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Recommended Eau De Parfumes for Men?

post #1 of 26
Thread Starter 
I'm planning to buy and try Eau De Parfum for men. Any recommended Choice?

Thanks!

post #2 of 26
Jaipur Homme EdP
Boucheron Homme EdP
Opium Pour Homme EdP
No. 19/Chanel (Marketed for women, but some men like it, too.)
Eau Des Merveilles EdP by Hermes (ditto, as above.)
post #3 of 26
Hanae Mori (H.M.) EDP
Guerlain Heritage EDP
Guerlain Habit Rouge EDP
post #4 of 26
L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme Eau Extreme is my favourite EdP
post #5 of 26
If it's longevity that you're after, remember that men's woody EDTs often easily outlast very many women's floral EDPs.

The men's EDPs usually smell somewhat different from their EDT versions. Opium EDP is definitely a cold weather scent, whereas the EDT version is a more all round type scent. Both easily last longer than a standard working day.
Renato
post #6 of 26
I believe the Creed Milliseme line are all considered EDP strength (this does not mean though that they all have the greatest longevity):

Bois du Portugal
Erolfa
Green Irish Tweed
Green Valley
Himilaya
Milliseme Imperial
Neroli Savage
Original Santal
Original Vetiver
Royal Delight
Royal Water
Silver Mountain Water
Tabarome Milliseme
Virgin Island Water
post #7 of 26
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by Renato View Post

If it's longevity that you're after, remember that men's woody EDTs often easily outlast very many women's floral EDPs.

The men's EDPs usually smell somewhat different from their EDT versions. Opium EDP is definitely a cold weather scent, whereas the EDT version is a more all round type scent. Both easily last longer than a standard working day.
Renato

Thanks for that. To be honest, i'm really after longevity. Good post!
post #8 of 26
If it's longevity you're after, EDP is no guarantee of longevity (although the received wisdom is that it should be).

The one fragrance that seems never to die is one I tried for the first time at the weekend, Paco Rabanne Black XS. Jeez, it was like paint. It took one bath, one shower and several other washings to fully disappear from my skin. I don't dislike the fragrance, it just outstayed its welcome!
post #9 of 26
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Originally Posted by SaikhaNBayar View Post

Thanks for that. To be honest, i'm really after longevity. Good post!

Thanks.

My best measure for longevity is how long it takes a scent to clear out of my jacket or jumper (since they don't go into the shower with me).

If it's longevity that you're after, the longest lasting scent by far is Joop Homme EDT, followed somewhat behind it by Annik Goutal's Sables. These can last 5 days in my jumpers.

Aramis doesn't quite last as long a long time, but pumps out lots more scent over three or four days.

Other good extra long lasting ones on me include L'Eau D'Issey, Eternity, Chrome, Lagerfeld Photo, Diesel Zero Plus, Boss 6, Opium EDP.

Before buying a scent I usually spray some on the back of my hand. If it's still there with some strength three hours later, it usually will last a full working day (about 8 hours or more) when sprayed under clothes.

Most of the purer citrus scents don't last a working day on me - I'm lucky to get 2 or 3 hours out of Eau Sauvage or YSL Pour Homme, 5 hours from Eau de Rochas. With the exception of D&G Masculine and Aqua di Portofino, I need woody-citrus scents to get lasting power with citrus (Chrome, Versace Green Jeans).

I also don't get much lasting power out of scents classified as woody-spicy at the PerfumeWorld site, they usually conk out after 5 or 6 hours.

But our skins are all a bit different, and there are people who will swear black and blue that the scents I claim are short lasting, they get a full day's wear out of.

Also beware niche scents. With the exception of MPG, Serge Lutens, a couple of Creeds, most of them are somewhat weak in the longevity department - the typical non citrus, non woody-spicy designer scent easily outlasts most of them.
Cheers,
Renato
post #10 of 26
S C E N T
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E A U D E P A R F U M
post #11 of 26
I'll second Héritage EdP (Guerlain). Muted sillage, compared to the Eau de Toilette, but superior staying power (on me). Try Jicky EdP, too.
post #12 of 26
Geir by Geir Ness
Anything by Montale Paris, especially the Aoud line.
post #13 of 26
Longevity is something all of the Bond No. 9 EdPs can boast. They'll easily last into the next day! It's easily my favorite line overall.
post #14 of 26
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Originally Posted by Renaissance_Man View Post

Geir by Geir Ness
Anything by Montale Paris, especially the Aoud line.

Oh yeah! The Montales are probably the MOST potent EdPs I've ever encountered. It's amazing.
post #15 of 26
If longevity is the main factor, then its hard to beat Joop and Cartier Santos Concentree.
post #16 of 26
Lalique's Lion and Equus are quite wonderful in their EdP strengths.
post #17 of 26
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

I believe the Creed Milliseme line are all considered EDP strength (this does not mean though that they all have the greatest longevity):

Bois du Portugal
Erolfa
Green Irish Tweed
Green Valley
Himilaya
Milliseme Imperial
Neroli Savage
Original Santal
Original Vetiver
Royal Delight
Royal Water
Silver Mountain Water
Tabarome Milliseme
Virgin Island Water


What He just said. Here Here!!!!!!
post #18 of 26
L'Instant EDP
post #19 of 26
Some longlasting monsters (at least on me):
Kouros
Antaeus
Pour Monsieur edt Concentrée
Jicky edp
Ungaro III
L'Anarchiste
Le 3me Homme
Joop!
L'eau d'Issey PH
Bel Ami
all the montale aouds
post #20 of 26
An other one: Bandit EdP (marketed for women). I wear pure perfume too which is significantly different from EdP.
post #21 of 26
Longevity (not necessarily that I'm fond of them, but they last):

Gendarme - 48+ hours

Michael Kors Michael for Men - 36+ hours

Hanae Mori H.M. - 36+ hours (and actually nice after the vanilla goes away)
post #22 of 26
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Originally Posted by SaikhaNBayar View Post

Thanks for that. To be honest, i'm really after longevity. Good post!

Longevity and Sillage, not all parfums :

Ambre Sultan
Givenchy Pi
M7
Rochas Man.
Black Orchid by Tom Ford
Opium Pour Homme the EDP
Bvlgari Soir
Bel Ami
Muscs Koublai Khan
Musc Ravageur
Michael Kors Michael For Men
Serge Lutens Fumerie Turque
Givenchy Xeryus Rouge
Guerlain Heritage
Javari
JPG Le Male
Arabie
Antaeus
Bulgari pour Homme Extrême
Bois du Portugal
Rose 31
Silver Crystal by Amouage
Tabac Blond
FM's Carnal Flower
Acier Aluminium
Daim Blonde
Gris Clair
Arabie
Costume National Scent Intense
Quimbaya
Havana for Men
Richard James
Domenico Caraceni
Bandit

post #23 of 26
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Originally Posted by Renato View Post


If it's longevity that you're after, the longest lasting scent by far is Joop Homme EDT, followed somewhat behind it by Annik Goutal's Sables.

Definitely two of the strongest I am aware of.
post #24 of 26
Dior Homme Intense eau de parfum.......ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
post #25 of 26
Stay away from the Creeds if you want longevity..

CDG 2 and the Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille are my favorite Edp's right now
post #26 of 26
L'Ombre Fauve, a nice amber.

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