The Perfume / Fragrance Thread

[raksrules]

I searched TE and was not able to find a thread dedicated to perfumes and fragrances. That's why I decided to open this thread.
We can use this thread as a discussion for all types of perfumes, fragrances, Deodorants or anything that you wear occasionally or daily or anything for that matter.
The discussion can be from the lowest Type of perfume which I believe are the ones that you can find in medical stores and supermarkets, From brands like Fogg and axe and All to even the most expensive brands, everything is welcome here.

I will start with my query here.
I'm a 40 plus year old guy and wants to buy his first good perfume. My only experience with perfumes is the ones that my relatives would get from US (when I was younger) and one I bought myself was souled store galactica which seems to be a knock off of David off coolwater.
I have absolutely zero knowledge of perfume. I just started browsing the subreddit /r/desifragranceaddicts and have got enlightened with many new terms. I am checking the posts there and found some recommendations like
Blue by Ahmed
Hawas / Hawas Ice, Hawas Black
Nautica voyager

But then i am getting totally lost. Also found that people order sample / trial / decadents of say 5ml and such sizes to try before committing to fill 100ml bottles. I am open to doing that but that also I don't know what to order as those sample ones aren't cheap either.

 

[mayank4823]

I recently started following desifragranceaddicts and bought some popular fragrances. After buying 4-5 I unfollowed the subreddit because I spent too much and I don't go to parties much. Here's my short take on the ones I bought.

Rasasi Hawas and Hawas Ice - Most long lasting amongst the ones I have. Only con is they aren't much different. ( at least for me).

Club De Nuit Intense Pur Parfum - 1st time ever in my life I got a compliment for wearing a perfume. Probably the best one amongst all. Strong but not as long lasting as Hawas. If you're going on a date, absolutely get this.

Rasasi Fattan - Strong and good. Has lemony note and sits somewhere in the middle of the 3 I own. I wear this for day to day office meets.

I think I've got enough stock for a year now. Also, people suggest to keep these perfumes for a month for "maceration" in a cool and dark place. I did the same.

If you wanna buy one, get Hawas Ice in my opinion. It's summers and the perfume is long lasting. Its an all rounder and works for every ocassion.

 

[raksrules]

@mayank4823
Did you happen to buy those small trial packs before buying a full bottle?
Because i see even trial packs aren't cheap. I am looking for seller that sells 2ml decadants. Most websites seem to sell min 10ml.

 

[PunkX 75]

Club De Nuit Intense Pur Parfum - 1st time ever in my life I got a compliment for wearing a perfume. Probably the best one amongst all. Strong but not as long lasting as Hawas. If you're going on a date, absolutely get this.

Will try this out!