[thegentleman]

What do you use?
What do you like?
What do you recommend?
Best places to get them?

Anything fragrance releated!

I currently have/use:

Lacoste Essential (Night time casual)
Lacoste Essential Sport (Day time use)
Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (Night time casual/special occasion)
John Varvatos Vintage (Night time special occasion)
Givenchy Pi (Night time special occasion)

[dyan]

Theres already a thread here

http://www.revscene.net/forums/634060-what-fragrance-you-guys-wearing-right-now.html

[iam_dan]

I current have

Versace Man
Burberry Brit
Chanel Sport

Honestly, the only I ever use is Chanel Sport though.
I really like the Prada (clear bottle one) though. If I ever switch, that'd be the one for me.

[Jegz]

I got...

lacoste white
d&g light blue
acqua di gio
one in a million
armani mania

[Hondaracer]

Lacoste White [dunno if this is the essentials, its the newer one]
Armani code

does anyone know where i can get the best price on Chanel Blue the mid sized bottle? most places go for like $79 + taxes, and at the duty free they had it going for $90, is there anywhere i can get it for cheaper?

[ForeverYours]

I use Polo Black daily, smells amazing and isn't too strong

[Datsun]

Bought this in a gift set with a travel bag:

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/nd.383.jpg

Sweet smelling but wears off easily.

My other one is this, its a bit 'sharp' so I use very little of it at a time:

http://yournextperfume.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lacoste-Essential-Sport.jpg

[insomniac]

hugo boss no1 but i dont daily cologne

[SkinnyPupp]

I have used hundreds of fragrances, but the one I always go back to is Polo Sport.

[Phozy]

Hugo Boss Pure, hardly use it anymore.

Smells great, not too strong

[thegentleman]

I just found out last year that Sephora carries mens fragrances as well as other mens grooming items. Always thought it was just another make up store for women. They also have this fragrance finder program "Scentsa" which is a wall-mounted, touch-activated screen, sort of like a fragrance GPS. Haha.

[Mr.HappySilp]

Don't use them at all (less than 10times). I don't sweat a lot so I don't use it.

Also for some reason any fragrances smells will give me a headache for some reason so I avoid it at all cost.

[yray]

I used Givenchy very irresistible, summer fresh but haven't touched it since I bought it in grade ten (5 years ago). Also used Issey Miyake (The blue bottle and Intense), blue bottle shattered when it fell out from my work out bag and intense gives me headaches. Currently, I use Chanel Allure and Bleu de Chanel, Allure for special occasions and traveling and Bleu de Chanel everyday.



does anyone know where i can get the best price on Chanel Blue the mid sized bottle? most places go for like $79 + taxes, and at the duty free they had it going for $90, is there anywhere i can get it for cheaper?


Maybe on Ebay, but beaware of fakes. Chanel is really strict in where their products retails, you never see Chanel products at sephora, heck they don't even sell it at sears anymore. 90$ is not bad, I've used half the bottle with 1.5 yr daily usage.

[dlo]

Armani code ftw

[instantneedles]

burberry by burberry... I love it but i dont use it everyday
Also got lamborghini

[bcrdukes]

Paul Smith London - by far the best I've owned to date.

[Harvey Specter]

I got a few but my fav is the Chanel "Bleu de Chanel".

[SkinnyPupp]

I have been testing out some new fragrances... Tried Polo Black today, but it's not really for me. It's a bit... dark... I don't know how else to put it, but while I like the scent, I don't think it suits me.

My wife tried the new Gucci Flora scents, and really liked them. Magnolia was really nice, and Gardenia was so sweet, maybe a bit over the top. Check those out if you are looking for something for the lady :)

[StylinRed]

still using my Creed scents and Givenchy pi

dont think those bottles will be empty for a long time yet

[SkinnyPupp]

Been looking for Creed in HK but haven't come across it... Hear nothing but good things about it, except the longevity. I just want to check it out! I guess Lane Crawford would be a good place to check? Or would you need to go even more upscale?

[sonick]

Creed longevity varies from scent to scent. Lighter scents like Silver Mountain Water or Himalaya have a tendency to fade more during the day.

That said, I'm about to get a big decant of Creed Aventus.

I really like Tom Ford Private Blend stuff, but its just too dark and strong for daily wear. Oud Wood, Tobacco Vanille, Tuscan Leather (which notoriously supposedly smells like cocaine).

[Sir_Loin]

Tom Ford Tuscan Leather & Tobacco Vanille

[PJ]

Have a few, but my staple is CK One

[Ri2]

I got...

lacoste white
d&g light blue
acqua di gio
one in a million
armani mania

you smell good. i can smell you from here. *deep sniff* :)

[Hondaracer]

I got a few but my fav is the Chanel "Bleu de Chanel".

yea it's really nice

for me, Cologne isnt about how it smells out of the bottle, it's the lingering smell it leaves on my clothes

I dont try to cover up smells etc, thats like my biggest pet peave is stank ass people, and even without any fragrances i'd still smell fine, it's about accentuating lol :fullofwin:

[Jegz]

you smell good. i can smell you from here. *deep sniff* :)

asl?

[StylinRed]

Been looking for Creed in HK but haven't come across it... Hear nothing but good things about it, except the longevity. I just want to check it out! I guess Lane Crawford would be a good place to check? Or would you need to go even more upscale?

yeah Lane Crawford should have it (listed as an authorized dealer)

as for longevity i haven't noticed any issues although i get used to the scent and think its faded but nope still there; as Sonick said it probably depends on the scent

[SkinnyPupp]

CK Eternity Summer 2012 is actually quite good. It is a bit 'in your face' at first, but dries down very nicely. Not a 'mature' frag whatsoever, so depends on your style.

I also really liked Police's new frag "To Be". Might pick that one up next, I really liked the bottle.

Also tried Ferrari Uomo.. now that is a more 'mature' fragrance, and would make a good night time frag in the summer. Only smelled it on the card, will try it on myself next time.

[SkinnyPupp]

Just picked this up.. I love Cool Water, but the normal one is too bold and 80's. This one is much more tame, and dries down to a nice citrusy scent

http://fashweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ck-summeredition-3607342428829.jpg

[SkinnyPupp]

Some folks might like this

Best Summer Fragrances 2012 For Men (http://www.list09.com/summer-fragrances-2012-for-men/)

[thegentleman]

Some folks might like this

Best Summer Fragrances 2012 For Men (http://www.list09.com/summer-fragrances-2012-for-men/)

Not surprised that Versace Eau Fraiche topped that one. It does have a good summer scent to it, but I hate the fact I know quite a few friends who wear it. Don't want to smell the same while we're out.

My other favourite on that list would by Eternity & Chrome.

[iam_dan]

Just got a sample of Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme.
I really like it. I use the regular Chanel Sport, but I always find that 1 spray is too little, but 2 is too much..so I always have to hold back on the second spray.

A single spray of the Chanel Sport Extreme is just right.

[SkinnyPupp]

Not surprised that Versace Eau Fraiche topped that one. It does have a good summer scent to it, but I hate the fact I know quite a few friends who wear it. Don't want to smell the same while we're out.

My other favourite on that list would by Eternity & Chrome.
Love the cedar tones, and the bottle looks great

[sonick]

In Sorrento Italy, found a shop that sells so many high end brands for sooo much cheaper than North America. Still expensive though, but damn tempting ($140 for 50ml vs $298 at Holt) . Creed, diptytique, Bois, Tom Ford Private Label.

[SkinnyPupp]

Are they legit though?

[sonick]

Ya they are, came across several ones that have the high end fragrances in the area. Prices in canada b&m are just overpriced, online internationally you can find similar prices.

[SkinnyPupp]

I'd never buy from a store that isn't listed on the site as an official reseller... when it comes to stuff like this, it's so easy to just get ripped off.

[instantneedles]

^yeah, often times they'll sell you products that have been diluted with water and the strength of the cologne just won't be the same

[Hehe]

Usual wear (something I use on almost daily basis because of price+relatively neutral scent and I actually spend money on)
CK One/Be
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme

Then the occasional ones (usually gifts. I tend to receive easily 3 bottles every birthday):
Bleu de Chanel
Davidoff Cool Water
Un Jardin Apres la Mousson by Hermes
Then a boxful of perfumes in my basement of those I simply find disgusting and I use them as deodorant throughout the house

[StylinRed]

wanted something refreshing picked this up


http://www.creedboutique.com/28-98-thickbox/creed-silver-mountain-water.jpg
creed silver mountain water


quite like it

[SkinnyPupp]

Nice man, wish I could afford to spend that much on a bottle of fragrance :ahwow:

[strykn]

YSL La Nuit.. :sweetjesus:

[SkinnyPupp]

Will be picking this up after summer... totally in love with it

http://fimgs.net/images/perfume/nd.228.jpg

[sonick]

^ lol classic. I remember my dad had a bottle in the early 90's.

[SkinnyPupp]

Yeah I am all into the 90's stuff... even 80's somewhat. The new stuff all seems so light, and "safe" and "gio" if you know what I mean

[sonick]

If you really wanna go hardcore old-school and pick up Creed Royal English Leather, made in 1781 designed after the scent of the leather glove of King George III.

[SkinnyPupp]

I know right? Always wanted to check out those really old ones, but I have a feeling they have been copied so many times, we'll all recognize the fragrance. Probably smells horrible too :fuckthatshit:

[StylinRed]

Nice man, wish I could afford to spend that much on a bottle of fragrance :ahwow:

I normally hate spending $ on myself and take forever to make a decision by the time I decide the stuff I want is either sold out or on sale so it kind of works out :D

but with a bottle of cologne I usually divide the price by a year or two (since thats how long it lasts) and im like "hey thats not bad" :)

Yeah I am all into the 90's stuff... even 80's somewhat. The new stuff all seems so light, and "safe" and "gio" if you know what I mean
you might like this its from the 70s,80s died out in the 90s

Givenchy Gentleman
http://www.allaboutperfumes.com/images/GIVENCHY_GENTLEMAN.jpg

Its what my dad uses, Givenchy doesn't make it anymore but you can still find the odd bottle on ebay from collectors/shops that stored some bottles away for a rainy day

you can also find a lot of imitation/counterfeit bottles (i think they're simply licensed and not actually counterfeit) that don't smell as strong as the original but its close

In the original there's a strong smell of cat piss (civet) later bottles and the subsequent not from Givenchy bottles cut the Civet down or out entirely though

smells great imo but hard to find and if i find any it goes to my dad ;)

Top Notes
Tarragon, Cinnamon.

Middle Notes
Patchouli, Vetiver

Base Notes
Civet, Russian Leather


Or for something current that is close to Gentleman you can get Bond no. 9 H.O.T. but the Civet is nixed

http://www.bondno9.com/images/photos/0000/0576/hot_always_photo_large.jpg?1222326160


sorry went off on a bit of a tangent ;) but i always recommend that when someone says they like scents around that gen :D

[SkinnyPupp]

Interesting, I really like vetiver, and patchouli, and leather base notes. Never have experienced a civet note though, as far as I know. Should be good, most animalistic notes are IMO

[strykn]

I wanted bond no 9.. untill i saw it was 200$ lol

[sonick]

fyi rumour has it that it seems that Creed is going to be raising their prices, apparently it's going to be soon. August 1st seems to be the day, and the rumored price increase is rather drastic. Currently 4oz bottles direct from Creef cost ~$285, with the new price being $320 so an increase of $35.

[SkinnyPupp]

Digging through a pile of samples, I came across a bottle of creed sample for like $1. Women's fragrance though

I did buy some original Diesel (like just called DIESEL) which hasn't been made in a long time. Nice winter frag, reminds me a bit of CK Obsession

[AW607]

I'm not too partial to most fragrances out there, but I do have two that I really do like to use during some occasions; bleu de chanel and ferrari black

[Harvey Specter]

Bleu de Chanel is the best one out right now. I just got the refillable spray size which is ok for traveling as well from the Bay.

[dink]

chanel platinum egoiste

using this for years.

[Hondaracer]

Bleu de Chanel is the best one out right now. I just got the refillable spray size which is ok for traveling as well from the Bay.

i finally bucked up and bought a bottle because they had a $10 off promo at the bay last weekend, it came with like 10 different larger sampler bottles as well

the magnetic lid on the Chanel is pimp

[rb]

My favs right now

Burberry Touch
Polo Blue

[SkinnyPupp]

Tried Aqua di Gio ESSENZA yesterday. Smells SO much better than regular Gio. It's like an "adult" version of that overly popular fragrance. It is a parfum, so a lot stronger and longer lasting too. I can actually still smell it on me the next day. Has a nice bottle too, with a magnetic cap. Expensive though for a fragrance that is still quite familiar.

[unit]

ive been more into fragrances lately. got a sample pack from shoppers, it includes 8 samples for $75, a voucher for a full size of any of the 8, and $10 gc for shoppers. smoking deal!

i chose YSL l'homme as my full size, not regretting that.
others in my growing collection are: la nuit de l'homme, body kouros, individuel, a*men, cool water, and a few others that arent that special.

in the sample pack one of the scents was paco rabanne 1 mil, and i have to say its really juvenille. i cant think of a sitution where i'd want to smell like that, even if the LGs supposedly love it, it smells like bubble gum. eventually it dries down and smells lightly fruity, but thats after about 3-4 hours. no way i can pull that scent off. i guess i can see why its popular with the under 20 crowd but if you're anywhere close to 25 or older you shouldnt be wearing that.

[Calbeee]

YSL L'homme is my favourite scent too, for everyday.

I am looking for a good winter/cold weather fragrance. any suggestions?

got to try bleu de chanel yesterday and smells amazing to me

[strykn]

got YSL La Nuit coming.. suppose to be wicked.

[Calbeee]

got YSL La Nuit coming.. suppose to be wicked.

it smells great, i have that too, but doesnt seem to work that well on my skin

[Not really racist!]

i have ysl l'homme too

:fullofwin:

i do wanna try la nuit too

[ryeah]

Favourites:

Gucci Guilty, I love the smell
Lacoste Pure

[ApePee2]

I'm using Lacoste pure as well and diesel for life
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[woob]

i have ysl l'homme too

:fullofwin:

i do wanna try la nuit too

I love YSL's lineup. I have a bottle of La Nuit and while I absolutely love the smell, it doesn't last very long. I kinda feel like I should have bought EDP.

[unit]

i bought 2 sleeper scents today:

the body shop - activist
great every day scent. can probably be worn all seasons and it was only $28 for 100ml, and they had a sale as well. really good casual scent that you wont feel stingy about using every day.

l'occitane - eau de bavx
nice vanilla fragrance, more of a fall/winter scent and more of a dressier scent but intoxicating.

[bcrdukes]

Any idea when the sale at The Body Shop is over?

[unit]

not sure, but it was a spin the wheel type of discount.
i got $10 off every $30, so i bought activist for $28 and bought a loofah for $3 to take advantage of the discount.
there was also $20 off $40 i think, and some 50% ones as well.

[SkinnyPupp]

do they still make Alfred Sung fragrances?
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