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post #1 of 35
10/18/09 at 1:18pm
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54 years old, conservative person. Sweet scents are a NO NO! He used to wear Pino Silvestre.

I'm thinking Givenchy Gentleman, maybe, Azzaro PH. In fact, I don't see him wear anything, or anything that would suit him.

He once sprayed himself with my Givenchy Very Irresistible for men, and seemd to like it. I'd want something for him that is not in my own collection though.

I'm thinking - dark, woody.

Advices?

Thank you in advance
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post #2 of 35
10/18/09 at 1:51pm
probaj da vidis za John Varvatos, Kenneth Cole - Black ili YSL - M7
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post #3 of 35
10/18/09 at 1:55pm
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probaj da vidis za John Varvatos, Kenneth Cole - Black ili YSL - M7

M7 imam, no uzet ću u obzir ove navedene. Hvala.
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post #4 of 35
10/18/09 at 2:16pm
nista buraz
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post #5 of 35
10/18/09 at 2:44pm
i just got my dad a habit rouge from ebay.....i dont think he likes it he dosent wear it....he only wears the fake himalaya i got him....gonna have to find another fake one lol
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post #6 of 35
10/18/09 at 2:51pm
Maybe Eau Sauvage, Chanel PM (although slightly sweet), Monsieur de Givenchy, Aramis Classic and YSL PH (also the Concentree version).
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post #7 of 35
10/18/09 at 4:50pm
Encre Noir
Gucci ph1
CdG Jaisalmer
Tam Dao
Guerlain Vetiver
L'instant
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post #8 of 35
10/18/09 at 5:51pm
A classic Bay Rum scent sounds like could be just the thing. However, if you are wanting something a little more special try Profumum Antico Caruso.
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post #9 of 35
10/18/09 at 6:58pm
Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan
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post #10 of 35
10/18/09 at 7:56pm
I really don't think you can go past Guerlain Vetiver. Not 'dark', but probably the answer to your problem.
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post #11 of 35
10/19/09 at 1:42am
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Thank you all!
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post #12 of 35
10/19/09 at 2:23am
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For something dark and non-sweet, I will second Encre Noire.

For something dark and woody, the first thing that comes to my mind is Feminite du Bois EDP. I would recommend the older Shiseido version - richer and "darker", and I think it can be found online at pretty reasonable prices compared to the newer Serge Lutens version.


Here is what it looks like:

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post #13 of 35
10/19/09 at 2:55am
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54 years old, conservative person. Sweet scents are a NO NO! He used to wear Pino Silvestre.

I'm thinking Givenchy Gentleman, maybe, Azzaro PH. In fact, I don't see him wear anything, or anything that would suit him.



So why doesn't he wear Pino Silvestre anymore?
But Azzaro pH and GG are good options to which I might also add Grey Flannel and Bowling Green both from Geoffrey Beene.
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post #14 of 35
10/19/09 at 3:02am
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So why doesn't he wear Pino Silvestre anymore?
But Azzaro pH and GG are good options to which I might also add Grey Flannel and Bowling Green both from Geoffrey Beene.

Simple, cannot find Pino here, wich makes me sad cause I'd use it myself...

tnx for advices
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post #15 of 35
10/19/09 at 5:59am
Dunhill 1934 - smells like a dad, in the best sense of the word!

Disclaimer: I'm 29 and with no kids, but I wear it.
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post #16 of 35
10/19/09 at 6:20am
Boss Selections and Soul smells wonderful on my Dad.
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post #17 of 35
10/19/09 at 6:33am
I'm a big believer in giving someone a gift that they would like. No need to "educate" someone on their birthday or whatever occasion.

Do they have Agua Brava there? Similar to Pino Silvestre. But that can slightly backfire. Same stuff, but not really.

Ken Russell makes some solid classic advice. The new Givenchy Gentleman is NOT worth it IMO.

If he liked Very Irresistable what's the problem really? So what it's in your collection? Do you wear it that frequently?

I know, it can somehow seem "less" thoughtful also by simply giving him the Very Irr...but consider how carefuk you and most BN member are about sampling scents, blind buys...he has sampled that one and like it...

In scent history, have fathers and sons worn the same scent? I think so.

Take it from someone who lost his father eight years ago and still has dreams about him and would do anything to hug him one more time...you might want to have one scent with him that you both have in your collection.

Eternal Memory...
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post #18 of 35
10/19/09 at 12:30pm
My thoughts are

Bel Ami
Equipage
Polo
Aramis
Givenchy Gentleman
Creed Portugal
Pierre Cardin
Yatagan
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post #19 of 35
10/19/09 at 12:34pm
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I'm a big believer in giving someone a gift that they would like. No need to "educate" someone on their birthday or whatever occasion.

Do they have Agua Brava there? Similar to Pino Silvestre. But that can slightly backfire. Same stuff, but not really.

Ken Russell makes some solid classic advice. The new Givenchy Gentleman is NOT worth it IMO.

If he liked Very Irresistable what's the problem really? So what it's in your collection? Do you wear it that frequently?

I know, it can somehow seem "less" thoughtful also by simply giving him the Very Irr...but consider how carefuk you and most BN member are about sampling scents, blind buys...he has sampled that one and like it...

In scent history, have fathers and sons worn the same scent? I think so.

Take it from someone who lost his father eight years ago and still has dreams about him and would do anything to hug him one more time...you might want to have one scent with him that you both have in your collection.

Eternal Memory...

This is the better advice, in my humble opinion.
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post #20 of 35
10/19/09 at 12:40pm
Very well said, ortho123... I lost my dad when I was 7. And the only scent I associate him with is tobacco cuz he smoked a lot. I would have given anything from my wardrobe if only he's alive right now...
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post #21 of 35
10/19/09 at 1:01pm
here is what I am thinking

Knize Ten
PdN New York
Creeds BdP
Encre Noire
Dunhill 1934
Paco Rabbanne
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post #22 of 35
10/19/09 at 1:35pm
Gucci Pour Homme
Hèrmes Equipage
M7
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post #23 of 35
10/19/09 at 1:39pm
My top three scents that smell like *a man*, nothing more and nothing less:

Aramis
Rive Gauche
Guerlain Vetiver

I also think Eau Sauvage would be a good fit for your dad, although I don't wear it myself.
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post #24 of 35
10/19/09 at 1:47pm
I'd go with Guerlain Vetiver, I bought it for my dad and he like it so much he finally threw away the polo that has been sitting in the medicine cabinet for more than 20 years (no joke).
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post #25 of 35
10/19/09 at 3:23pm
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Thank you all, both thumbs up Ortho!
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post #26 of 35
10/19/09 at 3:48pm
That Guerlain Vetiver seems like a good one. Sounds like artemesia has already been where you're going.
I lean towards Chanel PM, created same year he was born, but it could be too sweet.
Habit Rouge will freak him out.

Aramis Havana?
Odori Cuoio?
T'erre Hermes?
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post #27 of 35
10/19/09 at 4:16pm
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here is what I am thinking

Knize Ten
PdN New York
Creeds BdP
Encre Noire
Dunhill 1934
Paco Rabbanne


i actually love those suggestion
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post #28 of 35
10/19/09 at 5:02pm
Aramis
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post #29 of 35
10/19/09 at 7:31pm
Azzaro PH
Polo
Aramis
Kouros
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post #30 of 35
10/19/09 at 7:42pm
I was going to suggest Habit Rouge EDP but since he likes dark and woody perhaps Encre Noire.
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post #31 of 35
10/20/09 at 11:39am
Creeds Bois du Portugal is still the king of my small collection,followed by Jaipur EDP,Dior Homme Intense and Guerlain l'Instant Extreme.
If you can get it;try the new Fahrenheit Absolute.
My suggestions are based on the fact that those scents make me feel happy;and the fact that my age is 54 at the moment.

Have a nice day.
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post #32 of 35
10/20/09 at 11:42am
Moji predlozi su definitivno :

1.Zino Davidoff ( sa njim nekako nema greske kod te starije generacije , ja sam mom caletu kupio i covek ga obozava )
2.Azarro PH
3.Lui Rochas ( ako mozes da dodjes do njega )
4.John Varvatos ( mozda i najbolja opcija trenutno )
5.Antaeus
6.Guerlain L'instant
7.Givenchy Gentlman
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post #33 of 35
10/20/09 at 1:46pm
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Boss Selections and Soul smells wonderful on my Dad.

SA recommended Boss Selections today, I was on a verge of taking it...but in the end Paco Rabbane PH prevailed. It has this certain herbal note in it. My father loves it, mother was thrilled
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post #34 of 35
10/20/09 at 1:48pm
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Moji predlozi su definitivno :

1.Zino Davidoff ( sa njim nekako nema greske kod te starije generacije , ja sam mom caletu kupio i covek ga obozava )
2.Azarro PH
3.Lui Rochas ( ako mozes da dodjes do njega )
4.John Varvatos ( mozda i najbolja opcija trenutno )
5.Antaeus
6.Guerlain L'instant
7.Givenchy Gentlman

Givenchy je bio nekako jako drvenast, stvarno je bio pri vrhu odabira, no onda sam primjetio taj klasični Paco i rekao ma to je to!
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post #35 of 35
10/20/09 at 2:30pm
Dobar je Paco PH nisi nista pogresio , klasicni zeleni parfem isto tako bih ti rekao da probas Gucci Envy ... to je to ... nadam se da ce mu se svideti pozzzz
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