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Need a recommandation (ORIENTAL/WOODY/INCENSE)

post #1 of 26
6/25/10 at 4:34pm
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Hey there,

I'm looking for an oriental, I would like it to have a slight touch of vanilla, I want it to be woody, I won't mind a little incense added to the drydown I'd like it to be suited for the summer.

I like a lot: Cuir Ottoman, Opium Pour Homme, Sutra Ylang, Body Kouros, Royal Delight. I'm not looking for something similar to the ones mentioned above, but something new, something that will blow my mind away.

Any suggestions?
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post #2 of 26
6/25/10 at 5:17pm
It sounds like you're describing L'Instant de Guerlain. (Although my decant hasn't arrived yet, so I'm not sure)
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post #3 of 26
6/25/10 at 5:32pm
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Fahrenheit Absolute...
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post #4 of 26
6/25/10 at 5:33pm
Don't buy Nemo (Cacharel)... it's discountinued. haha.

No, really it's very good and although I dont know the smell of the scents you've listed, you description seems to fit Nemo well.
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post #5 of 26
6/25/10 at 6:44pm
I see alot of buzz going on for Carlos Santana for Men. I think it's worth checking out. More vanilla than woods IMO.
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post #6 of 26
6/25/10 at 6:47pm
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Originally Posted by trapper View Post

Hey there,

I'm looking for an oriental, I would like it to have a slight touch of vanilla, I want it to be woody, I won't mind a little incense added to the drydown I'd like it to be suited for the summer.

You're describing Gucci Envy to a T....although for me it's an autumn/Xmas frag.

In fact, Basenotes even says...
This sleek, masculine, oriental, woody scent was launched in 1998.
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post #7 of 26
6/25/10 at 8:34pm
Have you tried L'Occitane's Eau des Baux? As you like sweet (Royal Delight) and incense, you may wish to try Eau des Baux. Only about $46.00 USD online. it is classifed as a spicy oriental. This is a medium-sweet scent with vanilla, spice and incense:

Top Note: Pink pepper, Cardamom
Middle Note: Cyprus, Incense
Base Note: Vanilla, Tonka Bean

http://usa.loccitane.com/FO/Catalog/...prod=20ET100BX
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post #8 of 26
6/25/10 at 8:49pm
I agree with neal - Gucci Envy came right to mind for me. ANother (and more expensive) frag that came to mind - at least from the incense part - was Tauer Air d' Moracain (sp?). A lot of people said it reminded them of a desert, but not me. The incense made me think of a church service (not in a bad way of course)
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post #9 of 26
6/25/10 at 8:51pm
lol why cant i stop talking about it...

buuuut A*Men fits your description exactly to my nose. its woody, its oriental, and its got an incense vibe on my skin for a good hour or two

EDIT: im dumb, youve already got it...

the female version of Opium is IN. CENSE. to me. idk how you feel about wearing a womans frag but that would fit your description perfectly as well. not sure how different it is from the male version however...

Armani Code may be another option, more woody and oriental but i think theres some incense to it
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post #10 of 26
6/25/10 at 10:05pm
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Originally Posted by BradW View Post

I see alot of buzz going on for Carlos Santana for Men. I think it's worth checking out. More vanilla than woods IMO.

Carlos Santana for Men is all about cinnamon, not much vanilla.
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post #11 of 26
6/25/10 at 10:10pm
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Armani Code may be another option, more woody and oriental but i think theres some incense to it

Code is very nice. Not vanilla, but it gets softer and nicer as the night goes on. It's quite relaxing.
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post #12 of 26
6/25/10 at 10:15pm
Jubilation XXV - sweetness from balsams more than amber or vanilla, fortunately.

L'Air du Desert Marocain
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post #13 of 26
6/25/10 at 10:38pm
Bois 1920 Sushi Imperiale. -a more refined Opium pour homme..
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post #14 of 26
6/25/10 at 10:56pm
Guerlain - Bois d'Armenie
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post #15 of 26
6/25/10 at 11:16pm
What about Serge Lutens Fumerie Turque? Great Stuff.
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post #16 of 26
6/26/10 at 1:32am
You are looking for Citytower by Jacques Bogart. Give it a sampling!
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post #17 of 26
6/26/10 at 6:50am
Thread Starter 
Thank you all. I have tried Sushi Imperiale, Jubilation XXV, they are great, I like them a lot, but I want something new. I will soon get Fumerie Turque, and Tauer's LDM samples ASAP.
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post #18 of 26
6/26/10 at 7:32am
If you like dry woods & incense over slightly sweet base, I'd recommend Serge Lutens Serge Noire.
But it might take some getting use to.

Other notable options:-

Sonoma Scent Studio's Encens Tranquille (rounder, a little mossy drydown)
Annick Goutal's Encens Flamboyant (less dry, woodsy fresh incense)
Amouage's Dia Man (refined, with hide-and-seek character)
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post #19 of 26
6/26/10 at 8:38am
Reflection man by Amouage is what you are looking for.
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post #20 of 26
6/26/10 at 8:41am
Woodsy oriental? I can think of Feminite du Bois, Vetiver Oriental and Chene.
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post #21 of 26
6/26/10 at 9:21am
I second the Bois d'Armanie by Guerlain.
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post #22 of 26
6/26/10 at 11:47am
Azzaro Visit
Gucci pour Homme 1

sans incense:
Lalique pour Homme Equus (especially the EDP)
Cerruti 1881 Intense pour Homme
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post #23 of 26
6/26/10 at 12:19pm
Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo is one of the best woody orientals.
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post #24 of 26
6/28/10 at 9:22pm
A non-heavy oriental wood with frankincense and myrrh basenotes?

Sounds an awful lot like Lauder Intuition.
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post #25 of 26
6/28/10 at 10:52pm
For Oriental i suggest you Aramis JHL
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post #26 of 26
6/29/10 at 4:41am
Oriental Lounge by TDC
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