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Recommendations for a spring/summer fragrance?

post #1 of 24
4/23/11 at 4:37am
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ok so i'm kinda getting bored of my versace eau fraiche, but i still like the aquatic citrusy floral kinda scents. is there anything else you guys would recommend me trying? perhaps something not overly common like adg and stuff? longevity is a must, cos the versace only lasts like 5hrs max):
many thanks!

ken
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post #2 of 24
4/23/11 at 4:40am
Cologne du 68 by Guerlain
Habit Rouge by Guerlain
Kenzo Power
Montauk by Bond no 9
Kenzo Pour Homme
Outrageous! by Frederic Malle
Eau de Cologne Imperiale by Guerlain
Kenzo Jungle Pour Homme
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post #3 of 24
4/23/11 at 4:48am
Kenzo Power Cologne
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post #4 of 24
4/23/11 at 5:02am
Thread Starter 
thanks guys! would you guys recommend creed erolfa? heard some good things about that one.
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post #5 of 24
4/23/11 at 5:12am
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Originally Posted by Felhound View Post

thanks guys! would you guys recommend creed erolfa? heard some good things about that one.

I personally am not fond of it. But you should try it for yourself - your results may vary. You may also want to try Bulgari Aqua.
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post #6 of 24
4/23/11 at 5:43am
The issue with acqua / citrus colognes is the old story of longevity!
Rossine - Rosssissimo Citrus Rose Floral
Christian Dior - Eau de Sauvage
are safe summer bets.
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post #7 of 24
4/23/11 at 5:47am
Forgot to add. If you want freshness I have a couple of favorites that I will be rotating with this summer.
Lorenzo Viloressi - Spezie (Fresh menthe) + Editions Frederic Malle 's Vetiver Extraordinaire (Green fresh cut grass).
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post #8 of 24
4/23/11 at 6:41am
L'eau D'Issey by Issey Miyake is probably a good bet. Everyone on basenotes has heard of it, but I'm sure it's not in the realm of an AdG. A bit different, but worth checking out at the very least.
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post #9 of 24
4/23/11 at 7:42am
Creed Erolfa
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post #10 of 24
4/23/11 at 7:54am
+1 kenzo power cologne ( personaly i love this one )

Issey could be great choice too
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Dior Fahrenheit 32 ( fresh floral )
Dior Dune
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post #11 of 24
4/23/11 at 11:44am
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by Igorbg View Post

+1 kenzo power cologne ( personaly i love this one )

Issey could be great choice too
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Dior Fahrenheit 32 ( fresh floral )
Dior Dune

cool, i'll sample kenzo power and issey. the others seem a tad hard to find here!
thanks for all the suggestions(:
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post #12 of 24
4/23/11 at 11:48am

Kenzo Power EDT/Fraiche

Bond No. 9 Wall Street
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post #13 of 24
4/23/11 at 11:49am
Azzaro Chrome
Kenzo PH
Aramis Tuscany
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post #14 of 24
4/23/11 at 2:40pm
AdP Colonia Assoluta. Not the greatest for longevity, but you'll be challenged to find any citrus-based frags which have it...and those really are the best candidates for summer especially.
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post #15 of 24
4/23/11 at 5:36pm
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Kenzo Power Cologne


+ 1
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post #16 of 24
4/23/11 at 6:03pm
Grey Vetiver by Tom Ford? Fresh, clean, lasts fairly long.
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post #17 of 24
4/23/11 at 7:12pm
Kurkdjian Absolue pour le matin
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post #18 of 24
4/26/11 at 5:55am
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thanks for the replies guys! really appreciate it. anyways, would you recommend antidote by viktor and rolf? it kinda fits the bill, but the number of notes is just crazy.
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post #19 of 24
4/26/11 at 11:36am
Easy on the wallet is the new A Lab On Fire - 'L'Anonyme ou OP-1475-A' for about $20.00--- a fine minimalist scent for spring/summer.
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post #20 of 24
4/26/11 at 12:20pm
Kenzo Power
Armani Eau Pour Homme
Aramis New West
Creed Silver Mountain Water
Herrera For Men
Dior Dune
Bvlgari Pour Homme
Boss Baldessarini
Dunhill(2003)
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post #21 of 24
4/26/11 at 12:44pm
Creed Millesime Imperial
Yves St. Laurent Live Jazz
Acqua Di Parma Colonia Assoluta
Frederic Malle Geranium Pour Monsieur
Creed Green Valley
Mugler Cologne
Banana Republic Classic

One of my favorite genres among fragrances. I am a big fan of clean, fresh scents.
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post #22 of 24
4/26/11 at 12:47pm
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Originally Posted by Felhound View Post

anyways, would you recommend antidote by viktor and rolf? it kinda fits the bill, but the number of notes is just crazy.

I would not recommend it for spring / summer, nor would I really recommend it at all. It is a very complex and difficult scent. To me it felt like chaos, uncontrolled elements without rhyme or reason.
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post #23 of 24
4/26/11 at 3:17pm
Cheapie Suggestion -- Very Sexy for Him by Victoria Secret
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post #24 of 24
4/26/11 at 8:00pm
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Kurkdjian Absolue pour le matin

+1 Agreed!
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