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post #1 of 25
2/11/13 at 6:19pm
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SO I decied that there's no shame in trying designer fragrances too. I admit i am not excited about them now that i know what's OUT there but...easy access and I hope it will be a good way to exercise my nose

My list so far:

Dior Homme / homme intense / homme sport

YSL homme/ kouras

Channel Bleu/ Allure / Allure sport

Givenchy PI/ gentleman

Anything else worth trying?
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post #2 of 25
2/11/13 at 6:24pm
DHI is an awesome fragrance for sure. I'd also include the Hermes line, especially TdH and Concentree Orange Verte.

EDIT: Oh, and if they have Burberry London, try that. InB4 hednic.
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post #3 of 25
2/11/13 at 6:24pm
There is absolutely nothing wrong with designers. To add to your list, try Dior's Fahrenheit, Azzaro Pour Homme, Gucci PH I if they still have it. I really enjoy Burberry Brit for Women too so you could always give that a try. Have fun!
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post #4 of 25
2/11/13 at 6:27pm
I'd look out for M7 oud Absolu
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post #5 of 25
2/11/13 at 6:35pm
Gucco Pour Homme II
Cartier Declaration and d'Un Soir
Armani Code
V&R Spicebomb
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post #6 of 25
2/11/13 at 6:59pm
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Originally Posted by OctaVariuM View Post

EDIT: Oh, and if they have Burberry London, try that. InB4 hednic.

lol

OP- I second Spicebomb.
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post #7 of 25
2/11/13 at 7:04pm
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lol

OP- I second Spicebomb.

I actually own Burberry London. Bought it a few years ago and still half full, don't like it that much anymore though..

Will look out for everything you suggest!
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post #8 of 25
2/11/13 at 8:19pm
Sephoras in the US are rather depressing. Sometimes in Europe there's a little bit more.

Off the top of my head, in the male section:
Bulgari Black, Mugler cologne, Lempicka au masculin, Guerlain Vetiver, Tom Ford Grey Vetiver.
In the female section: Flower by Kenzo, Fracas, Chanel No 19, Cristalle, Chanel no 19.

cacio
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post #9 of 25
2/11/13 at 8:41pm
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SO I decied that there's no shame in trying designer fragrances too. I admit i am not excited about them now that i know what's OUT there but...easy access and I hope it will be a good way to exercise my nose

My list so far:

Dior Homme / homme intense / homme sport

YSL homme/ kouras

Channel Bleu/ Allure / Allure sport

Givenchy PI/ gentleman

Anything else worth trying?

What you have on your list is a good start.
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post #10 of 25
2/11/13 at 9:52pm
Dior homme and Prada Amber is all I'd get from there
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post #11 of 25
2/11/13 at 10:40pm
Add:
Givenchy Xeryus Rouge
Guerlain Homme
Kenzo Homme
Kenzo Tokyo
Lanvin Avant Garde
Lanvin L'Homme
Cartier Declaration
Cartier Roadster
Dior Eau Sauvage
Dior Hypnotic Poison
Dior Midnight Poison
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post #12 of 25
2/12/13 at 4:17am
+1 for the Hermes line . . . check for the Hermes 'Jardin' series too.
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post #13 of 25
2/12/13 at 4:28am
Azzaro PH
Boucheron Jaipur EDP
Cartier Declaration and its flankers, Pasha and Santos
Chanel Platinum Egoiste
Dsquared2 Potion
Givenchy Gentleman (patchouli heavy)
Guerlain L'Instant/L'Instant Extreme, Vetiver, Habit Rouge, Heritage
Paco Rabanne PH
Thierry Mugler Cologne
YSL Kouros, Body Kouros, Rive Gauche
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post #14 of 25
2/12/13 at 8:56am
dior eau savage
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post #15 of 25
2/12/13 at 9:45am
Midnight in Paris edp or edt, Angel Men or any of its flankers
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post #16 of 25
2/12/13 at 10:01am
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As other mentioned have the following a try:
- V&R Spicebomb.
- Cartier Délaration D'Un Soir.
- VC&A Midnight In Paris.
- Guerlain Habit Rouge EDP
- Terre d'Hermes EDP
- Boucheron Homme Jaipür EDP
They are all very good!
I'd like to ad the underrated Fan Di Fendi EDT.

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post #17 of 25
2/15/13 at 1:12am
Are you in some way implying that designers are for inferior peasants and that your mighty standard commands niche fragrances only?
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post #18 of 25
2/15/13 at 5:39am
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Are you in some way implying that designers are for inferior peasants and that your mighty standard commands niche fragrances only?

Obviously, I'm a snob of the worst kind )

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Today is Guerlain Vetiver. I really want to "get" this smell. I'll also try l'occitone vetyver. what else has a very strong vetiver smell? Christian dior eau savage I think..we don't have tom ford, but I heard grey vetiver is also amazing..other suggestions?
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post #19 of 25
2/15/13 at 6:16am
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Of the 3 vetivers you mentioned I find Guerlain's the best but I still havened purchased it.
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post #20 of 25
2/15/13 at 6:24am
Is this sephora in the us? U won't find dhi there, but def try spicebomb, Hermes, all the ysl line and Dior homme
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post #21 of 25
2/15/13 at 6:43am
Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum is heavy on the vetiver.
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post #22 of 25
2/15/13 at 8:03am
This!
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I'd look out for M7 oud Absolu
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post #23 of 25
2/15/13 at 8:27am
Santos, Eau de Cartier, Fahrenheit, Brit, pour Monsieur...
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post #24 of 25
2/15/13 at 8:44am
SERIOUSLY? Whats wrong with designer? Geez

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Pretty much is...
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post #25 of 25
2/15/13 at 9:28am
Another vote for Bvlgari Black, as well as Dior Homme, Fahrenheit, Eau Sauvage, and Declaration. All excellent.
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