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Help: a fougere for Spring?

post #1 of 18
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Hey everyone,

To give you an idea of the scents I like, I am a big fan of Dior Homme/Intense, L'Instant EDT and CdG2 Man for Autumn/Winter. I have Eau Sauvage, Guerlain Homme L'Eau, DH Sport and Guerlain Homme Intense for Summer. I currently have Kenzo PH and Homme Boisee for Spring, but as much as I like them, I don't find them particularly liked by others and I'm growing a little tired of them.

What I want is a fresh fougere for Spring. I had and really liked Mont Blanc Legend, but unfortunately I discovered it was causing me almost immediate headaches on application - the first scent I've ever had that did this. Sadly, I had to give it away. I then thought I'd found a replacement in Platinum Egoiste. I sampled this in store and was absolutely blown away. Almost bought it on the spot. Glad I didn't. After a few more tries I found it just too much - really tinny, metallic and harsh. I went off it alarmingly quickly.

So, I'm looking for a fresh fougere (or woody) - preferably designer rather than niche - that is beautiful, clean and women find irresistible - too much too ask? Any suggestions?

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Right, I promise I'll never ask about fougeres again. I'll stick to my citruses, chypres, woody spicys and floral musks.
post #2 of 18
Here are a few I recommend though they are niche:

Fougere Royale by Houbigant - Very nice with a added chamomile note and it has a slight rosey heart. It does veer away from the traditional Fougere but it's good.

Oxford & Cambridge by Czech & Speake - A masculine lavender fragrance that shines due to the added peppermint and oakmoss. Very good indeed.

Murdocks Fougere - Here we have a very traditional based english Fougere. It opens with soapy lavender and green herbal spices and a lot of oakmoss. Good stuff.
post #3 of 18
Lem by Galimard
post #4 of 18
Patrick by Fragrances of Ireland may be worth a look. It is relatively inexpensive as well...
post #5 of 18
Rive Gauche is quite clean and fresh. I also like Caron Troisieme homme for the spring, slightly floral, citrusy, the musk is not too strong.

cacio
post #6 of 18
Seconding Rive Gauche
post #7 of 18
I like Troisieme Homme and Racquets Formula
post #8 of 18
Not really a fougere but matches your descripion and many here (including myself) where expecting something better from the Parfumere but try it:
Chanels Blue.
Is fresh, woody and women love it.
post #9 of 18
Creed - Royal Scottish Lavender
Bond No. 9 - Chez Bond
Houbigant - Fogure Royale

In that order.
post #10 of 18
Bergamatto Marino
post #11 of 18
If you like platinum egoiste but found it too harsh try a&f fierce, ck eternity or paco rabanne xs
post #12 of 18
Another niche - but it's great - HdP 1725 Casanova. I great fresh modern fougere - much more refined and smooth than Rive Gauche, with some citrus up top, and lavender and vanilla for much of the ride. An excellent fragrance!
post #13 of 18
Of the on'es mentioned I prefer Troisieme Homme by far, but I wonder if it classifies as a fougere? Dior's Dune has some semblance of Platinum Egoiste but I would say without any harshness; there is a big fig note in it that you would have to like though. Great for warmer weather.
post #14 of 18
Never heard of Murdocks Fougere. But I would suggest the trio of Victorian Era fougeres: GFT Wild Fern, Pens English Fern, or Crown Fougere if you can find it. Perhaps even Houbigant Duc de Verveins? They did make the first fougere.
post #15 of 18
Penhaligon's Sartorial.... it is "fougere" like, but modern and clean. It has a beautiful beeswax note--there is a sort of metallic opening (that fades rather quickly), but that's part of its quirkiness.
post #16 of 18
+1 for Rive Gauche
post #17 of 18
Equipage - Hermes
Jazz - YvesSaintLaurent
Egoiste Platinum - Chanel
Rive Gauche Pour Homme - YvesSaintLaurent
Insensé Ultramarine - Givenchy
Pasha Fraicheur Menthe - Cartier
Présence - Mont Blanc
post #18 of 18
Roadster
D&G ph
Cozumel
Sartorial
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