I don't know if I would wear such fragrances, with strong castoreum notes, if I was going to be outside in hot weather.
My Scent of the day : Antaeus by Chanel (1981)
Classy, woody, & masculine fragrance
I wear it to the office, I think it is a formal dinner in suit & tie fragrance. (I usually use Platinum Egoiste or L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme or Cool Water for the office)
The top notes are really strong, a bit too strong for my taste, but it grows on me.
The middle & base notes are really awesome. It is so classy & masculine.
I have a question.
How many sprays and where should I spray ?
I live in Thailand where it is so hot & humid.
I use 2 sprays on my neck & 1 on my chest (under clothes), but my colleague said he can hardly smelt it. I can smell now, but I think it is so close to my skin or it is not expose to the air.
Should I use 2 more sprays on my wrists so the fragrance will be more exposed to the air ?
Ps. I am still trying to find Egoiste, it is already sold out here.
Last edited by Wit_Siamese; 6th October 2011 at 03:15 AM.
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-------- Amouage: Tribute Attar, Jubilation XXV, GoldMan
------ Serge Lutens: Chêne, Tubéreuse Criminell, Ambre Sultan
-------- Les Exclusifs de Chanel: Sycamore, Coromandel
------ Tom Ford Private Blend: Noir de Noir, Tobacco Vanille
------- Hermès: Terre D'Hermès Parfum, Ambre Narguilé
------ EDP Frederic Malle: Carnal Flower
-------- Neela Vermire Creations: Trayee
------ Parfum MDCI: Invasion Barbare
I don't know if I would wear such fragrances, with strong castoreum notes, if I was going to be outside in hot weather.
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***My favourite from my collection***
-------- Amouage: Tribute Attar, Jubilation XXV, GoldMan
------ Serge Lutens: Chêne, Tubéreuse Criminell, Ambre Sultan
-------- Les Exclusifs de Chanel: Sycamore, Coromandel
------ Tom Ford Private Blend: Noir de Noir, Tobacco Vanille
------- Hermès: Terre D'Hermès Parfum, Ambre Narguilé
------ EDP Frederic Malle: Carnal Flower
-------- Neela Vermire Creations: Trayee
------ Parfum MDCI: Invasion Barbare
I spray on my armpits, including the shirt. Armpits are warm, so this will increase sillage. If you wear a suit, of course, this won't help sillage.
cacio
...I thought hedonist was going to suggest the usual 15! But then, Thailand must be almost as hot as the Gulf ...
cacio
I wear it for the first time today, also in the office. One spray on the chest and one on the neck is good enough, wouldn't dare to put more, not for the office, no way, I mean you can if you want to suffocate someone
... as Luca Turin said, gay bar stank of Antaeus until people learned to use less than half bottle each time... Fortunately or unfortunately, I missed the period. Certainly preferable to the usual chemical mix of Light blue, AdG and eau d'issey.
cacio
***My favourite from my collection***
-------- Amouage: Tribute Attar, Jubilation XXV, GoldMan
------ Serge Lutens: Chêne, Tubéreuse Criminell, Ambre Sultan
-------- Les Exclusifs de Chanel: Sycamore, Coromandel
------ Tom Ford Private Blend: Noir de Noir, Tobacco Vanille
------- Hermès: Terre D'Hermès Parfum, Ambre Narguilé
------ EDP Frederic Malle: Carnal Flower
-------- Neela Vermire Creations: Trayee
------ Parfum MDCI: Invasion Barbare
Antaeus in hot weather is prob not the first fragrance I would reach for. Would be very careful with the sprayer, this might be a situation that I would mist and walk into which I don't do with many fragrances
For office wearing, I use 1/2 spray on each side of of my neck, 1spray on chest under shirt, 1 spray on shirt and finally a split on the back of my hands. Antaeus is quite strong but the longevity is only decent on my skin, for this reason i often add a additional spray in the afternoon.
***My favourite from my collection***
-------- Amouage: Tribute Attar, Jubilation XXV, GoldMan
------ Serge Lutens: Chêne, Tubéreuse Criminell, Ambre Sultan
-------- Les Exclusifs de Chanel: Sycamore, Coromandel
------ Tom Ford Private Blend: Noir de Noir, Tobacco Vanille
------- Hermès: Terre D'Hermès Parfum, Ambre Narguilé
------ EDP Frederic Malle: Carnal Flower
-------- Neela Vermire Creations: Trayee
------ Parfum MDCI: Invasion Barbare
Even 2 sprays project and last quite well
Congrats for discovering this stylish classic
6 sprays do the job for me.
Start strong but only for the first 30 minutes.
Them the strenght is average
i use 1/4 spray....no kidding.
Thanks for all advises.
I am still working at the office (15 hours after I sprayed), it might be my imagination, but I think I still can smell the scents a little.
***My favourite from my collection***
-------- Amouage: Tribute Attar, Jubilation XXV, GoldMan
------ Serge Lutens: Chêne, Tubéreuse Criminell, Ambre Sultan
-------- Les Exclusifs de Chanel: Sycamore, Coromandel
------ Tom Ford Private Blend: Noir de Noir, Tobacco Vanille
------- Hermès: Terre D'Hermès Parfum, Ambre Narguilé
------ EDP Frederic Malle: Carnal Flower
-------- Neela Vermire Creations: Trayee
------ Parfum MDCI: Invasion Barbare
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I love this scent, but it is very strong to start. I use 2.5 sprays (1 chest, 1 neck , 1/2 mist and walk into it)
It is a classic.
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I used it as an air freshener at the office today and people almost fainted. Can´t wait to wear it tomorrow properly!
This is a scent that begs to be worn with abandon! My favorite masculine of all time!
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A cold weather fragrance for me.....4 sprays are plenty.....A formal scent for sure!!!
gary
Wearing it tonight for Thanksgiving dinner - I used 2 sprays (one behind each ear for all the hugs) and 2 sprays to the clothes. After 45 minutes it has calmed down to a gorgeous scent. Got the "you always smell nice compliment."
Loving Antaeus, its so daring, different, and masculine. Cheers.
3/4 of a spray