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Fragrance for a 30some years old lawyer

post #1 of 24
11/20/08 at 10:27am
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Hello Fragrance loves,

My name is Peter, I am 32 and my profession is lawyer - and I am a newbie here. Maybe it sounds silly to ask for help on the net but I truly think you are great fragrance specialists and where else could I get better suggestions than here? I'm sure you know more fragrances than I can imagine.

I would like to buy three fragrances: one for the daytime in spring/summer, one for the daytime in autumn/winter + one for evening occasions.

What I used to have:
Z from Zegna
Platinum Egoiste from Chanel
and some simple parfumes.

But please, don't let be influences by my choices from the past, feel free to advice what you find best.
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post #2 of 24
11/20/08 at 10:35am
I am a 28 year old lawyer and these work for me:

EVENING-MPG, Ambre Precieux --or-- Tom Ford, Black Orchid --or-- YSL, Opium EDP (use if cold weather- do not use if warm)

DAY/WARM-Creed, Bois du Portugal

DAY/COLD-Burberry, Brit
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post #3 of 24
11/20/08 at 11:34am
I'm not a "lawyer", but I think you should always keep Chanel PE in your wardrobe.
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post #4 of 24
11/20/08 at 1:01pm
I ate a lawyer for breakfast and a paralegal with my afternoon tea. It must have been the Dior Homme that made me do it!

Guilty!
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post #5 of 24
11/20/08 at 1:34pm
I work with lawyers and that makes me sad.

I say Angeliques Sous La Pluis for spring/summer daytime; Bvlgari Black for fall/winter daytime; and Knize Ten for evening.
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post #6 of 24
11/20/08 at 1:49pm
Daytime/Warm: Chanel Allure Edition Blanche.
Daytime/Cold: Chanel Egoiste.
Evening/spesial: Boucheron Jaipur.
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post #7 of 24
11/20/08 at 1:49pm
I agree with TheAttorney's selection of Creed BdP. I don't know if you litigate often, but I'll often wear Bulgari's au Thé Blanc (white tea) when I appear in court. It smells very nice but is subtle and understated. As for other occasions...

Daytime Spring/Summer: Penhaligon's Castile, YSL L'Homme, Truefitt & Hill Clubman, Trumpers Bay Rum
Daytime Autumn/Winter: Amouage Dia, Frederic Malle Bois D'Orage, L'Artisan Tea for Two (must like tea scent for this one, though), Truefitt & Hill Trafalgar (don't use in warmer weather)
Daytime Anytime: Divine L'homme de coeur, Divine L'homme de sage, Penhaligon's Douro
Evening: Creed Millésime Impérial, Le Labo Rose 31, Penhaligon's Hammam Bouquet

Respectfully submitted,
Nicholas
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post #8 of 24
11/20/08 at 1:56pm
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Originally Posted by graffham View Post

I ate a lawyer for breakfast and a paralegal with my afternoon tea. It must have been the Dior Homme that made me do it!

Guilty!


thats the scent that popped in my mind too. IMHO, a lawyer should smell very sophisticated and intidimating, Dior Homme could make one feel that way.
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post #9 of 24
11/20/08 at 2:10pm
For evening I would suggest Kiton Black.

NO not because what's written underneath here.
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post #10 of 24
11/20/08 at 5:24pm
I'm not a "lawyer" but hopefully still qualified to submit a suggestion. I must state prior to offering my views that all whilst care is taken to ensure my opinion is valid, I will not accept legal responsibility in the event that the proverbial hits the fan.

Daytime warm: Prada Infusion d' Homme - YSL L'Homme
Daytime cold / any weather: Terre d' Hermes - Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta
Evening: Musc Ravageur

If you were not a "lawyer" my suggestions would be different off-course :-) you know not as special...
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post #11 of 24
11/20/08 at 6:18pm
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Originally Posted by sofresh View Post

I work with lawyers and that makes me sad.

I say Angeliques Sous La Pluis for spring/summer daytime; Bvlgari Black for fall/winter daytime; and Knize Ten for evening.

Don't be sad. I ate the stenographer, too!
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post #12 of 24
11/20/08 at 6:29pm
Datytime spring summer: YSL pour homme haute concentrarion
Daytime automn winter: Body Kouros
Evening: Gucci pour homme
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post #13 of 24
11/20/08 at 6:52pm
Even though you're a lawyer, I think you should just wear whatever you like...Unless your job requires you to wear a more professional or conservative fragrance. In that case, I would recommend Bvlgari, GIT, BdP, ADP, Gucci PH, etc.
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post #14 of 24
11/20/08 at 6:59pm
I have no idea why but when I saw lawyer, Black Aoud by Montale quickly came to mind.
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post #15 of 24
11/20/08 at 10:05pm
Serious business:
Dunhill '34, Ungaro II

Dressy/Casual: Antidote by Viktor and Rolf, Iris Bleu Gris by MPG or Prada Infusion d'Homme, AdP Colonia
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post #16 of 24
11/21/08 at 12:13am
You've got many suggestions, counselor. As an attorney myself I advise you to go a site like luckyscent.com and order yourself a bunch of samples (perhaps some of those suggested here), or any others you find interesting. It's a good way to acquaint yourself with different houses and different styles.
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post #17 of 24
11/21/08 at 3:15am
Ok let me suggest something considering both your previous choices (that indicates eventually your taste) and trying to widen a bit the range...
daytime(warm): Declaration
daytime(cold): Miracle Homme
evening(warm): Diptyque Philosykos
evening(cold): Chanel Bois del îles
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post #18 of 24
11/21/08 at 6:41am
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Ladies and Gentlemen,

thank you so much for the suggestions. Some of the comments really made me laugh, especieally when someone mentioned eating lawyers.

I will try your ideas. Some of you suggested Terre d' Hermes. Yesterday in the shop I had the chance to try it on my skin and I guess - but pls, give you opinion - that Terre d' Hermes is a really sophisticated and nice fragrance, and would really fit to an attorney but I feel so that it is for somebody who is over 45-50.
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post #19 of 24
11/21/08 at 8:13am
I find Terre d'Hermes to smell rather "young", but I think it could easily be worn by anyone. It's a great, all-around scent and a staple for many of the members here. Having said that, it can come across as a tad predictable on some.
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post #20 of 24
5/23/09 at 2:17am
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Gucci Pour Homme maybe?
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post #21 of 24
5/23/09 at 3:00am
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Been a while this thread that you started, so how has your search been?

Gucci Ph is good, tho i prefer ph2 better

some other suggestions to sample

GIvenchy Gentleman - Leathery classic
Bvlgari Aqua - aquatic classic
Gucci Envy - great oriental/incense type
Boss Selection - fougere, woods, mild citrus blended to perfection
Guerlain Vetiver - usual suspect for green lovers
Aramis Tuscany - quality Patchouli based scent, "modern classic"
Minotaure - classic citrus, with the warmness of a herbal dry down
Eau Sauvage - yet another all out citrus classic
M7 - heavy on herbs and musk, either love or hate it


there would be a whole lot more to suggest, but i guess these would do for now? hope this helps, and all the best on your buys...
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post #22 of 24
5/23/09 at 3:01am
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Originally Posted by sofresh View Post

I find Terre d'Hermes to smell rather "young", but I think it could easily be worn by anyone. It's a great, all-around scent and a staple for many of the members here. Having said that, it can come across as a tad predictable on some.

I 2dnd TDH
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post #23 of 24
5/23/09 at 9:17am
To the original post:

Day / warm: Blenheim Bouquet
Day / cool: Dunhill '34
Evening: M7
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post #24 of 24
5/24/09 at 4:15am
(Without Prejudice)

Vetiver Tonka or Sycamore - you'll start getting more expensive briefs . . .
If it's conservative firm then go for the Guerlain Vetiver
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