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Gotcha, well everyone will have a different list....
Puredistance M and Black... M is citrusy but it's not the star of the show
Xerjoff Kobe... pricey but one of my favorite citrus frags
Frederic Malle... Bigarade Concentree
Also many Hermes colognes such as Eau d'Orange Verte and Varvatos Artisan/ A Black for designer options.
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Originally posted by Dorje View PostGotcha, well everyone will have a different list....
Puredistance M and Black... M is citrusy but it's not the star of the show
Xerjoff Kobe... pricey but one of my favorite citrus frags
Frederic Malle... Bigarade Concentree
Also many Hermes colognes such as Eau d'Orange Verte and Varvatos Artisan/ A Black for designer options.
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would also be interested for citrus recommendations or what ya guys prefer to wear in warmer weather. plan on ordering a new batch of samples to find a scent for the upcoming warmer months.
one i am looking forward to trying is Cologne by Etat Libre d`Orange
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Originally posted by flashoflight View PostThanks, I'll put those on my list to try!
resolution, I don't worry about warmer vs colder vs dressed-up vs casual in frags, this is all subjective... it is true frags tend to project more in warm weather so over applying can become a bigger deal. Other than that, I wear what I feel like at anytime. Life is too short not to wear what you want.
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Originally posted by resolution653 View Postwould also be interested for citrus recommendations or what ya guys prefer to wear in warmer weather. plan on ordering a new batch of samples to find a scent for the upcoming warmer months.
one i am looking forward to trying is Cologne by Etat Libre d`Orange
Terre d'Hermes Parfum is also a good affordable and readily available option.
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Originally posted by Dorje View PostI just saw you live in NYC so you will have the opportunity to go to stores to check them out. Do not be afraid to ask for samples from the SA rather than buying on the spot, and do sample a few times before buying if possible. First impressions at the counter are valid, but you need to know what it will do over time as well. Some frags can fade away quickly, or become irritating over time so it's best to test them out and take your time.
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It has nothing to do with citrus, but if you want to find the Damir scent and you are in NYC go to Henri Bendel. On Dane's tip I found they had all the Six Scents series in stock about a year ago (even the discontinued ones). Not sure what's there now but worth a look.
On an unrelated scent note, I've recently fallen in love with Helmut Lang's Cuiron after owning 2 bottles for several years. Ages ago came across a stash at my local Saks outlet (in Ohio of all places!) and not knowing much about it yet bought 2 because I had heard Helmut was a cool dude. All this time I didn't like it much so it's lasted me this long, and now I'm about to finish one of the bottles and I'm totally obsessed with it. It's a fragrance I've had to mature into and now I will cherish my last bottle.
Originally posted by flashoflight View PostWhat is a good starting point for higher end scents? I don't know much about them but would like to see what is out there. My current bottle is about done and I need to pick up something new.
So far I've been using the usual mall brand stuff. I've enjoyed Eau Fraiche by Versace which is what I currently use and have been using for the past few years. I've also really liked the Jeans Couture by Versace (which they discontinued) and Acqua Di Gio. I've probably just named some of the most despised perfumes on here haha. My tastes are towards the citrus-y based on those I think?
I was interested in smelling some of the Damir Doma stuff, but it seems like that has been discontinued. Anyway, suggestions would be appreciated and thanks in advance!
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Dorje; Oh, I agree. I think my tastes have just changed, was into the heavier, darker and more animalic fragrances for quite some time. Find myself wanting something on the other end of the spectrum lately, coincides with the season change.
Law; Thanks, will add Kobe and 1861 samples to cart. Sadly, Creed doesn't offer samples at luckyscent.
I see luckyscent just got in Nu_Be, been wanting to try these for quite some time
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Originally posted by casem83 View PostIt has nothing to do with citrus, but if you want to find the Damir scent and you are in NYC go to Henri Bendel. On Dane's tip I found they had all the Six Scents series in stock about a year ago (even the discontinued ones). Not sure what's there now but worth a look.
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Originally posted by resolution653 View PostDorje; Oh, I agree. I think my tastes have just changed, was into the heavier, darker and more animalic fragrances for quite some time. Find myself wanting something on the other end of the spectrum lately, coincides with the season change.
Law; Thanks, will add Kobe and 1861 samples to cart. Sadly, Creed doesn't offer samples at luckyscent.
I see luckyscent just got in Nu_Be, been wanting to try these for quite some time
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Originally posted by casem83 View PostOn an unrelated scent note, I've recently fallen in love with Helmut Lang's Cuiron after owning 2 bottles for several years. It's a fragrance I've had to mature into and now I will cherish my last bottle.
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Had a few days with the samples of Xerjoff Kobe/1861 and the Nu_Be sample pack. I'd be perfectly happy to wear either Kobe or 1861 any day of the week, but either didn't make me think "wow" and at those prices for a citrus I'd definitely look into Terre d'Hermes Parfum as a more affordable option for daily, casual wear.
Out of the Nu_Be offerings there are two that I will definitely purchase full bottles of...
1) Oxygen - Upon first sniff I had the thought, "this is the one" like it was a scent I have been searching for but didn't really know it, strangely familiar.
2) Lithium - Similar to Veni by Histoires de Parfums, which I thought about buying a bottle ever since I sampled it over a year ago. Glad I didn't now because Lithium is half the price.
Can check the fragrantica links above for notes and more descriptive reviews, I'm not good at that.
Overall I am pretty impressed with Nu_Be and the price is just right for me. Something for everyone's taste imo. They have a couple citruses that I will save and try out as summer approaches but the two above, without a doubt are full bottle purchases. I must mention one last thing, Mercury is the strangest out of the group, if ever feel like trying something out-there give it a go for fun. The opening has this strange metallic, marine, citrus accord which I'm sure some would find too difficult to tolerate, once it settles after an hour or so it becomes quite wearable. Interesting to say the least.
Thanks for the recommendations. Price is definitely a factor for me, so will have to pass on the Xerjoff and Creeds for right now.
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