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post #1 of 17
3/23/09 at 12:09pm
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Hello guys, I have been around at BN for some months now and I have found a lot of interesting information and the people here its very nice and helpful. I just wanted any suggestions based on my collection and what you people think my collection might be lacking and what scents you recommend me to try (please only designer scents because in my country niche scents are impossible to find)
take in mind I am in my early 20´s, Athletic, not too conservative, and I´m a recent student pilot graduate

here is my collection:

Aqua Di Gio Giorgio Armani
Givenchy Blue Label Givenchy
Very Irresistible Givenchy
Very Irresistible Fresh Attitude Givenchy
Pi Givenchy
Style in play red Lacoste
One Calvin Klein
Euphoria - Calvin Klein
Escape - Calvin Klein
Eternity Calvin Klein
Cool Water Happy Summer Davidoff
Aqua Carolina Herrera
L´eau D´Issay Issay Miyake
Bvlgari Bvlgari
Latitude Longitude Nautica
Black XS - Paco Rabanne
Rochas Man Rochas

*these ones I don´t like that much

L´homme Yves Saint Laurent
Black Ferrari
Red Ferrari
Be Delicious DKNY
Gentleman Givenchy

thanx in advance
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post #2 of 17
3/23/09 at 12:18pm
You seem to have a little bit of almost everything, and certainly a lot of fresh/citrus/aquatics. You don't have much by way of 'formal' type fragrances, either.

Perhaps some fougeres or orientals would round out your collection - Ralph Lauren Polo (original or Modern Reserve), Chanel Egoiste, Calvin Klein Calvin, Aramis (original, 900, Tuscany, or Devin), and Guerlain Habit Rouge.

You could also use a masculine/patchouli, such as Givenchy Gentlemen, and you could use a vetiver or two, such as Guerlain Vetiver or Lanvin Vetyver.

None of these are niche, but I don't know what the availability is Bogota is for all these brands. Hope this helps.
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post #3 of 17
3/23/09 at 12:19pm
ooops - I just saw your 'no Givenchy Gentlemen' comment.... sorry about that!
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post #4 of 17
3/23/09 at 12:19pm
Rive Gauche (YSL)
Jazz (YSL)
M7 (YSL)
Havana (Aramis)
Allure blanche (Chanel)
Egoiste Platinum (Chanel)
Fahrenheit (Dior)
Cologne (Thierry Mugler)
A*man (Thierry Mugler)
XS (Paco)
L Instant Extreme ( Guerlain)
Kenzo pour homme
Black (Bvlgari)
L Anarchiste (some consider it niche some others do not)
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post #5 of 17
3/23/09 at 9:02pm
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thanx bbBD and Basteri for your suggestions! I got them written down for my next visit to the perfume store and test them.

keep them comming
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post #6 of 17
3/23/09 at 9:13pm
I think you might want to try Narciso Rodriguez for Him. It's certainly complex and different, but from what you seem to like, I think you might just enjoy it. It's one of the most "niche" like designer scents I have.
You should also try Gucci pour Homme for an incredible woody, incensy scent, Geir for a sweet/tart bright, clean scent (you've got plenty, but it's always worth a sample ), and even Balmain Ambre Gris. The Balmain is positioned to be a hugely niche scent by places like luckyscent, but it can be found at really reasonable prices elsewhere. Think slightly sweet, comforting, musky scent with just a touch of coconut.
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post #7 of 17
3/23/09 at 9:56pm
Hey bro - you may want to try something along the lines of LeMale, Dreamer or Bvlgari Black. One of those three would be a good addition to your strong aquatic lineup.
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post #8 of 17
3/24/09 at 8:35am
I also thought something formal or semi-formal would be a nice addition, for example Dior Homme (any version but NOT the Sport version), Gucci ph or Comme des Garcons 2 Man, or both male Prada scents. A non-aquatic citrus, for example M7 Fresh, Concentree d'Orange Verte or D&G Masculine may also make a nice addition.
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post #9 of 17
3/29/09 at 10:50am
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Hey guys I really appreciate your responses too (jrdt4t, marymark, fakepurseninja)

I have been testing and still have some to go like for example M7, Rive Gauche, Dreamer, Narciso Rodriguez and a couple more...

But for now I have narrowed it to two:

Bvlgari Black ( even though I found it a bit similar to Rochas Man, really like it)
Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme I love how it smells


and I´m still looking for another two more ( planning on buying 4 scents to replace the ones I don´t like)

always open for more advice
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post #10 of 17
3/29/09 at 7:07pm
Hey buddy -- glad you enjoyed Bvlgari Black! It's a big compliment getter for me and the bonus is the longevity is truly great. It's my daughter's favorite frag out of 60 bottles.

I am curious if you have tried LeMale yet?
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post #11 of 17
3/30/09 at 7:38pm
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Yeah Bvlagri Black its very good! thanx man I´m going to buy it next time I can.

I tried Le Male before but didn´t like it, it is just too loud for me just like A*men. I preffer scents on the discrete side, you know what I mean, for example I tried Fleur Du Male too and liked how it smells but I would never see myself wearing it.
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post #12 of 17
4/6/09 at 10:15pm
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ya need more from bvlgari and dior!
bvlgari aqua, extreme, black
dior fahrenhet, fahrenheit 32, Eau Sauvage

IMO
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post #13 of 17
4/23/09 at 11:14am
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I have been trying and trying scents when I can, what do you guys think about Tom Ford Black Orchid or Tom Ford Black Orchid Voile de Fleur as an addition to my wardrobe

Im already decided to buy DG PH and Bvlgari Black, still deciding on any of those Black Orchids
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post #14 of 17
4/23/09 at 11:31am
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I have been trying and trying scents when I can, what do you guys think about Tom Ford Black Orchid or Tom Ford Black Orchid Voile de Fleur as an addition to my wardrobe

Im already decided to buy DG PH and Bvlgari Black, still deciding on any of those Black Orchids

DG PH is a great buy!

Black Orchid is very good scent, very unisex. the newer one Voile de Fleur struck me as more feminine, but still very good
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post #15 of 17
4/23/09 at 11:41am
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any incense frag maybe?
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post #16 of 17
4/23/09 at 11:50am
Issey Bleue
Mugler Ice*Men
Hugo Boss X&Y
Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme
Kenzo Tokyo

They are all on the fresher side with a twist (except for Tokyo, which is not exactly a fresh type, still a great one)
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post #17 of 17
4/23/09 at 12:01pm
Eau de Cartier...

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