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post #1 of 44
10/12/10 at 6:34am
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Hi.

My name is Daniel, and I want my body to smell good.


Why?

My lady friend wants my body to smell good:




What I Am Looking For

I am looking for fragrances that someone going after power would wear, not someone who has got power, but someone who is working to get that power.



What Fragrances Should I Try?

There are a lot of fragrances out there. I don't know much about them, and I can't smell them all (I'd probably get a really bad headache doing that).

So I am here to ask people what I should try.

What fragrances should I try?



Fragrances That Are Near Me

Here are fragrances that are near me:


ACQUA DI PARMA


aramis


Bulgari


CHANEL


CLINIQUE


CREED


Dior


diptyque


GIORGIO ARMANI


GUCCI and DOLCE & GABBANA


Guerlain


Hermès


L'OCCITANE en Provence


LALIQUE


Thierry Mugler


Tom Ford


Yves Saint Laurent


Other stuff


More stuff


Thank you.
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post #2 of 44
10/12/10 at 6:58am
Acqua di Parma - Colonia Intensa, Colonia
Tom Ford - Tuscan Leather, Noir de Noir, Oud Wood
Guerlain - Vetiver, Habit Rouge
Dior - Dior Homme, Fahrenheit
Lalique - Encre Noire EDT and EDP
Diptyque - L'Ombre Dans L'eau, Tam Dao
Creed - Himalaya, Green Irish Tweed, Millesime Imperial, Silver Mountain Water
Chanel - Egoiste, Pour Monsieur
Aramis - Aramis
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post #3 of 44
10/12/10 at 6:59am
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Originally Posted by volley2 View Post

Acqua di Parma - Colonia Intensa, Colonia
Tom Ford - Tuscan Leather, Noir de Noir, Oud Wood
Guerlain - Vetiver, Habit Rouge
Dior - Dior Homme, Fahrenheit
Lalique - Encre Noire EDT and EDP
Diptyque - L'Ombre Dans L'eau, Tam Dao
Creed - Himalaya, Green Irish Tweed, Millesime Imperial, Silver Mountain Water
Chanel - Egoiste, Pour Monsieur
Aramis - Aramis

Cool.

Thank you volley2.
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post #4 of 44
10/12/10 at 7:23am
Hey Daniel;

Nobody can decide for you. What you smell like will be an extension of how you want to be perceived and what appeals to you personally. What you will enjoy wearing. Your going to have to just go out and try some.

The list above is good, but you have to just try em out and see what is "you". Find something that is very Daniel - that will work!
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post #5 of 44
10/12/10 at 7:31am
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Originally Posted by Buzzlepuff View Post

Hey Daniel;

Nobody can decide for you. What you smell like will be an extension of how you want to be perceived and what appeals to you personally. What you will enjoy wearing. Your going to have to just go out and try some.

The list above is good, but you have to just try em out and see what is "you". Find something that is very Daniel - that will work!

Hi Buzzlepuff,

Thank you for your reply.

I am looking for fragrances that do these things:
1. Gives people the thought of someone who is working for power.
2. Ladies (i.e. my lady friend) will like how my body smells.

I don't really care what fragrances I wear, but no gross smelling ones.
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post #6 of 44
10/12/10 at 7:41am
Hi Daniel, Buzzle is right. I may have given you a list, but in the end, you have to try different scents on your skin. Because maybe those ones I suggested, on your skin it might not smell good. The best thing to do is, talk to a sales assistant, and tell him/her what you want, and perhaps they can make recommendations.
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post #7 of 44
10/12/10 at 7:49am
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Originally Posted by volley2 View Post

Hi Daniel, Buzzle is right. I may have given you a list, but in the end, you have to try different scents on your skin. Because maybe those ones I suggested, on your skin it might not smell good. The best thing to do is, talk to a sales assistant, and tell him/her what you want, and perhaps they can make recommendations.

Hi volley2,

I am in Korea (to be with my lady friend).

Many of the sales assistants don't speak very good English. I can say "Hello" and "Thank you" in Korean, so that doesn't help.

I think it is easier for me to ask guys and ladies here about what fragrances to try, then go to the store(s) and just point to the fragrances that I want to smell.
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post #8 of 44
10/12/10 at 7:56am
That was an amazing first post, loved the picture of that text message. Genius! Appreciated this too, very Napoleon Dynamite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBBPOrcgdPA
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post #9 of 44
10/12/10 at 7:58am
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Originally Posted by Johnny_Ludlow View Post

That was an amazing first post, loved the picture of that text message. Genius! Appreciated this too, very Napoleon Dynamite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBBPOrcgdPA

Hi Johnny_Ludlow,

This is serious.

If there are any fragrances that you think I should try, then it would be awesome if you posted them here.

Thank you.
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post #10 of 44
10/12/10 at 8:08am
Wow, that is a really good mall you have there.

When I think of scents for someone seeking power, I think of inoffensive office scents that nobody will question, and which generally indicate that you're someone who's clean and who has good taste. The "seeking power" part comes from the work you do, and the scent is simply not getting in the way. Examples include Bulgari PH, Eau Sauvage, Armani PH, Creed GIT, Acqua di Parma, or almost any modern Hermes.

Women will think your body smells good with any of these, even though they are not big statement-makers. Women aren't picky. By and large, they like the fact that the guy cares about grooming enough to use fragrance in the first place.
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post #11 of 44
10/12/10 at 8:13am
Just out of curiosity - where in Korea are you?
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post #12 of 44
10/12/10 at 8:18am
Daniel, we all have different interpretations of what your aim here is. The ones I suggested to you are fragrance houses that I personally like from your photos. And those scents I suggested from each houses are those that I personally believe that are good. Maybe these ones don't fit your goal or maybe it does. Happy sniffing!
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post #13 of 44
10/12/10 at 8:19am
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Originally Posted by LiveJazz View Post

Wow, that is a really good mall you have there.

When I think of scents for someone seeking power, I think of inoffensive office scents that nobody will question, and which generally indicate that you're someone who's clean and who has good taste. The "seeking power" part comes from the work you do, and the scent is simply not getting in the way. Examples include Bulgari PH, Eau Sauvage, Armani PH, Creed GIT, Acqua di Parma, or almost any modern Hermes.

Women will think your body smells good with any of these, even though they are big statement-makers. Women aren't picky. By and large, they like the fact that the guy cares about grooming enough to use fragrance in the first place.

Hi LiveJazz,

Awesome.

Any specific ACQUA DI PARMA and/or Hermès?

Thank you.


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Originally Posted by Rescentment View Post

Just out of curiosity - where in Korea are you?

Seoul area.


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Originally Posted by volley2 View Post

Daniel, we all have different interpretations of what your aim here is. The ones I suggested to you are fragrance houses that I personally like. And the scents from each houses that I personally believe that are good. Maybe these ones don't fit your goal or maybe it does. Happy sniffing!

Hi volley2,

That's cool.

Thank you for your suggestions.
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post #14 of 44
10/12/10 at 8:37am
let's give it a chance
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post #15 of 44
10/12/10 at 9:16am
I don't think he is a troll...no fights being picked, which is a victory in my eyes. Just a quirky sense of humor.
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post #16 of 44
10/12/10 at 10:28am
Yea, would a troll go to that great of effort to make this post pics and all?

Daniel, you need to smell them on paper at the stores. Then get samples of the ones you like to try on your body cause sometimes it smells different than it did on paper. Also have your woman friend smell them on you too so you are sure she likes it. Then both decide which are the best ones you like. Buy them. Then enjoy!!
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post #17 of 44
10/12/10 at 10:31am
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Originally Posted by Pipsta View Post

Yea, would a troll go to that great of effort to make this post pics and all?

Daniel, you need to smell them on paper at the stores. Then get samples of the ones you like to try on your body cause sometimes it smells different than it did on paper. Also have your woman friend smell them on you too so you are sure she likes it. Then both decide which are the best ones you like. Buy them. Then enjoy!!

Have you seen his youtube channel and then still take him for serious?
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post #18 of 44
10/12/10 at 10:34am
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Originally Posted by Daniel_Kemp View Post

I don't really care what fragrances I wear, but no gross smelling ones.

The companies you've been looking at do not play around with "gross" scents - the worst they'll settle for is "good, but not groundbreaking". But you'll really want to sample (wearing a scent for 4-8 hours) before committing to a purchase unless you are getting a great bargain.

Some examples of what I'm talking about:

Hermes Equipage. It's a well-regarded scent, and well-suited to what you are looking for. It smells great. On me, if I so much as break a sweat it starts to go sour (patchouli does not work for me even in low amounts)

Christian Dior, Dior Homme. Also well-regarded, but I won't wear it because I do not like the way its put together. It's not entirely my "style" either.


So, I'll echo most of the other suggestions along with the caveats, and add:

Chanel: Pour Monsieur, Platinum Egoiste, Antaeus
Guerlain: Vetiver, Habit Rouge, Heritage
Hermes: Terre d'Hermes, Equipage
l'Occitane: Vetyver, L'Occitan, Eau des Baux, Eau des 4 Voleurs (Try their Cade shaving balm - it's good stuff)
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post #19 of 44
10/12/10 at 11:16am
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Originally Posted by Desmond Hume View Post

Have you seen his youtube channel and then still take him for serious?


Even if his youtube is a joke he's made some effort here to be cordial and inquisitive. Until proved otherwise he's done nothing wrong here.....maybe a little weird but aren't we all in our own way?
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post #20 of 44
10/12/10 at 2:11pm
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Originally Posted by Pipsta View Post

Yea, would a troll go to that great of effort to make this post pics and all?

Daniel, you need to smell them on paper at the stores. Then get samples of the ones you like to try on your body cause sometimes it smells different than it did on paper. Also have your woman friend smell them on you too so you are sure she likes it. Then both decide which are the best ones you like. Buy them. Then enjoy!!

Hi Pipsta,

I want to smell and try fragrances.

I just want people to give suggestions of the fragrances that they think I'd like, then that will help me decide what fragrances I should smell and try first.

Thank you though.


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Originally Posted by Hob Dobson View Post

The companies you've been looking at do not play around with "gross" scents - the worst they'll settle for is "good, but not groundbreaking". But you'll really want to sample (wearing a scent for 4-8 hours) before committing to a purchase unless you are getting a great bargain.

Some examples of what I'm talking about:

Hermes Equipage. It's a well-regarded scent, and well-suited to what you are looking for. It smells great. On me, if I so much as break a sweat it starts to go sour (patchouli does not work for me even in low amounts)

Christian Dior, Dior Homme. Also well-regarded, but I won't wear it because I do not like the way its put together. It's not entirely my "style" either.


So, I'll echo most of the other suggestions along with the caveats, and add:

Chanel: Pour Monsieur, Platinum Egoiste, Antaeus
Guerlain: Vetiver, Habit Rouge, Heritage
Hermes: Terre d'Hermes, Equipage
l'Occitane: Vetyver, L'Occitan, Eau des Baux, Eau des 4 Voleurs (Try their Cade shaving balm - it's good stuff)

Hi Hob Dobson,

Cool.

Thank you for your suggestions.
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post #21 of 44
10/12/10 at 2:42pm
Watch out for this guy. He's an "absurdist humorist". Trolled many a site.
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post #22 of 44
10/12/10 at 2:45pm
by looking at the pics i could probably recommend at least 15 in their but it is best if you take your LADYFRIEND with you so that way you can buy something that both you and her like
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post #23 of 44
10/12/10 at 2:48pm
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Originally Posted by thepunjabi View Post

by looking at the pics i could probably recommend at least 15 in their but it is best if you take your LADYFRIEND with you so that way you can buy something that both you and her like

Hi thepunjabi,

What fragrances do you think should get smelled and tried first?

Thank you.
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post #24 of 44
10/12/10 at 3:51pm
Sup daniel misc brah
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post #25 of 44
10/12/10 at 6:54pm
Silver mountain water by Creed is a great start.
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post #26 of 44
10/12/10 at 8:49pm
So the fact that you live in Korea may alter what you buy. Korea is a little finicky about fragrances. It is a little iffy to get something that is overly smelly - even if that smell if superb.

Korea is obviously changing in this regard - as can be sen by the excellent set of choices that are available. But be warned - you might want to go 'office safe' in most situations.

That said, I live in Korea and I am about to purchase Bulgari Black and wear it to work.

Rubber in yer face!
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post #27 of 44
10/12/10 at 8:56pm
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Originally Posted by DavidBond007 View Post

Silver mountain water by Creed is a great start.

Cool.

Thanks DavidBond007.


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Originally Posted by Rescentment View Post

So the fact that you live in Korea may alter what you buy. Korea is a little finicky about fragrances. It is a little iffy to get something that is overly smelly - even if that smell if superb.

Korea is obviously changing in this regard - as can be sen by the excellent set of choices that are available. But be warned - you might want to go 'office safe' in most situations.

That said, I live in Korea and I am about to purchase Bulgari Black and wear it to work.

Rubber in yer face!

Hi Rescentment.

What situations are not 'office safe' situations in Korea?

What fragrances do you think would be good to smell and try?

Thank you.
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post #28 of 44
10/12/10 at 9:05pm
When I say 'office safe' I am talking about a scent that you would wear to work and not feel like you were launching a WMD in the office. Bleu de Chanel is new and a good starter scent - and would work well at work. About the only people Bleu de Chanel offends are people on this website.

Actually...judging by your posts in this thread you may want a WMD. So go and smell Angel Men by Thierry Mugler or 1 Million by Paco Rabanne.
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post #29 of 44
10/12/10 at 9:33pm
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Originally Posted by Rescentment View Post

When I say 'office safe' I am talking about a scent that you would wear to work and not feel like you were launching a WMD in the office. Bleu de Chanel is new and a good starter scent - and would work well at work. About the only people Bleu de Chanel offends are people on this website.

Actually...judging by your posts in this thread you may want a WMD. So go and smell Angel Men by Thierry Mugler or 1 Million by Paco Rabanne.

I will look for those.

Thank you Rescentment.
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post #30 of 44
10/13/10 at 1:38am
When I saw the thread title, there is a part of me that wanted to say, "I hear taking regular showers help" but that might be rude.

Anyway, you're looking for scents that convey 'a hunger for power & authority'? I think you're out of luck. No fragrances can give you that, to be honest. Just find one that makes you feel like a billion bucks and you're half-way there. And yeah, bring your uh..lady friend along too.
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post #31 of 44
10/13/10 at 4:23am
Try Clive Christian No. 1. lol
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post #32 of 44
10/13/10 at 10:04am
I think you should try Dior's Fahrenheit.Definitely a power fragrance and a lot of women love this one!
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post #33 of 44
10/13/10 at 10:15am
Uhm, I googled the name. Uh...

Here is his blog. http://www.earthemperor.com/

I think he is seeking quite A LOT of power since he wants to be Emperor of the Earth.

Although the blog has the appearance of humor - I actually found the website rather interesting.

Also, why has no one suggested Kenzo Power?
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post #34 of 44
10/13/10 at 3:02pm
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Originally Posted by Diamondflame View Post

When I saw the thread title, there is a part of me that wanted to say, "I hear taking regular showers help" but that might be rude.

Anyway, you're looking for scents that convey 'a hunger for power & authority'? I think you're out of luck. No fragrances can give you that, to be honest. Just find one that makes you feel like a billion bucks and you're half-way there. And yeah, bring your uh..lady friend along too.

Thanks for the tips Diamondflame.


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Originally Posted by Siifter View Post

Try Clive Christian No. 1. lol

I don't think I saw that one, but thanks though Siifter.


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Originally Posted by PerfumedLady View Post

I think you should try Dior's Fahrenheit.Definitely a power fragrance and a lot of women love this one!

Cool. I will add it to my list. Thanks PerfumedLady.
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post #35 of 44
10/13/10 at 3:17pm
Well, "looking for power". I've found that Tuscan Leather by Tom Ford and Silver Mountain Water by Creed fit that description. I haven't the money for them, maybe you do?

Test others. Acqua di Parma Colonia is a classic.
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post #36 of 44
10/17/10 at 8:28am
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Originally Posted by D.Sprad View Post

Well, "looking for power". I've found that Tuscan Leather by Tom Ford and Silver Mountain Water by Creed fit that description. I haven't the money for them, maybe you do?

Test others. Acqua di Parma Colonia is a classic.

Lots of people are saying that I should smell and try CREED fragrances. I have already added Tuscan Leather and Colonia to my list.

Thank you D.Sprad.
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post #37 of 44
10/20/10 at 3:10pm
What about
La Nuit de l`Homme by Yves Saint Laurent
Acqua di Parma Colonia by Acqua di Parma
Epicea by Creed
Green Valley by Creed
Eau de Guerlain by Guerlain
Bel Ami by Hermes
Tom Ford for Men by Tom Ford
Private Blend Italian Cypress by Tom Ford
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post #38 of 44
10/21/10 at 6:51pm
I would go with Habit Rouge by Guerlain
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post #39 of 44
10/21/10 at 7:38pm
A scent that conveys that you are working for power.. hmm.. I would suggest the new Bulgari Man. A good scent for the younger man working his way up the corporate ladder. Appropriate for the office, inoffensive, professional, understated, doesn't draw too much attention to itself, yet still makes a statement. Probably better for the cooler months of the year.

P.S. - this needs to be tested on the skin. When I tried it on paper, I wasn't impressed. But when I tried it on my skin, it made all the difference.
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post #40 of 44
10/21/10 at 7:42pm
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Originally Posted by Daniel_Kemp View Post

Hi thepunjabi,

What fragrances do you think should get smelled and tried first?

Thank you.




like i said it is best for you to go out to a store with your girlfriend and find ones that both of you like as not everyone likes someone elses preference but if i were to reccomend one it would be allure homme edtion blanche or david off hotwater which is a underated fragrance
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post #41 of 44
11/4/10 at 1:57am
I guess most didn't get the idea of his channel... kinda funny, though. Better than the shock/retarded/gross humour we get nowadays.
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post #42 of 44
11/11/10 at 6:40pm
What you should buy is:
YSL L'Homme
Tom Ford for men
Issey Miyake l'dissey pour homme
Chanel's Allure Homme Sport
Chanel's Platinum Egoiste
Skip the Creed and all the other expensive scents for now. Stay focused on the designer fragrances. Those listed that you can't find just buy those on ebay, just check the seller's feedback to make sure is legit.
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post #43 of 44
11/17/10 at 3:44am
Definitely a lot of good scents in those pics. Maybe Bulgari Aqva from what you have described.
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post #44 of 44
11/17/10 at 10:40am
Easy one ..Guerlain Heritage...smells of power and will get your Lady floating...
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