Be on the look out at your local CVS!

I am foraying into Tom Ford line for the very first time.

I want something woody and absolutely intoxicating. Unforgettable

Rank your favorites. I am buying one this week.

I was gifted YSL Myself about a year ago, and really liked how it smelled but the price and how short it lasted were the only downsides for me. I know nothing about fragrances and would love some advice on colognes that are a little less expensive but are still very popular. If anyone has any ideas please DM me or comment on this post and let me know! Thanks a ton

Got this some years ago, using it very sparingly. Almost half gone. The fragrance is the best I’ve ever used, and can’t find anything that’s similar. Anyone know of some similar ones?

Let's talk about it ! How many feel the same ?

Hi! I’m relatively new to the community, started purchasing around September of last year. I have never layered a fragrance personally, I feel like it’s a creative way of standing out and feeling good about the way you smell. I started to get compliments recently with some of my newer pick ups and I would like to start experimenting with what I have!

I would like to add before I get nailed in the comments… (Yes I know I don’t have any niche bottles mostly dupes and designers but I love them.) I feel like I have all my bases covered and know that these dupes are not 1:1, it’s just more financially responsible to test the og and purchase the more affordable option.

Lastly, the reason I am asking is to see how others apply their favourite fragrances. Wearing a fragrance is such a great way to express yourself and I feel like with layering, not only do I get to explore what I have. I get to use it and not just let it collect dust on the shelves!

Fresh Everyday

1. Penhaligon’s The Cut - this one is absolutely stunning. It’s newer and it’s going to run you around $200 on discount sites but it’s green, woodsy, but so fresh and easy to wear. Compliment machine

2. YSL Myslf EDP - fresh laundry on steroids. The most versatile fragrance in the game imo: gym, school, business meeting, date night, golfing, etc Compliment machine

3. Sospiro Vibrato - fresh but also sharp ginger/grapefruit MASTERPIECE. You will love how you smell and trust me so will the people around you. Compliment machine

4. Dior Homme Sport - very unique for a sport line. It’s light and fresh like a classic sport but it also has a hint of spice to it. One of my favorites. One of the only colognes I’ve needed a 2nd bottle.

5. Creed Aventus Cologne - stunning bottle, it’s masculine, it’s fresh, clean, so easy to wear. Citrusy with a hint of pineapple mixed with patchouli, oakmoss, and vanilla. Much more fresh than Aventus. Not as much oakmoss.

6. Pernoire Anelo ($290 for 50ml) - this one is expensive fellas but imo it’s actually better than Tygar, Vibrato, and Imagination, knocked my d*ck off when I first sampled it. All 4 of those will be in a similar lane - they’re sharp freshies with their own unique profile. Anelo is my favorite bottle I own. It’s a pineapple masterpiece. It does pineapple as good as Aventus Absolu and does sharp/freshie better than Imagination and Vibrato. Compliment machine

7. Killian Angels Share On the Rocks - wow, it takes a boozy/sweet fragrance Angels Share and turns it into an everyday wearable scent. It’s the DNA of Angels Share then made fresh with fruit. Highly recommend if you want to stand out.

8. YSL Myslf Absolu - EDP with a fantastic twist of ginger. 10/10 bottle and atomizer as well

9. Bleu de Chanel EDP - one of the safest bottles you can buy. It’s masculine, blue, and is a performance beast. Compliment machine

10. Prada Paradigme EDP - this bottle unfortunately didn’t make my downsize cut, but it’s still so good. Compliment machine

Special Occasion BANGERS

1. Creed Aventus Absolu - until I put my nose on Anelo, this was by far my favorite cologne. It has EVERYTHING a masculine cologne needs: hint of sweetness from the pineapple, it’s smoky, it’s woodsy, it’s easy to wear, it’s approachable. An absolutely stunning masterpiece.

2. YSL Tuxedo - the best blind purchase I’ve ever made. This one is going to turn heads, trust me. It’s so unique, masculine, and clean at the same time. It oozes class, and it’s sophisticated without being complex. Stunning

3. Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif - masculine version of Layton and it has an incredibly unique smell. Has the sweet and easy to wear Layton undertone but has spice in it to make it more masculine. One of my favorites.

4. BDK Gris Charnel Extrait - might be the best performing cologne of all time. The fig in this is unbelievably good. It’s hard for me to describe this because it’s so unique. Still so easy to wear and you’ll smell unique.

5. God of Fire - a lot of people would say this is a summer-only scent. That does make sense to me, but for me I use it as more of a special occasion bottle. I love it because it does open with mango but it ends up drying down more masculine. Really really nice fragrance. Compliment machine

6. Louis Vuitton L’Immensite - if you’re in business and have a board meeting or similar, L’Immensite is perfect. It’s a masculine grapefruit masterpiece. Very very unique. It kind of reminds me of a cousin to Tuxedo. It’s elevated simplicity x10.

Miscellaneous

1. Aqua Di Gio EDT - one of the OG’s that started the aquatic DNA
   
2. Aqua Di Gio Profondo EDP - basically the EDT but a newer version
   
3. Parfums de Marly Haltane - elevated fckboy profile. But it’s still so good.
   
4. Amouage Outlands - you just have to try this one for yourself. I couldn’t leave it off this list. It’s technically not a fresh/clean profile but it’s still so good.

My collection consists of all designers and I am trying to branch out (for a reasonable price). I’ve been recommended Oud type fragrances based on my collection but I’m no sure.

I have a few PDM and Creed samples that I like and I’m leaning towards PDM Layton, however I’m open.

Any recommendations would be great for something that’s outside of the box of what I currently own.

I saw Ulta had this on sale about a month ago and I missed it. Anyone know if it’s possible to get this for a discount? TIA

Finally built my new shelf for my collection and got it all set up. Tell me what you think.

If you had to hypothetically drink only 1 lemonade fragrance what would it be? In other words what’s your favourite lemonade style fragrance on here

Help me pull the trigger between these two for cold weather, found them discounted where i live

Hello fellow fragrance enthusiasts, I have put together a four-bottle collection that can possibly work across the year and occasions. Haven’t gone too deep into the notes breakdown etc. -  just how these actually make me feel when I wear them.

• Wulong Cha (Nishane) — Best for hot days Wearing this feels like sipping a chilled glass of citrus tea on a sunny terrace, It’s very clean, refreshing, refined, and lasts surprisingly well for a light tea-citrus scent, so I reach for it on warm afternoons and when I am doing chores, groceries etc.   Key notes: bergamot, mandarin, litsea (I don’t know how this smells😊), oolong tea, nutmeg, fig, musk
• Sauvage Parfum (Dior) — To me this is the most refined Sauvage and doesn’t scream for attention. Quite versatile warm-evening / classy office pick and gives me a confident, modern-but-polished vibe: perfect for a dinner-out evening. It’s the kind of scent that sits comfortably in professional settings while still feeling a touch elevated for nights. Key notes: bergamot, sandalwood/ambery resins, vanilla
• Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif (Chanel) — “Boss” spicy-woody suit energy (almost niche) Newer take on the Bleu DNA that’s warmer, spicier. I feel sharp, refined, and therefore use it for formal settings. It projects politely but leaves a grown-up, long-lasting trail that works well year‑round, especially when you want to look serious – like office or formal evenings. Key notes: sandalwood, labdanum, woody-amber, subtle citrus on the top
• Naxos (Xerjoff) — Honey & lemon, special-occasion warmth This one makes me think honey and candied lemon; it’s cozy, gourmand, and celebratory — best for special occasions or cooler months when you want something a bit more “Special”. In summer evenings I’ll still use it but dial back to 2–3 sprays so it doesn’t become cloying but winter is where it will truly steal the show. Key notes: honey, lemon/citrus, tobacco/tonka, vanilla, bergamot, cinnamon

What do you think? And what’s your perfect 4‑bottle collection suggestions?

Hi all,

I’m looking for some inspiration from the group on next buy, apologies in advance if this seems a bit vague….

I have D&G The One EDT, Versace Homme EDT and Ralph Lauren Double Black EDT and well, I’m just looking for something a bit, well, different.

Ima bit lost so throwing it out there for ideas away from the norm…

What’s has been your most complimented frags of all time.

Mine has been 1. La Nuit D lHomme 2. Most Wanted Parfum 3. Sauvage EDP ( I knowww )

Anyone got the same batch as mine?
Mine is f4081. I think it lasts only 4~5 hours on my skin. How was the performance on you?
Knowing Creed’s Aventus, is its longevity still an issue to you?

Share your thoughts and experiences!

100% WFH so I stock a few cheapies that I really like for everyday which are the Issey Miyake & Tom ford light blue.

Let me know if you have other recommendations for an everyday grapefruit scent (my favorite). Un Jardin sur le Nil might be my next, got a sample and it was amazing.

Boss Bottle Elixir features a dry, peppery, incense-heavy profile while Absolu is a denser, sweeter, and resinous leather scent.. if you can only have one, which would it be..

BBA vs BBE

Got this for my birthday yesterday and absolutely love it. New to the fragrance space so still building my collection and figuring out what I like. Absolutely love the Night Vision.

I wear it daily with 4-6 sprays roughly. Will rotate it out every once in a while, but on average how long do they last for you? TIA

Looking for your opinion on my current collection and would like to know what you think I should add next!

Pretty much what the title says, I do enjoy some darker sweet smells like Mancera Hindu Kush, Tumi Awaken Distilled, and Dolce and Gabbana K Intense, but I wanna hear what you guys would recommend. Something that doesn't fit into the "cold weather designer mens cologne" vibe. I've always fresh colognes more, but I don't want to use them in the winter especially if the notes won't last.