Fragrances for Tropical Climate that is NOT an AQUATIC?

When I was last in Jamaica I used Paul Smith Story, Terre d'Hermes, and Versace Baby Blue Jeans. All were good, but Story was by far the superior scent for the climate in my opinion.

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A material that performs really well here in the Southern US, which can be quite hot, though perhaps not as hot as the Philippines, is vetiver. It smells fresh, slightly grassy and vegetal, and tends to last a long time. Guerlain Vetiver is rather common and shouldn't be difficult to find. Tom Ford Grey Vetiver is an alternative, a little more expensive. Very expensive, and difficult to find, is Chanel Sycomore.

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Tommy Bahama Vintage Paradise is a perfect hot weather men's fragrance. It consists of Coffee, Tobacco Flower and Citrus. It is a light but great smelling EDT.

If you can find it, F. Malle's Geranium pour Monsieur might be a perfect fit - I find it incredibly fresh and clean (in the pretty hot and humid Milan, Italy summer) without being aquatic/citrusy. Failing that, I definitely second cacio's advice: Guerlain's or Tom Ford Vetiver should fit the bill.

Sounds like you need some citrusy colognes in your collection. They are particularly good in warm/humid weather. Acquatics have their place, but you certainly wouldn't want to be limited to them.

Use the search on here for "favorite citrus colognes" and you should get more possibilities than you could ever want.

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Platinum Egoiste, Creed Aventus, Mugler Cologne...

Cartier Declaration Cologne

Creeds Original Vetiver
Live Jazz
Xerjoff 1861

I spent two weeks last month, at the Dominican Republic-Carribean. I sprayed Aventus every day. I held up very well in the strong heath and every one loved it. I got many compliemnts.

I think a lot depends upon how much you apply... beyond that it is subjective.

I think - don't worry too much about the age thing..

Some fragrances that I have found to work well in the tropics include:
Guerlain Vetiver
Hermes Terre d'Hermes
Creed Aventus

I spend a fair bit of time in Thailand, and I'm just back from several weeks there.

This time I mostly used Creed Original Vetiver, L'Instant de Guerlain, Bleu de Chanel, and an occasional spray of Burberry Weekend.

+++ on Aventus, Terre d'Hermes, Creed Original Vetiver, & Platinum Egoiste.

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It can get very hot here in summer and I'm no stranger to tropical climates. I agree with the advice about Vetiver, but would caution you to research the scent first as darker vetivers may not work in tropical heat.

Quite a few fragrances labeled fresh and spicey can work in the heat. As do citrus fragrances. As per your concerns about the longevity of citruses; it's no worse than that of aquatics. Some last, some don't. Lalique White is a nice one that seems to last a good long time. Eau de Lalique may be worth looking into as well along with Eau de Cartier and Eau de Cartier Concentree, while Eau de Caron and its flankers are also quite interesting.

Others I gravitate toward in hot climes are Lanvin L'Homme and Vetiver (the reformulation, now discontinued but still widely available, is not really a Vetiver fragrance per se) Chopard Pour Homme, Yuzu Man by Caron, Givenchy's Into the Blue, Eau de Sud, Eau de Hadrian and Duel by Annick Goutal, Sandflowers by Montale, and Citrico or Vetiveru from CDG's Cologne series. The last few there are niche and may be difficult to find.

I recently purchased Joop! Splash. It seems as much or more citrus as aquatic, and so far it seems decent on the hottest days.

Chloe's Eau de Fleurs Capucine seems to be on the expensive side of designer fragrances and it's marketed at women, but definately unisex. It's a great fresh green scent. High quality. May be difficult to find though.

Eau de Guerlain is reputed to be the king of citrus fragrances, and it is certainly an excellent unisex offering, but again it can be tough to find and expensive. Well worth it though.

Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria series is another one marketed at women, but Lemon Fresca, Herba Fresca and Pamplelune are all very much unisex and good in the warmer months. Pamplelune may be a problem though with its vanilla drydown, but the others work in the hottest weather.

Bassically I'd say look for scents that are fresh and herbacious or green, or fresh and spicey, or citrus-based, some lighter woods work in hot weather too, as do fresh vetivers so some earthy scents can be good as well, but you should try to sample or test them first.

Lastly, a fragrance confession, lately I've been enjoying the women's Cool Water. It's a fairly simple citrus fragrance. Quite pleasant and, imho, unisex. Longevity is limited, but given the price I don't mind carrying an atomizer to freshen up.

Try:

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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Story by Paul Smith - One is initially treated to a blast of a lemony and slightly peppery, citric accord. The herbal and faintly woody aspects of ivy leaf intrude upon and commingle with this sparkling citrus, providing a crisp, leafy opening, which saunters to the awaiting middle. Here, in the heart, a floral potion from the sweet jasmine and cardboard-like mustiness of rose leaf tempers the jarring opening, and transitions to the welcoming base. An altering melange of grass-like and clean vetiver, white musk, with its laundered-linen illusion, as well as a rugged, mineral amber coalesce. With an errant metallic and faintly minty something fluttering about, the dry woodiness of cedar squires the cleanly mix to a refreshing drydown. This light and fresh composition has good projection and longevity, and will bloom in the spring, summer and fall. A very nice fragrance which can be had rather inexpensively.

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Dune by Dior, the secret code in its name!

If you haven't already, you might want to take a look at Bleu de Chanel, the Givenchy Play series (my fav is intense), D&G The One and The One Sport (both don't project well so someone would have to get in close to smell you).

This thread might be useful: The LIGHTER side of SPICE

My wife and I went to Hawaii this summer. I took Mont Blanc Legend with me. Maybe that wouldn't be the first choice by many here, but it performed nicely there.