Nicest fragrance

D'Agger · 05-08-2015 9:19am

Not sure if I'll go for Acqua di Gio or a Creed fragrance next will be on the lookout in the next month anyway

That list is decent - would tend to backup alot of what has been said here. Le Male & Allure Sport whilst quite nice - are very strong / overpowering - something I'd recommend to a fella in college moreso that a working professional

galljga1 · 05-08-2015 9:32am

It is a coincidence that this thread has been resurrected. I am running out of my usual suspects and am going to Lanzarote tomorrow week. Sadly, my sense of smell is completely gone: I barely detect petrol, it is more of a feeling in my nostrils rather than a smell. Anyway, I normally go for something by Paco Rabanne, CK or Issey Miyake. I will take on board some of the suggestions made here for something different. Allegedly there is a lot of fake crap sold in Lanzarote. Am I correct in assuming that shops like Essenia and Fundgrube sell the genuine article?

Slattsy · 05-08-2015 10:07am

If you're buying aftershaves off a list you're doing it wrong.

Aftershaves will react differently on each person. While one fragrance may have nice longevity / sillage on you, might the opposite on me. That's why its vital to get a sample or test before you buy. In some cases the fragrence itself can change, react in a bad way on people.

Im lucky enough that i work in Dublin city centre so i can always pop into BT or Arnotts to get a sample or try one on (ensuring not to wear one before i leave the house).

While Creeds are nice and expensice, on me i find i have to wear that bit more (maybe 3 sprays) to get the longevity out of them. While with most others if i used that much i'd drown people around me.

Sample and test is the only way

galljga1 · 05-08-2015 10:14am

Slattsy wrote: »

If you're buying aftershaves off a list you're doing it wrong.

Aftershaves will react differently on each person. While one fragrance may have nice longevity / sillage on you, might the opposite on me. That's why its vital to get a sample or test before you buy. In some cases the fragrence itself can change, react in a bad way on people.

Im lucky enough that i work in Dublin city centre so i can always pop into BT or Arnotts to get a sample or try one on (ensuring not to wear one before i leave the house).

While Creeds are nice and expensice, on me i find i have to wear that bit more (maybe 3 sprays) to get the longevity out of them. While with most others if i used that much i'd drown people around me.

Sample and test is the only way

No choice Slattsy, the nose don't work. Maybe I am better off sticking to my old reliables which I chose when I could smell.

Slattsy · 05-08-2015 10:17am

galljga1 wrote: »

No choice Slattsy, the nose don't work. Maybe I am better off sticking to my old reliables which I chose when I could smell.

Not that i'd agree with very many on that list, but im sure if you went with the general consensus you'd do ok.

I'd be a lot fussier than most.

kingshankly · 02-09-2015 7:55am

Recently bought creed royal oud loving it at the moment would recommend it

El_Duderino 09 · 02-09-2015 8:35am

I'm thinking of buying "Bvlgari Blv" tonight in the airport. Can't find it in the shops, only the airport. I love the fresh clean smell. Has anyone got any opinions on that one?

Dramatik · 04-09-2015 1:44pm

Anyone know anywhere I can get the Tommy Hilfiger Athletics cologne? Got it years ago but haven't seen it anywhere since, anyone know if it's still available? it came in a yellow box as far as I can remember.

the evasion_kid · 04-09-2015 9:51pm

Dramatik wrote: »

Anyone know anywhere I can get the Tommy Hilfiger Athletics cologne? Got it years ago but haven't seen it anywhere since, anyone know if it's still available? it came in a yellow box as far as I can remember.

It's discontinued,shame really it was one of my favourites,online would probably be the best bet

Dramatik · 05-09-2015 1:39pm

That's a shame, I was looking forward to reliving a nostalgic scent from my youth, used to get a bottle of it for my birthday every year.

dastardly00 · 11-09-2015 11:32am

Any suggestions for where I can get a sample/tester of Creed Aventus and Green Irish Tweed online?

jag con · 11-09-2015 12:43pm

dastardly00 wrote: »

Any suggestions for where I can get a sample/tester of Creed Aventus and Green Irish Tweed online?

Here you go

http://www.scentsamples.uk.com/creed-aventus/perfume/61

K4t · 12-09-2015 12:28am

I've been complimented at work (by women) a few times while wearing Red Polo by Ralph Lauren. I don't find it all that special myself but it's very safe and ticks most of the boxes for a nice fragrance.

Nothing comes close to Faranheit by Dior though imo - A f**k off fragrance if ever there was on!

The_Kew_Tour · 14-09-2015 4:31pm

I like my fragrances but I find few of them wear off within about 15 minutes.

mynameis905 · 16-09-2015 8:57pm

K4t wrote: »

I've been complimented at work (by women) a few times while wearing Red Polo by Ralph Lauren. I don't find it all that special myself but it's very safe and ticks most of the boxes for a nice fragrance.

Nothing comes close to Faranheit by Dior though imo - A f**k off fragrance if ever there was on!

Fahrenheit is a classic. The leather-y/petrol/hawthorn notes are something that no modern fragrance would ever dare to replicate. If you like the big, bad 80s fragrances then Chanel Antaeus and YSL Kouros are also worth a shot.

speedboatchase · 19-09-2015 10:59pm

What Oud do people recommend? I've tried samples of Tom Ford's (lovely but expensive as hell) and a new Hugo Boss fragrance, but just want to see if I'm missing out on one I should definitely try.

Slattsy · 20-09-2015 9:43am

speedboatchase wrote: »

What Oud do people recommend? I've tried samples of Tom Ford's (lovely but expensive as hell) and a new Hugo Boss fragrance, but just want to see if I'm missing out on one I should definitely try.

I've tried or had most Oud's out there, and to be honest, every man should have one in their locker more so than other fragrances, but TF Oud Wood is the nicest, by a long way in my opinion. Worth the extra few quid and will last forever.

Creed's Royal Oud is decent, but like most Creeds it weak and doesnt have enough 'oooomph' as it should.

speedboatchase · 20-09-2015 1:06pm

Slattsy wrote: »

I've tried or had most Oud's out there, and to be honest, every man should have one in their locker more so than other fragrances, but TF Oud Wood is the nicest, by a long way in my opinion. Worth the extra few quid and will last forever.

Creed's Royal Oud is decent, but like most Creeds it weak and doesnt have enough 'oooomph' as it should.

Cheers.

My Darling Clementine · 21-09-2015 8:44am

150ml CK IN2U Mens currently 25 quid reduced from 68 in all Boots stores and website

21-09-2015 10:48am

My Darling Clementine wrote: »

150ml CK IN2U Mens currently 25 quid reduced from 68 in all Boots stores and website

I can't see that, can you supply the link please ?

mynameis905 · 21-09-2015 12:27pm

6541 wrote: »

I can't see that, can you supply the link please ?

http://www.boots.ie/en/Calvin-Klein-CKIN2U-For-Him-Eau-de-Toilette-50ml_38830/

My Darling Clementine · 21-09-2015 12:53pm

^^^^

Nope, that's only 50ml, the offer is 150ml for 25 notes

Must have taken it down, however I was just in Boots in Jervis St and they still have the offer over the counter, as do Boots in Phibsboro, so Im guessing its a general offer dependent on availability

Gael23 · 21-09-2015 5:21pm

Anyone currently looking for a fragrance make your next purchase Dior Sauvage.
I cant find a word to describe this one.

My Darling Clementine · 21-09-2015 6:23pm

My old man is over in my apartment and we're going on the piss, he asks me for some cologne, I offer him a few and he always says 'which one is the pussy magnet?'

So lads

I ask

What's your pussy magnet?

Boss Orange In Motion always did it for me

mynameis905 · 21-09-2015 7:07pm

Gael23 wrote: »

Anyone currently looking for a fragrance make your next purchase Dior Sauvage.
I cant find a word to describe this one.

The newer parfum or the original?

I tried the newer one during the summer and was blown away. Bit heavy for the warmer months but with winter coming I might look into it again. The older eau sauvage is a stone cold classic. Been around since the mid 60s but never smells old fashioned. Apparently a favourite of Steve McQueen also.

NotCominBack · 21-09-2015 7:14pm

I'm liking spice bomb at the moment, got the deodorant to try out and now gonna buy the fragrance

Got a sample of Dior sauvage and it is strong, not sure it's for everyday use, maybe more of a going out fragrance

Boots have an offer too at the moment. Hugo boss The Scent deodorant and 50 ml fragrance, plus some try me first stuff - 60 quid

mynameis905 · 21-09-2015 7:14pm

My Darling Clementine wrote: »

^^^^

Nope, that's only 50ml, the offer is 150ml for 25 notes

Must have taken it down, however I was just in Boots in Jervis St and they still have the offer over the counter, as do Boots in Phibsboro, so Im guessing its a general offer dependent on availability

To be honest I'd be bored with most fragrances long before I'd ever use up 125ml.

My Darling Clementine wrote: »

My old man is over in my apartment and we're going on the piss, he asks me for some cologne, I offer him a few and he always says 'which one is the pussy magnet?'

So lads

I ask

What's your pussy magnet?

Boss Orange In Motion always did it for me

I used to be really into my fragrances and the only one that ever got me compliments from the ladies was a €20 bottle of CK One I picked up during a sale in the local chemist.

Gael23 · 21-09-2015 7:27pm

NotCominBack wrote: »

I'm liking spice bomb at the moment, got the deodorant to try out and now gonna buy the fragrance

Got a sample of Dior sauvage and it is strong, not sure it's for everyday use, maybe more of a going out fragrance

Boots have an offer too at the moment. Hugo boss The Scent deodorant and 50 ml fragrance, plus some try me first stuff - 60 quid

The one I bought is EDT http://www.boots.ie/en/Dior-Sauvage-Eau-de-Toilette-60ml_1725541/

NotCominBack · 21-09-2015 7:42pm

6541 wrote: »

I can't see that, can you supply the link please ?

Argos 20.99

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4382896.htm

Frankie5Angels · 21-09-2015 9:51pm

My Darling Clementine wrote: »

My old man is over in my apartment and we're going on the piss, he asks me for some cologne, I offer him a few and he always says 'which one is the pussy magnet?'

So lads

I ask

What's your pussy magnet?

Boss Orange In Motion always did it for me

Jaysis, I'd have murdered my ould lad if he'd ever said that to me :pac:

It's common as muck now, but Fierce always did the job back in the day. Code was a good one too. Nowadays I'm just out to impress herself and she always likes the One Million stuff, Spicebomb and Hermes.

Nicest fragrance

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