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Looking For Some Orientals / Gourmands To Try

post #1 of 7
4/28/10 at 1:08pm
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Hi guys,

I'm looking for some new oriental fragrances to try but have no idea what fragrances are orientals or gourmands! I'd be buying at Boots, you can see a list of their fragrances here.

The orientals I have now are Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, Fleur De Male and Givenchy Pi. I've also tried Joop and Armani Code. Any advice of what else I could get, from Boots of course, would be appreciated.
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post #2 of 7
4/28/10 at 10:45pm
Try YSL OPIUM EDP ! it has a wonderful drydown fantastic oriental.
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post #3 of 7
4/28/10 at 11:14pm
Go sniff Serge Lutens' Chergui, Ambre Sultan or Fille en Aiguilles... Ambre Precieux by Maitre Parfumeur could be along your lines, too.
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post #4 of 7
4/29/10 at 4:18am
Second the Chergui. For gourmands check out Jo Malone's Black Vetyver Cafe, New Haarlem by Bond no 9 (awesome), Rochas Man, Angel Men (pure coffee, pure malt, or regular), Body Kouros (technically not a gourmand), Frederic Malle's Musc Ravageur (cinnamon, vanilla and musk).
I have some reviews up of gourmands over here on YT if you're interested.

Holla
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post #5 of 7
4/29/10 at 9:11am
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Thanks for the replies.

I meant to ask - would orientals and groumands have quite good sillage and longevity as a rule?

I will definitely try out Rochas Man as I have seen it mentioned quite a few times on here before.

What about Davidoff's Hot Water? I got a sample of it and it's pretty nice, although reminds me of Givenchy Pi a lot.
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post #6 of 7
4/29/10 at 9:56am
Chergui is amazing! You must try it. It has wonderful sillage. And the longevity on me is incredible... lasts all day.
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post #7 of 7
5/2/10 at 2:30pm
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Any other suggestions guys? Something from this site would be strongly preferred.
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