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post #1 of 14
2/12/12 at 10:55am
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I am planning to make some new purchases and need advise on what to buy next.

My current wardrobe:
Angel Therry Mugler
L'instant extreme, Guerlin
Terre Hermes EDP
Damascus Oud by Montale
Black Oud by Montale
Bulgari Black - dont fancy the rubbery scent that much
Cool Water
Rochas Man
Honea Morea HM
L'eau D'Issey
Ambre Sultan - Serge Lutten

For parties:
Le Male
Forgivable by Sean Jean

GIT - coming soon
MI - coming soon
Noir de Noir - coming soon
Tobacco Vanilla - coming soon
M7 vintage - coming soon
Musc Ravageur - coming soon

What fragrance type or dominant scent am I missing? I am considering classics like Habit Rouge EDP, Eau Sauvage however open to other idea. I like Oud/Agarwood however not the pure oud oil types that our too oudy. I am not too fond of getting more gourmonds and I don't like leather scent. I am open to ideas however require that they have high sillage/projection and above average longitivity. Also considering the recent purchases i made, I won't consider purchase options that more expensive than $100.

Advice?
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post #2 of 14
2/12/12 at 11:31am
Absolue pour let Soir
Gaiac - Micallef
Leather Oud
Cuir Amethyste
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post #3 of 14
2/12/12 at 11:37am
Perhaps Full Incense by Montale
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post #4 of 14
2/12/12 at 2:00pm
Story by Paul Smith - One is initially treated to a blast of a lemony and slightly peppery, citric accord. The herbal and faintly woody aspects of ivy leaf intrude upon and commingle with this sparkling citrus, providing a crisp, leafy opening, which saunters to the awaiting middle. Here, in the heart, a floral potion from the sweet jasmine and cardboard-like mustiness of rose leaf tempers the jarring opening, and transitions to the welcoming base. An altering melange of grass-like and clean vetiver, white musk, with its laundered-linen illusion, as well as a rugged, mineral amber coalesce. With an errant metallic and faintly minty something fluttering about, the dry woodiness of cedar squires the cleanly mix to a refreshing drydown. This light and fresh composition has good projection and longevity, and will bloom in the spring, summer and fall. A very nice fragrance which can be had rather inexpensively.
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post #5 of 14
2/12/12 at 2:06pm
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Originally Posted by hedonist222 View Post

Absolue pour let Soir
Gaiac - Micallef
Leather Oud
Cuir Amethyste

Great suggestions Hedonist but I'm afraid that with a budget of $100 they'll probably give him just the cap of any of the fragrances you listed.
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post #6 of 14
2/12/12 at 2:10pm
Maybe a traditional vetiver? I would point to Givenchy or Grey vetiver.
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post #7 of 14
2/12/12 at 2:38pm
You could skip on Musc Ravageur and M7 to get Dior leather oud.
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post #8 of 14
2/12/12 at 2:39pm
I second the idea of vetivers for freshness.

Also, I would explore the Caron masculine trio: Caron pour un homme (lavender vanilla, classic), Yatagan (vegetal woody), and Troisieme homme (fougere, slightly floral and barbershop).

cacio
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post #9 of 14
2/12/12 at 3:29pm
Maybe a good citrus like Concentree D'Orange Verte or a citrus aromatic like Lorenzo Villoresi Uomo

Perhaps a woody incense frag like Gucci Pour Homme or it's tea-based brother Gucci Pour Homme II.

I like the vetiver recommendations your getting too; Givenchy Vetyver's a good one.
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post #10 of 14
2/12/12 at 3:40pm
You are missing out on the classic powerhouses, I really recommend the leather MASTERPIECE Chanel Anateus
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post #11 of 14
2/12/12 at 6:01pm
love bleu de chanel
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post #12 of 14
2/12/12 at 8:52pm
Gucci Pour Homme

I also think an excellent vetiver might add another dimension to your wardrobe, like "Vetiver Guerlain". You want this and it has this:

high sillage/projection and above average longitivity.
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post #13 of 14
2/12/12 at 9:55pm
A vetiver fragrance like Sycomore by Chanel or an incense fragrance like Full Incense by Montale are two excellent additions to anyone's wardrobe.
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post #14 of 14
2/13/12 at 8:45am
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Originally Posted by fragranceman88 View Post

You are missing out on the classic powerhouses, I really recommend the leather MASTERPIECE Chanel Anateus

Great suggestion and I think unique to what you presently have
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