Men's Fragrances

[Dane]

Yesterday, we had an opportunity to chat with James Heeley after barging into what we thought was a flagship store which turned out to be his office/showroom. He took the time to explain the thought process behind many of his scents, the packaging, ect. Very gracious, made me proud to be a supporter.

Wow, what fun. I'm a big fan of his. For some strange reason, they've discontinued Cedre Blanc though, which was one of my favourites. Smells like curried yogurt.

[darkbydesign]

Heeley

Yeah, Heeley is fantastic.

Menthe Fresche and Lemon Verbena are fantastic. So green and yummy.

Sel Marin and Ophelia are also airy and warm!

[JCastor]

new six scents "amber" is very nice. smelled it at the arnhem biennalle. notes are leather, green melon, sandalwood, violet, and of course, amber

http://www.nstperfume.com/2011/06/03/six-scents-amber-new-perfume/

[birdytg]

I totally agrre with you NQTH, Premier Figuier by l'Artisan Parfumeur is much more subtle and fine compared to Dyptique fig, keeps its subtility longer.
I also agree that Essence (eau de parfum) is also for me, a bit less convincing that the eau de toilette. Compared to, Essence is maybe loosing the fresh green side of Premier Figuier.
I would highly recommend to first use the Premier Figuier Body milk which keeps its scent longer than the liquid fragrance and makes a perfect basis to add the fragrance on to take benefit of the fragrance for long hours...

[Sergey Seven]

so this is mine top =)

[swrecked]

Le Fleur by Jean Paul Gaultier is still one of my favorites.

[Staton Viguier]

Not sure if I can recall any mention of Olivier Durbano in this thread. Wonderful line.
Black Tourmaline especially. Notable for a crude damp earthiness that sets it apart from your average incense/woodsy/campfire inspired scent.

[MetroBulotDodo]

A "nose" and genuine eccentric. A rare perfumer, one of a handful who use only natural ingredients, he is a French convert to Sufiism who goes by the nom-de-perfume "Abdes SalaamAttar."

Read about this fascinating man here. If you are thusly inspired, you can also buy a beginners perfume kit with tinctures of the animal scents that make up traditional perfumery: honey beeswax, ambergris, castoreum, civet, and hyraceum.

MBD

[syed]

What a delightfully colourful individual. Checked the website out, really interesting scents and some quite rare stuff up there. And gotta love that his taken last name is Attar

[Dane]

He's got some really great scents...not cheap, and not nicely packaged, but charming nevertheless.

[Patroklus]

I want to smell like a cave. You know, like moss and dirt and mud and guano. What do I buy to smell like a cave?

[Dane]

I want to smell like a cave. You know, like moss and dirt and mud and guano. What do I buy to smell like a cave?

I had to google guano...

Anyway, some ideas:

1. Iris Silver Mist by Serge Lutens (if you're located in Europe) - damp, root-vegetable smell.

2. Angeliques Sous La Pluis by Frederic Malle - cold, gin-like.

3. Preparation Parfumee by Andre Putman - see #2, only cheaper.

4. Muscs Koublai Khan - feces, etc.

5. Narcisso Rodrigez For Him - "safest" of the lot...also cheapest. Leafy, awkward, green.

6. S-ex by S-Perfume - bizarre, musk/leather.

You might also like any number of oud fragrances - check out Oud Cuir d'Arabie by Montale, Oud 27 by Le Labo, etc. These are more fecal than "cave", but might be of interest.

[casem]

I posted something when I first got it, but I've really been enjoying CB I Hate Perfume's "Wild Hunt". It's the perfect scent for fall with it's mossy, wet leafy notes. It's also a bit cave-like I think with musty earthy notes, but no guano I'm afraid. Some have described it as rotting flowers, which I sometimes get as at times it can be almost sickly sweet only to recede back into a warm woody smell.

[Dane]

I posted something when I first got it, but I've really been enjoying CB I Hate Perfume's "Wild Hunt". It's the perfect scent for fall with it's mossy, wet leafy notes. It's also a bit cave-like I think with musty earthy notes, but no guano I'm afraid. Some have described it as rotting flowers, which I sometimes get as at times it can be almost sickly sweet only to recede back into a warm woody smell.

Lots of his stuff would probably fit the category nicely, but I hesitate recommending things from this line because they tend to be one-liners...you smell, you love, you buy, you bore of it.

[Faust]

Checked out that Bachmakov scent someone recommended and it is very nice indeed.