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What is the cleanest, soapiest, fresh out of the shower frag out there?

post #1 of 55
12/10/12 at 11:58am
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I'm looking for a soapy clean and fresh scent that will last. Prada Infusion d' Homme is close to perfect for this role but is just a bit sweet and goes a little toward the feminine side, though I still love it.

I have read great things about Mugler Cologne, but I can't quite make up my mind. I was just wondering what else fits the bill.

I have Rive Gauche PH on the way to me, which seems fresh in a different way.
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post #2 of 55
12/10/12 at 12:02pm
I'd say Mugler Cologne, of the ones I've tried. After that, Gendarme; but I prefer Mugler right now.

Prada is too strong for me. It smells like I used a very, very strong smelling soap, and I don't like it any more.
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post #3 of 55
12/10/12 at 12:04pm
Rochas Moustache or Musc Nomade :P
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post #4 of 55
12/10/12 at 12:36pm
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Ah yes, I was just looking at Gendarme as well.

I will also have a look at Moustache and Musc Nomade. Though I am reading that Moustache has a civet scent?
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post #5 of 55
12/10/12 at 12:43pm
Mugler is great... casual fresh out of the shower
Prada Amber pour homme is a more sophisticated take and I think more manly than Prada Infusion d' Homme
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post #6 of 55
12/10/12 at 12:45pm
Agree with above - Prada Amber Pour Home
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post #7 of 55
12/10/12 at 12:46pm
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Originally Posted by El_Guapo View Post

Mugler is great... casual fresh out of the shower
Prada Amber pour homme is a more sophisticated take and I think more manly than Prada Infusion d' Homme

i was also going to say PRADA Amber Pour Homme
Gendarme Sky
Clinique Chemistry
Issey Miyake Summer Scents
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post #8 of 55
12/10/12 at 12:49pm
Bijan nude for men
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post #9 of 55
12/10/12 at 12:49pm
+1 Mugler Cologne.
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post #10 of 55
12/10/12 at 12:52pm
Acca Kappa Muschio Bianco
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post #11 of 55
12/10/12 at 1:00pm
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I will also have a look at Moustache and Musc Nomade. Though I am reading that Moustache has a civet scent?

I'm playing with you. Moustache is one of the dirtiest smells ever bottles. Musc Nomade, as the name might suggest, is rather musky, a very acrid musk at that.
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post #12 of 55
12/10/12 at 1:57pm
Another for Mugler Cologne
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post #13 of 55
12/10/12 at 2:04pm
Nasomatto Silver Musk
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post #14 of 55
12/10/12 at 2:11pm
Mugler cologne, Gendarme, Tom Ford Neroli Portofino, Creed Original Vetiver & Prada Amber pour homme all fit the bill. The best values out of these would be Mugler and Gendarme IMO. Gendarme is probably the "simplest" and least feminine of the group. Generally, though, the clean/soapy scents could all be considered unisex. My favorite out of the bunch, just based on smell alone, is Neroli Portofino. It's also the most expensive per ml unfortunately.

To me, it takes the best of Mugler & Gendarme & leaves out the "worst" (although neither really have "bad" elements). I like the prada, but it's not really an every day for me and is more of a "dress up" fragrance. Creed OV has a similar smell/vibe to Mugler, but if it weren't for the price, many would prefer it to the Mugler. I'd suggest getting samples of all, or at least a few of these and see which one wears best on your skin. Good luck...the "soapy" scents are some of my go-to favorites when I just want a break from the heavier stuff, or simply want to smell fresh & clean and nothing else.
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post #15 of 55
12/10/12 at 2:30pm
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Originally Posted by Miket View Post

I'm playing with you. Moustache is one of the dirtiest smells ever bottles. Musc Nomade, as the name might suggest, is rather musky, a very acrid musk at that.

Okay, I admit to my gullibility, because I was totally looking into those two!
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post #16 of 55
12/10/12 at 2:49pm
Prada Amber ph
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post #17 of 55
12/10/12 at 2:54pm
I'll go with Creed Original Vetiver.
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post #18 of 55
12/10/12 at 3:21pm
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Here are the samples I went with from PC:

Mugler Cologne
Gendarme Sky
Gendarme 20
Creed Vetiver
Rochas por Homme
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post #19 of 55
12/10/12 at 3:28pm
Azul/Animale Parfums
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post #20 of 55
12/10/12 at 3:41pm
Neroli Portofino
Original Vetiver
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post #21 of 55
12/10/12 at 3:44pm
I also suggest Neroli Portofino. It has a great Neroli note that is backed by some citrus while remaining very fresh and suprisingly light with good longevity overall.

I also really enjoy Original Vetiver. It's sort of like Mugler cologne, but I think the OV is much better.
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post #22 of 55
12/10/12 at 3:54pm
Many great scents has already been mentioned! Especially Mugler cologne, Gendarme (try both the Gendarmes for men and Gendarme Carrierre since clean scents are easily unisex as fit&frag'd mentioned), Nasomatto Silver Musk, Acca Kappa Muschio Bianco (affordable!). I'd like to add Il Profumo Musc Bleu (really smells like soap) and Escentric Molecules "Molecule 02" which isn't a classic clean fragrance but smells divine. Good luck!
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post #23 of 55
12/10/12 at 4:26pm
To add a few that haven't been mentioned yet..

MFK Aqua Universalis/Forte
L'eau Serge Lutens
Tauer Orange Star

All three smell like a laundromat.
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post #24 of 55
12/10/12 at 4:39pm
Yes . . . I like Infusion d'Homme and it is practically perfect for clean, soapy and fresh.

After that I'd reach for:

Eaux de Caron Pure http://www.basenotes.net/ID26120545.html

Versace Baby Blue Jeans http://www.basenotes.net/ID26120154.html

Or, failing all else . . . this:

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CLEAN Shower Fresh for Men http://www.basenotes.net/ID26132062.html

Cheers . . . Wally
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post #25 of 55
12/10/12 at 8:10pm
Himalaya when I wanna feel squeeky clean, fresh, and soapy.
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post #26 of 55
12/10/12 at 8:48pm
Virgin Island Water by Creed. Makes me feel like im having a soapy bath in the Caribbean as I'm sipping on some coconut juice, YUM
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post #27 of 55
12/10/12 at 9:06pm
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Himalaya when I wanna feel squeeky clean, fresh, and soapy.

Creed Himalaya for me as well.
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post #28 of 55
12/10/12 at 9:27pm
Gold Man
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post #29 of 55
12/10/12 at 10:58pm
Add:

Old Spice White Water
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post #30 of 55
12/10/12 at 11:23pm
Dunhill Pure
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post #31 of 55
12/11/12 at 12:20am
nautica voyage ...under 20 bucks for a 3.4
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post #32 of 55
12/11/12 at 12:38am
Prada Amber pH
Burberry Touch
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post #33 of 55
12/11/12 at 3:36am
T. Mugler Cologne +1
Prada (Man) Amber +1
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post #34 of 55
12/11/12 at 3:55am
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I've never smelt Mugler before, but Creed Original Vetiver was my first Creed and I found it a very mild and delicate scent. Of course it's best used in the summer, but I can see it working on some days in other seasons too.
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post #35 of 55
12/11/12 at 4:00am
I can fully recommend Creed Original Vetiver, especially if you like Mugler Cologne. To me, Original Vetiver is in the same ballpark scentwise, but with more quality and a drydown that smells better and more natural.

Huge difference? For me it's enough to warrant the Creed, but I guess that's not for everyone. At least try it out.
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post #36 of 55
12/11/12 at 4:26am
BVL
Infusion
FK Cologne Pour Le Matin
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post #37 of 55
12/11/12 at 5:08am
The Body Shop White Musk for Men Eau de Toilette.....under $30 for 100ml
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post #38 of 55
12/11/12 at 5:25am
Mugler Cologne
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post #39 of 55
12/11/12 at 5:54am
Great minds think alike bro! 2nd that!
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Neroli Portofino
Original Vetiver
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post #40 of 55
12/11/12 at 8:08am
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More great recommendations that I will be checking out. I really appreciate all the ideas. I am enjoying some cooler weather scents, but am planning ahead a bit for some new hot weather scents.
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post #41 of 55
12/11/12 at 8:19am
...Yatagan by Caron (the cleanest), Antihéros by Etat Libre d'Orange (the soapiest) and Eau de Campagne by Sisley (the freshest).
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post #42 of 55
12/11/12 at 9:17am
Himalaya and Mugler....
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post #43 of 55
12/11/12 at 11:29am
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Kouros.
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post #44 of 55
12/11/12 at 5:24pm
Mugler Cologne
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post #45 of 55
12/11/12 at 5:47pm
Prada Infusion, Prada Amber, Creed OV, Kouros, Sung Homme.
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post #46 of 55
12/11/12 at 8:25pm
Sung Homme is a beast. If you want soap coming out of your ears this is it.
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post #47 of 55
12/11/12 at 8:44pm
Mugler Cologne is nice. I prefer Infusion D'Homme because it lasts longer on me, but if it's too sweet then Mugler Cologne should suffice.
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post #48 of 55
12/11/12 at 9:12pm
I do recommend Original Vetiver and also Prada Infusion d'Hommme if you want clean and soapy. I really like Prada Amber pour Homme but I don't seem to get as much soap in this as others. It's a great fragrance and definitely clean, but at least for me, not as soapy as the other two.
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post #49 of 55
12/11/12 at 10:42pm
Gendarme is exactly what you are looking for. Dry cleaned and showered. Women love this scent.

Mugler Cologne works well for these purposes. It is actually based on the scent of a soap Mugler used as a child.

I also use Clean Provence when I want to smell freshly showered as it is also based on the scent of a soap. Can be found online at very inexpensive prices.

Prada Iris d'Infusion (original/femme/unisex) is very clean, but a bit more complex - it references a soapy vibe but smells like a fragrance.

Others you may want to check out:

Bond No. 9 "Fire Island", which is allegedly the scent of Bain de Soliel tanning lotion, but I get more of an airy saltwater/laundry/soap vibe - well executed but pricey.

Jennifer Aniston - sort of "Gendarme" meets "Bobbi Brown Beach" - very clean/chlorinated pool water/soap/coppertone - this is what I wore daily last summer

My "cloak of invisibility" is a crafter's fragrance oil dupe of Downey April Fresh which I blend in perfumer's alcohol. It costs me about $3/100ml. This is the ultimate in fresh and clean as you literally smell of fresh laundry. It certainly doesn't have a lot of personality, but that is the whole point of "fresh and clean" isn't it? Hygiene as a personal aesthetic.
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post #50 of 55
12/11/12 at 11:16pm
Mugler Cologne
Prada Amber Pour Homme
Gendarme
Gendarme Sky
Serge Lutens L'eau
Aqua Universalis
Aqua Universalis Forte
Sung Homme
Himalaya
Coton Egyptien
Champaca Absoluta


These are the more closer renditions of soapy fragrances. Others have a soapy vibe such as Original Vetiver, Grey Vetiver, Fire Island but overall don't conjure up the idea of soapy.
Try each one and decide what you like best because after all, fragrances are entirely subjective.
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post #51 of 55
12/12/12 at 1:35am
Etienne Aigner II
Sergio Tachinni
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post #52 of 55
12/12/12 at 5:46am
I like Mugler cologne, but I prefer Creed's Original Vetiver.
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post #53 of 55
12/12/12 at 7:54am
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Nasomatto Silver Musk

This, the smell of purity.
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post #54 of 55
12/12/12 at 8:55am
I would add Sologne PDN, a lovely neroli centered eau de cologne. In fact, GF Trumper Eau de Cologne is really good at that too
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post #55 of 55
12/12/12 at 9:23am
Drakkar Noir has always been the definition of soapy in my opinion.
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