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Help picking something suitable for everyday wear.

post #1 of 9
1/20/13 at 1:28pm
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Hi everyone!

Lurked for a while, finally decided to join ehehe.

So, as i am somewhat new to this whole fragrance thing, I'm looking for something suitable for everyday wear that won't have people wrinkling their noses in disgust, and should also last a while on my skin. It should also be reasonably priced, I'm a university student and money's kinda tight.

What I have tried samples of from making multiple runs to Sephoras/Sears/The Bay:

YSL L'homme (one of my favourites)
Diesel Only the Brave (took a while to warm up to, but I do like it)
Dolce and Gabbana The one (Smells freaking amazing, but it dies so quick )
Acqua di Gio
Givenchy Play (died on my skin after 30 minutes)
JPG le male (does not mix well at ALL on my skin, smells really powdery)
1 Million (little too fruity for my tastes)
CK Euphoria (nice smell, but doesn't mix too well on my skin)
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post #2 of 9
1/20/13 at 1:47pm
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Welcome to Basenotes! From your list, I'd pick L'Homme by YSL.

Also try:

Bleu de Chanel, Allure Homme, or Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme by Chanel
Rive Gauche Pour Homme by YSL (tin can; discontinued but still available online)




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post #3 of 9
1/20/13 at 2:03pm
It sort of depends on where you are as a college student and what you like to wear. Fragrance is a very personal thing, and I personally like to wear Aventus and GIT a lot when I am at school, since I don't want to offend anyone. You can find GIT or even Himalaya testers for $70 or so on fragnet, and full 4 oz bottles for $125.
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post #4 of 9
1/20/13 at 3:51pm
Burberry London
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post #5 of 9
1/20/13 at 5:14pm
Gucci Pour Homme II for everyday. L'homme is another great everyday scent, but it doesnt last all that long. I think I actually like it in the summer better.
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post #6 of 9
1/20/13 at 5:52pm
Gucci pour Homme II
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post #7 of 9
1/20/13 at 8:07pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by del View Post

Welcome to Basenotes! From your list, I'd pick L'Homme by YSL.

Also try:

Bleu de Chanel, Allure Homme, or Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme by Chanel
Rive Gauche Pour Homme by YSL (tin can; discontinued but still available online)




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I agree with Del and would add Fahrenheit Absolute, Cartier Declaration, Kenzo Jungle Pour Homme (find online).
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post #8 of 9
1/20/13 at 8:31pm
Another for Gucci Pour Homme II
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post #9 of 9
1/21/13 at 2:00pm
L'Homme
Boss Bottled
GPH II
Chanel Allure Homme Sport
Dior Homme Sport
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