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post #1 of 8
11/14/08 at 1:14pm
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After reading a ton of threads I've tried the following samples and here's how they reacted with my skin and nose

Terre d'Hermes - nice but not for me
Gucci Rush for Men - didn't work with my skin, almost a rotten egg smell
YSL Body Kouros - a little too intense/harsh and almost metallic
Gucci pour Homme - all I could smell is smoke
Creed Silver Mountain Water - didn't work out
Guerlain Vetiver - not me
Gucci Envy - not me
Creed Bois du Portugal - good stuff but unfortunately reminds me of someone's grandpa

Creed Virgin Island Water - favorite at the moment
Chanel Platinum Égoïste - pleasant, 2nd to the VIW at the moment
Clinique Chemistry - I liked this for awhile but now the amber is just too much for me
Creed Green Irish Tweed - nice but doesn't really stick out in my mind
L'Eau d'Issey - loved this back when it first came out but my skin would destroy it in 5 minutes

Any suggestions on what I should try next? It doesn't have to be anything super niche like Creed but unique would be nice.

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post #2 of 8
11/14/08 at 1:30pm
Try searching the fragrance directory's note section for:

Bergamot
Lime
Jasmine
Hibiscus
Ylang Ylang
Ginger or Tonka Bean


Good luck.
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post #3 of 8
11/14/08 at 1:30pm
My personal fave right now is Dior Homme. The Iris note really stands out to me and makes it unique to anything else out there right now. I know it gets a lot of love here on BN too you should check it out. Also you may want to look into Polo Double Black. I love the mango note in the opening. But I know there are many many more experienced people on these boards than me those are just my two suggestions.
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post #4 of 8
11/14/08 at 6:32pm
Try out the Comme Des Garcons line, lots of fun stuff!
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post #5 of 8
11/14/08 at 11:31pm
Yeah, Polo Double Black is a decent fragrance. I would recommend Burberry London. It reminds me a bit of Double Black but I like London much better.
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post #6 of 8
11/15/08 at 9:54am
Hi Loopty,

It's kind of hard to make recommendations based on so little info, but if you liked Green Irish Tweed but weren't crazy about it, I would maybe try Green Valley. It's kind of like a mix between the best parts of Silver Mountain water and Green Irish Tweed.

How old are you and what kind of mood/personality are you looking for in a fragrance?

If you want something unique, and with great reviews, maybe try L'air du desert maroccain (atmospheric incense, vanilla, and jasmine) or Mugler Cologne (slightly sweet and sexy soapy lime) or Black Aoud (Sensual dark roses and patchouli over a base of oud wood). Those are just some of my favs, but the list can on without narrowing down it down according to your preferences!
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post #7 of 8
11/16/08 at 9:44pm
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Thanks for the tips everyone.

@ L'aventurier
I'm 30 and pretty laid back. Mostly I'm just looking for a daily fragrance to enjoy for myself. So far all I've been able to identify is that I don't like leather, vanilla, or anything smokey.

I'll be picking out another batch of samples based off of some of the suggestions here. I will take Silverbullet's hint and compare each fragrance's components with what I already know. It'll be hit and miss for awhile since I don't know the usual notes yet.
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post #8 of 8
11/22/08 at 11:43am
Hmm. My suggestions still stand then, however forget the L'air du Desert Maroccain - it smells like vanilla and incense among other things! Happy sampling

ps. Sorry it took so long to respond
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