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post #1 of 26
9/8/12 at 1:30am
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French Lover
Declaration
Vetiver extraordinaire
Ouazarzate
CDG2MAN
Terre d' Hermes

I should definitely also try....

Thanks!
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post #2 of 26
9/8/12 at 1:40am
Two incenses, two Iso E Super "bombs", one spicy, one vetiver....A list (I'll skip Avignon which you probably already tried)...

Bois D'Encens
Vetyver 46
Hindu Kush
Sycomore
Racine
Jubilation XXV
CDG White
Bigarrade Concentree
L'Eau Guerriere
Monocle 2: Laurel
Olubanum
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post #3 of 26
9/8/12 at 1:52am
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Thanks! I only know 2 of this list, white and BC and those are in my top ten. I'll defintely sample the rest. I heard Vetiver 46 is almost exactly the same as cdg2man. Do you share this opinion?
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post #4 of 26
9/8/12 at 2:28am
Encre Noire
Lubin Vetiver
Geranium Pour Monsieur
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post #5 of 26
9/8/12 at 3:21am
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Originally Posted by LucasKane View Post

French Lover
Declaration
Vetiver extraordinaire
Ouazarzate
CDG2MAN
Terre d' Hermes

I should definitely also try....

Thanks!

An abacus?

Seriously though, there's definitely a similar 'theme' running through your favourites. My suggestions would be:

Tom Ford: Tom Ford Extreme
Creed: Spice and Wood
Chanel: Sycomore
The Different Company: Sel de Vetiver
Gucci: Gucci pour Homme
Le Labo: Vetiver 46
Montale: Red Vetyver
Hermes: Voyage d'Hermes
Frederic Malle: Bigarade Concentree

Edit: Sorry, just read that you have already tried Bigarade Concentree...
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post #6 of 26
9/8/12 at 3:33am
Bhiel MB03 comes to mind...
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post #7 of 26
9/8/12 at 5:35am
We have similar taste, it seems. You like many natural wood, spice, herbal, incense and citrus scents.

Potion (same vein as Lolita Lempicka PH and Body Kouros, sweet peppery wood with licorice and spice)
Vetiver Tonka (vetiver and coumarin, warm and natural)
Lonestar Memories (smoky tarry leather)
Yatagan (woody oriental, herbal with caraway and sage)
Halston Z-14 (resinous citrus)
Or Black (dark fougère, similar to Rive Gauche PH)
Monsieur de Givenchy (citrus chypre/cologne)
Monocle 1 Hinoki (virtual forest)

and I second Gucci Pour Homme (incense) Voyage d'Hermés and Monocle 2 Laurel.
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post #8 of 26
9/8/12 at 6:26am
Amouage Memoir Man
Dior Bois d'Argent
Ulrich Lang Nightscape
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post #9 of 26
9/8/12 at 7:49am
You should try at least one Serge Lutens - e.g. Fille en Aiguilles

Another great 'green' fragrance is Piper Nigrum by Lorenzo Villoresi.

Seems we have somewhat similar taste....but I need to try more...not that many fragrances available here.
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post #10 of 26
9/8/12 at 8:31am
Offrez-Lui
Full Incense
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post #11 of 26
9/8/12 at 10:15am
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by morrison74 View Post

An abacus?

Seriously though, there's definitely a similar 'theme' running through your favourites. My suggestions would be:

Tom Ford: Tom Ford Extreme
Creed: Spice and Wood
Chanel: Sycomore
The Different Company: Sel de Vetiver
Gucci: Gucci pour Homme
Le Labo: Vetiver 46
Montale: Red Vetyver
Hermes: Voyage d'Hermes
Frederic Malle: Bigarade Concentree

Edit: Sorry, just read that you have already tried Bigarade Concentree...

an abacus, you are so right lol
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post #12 of 26
9/8/12 at 10:19am
You should try:

Sycomore
Route du Vetiver
Eau d'Hermès
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post #13 of 26
9/8/12 at 10:23am
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Originally Posted by LucasKane View Post

French Lover
Declaration
Vetiver extraordinaire
Ouazarzate
CDG2MAN
Terre d' Hermes

I should definitely also try....

Thanks!


Sycomore
Encre Noire
Vetyver 46
Grey Vetiver
Rose 31
Mona di Orio Vetiver
Avignon
Kyoto
Jubilation XXV
Memoir Man
Bois D'Encens
MoslBuddJewChristHinDao
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post #14 of 26
9/8/12 at 10:41am
Greetings Sir--- I'm totally new to this forum, and my question may be out of line for you....and I may not even find my way back to your answer, but I need some feedback and hope you'll help. I am female and generally prefer scents designed for men. I recently purchased a rather pricey Bois D'Orage at Barney's New York, after much anticipation and consideration. I had a tester for 6 months which I left in my office, and could smell it daily in anticipation of my next visit to New York. I purchased the larger bottle after much pomp and "testing" at the Malle Counter. Upon returning home, I wore the scent, and am VERY disappointed to find that it lasts on my skin about 2 hours, thereafter smelling very faint, if at all! In contrast, It lasts considerably longer on my clothes, fabric (or paper---hence the 6 month longevity of the Test paper in my office!).

My first thought was that the strength of the liquid in the purchased 3.4 os bottle is considerably less concentrated than the scent in the samples at Barneys. Is that possible, AND....if this happened, should I protest? I'm accustomed to the colognes i wear (especially at this cost!) lasting MUCH longer. What do you think? I'm interested in your take on this--- Michelle (erenaa@sbcglobal.net)

PS---I stopped by Dior in New York, and they have a few new scents for men that turned my head....am considering Bois D'Argent... I suggest you try that...have a wonderful day! M:}
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post #15 of 26
9/8/12 at 10:56am
Great suggestions guys!
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post #16 of 26
9/8/12 at 10:59am
Everything you possibly can.
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post #17 of 26
9/8/12 at 12:20pm
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Originally Posted by LucasKane View Post

French Lover
Declaration
Vetiver extraordinaire
Ouazarzate
CDG2MAN
Terre d' Hermes

I should definitely also try....

Thanks!

Wow, actually everything you named has a lot of Iso E Super (a transparent, sharp cedar note) in it, except for Vetiver Extraordinaire (as far as I can tell).

Some other fragrances that also have a lot of Iso E Super are:

Poivre Samarcande
Escentric 01
Jaisalmer
Avignon
Encre Noire
Vetiver 46
Versace Eau Fraiche
Monocle Scent 01: Hinoki
Angeliques sous la Pluie
Grey Vetiver
Fierce
Jubilation XXV
Light Blue for Women
Timbuktu

More info on Iso E Super fragrances here

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Originally Posted by alfarom View Post

Two incenses, two Iso E Super "bombs", one spicy, one vetiver....A list (I'll skip Avignon which you probably already tried)...

Bois D'Encens
Vetyver 46
Hindu Kush
Sycomore
Racine
Jubilation XXV
CDG White
Bigarrade Concentree
L'Eau Guerriere
Monocle 2: Laurel
Olubanum

alfarom, did you mean Hindu Grass instead of Hindu Kush (by Profumo.it)? I'm curious because I've been meaning to try Hindu Grass, and if it has Iso E Super and some transparency, I have something to look forward to!
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post #18 of 26
9/8/12 at 9:27pm
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Originally Posted by LucasKane View Post

French Lover
Declaration
Vetiver extraordinaire
Ouazarzate
CDG2MAN
Terre d' Hermes

I should definitely also try....

Thanks!

CDG Wonderwood
CDG Jaisalmer
Voyage d'Hermes
LV Piper Nigrum
CDG Laurel
Byredo Baudelaire

Funny thing it that as I glance down the thread , I see about 3 or 4 here already mentioned. My tip would be to pick the repeat entries and give them all a shot
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post #19 of 26
9/8/12 at 9:31pm
try m7
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post #20 of 26
9/8/12 at 11:24pm
Good suggestions here. I'd add Miller Harris La Fumee too.
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post #21 of 26
9/9/12 at 3:13am
Les Nombres d'Or Vetyver by Mona di Orio should be right up your alley. You may also enjoy Bursch by Acqua di Biella
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post #22 of 26
9/9/12 at 10:16am
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Thanks for all the suggestions!!
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post #23 of 26
9/9/12 at 10:31am
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Originally Posted by LucasKane View Post

French Lover
Declaration
Vetiver extraordinaire
Ouazarzate
CDG2MAN
Terre d' Hermes

I should definitely also try....


...all other scents!
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post #24 of 26
9/9/12 at 8:34pm
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Originally Posted by morrison74 View Post

An abacus?

My thoughts exactly!

Also, try Creed's Original Vetiver and Escentric's Molecule 01. .
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post #25 of 26
9/10/12 at 3:09am
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Originally Posted by LucasKane View Post

French Lover
Declaration
Vetiver extraordinaire
Ouazarzate
CDG2MAN
Terre d' Hermes

I should definitely also try....

Thanks!




Quote:
Originally Posted by alfarom View Post

Two incenses, two Iso E Super "bombs", one spicy, one vetiver....A list (I'll skip Avignon which you probably already tried)...

Bois D'Encens
Vetyver 46
Sycomore
Racine
Jubilation XXV
Olibanum

+ 1

Route du Vetiver
Dior's Vetiver
Oud 46
Chene
Myrrhe Ardente
Absinthe l'artisan parfumeur
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post #26 of 26
9/10/12 at 3:17am
Jubilation XXV
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