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What do you feel are some classy fragrances for younger guys?

post #1 of 17
1/21/11 at 4:42pm
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(Preferably designer, for accesibility and affordability purposes)
Like a 20 year old college student.


I really love Burberry London and the feeling it gives me.
Van Cleef & Arpel's Pour Homme too, but I find that alot less wearable. Very enjoyable nonetheless though.

Some fragrances which I plan to check out next, and to my understanding are in this vibe, are Chanel's Platinum Egoiste and YSL's L'Homme.
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post #2 of 17
1/21/11 at 5:40pm
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Originally Posted by That_Douchebag View Post

Chanel's Platinum Egoiste and YSL's L'Homme.

These are two good ones. By all means check them out.
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post #3 of 17
1/22/11 at 1:14am
A lighter Version of the Original PI
Pi Neo Givenchy for men
Contradiction Calvin Klein for men
Black Walnut Banana Republic for men

these are classy and for everyday use
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post #4 of 17
1/22/11 at 4:07am
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Originally Posted by hednic View Post

These are two good ones. By all means check them out.

+1

Chanel Pour Monsieur as well. It has a lemon creme pie vibe that's very pleasant.

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post #5 of 17
1/22/11 at 7:44am
If you're looking for mainstream ones, check out a Sephora if you have one available (or their web site). You'll instantly see the ones that are popular. Some examples are:
Terre d'Hermes
Armani Code and Acqua Di Gio
Versace Eau Fraiche
JPG Le Male
YSL L'Homme and La Nuit de L'Homme
Burberry Sport and Brit
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post #6 of 17
1/22/11 at 8:20am
+ 1 for Chanel pour Monsieur. It was the first thing I thought of on reading your post. Classy, AND would be great on a young guy, I think. Also a less predictable choice than say, something like Le Male or ADG
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post #7 of 17
1/22/11 at 8:27am
I truly second Terre d'Hermes and YSL L'Homme

Also, Mugler Cologne and YSL Rive Gauche PH are at least worth testing
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post #8 of 17
1/22/11 at 5:34pm
+1 on Chanel Pour Monsieur.

Also try Dune Pour Homme by Christian Dior. Excellent "classy" fragrance for a younger person.

While we're talking about Chanel, Égoïste (not Platinum) is classy and comforting - and there's no age barrier for it.
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post #9 of 17
1/22/11 at 6:33pm
Armani code isn't a bad one. Not very complex but a good classy scent.
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post #10 of 17
1/23/11 at 10:21am
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Originally Posted by Grottola View Post

+1 on Chanel Pour Monsieur.

Also try Dune Pour Homme by Christian Dior. Excellent "classy" fragrance for a younger person.

While we're talking about Chanel, Égoïste (not Platinum) is classy and comforting - and there's no age barrier for it.

I really have to try Dune PH - can't believe that I've NEVER tried it. I'm betting I'd really love it.

And agreed on both those Chanels. They've both got a very classy vibe. Depends on your definition of classy - I think they have a very classic feel. Ditzy chicks who say "old man cologne" at anything but mall fragrances are gonna run, but classy women on campus will appreciate, and that sounds like what you're looking for.

Also Terre d'Hermès - can't emphasize that one enough. It's something of a breakthrough fragrance that's classy but new enough to be perfect on a young person. Sort of like an "instant classic". Not that commonly worn, but deserves to be.
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post #11 of 17
1/23/11 at 10:36am
Chanel Egoiste (NOT Platinum Egoiste)
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post #12 of 17
1/23/11 at 11:55am
Rochas Man
Eau Sauvage
Pasha De Cartier
La Nuit De L'Homme by YSL
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post #13 of 17
1/23/11 at 12:42pm
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Chanel Egoiste (NOT Platinum Egoiste)

I cast another vote for this gem.
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post #14 of 17
1/23/11 at 1:46pm
Bvlgari Black
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post #15 of 17
1/23/11 at 3:55pm
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My insta-response to this question was Terre d'Hermès.

So that's a +4 by now?

All other suggestions are great of course but for my tastes TdH is the real winner for any occassion. It transcends all - age, gender, location (lol) season, mood, yadda yadda. I think every perfume-lover should have some. It is truly lovely and super classy. I enjoy wearing it myself on hot days.

Good Luck!
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post #16 of 17
1/24/11 at 7:24am
I got a whiff of rotten oranges sometimes from TdH. Try before you buy!

La Nuit de L'homme is an excellent one. I enjoy it more than expected (it was a blind purchase). Its semi-formal to formal though imo.
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post #17 of 17
1/24/11 at 7:38am
Chanel Allure Edition Blanche
Chanel Allure Sport
Chevignon Brand
Terre d´Hermés
Dolce & Gabbana pour homme
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