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D and G The One Gentleman vs Terre d'Hermes

post #1 of 37
12/3/12 at 7:41am
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Just looking for thoughts and opinions on these two. Would you say they are even comparable scents?

I like them both. The D&G doesn't last all that long on me, but I do love the smell, all the way from top to bottom. TdH is class in a bottle I think, although I do think it's basenote is not it's best aspect.

Any thoughts on a comparison? Yes - I'm looking to buy one of them.

Thanks in advance
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post #2 of 37
12/3/12 at 7:51am
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They are not comparable to my nose. D&G The One Gentleman is a spicy-sweet fragrance, while Terre d'Hermes is woody-earthy. As for longevity and projection, Hermes just simply trumps D&G.

I like D&G The One Gentleman, but I prefer Terre d'Hermes.
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post #3 of 37
12/3/12 at 7:57am
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you're joking, right? They're not remotely similar in style or the way they smell. It all comes to that which one you like more. D&G The One Gentleman is stronger than the original if you have longevity issue. TdH is a player for itself and not as versatile as D&G. TdH is more conservative and "serious". So, you buy the one you like, not the one everyone here thinks you should buy. For instance, Mona Lisa is a famous paintwork, but I'd never put that on my wall. I hope you understand what I'm trying to say here.
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post #4 of 37
12/3/12 at 8:08am
Terre D'Hermes is so much better.

Even the weaker, current version of Td'H.

The One is nice, don't get me wrong, the half hour longevity is just unacceptable.
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post #5 of 37
12/3/12 at 8:18am
D&G The One Gentleman smells better. Terre D'Hermes is much stronger and longer lasting, but the last time I wore it I was told I smell like the armpit of a god.
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post #6 of 37
12/3/12 at 8:45am
Not comparable in any way, IMO. I only love one of the two, and that would be Terre d'Hermes for sure.
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post #7 of 37
12/3/12 at 8:47am
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Originally Posted by mesaboogie View Post

D&G The One Gentleman smells better. Terre D'Hermes is much stronger and longer lasting, but the last time I wore it I was told I smell like the armpit of a god.

If that's not a typo, then that comment would be what we call a back-handed compliment.

If it was a typo - and should read DOG rather than GOD - then it's a bit of an insult.

For what it's worth, I have and like TdH - and get well complimented on it...!!
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post #8 of 37
12/3/12 at 9:01am
TdH is much better in all ways. I love it because it makes me smell like the armpit of a god. ;-)

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TdH is much better in all ways. I love it because it makes me smell like the armpit of a god. ;-)
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post #9 of 37
12/3/12 at 9:24am
TdH is better in all ways. I enjoy D&G The One Gentlemen for about an hour each time I wear it, then I just want to wash it off. The opening is quite good, but TdH is much much better IMO.
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post #10 of 37
12/3/12 at 9:44am
The One gives me a lot of longevity, and I smell it off other people quite strongly. It's easier to wear than Terre, but the latter has the advantage of the turbo-booster effect of about 55% Iso E Super (http://www.basenotes.net/threads/259...r-s-Apprentice).

Anyway, the two fragrances have nothing to do with each other. It won't hurt to buy both...
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post #11 of 37
12/3/12 at 9:52am
What the efff is "armpit of god?"

And no D&G is only thsre for 30 minutes only so not really a contender.
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post #12 of 37
12/3/12 at 9:54am
TdH
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post #13 of 37
12/3/12 at 10:27am
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Thank you for the responses so far guys - much appreciated.
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post #14 of 37
12/3/12 at 11:04am
I don't even..
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post #15 of 37
12/3/12 at 11:22am
TdH by a mile

I don't find them similar at all. The One always dried down way too powdery for my liking.
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post #16 of 37
12/3/12 at 11:36am
terre dhermes - no contest
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post #17 of 37
12/3/12 at 12:28pm
TDH falls in a superior class of scents I think than D&G Gentleman.
Even not comparable in terms of longevity or sillage...
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post #18 of 37
12/3/12 at 12:29pm
Own samples of both. I like the smell of The One Gentlemen, a lot. However, if price were not a factor, I would take TdH over The One Gentlemen any day. It's rather unique and I can see myself reaching for it very frequently.
I've honestly given up on D&G The One fragrances. I loved the original The One, and was glad that I got fairly nice longevity. The last few times that I've tried it, it's lasted well under an hour. Every other D&G The One fragrance yields the same results.
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post #19 of 37
12/3/12 at 1:28pm
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TDH falls in a superior class of scents I think than D&G Gentleman.
Even not comparable in terms of longevity or sillage...

Agree.
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post #20 of 37
12/3/12 at 1:54pm
Gentleman is actually repulsive to my nose, something it it literary makes me nauseating, yet I adore the scent of the original The One. Terre D'Hermes is gold juice, god damn that's good stuff (love how long it lasts too, you don't find often a fragrance that gives off orange vibe that has this much balls)
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post #21 of 37
12/3/12 at 1:58pm
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TDH falls in a superior class of scents I think than D&G Gentleman.
Even not comparable in terms of longevity or sillage...

I agree, however, I dislike both scents and absolutely love my EDP bottle of voyage d'hermes. I was told I would like the TDH and tried it on my skin once. I had read nothing but good things, but I was very disappointed. I didn't even have them make me a sample of it to take home.

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post #22 of 37
12/3/12 at 2:21pm
Are you kidding? Wearing The One is like wearing nothing at all. !5 minutes later, The One vanishes without a trace. I have never known such a fleeting fragrance. TDH is miles ahead of The One.
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post #23 of 37
12/3/12 at 7:31pm
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If that's not a typo, then that comment would be what we call a back-handed compliment.

If it was a typo - and should read DOG rather than GOD - then it's a bit of an insult.

For what it's worth, I have and like TdH - and get well complimented on it...!!

Oh no, it was a back handed compliment. In fact, my friend even said it was a back handed compliment. He thought it smelled good, but kinda weird I guess.
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post #24 of 37
12/3/12 at 9:45pm
I have both, well The One I gave away to my grandfather - The One brings me some memories - anyway they are completely different as people say The One does not last a lot on the other hand D'Hermes can be dangerous if you spray too much :O

completely different
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post #25 of 37
12/3/12 at 10:55pm
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TdH is much better in all ways. I love it because it makes me smell like the armpit of a god. ;-)

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TdH is much better in all ways. I love it because it makes me smell like the armpit of a god. ;-)

LOL! TdH is so much better and the best in the parfum version. D&G Gentleman is just so tame.
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post #26 of 37
12/3/12 at 11:23pm
The One Gentleman > TdH, imo. TdH is more unique, but more synthetic (all that iso e super!)

Btw, The One Gentleman has great longevity. I easily get 12 hours out of it - and it's still detectable by others, too. 30 minute longevity? You're anosmic to a major component of the scent, or your nose is broken. Those are the only explanations for such.
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post #27 of 37
12/3/12 at 11:59pm
I am definitely in the group that thinks TOG is an abomination. It was vile to my nose and even though I tried, I could not grow to like it at all and was thankful for it's short life span both on my skin and in my store.

TdH, on the other hand, is one of my all time fave frags. I do not think they share anything in common at all.
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post #28 of 37
12/4/12 at 2:11am
Have never tried TdH but I am among the minority who actually likes The One Gentleman. No it doesn't last as long as I'd like, but i don't let that stop me from enjoying it while it lasts.
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post #29 of 37
12/4/12 at 2:45am
As always, it doesn't matter what I (or any of us think) - smell them both and get the one you prefer.

The community would be a lot richer if people didn't need to validate their choices all the time; there'd be a lot more diversity and a lot less group think.
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post #30 of 37
12/4/12 at 3:19am
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As always, it doesn't matter what I (or any of us think) - smell them both and get the one you prefer.

The community would be a lot richer if people didn't need to validate their choices all the time; there'd be a lot more diversity and a lot less group think.

^ Agreed
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post #31 of 37
12/4/12 at 4:28am
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Originally Posted by SculptureOfSoul View Post

As always, it doesn't matter what I (or any of us think) - smell them both and get the one you prefer.

The community would be a lot richer if people didn't need to validate their choices all the time; there'd be a lot more diversity and a lot less group think.

A bit of tough love? harsh but true. The threads that puzzle me are the ones that go "I've just bought fragrance xxxxx, is it any good?" I can't work out whether they want some reassurance for their buyers remorse or what.

If it's any consolation, these questions pop up on all forums, just substitute the name of whatever product where it depends on personal circumstances and preferences, be it speakers, TVs or perfumes.
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post #32 of 37
12/4/12 at 3:38pm
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The One Gentleman > TdH, imo. TdH is more unique, but more synthetic (all that iso e super!)

Btw, The One Gentleman has great longevity. I easily get 12 hours out of it - and it's still detectable by others, too. 30 minute longevity? You're anosmic to a major component of the scent, or your nose is broken. Those are the only explanations for such.

Definitely a great scent. I don't get 30 minute longevity, but I sure as heck have yet to smell it after 2 hours. My skin is just like that though..
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post #33 of 37
12/4/12 at 7:14pm
i think TDH is better in every category except price

more unique,lasts and projects better, but if the base bothers you while you enjoy everything about the one gentlemen

then maybe the one gentlemen is more for you
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post #34 of 37
12/5/12 at 3:05am
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Thanks again guys - appreciate all the feedback and comments.
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post #35 of 37
12/5/12 at 5:18am
TDH, no contest at all.. D&G kid stuff only!
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post #36 of 37
12/5/12 at 6:14am
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I agree, however, I dislike both scents and absolutely love my EDP bottle of voyage d'hermes. I was told I would like the TDH and tried it on my skin once. I had read nothing but good things, but I was very disappointed. I didn't even have them make me a sample of it to take home.

I would like to retract my above statement about TDH. I was at Sephora yesterday and noticed they had the EDP version in stock so I asked for them to make me a sample. I put two spritzes on each wrist this morning and I must say it's wonderful. It kind of reminds me of a more refined, longer-lasting version of Pamplemousse Rose.
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post #37 of 37
12/5/12 at 9:07am
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Originally Posted by SculptureOfSoul View Post

As always, it doesn't matter what I (or any of us think) - smell them both and get the one you prefer.

The community would be a lot richer if people didn't need to validate their choices all the time; there'd be a lot more diversity and a lot less group think.

Agree. I know my tastes are nothing like many here and I'm not a real pro at this stuff...still..after 4 years here. But I like it here and I like giving my random, misguided thoughts
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