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post #1 of 27
3/12/07 at 10:59pm
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I've already gotten a largish list from forum searches, but I thought I'd pop up and pester the resident experienced noses for a few more specific recommendations.

With the good ole Texas Summer beginning to sneak up on me, I'm finding my inclinations starting to branch away from my norm. Part of it's getting some scent experience myself, part of it is anticipating the 100 degree high-humidity summer weather, another portion is missing the mountains (Used to live in Albuquerque, took frequent trips up to Sandia peak... annual trips up to Durango, etc).

Looking for something reminiscant ('ReminiscEnt' might be more appropos?) of those crisp, cool mountain mornings in the woods, by the lake, after a monster overnight rainstorm. The vetivers seem to come up often in similar topics (Vetiver Extrordinaire sounds excellent, but it's probably a touch beyond my 'brutalized by student loans' status). Vetiver de Puig looked promising, my being a big Quorum fan... though it's apparently been discontinued and become impossible to find and uber-pricey.

Maybe some 'wet pine' sort of scents?
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post #2 of 27
3/12/07 at 11:19pm
i just bought l'eau d'issey for the upcomming spring/summer.

I have Guess Man and it smells somewhat fresh/piney. it's really good cologne but not well known. give it a shot.
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post #3 of 27
3/12/07 at 11:53pm
I'd really like to know the answer to your question also. In Ohio, we are still 2-4 weeks from true spring and 2-3 months from summer.

My first aqua favorite is Acqua di Parma, but I'd like to know others
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post #4 of 27
3/13/07 at 12:18am
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I do have a sample of Guess Man -- It's likeable enough, though doesn't really stand out for me. I received a handful of samples my last trip to the local (admittedly sparse) frag retailers, and most of them had that vague aquatic fruity scent. There's a touch of pine, there... though of the similar scents, I preferred Hugo.

I guess I'm looking a little heavier on the 'Outdoorsy'?

D'Issey looks interesting, I might work on tracking down a sample.
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post #5 of 27
3/13/07 at 12:25am
why dont u try " herrera AQUA " nice tea/herbal-semi spicy floral/aquatic ... ; )
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post #6 of 27
3/13/07 at 1:52am
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post #7 of 27
3/13/07 at 1:54am
Maybe Geir would be something for you?
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post #8 of 27
3/13/07 at 1:54am
Geir is a crisp, cool, outdoorsy cologne, I just don't like it. No woods in this one, but still fits the stipulations.
- Rich
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post #9 of 27
3/13/07 at 1:58am
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Geir is a crisp, cool, outdoorsy cologne, I just don't like it. No woods in this one, but still fits the stipulations.
- Rich

You are right, but I thought I put it in here since woods and fresh and crisp seldoms walks hand in hand... If we count the vetivers as woodsy, we could of course add a whole lot more: Guerlain - Vetiver.
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post #10 of 27
3/13/07 at 2:03am
I'd suggest Himalaya (Creed), or maybe XS pour homme (Paco Rabanne).
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post #11 of 27
3/13/07 at 2:04am
Ah, you beat me to the Geir recommendation. Oh well, that's two for Geir, if he can stand it. (For some reason, I just don't like it at all... personal taste at work, I have Fahrenheit on the back of my hand right now, probably the opposite of Geir)
- Rich
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post #12 of 27
3/13/07 at 2:14am
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"You are right, but I thought I put it in here since woods and fresh and crisp seldoms walks hand in hand... If we count the vetivers as woodsy, we could of course add a whole lot more: Guerlain - Vetiver."

I'm -very- interested in Guerlain Vetiver -- It's been on my radar for a while. Keep hearing it's a risky blind buy, yet it IS pretty inexpensive.

For what it's worth, I lean pretty strongly 'woods' than I do 'floral'. Sweet doesn't do much for me, as a generality.
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post #13 of 27
3/13/07 at 3:29am
O2xygen - California North
Has always been a no brainer for me when I want to feel refreshed in the spring or summer. Not widely known or sold in many places. Regimens.com has it.
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post #14 of 27
3/13/07 at 3:45am
You should really try L'Eau de L'Artisan.
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post #15 of 27
3/13/07 at 6:34am
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Originally Posted by DesGrieux View Post

I'd suggest Himalaya (Creed), or maybe XS pour homme (Paco Rabanne).

Exactly my thought. "Crisp, cool mountain mornings in the woods, by the lake, after a monster overnight rainstorm" screams for XS. Fresh fougeres like CK Eternity might be worth a try as well.
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post #16 of 27
3/13/07 at 6:58am
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Originally Posted by Travtex View Post

I've already gotten a largish list from forum searches, but I thought I'd pop up and pester the resident experienced noses for a few more specific recommendations.

With the good ole Texas Summer beginning to sneak up on me, I'm finding my inclinations starting to branch away from my norm. Part of it's getting some scent experience myself, part of it is anticipating the 100 degree high-humidity summer weather, another portion is missing the mountains (Used to live in Albuquerque, took frequent trips up to Sandia peak... annual trips up to Durango, etc).

Looking for something reminiscant ('ReminiscEnt' might be more appropos?) of those crisp, cool mountain mornings in the woods, by the lake, after a monster overnight rainstorm. The vetivers seem to come up often in similar topics (Vetiver Extrordinaire sounds excellent, but it's probably a touch beyond my 'brutalized by student loans' status). Vetiver de Puig looked promising, my being a big Quorum fan... though it's apparently been discontinued and become impossible to find and uber-pricey.

Maybe some 'wet pine' sort of scents?

Try CK One maybe?
I didn't realize what a nice scent it is until I gave it second try couple of months ago!

I'd also strongly recommend Eau Sauvage. Nicest thing about Sauvage is that it has some absolutely natural, pure feel.
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post #17 of 27
3/13/07 at 7:08am
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Amouage Arcus might be worth a shot.
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post #18 of 27
3/13/07 at 9:22am
Bowling Green by Geoffrey Beene comes to mind.
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post #19 of 27
3/13/07 at 10:10am
Ysl Pour Homme Original
Live Jazz
Rive Gauche Pour Homme
Black XS
Gai Matiollo Uomo
Gigli Man
Polo Blue
Herrera Ice in the Blue bottle if you can get the older version.
Roger et Gallet Open
Roger et Gallet Pour L'Homme
Armani Mania
Armani Code

I love to wear Dior Homme on cooler,cloudy or rainy days.Even summer has rainy days!
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post #20 of 27
3/13/07 at 10:45am
Terre d' Hermes
Bulgari Aqua
Guerlain's Vetiver
Guerlain's Vetiver Frozen
Christian Dior Eau Sauvage
Creative Universe Mare

and have a look at the threads that specifically mention Colognes. From what I'm told they do better in the heat and humidity or under hot lights


(aha that's why he likes cologne so much.) <-- thinking out loud.
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post #21 of 27
3/13/07 at 2:25pm
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Bowling Green by Geoffrey Beene comes to mind.

I have a Grey Flannel by Beene -- Anyone contrast and compare with Bowling Green?
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post #22 of 27
3/14/07 at 2:34am
Travtex:

Bowling Green is an 'aromatic', it's designed as an outdoors scent. Gin and tonic time.

You can look up both Beene's in the review section.

Not sure about the recs for Geir and Creed's Vetiver. If the temperature and humidity skyrocket, Geir (one of my faves, btw) might be way too heavy. And I think Creed's 1948 Vetiver rather than the 'original vetiver' would be better, too.

The OV is a class act, to be sure, but the 48 is 'mineralic' --smells as if there were a spring over mountain rocks---again, I'm going on the weather condition. Hell, it was over 80 degrees a couple of days ago in LA, and just a bit of Guerlian Vetiver was overpowering!

On the other hand if you're going to be mostly indoors with the AC on full blast and want to be reminded of the coolness of mountains, that's another story.


Be Well,


Mario.
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post #23 of 27
3/14/07 at 3:04am
You may like L'eau Bleue frais, ( ambery mint with aquatic fresh rosemary lying in a bed of subtle may rose petals), or even Bvlgary Aqua! (calone (watery component) and ambery posidonia plant, it's wet and herbal with a hint of iodine)
This two worth a try!
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post #24 of 27
3/14/07 at 3:06am
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"The OV is a class act, to be sure, but the 48 is 'mineralic' --smells as if there were a spring over mountain rocks---again, I'm going on the weather condition. Hell, it was over 80 degrees a couple of days ago in LA, and just a bit of Guerlian Vetiver was overpowering!"

Heh! 80 degrees is 'Winter turning into Spring' weather, here. Picture a Concho Valley summer: About 95 degrees, 50-plus percent humidity. Good flash of rainstorm in the afternoon to jack THAT up a bit...

Last summer I didn't think the 100+ days would EVER end.

Rather bake than freeze, though. It got under sixty for a few days recently and I was considering moving further south.
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post #25 of 27
3/14/07 at 2:44pm
Some of these suggestions are good such as XS/Himilaya (I would advise going with the non-Creed) and OV/Mugler Cologne (once again, the non-Creed). However, Vetiver and Eau Sauvage arent too fitting because although they are outdoorsy, they are neither crisp nor cool.

Now Greenergy, that's a crisp scent. It's my SOTD and only a few people know about this little gem of a fragrance. It screens fresh fields of grass rich with dew and crisp, golden sunlight on a misty, spring morning.
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post #26 of 27
3/14/07 at 11:47pm
Infusion (2003) by Bombay Sapphire. This is a fragrance based on Bombay Sapphire's Gin. If you want to get an idea of what it smells like, just get a Gin Martini made with Bombay Sapphire Gin. It really is an exceptionally good and long lasting fragrance for summer, crisp and cool without being cold and distancing. You are not likely to find it in a store, be being available at Duty Free shops as a gift with purchase but you can usually find it on Ebay at a reasonable price.
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post #27 of 27
3/14/07 at 11:58pm
CK Be and bathe in it.
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