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[Anonymous No.15303197]

Previous Thread: >>15296538

BBC perfume documentary (part 1 of 3):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=annRzLYrRwM
4160 Tuesdays' Sarah McCartney talk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOIjVZO8azQ
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w2c bottles
(USA-Canada)
http://www.fragrancenet.com
http://www.fragrancebuy.ca
http://www.luckyscent.com
http://www.perfumeonline.ca

Use Google to obtain the maximum discount code at fragrancenet (37%).

(Europe)
http://www.notino.com (see directory at bottom for your country)
https://www.jovoyparis.uk/
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general info
http://fragrance.org/intelligence/knowledge-center/
http://perfumesociety.org/discover-perfume/an-introduction/
https://nstperfume.com/2008/11/14/new-to-perfume-and-want-to-learn-more/
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various fragrance communities/review sites/blogs
http://www.fragrantica.com/
http://www.basenotes.net/
http://www.parfumo.net/
http://www.nstperfume.com/
http://www.boisdejasmin.com/
http://www.kafkaesqueblog.com
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w2c samples
http://www.luckyscent.com/
http://www.theperfumedcourt.com/
http://www.surrendertochance.com/
http://www.perfumista.co.uk/
http://www.ausliebezumduft.de/fragrances.html
https://www.jovoyparis.uk/
https://www.lessenteurs.com/
https://bloomperfume.co.uk/
https://lulua.pl/en/
https://moodscentbar.com/en/
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on DIY fragrances
http://www.perfumersapprentice.com/
https://pellwall.com/
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affordable snice scents
http://pastebin.com/VX6RDpm6
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For /ourguy/ Luca Turin's books look up Library Genesis

[Anonymous No.15303199]

>>15303197
*this chart is outdated*
Current new chart WIP:
https://pastebin.com/2T6HuQgj

[Anonymous No.15303215]

>>15303197
im going out tmr what perfume do I get if im an effeminate manlet who listens to The Cure and The Smiths?

[Anonymous No.15303216]

Why does the scent in my beard oil only last for an hour?

[Anonymous No.15303222]

more like spewale and manshitta

[Anonymous No.15303224]

Rive Gauche is fucking underrated as fuck. I like BdJ, Fougère Royale, etc... Beats all of them. Insane scent.

[Anonymous No.15303231]

>>15303215
maybe tell how hot it is where you are, where you're gonna go, and what time will you meet

who am i kidding just wear date for men its made by alberto morillas (the one and only)

[Anonymous No.15303245]

Lads, I have a confession to make. I think I got HOOOOOHH'ed. Couple months ago I was going over Papillon fragrances at Les Senteurs in Belgravia. One of the most vivid memories was how much I disliked Papillon Salome. I even made a note to myself on fragrantica that 'it smells like more animalic Hyrax' and let me tell you that Hyrax is one stinky frag. Basically the notes of Salome include two of three of/ frag/'s favorite stinky boys, castoreum and hyrax. Today I got a sample of it in a sample swap and decided to spray it for fun because I felt daring and had to go outside to get some chores done, so it seemed fitting. And let me tell you, I quite like now Salome on my skin. I remember it completely different. On my skin it's still really animalic but has some floral-chocolaty vibe to it reminding me of Musk Aswad and beautiful tobacco. Not really a smell that I would get a bottle of but I quite appreciate it from an artistic point of view. I don't know if there's such a difference between it sprayed on skin and testing strip or I'm just slowly going insane and soon going to become a third Waft from the Loft.

[Anonymous No.15303249]

>>15303215
Layton or maybe Jubilation seem fitting

[Anonymous No.15303259]

>My perfumery culture is rooted in the beautiful and diverse land of Italy. I was born in Rome and have always been surrounded by beautiful perfumes. In 1996 my father, together with my uncles, created the brand PROFVMVM ROMA and proposed the first fragrance ACQVA DI SALE, a scent inspired by the sea and its magic; definitely one of the most appreciated in the brand’s range.

>tfw no qt italian perfumer gf

[Anonymous No.15303276]

>>15303197
Frags I would never purchase just because of the bottles:
>Montale
>Ferrari (no matter how cheap they are)
>Amouage

[Anonymous No.15303279]

>>15303245
Embrace your inner HHOOOHHH anon

[Anonymous No.15303280]

>>15303276
Montales are at least interesting. I'd add to this list Mugler, Fragrance du Bois (all bottles with fake crystals etc really), Parfums de Marly

[Anonymous No.15303286]

>>15303245
Also the difference between paper and skin is sometimes HUGE, especially with animalic scents. First smell, to see if something is interesting, I always spray on paper, and if I like it I spray it on the back of my hand while sitting by my computer or something and see how it works there

[Anonymous No.15303290]

>>15303276
>>15303280
>no Xerjoff

[Anonymous No.15303301]

>>15303259
Elizabeth Moore from Papillon is very milfy.

[Anonymous No.15303320]

Also re: Salome. Just found this review. That's precisely why I don't want to be identified with 'niche community' despite having sniffed and sampled 500+ niche stuff over years. But I guess that's the fate of all hobbies to be filled with pretentious faggots like him after reaching some threshold. God, I love /frag/.
>>15303276
What's the thing with this sudden hate for Montale and Mancera in these threads? There's really many more houses more apt for deserving negative attention. They released some classics that will always be a part of the 'canon' but also some of their stuff is only good for air fresheners.
>>15303279
I think it's time to revisit Zootopian Hyrax nad Serge Lutens Musc Koublai Khan. To be fair a month ago I was testing thoroughly Yatagan and found it only very mildly animalic. Maybe my perception has really changed.
>>15303286
But I didn't expect it to be THIS big. Weird stuff. Also my nose could be really tired after a whole day of smelling frags when I tried Salome for the first time. I don't know.
>>15303290
Xerjoffs old bottles are one of the ugliest I've seen. The new ones are a bit over the top but not that bad. Also have nice weight to them and feel nice in hand.

[Anonymous No.15303324]

>>15303320
The Salome review

[Anonymous No.15303330]

>>15303216
Because it's not supposed to last longer.

[Anonymous No.15303337]

>>15303279
https://youtu.be/iusFhjMQYP4

[Anonymous No.15303343]

What are some fragrances with clean masculine patchouli scent?

[Anonymous No.15303362]

>>15303343
Patchouli is not really a clean note. It's earthy, dry and woody. Lalique Hommage a l'homme Voyageur is quite clean.

[Anonymous No.15303371]

>>15303362
I bought cheap hand soap with patchouli scent which I absolutely adored. That is why looking for a something similar in fragrances

[Anonymous No.15303383]

>>15303320
That’s one newfag who’s for some unknown to anyone reason on a crusade against Montale. He probably just tries to trigger someone and get some attention. Just ignore him.

[Anonymous No.15303387]

>>15303197
I'm so glad we are finally on the Montale train, my good friend Jack from the Perfume Nationalist loves them. He's been shilling black aoud recently, probably made them sell out again!
What are some of your favorites from the house I should try?

[Anonymous No.15303392]

>>15303387
Jack is based

[Anonymous No.15303407]

>>15303276
At least you can drop a Montale bottle and it won’t break. And Ferrari bottles are pretty nice. Heavy caps too

[Anonymous No.15303411]

>>15303371
My mint soap is almost used up, guess I'll get patchouli next, that'll be nice.
also I'm slowly taking the fougere pill. I just randomly get the urge to smell like I've just shaved so Beau de Jour is on my sample list alongside GIT and Fico di Amalfi

[Anonymous No.15303426]

>>15303276
Bonjour

[Anonymous No.15303446]

>>15303426
I wanna try the caramel popcorn one

[Anonymous No.15303494]

>>15303411
all of them are far beyond my budget

[Anonymous No.15303502]

>>15303494
Try Demeter frags for inexpensive, simple scents. They're bound to have a patchouli one there somewhere

[Anonymous No.15303541]

>>15303407
I think ge means the normal Ferrari bottles. Those that sell in TJmaxx for $9.99. The ingredients line bottles are indeed pretty snice

[Anonymous No.15303547]

>>15303426
Yes and no. They’re gaudy but not tacky.

[Anonymous No.15303552]

>>15303502
is this some kind of joke?

[Anonymous No.15303594]

>>15303552
You see anyone laughing?

[Anonymous No.15303781]

Dug out my 5ml travelo of Prada L'homme, figured i'd wear it whilst getting my dinner, mostly evaporated sadly but it is much nicer than I remember it being. Might be my next bottle.

[Anonymous No.15303804]

Alright, review time. I already talked about Salome, let's see the rest stuff I tried. One sniff, everyone knows the rules.
>Yohji Yamamoto Yohji Homme
Papa Turin calls it one of three best masculines in existence. He's not wrong. 9/10
>Ormonde Jayne Ambre Royal
Ambroxan fragrance for, wait for it... £295. It's great though and genuinely different from what you know ambroxan for. Bright floral amber. Dior Homme lovers will probably love it too. 7.5/10
>Ormonde Jayne Zizan
Fresher lime twist on the OJ Ormonde Man DNA. I'm in a hate phase of relationship with vetiver, so didn't fall in love. 7/10
>Ormonde Jayne Ta'if
Beautiful creamy rose with the OJ DNA pink pepper-spices brightened by white florals. There's nothing daring about it just excellently executed composition with superb quality ingredients. 8.5/10
>Papillon Salome
Now that I got to the drydown I can finally rate it. Drydown is truly 95% similar to AKAF Musk Aswad. Overall it's a solid 7/10.

[Anonymous No.15303807]

>>15303426
Are these oversized lids (?) made of resin or plastic or what?

[Anonymous No.15303810]

>>15303807
They're dinosaur eggs

[Anonymous No.15303814]

>>15303804
Also I need to mention that Ta'if is ridiculously thick. I don't know what concentration it is but no less than extrait because my hand was oily for an hour after applying it.

[Anonymous No.15303824]

>>15303259
Not a perfumer but he cute too

[Anonymous No.15303832]

So when are we getting the video of the Scandinavian wafts?

[Anonymous No.15304018]

>>15303259
Francesca Bianchi is a based Italian perfumer too

[Anonymous No.15304038]

>>15303807
The round part is actually the bottle, it sits upside-down with the atomizer going into the base. Basically a CDG bottle with it's own bougie stand.

[Anonymous No.15304042]

Panda is an odd one. Unreal longevity, I can't believe how long that apple note lasts for. Don't get an awful lot of earthiness like most folks say

[Anonymous No.15304081]

Kenzo pour Homme is not available near my location, any good alternatives for cheap (sub $50) summer frags?

[Anonymous No.15304084]

>>15304081
bright neroli, limon verde

[Anonymous No.15304090]

Thoughts? I can get a 100ml bottle for 30$ so seems kinda worth to me but I am not a specialist yet so I wonder if anyone has any opinions on this one whether to buy or pass.

[Anonymous No.15304092]

>>15304084
How feminine are they would you say?

[Anonymous No.15304188]

>>15304081
Cool Water
L'homme Ideal Cologne
Eau de Rochas

[Anonymous No.15304246]

>>15304188
>Eau de Rochas
Have you actually tried it? I did and it’s quite dated. Eau de Rochas Homme is a much better alternative.

[Anonymous No.15304250]

>>15304092
Bright Neroli is truly unisex. Not particularly feminine or masculine.

[Anonymous No.15304256]

>>15304090
I haven’t tried this particular Eternity but most of them are meh. $30 is not really a deal of your life for it too. You can spend this money better if you want a summer fragrance.

[Anonymous No.15304346]

>>15303197
pls put a subject line anon

[Anonymous No.15304394]

>>15304346
Ah sorry

[Anonymous No.15304403]

Check your eBay accounts lads. I just a £10 voucher for an order over £20 if you do it through their mobile app. It expires tomorrow. Good deal and you can get plenty of samples or a cheapie 50% cheaper that way.

[Anonymous No.15304476]

>>15303197
Thoughts? New to the fume game was recommended "woodsy citrus" for my lifestyle.

[Anonymous No.15304477]

>>15303197
synthetic dogshit

[Anonymous No.15304522]

Step aside, plebs.

[Anonymous No.15304553]

Step aside, plebs

[Anonymous No.15304632]

>>15303804
Are you talking about the 2013 formulation of Yohji or the original? I've heard amazing things about the original but mixed feelings about the 2013.

[Anonymous No.15304662]

>>15303197
based OP image

[Anonymous No.15304709]

>>15304476
I think it's discontinued. It was very solid tho I liked it. I went through a bottle

[Anonymous No.15304712]

I just ordered samples of Tauer's PHI Rose and Une Rose Chypree. I'ma order LADDM soon and I'ma see if one of his roses hit so I can buy them together. I already tried incense rose and it's nice. Dries down similar to LADDM but with rose in the mix.

[Anonymous No.15304742]

>>15304709
>>15304476
Would this cover date night as well as a bbq at a friends place?

[Anonymous No.15304803]

>>15304742
Nah I wouldn't use it for dates. Yes for a BBQ tho. Very good outdoorsy smell

[Anonymous No.15304863]

I just spent $30 on a bottle of Al Rehab Silver, Aqua Quorum, and a sample of Caron Pour Un Homme, all of which have been burning a whole in my sample list. Feels good to finally have them on the way.

[Anonymous No.15305044]

>>15304863
>Al Rehab Silver
I hope you didn’t get it as a clone of SMW but rather because it’s snice on its own. You might be in for a disappointment in the former case

[Anonymous No.15305046]

>>15304477
Cringe
>>15304662
Based

[Anonymous No.15305049]

>>15304632
The 2013 version. But I’ve heard from the guy I got the sample from that there’s not much difference between 1999 and 2013. He owns both. I would also think that it’s the case by looking at notes.

[Anonymous No.15305054]

>>15303411
From these three BdJ is closest to smelling like after fresh wet shave. Also check Sartorial

[Anonymous No.15305091]

>>15305044
I’ve never smelled SMW I’ve just heard silver is a nice cheapie that smells vaguely similar

[Anonymous No.15305127]

>>15303411
Try TF Fougere d’Argent as well. It is as close to vintage Rive Gauche as you can get. I wouldn’t waste time on Sartorial though, it is sissy fougere from a pedestrian brand.

[Anonymous No.15305138]

>>15305127
>TF
Your taste is even more pedestrian than I thought.
>>15303411
Don’t listen to this guy. Try Sartorial. It’s strictly superior to any fragrance this guy can think of with his limited knowledge of fougeres.

[Anonymous No.15305182]

>>15305138
Well look at you, cannot into sarcasm but trying to judge my taste.

>>15303411
TF FdA is a calque of Rive Gauche while Sartorial is a gyno-gere.

[Anonymous No.15305207]

>>15305182
Ahh the fougere sperg is back. Calling stuff gyno-gere or sissy this time. It’s not like you’re not just a weird frustrated twink so stop pretending to be an authorative figure of any kind lol

[Anonymous No.15305223]

>>15305182
>>15305207
>>15305138
>>15305127
Just stop it, it's getting pathetic. Sartorial is good so is Rive Gauche and BdJ. I've had decants of all of them. You should rather pick up on MMM At the Barbers or shit like that instead of dickfighting which fougere is better and further balkanizing the thread.
>gyno-gere
Says who? A sperglord with mantits arguing passionately over internet about scented water? Nice. Truly a person to listen to which classic masculine scent is better. I can totally imagine Alain Delon doing that.

[Anonymous No.15305234]

Ajmal Encore

[Anonymous No.15305241]

>>15305234
Best fougere out there together with Rive Gauche

[Anonymous No.15305247]

>>15305207
The louder you bleat, the faster shepherd shall find you. Look, I even made a comparison for you. Do you see now how insignificant and inferior your Sartorial against the apostles? Repent.

[Anonymous No.15305258]

>>15305247
ok grandpa

[Anonymous No.15305259]

>>15305247
>all these barely used bottles
Yeah we get it buddy, you started this hobby a month or two ago. You can sit down now. Blind buying everything that Turin gives 5/5 is not a substitute for taste or being knowledgeable. Try to develop some maybe. We can tell from this pic alone that you actually don't know a shit.

[Anonymous No.15305268]

>>15305247
There are some good fragrances here but first of all I hope you're 30+ because there's no chance for a guy younger than that to pull off most of these. Secondly you're a brainlet for blind buying full bottles of stuff based solely on Turins books. Enjoy staying with this bottle of Giorgio Beverly Hills forever. Also Bracken is shit.

[Anonymous No.15305270]

>>15305247
>that's the guy calling Sartorial gyno-gere
right, I feel better now

[Sieg !NP2jUmGKeo No.15305277]

>>15305268
What's best for a guy 30+

[Anonymous No.15305280]

>>15303215
bo

[Anonymous No.15305305]

Alright boys! What summer frags are your go-tos this summer? I've got Mont Blanc Explorer as well as CK IN2U

[Anonymous No.15305336]

>>15305247
I like your collection, don't let them bulli you
>>15305280
lavender or violet dominant perfumes

[Anonymous No.15305341]

A new aoud fragrance from montale, #36
Its probably nothing like whats done before

[Anonymous No.15305345]

>>15305268
>>15305259
>>15305270
I never said sartorial’s actually bad. There are better fougeres, is all. I believe so; you can suck my uncircumcised penis. A couple messages and a picture of one tenth of my drawer and you’re throwing your poop. Sensitive imbeciles. I even have Sartorial.

[Anonymous No.15305349]

>>15305345
Is the other 9/10 of your drawer as cringy as this?

[Anonymous No.15305384]

>>15305277
Death.

[Anonymous No.15305393]

>>15305345
It's not about Sartorial anymore, it's about what a little impressionable bitch you are. You can suck Turin's dick.

[Anonymous No.15305396]

>>15305247

[Anonymous No.15305405]

>>15305345
>'picture of one tenth of my drawer'
>owning 100+ bottles
Sadly you can't buy taste.

[Anonymous No.15305440]

>>15305247
What are these words

This is a thread for people who have sex, please take your prose elsewhere

Also nice collection, post biceps

[Anonymous No.15305453]

>>15305247
You sound like an insufferable faggot.

[Anonymous No.15305457]

>>15305247
You don't have to buy full bottles to try something out, there are also "Samples" and "Decants" - they maybe are more expesive per milliliter, but in a price of full bottle you can get multiple scents to smell and much quicker develop your taste and style

[Anonymous No.15305472]

>>15305457
Leave him alone. It's plainly obvious that it's not about what he likes but what Luca Turin likes. You don't have to sample if you can just do 'ctrl+f' 'fougere'. Literally everything but three frags here are shills from his books and you can see how confused he is if he needs to chose something on his own without Papa Turin's guidance - Amouage Bracken lmao my sides.

[Anonymous No.15305481]

Any thots on this? Seems to be a very highly rated and quite affordable tobacco-amber fragrance.

[Anonymous No.15305516]

>>15303832
lol, we'll see when I can get over to Denmark to do it. Hopefully during summer

Some new samples in the mail...
Layton really is so fucking boring. Exclusif is actually pretty nice but still, for that price?

[Anonymous No.15305529]

Anons, rate my small (but growing!) collection.

[Anonymous No.15305532]

speaking of perfume collection sizes, how do i not hoard. I'm at 15 bottles and I'll probably hit 20-25 by the end of the year if I'm not careful. But I don't want to let go of any of my bottles cause i'm a hoarder by nature and i attach sentimentality to the smells. That said i could see myself getting rid of some bottles but its the cheaper stuff, MB Legends, Gucci PH Sport, Nautica Voyage, stuff that I can't resell cause its not worth it with how cheap they are to begin with.
>>15305247
Ok but how is Lapidus PH? Can a 23 year old pull it off? I want something sleazy but everything sleazy is so old manish.

[Anonymous No.15305535]

>>15305529
breh, i was on reddit cause i googled how many sprays a 50ml bottle has and it sent me to r/frag and i saw this shit. i was thinking about posting it here as well, that place is a gold mine for memes. also, how many sprays for a 50 ml bottle? is it 600-700 like they say?

[Anonymous No.15305542]

>>15305532
Sell the cheap shits as bundle on facebook or eBay. You'll loose money but that's always the case with stuff that you didn't sample and decanted first. Learn from mistakes. For the rest of your frags ask yourself if you can imagine yourself without it. If you have any hesitations then sell it, it's not a keeper.
>t. reduced from 30-40 bottles to 7 (8 including Chypre Palatin that I'm going to rebuy for 100% in the autumn)

[Anonymous No.15305544]

>>15305535
Ikr, he even called the thread 'Rate my growing small collection' and I had an audible kek.
Depends on the sprayer. Typically you get 10-ish sprays out of a 1ml.

[Anonymous No.15305586]

>>15305247
may i ask where you got that 2ml sample of sartorial? never seen a decanter that prints on the actual atomizer. looks pretty cool.

[Anonymous No.15305599]

HOOOOOHHHHH

[Anonymous No.15305614]

>>15305544
>>15305535
>>15305529
What world are these people living in?

[Anonymous No.15305616]

[Anonymous No.15305631]

>>15305614
It's like little tiny child's mentality

[Anonymous No.15305665]

>>15305542
perhaps, i think when i get to 40 i will but right now my collection isnt big enough for me to get rid of them. its like i want to but these are the shitty frags that got me started on this journey.
>>15305544
>>15305614
>>15305616
i dont get it either. i got two meme frags when i started getting into frags but then i actually developed my own taste in what i want in a frag. but these dudes are like when women get into a hobby, they just go for whats popular cause they know it'll get them attention and noticed. and desu i dont know what tipped me into getting into frags, it may well have been the attention that a smell can capture but im not wearing this meme compliment bullshit, i wear what i enjoy, and thats violet. i love violet. i know we're a bunch of contrarian hipster fucks on 4chan but i know if i asked these dudes what notes are their favorites they wouldnt know.

[Anonymous No.15305677]

>>15303197
>LIKE RATING: 10/10
>DISLIKE RATING: 10/10
fuck boomers

[Anonymous No.15305679]

>>15305616
BEAST MODE

[Anonymous No.15305684]

>>15305529
9 fragrances and all smell the same

[Anonymous No.15305707]

>>15304394
No worries anon
>>15304476
Was an old /frag/ frequent recommendation, could be found cheap, very non-bougie
>>15304712
Based rose anon! They're in bloom at my local gardens, went an HOOH'ed them a couple times now. Tempted to get a decant of the rose by Diptyque but I'm not really big on rose in fragrances
>>15305305
Right now:
>Terre D'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche
>Diptyque Philosykos
>Hendley Blonde

[Anonymous No.15305750]

>>15305707
Thanks! Any tips for fall as well? Ive got Burberry London but I feel that its more towards winter times

[Anonymous No.15305758]

>>15305305
AdP Colonia
Ferrari Bright Neroli
Azemour des Orangers
Chypre Palatin (never leaves rotation)
Ormonde Jayne Man

[Anonymous No.15305771]

>>15305750
Not mine, but /frag/'s basic starter f/w pack:
>Encre Noire/Encre Noire A L'Extreme
>Diptyque Tam Dao
>L'Occitane Eau des Baux

Any I'm missing other anons? I might add Serge Lutens Chergui too

[Anonymous No.15305775]

>>15305305
AdP Colonia
AdP Colonia Intensa
AdP Blu Cipresso di Toscana
Carthusia Mediterraneo
Eau Sauvage

Are my current pics

[Anonymous No.15305808]

I was thinking of posting my collection but I'll get laughed at ;~;

[Anonymous No.15305834]

>>15305707
Ive always been on the hunt for a rose frag. Even before I was into frags big time. The only rose frag I own is Zara Rose. Its like 9 years old now.
And yup. My rose bushes are going crazy again after taking a rest from the early spring bloom. Definitely HOOH tier

[Anonymous No.15305872]

After finding out I own 12 bottles and I have like 2 dozen samples to get through I think I'll stop buying stuff for the rest of the year.
Then enjoy what I'm using now and once I've gotten through a bottle or at least thinned out my sample lot before trying new frags.

[Anonymous No.15305880]

>>15305872
Good choice anon. Good luck too. If you're into this hobby you probably have low impulse control

[Anonymous No.15305898]

i want to order some samples. This is what I'm thinking of right now:

Luna Rossa Carbon Prada
Bleu de Chanel EDT
YSL La Nuit de l'Homme
YSL L'Homme
Encre Noir
Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme
Versace Dylan Blue

However I don't want to order frags that smell too similar, this is just for trying out some scents.
Suggestions? (nothing too esoteric please I'm new to this)

[Anonymous No.15305968]

>>15305898
For a starting point it’s not a bad spread. Personally Ido t like Dylan Blue, and would prefer to see something lighter and fresher like Versace Pour Homme if you want to keep to the same brand.

Most of what you’ve chosen is just “fine”. But at least there’s a little variety there to help you start figuring out what you enjoy.

[Anonymous No.15305990]

>>15305880
I justify my purchases on what stupid shit I could have bought like a new phone each year at £400 a pop or whatever it is.
I mean my wardrobe is literally full so I can't really buy any more clothes, maybe another puffer jacket or something but that's pushing it.
So i'll stick around on /frag/ and look forward to trying new frags once I've thinned my collection out a bit. Maybe burn through my 5ml of Pure Havane I haven't touched if the weather gets cool and rainy again somewhen.

[Anonymous No.15305997]

>>15305990
Not the person you’re talking to but that’s how I justify purchases. I’ve probably spent maybe £2000, maybe even more, in three years on fragrances. I work with a lot of smokers and somebody I work with used to get cheap tobacco from lorry drivers and sell it on (the driver has since been arrested). People would come in and hand over £200 to this guy for tobacco. It made me realise that if I can afford it, why shouldn’t I treat myself? I buy nice clothes, fragrances, nice whisky etc. And as long as I’m keeping my bills paid, saving enough to build up a safety fund and not forgetting my priorities, why shouldn’t I? People spend much more on much less.

[Anonymous No.15306003]

>>15305898
imo carbon, bdc, and dylan blue are all in the same ballpark (if anything i'd personally try carbon first as its the most unique). if you're feeling a bit adventurous, maybe go for something less common, like vetiver-based frags, or maybe some tobacco/rum in there. maybe something airy and fruity too?

[Anonymous No.15306010]

>>15305898
Buying these is a waste of money. Wait for your stores to open and go smell these in person. You'll likely be able to get free 1-1.5mL samples of all of these and you can buy 100mL of Encre Noire for $25 or get a 5mL decant for under 10 bucks if you don't want to commit

[Anonymous No.15306013]

>>15306003
>vetiver-based frags
oops i did not see encre noir, my bad

[Anonymous No.15306032]

>>15305305
Pour Un Homme de Caron
AdP Fico di Amalfi
Carven L'eau Intense
Eau Sauvage parfum
Versace The Dreamer
i'd add Colonia Essenza to that, but im a poorfag at the moment

[Anonymous No.15306036]

I’ve barely got in to my spring fragrances and we’re already talking summer fragrances. This fucking year.

[Anonymous No.15306040]

What do you guys think of Bond no 9 Scent of Peace for Him? I’m enjoying it a lot, although I don’t really see why it gets compared to Aventus.

[Anonymous No.15306045]

>>15306040
I enjoyed SOP a lot too. Anything more than 2 sprays behind my ears and I'm choked out. Lasts until I get in the shower when I get home from work. I don't think I like it that much to justify getting a whole bottle though since it's too expensive.

If anyone knows any cheaper alternatives, even without the great performance, do tell!

[Anonymous No.15306049]

>>15306045
Tired of people saying bond is expensive. Bottles are 150 or less on eBay for 100mls of strong juice

[Anonymous No.15306052]

>>15306045
Yea it performs really well, a little better than my bottle of Aventus actually. Its thr only Bond I’ve smelled before, I want to get my nose on Bleecker Street.

[Anonymous No.15306053]

>>15306049
I mean, "expensive" is relative. I'm not that well-off so it's hard to justify dropping 150 bucks on a full bottle. I've been meaning to get a partial but after 3 months of waiting on my local Facebook groups, no luck.

[Anonymous No.15306059]

>>15306036
What are you spring frags anon? :)

[Anonymous No.15306062]

>>15305898
You can try them all but Encre Noire in your local Douglas, so i think it would be better to just go and try them out there

[Anonymous No.15306072]

>>15306036
Its 95 f in Michigan right now, so it is summer frag time.

Currently have CDG 71 sample on today. Its not my favorite but it's interesting, the metal and papery notes really come through in the heat

[Anonymous No.15306095]

What's up with all the tobacco fragrances having honey and vanilla? They get so cloying and nasty. Cubata, Naxos, Pure Havana, all of them makes me gag.
What are some good tobacco / cacao / rum scents without too much sweetness?

[Anonymous No.15306099]

comfy time

[Anonymous No.15306105]

>>15306059
Had to search the archives for the image I posted a couple of months ago. I ended up wearing Bright Neroli less than expected, but I really fancy it this year for the summer.

[Anonymous No.15306111]

>>15306099
The best spice <3
What's your favorite cardamom frag?
I really enjoy Neela Vermeire Trayee, Colonia Intensa, and Un Jardin Apres la Mousson rn.

[Anonymous No.15306116]

>>15305997
My nig

[Anonymous No.15306120]

>>15306099
>smells like sour cum tissues in your path

[Anonymous No.15306122]

>>15306111
I'm enjoying Voyage d'Hermes right now (the black one)

Although I'm biased to the cardamom essential oil I bought at a local shop. I bust it out whenever I have a tiring day, makes me fall asleep like a baby.

[Anonymous No.15306124]

>>15306122
Ohh yes that one is great too. I should look into some cardamom essential oil.

Here in Sweden cardamom buns are one of the most popular pastries so it always makes me think of baking them with my mom.

[Anonymous No.15306135]

>>15306062
>>15306010
i might do that but I'm too self conscious to ask for a sample in a store desu
>>15306003
got a suggestion? I tried JPG Ultra male which fruity I think and I hated it
>>15305968
>Most of what you’ve chosen is just “fine”. But at least there’s a little variety there to help you start figuring out what you enjoy.
that's exactly what I want

[Anonymous No.15306140]

>>15306135
If you don't want to ask for a sample then at least you can smell the bottles in the store, weed out the ones you aren't at all interested in, and then order samples online. Plus you can smell any scent that looks interesting in the store and maybe find some new loves

[Anonymous No.15306160]

>>15306135
Ultra Male is pear, yeah. How about YSL Y EDP (apple), Versace Man Eau Fraiche (citruses + star fruit), Montblanc Individuel (mostly dryer sheets + a touch of raspberry), and Guerlain Homme (not really fruity per se, but great lime)

I think all of these are easy to like.

[Anonymous No.15306172]

>>15306105
Based

[Anonymous No.15306208]

>>15306105
Based & Delonpilled

[Anonymous No.15306215]

>>15306160
thanks I will look into that
I also like Terre D' Hermes and Montblanc Explorer if that helps

>>15306140
hmm I guess I gotta try that when stores reopen. I've never been in a fragrance store, do they just have bottles lying around for testing? Douglas for example?

[Anonymous No.15306230]

>>15306172
Thanks.

>>15306208
My life is influenced by Delon more than I will care to admit.

[Anonymous No.15306234]

[Anonymous No.15306245]

>>15303215
Reptile by Hedi Slimane

[Anonymous No.15306249]

>>15303343

He smells like Dior Homme 2020

[Anonymous No.15306251]

>>15306234

[Anonymous No.15306257]

>>15305532

Marie Kondo that bitch. Does it spark joy?

[Anonymous No.15306258]

>>15306251
What a faggot

[Anonymous No.15306266]

>>15305665
when you get deeper you will realize notes are bullshit and marketing

timeline:
1. don't know notes
2. think notes are real
3. realize notes are bullshit

[Anonymous No.15306283]

>>15306266
That’s retarded you get a great idea of what a frag smells like based on the Fragrantica notes

[Anonymous No.15306297]

What are some of your favorite barbershop fougeres?

[Anonymous No.15306315]

>>15306297
Caron Por Un Homme
Rive Gauche

[Anonymous No.15306359]

Yesterday I was feeling really down. Today I put 2 sprays of Egóïste in the morning and definitely this improved my mood for the better. That's the feeling in perfumes that I'm looking for, the HOOOOH effect.

[Anonymous No.15306384]

Is it just because my YouTube recommendations are being influenced by it or do you think that Wafts could be responsible for slowly getting more youtubers in to niche? Or do you think that people are getting bored with tired formats of people reciting Fragrantica note lists and having to do something different? You see new channels like that Monika lady but nothing she says is new, she just happens to be pretty and have a nice voice. Demi got big because of her looks. The only newish channel that talks about stuff even a little bit different is Clemence, and that’s partly because she has more of an interest in talking about women’s fragrances.

I know this is a bit of a tired subject here, but just something that’s been floating around in my mind for a bit.

[Anonymous No.15306394]

>>15306297
Beau de Jour

[Anonymous No.15306429]

>>15306384
ami knows a thing or two
https://youtube.com/watch?v=gRjcY94NOoc

[Anonymous No.15306446]

I'm new to fragrances and bought a bottle of Chanel no. 5 as an introductory scent until the pandemic quarantines are over and I can shop for new scents in person. I wanted something classic and reliable, but I'm still curious you guy's opinions on the scent?

[Anonymous No.15306455]

>>15306446
Are you Male or female? Makes no difference, we just don’t get women here and it’s a bold choice for a first fragrance for a man.

I couldn’t tell you what I think because I don’t think I’ve ever consciously smelled it, but I feel it’s so ubiquitous I must have smelled it somewhere.

[Anonymous No.15306482]

>>15306455
Straight male. This is actually my second fragrance, I got a bottle of Calvin Klein Eternity, as a gift, a couple of years ago and I like it but it smells too safe if that makes any sense. That was the idea behind going for the bottle of Chanel. I wanted something that's loved but yo might not smell on a guy too often or ever really.

[Anonymous No.15306488]

>>15306482
I’m still interested in trying it myself. Since I can’t answer your question, what do you think of it? Does it perform well?

[Anonymous No.15306507]

>>15306488
One more day until it arrives in the mail. I'll write up a review once it's here.

[Anonymous No.15306554]

Any alternatives to Rive Gauche now its discontinued?

[Anonymous No.15306567]

>>15306554
https://youtu.be/5DvTDmeovfo

[Anonymous No.15306595]

>>15306446
chad first move anon, welcome to /frag/

[Anonymous No.15306628]

Houbigant has a super cheap sample set, 8x2ml for €20 (EDP), or €30 (extrait). Apparently they're a really old-school house, and our boy sebastian recommends their Fougere Royal. Anybody up for the challenge?

https://www.houbigant-parfum.com/eu_en/sample-kits.html/

[Anonymous No.15306651]

>>15306507
Only faggots and Sailors wear womens perfume Anon. Take the Caron pill.

[Anonymous No.15306778]

>>15306628
What's the significance of a quarter pound fern?

[Anonymous No.15306794]

>>15306359
Exactly the same for me, instantl feel great as soon as i smell it
. I love the fragrance. Do you usually get compliments with it?

[Anonymous No.15306808]

DIOR
HOMME
SPORT
2 0 1 2

[Anonymous No.15306861]

I tried Layton on one hand and Exclusif on one hand and my god, on skin they are way worse than on paper. I scrubbed off Layton really fast because it was just waaaay too sweet and smelled like an awful body spray or something, but I gave Exclusif a bit more of a chance because people said the dry-down was worth it... it really wasn't though. Something in Exclusif legit makes me gag. I think it's the almond (I DESPISE almond). Anyway niice to know I'm definitely not interested by these two lol

[Anonymous No.15306862]

>>15306651
I can't make my mind up wether or not to blind buy Pour Un Homme. The notes seem so tame and not something I would associate with a manly guy, yet this is what people portray it as.

[Anonymous No.15307042]

I got to wear Interlude Man the other day and that thing is so potent. Something that I barely smelled in the bottle, the incense, suddenly jumped at me as soon as I sprayed it on me and I was left pretty surprised by it. Very nice frag though, I feel like I'll enjoy it more next time now that I know how deep that incense is. It's so dark and light at the same time. I also got a 5ml decant of By The Fireplace cause I couldn't stop thinking about it but I hate it now. The drydown is too cloyingly sweet for my liking. Are Jazz Club and By The Fireplace just liked cause of their sweetness? Very mediocre stuff. I have to try some Eau des Baux now.
>>15306808
based, dunno about the frag though.

[Anonymous No.15307134]

>>15307042
I think Interlude Man is a little bit too sweet too... I wish it was darker, though I still really like it.
I start to hate By The Fireplace every spring but then come winter I get in the mood for it again and don't mind the sweetness at all. I would never wear it any other season though (maybe really cold autumn).

[Anonymous No.15307243]

>>15307134
Maybe the problem with By The Fireplace is that its not that cold here. Its winter but that just means high teens, like today its 17. But I still like the opening with the contrast of the burning wood and the sweet chestnut. I thought Interlude Man was a bit sweet but I didn't mind cause it was balanced by the incense for me.

[Anonymous No.15307306]

>>15306862
>I can't make my mind up wether or not to blind buy Pour Un Homme
>I can't make my mind up
>I can't

Let me have your attention for a moment! So you're talking about what? You're talking about bitching about that sale you shot, some son of a bitch that doesn't want to buy, somebody that doesn't want what you're selling, some broad you're trying to screw and so forth. Let's talk about something important. Are they all here?

All but one

Well, I'm going anyway. Let's talk about something important!
Put that coffee down! Coffee's for closers only. Do you think I'm fucking with you? I am not fucking with you. I'm here from downtown. I'm here from Mitch and Murray. And I'm here on a mission of mercy.

[Anonymous No.15307343]

>>15306808
fuckin a wish i could pull off balding that well

[Anonymous No.15307372]

thoughts on Versace Bright Crystal? Overused? Overrated? Thinking of getting it

[Anonymous No.15307395]

>>15307343
same, its cause hes got a small forehead right? like im balding and now ive got a real good fivehead.

[Anonymous No.15307614]

Pulling an all nighter, slowly downloading FFX HD onto my laptop with my shitty internet to give me something different to do during quarantine.
Currently 4:30am, sun is creeping up. Torn between making a cup of green tea in a bit, or just downing black coffee to keep me going.
SOTD is either Paco Pour Homme or Dylan Blue, depends on how I feel after my coffee and bath.

[Anonymous No.15307744]

>>15307343
>>15307395
>tfw 37 and hairline hasn’t moved an inch and hair is still so thick, it’s hard to brush

[Anonymous No.15308128]

>>15306861
Yeah it’s not like we talk shot value them for nothing

[Anonymous No.15308131]

>>15306862
Don’t blind buy

[Anonymous No.15308136]

>>15307042
>Are Jazz Club and By The Fireplace just liked cause of their sweetness?
No, because they’re the first fragrance spray that don’t smell like shower gels that normies try, so they think it’s peak perfumery.

[Anonymous No.15308140]

>>15307042
Shit about *

[Anonymous No.15308210]

>>15307042
Interlude was my daily driver all winter. Even wearing it now if da s are rainy and cold. Can someone recommend something with that spirit for summer? Currently not happy with my spring summer rotation...

[Anonymous No.15308387]

>>15308210
Among similar lines, does anyone have a recommendation for a rose oud that is compatible with heat?

[Anonymous No.15308393]

>>15307243
Ah yeah. When I say winter I mean 0 - minus 25 degrees Celsius heh

[Anonymous No.15308521]

And three more samples today to forget the dreadful Layton

[Anonymous No.15308526]

>>15308521
Free?

[Anonymous No.15308528]

>>15308526
No, from a guy in a Facebook group I'm in. Paid about 10€ (2,5ml Noir, 5ml Sartorial, 2,5 ml Tea for Two)

[Anonymous No.15308621]

>>15308210
why not keep wearing interlude?
>>15308393
far out thats cold. thats why when i read reviews and people say its a good winter scent i have to get that perfume out of my mind. winter here in australia isn't winter compared to most places in the world.

[Anonymous No.15308647]

Pure class, lower castes don't understand greatness when they smell it.

[Anonymous No.15308669]

>>15303197
Dior Sauvage. Just seeing that name alone should strike a sense of intimidation and jealousy into you. Edmond Roudnitska's vision was completely unparalleled. I, for one, pull this fragrance off perfectly. A simple spray on the neck, behind the ears, and on my shirt collar is enough to make anybody feel intimidation from my rockstar vibes. Many try, but fail to pull off the fragrance and execute Roudnitska's vision correctly, unlike me.

[Anonymous No.15308676]

I might have to break my "no more bottles" rule and cop Prada L'homme. Once that initial sweet blast fades after 10 minutes or so its lovely.

[Anonymous No.15308681]

My decanter was nice enough to send me a sample of older Fredric Malle Lys Mediterranee from 2009-10 (I think pre-Lauder)

Can report once I get it but corona means it's going to take forever

[Anonymous No.15308687]

>>15308210
Try Body Kouros, sweet eucalyptus incense that isn't dark like Interlude but it has a nice balsamic quality with the cedar and benzoin

[Anonymous No.15308689]

>>15308669
what is wrong with Sauvage?

[Anonymous No.15308698]

Has anyone tried the Prada L'Homme Water Splash? What's your opinion?

[Anonymous No.15308789]

>>15308676
I was looking at a deal on a bottle of Kouros just thinking the same thing. Super cheap, but that's not the point really is it. I have a bottle of NYI and a decant of Tuscan Leather in the mail, and just got Dior Homme Intense a few days ago.

My mind managed to twist 'No more purchases' into 'no more blind purchases' so I've been buying up my list of stuff I liked. Just have Kouros and Costume National Soul on my 'must have' list left and I can't find Soul.

Stay strong homie, you don't need that. If you do break let me know and I'll break too

Also got a 5ml of GIT, and have come to the conclusion that I prefer Cool Water. Fite me irl

[Anonymous No.15308806]

>>15308789
I get exactly what you mean on that one so yeah, I'll just enjoy the decant I've got of it, then work through some other decants that I've barely touched like Eau Sauvage Parfum, Luna Rossa, The One EDP, BlackPepper etc

[Anonymous No.15308876]

One of my packages arrived a few days ago! Posting quick reviews if anyone cares.

>Prada L'Homme - 5/10
A very classy, airy, and clean scent. I wish this had something of a character to it like Montblanc Individuel with its berry note, because this one is just straight-up expensive soap. Good, but very boring.
>Chanel Allure Homme Sport - 8/10
My expectations were really low after trying (and hating) Edition Blanche but man this smells good. I'm thinking of getting a full bottle, but I heard Versace Pour Homme is a cheaper alternative to this so I'll try to sample that first.
>Diptyque Philosykos - 8/10
This one was so surprising. Smells very natural with the bitter notes mixed in with sweet ones. Is coconut that creamy base I smell when it dries down? Very unique, okay opening but absolutely AMAZING drydown. I can't see myself getting a full bottle, but I'll definitely keep a decant for special occasions.
>Ferrari Noble Fig - 5/10
This kind of reminds me of Versace The Dreamer (which I hated) but I liked this one. Very bitter at first, then dries to something very creamy to my nose. Some hints of orange, I wish there were more. An hour of projection, the rest skin scent.
>Ferrari Bright Neroli - 7/10
I can see why this is hyped. Reminds me a lot of my childhood as it smells like the park close to our house back then. Very nice, will keep for when I walk my dog on weekends or when I go for groceries.
>Dior Fahrenheit - 6/10
Manly scent. I can appreciate it but I can't imagine myself wearing this. I'll probably seem like I'm overcompensating for my masculinity if I ever do. I can see why Patrick Bateman would wear this, it's perfect for him.
>John Varvatos Artisan Pure - 2/10
Nope. Smells cheap and off-putting.
>Verveine L'Occitane en Provence - 3/10
I got a free sample of this. Had the strength of an air freshener the first 15 minutes, then dries down to something like a lemonade. Not bad, but not a fan.

[Anonymous No.15308880]

>>15305472
How’s Turin got into your projections, you whining cocksucker?

>>15305268
> bracken is shit
No. Besides crippled Houbigant Fougere Royale, Bracken is the only true 19th century fougere.

[Anonymous No.15308882]

Since I’m an Eau Sauvage fan, is ES Cologne worth trying? I only have the original and Parfum so it seems worth trying.

[Anonymous No.15308916]

>>15308882
Cologne is like original ES but with a lot more lemon. Great fresh fragrance for summer times, I think it's unique enough from ES to warrant trying out

[Anonymous No.15308919]

>>15308916
Thanks. I’ve heard it has a pleasant grapefruit note which I don’t have in any fragrances, and that’s the main reason I’m intrigued.

[Anonymous No.15308952]

>>15306554
>>15306567

This is bad, really bad video, the guy makes his videos with feverish haste. The real alternative to Rive Gauche is TF Fougere d’Argent which is an exact copy. Well, maybe the first minutes of opening are different.

[Anonymous No.15309052]

Anybody try the new Koala from zootopia? I'm extremely curios as a lover of Sloth

[Anonymous No.15309058]

>>15306651
Only women believe in the gendered perfume marketing meme, the kind that talk about "feminine/masculine side"

[Anonymous No.15309275]

>>15308882
It's similiar, as other anon said, Cologne is more lemony, and unfortunately less lasting

[Anonymous No.15309280]

I'm beginning to really appreciate Prada as a house, loving the Luna Rossa and L'homme line.
I prefer the simple soapy cleanliness of L'homme over Luna Rossa Sport myself. On that note, is the infusion line worth testing out? Cedre, Iris and Vetiver all look like interesting scents.

[Anonymous No.15309281]

>>15309275
Interesting, Fragrantica says it lasts longer, although it being a cologne made me think that would be unusual.

[Anonymous No.15309284]

Guys, a guy on a facebook group sells decants in bulk, and im thinking of copping some. The number in brackets is the minimal amount of mls you can order. What's worth checking out from that list?

[Anonymous No.15309289]

>>15309275
I can't vouch for it lasting longer than Parfum but I tested out Cologne and it lasted a good 6 or 7 hours on my skin, as a skin scent after about an hour and a half or so.
Very fresh, grassy and bitter citrus to my nose however that could be down to my skin. As an example I don't get any spice or fruitness off of 212 Men, only the fresh cut grass note.

[Anonymous No.15309293]

>>15309284
I'm thinking of Colonia Essenza, Habit Rouge, EN a l'extreme, Hommage a L'Homme aaaaand either i don't recognize those names or i recognize them as some gay shit pls help

[Anonymous No.15309294]

how do you even get real whale vomit
do you follow a whale around for a week until it upchucks?

[Anonymous No.15309297]

>>15309289
Last time I sprayed Cologne, i had to reapply every half an hour or so, maybe its my shit skin. My friend has Cologne too and he says that it lasts on him

[Anonymous No.15309302]

>>15309294
You kill it, dissect it, chop things off that contain its puke.

[Anonymous No.15309319]

>>15309294
Read Moby Dick, pleb. It tells you all about it.

[Anonymous No.15309424]

>>15309294
Ambergris isn’t vomit. It’s closer to poop, if anything. See, sperm whales eat squid, but they can’t digest the beaks of the squid, so sometimes, a beak will get caught in the whale’s gut. The whale responds to this by coating the beak in a waxy, sebaceous substance to reduce irritation and make it easier to pass. Eventually, this mass is excreted out (or the whale dies and it’s released that way). Whales are not hunted for ambergris because only 5-10% of whales will ever produce it, and raw ambergris is basically worthless. It only becomes desirable for perfumery once it’s been aged and cured by the seawater and the sun while floating around for years. There are dealers who go to beaches searching for aged ambergris that washes up. That’s where the stuff used in perfume comes from (or artificial ambergris is used).

[Anonymous No.15309438]

>>15309284
pretty good deals

[Anonymous No.15309442]

>>15308882
I really like the cologne and found it longer lasting than the EDT surprisingly. The grapefruit screams to begin with really harsh, but I really enjoy how smooth it is once settled

[Anonymous No.15309449]

>>15309424
ahhhh, so functionally it's more like mother of pearl than vomit
thanks

[Anonymous No.15309451]

>>15309284
The ones I would say you REALLY should get are
AdP Cipresso
AdP Colonia Essenza
Serge Lutens Chergui

[Anonymous No.15309456]

>>15309449
Exactly. It’s basically the same sort of thing as oysters forming pearls around grains of sand. Ambergris is pretty interesting stuff, actually. Sometimes the masses get so big that the whale’s gut will rupture and it will die. I believe someone once found a mass of ambergris weighing over 100kg inside a dead sperm whale.

[Anonymous No.15309464]

>>15309284
Definitely try Fleur de Male only because bottles are fucking expensive for what it is these days so you can at least say you tried it for a decent price.

[Anonymous No.15309482]

>>15308521
Update, I'm at my night shift right now wearing Sartorial and this thing is beautiful. This will definitely be my spring scent next year but it's a very versatile scent overall. Definitely HHOOOOH-tier

Noir de Noir is nice but I'm not in the mood for it right now so I'll try it some other day

Tea for Two is wonderful, my girlfriend said it smelled like and old mahogany table and it's pretty true. It's going to be great as a safe fall fragrance

[Anonymous No.15309522]

What's similar to Diptyque Vetyverio?

[Anonymous No.15309539]

>>15309482
>Tea for Two is wonderful,
L'Artisan Parfumeur is so underrated in general

[Anonymous No.15309550]

>>15309539
Definitely! This is the first one I get a sample of but I've smelled a couple before and I'm for sure gonna try a lot more from them.

[Anonymous No.15309605]

>>15305516
Update on this too:

Mugler A*men Pure Havane - smells exactly like Xerjoff Naxos, and I HATE Naxos. If you're interested in Naxos, seriously just buy this instead.

Tom Ford Noir Extreme - way more subtle than I would think from the name and from the TF brand. Very sweet. To be honest I barely remember this scent today, I'll have to return to it

Pdm Layton & Layton Exclusif - read >>15306861

Eau Sauvage & Eau Sauvage Cologne - both wonderful, though because I already own Colonia I think ES is a bit redundant, as they kind of fill the same role. ES cologne I'm going to try during some really hot summer day soon and I think it'll work great. Beautiful citrus

Zoologist Camel, Panda (2017), and Bee - camel smells like funky dates and fruits mixed with some wood. This could fit as a different summer scent (like in the desert...). Will try more.
Panda smells like a green apple lying on a dirt floor in a wet jungle surrounded by green bushes. Beautiful perfumery, hard to wear
Bee is like eating a honeycomb. I usually hate honey but this is more wearable than most honey fragrances. I still don't think I'll wear it though, but it would fit the right person great (most probably a girl)

[Anonymous No.15309614]

>>15309284
ordered
>cipresso di toscana
>colonia essenza
>habit rouge
>fleur de male
>encre noire a l'extreme
>lalique hommage l'homme
>segre lutens chergui
should I drop something, or add...

[Anonymous No.15309626]

>>15309614
I would add Atelier Des Ors Lune Feline, but that's just me.

So I found this store in town with every Penhaligon's on display. Which should I try besides Sartorial (which I already own)?

[Anonymous No.15309637]

>>15309614
BASED

>>15309626
Juniper Sling
Endymion
Lothair

[Anonymous No.15309729]

I always had a bottle of nautica voyage around to spray for casual stuff like grocery shopping, having a walk etc but you fuckers made me self conscious, recommend me a better alternative in the same category for the same usage

[Anonymous No.15309770]

NY intense lasts for 3 hours max on skin
got meme'd once again

[Anonymous No.15309775]

>>15309770
Drink water

[Anonymous No.15309958]

>>15306446
>tfw did the exact same thing
been using it for a weeks time, first ever fragrance.
i can never go back to not smelling nice

[Anonymous No.15310115]

Bros, if anyone wants a super lightweight, beautiful summer scent I strongly recommend Atelier Cologne Pomelo Paradis and Pacific Lime. Performance isn't great on either but they would be perfect for a barbecue or trip to the beach or something like that.

[Anonymous No.15310121]

>>15309770
its nice for the 3-4 or so hours tho
>>15309284
8, 26, 53, 63 are the only ones i would have interest in prob


has anyone tried this? it looks triggering as fuck

[Anonymous No.15310161]

>>15309729
M8, cheap frags like that are perfect for groceries or whatever. You gonna waste your Roja or Amouage or whatever to go buy yourself a can of soup? Voyage is perfectly fine for stuff like that.

[Anonymous No.15310162]

what am i in for?

[Anonymous No.15310174]

The biggest HOOOOHH in wafts history that almost turns into an orgasm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7B-eNmE0h8&t=12m36s

[Anonymous No.15310175]

>>15306257
based. aint no time to wear a fragrance i dont adore. curate your life.

[Anonymous No.15310189]

>>15310161
no. yes. no.
>>15310174
ill think about it
>>15310162
it looks so boring to me, i hope you enjoy it tho

[Anonymous No.15310198]

what hiram green is worth sampling? they have a new violet scent that someone might like

[Anonymous No.15310207]

>>15310189
>it looks so boring to me
thats fair. I've been looking for a summer "freshy" but I dont really fuck with aquatics or citruses. My style is pretty minimal, naturalistic, woody anyway. I've liked a lot of green/fig scents but have yet to find 'the one'.

First thing I'll try from this house, seems well regarded. Im excited.

[Anonymous No.15310211]

>>15310207
Try Un Jardin en Mediteranee too

[Anonymous No.15310213]

>>15310207
im still eyeballing PATCHOVLI from them

[Anonymous No.15310215]

>>15310211
>Un Jardin en Mediteranee
Mmm good call. I like hermes/ellena. Definitely need to try that one.

[Anonymous No.15310317]

>>15310215
You could also try Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Cipresso di Toscana (great lush Cypress & pine summer fragrance) and Atelier Cologne Cedrat Envirant (it's citrus but it's not like normal citrus; it's VERY tart and basically no sweetness at all)

[Anonymous No.15310374]

Looking for some more summer sample recs for my HOT SWEATY workday. Open to just about anything since I have only tried a handful so far.

> screen printing shop worker
> well over 90 degrees F most of the time
> burning gas from dryer, mineral spirits, and plastisol ink all the time
> leave the shop smelling kinda plasticy

So I'm looking for something that will work with that. So far I've found the more clean, soapy stuff to work well, but I also really liked encre noire for the winter.

Have tried so far
> Un Jardin Sur Le Nil - like it but it's a bit sharp and fruity for the shop. Great for a hot day outside though. The green mango really smells amazing.
> CDG 71 - I really like this one as well. The metallic and inky notes work well with my environment, bridging the gap between the stanky plastic smells of the shop and the soapy cleanliness the rest of the scent brings
> Mugler - This one is unremarkable, but extremely unoffensive so another contender for the shop. It basically smells like nice soap after the initial application. Looking for something more fun but I'm still glad I have a nice decant
> Armaf Milestone - Love this one, but it's just not right for my work. Too extravagant. Again, glad to have the decant. Very lovely
> Pen's Uncompromising Sohan - Again too extravagant, but I absolutely love this one. I just don't think I could pull it off with how I carry myself.
> Pen's Much Ado About the Duke - in a similar vein, lovely scent but far too rich for work
> Pen's Juniper Sling - Love this one. It's light and refreshing, and 100% nails the refreshing gin & tonic fragrance. It's a bit pricey for a work scent, another one I'll wear on nice sunny days in public though
> Pen's Blenheim Bouquet - Pretty similar to Juniper Sling, but a bit too sweet for the shop

[Anonymous No.15310458]

>>15310374
L'Artisan - Caligna

[Anonymous No.15310470]

>>15305247
cringe

[Anonymous No.15310481]

In a warm country, which perfume should I choose if I had a date with a girl?

[Anonymous No.15310496]

>>15310481
Au Coeur Du Desert

[Anonymous No.15310497]

>>15309729
Stop worrying and wear it. That’s exactly when I wear it. You smell better than the people wearing nothing.

[Anonymous No.15310595]

>>15310458
Thanks, looks interesting. I don't think I have had anything with figs before. Will snag tomorrow

[Anonymous No.15310639]

finally received my decant of mousse illuminée 2 months after ordering it, haven't really tried it yet but from the sprayer it kind of smell like strong menthol, maybe I'm a noselet

[Anonymous No.15310656]

if your collection isn't 100% cheap freshies you're a tryhard that gets no compliments

[Anonymous No.15310668]

>>15304256
Any recommendations?

[Anonymous No.15310789]

>>15310162
Tried a sample of in the early spring. Was pretty good. Ichnusa is very similar to philosykos but is more green/vegetal to my nose while Philosykos is more fruity/juicy

[Anonymous No.15310810]

>>15310374
You you think Sohan works with the heat? If yes it could be highly interesting with the slight BO saffron.

[Anonymous No.15310876]

>>15309626
lothair, wafts mentionned it but I never tried it

[Anonymous No.15310983]

I've been contemplating a combination of equal parts Sandalwood and Bergamot. Do you think it will work?

[Anonymous No.15311020]

This smells like old people.

[Anonymous No.15311162]

This smells like black people.

[Anonymous No.15311172]

This smells like real men.

[Anonymous No.15311178]

based?

[Anonymous No.15311248]

>>15310810
I haven't even tried in the heat, will report back today. I think it will be fine but certainly not the best on the list for the heat

[Anonymous No.15311263]

>>15311162
it really does

[Anonymous No.15311304]

So whilst trying out old samples and frags I hadn't touched in months I've learned that I really enjoy fresh soapy, and sometimes slightly fruity frags like Fuel for Life, Luna Rossa, Eau Sauvage Cologne etc and I only like aquatics if there is a "dark" tinge to them such as Oud Minerale or ADG Profumo.
I liked Individuel for its cleanliness and light fruit as previously mentioned but it was the literal dryer sheets meme that stopped me buying a bottle.
Should I check out Original Santal in that case? I mean if it turns out being the frag I'm looking for I don't mind setting aside money to get a bottle.

[Anonymous No.15311357]

YOU are WRONG /fa/

[Anonymous No.15311364]

>>15306105
Fuck Bright Neroli and its peppery "freshness". Extremely based other than that

[Anonymous No.15311365]

>>15311357
Literal sociopath

[Anonymous No.15311372]

>>15311364
Thanks. It scratched the Neroli Portofino itch and I was dangerously close to buying it until I got Bright Neroli. I really like it. Not as good as NP, but for the price it’s an absolute bargain.

[Anonymous No.15311413]

>>15311372
How do you like BdJ? Is it not too sweet?

[Anonymous No.15311414]

>>15311357
i want to smell his coke stash

[Anonymous No.15311426]

this scent is so comfy but smells like a secretaries office or maybe fake flowers. i want to buy it but i think ppl will just wonder why it smells so weird in the room

[Anonymous No.15311429]

i am brainlet
what is the difference between eau de toilette and eau de parfum

[Anonymous No.15311436]

>>15311413
I adore it. I don’t find it sweet at all. I guess for a fresh lavender fragrance it might be a touch on the sweeter side relatively speaking, but of all the times I’ve put my nose to it I’ve never thought “sweet”.

[Anonymous No.15311468]

>>15310198
Curious about the violet scent anon
>Slowdive is the most prolific frag from the house, but I would only try if you really like honey/resins
>Moon Bloom I would only try if you're really fond of tuberose, it's quite floral and heady
>I haven't tried Hyde, but I've heard it's a smokey birch tar bomb

I haven't gotten a chance to try Lustre, Arbole or Voyage. With HG though I would go for any notes you're attracted to/enjoy as his work is natural (obviously) and quite photorealistic

[Anonymous No.15311502]

>>15303197
>BBC perfume
nah I'm good senpai

[Anonymous No.15311524]

>>15311429
Concentration, it goes from least to most:

Cologne - eau de toilette - eau de Parfum - Parfum - extrait de Parfum

[Anonymous No.15311541]

This feels like a gourmand. My noselet gf said I smell like cinnamon. I'ma agree with her because it's like smelling cinnamon cookies with very little rose petals on top. And I REALLY like it. Might be my next Tauer alongside his solid form LADDM.

[Anonymous No.15311568]

>>15306507
Bottle of No°5 arrived been wearing it for a few hours now. I'd describe the scent as warm, obviously floral, good for this time of year, though there's nothing stopping you from wearing it in the winter. It's very smooth almost heady. I've seen people say that it smells outdated but I don't get that impression. I do agree with people that says it smells like powder, and to me that makes it smell like babies, fresh out the oven - two weeks old babies, and to me that's a great smell. Despite that (and it's weird to write this after I've written about babies) it still smells sexy and arousing as well. Doesn't smell like a "feminine scent", If any guys here were having reservations about trying it go for it. It also enhanced other fragrances and made me enjoy those more so It's good for mixing throughout the day. Maybe spray the No°5 in the morning and follow it up with a cologne in the afternoon. Worth the $100.

[Anonymous No.15311595]

>>15311568
Thanks for following up, I’m the guy that originally replied to you. I have to say, I’m definitely intrigued. I own a few “classics” if only out of respect/appreciation for what they did for perfumery so maybe I should consider No 5 as well.

[Anonymous No.15311637]

what's a frag for crying like a little girl while watching weak plot ghibli movies

[Anonymous No.15311660]

Where does Ferrari's Radiant Bergamot and Pure Lavender stand? Are they as snice as Bright Neroli and Noble Fig? or nothing really to write home about?

[Anonymous No.15311676]

>>15311660
Radiant bergamot is a mossy Fougere, One of my worst blind buys. Expected something similar to Dior homme cologne

[Anonymous No.15311682]

>>15311429
>>15311524
But that does not mean that a fragrance with different versions will just vary in strength, the notes can also change.

[Anonymous No.15311693]

>>15309775
Does being dehydrated affect performance noticeably?

[Anonymous No.15311697]

>>15311693
I drink tons of water and still have dry skin. You gotta moisturize every day like a fag and that won’t even make you’re skin better, it will just slow down the aging process

[Anonymous No.15311699]

>>15311693
>>15311697
Some people just have very dry skin, but for some people it could help. I usse moisturizer on my face and usually have some over on my hands after which I use on my neck and wrists and I feel that it has helped a little too.

[Anonymous No.15311714]

has anyone tried this? i realize it might not last long, but it's fairly inexpensive, also it is made by Geza Schoen

[Anonymous No.15311735]

>>15307372
Pure shit it is. Better buy Rose Royale by Nicolai

[Anonymous No.15311798]

>>15310810
Reporting back in mid day. I think Sohan could work in the heat, especially after a couple hours. It dries down very nicely. Honestly I like it now more that I've given it a proper go, but it's still not what I am looking for for the shop. It's a bit too masculine for me (I'm a blonde soft boy type person).

>>15311426
Go for it man, it's completely inoffensive and the only part of it that really projects is the clean soapy shampoo smells. I got a compliment on it at the shop actually

[Anonymous No.15311886]

>>15311884
>>15311884
new thread

[Anonymous No.15311961]

>>15311798
Neat :)

[Anonymous No.15312306]

>>15311798
Thanks for reporting back

[Anonymous No.15312531]

>>15311714
Fucking americans, this shit lasts 10 minutes and is absolutely nothing special.