Basenotes › Basenotes Forums › Fragrance Discussion › Male Fragrance Discussion › BEST: Clubbing Fragrances
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

BEST: Clubbing Fragrances - Page 2

post #61 of 139
2/18/11 at 10:49pm
I was thinking of picking up Black Aoud for clubbing actually.

I'm not to familiar with the club scene other than the fact it smells like a storm of sweat and different fragrances mixed together, so would this be a good choice?
Reply
Reply

Features on Basenotes

Petals Falling From The Sky - A Report From The Cote d'Azur's Bataille De Fleurs
Greatest Hits: Annick Menardo
Basenotes Reader Awards 2013 - Finalists Announced.
post #62 of 139
2/18/11 at 10:53pm
Thread Starter 
I'm not sure about Black Aoud for going to bars. It's too elegant for that. And the idea of a smell of a rose and the bar, the smoke, and alochol just doesn't go together. This is just my personal opinion.
Reply
Reply
post #63 of 139
2/18/11 at 11:07pm
I do the more alternative club scene and the three I wear most often are Montale Black Aoud (oud patchouli and rose), Etat Libre d'Orange Rien (seriously smoky incense leather), and CdG 2 MAN (incense, smoke and vetiver).
Reply
Reply
post #64 of 139
2/19/11 at 1:47am
My top 5..

Nasomatto Black Afgano
Frederic Malle Musc Ravaguer
Tom Ford Black Orchid
Guerlain L'Instant Extreme layered with Chanel Egoiste
and newest addition Serge Lutens Cuir Mauresque
Reply
Reply
post #65 of 139
2/19/11 at 1:02pm
My heavy hitters are Diesel Fuel for Life, Paco Rabanne Black XS, and Montale Black Aoud
Reply
Reply
post #66 of 139
2/19/11 at 1:57pm
Escada Magnetism, Le Male, One Million.
Reply
Reply
post #67 of 139
2/21/11 at 4:08am
Dior Homme Intense
Paco Rabanne Black XS
A*Men
Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin
Reply
Reply
post #68 of 139
2/21/11 at 6:22am
there´s no way , only PURE MALT
Reply
Reply
post #69 of 139
3/3/11 at 11:29pm
Thread Starter 
Really need to update very soon!
Reply
Reply
post #70 of 139
3/4/11 at 12:02am
This is just based off fragrances I've personally worn a bunch of times.

When I want to be noticed a bit:
Creed Original Santal
Bond No. 9 New Haarlem
Carolina Herrera 212 for Men (cuz I want to win the battle of synthetics at the club)

When I'm just there and don't care otherwise:
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
Creed Green Irish Tweed
Chanel Platinum Egoiste
Chanel Allure Edition Blanche
Reply
Reply
post #71 of 139
3/4/11 at 1:39am
Dior homme intense gets me ton of compliments when i go out at night and she will cut thru the air. Monster longevity and sillage.
Reply
Reply
post #72 of 139
5/16/11 at 7:35pm
Thread Starter 
I must say, Black Aoud does really work!!! Any updates?
Reply
Reply
post #73 of 139
5/16/11 at 9:26pm
Updating my previous list of:
Dior Homme Intense
Paco Rabanne Black XS
A*Men
Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin

To...

Dior Homme Intense
Calvin Klein Euphoria Intense (Replacing Black XS as it is similar but more complex)
D&G Pour Homme
Fahrenheit Absolute
Reply
Reply
post #74 of 139
5/16/11 at 9:48pm
I don't go clubbing anymore, but if I did, I would choose something that's loud, aggressive and stands out. Something tart and fruity like Aventus or something with spice/tobacco like Pure Havane or Chergui. I also like Armani Code but I think I'd be one of 50 people wearing it to the same club.

I love Dior Homme, but I consider it to be too reserved and quiet for something like a club.
Reply
Reply
post #75 of 139
5/16/11 at 10:14pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Le Grand Duc View Post

Antaeus (the smell of an 80s gaydisco)
Le Mâle (the smell of a 90s gaydisco)
Dior Homme (the smell of a 00s gaydisco)


Reading this made me lol. And sad cuz I own the last two and aching to buy Antaeus someday.
Reply
Reply
post #76 of 139
5/17/11 at 1:47am
Tom Ford's Noir de Noir works for me. It's SO potent and I've never smelled anyone else wearing it.
Reply
Reply
post #77 of 139
5/17/11 at 2:03am
My favourite one at the moment for clubbing is Chanel Egoiste. Being a Chanel it can be dressed up or down and it has powerful projection and longevity. It's not your cookie cutter Le Male or Aqua di Gio club boy scent either, so in that respect it's quite rare and it smells elegant in a sexy way.
Reply
Reply
post #78 of 139
5/17/11 at 2:20am
Quote:
Originally Posted by volley2 View Post

I must say, Black Aoud does really work!!! Any updates?

Black Aoud has power, that's for sure.
I smoke cigarettes in my car for example, I spray some black aoud in it, and I can tell you the smell can stay for days. My car scent now ahah but don't worry I also like to spray it on me.

I remember I was removing my jacket to try some scent on my arms, and that serge lutens SA asked me right away what I was wearing, BA lol
As for clubbing/bars I think it should be good too, also spray a little on clothes and it will stay all night even in smoky situations,
I might give it a try on friday night , it's been a while last time I went clubbing lol

Red Aoud can be a good one too, also tuscan leather maybe.
Anyone uses red aoud ?? Feedbacks?
Reply
Reply
post #79 of 139
5/17/11 at 2:25am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Riverwide View Post

Tom Ford's Noir de Noir works for me. It's SO potent and I've never smelled anyone else wearing it.

Oh yeah good choice, I forgot about Noir de Noir, this one must be great for this!
Reply
Reply
post #80 of 139
5/17/11 at 3:26am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ã* l'improviste View Post

Oh yeah good choice, I forgot about Noir de Noir, this one must be great for this!

Never worn Noir de Noir to the club but I've worn West Side by Bond no9 (they basically smell identical) which is a really good clubbing scent for me
Reply
Reply
post #81 of 139
5/17/11 at 3:31am
I am too old for clubbing, but I would wear "Joop homme - Sexy in pink".
Reply
Reply
post #82 of 139
5/17/11 at 4:32am
Fleur du Male
Solid longevity and projection, and a nice Androginous smell
Reply
Reply
post #83 of 139
5/17/11 at 7:55am
It depends. If its a private club, little smoke, and fewer people and you are out with a particular lady... La Nuit + Rochas Man layered hands down (because you'll be close with this particular scent and they will enjoy it more than those around you. It projects well, but its not a beast like 1 Million, which is what I would recommend for a night with the guys where you want to project and have people wondering what smells so great.)

Where I am front, One Million is rare so it works well... But I rotate between those two for clubs. Le Male is overused where I am at, so I avoid that too... but it would be my 3rd option. Pure Malt gives me mixed reviews at the clubs.
Reply
Reply
post #84 of 139
5/17/11 at 6:22pm
Givenchy Play Intense
Davidoff Zino
The Dreamer
Azzaro PH
Chanel Blue
Guerlain Colgne du Parfumeur
Reply
Reply
post #85 of 139
5/23/11 at 12:00pm
Le male / Opium
Reply
Reply
post #86 of 139
7/5/11 at 9:28pm
Xeryus Rouge
Fahrenheit
Escape
Antaeus
L'eau d'Issey

*In that order
Reply
Reply
post #87 of 139
7/5/11 at 11:57pm
+1 Black aoud.

Le male won't get you passed the bouncer if the club has any kind of taste.
Reply
Reply
post #88 of 139
7/6/11 at 1:27am
Maybe Im to late, but anyway..

Well, Im not 17 anymore, so Le Male, 1 Million and Joop is not options for me. For going out purposes (bars, clubs, big parties etc.) my go to scents atm. is:

Dior - Homme Intense
YSL - La Nuit
Thierry Mugler - Pure Malt
Armani - Code
JPG - Gaultier2

Stuff I dont own but tried and easily could see myself wear in clubs, bars etc.

Chanel - Allure (funny no one mentions this. It really does clubbing very well)
YSL - Body Kouros
Givenchy - Pi
D&G - Pour Homme
Reply
Reply
post #89 of 139
7/6/11 at 1:46am
It depends a lot on my mood/outfit/club environment/smoke or smoke free. If it's a smoke free environment Dior Homme or Green Irish Tweed are both near universally liked winners. If it's a smoke filled club/lounge/bar I'll opt for something stronger which makes a statement like MFK Absolue pour le soir, Chanel Egoiste, Rose 31 or L'air du desert du Morocain. I haven't sampled Tobacco Vanille yet, but if it's anything like Tuscan Leather, it should be a winner!
Reply
Reply
post #90 of 139
7/6/11 at 1:54am
Thread Starter 
Do you guys wear the same fragrances when going to bars on a cold weather as compared to warm weather?
Reply
Reply
post #91 of 139
7/6/11 at 1:56am
Quote:
Originally Posted by volley2 View Post

Do you guys wear the same fragrances when going to bars on a cold weather as compared to warm weather?

I live in a 365/24-7 tropical climate and wear heavy hitters. I must smell like a a brothel at times!
Reply
Reply
post #92 of 139
7/6/11 at 2:00am
Thread Starter 
Well, Shanghai summer is really bad! Tried Pure Malt and Body Kouros, it doesn't mix well with my sweat! hahaha....need something fresh for going to bars! I'll try Havana.
Reply
Reply
post #93 of 139
7/6/11 at 8:26am
I don't like "heavy hitters" at the club. If you're going to be getting close to people you don't want to be choking them to death with something like Kouros or A men. I prefer "sexy scents" like...

1. Noir de noir
2. Tuscan Leather
3. Pomegranate Noir
4. John Varvatos
5. La Nuit de L'homme
Reply
Reply
post #94 of 139
7/6/11 at 10:19am
No top five and hard to come up with as many as 5 scents for clubbing, but probably Le Male Terrible, YSL L'Homme and Solo Loewe Intense would be among the finalists
Reply
Reply
post #95 of 139
7/6/11 at 10:33am
Luciano Soprani Uomo
Bleue de Issey
FCUK Connect Him
Montale Black OUdh
Reply
Reply
post #96 of 139
7/6/11 at 10:48am
Reflection Man more often than not.
Reply
Reply
post #97 of 139
7/6/11 at 11:29am
Quote:
Originally Posted by QWERTYOP View Post

EVERYONE goes for A*Men, Armani Code, 1 Million or Le Male.

The amount of times I smell A*men (or something similar) around here, just going to the supermarket, and never in a good, gentle way, really makes me wonder if I should just get rid of sweet scents all together.
Reply
Reply
post #98 of 139
7/6/11 at 11:29am
I don't immerse myself in that type of social settings.....when I do, most would have some kind of dress code.....so for that purpose, Tobacco Vanille works like a charm for me.
Reply
Reply
post #99 of 139
7/6/11 at 11:34am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rüssel View Post

The amount of times I smell A*men (or something similar) around here, just going to the supermarket, and never in a good, gentle way, really makes me wonder if I should just get rid of sweet scents all together.

Hehe... I just smelled Le Male on a young dude (17-18 years I guess) on the supermarket last night. Funny thing about the story is that it was 25ºC (77ºF) and pretty humid. The dude and his friend was both in shorts and shirts wearing sunglasses. IF YOU PUT ON LE MALE UNDER THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES YOURE INSANE!!! I felt like sitting the guy down on a chair and tell him a thing or two about frags...
Reply
Reply
post #100 of 139
7/6/11 at 11:56am
Not that I go clubbing much anymore, but...

can someone please explain the attraction to heavy, sweet scents for the club? I mean, I understand the need for a scent to project well in that environment, I guess, but why not just apply more of whatever you like anyway, if you want more projection? Or is it something about sweet, gourmand notes, specifically?

Personally, I would much rather wear something like Terre d'Hermes, Live Jazz, Declaration, or something along those lines to a club, so as not to suffocate myself. If this has already been discussed, I'm sorry...I don't usually read clubbing threads.
Reply
Reply
post #101 of 139
7/6/11 at 12:05pm
Mkk!!
Reply
Reply
post #102 of 139
7/6/11 at 2:58pm
Before discovering Basenotes - L'Eau D'Issey

Now........

- Aventus (in warm weather)
- Musc Ravageur or Tobacco Vanille (in cooler weather)

A definite improvement I think.
Reply
Reply
post #103 of 139
7/6/11 at 3:03pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich_B View Post

Before discovering Basenotes - L'Eau D'Issey

Now........

- Aventus (in warm weather)
- Musc Ravageur or Tobacco Vanille (in cooler weather)

A definite improvement I think.

L'Eau D'Issey is the greatest aquatic of all time in my opinion. I rank it as high as Aventus and MR, I think it's close to being a masterpiece.
Reply
Reply
post #104 of 139
7/6/11 at 3:08pm
Yes I agree it is a very nice scent, I didn't mean for it to come across like I was knocking it. The problem is that it is just far too popular in the UK these days, I hate it when every person in the bar knows what scent I'm wearing. Before joining BN it would've taken forever to find a suitable replacement, plus I was blindly purchasing whole bottles at a time.
Reply
Reply
post #105 of 139
7/6/11 at 3:24pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by LiveJazz View Post

Not that I go clubbing much anymore, but...

can someone please explain the attraction to heavy, sweet scents for the club? I mean, I understand the need for a scent to project well in that environment, I guess, but why not just apply more of whatever you like anyway, if you want more projection? Or is it something about sweet, gourmand notes, specifically?

Personally, I would much rather wear something like Terre d'Hermes, Live Jazz, Declaration, or something along those lines to a club, so as not to suffocate myself. If this has already been discussed, I'm sorry...I don't usually read clubbing threads.

Good question.
For clubbing I have used everything you can see in my wardrobe.
YSL's l'Homme, Terre d'Hermes, Rive Gauche, Solo Loewe, ....
My experience is that it doesn't matter how much you apply with these ones.
They will fade and you won't get noticed because of the smoke.

The only fragrance I use now for clubbing is Tauer's LdDM.
Dior Homme Intense, which I bought recently, will be my second choice.
All the rest in my wardrobe is absolutely not good for clubbing.

So the first reason is projection and the ability to cut through everything.
But there is a second reason, for me at least.

Girls love sweet desserts. Especially chocolat. In an edible form, that is.
So I guess it's a good reason to smell like that.
There is also something naughty about eating those ultra sweet sugary desserts, because they are fattening. If a girl connects that feeling of naughtiness to a certain guy...

In general, smelling sweet is something sensual and erotic, it's daring, it shows that you have confidence. Those are all the things you want when you go clubbing.
Reply
Reply
post #106 of 139
7/7/11 at 10:33pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by volley2 View Post

Well, Shanghai summer is really bad! Tried Pure Malt and Body Kouros, it doesn't mix well with my sweat! hahaha....need something fresh for going to bars! I'll try Havana.

I humbly recommend you to at least try Horizon by Guy Laroche, this days is very VERY cheap online or at some discount stores.
Reply
Reply
post #107 of 139
7/7/11 at 10:53pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks zarrax...i'll check this one out!
Reply
Reply
post #108 of 139
7/7/11 at 11:56pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by boosh View Post

Mkk!!

+1.
Reply
Reply
post #109 of 139
7/8/11 at 1:11am
dior homme intense
burberry london (but it has poor longevity)
a*men
boss bottled 6
Reply
Reply
post #110 of 139
7/8/11 at 1:34am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Duke Hunt View Post

My favourite one at the moment for clubbing is Chanel Egoiste. Being a Chanel it can be dressed up or down and it has powerful projection and longevity. It's not your cookie cutter Le Male or Aqua di Gio club boy scent either, so in that respect it's quite rare and it smells elegant in a sexy way.

Seconding this!
Reply
Reply
post #111 of 139
7/8/11 at 7:07pm
Up close and personal Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels, gyrating like a dervish, Isey Miyake Pour Homme
Reply
Reply
post #112 of 139
7/20/11 at 5:12pm
What would you guys suggest for a night out club type atmosphere, indoor and outdoor ( rooptop) Weather is in the 80s humid ( Florida) Here are the choices i narrowed it down too:

New Haarlem
Aventus
DHI
Tauer LDDM
MI
Allure Homme Sport
Reply
Reply
post #113 of 139
7/20/11 at 6:30pm
Chanel Egoiste...isn't it too overpowering "pow" in your face cologne powerhouse? And Le Male...ugh...way too cloying and spicy! I bet Jil Sander Man Absolute destroys all of these, as many say it is the perfect vanilla and that is what you need when clubbing, so I bet it owns all
Reply
Reply
post #114 of 139
7/20/11 at 8:18pm
I wear Anteus when i head upscale, Aoud Forest for most nights (Aoud is quite different than most, but the aquatic notes keep it in line with the general vibe/trend), when i go grungy i am usually wearing MKK.
Reply
Reply
post #115 of 139
7/20/11 at 8:20pm
-1 Million
-Pure Malt
-Chergui (a little fancy for clubbing but I've actually had the most success with this one)
-Rochas man
-Lolita Lempicka
Reply
Reply
post #116 of 139
7/21/11 at 1:39am
Quote:
Originally Posted by QWERTYOP View Post

Apart from a room full of hundreds of teenagers wearing 1 Million...

This. I absolutely hate the stuff.
Reply
Reply
post #117 of 139
7/21/11 at 1:45am
Surprised a lot of people are saying Rochas Man for a clubbing scent. It's quite close to the skin.
Reply
Reply
post #118 of 139
7/21/11 at 2:08am
Went to a club a while ago wearing Sycomore. It made perfect sense.
However: Sycomore always makes sense. Day, night, indoors, outdoors, summer, winter.
But it certainly did in the club as well...
Reply
Reply
post #119 of 139
7/21/11 at 3:10am
  • vox
  • offline
  • Gender:
Frapin 1270
Dior Homme Intense
YSL La Nuit
Musc Ravageur (cold weather)
Tobacco Vanille (cold weather)
Reply
Reply
post #120 of 139
6/5/12 at 1:31pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by volley2 View Post

Have we found new gems for going to bars??!? Getting bored with my frags. hahaha

I find that NY Oud works very well. It has very strong projection, and best of all has a bit of a human/sweat smell (in a good way) that works perfectly when you start warming up on the dance floor.
Reply
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion

Features on Basenotes

Petals Falling From The Sky - A Report From The Cote d'Azur's Bataille De Fleurs
Greatest Hits: Annick Menardo
Basenotes Reader Awards 2013 - Finalists Announced.
Basenotes › Basenotes Forums › Fragrance Discussion › Male Fragrance Discussion › BEST: Clubbing Fragrances