Any suggestions for a good perfume ??

[BIKeINSTEIN]

Strong and classic - Aramis

Great citrus - Armani Pour Homme

Lovely year round fragrance (slightly floral) - Paco Rabanne XS (won't break the bank either)

Classic and woody - Paco Rabanne

STRONG oriental - Gucci Pour Homme (just like wood shavings - and it lasts - not to everyone's tastes, though)

Lighter oriental - Gucci Envy (inexpensive and smells great all day)

Sharp blast of iris and tobacco - Versace Dreamer

Ultra strong killer - Givenchy Gentleman (though, its an all time classic, but in our heat conditions, the civet in it'll suffocate the poor bystanders)

Sophisticated type - Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur

Light, long lasting fresh fragrance - Swiss Army

Heavier Aqua/ Fresh - Kenzo PH (there's L'eau par kenzo, but it doesn't last)

Cool/wet weather /mature fragrance - Grey Flannel (it'll last long too)

Sharp citrus - Iceberg Twice

Cheap semi-sophisticated strong type - Roger and Gallet's Open

All of them tried and tested by yours truly. In fact, I have *some* of them.

Final bit of advice - perfumes smell different on each person, so its best to test one on your skin first and then buy. Do NOT buy immediately after smelling it - let the perfume settle for half an hour or so, and then see if it suits you.

*ahem* - here's a different sort of cooling... :angel: :ashamed:

Fantastic collection AK3D.:hap2:

And your last words are very very true- best checked on pulse points.

Sometimes if you don't have too much time- just rub the part where applied and take a distant whiff.

I had the opportunity to use Drakkar Noir- found it quite good- very peculiarly masculine.

The ones highlighted are as safe to use as cK one or coolwater- inexpensive and sureshot hits with anyone.

 

[AK3D]

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Hi Bikey - thanks for the comments and appreciation (and AMD4life as well). Yes - Drakkar Noir is an absolutely delightful fragrance, however, since its sort of 'old' and classic, many people tend not to appreciate it. I personally find it among the few perfumes that last very long in our weather, and also, it does not smell stale after a while. Another great fresh perfume is Swiss Army - very fresh and lasting, try it out if you get the chance. Another superb choice would be YSL Live Jazz - top notch and long lasting fresh perfume. Finally, Benetton sport is a cheap fragrance, but it doesn't smell cheap, (it won't last too long either, but you can't have everything) - its nice and citrussy.

An inexpensive version of paco rabanne pour homme (Not XS) can be found in Bogart (signature version), it starts off with a strong sharp blast and then fades to the same green mossy type of fragrance as the Paco Rabanne.

Also - one person might love a perfume, but someone else will truly hate the same fragrance - its entirely a matter of choice or taste, so do try out a perfume before buying.

 

[Anish]

^ Paco Rabanne's Ultraviolet is pretty nice !