I need your help in finding fragrances for all occasions

Hello basenoters. I'm new here (and to fragrances too), so I really need your advice. I'm sorry for the long post, I hope you'll have the patience to read it.

I need about four fragrances. Two for daywear (one for summer and one for winter) and two for going out (also, one for summer and one for winter). I know that this system is oversimplified, but I really can't afford any more than that and I want to cover all the possible situations. Unfortunately, I have to "blind buy" over the internet. I know it's stupid, but I live in a small town in a small country and most of the good stuff is just not available here.

Basically, what I'm looking for in the "day" fragrances is versatility. I want to be able to wear them for both hanging out with friends, and for work, something I'd be comfortable wearing in every situation. So, nothing too risky, but nothing too formal either.

What I'm looking for in the "clubbing/dating" fragrances is sex appeal. I mean, lets be honest, I wouldn't be wasting my money in clubs if it wasn't for the girls. So, girls aged 20-25 have to like it too. From what I've noticed, girls that age seem to like sweet fragrances (Givenchy Pi seems pretty popular, and also stuff like Joop, Black XS and Le Male). Let me just say that I've read the thread in the women's section and I understand that no perfume is magical and liked universally and no perfume will get me laid by itself. I'm not looking for that, I just want something to enhance the wardrobe.
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So, here it is:

summer fragrance for daywear - thinking about bulgari aqva. From what I can read it's fresh and inoffensive. But what I want to know is if it fits my age.

summer fragrance for clubbing/dating - Maybe Issey Miyake? I read a lot of reviews, but I'm not sure if it's more of a "day" or a "night" fragrance. Is it too similar to Bulgari aqua? Is it sexy/romantic enough for going out?

winter fragrance for daywear - No ideas, still looking for it.

winter fragrance for clubbing/dating From what I've read I'm thinking about Body Kouros. Also, Givenchy Pi is a possibility, maybe even Rochas Man or Lolita Lempicka. I've never used a gourmand before though, so I'm not sure if I'll like them that much. If you have any non-gourmand ideas, I'm open to those too.

And please keep in mind that I'm a 24 year old male and I want something appropriate for my age. I know you guys have a very refined taste, but refined is not something that
I'm necessarily after. Also, I don't have too much money, 50-60 dollars is the upper limit (30-40 sounds better). One more thing, the summers in my country can be extremely hot, and the winters very cold.

I’d really appreciate all of your suggestions. Thanks.

Thanks for your suggestions, Dimitri. One thing I forgot to mention is that my online order has to be through Amazon.com (I have money on the amazon payment balance which I can't transfer, but have to spend on the site). Amazon itself doesn't send fragrances to my country, but I've found a seller with good ratings and cheap prices and shipping. Unfortunately, at the moment that particular seller doesn't have any of the summer fragrances you recommended, even though Thiery Mugler Cologne seems interesting.


YSL L'Homme seems like something I'd like. Some of the reviews here describe it as "boring", but then again I guess basenoters have different standards. What I like about it is that it seems to be fresh enough for the summer without being an aquatic (which I'll already have if I order Bulgari aqua) and also suitable for going out. The reviews at sephora.com are great as well.


Burberry London seems interesting. Can it be worn at work?


Paloma Picasso Minotaure caught my attention. I'll definately have it in mind. The reviews for the rest (especially Narciso Rodriguez) are very divided, so I'd have to try them first, though I doubt that the stores here have Narciso Rodriguez and MPH II.

Thanks again for your suggestions.

Thanks for the suggestions. So far it's Bulgari Aqua and YLS L'homme for the summer.


That was the impression I got from the thread in the women's section (Givenchy Pi seems to be one of the favorites) and from talking to some girl friends of mine. Since I'm such a novice at this, it can certainly be a wrong impression. Can you please suggest something for going out during the winter?

Tommorow I'll go out and try to find some of yours and Dimitri's suggestions.

In the meantime, if anyone else has other recommendations, keep them coming. Thanks to everyone.