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Mature Men (45+ ) What are your top 3 fragrances?

post #1 of 92
12/4/10 at 2:30am
Thread Starter 
What the title says.

And blatant crib from the 'Young Men' Thread

Let's make this thread organized. Please post your current top list in this format:

Age: 50 / Early 50's (if you don't want to specify your exact age)

1. Creed Bois de Portugal

2. Chanel Antaeus

3. Comme De Garcons 2 Man

Looking forward to all your responses, Fellow Real Men.
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post #2 of 92
12/4/10 at 5:28am
Age: 45

1. Paul Smith Extreme
2 Bond No. 9 Riverside Drive
3. Ted Baker Endurance
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post #3 of 92
12/4/10 at 5:34am
Age: 45+

At this moment they are:

1. Vintage Tabarome
2. Bois du Portugal
3. Neroli Sauvage

All by Creed. But I am very fickle about top whatever lists. I could name a top 100 fairly easily. Fragrance promiscuity, you might say.
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post #4 of 92
12/4/10 at 5:50am
I'm 54, I've worn fragrances for a long time, and have a very large wardrobe. For me it doesn't get any better than Chanel Pour Monsieur, Dior Eau Sauvage, and Guerlain Vetiver.
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post #5 of 92
12/4/10 at 6:21am
1.Bois du Portugal.
2.Kouros
3.Aramis Tuscany
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post #6 of 92
12/4/10 at 6:44am
1. Genghis Khan
2. Siecle
3. Gatsby
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post #7 of 92
12/4/10 at 6:50am
I'm 49. My top three are Creed Windsor, L'Occitane Eau des Baux and Terre d'Hermes
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post #8 of 92
12/4/10 at 7:03am
62

Sorry, but I have to list four.

Ungaro III
Bogart One Man Show
Guerlain Vetiver
Creed Silver Mountain Water
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post #9 of 92
12/4/10 at 7:27am
Is that what I am? "Mature?" Some would say anything but!

1 Arrogance
2 Irritation
3 Antaeus
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post #10 of 92
12/4/10 at 7:33am
I'm 48...mature? Questionable.
Fragrances are like an amusement park for me. I like to try just about all the rides out, but now that I've gotten older, I tend not to go on the spinning rides as much. Spining rides might be something like Black XS, Abercrombie, Pi and so on.

My top 3 as of late:
Tom Ford-Tobacco Vanille
Nasomatto-Hindu Grass
L'Artisan-Dzing!

I do love Creed Bois de Portugal, but haven't been wearing as much lately. Guerlain Vetiver and Eau Sauvage will be with me for life.
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post #11 of 92
12/4/10 at 7:40am
For me to list just 3 is difficult, so I'll name 3 that I own in my wardrobe. I no longer own Patou Pour Homme, so I'll leave that one out.

I'll very soon be 54 and sample quite a bit before adding to the drobe.

#1. Aigner Super Fragrance for Men

#2. Monsieur Carven

#3. Gucci Pour Homme circa 1976
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post #12 of 92
12/4/10 at 8:03am
Like PerfumeCollector I need to list 4; in no particular order:

Amouage Dia for Men

Santa Maria Novella\tAcqua di Cuba

Truefitt & Hill Grafton

Lalique Encre Noire
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post #13 of 92
12/4/10 at 8:09am
Lorenzo Villoresi Uomo
Floris 89
Vintage Tabarome
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post #14 of 92
12/4/10 at 8:45am
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Originally Posted by JickyMan View Post

I'm 48...mature? Questionable....

Same here, and i sometimes wonder as well.

Amouage Gold Men
Paco Rabanne pour Homme
Dunhill 1934

My all-time favourite is still Dunhill Blend 30.
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post #15 of 92
12/4/10 at 8:46am
Ye Gods, Noggs! That IS a wardrobe!

I'm 51. My three are Bois du Portugal, Jubilation XXV and the wonderful, underrated Green Valley.
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post #16 of 92
12/4/10 at 10:23am
I have so many I truly enjoy, I have a tough time picking three. But I'll pick three (uh, four) that I feel are somewhat easier for a man over 45 to wear and revel in being over 45.

Vintage Tabarome
Trumpers Eucris
Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier
Santos de Cartier Concentre
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post #17 of 92
12/4/10 at 10:38am
48yrs old Shugga Daddy

1. 1 million
2. Paris Hilton for Men
3. Le male
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post #18 of 92
12/4/10 at 10:49am
Aramis
Yatagan
Givenchy Vetyver
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post #19 of 92
12/4/10 at 10:55am
Age: 59

Tom Ford Extreme
Creed Vintage Tabarome
Creed Green Valley
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post #20 of 92
12/4/10 at 11:04am
51 years old here. Of stuff I own:

1. Zino
2. Eau d'Orange Verte
3. Tea For Two
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post #21 of 92
12/4/10 at 11:06am
Frankly, many of the frags being listed just illustrate Basenoters of any age just wear whatever they want.

Only a handful of scents being listed are the ones typically bashed as "too mature."
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post #22 of 92
12/4/10 at 11:11am
1) Harrod's Limited Ed. Oud
2) Rose 31 Le Labo
3) Avignon, Comme des Garcons
4) Escentric 01

I had to list 4 to include my favorite fresh scent right now Escentric 01.
I am 62. I'm not sure how "mature" I am though.
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post #23 of 92
12/4/10 at 11:41am
44.99 (I am so close)

1) Arabie
2) Rose Poivree
3) Heritage
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post #24 of 92
12/4/10 at 2:29pm
47

Top "3" Designer Fragrances(no particular order)

Chevignon Brand (Vintage) by Chevignon

Burberry London for Men (mixed, not layered, w/ L'Anarchiste)

Bulgari Black

A-Men Pure Malt

Terre d'Hermes

Lancome Sagamore (vintage)


Top "3" Niche Fragrances (no particular order)

Reflection Man by Amouage

L'Air du Desert Marocain by Tauer

Musc Ravageur by Malle

New York by Parfums d' Nicolai

Santal Noble (Vintage) by MPG

Sandalo by Villoresi
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post #25 of 92
12/4/10 at 3:03pm
46 yo

I prefer to refer to familiies rather than brands:

- Woody blends - oriental, spicy and aromatic: Habit Rouge, Zino, Heritage, Wels Tabac Beige, Guerlain Vetiver, YSL's Rive Gauche
- Fougere blends - oriental and aromatic: Salvador Dali, Avon's Wild Country, Rochas Moustache
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post #26 of 92
12/4/10 at 3:21pm
54

Jaipur edp
Boucheron edp
Cartier Eau de Concentree
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post #27 of 92
12/4/10 at 3:34pm
Giving top three a stab but the list changes as the mood shifts. At the moment it's :

Caron Pour Un Homme
Guerlain Habit Rouge edp
Dior Homme
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post #28 of 92
12/4/10 at 3:35pm
Can I add one more ? Yatagan
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post #29 of 92
12/4/10 at 4:01pm
I was just kidding.. I'm in my twenties lol and I don't wear any of those!
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post #30 of 92
12/4/10 at 4:53pm
What about immature men, 45+?
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post #31 of 92
12/4/10 at 4:58pm
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Originally Posted by popo940 View Post

I was just kidding.. I'm in my twenties lol and I don't wear any of those!

Good- I debated giving you some grief about that list at 45+
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post #32 of 92
12/4/10 at 5:00pm
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Originally Posted by Off-Scenter View Post

What about immature men, 45+?

Did you not notice that I already posted here?
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post #33 of 92
12/4/10 at 5:22pm
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Hello Grandpas!
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post #34 of 92
12/4/10 at 5:30pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by AromiErotici View Post

Did you not notice that I already posted here?

Well then I guess it's safe to go in the water...

Over 45 and, as of today:

Patou pour Homme ( because I still have it )

Tribute

Santal Noble (vintage)

..and as runners-up, Chanel Cuir de Russie and Dia
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post #35 of 92
12/4/10 at 7:53pm
Age: 100
1. Liniment
2. Smelling salts
3. Embalming fluid
In that order.
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post #36 of 92
12/4/10 at 8:02pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by MFJ View Post

Hello Grandpas!

You damn young-uns !

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin Guyer View Post

Age: 100
1. Liniment
2. Smelling salts
3. Embalming fluid
In that order.

Kevin.....I thought I was the only basenoter to own 82 Pour Homme by Fashion Two Twenty.
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post #37 of 92
12/4/10 at 10:12pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AromiErotici View Post

You damn young-uns !


Hehehe. Actually prefer to be in the company of the older guys, don't feel like every post is going to be judged during the rapture. Older guys tend to give way more, close an eye.

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Kevin.....I thought I was the only basenoter to own 82 Pour Homme by Fashion Two Twenty.

Kevin said he was 90 last year on an age thread. He is 100 this year. So forgetful, Kevin.

*Peace* I'm just feeling quite high in spirits today!
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post #38 of 92
12/4/10 at 11:34pm
48
Dunhill Edition
C&S Cuba
Hermes Bel Ami (vintage)
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post #39 of 92
12/5/10 at 4:26am
I don't believe in top three, as my preferences are subject to climate, time of the year, and 100 other circumstances. However, some of my constants are:

Day time: Eau d'Hermes / Mosieur de Givenchy or a really light classic cologne

Sunset and later: Nicolai New York / Knize Ten / Arabie

Special Occasions: Black Aoud / Mitsouko / Bandit (the original where incense is predominant)

and... Kouros, of course !
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post #40 of 92
12/5/10 at 4:40am
Homage
Tribute
Invaison Barbare
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post #41 of 92
12/5/10 at 5:24am
45 in March 2012

Jicky EdT in the colder season (warmer season: evening only)
Eau Sauvage EdT in the warmer season
Guerlain Vetiver, vintage EdC (I own the vintage EdT, though)
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post #42 of 92
12/5/10 at 8:26am
50 years and 2 weeks.

ODIN Petrana
Penhaligon's Sartorial
Amouage Lyric Man
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post #43 of 92
12/5/10 at 10:23am
Yatagan
Black Tourmaline
Piper Nigrum
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post #44 of 92
12/5/10 at 11:10am
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Well over 60.

The 2nd and 3rd places do change but for the present..

Havana
Sycomore
Bel Ami

Take that, you young whippersnappers..
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post #45 of 92
12/5/10 at 6:07pm
Well, I'm still under 61! I think my all-time no. 1 is Guerlain Habit Rouge (I have EDT and EDC). Runners up: Lutens Fille en Aiguilles, and Guerlain Vetiver. New addition and gaining fast is Urbano Rock Crystal.
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post #46 of 92
12/5/10 at 6:17pm
Creed Bois du Portugal
Tom Ford Tuscan Leather
Creed Creed Windsor
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post #47 of 92
12/5/10 at 6:34pm
Over 45 and, as of today:

Patou pour Homme ( because I still have it )

I hear you...wish I still had some! You're a lucky man.
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post #48 of 92
12/5/10 at 9:07pm
Over 60 and can't do 3:

MPG - Santal Noble - vintage
Ungaro II
Dunhill '34
Floris Vetiver
Annick Goutal - Myrrhe Ardente
Christian Dior - Eau Sauvage
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post #49 of 92
12/5/10 at 9:19pm
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Originally Posted by popo940 View Post

48yrs old Shugga Daddy

1. 1 million
2. Paris Hilton for Men
3. Le male

With that selection you either are a very young brat or a really really really inmature old fart
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post #50 of 92
12/5/10 at 10:37pm
Guerlain Vetiver
Jo Malone Grapefruit
Penhaligons English-fern
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post #51 of 92
12/5/10 at 11:28pm
I could live with these if push came to shove.

1. Sous le Vent - I get a citrus Eau de Guerlain blast in the opening then a breezy, herbal chypre all in one.
2. Patou Pour Homme - while it lasts . . .
3. Santal Noble I have to have a sandalwood at hand.

Others: Villoresi Uomo, Amouage Homage, and a decent EDC Eau du Coq, Eau de Guerlain, Cologne du Parfumeur, Villoresi AdC . . .
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post #52 of 92
12/5/10 at 11:43pm
Age: Mid-century, modern.
1: Ambre 114
2: Muscs Koublaï Khän
3: Habit Rouge
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post #53 of 92
12/6/10 at 5:13pm
Age: 47

3?????

Dear God how hard is that!!!

I'll have a stab at it

Hammam Bouquet
Cartier Santos Concentree
Le Labo Rose 31

But there are about 20 others pushing me for their attention, three is just too small a number. I could swap those three quite happily with

Caron 3rd Man
Ungaro III
Heritage

Seriously, I could do this for ages and rarely hit the same three.
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post #54 of 92
12/6/10 at 5:23pm
Giorgio for Men
Vintage Tabarome
Czech & Speake No.88
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post #55 of 92
2/3/11 at 7:07am
Thread Starter 
Blatant bump just 'cos the original 'Young Men' thread has been revived.


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post #56 of 92
2/3/11 at 7:43am
at the moment:

L´Air Du Désert Marocain
Black Aoud
Habit Rouge
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post #57 of 92
2/3/11 at 7:47am
Age 46:

l'Instant d'Guerlain pour Homme, EDP
Derby
Arsene Lupin, Dandy

But that's just because you asked today... tomorrow it could change!
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post #58 of 92
2/3/11 at 7:47am
Double post (darn it!).
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post #59 of 92
2/3/11 at 7:51am
A bit apart from the original question: who is the oldest & youngest basenoter?
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post #60 of 92
2/3/11 at 8:33am
I see this thread is top 3 for 45+ ... I am 42 ( I guess in limbo so to speak, I didnt fit in over at the 30 & under thread either) but here it goes anyways

1. Boucheron
2. Rive Gauche
3. Chanel Antaeus
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