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post #1 of 28
11/5/08 at 3:20pm
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If you had to pick one fragrance to give to someone who does not share our passion, to get them hooked, what would you give them?
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post #2 of 28
11/5/08 at 3:24pm
I love to spritz my friends with Santa Maria Novella´s Nostalgia! Only problem is my sample is running empty...

I do this to show that perfume is (or should be) art, and this is so different to everything else, AND IT SMELLS SO GOOD!
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post #3 of 28
11/5/08 at 3:37pm
Great question B !
I have done this twice , once with good old Pierre Cardin & another with Aramis .
Both were aftershaves & this has been a technique that generally works with even the most hardened of neanderthals ....
A/S is a great way for luring them in , without creating any phobia , it teases them just enough making them want a little more more !
If they ever comment , tell them there is a much longer lasting version .
cheers
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post #4 of 28
11/5/08 at 3:44pm
I bought a good friend who only wore perfume on special occasions a 50ml bottle of TdH for his birthday. He must have loved it as I now smell it on him all the time (even when we go on bike rides!)
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post #5 of 28
11/5/08 at 3:45pm
Cool Water
CK One
Dior Dune, Higher
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post #6 of 28
11/5/08 at 7:44pm
Black Aoud by Montale
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post #7 of 28
11/5/08 at 7:52pm
Depends on the person.
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post #8 of 28
11/5/08 at 9:26pm
Penhaligons Endymion
Lutens Chergui
L'Artisan Tea for Two
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post #9 of 28
11/5/08 at 9:41pm
Nothing gets them hooked better than Ambre Sultan.
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post #10 of 28
11/5/08 at 9:45pm
Bulgari Pour Homme. Very clean, not harsh, kind of warm.
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post #11 of 28
11/5/08 at 11:18pm
Armani by Armani.

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post #12 of 28
11/6/08 at 12:02am
Of these three I can usually get someone hooked.

Tiffany for Men
Channel pour Monsieur
Imperiale
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post #13 of 28
11/6/08 at 12:20am
Le male, Code, AdG

kidding.

Creed SMW and Santal Imperial will do the trick.
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post #14 of 28
11/6/08 at 12:24am
Hate to say it, but Id go with Creed or Chanel.
The first are good to introduce people to fragrances and they are quite easy to wear. Chanel already has a good reputation on its own and they have a scent that will satisfy most tastes. Next I would try The Diff. Co.
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post #15 of 28
11/6/08 at 5:21am
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Bulgari Pour Homme. Very clean, not harsh, kind of warm.

I agree with Bulgari Pour Homme. Subtle, warm, and slightly spicy.

I will also add Burberry London (unless it's the middle of summer).
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post #16 of 28
11/6/08 at 8:20am
I'd go with what got me hooked. Millesime Imperial. Everyone I have ever showed it to has loved it. Even a friend of mine who tried it on went home and his mom loved it so much she bought him a bottle.
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post #17 of 28
11/6/08 at 9:03am
When I take my friends to test fragrances, they like Body Kouros. It has a certain appeal to the untrained nose.
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post #18 of 28
11/6/08 at 9:06am
JHL
Derby
Patou pour Homme Privé
If one of these doesn't spark an interest, than I don't know what would.
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post #19 of 28
11/6/08 at 9:26am
Great question. I've converted many a human to the scent world. Some of those defining moments were achieved with:

Bvlgari Black
Guerlain Rose Barbare
Serge Lutens Chergui
Cartier Declaration Essence
Miller Harris Feuilles de Tabac (this one is a repeat performer - I've hooked 3 people, so far)
L'Artisan Timbuktu
Caron Aimez-Moi (2 people)
Hermes Un Jardin sur le Nil (another hit - 3 people, so far)
ETRO Sandalo
Bond No. 9 Chinatown (also a big hit - 3 people, as well.)
Chanel Bois des Iles extrait (only everyone whos ever smelled it.)
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post #20 of 28
11/6/08 at 11:00am
for the uninitiated:

male (most uninitiated still make these distinctions, so): Gendarme

female (same statement above applies): Philosphy Pure Grace or Amazing Grace or whatever the name is

These are both approachable and smell like soap, something familiar to most everybody; I don't think they'd repel anyone
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post #21 of 28
11/6/08 at 11:19am
it would be chanel antaeus as its the only one that got ever one of my mates hooked.
' whats that..hmmmm...nice sophisticated scent around here?'
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post #22 of 28
11/6/08 at 11:49am
Fragonard Suivez-Moi
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post #23 of 28
11/6/08 at 4:33pm
Good question,

I would go with Chanel Pour Monsieur.
Or Allure Homme (Sport)
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post #24 of 28
11/7/08 at 3:38am
Male: Bvlgari Aqua (if they are my age) Older- Rive Gauche
Female: Gaultier^2
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post #25 of 28
11/7/08 at 3:40am
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Originally Posted by pelle View Post

I love to spritz my friends with Santa Maria Novella´s Nostalgia! Only problem is my sample is running empty...

I do this to show that perfume is (or should be) art, and this is so different to everything else, AND IT SMELLS SO GOOD!

great choice, man....truly one of the GREAT scents of our time. The more i use my bottle....the more i love it. It is epic.

i generally give people atomizers of Cuiron. i recently gave some to my father, a couple of my friends...etc......they all seem to get quite fascinated by it.
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post #26 of 28
11/7/08 at 3:40am
Parfumerie Generale L'Ombre Fauve will get the job done
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post #27 of 28
11/7/08 at 3:51am
Carnal Flower worked great on many of my (male and female) friends.

I would also suggest l'air du desert marocain for sure...
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post #28 of 28
11/7/08 at 3:58pm
I think Terre D`Hermes or Viktor & Rolf Antidote should work.
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