Suggestions for a standard men's winter fragrance?

[mulligan]

I'm on the market for a winter-ish fragrance that is relatively standard or low-profile, by which I mean something I can wear for "just whenever" that isn't terribly novel or "nose-catching." My favrites are Creed's Windsor, Seleccion Verte, and Royal Oud, but sometimes these can have a bit too much flash, plus I'd hate to overuse them. Dior's Eau Savage works well, too, but I'm not sure it's really doing it for me this winter. Any suggestions for something that might fit the bill for a late-twenties fella?

Many thanks.

[Jack Hunter]

Burberry London
Eau des Baux By L`Occitane

[hreple]

There are several possibilities.

Seeing as you like Creed, have you tried Green Irish Tweed? For me, it works all year and is great for winter.

I tend to go for warmer fragrances in the winter, and I'm really considering buying a bottle of Creeds Original Santal as well. It's warm and spicy, but a tad more relaxed and less punchy than Royal Oud (which I both have and love, but agree with you on the flash part).

Other than that you have Burberry London, or Bond No 9 - New Harlem (loads of coffee, syrup and some vanilla). Others include Dior Homme Intense (warm and smooth), Hermes Tonka Vetiver and Eau Savage Perfume (the new-ish dark green bottle with a sweet vetiver mixed with myrrh.

My five cents - I assume loads of other people will chime in with great suggestions as well Stay tuned.

[drseid]

JHL by Aramis (preferably the vintage, but the re-release is also excellent).

[L'Incandescent]

Since you seem to like Creed's scents, I'd recommend Baie de Genievre.

[fit&frag'd]

Burberry London
Eau des Baux By L`Occitane

+1...

[Trauerkraut]

...Héritage...! (the perfect all-weather, all-occasion scent!)

[Ken_Russell]

Another vote for Burberry London.

Plus, maybe also Rive Gauche.

[LiveJazz]

Burberry London
Eau des Baux By L`Occitane

These two. For something a little less sweet (which you seem to like), try Marc Jacobs Bang! or for true simplicity, Diptyque Tam Dao.

[hednic]

Burberry London

This

[silverbullet]

Guerlain's Habit Rouge.

[senore01]

+2 for Burberry London. If its your requirements to the letter.

[drewalbright]

Since you like Creed, you may want to consider the wonderfully red Original Santal. And I agree with so many others about Burberry London (warm and leathery) and Habit Rouge (warm and spicy) which are two of my all time fave frags.

[MikeJ]

Burberry London is definitely one.
Code by Armani may also fit the bill

[mulligan]

Thanks to everyone for the very helpful suggestions. I think I'll try out the Burberry London and see how it goes.

[frostyicy]

Eau des Baux and Boss Bottled

[nucker]

While you are checking out London, do yourself a favor and try Azzaro pour Homme. It's worth far more than you will pay for it.

[Profumo Saggio]

Both Burberry London and Baie de Genievre are perfect winter scents. Van Cleef & Arples pour Homme is excellent as well. If you can't find the vintage, the latest version, in the all black box, is very good.

[Primrose]

I would go with Derby. Great for all seasons, really.

[MJM_77]

Since you like Creed, I would give Original Santal a shot.

[Oupavoc]

I would go with Derby. Great for all seasons, really.

Yeah Derby is amazing

[MikeJ]

+1 for Boss Bottled

[Awakening950]

Original Santal
Habit Rouge
Dior Homme Intense

[senore01]

VC&A Midnight in Paris, edp.
Vetiver based scents do well also.

[Fragrance_Extraordinaire]

There's really nothing better than Dior Homme Intense if you don't have it already. It's arguably the #1 based winter fragrance out there.

Others would be Aventus, Burberry London(typical fall/winter holiday fragrance that you wear with an ugly sweater), La Nuit de l'homme, Midnight in Paris, Tobacco Vanille, Musc Ravageur and so on

All stupendous fragrances and ones you will most definitely appreciate and receive compliments on.

[hunguy74]

DHI
London
Spicebomb
will do the job

[Amer]

go for Tuscan leather or Tobacco vanila

[Nosebud]

Has anybody mentioned Burberry London?

[Assiduosity]

Guerlain's Habit Rouge.

+1 A truly great fragrance

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Has anybody mentioned Burberry London?

Err no, I don't think so...

Neither have they mentioned Encre Noire by Lalique.

[inc0gnito]

Angel Men Pure Malt/Pure Havane
Spicebomb
Tobacco Vanille
D&G The One
Chanel Allure Homme
Creed Aventus
L'instant de Guerlain/L'instant de Guerlain Extreme
Dior Homme/Dior Homme Intense
Midnight In Paris
Burberry London
Armani Code