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post #1 of 12
2/26/07 at 7:06pm
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Maybe some of the more creative basnoters could give me some suggestions..

I just procured a bottle of Kiehl's musk and though I don't dislike it, I find it a tad on the bland side. Based on my wardrobe, can anyone suggest something that might be a good layering fragrance with the musk? I have considered Lomani Ignition..but I worry about it becoming too sweet and overly feminine smelling. Would something dry and woodsy work?

Any suggestions appreciated.

PS. I'm also finding my Gucci PH rather dry as of late.. anything you'd layer it with to kickstart my interest in it? I used to love it..but I just find it dry dry dry.. <which used to be the appeal>

Thanks in advance.

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post #2 of 12
2/26/07 at 7:10pm
Anthony- why not try the Gucci with the Kiehl's? You have nothing to lose. Lomani Ignition is a very sweet frag that would overpower almost any other.
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post #3 of 12
2/26/07 at 7:21pm
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Originally Posted by nearfantastica

Maybe some of the more creative basnoters could give me some suggestions..

I just procured a bottle of Kiehl's musk and though I don't dislike it, I find it a tad on the bland side. Based on my wardrobe, can anyone suggest something that might be a good layering fragrance with the musk? I have considered Lomani Ignition..but I worry about it becoming too sweet and overly feminine smelling. Would something dry and woodsy work?

Any suggestions appreciated.

PS. I'm also finding my Gucci PH rather dry as of late.. anything you'd layer it with to kickstart my interest in it? I used to love it..but I just find it dry dry dry.. <which used to be the appeal>

Thanks in advance.

a.


If ever there were a question tailor-made for Moondeva's expertise, this is it!

My own very amatuerish suggestion would be Michael Kors.
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post #4 of 12
2/26/07 at 7:25pm
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Originally Posted by stuigi

Anthony- why not try the Gucci with the Kiehl's? You have nothing to lose. Lomani Ignition is a very sweet frag that would overpower almost any other.


Stu...

I mixed the Gucci and Kiehl's... initially it smelled a little like Montale's Greyland.. after five minutes it smells like Mkk's unhygenic brother. Wow, I've got to wear this stuff out! Nyah.... there is "actually" a cat urine hint to this... and I've never noticed one in a frag before.

a.
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Originally Posted by Eluard

If ever there were a question tailor-made for Moondeva's expertise, this is it!

My own very amatuerish suggestion would be Michael Kors.


Ah, If I only had Michael Kors. Good suggestion though! I'm wondering what M7 might smell like musked up. If you all don't hear from me after this evening..you'll know why

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post #5 of 12
2/26/07 at 7:45pm
I don't layer much and Kiehl's has never done a lot for me but it has its positive attributes. Within your wardrobe I'd layer it with Antaeus (seems appropriate), Dior Homme (could be very intriguing), M7 (to enhance/blend with the already prominent musky drydown) or Terre d'Hermès - it has no musk so adding some might be interesting. It was intended to smell like bodies after lovemaking so the musk could just enhance that.
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post #6 of 12
2/26/07 at 7:57pm
What about Bowling Green (from your wardrobe)..?
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post #7 of 12
2/26/07 at 8:18pm
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Bowling Green and musk: nice.. makes the harsh citrus a little more velvety..although the tang seems to mask the musk (I'd have to add more)

M7 and Musk: Wow, a skanky M7. This sexy fragrance just got sexier. Quite impressed with these results

Antaeus and Musk: Quite nice as well, actually.. the musk seems to bring out the honey note quicker..and makes it more pronounced.. almost Serge Lutens like...

Maybe this Kiehls will be better for me than I had originally thought

Thanks for the sugs. folks.

a.
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post #8 of 12
2/26/07 at 9:30pm
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Originally Posted by nearfantastica

M7 and Musk: Wow, a skanky M7. This sexy fragrance just got sexier. Quite impressed with these results

It's funny, I was just pondering over a bottle of Kiehl's Musk @ TJ Maxx over the weekend. I like it...but I too find it a bit boring by itself. But the combo of M7 and Kiehl's has me intrigued now!!! This sounds like something right up my alley!!!
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post #9 of 12
2/26/07 at 9:38pm
Try layering the Musk and Dior Homme.
- Rich
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post #10 of 12
2/27/07 at 4:06am
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I find Heritage has a faint muskiness which may be augmented by the Kiehl's.

I'd put a sweet one like Chergui with Gucci PH dryness. (I personally love Chergui with Vintage Tabarome, another very dry frag)

Ged
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post #11 of 12
2/27/07 at 6:44am
My crazy suggestions:

Kiehls Original Musk #1 + AG Sables
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Balenciaga Pour Homme
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Aramis JHL
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Aramis Havana
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + CK Obsession For Men
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + CK Obsession Night For Men
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Dior Homme
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Chanel Pour Monsieur
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Chanel Allure pour Homme
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Creed Bois du Portugal
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Creed Ambre Canelle
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Costume National Scent Intense
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + By Dolce & Gabbana Man
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Escada Casual Friday
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Etro Etra
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Gucci Envy For Men
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Gucci Pour Homme
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + YSL M7
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Guerlain Habit Rouge
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Guerlain Heritage
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Kenzo Jungle Pour Homme
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Lagerfeld KL Pour Homme
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + L'Artisan Premier Figuier
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Lagerfeld Classic
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Lolita Lempicka au Masculin
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Serge Lutens Chergui
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Rochas Man
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Paul Smith London For Men
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Paloma Picasso Minotaure
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + YSL Body Kouros
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + YR Nature Milleniare Pour Homme
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + YSL Live Jazz
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Romeo Gigli By Romeo Gigli
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + YSL Rive Gauche Pour Homme
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Marc Jacobs For Men
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Paco Rabanne Tenere
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Laura Biagiotti Tempore Pour Homme
Kiehls Original Musk #1 + Lanvin Arpege Pour Homme


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post #12 of 12
2/28/07 at 2:19am
Kiehl's Original Musk and Kouros Cologne Sport...I tried layering them and it smells like a bar of soap...just can't figure out which one. smells good though!
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