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Geranium... any suggestions?

post #1 of 19
4/28/07 at 2:33pm
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The time Ive spent on basenotes has allowed me to focus on analysis of my fave scents (as well as rediscover some of my older ones)...
Im excited to see a pattern emerge with many of my faves... and that is GERANIUM!
Its a common accord present in these fragrances from my collection:

Prada Man
Minotaure (Paloma Picasso)
Céline Pour Homme
Chanel Platinum
Paul Smith Extrême for Men

Has anyone any other suggestions for fragrances that contain geranium that I may enjoy??
I would like to test more and prove or disprove that this is indeed a winning accord on my skin.
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post #2 of 19
4/28/07 at 3:57pm
Comme de Garcons Parfum. That is, if you can make it past the Christmas-y spices, you will find the geranium. Leans a little towards the feminine side of CdG scents, but still very otherworldly, like most CdG's.
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post #3 of 19
4/28/07 at 5:50pm
Miller Harris Nouvelle Edition offer 'Geranium Bourbon'
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post #4 of 19
4/28/07 at 6:15pm
I haven't officially welcomed you Dimitri, so, welcome to Basenotes.

Where ever you find a strong rose note, you will almost always find geranium or the same key aroma chemicals constituents that geranium oil shares with rose oil. Such aroma chemical constituents are used to bolster, extend and give depth and amplitude to the rose note. Here are six fragrances in which geranium features most prominently:

Aramis 900 EDC
Diptyque L'Eau
Domenico Carceni Pour Homme
Czech & Speake No. 88
Hermès Terre d’Hermès
Zino Davidoff

These six fragrances also happen to be six of my all-time favorite fragrances. I love geranium notes in fragrances as I do rose notes.

If you like these six fragrances, then you are certainly a confirmed geranium aficionado.

Oh, and don't forget the fragrance Dimitri by O Boticário. Although, I haven't tried it, I know it does have geranium in it.

Regards,

scentemental


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post #5 of 19
4/28/07 at 7:00pm
I suggest Worth PH. The closest thing to Paco Rabanne PH but without the harshness. And there is some great geranium in there. Could be considered old school by some.
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post #6 of 19
4/28/07 at 7:06pm
I suggest giving Jardin du Nil by MPG a try.

Another nice one (if you don't mind oils) is Madini's Omar.
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post #7 of 19
4/28/07 at 7:24pm
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Originally Posted by scentemental View Post

I love geranium notes in fragrances as I do rose notes.


Scentemental...all these years i believed that geranium oil & rose oil were one and the same...Well since you have just revealed that they are not really the same, i would be thankful to you if you could elaborate on the rose note. You did mention a few scents with the geranium note. Please highlight a few with the rose note. I want to be able to delve deeper into the subtle difference b/w these.

Thanks

gupts
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post #8 of 19
4/28/07 at 7:33pm
Noir Epices by Malle is another one.
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post #9 of 19
4/28/07 at 7:50pm
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Originally Posted by gupts View Post

Scentemental...all these years i believed that geranium oil & rose oil were one and the same...Well since you have just revealed that they are not really the same, i would be thankful to you if you could elaborate on the rose note. You did mention a few scents with the geranium note. Please highlight a few with the rose note. I want to be able to delve deeper into the subtle difference b/w these.

Thanks

gupts

gupts,

Here’s a short list of fragrances which are either rose fragrances per se, or which feature rose prominently or to great effect:

Annick Goutal Rose Absolue EDP
Aramis 900 Herbal EDC
Boucheron Pour Homme EDP
Burberry Brit for Men
Chanel Égoïste EDT
Christiane Cielle Calypso Rose
Czech & Speake Dark Rose
Czech & Speake No. 88
Czech & Speake Rose
Diptyque L’Eau
Diptyque L’Ombre dans L’Eau
Diptyque Opôné
Domenico Caraceni Pour Homme
Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Noir Epices
Fresh Bulgarian Rose EDP
Givenchy Gentleman (vintage)
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Magnifica
Hermès Hermèssence Rose Ikebana
Jean Desprez Versailles Pour Homme
Jo Malone Red Roses Cologne
L’Artisan Parfumeur Voleur de Roses
L’Occitane 4 Reines EDP
L’Occitane Eau des 4 Reines EDT
L’Occitane Eau des 4 Voleurs
L’Occitane Eglantine Wild Rose
L’Occitane Neroli Rose
Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Rose Opulente
Molinard Rose
Montale Aoud Roses Petals EDP
Montale Black Aoud EDP
Montale Roses Musk EDP
Parfums Zero Six Cent-Trente Yuzu Rouge
The Different Company Rose Poivrée
The Perfumer’s Workshop Tea Rose
Trussardi Uomo
Ungaro Pour L’Homme III
Van Cleef and Arpels Pour Homme

Best regards,

scentemental

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post #10 of 19
4/28/07 at 8:03pm
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Originally Posted by scentemental View Post

gupts,

Heres a short list of fragrances in which are either rose fragrances per se, or which feature rose prominently or to great effect:

Annick Goutal Rose Absolue EDP
Aramis 900 Herbal EDC
Boucheron Pour Homme EDP
Burberry Brit for Men
Chanel Égoïste EDT
Christiane Cielle Calypso Rose
Czech & Speake Dark Rose
Czech & Speake No. 88
Czech & Speake Rose
Diptyque LEau
Diptyque LOmbre dans LEau
Diptyque Opôné
Domenico Caraceni Pour Homme
Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Noir Epices
Fresh Bulgarian Rose EDP
Givenchy Gentleman (vintage)
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Magnifica
Hermès Hermèssence Rose Ikebana
Jean Desprez Versailles Pour Homme
Jo Malone Red Roses Cologne
LArtisan Parfumeur Voleur de Roses
LOccitane 4 Reines EDP
LOccitane Eau des 4 Reines EDT
LOccitane Eau des 4 Voleurs
LOccitane Eglantine Wild Rose
LOccitane Neroli Rose
Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Rose Opulente
Molinard Rose
Montale Aoud Roses Petals EDP
Montale Black Aoud EDP
Montale Roses Musk EDP
Parfums Zero Six Cent-Trente Yuzu Rouge
The Different Company Rose Poivrée
The Perfumers Workshop Tea Rose
Trussardi Uomo
Ungaro Pour LHomme III

Best regards,

scentemental

Oh i am so glad Scentemental that i asked you to mention a 'few' fragrances that had the rose note

Thanks very much though for your help.

gupts
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post #11 of 19
4/28/07 at 8:11pm
I second AJMC's suggestion of Jardin du Nil by MPG. After Worth PH, it would be my second choice.

Geranium usually comes with other flower notes: carnation, jasmine, cyclamen, violet, rose. It's not always easy to single out this particular note.

I went through my fragrances to see which ones have geranium in them. Here's the list:

MPG Jardin du Nil
Paco Rabanne PH
Pierre Cardin pour Monsieur
Dunhill Edition
Avon Far Away for Men
Grey Flannel
Gucci Nobile
Hanae Mori
Jazz
Opium PH
Rive Gauche PH
Fendi Life Essence
Cacharel Nemo
Oscar de la Renta for Him
Oscar for Men
Jean Patou
Karl Lagerfeld Photo
S.T. Dupont Signature
Krizia Spazio Uomo
Caron Number 3
Terre d'Hermès
Ungaro III
Valentino Vendetta
Yatagan
Davidoff Zino
Chopard Casran
Balenciaga Ho Hang

and, lat but not least,
Cabochard!

Well, I realize I like geranium too.
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post #12 of 19
4/28/07 at 8:49pm
You might want to try:

MPG Jardin du Nil
Truefitt & Hill Clubman
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post #13 of 19
4/28/07 at 10:53pm
Now, while this isn't suggesting a fragrance, I would suggest that you tryout L'Occitane's Geranium body lotion. This is one geranium I enjoy putting on a lot and it layers well with things.
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post #14 of 19
4/29/07 at 1:56am
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WOW!
Thanks for the responses y'all! (And for the kind words of welcome scentimental
Im very excited to hunt down and try many of these suggestions here!

Apis, a lot in your list that contain geranium are also scents that i adore... Rive Gauche PH, Terre d'Hermes, S.T Dupont Signature, Opium PH, and several others...
looks like I could be on to a winner with this accord!

I also see the Demeter fragrance library has a Geranium scent... has anyone tried this?
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post #15 of 19
4/29/07 at 4:29am
Tuscany has a geranium note apparently.
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post #16 of 19
4/29/07 at 4:37am
Rose Geranium is being used to replace rose oil or 'extend' the smell of it in perfumes and cosmetics. Geranium oil is obviously cheaper than rose oil. Where you find rose as a fragrance note, you will frequently find geranium at the same level.
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post #17 of 19
4/29/07 at 5:45am
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Originally Posted by narcus View Post

Rose Geranium is being used to replace rose oil or 'extend' the smell of it in perfumes and cosmetics. Geranium oil is obviously cheaper than rose oil. Where you find rose as a fragrance note, you will frequently find geranium at the same level.

Narcus you beat me to the punch!

Worth PH is one of my favorites! Regarding Worth I find it to be more of a carnation frag, but no doubt geranium is in there. I find when I find geranium often I find a soapy note hidden in there, and there is definitely a soapy thing going on with Worth on my skin. There is a chance with Worth that the carnation is rose geranium + clove with less emphasis (thank G*d) on the clove. I believe the way to replicate carnation is rose gernanium (or rose) + clove.
K
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post #18 of 19
4/29/07 at 8:20am
I ran across Aveda's new scent yesterday and it is amazing IMO. Check it out soon. I bought some. Rose Geranium, Lavender, Sandalwood....

YATRA!!!!

http://nowsmellthis.blogharbor.com/b...0/2893900.html
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post #19 of 19
4/29/07 at 8:26am
Cabaret has loads of geranium
http://ayalamoriel.com/perfumes.cfm?...&product_id=67
and l'Herbe Rouge has less, and is more masculine
http://ayalamoriel.com/perfumes.cfm?...&product_id=36
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