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Power Scent

post #1 of 43
Thread Starter 
Greetings fellow bners,
I'm looking for recommendations for a "Power Scent" for a man in his late 40's.
As always, your expertise is appreciated.
post #2 of 43
One of my favorites...Gucci Pour Homme I
post #3 of 43
If you want powerful as in strong projecting then Lapidus pour homme! If you want powerful as in powerful business man persona, then Puredistance M.
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Chanel Antaeus.
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One Man Show Gold
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Parfums de Nicolai New York
Guerlain Heritage
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Pour Homme
Puredistance M
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Olibanum by Profumum - Upon application, one is treated to a medicinally resinous myrrh, at once cooling and green, but sharply sour, with a slightly moist, mushroom-like mustiness. And, a somewhat dark, orange blossom infuses its sweet fruity, earthy and indolic aspects. This dank, green melange meanders to the middle, where a pure olibanum, reminiscent of an infusing frankincense during the celebration of a High Mass, envelops the bitter greenness with its alluring splendor. A faint, rustic tabacco undercurrent, like a freshly-opened pack of cigarettes, drifts in and out. Transitioning to the comforting base, a smooth and creamy sandalwood lifts the frankincense, while a slightly terpene, conifer nuance presents. A sublime drydown ensues. An exalted scent to be sure, this masculine composition is an all-season fragrance, with average projection and good longevity.
post #8 of 43
Knize Ten, a butch but elegant ambery leather. (But I also second Antaeus).

cacio
post #9 of 43
Kouros, baby!
post #10 of 43
Habit Rouge

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

EDIT: and +1 on Antaeus
post #11 of 43
Azzaro pH
Drakkar Noir
Havana
post #12 of 43
Antaeus works very well.
post #13 of 43
Santos Concentree
Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentrée
Chanel Antaeus
Givenchy Gentleman
Polo
post #14 of 43
Bois d'Encens (Armani Prive) -- austere power (a far more affordable and near match to this is Tommy Bahama)

Grey Vetiver -- Tom Ford
post #15 of 43
Bois d'Encens (Armani Prive) -- austere power (a far more affordable and near match to this is Tommy Bahama)

Grey Vetiver -- Tom Ford

Consider Royal Oud (Creed)

More important than any suggestion is the self-suggestion that you give yourself. If it makes you feel powerful, THAT is your power frag.
post #16 of 43
One more for Antaeus
post #17 of 43
Depending on what type of 'power' you are looking for:

Fahrenheit by Christian Dior
Rive Gauche by YSL
Tiffany for Men by Tiffany
Derby by Guerlain
Dunhill Edition by Dunhill (NOT the new version)
Pasha by Cartier
post #18 of 43
Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent
post #19 of 43
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Originally Posted by del View Post

Chanel Antaeus.

THIS. Can't go wrong. A powerhouse and old-school.
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Creed Bois du Portugal

Martin
post #21 of 43
Quote:
Originally Posted by del View Post

Chanel Antaeus.

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Originally Posted by Jazznpool View Post

Creed Bois du Portugal

These.
post #22 of 43
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Originally Posted by hedonist222 View Post

Antaeus works very well.

I think this is a good suggestion but I also feel that power is all about the person rather than their fragrance.
At the end of the day I think you should wear whatever gets you into the mindset you're after.
post #23 of 43
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Originally Posted by cacio View Post

Knize Ten, a butch but elegant ambery leather. (But I also second Antaeus).

What he says....I'll add Lauder For Men but go easy on the trigger with this one...
post #24 of 43
Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui
YSL Pour homme Haute Concentration
Boucheron Pour homme EDP
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VC&A PH
Kouros
Azzaro PH
Antaeus
Polo
post #26 of 43
Hmmm I'll give this a shot, umm perhaps Amouage Tribute? That stuff is powerfull!
post #27 of 43
Givenchy Gentleman. Although personally I don't like it.
post #28 of 43
Many 'power' scents walk a fine line between projecting a powerful aura and an obnoxious stench. That said, I second judicious applications of Santos Concentree, Derby, and Bois du Portugal.
post #29 of 43
Depends on your power watch, power pen and power shoes... POWER! I agree with Kouros, 6 or sprays of this stuff will leave nobody in doubt of who's wearing the power. However, if you have a boss with the power to fire you, this might not work out so well.
post #30 of 43
+1 Havana by Aramis
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Old School - Creed Bois Du Portugal
Modern - Tom Ford Extreme.
post #32 of 43
This! bit expensive though US$ 400,-

post #33 of 43
Lauder for Men... rich, powerful, compelling. An American equivalent to Antaeus. It's still in production, but I guess they aren't exporting it to Europe because it's completely infused with oakmoss.
post #34 of 43
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Originally Posted by indianwells View Post

Givenchy Gentleman. Although personally I don't like it.


I think this could work, though maybe Heritage (Guerlain) might be better. Also Kouros (YSL), though it does seem to be a bit of a love or hate scent, Rive Gauche (YSL) and for me the most perfect scent, Chanel Pour Monsieur, except that it is not really a power scent...
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Puredistance M
post #36 of 43
Trussardi Uomo
Aramis pour Homme
Versace l'Homme
Francesco Smalto pour Homme
Eau Sauvage
Esencia Loewe
Gucci Nobile
post #37 of 43
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Originally Posted by Reza View Post

One more for Antaeus

Antaeus would be my recommendation too
post #38 of 43
Oscar De La Renta Pour Lui
post #39 of 43
Thread Starter 
Guys, your generosity always makes me smile.
I'll take your advice and sample a few of these.
Thanks for your input.
post #40 of 43
Chanel Antaeus. I'm wearing it now and it never ceases to amaze and captivate me.. it's just a beauty of a scent... Just wow.
post #41 of 43
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Originally Posted by hedonist222 View Post

Antaeus works very well.


The reformulation is rather timid. Think Leona Helmsley versus a Donald Trump.
post #42 of 43
I agree. If you can find a vintage bottle of Antaeus you would be much better off. The newer is too powdery and tame while the older one roars.

Rive Gauche is another classic if you have not tried. Azzaro ph and Rochas Lui are brilliant too.

Good luck!
post #43 of 43
+1 Azzaro Pour Homme

Escensia Loewe
Terre d'Hermes

-1 Grey Vetiver

It's a very pleasant scent, but no powerhouse.
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