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post #1 of 11
6/4/12 at 4:52am
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Hi All,


I'm looking for a summer fragrance for my SO, as I feel all his current scents are too thick for the heat. I introduced him to the wonderful world of perfumery by buying him some samples and bottles and now I've created a monster, lol.


He adores the sample of Amouage Reflection for men (which I hate lol, and was a total surprise judging from the bottles he owns), and also likes his Blv by Bvlgari, Spicebomb, Dior Homme.

Any clues on something interesting I could get him for our anniversary? I could get him samples first, of course.
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post #2 of 11
6/4/12 at 5:26am
Try Coeur de Vetiver Sacré by L'Artisan
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post #3 of 11
6/4/12 at 6:12am
try:

L'instant de Guerlain extreme
Guerlain Cuir Beluga
Dior Homme Intense
Creed Original Santal
Nasomatto Pardon
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post #4 of 11
6/4/12 at 6:20am
APOM pour Homme?
Does he like florals? Tubereuse Criminelle by Lutens.
Maybe Vetiver Tonka by Hermes, Red Vetiver by Montale.
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post #5 of 11
6/4/12 at 6:41am
Green Irish Tweed
Frapin L'Humaniste
Aventus
Cartier Roadster
Dior Aqua Fahrenheit
Millesime Imperial
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post #6 of 11
6/4/12 at 6:56am
Dior Granville
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post #7 of 11
6/4/12 at 7:10am
Get him:

Aqua Fahrenheit by Christian Dior - This is a considerably toned down version of the original, masterpiece Fahrenheit. No negative connotation is implied or should be taken; rather, this is a distinctive composition, somewhat bright and fresh, with ties to the original.
Initially, one is treated to a blast of sparkling grapefruit, with its sour greenness, tempered by a hint of sweetness from the mandarin. This invigorating, citrus melange is drawn to the heart by a nascent mint. Here, in the heart, the cool spearmint comes into its own with its sweet, green facets, and commingles with violet leaf, with its intense freshness and a hint of cucumber. Basil infuses the refreshing blend with a lively dusting of its lemon-like, savory herb. A very faint undercurrent of petro/gasoline can be sensed. Transitioning to the base, a rather ordinary, woods accord presents, and interplays with a light, almost airy, Haitian vetiver as well as a subtle leather. A placid drydown ensues. This high-quality composition is bright and fresh, and should prove to be very versatile. Having average projection and longevity, this scent will, indeed, shine in the spring, summer and fall.
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post #8 of 11
6/4/12 at 7:54am
I like vetivers in the heat, they're fresh, slightly vegetal and natural smelling. My favorites are Chanel Sycomore (only at Chanel boutiques) and $$$ Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire. Sycomore has a touch of woods,while VE is pure fresh. Easier to find, Guerlain Vetiver and Tom Ford Grey Vetiver.

cacio
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post #9 of 11
6/4/12 at 12:51pm
Traversee Du Bosphore by L'Artisan
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post #10 of 11
6/5/12 at 11:31pm
Chic by Carolina Herera.
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post #11 of 11
6/6/12 at 7:01am
Timbuktu!
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