Have you discovered your favorite designer house?

[Bigtruck260]

I would say Guerlain or Azzaro - both are about equal in my collection. Azzaro stuff is more casual, Guerlain stuff is more professional/evening type stuff.

[CapriDog]

Another +1 for CdG.... Yes, it's a designer, not niche in my book too.

[canuck21]

Dior for me to for quality and innovation.

+ 1.

Second spot goes to Thierry Mugler

[joe mcclaine]

YSL for Kouros with Chanel a close second for Cuir De Russie, Sycomore and Antaeus.

[ChuckW]

I own only 1 or 2 from each of these houses, so I'd say I don't have a favorite house based on my collection. If I had to PICK only one designer house it would probably be YSL for the sheer variety of smells.

My favorite house overall is Creed, followed by Bond. There. I said it. I own several from each of them.

[Balthazar]

[Winterbourne]

As of now:

1.) YSL
2.) Chanel
3.) Thierry Mugler

[del]

My current favorites:

• Chanel
• Yves Saint Laurent
• Thierry Mugler

[Oscroft]

Interesting question. I'm really a newcomer, and I haven't tried any designer extensively enough to be sure, but current top three (not in any order)...

* Chanel (Egoiste, Antaeus)
* YSL (Rive Gauche, M7)
* Guerlain (Vetiver, Habit Rouge)

To choose just one, it would have to produce a lavender-heavy fougere, something animalic, a nice rose-based floral, and something woody and spicy.

[frug]

Chanel by a significant margin.

Second is Tommy Bahama - not a clinker in their small but delightful lineup.

[dusttdust]

When I was in the designer world, I loved some D&G and Versace. Nautica also had a good couple of fragrances. I just can't wear it now after spoiling myself with such awesome niche fragrances...

[SpicyPepper]

I think I would go with ysl i love rg and nuit is good for night and winter plus other great choices hugo would finish second,

[Le Grand Duc]

I am head over heels in love with the house of Dior.
But Chanel is a very close runner up.

I guess Dior for their female frags:

- Les Poisons
- Miss Dior Chérie - original formulation
- Dolce Vita
- Dioressence
- Diorella
... to name but a few.

Chanel for their male ones:

- Égoïste (Cologne Concentree)
- Antaeus
- AHÉB
- AHSEE
- Pour Monsieur
- -ll- Concentree
... again, to name but a few!

But, the male Diors and female Chanels are also TDF.

I also adore Givenchy, though.

[MikeJ]

It's either YSL or Thierry Mugler.
Hoping to try a few Chanel's soon.

[kovalchuk71]

Its a close one between YSL and Creed. Creed with the advantage by a nose.

[cloud9]

Thierry Mugler

has to be. based on price, uniqueness of scents and their longevity.

[huffeur]

Chanel
CdG
Hermes

[Harmen]

Guerlain, followed by YSL.

[sp333]

Mugler no question.

[Erok32]

YSL even though it doesn't show in my wardrobe.

[pokpok]

Chanel
Tom Ford

[PEARL]

With just one fragrance, the venerable, Vintage M7.

[mr. reasonable]

Tough choice between Chanel & Dior now that Dior have their Privé Collection happening.

BTW - I don't consider Guerlain as 'designer' as their primary business has always been fragrance and related products. I could quite happily live with only Guerlain stuff.

[Francolino]

using my own wardrobe statistics Dior, Hermes, Chanel, VC&A

[heperd]

I mean come on. How do you compete with M7, Kouros, Rive Gauche....
Chanel is a very close second.

[dougczar]

I would like to see a clear definition of "Designer house", since it would greatly alter my list, but based on what I consider Designer houses, this would be by tops:

Tom Ford
Chanel
Thierry Mugler
Hermes
Kenneth Cole (no joke)
Bvlgari

[rum]

Hermes by far for me...

[rynegne]

Chanel - Based on Exclusifs although I do love Blue de Chanel as well. Good to see it's getting some love here with some mixed reviews.

Bois Des Iles
Coromandel
Sycomore

[Grungevig]

Easily Aramis. I have Aramis, Aramis 900, Tuscany, Tuscany Forte, Havana, Devin, and JHL (am on the hunt for New West; PM me if you're selling it), and all are superb.