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post #1 of 39
9/17/11 at 1:35am
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Hi,
I'm new to fragrances world. I've built my list to get 2 fragrances based on recommendations and votes over the web. I'm willing to buy two fragrances of the below list. Please help me choosing the most attractive two fragrances for females.

L'eau D'Issey pour homme Issey Miyake
Channel Platinum Égoïste
Allure Sport Chanel
L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
Kenzo Pour Homme Eau De Toilette Spray
Drakkar Noir Eau De Toilette Spray
Ceruti 1881 Uomo Eau De Toilette Spray
Acqua Di Gio Eau De Toilette Spray
Dolce Gabbana Pour Homme
Armani (Black) Code
Cool Water Eau De Toilette Natural
Azzaro Chrome Eau De Toilette Spray
Cigar
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post #2 of 39
9/17/11 at 1:39am
I'm gonna make it 3 :

- L'instant de guerlain
- Platinum Egoiste
- Armani Code
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post #3 of 39
9/17/11 at 1:57am
i'm gonna make 3 fromt that list also:

Platinum Egoiste (can be a great signature scent, but dont overspray)
L 'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme Eau de Toilette (you can sample the intense version of it)
Azzaro Chrome Eau De Toilette Spray
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post #4 of 39
9/17/11 at 2:03am
Allure Homme Sport Chanel
L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
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post #5 of 39
9/17/11 at 2:08am
If you want to be original:

Platinum Egoiste
L'Instant
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post #6 of 39
9/17/11 at 2:30am
L'Instant
Cool Water
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post #7 of 39
9/17/11 at 3:31am
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Seems that L'instant rocks for you guys
is it the same for ladies ?

what about L'eau D'Issey ? It's the most complimented from the other sex as per voting in a sticky thread here

Thanks a lot for allllll of your comments, am waiting for more opinions.

Thanks all
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post #8 of 39
9/17/11 at 3:36am
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Originally Posted by Never Mind View Post

Hi,
I'm new to fragrances world. I've built my list to get 2 fragrances based on recommendations and votes over the web. I'm willing to buy two fragrances of the below list. Please help me choosing the most attractive two fragrances for females.

L'eau D'Issey pour homme Issey Miyake
Channel Platinum Égoïste
Allure Sport Chanel
L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
Kenzo Pour Homme Eau De Toilette Spray
Drakkar Noir Eau De Toilette Spray
Ceruti 1881 Uomo Eau De Toilette Spray
Acqua Di Gio Eau De Toilette Spray
Dolce Gabbana Pour Homme
Armani (Black) Code
Cool Water Eau De Toilette Natural
Azzaro Chrome Eau De Toilette Spray
Cigar

What votes and recommendations are you referring to?
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post #9 of 39
9/17/11 at 3:39am
L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
Dolce Gabbana Pour Homme
Egoiste (Not Platinum).
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post #10 of 39
9/17/11 at 3:48am
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

What votes and recommendations are you referring to?

Votes from this thread
http://www.basenotes.net/threads/212...liments/page56

, votes from other sites and recommendations from my friends.
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post #11 of 39
9/17/11 at 3:58am
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Originally Posted by Never Mind View Post

what about L'eau D'Issey ? It's the most complimented from the other sex as per voting in a sticky thread here


I used to like it until I joined here. When you see what else is out there, it completely drops off the radar.
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post #12 of 39
9/17/11 at 4:01am
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Originally Posted by Never Mind View Post

Seems that L'instant rocks for you guys
is it the same for ladies ?

what about L'eau D'Issey ? It's the most complimented from the other sex as per voting in a sticky thread here

Thanks a lot for allllll of your comments, am waiting for more opinions.

Thanks all

believe me you will not want l'eau d' issey or acqua di gio. my honest advice is check the forums for a while and then you decide if its worth it
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post #13 of 39
9/17/11 at 4:08am
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Originally Posted by dmb6473 View Post

I used to like it until I joined here. When you see what else is out there, it completely drops off the radar.

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Originally Posted by Picollo30 View Post

believe me you will not want l'eau d' issey or acqua di gio. my honest advice is check the forums for a while and then you decide if its worth it

Thanks guys for your advices. I do try checking forums before going a head in my shopping. Thanks a lot.
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post #14 of 39
9/17/11 at 4:13am
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Originally Posted by Never Mind View Post

Thanks guys for your advices. I do try checking forums before going a head in my shopping. Thanks a lot.


Only check forums for ideas of what to sample. Then get a few of those and buy full bottles of the ones that you like. Just because something is popular on here doesn't mean that you'll like it.
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post #15 of 39
9/17/11 at 4:22am
also dont forget to check the cologne reviews of the colognes you have in mind to buy.
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post #16 of 39
9/17/11 at 4:29am
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Originally Posted by Never Mind View Post

Seems that L'instant rocks for you guys
is it the same for ladies ?

what about L'eau D'Issey ? It's the most complimented from the other sex as per voting in a sticky thread here

Thanks all

L'Eau D'Issey does seem to get a lot of female compliments based on the thread you are referring to, but I can't personally recommend it because I find it truly hideous... Obviously others feel differently, so that is where the sampling suggestions others have made are key, IMO.
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post #17 of 39
9/17/11 at 6:21am
- Cool Water & Chanel Platinum Egoiste
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post #18 of 39
9/17/11 at 6:45am
D & G pour homme is my strong recommendation for wearing with ladies and out of your list I also love L'instant, & Platinum Egoiste
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post #19 of 39
9/17/11 at 6:53am
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Originally Posted by dmb6473 View Post

Allure Homme Sport Chanel
L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme Eau de Toilette

This.
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post #20 of 39
9/17/11 at 8:15am
L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
Allure Sport Chanel
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post #21 of 39
9/17/11 at 8:20am
I know they're super common (but there's a reason; they're great scents). So if you are just starting out, my vote goes for Acqua Di Gio and Cool Water. They are both very appealing to females and are versatile for various situations & seasons (especially Cool Water).
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post #22 of 39
9/17/11 at 8:31am
I agree with dmb6473 (on all counts), Chasing The Dragon, and Hednic.

See my response to your thread in the Just Starting Out forum.
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post #23 of 39
9/17/11 at 9:35am
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Many Thanks guys. I do appreciate all your comments and suggestions. Thank you too much.
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post #24 of 39
9/17/11 at 10:13am
Aqua di Gio
Allure Sport

I base this decision on Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking. If Le Male was on the list, put that in Allure's place.
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post #25 of 39
9/17/11 at 10:20am
Buy 2 bottles of L'Instant de Guerlain PH EDT. It's the best of the bunch.
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post #26 of 39
9/17/11 at 11:08am
L'Instant
Issey
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post #27 of 39
9/17/11 at 11:59am
I'd take the Guerlain
and instead of azzaro chrome, go with the original. So much sexier. If not, Issey.
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post #28 of 39
9/17/11 at 12:02pm
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Originally Posted by Sidney_Falco View Post

If you want to be original:

Platinum Egoiste
L'Instant

+1.
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post #29 of 39
9/17/11 at 12:41pm
Kenzo PH
Cool Whataaaa
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post #30 of 39
9/17/11 at 1:58pm
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Many thanks guys for your informative and helpful comments. My last question is how to know the original fragrance from the fake one ?
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post #31 of 39
9/19/11 at 3:53am
L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
Kenzo Pour Homme Eau De Toilette Spray
Drakkar Noir Eau De Toilette Spray


seo service
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post #32 of 39
9/19/11 at 4:51am
L'Instant but I'd go for the Extreme version.
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post #33 of 39
9/19/11 at 6:09am
Chanel Allure Homme Sport
Davidoff Cool Water
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post #34 of 39
9/19/11 at 9:44am
I would say from that list I would go with
AHS
Code
or Cool water

Just my two cents L'instant if you dont have a very skilled nose you might not enjoy it I had a big bottle and gave it away it smelt like an older gentlemans cologne IMO.
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post #35 of 39
9/20/11 at 10:48am
Real vs fake.
If you really want to make sure: don't buy online, go to a dept store, niche store, whatever, smell the fragrances you want and buy them there. Dig the reputation of small fragrance stores before you go.
Generally fakes come into play in the niche and high cost markets where money can be made when buying online. You don't get to smell before you buy (obviously) so there's always a risk but generally you'll be good as long as the place you're buying from is reputable.
Cheers
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post #36 of 39
9/20/11 at 11:12am
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Originally Posted by aquitania View Post

Real vs fake.
If you really want to make sure: don't buy online, go to a dept store, niche store, whatever, smell the fragrances you want and buy them there. Dig the reputation of small fragrance stores before you go.
Generally fakes come into play in the niche and high cost markets where money can be made when buying online. You don't get to smell before you buy (obviously) so there's always a risk but generally you'll be good as long as the place you're buying from is reputable.
Cheers

Are you a fellow lurker-turned-member? Welcome to basenotes.

Never Mind, you might consider posting your question over at the female discussion forum, since you're interested in attracting females. Good luck and welcome.
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post #37 of 39
9/20/11 at 11:24am
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Originally Posted by hobbes22 View Post

Are you a fellow lurker-turned-member? Welcome to basenotes.

Never Mind, you might consider posting your question over at the female discussion forum, since you're interested in attracting females. Good luck and welcome.

Hah, you got me! thanks, I'll try spread some love!
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post #38 of 39
9/20/11 at 6:54pm
Be careful with Kenzo...an unusual salty aquatic as I recall? Might turn people off compared to other aquatics. Bulgari Aqua is similar and well-regarded, or even Bulgari Aqua Marine.

I sometimes think Drakkar Noir is just too strong and dirty...look for the cheap but recently discontinued Bowling Green, which is greener and cleaner.

Dolce and Gabbana is OK, but I think Burberry's original (red box, gold juice) smells more natural in that genre.

I thought Polo Double Black was more interesting than Armani Code.

I wouldn't discount Acqua di Gio or Issey Miyake for "boring" popularity...they're among the older and better of that type, though you probably wouldn't need more than one of these.

I also doubt that you would get a fake unless you're careless enough to buy a bottle / box that looks noticeably different for surprisingly cheap.
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post #39 of 39
9/21/11 at 1:33am
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Originally Posted by Never Mind View Post

Many thanks guys for your informative and helpful comments. My last question is how to know the original fragrance from the fake one ?

If you're going to buy them online, your best bet is to avoid Ebay altogether for the more popular, top-selling fragrances (I personally have bought a fake Allure Homme Sport there, among others). Better to stick with well-regarded e-tailers such as Fragrancenet -- which has a "basenotes" coupon code -- Parfum1, Strawberrynet, etc.
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