Need a cologne that will leave me speechless.

    Need a cologne that will leave me speechless.

    post #1 of 36
    6/27/13 at 9:40pm
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    I've had several colognes but I'm looking for something that will just blow my senses away and make me wonder "wow that smells nice, what cologne is that?". Just something that will make people wonder what I'm using because it smells good.

     

    I'm not looking for:

     

    - Old men's cologne (Lucky You Brand)

    - Too citrusy, too high on the notes (Versace Pour Homme, Curve series, or the Nautica series)

    - Too much cologne projection in 1 spray that just covers the whole neck.. looking for a simple 1 spray cologne that i can spray on one side of my neck

    - Not TOO manly... something a college student would use

     

    So maybe something in between these? I've tried a friends Givenchy Pi that one has a neutral but okay smell to it. Not too strong, not too old. I've also had David Beckham's Instinct before and it also smelled mid tone, but didn't have a good longetivity. Cool Waters is another okay one, but it leans a bit on the higher citrus or aquatic side. Maybe something thats aromatic, grassy, or woody musk.

     

    I'm going to the mall soon and am going to sample Thierre Mugler's Pure Malt and Angel, but was wondering if you guys can recommend something else (can be either overrated or underrated). I'm a 27 year old male if that matters.


    Edited by hahathatsgreat - 6/27/13 at 10:16pm
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    post #2 of 36
    6/27/13 at 9:42pm

    Welcome!

     

    Pure Malt and A*Men are certainly worthy, very big, deep, gourmand. Another suggestion would be Bulgari Black: the rubber note definitely generates a surprise effect.

     

    cacio

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    post #3 of 36
    6/27/13 at 10:07pm
    After Midnight by The Different Company
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    post #4 of 36
    6/27/13 at 10:24pm
    Welcome to Basenotes.

    Andy Tauer's L'air du Desert Marocain
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    post #5 of 36
    6/28/13 at 12:38am
    Spice Bomb. But it's not outlandish. Just well blended.
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    post #6 of 36
    6/28/13 at 4:22am
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    Hi and welcome to Basenotes!

     

    I'm going to suggest two colognes that I have. They are both aromatic/woody and quite oriental smelling, but nothing too "loud" as you say.

     

    First one is Chanel's Egoiste that's now more widely available. Don't over spray and you will turn a few heads. Basically it's a rose/rosewood and sandalwood blend with a bit of vanilla. Masterfully crafted.

     

    The other one is a bit more Middle Eastern and actually quite niche. It is very alluring though and has gotten a few positive reactions out of the blue: Amouage's Epic Man. This one is based on incense and myrrh. It's quite a fresh smell and not too smoky, which is why I think you will like it.

     

    Good luck and let us know which you end up going for!

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    post #7 of 36
    6/28/13 at 4:59am

    Much depends on your price point, but I'd have to say -

     

    1) Duetto; Sospiro / Xerjoff ($300+ US; 100ml)

    2) Ambre Sultan; Serge Lutens (can be found between $75 - $120 US; 50ml)

    3) Dior Homme / Dior Homme Intense; Dior (can be found $80 - $100 US for newer formulations; 100ml)

     

    Just a few suggestions that will surely garner compliments and exude elegance, sophistication, and confidence.

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    post #8 of 36
    6/28/13 at 6:05am

    I would recommend Dior Home Intense

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    post #9 of 36
    6/28/13 at 6:20am
    Chanel Sycamore or Coromandel
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    post #10 of 36
    6/28/13 at 7:27am
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    Chanel Sycamore or Coromandel

    Oh good one. Coromandel was the first besides DHI that really left me speechless!

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    post #11 of 36
    6/28/13 at 7:38am
    Invasion Barbare - it's a smooth operator...
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    post #12 of 36
    6/28/13 at 8:34am

    Dior Homme Intense

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    post #13 of 36
    6/28/13 at 8:39am
    The last fragrance to leave me speechless was Tom Ford's Tuscan Leather. It is absolutely beautiful, give it a shot if you can find it. I bet you'll like Pure Malt as well.
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    post #14 of 36
    6/28/13 at 11:38am
    Thread Starter 

    Thanks guys, I will look into those recommendations. As for spending limit, max is $130.
     

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    post #15 of 36
    6/28/13 at 1:53pm
    Chanel Sycomore.
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    post #16 of 36
    6/29/13 at 1:27am

    Can't argue with Chanel Sycomore or Coromandel. Definitely try Dior Homme, too, and probably just the regular EdT, as it's a bit more interesting than the Intense. You may also like Dior Fahrenheit or Amouage Jubilation XXV. These are all pretty special, but easy-to-like, fragrances.

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    post #17 of 36
    6/29/13 at 2:05am

    Pf you can find it,Knize 10, very special

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    post #18 of 36
    6/29/13 at 2:48am
    Current Dior Fahrenheit is good but if you can find a vintage bottle it's magic.
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    post #19 of 36
    6/29/13 at 9:30am

      6/27/13 at 9:40pm

      hahathatsgreat said:



      I've had several colognes but I'm looking for something that will just blow my senses away and make me wonder "wow that smells nice, what cologne is that?". Just something that will make people wonder what I'm using because it smells good.

       

      I'm not looking for:

       

      - Old men's cologne (Lucky You Brand)

      - Too citrusy, too high on the notes (Versace Pour Homme, Curve series, or the Nautica series)

      - Too much cologne projection in 1 spray that just covers the whole neck.. looking for a simple 1 spray cologne that i can spray on one side of my neck

      - Not TOO manly... something a college student would use

       

      So maybe something in between these? I've tried a friends Givenchy Pi that one has a neutral but okay smell to it. Not too strong, not too old. I've also had David Beckham's Instinct before and it also smelled mid tone, but didn't have a good longetivity. Cool Waters is another okay one, but it leans a bit on the higher citrus or aquatic side. Maybe something thats aromatic, grassy, or woody musk.

       

      I'm going to the mall soon and am going to sample Thierre Mugler's Pure Malt and Angel, but was wondering if you guys can recommend something else (can be either overrated or underrated). I'm a 27 year old male if that matters.


      Edited by hahathatsgreat - 6/27/13 at 10:16pm

    6/27/13 at 9:42pm

    cacio said:



    Welcome!

     

    Pure Malt and A*Men are certainly worthy, very big, deep, gourmand. Another suggestion would be Bulgari Black: the rubber note definitely generates a surprise effect.

     

    cacio

    6/27/13 at 10:07pm

    hednic said:



    After Midnight by The Different Company

    6/27/13 at 10:24pm

    RedRaider430 said:



    Welcome to Basenotes.

    Andy Tauer's L'air du Desert Marocain

    6/28/13 at 12:38am

    hedonist222 said:



    Spice Bomb. But it's not outlandish. Just well blended.

    6/28/13 at 4:22am

    rum said:



    Hi and welcome to Basenotes!

     

    I'm going to suggest two colognes that I have. They are both aromatic/woody and quite oriental smelling, but nothing too "loud" as you say.

     

    First one is Chanel's Egoiste that's now more widely available. Don't over spray and you will turn a few heads. Basically it's a rose/rosewood and sandalwood blend with a bit of vanilla. Masterfully crafted.

     

    The other one is a bit more Middle Eastern and actually quite niche. It is very alluring though and has gotten a few positive reactions out of the blue: Amouage's Epic Man. This one is based on incense and myrrh. It's quite a fresh smell and not too smoky, which is why I think you will like it.

     

    Good luck and let us know which you end up going for!

    6/28/13 at 4:59am

    BoChosen said:



    Much depends on your price point, but I'd have to say -

     

    1) Duetto; Sospiro / Xerjoff ($300+ US; 100ml)

    2) Ambre Sultan; Serge Lutens (can be found between $75 - $120 US; 50ml)

    3) Dior Homme / Dior Homme Intense; Dior (can be found $80 - $100 US for newer formulations; 100ml)

     

    Just a few suggestions that will surely garner compliments and exude elegance, sophistication, and confidence.

    6/28/13 at 6:05am

    axmaster45 said:



    I would recommend Dior Home Intense

    6/28/13 at 6:20am

    Xscent said:



    Chanel Sycamore or Coromandel

    6/28/13 at 7:27am

    axmaster45 said:



    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Xscent View Post

    Chanel Sycamore or Coromandel

    Oh good one. Coromandel was the first besides DHI that really left me speechless!

    6/28/13 at 7:38am

    Mick_Trick said:



    Invasion Barbare - it's a smooth operator...

    6/28/13 at 8:34am

    sjg3839 said:



    Dior Homme Intense

    6/28/13 at 8:39am

    foughare said:



    The last fragrance to leave me speechless was Tom Ford's Tuscan Leather. It is absolutely beautiful, give it a shot if you can find it. I bet you'll like Pure Malt as well.

    6/28/13 at 11:38am

    hahathatsgreat said:



    Thanks guys, I will look into those recommendations. As for spending limit, max is $130.
     

    6/28/13 at 1:53pm

    VintagePoison said:



    Chanel Sycomore.

    6/29/13 at 1:27am

    onethinline said:



    Can't argue with Chanel Sycomore or Coromandel. Definitely try Dior Homme, too, and probably just the regular EdT, as it's a bit more interesting than the Intense. You may also like Dior Fahrenheit or Amouage Jubilation XXV. These are all pretty special, but easy-to-like, fragrances.

    6/29/13 at 2:05am

    easykiller said:



    Pf you can find it,Knize 10, very special

    6/29/13 at 2:48am

    Xscent said:



    Current Dior Fahrenheit is good but if you can find a vintage bottle it's magic.