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post #61 of 138
1 | Rochas Lui
2 | Rive Gauche pH
3 | Terre d´Hermes
post #62 of 138
Lauder for Men springs to mind. My absolute favourite formal scent, but way too rich and exotic for everyday use.


Also Aramis, Aramis JHL, Chanel Allure Homme and Dior Homme.
post #63 of 138
Quote:
Originally Posted by blas View Post

L'Instant de Guerlain por homme

This one....
post #64 of 138
Chanel Antaeus
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Chanel Pour Monsieur.
post #66 of 138
+1 for Eau Sauvage. But surprised to see Amouage Gold mentioned. I'll add Cravache and Futur by Robert Piguet, New York by Parfums de Nicolai and Opium Pour Homme EDT.
post #67 of 138
Egoiste
Bel Ami
Chanel Pour Monsieur
Ungaro 111
Amber Absolute
Tuscan Leather
post #68 of 138




Sycomore
Patou pour Homme
Knize Ten
Yatagan
post #69 of 138
  • Richard James
  • Tiffany for Men
  • Patou Pour Homme
  • Floris No.89 (Vintage)
  • Black Tie by Washington Tremlett
  • Penhaligon's Eau de Portugal
  • Monsieur Carven
  • Versailles Pour Homme
  • Knize Sec
  • Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur
  • JHL by Aramis
  • Mouchoir de Monsieur
  • Amouage Gold for Men
post #70 of 138
My nose tells me it's Heritage de Guerlain.
post #71 of 138
Gucci PH I
Azzaro PH
Azzaro Silver Black
Boss Bottled

I think that formality part, from collection at least, is pretty much covered.
post #72 of 138
Cartier Santos Concentree
post #73 of 138
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Creed Vintage Tabarome

+3, That's the one.
post #74 of 138
BdP
post #75 of 138
Woods Of Windsor
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Baldessarini
post #77 of 138
Tiffany for Men
Brooks Brothers for Men
Heritage
Guerlain Vetiver
Equipage

Added: Lalique pour Homme, Chanel pour Homme.
post #78 of 138
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Creed Vintage Tabarome

Definitely this one.
post #79 of 138
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Originally Posted by Paninaro View Post

Lalique pour Homme in my wardrobe, but overall formal #1 ---> Cartier Santos (and I still haven't tried Concentree...!)

Yes, it's Cartier Santos Concentree
post #80 of 138
PdN New York
Chanel PM
Equipage
post #81 of 138
Clive Christian "X"
post #82 of 138
although i wear it with almost anything, has to be the vintage dior homme
post #83 of 138
Antaeus..................with Tuscan Leather in the shadows.
post #84 of 138
Vetiver 48..Creed

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post #85 of 138
To be honest, I don't own too many formal frags but probably an old school Chanel release would foot the bill here.
post #86 of 138
Trussardi Uomo.
post #87 of 138
Yatagan!, Roger & Gallet Extra Vieille, Cartier - Kiss of the Dragon.
post #88 of 138
The only two I can think of that I own and feel like I can't wear with jeans without feeling slightly ridiculous are Bois du Portugal and Dominico Caraceni.
post #89 of 138
Bois du Portugal
Chanel Pour Monsieur
Tom Ford Extreme
post #90 of 138
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver or Bvlgari PH
post #91 of 138
Chergui.
post #92 of 138
Bois d'Encens (Armani Prive) -- I'd wear it to meet Emperor Palpatine...

Tabarome Millesime (Creed) -- To meet non-Sith Lords in London
post #93 of 138
I would say Gucci Envy
post #94 of 138
Derby
BdP
Tabarome Millesime
Chanel PM
post #95 of 138
Timbuktu smells formal to me. I do wear it with jeans, but I always feel like I'm getting away with something.

Bandit EdP

Fougere Royale (modern reissue)
post #96 of 138
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Originally Posted by Scentologist View Post

(...) If I owned Sycomore, I might list that as well. (...)

I do - and it's exactly the one I would mention!
post #97 of 138
Pleasures or La Nuit. Inexpensive and do just that.
post #98 of 138
For me there are two types of formal - business formal and pleasure formal.

Business formal is cerebral, cold, subtle, clean, serious. I think fresh, woody, green, soapy, metallic, mineralic notes. Bvlgari PH, Platinum Egoiste, Grey Vetiver, for example.

Pleasure formal is mysterious, rich, smart, complex, seductive. I think woody, spicy, oriental, mossy, smokey notes. Sycomore, Chanel PH, PdN New York, for example.
post #99 of 138
Probably my signature - Encre Noir on the bottom, Tom Ford Grey Vetiver on the top. When I layer the two, I seem to have a circle of people wanting to talk with me.
post #100 of 138
Chanel Bois des Iles
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Must de Cartier
post #102 of 138
Formal...that doesn't describe me very well. But when I want to be noticed in a good way and in formal environments I tend to Guerlain Heritage, and Dunhil for men. They remind me of hugging my grandfather when I was a kid, or those gentlemen who wear suits to work.
post #103 of 138
rive gauche for me, it screams out confidence and says listen to me because I know what i'm talking about. Its the scent of a leader
post #104 of 138
Though I have never used them in a formal setting, Egoiste and Pour Monsieur both strike me as very formal fragrances.
post #105 of 138
Boucheron Pour Homme for me as well. Same bottle for a few years now and it's still as good as day one.
post #106 of 138
windsor
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allure homme original
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Gucci Pour Homme Original
Guerlain Derby
post #109 of 138
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Originally Posted by pluran View Post



I don't do a lot of formalizing, but here's a few, including a few curve balls, like Chergui which smells excellent (and drier) in its newest formulation:


+1 on Chergui. Bought it with the intent on wearing regularly through fall/winter. After a couple of wears, definitely get the feel that this is a pressed shirt, silk tie scent.

On the other hand, Creed Millesime Imperial is currently my favourite formal scent to wear casual. Sort of like 'dressing up' when you are dressing down.
post #110 of 138
Richard James Savile Row EdT hands down.
Second Ungaro III
post #111 of 138
I would have to say the most "formal" ones I have are:

Chanel Antaeus
Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentree
Puredistance M
Polo Double Black

I would even say Creed Aventus would fit in nicely. It fits in nicely in any situation I think.
post #112 of 138
1) Bond No.9 New York Oud, New York Amber and Signature Perfume!!!
2) My Armani Prive Collection
3) Eau Sauvage Parfum by Dior
4) Aventus by Creed
5) Spicebomb by V&R
6) Kyoto by Comme Des Garcons
7) Purple Label by RL
8) La Nuit EdP by YSL
And many more!!!

Gary
post #113 of 138
Bois du Portugal
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post #115 of 138
Creed Baie De Genievre

Creed Royal Oud

Creed Original Vetiver (slightly less formal)

Creed Creed Creed Creed aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
post #116 of 138
Evening:

Formal Dinner: Invasion Barbare
Black tie: Puredistance M

Day:

Sycomore or Green Irish Tweed
post #117 of 138
The scents among my collection I would class as the most formal, in no order....

AdP Colonia Intensa
Grey Vetiver
Rive Gauche
Tuscan Leather
Brooks Brothers NY Gentleman
Ralph Lauren Purple Label


....and that's my 500th post on Basenotes!
post #118 of 138
Zegna intenso
post #119 of 138
When dawning a tux or attending a black tie affair, I simply must reach for:

Vintage Tabarome
DC 1913
Black Aoud
post #120 of 138
I was thinking......Dior Homme Intense
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