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post #1 of 19
2/11/09 at 10:30am
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I'm trying to find a good summer cologne. I want something light, refreshing, soapy and 'beachy' . I don't want anything creamy or with vanilla. Basically I love Tommy Hilfiger Summer 2005 but its becoming hard to find. I'm looking for something similar. And PLEASE nothing synthetic like Curve Wave. Oh and nothing ridiculously expensive like a Creed or Bond no. 9.
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post #2 of 19
2/11/09 at 10:49am
Have you tried Bvlgari Aqva or Aqva Marine? Seems to be a good summer choice and not outrageously priced.

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I'm trying to find a good summer cologne. I want something light, refreshing, soapy and 'beachy' . I don't want anything creamy or with vanilla. Basically I love Tommy Hilfiger Summer 2005 but its becoming hard to find. I'm looking for something similar. And PLEASE nothing synthetic like Curve Wave. Oh and nothing ridiculously expensive like a Creed or Bond no. 9.
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post #3 of 19
2/11/09 at 10:50am
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No I haven't but I was actually very intrigued by reading the reviews. They look like one I'd like. Thanks!
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post #4 of 19
2/11/09 at 11:11am
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I'm trying to find a good summer cologne. I want something light, refreshing, soapy and 'beachy' . I don't want anything creamy or with vanilla. Basically I love Tommy Hilfiger Summer 2005 but its becoming hard to find. I'm looking for something similar. And PLEASE nothing synthetic like Curve Wave. Oh and nothing ridiculously expensive like a Creed or Bond no. 9.

Consider Escada Moon Sparkle (very smooth - reminds me of late-night beach parties!) Escada Sunset Heat (replace soapy with fruity) or Tommy Bahama Set Sail St. Barts (replace soapy with boozy). Both can be found fairly easily for sub-30 bucks, and are awesome. Mugler Cologne fits all the criteria except for 'beachy'. I'd say it smells flat-out clean and soapy. Bulgari Aqua, any of the CK One Summer editions, Paul Smith Story, Dunhill Desire (Red, [sprayed lightly!]), are also very worth trying.
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post #5 of 19
2/11/09 at 11:23am
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Have you tried Bvlgari Aqva or Aqva Marine? Seems to be a good summer choice and not outrageously priced.

+1 on the Bulgari Aqua. It smells fresh without being overpowering or sweet, so it should fit the bill very nicely.
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post #6 of 19
2/11/09 at 3:09pm
Eau Sauvage by Christian Dior.
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post #7 of 19
2/11/09 at 3:46pm
Eau Sauvage by Dior
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post #8 of 19
2/12/09 at 6:39am
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Eau Sauvage by Christian Dior.

I was looking for something more youthful than Eau Sauvage. Thanks though
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post #9 of 19
2/12/09 at 7:06am
Bulgari Acqua marine sounds good for you.
I also suggest to try Hermès Eau des merveilles for something beachy and marine but totally different: it's marketed as a feminine scent but it's pretty unisex.
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post #10 of 19
2/12/09 at 8:20am
Aqua for sure. aqua marine is ok, but the original is a must try.
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post #11 of 19
2/12/09 at 6:15pm
Issey Miyake for sure
the plain one
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post #12 of 19
2/17/09 at 12:24pm
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Thanks for the responses!
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post #13 of 19
2/17/09 at 1:50pm
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I was looking for something more youthful than Eau Sauvage. Thanks though

I don't see this scent as outdated, or whatever the opposite to youthful is. I have a big smile on my face from seeing this scent being suggested again. It's been a long winter...

Another that I would approve of it Mugler Cologne. It has fallen out of the spotlight but still a very good scent. Some others are: Blue Jeans, Cool Water, and Colonia. The last is a stretch but it is light and "beachy" in a way... Marc Jacobs men. Happy Hunting!
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post #14 of 19
2/17/09 at 9:50pm
I think Joop Nightflight just might be what you're looking for
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post #15 of 19
2/18/09 at 5:05am
Surprised not to see acqua di gio here yet.
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post #16 of 19
2/18/09 at 7:06am
Acqua di Parma Colonia, is a wonderful lemon and rose with great longevity on me. Surely one of my go to summer fragrances.
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post #17 of 19
2/18/09 at 10:34am
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I think Joop Nightflight just might be what you're looking for

Looks like a really good call. Definitely looks like something I'd like.
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post #18 of 19
2/24/09 at 2:16am
I think Nightflight is not a light summer scent.But who knows, give it a try.
I also recommend the summer variations of the CK Eternity and Versace pour homme!
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post #19 of 19
2/27/09 at 7:24am
You may be surprised by Chevignon by Chevignon. Great bang for the buck. Big bottles still around $20 and the juice smells great.

I wear it on a regular work rotation.
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