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post #1 of 53
3/12/13 at 2:16pm
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The smell of sugary rum is to die for. Are there any fragrances based on the note of rum out there? The ones I've tried are: Vanille Absolument (love) and Frapin 1270 (also love) and that's about it. Suggest me all of the rum scents you know of! No incense, patch or leathers, please!

Yalla!

Thanks in advance.
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post #2 of 53
3/12/13 at 2:18pm
Lubin Idole Edt/Edp
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post #3 of 53
3/12/13 at 2:20pm
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Originally Posted by Jack Hunter View Post

Lubin Idole Edt/Edp

Could you give a mini comparison between the two concentrations? Thanks!
EDIT: Never mind, this is a fragrance with a big leather note, which is simply a NO for me! Thanks anyway.
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post #4 of 53
3/12/13 at 2:21pm
Straight to Heaven by Kilian is a good one.
Sugary rum over patchouli and cedar.
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post #5 of 53
3/12/13 at 2:24pm
Do a search for 'bay rum'. There are dozens...
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post #6 of 53
3/12/13 at 2:29pm
Frapin 1697
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post #7 of 53
3/12/13 at 2:29pm
If you are not looking not to drop a ton of $$$ for a rum based scent then try Lacoste pour homme; not bad actually. But you could do a lot better on the niche side if your willing to spend a few extra dollars.
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post #8 of 53
3/12/13 at 2:29pm
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Originally Posted by Marais View Post

Do a search for 'bay rum'. There are dozens...

Will check that out, thanks.

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Originally Posted by canuck21 View Post

If you are not looking not to drop a ton of $$$ for a rum based scent then try Lacoste pour homme; not bad actually. But you could do a lot better on the niche side if your willing to spend a few extra dollars.

I'm willing to pay big money to find the best rum based fragrance. You just suggest me some, buddy!
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post #9 of 53
3/12/13 at 2:36pm
on the cheap side spark seduction and casran by choprad
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post #10 of 53
3/12/13 at 2:38pm
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Originally Posted by MikeDropIt View Post

Could you give a mini comparison between the two concentrations? Thanks!
EDIT: Never mind, this is a fragrance with a big leather note, which is simply a NO for me! Thanks anyway.

For me personally, rum, sandalwood, and sugar cane were the top three prominent notes. I didn't really detect leather but I have some strong leather fragrances in my collection so I could be missing it. This is the edt by the way.
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post #11 of 53
3/12/13 at 2:41pm
If I remember correctly, you're a vanilla fan as well? Have you tried Mona di Orio Vanille? Rum, vanilla, and spices. Good stuff.
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post #12 of 53
3/12/13 at 2:44pm
CDG red seris sequoia
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post #13 of 53
3/12/13 at 2:46pm
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Originally Posted by JiveHippo View Post

If I remember correctly, you're a vanilla fan as well? Have you tried Mona di Orio Vanille? Rum, vanilla, and spices. Good stuff.

Yes, a huge vanilla fan! I have heard some good things about that fragrance, I will be checking that out pretty soon! Thanks for reminding me
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post #14 of 53
3/12/13 at 3:03pm
Guerlain Homme Intense. Rum, Rhubarb, Lime and Vetiver.
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post #15 of 53
3/12/13 at 3:26pm
Botrytis from Ginestet
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post #16 of 53
3/12/13 at 3:37pm
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Originally Posted by Jack Hunter View Post

Lubin Idole Edt/Edp

This. Either concentration
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post #17 of 53
3/12/13 at 4:51pm
virgin island water
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post #18 of 53
3/12/13 at 4:53pm
CK enounter
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post #19 of 53
3/12/13 at 5:29pm
Joop Homme Wild is an extremely good rum scent, though it took a while to grow on me as was wanting something more Joop like.
Regards,
Renato
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post #20 of 53
3/12/13 at 5:30pm
+1 Virgin Island Water
Guerlain Homme
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post #21 of 53
3/12/13 at 5:51pm
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Originally Posted by L'Aventurier View Post

Straight to Heaven by Kilian is a good one.
Sugary rum over patchouli and cedar.

Ah man, just noticed you mentioned you didn't want a patch fragrance! lol

The only other one I can think of would be Sequoia.... Has a bit of rum in the top and mid.
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post #22 of 53
3/12/13 at 5:58pm
Uden ?
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post #23 of 53
3/12/13 at 6:17pm
Thinking the same thing.
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virgin island water
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post #24 of 53
3/12/13 at 6:31pm
Serge Lutens Chene
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post #25 of 53
3/12/13 at 6:41pm
Speakeasy by Frapin....the first 20-30 minutes are a bit rough but once it start drying down HOLY rum, beautiful.
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post #26 of 53
3/12/13 at 7:05pm
MPG Eau des Isles & L'Artisan Eau de Navegateur (closely related)
C. O. Bigelow Bay Rum
Ogallala Bay Rum Sage & Cedar (& Limes and Peppercorns)
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post #27 of 53
3/13/13 at 12:38am
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Thank you all solo much for all of your suggestions, will check everyone out in the near future, let's keep the suggestions flying in!
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post #28 of 53
3/13/13 at 12:56am
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Originally Posted by MikeDropIt View Post

Could you give a mini comparison between the two concentrations? Thanks!
EDIT: Never mind, this is a fragrance with a big leather note, which is simply a NO for me! Thanks anyway.

Looks like the EDT is preferred by most of the BN crowd.

http://www.basenotes.net/threads/298...parable-scents

http://www.basenotes.net/threads/310...ole-EDT-vs-EDP
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post #29 of 53
3/13/13 at 4:22am
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Originally Posted by RedRaider430 View Post

Looks like the EDT is preferred by most of the BN crowd.

http://www.basenotes.net/threads/298...parable-scents

http://www.basenotes.net/threads/310...ole-EDT-vs-EDP

The fact that the EDP is a much sweeter version with less leather is definitely a good thing imo. Thanks for the links!
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post #30 of 53
3/13/13 at 6:19am
Joop! Homme Wild - sweet rum and tobacco, actually quite lovely and seems to be quite a hit with the fairer sex too.
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post #31 of 53
3/13/13 at 6:26am
Mona di Orio Vanille think of an orange creamsicle with rum in it. So basically vanilla, orange and rum. Good juice wish I had of purchased a bottle with the price was a humble $170 rather than the ridiculously $230.
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post #32 of 53
3/13/13 at 9:12am
Rocawear Evolution is a nice cheapie that has a huge blast of rum in it.
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post #33 of 53
3/13/13 at 9:16am
I haven't detected ANY leather in my Lubin EDT. It's just an insanely sexy, spicy rum fragrance with a longevity and projection well above what I thought myself. A friend smelled it on me from three meters away (7 feet?), and detected it on me after a good night of sleep (I came in to work at 2145, he smelled it and commented on the greatness of it, and commented again the next day at 0700). I applied it at ... oh ... 2030 or so. So longevity and projection is great on me, at least, even though I can't detect it for very long.

All in all, try it out. It's damn good, and as said - leather? Not in my book.
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post #34 of 53
3/13/13 at 9:29am
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Originally Posted by hreple View Post

I haven't detected ANY leather in my Lubin EDT. It's just an insanely sexy, spicy rum fragrance with a longevity and projection well above what I thought myself. A friend smelled it on me from three meters away (7 feet?), and detected it on me after a good night of sleep (I came in to work at 2145, he smelled it and commented on the greatness of it, and commented again the next day at 0700). I applied it at ... oh ... 2030 or so. So longevity and projection is great on me, at least, even though I can't detect it for very long.

All in all, try it out. It's damn good, and as said - leather? Not in my book.

It's great to see other peoples opinions on a fragrance. I'm going to check both concentrations out just in case. Thanks bro!
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post #35 of 53
3/13/13 at 9:29am
Idole EDT - it's not a leather scent at all, spiced boozy rum from where I'm sitting.

Haven't tried the EDP.
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post #36 of 53
3/13/13 at 9:30am
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Originally Posted by frostyicy View Post

Mona di Orio Vanille think of an orange creamsicle with rum in it. So basically vanilla, orange and rum. Good juice wish I had of purchased a bottle with the price was a humble $170 rather than the ridiculously $230.

The reviews I've seen on it has been quite different from yours here. Your description makes me want to get a full bottle blindly.. I have to sample it! Thanks!
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post #37 of 53
3/13/13 at 10:21am
If you like vetiver, you might like Helan's Vetiver & Rum. I find the combination super comforting and cheerful.

If you don't mind spices with your rum, you might like Pinaud's Virgin Island Bay Rum. This stuff is ridiculously good and dirt cheap (about $1/ounce).
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post #38 of 53
3/13/13 at 10:26am
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Originally Posted by Grungevig View Post

If you like vetiver, you might like Helan's Vetiver & Rum. I find the combination super comforting and cheerful.

If you don't mind spices with your rum, you might like Pinaud's Virgin Island Bay Rum. This stuff is ridiculously good and dirt cheap (about $1/ounce).

I can take vetiver in small doses. Will check both out, thanks!
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post #39 of 53
3/13/13 at 2:46pm
Profumo.it Cuba Express
With natural absolute of rum. Powerful and fantastic
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post #40 of 53
3/13/13 at 6:47pm
Straight to Heaven is all rum and probably in my top three scents. Absolutely love it. A real feel good (feel drunk) fragrance.
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post #41 of 53
3/13/13 at 10:38pm
We have L'Artisan Parfumeurs Havana Vanille ( or the boring name Vanille Absolue ) and Frapin 1270, which I think the very great rum scents. Another rum, that I really love now, is Majda Bakkali Fusion Sacree for Him. Maybe the best rum that I've ever tasted. You MUST try FS if you want a better and special rum scent.
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post #42 of 53
3/14/13 at 4:34am
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Originally Posted by chocolateguy View Post

We have L'Artisan Parfumeurs Havana Vanille ( or the boring name Vanille Absolue ) and Frapin 1270, which I think the very great rum scents. Another rum, that I really love now, is Majda Bakkali Fusion Sacree for Him. Maybe the best rum that I've ever tasted. You MUST try FS if you want a better and special rum scent.

Well, I have smelled the first two you listed, and will deff check out the third one as well! Thanks.
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post #43 of 53
3/14/13 at 5:48am
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Originally Posted by MikeDropIt View Post

The reviews I've seen on it has been quite different from yours here. Your description makes me want to get a full bottle blindly.. I have to sample it! Thanks!

Definitely sample it and let us know what you think. Regardless of what different reviews say this is some great juice imo!!!!
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post #44 of 53
3/31/13 at 12:42am
Tonka Imperiale - its not booozy like alcohol but sort of like rum.
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post #45 of 53
3/31/13 at 8:16am
To a certain extent- A Man Pure Shot and Zino Davidoff
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post #46 of 53
3/31/13 at 12:30pm
+1 kilian straight to heaven. It has rum in the top note
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post #47 of 53
3/31/13 at 12:41pm
If you are not averse to chocolate, Guerlain Gourmand Coquin might be worth a try.
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post #48 of 53
3/31/13 at 1:03pm
Fusion Sacree lui is a pure gem and it gets better the more you wear it!
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post #49 of 53
3/31/13 at 2:19pm
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Fusion Sacree lui is a pure gem and it gets better the more you wear it!

Thank you. Took a long time for this on to be brought up. Very nice Rum fragrance.
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post #50 of 53
3/31/13 at 3:07pm
Indeed, it is like a jazz lounge in a bottle! It gives the perfect cloud around the wearer all day.
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Thank you. Took a long time for this on to be brought up. Very nice Rum fragrance.
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post #51 of 53
3/31/13 at 6:48pm
The whole Guerlain Homme line consists of rum scents.
Try Set Sails South Seas too.
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post #52 of 53
3/31/13 at 7:22pm
1. Straight to Heaven (some patchouli, but this really is a must-try)
2. Lubin Idole EDP (there is a little incense & leather, but it is so dominated by rum you should try it)
3. Virgin Island Water
4. Guerlain Homme Intense
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post #53 of 53
3/31/13 at 7:31pm
Another nod towards Guerlain Homme Intense
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