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best cologne for a 16 years old man

Poll Results: Which one of these is the best cologne for me?

 
  • 25% (8)
    Bvlgari Aqva for Men
  • 0% (0)
    Nautica Blue
  • 6% (2)
    Liz Claiborne Curve
  • 9% (3)
    Obsession Men by Calvin Klein
  • 6% (2)
    Nautica Voyage
  • 19% (6)
    360 ° RED by Perry Ellis
  • 32% (10)
    Love& Luck Men by Ed Hardy
31 Total Votes  
post #1 of 30
1/27/13 at 10:23pm
Thread Starter 
hey, im looking to buy a cologne for less than 50 dollars.
which one of these cologne are best for a 16 year old in your opinion?
and if you know better cologne for me then comment.
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post #2 of 30
1/28/13 at 12:19am
Sadly, this is like taking a poll to decide what your favorite color might be. YOU are the only one who could ever know the answer for sure. All of the fragrances you've mentioned are made by reputable companies with comparable quality ingredients and professional perfumers composing them. Some of us may prefer one or another, but others of us may think someone else's favorite stinks. Do you really want to wear what a bunch of perfume geeks choose for you instead of trusting your own nose? We all believe you should try them for yourself, and wear the one you like best.

But, since you ask, I will tally my suggestion to the poll...

By the way, I'm voting for your new favorite color to be aquamarine too.
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post #3 of 30
1/28/13 at 12:23am
Thread Starter 
im asking because i didn't smell any of these colognes.. i want to order one online without smelling it
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post #4 of 30
1/28/13 at 1:47am
I think love and luck would be right up your alley. You could probably go down to your local TJ Maxx and pic up a bottle. Its very cheap.
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post #5 of 30
1/28/13 at 2:06am
another vote for Bvlgari Aqva.
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post #6 of 30
1/28/13 at 2:30am
I am not a fan of any of them, personally.

A relatively inexpensive alternative option to your list that I frequently recommend for fans of these kinds of scents is Bellagio for Men by Parlux ($10-$20 a 100ml bottle on Amazon). There is of course the old standby of Cool Water, and maybe even Bergamotto Marino by Ferre that also is reasonably priced at discounters and smells great, IMO.
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post #7 of 30
1/28/13 at 4:27am
From your list: Bvlgari Aqva for Men
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post #8 of 30
1/28/13 at 8:20am
Thread Starter 
doesn't have to be from my list.. just something below 50$
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post #9 of 30
1/28/13 at 1:38pm
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Originally Posted by docluv45 View Post

Sadly, this is like taking a poll to decide what your favorite color might be. YOU are the only one who could ever know the answer for sure.

By the way, I'm voting for your new favorite color to be aquamarine too.

Listen to this man's advice. Except the aquamarine part. Your new favorite color is totally neon yellow.
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post #10 of 30
1/28/13 at 1:41pm
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Originally Posted by docluv45 View Post

Sadly, this is like taking a poll to decide what your favorite color might be. YOU are the only one who could ever know the answer for sure.

By the way, I'm voting for your new favorite color to be aquamarine too.

Listen to this man's advice. Except the aquamarine part. Your new favorite color is totally neon yellow.
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post #11 of 30
1/28/13 at 5:46pm
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Originally Posted by iLikeColognes View Post

doesn't have to be from my list.. just something below 50$

L'occitan vetiver. Specializing and niche are wasted on your targets. Vetiver is very bright and youthful, but different enough to be yours, so to speak.

Three sprays on your solar plexus area should be plenty for a day at school, particularly if you have gym.
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post #12 of 30
1/28/13 at 5:47pm
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Originally Posted by iLikeColognes View Post

doesn't have to be from my list.. just something below 50$

L'occitan vetiver. Specializing and niche are wasted on your targets. Vetiver is very bright and youthful, but different enough to be yours, so to speak.

Three sprays on your solar plexus area should be plenty for a day at school, particularly if you have gym.
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post #13 of 30
1/28/13 at 5:47pm
I went with Perry Ellis 360 Red, because IMO it is a better version of Acqua Di Gio. My second option would be Bvlgari because it is somewhat unique compared to the others.
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post #14 of 30
1/28/13 at 11:49pm
Perry ellis 360 Red and Nautica Voyage , both would suit you ....
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post #15 of 30
1/29/13 at 3:35am
I have never met a man aged 16 before...
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post #16 of 30
1/29/13 at 3:53am
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Originally Posted by Diamondflame View Post

I have never met a man aged 16 before...

I was thinking this when I read the thread title.
OP, no offense intended. You will change your mind every 5 years on what a man is...
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post #17 of 30
1/29/13 at 4:07am
Thread Starter 
i didn't want to write a man but im not a boy either
16 year old young lad? xD
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post #18 of 30
1/29/13 at 7:19am
Bvlgari Aqva for Men - if you like the dark salt-water spicy feel to it, definitely

Nautica Blue - this is as boring and cliche as you can get

Liz Claiborne Curve - a bit too cliche and synthetic for me

Obsession Men by Calvin Klein - not bad but may be too mature for you

Nautica Voyage - it's pretty good, but it doesn't stand out in any way to me

360 ° RED by Perry Ellis - i havent tried this one

Love& Luck Men by Ed Hardy - go with this one
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post #19 of 30
1/29/13 at 10:33pm
Red or Love and Luck.
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post #20 of 30
1/29/13 at 11:59pm
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Originally Posted by iLikeColognes View Post

i didn't want to write a man but im not a boy either
16 year old young lad? xD

I think "dude" is timeless, lol.
Guy, bro, hombre, idk.

I voted for Love and Luck, btw
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post #21 of 30
1/30/13 at 8:04am
Love & Luck for now.

When you graduate, get 360 Red.

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post #22 of 30
1/30/13 at 8:07am
Love & Luck for now.

When you graduate, get 360 Red.

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post #23 of 30
1/30/13 at 10:16am
Love and Luck would be a good one. I believe Walmart sells 1oz for like $26.

CK One Shock for Him would be an even better alternative, its very versatile. TJ Maxx and Marshalls sale the 3.4oz for $20-25. Im 27 and wear this one myself and actually like it quite a bit!!!
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post #24 of 30
1/30/13 at 12:20pm
Never tried any from your list.

The 16 y/o in my house asked for and received Polo Black this xmas. He is as trendy as they get. Perhaps it's trending in your neck of the woods?

Just sayin'.
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post #25 of 30
4/22/13 at 8:13am
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So, which one did you end up getting?
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post #26 of 30
4/22/13 at 8:57am
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Actually i bought 360 red and nautiva voyage and i love them both:-)
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post #27 of 30
4/22/13 at 10:19am
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Nice! I would suggest these for you too:
-Dior Homme Sport 2012
-Versace pour Homme
-Versace man eau fraiche

But specially DHS 2012. Give it a try, it's marvelous and unique, in my opinion
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post #28 of 30
4/22/13 at 10:25am
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I heard great things about those colognes but i didn't get a chance to test them..
Next time i order samples ill try them :-)
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post #29 of 30
4/22/13 at 10:28am
I bought my 18 year old brother Kenneth Cole Black for Christmas last year, he uses it religiously.
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post #30 of 30
4/22/13 at 11:23am
love & luck
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