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post #1 of 34
2/10/12 at 3:15pm
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I love strong fragrances, lasting power is important to me. Most of my wardrobe (at least the ones I use most often) lasts at least through the work day, 8 hours minimum. They also tend to be darker heavier frags. But with summer coming I want something more suitable to longer, warmer days. I don't care if the fragrance is new or older, niche or designer. It has to last though.

I would really like to find something a bit fruity (not any sort of citrus except blood orange maybe) and even flowery. Not a huge fan of aquatics but an aquatic note would be OK. Berries, melon, peach, papaya, rhubarb, durian (OK, not durian), mango, various tropical fruits would all be good. Maybe a bit of musk or woods in the base, sandlewood, cedar etc..

I really want something that lasts, and if it does not last at least make it cheap so I can re-apply.

I have Bvlgari Aqva Marine, Hanae Mori and one everyone hates but me, Pi Neo Tropical Paradise. Need something different and new to me. I have considered Kenzo Power, Allure Homme Edition Blanche and one that I am almost afraid to mention for fear my masculinity will shrivel and fall off, Acqua di Gioia Giorgio Armani for women. I have to smell this one every time I go to Nordstrom's...

Open to suggestions.
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post #2 of 34
2/10/12 at 3:29pm
Montale Soleil De Capri
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post #3 of 34
2/10/12 at 4:08pm
Oooooppps. The other ADG (men).
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post #4 of 34
2/10/12 at 4:23pm
Habit Rouge!
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post #5 of 34
2/10/12 at 5:44pm
Longevity is very important to me also, so there are a couple that I can enthusiastically recommend to you. Listen for Him by Herb Alpert can still be found and is a unique and very pleasant smell. I notice that it has an attractive, grape like note as one of its reviewers also noted. I believe it will fit your criterion, and it has excellent longevity (6-8 hours on me). Another you might want to consider is Quartz pour Homme by Molyneux. This is a real compliment getter, smells fantastic (subtle but elegant IMO), lasts 10+ hours on me, and is perfect for Spring and Summer wear. You should also be able to find this without too much effort, and for $30.00 or under.

PS - You may also want to investigate Paris Hilton for Men.
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post #6 of 34
2/10/12 at 5:50pm
nautica voyage.. cheap too. fresh apple aquatic
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post #7 of 34
2/10/12 at 7:02pm
Luca turin's favorite Paradox by Jacomo: fresh melony fruit salad for the summer. Unfortunately difficult to find, though cheap when found.

Also Kenzo Flower (sparkly melony light floral) would do.

cacio
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post #8 of 34
2/10/12 at 7:12pm
360 red another good cheapie
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post #9 of 34
2/10/12 at 7:20pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by cacio View Post

Luca turin's favorite Paradox by Jacomo: fresh melony fruit salad for the summer. Unfortunately difficult to find, though cheap when found.

cacio

I just looked this up and I will presume the one for women? Or the one for men?
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post #10 of 34
2/10/12 at 7:22pm
Kenzo Power Cologne
Aramis New West for Him
Hugh Parsons (Blue)
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post #11 of 34
2/10/12 at 7:26pm
APOM Pour Homme
Aqua di Parma Colonia
Millisime Imperial
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post #12 of 34
2/10/12 at 7:45pm
Spring/Summer fragrances with good longevity...

Kenzo Power EDT -- floral notes with vanilla dry down
Solo Loewe EDC Intense -- very well blended and unique guava and aquatic notes
Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient -- light spicy notes with vanilla dry down
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post #13 of 34
2/10/12 at 8:57pm
ADP Colonia, Frapin L'Humaniste and Penhaligon's Castile.
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post #14 of 34
2/10/12 at 8:59pm
Akahina:

re: Paradox, what's referred to as female, the conical blue bottle
http://www.basenotes.net/ID10211800.html

cacio
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post #15 of 34
2/10/12 at 9:06pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks, I thought that was the one... I may have to get this one blind (cheap enough that I won't feel bad) but there is not a single positive review here. That worries me a bit but I do tend to like things that others are so-so about.
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post #16 of 34
2/10/12 at 10:23pm
Mugler Cologne is a fabulous spring / summer scent that lasts all day long. Very clean smelling.
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post #17 of 34
2/10/12 at 10:36pm
Style in Play by Lacoste
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post #18 of 34
2/11/12 at 1:38am
During spring/summer I tend to prefer vetivers and I suggest Vettiveru as one of the best bang for the buck. Incredibly long lasting, refreshing, easy to wear and...very reasonably priced. Also Malle's Vetiver Extraordinaire preforms really good in warmer temperatures.

I'm not much of a big fan of aquatics but Tirrenico by I Profumi Del Forte is a big winner in my book. Fennel anf fruity notes on a clean musky/mossy base. 12+ hrs lasting power. Last but not least you might want to check out Bahiana by Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier which is a terrific exotic/fruity summer fragrance.
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post #19 of 34
2/11/12 at 1:51am
The garnet colored one from Hummiecki and Graeff is fruity but sophisticated fruity and long lasting.
I suffered through it on my wrist for a few hours during a test application righty before watching a movie at the cinema.
I dislike fruity perfumes.
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post #20 of 34
2/11/12 at 1:59am
Granville (Dior Private Collection)
1725 (Histoires de Parfums)
French Lover (Editions de Parfum Frederic Malle)

All very different but all potential staples depending on your taste.
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post #21 of 34
2/11/12 at 2:34am
Aventus
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post #22 of 34
2/28/12 at 9:43pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by heperd View Post

Aventus

what he said.
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post #23 of 34
2/28/12 at 11:12pm
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Originally Posted by alfarom View Post

I'm not much of a big fan of aquatics but Tirrenico by I Profumi Del Forte is a big winner in my book. Fennel anf fruity notes on a clean musky/mossy base. 12+ hrs lasting power.

Actually, what he said. Tirrenico does indeed have some lasting power.
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post #24 of 34
2/29/12 at 12:37am
I recommend this pack: -Showergel, deo-stick, and EDT of Chanel Allure Edition Blanche.You will smell attractive and classy all day long!
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post #25 of 34
2/29/12 at 3:23am
Aventus
Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport
Lalique White
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post #26 of 34
2/29/12 at 3:40am
Fils De Dieu by Etat Libre D'Orange. I know you said no citrus, but it opens with... well, bright citrus, but it sits on a creamy rice base with a bit of coconut, ginger and a metallic edge.
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post #27 of 34
2/29/12 at 5:34am
+ 1 Quartz Pour Homme

I'll add my favorite, Aqua Quorum. I'll say Quartz is just as good though, but a tad bit more $ so AQ wins.
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post #28 of 34
2/29/12 at 5:57am
Byredo Bal d'Afrique, PG Un Crime Exotique, FM Une Fleur de Cassis.

All fruity and interesting and with good lasting power.
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post #29 of 34
2/29/12 at 6:13am
just to name a few

Kenzo power
JPG fleur du male
Lyric man
Aventus
MI
GIT
SMW
Himalaya
Bleeker street
Chez bond
Coney island
Fire island
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post #30 of 34
2/29/12 at 9:37am
+1 for Bond No 9's Coney Island, Chez Bond, and Fire Island. I'd also add Andy Warhol Montauk to that list as well. If you are looking for longevity, sample the fresh scents from Bond. All are eau de parfum strength and have much better than average longevity for warm weather fragrances.
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post #31 of 34
2/29/12 at 9:58am
Sampled Frapin L'Humaniste recently and liked it a lot. Citrus, a bit of pepper, but mostly gin & tonic. On my list.
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post #32 of 34
2/29/12 at 11:02am
Oh man I can't believe I forgot this one Creed VIW
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post #33 of 34
2/29/12 at 12:12pm
Style In Play by Lacoste would be perfect. Kourous for evening wear and longevity is still the king.
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post #34 of 34
2/29/12 at 12:43pm
Live Jazz for rhubarb mint
Polo Blue Sport for pineapple
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