Fragrance General

First for Sauvage

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>>12735393

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>>12735393
Man who was desiring a Catholic/Orthodox fragrance from the last thread here. I received my sample pack of seven fragrances. I am testing the UNUM LAVS first, and have just sprayed a single application on my neck after a shower. Here are my initial thoughts, will report back as the fragrance sets in and reveals more of its qualities. This is very nice so far. The nicest fragrance I've had before this was Terre D'Hermes.

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Tuesday, September 5th, 2017
UNUM LAVS (INITIAL APPLICATION NOTES)
- Smoky, warm, peppery yet amber, sweet, and myrrh immediately after application
- A bit of pine, not much though
- Subtle frankincense and other incense revealed after a few minutes
- Old, antique quality, certainly very woody (smells of cedar, even though none in the recipe) and clean
- Desiring more jasmine or floral qualities, would like stronger frankincense... may be revealed in time

Yes, this reminds me of a Catholic cathedral, to be sure. Yet, it really seems a bit soapy at first, almost like sandalwood. It is nice so far, I'm excited to smell how it evolves...

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Thanks again for the recommendations guys, here are the other six I will be sharing my experience with throughout the week:
Amouage
Jubilation XXV Eau de Parfum - Sample

Amouage
Interlude Man Eau de Parfum - Sample

Comme des Garcons Series 3: Incense
Avignon Eau de Toilette - Sample

Comme des Garcons Series 3: Incense
Zagorsk Eau de Toilette - Sample

HEELEY
Cardinal Eau de Parfum - Sample

Oriza L. Legrand
Relique d'Amour Eau de Parfum - Sample

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how about this?

Just got Chloe's Love Story and im living for it right now, replacing my prada floral completely

Invictus Aqua vs Sauvage for clubbing in summer?

Any other choices? Think Eros is too heavy for summer

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tfw when the whole creed shilling starts crashing with the release of a generic $500 fragrance

>>12735481


Wasn't keeping track of the previous conversation but did anyone mention Armani Private - Bois D'encens?

Literally designed to smell like an Italian Catholic Cathedral. I got a sample and it's pretty great

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Is it good?

>>12735854
>niche

meme

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is it worth it to buy the latest versions of CH men?
I've read that its longevity went to absolute shit.
pic related

>>12735481
>application on my neck
If you're testing, may I suggest your forearm? If you want a waft, waft it; if you want to bury your nose in it, berry it like King Arthur. Front of neck is very close to your nose and will likely cause olfactory fatigue, while sides and back are great for projection or a post-hug compliment, but not ideal for testing.

>>12735854
Yes

>>12735890
get prive

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The Collectione ;)

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>>12735982

>>12735854
The anchor of my collection. I need to buy another backup bottle.

>>12735816
Yep, someone recommended Bois D'Encens, but it was unfortunately too late to add to my samples order. I will keep it in mind in case I don't find one I really like in the 7 samples I listed above.

>>12735901
Thanks for the suggestion! I want to test each one for how it wears throughout the day, so my plan is to spray once on the neck a different one every morning for a week or so. Is this a good strategy? I'm pretty new to this. This UNUM LAVS, after one spray on the neck just 5 hours ago, has already turned into a very subtle scent, barely recognizable now!

>>12736024
>Thanks for the suggestion! I'm going to do exactly what you recommended not to do. Is this a good strategy?

>>12736031
So you're saying spray on my inner forearm as a way to test throughout the day? Why is that better than wearing it the way I'd normally wear it..?

>>12735481
eeeyyyy ill give you more recs if you post more like this another theme though because i dont know much anout the church frags

>>12736048
Cool man, sounds good. Let me get through the cathedral scents first and then maybe I'll move onto another theme. Which ones you have in mind? Winter is coming...

>>12736058
dark romantic/gothic

>>12736035
Because when you normally wear it, you're not trying to get a sense of what it smells like. You already know what it smells like. You're wearing it because you like how it smells and want to smell like that.

If you don't know what it smells like, you need to be able to actually smell it, and you can't very well put your nose against your neck to see how it smells on your skin. Yeah, you're getting the wafts, but you're missing the skin scent, which is just as important.

>>12736035
Outer. Hair holds some juice off the surface of your skin so it progresses more slowly and holds on to top notes longer. The increased surface area also aids projection.

You wear perfume on your neck so others can smell it. Google olfactory fatigue; that's why you don't apply too close to your nose.

Plus, your forearm can move but your neck can't. You'll get a better sense of its projection from something you can change its distance from your nose.

And what >>12736131 said

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>>12736169
>but your neck can't
You know what I mean

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Asking again. Which scent would match both the images from Raf and Helmut?

>>12736233
Coromandel IMO. Basically from bottom to top for my match>not order, but this is pretty subjective. I'd be surprised if there was any sort of consensus.

>>12735481
One of the anons who recommended them to you:
Thanks for doing this! Very excited to see what you think.

Also, are you going to do the reviews over the week just because of the time it takes to write it out? When I go testing, I could never resist testing them all out at least on mouilletes all at once. It's too exciting

>>12735415
Fuck off with your forced meme. I imagine it's just one person samefagging this over and over again.

It isn't funny, it's forced, and it isn't giving anyone any laughs.

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>>12736386
>imblying it's meant to be funny

>>12736467
Dumb frogposter.

Just to reiterate the Creed Greed meme.

htt p s: // web.archive.o rg/web/200912 01002033/h tt p: / /ww w.c reedboutique.co m:80/creed-perfume-for-men/50-creed-green-irish-tweed.h tml

Taking inflation into account, thats equivalent to around 360 dollars today for a 250 ml flacon. So on top of overcharging you for alpha iso methy ionone, ambroxan and synthetic sandalwood in the first place, because nouveau riche idiots like to buy into it, you are getting 155 dolans on top of that. CREEDFAGS REJOICE DESU!

>>12736655
Thats why you buy creed from discounters.

>>12736661
That's why you avoid Creed like the plague
>34 posts in and we're going to descend into a Sauvage and Creed shitposting war again already

>>12736712
Then you have to avoid every perfume house.

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Currently use this, would highly recommend.

>>12736721
No, I personally avoid only Creed. Not really because of their over charging, which all perfume houses do, but because of their blatant fake history and their obnoxious fanbase.

>>12736737
Good for you.

>>12736743
Cheers.

LONDONers heads up: Jovoy is having their launch this Friday. I chanced upon their London store in Mayfair. Great stuff, as expected, plus an incredible surprise on the basement floor!

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>>12736131
Thanks for the explanation, I am convinced. Will start the process again today with UNUM LAVS as I may have missed notes since it was on my neck!

>>12736169
Got it. Thanks! Expect updated UNUM LAVS notes later today.

>>12736182
:)-|==<

>>12736377
No problem anon, my pleasure. I figured I'd just spend a day with each one, so as not to confuse myself or my nose. Will start again today with the LAVS since I need to spray it on my forearm.


It's morning here, going to eat breakfast, exercise, and shower. Post-shower, I will spray the LAVS again and start my notes fresh. Cheers!

>>12736737
Their history and fan base don't actually affect their product, though. Refusing to use a product you don't enjoy because they play a little loose with their marketing and have some annoying fans is silly.

Anyone have the batch 17S01 of Aventus, any thoughts?

>>12736896
*refuse to use a product you may enjoy

I'm too tired for this.

>>12736001
>another backup

Are you memeing me? It's between this and aventus and I can only have one

>>12736913
Aventus.

>>12736896
You may think it's silly, but I think being caught wearing a fragrance from a company that's notorious for fake history isn't the kind of image I'd want to be reflected even dead in.
To me, it screams
>I'm wearing fake goods!
>I'm falling for their scam!

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Anyone tried L'Occitan EdT? It seems to check off all the barriers of a daily driver type frag for me (even though I don't nearly wear frags everyday):

>People comment how it's natural smelling
>Masculine lavender (I love lavender)
>Cheap enough
>Available instantly (and I can easily go smell it in person)

I could easily see myself getting a full bottle of this then sticking to decants for the odd/special stuff. Any god-tier florals you guys like?

>>12736952
>B-b-but muh Creed!
>Muh freshies make me feel like a king!
>I would totally have bought it if it was closer to its truer value at $50 for 250ml!
>B-b-baka! I AM NOT PROJECTING COGNITIVE DISSONANCE!
>BUT ROJA DOVE IS WORSE WITH PRICING!!!!
>MUH CREED AMBERGRISSSSSSSS TOTALLY NOT AMBROXAN
>*pisses self*

>>12736952
Well, what can I say. You do you, man.

>>12736971
I am fully aware that they don't use real ambergris and that their supposed history is bullshit. I am also aware that Roja has much smaller profit margins. There is no cognitive dissonance, I enjoy Creed's scents so I use them I don't think they're an awesome company that can do no wrong, I just don't really give a fuck as long as they produce a product I enjoy. I never buy them retail anyways, so they can hike the price up as much as they want, zero fucks given.

Dior homme or Intense which do you prefer? Does intense have better longevity/projection?

>>12737007
Sorry that was towards the kind of people that pay full retail and are genuinely obnoxious about it. People like you that wait for grey prices are smart buyers IMO.

What would be a good frag to go with muted greys and black? Just a monochrome, simple jumper/jeans look for colder weather? Joop Homme is nice and floral but I feel its too loud projection wise to go with the cosy look.

>>12737007
>Roja has much smaller profit margins
I highly doubt that.

>>12737048
Secretions Magnifique

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La Haine by Folie a Plusieurs

''The fragrance was created to capture specific moments of aggression and tension in the film with smells of a cold blade, polished gun steel and the burning from riots and rubber from drive by shootings. Built around these elements are the scent of concrete and the septic environmental smells that fill the walls of government housing projects.''

I'm wearing it right now, it really does smell industrial. It's like an adaptation of the ephemera trio all in one. If you want to smell like a cyborg minus the flesh, try that

>>12737127
Absolutely epic.

>>12737127
Looks like a good aftershave

>>12737127
God's work.

>>12737127
fucking shaves jesus christ that disgusting

>>12737127
and rate the dick seriously pls

>>12737127
>>12737160

Needs 1,5 inches more and more protruding end point

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This any good?

Blind bought encre noire since no place stocks it near me. Its cheap, but I'm getting bit worried I wont like it

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>>12736818
Just sprayed the UNUM LAVS once on my outer forearm. So let's try this again.

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Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
UNUM LAVS (INITIAL APPLICATION NOTES)
- Frankincense hits right away, followed by myrrh and then the sweet jasmine
- Reminds me of a *new* cedar chest full of pine needles that has been thoroughly incensed
- Quite refreshing and clean without any metallic or synthetic notes
- Very fucking holy
- Pepper scent is faint
- Warm
- Floral qualities desired from when I sprayed on neck are now present, clearly

Overall, on initial application, this is quite a stunning and uplifting fragrance. It isn't at all surprising that a variation of this fragrance was used as a room spray for two of pope's robes. I have a feeling this fragrance will be my favorite even after testing all six samples I have left, but I'm going to do my best to give each one a fair shot. See above post for list of samples I will try within the next week or so.

>>12737127
Forced perspective/10

>>12737127
TOOOO thick looks chubby and bad

>>12737127
THICC

>>12737191
but how the girl will like the thickness?
> wears top perfume, still a virgin

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How many sprays of this should I use? I usually just do two for everything but this ones kind of weak

How many sprays for
Mat Stone by Masaki
Amoauge Journey
?

>>12737277
11

>>12737282
5 and 8 respectively.

>>12737286
stop it

>>12737127
>cut

lmao

>>12737290
Can I mix them with vodka? I love flavored booze.

>>12737291
What seems to be the problem?

>>12737303
that's a ridiculous amount anon

>>12737307
Overspraying is a thing my dude.

>>12737041
DH is way more versatile. Can't comment on current formulations' performance, but for OG juice DHI has slightly better longevity.

>>12737216
very nice

>>12737318
did you not just recommend I use 11 sprays

>>12737216
theres also profumum olibanum maybe

how did you spray? did you buy the bottles? atomizers? where

>>12737330
Yes? Some people like to overspray.

I'm looking to try some new fragrances and I would like your advice on what to pick.

I have already tried the following...
> Aventus: It's really good, but my expectations were greater.
> Sauvage: Really sexy, really good.
> La Nuit De L'homme: Didn't like it at all. It smells synthetic and resembles others too much. Don't know what the big deal is.

Now, I'm thinking of trying The One by Dolce & Gabbana, or Invictus by Paco Rabbane.

Also, some other options I want to try...
> Legend by Mont Blanc
> Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
> Artisan by John Varvatos

And...I'd like to try these too, but I don't know if I'll enjoy them...
> Voyage by Nautica
> Acqua di Gio by Giorgio Armani
> Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf
> Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier

I like sexy, serious and mature scents, while I dislike fruity and sweet. I also go for class and elegance over style.

> What do you recommend for someone in his 20s, and what fragrance do you ladies find attractive on a man?

>>12737127
Cut your nails

>>12737356
guerlain homme intense
chanel egoiste
tom ford grey vetiver

>all those baby's first pleb frags

>>12737200
I have a sample of the vintage juice and I like it. Powdery (but not too) amber tobacco. Not FBW yet, but I've only worn it once or twice so far.

University student, 24, currently using Mugler Cologne as an everyday scent because it's subtle, clean, and inconspicuous. It doesn't necessarily even smell like perfume, instead just like a natural soap.

Can someone recommend something that performs a similar purpose but is more suited towards colder temps? Something that is low-key and pleasing enough to wear everyday but is not too "cologney". Was looking at molecule 01 which to me smells like a natural peppery cedar but the price seems a little steep for something to be worn everyday.

>>12737318
>>12737340
He's right, you know. (About the existence of people who like to overspray, not that it's OK...)

http://www.basenotes.net/threads/415753-A-lounge-just-for-us-quot-Over-sprayers-quot-to-discuss-our-SOTD-and-how-many-sprays-were-needed

>>12737418
You can make molecule 01 yourself for cheap it's just Iso E super.

>>12737498
It's not. It's Iso Gamma.

>>12737356
You should try all of those, as they are scents everyone should be familiar with, even if you don't like them (esp the last four). Also add to your list:

Antaeus
Eau Sauvage Parfum (only familiar with the 2012 version)
Égoïste
Havana
Sycomore
Terre d'Hermès
Guerlain Vetiver

>>12737508
I regret trying the last four from his list.

>>12737508
Thanks

>>12737418
>suited towards colder temps
The very nature of cold weather frags is they can project through layers of clothing and less dense winter air, but you can always apply less. Couple suggestions that might fit the bill:

Body Kouros
Midnight in Paris
Rive Gauche pour Homme (not familiar with current version, but the metal cans can be had for not a lot on eBay still)

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>>12737041

Neither. Go for Dior Homme Parfum.

https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Christian-Dior/Dior-Homme-Parfum-27417.html

>>12737079

Layered with Kouros and Aramis

How many frags do you guys usually keep around at one time? I only have two currently. (One for warm days and one for cold). I'd like to expand a little but I'm a bit of a poorfag.

>>12737041
I really like both but personally enjoy Dior Homme more. As already said, it's more versatile, and already has great performance. DHI is great but takes a little more to appreciate, and it smells more chocolatey/gourmand than the original which I really have to be in the mood for.

>>12737629
DHP is a thick, musty, dry old man leather scent with a putrid rose note and practically no resemblance to DH or DHI. Stay away from this.

>>12737340
why would anyone want to be that guy

Do you ever make purchases based on just the aesthetics of the bottle?

Akajwbwb

>>12737686
You can but you shouldn't.

>>12737654

Wow, either you haven't worn DHP on you skin or your nose is averse to it for some reason.

It is more of a mature scent but not in the way you described. To say it has no resemblance to DH or DHI proves my point above, it is similar to both with less sweetness and the addition of leather notes which work really well. To me it is the better fragrance, not as versatile, but more sophisticated and complex, and definitely not an "old man" scent. it is simply more of a "man" scent.

If you are under 25 then disregard this, if you want class in a bottle and have the confidence to match, then it's one of the best

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>>12737686

Not strictly, but i do love this one

>>12737686
Hell no. That's asinine.

>>12736724
Possibly my favourite frag

I love how it's sort of powdery and it's almost 3D like compared to all other frags

>>12737356
maybe a bit too sweet but try >>12736724

>>12737102
can you define industrial? thinking of trying a synth/robotic scent myself. just hoping it doesn't smell to much like plastic or rubber

>>12737839
Just overdose it with phenolics to get that burnt circuit vibe.

>>12737647
About 30 full bottles + 15 or so samples

If I had to I could probably reduce to 5-8 but I like collecting them

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>>12737326
thx

>>12737339
Nice, will keep that one in mind as well. Profumum olibanum. Yeah, I just sprayed once on my outer forearm (midway) with a small 0.7mL sample bottle sent to me by LuckyScent from about 3 inches away.

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Evening of Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
UNUM LAVS (AFTER ~8 HOURS NOTES)
- Softens quite a bit as time wears on
- Myrrh is strongest note left
- Not much floral, including jasmine and frankincense
- Peppery now, moreso than after initial spray
- Still very warm and amberesque
- Subtle; one spray not enough to last for a full day (with moderate strength or "trailing")

Overall: UNUM LAVS is quite nice. I don't have much to compare it to yet, but I don't think I'd mind wearing this on a regular basis. This is a super traditional feeling scent here, though, and it wouldn't seem right to wear it every single day, only maybe a couple times a week, like on Sundays and other semi-special occassions such as fine dining. This fragrance really encourages you to pray, wear black, drive a Bentley, and wear a gold necklace. It is no wonder two popes used it for their robes. This is some holy shit. I'd like something that feels more "modern" for an everyday wear.

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NEXT UP (IN ORDER, ONE PER DAY):

Amouage
Jubilation XXV Eau de Parfum - Sample

Amouage
Interlude Man Eau de Parfum - Sample

Comme des Garcons Series 3: Incense
Avignon Eau de Toilette - Sample

Comme des Garcons Series 3: Incense
Zagorsk Eau de Toilette - Sample

HEELEY
Cardinal Eau de Parfum - Sample

Oriza L. Legrand
Relique d'Amour Eau de Parfum - Sample

>>12738001
You. I like you.

>>12737730
Maybe the latter, I remember when I first received a sample, I hadn't even opened the package and I could already smell rose. I thought they must have been handling something else with a strong rose note when they made my order. The I took out the vile of DHP and sprayed once on my hand, and it was a blast of the same overpowering, pungent rose note. I've tested it a few more times and the rose isn't so prominent now, although still very present.

To me it still has the iris of DH and DHI, but its less powdery and more waxy. Also much less sweet as you say and the leather is cranked up, way up. I can appreciate some aspects of it now, but it's still really not my thing, too rich for me but if you enjoy it then all the power to you.

just blind bought some DHI from fragnet

what am I in for? I don't even know what version, formulation or batch it's going to be

>>12737200
yuck. smells like the early 80's. reminds me of ashtrays.

Is Jeremy Fragrance /ourguy/?

>>12738156
jeremy is king of /fra/

>tfw impulsively bought over $1.5k of frags in the past month

>>12738411
I know that feel. Haven't spent quite that much, but I'm at around 3-400 or so every month. Been cutting back, wasn't planning on buying anything this month, but I had to get my mother something nice for being awesome and helping me buy a condo.

I just see a new frag somewhere that catches my eye and I get intrigued, and that little voice in my head tells me to buy it. I fight it, I put it off, but sooner or later, I always seem to wind up adding it to my collection.

I really gotta cut back, shit gets expensive.

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>>12738426
who /impulsive/ here

>>12738426
how many frags do you have

>>12738646
Probably 30 or so at this point. I mostly buy niche stuff, though, so it gets expensive.

>>12738426
What did you buy your mom

Judging by my sample of La Nuit being nearly colourless, I'm guessing I got a reformulated sample?

>>12738949
Back to /b/ with you, young upstart.

>>12737356
DnG The One EDP
All Creed's populars like GIT, OV

>>12737418
I feel like Sauvage? IDK

Smh how y'all like tom ford? They all smell like something my grandmother wears

>>12739116
Your grandmother wears Black Orchid? She a club kid?

CDNMI is fucking GOAT and I don't care what you say

>>12739147
People wear black orchid in clubs? It smells like something an old lady would wear like the guy said

>>12739182
Whats your batch number/county and longevity? Mine is only 4hr.

>>12739200
Are you kidding? Black orchid is smelt in almost every club in the world. It's a really well known go-to club scent, even among normies.

Also, in what way is it old lady? It isn't at all powdery, has none of the typical accords associated to older fragrances like iris or violet.

>>12739205
late 2016, October I think? Projects easy 2-3 hours and lasts 8-10. Aventus and it's clones are prone to giving the wearer olfactory fatigue so that has to be kept in mind

>>12739207
Gotta try it again when I'm at home. Gonna ask some people what they associate with it

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>>12735481
>>12735816
>>12735901
>>12736031
>>12736048
>>12736131
>>12736169
>>12736377
>>12736818
>>12737216
>>12738001
>>12738040

Good morning bros! It's a new day, so it's a new fragrance. This morning...

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JUBILATION XXV (INITIAL APPLICATION NOTES: OUTER FOREARM)

- Very perfumey, quite feminine
- Spicy, almost cinnamon scented
- Sweet, frankincense clearly rounding out the initial notes
- Slightly floral
- Oddly smells of balsam wood
- Warm

This one is interesting. I was expecting something with more soapy, detergent qualities, but this one is really quite warm, amber, and round from the initial application. Spicy notes take a back seat, but they're definitely riding along. Balsam wood permeates the entire nose, or at least that's what I think it smells like. Certainly not nearly as High Church as the UNUM LAVS I tried yesterday; no surprise there, the LAVS is literally The Pope's Robe. Jubilation XXV is nice thus far, with a distinct combination of wood, spice, and floral notes. When "burying my nose" into it like King Arthur's sword in the stone, my mind's eye imagines a kind of all-encompassing amber aura. This is a very warm and comforting scent, and it's honestly almost sleep-inducing. Not sure if "Jubilation" is the way I'd describe it. Interesting. The notes don't jump out at you like I'd expect from the name; this isn't one I'd wear to a party. Let's see how it evolves as they day progresses... Until then, anyone tried Jubilation before? Thoughts?

'Til later...

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>>12739330
One more note:

When going for a scent reminiscent of a cavernous cathedral, I expect something expansive and vast. Jubilation doesn't deliver here yet, on the initial application. It's very homely, stationary, stable. Lacking the strength of frankincense and myrrh, and the more piney woods!

>>12739330
yeah jubilkation xxv isnt a church freag idk why that guy recommended to you. but it's still an essential male frag to try so that wasnt a waste

it's an arabic frag

>>12739353
REE Arabic frag? Why didn't anyone tell me. Now I smell like a sand nigger.

>>12739359
an elite sandnigger at least

>>12738949
Amouage Dia Woman.

>>12739353
I said earlier, Jubilation is more like a sultan's palace than a church. Smells very opulent, but not at all churchy.

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Smells almost exactly like a new diaper.

>>12739455
Babbys first civet.

Reminder that ignoring designer in favour of niche is extremely pleb

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/fra/ on suicide watch

>>12740127
Thats the opposite of how pleb works, you pleb.

>>12740127
Hi Jeremy.

>>12740132
Cringe.

>>12740133
>>12740142
>>12740146

t. nichefags

>>12740153
Remember, no naturals.

I'm in a third world shithole. Can't get samples shipped nor find hipster af fragrances; pretty much buying blind. What's a good one for school/daily?

>>12740162
>he thinks niche frags are all natural

top fucking kek

you can't even fucking make this shit up

>>12740243
Let me guess, Brazil?

Just get Sauvage

>>12740254

Peru.

>>12740251
>all natural
Puting words in my mouth, eh Jeremy?

>>12740256
Close enough

1. Sauvage
2. Allure Homme Sport
3. Acqua Di Gio

4. Versace Pour Homme or YSL L'Homme(poor longevity)

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>>12739330
>>12739333
>>12739353
>>12739393

=+=

Evening of September 7th 2017
AMOUAGE JUBILATION XXV (OVERALL NOTES)

- By end of day, smells sour
- Rose certainly reveals itself more in the middle of the day
- Medicinal by end of day as well, not pleasant-- almost like rubbing alcohol-- ick!
- Does smell like Arabic women, not necessarily a bad thing (it's a bad thing)
- Only redeeming quality by the end of the day is its potency and warm, woody base

This fragrance was okay after the initial application this morning, but as the day wore on, I really grew to hate it. After someone told me that sand niggers wear it (elite sand niggers are still sand niggers), I couldn't get the image of dirty, robed brown fatties sweating their balls off in the desert and spraying this to try and cover their inherently putried body odor. Absolutely haram.

Objectively, though, the stuff really isn't great. Who in the fuck pays for this stuff? The warmth initially is pleasant enough, with what I call a "balsam wood" base note. The description on many websites says this fragrance has notes of rose, coriander, orange, and other bullshit. I couldn't disagree more, except for the rose. There definitely is a bit of rose in here, and it's fairly nice, as rose fragrance typically is. The problem here is that, combined with that wood base note, and the overly sweet and spicy others (cinnamon, flowers, honey, frankincense), it doesn't age too well on the skin. By the end here, I just want to wash it off and throw it out. I won't, but I also won't try it again until I've thoroughly forgotten about it-- and I doubt I ever will.

Unless you are Arabic, don't buy this. If you are, enjoy. It doesn't smell *that* bad if you already smell bad. ;)


UP NEXT:

Amouage
Interlude Man Eau de Parfum

Comme des Garcons Series 3: Incense
Avignon Eau de Toilette

Comme des Garcons Series 3: Incense
Zagorsk Eau de Toilette

HEELEY
Cardinal Eau de Parfum

Oriza L. Legrand
Relique d'Amour Eau de Parfum

=+=

>>12740392
So, basically, you've decided you dislike a fragrance because /pol/.

>>12740427
t. liberal retard

>>12740480
Goddammit.

Why does everyone who comes here asking for sample recs wind up being an autistic lunatic?

>>12740392
Restrict your bigotry to /pol/, please.

Smelled aqua di gio off my dad yesterday. It's not awful, is it? Does it receive all this hate for being average?

>>12740517
Most people don't hate it. People HERE hate it, because these threads are full of hipsters who hate anything popular. Overall, it's a pretty decent frag. Nothing to write home about, but nice and very wearable.

>>12740521
*irrelevant hipsters

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>tfw love fahrenheit, dior homme, terre d'hermes and other "artistic" designers
>get the most compliments from hot girls on this and sauvage

why

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>>12740557
because that and especially Sauvage are fucking god tier

>tfw still have almost full 100ml bottle of invictus aqua and will never be without Sauvage

>>12740517
Heck no. It was revolutionary in its time and it's still a good frag. It's just been so influential it smells pretty ubiquitous nowadays. I like 360º Red fM a bit more, and I'll wear that several times a summer and enjoy every minute. Got a nice compliment in the grocery store off it too.

>>12740557
Because like most of the population, girls are plebs.

>>12740615
Dumb frogposter.

>>12740427
>>12740482
>>12740490
lmao fags

>>12740392
you make good reviews keep posting dont listen to the liberals

>>12740714
I don't care if he posts reviews. I welcome it. Just keep /pol shit on /pol/. We don't need that autism here.

Hey guys, I'm new to this shit and I could use some advice. I live out in the sticks, and the selection of fragrances at the stores in my area seems to be kind of a joke. I figured I'd be better off ordering some of those little sample bottles from one of those sample sites, but I have no idea where to begin. The infographic is kind of overwhelming.

Unfortunately, since I've only ever worn extremely cheap and shitty stuff that dumb teenagers buy, I really don't have a lot of criteria that could be used to give me advice, but I think I can try to narrow it down a little.

Basically, I'm looking for something well-suited for fall/winter. If possible, I'd like something flexible enough that I could wear it both while just hanging out with friends and stuff and also on casual dates. I'm not looking for anything super masculine and musky (masculine is fine, I just don't want to smell like one of those douchebags who wear too much cologne that you can smell a mile away.) In the spirt of fall and winter, I'm kind of leaning towards a comfy and cozy kind of smell (possibly even ideal for cuddling and shit? I know it sounds gay but that's the kind of stuff I associate with the upcoming time of year).

Honestly, I don't even know where to begin when it comes to specific scents I might want. I guess I haven't consciously paid a whole lot of attention to my sense of smell.

I'd like to avoid super pricey stuff, but I'm ok with going like mid range price-wise if I find something I like. I don't want to spend tons of money on this stuff as a newbie, but I'm also not going to be a dumbass and buy cheap, low quality shit.

Sorry if I haven't provided enough information for decent reccomendations, but since I'm so new to this I'm really open to whatever suggestions you guys might want to throw my way. I assume this requires a lot of trial and error, so I'm ok with going in a little blind and trying what anonymous strangers tell me to.

>>12740798
YSL L'Homme/La Nuit
D&G The One/EDP
Burberry Brit
Valentino Uomo

>>12740754
All of 4chan is rightful /pol/ clay post 2016.

>>12740798
Well, if you really have no idea, most sample sites sells themed sample packs, like "top male fragrances, 2015" or "essential male fragrances" and the like. I'd start with a few of those, give yourself an idea of what sorts of scents you like. There are so many different kinds of fragrances, if you're not sure what you like, it's best to just order a variety so you'll at least get an idea of if you want something sweet, woody, spicy, fresh, floral, etc.

>>12740806
No it is not, faggot.

>>12740806
GTFO /pol/fag

>>12740818
>>12740825
>REEEEEE

>>12740804
Awesome, thanks for the quick response! I'll definitely give these a shot.

>>12740814
That's actually really cool, I had no idea they had sample packs. It actually sounds perfect for my needs at the moment. Thanks!

>>12740798
You've provided some great criteria so far, and I'll second The One and VU and add

Body Kouros
Eau des Baux
Égoïste
Michael Jordan Legend
Mahogany Woods

>>12740832
Yeah, that's a good way to go. Once you find a few fragrances you enjoy, you can look up their note profiles on Basenotes or Fragrantica and identify particular notes and accords that you like. From there, it becomes much easier to find new fragrances you may want to try.

Review of some frags that came today:

>Pure Malt (Sample)
Smells like a barrel of whiskey, I'm not really sure where I'd ever wear it, it's seriously boozy like alcoholic level. The opening was pretty terrible, smelled almost urine like to me but after 5-10 minutes it turned into a very boozy scent. I can really appreciate it in this aspect and it's actually quite amazing for how much it really smells like booze but I'm not sure how wearable it is.

>Versace Man (100ml)
Blind buy. I already have Man Eau Fraiche and they do actually have the same kind of character. I'm not sure if I've ever tried the 'fresh' flanker first but it's quite interesting going in reverse. Surprisingly likeable and softer than I was expecting, but still very masculine. I think it would actually make a great summer fragrance. Excellent.

>Green Irish Tweed (Sample)
I've already tried this on card on a shop once but didn't really like it. It's my second foray into Creed after Aventus which I was disappointed by and thought was rather average. On second try and on skin I actually think this is great and far better than Aventus. It's just so... nice. It smells kind of like slightly chlorinated water and sticking your nose into a basket of freshly washed towels. I plan on comparing it with my bottle of Cool Water soon. From memory it's softer than Cool Water and goes more towards the laundry scent.

>>12740798
buy the esential male pack from luckyscent that will give you an idea dont buy the designer pleb shit the other dudes recommended you

Favourite Imaginary Authors? Opinions? Been covered to death probably but I haven't been in these threads for a bit.

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What do you guys think of Dua?

I know they're a legit knockoff house. But how's the performance of their knockoffs?

>>12741648
>legit knockoff
What did you mean by this?

Should I get Encre NoireA L`Extremeor not I already have Encre Noire and love it, how it differs?

>>12741648
They don't hide it.

>>12741654
Sample it.

I'm waiting on a decant myself and already have a full bottle of Encre Noire original.

Just wish decantshop would hurry the fuck up.

>>12741599
He said he didn't want anything pricey, so niche stuff is gonna be out of his price range anyways.

Dumb nicheposter.

>>12741668
right. lets give him shit recs instead

>>12741642
i got ile pourpre, didnt need it in my life

>>12741668
Dumb designer pajeet.

>>12741763
Hurrr keep your bigotry to /pol/ /s

>>12741793
cuck

>>12741793
>/s

Reddit.

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today is also the day of trying LAVS

eternal holy site, outside civilization, forest

>>12741654
If you only have the original, make your next flanker purchase EN Sport. It's incredible. But to answer your question, ENalE is a woodier, classier, smoother version of EN. They round the edges off the in your face rooty vetiver. It's very nice, but as one who owns all three, ENS gets way more mileage than the other two.

Aurum finally arrived today, a few days late but he was generous enough to give me about 1 ml of ACN as well a sample of it and both truffle attars, with PI and Ame Sombre (the good quality version is the only one he makes now AFAIK). Sampling Aurum so far, Kafka's review is pretty much on the nose, a huge unapologetic rose at first sniff, getting a little bit of black tea too. The spices, florals and musky facets are a really lovely undercurrent, so worth the wait.

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>>12740392
Alright, faggots. It's that time again. Try not to get your panties in a wad this time; thankfully Interlude Man doesn't smell like sand niggers.

=+=

Morning of Friday, September 8th, 2017
AMOUAGE - INTERLUDE MAN (INITIAL APPLICATION NOTES)

- Very strong pinewood
- Kind of herbacious, oregano
- Reminds of a wooden chest, cedar
- Clean, not smoky or incense-like
- A tiny bit of pepper
- Vanilla on the top

This one is pleasant. Not too sweet, but getting close. Very feminine, though, I really miss the smoke/incense, especially since I'm looking for a "High Church" fragrance. This doesn't remind me of a cathedral at all, to be honest, as frankincense or myrrh notes haven't revealed themselves at all yet. Time will tell.

Until later...

=+=

Might be moving to Japan for a year or two and want a new signature fragrance I can use for my time there.

Current sig is Oud Ispahan / Plum Japonais - also wear Dior Homme, l'artisan Tea For Two, Penhaligons Endymion, TDH, Eau Sauvage, Tobacco Vanille

>>12741907
Noice.

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I totally get the dark chocolate aspect of the Cambodian oud, the rose and jasmine are still there. Spices and the Sham blend are just kicking in.

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Just smelled pic related. Kinda blew me away, but man I could never really imagine myself wearing it. Super potent stuff - smoky, kinda boozy, and (dark) chocately. If you're a niche snob you'd probably love it.

>>12742148
I seem to remember reading somewhere about how Japan is at the opposite end of the smell spectrum from the Middle East and practically any fragrance is considered offensive. Or something to that effect. Sorry.

>>12742220
It's shit like most of his stuff.

>>12742225
Yeah, he is going to be "that gaijin" over there.

>>12742225
>>12742232
You know what, now you say it I definitely remember reading that too.
Definitely wasn't planning on wearing something as crazy as Oud Ispahan but will have to rethink my approach. Perhaps EDC only.

Millesime imperial was underwhelming.

I guess samplesperg was overhyping it and I took that bait.

I don't think it's bad by any means, but it smells fruity and almost cheap. Not quite. I was expecting a more strongly citrusy, salty scent. This smells like something that I would expect to pay maybe a quarter of its actual price for.

>>12742328
Maybe because Creed is overhyped garbage

Who would ever be stupid enough to buy Green Irish Tweed when Cool Water is literally the exact same thing for 1/16th of the price

Got some Rasasi in today. Got the zebra aventus clone for shiggles and my god this stuff is powerful. Absolutely blows away my batch of Aventus in terms performance. The opening nowhere near as good but the dry down is decent.

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Can I wear these as a man? They're listed as unisex on some sites, but female on a few others. To be honest they're probably a little too floral, but I just love the way they smell.

>>12742456
Yes.

>>12742456
Of course! (no homo)

>>12742462
>>12742472
Awesome

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>>12741948
Day is almost done, time for some overall thoughts on Amouage Interlude Man.

=+=

Evening of Friday, September 8th, 2017
AMOUAGE - INTERLUDE MAN (OVERALL NOTES)

- Sweetens with time
- Projection is strong throughout
- Bergamot, balsam-esque
- Harsh pine and herbacious notes disappear after a couple hours
- Still exhibits vanilla-like notes in the end
- Pepper gone by end

Overall, I am not impressed. Both samples I've received from Amouage have been lackluster; I will not be inclined to give them a shot in the future, unless for free. The Interlude Man is as its name suggests: temporary, uncertain, just passing through, etc. It's a fragrance not sure of itself, not sure of which way to go. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but I think the number of people who can relate with this transient quality are either not interested in fragrances at all or are precisely quite rare. The frankincense note never appeared, even tough it's listed in its notes. This fragrance is best suited for trannies and androgs. It's a sleepy scent, not lively at all, and the notes that do make it pop a bit just fade quickly over the hours.


UP NEXT:

Comme des Garcons Series 3: Incense
Avignon Eau de Toilette

Comme des Garcons Series 3: Incense
Zagorsk Eau de Toilette

HEELEY
Cardinal Eau de Parfum

Oriza L. Legrand
Relique d'Amour Eau de Parfum

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>>12742328
I never tried MI nor did I ever talk about it, only creed I tried is Aventus and ... it's alright

>>12742589
yeah amouage not really good. if you want something alright from amouage try Memoir Man.

>>12742328
>>12742644
I'll back samplesperg on this. It was euro hooker anon who raved about the MI for three consecutive threads.

>>12742589
I wasn't crazy about it either, but damn is it TENACIOUS.

>>12742687
Hey now, I didn't say it was my favourite frag ever. I like it a lot, but I still think Roja Enigma is the current jewel of my collection. I just said women love it, and they do. Every single girl I visited asked about it, some even wanted to buy it for themselves. When I wear it on dates, I get complimented a lot.

It's not gonna be for everyone, I never said it was, but women undoubtedly love it.

what did you guys think of pure havane? I'm currently using la Nuit de l'homme and it was suggested to me? I'd be using it as an everyday fragrance, what I'm looking for is something that lasts longer than Nuit but smells good.

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>>12735393
Thoughts on pic related? I can get one that is on sale and it's probably going to be my first entry into the fragrance world.

Where to apply fragrance?

>>12743075
INside the dickhole. then, piss all over yourself. dry . done

BOOM

BAM

>>12742973
meme

>>12743075
anal cavity

>>12742973
It is widely regarded as a stone classic, but I wouldn't recommend it to a beginner. If you've smelled it and like it, then go for it.

>>12743075
I do it in the bathroom.

>>12742973

unique, manly, bold, avant-garde, quality, dior

definitely sample it first to see if you like it and more importantly, if you think you can pull it of

>>12742973
way too floral, like bad floral

good floral = ysl l'homme, dior homme intense
bad floral (overly feminine) = fahrenheit, l'eau d'issey

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>>12743235
>fahrenheit
>feminine

>>12742927
Dior Homme?

>>12742644
>>12742687
Oh, okay. Sorry samplesperg!

bought iso e super.
smells like glue initialy. anyone else got that feeling from it? how does molecule 01 start of?

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Reminder that if your fragrance has more than three key notes, you're absolute trash.

Creed consumers are the dumbest shills on the planet

>$400 GIT 120ml
>$25 Cool Water 125ml
>exact same scent

top fucking kek

>>12743808
2/10 bait

>>12743808
Tbf it would be lucky if it cost $25 to produce the oils for 120ml of GIT

>>12743808
>>12743827
>>12743851
Just ordered Cool Water cause I think it would be fun to test it.
Can report back on Tuesday. Gonna do a little study with a few people.

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>>12742589
Top of the morning /fra/.

=+=

Morning of Saturday, September 9th, 2017
COMME DES GARCONS - AVIGNON (INITIAL APPLICATION NOTES)

- Fresh and expansive frankincense note hits immediately
- Myrrh takes passenger seat
- Very clean, very churchlike
- Patchouli in the background
- Subtle vanilla
- Pleasant smoke

Avignon smells rich, expansive, and godly-- close to exactly what I'm looking for. I love this. The frankincense and myrrh notes are right up front, where they should be, and the supporting notes of patchouli, vanilla, emeli, cistus oil, and others provide a fresh and clean rounding to the holy notes. Very well done, not surprised it's as popular as it is. Thanks to the first anon who said Avignon is a must-try for someone looking for a Catholic church fragrance. The subtle smokiness combined with the direct injected frankincense and myrrh with the addition of hints of floral and vanilla make this scent well-rounded yet pure and certain in its intent and execution. Really very nice, will be a pleasure sniffing it throughout the day and observing how it evolves.

=+=

I keep making me mum try frags and she says she always smelled them somewhere

Yesterday was Le Rivage Des Syrtes and today Baccarat Rouge 540

always the same, why is that, impossible

>>12743866
tres nuit is a lot closer than coolwater

>>12743808
>400 GIT 120ml
Top fucking kek Jeremy.

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I know winter is coming but I just impulse bought this because I've wanted since I first smelled it oer a year ago and clean is seasonless imo. I love this shit, it has the fresh showergel feel of Sauvage without the pepper, and the citrus of Versace Man Eau Fraiche without the annoying heavy woody-amber overdose. This is a perfect weekend chilling out scent IMO, I can't think of anything cleaner right now. Bottle looks fucking amazing too, I love the aesthetic of white frosted glass. So far I think this is honestly my favorite of the DH line.

>>12744144
I can't quite piece the words right but it makes most other fragrances out there feel like confused, arbitrary concepts.DHC presents itself so clearly. Just having three notes really makes it cohesive and appear as a single whole. Plus it's just pleasant and uplifting.

Do all Tom Ford vanilla scents dry down into a feminine, disgusting vanilla?

>>12744455
Yeah, if you have shit taste

>>12744543
Please elaborate. Which of his scents don't do this?

>>12744586
I'm not sure which fragrances you're referencing. He only really has one explicitly vanilla fragrance: Tobacco Vanille, which I wear a fair bit and have never thought of as feminine.
The only other is Black Orchid, which isn't even that vanilla heavy.

>>12743904
When are you going to face the fact that yr mum is a plen?

>>12744144
>>12744356
Thanks for reminding me I need to check this out. The original DHC was my favorite of the DH line, and I have a feeling I'm going to own two different bottles with the same name...

>>12745155
it,s just weird

>>12743235
>Fahrenheit more feminine than DHI

>>12744659
Noir has vanilla in it, and turns very disgusting on a rather fast drydown.

Damn so far these attar samples I got along with the Aurum are really impressive. Anyone that wants a lovely coffee aroma with some vanillin (to create the bourbon vanilla feel) and some slight muskiness, go for Cafe Ambre Noire. The oud really complements it all, its really comforting. To think you could get this for around the same price as a designer that will last you just as long as a full bottle. I guess it pays off to look extensively into stuff like this rather than impulsively buying from the shelves.

Bought bleu de Chanel today lads

>>12745785
EdT or EdP?

>>12745878
EdT of course

I tried it first a couple of weeks ago and didn't really like it but I'm starting to appreciate it more now. Seems like a very formal, masculine scent. Only bought the 50ml because I doubt I'll wear it that much.

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>>12743880
Top of the morning /fra/. Praise God on this Holy Day.

=+=

Morning of Sunday, September 9th, 2017
COMME DES GARCONS - ZAGORSK (INITIAL APPLICATION NOTES)

- Pine
- Strong frankincense
- Hint of cinnamon
- Cedar
- Berries

This is a strong scent, quite different from the Avignon, yet still Church-like in overall aura. The berries here are nice, and they add to my willingness to wear something like this on and around Christmas season. It's fresh and cool, yet the subtle sweetness and warmth of the cedar and berries round it out.

=+=

>>12745762
>I guess it pays off to look extensively into stuff rather than impulsively buying
FIfY

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>>12746335
>>12743880
Final thoughts on Avignon?

>>12746567
Yup, Avignon is my second favorite so far, just after UNUM LAVS. I noticed through the day that it held its projection pretty well, but not as well as LAVS. The notes evolved only mildly, with the typical tops disappearing first after about 4 hours. It's a great fragrance, an arguable must have for winter or just for Sundays or special religious occasions. Very nice!

>>12746670
>>12746335
I appreciate these writeups my dude. Was actually contemplating Avignon when I came across this.

>>12746696
No problem my man. Glad you like 'em, I'm not very experienced so take my opinions for what they are. UNUM LAVS is best though so far, definitely try a sample of Avignon and that at least! Got a couple more to write about too... Until later.

>>12746670
You piqued my interest when you first brought up the concept along with everyone's enthusiastic recommendations. Wasn't expecting detailed reports on each one. Cheers man, keep it up.

>>12746716
Just out of curiosity, why do you want a "churchy" scent anyways?

I can get Givenchy Pi 1.7 oz bottle cheaply, should I, if already own Lolita Lempicka au Masculin?

>>12746803
probably because theyre the opposite of modern and cheap

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Le Roi Empereur by Rance

You will surely like this if you<re fond of designer frags that arent cheap. Not super unique but will surely please the masses

>making my mother and grandmother try samples
>tell them I got a couple dior and chanel
>HOLY CRAP GOTTA THEM
>they are actually among the cheapest frags in my collection

when will they learn. designers dont have the monopoly on frags

>>12743235
>YSL l'homme
> floral

>>12746803
>>12746967
Learning Latin and visiting churches inspired it all, but desu I'm not sure I'll have enough occassions to use it for another couple years. Now that I've started reading /fra/ again I think I need to sample some of the "essentials" I've heard mentioned here over and over, like Sauvage... Perhaps I'll do an "essentials" themed review set next.

what are you wearing RIGHT NOW?

YSL L'Homme for me

>>12745907
isn't the bleu edt performance notoriously bad?

>>12747470
Seemed to last a decent while on me

>>12747202
well you wouldnt miss anything, not trying them, but only to know what the fuss is all about

personally I find them real boring

>>12747202
Might be interesting. I suspect from your reviews that most designer scents probably won't appeal to you much, but if you're willing to go into it with an open mind and not automatically hate them because muh niche, I'd be interested to hear your opinions.

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Talk about luck, I borrowed Sauvage from my wife's boyfriend

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Night of Sunday, September 9th, 2017
DIOR - SAUVAGE (INITIAL APPLICATION NOTES)

- Piss
- Bleach
- Shit
- Bugs
- Piss

What a garbage frag.

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>>12747565
Back to your cellar, Samplesperg! I'll be down with your bucket of fish heads in an hour or so.

>>12735588
gone through three bottles, my signature and
fav scent

>>12735393
Guys what's a cheap perfume/deo I can use to the gym and stuff, and is still relatively good?

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>>12747657

>>12747657
Don't wear frags to the gym unless you are in the business of attracting other men

Alas a good cheap frag is Versace pour homme

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Gimme 5 frags that are sure to turn heads without mentioning Sauvage.

>>12747676
I go to a dance class and there are a ton of hot women there to attract.

>>12747666
>>12747676
Guys do you know what cheap means? I'd rather keep using my issey miyake

>>12747499
>>12747517
Hmm, OK will keep in mind.

>>12747565
Mimicry is the highest form of flattery. ;)

>>12747713
thought $35 qualified sorry, tell us a budget

Want an everyday frag for cold weather, any suggestions? I feel overwhelmed with the choices
I'm a 30 y/o introvert, above average face, trimmed beard, muscular but have some gut development going on, wear dark and earth tone basics.
Don't mind anything mainstream, as long as it's not sweet and wouldn't make me appear older/less approachable.

>>12747790
$35 works if it's a 200ml bottle. Or else about $20 for a 100ml bottle. Thanks

>>12747713
Cool Water

>>12747812
Aight thanks, was thinking about getting either that or Versace blue jeans.

>>12747804
maybe Bvlgari Man in Black
any particular notes you like?

>>12747823
Thanks, i'll try to find it to give it a test.
I like citrus and woody notes. I'm just opened to suggestions in general, would do research and find testers to see if they work for me

>>12747837
Bleu de Chanel

What fragrance works well with athletic wear? All I wear are pullovers, windbreakers, training shorts, or sweatpants.

>>12747866
axe phoenix

>>12747866
Dylan Blue

>>12747866
Any Adidas fragrance, Sergei.

>>12747657
Don't wear frags in gym, hospital or airplane. I guess a scented deodorant is fine. Unless there are any with crazy performance.

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>>12746335
>>12743880 #

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Evening of Sunday, September 9th, 2017
COMME DES GARCONS - ZAGORSK (OVERALL NOTES)

- Sweetens with time
- Pine and cedar remain primary
- Frankincense lasts but not myrrh
- Projection fades quickly

Another great fragrance here, I place it in tie for second place with Avignon. While Avignon reminds me of an ornate cathedral in an old city, Zagorsk reminds me of a rustic cathedral in the countryside, among pines and the crisp winds of winter. Still an incense scent, the holy notes are primary, but while Avignon is more smokey and amberesque, Zagorsk is cooler, more piney. Reminds me of Brother Nathanael as he stands out in nature to deliver a monologue to his YouTube followers. Having grown up among pines, I have memories of climbing them, getting my hands sticky with sap, and smelling the sharp, tannic freshness of it throughout the day. I love the smell of pine, to say the least, so its combination here with the classic incense notes makes for a simply glorious aura. Very good. Great to be sure.

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>>12747965
Nobody cares about these nichefag meme frags

Review something people actually know and like such as Sauvage, Bleu De Chanel, Dior Homme Intense, La nuit de L'Homme etc

>>12747804
Tried Coromandel?

>>12747866
AdG

>>12747970
>CdG
>niche

>>12747971
Just looked it up, apparently its a female parfume, i would rather not wear something feminine

>>12747970
get the fuck out

>>12747964
Why?

>>12748103
Gym: frags do not mask BO, they mix with it and smell even worse. Just don't do it.

Plane: someone who may not like your scent is stuck next to you for an extended period and cannot leave. Just common courtesy. Flying sucks enough without having to get a headache from smelling some douche's horrible fragrance the whole time.

Hospital: come on, I really hope I don't have to explain this one.

>>12748118
What about a funeral or the morgue

>>12748118
Ok so any deo you would recommend for the gym?

>>12748124
Funeral, I guess, maybe, as long as it's an appropriate, formal-smelling scent. Like, don't be a dumbass and go to a funeral wearing Ultra Male or some shit.

Morgue, fuck if I know, man. I don't think your average person spends enough time in a morgue for it to really be a consideration. I'd imagine it would fall under the umbrella of hospital, given that morgues tend to be in hospitals.

>>12748138
Whatever deodorant is probably fine. Don't think it matters much, as long as you aren't fucking swimming in Axe or whatever.

Is YSL L'Homme the best frag? Whenever I put it on I feel more confident because I know 'damn I smell good' and everyone is going to like how I smell

>>12748146
no because fragrances are subjective, you just sound like a twat who only knows dept store scents

>>12748124
encre noir

>>12748161
>knowing frags that aren't in department stores is especially difficult and doesn't make you a twat

kek fucking kill yourself retard

>>12748182
stop talking lol you actually ysl is the best frag ever, you just proved you have shit taste

>>12748103
>>12748118
>BO
Not just that, but when you exert yourself your body temp goes up, increasing projection, and couple that with sweat and the overall thick atmosphere in a typical gym... Just don't.

>>12748124
Funeral: if you can't be tasteful then best to wear nothing.

Morgue: unless it is in the aforementioned hospital, I don't think the dead care.

>>12748193
there is truly nothing more pleb than thinking designer brands are below you

it only proves you are an insecure pleb fuck who actually places their worth in fragrances

>spray EdP on myself
>can't smell even a lingering scent because can't smell

Loving this

Is Givenchy Pi fitting for everyday use in a cold weather? Or is it just for clubbing, dating, nights out, etc?

someone make new bread

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>>12748406

>>12747993
It's hardly "feminine smelling," but suit yourself.