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post #1 of 47
8/1/10 at 4:04pm
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I am interested in seeing the differences that you prefer since you are all technically your own professional 'noses'.

I personally prefer masculine light but long lasting fragrances.
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post #2 of 47
8/1/10 at 4:11pm
My list changes from time to time, but this is how it looks like now. (I love spice, woods etc)

1. Michael Kors for men
2. Frederic malle Musc Ravageur
3 . Hermes Bel Ami
4. Creed Bois du Portugal
5. Amouage Dia
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post #3 of 47
8/1/10 at 4:17pm
Today, the list might look like this:
Patou Pour Homme
Comme des Garcons -Avignon
Andy Tauer - L'Air du Desert Marocain
Chanel - Cuir de Russie
Lutens - Fumerie Turque

Tomorrow the list might be different. But these ones tend to stay in the top ten...
-Slim
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post #4 of 47
8/1/10 at 4:25pm
In no particuliar order:

MPG Santal Noble
Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire
EldO Fat Electrician
Hermessence Ambre Narguille
By Kilian A Taste of Heaven
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post #5 of 47
8/1/10 at 4:45pm
As of now, it'll look like this;

- Égoïste (always my number one)
- Dior Homme (Intense)
- Xeryus Rouge (Xeryus is good too, but Rouge is just a wee bit better)
- Opium pour Homme (I prefer the EdP over the EdT)
- Dioressence (pour femme, but very unisex)
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post #6 of 47
8/1/10 at 4:47pm
In no particular order and, of course, subject to change:

Hammam Bouquet
Lp9 for Men
Fracas
A*MEN
Cravache
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post #7 of 47
8/1/10 at 4:58pm
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Originally Posted by Chriisz View Post

I am interested in seeing the differences that you prefer since you are all technically your own professional 'noses'.

I personally prefer masculine light but long lasting fragrances.

So what are your five?
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post #8 of 47
12/1/10 at 6:15pm
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Well I am no expert and do not have a wide range, i generally buy shop fragrances so mine is:

1) D&G the one
2) D&G L'Amoureux
3) Viktor & Rolf Antidote
4) Dior Homme Intense
5) Diesel Fuel for Life
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post #9 of 47
12/1/10 at 7:07pm
Creed Vintage Tabarome
Tom Ford Extreme
Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa
Creed Green Valley
Varvatos Vintage
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post #10 of 47
12/1/10 at 7:21pm
1- Drakkar Noir
1- Jaguar For Men (original)
1- Fahrenheit
1- Must De Cartier
1- Opium Pour Homme
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post #11 of 47
12/1/10 at 7:26pm
Vintage Tabarome
Dior Homme (EdT, EdC, and Intense) - cheating and counting these as one
Chergui
Roger & Gallet Extra Vieille
M7

List could include another 50 fragrances, actually. . .
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post #12 of 47
12/1/10 at 7:27pm
No particular order:

Gucci Pour Homme II
D&G By Man
Kenzo Power
Costume National 21
Guerlain Spiriteuse Double Vanille
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post #13 of 47
12/1/10 at 7:35pm
This was tough to decide, but here it goes:

1. Paco Rabanne Pour Homme

2. Kouros

3. Guerlain Vetiver

4. Quorum

5. Eau Sauvage

My tastes tend to gravitate towards classic, timeless scents and powerhouse fragrances.
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post #14 of 47
12/1/10 at 8:02pm
My top five for quite a while have been these (not necessarily in this order)

Guerlain Vetiver
Eau Sauvage
Bvlgari Black
Rive Gauche pour homme
Burberry London

Honorable mention goes to Old Spice.
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post #15 of 47
12/1/10 at 8:09pm
Today:

Taste of Heaven - By Kilian
Neroli Portofino - Tom Ford
Reflection Man - Amouage
Riverside Drive - Bond No. 9
APOM - Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Honorary mention: Bois d'Iris VC&A Extraordinaire Collection
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post #16 of 47
12/1/10 at 8:17pm
No expert, either, but in no particular order:

Bulgari Black
Dior Fahrenheit
Creed Royal Delight
Givenchy Gentleman
Guerlain Habit Rouge
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post #17 of 47
12/1/10 at 9:30pm
My favorites change from time to time also.

Not a expert, also not in a particular order:

Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
Creed Aventus
Amouage Reflection
Bond 9. Riverside Drive
Amouage Jubilation XXV
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post #18 of 47
12/1/10 at 9:36pm
My faves lately:
Tom Ford--Tobacco Vanille
Tom Ford--Moss Breches
Nasomatto--Hindu Grass
Aramis--Havana
Lalique--Encre Noir

Chriisz, out of your top 5, I really like Antidote the best. Love the top notes all the way into drydown. Get the after shave lotion as well. It's very nice and lasts pretty long.
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post #19 of 47
12/1/10 at 9:56pm
Fahrenheit
GIT
Philosykos
Corduroy
Samba Kiss Me

*Always subject to change*
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post #20 of 47
12/2/10 at 12:17am
Patou Pour Homme
Habit Rouge
Knize Ten
Kouros
New York

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post #21 of 47
12/2/10 at 2:32am
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Gucci Envy for men
Givenchy Xeryus Rouge
YSL Body Kouros
Christian Dior Fahrenheit Absolute
Chanel Egoiste

Honorable mention:

Joop! Joop! Homme
Zino Davidoff
Burberry London
CK Obsession for men
Givenchy Pi
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post #22 of 47
12/2/10 at 3:10am
Woho! Another top 5!

1. Opium pour Homme Edt
2. Pour Monsieur Edt and Concentree
3. Egoiste
4. Coco
5. Allure Homme Edition Blanche
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post #23 of 47
12/2/10 at 4:39am
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Originally Posted by Siifter View Post

Woho! Another top 5!

1. Opium pour Homme Edt
2. Pour Monsieur Edt and Concentree
3. Egoiste
4. Coco
5. Allure Homme Edition Blanche

Coco? Is that not Chanel for women?
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post #24 of 47
12/2/10 at 4:57am
Im still a newbie but thanks to you guys my sniffer is getting better

1. Musc Ravageur-F Malle
2. Oxford & Cambridge-Czech & Speake
3. #88-C&S
4. Antidote-Viktor & Rolf
5. Petrana-Odin

Cheers Rex
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post #25 of 47
12/2/10 at 5:04am
In no order .....
Kouros
Givenchy Gentleman
Versace L'Homme
Versailles PH
Monsieur Rochas
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post #26 of 47
12/2/10 at 7:32am
In no order

M7
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
Baldessarini Ambre
Creed Silver Mountain water
Burberry Touch
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post #27 of 47
12/2/10 at 7:44am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chriisz View Post

Coco? Is that not Chanel for women?

Yes it is, but the Edp works perfectly on men too.
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post #28 of 47
12/2/10 at 8:52am
Egoïste edt
Pour monsieur edt
Eau savage
A*men pure Malt
L´heritage parfum
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post #29 of 47
12/2/10 at 10:22am
As others have said, this changes, especially with the seasons.

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post #30 of 47
12/2/10 at 10:37am
Bois du Portugal - Creed
Vetiver - Floris
Encens et Lavande - Serge Lutens
Sycomore - Chanel
Original Vetiver - Creed
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post #31 of 47
12/2/10 at 10:42am
It changes but for now these are my top 5. I am on a vetiver kick again.

Vintage tabarome Creed
Bois du Portugal Creed
Musc Ravageur Frederic Malle
Original vetiver Creed
Vetiver 1948 Creed
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post #32 of 47
12/2/10 at 11:05am
  • Dunhill Edition
  • Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
  • Jean Patou Pour Homme
  • Capucci Punjab
  • Yatagan
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post #33 of 47
12/2/10 at 11:15am
I can't really choose an order but my top 5 are probably

Drakkar Noir: I used to wear this in high school, but gave my bottle to a friend to find other stuff, but recently tried it again the other day, and WOW! It just smells so damn amazing on me, and probably better than it did when I was 15-17. I don't know why I ever quit wearing it.

Azzaro PH: Even though it seems weak(which is contrary to the reviews) I love the way it smells, and I can't see myself liking anything better than Azzaro PH.

Azzaro Chrome: Probably the absolute best aquatic fresh smelling frag, and it actually has some strength, and lasting ability.

Fahrenheit Doir: I actually liked Lucky#6 before I heard of Fahrenheit, and I loved it, but then I tried Fahrenheit, and it is much better than Lucky

Joop: It just smells unlike anything else I have smelled before almost like sweet-tarts or some other sweet but a little sour.

Honorable mention to Stetson, Stetson Black(best black smell I know of), Avatar, Cigar, and Grey Flannel(just tried it and love it).
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post #34 of 47
12/2/10 at 11:21am
Just dipping my toe in, but of my 100+ samples, these are the five I'd consider for future purchases:

Habit Rouge (my first true love)
Heritage (my second)
Cuir de Russie (takes getting used to, but man, she's heady)
Daim Blond (multiple personalities)
Declaration (schizophrenic)

I like my women a bit crazy too.
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post #35 of 47
12/2/10 at 12:04pm
Current top 5:

YSL Live Jazz
Comme des Garcons 2 Man
Chanel Sycomore
Art of Shaving Sandalwood
Montale Red Vetyver

Regards,
T
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post #36 of 47
12/2/10 at 12:19pm
Current line up in no particular order

Rive Gauche - YSL
Michael for Men - Michael Kors
GIT - Creed
Allure - Chanel
La Nuit De L'Homme - YSL
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post #37 of 47
12/2/10 at 1:52pm
In no order:

Amouage Epic
Creed Spice and Wood
Creed Aventus (and maybe a few others)
Serge Lutens Fille en Aiguilles
CDG Hinoki and Kyoto
Chanel Antaeus
Hermes: TDH, Poivre Samarchande
DG Light Blue Pour Homme
Others

Sorry, I know that is much more than 5
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post #38 of 47
12/3/10 at 2:47am
I reach for these lately more often...

Gendarme V
London Burberry
Gucci Ph
Mugler Cologne
Dior Homme
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post #39 of 47
12/3/10 at 6:25am
Tobacco Vanille
Menthe Fraiche
Rose 31
New Haarlem
Virgin Island Water

Honestly, it's a bit hard to pick just 5
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post #40 of 47
12/3/10 at 8:14am
apart from my Tom Fords, here are mine......for now.....

Amouage - Tribute, Memoir Man
Andy Tauer - L'Air du Desert Marocain
Creed - Aventus
Hermes - Terre D'Hermes (Perfume)

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post #41 of 47
12/9/10 at 6:34am
Musc Ravegeur
Dior Homme
Fahrenheit Absolute
Amouage Reflection
Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentree
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post #42 of 47
12/9/10 at 7:51am
Tom Ford Oud Wood
Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur
Le Labo Rose 31
Amouage Jubilation
Acqua di Parma Essenza
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post #43 of 47
12/9/10 at 7:55am
Genghis Khan
Siecle
Gatsby
Balafre
Offrez-Lui
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post #44 of 47
12/9/10 at 8:15am
Monsieur de Givenchy
Equipage
Habit Rouge
Givenchy Vetyver
Eau Sauvage
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post #45 of 47
12/9/10 at 8:47am
Ralph Lauren Polo
Trumper Sandalwood Cologne
Creed Royal English Leather
Creed Acier Aluminium
Dunhill Edition
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post #46 of 47
12/9/10 at 11:32am
I am far from an expert, however todays list would look like this:

New York
Domenico Caraceni
Mazzolari Lui
Ormonde Man
Cuir d'Arabie
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post #47 of 47
12/9/10 at 11:36am
In no order and with no pretense of expert knowledge:

Armani Eau pour Homme
Versace l'Homme
Knize Ten
Esencia Loewe
Creed BDP
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