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Forum: Just Starting Out

If you are new to the world of fragrance this is a good place to start. Feel free to ask any fragrance question, and ask for recommendations for male or female fragrances

  1. Go to first new post Sticky Thread Sticky: Welcome to Just Starting Out...

    ... and welcome to Basenotes. Often on the main discussion boards, there is a lot of talk about about obscure and expensive fragrances and this...

    Started by Grant‎, 11th April 2006 11:34 AM
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    basenotes, fragrances, information, introduction, perfumes, question, similar
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: The Definitive Acronyms/Abbreviations Thread (General Forumspeak, Basenotes Specific, Brands, Frags)

    Here are some of the more commonly used abbreviations in everything from forums in general, to Basenotes specific... If I've missed something please...

    Started by Master-Classter‎, 24th May 2011 02:36 AM
    abbreviations, acronym
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    6th February 2012, 03:11 AM Go to last post
  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: What makes a scent "college" or "for college"?

    I see the question in many threads here: "I need recommendations, and I'm in college," or some phrasing very like. When we think about it, I really...

    Started by DustB‎, 15th May 2011 05:11 AM
    • Replies: 55
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    12th January 2012, 02:21 AM Go to last post
  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Resource Archive for Self-Education ABOUT Fragrance

    . OK, so the idea here is simple, in this thread anyone can post resources for the purposes of self-education. This isn’t really a FAQ; it’s...

    Started by Master-Classter‎, 26th May 2010 03:53 PM
    aftel, aquatic, basenotes, books, clean, cropwatch, decants, education, fragrance, glossary, history, information, links, list, luca turin, mainstream, natural, niche, noses, oils, perfume, perfumes, reformulation, search, sell, sites, tania sanchez, versus
    • Replies: 18
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    24th November 2011, 12:37 AM Go to last post
  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: Perfume & Basenotes 101 + FAQ

    To be continued. I'm collecting the wisdom of basenotes as we speak and then it will be written out nicely, organized and posted here for the...

    Started by Lian‎, 22nd May 2011 12:59 AM
    • Replies: 8
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    8th June 2011, 11:58 PM Go to last post
  1. Go to first new post Is there anything else like the Body Shop's Pink Pepper?

    I'm not a big perfume wearer, but I absolutely loved this perfume and miss it terribly. I wish they hadn't stopped making it. Does anyone have...

    Started by bagpuddycat‎, 9th December 2008 04:18 PM
    • Replies: 11
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  2. Go to first new post Best frag for Fitness/Workout & going to the gym ?

    I need to impress a couple of women at my Gym. I normally wear Yatagan to fitness because other wise I would throw it out :) and Yatagan somehow...

    Started by CHSeifert‎, 7th February 2012 10:02 AM
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 921
    Today, 05:36 PM Go to last post
  3. Go to first new post New aroma lover

    Hello I've been addicted to aromas since couple of years especially attars and bakhoor. I am from Hyderabad, India. Although I am newbie I found...

    Started by rizwan‎, Yesterday 08:51 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 255
    Today, 05:31 PM Go to last post
  4. Go to first new post Angry I don't think fragrances like me very much :(

    So I have gotten into fragrances for the past two years and I love everything about them and how they change from person to person and I love...

    Started by shadowzxfire‎, 7th February 2012 11:12 PM
    fragrance, longevity, sillage
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 412
    Today, 04:27 PM Go to last post
  5. Go to first new post Can Someone Help Me Identify a Smell?

    It was one my teacher wore. It's really hard to describe, so I decided to come on here to get some help. It had this herbaceous, strong, sharp...

    Started by root91‎, Today 06:23 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 191
    Today, 04:26 PM Go to last post
  6. Go to first new post Recommend 1 Cheap-o, 1 affordable & 1 mid priced frag for my image or personality

    Think of a frag that might complement or lift up my low key personality. Simple Quiet Clean cut Aloof Introverted A tad vain (not to a true...

    Started by Bulakenyo‎, 8th February 2012 02:37 PM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 525
    Today, 04:15 PM Go to last post
  7. Go to first new post Smile Sweet fragrances for summer? o.O

    Hey guys, I am currently really into sweet smelling fragrances (1 million, black xs, le male, etc) I was wondering if there were any sweet...

    Started by shadowzxfire‎, Today 05:02 AM
    aquatics, summer fragrance, sweet fragrance
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 172
    Today, 03:57 PM Go to last post
  8. Go to first new post guerlain tonka imperiale: worth it?

    I heard great things about TI, i was kind of disappointed with bond new haarlem and didn't know if tom ford's tv was too strong. I heard TI is a...

    Started by JJfresh‎, Yesterday 04:44 AM
    college, compliments, cuir beluga, guerlain, tonka imperial
    • Replies: 16
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    Today, 03:09 PM Go to last post
  9. Go to first new post What are you Top 5 Creed...

    Scents excluding GIT and SMW. Thanks again for the help!

    Started by KimmyMcG‎, 27th December 2011 02:18 AM
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 660
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  10. Go to first new post Reccommendations: summer garden at night?

    Hi there, I'm new to the forums and wondered if you could give me some fragrance recommendations? I'm looking for a fragrance that smells like...

    Started by yellow_cello‎, 8th February 2012 06:58 PM
    • Replies: 10
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    Today, 09:52 AM Go to last post
  11. Go to first new post Egoiste, terre d'hermes, Dior pour homme

    All 3 get rave reviews but which have been badly affected by reformulations? Which is the best out of all 3 to buy? I'm looking for long lasting,...

    Started by tomhall‎, 18th December 2011 12:54 PM
    • Replies: 26
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    Today, 04:09 AM Go to last post
  12. Go to first new post Thumbs up Help me pick my free samples from Luckyscent.

    So I'm making a purchase from Luckyscent and will get some free samples (3 or 4 I think). The problem is I don't know most of these brands so I...

    Started by Dawg15‎, Today 12:44 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    Today, 03:12 AM Go to last post
  13. Go to first new post Question Men's Cologne Recommendation Please: Dry Green Animalic

    I'm new, check out my intro post. So about 5 years ago I ran into a very iconoclastic friend of mine -- a real bohemian artist type, killer with...

    Started by MonkeyBars‎, 18th May 2011 04:22 AM
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  14. Go to first new post Valentine's Day perfume gift?

    What would you give to your boyfriend/husband this Valentine's Day? I have on my list: Micallef Black Sea or Puredistance (but a bit too pricy,...

    Started by Eva Widerson‎, 6th February 2012 07:52 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 388
    Yesterday, 11:15 PM Go to last post
  15. Go to first new post French to English Dictionary - Includes spoken prononciations.

    Gang, Frankly, I don't speak French, and have always felt it odd that you rarely hear anyone on this site mention what the names of these 'fumes...

    Started by Birdboy48‎, Yesterday 05:55 PM
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    Yesterday, 05:55 PM Go to last post
  16. Go to first new post What should I buy next? (18 year old)

    Anyone have any recommendations? I already own: Davidoff- Coolwater Armani- Acqua Di Gio Diesel- Fuel For Life YSL- L'Homme Versace- Man...

    Started by Dean44‎, 26th January 2012 06:55 PM
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 729
    Yesterday, 05:35 PM Go to last post
  17. Go to first new post What fragrance for my skin type?

    i apologize for the bump, but if one has combination skin, what type of fragrances would work best on it? I like to enjoy my fragrance, but I also...

    Started by shadowzxfire‎, 8th February 2012 10:37 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    Yesterday, 03:22 PM Go to last post
  18. Go to first new post Which Cologne from TJ Maxx/Marshall?

    Which cologne would you guys recommend blind buying from the above mentioned stores. I don't remember all of them but I can name a few. Joop...

    Started by sid369‎, 6th February 2012 12:15 PM
    • Replies: 22
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    Yesterday, 01:47 PM Go to last post
  19. Serge lutten ambre Sultan is for men

    I am confused, can ambre Sultan be worn by men? Easy or by stretch? Some other site lists it as women only fragrance, I am confused!!!!

    Started by kimo‎, 8th February 2012 06:19 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 403
    Yesterday, 09:52 AM Go to last post
  20. Think Lord Of The Rings :) Scents that remind you of middle earth

    It could be around scents of: Elves,hobbits,men ( of middle earth ),wizards or it could be the smell of the forests,longbottom leaf or pretty much...

    Started by claytonmarionneaux‎, 7th February 2012 05:21 PM
    elves, hobbits, lord of the rings, scents, wizards
    • Replies: 20
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    Yesterday, 04:23 AM Go to last post
  21. Red face Fragrancenet/ebates 12% for V Day and a hello

    My first post here and I hope no one thinks I'm just a shill for Fnet or Ebates but I was just poking around on Ebates trying to check for cash back...

    Started by aliceuniverse‎, Yesterday 02:43 AM
    coupon, ebates, introduction
    • Replies: 1
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    Yesterday, 03:56 AM Go to last post
  22. How do you pronounce...

    In order to avoid sounding like an idiot at fragrance counters, I was wondering how you pronounce a few things: Vetiver Rochas Givenchy...

    Started by Sagesse‎, 10th January 2008 11:28 PM
    order
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,077
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  23. List your favorite non-rose NICHE floral scents for men please

    I love rose, rose is my favorite...I need a replacement rose for one of my bottles, but I'm in the process of working that out. Now I need to pick...

    Started by vulgarrhymester‎, 8th February 2012 09:15 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 360
    Yesterday, 02:33 AM Go to last post
  24. A scent for spring evenings?

    I'm looking for suggestions on a scent for spring evenings. Maybe something along the lines of Guerlain L'Instant Pour Homme Edt which I own and...

    Started by Upstart‎, 7th February 2012 05:58 AM
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 605
    Yesterday, 01:16 AM Go to last post
  25. In search of my perfect/signature scents. I want to enchant, comfort, intrigue, and (maybe) seduce!

    Hello Gentlemen, I need your help :). I just discovered the power of scents, so to speak, and I am in search of my perfect perfume or perfumes, by...

    Started by Perszona‎, 6th February 2012 02:47 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 321
    Yesterday, 12:59 AM Go to last post
  26. Application for lone enjoyment

    So, when you're about to wear a fragrance to enjoy at home by yourself and not going out do you apply it the same way? I usually just apply it to my...

    Started by starshipvelcro‎, 7th February 2012 03:16 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 357
    Yesterday, 12:24 AM Go to last post
  27. Caron Impact Pour un Homme - Nowhere to find?

    Hey guys, it seems that Caron Impact Pour un Homme exists only in the Basenotes Fragrance Directory and on the Caron website. Looked for it in...

    Started by informer_at‎, 26th August 2011 04:57 PM
    caron impact
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 738
    8th February 2012, 09:32 PM Go to last post
  28. Smile I need help trying to locate Baldessarini Strictly Private fragrance for men....

    I've checked all the websites I know of including all major stores such as Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney's New York,...

    Started by Atlanta1‎, 24th February 2010 06:16 PM
    2009, barney, barney's, buy, fragrance, marcus, men, neiman, neiman marcus, new york, saks, stores
    • Replies: 4
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    8th February 2012, 08:04 PM Go to last post
  29. Amber for beginners

    Hi all, I have just tried, and been very impressed by, a couple of amber scents. Both seemed very different to me and I'd like to explore amber a...

    Started by oliverbm‎, 4th February 2012 01:55 AM
    • Replies: 19
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    8th February 2012, 06:44 PM Go to last post
  30. Niche alternative to 1 million

    I have purchased 1 million and it does me great. I wore it several times to parties, bars, clubs and girls absolutely love this thing. I think its...

    Started by JJfresh‎, 5th February 2012 03:00 AM
    ! million, college, girls, panty dropper
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 548
    8th February 2012, 06:41 PM Go to last post
  31. What would a general, all purpose ten fragrance collection look like...

    Hi all, I’m a newbie; that’s for damn sure – completely clueless. Until recently I considered myself fully groomed after brushing my teeth,...

    Started by Doji Dave‎, 7th February 2012 04:49 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 572
    8th February 2012, 06:39 PM Go to last post
  32. Question What Kind of Water to Use?

    Hello! My name is Dimitris from Greece and I am new to this forum, so I am very pleased to meet you all! :D I have been searching around for...

    Started by bierhoff20‎, 7th February 2012 09:52 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 358
    8th February 2012, 06:17 PM Go to last post
  33. Hi - I'm new to all this :>

    Hello, Long time lurker :) Faves and always on the shelf are: Paco Rabanne Ténéré Gucci Envy Pour Homme Creed Millesime Imperial ...

    Started by jonnyw‎, 27th March 2011 08:05 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 487
    8th February 2012, 04:46 PM Go to last post
  34. Best Iris fragrance, please help

    Hello everyone! I am on the hunt for a beautiful Iris based perfume where it shows itself front and center. The absolute love of my life is...

    Started by Whitefluffy‎, 7th February 2012 05:48 PM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 411
    8th February 2012, 10:29 AM Go to last post
  35. **All time best fragrance**

    What do you guys think is the all time best fragrance? My personal favorite right now is Aventus, it always gets compliments, I love the smell of...

    Started by Xerbia‎, 6th February 2012 09:21 PM
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 695
    8th February 2012, 10:19 AM Go to last post
  36. Would you modify any of your favourite perfumes?

    Hi all. Let us know if you would modify the formula of any of your favorite perfumes to improve it? What would you do: add notes? Exclude notes?...

    Started by moore‎, 15th January 2012 03:17 PM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 752
    8th February 2012, 09:26 AM Go to last post
  37. Complementary College Scents

    I have a few ideas here but I really want to get two new scents that are not similar and would be suitable for day wear(classes, going out to lunch)...

    Started by rawrsy‎, 29th December 2009 06:03 PM
    christian
    • Replies: 15
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    8th February 2012, 02:21 AM Go to last post
  38. Sending samples to identify a mystery fragrance?

    Hello all, I registered here to ask a question. I made the mistake of trying an unlabeled decant of a fragrance I have and, of course, fell in love...

    Started by red1123‎, 7th February 2012 04:11 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 193
    8th February 2012, 01:51 AM Go to last post
  39. Question Oakmoss?

    I'm not new here, but I am a nivice at identifying notes, so I have two questions about oakmoss, to wit: •what do you think of Camden Grey, would...

    Started by jujy54‎, 5th February 2012 11:47 PM
    chypres, oakmoss
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 256
    8th February 2012, 01:46 AM Go to last post
  40. Kohls gift card, was going to grab a cologne...Any suggestions?

    So as the title states, I have a gift card for Kohl's. I was thinking about getting a cologne, but I am not exactly sure what I should get. I have...

    Started by goody2141‎, 31st January 2012 06:54 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 371
    8th February 2012, 01:13 AM Go to last post
  41. Fake or Real Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin 1.7oz

    Hi all, I just got in the mail my Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin sold and shipped from Amazon (not a third party). I think it is real but something...

    Started by RCAL‎, 7th February 2012 12:57 AM
    fake, lolita lempicka, real
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 393
    7th February 2012, 09:25 PM Go to last post
  42. 10 affordable must haves? Men Colognes, women's opinions wanted as well

    So, I have just started getting in to colognes. Previously, I would only wear cologne every so often. Now I am throwing something different on each...

    Started by goody2141‎, 5th February 2012 08:32 AM
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 740
    7th February 2012, 09:14 PM Go to last post
  43. Red face Your Joop! Top 3 list :)

    My lady friend's little brother would like to know my favorite Joop! frags. I've only tested 4, and only Homme is one I like, but my Joop! Top 3...

    Started by CHSeifert‎, 7th February 2012 09:13 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 147
    7th February 2012, 09:13 PM Go to last post
  44. Angry Just got a bottle of MI: Bad batch?

    I just got my bottle in a few hours ago, batch A3310B03 if anyone has any familiarity with this particular batch. Haven't done enough experimenting...

    Started by Sidney_Falco‎, 7th September 2011 02:37 AM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 1,208
    7th February 2012, 08:44 PM Go to last post
  45. Non-sweet cold weather fragrances?

    In the past I've owned A*Men, 1 Million and Burberry Brit. Currently I own Dior Homme. While I don't dislike any of them (except now 1 Million), I...

    Started by Erik_Safari‎, 5th February 2012 08:05 PM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 699
    7th February 2012, 08:10 PM Go to last post
  46. Gucci Guilty?

    I notice there are no reviews for Gucci Guilty in the BN fragrance directory. I smelt a sample of it and thought it smelt quite nice. Anyone any...

    Started by The Israelite‎, 30th January 2012 01:26 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 425
    7th February 2012, 01:43 PM Go to last post
  47. How Many Fragrances Should a Normal Man Have?

    I know that most of us either collect or accumulate frags, but I was wondering what advice you would give a non-basenoter who asked you how many...

    Started by vulcan‎, 26th May 2010 07:22 AM
    3 Pages
    1 2 3
    advice, fragrances, wardrobe
    • Replies: 162
    • Views: 7,245
    7th February 2012, 11:01 AM Go to last post
  48. Help me organize, opinions, recommendations, just got some new samples.

    I decided to change the topic of this thread, the first was asking more to help me organize my scents so I could know the types I like and be able to...

    Started by FreddyJ‎, 6th February 2012 07:36 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 279
    7th February 2012, 08:04 AM Go to last post
  49. Fake Dolce&Gabbana The One? Photo

    Hi guys, how do You think, is this fake? It has a white atomizer does anybody of You have white like this? Thanks in advance! ...

    Started by kokonut‎, 6th February 2012 10:09 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 300
    7th February 2012, 05:51 AM Go to last post
  50. My unpleasant experience with Aftelier Fig

    Ok, I'm new to the fragrance world and maybe it's just my novice nose. But after reading so many bloggers waxing poetic lately and praising Mandy...

    Started by zendadachick‎, 17th November 2011 10:26 PM
    fig
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 441
    7th February 2012, 04:01 AM Go to last post

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