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Green Irish Tweed vs Allure Homme Sport vs Bleu de Chanel (Summer)

post #1 of 40
11/9/12 at 10:25pm
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Hey guys, lately I've been trying very hard to finally buy a signature summer scent. I was willing to spend around $130, and basically It came down to Bleu and Allure Homme Sport, till I stumbled across GIT for $130 for a 4.0 oz.
This had me puzzled again, and I don't know what to choose.

I love GIT, but I don't know if I can pull it off because I'm a little young for it. What do you guys think ? should I just go with one of the Chanel's or take the risk with GIT and see it works for me ?

Just to reiterate, I'm looking for something safe, with strong projection/sillage and an overall crowd pleaser.
I think everyone needs one of those fragrances.

Suggestions for other fragrances are welcome.

Edit: Oh yeah, and another negative for GIT is the over popularity of Cool Water in my area.
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post #2 of 40
11/9/12 at 11:03pm
All three are fine. I'd choose GIT
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post #3 of 40
11/9/12 at 11:10pm
On me, at least, Green Irish Tweed doesn't project much after the first couple of hours. Given your youthfulness and the desire for top projection/sillage and your fondness for Chanel, I would suggest Platinum Egoiste. I'm told young women find it very appealing.
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post #4 of 40
11/9/12 at 11:14pm
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Can Platinum Egoiste be pulled off in the warmer weather ? I thought it was more suited to the colder seasons ?
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post #5 of 40
11/9/12 at 11:40pm
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Can Platinum Egoiste be pulled off in the warmer weather ? I thought it was more suited to the colder seasons ?

PE works fine in the summer! It's the original egoïst that is a winter scent

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post #6 of 40
11/10/12 at 1:14am
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Why Creed of course, 'cause it's simply Creed and is expensive, that's why.
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post #7 of 40
11/10/12 at 1:21am
I am 21 and i have both PE and GIT... I dont Want to Miss One of these as they are really Nice scents.
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post #8 of 40
11/10/12 at 2:17am
Green Irish Tweed.
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post #9 of 40
11/10/12 at 4:35am
Really can't go wrong with any of the three. I vote for BdC. Always gets me compliments and great projection. Wish summer was around the corner for me.
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post #10 of 40
11/10/12 at 5:33am
To me GIT is the best of three...

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To me GIT is the best of three...
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post #11 of 40
11/10/12 at 5:35am
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Why Creed of course, 'cause it's simply Creed and is expensive, that's why.

Helpful.
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post #12 of 40
11/10/12 at 5:46am
If you must have one from these 3, the BdC.
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post #13 of 40
11/10/12 at 6:06am
GIT easily over those other two duds.
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post #14 of 40
11/10/12 at 6:08am
The Chanels mentioned would do it nicely (your profile, your wardrobe and the purpose you want to buy it) Allure Sport maybe the closest fit.
But then GIT is IMHO playing in another league - since you have Azzaro pour homme in your wardrobe you should't have problems wearing GIT as a17yrold. And if you really get a 4oz bottle for $130 ... (Beware of fake bottles)
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post #15 of 40
11/10/12 at 6:09am
The Chanels mentioned would do it nicely (your profile, your wardrobe and the purpose you want to buy it) Allure Sport maybe the closest fit.
But then GIT is IMHO playing in another league - since you have Azzaro pour homme in your wardrobe you should't have problems wearing GIT as a17yrold. And if you really get a 4oz bottle for $130 ... (Beware of fake bottles)
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post #16 of 40
11/10/12 at 6:35am
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Thanks for the advice, I actually stumbled across a number of GIT'S for that price, even for a 4 oz bottle.
From top sellers on eBay, so it seems legit.

Hard to believe that a bottle of Bleu De Chanel is $126 for 3.4 Oz, while a bottle of GIT is $130 for 4 Oz.
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post #17 of 40
11/10/12 at 6:55am
Creed Green Irish Tweed by several landslides. That stuff is quality.
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post #18 of 40
11/10/12 at 7:19am
I am not sure about the prices down under...but I checked the Chanel website and a 3.4 oz of Bleu is $84. I happen to be wearing Green Irish Tweed today. It is a wonderful fragrance and exudes class. So does Chanel. I am a fan of the house pf Chanel and have owned both Bleu and still own Platinum Egoiste. To be honest, Platinum Egoiste has garnered me more compliments from strangers in book stores, supermarkets etc. than any of my other colognes. Whether or not you think GIT smells like Cool Water is your call but I believe you will not go wrong with any of those three. You decide...just remember...because someone is not fond of a scent does not make it a horrible smelling cologne.
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post #19 of 40
11/10/12 at 4:56pm
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Yeah, I've heard that Chanel fragrances are much cheaper in the States. The cheapest I've seen Chanel in my area is roughly $106 for a 50ml bottle, which is still ridiculous.

I think I'm going to go with GIT, I mean I adore the smell and who really cares what other people think ? I tested it out yesterday at around 3 pm and woke up with the smell still on my wrist.
It works well on my skin, and that was from a 3ml sample so obviously the spray wasn't as good as the notorious Creed bottles.
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post #20 of 40
11/10/12 at 5:25pm
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Green Irish Tweed.

+1 ......
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post #21 of 40
11/10/12 at 5:41pm
I do love Green Irish Tweed, but unless I wear the shower gel as well as the EdT longevity can, at times, be an issue. Bleu actually gets me more compliments than GIT and seems to have less of a problem with projection and longevity in my experience.
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post #22 of 40
11/10/12 at 6:31pm
I would also go with the GIT. Yes, it does have spotty longevity, but it is such better than AHS. AHS is incredibly synthetic. GIT is such a fresh, clean, manly scent.
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post #23 of 40
11/10/12 at 6:39pm
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I've stumbled across Bleu De Chanel for $88 on eBay from top sellers. Making this decision is agony haha.
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post #24 of 40
11/11/12 at 11:50am
Even if my reply is belated, I'll choose between GIT and Bleu or, if possible, take both (while AHS is good too, the first two scents would be ideal during summer for me).
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post #25 of 40
11/11/12 at 1:13pm
GIT for me without a second thought. I'd also second Platinum Egoiste...IMO it works best in summer.
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post #26 of 40
11/11/12 at 2:23pm
GIT which i love 9/10

Blue which i like 7/10

Sport is ok 6/10
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post #27 of 40
11/11/12 at 2:38pm
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From your list, I'd go with GIT, before BdC. Personally, I don't like AHS.

Like you, I sampled GIT (from ThePerfumedCourt) first, and the longevity on my skin was amazing; so I decided to purchase the 120ml bottle. Despite its strong opening, the GIT I got (from FragranceNet) has inconsistent longevity.

Good luck!
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post #28 of 40
11/11/12 at 3:11pm
Green Irish Tweed
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post #29 of 40
11/11/12 at 11:59pm
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Helpful.

well it was supposed to be "helpful".
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post #30 of 40
11/12/12 at 7:58am
I don't much like Allure Homme Sport, so that narrows it down to Bleu or GIT.

Between the two, GIT just smells better, to me, and lasts all day. The more I wear Bleu the more synthetic it smells -- I find my affection for GIT has grown over the past few years, while my ardour for Bleu has cooled.

The only reason to pick Bleu would be that everyone else wears Cool Water, but I'd still pick GIT. Remember too that Bleu is quite popular at the moment, and I'd bet lots of people around you wear it; but even though others wear the knockoff you'd probably be the only one around wearing GIT.

Bleu is the only cologne I've worn in the last year that women (three of them) have recognized by name. I don't know its sales figures, but it seems pretty darned popular. If you want to smell unique, Bleu is not the way to go, though it's pleasant enough.
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post #31 of 40
11/12/12 at 8:14am
GIT and AHS are both excellent fragrances IMO.
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post #32 of 40
11/12/12 at 12:38pm
I prefer Bleu.
GIT, in my opinion is too pricey for what it is.
AHS is nice, but not worth purchasing, again, in my opinion.
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post #33 of 40
11/12/12 at 3:06pm
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Basically what I get from this thread is: GIT> Platinum Egoiste > Bleu > AHS
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post #34 of 40
11/12/12 at 3:58pm
GIT is a classic that has held up. It should be in everyones collection

The Chanels you mention aren't worth owning at half the price.
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post #35 of 40
11/12/12 at 5:32pm
I would choose GIT! I would not buy from a discounter though. I would buy from a basenotes split from someone with great feedback and experience. With the discounters I've noticed that sometimes the batches are a little light.

Either way, go with the GIT.
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post #36 of 40
11/12/12 at 5:34pm
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If you know any splitting GIT hit me up
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post #37 of 40
11/12/12 at 8:13pm
GIT for sure.
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post #38 of 40
11/12/12 at 11:10pm
As far as summer go.. IMO GIT is only one suitable for VERY hot weather. AHS has sweet base that might be cloying in very hot weather and Bleu is not that fresh either.

Anyway my preference for them in any weather would be GIT > AHS > BDCH
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post #39 of 40
11/12/12 at 11:38pm
As a fresh summer scent, get Creed Green Irish Tweed. It is classy, distinct and has a character of quality. It can also have deceptive longevity like the Aventus you own, and still be present and doing its thing, even though you might barely notice it.

If you have to get a Chanel, get the best! Chanel Égoïste (not Platinum) works year round for me, whether I am at home in Copenhagen, Denmark in winter(-10*C) or on holiday in southern Europe(+30*C) in summer! I am quite biased though, as it is my favorite fragrance.
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post #40 of 40
1/4/13 at 7:24pm
Git
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