Grassy/soap

[westpac690]

Anyone have any suggestions for a cologne with a green, grassy/soapy scent?

[dannyboy]

Mugler Cologne

[BradW]

Mugler Cologne (in the green bottle) should do the trick. If by Grassy soap,
you mean like Irish Spring, yeah, go with Mugler.

[merry.waters]

Anyone have any suggestions for a cologne with a green, grassy/soapy scent?

Definitely what You are searching for, top quality really, alas darn cheap price wise. Rare nowadays, but hard to justify buying a sample first:
soft, very little bit powdery - carven, ma griffe
fresh, tiny bit minty - carven, vetiver

[Jack Hunter]

Original Vetiver.

[pelle]

Patchouli, rose, vetiver and soap: Rose d'Homme by Les Parfums de Rosine.

[petruccijc]

Mugler Cologne

[mikeperez23]

Vetiver by Guerlain

[Tedster]

Original Vetiver.

This one.

[hednic]

Original Vetiver

[jenson]

Adolfo Dominiguez Vetiver Hombre

[Ken_Russell]

I second OV, Mugler Cologne and Guerlian Vetiver

Also, Lanvin Vetiver and Sir Irish Moos might be good suggestions

[merry.waters]

Original Vetiver

O/k, the third recommendation of this specific C R E E D cologne with a green, grassy/soapy scent. Unfortunately it costs a fortune: 250$$ per 75ml (2.5fl oz). The more unfortunate it is devoted from those infamous creed to the now gone Ch. Columbus, who - as said - found Haiti to be the most wonderful spot on earth. To get the hoax here You have to know that vetiver comes mostly from Haiti today. But the crops origin is India, that Columbus erroneously thought he had discovered then. Vetiver has been cultivated in that paradise not until centenaries later.

Either C R E E D shows its funny bones once again, or they try to trick You. In both cases it would be questionable if the price tag is justified by the juice in the intriguing bottle. The price is tenfold of what has to be payed for the well regarded classy Carven's. 250$$, keep it easy, thank You.

ps: Vetiver from Guerlain, really?

[KiatBkk]

Lancome Miracle L'Aquatonic is similar to Mugler cologne but much cheaper. Also try Grass by Gap, lol. It smells like grass really, especially its top note.

[Diamondflame]

Agree with Original Vetiver. Also Eau de Campagne by Sisley. But these 2 are not exactly wallet-friendly.
Give Lanvin Vetyver a shot - it's a decent juice.

[PorkFat]

Not sure where merry.waters is trying to buy it, but I see Original Vetiver for less than half that on every store on Google shopping: http://www.google.com/products?q=cre...N&hl=en&tab=wf

So don't let that dissuade you! If soapy grass is what you're looking for, OV is it! And remember, there's an older Creed Vetiver, but the one called Original Vetiver is newer and it's the one you want!

[merry.waters]

Not sure where merry.waters is trying to buy it, but I see Original Vetiver for less than half that on every store on Google shopping: http://www.google.com/products?q=cre...N&hl=en&tab=wf

So don't let that dissuade you! If soapy grass is what you're looking for, OV is it! And remember, there's an older Creed Vetiver, but the one called Original Vetiver is newer and it's the one you want!

At Amazon the offer is 120$$ per 4 fl oz - but it is a tester without cap(!), and the original price tag is still 220$$. And it is the cologne instead of a eau de perfume. I've got the price of 250$$ from one the basenotes review.

Yes I know, the price tags of creed are ever more in discussion, because nobody really pays that. But feels happy having bought a "bargain" with 30 to 50% off. Funny, still 5 times the price of not only a decent but great perfume, means Carven, Ma Griffe - a classic which seems to me an exact fit to the the inquiry.

No comment on creed devoting a fragrance to the initial error of the now gone by Columbus regarding Haiti/India? Would be fun!

[Sugandaraja]

Perhaps my favorite in the "green, soapy" category is Balmain's Ébène. I wrote a detailed review over here.

It's discontinued, but still available online at far cheaper than Creed prices.

[westpac690]

I think Guerlian Vetiver is the front runner so far. It's hard to argue with a product that stands the test of time. And apparently it has been around since the early 1960's. But, it's gotta pass the nose test first I guess!

[L'Aventurier]

Another vote for Eau de Campagne

[merry.waters]

Another vote for Eau de Campagne

Do You really think it is "soapy"? Same with Guerlain, Vetiver, "soapy"? The latter isn't "green" in my conception too, besides the color of the liquid.

[perfaddict]

Creed's Original Vetyver. Otherwise, Mugler Cologne.

[Diamondflame]

I think Guerlian Vetiver is the front runner so far. It's hard to argue with a product that stands the test of time. And apparently it has been around since the early 1960's. But, it's gotta pass the nose test first I guess!

Yup. I'm actually very surprised to see Guerlain Vetiver. I smell nothing green, grassy or soapy in GV esp. once the rooty vetiver kicks in. But smell it for yourself before buying anything. I thought Original Vetiver's the front runner, given the number of recs...

[Bossa Nova]

Dune pour homme/Christian Dior

[Spray]

I wouldn't be surprised if Irish Spring releases a bar of soap that smells exactly like 212 Men. Grassy soap. I love it, it lasts all day, and projects even in the winter. Good luck!

[westpac690]

Looked up 212 Men and I gotta say those notes do sound like a nice combo.

[Spray]

Looked up 212 Men and I gotta say those notes do sound like a nice combo.

Make sure you try it on your skin, it's so nice and girls love it!

[lsp_NY]

Roger & Gallet COLOGNE.

I haven't seen this mentioned very often, but IMO, it is as good as the "other Cologne".

[L'Aventurier]

Do You really think it is "soapy"? Same with Guerlain, Vetiver, "soapy"? The latter isn't "green" in my conception too, besides the color of the liquid.

Yep, the opening of Eau de Campagne is sharp green and herbal, but the drydown is a soapey musk. I also find that Guerlain Vetiver has soapy undertones - the vetiver is clean and soapy, as opposed to smelling like roots or dirt.

[petruccijc]

Yup. I'm actually very surprised to see Guerlain Vetiver. I smell nothing green, grassy or soapy in GV esp. once the rooty vetiver kicks in. But smell it for yourself before buying anything.

I don't smell grass or soap either.

[Aaron01]

+ to Mugler and Original Vetiver

I will add Domenico Caraceni's Ivy League, the chamomile gives it a very soapy feel and it's quite grassy. It smells like you're cleaning up after playing rugby or polo...

[seasoldiermarine]

Perhaps Agua Brava?

[mtgprox05]

O/k, the third recommendation of this specific C R E E D cologne with a green, grassy/soapy scent. Unfortunately it costs a fortune: 250$$ per 75ml (2.5fl oz). The more unfortunate it is devoted from those infamous creed to the now gone Ch. Columbus, who - as said - found Haiti to be the most wonderful spot on earth. To get the hoax here You have to know that vetiver comes mostly from Haiti today. But the crops origin is India, that Columbus erroneously thought he had discovered then. Vetiver has been cultivated in that paradise not until centenaries later.

Either C R E E D shows its funny bones once again, or they try to trick You. In both cases it would be questionable if the price tag is justified by the juice in the intriguing bottle. The price is tenfold of what has to be payed for the well regarded classy Carven's. 250$$, keep it easy, thank You.

ps: Vetiver from Guerlain, really?

Since when is it 250$ for 2.5 oz? If I'm not mistaken that's the retail price of a 4 oz bottle and there are numerous reputable online discount sites where it can be had for 50% of that.

[mtgprox05]

Wow, I read through this whole thread expecting to see this one, but never did! Amazing. IMO, you can't get more soapy and green than Gendarme V.

[merry.waters]

Since when is it 250$ for 2.5 oz? If I'm not mistaken that's the retail price of a 4 oz bottle and there are numerous reputable online discount sites where it can be had for 50% of that.

Just forget about that stupendous stories of CREED about their royal and celebrity customers. Do You really want to buy from a company that serves 59 yo "Prince" Charles and "Madame" Paris Hilton? The exclusive price should hold You away, which is its purpose. Why pay that much for mediocre hype? Get the real stuff for tenfold less! Show some distinction.

[westpac690]

Wow. Who knew the "grass and soap" topic would render such lively debate. Doesn't seem to much of a market for it. Or at least one that is pushed in stores.
I posed the same question to at two high end perfume/department stores. One girl looked at me like I was speaking Greek. The other kept bringing me stuff like Diesel "Only the Brave" and some Ed Hardy stuff. And being someone that has tattoo sleeves on both arms, I ain't wearing ANYTHING with Ed Hardy's name on it. It would just be tacky. Even if everything with Ed Hardy's name on it wasn't already tacky.

[Master-Classter]

+1 to Creed Original Vetiver,
Def +1 for Mugler Cologne, and
+1 to Sisley Eau de Campaign (I just found a 122ml bottle NIB for like $70, it's not hard to get)

Also read:
http://www.basenotes.net/threads/170...apy-grassy-%29
http://www.basenotes.net/threads/208...po-grassy-frag
http://www.basenotes.net/threads/200187-Green!!!!

[adonis]

Gendarme Green

[rogalal]

Yes, OV or Mugler Cologne.

Also, Bond No 9 Eau de New York.

Or the inexpensive option, Caswell Massey Greenbriar.

[Asha]

Green and soapy and wearable by men...

Balmain Jolie Madame
Givenchy III
Piguet Futur
Chanel Bel Respiro
Sisely Eau de Campagne
Annick Goutal Duel (not really soapy, but a very clean green)

[Tarheel Golfer]

+1 on Mugler Cologne (very soapy and slightly grassy/green), Gendarme Green (very grassy/green and slightly soapy), and 212 Men (not so soapy, but a beautiful mossy/green).

[PorkFat]

With OV and Mugler I don't really get much of a grass note. So I just splashed on some Mugler cologne and sprayed one pump of 212 Men over the top. That, I think will hit the spot! It's too bad 212 is twice as strong as Mugler though so you have to experiment to get it balanced.

[Carlos]

Anyone have any suggestions for a cologne with a green, grassy/soapy scent?

Actually I would say neither Mugler Cologne nor OV are GRASSY-soapy -- unless we mean different things by grassy. Mugler smells like soap with a fresh sap-like note, just as if you broke a fresh twig in half. OV is the soapiness of MC minus that creamy sap note.

Grassy for me is something more along the lines of L'eau de L'Artisan, with its more lawn-like scent. I don't thing I've smelled anything that was both grassy and soapy.

[Antaeusintheair]

Balmain Ivoire

[Vojskovođa]

Surprised no-one has mentioned it yet but I'll say Grey Vetiver by Tom Ford. It's a really clean scent with the vetiver and citrus notes combining very well... I thought I'd mention it seeing as no-one else did but of course Mugler Cologne, Guerlain Vetiver and Original Vetiver are great too.

[merry.waters]

Actually I would say neither Mugler Cologne nor OV are GRASSY-soapy ... I don't thing I've smelled anything that was both grassy and soapy.

Galbanum is often associated with "grassy", for instance the Tops of Piguet Bandit, Balmain Vent Vert. As far as I see the only variance of that natural ingredient available today will have this quality.

Aldehydes will transport a soapy quality. Once for being used to scent soaps of all kinds for ages now, second because they are natural ingredients in bar soap, as impurities but not quite sure about it. When I sniffed an unscented soap it was waxy/oily which I could easily connect to my samples of pure aldehydes.

Again, both components are most prominent in Carven's Ma Griffe:

http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com/20...-clutches.html

Carven's Vetiver has been reformulated. Sorry, I have to cancel my suggestion of that because I don't know the latter. The earlier Vetiver would be o/k but is a collectors item already.

Perhaps Ma Griffe could be sampled along with all the other suggestions, it's worth a decent try IMHO.

[merry.waters]

Galbanum is often associated with "grassy", ...
Aldehydes will transport a soapy quality.

A more elaborate discussion on the soapy quality of aldehydes could be found there:

http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com/20...hydes-how.html

[oakman]

I would have to second Grass by Gap !!! as it perfectly fits the brief , a very clean green scent , with a musk base . I love Eau de Campagne by Sisley , but think it is more herby , tomato leaf than grass ,and quite heavy for a soapy scent.

[Spray]

I've tried that grass one at the Gap. It doesn't last long at all.

[westpac690]

I think the finalists are Guerlain, Mugler, and Carolina Herrera.

[Spray]

I think the finalists are Guerlain, Mugler, and Carolina Herrera.

That's great. If you have a Sephora nearby, you can test them the same day. One on each wrist, and one on the crook of the elbow.

Guerlain smells good the first 15 minutes, but then it gets weird and smoky.

Here are 5 comments I got while wearing Vetiver.

1. Smells like weed
2. Smells like the bark of a tree
3. Smells dull
4. Smells old
5. Smells kinda like bugspray

lol

I sold it on eBay for 7 bucks less than the purchase price.

[SlimPickins]

Yup. I'm actually very surprised to see Guerlain Vetiver. I smell nothing green, grassy or soapy in GV esp. once the rooty vetiver kicks in. But smell it for yourself before buying anything. I thought Original Vetiver's the front runner, given the number of recs...

Yeah, I just get vetiver and tobacco from the Guerlain. It smells pretty dirty to me, that somewhat sour vetiver note and the raspy tobacco. i like the fragrance OK, and I have an older bottle so it may be mellowed some in more recent formulations, but I don't get a soapy vibe from it.
Mugler Cologne is pretty standard referral for the grassy/soapy thing. It's very good in moderation. Terrible when over-applied (like most things I guess).

-Slim

Edit: I might also suggest Gendarme Green

[zztopp]

The vetiver leaves infusion + cis-3-hexanal green vetiver accord in Original Vetiver is king here -- the ginger, white pepper, coriander heart notes create a crisp leafy accord with the lemon and mandarin top notes imparting a flush citrus blast.

Apart from this, Mugler Cologne, Vetiver Hombre and Carven Vetiver are also worth a try.

[westpac690]

I went "grassy/soap" hunting last weekend and picked up a bottle of 212 Men. It's almost exactly what I was looking for. I was looking for a replacement for Bobby Jones which has been discontinued. It's a hint "sharper" of a scent and a hint less "soapy." Which certainly is not a bad thing. In fact I like the scent quite a bit and have concluded that Bobby Jones in all reality was probably designed as a 212 knock off considering the release dates.
That said, I was a bit disappointed in not being able to find any place which sold Mugler cologne. Can anyone with experience of the two, do a compare and contrast between Mugler and 212? I'm may be swayed into buying it blind via internet depending on the replies.

[Spray]

I went "grassy/soap" hunting last weekend and picked up a bottle of 212 Men. It's almost exactly what I was looking for. I was looking for a replacement for Bobby Jones which has been discontinued. It's a hint "sharper" of a scent and a hint less "soapy." Which certainly is not a bad thing. In fact I like the scent quite a bit and have concluded that Bobby Jones in all reality was probably designed as a 212 knock off considering the release dates.
That said, I was a bit disappointed in not being able to find any place which sold Mugler cologne. Can anyone with experience of the two, do a compare and contrast between Mugler and 212? I'm may be swayed into buying it blind via internet depending on the replies.

212 and Mugler are so different that it isn't redundant to own both.

[CanwllCorfe]

212 and Mugler are so different that it isn't redundant to own both.

Indeed.

Great choice on the 212! Fantastic fragrance