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your 5 colognes that James Bond would wear

post #1 of 74
3/30/10 at 6:45pm
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I am talking about pure class, fragrances of sophistication and maturity. Suit and tie frags only.

1.Bois du portugal
2.Royal English Leather
3.Issey Miyake/ Bvlgari pour homme
4.Canali
5.Green Irish Tweed
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post #2 of 74
3/30/10 at 7:11pm
Zino by Davidoff
Vetiver de Guerlain
Gentleman by Givenchy
Habit Rouge d Guerlain
Kouros by YSL
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post #3 of 74
3/30/10 at 8:09pm
Aramis
eau Sauvage
Kouros
Guerlain Vetiver
Floris No. 9, which I think He actually wore ( I read that somewhere)
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post #4 of 74
3/30/10 at 8:10pm
In case it's not true He actually wore Floris No. 9, I'd like to replace that with Grey Flannel
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post #5 of 74
3/30/10 at 8:27pm
1. Green Irish Tweed
2. Worth Pour Homme
3. Eucris
4. Habit Rouge
5. Grey Flannel
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post #6 of 74
3/30/10 at 8:29pm
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Dunhill for Men (1934)
Richard James (Savile Row)
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post #7 of 74
3/30/10 at 8:32pm
http://www.basenotes.net/threads/247...ames-Bond-wear
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post #8 of 74
3/30/10 at 8:48pm
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Originally Posted by TJMAC View Post

http://www.basenotes.net/threads/247...ames-Bond-wear

Thanks for the link. I like the reference to Fleming's actual literary reference.

I'd vote for Richard James EDT or Guerlain's Mouchoir de Monsieur.
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post #9 of 74
3/30/10 at 8:52pm
Creed - Bois Du Portugal
Bvlgari - Pour Homme
CK - Obsession
CD - Fahrenheit

in hot summer: CD - Eau Sauvage
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post #10 of 74
3/30/10 at 9:23pm
Clive Christianson No 1
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post #11 of 74
3/30/10 at 9:25pm
Depends on which Bond to me. The Bond from the novels/early 60s?

Eucris, Floris 89, Habit Rouge.

Contemporary Bond in film?

More a puzzler. Maybe GIT or BdP or even Eucris. I like Eucris. Glad I read Shamu's review.
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post #12 of 74
3/30/10 at 9:27pm
- Pour Monsieur, EdT, no doubt
- Baldessarini, Eau de Cologne Concentre
- Platinum Ëgoïste, Eau de Toilette
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post #13 of 74
3/30/10 at 9:27pm
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Originally Posted by The_Cologneist View Post

Clive Christianson No 1

Good point. That's EXACTLY the kind of scent that might get "placed" in a Bond movie.
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post #14 of 74
3/30/10 at 10:11pm
Bond doesn't wear fragrances. He thinks they're for pussies galore.
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post #15 of 74
3/30/10 at 11:25pm
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Originally Posted by Spray View Post

Bond doesn't wear fragrances. He thinks they're for pussies galore.

Lol - very good.

I think he'd wear Cartier Santos in either formulation, really manly but with a very sexy but subtle drydown.
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post #16 of 74
3/30/10 at 11:33pm
According to Perfume Smellin' Things, Bond would wear Amouage Reflection Man. See this review - http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot...ction-for.html
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post #17 of 74
3/30/10 at 11:34pm
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Originally Posted by HDS1963 View Post

Lol - very good.

I think he'd wear Cartier Santos in either formulation, really manly but with a very sexy but subtle drydown.



Seriously, they never mention fragrances for him in the novels or the movies. Stealth is important for tactical operations / spying. Sillage isn't stealthy.
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post #18 of 74
3/30/10 at 11:35pm
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Seriously, they never mention fragrances for him in the novels or the movies. Stealth is important for tactical operations / spying. Sillage isn't stealthy.

True but he does also take time out to pursue, to continue the wordage, pussy galore...
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post #19 of 74
3/30/10 at 11:37pm
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True but he does also take time out to pursue, to continue the wordage, pussy galore...

He seems to be always on the clock. I guess that's the best way to do it.
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post #20 of 74
3/30/10 at 11:43pm
Creed BdP
Nicolai New York
Opium EdP
Tiffany for Men
Patou Homme
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post #21 of 74
3/30/10 at 11:45pm
Santal Imperial
Tabarome Millesime
Baie de Genievre
Bois d`Ombrie
Antaeus
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post #22 of 74
3/31/10 at 12:07am
I think he'd send away to the Perfumed Court or Luckyscent for samples before deciding.
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post #23 of 74
3/31/10 at 12:40am
Apart from the unanimously recognized Floris

something classic and immensely stylish like

Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet
anything by Hugh Parsons
Guerlain Mouchoir de Monsieur
Van Cleef & Arpels PH
Boucheron PH
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post #24 of 74
3/31/10 at 10:11am
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Originally Posted by seasoldiermarine View Post

Floris No. 9, which I think He actually wore ( I read that somewhere)

I assume you wanted to say 89 and not 9?
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post #25 of 74
3/31/10 at 10:26am
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I think he'd send away to the Perfumed Court or Luckyscent for samples before deciding.

LOL
He'd wear Akon - Konvict
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post #26 of 74
3/31/10 at 10:30am
This item has been of interest to me and I've seen it in several threads here and other forums.

As near as I can tell, there is some evidence that author Ian Fleming liked and wore Floris 89. I've seen been debates whether it was ever mentioned in the novels as a fragrance for Bond. I have not read them all so can't say.

Trumper's Eucris evidently makes a cameo appearance in the move DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER.
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post #27 of 74
3/31/10 at 11:10am
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supposedly bond never used cologne but this is a hypothetical thread if he did wear cologne
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post #28 of 74
3/31/10 at 5:24pm
OOPS!!! sorry HammerFist. You're right, I meant 89
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post #29 of 74
4/1/10 at 9:25pm
Yes, I've heard Eucris, Dunhill '34, Floris 89 and others supposedly mentioned in novels or films
but you're forgetting the best available today!
Hey, six reviews and all thumbs up

http://www.basenotes.net/ID26121112.html

Dig it, 007!

Mario
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post #30 of 74
4/23/10 at 12:03am
I dont know why, but Ive always imagined Bond smelling like Amways Bois dAzur.
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post #31 of 74
4/23/10 at 12:07am
Aramis Havana
Giorgio for Men
Quorum
Rive Gauche
Antaeus
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post #32 of 74
4/23/10 at 12:50am
It's unthinkable for a bond to use any such thing non-british.

Ergo,
Ormonde Jayne, Jo Malone, Penhaligon's, Floris, and maybe Burberry are only possible contenders.

Pick the most expensive and rare woody aromatic, and you are good to go.
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post #33 of 74
4/23/10 at 4:08am
He needs to be stealth during a mission, so he can wear any modern Creed without any worries
but if he wants to party :
Bond No 9 Chez Bond (it's awesome)
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post #34 of 74
4/23/10 at 2:38pm
I have not seen the new ones, but from Dr. No to On Her Majesty's Secret Service I would have to say only the classic colognes of gentleman from the most prestigious designers, e.g. Creed.
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post #35 of 74
4/23/10 at 2:43pm
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Originally Posted by Asmo View Post

I have not seen the new ones, but from Dr. No to On Her Majesty's Secret Service I would have to say only the classic colognes of gentleman from the most prestigious designers, e.g. Creed.

I agree also , the new 007 Daniel Craig uses Creed ( virgin island water)
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post #36 of 74
4/23/10 at 8:25pm
I could easily outfit each 'Bond', but for now:

Daniel Craig Bond would wear:
Jubilation Men
Epic Man
Cuiron
Tom Ford Extreme
Nicolai Pour Homme


Roger Moore Bond might have worn:
Patou PH
Santos
Equipage
Amouage Gold Men
Antaeus
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post #37 of 74
5/2/10 at 9:39pm
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2 of the 007s wear creed that we know of. Brosnan wears Mi and Craig wears VIW, so if you want to smell like 007, wear Creed because 2 of them already do.
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post #38 of 74
5/3/10 at 2:55am
I imagine Roger Moore wearing something simple and effective like Old Spice.
Whereas, Daniel Craig is much harder, but he is IMO a smoother person than Moore, so it would have to be something classy. Maybe a Creed...
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post #39 of 74
5/5/10 at 11:23am
Van Cleef & Arpels
Monsieur de Givenchy
Truefitt & Hill Spanish Leather
Penhaligon's Eau de Verveine
Guerlain Vetiver
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post #40 of 74
5/5/10 at 12:10pm
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Originally Posted by Mario Justiniani View Post

Yes, I've heard Eucris, Dunhill '34, Floris 89 and others supposedly mentioned in novels or films
but you're forgetting the best available today!
Hey, six reviews and all thumbs up

http://www.basenotes.net/ID26121112.html

Dig it, 007!

Mario

Hey Mario, I thought that was a spoof! So 'Mojo' really exists & as of this date, it boasts 6 out 6 positive reviews! As an aside, there is another strangely named fragrance named 'Aunt Caroline's Joy Mojo' by Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab.
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post #41 of 74
5/5/10 at 4:58pm
Uden by Xerjoff
Homme by Xerjoff
Invasion Barbare by Parfums MDCI
1872 for men by Clive Christian
Nuit des Sens by Louis Feraud
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post #42 of 74
5/5/10 at 5:18pm
Ian Fleming aside, I think James Bond would wear what Sean Connery would wear: Jicky.
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post #43 of 74
5/5/10 at 5:21pm
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Originally Posted by Mario Justiniani View Post

Yes, I've heard Eucris, Dunhill '34, Floris 89 and others supposedly mentioned in novels or films
but you're forgetting the best available today!
Hey, six reviews and all thumbs up

http://www.basenotes.net/ID26121112.html

Dig it, 007!

Mario

muchas gracias Mario!!
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post #44 of 74
5/5/10 at 7:30pm
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Originally Posted by adonis View Post

I think he'd send away to the Perfumed Court or Luckyscent for samples before deciding.

Ha! I bet he's got a signature scent instead of the many samples I have. He seems decisive like that.
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post #45 of 74
5/6/10 at 1:38pm
I'm reminded of James Bond everytime I smell anything by Truefitt & Hill, especially Trafalgar. An English fragrance is fit for an English character.
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post #46 of 74
9/10/12 at 10:59am
Tom Ford - Grey Vetiver
Tom Ford -Tobacco Vanille
YSL - Opium Pour Homme
Acqua di Parma - Colonia
Chanel - Egoiste
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post #47 of 74
9/10/12 at 11:04am
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Originally Posted by Geldachron View Post

Tom Ford - Grey Vetiver
Tom Ford -Tobacco Vanille

I could see GV as DC James Bond's morning wearer. TV being for night-time occasions.
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post #48 of 74
9/10/12 at 11:07am
i think he's got his own cologne now, manufactured by the M7. - that does other things than give out a fragrance, wait it's got to be a kourous flanker.
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post #49 of 74
9/10/12 at 11:10am
I agree with TF Grey Vetiver. That seems to be in character for James Bond.

Or perhaps Chez Bond for James Bond.

Also,

Creed Royal English Leather
Creed Bois du Portugal
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post #50 of 74
9/10/12 at 11:14am
Bond in the novels wears Floris No.89 , i think he used Tom Ford - Tobacco Vanille in casino royale, Roger Moore used Brut deodorant to defend himself in Live and Let Die...

IMO Bond should wear a classic powerhouse like Azzaro Pour Homme it will fit the bill.
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post #51 of 74
9/10/12 at 11:18am
Puredistance M
Dior Oud Leather
Kilian Cruel Intentions
Amouage Memoir Man
Creed Bois du Portugal
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post #52 of 74
9/10/12 at 1:13pm
Bois du Portugal
GIT
Clive Christian No. 1
Montale Santal de Mysore
Mancera Platinum
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post #53 of 74
9/10/12 at 1:23pm
He is a secret agent that relies on stealth. If the bad guys could sniff him out that would not be cool. "It was your cologne that gave you away Mr Bond, now watch as I exterminate humanity from the earth to start a new golden age."lol.......not cool.
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post #54 of 74
9/10/12 at 1:25pm
Lumiere Noire
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post #55 of 74
9/10/12 at 1:43pm
Crown Town and Country
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post #56 of 74
9/10/12 at 3:48pm
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He is a secret agent that relies on stealth. If the bad guys could sniff him out that would not be cool. "It was your cologne that gave you away Mr Bond, now watch as I exterminate humanity from the earth to start a new golden age."lol.......not cool.

Haha.. watch out for Kouros then surely they will sniff him out in no time lol
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post #57 of 74
9/10/12 at 4:12pm
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He is a secret agent that relies on stealth. If the bad guys could sniff him out that would not be cool. "It was your cologne that gave you away Mr Bond, now watch as I exterminate humanity from the earth to start a new golden age."lol.......not cool.

You are correct Monsieur Jacques, but do you know which batch it was that gave me away? Or indeed if I was wearing the vintage version or the reformulated one? 😊
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post #58 of 74
9/10/12 at 7:07pm
Aramis
Diptyque's Eau Lente
Ulrich Lang's Anvers 2
Amouage Memoir Man
Kinski
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post #59 of 74
9/10/12 at 7:28pm
Thinking of Connery first :

Creed Green Irish Tweed
LV Vetiver
Mazzolari Lui
Xerjoff Homme
Creed Royal English Leather

Roger Moore:

Clive Christian X
Clive Christan C
LV Uomo
Ormonde Jayne Man
Puredistance M


As for the other Bonds , who really cares anyways!
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post #60 of 74
9/10/12 at 10:42pm
Can't really classify my choices as suit and tie, but here we go:

1. YSL - La Nuit De L'Homme
2. Thierry Mugler - Pure Malt
3. Creed - OS
4. Tabacco Vanille
5. Some other Tom Ford...
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