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Looking for a good cologne for both court and out on the town

post #1 of 20
12/21/12 at 2:13pm
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I'm pretty new to the world of colognes, but am looking for something that might work as a signature scent. I have Perry Ellis Reserve (which is kind of my default cologne and I do get compliments on it), but am looking for something better or more unique than what you would normally find at a Macys. The only restriction is that I'm an attorney, so I want something that I can wear when I'm in court. I've ordered a sample of Aventus and would appreciate recommendations on other samples that I could order.
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post #2 of 20
12/21/12 at 3:45pm
Burberry London
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post #3 of 20
12/21/12 at 4:11pm
tom ford grey vetiver
gucci pour homme ii

both have mild/moderate projection and would not be offensive to wear at work.
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post #4 of 20
12/21/12 at 5:13pm
AMen Pure Leather
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post #5 of 20
12/21/12 at 7:00pm
Welcome!

It depends on what impression you want to convey. If you want something fresh, but still elegant and classic, I second the idea of vetivers. My favorite is Chanel Sycomore: fresh vetiver, but also a touch of smoky woods. I find it perfect for work in DC's hot summer weather. Tom Ford Grey Vetiver is excellent too.

If you need to convey a stronger and more adversarial stance, then I'd go for a leather. Leathers are elegant and classic, but very assertive. The most classic is perhaps Knize Ten. The butchest of them all are Bandit (curiously marketed to women - likely the ones who must carry leather whips in their job) and Etat Libre d'Orange Rien. Smoother, but still assertive, Etat Libre d'Orange Tom of Finland.

cacio
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post #6 of 20
12/21/12 at 11:06pm
Designers:

Kiton Men
Bleu de Chanel
Dior Eau Sauvage

Niche:

Creed Original Vetiver
MDCI Invasion Barbare
Amouage Reflection Man
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post #7 of 20
12/21/12 at 11:16pm
The following are either "safe-scents" or have moderate projection:
Gucci PH II (moderate projection, fairly safe)
Boss Bottled (Safe, my personal favorite fragrance)
Acqua Di Gio (Safe, of course)
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post #8 of 20
12/22/12 at 1:42am
Puredistance M. Confidence and class in a bottle. This one easily lasts 12 hours (more than triple that if sprayed on a shirt.)
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post #9 of 20
12/22/12 at 9:21am
Dior Homme, Terre d'Hermes, Guerlain Homme Intense, Midnight in Paris, Givenchy Pi Neo, Boss Bottled, Solo Loewe, Mandarin Black , Abercrombie Fierce&Fich , Carolina Chic, Kenzo Power.

Niche :

Creed Original Santal, TF Gray Vetiver, Diptique Bulevard Saint Germain, Edymion, Lumiere Noir,
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post #10 of 20
12/22/12 at 10:21am
in court: Terre d'Hermes
out on the town: burberry london
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post #11 of 20
12/23/12 at 7:52pm
Cartier Roadster is your guy. Classy and grown up, but smooth and sexy
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post #12 of 20
12/23/12 at 8:52pm
Are you a prosecuting attourney? If so Gucci Guilty :P
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post #13 of 20
12/27/12 at 4:23pm
Thread Starter 
I used to be a prosecutor- now I'd need Gucci Not Guilty, lol. Thanks for the suggestions- I'm definitely going to try a Vetiver, burberry london, Boss bottled and many of the recs.

So far, I love Aventus and have been wearing it non-stop since it arrived.
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post #14 of 20
12/27/12 at 4:52pm
If you like Aventus I think you will also like Invasion Barbare, albeit at a much higher price
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post #15 of 20
1/2/13 at 8:59am
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@suds- thanks for the tip. will try that one. So far, I think Aventus is my favorite scent- though this whole thing with different batches has me concerned. I ordered a 2nd 5ml from my original batch, but will be beyond annoyed if my bottle (once I order it) smells very different!
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post #16 of 20
1/2/13 at 10:38am
Chu...Unsure how duty/taxes work where you are but worth looking at official site below- Buy the sample set and then receive full reimbursement against FB purchase = 60ml samples free! I assume they will ship to wherever you are? Reports are that they are a very friendly and efficient company. I suspect IB will surpass even Aventus- It's a definite FB for me on my next purchase.
TBH I think all batches of Aventus are worthy and apparently the variations have been 'ironed-out' somewhat- however my 2012 bottle is different to and not as 'good' as the tester I tried instore.

parfumsmdci.free.fr/
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post #17 of 20
1/2/13 at 10:50am
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Originally Posted by chulavistan View Post

I used to be a prosecutor- now I'd need Gucci Not Guilty, lol.

Well, in that case Thierry Mugler Innocent.

And there's Innocent Illusion if you know your client is really guilty
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post #18 of 20
1/2/13 at 12:39pm
Ulrich Lang Dayscape
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post #19 of 20
1/2/13 at 1:15pm
Just curious, why wear a fragrance in a courtroom? Got eyes for the steno huh?

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Originally Posted by Miket View Post

Are you a prosecuting attourney? If so Gucci Guilty :P

LOL

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Wear what Johnny Cochran wears, Unforgivable

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All kidding aside: Chanel Anteaus.
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post #20 of 20
1/2/13 at 2:51pm
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It's not specifically for the courtroom- I just put on cologne every morning and most mornings I'm in court... Since I'm married, I'll take the 5th on the cute steno's!
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