Aftershaves - any favourites?

[MrSmith]

I like the Pegwell bay, reminds me of blasted heath by Penhaligons.

[Thejoker]

Miller Harris Citron Citron (seems to last on me, but short life is a common criticism )

[RJM25R]

I got my Acqua Di Parma Colonia Pura gift set for Xmas.

Anybody get anything good fragrance-wise from Santa?

[Marios]

I got my Acqua Di Parma Colonia Pura gift set for Xmas.

Anybody get anything good fragrance-wise from Santa?

I got a Molecules 03 which I find rather interesting.

[Lelykins]

Daughter got me a bottle of Sauvage for Christmas. Nice and very long lasting

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[vRSG60]

Daughter got me a bottle of Sauvage for Christmas. Nice and very long lasting

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I got a bottle last Christmas, it’s very long lasting, I’ve worn it twice, the second time yesterday. All down to COVID , not been out anywhere special enough to wear it.


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[Kirk280]

Little thread revival. Does anyone know if it’s possible to by tester sets of all these fancy fragrances online? I’m quite curious as to what +£100 bottles of aftershave smell like….but would rather not buy such bottles blind!

[SimonK]

Penhaligon's do a discovery set of men's fragrances - 5 mini bottles for 40 quids.

[tiny73]

Little thread revival. Does anyone know if it’s possible to by tester sets of all these fancy fragrances online? I’m quite curious as to what +£100 bottles of aftershave smell like….but would rather not buy such bottles blind!

Www.scentsamples.uk.com do splits and allow you to buy as little as 5ml of all sorts (inc creed, Tom Ford etc)

[Kirk280]

I forgot about scent samples. I’ve used them before but was a little uncertain as to their legitimacy.

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Penhaligon's do a discovery set of men's fragrances - 5 mini bottles for 40 quids.

I’ve not heard of them (which is not surprising as I’m hardly a sophisticated buyer!). Any good?

[SimonK]

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I’ve not heard of them (which is not surprising as I’m hardly a sophisticated buyer!). Any good?

Been around since 1870. Two royal warrants. A good range of whiffs - from traditional (Blenheim Bouquet) to modern, pretty much something for everyone. Very nice packaging and presentation.

https://www.penhaligons.com/uk/en

[Kirk280]

Thanks, will check them out!

[Tony]

Www.scentsamples.uk.com do splits and allow you to buy as little as 5ml of all sorts (inc creed, Tom Ford etc)

I'd also recommend:

https://www.fragrancesamplesuk.com/

[N05J3W3]

Guerlain Vetiver.

[Mr.D]

Creed Aventus still gets a lot of reactions . I personally find it too strong for day time .

Green Irish Tweed is a good daytime scent .

Tuscan Leather is also way too strong to wear around people gor long periods , definitely a night time scent .

[Michael 38]

I just bought a bottle of Chanel pour monsoir to add to the collection it’s the third one I’ve had

[RJM25R]

Creed Aventus still gets a lot of reactions . I personally find it too strong for day time .

Green Irish Tweed is a good daytime scent .

Tuscan Leather is also way too strong to wear around people gor long periods , definitely a night time scent .

Tuscan leather is far far too heavy, their Ombré Leather is much better.

[pandaballs]

Not a fan of Tuscan Leather or Ombré Leather.

For me, Aqua Di Parma’s Colonial Leather is probably the best leather out there...

Other fragrances in my rotation are

Creed Royal Oud
Fahrenheit (rediscovered this and it’s still one of the best)
Thierry Mugler Havane (now discontinued).
On my final drops of TF’s Tobacco Oud and gutted they have discontinued it. Will need to find an alternative.


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[strell]

House of Fraser have got 20% off everything

Just picked up a bottle of creed aventus 100ml for 230 delivered!

[Devonian]

House of Fraser have got 20% off everything

Just picked up a bottle of creed aventus 100ml for 230 delivered!

Ideal. Good price. Aventus is probably my favourite. Really like Green Irish Tweed as well. Think I may try Viking.

[cyrusir]

Ideal. Good price. Aventus is probably my favourite. Really like Green Irish Tweed as well. Think I may try Viking.

really like viking i have to say

wearing TF Neroli Portofino at the moment, nice for the summer.

[kostal2093]

Is it the Acqua Do Parma Colonial Leather Eau de Parfum or Eau de Cologne that you have?

Not a fan of Tuscan Leather or Ombré Leather.

For me, Aqua Di Parma’s Colonial Leather is probably the best leather out there...

Other fragrances in my rotation are

Creed Royal Oud
Fahrenheit (rediscovered this and it’s still one of the best)
Thierry Mugler Havane (now discontinued).
On my final drops of TF’s Tobacco Oud and gutted they have discontinued it. Will need to find an alternative.


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[NickMSM]

Lots of nice fragrances from Mancera and Xerjoff - the latter's Zefiro is a particular favourite.

[RJM25R]

Any new discoveries?

[beechcustom]

I'm rocking Hermes citron noir right now. Love it.

[Sinnlover]

I'm rocking Hermes citron noir right now. Love it.

It’s a nice pong and very long lasting, less is more with it though - gently does it.
All of the aftershave from Hermes is very nice.

With working from home I have been wearing cheaper aftershave (I wear smellies everyday) leaving the good stuff for going out.

Everyday working from home includes:
4711 Cologne - the original cologne
Alvarez Gomez Agua de Colonia Concentrada
Both about £20 a bottle

Office pong:
Gorse by Laboratory Perfumes
Zeste de vetiver or Cedre Bleu by Durance
All a bit more at around £40-60.

Out out = more expensive smells.

[Watchmanuk4]

Penhaligon's do a discovery set of men's fragrances - 5 mini bottles for 40 quids.

Blenheim Bouquet is a classic. One of my all
time favourites along with Terre D’Hermes and AdP Ginepro di Sardegna

[RobDad]

Blenheim Bouquet is a classic. One of my all
time favourites along with Terre D’Hermes and AdP Ginepro di Sardegna

Why the hell did they discontinue Ginepro di Sardegna?!? On my last half bottle and just love the stuff


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[qaz4169]

Hermes, Chanel or Dunhill eau de parfum I tend to stick too. TK Maxx online is a good option to find things a little off the wall as well for significant savings.


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[Michael 38]

I just had some Hermes h24 for my birthday really nice unique smell, quite unusual for a modern scent

[Jari37]

Apropos of nothing at all, I finally bought a bottle of Creed Royal Oud in the Harvey Nicks sale on Monday & dear god it's unbelievable. Previously I've been caning Ombre Leather & Noir de Noir, but Royal Oud is just something else. Not much oud going on obvs, but such a classy fragrance.

[gcleminson]

Bought TF’s new Ébène Fumé this week. Rich & opulent but with a strong floral kick, that the blurb says is rose, but smells like violet to me.

[Adversary]

Any new discoveries?

Guerlain, Santal Royal, Cuir Intense and Bois Mysterieux, lovely stuff.

[zelig]

Tried Mont Blanc Emblem at LHR today. Had a very similar scent to Creed Aventus to my untrained nose… long lasting & much cheaper.

z

[Crispin]

Apropos of nothing at all, I finally bought a bottle of Creed Royal Oud in the Harvey Nicks sale on Monday & dear god it's unbelievable. Previously I've been caning Ombre Leather & Noir de Noir, but Royal Oud is just something else. Not much oud going on obvs, but such a classy fragrance.

Royal Our is very good indeed, regrettably on the last few mls of my bottle

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[pacifichrono]

#1 in my book...

[Snoodles]

Guerlain, Santal Royal, Cuir Intense and Bois Mysterieux, lovely stuff.

Look interesting, can you get samples/testers any where do you know?

[Michael 38]

Look interesting, can you get samples/testers any where do you know?

John Lewis stock them if you have one near

[tredders]

Been around since 1870. Two royal warrants. A good range of whiffs - from traditional (Blenheim Bouquet) to modern, pretty much something for everyone. Very nice packaging and presentation.

https://www.penhaligons.com/uk/en

My favourite is Penhaligons Sartorial, but I have 4 or 5 of theirs. They often have good deals on their website, so it's worth joining their mailing list too.

[RJM25R]

Tried Mont Blanc Emblem at LHR today. Had a very similar scent to Creed Aventus to my untrained nose… long lasting & much cheaper.

z

I haven’t got that, but I have Mont Blanc Explorer (black) which is 99% the same as Aventus, are you sure it wasn’t this?

https://www.theperfumeshop.com/montb...m/p/71300EDPJU

[100thmonkey]

I haven’t got that, but I have Mont Blanc Explorer (black) which is 99% the same as Aventus, are you sure it wasn’t this?

https://www.theperfumeshop.com/montb...m/p/71300EDPJU

For about 2 hours maybe and less smokey.

Alot smells like Creed but non cheaper last


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[zelig]

I haven’t got that, but I have Mont Blanc Explorer (black) which is 99% the same as Aventus, are you sure it wasn’t this?

https://www.theperfumeshop.com/montb...m/p/71300EDPJU

i suspect you are correct - the bottle I tried was on the wrong shelf to begin with ( Jimmy Choo )
- so I naturally assumed it was from the shelf below, which was MB … but I didn’t check them all…& that bottle looks like the one I tried.

oops…!

z

[pandaballs]

Apropos of nothing at all, I finally bought a bottle of Creed Royal Oud in the Harvey Nicks sale on Monday & dear god it's unbelievable. Previously I've been caning Ombre Leather & Noir de Noir, but Royal Oud is just something else. Not much oud going on obvs, but such a classy fragrance.

Royal Oud is the best Creed has to offer.

I am in Amouage Epic Man and Dior Homme Parfum - both complex and highly enjoyable scents.


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