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post #1 of 16
1/7/10 at 5:44pm
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Yeah I know - I'm in Chicago and the snow is falling - but hey I'm thinking ahead!

Here is the story - for Summer, I've got my "greens" (Green Valley), my "clean" (Gendarme), and my "citrus" (Selection Vert) - even a good vetiver.

What I'd like to add is a light, fruity, citrus alternate.

When I say citrus, I really mean lemon, as I don't like orange, lime or grapefruit.
Good sillage would be nice, but quite frankly longevity is not critical (I tend to reapply, if necessary).
I suppose there are a number of designers that could fit the bill, but I'm really thinking niche.

Top contenders as of now are:

Creed MI - I like this one, but I have owned it before, and wanted to consider something new

Montale Soleil di Capri - sampling this now - I like it. But I already have half a dozen Montales (not that that should stop me)

Bois 1920 - Agrumi Amari - not sure about this one - seems light and summery, but there is a floral element that may be too far off from what I am seeking

Any input on this snowy, cold evening - might inject a little warmth!!

Thanks!
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post #2 of 16
1/7/10 at 5:51pm
Les Nuits d'Hadrien by Annick Goutal
or
Mediterraneo by Carthusia

These would both fit for your lemon search, IMHO.
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post #3 of 16
1/7/10 at 6:14pm
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What I'd like to add is a light, fruity, citrus alternate.

When I say citrus, I really mean lemon, as I don't like orange, lime or grapefruit.


Bois 1920 - Agrumi Amari - not sure about this one - seems light and summery, but there is a floral element that may be too far off from what I am seeking

I reckon you should definitely try 'Lancetti via Condotti pour homme'.
It's one of the best fruity fragrances I've ever tried.

However it smells very peachy and you should therefore love the smell of peaches to admire this.
Longevity & sillage is the best that you will ever get to see.

Bois 1920 Agrumi Amari Di Sicilia is also a very nice lemony fragrance. I love wearing it.
Montana pour homme *blue box* is another wonderful lemony,musky fragrance for the summer.
Excellent longevity too and it's dirt cheap online.
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post #4 of 16
1/7/10 at 8:19pm
Perhaps Chanel - Eau de Cologne?
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post #5 of 16
1/7/10 at 9:30pm
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post #6 of 16
1/7/10 at 9:50pm
I know its not a niche but Chanel allure sport def has lemon.
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post #7 of 16
1/8/10 at 2:05am
Laura Tonatto Iss
Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa
MPG Fraîche Badiane
Annick Goutal Eau du Sud
Nina Ricci Signoricci
Monsieur Balmain
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post #8 of 16
1/8/10 at 6:09am
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Versace Baby Blue Jeans, it is distinctively and definitely lemon, a good dose of it.
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post #9 of 16
1/8/10 at 6:38am
To me, it sounds like clear case for either Dior Eau Sauvage, or even more suitable: Hugh Parsons Yellow or ADP Colonia Assoluta.
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post #10 of 16
1/8/10 at 6:49am
I get the citrus notes from Eau Savage , but something akin to taking bath in lemon zest would be great
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post #11 of 16
1/21/10 at 1:43am
Terre'd Hermes! A great summer scent!
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post #12 of 16
1/21/10 at 1:51am
If you want lemon...

AOS Lemon
Homme Des Gres
Allure Homme Edition Blanche
Colonia Intensa
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post #13 of 16
1/21/10 at 1:57am


Eau Sauvage has a fecal note.

Try MONSIEUR BALMAIN

it smells like you sliced into a lemon for the first hour. After that, sandalwood mixes with the lemon to make it a decidedly masculine lemon scent! The lemon pops out more in the heat (the top notes are still potent hours later if you exhale hot air onto the spray spot). I got mine on eBay for 21 bucks!
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post #14 of 16
1/21/10 at 11:38am
Excellent suggestions thus far. I +1 Monsieur Balmain and would add L' eau par Kenzo pour Homme and Bergamotto Marino by Gianfranco Ferre.
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post #15 of 16
1/21/10 at 1:23pm
C&S Citrus Paradisi
Malle Cologne Bigarade
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post #16 of 16
1/21/10 at 3:14pm
Monsieur Balmain absolutely.
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