Men with great taste, what's your favorite cologne?

[ROlesorusLEX]

Originally Posted by 7sins

Haven't seen such a hyped bottle since Santal 33 back in the day, just ordered a sample prior to buying (as well as Interlude you eluded to), thanks for the review.

Did you get your sample, and if so, what did you think about the Amouage?

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[7sins]

Originally Posted by ROlesorusLEX

Did you get your sample, and if so, what did you think about the Amouage?

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The interlude, was as described, an absolute hammer, it was so strong it almost made me pass out. Washed my hands multiple times and still couldn't get rid of the nauseating smell.

Reflection 45 wasn't for me, I have a fairly large collection, 50+ bottles at this point and perhaps it was my skin chemistry but was underwhelmed with the various notes. Wanted to like it based on all the positive reviews but didn't find it unique nor particularly special. Maybe I received a bad sample but certainly not worth $500, better extraits in the same price point IMO.

[BNA/LION]

Tom Ford releasing a new scent, December 20/21 2023, Vanilla Sex. Sounds interesting. My wife is excited to try it.

https://ifragranceofficial.com/tom-ford-vanilla-sex/

[EndlessEight]

Originally Posted by Cliffnopus

Diaghilev, by Roja Dove.

https://www.rolexforums.com/images/attach/jpg.gif

Just smelled this at Short Hills mall.

Awesome

[Colorado_kid]

Chanel Bleu




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[airchitect]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Tom Ford releasing a new scent, December 20/21 2023, Vanilla Sex. Sounds interesting. My wife is excited to try it.

https://ifragranceofficial.com/tom-ford-vanilla-sex/

Sounds delicious and insulting all at the same time!


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[TNT009]

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[0nly5iv3Digits]

Haven’t worn any for years lol. Just not a thing that physicians do.

When I did, it was montblanc

[MovieGuy]

Glad to see this thread is still alive!

Still wearing and enjoying Creed Aventus. Recently added Gravite by Particle to my collection and really like it.

[BNA/LION]

Just picked this up... 20% Off Sale Going On Now thru December 24th 2023!

[Kreyzhorse]

Originally Posted by MitchSteel

Original Hoppes no.9

amen!

[7sins]

Originally Posted by TNT009

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If you like MKF, I would highly encourage you to try their extraits, specifically Oud Satin Mood and Bacarat Rogue 540, the former being one of my favorites and never see anyone else wear - it is the bottle to the left of my large Bacarat. Longevity is WILD, I can smell it on my clothes a week later.

[j.mo]

My every day is Bleu de Chanel EDT.
I really do like Dior sauvage also. I have the parfum, but I think I got the wrong bottle.
Do you guys prefer the sauvage EDP, or parfum?


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[SearChart]

This one

[Nikrnic]

I'm at the point where I can't wearing any cologne. Actually for almost 20 yrs now.

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[TNT009]

Originally Posted by 7sins

If you like MKF, I would highly encourage you to try their extraits, specifically Oud Satin Mood and Bacarat Rogue 540, the former being one of my favorites and never see anyone else wear - it is the bottle to the left of my large Bacarat. Longevity is WILD, I can smell it on my clothes a week later.

Tried the Rouge and couldn't get into it... The OSM might be next.

[SDGT3]

I think people are saying I stink without saying it out loud. I’ve used Acqua di Parma and YSL before but not familiar with the others. Anyone use these? Sorry for the side photo. Don’t know why it does that.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by 7sins

If you like MKF, I would highly encourage you to try their extraits, specifically Oud Satin Mood and Bacarat Rogue 540, the former being one of my favorites and never see anyone else wear - it is the bottle to the left of my large Bacarat. Longevity is WILD, I can smell it on my clothes a week later.

Would you recommend the extrait de farfum, or eau de parfum? Going to check out the 540 and OSM.

[7sins]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Would you recommend the extrait de farfum, or eau de parfum? Going to check out the 540 and OSM.

I prefer the extrait, despite the price difference. Personally, I find the extrait not only lasts longer with better projection but brings out more of the underlying notes. With the OSM, give it a minute to settle down on your skin before judgement, it will open up to a much more complex fragrance than the initial turkish rose will lead on - make sure not to confuse the satin with silk, the latter IMO is much inferior. It projects a level of class and sophistication without being too much in your face, definitely more of an evening scent.

[hambone1983]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Would you recommend the extrait de farfum, or eau de parfum? Going to check out the 540 and OSM.

before you take the plunge...

A colleague I see a few times a year always wears baccarat rouge 540. Very distinctive, great projections, pretty noticeable. This summer I was at a wedding & saw my niece. I picked up the unmistakable fragrance on her & asked about it. She was wearing a clone, made by Dossier called Ambery Saffron. It was dead on, couldn't believe it. Best of all it's like $40 or so. Recently picked up their GIT inspired cologne, also dead on.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by 7sins

I prefer the extrait, despite the price difference. Personally, I find the extrait not only lasts longer with better projection but brings out more of the underlying notes. With the OSM, give it a minute to settle down on your skin before judgement, it will open up to a much more complex fragrance than the initial turkish rose will lead on - make sure not to confuse the satin with silk, the latter IMO is much inferior. It projects a level of class and sophistication without being too much in your face, definitely more of an evening scent.

Thank you for your elaborate reply! Very helpful

Originally Posted by hambone1983

before you take the plunge...

A colleague I see a few times a year always wears baccarat rouge 540. Very distinctive, great projections, pretty noticeable. This summer I was at a wedding & saw my niece. I picked up the unmistakable fragrance on her & asked about it. She was wearing a clone, made by Dossier called Ambery Saffron. It was dead on, couldn't believe it. Best of all it's like $40 or so. Recently picked up their GIT inspired cologne, also dead on.

To me that is the same as buying knock-off clothing, eames chair, watches, lego, etc. You can find a replica of almost anything, but I prefer buying the original.

[hambone1983]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Thank you for your elaborate reply! Very helpful



To me that is the same as buying knock-off clothing, eames chair, watches, lego, etc. You can find a replica of almost anything, but I prefer buying the original.

I understand the sentiment fully. But I will say this - in the fragrance space, the original doesn't remain the original for very long. Perfume reformulations happen CONSTANTLY, and almost always in the direction of cheaper ingredients when initiated by the manufacturer. Sometimes it is a regulatory thing or a sourcing thing, but normally it is for cost effectiveness. So I would say that 8 year after the original, it is likely no longer that anyway.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by 7sins

I prefer the extrait, despite the price difference. Personally, I find the extrait not only lasts longer with better projection but brings out more of the underlying notes. With the OSM, give it a minute to settle down on your skin before judgement, it will open up to a much more complex fragrance than the initial turkish rose will lead on - make sure not to confuse the satin with silk, the latter IMO is much inferior. It projects a level of class and sophistication without being too much in your face, definitely more of an evening scent.

I ended up with the Grand Soir, the 540 was a little too floral for my liking.

[santoshlv426]

My favs are Rochas Man, YSL Opium, Dunhill Desire Blue, Calvin Klein Contradiction,
Aramis classic

[Dr. Robert]

The only one I use now is Armani Acqua di Gio


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[TNT009]

Tonite’s gym


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[Mccall86]

Montblanc Explorer

[Yoda_Eating_Pizza]

On the rare occasion where I use a scent, it's either Creed Green Irish Tweed or Aventus EDP. Most of the time I go without.

[BNA/LION]

My Wire picked up TF Vanilla Sex to add to her collection. Smells Great! Might be a good gift if you like it.

[Black Bay Dan]

Denim - for the man who doesn't need to try too hard

Dan

PS. This may only make sense in the UK.