Men's Fragrances

[Icarium]

Hi Fragrance heads! I usually just PM Dane, but he's probably tired of fielding my questions ;p

I recently had a very positive reception to Heeley's Agarwood. It seemed a bit simple/one note at first, but after a few hours it grew on me. It has a day time/spring summer feel to it that I'd been looking for.

I especially liked how towards the end of the day the rose-influenced notes faded and I was left with a nice woody scent.

Was wondering if there's something in a similar vein, but even better executed that I'd like more :)

Thanks in advance!

[Atomine]

^^ Black Aoud

[several_girls]

I continue to be pleased with Humiecki & Graef. When I first sampled Candour my reaction was indifference or incomprehension, but something has clicked halfway through this 2ml sample and I can't get enough. The calamus and palm make a strong, fresh, green opening, with H&G's familiar sour-milky accord leaping off the skin. It gives a very wet, watery impression. Shortly thereafter, ginger and lavender bridge the opening into the heart of the composition: a modest but humming olive/almond/sage, grounded in a subtle vanilla (it lurks even underneath the lily-of-the-valley--I'm so used to fragrances being vanilla bombs. this was a pleasant surprise). Bravo!

I recently decided to infuse some gin with sage, maybe this was what finally opened up my nose to Candour. Some of theirs I have enjoyed from the first spray, but I've had a similar progression with Blask and Clemency. They seem to really be exploring new olfactory territory, and not in the novelty way per CB I Hate Perfume.

[Dane]

I wholeheartedly endorse H&G. Beautiful packaging (which must be held in person to appreciate) and bizarre, yet intriguing content. My only minor gripe would be that they sell at high concentrations, which makes the bizarre only more so, and a bit unwearable at times.

[Icarium]

Thanks atomine, i'll check it out!

[Marko]

So, I'm wondering if anyone knows of a good fig fragrance. Or to be more specific like the le labo figue 15 candle.

[Dane]

Premiere Figuier by L'Artisan and Philosykos by Diptyque are the still the tried-and-true figs. Heeley's fig is a good addition, but borders on roomspray material.

[darkbydesign]

^^Agreed on those fig picks. Exactly the ones I enjoy too. Otherwise they are just too sweet smelling for enjoyment. For me, fig scents can go wrong really quickly if done poorly. Same with vanilla.

So, I just sprayed on some FM EdP L'Eau D'Hiver and I swear after half the bottle and getting bored that suddenly it smells completely different to me. Maybe it's because I just got out of a warm shower and the skin temperature was hot, but I love the different and I'm kinda addicted now. haha. Strange greener vibe with marzipan and something mildly floral in there pops. Before it seems much more one-note to me....not sure what's changed.

[Dane]

L'Eau d'Hiver is brilliant, and one of the hidden gems in Malle's line that doesn't get the attention it deserves. It's almost like an upper register version of Une Fleur de Cassie emphasizing the cheerful parts of mimosa, rather than the darker elements Cassie plays up (and the somber elements of Apres l'Ondee).

[Castor]

L'Eau d'Hiver was my gateway frag that got me seriously into niche fragrance and then fragrance in general. It's quiet and unisex and very hard to describe. Atmospheric is a word I would use. Delicate. Soft. I rarely wear it anymore, but I will always appreciate it's gentle hum. If I were looking to gift a fragrance to someone a bit shy about fragrance this would be a good choice.

[evemore87]

My husband wears Hermès Eau d'Orange Vert,

My husband wears Hermès Eau d'Orange Vert, KL by Karl Lagerfeld, and Lagerfeld by Karl Lagerfeld. Think what will about the Kaiser - the man knows how to commision a fragrance.

[newp]

Hello everyone, could you kindly give me an advice? This is the store I am going to order from and its variety of perfume brands/houses: which one I should check, in your opinion, for samples if I'd like to sample something dusky/smoky? I am new to niche perfumes, at the moment I own only some Hermes fragrances, grey vetiver by tom ford, aventus and wonderwood by CdG (don't like 2man though).
Here is the picture of brands: http://i.imgur.com/lmQMPi0.jpg
Thanks in advance!

[Dane]

Frederic Malle
Byredo
Serge Lutens
Etro

[newp]

Frederic Malle
Byredo
Serge Lutens
Etro

Thank you, I will check these brands more thoroughly. Too bad I was able to sample byredo and serge lutens before but was too lasy for it.. oh well.

[Dreavan]

for summer, this one is my favorite:

I know it's pretty vintage nowadays and quiet classy for me but this is just so good on me lol



For winter, I prefer to go for these two :