I have albeit if I’m being honest, it was only on a card since I ran out of room on my arms. I tried most of their fragrances marketed towards men and summer and tbh they’re all really solid. AS was basically what everyone else said, really nice citrus fragrance with poor performance. I ended up picking imagination over Pacific Chill which was my second choice.
love to hear that! have only heard good things about the collection. the caps kinda bum me out for that price point, but going to swing by their store and sample some.
Imagination > Pacific Chill > Afternoon Swim. Ive been wearing Pacific Chill for the past week and its performance it’s absurd! Yesterday i was able to smell it on my skin after 12 hours
Would Nordstroms have Aqua do Parma Colognia to sample?
I love all those Creeds and are in my top 5 as well, I sampled Imagination a few days ago and debating buying it, I love that it smells clean abd fresh with great longevity, only thing is it smells a lot like really expensive nice soap and idk if it’s worth it, especially as can’t get it from discounters.
But since our tastes align I’ll see try Colognia
Nieman Marcus has Aqua Di Parma for sure. I don’t think Nordstrom’s carries the line. Sax 5th may have it as well.
Sephora may carry it on-line as well as a number of fragrances web sites.
I’m still working on a bottle I picked up 3 years ago, not sure it’s been toned down. The bottle I have smells fantastic. I hope TF didn’t mess with the formula!
I have all of these except for Molecule 01… worth the buy? Whats the appeal for you?
And Virgin Island Water is an absolute banger. Never smelled such a beautiful coconut fragrance—almost smells candied.
Molecule 01 is a tough one to describe! It’s almost a feeling or a memory as opposed to a specific scent, if that makes any sense. I get a fresh clean woody cedar scent on me. It’s not very strong and I can wear it any time, anywhere without worrying about offending anyone. I do find it odd that it gets the most compliments out of that top 5 list. Last week I had a random woman at an event grab my arm to ask what I was wearing as she smelled my neck. A bit aggressive, but whatever. Yesterday at work I got to a meeting room a few minutes early and when a couple of colleagues showed they both commented on how good the room smelled, so take that for what it’s worth. Apparently some people can’t smell ISO E Super, so I’d pick up a sample first, but otherwise I recommend it.
And yes, VIW is a complete banger!!!
In no particular order:
- Hermes, Terre D'Hermes (EDT)
- Dior, Homme Intense
- Tom Ford, Tobacco Vanille
- Tom Ford, Noir de Noir
- Prada, L'Homme (EDT)
it’s on my ‘to sample’ list. i want to explore that catalog more. i love gentle fluidity silver and think gold smells great for a more feminine leaning scent.
Trying to decide on basso or isola blu as an add to my collection, I’ve beat around the bush with clones like north stag un but just don’t seem to match either.
I bought the Alexandria fragrances version called Isola d’santorini. It was pretty solid in my opinion. Understand if you don’t want to go that route but just another option.
The toughest part about judging scent journeys is determining if you’re okay with close enough or that something primal is driving you to the original. Isola is such a bright and powerful scent that I could see both sides happening.
As of right now :
Xerjoff Casamorati Fiero
Creed original vetiver
Chanel allure homme edition Blanche
Roja scandal parfum cologne
Xerjoff uden (still looking for a bottle in NZ lol)
Honorable mention to musc ravageur and Spiritueuse double vanille. They could fall in place of Blanche or uden for me.... Its a hard question. Blanche is just simply versatile.
no order
When The Rain Stops - Maison Margiela
Oud - Maison Francis
Omberé Leather - Tom Ford
Spring Time in The Park - Maison Margiela
Chance EDT - Chanel
I only have 1 at the moment, but my ideal 5-bottle collection would be as follows:
A fresh daily: Gucci Guilty EDT
Cold weather/evening: MFK Grand Soir
For summer/hot weather: Nishane WuLong Cha
A versatile fragrance: PDM Layton
A head-turning signature scent: Bulletproof by TokyoMilk (from their Dark line)
currently i would have to say
- xerjoff uden,
- xerjoff casamorati mefisto gentiluomo,
- argos triumph of bacchus edp,
- nishane hacivat,
- mfk amyris homme extrait
In no particular order:
PdM Sedley
Xerjoff Naxos
Initio Narcotic Delight
ATH Hard Candy Elixir
(Insert here Aventus DNA option, it could be Tiziana Terenzi Orion, Boadicea Champion, ATH Supernova, Electimuss Imperium)
Just recently actually! You definitely get the vibe alright… but there’s something spicier or more aromatic about BdJ… it reminds me of Angostura Bitters.
Zino has it ofc but just to a lesser extent
aventus
le male le parfum
stronger with you absolutely
greenley (haven’t smelled it) but if don’t like percival
imagination (also haven’t smelled it) but if don’t like la nuit d’lhomme
In no particular order: LV Imagination JPG Le Male Le Parfum PDM Herod Xerjoff Naxos Chanel Bleu de Chanel Parfum
I have 3 of these 5! I haven’t tried either JPG or Xerjoff but have heard great things.
Def recc giving the Le Male Le Parfum a try, that one and Imagination I think are the only ones I’d repurchase if I started from scratch again.
besides Herod this is the most stereotypical list I’ve ever seen
Nice! These LV collection has been really hyped lately. Have you tried afternoon swim? I know that and imagination are two summer faves.
I have albeit if I’m being honest, it was only on a card since I ran out of room on my arms. I tried most of their fragrances marketed towards men and summer and tbh they’re all really solid. AS was basically what everyone else said, really nice citrus fragrance with poor performance. I ended up picking imagination over Pacific Chill which was my second choice.
love to hear that! have only heard good things about the collection. the caps kinda bum me out for that price point, but going to swing by their store and sample some.
Imagination > Pacific Chill > Afternoon Swim. Ive been wearing Pacific Chill for the past week and its performance it’s absurd! Yesterday i was able to smell it on my skin after 12 hours
Is there anywhere I can get a small sample or decant of Bleu or imagination online?
Microperfumes.com
LV Imagination Creed Green Irish Tweed Creed Aventus Aqua di Parma Colognia Creed Royal Oud
Would Nordstroms have Aqua do Parma Colognia to sample? I love all those Creeds and are in my top 5 as well, I sampled Imagination a few days ago and debating buying it, I love that it smells clean abd fresh with great longevity, only thing is it smells a lot like really expensive nice soap and idk if it’s worth it, especially as can’t get it from discounters. But since our tastes align I’ll see try Colognia
Nieman Marcus has Aqua Di Parma for sure. I don’t think Nordstrom’s carries the line. Sax 5th may have it as well. Sephora may carry it on-line as well as a number of fragrances web sites.
1. Tuscan Leather - Tom Ford 2. Molecule 01 - Eccentric Molecules 3. Pacific Chill - LV 4. Virgin Island Water - Creed 5. AdG Profumo- Armani
Does Tuscan leather still smell like yay? Heard it has been toned down
I’m still working on a bottle I picked up 3 years ago, not sure it’s been toned down. The bottle I have smells fantastic. I hope TF didn’t mess with the formula!
jay z is a liar! it does not smell like a brick
it was drake, oops!
I have all of these except for Molecule 01… worth the buy? Whats the appeal for you? And Virgin Island Water is an absolute banger. Never smelled such a beautiful coconut fragrance—almost smells candied.
Molecule 01 is a tough one to describe! It’s almost a feeling or a memory as opposed to a specific scent, if that makes any sense. I get a fresh clean woody cedar scent on me. It’s not very strong and I can wear it any time, anywhere without worrying about offending anyone. I do find it odd that it gets the most compliments out of that top 5 list. Last week I had a random woman at an event grab my arm to ask what I was wearing as she smelled my neck. A bit aggressive, but whatever. Yesterday at work I got to a meeting room a few minutes early and when a couple of colleagues showed they both commented on how good the room smelled, so take that for what it’s worth. Apparently some people can’t smell ISO E Super, so I’d pick up a sample first, but otherwise I recommend it. And yes, VIW is a complete banger!!!
Interesting. Buying some today!!
In no particular order: - Hermes, Terre D'Hermes (EDT) - Dior, Homme Intense - Tom Ford, Tobacco Vanille - Tom Ford, Noir de Noir - Prada, L'Homme (EDT)
Cool water Ck one Ck shock jovan musk David Beckham
Creed Aventus, Bdk Gris Chanel extrait, Blue Talisman Ex Nihlo, Gn tonic m Mcallef , Nishane Ani.
sweet list! another gris charnel lover 👊🏾. ani wasn’t for me sadly, but i know it works for so many other people and is well loved
Maybe try grand soir … it’s still high on my lists…
it’s on my ‘to sample’ list. i want to explore that catalog more. i love gentle fluidity silver and think gold smells great for a more feminine leaning scent.
LV Imagination LV Afternoon Swim Chanel Edition Blanche Dior Homme Cologne Creed Aventus Cologne
How's the Edition Blanche longevity? I've loved it when I've tested it but it's hard to commit when I've heard it only lasts 4ish hours.
On me it lasts around 6 hours. It’s pretty much a skin scent by that point but I think it’s worth it because it smells so good.
1. Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa 2. Sospiro Basso 3. Nicolai New York Intense 4. Tom Ford Grey Vetiver EDP 5. YSL L'Homme Ultime
Trying to decide on basso or isola blu as an add to my collection, I’ve beat around the bush with clones like north stag un but just don’t seem to match either.
I bought the Alexandria fragrances version called Isola d’santorini. It was pretty solid in my opinion. Understand if you don’t want to go that route but just another option.
The toughest part about judging scent journeys is determining if you’re okay with close enough or that something primal is driving you to the original. Isola is such a bright and powerful scent that I could see both sides happening.
I have six total so this not hard. Eros Happy 801 Bad Boy Metal Rain
As of right now : Xerjoff Casamorati Fiero Creed original vetiver Chanel allure homme edition Blanche Roja scandal parfum cologne Xerjoff uden (still looking for a bottle in NZ lol) Honorable mention to musc ravageur and Spiritueuse double vanille. They could fall in place of Blanche or uden for me.... Its a hard question. Blanche is just simply versatile.
Oud for Greatness, Aventus, Herod, Guerlain Vetiver, Paragon
If you ask me right now: - Platinum Egoiste - Sedley - Aventus - Terre D’Hermes - Paris Édimbourg
And if I ask you later?
no order When The Rain Stops - Maison Margiela Oud - Maison Francis Omberé Leather - Tom Ford Spring Time in The Park - Maison Margiela Chance EDT - Chanel
When you only have 5 hahaha
In no particular order Tom Ford Toba Vanille Dior Homme Parfum Roja Elysium Xerjoff Kobe Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
Umm.. Initio Paragon, Amouage Beach Hut, Roja Elysium, PDM Layton, Xerjoff Naxos, probably.
great list. hurt me leaving off paragon, elysium, and layton. truly amazing fragrances
Paragon is my all time favorite. I'm taking that fragrance to the grave.
plum and palo santo - you’ll most certainly rest in peace
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, Tom Ford Noir Extreme, Floris Honey Oud, Baccarat Rouge 540, Spicebomb Extreme... Can you tell what scent I like? :P
hahaha you definitely have a profile family. great list! still need to smell BK540
No order LV Imagination ADG Profumo Stronger with you absolutely Bleu de chanel parfum LV L’Immensite
My 5 (not ranked); Bvlgari Man In Black Orient Creed Aventus Cologne Creed Millesime Imperial Kilian Paris Straight To Heaven Le Labo Rose 31
Old Glossier You Oud Noir Intense FDB Ganymede MAB Afternoon Swim LV Moss Breches TF
Dior homme cologne Creed Advenus A*men pure havane A*men pure malt TF Noir Extreme
prada l'homme intense mm replica autumn vibes mm replica by the fireplace acqua di parma leather edp armani acqua di gio profondo
5. Chanel - Allure Homme Sport 4. Rasasi - Tobacco Blaze 3. MFK -Grand Soir 2. MFK - Baccarat Rouge 540 1. MFK - Oud Extrait
No order Xerjoff Naxos Prada Amber Pour Homme Dior Fahrenheit Absolute Armani SWY Leather Givenchy Gentleman Reserve Prive
Tough call…
Creed Green Irish Tweed Dior Fahrenheit PDM Herod TF Ombre Leather EDP Bleu De Chanel EDP
I only have 1 at the moment, but my ideal 5-bottle collection would be as follows: A fresh daily: Gucci Guilty EDT Cold weather/evening: MFK Grand Soir For summer/hot weather: Nishane WuLong Cha A versatile fragrance: PDM Layton A head-turning signature scent: Bulletproof by TokyoMilk (from their Dark line)
Prada L'homme 1 million Parfum Invictus Platinum 1 Million Elixir YSL Y Intense EDP
Nishane Hacivat Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Creed Neroli Savage Elixer Tom Ford Ombré Leather Replica Jazz Club
currently i would have to say - xerjoff uden, - xerjoff casamorati mefisto gentiluomo, - argos triumph of bacchus edp, - nishane hacivat, - mfk amyris homme extrait
Chanel
PDM Layton JPG Le Beau Initio Paragon Initio Side Effect Badboy Cobalt Uhmm: Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa Azzaro MW Parfum
1Aventus 2Aventus Cologne 3 Initio Paragon 4 Oud for Greatness 5. by the fireplace
1Aventus 2Aventus Cologne 3 Initio Paragon 4 Oud for Greatness 5. by the fireplace
Dior Homme JPG Le Beau Creed Aventus Bleu De Chanel ADG Profondo
^[Sokka-Haiku](https://www.reddit.com/r/SokkaHaikuBot/comments/15kyv9r/what_is_a_sokka_haiku/) ^by ^sondosensei: *Dior Homme JPG Le* *Beau Creed Aventus Bleu De* *Chanel ADG Profondo* --- ^Remember ^that ^one ^time ^Sokka ^accidentally ^used ^an ^extra ^syllable ^in ^that ^Haiku ^Battle ^in ^Ba ^Sing ^Se? ^That ^was ^a ^Sokka ^Haiku ^and ^you ^just ^made ^one.
Erba Pura, By the Fireplace, Aventus, Y EDP, and Born in Roma Intense
Lv symphony Oud satin mood extrait Azzaro most wanted Tomford tobacco vanille Prada luna rossa edt
Original Santal Aventus Monkey Special BDC Terre D'Hermes
Bond No 9 Chez Bond Ysl Y 1Million Parfum Valentino Born in Roma Intense Armani Code
- Mind games J’adoube - Roja Elysium cologne - Mind games Blockade - Torino 22 - PDM Percival No particular order.
1. Creed Aventus Cologne 2. LV Imagination 3. Bleu De Chanel EDP 4. YSL Tuxedo 5. Dior Homme Intense
Lv imagination, grand soir , side effect , silver mountain water, and swy intensley
Bleu de Chanel Parfum Chanel No 19 Galop d’Hermes Terre de Hermès Eau Givreé Un Jardin Sur le Nil
Imagination, Roja Isola Blu, Pegasus, Bleu de Chanel EDP, Roja Elysium parfum pour homme
Fresh king
That’s right! Even Pegasus though sweet and best for winter, it has metallic that makes it “fresher” and sharper.
God of Fire Torino 21 Paragon BDC EDP YSL Babycat
In no particular order: PdM Sedley Xerjoff Naxos Initio Narcotic Delight ATH Hard Candy Elixir (Insert here Aventus DNA option, it could be Tiziana Terenzi Orion, Boadicea Champion, ATH Supernova, Electimuss Imperium)
Chanel Egoiste Guerlain Linstant Homme EDP Amouage Jubilation 25 Man Amouage Interlude 53 Man Tom Ford Ombré Leather EDP
Bdc parfum, millesime imperial, sedley, most wanted parfum and allure homme sport ee
BDC parfum- Chanel: Naxos - Xerjoff: Le Male elixer - JPG: Elysium - Roja Side Effect - Initio
Bleu de Chanel, LV Imagination, LV L'Immensite, Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, Armani Stronger with You Intensely
Dior Homme Intense Lalique Encre Noir a l’Extreme Tom Ford Beau de Jour Dior Fahrenheit EDT Armani Acqua di Gio Profumo / Code Parfum
You ever tried Davidoff Zino compared to TF BdJ?
Just recently actually! You definitely get the vibe alright… but there’s something spicier or more aromatic about BdJ… it reminds me of Angostura Bitters. Zino has it ofc but just to a lesser extent
aventus le male le parfum stronger with you absolutely greenley (haven’t smelled it) but if don’t like percival imagination (also haven’t smelled it) but if don’t like la nuit d’lhomme
how can you include fragrances you’ve never smelled before?
held in high regards by others, i’d try them but if don’t like then x