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I am tired of the WEAK. I NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!!

post #1 of 30
12/7/12 at 7:55am
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I am getting tired of all the weak scents I am coming across these days. It seems like every new fragrance I sniff or try it doesn't project well or last long. That's where I need your help basenotes. I am looking to add to my collection some true powerhouses with monster projection and outstanding longevity. Do you have any recommendations? They don't have to be powerhouses per se but atleast in nature. I do own a few. I have Giorgio by beverly hills. Lapidus Pour homme. Red by Giorgio. Is there anymore I maybe missing? Thanks
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post #2 of 30
12/7/12 at 7:57am
Anything in the Amouage line should float your boat.
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post #3 of 30
12/7/12 at 7:58am
I feel you buddy, it is getting kind of annoying to me too. One word - A*MEN. =)
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post #4 of 30
12/7/12 at 8:02am
Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
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post #5 of 30
12/7/12 at 8:03am
Well, you already own the best of course. ;-) That said, you may want to try out vintage Bijan for Men and Bogart pour Homme, as they are both quite potent (and also quite good, IMO).
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post #6 of 30
12/7/12 at 8:07am
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Originally Posted by Ken_Russell View Post

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

Can you describe this? How much? thanks

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Well, you already own the best of course. ;-) That said, you may want to try out vintage Bijan for Men and Bogart pour Homme, as they are both quite potent (and also quite good, IMO).

I have tried the new formula bijan and di not care for it all. Bogart pour homme? is this the 70's version? Can you describe it for me? thanks
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post #7 of 30
12/7/12 at 8:10am
Vintage RL Polo's the answer!!!

Failing that, try soaking yourself in a tub of Cambodian oud oil. Don't forget to report back here.
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post #8 of 30
12/7/12 at 8:13am
Attar by Montale
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post #9 of 30
12/7/12 at 8:17am
One Man Show Gold.
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post #10 of 30
12/7/12 at 8:27am
Many leathers still last a long time and project well. From Bandit (green + leather) to Rien (potent animalic leather), to Knize Ten and many others. And then there's the Montale line of ouds.

cacio
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post #11 of 30
12/7/12 at 8:34am
Tom Ford Private Blends; strong stuff but expensive. Zino by Davidoff is a much cheaper alternative, very radiant scent.
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post #12 of 30
12/7/12 at 9:31am
Givenchy Gentlemen-modern version
Yves Saint Laurent Jazz
Kouros
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post #13 of 30
12/7/12 at 10:16am
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Can you describe this? How much? thanks

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I have tried the new formula bijan and di not care for it all. Bogart pour homme? is this the 70's version? Can you describe it for me? thanks


First off, vintage Bijan pour Homme is much better than the current version, so I would not let your dislike for the reformulated current stuff deter you. That is not to say you will automatically like vintage Bijan, but if you like GfM I would wager there is a very good chance as they definitely occupy a similar space in the powerhouse realm... Bogart pour Homme is a completely different animal than those two. It is the 2004 release, but a powerhouse in every sense of the word despite its release date. It has extremely powerful projection and longevity. As for its scent profile, think somewhat sweet, cherry pipe tobacco. It is a bit synthetic smelling, but really not in a bad way, IMO; and its very reasonably priced with full bottles going for around $20 on eBay last time I checked.
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post #14 of 30
12/7/12 at 10:41am
Fragrances that I have received the most compliments on from very far away is

Midnight in Paris EdP

Though A*Men and Aventus are said to be projection monsters, on me MIP is beastly. Not sure if there is some chemical in it that meshes well with my skin and projects but I have gotten compliments from across rooms with this stuff and I have received compliments 6 hours after applying from 10ft away.
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post #15 of 30
12/7/12 at 10:57am
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille or Freddy Malles Musc Ravageur
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post #16 of 30
12/7/12 at 11:01am
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Fragrances that I have received the most compliments on from very far away is

Midnight in Paris EdP

MIP is beastly.

Quite true. When I sampled, I put just one spray on the back of my hand & my wife could smell it from across the room later, easily 10 feet away. I got the opposite reaction from you, however, as my wife said it was one of the worst colognes she's ever smelled on me. Maybe it just turns bad on my skin, but I had to agree with her...that rubber note is just so potent, I couldn't handle it at all.

As for the OP's original question, I'd say get a sample/small decant of Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille. One of the strongest & longest lasting juices I've come across (that also smells amazing).
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post #17 of 30
12/7/12 at 11:01am
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Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille

I'm desperately trying to find this or buy it off somebody or even split..

My recommendation is definitely Joop! Homme. Out of my 40+ bottles this is by far the most powerful and lasts well over a day. I have to apply it a full hour before even going out
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post #18 of 30
12/7/12 at 11:08am
Tom Ford Tuscan Leather.

Or on the cheaper side, Yatagan.
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post #19 of 30
12/7/12 at 11:18am
Me too!

Try:

Leather Oud by Dior
Puredistance M
Invasion Barbare and Chyore Palatin by MDCI
Richwood by Xerjoff
Bois d’Ascese by Naomi Goodsir
Black Aoud by Montale
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post #20 of 30
12/7/12 at 11:23am
When I wore Escada pour Homme, my wife smelled it two rooms away (only sprayed each wrist once).

Back to Black by Kilian is a monster for me. Heavy projection and lasts forever.
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post #21 of 30
12/7/12 at 11:23am
Fahrenheit
Frank Los Angeles 2
Le Male

List some of your light ones so I can check them out : )
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post #22 of 30
12/7/12 at 11:24am
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Attar by Montale

This ones weak by my standards.
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post #23 of 30
12/7/12 at 11:41am
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Aventus? Dark Oud?
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post #24 of 30
12/7/12 at 11:45am
Pure Malt usually does the trick. It projects well, and lasts a decent amount of time (12 hours or so on me)
I actually think PM outperforms Angel in the projection and longevity field. I can get away with 3 sprays of A*Men, but anything more than 2 becomes cloying with Pure Malt.
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post #25 of 30
12/7/12 at 1:01pm
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Originally Posted by southerngardens View Post

Givenchy Gentlemen-modern version
Yves Saint Laurent Jazz
Kouros

I can actually pick up a bottle of jazz for a reasonable price but it would be blind. Can you comment on what it smells like and longevity?

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It is the 2004 release, but a powerhouse in every sense of the word despite its release date. It has extremely powerful projection and longevity. As for its scent profile, think somewhat sweet, cherry pipe tobacco. It is a bit synthetic smelling, but really not in a bad way, IMO; and its very reasonably priced with full bottles going for around $20 on eBay last time I checked.

Thank you....I will def check this one out. It will have to be a blind buy. Do you think its a safe one?

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Thank you for your comments so far. I have alot of sampling to do lol...Keep em coming
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post #26 of 30
12/7/12 at 1:14pm
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Originally Posted by southerngardens View Post

Givenchy Gentlemen-modern version
Yves Saint Laurent Jazz
Kouros

+ all the above (but not the 'softer' versions of Jazz)
+ A*Men

Cacharel Pourl'homme
Chanel Allure PH
Lalique L'hommage a l'homme

None are these are to everyone's taste, then nothing is...
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post #27 of 30
12/7/12 at 4:01pm
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Thank you....I will def check this one out. It will have to be a blind buy. Do you think its a safe one?

Well, Bogart pour Homme was a blind buy for me too, and it was a good one in my case. If you like the smell of cherry pipe tobacco and don't mind it being somewhat synthetic then I would say it is pretty safe. Worst case, it is inexpensive so you would not be risking a lot of cash... Good luck!
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post #28 of 30
12/9/12 at 8:52am
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Hey guys I actually picked up two new scents this weekend and wanted to see what you think. I got Sung homme and Ice men by thierry mugler. Sung homme is very interesting it fits the bill of having that powerhouse character I was searching for. Ice men is not a powerhouse but I love the patchouli in it. I am still searching for your recommendations and will report back when I am successful.
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post #29 of 30
12/10/12 at 12:19am
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For me Midnight In Paris EDP does the trick.
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post #30 of 30
12/10/12 at 7:49am
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Hey guys I actually picked up two new scents this weekend and wanted to see what you think. I got Sung homme and Ice men by thierry mugler. Sung homme is very interesting it fits the bill of having that powerhouse character I was searching for.

I was going to suggest Sung Homme. It is strong enough that 2 sprays is enough to project and last all day; 1 on the chest, 1/2 on each side the neck. One time when I accidentally wore 3 sprays, my dad told me that it might harm the elderly :S

It is very synthetic, which some basenoters really don't like. To me, this is synthetic done right because it is pungent and different from other fragrances, yet familiar at the same time in its use of some chemicals that I'm sure I've smelled before. It doesn't smell cheap. It doesn't have a lot of note separation but it does evolve over the course of 14 hours: First fresh and spicy, then spicy and fresh with a bit of wood, with a woody and spicy vibe in the final drydown.

Just don't put too much on or it can get really overpowering!
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