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Looking for a vanilla based fragrance suitable for work wear.

post #1 of 25
Thread Starter 
I'm new to fragrances. My mainstays have been Old Spice, Brut, Aqua Velva Orange, etc. Basically whatever I could find cheap that smelled good. I recently got into Polo, and while I really like it, some days i'd rather smell something a bit sweet, vanilla preferably. Back in High School a friend of my had this vanilla cologne we'd use after gym. For some reason I really remember that scent.

Right now, i'm looking for a good fragrance that isn't exactly dominated by vanilla, but incorporates it into the fold somehow. I do like wearing cologne to work. I work in a supermarket so it's refreshing to smell something besides the customers and coworkers. Looking for something in the under $60 price range if possible. I am looking for a unique scent, but not too attention grabbing. I work around fairly southern conservative people(that may not matter, but for some reason I felt like mentioning it).
post #2 of 25
Try Guerlain Habit Rouge EDC
post #3 of 25
Habit Rouge is a great suggestion!

Also:
Canoe
Lagerfeld Classic
Pierre Cardin pour Monsieur
Jaipur Homme
post #4 of 25
Bvlgari Black
post #5 of 25
Of the ones mentioned, I second Habit Rouge (HR) and Pierre Cardin (PC) - as a matter of fact, during the late 70's early 80's it was a total hit among well to do manhanites!

HB is pricey and difficult to get, while PC is way more inexpensive and easily found in major drugstores.
post #6 of 25
Givenchy Pi. I wear it on occasion, but like it better on a man.
Also, did someone mention Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille? Awesome vanilla based scent. But Pricey!
Don't forget to sample first! ^_^
post #7 of 25
Thread Starter 
Some people elsewhere suggested Lolita Lempicka. I was able to find Pi, but not anything else. Wasn't able to sample it though.
post #8 of 25
i think ckin2u has a vanilla quality about it. test it out. also go to your local fragrance place and ask the assistants and just test a few first on skin. come back 20 minutes later and if one stands out purchase it.
post #9 of 25
Try John Varvatos.. nice and simple leather and vanilla. not too expensive or hard to find either.
post #10 of 25
You can't go wrong with Habit Rouge.
post #11 of 25
If you are in the US, you probably are not going to find Habit Rouge EDC or Lolita Lempika au Masculin in any major department stores. You may find them in a small "mom & pop" type fragrance store or somewhere like a Perfumania.
post #12 of 25
Perfumania has Lolita, well the one i go to atleast. if you cant find lolita try Rochas man, i find the two REALLY similar.
post #13 of 25
Seconding the Habit Rouge and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille suggestions and would add Guerlain Spirituese Double Vanille.
post #14 of 25
For vanilla based frag, you can not go wrong with either Chanel Egoiste or Opium PH
post #15 of 25
Thread Starter 
Opium PH seems like a winner. Fairly cheap($20 for 1.6 oz). I was going to pick up some Pi, but this seems like it would be better. Tobacco Vanille seems like it would be heaven, but i'm can't afford that. So, its basically down to:

Habit Rouge
Opium PH
Pi

Tobacco Vanille seems like it would be heavenly, but a bit expensive.
post #16 of 25
You can't go wrong with Guerlain's JICKY; it's the best and the vanilla is divine.
post #17 of 25
Thread Starter 
I wen't with Pi for a few reasons. Convenience first and foremost. I found some at a local Wal-Mart for $30. I kind of wanted to shy away from online ordering until after the holidays, and I haven't taken a trip to a major city in awhile.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not trying to defend my choice or say that I settled for Pi. It has what i'm looking for and i'm happy with it. It is the first frag i've payed over $10 for. I'm not inclined to stop there either. There is a whole world of scents out there and I intend to explore those mentioned in this topic and many others.
post #18 of 25
Just for the heck of it you may wanna pick up a bottle of Canoe by Dana. You mentioned a high school buddy that wore a vanilla based scent after gym - that might be it.
post #19 of 25
Thread Starter 
I tried some of that at Wal-Mart. They had a gift box for $10. I don't think that was it though. I think it may have been Raw Vanilla by Coty.
post #20 of 25
FYI - You can find Opium PH at many Marshalls/TJ Maxx for < $20.
post #21 of 25
Thread Starter 
Didn't think to look there when I went shopping last week, I was in a hurry though. Next time I take a trip, i'll be sure to check into those stores.
post #22 of 25
Thread Starter 
I'm liking Pi so far. Sillage isn't too good on me. I think 3 sprays is where i'm at right now. Makes it noticeable, but not overpowering.
post #23 of 25
Sillage on Pi may seemlow to you, but you may just be experiencing olefactory fatigue. 3 sprays should be at high end of the spectrum with spraying Pi.
post #24 of 25
I m not a huge fan of vanilla....but Silver Shadow Davidoff is "maybe" a good option for what you want.

Other....well....with more risks of course, is Le Male....but if you use it with caution is a very lovely option.
post #25 of 25
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sokkou View Post

Sillage on Pi may seemlow to you, but you may just be experiencing olefactory fatigue. 3 sprays should be at high end of the spectrum with spraying Pi.

That's what I heard, but with two sprays while sitting in a car with the windows up, the other passenger could barely smell anything.
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