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Black Tie Event - GIT or Aventus?

post #1 of 38
3/2/13 at 5:56am
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Gents, I'm attending a black tie event tonight. Should I wear GIT or Aventus? Thoughts are greatly appreciated.
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post #2 of 38
3/2/13 at 6:03am
Git

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GIT
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post #3 of 38
3/2/13 at 6:48am
Git
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post #4 of 38
3/2/13 at 7:25am
Either one would work, but when I think black tie, I'd sooner reach for GIT than Aventus personally (although I'd probably pick something different like IB or Windsor).
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post #5 of 38
3/2/13 at 7:41am
Green Irish Tweed.
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post #6 of 38
3/2/13 at 7:46am
Git
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post #7 of 38
3/2/13 at 7:50am
Git ..
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post #8 of 38
3/2/13 at 7:55am
Any other options? Not that either one is wrong but I think you could do much better (conservative).
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post #9 of 38
3/2/13 at 7:56am
Drakkar Noir.

Or Aventus.
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post #10 of 38
3/2/13 at 7:58am
I don't like aventus so I will go with git. If i have to pick one in my collection encre noire for sure
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post #11 of 38
3/2/13 at 8:16am
I don't think either are quite right for black tie, but Aventus is much less likely to offend people.

If it really must be one of those two, I'd say GIT. But neither are preferable.
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post #12 of 38
3/2/13 at 9:32am
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I do have others in my collection--Rive Gauche, Bleu de Chanel and Himalaya. As of now, I'm leaning towards GIT. Thanks everyone for the input.
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post #13 of 38
3/2/13 at 9:41am
In my opinion, GIT has that understated elegance perfectly suited for this event.
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post #14 of 38
3/2/13 at 9:42am
Black tie implies evening (but you never know nowadays) so if I had the option I would choose something like BdP or La Nuit de l'Homme, but between GIT and Aventus, I'd choose GIT. Aventus is a bit too fruity for evening.
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post #15 of 38
3/2/13 at 9:52am
Aventus for absolutely any occasion, except perhaps a walk in the forest (then I'd pick Green Irish Tweed). One actually pulls compliments and smells uniquely, the other one is nature encapsulated in a bottle, and it's more nature, green smelling than perfume smelling. I don't want to smell like nature when wearing a perfume....obviously you can tell I haven't exactly gotten the best reception when wearing Green Irish Tweed hahaha
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post #16 of 38
3/2/13 at 9:58am
If you want to be discreet - GIT...someone else will also likely be wearing it.
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post #17 of 38
3/2/13 at 10:03am
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Originally Posted by Ken_Russell View Post

In my opinion, GIT has that understated elegance perfectly suited for this event.

My thoughts exactly. I was literally coming here to type exactly this, practically word for word.
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post #18 of 38
3/2/13 at 11:14am
Epic man
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post #19 of 38
3/2/13 at 11:26am
Derby
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post #20 of 38
3/2/13 at 11:31am
GIT ticks all the required boxes for such an occasion.
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post #21 of 38
3/2/13 at 11:32am
GIT or Aventus would be very good in that situation. You say you also have Bleu de Chanel and Himalaya - I think either of those would work very well also. Aventus is perfect in virtually every situation, but GIT may be slightly better for a formal event.


When I think Black Tie / formal event, I first think of Ormonde Man.
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post #22 of 38
3/2/13 at 11:47am
Git
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post #23 of 38
3/2/13 at 11:48am
Aventus
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post #24 of 38
3/2/13 at 11:49am
GIT. Always and forever: GIT.
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post #25 of 38
3/2/13 at 11:52am
Git...
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post #26 of 38
3/2/13 at 12:50pm
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Originally Posted by Mr.Smellin.Good View Post

I do have others in my collection--Rive Gauche, Bleu de Chanel and Himalaya. As of now, I'm leaning towards GIT. Thanks everyone for the input.

My vote would go to Bleu de Chanel but it looks like GIT will win. Can't really go wrong with that.
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post #27 of 38
3/2/13 at 12:51pm
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Originally Posted by mlsweeney View Post

Any other options? Not that either one is wrong but I think you could do much better (conservative).

Yah, just recently bought Tom Ford Grey Vetiver, and they may as well have named it Tom Ford Formal Event. That's right up its alley.
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post #28 of 38
3/2/13 at 2:07pm
Aventus. It just smells more unique, luxurious, and sophisticated.
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post #29 of 38
3/2/13 at 2:25pm
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Originally Posted by OctaVariuM View Post

Either one would work, but when I think black tie, I'd sooner reach for GIT than Aventus personally (although I'd probably pick something different like IB or Windsor).

Agree with OctaVariuM. Quietly understated would be my choice. Between GIT and Aventus, it's GIT without question. Aventus can just be too loud for me in that setting.
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post #30 of 38
3/2/13 at 2:32pm
GIT over Aventus anywhere, black tie event or no.
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post #31 of 38
3/2/13 at 3:26pm
Git
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post #32 of 38
3/2/13 at 3:35pm
Neither. Sorry, but Bois du Portugal would be a better choice.
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post #33 of 38
3/2/13 at 4:22pm
Aventus.
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post #34 of 38
3/2/13 at 4:23pm
Git
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post #35 of 38
3/2/13 at 4:39pm
Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme. But only a little.
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post #36 of 38
3/9/13 at 6:48am
Thread Starter 
So I ended up wearing GIT, which was an excellent choice. Thanks guys for the recommendations. I sprayed some on my pocket square and two shots to the neck--lasted all night with plenty of longevity. The more I wear GIT, the more I'm convinced, in my opinion, it's the best cologne out there.
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post #37 of 38
3/13/13 at 1:31pm
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Originally Posted by Bigtruck260 View Post

If you want to be discreet - GIT...someone else will also likely be wearing it.

You reckon? I have only ever come across one person who even knows of Creed, never mind owning any.
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post #38 of 38
3/13/13 at 4:22pm
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Originally Posted by Mr.Smellin.Good View Post

So I ended up wearing GIT, which was an excellent choice. Thanks guys for the recommendations. I sprayed some on my pocket square and two shots to the neck--lasted all night with plenty of longevity. The more I wear GIT, the more I'm convinced, in my opinion, it's the best cologne out there.

GIT was a great choice but saying it's the best ever is going to far.
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