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2012 Two-Week Challenge

post #1 of 21
10/9/12 at 7:46am
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Hey all:

Two-week business trip coming up for next week and the week after. I'd like to repeat the two-week challenge I did last year:
http://www.basenotes.net/threads/293...nge?highlight=

At least this time, I'm not writing this post from the airport. Have a look at my wardrobe, and suggest something I can wear for two weeks straight. Yes, I know I can bring decants/more than one with me - but Rive Gauche was such a winner last year all by itself.

Additional criteria - good for day/evening; going to Paris and Frankfurt. Going to be locked in a conf. room for much of this, although there may be some chance for a little fun in the evenings. I'm checking a bag so I don't need to worry about size for carry-on.

I'm leaving on Sunday - thanks in advance for the input.
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post #2 of 21
10/9/12 at 7:52am
You have a few that could be worn for two weeks straight:

Gucci Pour Homme II
Tom Ford Extreme
Sycomore
Egoiste
AdP Colonia
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver


I would never want to wear the same thing every day, but if I had to, these would probably be at the top of my list from your wardrobe.
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post #3 of 21
10/9/12 at 7:54am
...Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa suits any man at any occasion...!
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post #4 of 21
10/9/12 at 8:05am
Sycomore seems to me perfect both for all day office meetings (fresh, pleasant) and for evenings (some deep woods).

cacio
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post #5 of 21
10/9/12 at 10:02am
Burberry London for Men
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post #6 of 21
10/9/12 at 10:12am
Chanel pour Monsieur Concentree
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post #7 of 21
10/9/12 at 1:43pm
After a quick glance, I'd take a shot at any of these:
GpHII
Visit
Tom Ford Extreme
Seqouia
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post #8 of 21
10/9/12 at 2:01pm
Creed Aventus!
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post #9 of 21
10/9/12 at 2:45pm
I'd also be deciding between GPHII and Tom Ford Extreme.

From my wardrobe, I'd chose Penhaligon's Opus 1870, probably.
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post #10 of 21
10/9/12 at 2:48pm
Dolce and Gabbana pour Homme
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post #11 of 21
10/9/12 at 2:49pm
My choices would be . . .

Acqua di Parma Colonia
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
Tom Ford Extreme

Cheers . . . Wally
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post #12 of 21
10/9/12 at 2:56pm
You're one of the few to have Mark Birley for Men in you wardrobe. Take that one, it will serve you good.
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post #13 of 21
10/9/12 at 4:16pm
I'll give votes to:
Burberry London
Gucci Pour Homme II
Egoiste
Sycomore
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post #14 of 21
10/9/12 at 6:09pm
I'd take either Egoiste, Habit Rouge, or Rive Gauche. You did RG before, and the other 2 are maybe a bit less versatile, but I've worn both for all occasions and I think they would suit.
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post #15 of 21
10/9/12 at 7:41pm
sycamo' fo' sho'!
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post #16 of 21
10/9/12 at 7:42pm
Either Habit rouge or guerlain Vetiver would be my picks
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post #17 of 21
10/9/12 at 8:37pm
Sycomore or Tom Ford Extreme would be my pick.
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post #18 of 21
10/10/12 at 11:21am
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Thanks for all the great suggestions. As of right now (Wednesday afternoon) I'm contemplating Sycomore, or maybe both Tom Fords (Extreme and GV). I'll post the "winner" when I really decide.
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post #19 of 21
10/10/12 at 11:57am
Colonia or Black Walnut
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post #20 of 21
10/10/12 at 1:23pm
I loves me some GphII. I'm wearing it today, in fact, but I'd vote for Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver.
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post #21 of 21
10/11/12 at 7:54am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonty Coppersmith View Post

Colonia or Black Walnut

Black Walnut! I hadn't even thought of it as a contender, but it might be just the thing.

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Originally Posted by Bakerloo Line View Post

Black Walnut! I hadn't even thought of it as a contender, but it might be just the thing.

OK, so trying this today. Not really making the cut, sad to say. It's nice enough, but just that. I always think of BW as the inferior Burberry London, but that's me.

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The winner is: Burberry London
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