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post #61 of 77
11/17/12 at 8:10pm
In the three years since this Thread started I have expanded my horizons and can absolutely concur +100% with the Guerlains mentioned above:

Eau de Guerlain
Philtre d'Amour
Sous le Vent

They respond well to action and are engineered to last!

Keen to get hold of Bergamote 22, I had a few days with the bathroom amenities, shower gel etc., in a hotel a while back and was absolutely blown away.
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post #62 of 77
11/17/12 at 8:56pm
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Wow I am honored this was resurrected and I must admit how fascinating it is to witness the evolution of our preferences. It's funny how I no longer care for EDOV and still search for that perfect citrus. So far it is mandarina duck man but hope to experience others!
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post #63 of 77
11/17/12 at 9:38pm
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I have been working out and to mix it up a bit to shock my body so it doesn't get use to the same routine, I recently took the martial arts back up. I have been trying to loose weight so I am finding new and exciting ways to keep it fresh. I thought the martial arts might be worth doing instead of hot yoga per se.

Anyways, I wore a very well known green woody citrus to training tonight and it was magic! I can't think of any situation where this isn't perfect. Whether you do marital arts, work out at the gym, rake leaves, study, scratch the nether regions, marlin fishing, sky diving, or what have you, my holy grail citrus award that is worthy of praises upon high, goes to........Eau D' Orange Vert by Hermes! There is simply no better citrus in my book! So which citrus does your award go to?

Selection Verte

Though if I could be bothered to carry decants on me (or not give a damn about longevity ) ADP Colonia and your Holy Grail would make it to heaven as well

Honorable Mention: Lowe Para Hombre (1978) Versace l'Homme (1984)-- not to be confused with SculptureofSoul's Versace PH (2008) which I haven't tried; Bowling Green (aromatic/citrus) and of course, Signoricci.

BTW--Has anyone tried the Acqua di Colonia (1996) by Lorenzo Villoresi?

Cheers,

Mario
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post #64 of 77
11/17/12 at 9:41pm
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Originally Posted by Scentologist View Post

Wow I am honored this was resurrected and I must admit how fascinating it is to witness the evolution of our preferences. It's funny how I no longer care for EDOV and still search for that perfect citrus. So far it is mandarina duck man but hope to experience others!

I've always wanted to try this one as I wear and enjoy Pure Black. What makes it MD Man stand out from the crowd?
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post #65 of 77
11/17/12 at 10:29pm
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Originally Posted by Mario Justiniani View Post

Has anyone tried the Acqua di Colonia (1996) by Lorenzo Villoresi?

Wearing it as we speak. It is a beautiful piece of work, understated and very natural in feel but I think of it more as a lightly powdered orange blossom style (think Castille but more refined) than a citrus eau, per se. Maybe the_good_life will chip in at some point, he has a great perspective on all these.

You have dipped into the Social Group about all this stuff, I take it? Worth a look.
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post #66 of 77
11/20/12 at 8:17pm
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eau de Patou pour homme or pour femme?

The original unisex one, not the more "femenine" re-relesase from the 90's
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post #67 of 77
11/21/12 at 12:49am
Frapin l'Humaniste, Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune and Les Nuits d'Hadrien are staple citrusy fragrances in my wardrobe.
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post #68 of 77
11/21/12 at 1:24am
Eau de Guerlain. This shower gel from L'Occitane goes very well with it:

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post #69 of 77
11/21/12 at 1:38am
Can't argue with the OP's choice save its relatively poor longevity (and its sister scent Concentre as well). Edit: My own choice (how could I have forgotten) is vintage Monsieur de Givenchy. Honorable mentions to Acqua di Parma Colonia and Eau de Patou.
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post #70 of 77
11/21/12 at 1:56am
PdN, New York
Armani Prive, Jade
Tiffany Man
Guerlain, Habit Rouge
Patou, PH
Dior, Eau Sauvage
AdP, Colonia Assoluta
Creed, Millisime Imperial
Le Labo, Neroli 36
Montale, Aromatic Lime
Penhaligon's, Orange Blossom
Andy Tauer, Orange Star
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post #71 of 77
11/21/12 at 2:04am
It's a bit of a mystery how my beloved YSL pour homme has not made an appearance here after 70 posts. But to be honest maybe it should remain that way.
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post #72 of 77
11/21/12 at 2:38am
Hermes EdOV, Citrus Bigarrade, Chanel Allure pour Homme Edition Blanche, Creed Selection Verte.
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post #73 of 77
11/21/12 at 6:40am
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le labo bergamote 22 -- smooth, nothing sharp, and doesn't have that bathroom cleaner vibe that most citrus fragrances have.

this!!
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post #74 of 77
11/21/12 at 2:39pm
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AdP Colonia Intensa or Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir
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post #75 of 77
11/21/12 at 3:06pm
Not a big citrus fan, but my "holy grail" goes to Bvlgari pH Extreme, hands down! Bitter citrus (notably grapefruit), grass, tea, musk, spices and florals. Reminds me of Voyage d'Hermes to some degree. VdH also ranks high up there for me, as well as TdH, for citrus fragrances.
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post #76 of 77
11/21/12 at 3:14pm
For me there's no doubt: the best citrus is Chanel Eau de Cologne.
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post #77 of 77
11/21/12 at 3:44pm
Monsieur Balmain
Eau de Guerlain
Aqua Allegoria Pampelune
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