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Frags that are Perfect to wear at the beach.

post #1 of 39
3/29/10 at 7:09am
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It's summer time here from where I am, and I might be going out for a 3 day trip to Boracay, Philippine's premier beach destination... I'm pretty stoked!


I might just bring one thing, and I think It's high time I bought something new, haven't bought anything since December... so the question is...

What do you wear when you hit the beach?
I'm thinking something light, fresh, and kinda natural.

I'm thinking a summery Vetiver frag might work.
Any ideas?
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post #2 of 39
3/29/10 at 7:20am
Well, if you're looking for summery vetiver, I might suggest you go with Roger & Gallet Vetyver. It is nothing but citrus and grassy vetiver. It does not last long, but a big bottle is cheap and can be reapplied at will. Further, there is a light skin scent that lingers after those glorious, bright first two hours, nothing you'd notice except on your own skin or that of someone very, very close.

Many great beach frags come to mind, and I'm sure you'll get some great suggestions, but since you mentioned summery vetiver, I had to put in a word for that one.

Regards,
T
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post #3 of 39
3/29/10 at 7:25am
Chanel's Allure Edition Blanche - perfect beach frag!
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post #4 of 39
3/29/10 at 7:41am
Original Vetiver
Live Jazz
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post #5 of 39
3/29/10 at 7:55am
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Virgin Island Water
Mugler Cologne
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post #6 of 39
3/29/10 at 7:59am
The Beach by Kramer
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post #7 of 39
3/29/10 at 8:06am
Thierry Mugler Cologne

Parfums de Nicolai's Vetiver

Prada Infusion d'Homme
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post #8 of 39
3/29/10 at 8:12am
It's always summer in the Philippines dude, see you at Boracay, Unforgivable for daytime, Allure Sport for night.
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post #9 of 39
3/29/10 at 8:16am
Maui Babe
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post #10 of 39
3/29/10 at 8:32am
I don't find OV/Mugler Cologne all that natural or vetivery. They smell light and fresh and beachy, though, certainly. +1 on Live Jazz.

Regards,
T
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post #11 of 39
3/29/10 at 8:34am
Aramis Bermuda tonic or Creed's Virgin Island Water! Om nom nom!

Edit: Or bulgari Aqua~
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post #12 of 39
3/29/10 at 8:53am
Acqua di Gio (Armani) or un Jardin sur le Nil (Hermes)
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post #13 of 39
3/29/10 at 10:08am
I think Tommy Bahama's Set Sail St. Barts is an amazing summer and beach scent. Typically when you think summer scents you think ADG like.. layered with citrus and pretty average. St. Barts is quite the opposite if you wanna go with something unique -- it doesn't compromise that summer/beach vibe, but it takes a chance and does a great job. Smells like tequila and lime basically.. very tropical, very invigorating, very complementing, and most importantly (at least to me) is that you won't smell like everybody else. This can be found for 20 bucks for a 3.4 oz too at places like Marshalls and TJ Maxx.
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post #14 of 39
3/29/10 at 10:40am
I usually reach for Creed Erolfa.
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post #15 of 39
3/29/10 at 10:50am
Someone mentioned Chanel Pour Homme Sport Edition Blanche and I'll agree and add the original as well. I don't like these fragrances all that much on me but I smelled the original on a waiter at the beach and it was just perfect with the salty sea air and cool sunset breezes (yes, I asked what he was wearing, it was this).

VIW seems like it should be perfect for this but something happens when I sweat and the saltiness mixes with the sweet sugary dry down, I don't know, I don't like it. I've realized strangely that this fragrance is best well preserved in the air conditioning, for me.

I think The Different Company's Sel de Vetiver and Guerlain Vetiver are perfect for this, as are Hermes Un Jardin Sur le Nil and Bulgari Aqua. All tried, tested, and approved.
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post #16 of 39
3/29/10 at 3:28pm
Cool Water
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post #17 of 39
3/29/10 at 3:32pm
When was the last time when Laguna Homme by Salvador Dali was mentioned?
Also,every Tommy Bahama fragrance I have,could be a serious contender:Set Sail St Barts,Set Sail South Seas and to a lesser extend the original Tommy Bahama For Men.
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post #18 of 39
3/29/10 at 3:33pm
My favorite: Coppertone lotion, classic version. Perfect for the beach. Just about any other fragrance gets washed off pretty quickly.
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post #19 of 39
3/29/10 at 3:42pm
Erolfa
Virgin Island Water
Hanae Mori
Bulgari Aqua
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post #20 of 39
3/29/10 at 3:43pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by dogsinatub View Post

The Beach by Kramer

hahahaa.... nice. LOL!
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post #21 of 39
3/29/10 at 3:56pm
+1 for Virgin Island Water
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post #22 of 39
3/29/10 at 3:59pm
Theorema Esprit d'Ete
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post #23 of 39
3/29/10 at 3:59pm
Escada Pour Homme is by far my favorite scent for the beach.

Others I like:

Signoricci
Polo Sport
Ho Hang
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post #24 of 39
3/29/10 at 4:00pm
Bvlgari Aqua
Erolfa
Exceptional because you are
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post #25 of 39
3/29/10 at 6:03pm
Virgin Island water and Cool Water for the daytime, and Obsession for the night time to give a heavy tropical feel like you are in the Cayman Islands.
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post #26 of 39
3/29/10 at 6:14pm
Aqua di Gio or Versace pour Homme if you are going to the Jersey Shore.
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post #27 of 39
3/29/10 at 6:25pm
I once got compliments from Polo Sport at the beach
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post #28 of 39
3/29/10 at 6:56pm
Frederic Malle Outrageous!
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post #29 of 39
3/29/10 at 7:19pm
I was waiting for that one guy who always posts Joop Nightflight but since he has yet to recommend it, I sure will!

I love JNf for a day at the beach!! Its a great, tropical scent for a warm summer day!
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post #30 of 39
3/29/10 at 8:51pm
Beach by Pascal Morabito
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post #31 of 39
3/29/10 at 9:00pm
Erolfa if you've got $100+

Fresh: Mugler Cologne or Cool Water

Fun: Set Sail St. Barts
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post #32 of 39
3/29/10 at 9:02pm
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Originally Posted by mrcologneguy View Post

My favorite: Coppertone lotion, classic version. Perfect for the beach. Just about any other fragrance gets washed off pretty quickly.

+1 /\\
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post #33 of 39
3/29/10 at 9:33pm
I think it would be really cool to wear Bvlgari Aqva to the beach. From my current collection, I would choose Monsieur Balmain or Live Jazz.
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post #34 of 39
3/29/10 at 11:00pm
Escada Sunset Heat
Le Roy de Soleil/Dali

I don't know how natural they smell, however.
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post #35 of 39
3/29/10 at 11:12pm
Hugo Boss Aqua Elements
+1 Acqua di Gio
Bvlgari Aqva Marine
+1 Live Jazz
L'eau Par Kenzo PH
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post #36 of 39
3/30/10 at 3:19am
cool walter
bulgari blv
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post #37 of 39
3/31/10 at 7:25pm
Thread Starter 
Lotsa nice suggestions here, and pretty close to my choices, I got Live Jazz, Bvl Aqua and Original Vetiver, and I'd say these three would be my choice as well, Maybe even Perry Ellis red (which is close to Aqua Di Gio)

Leaning towards Mugler cologne or maybe even VIW.

Cheers for the suggestions!
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post #38 of 39
4/1/10 at 8:41am
Mugler Cologne
Chanel Allure Edition Blanche
AdG
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post #39 of 39
4/1/10 at 9:28am
Creed's MI and Hermes Un Jardin en Méditerranée are both fantastic!
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