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Which woody oriental?

post #1 of 12
3/25/09 at 12:54pm
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Hi guys, I have done some woody orientals sample for a while and so far I encounter 2 completely different kinds of woody oriental. One I love and one I really hate
I really love those like CK's Obsession, Contradiction. It seems to me that they're more spicy, not sweet, I don't know how to describe it but if you compare them to the "all-so-sicken-sweet" like Black XS, UltraViolet, A*men you know what I'm talking about.
I think the woody orientals is more the "all-so-sicken-sweet" right? Cuz everytime I sniff a scent classified woody oriental it turn out to be that way. So far I only encounter those 2 from CK that's difference. Do you guys know any more fragrances that smell like those 2?
I'm just learning here so correct me if I'm wrong .
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post #2 of 12
3/25/09 at 12:57pm
Try Opium Pour Homme by YSL - it is of the 'spicy' variety you're describing. There's an Eau de Toilette, and Eau de Parfum (stronger and more expensive - my favorite) and some Summer versions also. All are highly recommended.
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post #3 of 12
3/25/09 at 7:21pm
An excellent spicy, woody oriental that isn't very sweet is Carven Homme.
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post #4 of 12
3/26/09 at 7:47am
This along with "incense" is one of my favorite genres. Try out:

Bois du Portugal
Parfums de Nicolai New York
Tiffany for men
Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentree
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post #5 of 12
3/26/09 at 8:26am
One of the greatest woody oriental of all times (no sweetness at all) is

Guerlain Vol de Nuit

It's subtle and not a sillage-monster by any means, but definitely worth trying.
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post #6 of 12
3/26/09 at 8:58am
Armani Mania, kind of run of the mill, but I think it's what you might be looking for!
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post #7 of 12
3/26/09 at 9:09am
Second BdP, if you want to get more of the spicy.

Guerlain L'Instant PH Eau Extreme (not the EDT version) [sweet but in a refined way]
Serge Lutens Chene [honeyed cedar]
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post #8 of 12
3/26/09 at 9:50am
Antidote
Yatagan
Gucci pour Homme
Heritage
Zino
Escada pour Homme
New York
Mechant Loup
Baie de Genievre
Tiffany for Men
Santos
Montana pour Homme (red box)
Mazzolari Lui
L'Air du Desert Marocain
Ormonde Man
Bois du Portugal
Baldessarini
Santa Fe for Men
Sissinghurst
Cristobal pour Homme
Ricci Club Haute Concentration
Lagerfeld Classic
Maxim's pour Homme
Salvador Dali pour Homme
Herrera for Men
Roma Uomo

I'll stop there.
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post #9 of 12
3/26/09 at 9:55am
Gucci Pour Homme is the woodiest woody wood oriental in my wardrobe.

Bois du Portugal maybe what you are looking for, though.

Though you may still want to try:
chanel egoiste
pdn new york
escada magnetism
helmut lang edc
diptyque tam dao
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post #10 of 12
3/26/09 at 6:10pm
Egoiste By Chanel
Burberry London
Burberry Brit
Allure Homme By Chanel
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post #11 of 12
3/26/09 at 7:56pm
My favorites in this genre, in order of strength of recommendation...

Tam Dao - a dry, minimalist blend of cypress, sandalwood and cedar.

Aoud Cuir D'Arabie - austere, smoky and slightly medicinal oud and leather fragrance.

CdG Parfum - a bold, spicy blend of clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, sandalwood and rose.
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post #12 of 12
3/26/09 at 11:24pm
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I have only tried Burberry London and Brit so far and to me they belong to the "oh-so-sicken-sweet" category
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