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post #1 of 45
3/15/13 at 3:48am
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I'm looking for something soft like in the sense of powdery-ness for example DHI, Midnight in Paris or La nuit de l'homme or even that older version of D&G pour homme (if you catch my drift). Still haven't got my LIDGE so I don't know if its along those lines. But the thing is that most of the softish scents don't project well with the exception of DHI and somewhat la nuit (in my current collection that is). So could you guys recommend any ?

I did try habit rogue edt on a strip of paper and I get a real strong rose after the lemon burst settles down so I didn't lean towards it much (not a big fan of rose I guess after growing up in a region with lots of rose oils and products).
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post #2 of 45
3/15/13 at 4:07am
Versace Baby Blue Jeans might be worth a try: http://www.basenotes.net/ID26120154.html

Cheap too. Or . . .

Boucheron Jaipur Homme EDP
Guerlain Heritage EDT
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post #3 of 45
3/15/13 at 4:07am
Coromandel would fit the bill. (Soft patchouli & powdery white chocolate) - delish....

Otherwise, I really enjoy Habit Rouge EDP (much more than the EDT, worth to try on skin)
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post #4 of 45
3/15/13 at 4:52am
Jaipur Homme
AMen
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post #5 of 45
3/15/13 at 5:02am
+1 for Coromandel
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post #6 of 45
3/15/13 at 5:03am
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what would you say if i was able to get my hands on Ysl kouros fraicheur ?
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post #7 of 45
3/15/13 at 5:16am
Try Carnerbarcelona D600, DHI is similar to but D600 seems to me better, pepper, iris, vetiver, vanilla, ..., powder, a little spicy, a little sweet, creamy, good sillage above average and a longevity more than 10 hours, this is just what you are looking for.
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post #8 of 45
3/15/13 at 5:18am
By Kilian Back to Black is a soft powdered honey and tobacco which is quite strong and long lasting. Les Nez l'Antimatiere is soft grey musc which is subtle but always present and lasts all day, though I personally find it a little too simplistic.
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post #9 of 45
3/15/13 at 6:30am
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Originally Posted by Wally Swoboda View Post

Versace Baby Blue Jeans might be worth a try: http://www.basenotes.net/ID26120154.html

Cheap too. Or . . .

Boucheron Jaipur Homme EDP
Guerlain Heritage EDT

All three of these are great recommendations.

Also, try the Eau de Parfum version of Habit Rouge.
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post #10 of 45
3/15/13 at 6:52am
Guerlain Derby is this great dichotomy of being soft yet a powerhouse. I'm trying to wrap my head around how that can be lol
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post #11 of 45
3/15/13 at 7:14am
Dior Bois d'Argent.
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post #12 of 45
3/15/13 at 7:18am
You won't get better than Jaipur Homme EdP
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post #13 of 45
3/15/13 at 7:26am
Undergreen Gold
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post #14 of 45
3/15/13 at 8:35am
34 Boulevard Saint Germain by Diptyque would fit the bill. I just got it and am still getting to know it, but I love it!

I would describe it as soft but with a deep, brooding undercurrent, and I'm getting excellent longevity. I am actually finding it similar in feel to Guerlain Heritage EDT, like a similar structure, with a ton of aromatics up front, floral/woody heart, and deep resinous base, but instead of all the Guerlain-esque notes in Heritage, 34 Boulevard Saint Germain is supposed to recall the smell of an actual Diptyque boutique, so it's built on different notes common to Diptyque. I think it's wonderful.

PS: There are many notes in this one, but yesterday I wore it and I did pick up a dense, iris vibe I thought was similar to Dior Homme. Mainly in the first hour of wearing it.
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post #15 of 45
3/15/13 at 8:41am
I doubt it can get much better than DHI. Maybe Habanita or Jicky.
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post #16 of 45
3/15/13 at 9:13am
I'm surprised no one said MiP yet.
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post #17 of 45
3/15/13 at 9:23am
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Originally Posted by arlecchino View Post

34 Boulevard Saint Germain by Diptyque would fit the bill. I just got it and am still getting to know it, but I love it!

I would describe it as soft but with a deep, brooding undercurrent, and I'm getting excellent longevity. I am actually finding it similar in feel to Guerlain Heritage EDT, like a similar structure, with a ton of aromatics up front, floral/woody heart, and deep resinous base, but instead of all the Guerlain-esque notes in Heritage, 34 Boulevard Saint Germain is supposed to recall the smell of an actual Diptyque boutique, so it's built on different notes common to Diptyque. I think it's wonderful.

PS: There are many notes in this one, but yesterday I wore it and I did pick up a dense, iris vibe I thought was similar to Dior Homme. Mainly in the first hour of wearing it.

will search for it, but the iris kind of powdery may not exactly be the first choice, searching for more like lightness with good sillage. Why oh why did I make DHI my 3rd purchase of the collection

- - - Updated - - -

A lot of recommendations for jaipur and coromendal. Now I must hunt them down and try not to go broke while doing that :P. Thanks for the headsup, do throw in some more options
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post #18 of 45
3/15/13 at 9:31am
Bois d'Argent. Similar to MiP but much better projection/longevity.
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post #19 of 45
3/15/13 at 9:37am
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Originally Posted by RickS1169 View Post

I'm surprised no one said MiP yet.

It's mentioned in the op.
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post #20 of 45
3/15/13 at 9:46am
You can try this
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post #21 of 45
3/15/13 at 9:46am
Damn, and I was going to suggest Habit Rouge, too. Try Shalimar.
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post #22 of 45
3/15/13 at 9:56am
Guerlain Heritage
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post #23 of 45
3/15/13 at 11:13am
Pure Havane
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post #24 of 45
3/15/13 at 11:45am
Villoresi Teint de Neige
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post #25 of 45
3/15/13 at 12:39pm
Bois D'argent, quite soft but leaves a decent scent cloud around the wearer.
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post #26 of 45
3/15/13 at 1:22pm
Havana Vanille worth to try and maybe Les Orientalistes Collection from Anick Goutal .
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post #27 of 45
3/15/13 at 1:40pm
This!
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bois d'argent, quite soft but leaves a decent scent cloud around the wearer.
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post #28 of 45
3/15/13 at 2:21pm
Tiffany for Men or Chanel pour Monsieur.
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post #29 of 45
3/15/13 at 5:11pm
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Hmmmm, some seem difficult to attain, also wanna add that I like coty's wild musk too, anything similar to it would also work
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post #30 of 45
3/15/13 at 5:36pm
Creed Himalaya
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post #31 of 45
3/15/13 at 5:45pm
I don't think Kouros Fraicheur is what you are looking for.
maybe Heritage?
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post #32 of 45
3/15/13 at 6:32pm
soft but powerful, thats easy. but if you like aquatics that makes it more difficult. Paul Sebastion fine cologne is soft, powdery, but STRONG. and it lasts all day. and, its much cheaper than any other fragrance mentioned above. and since no one has mentioned it i assume youd be the only one wearing it for miles. and that is a good thing. unless you need to smell like every teenage boy at the mall on any given saturday evening. then id say aqua di gio.
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post #33 of 45
3/15/13 at 6:33pm
Yohji Homme
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post #34 of 45
3/15/13 at 6:49pm
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Originally Posted by arlecchino View Post

34 Boulevard Saint Germain by Diptyque would fit the bill. I just got it and am still getting to know it, but I love it!

I would describe it as soft but with a deep, brooding undercurrent, and I'm getting excellent longevity. I am actually finding it similar in feel to Guerlain Heritage EDT, like a similar structure, with a ton of aromatics up front, floral/woody heart, and deep resinous base, but instead of all the Guerlain-esque notes in Heritage, 34 Boulevard Saint Germain is supposed to recall the smell of an actual Diptyque boutique, so it's built on different notes common to Diptyque. I think it's wonderful.

PS: There are many notes in this one, but yesterday I wore it and I did pick up a dense, iris vibe I thought was similar to Dior Homme. Mainly in the first hour of wearing it.

A few weeks back I went on a sniffing spree at Aedes and 34 Boulevard Saint Germain was one of the few (maybe 3/4) that I really enjoyed. It was very similar to Diptyque's Volutes but at the same time more complex. I'm waiting for a good deal as I think the price point is a bit more than I want to spend.
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post #35 of 45
3/15/13 at 6:56pm
another vote for Dior Bois d'Argent....it is so light that I forget I am wearing it until someone walks in the office and asks what is that wonderful smell
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post #36 of 45
3/15/13 at 6:57pm
Boucheron Jaipur Homme is a perfect one.
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Originally Posted by Wally Swoboda View Post

Versace Baby Blue Jeans might be worth a try: http://www.basenotes.net/ID26120154.html

Cheap too. Or . . .

Boucheron Jaipur Homme EDP
Guerlain Heritage EDT
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post #37 of 45
3/15/13 at 9:51pm
Yerbamate by Lorenzo Villoresi.
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post #38 of 45
3/15/13 at 10:44pm
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Originally Posted by darren1:2878028

soft but powerful, thats easy. but if you like aquatics that makes it more difficult. Paul Sebastion fine cologne is soft, powdery, but STRONG. and it lasts all day. and, its much cheaper than any other fragrance mentioned above. and since no one has mentioned it i assume youd be the only one wearing it for miles. and that is a good thing. unless you need to smell like every teenage boy at the mall on any given saturday evening. then id say aqua di gio.

Thanks. I am not a big fan of aquatics actually, it's more like I'm into more classy frags. That's one reason I prefer GIT over cool water :P.
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post #39 of 45
3/15/13 at 10:47pm
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Originally Posted by NYCBoomBoom:2878036

A few weeks back I went on a sniffing spree at Aedes and 34 Boulevard Saint Germain was one of the few (maybe 3/4) that I really enjoyed. It was very similar to Diptyque's Volutes but at the same time more complex. I'm waiting for a good deal as I think the price point is a bit more than I want to spend.

How much was it going for?
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post #40 of 45
3/15/13 at 10:52pm
Bvlgari BLV Notte
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post #41 of 45
3/16/13 at 12:35am
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Midnight in Paris EDP
Jaipur Homme EDP
Costume National 21
Costume National Scent Intense
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post #42 of 45
3/16/13 at 6:13am
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Thanks. I am not a big fan of aquatics actually, it's more like I'm into more classy frags. That's one reason I prefer GIT over cool water :P.

excellent! then i think you might like paul sebastian fine cologne, its definatly classic! i see it for sale in tj maxx and marshalls all the time, very cheap. like $10 for a big bottle cheap. check it out, i think its soft/strong as you could ever want.
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post #43 of 45
3/16/13 at 6:29am
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Originally Posted by gid:2878312

Midnight in Paris EDP
Jaipur Homme EDP
Costume National 21
Costume National Scent Intense

I'm searching for both those edp versions, can find edt easily though. Costume national seems a new option for me.
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post #44 of 45
3/16/13 at 6:43am
Profumum Alba
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post #45 of 45
3/16/13 at 11:20am
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Profumum Alba

May I know the notes?
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