had for a fraction of the price. If you're gonna go Creed, at least get MI or Royal Water or one of their other actually great fragrances.

Anyone here have Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme? How is the performance?

>>12481262
I wouldn't trust Amazon, anon. I bought a Versace cologne there twice, and one Burberry cologne, and only the Burberry cologne was real.

Fragancenet and Notino are legit though I would be way of fragrancenet seeing how they sometimes get bad reviews. I would trust Notino in your shoes.

>>12481795
It was Memoir, thanks for reminding me. Brackets wasn't in the samples I received, but it sounds nice.

I forgot about Jubilation, it wasn't in my samples but I really wanted to try it, doesn't it have blackberry in it?

>>12482290
Jubilation has everything in it.

>>12482105
I bizzarely couldn't find any of these in my hometown, guess I'll get some online. Do you reuse them or is it best to chuck them afterwards and use fresh ones?

I got a decanting set with an atomizer I purchased online from The Essential Atomizer Company, it's shit, do not purchase from them.

My atomizer also broke and leaked, and all the black started to peel away from the glass. Super pissed off.

>>12482110
Absolute kek

>>12482295
Everything?

>>12482297
I keep one in the medicine cabinet leaning next to the splash bottle of Egoiste to feed the atomizer I use to spray it, but keeping track of multiple pipettes to bottles is a bigger pain in the ass than the guilt I'd feel for using most one time then recycling. Besides, they're 5¢ apiece.

>>12482103
The reviews on pretty much anything.

>>12481572
>>12481597
Thanks for answering guys!

>>12481731
Yeah you're right. I had high expectations for when my CDNI bottle arrived. But when I smelled it, I didn't get the hype either. My parents liked the scent, they gave it 8/10. But one of my female friends gave it (only) 7/10.
Really overhyped indeed.

>>12482206
I have a 1ml sample and the performance is great, unfortunately for me it's just a bit to heavy. Would anyone know what is the main note in this frag? If this helps I think it's the same as 212 drydown and that's what I'm looking for but in slightly lighter version for spring/summer.

>>12482206
Performs amazing, so don't overspray. It doesn't last long though (3 hours). Did one spray on the back of my neck once, and someone could smell it from 5 meters away.

>>12482886
Tonka bean and mint

>>12482290
It does have blackberry. It's not massively prevalent, but it's there. As the other guy said, Jubilation has a ton of notes. It basically smells rich. It smells like if you went to a Sultan's palace, that's what his throne room would smell like. Probably my favorite Amouage fragrance.

What's the best website to buy samples if you live in Western Europe?

>>12482999

ebay

>>12482609

that's as good as it gets if you want from your fragrances to both be artsy and get compliments, otherwise you gotta chose one of the two

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>>12480672
serious question /fa/ - regardless of your personal preferences, price, climate and weather, what is the most luxurious fragrance, scent or even single note you've felt in your life, not necessary on yourself, perhaps in your company or surrounding someone, something smelled like a brick of gold?

looking for some inspo - personally can't place anything that stood out looking back - wealthy people i've been around either didn't smell at all or it was really overpowering rather classical french fragrance worn by some aspiring sad people but nothing that would make me wanna smell like them.

>>12483315
Looking at that pic, gold is not the first odor that comes to mind.

>>12483315
Amouage Jubilation.

Roja Enigma smells quite rich as well (as well it should at Roja prices), but it's less ostentatious. Jubilation smells like a man in golden clothes standing in a golden room in his golden palace.

>>12482206
Performance is average. I wouldn't use it for summer though, it's too thick. Seems more like a fall/winter fragrance.

>>12482886
>Would anyone know what is the main note in this frag?
Tonka bean. It's a tonka bomb. Try the regular Allure Homme.

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I present to you the latest aventus clone

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Any recommendations for a warm weather frag? I'll be working in a hot, stuffy laboratory in a hot part of southern California this summer and I need something that can keep up with my sweat but still smell pleasant. No note preference at all.

Been looking at L'Occitane Cedrat, would this be a good fit for pure performance?

>>12483598
Mother of god!

Anyone have any experience with Gallagher Fragrances? I'm thinking of buying a discovery set from them.

>>12483719
issey miyake l'eau d'issey pour homme is always a good fresh, aqua scent. If you wanna extend the budget more, Bond No 9, Shelter Island is also good.

Have never tried the Cedrat, sorry.

>>12483815
>issey miyake l'eau d'issey
in my case it doesnt last very long, maybe 8 hours

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Which one dudes? I've only tried regular ole homme EDT, which I liked.

>>12483833
8 hours is pretty long, no?

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Thoughts on Lalique frags?

Do they have the best value and performance in regards to $/ml?

I know Encre Noire (original) performs great for at least 12 hours.

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>>12483833
>>12483885
>8 hours is pretty long, no?

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I'd like a cologne that projects Machiavellian-esque power and domination, and inspires not just fear but hopelessness in the hearts of my business opponents.

Thoughts?

>>12483885
Parfum is good but not too wearable casually. It's gotta be pretty cold for it to come off well.

Intense I think has a bit more versatility. I wear it to work and out at the pub with a nice shirt and boots. It's a line that's a bit more formal than most, in my opinion, so dress it up and you'll get compliments left right and centre if that's your thing.

>>12483927
17 sprays of Kouros

>>12483885
>8 hours is pretty long, no?
>>12483903


sorry i should have added that I spray it rather excessively. 4-5 spray to achieve that hours level

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>>12483933
Is it actually as bad as everyone says?

>>12483927
Acqua di Parma

Choose any. But just know that the more citrusy you get, the less longevity.

Flanker or not.

>>12483977
It is a divisive frag, but I think it's glorious, especially in the heat.

>>12483977
The first time you wear it you'll wonder why you fell for a meme. The second time, you'll tell yourself you'll never wear it again. The third time you'll swear you're done with it, but later that day realize you sort of liked it. A few days later you'll reach for it and find it comforting. Now you're a Kouros guy.

>>12483815
Cheers. I've tried L'eau D'Issey and was reminded too much of a tile cleaner I've used. However, I will give the Sport version a try.

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Thoughts? I know ck is a meme, but I actually enjoyed this quite a bit

>>12482103
even amazon fulfillment purchases the bottles from who the fuck knows where. people think they're getting a 100% legit product because it's fulfilled and shipped by amazon. read pretty much any review for any fragrance on there, it's a crapshoot

>>12482995
> It smells like if you went to a sultans palace

I want it.

I want just one or two bottles to last me all autumn/winter. My budget can allow a bottle of something like Wonderwood, of which I like a ton. However, would it be best to get two or three slightly less expensive bottles?

>>12482416
>>12484353
OK, so the "citation" is nothing reliable, and just random people writing random reviews on amazon, who may or may not know wtf they're talking about and cry "fake!" at a reform? I'll continue to shop there, but thanks...

>>12484648
Just depends on whether or not you want to be able to switch it up. And whether you have other frags already. If you really like Wonderwood, I'd wait until I see a good price on it and get that instead of multiple bottles that you like less.

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>>12484030
Is there anything comparable at 25-50% the price?

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>>12484775
I mean, it's a thing with other products sold on amazon. And dupes of popular/expensive fragrances do exist. It's reasonable to expect some to show up on amazon.

opinions on fragrantica vs basenotes? it seems like fragrantica is more up to date, alive, useful... but seems to be out of favor here. basenotes seems to have a more tight knit community and a better system for organizing/rating your fragrances, but the place just feels kinda dead to me.

>>12485018
Ye fragrantica has the users. Basenotes has the more modern site.
But in the end
More opinions = better

Any jasmine lovers want to list their top jasmine fragrances (soliflore or otherwise)?

>>12485018
fragrantica's layout is complete garbage and there are more users on fragrantica but also more plebs and 1 word reviews

basenote is more suitable for actual hobbyists IMO

serious question
do you guys wear deodorant? neutral smell or something?

>>12483598
mother of pearl

>>12483159
it's not like everyone rate aventus 10/10 either

>>12485092
I use Mitchum Advanced Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant - Unscented. Keeps me dry all day and doesn't clash with whatever fragrance I'm wearing.

Just got a decant of Interlude Man - I have no idea why but the first thing it reminded me of was hot dogs. Not really digging it, and I'll never get a practical use of it since it's a winter scent and I live in the land of eternal fire(Florida)

>>12485153
What would you suggest for an unscented body wash?

>>12485159

Dove's Men+ unscented is pretty good, I use that if it's on sale, otherwise I just roll with Target brand.

>>12485167
Cheers, lad

>>12485155
You can send it to me if you like...

>>12485180

Show me the $, Jerry.

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>>12484831
Dior Eau Sauvage and Armani Eau Pour Homme.

According to most reviews, the longevity of both is equally shit.

I think that's just the nature of citrus frags.

>>12485018
I like Fragrantica more because of the pictures in the note breakdowns and the community voted note breakdown. And there are more people using it. Basenotes is better for keeping track of what you've tried and rated. I used to try to use both but only bother with Fragrantica now.

>>12485203
How much are you looking for?

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My girlfriend of many years dumped me and I guess I'm back at the market now.

I shower with Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap only and gotten multiple compliments just from that.

I need something manly.
Something that screams masculine and testosterone. None of that strawberry sweet shit or chemical smell.

22 year old male, German engineering student.
Occasions would be either one for everything or one for casual for work & uni and something dominant when being around women.

The price plays no role, I have money.

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Anyone tried this?
It's been compared to Sauvage but not as hit-or-miss.

>>12485477
Creed Aventus

>>12485519
Pretty pricey here.
Any alternatives to 300 yurobucks for 75ml?

>>12485527
You just said price plays no role?

>>12485528
Should've added within reason.

>>12485527
but
>The price plays no role, I have money.
You can get Club De Nuit Intense Man by Armaf (clone of Aventus) which is just as much a woman pleaser as aventus for like 10% of the price if you want

Which fragrances would you recommend for ladies? I'm looking at getting my partner Amouage Blossom Love, but I'm open to other suggestions.

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>>12485532
Thanks for the hint m8. Appreciate it.

Any other tips?

>>12485543
>any other tips
don't dismiss it if you don't love it at first sniff. I actively disliked it at first but I wore it a few times and the ladies' reactions were off the charts. I also grew to enjoy it myself as a scent over time.
If you meant any other recommendations for fragrances that fit your description, I think aventus/club de nuit intense man is your best bet, but others that also work well for your situation, which I have personally tried, are:
Acqua di Gio Profumo
Bleu De Chanel

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I was looking at AdP Blu line for a summer scent. These are unisex but most reviews have them rather on the feminine side. Any specific fragrances in this line that would be suitable for men?

>>12485587
AdP Colonia is a solid classic for a summer scent I'd say.

This day wearing?

>>12485621
Thanks, fortunately I ordered sample of colonia together with a bunch of Blu samples.
And yes mostly for work and a beer after or just walking around the city on weekends.

>>12485477
Tom Ford, I guess? Vanilla Tabacco and Tuscan Leather are nice. You could always try something like a Dior, Dior Homme is quite a lovely Fall/Winter smell. Spicebomb is also great for a night time Winter/fall. For day time, I would try maybe a Chanel Allure Home Sport.

>>12485687
> I need something manly. Something that screams masculine and testosterone. None of that strawberry sweet shit
>spicebomb
>dior homme
!?

>>12485477
If you want balls to the wall masculine, check out Gucci Guilty Absolute. It turns a lot of people off because it's extremely dry and leathery but I think it's brilliant.

>>12485587

they all are good for men I think. mandorlo di sicilia is the best one. one of the best gourmand

>>12485502
I have a 10ml decant of this and I think it's pretty good. VERY similar to Sauvage but a little sweeter and not as long lasting. Not bad for the price if you can get it cheap.

I have no clue where to start with fragrances.

sex:Male
age:22
Previous fragrances used: literally only axe (no clue)
Price range- $50-$150
Occasions: One for work, one for attracting grills

I'm extremely extroverted, want a smell that shows leadership and my friendliness?? Fuck I don't know anything about this area

pls help

>>12485477
L'Artisan Fou d'Absinthe
Tuscan Leather or Shay & Blue Blacks Club Leather.
Kouros

I've never tried it but the comments and reviews for Jacamo de Jacamo on Fragrantica make it sound pretty manly.

>>12485539

Angélique Noire by Guerlain.

>>12485913
Bleu de Chanel
Dior Sauvage (not Eau Sauvage)
Versace Pour Homme

Three likable and outgoing fragrances in my opinion. More on the fresh/citrus side.

>>12485941
thx homie

>>12485913

I always reccomend Nautica Voyage to any fragrance newbie because A)It's cheap as fuck and B)It's actually a decent scent for everyday use. You could honestly use it for both but my go to for dates is Dolce and Gabbana The One EDP. Grills eat that shit up.

>>12485944
yo yo yo
thanks man

>>12485415
$25 bucks, I see it going around for $29 on some facebook groups but I used a spray.

Are there any reliable decanters on ebay or should I just avoid getting samples there altogether? It's for fairly cheap fragrances, if that makes a difference in how likely they are to fake it.

>>12485961
Avoid ebay for decants mostly, if you have Facobook there are a couple of groups that have members who sell decants on the cheap. Fragrance Guru Nation and Fragrance Swap.

>>12485977

Facebook*

https://www.fragrantica.com/news/Tom-Ford-Private-Blend-Oud-Min%C3%A9rale-9525.html

lads

>>12486088
> sea salt, pink peppercorn, seaweed, styrax, oud

That sounds very...something. Unapproachable?

>>12486147
I'm expecting it to be a cousin of Shelter Island. Marine ouds are the embodiment of sex on the beach, and that seems like the exact kind of brief TF would give to his perfumers. Will def sample.

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What do you guys think about him?

>>12486575
He should shave.

>>12485951
I'll give you $13 and I'll cover the postage.

>>12486575
Bit fucking annoying, but seems to know his shit. Good place for newfags to learn about techniques and what to look for when buying frags

>>12486588
He can review aftershave splashes in the process!

>>12485691
How are these "strawberry sweet shit", what?

>>12486575
He should stick to fragrance. His attempts at style/grooming advice have sort of exposed how bland and vacuous he is.

>>12486613
100% agreed.

>>12486246
I'll give it a try. I'm curious if it'll smell like oud with some other stuff sprinkled on top or if the other notes play a larger role. Not usually a fan of styrax but it's an interesting note.

Which one would you choose between Dior Homme Sport, Dior Homme Cologne and Allure Homme Sport?

Where do you buy cologne online? Is amazon a bad choice?

>>12487508
Yes, don't know where you live but I would go for trusted local stores that sell online.

>>12487508
Depends where you live. If you're in Canada or the U.S., fragrancebuy.ca is super cheap, reliable, and has great service. Used them tons of times, never had a problem with fakes.

Amazon is not so good because of the prevalence of counterfeit goods. With fragrances in particular, fakes can get pretty elaborate, it can be hard to tell the difference (aside from the actual scent and performance, of course). I wouldn't recommend Amazon overall for fragrances, you never know what you're getting.

>>12487508
fragrancenet/notino are the best places to go most of the time. Also facebook groups/basenotes/fragrantica threads

Thinking about buying a decant of Erolfa to try out since the notes look promising, I've also heard this smells very dated - anyone care to share what they think?

>>12488156
I just got a 3ml sample a while back to try. My experience was that it smells about 80% similar to MI, only a little bit less sweetness and the drydown is a little more green and less salty.

Honestly, MI sort of makes it obsolete. It's a more sophisticated scent overall, and they smell similar enough that it's really not worth having both.

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Anyone hyped for this? Can't wait to get my nose on it. Paco Robanne has a special place in my heart since, if I'm being honest, One Million is what got me into fragrance ages ago.

>>12486575

eventually came around to his chanel. At firs I thought it was pointless to get recs from a guy who can get compliments even if he's wearing stale Axe. But he's the only guy I find it believable when he sais he gets "tons of compliments" from the ladies compared to most of the other reviewers who look from average to inbred. Also, he actually gets a variety of hot young girls on his channel to give their opinions. I don't care if Redolesences fat SJW wife likes how something smells

:>>12485092
>do you guys wear deodorant?
Yes
>neutral smell or something?
Unscented

>>12485477
>The price plays no role, I have money.
>>12485527
>Pretty pricey here.

>>12485961
I've bought several decants on eBay with great success.

>>12487508
Amazon is fine. Buy from there all the time, as long as it's sold by amazon proper.

>>12488448
This. I don't really care that much what Jeremy likes or gets compliments on, because he'd get compliments if he smelled like yak piss. I care about what the grills like. Gives you a good idea what sort of scents to wear on dates and the like.

Also, Lara is best grill.

>>12488571
This is horrible advice. Just because this guy got lucky doesn't mean amazon is safe, even if it is sold by Amazon. Many items that are sold/fulfilled by Amazon aren't actually theirs, they're just shipped by them. It's still no guarantee at all that you're getting an authentic product.

It's safer than buying from a random seller on Amazon, yes, but still far from foolproof.

Versace eros always works well for me

>>12489027
Never trust Amazon for fragrances.
For eBay, read recent customer reviews carefully and only buy from sellers with like 5k+ feedback.

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>tfw finally copped this from Fragrancenet
>used shoprunner
>still shipped usps priority all the way from new york

Beats paying $9 for priority mail I suppose.

>>12486575
tool

>>12488448
Hahahaha nice one, 100% true

>>12489027
Suit yourself. I'm of the mind that 98/100 cries of "Fake!" are people who don't know any better. Just see the countless threads on BN...

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What would a 26 year old with a Bentley Continental wear?

No aventus please

>>12487076
allure homme sport, dior homme sport is a generic citrus mess.

>>12485913
>extremely extroverted

Pure Malt imo, I love the scent but it's definitely not me since I'm a grimdark faggot. I think someone who is outgoing can definitely pull it off.

>>12489343
OR Amazon is notorious for counterfeit goods in general, as is evidenced by the numerous articles that can be found by simply googling "Amazon counterfeit", and thus, for a product that is counterfeited as often as fragrances, it's probably not a good source.

>>12486575
>>12488448

There is something that bothers me, not specifically about his channel, but in general in most videos where there are at least 2 people giving opinions.
Assuming these are not pre-scripted why are the guests basically always giving the opinion about just the opening notes which you wouldn't normally smell on someone and the opening can be drastically different to drydown in most frags...

Posted in fbg but then realized my /frag/ anons might be able to help me out better:

How the fuck can I get gross cologne smell out of the neck of my suit jacket that was borrowed? Without dry cleaning I mean.

>>12489407
>notorious

https://www.quora.com/How-much-perfume-sold-on-Amazon-is-counterfeit

https://www.fragrantica.com/board/viewtopic.php?id=175997

https://www.fragrantica.com/board/viewtopic.php?id=62541

http://www.basenotes.net/threads/412985-Fake-Nasomatto-s-Has-anyone-bought-fragrances-off-Amazon

Man, I am so glad I am not paranoid. Makes life so much easier.

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>Bought bottle of Mont Blanc Individuel on ebay before I had any sense
>Arrived today
>Doesn't smell like raspberries at all or even vaguely fruity, very dryer sheet though

Did I get gypped, /frag/? Here's the listing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Individuel-by-Mont-Blanc-for-Men-EDT-Cologne-Spray-2-5-oz-tst-/252770999980?hash=item3ada535eac:g:r2oAAOSwlndZCpah

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>>12489521
Here we go...

>>12489603
Hey man, that .5 percent could be the people who know what they're talking about

Surely this fragrance can't actually be this dryer sheet/powder/chemical mess that I'm smelling right now

>>12489612
The opening is pretty chemical yes, wait for the drydown. Don't smell it too close up.

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Today's cops. Something pricey and a bunch of cheap shit I bought because I was curious.

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>>12489777
Strong is supposedly a Sauvage knockoff. So far it just smells kinda soapy. Then again, I haven't actually smelled Sauvage, so for all I know, that's what it smells like. Only cost me 15 maplebux, though, so if I wind up hating it, meh.

The Zebra stuff is an Arabic Aventus-like. Actually pretty nice. Smells like a sweeter, fruitier Aventus. The Oakmoss note does smell pretty artificial on the drydown, but I still like it. Also only 40 maplebux.

I am 27 and have never word cologne in my life.
I don't know how to buy it, and I've never had a girl buy me some a gift.

I wouldn't know the first thing. I feel so lost.

>>12489521

The raspberry is very hard to spot because it's well blended and the main note is sandalwood which most of us probably don't know how it smells in nature. My bottle smells sweet, like freshly ironed shirts.


>>12489798
Did you try to enter a fragrance store and smell some fragrances? And the first post in the thread says what you need to tell us if you want some recs

>>12481278
>>12487551
Can you recommend some facebook groups to join? thanks

>>12489784
So, Strong, ironically, is rather weak. Smells nice enough, but it's been less than an hour and it's already almost gone. Ah well.

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Is this house some meme designed to trick poorfargs? I bought samples of their most hiped offerings and I feel like I got dupped considering how much these fucking samples costed.

Ivory Route - some average spice and incense
More Than Words - Way too sweet for me and there are better rose fragrances
Lira - Smells like vanile cookies but again, too sweet, and not interesting enough
Nio- This when I tough I was literally scammed, it's just a nice soapy citrus scent, barely better than mugler cologne
Naxos- it's good but smells too much like pure havane and doesn't warrant the absurd price
Renaissance- average mint smell

I haven't smelled richwood, but fck me that thing costs over 500 euros. I'm dropping the entire house

Man, I really like Boss Bottled, but the sillage and longevity just isn't there. Even with the low price it feels like I shouldn't bother when I have to bury my nose in my arm after an hour to smell it. Is there anything similar smelling that's stronger and lasts longer? I like the combination of woody and sweet.

>>12485527
"""The price plays no role, I have money."""""

cant greentext on this keyboard

>>12486575
hes a faggot

>>12489889
Jerxoff

>>12489864

Fragrance Swap and The Fragrance Guru Nation.

>>12489889

Richwood smells incredible but you can get the Dua knockoff which smells 95% similar.

>>12489521
I didn't smell raspberry and it smelled like a dryer sheet/chemical mess like you said. I doubt it's fake.

Whats the most masculine fragrance that chanel makes? Would also prefer it to be lighter, something good for use in the summer

>>12490167

Manliest? Antaeus. But Platinum Egoiste works better for spring/summer.

>>12486575
For a model that should know legal shit, he didn't really disclose his notino sponsorships very well. From the ones I saw, you literally had to click read more in the description, and the only disclosure was right at the bottom of it. Is he good for people that just want compliments? Sure. But I don't buy his BS when he broke out the sniffing kit for essential oils honestly. I think he made up his "love of fragrance". Sure on the surface he seems genuine, and his videos are done somewhat professionally, especially compared to quite a few reviewers. But when you take into account his pure neglect in mentioning sponsorships it speaks volumes, maybe he doesn't trust his audience to make their own decisions even if they knew he was kinda shilling, but the fact that a man that clearly has the money or influence to get free bottles from companies either has no idea on the community guidelines of disclosure or blatantly ignores them, is very damaging to what he truly thinks of his viewers.

In terms of disclosure, redolessence isn't particularly good either, I saw a couple videos where overlay text showed up for a quick second while he had a fragrantica website scroll in the background. Overall I honestly think most of the reviewers don't obsess over fragrances like most of the "community" but just want to make some money on it. They probably saw the most successful guy in that area at the time and thought they would get that way with the same setup.

Now is it wrong what they are doing? Not particularly. But it just sickens me when they try to bullshit about how "fragrance plays a central emotional role in their lives" and don't bother to mention their sponsorships a lot of the time. If anything it just insults the viewers, saying they can't make their own decisions when they have all the factors and biases of the review there for them.

On a side note, the *other* Jeremy "fragrance reviewer" The Scentrepreneur (lol so funny). What is his deal?

>>12490243
* He does this weird smile quite a lot in his videos. I have no idea if its anxiety, but it just comes off as a bit narcissistic. It's like a weird bunny teeth kinda smile. It just seems really strange. Thoughts?

On the Jeremy discussion personally my only problem with him is I dont think.. I learn anything new when I watch his videos. I think people forget and what ive talked about in a lot of my fragrance videos(dunno if anyone hear watch's them but..)almost everything can get compliments. So although its kinda nice seeing what is someones favorite thing, when thats like... 100% of the what they are talking about all the time it gets a little... boring to say maybe? And I dont feel like I learn anything about any fragrances when i watch his videos becuase he never describes how they smell. So it gets a little boring when its always the same kinda thing.. it would be more interesting if he used how popular his channel is to ask girls about some sorta slightly more out there fragrances, or specific ones vs specific ones that have the same vibe if that makes sense.

As for the other Jeremy dunno but i do know ive seen him posting a new video everyday for a couple month it seems now. Strike while the iron is hot I guess...


As for reviewers being disingenuous well theres no doubt in my mind that its possible many are quite sponsored to certain degrees. Even as small as my channel I have actually had companies/or the perfumer themselves contact me when I did not give as good as review they wanted so.....

So I'm trying out a sample of Acqua di Parma Colonia for maybe the fourth time. It usually smells fresh but I'm getting something really animalic or like urine. Anyone else get this?

>>12490057
>arm

In my experience, there's not enough heat in the arm to get decent performance out of Boss Bottled.

Then again, there's always the Intense flanker. The EdP is supposed to be less sweet.

>>12489355
those head lights, old model

ill give you 3.50 for it

>>12490167
>>12490196

Seconding platinum egoiste

Also Bleu de chanel EDT (although mainstream)

>>12490417
Ah, really? Where would be better? I also wore it on my chest and found that didn't project or last much either.

>>12489798
Welcome! Not seeing a question, so read the sticky.

>>12490167
Straight up: Antaeus, but as said, it's not light, nor good for summer, so Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentrée. A bit on the sophisticated side, and prob 25+, but very masculine.

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>>12489798
Buy decants/samples, read the sticky on where to cop, don't use theperfumedcourt (ever).

Personally, I recommend at least paying extra for sprayer vials.

If you're not sure what to try, you can just read the following article.

http://www.basenotes.net/features/3278-the-top-ten-male-designer-fragrances-every-beginner-should-sample

>>12489798
Personally, first thing I'd recommend is going to a department store or a Sephora or whatever and sampling some fragrances. Ask the person there for help. Get an idea of what sorts of scents you like. Maybe specific notes you enjoy.

Once you have an idea of what sort of scents you like, you can order some samples and find some some fragrances you want to buy a full bottle of.

Fuck this hobby is so fucking expensive. But I can't be happy with just decants for some scents, some scents are just fucking art and deserve a full bottle in my collection.

>>12490666

can you give us a list on these ones?

>>12490670
Terre d'Hermes Parfum, Amouage Reflection Man, Dior Homme Parfum

Even buying off Notino that's still $300+ because my autism won't let me buy anything less than the biggest bottle.

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>>12490666
You need to decide which kinds of scents you prefer and your price range.

I don't care much for citrus. They smell great, but even the expensive ones perform like absolute shit and they're not worth the money.

Not gonna spend cash on a frag I like either unless I can get at least 12 hours of longevity.

Don't give a fuck about sillage as long as I can smell it.

>>12490666
I know this feel. I've only been into fragrances really only about 2 years and I've easily spent 4 grand or more. Doesn't help that I have a taste for the niche stuff. Have a couple Creeds, some Amouage, Serge Lutens, a Roja, a bunch of other random niche stuff.

I can afford it, but it's definitely not a cheap hobby to get into.

>>12490666
It's as expensive as you can afford to make it.

>>12490346

I think I know who you are, but only because you said you come to 4chan. hope you get well

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What's the most refreshing scent you can think of? Something pleasant and invigorating that's mostly for you. I'm loving pic related for that purpose, smells so damn good

>>12490846
Hey that's what my brother uses. Personally I use Reclaim. Has a nice light sent to it. Not too heavy

>>12490846
This one smells 95% similar to Chanel Allure Homme Sport, so I'll give you my view. My father once said "what are you wearing, it smells like insecticides!". Since I only recently sprayed it, he got the citrus blast, so I can kinda see what he meant.
I've received compliments though with this scent (AHS), from my friends. Also seen other people get compliments.

>>12490673
>my autism won't let me buy anything less than the biggest bottle
iktf

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>mfw no love for Eau de Lacoste L12.12 Blanc

grill here looking for recs. I'm fine with any price range unless it's going to cost me hundreds. I like floral scents and I usually wear mists because I feel that parfum or eau de parfum are too strong? I dont like scent of alcohol too much

i like sweet scents that aren't strong if that makes sense, and I'm looking for something that's appropriate all year round.

>>12491061
Try Dior poison girl, it's floral, sweet and one of my favourite female scents.
Another one of my favourites is La Nuit Trésor by Lancome. That's a sweet one as well, but it's a pretty strong one and everyone women in town seems to wear it.

>>12491061
Atelier makes affordable, relatively light, sweet frags. I've mainly tried their fruitier offerings but I like them. Orange Sanguine and Pomelo Paradis are nice. They have more floral stuff too.

>>12491061
Marc Jacobs Decadence

>>12491046
Have you tried Lacoste Jaune(yellow)? I found blanc to be rather boring but Jaune is surprisingly good.

>>12491061
Juliette has a Gun Anyway

>>12491061
mists smell cheap as fuck and perfume doesnt smell like alcohol unless you smell straight from the bottle

source: sister is fond of mists and they smell terrible

>>12491326
>sister is fond of mists and they smell terrible
assuming all mists are the same
she probably has victoria secret shit

>>12491335
it's all the same cheap fresh light fruity/floral scents. mists cant have anything near the complexity and maturity of a perfume.

What are some long lasting fresh/citrus scents under £50?

>>12491597
Citrus scents, by their nature, tend not to last long. The molecules in citrus notes aren't very stable so they tend to break down quickly. That's why citrus notes are always top notes in fragrances.

There are, of course, fragrances with citrus in them that last a long time, but you don't tend to smell much of the citrus after an hour or so.

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I've got armani code profumo on my left wrist, and pic related on my right.

I like what I'm smelling on the right more and I'm liking the price.

But not gonna cop until I receive my lalique pour homme decant.

>>12491597
Versace Pour Homme has that super refreshing citrusiness and it seems to last pretty long/has a very smooth transition into another scent that smells very citrusy.

death to designer frags

>>12491766
Without designer frags we wouldn't have nice frag commercials/films to watch, and that would be a shame.

>>12491796
you make a good point my friend

>>12485477
The Guerlain line with the wood-outlined square bottles: Derby, Arsène Lupin, L'Âme d'un Héros, and Chamade Homme are all very masculine.

Also since you can read German, check the reviews by "FabianO" on Parfumo.de. It sounds like you and he have similar taste.

How many sprays of Sauvage and where?

>>12488448
Could have sworn redolescence or whatever was gay.

>>12489456
Sunlight, air, and time.

>>12491766

designer dior beats all niche houses including niche dior

>>12491906
One on chest, one in air in front of you as you walk through it. Minuscule amount on wrists and neck. Needs to be subtle, yet sexy. Not overpowering.

>>12492212
>Spray and walk through the cloud right after

Come on, that's some teenager with Axe shit right there. Don't listen to him >>12491906

Just on the neck. Maybe shoulders.

>>12492212
>in air in front of you as you walk through it
Are you 16?

>>12490673
Ok /frag/, please help me choose 2 of these to buy:

Dior Homme Parfum
Amouage Reflection Man
Terre d'Hermes Parfum
Dior Sauvage
Tom Ford Oud Wood

I've tried and love them all already

>>12492287
Reflection and TDH hands down.

>>12492287
Reflection Man and Dior Sauvage

>>12492287
oud wood

>>12492287
Both Diors.

>>12492287
Oud Wood
Sauvage

One for you, one for the people.

>>12492287
The only one of those I really care for is Reflection, so that. Honestly, that one should be a no-brainer, any man who can afford it and appreciates fragrances should own it.

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>>12490666
Buy off Craigslist or Kijiji. I've amassed more than 20 bottles for under $750 over my year and a half of collecting. Also, trade stuff and look for closing sales

>>12492489
by people you mean women and by women you mean whores

>>12492527
nice collection, if only any of these smelled good.

>>12490840
ha have i said i come to 4chan in my youtube before? hrmmm im sure I have in the catfishing videos but I dont recall saying it in the frag videos I do.. whatever the case thanks!

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>>12492527
>TFW some guy selling 100 mL bottles of D&G The One for 20 bucks but he lives an hour away

Reselling them is so close to being worth it gaaah fuck shipping

>>12490574
Why shouldn't you use theperfumedcourt?

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>TFW you try to spray the .0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001 μL sample atomizer and it dribbles out all over the hand you're holding it with

>>12492604
Some anon was complaining about shipping time. I live across the country from TPC, have ordered from them four times, and don't have any complaints.

Of course I mostly use luckyscent because I live so close—my orders generally arrive in 2 days.

>>12492604
Well, it's normal for a decant service to take at least three business days to process an order.

But they don't give you any other option for shipping than default first class.

Their normal process for upgrading the shipping involved filing some support ticket. But the system they used for that is down.

>>12492612
Idk desu I mostly do this on purpose

What is a good fragrance for cars/rooms??

Bonus points if somebody can name one that smells like a warm cafe

>>12492612
Press it like a man!

>>12492689
Go to Yankee Candle, choose from any number of air fresheners or sprays or candles. Christmas Cookie is a great home scent in the fall and winter, an olfactory soundtrack to play as you put on 20 pounds.

>>12492527
I can see you own Burberry Britt Rhythm. What are your thoughts on that one? Also have you received any feedback?

I own it as well but never wear it...

>>12492604
theperfumedcourt is fine, shipping takes a bit of a while though

>>12491906
However many it takes to empty the bottle straight into the sink.

Since La Nuit's longevity is so poor now, would it be a better investment in buying some La Nuit shower gel?

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>>12480680
Hello Im looking for a slightly feminine mens fragrance that is expensive and niche enough to impress my cuntishly nouvea riche friends/colleages. I would also prefer being able buy it online if possible

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>TFW fragrance is a lonely hobby

Sure, there are compliments or whatever, but I can't really talk to anyone about this, you know? Everyone I try to thinks I sound snotty/doesn't care.

>>12493219
I give my friends fragrance recommendations if they're looking for something, or I'll go with my female friends and get their opinions on some stuff if I get the chance

>>12493189
I hear the current formulation isn't so bad, is that the one you have?

Favourite girly floral perfumes?

>>12493216
try cdg 2

>>12493252
No, I haven't got it. Was planning to but decided not to. Maybe people are overexaggerating the sillage and length it lasts?

>>12493249
how many frags do you have to try to confidently give other people recs?

>>12488448
You should check Brooklyn Fragrance Lover on youtube. Old guy with even hotter chicks than Jeremy.

>>12493216
Memeventus since they probably don't know much about fragrance and call it the byline "king of all niche"

>>12493219
>coworker consistently smells nice
>ask her which perfumes she wears
>offer her sample vials of some of my nice unisex frags
>she is blown away by muh niche scents and buys a few different bottles for herself over the course of a year
>recognize and enjoy my collection on her everyday at work now

>>12493764
I'm not
>>12493249

But I'm sure they'll be happy. In any case, yes, I think I'll try getting back in touch with some of my old female friends. Finally, I'll be as happy to go to the mall as they are, it's an odd feeling

>>12493327
One if you're confident

>>12493316
I really don't know anymore. My bottle I believe is late 2015 batch and sometimes it lasts a long time, sometimes it's gone within an hour. I just keep a atomiser with me and spray every couple of hours whenever I go to the bathroom, no biggie. Nobody will even notice unless you drench yourself or change scents.

that being said, I was out for lunch with one of my lady friends and she said she always liked "this one", meaning La Nuit and we were outside and she was a table away. By then I would have thought it to be a skin scent. I like to think it actually has great longevity but nose fatigue is high. We laugh to keep from crying.

>DHI, hours into dry down
>one spray on each side of neck, one on back of neck
>11pm, sprayed it early in the morning
>finishing up at friends house for chills
>go to hug one of the QTs that are there.
>"oh god you smell so good"
>other cute hears
>"yeah you're literally the best person to hug"
>"let me smell that again" - first grill

Buries her head in my neck

Feels good man. Dior knows their shit well.

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Have you ever attempted to mix fragrances? Post horror stories.

I might be about to, I got a ton of mediocre-to-bad samples that I'm gonna mix the instant I find a cheap atomizer

>>12492818
I think it's a really nice aromatic/leather. There's a certain sweetness from the tonka and after that, it dries down to mostly leather, wood and a touch of incense. Good shit for winter

>>12489060
How IS Boss Bottled? They're selling it at a store near me I have coupons for and I've heard good things about it

>>12494251
I sprayed Aventus and Orange Sanguine on at the same time. It wasn't bad but it didn't really do anything for me.

>>12494225
hope you enjoyed the high school party

>>12494275
Smells great but ends up a skin scent way too quickly for my taste.

>>12494304
:^) don't be mad now because nobody complimented your niche frag that smells like burnt tyres and tree sap

>>12494329

reeeeeeeeeee. take that back, designerfag

>>12493259
Addict, Black Orchid, Jasmine et Cigarette, Carnal Flower

>>12494329
implying i give a shit about plebs and pleb frags

Reformulations have made me paranoid. I always buy the biggest bottles and am considering getting backup bottles for my favorites.

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Best smelling cologne in the world

>>12494329
There's a fragrance that smells like a burning Lebanese city? Is it called Eau de ISIS?

>>12494329

delete this

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>>12494363
>>12494466

Burning tyres... wait a second...

>>12494218
Don't know why but if I'm indoors the moment I step outside or even just open the door I get an instant whiff of the frag I'm wearing regardless of the olfactory fatigue so that's what I'm using to check if it's just fatigue or it really wore off.

What are some of your most complimented fragrances?

For me: CH Men, Chanel AHS eau extreme and La Nuit

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>>12481567
I just got my sample set. I have to say i really like this company. I forgot to include which ones i want, but they just added 2 more samples for free so i got all of them. Also they managed to get them through customs without me paying any import taxes.
Only tried "A city on fire" so far. and its really interesting a bit like bacon and the burned match note realy comes through. dont know how people would react to someone wearing it. but i cant stop smelling it.

>>12486575
I don't understand what his job is. The background in his videos I always thought were his apartment but turns out it's his office and he says he works a 9-5 job but he also drives around in a nice convertible and can afford to spend tens of thousands on fragranes

What's the most meme/hyped/most complimented perfume?

>>12494758
Aventus

>>12494758
aventus and sauvage if you hate yourself

>>12494758

mementus

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how much should i use of this? i always spray 2 times on my neck but i feel like it's barely noticable. i know that my nose will ignore the smell after a while but i think i should use much more. or is that a bad idea?

>>12480672
Can you guys please rec some scents similar to Green Irish Tweed (i.e. light, simple, elegant, mature, masculine, versatile, etc.)? Bonus points for florals, any price range welcome

and just to help give a further impression of what I'm after, one other scent imo in that same sort of class as GIT, though maybe not spring/summer appropriate and maybe not quite as useable in most situations, is Amouage Memoir Man

Thanks in advance.

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>>12494275
It smells amazing if you're into the apple+vanilla+sandalwood combination.

Don't spend more than $20 or $30 for 100ml (3.3oz) of the original due to what >>12494316
said.

The only decent performance there is to be had with this particular scent is with the Intense. The EdP, that is.

At this point, the original is just a big, overpriced sample of the Intense EdP.

Should I go for Polo blue or Joop Jump for a fresh summer work scent? My price range is around £35 max since I need to save money.

>>12494715
Creed MI. I had a girl I hooked up with once bury her face in my chest, tell me she loved my smell, then wiped her arm on my chest so she could "save some of my smell for later".

Women seem to absolutely love the stuff.

>>12494915
guerlain homme intense and i heard tom ford grey vetiver

>>12494758
most complimented for me this year so far are, grand soir, CK reveal, The one, SMW, CH men.

But ultimately I think almost anything gets compliments, i think its more interesting what fragrances dont get regular compliments. Im sure if i had worn something like aventus more often, la nuit, etc id be getting lots of compliments on those too, along with others, but I just havnt felt like wearing them.

I say it a lot but I really really recommend people if they want a cheap compliment getting fragrance try CK reveal it gets me a butt load of compliments, its not snuggly or sexy, but in terms of walking past someone and them stopping you its super good I find.

>>12494753
I think he works a regular corporate job. No doubt he makes good money though.

> can afford to spend tens of thousands on fragranes
More like a few hundred.

>>12494753
A. he's probably given a lot of free bottles, I know when he reviewed Roja Enigma, he mentioned someone sending him a bottle. B. most of the shit he reviews is designer stuff that's not terribly expensive. He's probably not spending much at all on fragrances.

>Bought Molecule 01

So this is what having power feels like.

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>>12495202
Forgot pic.

>>12493216
Tom ford black orchid

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>>12495202
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>>12495243
Absolute legend.

>>12495243
absolute madman

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Found this one sale , anyone have an experience with it ? Thinking about blind buying it

>Pic related

>>12495487
Smells fairly similar to Herod to my nose. Not quite as nice, but also a fraction of the price. Solid tobacco frag.

>>12495487
Pure malt is better, but Havane is cool too

Thoughts on miss dior (absolutely blooming)?

Thoughts on Mad et Len? I can't seem to find any stores that carry them.

I'm a 21 year old med student in the UK. Currently occasionally wear Issey pour homme sport, which is quite nice in the spring/summer, and isn't too overwhelming (sometimes get very close to patients in the hospital doing procedures etc , don't want to drown them in it).

I quite like the scent, but am looking for something perhaps a bit more masculine, evening/winter orientated, maybe for dates with the gf and things like that? Perhaps ok for working in hospitals during winter as well? Budget - not too expensive, as I'm quite a poorfag but may be able to get it as a present, say up to £75?
Must be available to get in the UK
Nothing to 'out there'- relatively safe and not offensive (again, don't want patients complaining or shit)

As you can tell I don't really know much about this and have just given lots of random info

>>12495645
I'm finding it hard to think of a fragrance that would work well for both dates and work in a hospital. Those seem like polar opposite scenarios to me. Maybe La Nuit or BdC EdP because they are so soft, but be warned the performance is not great on either.

It would be better if you got one for dates and one for winter work.

>>12495674

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking - I'd much rather spend more and get two separate ones than one that does a mediocre/poor job at both.

I'll just continue lurking threads and see what people recommend and get some samples, Dior Homme seems quite nice but people say it's somewhat feminine which isn't perfect really

mmmmm

dior homme intense


mmmmmmmmmmmm

>>12495487
Very sweet, rich, moist cigar tobacco. I, too, prefer PM, but wear neither very much any more. A perfect example of something that I loved at first, but grew bored/tired of after a while.

>>12495645
Surprised your hospital doesn't have a fragrance policy. In addition to the gym and an airplane, I'd include a hospital as one of the few places zero fragrance should be worn.