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post #1 of 14
6/29/12 at 1:53pm
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Excuse me, this is utterly stupid, BUT I would like a new fragrance and and don't know what to choose. I own and like: Knize Ten, TdH parfum, Villoresi Uomo and some others which I do not really like any more (Habit Rouge, L'Instant pour Homme Extrême, French Lover, Citrus Paradisi, Carnal Flower)

I am basically looking for something like the OLD Guerlain Vetiver, a sophisticated fresh scent for the younger and older guy. Nothing too sharp or chemical - well, you certainly know what I mean.

Do you have any suggestions, PLEASE??
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post #2 of 14
6/29/12 at 1:58pm
Tom Fords Grey Vetiver - Its smells like a modern update to Guerlains offering but more wearable.
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post #3 of 14
6/29/12 at 2:15pm
Those are some excellent perfumes you have.
For a fresh woody Vetiver genre I suggest Esprit du Roi by Penaligon's and Vetiver by Dior.
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post #4 of 14
6/29/12 at 2:20pm
Maybe you should try Epic Man (or Memoir Man if you stand a little sweetness...)? Both by Amouage.
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post #5 of 14
6/29/12 at 2:25pm
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Originally Posted by Luis View Post


I am basically looking for something like the OLD Guerlain Vetiver, a sophisticated fresh scent for the younger and older guy. Nothing too sharp or chemical - well, you certainly know what I mean.

Do you have any suggestions, PLEASE??

Roja Dove Vetiver Extrait. Look no further but get ready for a big tickets splurge.
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post #6 of 14
6/29/12 at 2:46pm
Well, if you don't like french lover any more - why not send it to me?
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post #7 of 14
6/29/12 at 5:54pm
Eau Sauvage Parfum by Dior
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post #8 of 14
6/29/12 at 7:33pm
Villoresi Vetiver - it's my favourite.
Everyone will know there's a man present when this one is worn.
Regards,
Renato
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post #9 of 14
6/29/12 at 7:40pm
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Eau Sauvage Parfum by Dior

Agree
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post #10 of 14
6/29/12 at 10:53pm
Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier's Racine. Luca Turin said something like this was what Guerlain Vetiver should smell like. It's my vetiver fragrance of choice.
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post #11 of 14
6/30/12 at 12:15am
You could check out the five in Guerlain's 'Wooden Frame' series - Derby, Chamade Pour Homme, L'Ame d'un Heros, Voyou & Dandy. Might get lucky with one of those. You mention 'fresh', which is a pretty loaded word, but I would consider Derby as one to wear for a lift, altho Voyou is way more obviously in the 'fresh' style.

It's a shame Guerlain have stopped producing Vetive Pour Elle, great summer vetiver. The new Dior Vetiver is pretty nice, same sort of weight. If you can try the Dior Prive Collection give their Granville a shot while you're at it - wonderful stuff!
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post #12 of 14
6/30/12 at 5:50am
Try:

Sel de Vetiver by Different Company - Upon application, one is treated to a refreshing mixture of tangy grapefruit commingling with the mild spiciness of cardamon. A vetiver undercurrent imparts its reedy and grassy facets, and carries the almost airy opening to its metamorphic heart. Here, parsley-like liveche imparts its celery-like and faintly anise facets and interplays with the cardamon to foster a medicinal and salty illusion, while geranium add its lemony and slightly peppery, herbaceous quality. And, a creamy floralcy from ylang-ylang flutters about the fragrant, rooty and woody aspects of a pronounced vetiver. Transitioning to the comforting base, iris with its violet-like and powdery character interplays with a musty, yet peppery, earthiness from patchouli. Salicylates impart a faint odor of sunbathing lotion, while the smoky aspect of the vetiver now comes into its own. A mellow drydown ensues. This somewhat light composition have average projection and longevity.

And, by the way, I found Granville by Christian Dior to be stale.
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post #13 of 14
6/30/12 at 6:31am
Etro Shaal Nur, Lemon Sorbet or Palais Jamais
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post #14 of 14
6/30/12 at 1:12pm
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Thank you for all your suggestions. I'll keep them in mind the next time I go shopping.
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