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Megalobyte · 15 July 2012, 04:05 PM

You know, I dress like crap, getting married 10 years ago was pretty much the last time I wore a suit. I just don't care much about clothes, fashion, etc. I do appreciate many things however, good food, a really well engineered car, a fine mechanical watch, of course, :) and, I like to smell good!

I don't care about the BS marketing that surrounds fragrances, I just like the ones I like. I often hit the testers while waiting for my wife at the mall, or on a cruise, and when I smell one I like, I know I like it, and I don't really care who makes it.

Anyway, I like scents that are what I take to be light, crisp, a little citrusy, and not heavy, overly sweet or overpowering. I vividly remember how I used to love the old green bottle Polo cologne, you know, in the 70's, early 80's, now when I look back, I can actually remember that smell very well, and wow, that is NOT one I'd be wearing today, I get a little nauseous just thinking about it. :) Pierre Cardin and Drakkar weren't any better.

So far I like Dolce and Gabana light blue, and Sport, Armani Acqua Di Gio, Ed Hardy hearts and daggers, there's a Burberry I like but don't recall the name, there's a Calvin Klein I like called Summer, but the yellow/green one, the orange one is a little too sweet IMO. There's a Boss I like, it's a little heavy but still crisp, I think it's called Night or similar, in a tall, very dark blue bottle. Picked up a new Boss called Pure, so far I'm not 100% sure about it, bought it before I smelled it. I smelled one at the mall today that I really liked by Givenchy called Play Sport. Might grab one of those.

I'm not really "into" these things, I just really like to smell nice, and I like to have a little variety. The same one gets boring. I usually have 4-5 different bottles at any one time.

So, I'm wondering 2 things:

One, any other light, crisp, citrusy colognes you'd recommend I try?

And, are there any go to online shops that offer genuine product at a very good discount. Because one thing I hate even more than smelling bad, is paying retail. :)

Silvio Mosiello · 15 July 2012, 04:08 PM

I love Armani Diamonds Armani attitude V by Valentino. I have Green Irish tweed from creed which is great but has NO longevity at all. I like ferragamo F also!

Dr. Robert · 15 July 2012, 04:12 PM

Chanel......Allure Homme & Allure Sport

BNA/LION · 15 July 2012, 04:18 PM

I rotate and can't pick one... Dolce Gabbana the one, BvlGari au the blanc and Bernini of Beverly Hill are front runners.

FeelingTheBlues · 15 July 2012, 04:23 PM

I'm afraid I'm not a cologne wearer. I have nothing against it but so far I've never really got an interest for it. I'm more of a Mennen Speed Stick deodorant man...

Beek · 15 July 2012, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

I'm afraid I'm not a cologne wearer. I have nothing against it but so far I've never really got an interest for it. I'm more of a Mennen Speed Stick deodorant man...

+1 but I use a different deodorant...

ydna808 · 16 July 2012, 05:23 AM

Hugo Boss and Burberry

TswaneNguni · 16 July 2012, 05:31 AM

Have used many ....... Aramis Original.The best.Period.

steveclocks · 17 July 2012, 01:58 AM

Gucci Blue for me

FeelingTheBlues · 17 July 2012, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beek

+1 but I use a different deodorant...

I used to get the Old Spice but it would leave me with a horrible rash on my armpits (believe me, it would burn as hell). That's why I've decided to change it and I'm quite satisfied now, the odor is a bit more subtle.

Which one do you use?

Kinnakeet · 20 August 2012, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

I'm afraid I'm not a cologne wearer. I have nothing against it but so far I've never really got an interest for it. I'm more of a Mennen Speed Stick deodorant man...

Carl! Just a nice smelling deodorant would be fine....I think that its great to detect a nice scent on a person when I'm in their "space" -conversing with them for example, but when someone walks buy- male or female, and leaves a nasal "after-image"

(for lack of a better word...),i don't know......

Megalobyte · 21 August 2012, 12:58 AM

The kiosks at the mall are hilarious, they always try to pull the same old sales pitch. They have a selection of medium to entry-level decent colognes, like Dolce and Gabbana, Burberry, Boss, etc. but if you show any interest in them, they immediately start assaulting you with samples of all these other colognes you've never heard of, clearly very cheap colognes, that they claim are much better than the more established brands. They always suggest that the expensive colognes you've been suckered into buying, (or at least the more expensive colognes), don't last very long, but these surprisingly affordable ones have much more oil content, allowing them to last much longer, and they smell just as good if not better than the brands that I've heard of. :-)

Then when you ask what the price is, for this decent smelling, but clearly cheap cologne that you've never heard of, it's like $80, but you're in luck, as it's on sale for only $39! What a deal!!!

Except, that when you whip out your iPhone, and do a search for that cologne, you see it on Amazon for $18 shipped. :)

Megalobyte · 21 August 2012, 07:10 AM

Picked up a bottle of Chanel Bleu, I have to say I like it a lot. Starts off fresh and citrusy, a bit of orange. Then it becomes a subtle earthy, woodsy scent, with still a hint of a fresh orange/citrus sport smell, but unlike other colognes, once it dries, it doesn't start to smell artificial or synthetic, or too peppery, it just smells natural and fresh, for lack of a better term. Much as I like ADG, it seems to disappear on me in an hour. The Chanel seems to give me 2-3 hours, I suspect others can smell it even after I can't.

Not that it matters, but it has a cool magnetic cap too. :)

(Woah! Mental note, keep cap away from my watches. :) )

Silvio Mosiello · 15 July 2012, 04:24 PM

This is off topic but what smells and feels the best is warm clothes right out of the dryer! Especially warm PJS!

FeelingTheBlues · 15 July 2012, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silvio Mosiello

This is off topic but what smells and feels the best is warm clothes right out of the dryer! Especially warm PJS!

You, kind sir, are a man of great tastes!

Silvio Mosiello · 16 July 2012, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

You, kind sir, are a man of great tastes!

why thank you!

Megalobyte · 16 July 2012, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silvio Mosiello

This is off topic but what smells and feels the best is warm clothes right out of the dryer! Especially warm PJS!

Funny you say that, fresh laundry is a great smell, and I found these small Fabreze air fresheners that are great for small spaces like closets and bathrooms, and my favorite scent is the one that mimics Gain laundry detergent!

I actually keep one in my car and my car always smells like fresh laundry. :)

Megalobyte · 16 July 2012, 12:15 AM

Picked up a huge 6.7oz bottle of Armani Acqua Di Gio at the mall the other day, they had a special running on it, $74, if im not mistaken retail on the 3.3oz is almost that much. It was a great deal, at Perfumania in case anyone's interested. I really like this one, light, citrus, just a little sweet, and that big bottle should last a long time.

SPARTAN2161 · 16 July 2012, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silvio Mosiello

This is off topic but what smells and feels the best is warm clothes right out of the dryer! Especially warm PJS!

I couldn't disagree more! haha i can't count how many times i burned my belly as a kid when my mom took out my levis and the button were piping hot!!!

For cologne i love versace or armani

Passionata · 15 July 2012, 04:31 PM

tom ford/tuscan leather

iLLGT2 · 15 July 2012, 04:32 PM

I hardly wear cologne now a days, yet I have a bunch just sitting that I still love..

All time fav however? None other than

hanae mori for men

dimitros · 16 July 2012, 02:55 AM

Hermes Orange Verte- nice light citrus scent, sporty summer scent
Acqua di Parma Cipresso Toscano - woodsy scent, reminds me of polo green, with an italian kick
Acqua di Parma Colonia intensa-for after dark.
Acqua di Parma classic - spicey warm scent that I like to wear in winter.

Alexth1 · 15 July 2012, 04:58 PM

I was going to say 'light blue'

Feras · 15 July 2012, 05:17 PM

That summer citrus smell is common, most of brands make those like Dunhill (Fresh), Dolce sport, gucci sport,,,etc. But i don't like to wear them excessively in the summer because citrus and sweat aren't bestfriends. You can try Jean Paul the classic one is great (Leon posted some of it's pics). Dunhil makes a great one summer perfume, very ocean like and unique called Pure.
If you decided to go for something abit sweet but yet for summer check out Escada summer heat,,, i must get one of those again. Perfect for night time ;)
Online stores are many, such as Saks fifth avenue, Macys and Neiman Marcus

sierra11b · 15 July 2012, 05:27 PM

Only fragrance I wear is Brut. Good old shower in a bottle

Not cologne but it reminds me of my Grandfather.

gazp · 15 July 2012, 05:49 PM

Creed Imperiale Millesime

Grumpy Badger · 15 July 2012, 05:49 PM

Sounds like you need this...

http://www.trumpers.com/search_results.cfm

I mostly use their Sandlewood range (warmer and richer) but I love the freshness of the Lime.

Personally I find Trumpers very good at striking the balance to make a man smell good without being "perfumed", if that makes sense. I'm not a fan of some of the more famous brands that seem to want me to smell like a whoores-handbag!?!

Beauford · 15 July 2012, 06:37 PM

I suggest trying Clive Christian fragrances, my personal favorite being the No. 1 - it's very different from other fragrances, at first it may seem to have a bit too much of that floral scent; but eventually you'll fall in love with the perfume. It becomes very oriental, and lasts for a long time.

There's also other fragrance makers like Parfums MDCI that have produced, probably my second most worn perfume the Chypre Palatin and the Ambre Topkapi.

If you are serious about your scent, I'd recommend looking into these fragrances.

Kind Regards,
Beau.

Jonathan007 · 17 July 2012, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Sounds like you need this...

http://www.trumpers.com/search_results.cfm

I mostly use their Sandlewood range (warmer and richer) but I love the freshness of the Lime.

Personally I find Trumpers very good at striking the balance to make a man smell good without being "perfumed", if that makes sense. I'm not a fan of some of the more famous brands that seem to want me to smell like a whoores-handbag!?!

HAHA Mark!

Trumpers by name, Trumpers by.......

jrmca · 1 September 2012, 04:35 AM

I use Trumper's Sandalwood shaving soap and after-shave. I love the smell!

I'm also partial to Egoiste Platinum by Chanel as well as Eau Sauvage and Fahrenheit by Dior. These have been out for many years but can still be found.

15 July 2012, 04:05 PM	#1
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Your favorite men's colognes? You know, I dress like crap, getting married 10 years ago was pretty much the last time I wore a suit. I just don't care much about clothes, fashion, etc. I do appreciate many things however, good food, a really well engineered car, a fine mechanical watch, of course, :) and, I like to smell good! I don't care about the BS marketing that surrounds fragrances, I just like the ones I like. I often hit the testers while waiting for my wife at the mall, or on a cruise, and when I smell one I like, I know I like it, and I don't really care who makes it. Anyway, I like scents that are what I take to be light, crisp, a little citrusy, and not heavy, overly sweet or overpowering. I vividly remember how I used to love the old green bottle Polo cologne, you know, in the 70's, early 80's, now when I look back, I can actually remember that smell very well, and wow, that is NOT one I'd be wearing today, I get a little nauseous just thinking about it. :) Pierre Cardin and Drakkar weren't any better. So far I like Dolce and Gabana light blue, and Sport, Armani Acqua Di Gio, Ed Hardy hearts and daggers, there's a Burberry I like but don't recall the name, there's a Calvin Klein I like called Summer, but the yellow/green one, the orange one is a little too sweet IMO. There's a Boss I like, it's a little heavy but still crisp, I think it's called Night or similar, in a tall, very dark blue bottle. Picked up a new Boss called Pure, so far I'm not 100% sure about it, bought it before I smelled it. I smelled one at the mall today that I really liked by Givenchy called Play Sport. Might grab one of those. I'm not really "into" these things, I just really like to smell nice, and I like to have a little variety. The same one gets boring. I usually have 4-5 different bottles at any one time. So, I'm wondering 2 things: One, any other light, crisp, citrusy colognes you'd recommend I try? And, are there any go to online shops that offer genuine product at a very good discount. Because one thing I hate even more than smelling bad, is paying retail. :)

15 July 2012, 04:12 PM	#3
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,291	Chanel......Allure Homme & Allure Sport __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 July 2012, 04:23 PM	#5
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I'm afraid I'm not a cologne wearer. I have nothing against it but so far I've never really got an interest for it. I'm more of a Mennen Speed Stick deodorant man... __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

15 July 2012, 04:31 PM	#20
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	tom ford/tuscan leather __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

15 July 2012, 05:49 PM	#27
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Sounds like you need this... http://www.trumpers.com/search_results.cfm I mostly use their Sandlewood range (warmer and richer) but I love the freshness of the Lime. Personally I find Trumpers very good at striking the balance to make a man smell good without being "perfumed", if that makes sense. I'm not a fan of some of the more famous brands that seem to want me to smell like a whoores-handbag!?! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

15 July 2012, 04:08 PM	#2
Silvio Mosiello "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: Miami/NY Watch: the shoes. Posts: 3,482	I love Armani Diamonds Armani attitude V by Valentino. I have Green Irish tweed from creed which is great but has NO longevity at all. I like ferragamo F also!

16 July 2012, 05:23 AM	#7
ydna808 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: US Posts: 1,158	Hugo Boss and Burberry

16 July 2012, 05:31 AM	#8
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Have used many ....... Aramis Original.The best.Period.

17 July 2012, 01:58 AM	#9
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	Gucci Blue for me

21 August 2012, 12:58 AM	#12
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	The kiosks at the mall are hilarious, they always try to pull the same old sales pitch. They have a selection of medium to entry-level decent colognes, like Dolce and Gabbana, Burberry, Boss, etc. but if you show any interest in them, they immediately start assaulting you with samples of all these other colognes you've never heard of, clearly very cheap colognes, that they claim are much better than the more established brands. They always suggest that the expensive colognes you've been suckered into buying, (or at least the more expensive colognes), don't last very long, but these surprisingly affordable ones have much more oil content, allowing them to last much longer, and they smell just as good if not better than the brands that I've heard of. :-) Then when you ask what the price is, for this decent smelling, but clearly cheap cologne that you've never heard of, it's like $80, *but* you're in luck, as it's on sale for only $39! What a deal!!! Except, that when you whip out your iPhone, and do a search for that cologne, you see it on Amazon for $18 shipped. :)

21 August 2012, 07:10 AM	#13
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Picked up a bottle of Chanel Bleu, I have to say I like it a lot. Starts off fresh and citrusy, a bit of orange. Then it becomes a subtle earthy, woodsy scent, with still a hint of a fresh orange/citrus sport smell, but unlike other colognes, once it dries, it doesn't start to smell artificial or synthetic, or too peppery, it just smells natural and fresh, for lack of a better term. Much as I like ADG, it seems to disappear on me in an hour. The Chanel seems to give me 2-3 hours, I suspect others can smell it even after I can't. Not that it matters, but it has a cool magnetic cap too. :) (Woah! Mental note, keep cap away from my watches. :) )

15 July 2012, 04:24 PM	#14
Silvio Mosiello "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: Miami/NY Watch: the shoes. Posts: 3,482	This is off topic but what smells and feels the best is warm clothes right out of the dryer! Especially warm PJS!

16 July 2012, 12:15 AM	#18
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Picked up a huge 6.7oz bottle of Armani Acqua Di Gio at the mall the other day, they had a special running on it, $74, if im not mistaken retail on the 3.3oz is almost that much. It was a great deal, at Perfumania in case anyone's interested. I really like this one, light, citrus, just a little sweet, and that big bottle should last a long time.

15 July 2012, 04:32 PM	#21
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	I hardly wear cologne now a days, yet I have a bunch just sitting that I still love.. All time fav however? None other than hanae mori for men

16 July 2012, 02:55 AM	#22
dimitros "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: nope Location: S of Mason-Dixon Watch: NDSub/PAM176/R1931 Posts: 262	Hermes Orange Verte- nice light citrus scent, sporty summer scent Acqua di Parma Cipresso Toscano - woodsy scent, reminds me of polo green, with an italian kick Acqua di Parma Colonia intensa-for after dark. Acqua di Parma classic - spicey warm scent that I like to wear in winter.

15 July 2012, 04:58 PM	#23
Alexth1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: California Watch: 116234 Posts: 144	I was going to say 'light blue'

15 July 2012, 05:17 PM	#24
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	That summer citrus smell is common, most of brands make those like Dunhill (Fresh), Dolce sport, gucci sport,,,etc. But i don't like to wear them excessively in the summer because citrus and sweat aren't bestfriends. You can try Jean Paul the classic one is great (Leon posted some of it's pics). Dunhil makes a great one summer perfume, very ocean like and unique called Pure. If you decided to go for something abit sweet but yet for summer check out Escada summer heat,,, i must get one of those again. Perfect for night time ;) Online stores are many, such as Saks fifth avenue, Macys and Neiman Marcus

15 July 2012, 05:27 PM	#25
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	Only fragrance I wear is Brut. Good old shower in a bottle Not cologne but it reminds me of my Grandfather.

15 July 2012, 05:49 PM	#26
gazp "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: gary Location: uk newcastle Watch: SS Ceramic Sub Posts: 504	Creed Imperiale Millesime

15 July 2012, 06:37 PM	#28
Beauford "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bel Air, L.A Watch: 116599-12SA Posts: 4	I suggest trying Clive Christian fragrances, my personal favorite being the No. 1 - it's very different from other fragrances, at first it may seem to have a bit too much of that floral scent; but eventually you'll fall in love with the perfume. It becomes very oriental, and lasts for a long time. There's also other fragrance makers like Parfums MDCI that have produced, probably my second most worn perfume the Chypre Palatin and the Ambre Topkapi. If you are serious about your scent, I'd recommend looking into these fragrances. Kind Regards, Beau.

1 September 2012, 04:35 AM	#30
jrmca Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Manchester, MA Watch: Datejust 16013 Posts: 25	I use Trumper's Sandalwood shaving soap and after-shave. I love the smell! I'm also partial to Egoiste Platinum by Chanel as well as Eau Sauvage and Fahrenheit by Dior. These have been out for many years but can still be found.

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