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Your top 10 classic feminines to wear!

post #1 of 43
2/17/12 at 7:57pm
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So I was at the Estee Lauder counter today (while wearing Shalimar!) thinking about how gorgeous some of their fragrances today, and I was wondering what other people's favorite classic feminine fragrances to wear are.

So, what are your top 10?

Mine are:

1. Guerlain Shalimar
2. Guerlain L'Heure Bleue
3. Guerlain Mitsouko
4. Gres Cabochard
5. Estee Lauder Private Collection (such an underrated masterpiece)
6. Prada Infusion d'Iris
7. Estee Lauder Knowing
8. Estee Lauder Azuree (sort of cheating since it's exactly Aramis with a little Jasmine)
9. Hermes Kelly Caleche (hilariously pink purse themed)
10.Paco Rabanne La Nuit (incredibly dark and wonderful)
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post #2 of 43
2/17/12 at 8:01pm
I like Alien.

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post #3 of 43
2/17/12 at 9:17pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by Picard View Post

I like Alien.


I like Alien, too. I'm a jasmine fan and it smells to me like a sweet jasmine tea. I don't own it, but if my girlfriend were to buy it for herself I would probably wear it occasionally.
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post #4 of 43
2/17/12 at 9:24pm
Shalimar
Opium
Diva
Knowing
Alien
Fendi
Habanita
Lolita Lempicka
Jil Sander Woman III
Moschino
Imperial Opoponax
Y
no. 19
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post #5 of 43
2/17/12 at 9:34pm
i guess whatever 10 tom fords that can be considered feminine.

actually im supposed to jump all over you for classifying fragrances into genders right?..........
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post #6 of 43
2/17/12 at 9:40pm
Top ten classic feminines that are great for more gender-conscious fellas to wear?

Eau du Soir
YSL Nu
Fendi Original
Jil Sander Woman III (Hallelujah!)
Parfum Sacre
Elixir des Merveilles
Memoir Woman
Chanel 19 edp (original)
Private Collection
Cabochard (in all its incarnations)



Top 10 classic feminines for the adventurous man:

Jil Sander 4
Soir de Lune
Ivoire
Diva edt
La Perla
Knowing
Ubar
Gold Woman
First (vintage)
Y
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post #7 of 43
2/17/12 at 10:04pm
Top ten feminines for men (you can also find a list in the latest edition of The Guide for some recommendations):

IMO, in no particular order:

1. Bandit
2. Azuree
3. Jolie Madame
4. Miss Dior
5. Shalimar
6. Cabochard
7. Vol de Nuit
8. Tabac Blond
9. Mitsouko
10. Chanel No. 19
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post #8 of 43
2/17/12 at 11:02pm
Shalimar is slowly working its magic on me. Paco Rabanne's La Nuit is also fab. Une Fleur de Cassie is probably my favourite but probably doesn't qualify as a classic.
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post #9 of 43
2/17/12 at 11:07pm
Fragrances marketed to women which I wear:

Cuir de Russie
Coromandel
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post #10 of 43
2/17/12 at 11:21pm
Only 2 for me as well.

Coromandel
Sycomore

Although I really don't understand how they can be classed as feminine.
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post #11 of 43
2/17/12 at 11:40pm
Fleurs de Bulgarie by Creed - an exceptional rose fragrance ...
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post #12 of 43
2/17/12 at 11:46pm
In no particular order...

Classic Carons: Tabac Blond and En Avion
Classic Guerlains: Vol de Nuit, L'Heure Bleue, Sous le Vent and Shalimar (Jicky does not count as classic feminine )
Patou Moment Supreme
Amouage Lyric Woman
Molinard Habanita (Extrait)
Chanel Cuir de Russie (Parfum)
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post #13 of 43
2/18/12 at 1:44am
In no particular order...

Bandit
Sous Le Vent
Bal A Versailles
Cabochard
No.22
31 Rue Cambon
Vol De Nuit
Une Fleur De Cassie
Mitsouko
Le Temps d'une Fête
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post #14 of 43
2/18/12 at 1:51am
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Originally Posted by indianwells View Post

Only 2 for me as well.

Coromandel
Sycomore

Although I really don't understand how they can be classed as feminine.

I'll add Sycomore too. I didn't mention that one, since I have no idea how this one can be marketed to a woman. This one is distinctively masculine to my nose.
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post #15 of 43
2/18/12 at 2:23am
I have not tried wearing many feminines yet, but Sous le Vent is definitely one I have and would wear.
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post #16 of 43
2/18/12 at 2:46am
Every time this topic comes up, these get mentioned:

Midnight Poison
Eau du Soir
Baiser du Dragon
Aromatics Elixir

All of which my Wife owns

(and I steal. Sometimes)
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post #17 of 43
2/18/12 at 2:50am
Sycomore
Chanel no. 19
Jicky
Opium
Mitsuoko
L'Heure Bleue
Shalimar
Cuir de Russie
Coromandel
Alien
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post #18 of 43
2/18/12 at 2:57am
Bal a Versailles
Balmain De Balmain
Shalimar
Jungle L'Elephant
Arpege
Rochas Femme & Mitsouko (both a bit peachy tbh)
Cabochard
Metal
Jicky
Black Orchid
Aromatics Elixir
Jolie Madame
Habanita
Le Baiser Du Dragon
Magie Noire
Dior Homme
Must de Cartier
Cuir de Lancome
Molinard Vanille
L'Heure Bleue
Miss Balmain
Youth Dew Amber Nude
L
Silences
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post #19 of 43
2/18/12 at 3:18am
Dior Homme
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post #20 of 43
2/18/12 at 3:56am
Not in this order:
Alien +1- specially on base notes;
Eau du Soir +1;
Soir de Lune +1;
Fleur du Corail;
Burberry Brit;
Le Baiser du Dragon +1;
Montana Parfum de Peau;
Chantecaille Vetyver;
Must de Cartier Parfum;
Miss Dior Chérie L'Eau.
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post #21 of 43
2/18/12 at 3:57am
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Dior Homme

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post #22 of 43
2/18/12 at 4:29am
Ah yes Le Temps d'une Fête. Why do I keep forgetting this one? It's fab.
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post #23 of 43
2/18/12 at 5:33am
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

dior homme

lol
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post #24 of 43
2/18/12 at 11:20am
I wear almost only female scents, but,
my 10 fave classics as of now are ...
... in no particular order:

Poison
Dioressence
Chanel N°5
Chanel N°22
L'Heure Bleue
Shalimar
Opium
Le Dix
Madame Rochas (vtg)
Obsession
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post #25 of 43
2/18/12 at 10:29pm
(in alphabetical order)

Bandit
Femme
Jicky
Jolie Madame
L'Heure Bleue
Mitsouko
N'Aimez Que Moi
Poivre
Shalimar
Tabac Blond
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post #26 of 43
2/19/12 at 12:06am
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Dior Homme

LOL, JC!


This is your usual sense of humour? LOL!
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post #27 of 43
2/19/12 at 3:51am
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Originally Posted by Primrose View Post

LOL, JC!


This is your usual sense of humour? LOL!

... or lack of...
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post #28 of 43
2/19/12 at 9:56am
I am confused about this thread. This is for men only? These are the top ten I wear;
(I am limiting this to scents available now, not vintage)
1.Ormonde Jayne-Woman
2.Cartier- Panthere-parfum
3.Caron- French Can Can
4.Caron- Tabac Blond
5.Caron- En Avion
6.Serge Lutens- Iris Mist
7.Serge Lutens- Bois Oriental
8.Bond- New York
9.Creed- Jasmal
10.Profumum- Neroli

There are a jillion more I would like to add but I think these are in the top ten. Gosh, this is hard!!!
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post #29 of 43
2/19/12 at 12:03pm
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Originally Posted by kumquat View Post

I am confused about this thread. This is for men only? These are the top ten I wear;
(I am limiting this to scents available now, not vintage)
1.Ormonde Jayne-Woman
2.Cartier- Panthere-parfum
3.Caron- French Can Can
4.Caron- Tabac Blond
5.Caron- En Avion
6.Serge Lutens- Iris Mist
7.Serge Lutens- Bois Oriental
8.Bond- New York
9.Creed- Jasmal
10.Profumum- Neroli

There are a jillion more I would like to add but I think these are in the top ten. Gosh, this is hard!!!

It'd be so fun if you could gift us with a "top 10 Classic masculines to (women) wear"!
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post #30 of 43
2/20/12 at 8:37am
OK, here are some I like to wear that men would also enjoy, I think.
1. Chanel- Bois des Iles
2.Herbas des Ibizia
3.Annick Goutal- L'eau D'Hadrian
4.Guerlain- Sous Les Vent
5.Mazzolari- Vetiver
6.Mazzolari- Fleurs D'Oranger
7.Frederic Malle- Vetiver Extraordinaire
8.Montale- Black Aoud
9.Acqua di Parma Profumo
10.'O' de Lancome
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post #31 of 43
2/20/12 at 11:57am
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Originally Posted by kumquat View Post

OK, here are some I like to wear that men would also enjoy, I think.
1. Chanel- Bois des Iles
2.Herbas des Ibizia
3.Annick Goutal- L'eau D'Hadrian
4.Guerlain- Sous Les Vent
5.Mazzolari- Vetiver
6.Mazzolari- Fleurs D'Oranger
7.Frederic Malle- Vetiver Extraordinaire
8.Montale- Black Aoud
9.Acqua di Parma Profumo
10.'O' de Lancome

Thanks! Actually I only know Profumo and 'O' wich a also like too much. O D'Azur is also great.
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post #32 of 43
2/20/12 at 12:05pm
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Originally Posted by Le Grand Duc View Post

Poison
Dioressence
Chanel N°5
Chanel N°22
L'Heure Bleue
Shalimar
Opium
Le Dix
Madame Rochas (vtg)
Obsession

Oops! I forgot Ysatis de Givenchy!
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post #33 of 43
2/20/12 at 12:41pm
I made a mistake- it should be Eau d'Hadrian. And also, when you try that one, be sure it is EDP, the EDT is very disappointing in its sillage. So it comes in the girl's bottle with the fabulous gold bag bottle cover. Not available in men's!
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post #34 of 43
2/21/12 at 1:01am
Shalimar
Arpege
Y
Le Dix
My Sin
Panthere
Diorissimo
Obsession
Rive Gauche
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post #35 of 43
3/3/13 at 4:51pm
Mine are:

Cuir de Russie
Lancome Cuir
Le Dix
Arpege
Bandit
Cabochard
Mitsouko
Bal a Versailles
Habanita
Jasmin et Cigarette

in no particular order.
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post #36 of 43
3/4/13 at 12:11am
Mine are

Chanel Coco
Chanel coromandel
Fracas
White Linen
Hypnotic Poison

That's it. I'm not hugely into the classics. I need to look into them further.
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post #37 of 43
3/4/13 at 1:54pm
ln no particular order;

Alien
Carnal Flower
Fracas
Habanita
L'Heure Bleue
Magie Noire
Narcisse Noir
Samsara
Shalimar
Ubar
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post #38 of 43
3/6/13 at 2:59pm
Hmmm, in no particular order:

Givenchy III
original D&G red
Laura Biagiotti Roma
Balmain de Balmain
Miss Balmain
Miss Dior
Caleche
Angel
Prada Eau D'Ambree
Mitsouko

and probably about 20 I haven't thought of yet.
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post #39 of 43
3/11/13 at 10:55am
Shalimar
Jicky
Nahema
Vol de Nuit
Farnesiana
Muguet du Bonheur
Aimez-Moi
No. 5
No.19
L'Air du Temps (Couture Edition)
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post #40 of 43
3/11/13 at 10:38pm
L'Heure Bleue -vintage extrait
No.5 -current extrait
First -vintage extrait
Femme - vintage extrait
Opardu - I know it's new but I consider it classic in style
The Party in Manhattan - ditto above
Ubar - ditto above
Bal a Versailles
No. 22 - current extrait
Shalimar - vintage extrait
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post #41 of 43
3/16/13 at 7:11pm
I wear Diorissimo in the spring and summer, usually with a white linen shirt. Its such a persuasive lily of the valley, its as if youd plucked a sprig and stuck it in your pocket.

Bellodgia any time.

Tabu in cool weather when Im in the mood.
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post #42 of 43
3/16/13 at 7:31pm
Eau de Hadrien
Shalimar
Mitsouko
Vol de Nuit
Opium
L'air du temps
Joy de Patou
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post #43 of 43
3/17/13 at 5:37pm
Shalimar
Mitsouko
No 5
No 19
Habanita
Baghari
Tocade
Joy
Chergui
Un Bois Vanille

I would include Chypres if they were not discontinued.
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