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post #1 of 37
6/9/06 at 5:32am
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If you had to choose one frag for all occaisions what would it be and why? It's not just about which is your favourite, it's also about which is most versatile.

For me it would be Creeds Royal Scottish Lavender. It seems to work hot or cold, day or night. Each seems to bring out a different facet.; fresh....spicy...woody...sweet.

What about you?
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post #2 of 37
6/9/06 at 5:36am
probably Miracle or XS.
Emporio Armani He would also be a good option.
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post #3 of 37
6/9/06 at 7:38am
No doubt son: GEIR
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post #4 of 37
6/9/06 at 7:40am
Tea for Two!!

You all knew I would pick this one. It is so versatile on me.
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post #5 of 37
6/9/06 at 10:33am
Might be Guerlain's Vetiver, but it might also be...
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post #6 of 37
6/9/06 at 10:38am
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Originally Posted by The Giraffe

No doubt son: GEIR

No doubt indeed.
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post #7 of 37
6/9/06 at 10:38am
Maybe Guerlain Vetiver, maybe Creed Tabarome
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post #8 of 37
6/9/06 at 11:33am
Probably Vetiver Extraordinaire by FM.
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post #9 of 37
6/9/06 at 11:53am
Maybe
Burberry brit for now
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post #10 of 37
6/9/06 at 12:24pm
Aigner BLACK
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post #11 of 37
6/9/06 at 12:27pm
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Originally Posted by teflondog

[quote author=The Giraffe link=1149856352/0#2 date=1149863935]No doubt son: GEIR

No doubt indeed. [/quote]


No doubt indeed, Part III.
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post #12 of 37
6/9/06 at 12:42pm
Acqua di Gio ;D ;D

.... at least it IS versatile!
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post #13 of 37
6/9/06 at 12:57pm
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Originally Posted by hirch duckfinder

If you had to choose one frag for all occaisions what would it be and why? It's not just about which is your favourite, it's also about which is most versatile.

For me it would be Creeds Royal Scottish Lavender. It seems to work hot or cold, day or night. Each seems to bring out a different facet.; fresh....spicy...woody...sweet.

What about you?

Creeds' Original Vetiver/GIT/Erolfa, Guerlain Vetiver or Gendarme.

Sorry I couldnt just choose one :P
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post #14 of 37
6/9/06 at 12:57pm
Use only one? Horrors, Hirch, you may be banned for that!!!!!!

But if I had to, the one that waves to me on every type of day is L'Instant.
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post #15 of 37
6/9/06 at 3:47pm
Hi all,

God, how I hate the thought of this question! That being said, lol, if I had to choose only ONE for all reasons and seasons, I still have to go with my long time favorite :
CREED TABAROME MILLESIME!

Regards,
SixCats!
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post #16 of 37
6/9/06 at 3:55pm
Today I will answer Lanvin L'Homme.

Tomorrow the answer would probably by Bois du Portugal.

The day after that....
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post #17 of 37
6/9/06 at 4:06pm
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Originally Posted by EnvYuS

Tea for Two!!

You all knew I would pick this one. It is so versatile on me.


I knew you would post that, I knew it, I knew it ;D ;D ;D ;D

For me right now I would say Black Oud by Montale .

Vijay"Maisonstinky"
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post #18 of 37
6/9/06 at 6:21pm
Bulgari Aqua
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post #19 of 37
6/9/06 at 6:38pm
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Originally Posted by maisonstinky

For me right now I would say Black Oud by Montale .

Vijay"Maisonstinky"

Good choice Vijay...Me too!
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post #20 of 37
6/9/06 at 6:51pm
Impossible to choose. If faced with this horrific choice, I'd frantically guzzle all my fragrances in a desperate hara-kiri attempt.
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post #21 of 37
6/9/06 at 7:41pm
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Originally Posted by Joel_Cairo

Impossible to choose. If faced with this horrific choice, I'd frantically guzzle all my fragrances in a desperate hara-kiri attempt.

Most honrable way to go joel-son , but we are looking for you to focus on one target and do a kamakazi ;D (sorry I just could not resist that )

Vijay"Maisonstinky"
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post #22 of 37
6/10/06 at 12:46am
Guerlain Vetiver.
It is SOOOOOO versatile
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post #23 of 37
6/10/06 at 1:08am
Lauder for Men

and...

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Originally Posted by DustB

Might be Guerlain's Vetiver...

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Originally Posted by phersurf

Maybe Guerlain Vetiver...

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Originally Posted by rompip

Guerlain Vetiver...

...in second place.

mmm-hmm.
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post #24 of 37
6/10/06 at 1:24am
Millésime Impérial
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post #25 of 37
6/10/06 at 3:32am
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Without doubt: COOL WATER






Just kidding... ;D
Eau Sauvage for me
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post #26 of 37
6/10/06 at 3:49am
Since it is summer, maybe Eau des Merveilles
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post #27 of 37
6/10/06 at 5:20am
Nicole Miller for Men...I LOVE smelling this, women love smelling this...boozy, sweet, woody...runs the gamut. That's it for me! My no. 1...I'm like a miser with this scent now. Save it for the best moments.
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post #28 of 37
6/10/06 at 8:29am
I've been trying to keep my wardrobe to just one-fragrance-for-everything for as far as I can remember, and the only thing I can say is that it doesn't work.

Yet, if I had to make a decision for my life, well, I think I would go for Armani Eau Pour Homme (however boring that may seem.) I think it's one fragrance I couldn't get tired of, and I assume this is really what we are looking at through this question. I add Balenciaga's Ho Hang too.

However, I'd like to modify the question slightly : if you had to choose just one fragrance, regardless of its being versatile (i.e. forget about "casual wearing" and just go for "special occasions&quot, what would you choose then ?

In that case, I think I would go for Vetiver Oriental by Serge Lutens.
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post #29 of 37
6/10/06 at 2:20pm
A very difficult question. A lot of my favorites have a very strong personality, which can make them less versatile and/or easy to burn out on if worn every day.

But if I had to pick just one, would I want something with less personality? If I'm only choosing one, it becomes my signature and I would want something that is expressive, rather than merely pleasant.

Therefore, I'd probably end up choosing from among Azzaro Visit, Chanel Antaeus, YSL Kouros or M7, with perhaps an honorable mention to Dior Fahrenheit or Aramis 900.

--Steve
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post #30 of 37
6/10/06 at 2:26pm
Ouch... what a tough decision.

In the end, I'd need to pick something versatile, simple, and easy to share with others in a pinch. Either Mugler Cologne or Gaultier2 (one of my new faves... read my post "Thumbs up to the power of two&quot would do the trick.
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post #31 of 37
6/10/06 at 2:44pm
this question is meaningless. there's no going back!! if i really had to choose, I would probably lose my mind in the process...
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post #32 of 37
6/10/06 at 4:35pm
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Eau Sauvage..................always!

Mic.
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post #33 of 37
6/10/06 at 9:47pm
Chanel Pour Monsieur (non-concentree)
[although Stardust for Men could also be the one, but
I think PM would be more versatile].
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post #34 of 37
6/11/06 at 2:48pm
Romeo Gigli
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post #35 of 37
6/11/06 at 7:40pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by hirch duckfinder

If you had to choose one frag for all occaisions what would it be

If I was FORCED to choose one, I guess it would have to be Chanel Egoiste......

........but.....it could also be Caron L'Impact de Pour un Homme.....Yes, I would be very happy with this one....

....or......it could be Clive Christian 1872......Oh yeah, I could live with 1872....

....however, if any of these were not available, I could very willingly be convinced to go with ....Boucheron Jaipur Homme EDP....

.....then again...I could also very happily go with....Czech & Speake Neroli....

and.....if NONE of these were available, I would be very pleased if my one frag was Chanel Bois des Iles!
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post #36 of 37
6/12/06 at 12:51pm
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Originally Posted by Cognoscento

Use only one? Â*Horrors, Hirch, you may be banned for that!!!!!! Â*

But if I had to, the one that waves to me on every type of day is L'Instant. Â* Â*


Ata boy!
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post #37 of 37
6/12/06 at 1:47pm
I'm going to have to pimp Mr John Varvatos. I wear this as a casual work scent in warm weather or cold, going out or just hanging around, etc. It just seems to fit me in any situation.
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