5 Colgones to recommend for all occasions & other questions - Please Advice

those are all really good questions...i have not tried all of the creeds/Aqua di parma you mentioned, so cant make comments on those...

but,
Q) How about Serge Lutens what are the citrus / woody scents?
A)looking at your condition tht you dont like spices and leather, i suggest you stay away from Sl.....Citrus woody scents could scents like Paco - XS, Dior Dune, Dior Eau Sauvage concentree, lalique ph Lion et al.

Q) Also, if I am hitting the night scene in the clubs, what cologne should I use in my present collection or ( Creed, Surge Lutens and Acqua Di Parma) -
A) all are good for partying imho....my recommendations would be ST Dupont Noir, Dior Addict, Azzaro onyx/silver black - those 3 are pretty strong with excellent staying power and fits the club scene perfectly.

Q) Lastly, Romantic Setting - dinners or after work drinks -
A)Kenneth cole -reaction, Sean John Unforgivable OR "Paco - XS, Dior Dune, Dior Eau Sauvage concentree, lalique ph Lion"

Try these:

Creed Himalaya
Creed Erolfa
Creed Original Vetiver
Creed Green Irish Tweed
Creed Bois du Portugal
Creed Millesime Imperial
Creed Silver Mountain Water

You should try Serge Lutens Bois et Musc, this is both musky and woody, I find this to be a well rounded fragrance. For a musky fragrance to wear for going out to the clubs look no further than Muscs Koublai Khan, a very hard to find fragrance that is either love it or hate it but it is undeniably musky, unique and very sensual.

When it comes to the House of Creed, I'd recommend Silver Mountain Water, Millisime Imperial or Himalaya. All of these would work well in a hot climate. One house that you haven't mentioned but you may find interesting is Nasomatto, especially Duro and Absinth. Duro would be more of business scent while Absinth would be perfect for partying.


In the Serge Lutens collection the woody scents usually have "Bois" in the title. I'm not aware of any real citrusy scents from this house. Mandarine Mandarin sounds like it should be citrusy but it really is more of a gourmand with lots of candied fruits that I could not imagine wearing anytime but the depths of winter.

Be careful though, many of the Lutens fragrances are quite heavy and could be overpoweing in a hot, humid climate like Singapore unless applied sparingly.

I have recently embarked on my fragrance journey (started my collection in May 08) and based on the extensive recommendations found here built my meager collection.

Almost all of my buys were blind buys obtained after extensive review of the forums.

I have been pleased with all of my selections and had very high hopes for the various Creeds (MI and GIT were my first two purchases), but unfortunately was sorely disappointed with the Creeds I tried. After numerous wearings they appear meager fragrances at a premium price and I found their longevity sorely lacking, and the distinctiveness of the fragrances wanting (they are all authentic purchased from Fragrancenet.)

I receive various unsolicited comments when wearing a variety of fragrances but never on any of the four Creeds I own (with the exception of Acier Aluminum). When asked I was told they were "ok" or "soso". For the Creed price (which from the forums indicate is supposed to increase 10% soon) I expected more distinctiveness and definitely more longevity.

So the short answer is in regards to the Creeds is I would recommend you sample the Creeds extensively first before purchasing them to ensure they meet your criteria.

There are many scents that I would recommend but based on your criteria are:

Muscs Koublaï Khän - Serge Lutens
Monocle Scent One: Hinoki - Comme des Garçons
L'Air du Desert Marocain - Tauer
Musc Ravageur - Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle

You should definitely consider the L'Air du Desert Marocain by Tauer even though not on your list. I had very high hopes for this one and was absolutely blown away. It is a stunning fragrance that is unique and never fails to elicit positive comments by people when I wear it during power business luncheons or out on the town.

I would definitely recommend sampling:

AdP - Colonia
AdP - Colonia Assoluta

I would avoid the Intensa since you're not a fan of leather...

Also, I think Versace L'Homme (the original one form 1984) would suit you well in that climate...

Good luck!

Have you tried any Penhaligon's?

Hammam Bouquet
Quercus
Douro
Endymion
Are all good "anytimers".

Of the aforementioned frags, I'll agree with Creed: Erolfa and Bois du Portugal
and Tauer: L'Air du Desert Marocain

Also, I love them but be careful with Musc Ravageur and Kublai Kahn if you don't like spice/leather.

fresh scents - citrus= PENHALIGON'S LORDS
night scene in the clubs=ROMEO GIGLI
Lastly, Romantic Setting=JEAN PASCAL HOMME.

must have:
TRUMPER BAY RUM
VARON DANDY PLATINUM
PINAUD CLUBMAN
JOCKEY CLUB C&M
FLORIS ELITE
TAYLOR OF BOND STREET Nº 74
CZECH AND SPEAKE CUBA

I second this. But I would add Original Santal for clubbing

Hi,

Im based in Singapore too, and i run an online business, i retail mainstream frags and even take wholesale orders and export internationally, so if u happen to be interested, just Pm me, or check my site out below, not all the frags i carry have been listed. So if u dont see something u like from my site, feel free to enquire anyways
also, you can take 10-15SGD off the listed prices. I had to follow retail pricing guidelines, but i can privately give discounts.

from sunny sg
matt

Try Mecca Cosmettica (not sure if they are in the eastern states though...) and DJs for CdG, Serge Lutens and Penhaliagons. You guys are spoilt for choice in Sydney, the stores in Perth carry nearly nothing
And in the case of Mecca Cosmettica, all the sales assistants have their heads so far up their arses they wont even give you tester cards if you're not 'dressed for the occaision' !

I cant mention 5, but terre d hermes and bvlgari por homme extreme are 2 very versatile scents

Hi rosw,

Just responded to your PM. Here are some ideas.


OK so I'll just be honest and tell you my experiece.

I don't find ANY of the SLs to be wearable at a consistent level, especially not in a hot humid climate. You should try them and decide for yourself. If I were going to wear any, it would be Gris Clair, Chergui or Ambre Sultan.

I love Creed. A lot don't. Try Green Irish Tweed, Original Vetiver, and for formal occasions and cooler weather, Bois du Portugal. If you like L'Homme and Platinum Egoiste, I think you'd really like GIT and Himalaya. Don't buy them on ebay.

Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta is citrus woods on a white musk base. I think you'd like it.

Night clubs - yes Musc Ravageur would be good. Go to the Malle website and order small samples of it, Vetiver Ex and French Lover.

Here are a few other suggestions, not necessarily niche or the most famous, but very very good scents which fit some of your criteria (fresh, citrus, woody, musky, earthy...):

Azzaro Pour Homme - the hallmark fougere, earthy green

Rive Gauche - the modern retro fougere

Carven Pour Homme - I just bought this on ebay for $11, it's incredible, great sweet spicy woody for clubbing / romantic

M7 - great woody mysterious fragrance

And please, whatever else you buy, "do yourself a favour" as Molly would say (Aussie joke), and buy a bottle of Ungaro III on ebay for less than $20. It's a classier, more floral fragrance than L'Homme or PE, with more depth, but retains a fresh feel, and is a big compliment getter. You will not regret it.

Cheers

Ged

Most things will move by gracefully with these five:

Rose 31, Le Labo
New York by Parfum Nicolai
Habit Rouge edc
Dior Eau Sauvage
Mugler Cologne