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You'll probably need to get decants. I did a quick search and unable to find any official sampler that has more than 2 options.
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Toilet paper square definitely doesn't help. I feel using real fragrance test strips or a medium-ply piece of paper does make a difference. I have absolutely no scientific backing but anything with somewhat high absorption rate like toilet paper I feel would really kill a scent.
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My recent pickups.
1. Huge Boss 'Bottled Absolu' - One of my favorite scents i've ever smelled. My smaller bottle was getting low so ordered a larger bottle. Absolutely incredible fragrance and lasts forever (you only need 2 sprays). Easily one of my top cooler/colder weather scents! Hits way above its weight class (price), just needs a slightly better atomizer.
2. Palisade (inspired by: Mind Games 'Blockade') - Smells like a mango Aventus. Great everyday scent for spring/summer, maybe early fall. I prefer Aventus however the price difference is huge.
3. London (inspired by: Widian 'London') - Will be an incredible date night or nighttime wear, mainly in cooler/colder months. Needs some sitting time from what I heard to really bring it out (simmers down the leather). Have never smelled the original, this was a blind-buy but I am not disappointed in the least. The raspberry definitely makes this a unique smell, but in a very good way.
4. Sicilian Tobacco (inspired by: Xerjoff 'Naxos') - Incredible... I prefer this slightly over the original. Original is blended a little better but I like the notes better in the Montagne (more honey/sweetness). This is definitely a more unisex fragrance, leaning a a little bit more masculine though. The price difference between this and the OG is an added cherry on top!
1. Huge Boss 'Bottled Absolu' - One of my favorite scents i've ever smelled. My smaller bottle was getting low so ordered a larger bottle. Absolutely incredible fragrance and lasts forever (you only need 2 sprays). Easily one of my top cooler/colder weather scents! Hits way above its weight class (price), just needs a slightly better atomizer.
2. Palisade (inspired by: Mind Games 'Blockade') - Smells like a mango Aventus. Great everyday scent for spring/summer, maybe early fall. I prefer Aventus however the price difference is huge.
3. London (inspired by: Widian 'London') - Will be an incredible date night or nighttime wear, mainly in cooler/colder months. Needs some sitting time from what I heard to really bring it out (simmers down the leather). Have never smelled the original, this was a blind-buy but I am not disappointed in the least. The raspberry definitely makes this a unique smell, but in a very good way.
4. Sicilian Tobacco (inspired by: Xerjoff 'Naxos') - Incredible... I prefer this slightly over the original. Original is blended a little better but I like the notes better in the Montagne (more honey/sweetness). This is definitely a more unisex fragrance, leaning a a little bit more masculine though. The price difference between this and the OG is an added cherry on top!
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I hate the descriptions that read like one, this smells like everything, what's your laymans description of the smell? Have that spicebomb on the way, but like everything I OCD, kinda thinking about a 2nd scent. Tried the sampler of givenchy i think it was gentlemans society, did smell good once I reached the restaurant though didnt blow me away.
Many kinda men/womens you can think of that wouldn't make me smell like a fag but are a bit more lavender/floral ish? Not sure the ultra musky stuff while I like it will cause complaints at work. That mango sounds interesting, it's me favorite like drink flavor etc.
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Looking ahead at getting a couple summer scents for variety since it stays hot for so damn long here. Want to go fruity/tropical.
Vulcan Feu seems like a fine blind buy. Was also trying to find something ideally with pineapple, tried cedare boise, aventus, polo 67 edt. All good scents but none of them quite fit the bill, 67 had the longest lasting pineapple. Next up is to try the jpg le beau line.
Vulcan Feu seems like a fine blind buy. Was also trying to find something ideally with pineapple, tried cedare boise, aventus, polo 67 edt. All good scents but none of them quite fit the bill, 67 had the longest lasting pineapple. Next up is to try the jpg le beau line.
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Some of these may fit what you are looking for. I encourage you to just go to an Ulta Beauty or Sephora and try some of these (and then buy from a discounter online, screw buying fragrances in stores). I feel Lavender fragrances tend to be more 'soapy' in smell, orange blossom scents are my preferred floral (sweet, bright, and have a 'zing' to them).
Dulce & Gabbana 'Pour Homme'
YSL 'Myslf' (EdP or Parfum; good orange blossom and floral notes. I enjoy wearing these a lot)
Xerjoff 'Naxos' (or the clone I mentioned above; definitely has levender)
Prada Luna Rosso 'Ocean' (maybe?) or 'Carbon'
Amouage 'Reflection Man'
You may like some of the JPG (Jean Paul Gaultier) fragrances.
Valentino 'Born in Roma Intense' for a colder weather scent (vanilla & lavender)
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Pineapple, citrus, or fruity smells with a wide range of prices:
Afnan 9PM Rebel
JPG Le Beau (Le Parfum is my choice and more pineapple but may be too cloying for hot weather; Le Beau EdT being more light and sweet for more everyday wear)
Aventus (as you mentioned; but i'd get clones from Afnan or my clone choice is still Montagne; Montblanc 'Explorer' is a good choice for a designer brand that is Aventus-like )
Polo 67 (EdP if you liked the EdT but want 'more')
Montblanc ('Legend' is kinda fruity)
Versace Eros
Chanel Allure Edition Blanch
Louis Vuitton 'Pacific Chill' & 'Afternoon Swim' (expensive but these are super popular for a reason)
Valentino 'Coral Fantasy' (may fit the bill)
Xerjoff 'Monkey Special' (more for nighttime or cooler days; not office friendly though)
D&G 'Light Blue Pour Homme'
Mind Games 'Blockade' (nice and fruity mango with a good dry-down of wood and amber)
Creed 'Virgin Island Water' definitely hits the hot weather/tropical/beach scent. Downside is it either smells like coconut sun screen on some people or it smells amazing (boozy, salty, vanilla coconut) on others.
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Oh yes! New one is finally released!
D&G 'The One' PARFUM; hopefully this one actually lasts longer than a few hours. Stupidly expensive right now but once it hits discounters I'm all over this. (https://www.macys.com/shop/product/...-parfum-collection-first-at-macys?ID=25166736)
D&G 'The One' PARFUM; hopefully this one actually lasts longer than a few hours. Stupidly expensive right now but once it hits discounters I'm all over this. (https://www.macys.com/shop/product/...-parfum-collection-first-at-macys?ID=25166736)
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Looking for a recommendation of a sample of something out of left field to get my friend's son. Here's his current favorites, any recommendations based on his tastes?
- Azzaro - Wanted
- French Avenue - Liquid Brun
- Jean Paul Gaultier - Le Male
- Jean Paul Gaultier - Le Beau
- Prada - Pradigme
- Valentino - Born In Roma Intense
- Versace - Eros
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Picked up
But also picked up this, which is actually kinda hilarious given the ufo thread.
Really enjoying the notes both of these hit with warm yet subtle vanilla tones and citrus.
But also picked up this, which is actually kinda hilarious given the ufo thread.
Really enjoying the notes both of these hit with warm yet subtle vanilla tones and citrus.
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Picked up
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But also picked up this, which is actually kinda hilarious given the ufo thread.
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Really enjoying the notes both of these hit with warm yet subtle vanilla tones and citrus.
You NEED to try Bvlgari 'Tygar' if you want a fresher scent.
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For anyone looking for a last minute gift for the least annoying woman in their life;
Roses Musk - this one brings a very soft sweetness, noticeable for hours without being too strong after the first few minutes. Out of all the perfumes she has I like this one the best.
www.jeanpaulgaultier.com
- i don't like it as much as the one from Montale, but it is a good 2nd.
Am using https://www.iciparisxl.be/nl/hermes/terre-dhermes/parfum/p/BP_469256. Great perfume and the atomizer seems very good also.
Roses Musk - this one brings a very soft sweetness, noticeable for hours without being too strong after the first few minutes. Out of all the perfumes she has I like this one the best.
Jean Paul Gaultier
Am using https://www.iciparisxl.be/nl/hermes/terre-dhermes/parfum/p/BP_469256. Great perfume and the atomizer seems very good also.
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Take a look at 'Pacific Chill' or 'Afternoon Swim' (Louis Vuitton). I'd recommend a clone from Montagne (amazing clone house), Dua (great clone house), Jean Lowe, Luciano, Rayhan, or Alexandria (great clone house).
I also gave you a good list to start above but seems to have been ignored.
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Aquatica is supposed to be a clone of creed viw, but they turned the lime up to 11. First two hours are nothing but lime. Tropical vibes was a throw in because it was $70 for the pair. I had higher hopes for vibe to be a fruit bomb but it wasn’t.
I also tried the La beau’s in store but none of them were as sweet as I was looking for. I’m going to come back to Aquatica and Vibes pre summer and see how they stack up before ordering anything else.
I can’t bring myself to spend $300+ on smelly water. The inter webs has been glazing afran supremacy collectors edition as a aventus Absolu clone, which is interesting.
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BUKO INTENSE INSPIRED BY CREED VIRGIN ISLAND WATER — Montagne Parfums
If you want a VIW clone. Yom and Layl also make a great VIW
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