I've been reading basenotes and the forums for a while but only recently started looking for my first cologne. I'm an 18 year old guy living in a place where it's summer all year round, and I've looked and tried a few different scents but need some help.
I'm looking for a cologne suitable for prom, as well as probably for evenings or dates out after that, in (very) warm weather.
I prefer something that doesn't smell synthetic or powdery, and I don't think I like very aquatic scents either. I would think I'd like something natural/woody but also rather fresh, as in not too old for my age. And hopefully I'll get something that isn't TOO popular, like Acqua di Gio.
So far I've narrowed down to the following, tried some of them but not all yet:
Armani Mania for Men
Bvlgari Pour Homme - tried this on myself, but somehow it felt synthetic to me for the first 1-2 hours. not sure whether I'm right though. Also the scent only lasted 6 hours before there was not a trace left.
Bvlgari Pour Homme Soir
Bvlgari Aqua - tried it on a paper, and smells rather nice.
Calvin Klein Euphoria / Intense
Chanel Pour Monsieur - read some good reviews but is this too old for me?
I also tried Armani Code on myself after reading all the comments and it lasts much longer than Bvlgari PH, but I really dislike the scent. It was really strong powdery or vanilla-like, I think.. I guess it doesn't work well with me.
Any recommendations from the above list or similar ones?
I'd also like to know the differences between Bvlgari PH/Soir/Aqua - like what climate and occassions are they suitable for.
Thanks a lot!
I'm looking for a cologne suitable for prom, as well as probably for evenings or dates out after that, in (very) warm weather.
I prefer something that doesn't smell synthetic or powdery, and I don't think I like very aquatic scents either. I would think I'd like something natural/woody but also rather fresh, as in not too old for my age. And hopefully I'll get something that isn't TOO popular, like Acqua di Gio.
So far I've narrowed down to the following, tried some of them but not all yet:
Armani Mania for Men
Bvlgari Pour Homme - tried this on myself, but somehow it felt synthetic to me for the first 1-2 hours. not sure whether I'm right though. Also the scent only lasted 6 hours before there was not a trace left.
Bvlgari Pour Homme Soir
Bvlgari Aqua - tried it on a paper, and smells rather nice.
Calvin Klein Euphoria / Intense
Chanel Pour Monsieur - read some good reviews but is this too old for me?
I also tried Armani Code on myself after reading all the comments and it lasts much longer than Bvlgari PH, but I really dislike the scent. It was really strong powdery or vanilla-like, I think.. I guess it doesn't work well with me.
Any recommendations from the above list or similar ones?
I'd also like to know the differences between Bvlgari PH/Soir/Aqua - like what climate and occassions are they suitable for.
Thanks a lot!
