Having run out of mens' scents to buy....ahahha, I wish!
I've started to cautiously dip my toes in the female fragance world. (And please, no debating or arguing over the political correctness/gender/cultural/biological/environmental vs. herdity/ etc etc etc issues. I mean fragrances that are simply marketed to women instead of men. Simple enough?) lol
I've bought a lot of niche/artisinal "unisex" scents, but again, not scents meant for women.
OK, enough of the sensitivity blathering. Here's what I have purchased so far, and my impressions:
1) Chanel's Cuir de Russie. Woody, spicy, leathery, totally appropriate for a guy. One complaint: I find the EDT Â*to be quite weak, despite a strong initial blast, and the EDP is hideously expensive.
2) Shalimar by Guerlain. What's new to say about this classic scent? It's been around for decades and is probably Guerlain's biggest hit. Personally, I think this one skewers more for a woman and I respect and admire the smell but don't see myself wearing it often.
3) Â*Tabac Blonde by Caron. I have the PDT version and this is quite simply one of the most wonderful fragrances in the world, and leaves me scratching my head as to why they would market this one to women. Sure, I'm sure some women wear it and love it, but of all of the female scents I have put my nose to, this is easily the most masculine.
4) Jolie Madam by Balmain. This one just arrived today. It starts off with a supremely potent blast of florals but fades quickly into its basenotes, which, like CDR, is leather, spice, and more leather. Lovely.
5) Finally, Coco Madamosille by Chanel. Whoever tells you this fragrance is suitable for a man, don't believe them. It's a pure floral and soft and delicate as a kitten.
OK, so on the masculinity scale, I rate them as follows:
1) Tabac Blonde(most)
2) Cuir de Russie
3) Jolie Madam
4) Shalimar, and
5) Coco Madamosille
Regarding which one is "best," I'd say easily Tabac Blonde, with the CDR and Jolie Madam in pretty much a tie. The other two are wonderful but just not for me.
What's you favorite here...or what's you favorite women's scent?
I've started to cautiously dip my toes in the female fragance world. (And please, no debating or arguing over the political correctness/gender/cultural/biological/environmental vs. herdity/ etc etc etc issues. I mean fragrances that are simply marketed to women instead of men. Simple enough?) lol
I've bought a lot of niche/artisinal "unisex" scents, but again, not scents meant for women.
OK, enough of the sensitivity blathering. Here's what I have purchased so far, and my impressions:
1) Chanel's Cuir de Russie. Woody, spicy, leathery, totally appropriate for a guy. One complaint: I find the EDT Â*to be quite weak, despite a strong initial blast, and the EDP is hideously expensive.
2) Shalimar by Guerlain. What's new to say about this classic scent? It's been around for decades and is probably Guerlain's biggest hit. Personally, I think this one skewers more for a woman and I respect and admire the smell but don't see myself wearing it often.
3) Â*Tabac Blonde by Caron. I have the PDT version and this is quite simply one of the most wonderful fragrances in the world, and leaves me scratching my head as to why they would market this one to women. Sure, I'm sure some women wear it and love it, but of all of the female scents I have put my nose to, this is easily the most masculine.
4) Jolie Madam by Balmain. This one just arrived today. It starts off with a supremely potent blast of florals but fades quickly into its basenotes, which, like CDR, is leather, spice, and more leather. Lovely.
5) Finally, Coco Madamosille by Chanel. Whoever tells you this fragrance is suitable for a man, don't believe them. It's a pure floral and soft and delicate as a kitten.
OK, so on the masculinity scale, I rate them as follows:
1) Tabac Blonde(most)
2) Cuir de Russie
3) Jolie Madam
4) Shalimar, and
5) Coco Madamosille
Regarding which one is "best," I'd say easily Tabac Blonde, with the CDR and Jolie Madam in pretty much a tie. The other two are wonderful but just not for me.
What's you favorite here...or what's you favorite women's scent?
fragrances.
I have vintage stock, which does not seem to be as green as the newer stock, but has more duration. I'd say my preference with this one actually lies with the newer Miss Dior, to tell the truth...)
