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post #1 of 26
2/19/06 at 6:43am
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I put together a list of colognes that I've heard good things about on the internet and from people around town and such. I'd really like it if someone could tell me which ones suck/rule.

DKNY Be Delicious
Versace Jeans series
M7
Vera Wang for Men
Dunhill Fresh
Givenchy Pi
Dolce and Gabbana for Him
Estee Lauder Intuition
Kenneth Cole Reaction
Lacoste pour Homme
True Star Men
Very Sexy for Him by Victoria's Secret
Jaipur Homme by Boucheron
Fahrenheit by Christian Dior
Aqua de Bulgari pour Homme by Bulgari
Happy for Men by Clinique
Armani Eau Pour Homme by Giorgio Armani
Beyond Paradise for Men by Estée Lauder
L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme by Issey Miyake
Allure Homme by Chanel
John Varvatos
The Dreamer by Versace
Booster by Lacoste
Rush by Gucci

Thanks.

Also, I'm an 18 year old in high school. I own a bottle of Gucci Envy and love it, just to get an idea of my tastes. I also like aqua scents too. [smiley=dankk2.gif]
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post #2 of 26
2/19/06 at 7:01am
The best thing to do is visit a department store that stocks a lot of the scents you have listed and smell them over the course of a few weeks. In that way, you will know yourself which ones 'suck' and which ones are great.

I could list names of scents which I think suck and then the next person who replies might think that they are great.

It is very much a personal choice. Enjoy all the sniffing and besides, it will help your 'perfume education'.
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post #3 of 26
2/19/06 at 7:05am
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Originally Posted by Prince Barry

The best thing to do is visit a department store that stocks a lot of the scents you have listed and smell them over the course of a few weeks. In that way, you will know yourself which ones 'suck' and which ones are great.

I could list names of scents which I think suck and then the next person who replies might think that they are great.

It is very much a personal choice. Enjoy all the sniffing and besides, it will help your 'perfume education'.

That's what the purpose of this post was, to get other people's opinion on stuff. [smiley=wink.gif]
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post #4 of 26
2/19/06 at 7:11am
Right then here goes............

These scents are OK by me....
M7
Givenchy Pi
Jaipur Homme by Boucheron
Fahrenheit by Christian Dior
Aqua de Bulgari pour Homme by Bulgari
Allure Homme by Chanel

The rest on your list suck!
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post #5 of 26
2/19/06 at 7:16am
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Why does everyone love Farhenheit? It's an 80's based scent. I've never smelled it and I'm not hating on it, I just don't get it. Every store I've ever been in that sells any kind of cologne sells it, including Eckerd. Why is it so popular among us, the elite. I hear it smells like gas, but if it's worth it I'll probably pick a bottle up.
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post #6 of 26
2/19/06 at 7:34am
The Basenotes reviews are great for this kind of thing. Whenever I hear of, or come across, a new fragrance I head over to that section of the site to see what other people think. Usually you get a lot of varying opinions, though, so you really need to try things yourself before you buy.
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post #7 of 26
2/19/06 at 7:49am
I like:

M7
Dolce and Gabbana for Him
Estee Lauder Intuition
Kenneth Cole Reaction
Jaipur Homme by Boucheron
Aqua de Bulgari pour Homme by Bulgari
Beyond Paradise for Men by Estée Lauder
John Varvatos

I don't care for the rest on the list.
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post #8 of 26
2/19/06 at 8:51am
Above average
Jaipur Homme by Boucheron
L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme by Issey Miyake
Armani Eau Pour Homme by Giorgio Armani

There are few like Aqua de Bulgari pour Homme by Bulgari
Happy for Men by Clinique & Beyond Paradise for Men by Estée Lauder etc. which I consider to be average.

As for the rest, such as the versace jeans series, I feel their rightfull place is in the bin, because I consider them to be a pile of crap...

Thus, in line with the royal Prince Barry's inital comments, it all depends on what you think upon sampling....
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post #9 of 26
2/19/06 at 9:35am
Vera Wang
D&G pour Homme
Jaipur Homme
Allure Homme
Gucci Rush

And that's about it in my opinion. ALot of those you might not like if you like aquatics, including the ones I mentioned. Just something to keep in mind when you go to try out some of these.
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post #10 of 26
2/19/06 at 10:48am
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Originally Posted by BusinessWallet

I put together a list of colognes that I've heard good things about on the internet and from people around town and such. I'd really like it if someone could tell me which ones suck/rule.

DKNY Be Delicious-Hate
Versace Jeans series-Only sampled Blue Jeans, which is OK
M7-Lovely evening scent!
Vera Wang for Men-
Dunhill Fresh-
Givenchy Pi-
Dolce and Gabbana for Him-Very common, but a nice boozey scent with lots of sillage
Estee Lauder Intuition-
Kenneth Cole Reaction-
Lacoste pour Homme-The best in the "Boss Bottled, Silver Shadow"-group, IMO
True Star Men- OK, quite fresh scent, but nothing spectacular
Very Sexy for Him by Victoria's Secret-
Jaipur Homme by Boucheron- HEAVY and sweet, but when you're in mood; lovely
Fahrenheit by Christian Dior- Way too mature for me
Aqua de Bulgari pour Homme by Bulgari- On of the few fresh scents I quite like
Happy for Men by Clinique- Boring, and synthetic
Armani Eau Pour Homme by Giorgio Armani-Probally nice for a 60+, but doubt for someone under
Beyond Paradise for Men by Estée Lauder-
L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme by Issey Miyake-
Allure Homme by Chanel- Quite nice and formal scent which is very suitable for winters and evenings
John Varvatos- Long time since sampled, butremember I found it pretty nice and warm ( If you like Envy, this may be something)
The Dreamer by Versace- Synthetic and annoying scent in the veins of Le Male
Booster by Lacoste-
Rush by Gucci- Only sampled the womens, which is veeery comfortable

Thanks.

Also, I'm an 18 year old in high school. I own a bottle of Gucci Envy and love it, just to get an idea of my tastes. I also like aqua scents too. [smiley=dankk2.gif]
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post #11 of 26
2/19/06 at 10:58am
Well here is what I think about the ones I have tried.

Versace Jeans series -its a series and IMO some suck and others (actually just Black Jeans) are awesome. Green Jeans is a strong citric-pine so its different and I would recommend a find a try. And black jeans is, as I said, awesome. A herbal, partly floral scent that still doesnt smell like anything a woman would wear. For that it is an achievement. Very different.

M7 - I love most of YSL's frags, this isnt one of them. Really powdery and medicinal on me. Reminds me of my great grandma's house.

Dolce and Gabbana for Him - Great. Lemon and tobacco. What more could you need? Check it out.

Lacoste pour Homme - Rather boring to me. While its not bad, it certainly isnt worth the money.

True Star Men - like a cheaper version of Lacoste pour homme, just with a metallic note.

John Varvatos - My favortie. Subtle yet always present. Ha, as much as I like it I find myself lacking words to describe it. Its a "warm" scent with containing a leather note

The Dreamer by Versace - Another fave. Like D&G ph, this one contains tobacco. This one is just much stronger in terms of sillage.

Rush by Gucci - Cedar and smoke with a bit more cedar and some traces of alcohol. Still I find myself liking it.
Fahrenheit by Christian Dior - Never reall understood this one myself.... I think it is awful it does smell of gas and grass. If I want something strong and from the 80s, I'll go for Kouros over this any day.
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post #12 of 26
2/19/06 at 11:01am
BusinessWallet

Welcome to Basenotes.

A nose is a subjective thing. You will of course see many posts here asking for opinions on scents however, they will be all over the map. One man's ambrosia is another man's fulsome, putrid stinking corpse flower, yada yada yada...We often kid each other about each other's execrable taste in scents but it is alway in jest and good fun.

Over time, you will find those members that share, to some measurable extent, your own nose for scents and their opinions will tend to be the ones that you will seek out.

But don't limit your experimentation to just those few scents with which you are comfortable. Set forth and discover! For me, one of the great joys of this forum has been the new fragrances that I have added to my list based on the enthusiasm and knowledge of other, more experienced fragophiles who haunt this place.

So, those on your list that I like (i.e., own and wear)

Givenchy Pi
Kenneth Cole Reaction
Jaipur
Fahrenheit (I always have and alway will love this one if only for one reason; it's a massive singularity on the scent map. And I still love it. )
Beyond Paradise
Allure Homme
John Varvatos
The Dreamer by Versace

The others, uh...not so much.

Griff
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post #13 of 26
2/19/06 at 11:46am
Like enough to have purchased:

Black Jeans
D & G ph
Jaipur ph
John Varvatos
The Dreamer
M7

never tried Fahrenheit or Pi or Rush or Lacoste pour Homme
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post #14 of 26
2/19/06 at 11:59am
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You might want to try Paul Smith Men as a more modern alternative to Fahrenheit.

So, bear in mind these are my tastes (i dont like many sweet or floral scents at all), as for the ones ive owned or tried on your list...


M7 - If you love Envy, its very probable your gonna like this too. I never took to it really as it was far too sweet on my skin and sweet and me dont go togethor
Dolce and Gabbana for Him - I detested this myself. There is something in it that I hate with a passion....im still trying to find out what it is exactly. Smelt stuffy, old and too feminine.
Lacoste pour Homme - Like an overly sweet and sharp Boss Bottled. Again, I disliked it.
Very Sexy for Him by Victoria's Secret - A very nice subtle and sexy scent. Not over the top masculine but not feminine at all neither. My missus LOVES this!
Fahrenheit by Christian Dior - I quite like it but try before you buy with this one!
Happy for Men by Clinique - ORANGES! Thats what your gonna smell with this and its great! Lasts forever on me too.
Armani Eau Pour Homme by Giorgio Armani - I dont really belive in ages for scents but I really think this is a bit too old for an 18 year old.
L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme by Issey Miyake - Another one I like. Like A d Gio but with a bit more balls
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post #15 of 26
2/19/06 at 12:09pm
I really like:

Very Sexy for Him
Allure ph
D&G ph

I'm not familiar enough with the others on your list to offer an opinion. Have fun testing all of the frags on your post.
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post #16 of 26
2/19/06 at 12:34pm
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Originally Posted by BusinessWallet

Why does everyone love Farhenheit?

Just for a little balance, I cannot stand Fahrenheit and, yes, I get nothing but gasoline out of it.

Of those on your list, I like (but do not love) the following:

Versace Jeans Series (except Blue Jeans)
Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme
Lacoste Pour Homme
Aqua de Bulgari Pour Homme*
Happy for Men
Armani Eau Pour Homme
Versace Dreamer*
Allure Homme
Booster
Rush

* My favorites from this list

Jeff
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post #17 of 26
2/19/06 at 12:58pm
among the ones i know, I like:
M7
Jaipur Homme by Boucheron
Aqua de Bulgari pour Homme by Bulgari
L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme by Issey Miyake
Allure Homme by Chanel
The Dreamer by Versace
Rush by Gucci

but this is so subjective, you should definitely try them yourself.
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post #18 of 26
2/19/06 at 2:45pm
I'll consider worth of mention these ones:
  • M7 *****
  • Givenchy Pi ****
  • Dolce and Gabbana for Him ****
  • Jaipur Homme by Boucheron ***
  • Fahrenheit by Christian Dior ****
  • Armani Eau Pour Homme by Giorgio Armani ***
  • L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme by Issey Miyake ****
  • The Dreamer by Versace ****
  • Rush by Gucci ***
others suck!
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post #19 of 26
2/19/06 at 3:38pm
Some I've tried from your list and some I havent. Not that the others suck, but I prefer these...

DKNY Be Delicious
Versace Jeans series (Black Jeans and Metal)
Dolce and Gabbana for Him
Kenneth Cole Reaction
Happy for Men by Clinique
Armani Eau Pour Homme by Giorgio Armani
Allure Homme by Chanel
Rush by Gucci
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post #20 of 26
2/19/06 at 3:42pm
I don't really care for Pi, Be Delicious, and True Star...the rest have a notability. Oh, and I only like Jeans Couture, Blue and Metal in the Versace Jeans series.
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post #21 of 26
2/19/06 at 4:19pm
Sticking with your binomial nomenclature...

M7: Like
Vera Wang for Men: Like
Dolce and Gabbana for Him: Hate
Very Sexy for Him by Victoria's Secret: Hate
Jaipur Homme by Boucheron: Hate
Happy for Men by Clinique: Like
L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme by Issey Miyake: Hate
Allure Homme by Chanel: Hate
Booster by Lacoste: Like
Rush by Gucci: Like (but I think that Tumulte PH is a superior scent, rendering Rush obsolete)
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post #22 of 26
2/19/06 at 4:54pm
Like!!!:
M7
The Dreamer
Jaipur
Pi
Vera Wang
Allure Homme
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post #23 of 26
2/19/06 at 5:37pm
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I would consider:

M7
Dolce and Gabbana for Him
Aqua de Bulgari pour Homme by Bulgari
Armani Eau Pour Homme by Giorgio Armani
L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme by Issey Miyake
Allure Homme by Chanel


Ged
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post #24 of 26
2/19/06 at 8:24pm
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Originally Posted by Griff

BusinessWallet

Welcome to Basenotes.

A nose is a subjective thing. You will of course see many posts here asking for opinions on scents however, they will be all over the map. One man's ambrosia is another man's fulsome, putrid stinking corpse flower, yada yada yada...We often kid each other about each other's execrable taste in scents but it is alway in jest and good fun.

Over time, you will find those members that share, to some measurable extent, your own nose for scents and their opinions will tend to be the ones that you will seek out.

But don't limit your experimentation to just those few scents with which you are comfortable. Set forth and discover! For me, one of the great joys of this forum has been the new fragrances that I have added to my list based on the enthusiasm and knowledge of other, more experienced fragophiles who haunt this place.

So, those on your list that I like (i.e., own and wear)

Givenchy Pi
Kenneth Cole Reaction
Jaipur
Fahrenheit (I always have and alway will love this one if only for one reason; it's a massive singularity on the scent map. And I still love it. )
Beyond Paradise
Allure Homme
John Varvatos
The Dreamer by Versace

The others, uh...not so much.

Griff


Thanks for the welcome, and thanks to everyone who gave constructive responses. They will help me in the future. It seems like everyone likes Black Jeans, I can't seem to find a bottle of it. What stores sell it, and is anyone willing to sell me a bottle/decant?
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post #25 of 26
2/20/06 at 4:44am
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Why is it so popular among us, the elite. I hear it smells like gas, but if it's worth it I'll probably pick a bottle up.

I don't care about Fahrenheit at all. The gasoline note is way too strong, but then again, I'm not elite at all :'(

Are you?
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post #26 of 26
2/20/06 at 6:33am
Myself, I really like only Chanel Allure (and only two thirds of that: the middle and base are divine, the top smells like I forgot to rinse the shampoo outta my hair) and John Varvatos (but more for what its trying to be than what it is, if that makes sense). Bvlgari Aqua's not too shabby either, but I prefer YSL's Live Jazz for missions that would require this kinda thing.

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Originally Posted by BusinessWallet

Thanks for the welcome, and thanks to everyone who gave constructive responses. They will help me in the future. It seems like everyone likes Black Jeans, I can't seem to find a bottle of it. What stores sell it, and is anyone willing to sell me a bottle/decant?

In my experience, you wont have much luck soliciting trades within the discussion forum, however....
you can go looking for it here:
http://www.basenotes.net/community/Y...board=sellswap
or post an inquiry as to whose got it here:
http://www.basenotes.net/community/YaBB.pl?board=wanted
good luck!
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