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post #1 of 23
6/9/10 at 10:12am
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I like feminine scents that possess a blend of rich spices and flowers, with notes of amber .Many of those are recommended for romantic wear. Have you any similar preferences?
Could you please submit your favorite fragrances for romantic wear ?
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post #2 of 23
6/9/10 at 10:37am
Well, I'm a die hard patchouli lover and feel that those type fragrances fit the bill for any occasion. But as it turns out, my romantic-wear fragrances are actually TF Black Orchid and Givenchy Hot Couture... those are the top two. And they are in the top two because of my SO. For some reason these fragrances make him go ga-ga.... putty in my hands. I've tried Coromamdel, Vanisia, Chance and a few others that I though were romantic but they had little to no effect. In fact, he hardly notices any of those. So for my 2 cents.... Black Orchid and Hot Couture!! :-)
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post #3 of 23
6/9/10 at 10:48am
It's always tough for me to choose romantic fragrances, because
most gay men prefer men in male scents, obviously, but, as most
of you know by now, I'm most fond of female scents, so most of
the fragrances I find romantic, I would not wear in a romantic
situation ... get it?!

Dolce Vita; Hypnotic Poison; Dior Addict; N°5; Shalimar; and Coco
I find extremely romantic ... but wouldn't normally wear those on,
say, dates and such.

No, then I much rather be in Dior Homme Intense; Jaïpur Homme;
Égoïste; Opium pour Homme, EdP; or Gaultier² ... always sweet
mind you ... always!
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post #4 of 23
6/9/10 at 11:07am
Noir Patchouli - Histories de Parfum
Shalimar - Guerlain
Putain de Palaces - Etat Libre d'Orange
Tabu - Dana
Musc Ravageur - Editions de Parfum Frederic Malle
Strip - Agent Provacateur
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post #5 of 23
6/9/10 at 11:09am
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Originally Posted by Le Grand Duc View Post

No, then I much rather be in Dior Homme Intense; Jaïpur Homme;
Égoïste; Opium pour Homme, EdP; or Gaultier² ... always sweet
mind you ... always!

I've never smelled Gaultier, but the others I'm familiar with and I TOTALLY AGREE!!!
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post #6 of 23
6/9/10 at 11:13am
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Originally Posted by oolala30 View Post

I've never smelled Gaultier, but the others I'm familiar with and I TOTALLY AGREE!!!

I knew you would, ma chéri ... we are like one!
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post #7 of 23
6/9/10 at 11:25am
Thread Starter 
Nice thoughts(!!!) and preferences
My best have been and always will be LouLou by Cacharel but i like others like Agent Provocateur Eau Emotionelle..and lately Eau De Galliano and Boudoir By Westwood !

p.s.
one that i have forgotten:Chloe Parfum New!
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post #8 of 23
6/9/10 at 11:36am
L'Heure Bleue
Bellodgia
Poison
Shalimar
and perhaps Rose Poivrée, Tabu, Boudoir and Bal Ã* Versailles just to make it a bit dirrrrty.
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post #9 of 23
6/9/10 at 11:41am
Kenzo Amour
Diorissimo
Gaultier 2 Eau d`Amour
Fragile
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post #10 of 23
6/9/10 at 11:48am
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Originally Posted by Esther F View Post

Kenzo Amour
Diorissimo
Gaultier 2 Eau d`Amour
Fragile

Diorissimo is perfect for romancing - but it's for nice girls, isn't it?
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post #11 of 23
6/9/10 at 11:52am
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Originally Posted by Madame du Barry View Post

Bal Ã* Versailles just to make it a bit dirrrrty.

Oops, I forgot about this one, it's still so new to me!

Uh, and add Poison to my list too ...
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post #12 of 23
6/9/10 at 12:07pm
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Originally Posted by Madame du Barry View Post

Diorissimo is perfect for romancing - but it's for nice girls, isn't it?

Romance always sounded too nice for my liking
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post #13 of 23
6/9/10 at 12:26pm
I think lush florals (esp. tuberose) are really romantic. Some awesome ones are:

- YSL Paris
- Parfums de Nicolai Sacrebleu
- Killian Liaisons Dangereuses
- Heeley Ophelia
- Patou 1000
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post #14 of 23
6/9/10 at 1:09pm
I Love when my Wife wears Flower Bomb.....Yummy!!!
Gary
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post #15 of 23
6/9/10 at 1:22pm
I always Love when my Wife wears Flower Bomb!!!
Gary
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post #16 of 23
6/9/10 at 1:23pm
Sorry about the double post!!!
Gary
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post #17 of 23
6/9/10 at 3:54pm
Carnal Flower, Fracas - amazing for romantic wear. I speak from experience.*wink wink* DH always notices these two. For me, Joy is the ultimate for romance but men might see differently. They do seem to react to tuberose .............
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post #18 of 23
6/9/10 at 7:28pm
For me, Chamade is my go-to romantic fragrance...flowers, vanilla, and something that I would identify as a first growth Sauternes 'nose'....grrrrrrr!
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post #19 of 23
6/10/10 at 1:46am
I regard the following scents as romantic :-
Lou Lou, Nirmala (Molinard), Anne Pliska, Black Orchid,
Lumiere Noire pour Femme (Maison Francois Kurkdjian),
Roma and Cristobal.
As you know my husband can't smell a thing, so I wear my
romantic perfumes for myself. Others tell him when I smell
nice.
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post #20 of 23
6/10/10 at 7:57pm
I agree with Cristobal!

Based on your criteria,
I'd also steer you to Van Cleef, Ubar, and Amouage Gold.
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post #21 of 23
6/10/10 at 8:52pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by Hillaire View Post

I agree with Cristobal!

Based on your criteria,
I'd also steer you to Van Cleef, Ubar, and Amouage Gold.

Thank you my dear!
My criteria for romantic wear are based on my liking
My question was about submiting your favorite fragrances for romantic wear
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post #22 of 23
6/10/10 at 9:33pm
Amouage Gold, definitely!
Bois de Paradis also.

Go light on both of these --a little goes a long way.
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post #23 of 23
6/10/10 at 9:42pm
I'll submit Eden and Fred Hayman 276 - both complex, floral and ambery.
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