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Help me with my next purchase....stumped and blind

post #1 of 13
11/17/12 at 9:26pm
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I like and have

Obsession for men (it's an 80's thing)
96 by Cinch
London Burberry
Bois du Portugal by Creed


I have no idea what my taste would tend towards
And I need to buy blind
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post #2 of 13
11/17/12 at 9:34pm
Perhaps Carbone de Balmain or Graphite by Montana
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post #3 of 13
11/17/12 at 9:46pm
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I should note that I don't care for Terre de Hermes
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post #4 of 13
11/17/12 at 9:56pm
Perhaps Chanel Platinum Egoiste. Masculine, spicy,
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post #5 of 13
11/17/12 at 10:00pm
Tobacco Vanille.
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post #6 of 13
11/18/12 at 12:27am
Midnight in Paris
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post #7 of 13
11/18/12 at 1:52am
I recommend Heritage by Guerlain, it's warm, complex, old-school: Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot, Coriander, Pink peppercorn, Patchouli, Cedar, Tonka bean, Vanilla.

Also Sandalo by Etra, see if you can get a older bottle if possible. It's a woody oriental with cedar, amber and patchouli, with a creamy sandalwood running from top to bottom.
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post #8 of 13
11/18/12 at 2:40am
It's time to calibrate your taste and the only way is to obtain lots of samples or test a lot in the stores to find out what you like and dislike.
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post #9 of 13
11/18/12 at 2:45am
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Originally Posted by Jack Hunter View Post

It's time to calibrate your taste and the only way is to obtain lots of samples or test a lot in the stores to find out what you like and dislike.

This.... And update the scent ratings in your wardrobe while you are at it. For example, you say you dislike Terre d'Hermès, but rate it 5 stars? Nothing wrong with disliking Terre or anything else, but it makes it difficult to gauge your taste when your ratings seem to be polar opposites to your likes...
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post #10 of 13
11/18/12 at 7:58am
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Originally Posted by drseid View Post

This.... And update the scent ratings in your wardrobe while you are at it. For example, you say you dislike Terre d'Hermès, but rate it 5 stars? Nothing wrong with disliking Terre or anything else, but it makes it difficult to gauge your taste when your ratings seem to be polar opposites to your likes...

Yes, it doesn't wear well on me. I feel like cedar lined closet. However, I like it on others.
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post #11 of 13
11/18/12 at 10:50am
Hi tonality,
I'd recommend:
Dior Homme
Dior Homme Sport
You may also try: V&R Spicebomb and Rochas Man
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post #12 of 13
11/18/12 at 11:12am
Castle Forbes Gentlemen
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post #13 of 13
11/19/12 at 12:07pm
Don't Piddle....Reach for Lapidus Pour hoome, Azzaro, Azzaro silver black, Giorgio by beverly hills.
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