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Some help for a blind buy under 50 dollars.

post #1 of 31
2/25/13 at 7:37am
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Hi guys, my sister's ordering me a present and obviously I want a fragrance. I currently have Burberry Brit, YSL La Nuit de L'Homme Perfume and Blue de Chanel. These are all rather darkish night-fragrances imo. I'm looking for an every day light fragrance that is still classy. Nothing too sporty/aquatic. Something spicy would be nice.

I was thinking L'Homme by YSL but I'd like to start collecting and I'd rather try something new rather than the day-version of a fragrance I already own. But I am thinking along that vein. Classy, sophisticated, sexy.

Help me out guys?
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post #2 of 31
2/25/13 at 7:49am
Tim McGraw-southern blend
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post #3 of 31
2/25/13 at 7:57am
Mugler Cologne is light and classy. It's usually a little over fifty dollars depending on size, but I just saw it advertised for less than that at an online discounter.
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post #4 of 31
2/25/13 at 8:33am
Midnight in Paris
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post #5 of 31
2/25/13 at 8:35am
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Midnight in Paris

+1 for the EdP
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post #6 of 31
2/25/13 at 8:54am
Burberry London
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post #7 of 31
2/25/13 at 8:56am
Jean-Paul Gaultier's Le Male
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post #8 of 31
2/25/13 at 8:59am
Carbone de Balmain
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post #9 of 31
2/25/13 at 9:01am
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Originally Posted by H3000 View Post

Hi guys, my sister's ordering me a present and obviously I want a fragrance. I currently have Burberry Brit, YSL La Nuit de L'Homme Perfume and Blue de Chanel. These are all rather darkish night-fragrances imo. I'm looking for an every day light fragrance that is still classy. Nothing too sporty/aquatic. Something spicy would be nice.

I was thinking L'Homme by YSL but I'd like to start collecting and I'd rather try something new rather than the day-version of a fragrance I already own. But I am thinking along that vein. Classy, sophisticated, sexy.

Help me out guys?

I just noticed that you're really looking for two different scents.

"an every day light fragrance that is still classy," and

"Classy, sophisticated sexy."

Those two categories can overlap, but the colognes I'd put in the first aren't necessarily the ones I'd put int he second.

For example, someone mentioned Le Male. I don't dislike it, but I would not consider it an everyday light scent at all, though you might think it's classy, sophisticated, and sexy.
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post #10 of 31
2/25/13 at 9:19am
Live Jazz
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post #11 of 31
2/25/13 at 9:27am
Versace The Dreamer.
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post #12 of 31
2/25/13 at 9:28am
actually, l'homme sounds nice
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post #13 of 31
2/25/13 at 9:32am
PURE MALT on FRAGRANCENET FOR $53 after 20% code FDC4P! GO GET THAT RIGHT NOW!
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post #14 of 31
2/25/13 at 10:00am
Zino by Davidoff, Heritage by Guerlain, Rive Gauche by YSL, Caron Pour un Homme, Eau des Baux by L'Occitane
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post #15 of 31
2/25/13 at 10:00am
+1 for Mugler Cologne.
+1 for Live Jazz (esp. w/ summer coming up)
I'll add in: Gendarme (original)(seen on eBay for under $50)
Lanvin L'Homme. Also can be found online for under $50
Chemistry by Clinique. Always $40 from Clinique counter, very fresh and spicy, but you gotta like ginger.
Chrome by Azzaro. fresh day scent. Quite popular, but I find the tea note here on par with Creed's SMW

Hope that helps.

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Zino by Davidoff, Heritage by Guerlain, Rive Gauche by YSL, Caron Pour un Homme, Eau des Baux by L'Occitane

Gutsy list, FullCollapse. We must be kindred spirits of sorts. I love all the ones you mentioned, but extended consideration of lighter offerings for the OP. Variety is the spice of life.
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post #16 of 31
2/25/13 at 5:36pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks so much guys, will be looking into these.
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post #17 of 31
2/25/13 at 5:43pm
Love & Luck. Ignore the packaging; it's a great fresh scent.
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post #18 of 31
2/25/13 at 5:56pm
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PURE MALT on FRAGRANCENET FOR $53 after 20% code FDC4P! GO GET THAT RIGHT NOW!

Unfortunately sold out bros
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post #19 of 31
2/25/13 at 10:03pm
The ultimate no risk blind buy under $50 for one who has not tried it is Mitsouko EDP, my all-time favorite by Guerlain.
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post #20 of 31
2/26/13 at 12:38am
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Originally Posted by N_Tesla View Post

The ultimate no risk blind buy under $50 for one who has not tried it is Mitsouko EDP, my all-time favorite by Guerlain.

Definitely not a blind buy for the average Joe, IMO.
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post #21 of 31
2/26/13 at 8:51am
I genuinely second, amongst the previous suggestions, Mugler Cologne, Live Jazz, Versace Dreamer and Rive Gauche

Would also like to add Lanvin Vetiver and Azzaro Visit
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post #22 of 31
2/26/13 at 11:58am
Halston Man Amber
24 Gold by Scentstory
Lalique Hommage
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post #23 of 31
2/26/13 at 12:01pm
If you want spice then look at Obsession for Men. It can be worn during daytime. It is one of the few fragrances where 1 spray is all you need.
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post #24 of 31
2/26/13 at 1:54pm
What about Aramis Havana? Very spicy and last I saw, the 100ml bottle was under $50
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post #25 of 31
2/26/13 at 5:55pm
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Originally Posted by N_Tesla View Post

The ultimate no risk blind buy under $50 for one who has not tried it is Mitsouko EDP, my all-time favorite by Guerlain.

No risk? Whoa, no way. I love Mitsouko on women, but on men . . . not saying you can't wear it, but I'd say that's just about the riskiest blind buy imaginable.

Even in the category of fragrances-marketed-for-women-that-maybe-a-man-can-wear, I'd say Shalimar is much safer, and even that isn't safe at all.
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post #26 of 31
2/26/13 at 10:24pm
No mentions of Body Kouros? Really?
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post #27 of 31
2/27/13 at 9:25am
+1 Mugler Cologne

Bergamotto Marino
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post #28 of 31
2/27/13 at 9:37am
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No mentions of Body Kouros? Really?

I would take vintage Kouros over Body Kouros.

But that is harder to find, and over $50.

There are too many fake BK out there. I got stuck with one.
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post #29 of 31
2/27/13 at 9:43am
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Originally Posted by N_Tesla View Post

The ultimate no risk blind buy under $50 for one who has not tried it is Mitsouko EDP, my all-time favorite by Guerlain.

Comedy post. Well done!
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post #30 of 31
2/27/13 at 11:34am
Habit Rouge or Mitsouko. Do it!
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post #31 of 31
2/27/13 at 9:44pm
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Originally Posted by smellgood4u View Post

I would take vintage Kouros over Body Kouros.

But that is harder to find, and over $50.

There are too many fake BK out there. I got stuck with one.

A 100mL bottle of BK can easily be found on FragranceNet, Fragrancex or any other discounter for less than $40. Picked mine up from FragX for $38
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