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Habit Rouge vs Green Irish Tweed

post #1 of 22
9/8/12 at 1:20pm
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Hey, I'm looking for a male fragrance, but I'm a total noob.

I usually live in stench, but now I work as a model and I need some cleanliness.
I'm a male. The only fragrance I really remember liking is Hugo Boss Deep Red which is for females.
I want something that has a real elegant smell.

So Habit Rouge vs Green Irish Tweed, from the little research I've done. You got any other suggestions please help!!!

I live in LA, so if you know any good places to shop please let me know.

TIA


I can spend up to $500.
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post #2 of 22
9/8/12 at 1:25pm
The "Scent Bar" http://www.luckyscent.com/scentbar/
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post #3 of 22
9/8/12 at 3:37pm
look at the tom ford line
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post #4 of 22
9/8/12 at 7:21pm
It's truly hard to go wrong with GIT. I'd suggest finding a high-end department store near you & test away. As you narrow down ones you like, though, I highly suggest full skin testing before making a high-end purchase. Best of luck!
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post #5 of 22
9/8/12 at 10:19pm
Habit Rouge is far better than GIT in my opinion...
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post #6 of 22
9/9/12 at 2:36am
Neither is among my favorites but my vote goes to Habit Rouge. No doubts.
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post #7 of 22
9/9/12 at 2:45am
Fragrance has no gender, if you like Deep Red then go for it. In my opinion any fragrance worn by a male will smell masculine. Trying to compare Habit Rouge with GIT is impossible (apples with oranges) both are good, both would work. I personally prefer Habit Rouge, and elegant is one word I would use to describe it.
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post #8 of 22
9/9/12 at 2:54am
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Originally Posted by hednic View Post

The "Scent Bar" http://www.luckyscent.com/scentbar/

This is definitely the place to go. As to the two scents in question I like both pretty much equally, but if I had to choose I would go with Green Irish Tweed as it is safer, IMO. Personally though if I had up to $500 to spend I would not go with either. Since you have Scent Bar locally, there is no reason to make up your mind going in, those guys have one of the best selections of high-end scents you will find. I suggest going there with an open mind and tell them what kinds of smells you like and they can make some very good recommendations. I also recommend checking out your local Barneys so you can also sample the Frederic Malle line before making a final decision (as I believe Scent Bar does not carry it). Malle has some superb options in your price range as well.
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post #9 of 22
9/9/12 at 3:01am
Both are good, I'd choose Habit Rouge as a powerhouse, a scent making a strong impression, while GIT as a versatile everyday allrounder.
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post #10 of 22
9/9/12 at 8:06am
HR to me smells old...in a bad way.
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post #11 of 22
9/9/12 at 10:16am
Habit Rouge "L'Eau", timeless classic redefined! a bit light but works well in warmer months.
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post #12 of 22
9/9/12 at 12:31pm
Green Irish Tweed smells more modern where Habit Rouge smells dated imo.
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post #13 of 22
9/9/12 at 3:08pm
Habit Rouge would be my vote as well.
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post #14 of 22
9/11/12 at 7:05pm
Habit Rouge is more interesting GIT really didn't come across as anything special at all.
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post #15 of 22
9/12/12 at 12:06am
Of the two that you had researched, I would choose Green Irish Tweed by Creed.

But, do try:

Cuir Pleine Fleur by Heeley - One is initially treated to an enchanting, herbaceous melange. Violet leaf with its marked greenness, akin to grass clippings, couples with the bittersweetness of bergamot as well as the sweetly floral and faintly woody aroma of mimosa. An illusion of a hay-stacked pasture is consummated. Transitioning to the heart, a nascent, leathery castoreum blooms, while lovely black locust adds its indolic, orange blossom flavor and hawthorne imparts its slightly honey and almond aspect to the exquisite, opening blend. Immersed in the augmented mixture, the resplendent leather takes on a refined, suede-like aura. An undercurrent of aubepine, with its slightly rose-like odor and anise-like facet, as well as the wintergreen of birch carries the luxurious, leather concoction to the waiting base. The sumptuous leather is lifted by the woody birch, which comes into its own, with its somewhat medicinal and spearmint facets marrying with the earthy grassiness of vetiver as well as the pencil shavings of Virginia cedar. An elegant drydown ensues. A majestic scent for all seasons, this polished, masculine composition has average projection and good longevity, 8-10 hours.

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post #16 of 22
12/10/12 at 2:07pm
Go try Chez Bond by Bond No 9. Very nice scent. It's like the upscale version of Cool Water.
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post #17 of 22
12/10/12 at 2:12pm
No thought required, a giant.......Habit Rouge.

Green Irish Tweed is a nice smell, but like most Creeds it has little to no character.
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post #18 of 22
12/10/12 at 2:29pm
Green Irish Tweed. Fresh, clean, masculine, more modern scent. I find HR too powdery although it is a nice scent.
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post #19 of 22
12/10/12 at 2:37pm
Habit Rouge by far.
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post #20 of 22
12/10/12 at 4:34pm
A very telling choice.

Habit Rouge. 100%
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post #21 of 22
12/10/12 at 6:19pm
GIT. It's versatile and it's a crowd pleaser. But if you got five nice to spend, maybe consider MDCI Invasion Barbare. Scent Bar/Luckyscent.com (in LA) has it.
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post #22 of 22
12/10/12 at 6:33pm
I definitely suggest you check things out on your own, but as for your suggestions, I definitely feel GIT is the best choice for your situation. It is classy, versatile, and has decent longevity and silage (it won't choke out your fellow workers). It's an awesome scent and one of my favorites.
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