My application is the same for all the fragrances I have whether they be "powerhouse" or not.
What are your personal techniques for applying Powerhouse fragrances, such as Kouros, Opium, and Yatagan? Have you ever intentionally applied too much fragrance to get a reaction from others?![]()
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My application is the same for all the fragrances I have whether they be "powerhouse" or not.
I think like most folks, I am more cautious with the known powerhouses when it comes to application. Moderation is key! Sure, if you're up for some fun and mischief, you could over apply for a reaction, but that's not something we'd do regularly.
With "Powerhouses" I tend to do the walk-thru. A spray or two in the air in front of me and then I simply walk-thru the mist. It works for me, but then again, I tend to be very conscious and cautious about over-applying. The last thing I want is to be considered "the cologne guy."
I'm probably in the minority here, but I don't find the so-called powerhouses that strong. Only in comparison with many weak, relatively insubstantial contemporary fragrances do they seem strong. I don't think most guys should be afraid of wearing them with confidence.
Nothing fancy or careful for me, usually four to six sprays, but it depends on my mood.
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This makes sense - you doesn't wear Kouros or Opium to blend in with the crowd - but one of the perks of powerhouses is that they can be toned down via lighter application. My favorite scents are the ones that apparently 90% of the population feels are "too much", so when I don't want to broadcast my fabulous fragrance to less-than-appreciative bystanders, I'll dial down the number of sprays. It turns a fiery sillage monster into a more smouldering, subdued essence. You can choose to wear powerhouse scents however you like. (Exceptions include Joop! and Poison, which are screechy no matter how light the application.)Originally Posted by perfaddict
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Sometimes I decant powerhouse frags from their spray bottles into sample vials, so I can then dab the fragrance on my skin with the vial's applicator. This makes the sillage much more controllable.
If I am going to wear a powerful I scent use moderation.....a key word when wearing a powerhouse!
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I just touch my finger to the cap of the unopened bottle and make a wish...
It's not an issue for me. Here's a tip: use less if you think any scent might require less.
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Last edited by easyfish; 27th July 2010 at 07:42 PM.
1 or 2 sprays to the neck. i love applying it here instead of chest/ wrists. at the neck you can immediately smell yourself as the scent seems to rise to you nostrils.
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back of the neck or behind ears to not bother me during infinite sillage
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In my humble opinion, the issue at play is not whether the wearer feels confident or not, but whether people around us are bothered. Of course, once you know that any person in your vicinity (a co-worker, a friend) has real, medical problems (allergies, asthma) the decent thing to do is to avoid fragrance altogether - even Windsor, the opposite of powerhouse, may create a problem for somebody and one should never let one's narcissism get in the way of simple decency and considerateness. When it comes to the really strong stuff, even people who in principle are not allergic to everything can start coughing and just feeling darn uncomfortable around you, and I'd never want to cause that, no matter my mood or my motives. But then I am not a young guy, so what do I know...
I think we can safely assume that nobody has implied they intentionally over-apply just to get reactions from others. On the other hand, one half-spray under 3 layers of clothing is pointless. We are BaseNoters, aren't we, and ought to know how to apply sensibly. Since the OP did not limit the wearing environment to cubicles or close-quarters, answers remain considerate even if divergent from others' opinions.
Personally, maybe i am fortunate living where i do, but even with Kouros, 4 sprays is just laying foundations. Nobody has ever complained and, believe me, we are not shy in expressing our feelings in these parts![]()
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i generally don't find myself wearing Amouage much these days.
that said, when I do, I find a dab behind the right ear (and right ear only) works best.
here's a demonstration:
i generally tend to wear too much of a scent that i either like (noir patchouli for eg...?) or something that doesnt stay with me for more than 10 hrs.
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I also belong to the camp of heavy application in general. I don't believe in minute amounts of fragrance only to get a whiff. I like to be enveloped by scent. Yes, I agree 100% that there are settings and occasions that call for moderation but those are very, vrey few for me and I'm a sensible person.
I also have learned from experience that if you have a "difficult" scent applied too lightly, when people smell a mere trace of them, notes such as smoke, incense, indoles, vetiver, etc. are a much bigger problem. I get comments like "musty" (Vetiver de Guerlain), "electrical fire" (Gris Claire), etc. However, if enough fragrance is applied, the mind can place those notes in their appropriate context (i.e., "an unusual/interesting/weird, etc. fragrance"). It is more acceptable to the nose to smell them as part of a fragrance than as an unidentified smell coming from who-knows-where.
I used to wear Kouros very heavily as my signature scent for years. I had nothing but compliments form friends and strangers on the street alike. Back then I had no associations. It was before Basenotes...I'm too self-conscious about it now and can't pull it off.