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post #1 of 30
5/21/08 at 5:32am
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Dear Basenoters,

I have to attend a formal event in very hot weather. I will be wearing a tux and spending part of the day indoors with cool airconditioning and part of the day outdoors in the humid and hot summer weather.

Could you please recommend a formal summer scent that goes well with a tux.

I was originally going to wear Kiton Black but reconsidered when I realized just how hot it will be--probably 90 degrees F. My wife wont let me wear Kouros Summer.

Do you think Platinum Egoiste would be appropriate? Any suggestions? I need some ideas and am using this event as an excuse to buy a new EDT.

As always, I appreciate your words and noses!
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post #2 of 30
5/21/08 at 6:04am
I think Platinum Egoiste would be an excellent choice actually. I wore this as my SOTD recently after not having worn it for a couple of weeks and I had forgotten what an excellent scent it is. It is fresh, gentlemanly and has good longevity too. If I were you I'd buy yourself some little 2.5ml atomisers off ebay, decant some and keep it in your pocket to refresh during the day.

I would also recommend a bunch of Penhaligons, Endymion, Castile or Blenheim Bouquet, which are all light and elegant fragrances.

I would also consider Eau de Cartier too which is fabulously light and elegant too.

I'd avoid anything too heavy - so you could also consider Guerlain Vetiver too.

Any Acqua di Parma Colonnia, Asoluta or Intensa would also be an excellent choice.
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post #3 of 30
5/21/08 at 6:07am
Last week I attended a very formal event that was entirely outdoors (in Miami!) and Hinoki by Comme des Garcons/Monocle worked perfectly. Someone walking behind me even mentioned my fragrance, which is always nice.
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post #4 of 30
5/21/08 at 6:09am
I use a light coating of l'Artisan Timbuktu. It is warm and spicy, but light enough to not become overbearing in summer heat.

Teddius
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post #5 of 30
5/21/08 at 6:13am
All very good recommendations.

I would also suggest:

Boucheron PH EDP
Nina Ricci Signoricci
Serge Lutens Gris Clair
Tiffany for Men
Creed Green Irish Tweed
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post #6 of 30
5/21/08 at 7:37am
petruccijc - Gris Clair? Really? I have to admit I've never tried wearing it in heat, but it seems very wintry to me.

Anyway, my suggestion would be Hermes Vetiver Tonka. I chose it as my summer scent to use on special occasions. I find it quite light and fresh, and heat will only bring out its good qualities.
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post #7 of 30
5/21/08 at 7:48am
How about Eau Sauvage by Dior?
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post #8 of 30
5/21/08 at 8:01am
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Originally Posted by Zerby View Post

How about Eau Sauvage by Dior?

I love Savage on others, but on myself it disappears almost instantly. Damn chemistry!
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post #9 of 30
5/21/08 at 8:03am
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My first GIT sample is in the mail. If I like it perhaps I will wear that. It will be the first Creed I have ever smelled. And I heard of it through Basenotes.
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post #10 of 30
5/21/08 at 8:04am
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petruccijc - Gris Clair? Really? I have to admit I've never tried wearing it in heat, but it seems very wintry to me.

Anyway, my suggestion would be Hermes Vetiver Tonka. I chose it as my summer scent to use on special occasions. I find it quite light and fresh, and heat will only bring out its good qualities.

I personally think it works well in warmer weather, especially if you are looking for a non-citrus based fragrance.
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post #11 of 30
5/21/08 at 8:17am
I'm not sure how different your choices can be, formal or not, for summer. You have some excellent suggetions already and I'll second Dior Eau Sauvage and especially ES Extreme; as well as Signoricci. I'd be a little concerned about Blenheim Bouquet given the musk and the extreme heat.
Something aromatic/dry like GIT or Ungaro III would work too.
Other citrus compositions also, YSL Pour Homme, especially the Haute Concentration or Armani Eau Pour Homme.
Next, a vetiver with good longevity (e.g., Guerlain not Villoresi).
And last but not least something a mildly spicy and warm but not too much and IMHO, always right: Shiseido Basala. This one is unique and very satisfying.
Have a little vial of whatever it is with you if you're concerned about longevity. Also, as an idea, for something like Dior ES, I would start with the original and refresh with the Extreme in the evening. Same with YSL PH.
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post #12 of 30
5/21/08 at 8:26am
Don´t think twice and go for EAU D'HADRIEN ABSOLU, by Annick Goutal !
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post #13 of 30
5/21/08 at 8:19pm
May I recommend YSL Opium De'Orient Summer 2007? I love this stuff and the longevity is tremendous for a "summer" frag.
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post #14 of 30
5/22/08 at 10:17am
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I'm not sure how different your choices can be, formal or not, for summer. You have some excellent suggetions already and I'll second Dior Eau Sauvage and especially ES Extreme; as well as Signoricci. I'd be a little concerned about Blenheim Bouquet given the musk and the extreme heat.
Something aromatic/dry like GIT or Ungaro III would work too.
Other citrus compositions also, YSL Pour Homme, especially the Haute Concentration or Armani Eau Pour Homme.
Next, a vetiver with good longevity (e.g., Guerlain not Villoresi).
Have a little vial of whatever it is with you if you're concerned about longevity. Also, as an idea, for something like Dior ES, I would start with the original and refresh with the Extreme in the evening. Same with YSL PH.

Ditto, ditto and ditto!

I'd pick Sauvage, YSL PH, Armani Eau PH or GIT
ADP Colinia or Assoluta are great too if you have them.

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post #15 of 30
5/22/08 at 10:27am
Thinking about this a little further - you could be a little more daring and go light floral. A great crossover fragrance from Hermes is Hiris, which is a beautiful light and fresh Iris rendering with a woody bottom end to it. It's all the best bits from Dior Homme (the Iris notes) plus the light clean richness of Prada Homme) - it's also a lot like a smoother version of Infusion D'Iris.

Ignore the opening and watch the heart and basenotes. It lasts well and is very light.
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post #16 of 30
5/22/08 at 11:27am
In order of preference:

1 Creed MI
2 Azzaro PH
3-5 Acqua di Parma Colonia, Assoluta or Intensa
6 Creed GIT
7 YSL PH
8 Carnal Flower (lightly applied)
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post #17 of 30
5/22/08 at 2:29pm
I have not smelled Platinum Egoiste but let me recommend Cartier Declaration and Terre d'Hermes. Both can be thought of as formal scents and both are great for the summer.
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post #18 of 30
5/22/08 at 2:37pm
Eau Sauvage is one of my favorites, but have you tried Dior's Eau Fraiche? ... but me thinks these are more casual scents. Live Jazz?

For a tux, I'd go with a bit of spice, but still light .... Poivre Samarcande or Bois d'Encens are lovely in heat!
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post #19 of 30
5/22/08 at 3:00pm
Eau de Cartier is one the best scents out there....very underrated...
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post #20 of 30
5/22/08 at 7:08pm
I second Petruccijc and Renaissance Man on Nina Ricci Signoricci. That one came to mind almost right away when I saw the thread title, but it came after Aqua di Parma Colonia.

Platinum Egoiste is great, but the citrus/woody of Signoricci and the citrus/floral of AdP Colonia just ramp up the delight of summer for me more than PE would.
--Chris
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post #21 of 30
5/23/08 at 1:56am
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Eau de Cartier is one the best scents out there....very underrated...


Totally agree.

I have the Concentree version on my "to buy" list too as I already have a bottle of the normal one.
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post #22 of 30
5/23/08 at 2:38am
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Originally Posted by MiloTheTerrier View Post

May I recommend YSL Opium De'Orient Summer 2007? I love this stuff and the longevity is tremendous for a "summer" frag.

I love Opium. I will give this a try at a store today. I tried it a month ago and thought it might be too strong for summer, but I am excited to revisit it. Thanks.
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post #23 of 30
5/23/08 at 2:40am
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Originally Posted by bront82 View Post

Eau Sauvage is one of my favorites, but have you tried Dior's Eau Fraiche? ... but me thinks these are more casual scents. Live Jazz?

For a tux, I'd go with a bit of spice, but still light .... Poivre Samarcande or Bois d'Encens are lovely in heat!

I have not tried Eau Fraiche. I will try to find a sample today. Thanks for the suggestion.

Live Jazz, I love it. I would wear it but my wife doesnt dig it, and since we will be dancing close I have to pretend I'm chivalrous for just one day
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post #24 of 30
5/23/08 at 2:51am
OV or MI .
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post #25 of 30
5/23/08 at 5:45am
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I second Petruccijc and Renaissance Man on Nina Ricci Signoricci. That one came to mind almost right away when I saw the thread title, but it came after Aqua di Parma Colonia.

Platinum Egoiste is great, but the citrus/woody of Signoricci and the citrus/floral of AdP Colonia just ramp up the delight of summer for me more than PE would.
--Chris

I third Nina Ricci Signoricci.
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post #26 of 30
5/23/08 at 6:41am
AdP Colonia Assoluta
Cartier Declaration
Ulrich Lang Anvers
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post #27 of 30
5/23/08 at 11:41am
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Originally Posted by mikeperez23 View Post

Last week I attended a very formal event that was entirely outdoors (in Miami!) and Hinoki by Comme des Garcons/Monocle worked perfectly. Someone walking behind me even mentioned my fragrance, which is always nice.

I would second that!

Also if you don't want Hinoki, CdG 2MAN could work, too!

(Funny, Mike, I think you may be my fragrance twin)
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post #28 of 30
5/23/08 at 7:05pm
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Originally Posted by Xephon23 View Post

I love Opium. I will give this a try at a store today. I tried it a month ago and thought it might be too strong for summer, but I am excited to revisit it. Thanks.

You may have a hard time finding the Eau d'Orient / Summer version to try at the stores. I live in St. Louis, and had to buy it blind. Fortunately, it's great. I found it here:

http://www.beautyencounter.com/33654...html?synertech
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post #29 of 30
6/1/08 at 2:27pm
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Originally Posted by MiloTheTerrier View Post

You may have a hard time finding the Eau d'Orient / Summer version to try at the stores. I live in St. Louis, and had to buy it blind. Fortunately, it's great. I found it here:

http://www.beautyencounter.com/33654...html?synertech

Thanks for the tip Milo. I was able to find a sample of the Opium Summer edition and quite liked it.
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post #30 of 30
6/1/08 at 3:09pm
Again, Signoricci. An excellent, rich citrus. Very elegant and long lasting. Another one to try would be Monsieur de Givenchy. Also might recommend R de Capucci.
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