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Chanel Égoiste vs. Arsene Lupin vs. Jicky vs. Jubilation XXV

post #1 of 18
Thread Starter 
What should a decent, mysterious, sensual, unique and romantic guy wear?
post #2 of 18
Chanel Égoiste
post #3 of 18
Chanel Égoïste wins, as it's classy, refined, and distinct without calling overmuch attention to itself. Jubilation XXV is mysterious and maybe even sensual, but more opulent, expansive, and warm. A bit more special-occasion or special-mood, whereas Égoïste can be an every day scent.
post #4 of 18
Arsene Lupin. Love Jubilation XXV, but don't wear it often. I am not a fan of the other two.
post #5 of 18
They could all do. Jub XXV is a big radiant incense, perhaps not very sensual, as incense, if any, has churchy connotations. Jicky is more traditional, but can indeed have a sensual twist because of the civet. And Egoiste is warm and smooth. While I like Arsene Lupin Dandy, I prefer the others.

However, your requirements make me rather think to two other perfumes:
Kurkdjian Absolue pour le soir: musky, spicy, dark
Montale Aoud Cuir d'Arabie: oud and leather, slightly animalic

cacio
post #6 of 18
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Originally Posted by GunnBBang View Post

What should a decent, mysterious, sensual, unique and romantic guy wear?

Gunn, that's a tall order. You might just have to wear all four! (Just kidding! )

I would go with Arsene Lupin. This spicy leather with violets is attractive and more appropriate, IMO, for social occasions rather than the workplace. As it is an exclusive for Guerlain, it is more likely to be unique. Then again, I advocate you wear whatever you feel like wearing.

Jubilation could also fit the bill, but I prefer the strong leather note in the Arsene Lupin Dandy.

BTW, please define "decent" for us.
post #7 of 18
Thread Starter 
I would say: Egoiste, GIT or Aventus.

Guerlain Arsene Lupin is a good choice, but as Guerlain is really old and traditional, so is Arsene Lupin in some cases.

The crowd would like Egoiste, GIT and Aventus more than Arsene Lupin, Jubilation XXV or other niches.
post #8 of 18
Chanel Egoiste Concentree
post #9 of 18
Jicky.

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Originally Posted by GunnBBang View Post

What should a decent, mysterious, sensual, unique and romantic guy wear?

But, if you have to ask, Jicky might not be for you.
post #10 of 18
For me Jicky is by the far the best of these, but the parfum and edp take some getting used to.
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post #12 of 18
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Chanel Egoiste Concentree

My nose is utterly different from petruccijc (I tend to like all the things he doesn't, and vice versa), so the fact that we're both recommending this one should say something.
post #13 of 18
Egoiste concentree would be absolutely perfect. In that same vein of uber rich, warm, mysterious, and sensual fragrances, Opium pour Holme EDP would also be an excellent (and easier to find) choice.
post #14 of 18
You cant go wrong with arsene lupin
post #15 of 18
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Originally Posted by GunnBBang View Post

What should a decent, mysterious, sensual, unique and romantic guy wear?

For me, Jicky fits the bill best. JXXV is an incense bomb and too loud to be mysterious. Egoïste is excellent, but at least for me, its not skanky enough to be sensual. I don't know Arsene Lupin.
post #16 of 18
Egoiste.
post #17 of 18
All great imo
post #18 of 18
Jicky by miles even if I love (and own) all the others with the exception of AL .
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