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Brit and Black Code

post #1 of 10
2/27/06 at 4:05pm
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I like Burberry Brit but there is a baby powder smell that is a bit too strong. I also like Armani black code but I pick up a strange smell that reminds me of salty play dough. Could anyone recommend anything in the same family that I may want to check out? I would like to steer clear of anything overly sweet smelling.

I really enjoy Creed Bois Du Portugal and am looking to add another favorite to my young collection.

Thanks!
Jim
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post #2 of 10
2/27/06 at 4:32pm
I own both and enjoy both but even better than those two is Chanel Allure, it's the grownup version of Black Code, more smoother and well-rounded, you have to get past the top notes but after that its all good good juice
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post #3 of 10
2/27/06 at 5:39pm
I do not like either but thats just me. Some people like this; I am not one of them.
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post #4 of 10
2/27/06 at 6:28pm
Try Burberry's Touch.
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post #5 of 10
2/27/06 at 7:10pm
sounds like you are a tonka fan, or as we say around here "someone who is not ikkitosen". Definalty look at chanel. it smells like shampoo at first, but then becomes phenomenal. I also adore tonka, and quite like Dior Homme and Bulgari Black for frags that dont have the note per se, but feel similarly in the bottom.
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post #6 of 10
2/28/06 at 6:34pm
I own Brit and think it's just OK, don't reach for it that often anymore. There's a sample of Black Code somewhere around here that i have to find and sniff again.
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post #7 of 10
2/28/06 at 6:42pm
My first thought when trying Black Code was that Armani had toned down Versace's Dreamer ( an iris, tonka and tobacco powerhouse). Perhaps I am the only one who sees any similarity between Black Code and Dreamer but, still, the Dreamer may be worth your time to try.
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post #8 of 10
3/1/06 at 8:17am
I'll second the Allure comment. I have Burberry London and love it, and after sampling Allure once or twice I think I will own it very soon.
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post #9 of 10
3/1/06 at 2:52pm
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Thanks for all the imput! Looks like I am going on a Tonka hunt.

Thanks!!
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post #10 of 10
3/4/06 at 12:56am
Dior Homme, Bvlgari Black or The Dreamer are excellent choices, similar to Black Code but not as.... well... bland. Black Code is a good scent but the three above are exceptionally good!
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