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Top Designer Spring/Summer scents for 2012

post #1 of 19
11/19/11 at 5:15pm
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I know, it is a bit early for this but I have recently got back into fragrances (I have been trying to use up my decently sized collection for the past 2 years) purchased a few fall/winter fragrances and I am getting ready to purchase some fragrances for the spring/summer.

I have rediscovered designer fragrances. I have been using niche fragrances in the summer and spring and have really been focused on niche for about 5 years. I haven't even messed with designer besides the occasional test at the stores and me quickly disliking them because they are designer.

So far I really like
Dior Homme Sport
Chanel Allure Blanche Edition

I am on the fence about
Versace Eau Fraiche

Any others?
Allure Homme Sport maybe?
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post #2 of 19
11/19/11 at 5:24pm
Aramis New West for Him
Kenzo Power Cologne (not EDT)
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post #3 of 19
11/19/11 at 6:10pm

Bois des Iles
Opium PH Eau D'Orient
Kenzo Power EDT
Solo Loewe Intense
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post #4 of 19
11/19/11 at 8:57pm
Boucheron Eau De Parfum Pour Homme
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post #5 of 19
11/20/11 at 9:35am
Guerlain Homme L'Eau

Issey Miyake Eau D'Ete Summer Edition 2009

Lacoste Essential
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post #6 of 19
11/20/11 at 9:46am
Moschino Uomo
DKNY Men
Nautica Voyage
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess
Prada Amber
Swiss Army Altitude
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post #7 of 19
11/20/11 at 10:21am
LALIQUE WHITE ALL THE WAY
after that id go with versace eau fraiche
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post #8 of 19
11/20/11 at 10:38am
Lacoste style in play (red)
Gucci by Gucci sport
Chanel Allure homme sport
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post #9 of 19
1/4/12 at 2:19pm
Spring
Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche
Cartier Roadster
YSL L'Homme

Summer
Versace Man Eau Fraiche
Guerlain Homme L'Eau
Chanel Allure Homme Sport

^ Still have to pick up a couple of these, but so far thats what ive got my eye on.
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post #10 of 19
1/5/12 at 12:24am
L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme by Kenzo - Initially, one is treated to a biting and sparkling blast of yuzo, somewhere between a grapefruit and a mandarin orange, with its lemon-like tangy and floral aspects. This sharp and bright citrus slowly pairs with ho leaf, which tinges the pseudo-lemon with its spicy and sweet, floral and rosewood overtones, yielding an almost lemon, furniture polish accord, morphing the stark citrus into a luscious smoothness. The refreshing, watery middle beckons. Here, in the heart, the pseudo-lemon is immersed in a bath of lotus flower, with its lovely, water lily greenness with a hint of mint, sharp and fresh ozone notes, as well as refreshful aquatic notes, with its faint, marine and mint accord, and steeps into a soothing lemonade. Pleasant white musk usurps the cool blend into the awaiting base, imparting its sweet and floral facets, and its cohort, green pepper, adds a kiss of earthiness before meandering to the light and airy drydown. A wonderful fragrance to be turned to in the heat of the summer, this fresh and crisp composition is a vibrant, green, lemony and woody scent, and has average longevity and projection. In the sweaty dog days of the summer, you need this!
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post #11 of 19
1/5/12 at 7:59am
allure sport, versace pour homme, nautica voyage, adg, 360 red(horrible spritzer)
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post #12 of 19
1/5/12 at 3:37pm
Summer
Allure Homme/Sport/Edition Blanche all from chanel
Dior Homme Sport
Mugler Cologne
Versace Pour Homme

Spring
La Nuit De L'homme
D&G Pour Homme
Dior Homme
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post #13 of 19
1/11/12 at 3:13pm
Can't find the Kenzo power cologne just the EDT. Even when I search Kenzos site thy don't have anything except after shave lotion listed. I already have Issey Miyake and Green Irish Tweed coming , but looking for something else for spring/summer. The Allure Homme sport doesn't sit well on my skin. Looking of something Fruit/spicy with good longevity. Suggestions???
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post #14 of 19
2/10/12 at 2:37pm
I am topping this because I hope to find that one great scent for spring/summer this year. Hopes include decent silage and great longevity. I would like some nice fruit and/or floral component but am hoping to find fruits other than bergamot or citrus, but blood orange would be an exception to that. Not a huge fan of aquatics, but an aquatic element would be OK.
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post #15 of 19
2/11/12 at 5:15am
dior homme COLOGNE
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post #16 of 19
2/14/12 at 9:52am
Hanae Mori
John Varvatos Artisan
Chanel Platinum, Bleu
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post #17 of 19
2/14/12 at 12:43pm
Allure Homme Sport is an OUTSTANDING scent. One of my favorites!

It smells nothing like the Allure or Allure Edition Blanch. I wear Edition Blanch and Sport fairly frequently in warm weather. :-)
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post #18 of 19
2/14/12 at 2:45pm
Issey Sport. D&G sport. new Cool Water Summer. All of the other sports coming out......
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post #19 of 19
2/15/12 at 2:12am
+1 Lalique White
Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport
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