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Your 2013 Fragrance Starting Lineup?

post #1 of 59
Thread Starter 
These threads have came and gone in the past... so here's a fresh one.
YouTube reviewers do these Starting Lineup videos from time to time - it is basically a strict choice of fragrance for each occassion:

1. A Signature Scent
2. A Work Scent
3. A Going Out Scent
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent
5. Most Daring Scent
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent

Feel free to post a video or write what yours are, starting this year.
I tried to be strict but it's hard Also I think this is mainly a winter one, I wanna do one in summer too

post #2 of 59
Thanks for sharing. That is a really different list to the norm - enjoyed the video!
post #3 of 59
1. A Signature Scent: possibly bleu de chanel or tom ford for men
2. A Work Scent: chanel platinum egoiste
3. A Going Out Scent: rotation of pure malt, la nuit, dhi, armani code
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: rochas man, dh
5. Most Daring Scent: fahrenheit
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scene: tom ford grey vetiver, dh

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1. A Signature Scent: possibly bleu de chanel or tom ford for men
2. A Work Scent: chanel platinum egoiste
3. A Going Out Scent: rotation of pure malt, la nuit, dhi, armani code
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: rochas man, dh
5. Most Daring Scent: fahrenheit
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scene: tom ford grey vetiver, dh
post #4 of 59
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by Dailey View Post

Thanks for sharing. That is a really different list to the norm - enjoyed the video!

Thanks Dailey! I like to think my taste is very broad, but I'm also very very particular.
Let us know yours

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Originally Posted by RickS1169 View Post

1. A Signature Scent: possibly bleu de chanel or tom ford for men
2. A Work Scent: chanel platinum egoiste
3. A Going Out Scent: rotation of pure malt, la nuit, dhi, armani code
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: rochas man, dh
5. Most Daring Scent: fahrenheit
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scene: tom ford grey vetiver, dh

Thanks for contributing Rick. Like me, you struggle to pick just one :P It's so hard!
Nice, smart choices.
post #5 of 59
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post #6 of 59
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:') No.1 Fan?
post #7 of 59
Colder weather starting lineup -

signature- Chanel Allure
work- A&F Fierce
night out- Pure Malt
intimate- Gucci PH 2
daring- Midnight in Paris
formal- LIDGE
post #8 of 59
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Originally Posted by forfreddie View Post

:') No.1 Fan?

I may be on a tear...
post #9 of 59
Every fragrance in my bottle is up for rotation. It just depends on what I feel that particular morning.

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Every fragrance in my bottle is up for rotation. It just depends on what I feel that particular morning.
post #10 of 59
As someone in college, some of these don't apply to me, but:

1. A Signature Scent- Aventus by Creed
2. A Work Scent- Green Irish Tweed by Creed
3. A Going Out Scent- Depends highly on what I am going out for (clubbing/date/study session/party?)
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent- Memoir Man by Amouage
5. Most Daring Scent- Sova by Slumberhouse
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent- Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
post #11 of 59
Honestly, i think these line-up things are silly , at least to me. Because I have several scents that fit into each category.

But I'll just say that I've been wearing a lot of Dior Homme lately.
post #12 of 59
1. A Signature Scent: Habit Rouge EDP
2. A Work Scent: GIT/Tuscan Leather
3. A Going Out Scent: Aventus
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: Dior Homme Intense
5. Most Daring Scent: Montale Black
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent: PdN New York
post #13 of 59
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tonghpafu View Post

Every fragrance in my bottle is up for rotation. It just depends on what I feel that particular morning.


I think that's the same as most people here - but that's the idea of the starting lineup - forcing to choose 1. It's only a bit of fun.

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Originally Posted by noirdrakkar View Post

Honestly, i think these line-up things are silly , at least to me. Because I have several scents that fit into each category.

But I'll just say that I've been wearing a lot of Dior Homme lately.

To be honest most of the comparison, top 5, vs., and all other lists are silly, we all have several scents that fit into each category That's the point.
post #14 of 59
post #15 of 59
Good video forfreddie. I suppose this would be my list. Vastly different from yours!

1. A Signature Scent - Creed Aventus
2. A Work Scent - Bond No. 9 Chez Bond
3. A Going Out Scent - Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent - Armani Prive Oud Royal
5. Most Daring Scent - Bond No. 9 Harrods Oud
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent - Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
post #16 of 59
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by QWERTYOP View Post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQIYp7fiHps

Thanks for the video contribution QWERTYOP Interesting choice with the Mancera Sand Aoud - haven't heard of that one. Infact I haven't heard much about the Mancera line and have always dismissed it as a Montale rip - just as many seem to have. An unusual mention
post #17 of 59
Anything in my collection could fit in any of those categories.
post #18 of 59
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Originally Posted by forfreddie View Post

Thanks for the video contribution QWERTYOP Interesting choice with the Mancera Sand Aoud - haven't heard of that one. Infact I haven't heard much about the Mancera line and have always dismissed it as a Montale rip - just as many seem to have. An unusual mention

Selfridges. Easier to get hold of here in the UK than Montale's if you have one in your town.

P.S

Cheaper too!
post #19 of 59
Thread Starter 
I've seen the line in Selfridges quite a bit but never gone over for a sniff!

hednic - I know - we all think that I'm sure, as I said, it's just a bit of fun is all.
post #20 of 59
1. A Signature Scent: Vetiver Tonka
2. A Work Scent: Gucci PH II
3. A Going Out Scent: Aventus
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: DHI
5. Most Daring Scent: Black Afgano
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scene: LIDGE
post #21 of 59
1. A Signature Scent: Burberry London
2. A Work Scent: YSL L'Homme
3. A Going Out Scent: Spicebomb
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: Pure Malt
5. Most Daring Scent: Tuscan Leather
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scene: Tobacco Vanille
post #22 of 59
1. A Signature Scent - Creed Aventus
2. A Work Scent - Terre D'Hermes
3. A Going Out Scent - Creed GIT, VIW
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent - Gucci PHII
5. Most Daring Scent - Bvlgari Black
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent - Creed Millesime Imperial
post #23 of 59
1. A Signature Scent: I don't know For now I'll saw Memoir Man
2. A Work Scent: Nasomatto Silver Musk
3. A Going Out Scent: Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: Parfumerie Generale Coze
5. Most Daring Scent: Parfum d'Empire Musc Tonkin
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scene: Puredistance M
post #24 of 59
1. A Signature Scent: LIDGE
2. A Work Scent: Memoir Man
3. A Going Out Scent: Aventus
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: Tobacco Vanille
5. Most Daring Scent : Pure Havanne pure malt pure leather
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent Aventus
post #25 of 59
1. A Signature Scent : Creed Aventus
2. A Work Scent : Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
3. A Going Out Scent : Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent : Christian Dior Dior Homme Intense
5. Most Daring Scent : Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent : Tom Ford Noir de Noir

These will probably be different next week.
post #26 of 59
Thanks for the video, freddie! Good calls esp. Humiecki & Graef Bosque - it wears very well.

My current line-up:

1. A Signature Scent: Esencia
2. A Work Scent: Sartorial
3. A Going Out Scent: Tuscan Leather
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: Tubereuse 1 Capricieuse
5. Most Daring Scent: Grey Flannel
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent: Les Heures Fougueuse
post #27 of 59
This list is subject to change. hard to pick just one for each category but I would be happy with either of the choices for each slot.

1. A Signature Scent - Creed Green Irish Tweed/ Creed Aventus
2. A Work Scent - Bois d'Orage by Frederic Malle/ Geranium Pour Monsieur by Frederic Malle
3. A Going Out Scent - Pardon by Nasomatto / Tom Ford Amber Absolute
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent - Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille/ Burberry Touch
5. Most Daring Scent - Amouage Interlude Man
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent - Sycamore by Chanel/ Derby by Guerlain
post #28 of 59
1. A Signature Scent: This year it will continue to be Tam Dao and 2Man
2. A Work Scent: Infusion d'homme/Guerlain Homme/Artek Standard
3. A Going Out Scent: Depends on where and with who. Could be LIDGE, Hinoki, Tam Dao, Sequoia...
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: Scent free, how my wife prefers me.
5. Most Daring Scent: Dark Aoud
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent: LIDGE
post #29 of 59
1. Signature Scent: none
2. Work Scent: Egoiste EDT, Dior Homme EDT, Allure Homme EDT, Vintage D&G Pour Homme
3. Going Out Scent: Midnight in Paris EDP, Tobacco Vanille
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: D&G The One
5. Most Daring Scent: Vintage M7
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent: Vintage PdN New York, L'Instant Extreme
post #30 of 59
1. A Signature Scent: Habit Rouge EDP
2. A Work Scent: Vetiver Tonka
3. A Going Out Scent: Chergui
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: Musc Ravageur
5. Most Daring Scent: Pure Oud oil (Royal Assam)
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scene: Jubilation XXV

I too could easily come up with a second and third list - but these came to mind first.
post #31 of 59
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by starshipvelcro View Post

1. A Signature Scent: I don't know For now I'll saw Memoir Man
2. A Work Scent: Nasomatto Silver Musk
3. A Going Out Scent: Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: Parfumerie Generale Coze
5. Most Daring Scent: Parfum d'Empire Musc Tonkin
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scene: Puredistance M

Really beautiful choices starship!

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Originally Posted by Diamondflame View Post

Thanks for the video, freddie!
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent: Les Heures Fougueuse

Thanks Diamond!
Damn I really need to try that Cartier! The price though

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Originally Posted by Sparky View Post

I too could easily come up with a second and third list - but these came to mind first.

Ditto Sparky! I feel like I let my others down a little bit.
post #32 of 59
1. A Signature Scent: Dior Homme Intense, HdP 1725
2. A Work Scent: Green Irish Tweed, Eau Duelle
3. A Going Out Scent : Jaipur EdP, Givenchy Pi
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: Safran Troublant, Felanilla 21
5. Most Daring Scent: MKK,
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent: Sycomore, Grey Vetiver
post #33 of 59
Signature scent: Polo Modern Reserve
Work scent: Armani Eau Pour Homme
Going on scent: L Anarchiste by Caron
Close encounters: Molecule 1
Most daring: Knize Ten
Sophisticated: Bois du Portugal by Creed
post #34 of 59
Signature scent: Chanel Egoiste
Work scent: Cacharel Pour Homme
Going out scent: Balenciaga Pour Homme
Close encounters: Hermes Equipage
Most daring: Farenheit
Sophisticated: Cartier de Santos Concentree
post #35 of 59
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by leto View Post

1. A Signature Scent: Dior Homme Intense, HdP 1725
2. A Work Scent: Green Irish Tweed, Eau Duelle
3. A Going Out Scent : Jaipur EdP, Givenchy Pi
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: Safran Troublant, Felanilla 21
5. Most Daring Scent: MKK,
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent: Sycomore, Grey Vetiver

Gorgeous list there leto!

Keep 'em coming guys
Fascinating seeing everyone's choices.
post #36 of 59
1. A Signature Scent = Boss Bottled
2. A Work Scent = Gucci Pour Homme II
3. A Going Out Scent = La Nuit De L'Homme
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent = Dolce and Gabbana The One
5. Most Daring Scent = N/A
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent = Maybe Fresco, if it lives up to it's hype.
post #37 of 59
Great video. Enjoyed all 5 of your YT videos.
post #38 of 59
Signature: Egoiste
Work: Terre d'Hermes
Going Out: Tobacco Vanille
Close Encounter/Intimate: Coze
Most Daring: Aoud Musk
Sophisticated/Black Tie: Jubilation XXV
post #39 of 59
1. A Signature Scent = Dolce & Gabbana pour homme
2. A Work Scent = Clinique Happy for men
3. A Going Out Scent = Givenchy Play Intense
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent = L'eau d'Issey pour homme
5. Most Daring Scent = Zirh Ikon
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent = Sartorial by Penhaligon's
post #40 of 59
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by senore01 View Post

Great video. Enjoyed all 5 of your YT videos.

Aww thank you senore01 I appreciate that x

Thanks for all the contributions so far - some interesting patterns.
Nice to see mentions of Sartorial and Coze more than once
post #41 of 59
Nice to see you on basenotes, I've been watching your videos lately!

So these are my choices for today!

Signature scent - Habit Rouge edp
Work scent - Dia man
Going Out - Tom of Finland
Close Encounter - Oriental Brulant
Most Daring - Aoud Cuir d'Arabie / Patchouli 24
Sophisticated - En Avion extrait
post #42 of 59
1. A Signature Scent: LIDGE
2. A Work Scent: LIDGE
3. A Going Out Scent : DHI / Costume National Scent Intense
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: DHI.
5. Most Daring Scent: Rochas Man Intense (hard to pull off)
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent: Carner Barcelona D600
post #43 of 59
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Smelly Beast View Post

Nice to see you on basenotes, I've been watching your videos lately!

Thanks Smelly Beast I'll try stay back for a while haha

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Originally Posted by Smelly Beast View Post

Going Out - Tom of Finland
Most Daring - Aoud Cuir d'Arabie / Patchouli 24

Awesome!
post #44 of 59
Cold Weather/Warm Weather:

1. Signature Scent: Dior Homme/Millesime Imperial

2. Work Scent: L'Instant de Guerlain Extreme/Green Irish Tweed

3. Going out Scent: 24 Gold/Aventus

4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: Midnight In Paris/Frapin L'Humaniste

5. Daring Scent: Musc Ravageur and Amber Absolute/Warm: None

6. Sophisticated/Black tie: Tom Ford Tuscan Leather/Allure Homme Edition Blanche
post #45 of 59
1. A Signature Scent
Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme

2. A Work Scent
Mont Blanc Legend

3. A Going Out Scent
Creed Aventus

4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent
Gucci Pour Homme II & Dior Homme Intense

5. Most Daring Scent
Fahrenheit

6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent
Tom Ford Extreme
post #46 of 59
Cheapies Starting Line up

Signature - curve

Work - nautica voyage

Night out - ed hardy love and luck

Romantic - animale animale by animale

Daring - sung by alfred sung

Sophisticated - cuba gold
post #47 of 59
Not much into niche right now but I have a few. For colder weather:

1. A Signature Scent
Ysl L'Homme

2. A Work Scent
Ysl L'Homme, Git, issey summer 2010

3. A Going Out Scent
Pure Malt, Aventus, Scent Intense, New Haarlem

4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent
Dhi, Midnight in Paris

5. Most Daring Scent
Musc Ravageur

6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent
Lidge
post #48 of 59
1. A Signature Scent.......................Quorum
2. A Work Scent.............................Bleu de Chanel
3. A Going Out Scent......................1 Million
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent.....Prada Amber
5. Most Daring Scent.......................Salvador Dali PH
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent........VanCleef & Arpels PH
post #49 of 59
1. A Signature Scent: Fahrenheit
2. A Work Scent: Odeur 71 or Dior Homme
3. A Going Out Scent: Memoir Man
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: Vetiver Extraordinaire or Cartier Declaration
5. Most Daring Scent: Leather Oud
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent: Habit Rouge EdP
post #50 of 59
I have an updated list:

1. A Signature Scent:..........................Puredistance M
2. A Work Scent:................................Puredistance M
3. A Going Out Scent: .........................Puredistance M
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: .......Puredistance M
5. Most Daring Scent: .........................Puredistance M ..ok maybe occasionally Pd'E Musc Tonkin
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent: ..........Puredistance M

What's happened to me?? I didn't think I could fall in love again at my age :-P
post #51 of 59
1. A Signature Scent: Bleu de Chanel
2. A Work Scent: Prada Amber PH or Gucci PH2
3. A Going Out Scent: Pure Malt/ Pure Havane/ Aventus/ Rose 31
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: Dior Homme Intense
5. Most Daring Scent: DHI
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scene: Aventus, Chanel AH
post #52 of 59
Quote:
Originally Posted by forfreddie View Post

These threads have came and gone in the past... so here's a fresh one.
YouTube reviewers do these Starting Lineup videos from time to time - it is basically a strict choice of fragrance for each occassion:

1. A Signature Scent
2. A Work Scent
3. A Going Out Scent
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent
5. Most Daring Scent
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent

Feel free to post a video or write what yours are, starting this year.
I tried to be strict but it's hard Also I think this is mainly a winter one, I wanna do one in summer too


Signature Scent: Pure Distance M/Black Afgano
Work Scent: L'Instant de Guerlain Extreme/Reflection Man/Millesime Imperiale
Going Out Scent: Invasion Barbare/Black Orchid
Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: Musc Ravaguer/Chergui
Most Daring Scent: Carnal Flower
Sophisticated Black Tie Event: Invasion Barbare/Bois du Portugal
post #53 of 59
Signature : Golden Boy/Black Aoud
Work : Cuir Ottoman
Going out : Aventus
Close encounter : SL Douce Amere
Daring : Ambre Sultan/Knize Ten
Suit tie : Coromandel/NR Him Musk
post #54 of 59
1. A Signature Scent: Helmut Lang EdC (obviously I don't have one, but I'll play along)
2. A Work Scent: Chanel Eau de Cologne
3. A Going Out Scent: Musc Ravageur
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: My wife prefers me scentless in close encounters
5. Most Daring Scent: Xerjoff Homme (smoky leathers always make me feel kind of self conscious)
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent: Patricia de Nicolai New York
post #55 of 59
On any given day, this list could look different, but right now, this is how I would put it together. From the fragrances I own:

1. A Signature Scent (Gucci Pour Homme 2)
2. A Work Scent (Burberry for Men)
3. A Going Out Scent ("Joopilation" = Joop ph + Jubilation OR "Royal Golden Water" + Suratti Golden Sand oil + Creed Royal Water oil)
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent (Divine L'homme Sage)
5. Most Daring Scent (Probably Joop ph)
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent (Amouage Reflection OR Interlude)
post #56 of 59
1. A Signature Scent : Knize Ten
2. A Work Scent: several vetivers such as Vetiver Extraordinaire, Sycomore, Givenchy (to name a few), Or Black, Sous Le Vent...others...
3. A Going Out Scent: Cuir D'Oranger / Rien
4. Close Encounter/Intimate Scent: Mazzolari Lui (light application)
5. Most Daring Scent: Revolution, Ferme Tes Yeux
6. Sophisticated/Black Tie Scent: Vol De Nuit Parfum
post #57 of 59
Happy to see so many GPH2 mentions! Yaaaay!!!
post #58 of 59
Designer 2013

1 sig: gucci pour homme 2
2. Work/safe non-offensive scent: d&g the one
3. Night out spring/summer: a*men pure malt Fall/winter: chanel allure homme
4. Close quarter/sexy scent: dhi
5. Daring: paco robanne 1 million (very loud attention whoring scent.. Smells good but way too much baggage)
6. Daytime/sophisticated scent s/s: prada infusion d'homme f/w: Jaipur homme
post #59 of 59
Signature - Gucci pour homme ii
Work - green Irish tweed
Night out - pure malt
Combat - dhi
Daring - Fahrenheit 32
Upper class - tdh
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