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Most Sophisticated Fragrance?

post #1 of 90
Thread Starter 
Hi,

I am new to basenotes and thought i would post my first thread. What would everyone say is there most sophisticated scent? The one you can put on everytime with a suit and feel like a million $$$$$? When i say sophisticated too i don't mean smelling like a retirement home.
post #2 of 90
Welcome to Basenotes.....Mr. Bond....

Chanel Allure homme smells great for a formal occassion and can be easily worn on a daily basis (assuming you wear a suit to work everyday)

Creed Bois Du Portugal is another wonderful suit & tie fragrance. This one however is more like a cool weather scent.

gupts
post #3 of 90
Thread Starter 
My current collection includes:

Gucci Envy
L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme
Joop Jump
Aqua Di Gio
Terre Hermes
A*Men
Musc Ravageur
Burberry Brit

I generally use the first two scents mostly. I like the smell of Aqua Di Gio, but it doesnt last on my skin. I suppose the good thing is nobody wears it here! Terre Hermes etc were blind purchases. I also like Dior Homme, but again the damn scent doesnt last!
post #4 of 90
Chanel Antaeus
post #5 of 90
I don't consider "Silver Mountain Water" a sophisticated scent, but every time I smell it, I "feel like a million $$$$$". Also Try some of those classical Colognes. They have the same touch in them for me.
post #6 of 90
Geo F. Trumper Sandalwood is the most sophisticated fragrance i know. I can smell so many notes, so much stuff going on during its evolution...the equivalent of listening to a simphonic orchestra.

Dunhill Edition, Bvlgari BLV Notte, Santos Concentree, KL Homme aren't far behind.
post #7 of 90
I would say Czech & Speake No88.

Welcome to Basenotes.
post #8 of 90
Chanel Égoïste or Antaeus
post #9 of 90
My candidates are L'Homme Sage, Santal Noble, and Patou pour Homme.
post #10 of 90
Welcome to Basenotes.

For a suit and tie, I would say Chanel pour Monsieur -- the original 1955 version, not the Concentrée.
post #11 of 90
Boucheron's JaĂ¯pur Homme, of course.
Welcome!
post #12 of 90
Dior Homme
L' Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme
Boucheron Pour Homme
Guerlain Heritage
Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentree
post #13 of 90
These 10 frags come to mind right away:

Patou pour Homme by Jean Patou
Antaeus by Chanel
Pour Monsieur by Chanel
Bois de Portugal by Creed
Millésime Impérial by Creed
New York by Parfums de Nicolaï
Boucheron by Boucheron
Héritage (edp or edt) by Guerlain
JHL by Estée Lauder
Fou d'Absinthe by L'Artisan Parfumeur
post #14 of 90
So many..

Van Cleef & Arpels
Guerlain-Heritage
Dunhill-Edition
Antaeus
Kouros
Gucci ph
post #15 of 90
Quote:
Originally Posted by JaimeB View Post

Welcome to Basenotes.

For a suit and tie, I would say Chanel pour Monsieur -- the original 1955 version, not the Concentrée.

I could not have said it any better! It is definitely at the top of my 'go to anywhere' scents.
post #16 of 90
Shiseido Basala
Almost everything from YSL
Chanel Antaeus and Egoiste
Salvatore Ferragamo PH
post #17 of 90
From my wardrobe it's Bucheron PH followed by Tonino Lamborghini EDP.
post #18 of 90
Antaeus
Erolfa
Baldessarini
Eau Sauvage
post #19 of 90
Chanel's PLATINUM EGOISTE or more recently, NARCISO RODRIGUEZ FOR HIM.
post #20 of 90
I find R de Capucci to be extremely sophistocated.
post #21 of 90
Chanel Pour Monsieur
Givenchy Gentleman
Guerlain Vetiver
Ralph Lauren Safari
Bvlgari Pour Homme
post #22 of 90
I'd have to say Boucheron PH and Dunhill 1934.
post #23 of 90
try hanae mori, middle notes are very nice, and the soft chocolate base
post #24 of 90
Baldessarini by Hugo Boss, Burberry London, Aigner Black, John Varvatos and Azzaro SilverBlack are my recommendations. Try them, i'm sure you'll love 'em
post #25 of 90
Vintage John Varvatos


I dont consider John Varvatos by John Varvatos to be THEE most sophisticated scent. It okay, but the obsecure fruity notes make it seem a little eh idk.. It is a great scent. I love it but it is not that sophisticated, wtf is sophisticated fragrance anyway? Like something I could see Colonel Sanders or Donald Trump wearing?
post #26 of 90
Thread Starter 
Sophisticated as in a scent you would generally use for a formal occasion ie wearing a suit. One that exudes confidence and makes everyone around them stop and notice you. Generally a business setting.
post #27 of 90
Thank you...
post #28 of 90
Some unusual suggestions from my inventory:

Lagerfeld Man
http://www.basenotes.net/ID26120945.html,

Ralph Lauren Purple Label
http://www.basenotes.net/ID26122506.html

and a possible addition to my collection:
Kiton Men
http://www.basenotes.net/ID26120910.html.
post #29 of 90
Double O:

The three most sophisticated scents have been discontinued.
They were:

Jean Patou Pour Homme, Versailles PH and Dunhill '34 (the latter supposedly given to 007 by Ian Fleming to be his 'signature ' scent. You'll know why when you smell it)

So they're hard to track down, but not impossible.

Antaeus has been advertised as 'suitable for romantic wear' and so it is, but it also makes a helluva 'suit and tie' scent. It's quite elegant.

Creed's Original Vetiver also fits your requirements; as does Versace L'Homme, Trumper's Eucris, and Chanel's Egoiste.

These are completely different smells, but they'll do splendidly for a night at the opera or a luncheon at the yatch club. So, the good news is there's plenty of choice.

Unless this business meeting carries a threat of hostility; if so, then go to Vintage Tabarome by Creed--- an favorite of both Winston Churchill and Humphrey Bogart----No one will mess with you . . .


Having said all this, you have to find a scent that fits your personality, of course.
Do not take my word or anyone else's.
If you can obtain decants or minis to sample before purchasing, a full bottle, that's the smart way to go about it.

It would be a good idea to read the reviews section, for a good contrast of opinions regarding these subtle yet powerhouse scents.

However, ultimately it's up to your nose. You'll be the one wearing it.

Cheers,

Mario
post #30 of 90
Givenchy Gentleman
Chevalier d'Orsay
post #31 of 90
Agree on Chevalier d'Orsay
post #32 of 90
Welcome to Basenotes..... I really Love my Armani Prive scents.....they are Fantastic fragrances.
Gary
post #33 of 90
I will have to go with Creed's Royal English Leather. Sublime, majestic, raw, beautiful, and incredibly luxurious. Fit for a king.

(use sparingly)
post #34 of 90
Sophisticated in different ways:

New York
Patou Pour Homme
Patou Pour Homme Privé
Blenheim Bouquet
JHL
Noir Epices
Carlo Corinto Vetyver
No.88
L'Homme de Coeur
Domenico Caraceni
Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme
Mouchoir de Monsieur
Vintage Tabarome
Chanel Cuir de Russie
Leonard Pour Homme
Ungaro 1
Chanel Pour Monsieur
Jules
Poivre Samarcande
Givenchy Gentleman
Chêne
Balenciaga Pour Homme
Yatagan
Nino Cerruti (1979)
Eau Lente
Cuir Mauresque
Loewe Pour Homme
Rive Gauche Pour Homme
Aramis 900
Bois de Violette
Heritage
post #35 of 90
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nicolas V View Post

I will have to go with Creed's Royal English Leather. Sublime, majestic, raw, beautiful, and incredibly luxurious. Fit for a king.

(use sparingly)

I agree with raw.
post #36 of 90
Baldessarini Eau de Cologne Concentrée - my favourite!

And also

Creed Bois du Portugal
Creed Neroli Sauvage
Creed Orange Spice

Chanel pour Monsieur
Chanel Egoiste
Chanel Antaeus

Lalique (the one with the lion)

Davidoff Zino
post #37 of 90
Bel Ami
Equipage
Van Cleef & Arples
Guerlian Vetiver
Eau Sauvage
Creed Original Santal
Habit Rouge
Heritage(What I'm Wearing Now)

That's my list.
post #38 of 90
I´ll say Charles Jourdan PH. Smelling it was like talikng to a person who constantly changed their mind.
post #39 of 90
Patou Pour Homme
post #40 of 90
Chanel Egoiste
Bois Du Portugal
post #41 of 90
Van Cleef and Arples pour Homme, Bvlgari pour Homme Soir, and it's nice to see someone else mention Ralph Lauren Purple Label...it doesn't get much air time.
post #42 of 90
Nobody have mentioned Richard James Savile Row EdT yet?????
No other perfume comes even close in terms of "sophistication"

post #43 of 90
Quote:
Originally Posted by Amit View Post

Aigner Black

It's rarely mentioned, especially in a thread like this one It's really a great scent, among the greatest ones in my books.

- - - Updated - - -

In my recent mood I'd say Amouage Honour.
post #44 of 90
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin Guyer View Post

Boucheron's JaĂ¯pur Homme, of course.
Welcome!

^^^ this, EDP only mind. or maybe Epic Man by the sounds of it.
post #45 of 90
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bond-007 View Post

My current collection includes:

Gucci Envy
L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme
Joop Jump
Aqua Di Gio
Terre Hermes
A*Men
Musc Ravageur
Burberry Brit

I generally use the first two scents mostly. I like the smell of Aqua Di Gio, but it doesnt last on my skin. I suppose the good thing is nobody wears it here! Terre Hermes etc were blind purchases. I also like Dior Homme, but again the damn scent doesnt last!

In Angel Men you already have one of the best smelling men's scents ever created. That's a start.
post #46 of 90
Quote:
Originally Posted by hednic View Post

Chanel Egoiste
Bois Du Portugal

+1 I would also add Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentree and Guerlain Heritage.
post #47 of 90
Amouage Gold man is in my opinion the highest level of luxury and sophistcation.
post #48 of 90
Etat Libre d'Orange's Antiheros is simply stylish, especially if you can get it at about 1/2 price.
post #49 of 90
One scent comes to mind: Guerlain Derby in the older version. (The new one in the wooden bottle is nice but somehow gutted.)

A leather chypre that commands attention, maturity and grace. No candy-sweet notes and not an aquatic.
post #50 of 90
Jean Pascal Homme
post #51 of 90
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dry_Martini View Post

Jean Pascal Homme

It's truly a great scent. I don't know why, I couldn't warm up to it from my sample. Perhaps a full bottle could have done justice to it...
post #52 of 90
I've come late to the party with Chanel Egoiste but i'm pretty much overwhelmed with the beauty and quiet yet dominating masculinity of this fragrance. You don't need a long, flowery explanation of notes, just inhale, and you will know...
post #53 of 90
Another vote for VanCleef & Arpels pour homme.
post #54 of 90
Guerlain's Derby
post #55 of 90
Quote:
Originally Posted by indianwells View Post

I've come late to the party with Chanel Egoiste but i'm pretty much overwhelmed with the beauty and quiet yet dominating masculinity of this fragrance. You don't need a long, flowery explanation of notes, just inhale, and you will know...

I inhaled and i agree. Have you tried the Concentree version? If not, you really owe it to yourself.
post #56 of 90
Tiffany for Men might fit. As does Chanel Pour Monsieur.

Guerlain Derby is another great one for this.

I adore Chanel Egoiste but don't think it fits what OP is asking for.
post #57 of 90
Derby
Windsor
Amber Absolute
post #58 of 90
Dunhill Blend 30
post #59 of 90
Anything with oak moss
post #60 of 90
One would be Cuir Pleine Fleur/Fine Leather by Heeley.
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