Men's Cologne

[aloha b.]

My wife got me Invictus by Paco Rabanne. It's okay. I never shop for fragrances myself, but I may sample some of the scents posted here.

 

When I was a kid in the mid '60's, probably 11 or 12, I was gifted with a cologne called Hai Karate. I hated it. In moments of boredom, I would pour Hai Karate on cars from model kits I'd built that I had tired of, and burn them. I did this in the driveway, of course.

Commercials were funny with whomever used the stuff having to fight off hoards of women with his Karrateee.

 

I agree!

[Qqq123xx]

Now here is a current thing in men's fragrances.

 

Nut Rub by an outfit called Ballsy.

 

I sh"* you not fellas

 

https://ballwash.com...AyABEgI0EPD_BwE

 

 

any users of Nut Rub out there?

I'd have to go with Ocean Breeze. Except in my case it would be Tsunami Tornado.

[Qqq123xx]

Never used cologne, just aftershave.

 

Aqua Velva

Mennen Skin Bracer

 

To get really sexy, Pinaud Clubman Bay Rum

Got Mennen and SK in my fridge as I type this. Cool huh???

[Hogan9]

I still use Obsession from Calvin Klein. It's been around for decades, but my wife likes it. For us old guys it masks the smell of Icy Hot or Salonpas patches.

[vsproto]

Bvlgari for Men. Black. Instant party starter.

[aloha b.]

I’ve got more than I can remember. The few I wear on a rotating basis:

 

Old Spice - just because. I use old spice aftershave most of the time, so I wear this usually on days when I shave.

 

EastWest Bottlers Bluegrass ( it’s a fantastic fragrance and my wife loves it)

 

D.S. Durga Burning Barber Shop - smells about like you would think it does. Smokey and quite complex. It is quite strong, so not much is needed. The description on the site says “A fire broke out in the Curling Bros. barbershop in Westlake, N.Y. in 1891. All the shaving tonics with their spearmint, lime, vanilla and lavender burned. A charred bottle was found half-full. It smelled like this.“. I believe it, lol. One of my favorite scents

 

Czech & Speake #88 - Smokey incense with a rose base. Another One of my favorites

 

Joop Nightflight - this one got hard to find for a while. Haven’t bought it in a long time and I’m almost out

 

 

My uncle and I were quite close growing up. He was very much into fragrances. He always had a massive collection. When he passed away, I took al of them. I have taken up the slack and carry on the obsession, lol

 

Good to hear that you've taken over your uncles obsession j.

[aloha b.]

Right now I have bottles of:

 

Byredo Bal d'Afrique

Christian Dior Cologne Royale

Christian Dior Gris Montaigne

Creed Aventus

Creed Green Irish Tweed

Creed Millesime Imperial

Creed Silver Mountain Water

Guerlain Tonka Imperiale

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Tom Ford F****** Fabulous

Tom Ford Oud Wood

Tom Ford Tuscan Leather

 

Solid list!

 

I had quite the stash for a while, but I've settled down to a top 4:

 

Creed Green Irish Tweed (the #1)

Creed Original Vetiver

Creed Millesime Imperial

Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur

 

High end list!

[jackbauer]

Right now I have bottles of:

 

Byredo Bal d'Afrique

Christian Dior Cologne Royale

Christian Dior Gris Montaigne

Creed Aventus

Creed Green Irish Tweed

Creed Millesime Imperial

Creed Silver Mountain Water

Guerlain Tonka Imperiale

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Tom Ford F****** Fabulous

Tom Ford Oud Wood

Tom Ford Tuscan Leather

 

High end list!

 

I enjoy them but should note that I only paid full retail for one of the bottles (in total I was able to save almost 40% off Neiman prices). There are a few others I have my eye on but I plan to limit my collection to 18 bottles or so, 24 max.

[JackpotJohnny]

Right now I have bottles of:

 

Byredo Bal d'Afrique

Christian Dior Cologne Royale

Christian Dior Gris Montaigne

Creed Aventus

Creed Green Irish Tweed

Creed Millesime Imperial

Creed Silver Mountain Water

Guerlain Tonka Imperiale

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Tom Ford F****** Fabulous

Tom Ford Oud Wood

Tom Ford Tuscan Leather

 

Creed and Tom Ford outstanding!

 

Creed Tom Ford and YSL here. Nice taste boys

[vaca22]

Is this Creed stuff really hundreds of dollars??

[jackbauer]

Is this Creed stuff really hundreds of dollars??

 

Yes, but you can get them for much less online if you know how to spot the fakes.

[jb20]

Jimmy choo man

2 different Yves Saint Laurent

Ralph Lauren red

Ralph Lauren black

[FlashinLeather]

Is this Creed stuff really hundreds of dollars??

 

If you are going to wear cologne, Creed is worth it.

[aloha b.]

Is this Creed stuff really hundreds of dollars??

 

If you are going to wear cologne, Creed is worth it.

 

At NM Creed Green Irish is $295 & up. The Aqua DI Parma that I wear is $265

[jackbauer]

Is this Creed stuff really hundreds of dollars??

 

If you are going to wear cologne, Creed is worth it.

 

At NM Creed Green Irish is $295 & up. The Aqua DI Parma that I wear is $265

 

Right. At NM the 50 mL bottle of Creed GIT is $295 and the 100 mL bottle is $395. I got my 100 mL bottle online for $200. Never go full retail.

[altess27]

Christian Dior Fahrenheit for me

[Colonel_Steelhead]

Slick by Doc

[GooseHook]

Is this Creed stuff really hundreds of dollars??

 

If you are going to wear cologne, Creed is worth it.

 

At NM Creed Green Irish is $295 & up. The Aqua DI Parma that I wear is $265

 

Right. At NM the 50 mL bottle of Creed GIT is $295 and the 100 mL bottle is $395. I got my 100 mL bottle online for $200. Never go full retail.

 

yeah, I've never paid full retail for Creed.

 

Also, even my go-to 2.5oz bottle of GIT has lasted me 4+ years.

[Stonedude]

Everyday stuff... really like this.

 

 

 

And the one that gets compliments from ladies.. and smells pretty damn good.

 

[GooseHook]

Some ones to try for those interested in entering the realm:

 

YSL L'homme

l'eau d'Issey

Lacoste Essential

azzaro Chrome

1 Million by Paco Rabanne

 

 

If you like anything that smells more 'dessert like' you'd be remiss not to try the A Men colognes

[MattM97]

I have a pretty decent list, let's see what I remember:

 

Creed Green Irish Tweed

Creed Baie de Genievre

Creed Aventus - just a little bottle, kinda overrated stuff TBH.

Parfums de Marley Pegasus

Parfums de Marley Layton

Zoologist Bat

Histoires de Parfums 1740

Histoires de Parfums 1828

Histoires de Parfums 1899 Hemingway

Dunhill Icon

Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions

Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache

YSL La Nuit de l'Homme

A&F Fierce

Davidoff Cool Water

 

I think that's everything.

[bigred90gt]

And the one that gets compliments from ladies.. and smells pretty damn good.

 

 

I really like that one as well. It’s in my collection.

[jackbauer]

Creed Aventus - just a little bottle, kinda overrated stuff TBH.

 

Have you tried Millesime Imperial?

[mwink822]

I've used Mont Blanc Legend exclusively for quite a long while now. Before that I was using Hugo Boss Selection.

[LeftDaddy]

I feel like I’m a teenager when wearing it, but my wife only likes Polo by Ralph Lauren. I’ve tried many others over the years but she only likes that one. It starts a fire in her that can’t be put out ? so it is totally worth it. But when I’m wearing it out, I’ve had people comment with wtte of “oh, Polo, I haven’t smelled that on anyone since middle school “. ?

[aloha b.]

I feel like I’m a teenager when wearing it, but my wife only likes Polo by Ralph Lauren. I’ve tried many others over the years but she only likes that one. It starts a fire in her that can’t be put out ? so it is totally worth it. But when I’m wearing it out, I’ve had people comment with wtte of “oh, Polo, I haven’t smelled that on anyone since middle school “. ?

 

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