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Spring Summer Gourmands???

post #1 of 31
3/14/13 at 4:05pm
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Are there any Gourmands that work well in the Spring and Summer? These tend to perform well on my skin...citruses not so much. The only one I know of is Hanae Mori HM.

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post #2 of 31
3/14/13 at 4:25pm
Michael Jordan Legend
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post #3 of 31
3/14/13 at 4:41pm
Rochas Man has a freshness to it that is suitable for Spring and Summer Evenings.

Also just so I am clear, Rochas Man can be worn and probably more appropriate for fall and winter.
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post #4 of 31
3/14/13 at 4:47pm
Gourmands dont really work well during summer, only thing that comes to mind is Hanae Mori
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post #5 of 31
3/14/13 at 4:51pm
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L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme (EDT) by Guerlain. It has a citrusy opening -- dries down to a nice warm cocoa. Despite what others say, I find L'Instant to be an all-year fragrance.




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post #6 of 31
3/14/13 at 4:57pm
Another one for Rochas Man
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post #7 of 31
3/14/13 at 5:01pm
Virgin Island Water
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post #8 of 31
3/14/13 at 5:10pm
Maybe Paco Rabanne's Ultrared Men. I've seen it described as a summer gourmand.
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post #9 of 31
3/14/13 at 5:15pm
Bleecker Street to an extint
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post #10 of 31
3/14/13 at 7:00pm
another for Rochas Man. I find it suitable in all but the hottest temps.
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post #11 of 31
3/14/13 at 9:32pm
The only scent in my collection that I plan to wear all through summer that has close to a gourmand aspect is Allure Homme Edition Blanche. It may be more of an oriental, but I think it has a a gourmandish angle. It starts out as a straight lemon scent, but almost like Caron Pour Un Homme, it takes that big singular top note, and slowly melds it into a vanilla base. So with the Allure, the Lemon turns into a Lemon Cream Cake or something to that effect. Yes citrus, but also gourmand, no? Also the citrus is what makes it really work on a hot summer day. Something to consider.
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post #12 of 31
3/14/13 at 9:41pm
Animale Animale is the only one gourmand I wear year round. I think it works quite well in summer.
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post #13 of 31
3/14/13 at 10:04pm
For another lemon cream cake, how about Guerlain Eau de Shalimar (or the previous version(s) Shalimar Eau Legère / Shalimar Light)?
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post #14 of 31
3/14/13 at 10:25pm
i prefer Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin in the spring and cooler summer days
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post #15 of 31
3/14/13 at 10:53pm
Coney Island
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post #16 of 31
3/15/13 at 6:18am
Another co-sign for Rochas Man and Hanae Mori EdT.

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Dior Homme and Midnight in Paris

When speaking of gourmands we tend to think of edible (chocolate, vanilla, caramel, etc.)

I think of sweetness so I will toss

D&G The One
CK One Shock for Him
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post #17 of 31
3/15/13 at 6:24am
I get an orange sherbert gourmand vibe from Habit Rouge EDP - sure this would great for spring/summer.
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post #18 of 31
3/15/13 at 7:55am
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Originally Posted by BrianH1016 View Post

Maybe Paco Rabanne's Ultrared Men. I've seen it described as a summer gourmand.

This. I have it and it's a great fragrance, with an opening of candied sweet blood orange that dries down to a vanilla scent! Perfect!
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post #19 of 31
3/15/13 at 8:07am
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Originally Posted by frostyicy View Post

Another co-sign for Rochas Man and Hanae Mori EdT.

Also will add

Dior Homme and Midnight in Paris

When speaking of gourmands we tend to think of edible (chocolate, vanilla, caramel, etc.)

I think of sweetness so I will toss

D&G The One
CK One Shock for Him


all these though I'm not sure if some count as gourmand. MiP is really leathery and powdery. D&G the one is fruity
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post #20 of 31
3/15/13 at 8:27am
Chanel Coromandel defines spring to me...and a stunning gourmand as well.
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post #21 of 31
3/15/13 at 8:38am
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all these though I'm not sure if some count as gourmand. MiP is really leathery and powdery. D&G the one is fruity

I know that's why I stated that when we speak of gourmands we tend to think of edible....but for me I think of sweetness.

MiP is leathery and powdery, yet also has a tea note and tonka bean which resembles vanilla to the nose.
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post #22 of 31
3/15/13 at 8:41am
I would say LIDG and HM. There is also guerlain Homme and flankers with their mojito and rum vibes.
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post #23 of 31
3/15/13 at 8:45am
Def hm hanae mori
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post #24 of 31
3/15/13 at 8:54am
Cartier Roadster - minty vanilla
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post #25 of 31
3/15/13 at 10:14am
Amen Taste of Fragrance works well for me.
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post #26 of 31
3/15/13 at 10:15am
Something about the expression "summer gourmand" just seems wrong, like it's an oxymoron. Makes me feel queasy.
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post #27 of 31
3/15/13 at 12:02pm
I first skin sampled A*Men in the summer and found it quite wearable. Plan to wear it this summer.
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post #28 of 31
3/15/13 at 12:10pm
Rochas man
Roadster
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post #29 of 31
3/15/13 at 7:57pm
Herrera Aqua by Carolina Herrera - sweet
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post #30 of 31
3/15/13 at 8:42pm
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Originally Posted by catlettsl View Post

Are there any Gourmands that work well in the Spring and Summer? These tend to perform well on my skin...citruses not so much. The only one I know of is Hanae Mori HM.

Thanks

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Recently Ive discovered Hermes Eau des Merveilles and Elixir des Merveilles. Both are great however Elixir des Merveilles is far superior in longevity and projection. Do yall think this could be a signature frag during the warmer weather. This is described as a gourmand however its still fresh with its salty vibe and orange note.

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post #31 of 31
3/15/13 at 9:22pm
+1 for Coney Island.
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