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post #1 of 23
11/6/12 at 1:07pm
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Hey guys,

What are some non-sweet fragrances that you enjoy and that are also compliment getters from ladies?

I know Guerlain Vetiver and Terre d'Hermes are 2 popular ones here that might fit the bill, but I actually dont enjoy either. I was hoping you can refer me to some other dry masculine fragrances.

Thanks!
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post #2 of 23
11/6/12 at 1:25pm
Lalique: Encre Noire for a dry woody vetiver
Roger & Gallet: Open for a dry woody

Both are excellent designer scents!
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post #3 of 23
11/6/12 at 2:44pm
I also second Encre Noire, but if it's vetiver what you don't like in the Guerlain, then you won't like this either. Fresh dry, I'd say Rive Gauche for men.

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post #4 of 23
11/6/12 at 2:45pm
Formidable Homme
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post #5 of 23
11/6/12 at 2:48pm
Platinum Egoiste, or Bleu de Chanel if you'd consider that one dry.

Check out Burberry London, too.
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post #6 of 23
11/6/12 at 6:03pm
My go to dry frag is Guerlains Vetiver Extreme. Starts with a lovely citrusy accord that quickly moves into a woody vetiver. The longevity and sillage are above average as well.
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post #7 of 23
11/6/12 at 6:11pm
Could Aventus be considered here? I don't really think it's sweet, though others feel the opening is. I do agree with TDH though, as that's a pretty dry fragrance with the flint and iso-e-super...lovely though.
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post #8 of 23
11/6/12 at 11:08pm
With the pineapple/apple/vanilla, there is a slight sweetness, if only imagined, when smelling it just due to the association of those items.
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post #9 of 23
11/7/12 at 12:43am
Kinski
Wonderwood
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post #10 of 23
11/7/12 at 1:30am
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Originally Posted by OctaVariuM View Post

Could Aventus be considered here? I don't really think it's sweet, though others feel the opening is. I do agree with TDH though, as that's a pretty dry fragrance with the flint and iso-e-super...lovely though.

Don't really think you could get away with Aventus. It's sweet to my nose too...

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What are some non-sweet fragrances that you enjoy and that are also compliment getters from ladies?

I know Guerlain Vetiver and Terre d'Hermes are 2 popular ones here that might fit the bill, but I actually dont enjoy either. I was hoping you can refer me to some other dry masculine fragrances.

To answer the OP question, I would suggest Chanel Sycomore. It's very close to TdH, but more woody and the luscious drydown is indeed very dry. No sweetness at all, yet no bitterness either. Can't recommend it highly enough.
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post #11 of 23
11/7/12 at 3:55am
My 2 favourites are Tam Dao and CdG 2Man. I have had some compliments on them, but not many. Then again I tend to only spray under my shirt, so you normally have to get really close to get a good smell.
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post #12 of 23
11/7/12 at 7:25am
YSL L'Homme is a great one for what you're looking for. No sweetness yet it's sexy and will garner compliments.

Longevity is lacking in this one tho.
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post #13 of 23
11/7/12 at 8:01am
Original Polo.
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post #14 of 23
11/7/12 at 2:27pm
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French Lover/Bois D'orage and Epic Man have to be my favourite dry fragrances
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post #15 of 23
11/8/12 at 7:38am
Annick Goutal Duel, Parfumerie Generale Harmatan Noir.

You could also try leather scents, there are many dry ones among them (though they can be a challange).
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post #16 of 23
11/8/12 at 10:24am
Givenchy pour homme, crisp and dry woody vetiver.
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post #17 of 23
11/8/12 at 11:44am
Zagorsk by CdG. Dry, woody, snowy.
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post #18 of 23
11/8/12 at 11:50am
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Originally Posted by Darjeeling View Post

My 2 favourites are Tam Dao and CdG 2Man. I have had some compliments on them, but not many. Then again I tend to only spray under my shirt, so you normally have to get really close to get a good smell.

Tam Dao and 2Man are awesome.

Also I really like Dover Street Marke and the dry down of Molecule 03 is vetiver amazingness
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post #19 of 23
11/8/12 at 4:11pm
Want to smell like a real man? Look no further than VanCleef & Arpels pour homme
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post #20 of 23
11/11/12 at 11:30am
I'll add a third vote for Tam Dao by Diptyque. And add vintage Demon by Raphael.
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post #21 of 23
11/12/12 at 8:27am
Another vote for Rive Gauche. One of the best recent dry scents in ages.
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post #22 of 23
11/15/12 at 3:43am
Azzaro PH (you already have it)
Givenchy Gentleman
Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisee
MPG Baime
FM Vetiver Extraordinaire
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post #23 of 23
11/15/12 at 3:48am
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Fahrenheit - dry and extremely non sweet
Dirty English
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