(Part 2) Best men fragrances according to redditors

Lets just answer all your comment history questions since clearly you're fishing for a direction in life:

>Sexy cologne that's attracts girls ?

Smelling good is only a small portion of what makes you attractive. Shower regularly, brush your teeth, wear deoderant. But as a cheap option that smells pretty good, this is a pretty good cologne.

>Does L dopa turn into dopamine no matter what?

Don't bother with this shit. Same with L Tyrosine and Ashwaghanda. They aren't the answer to your problems. You're not going to improve yourself through substances.

>How much alcohol makes you confident

Alcohol doesn't make you confident. It just removes your inhibitions. There's a massive difference. Confidence comes from belief in self, and competency in aspects of life that are important to you.

>Good movies with motivational endings I can watch ?

I'm not normally a fan of preachy movies. But in terms of movies that have a good message, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Creed.

>Whats the best martial art for self defense without any weapons

Running/not being there in the first place. After that, de-escalation tactics. I recommend reading this book. After that, Muay Thai, BJJ, Wrestling, or Judo. Be sure to read up on your local self defense statues so you understand when and where you can use force, and its worth talking to a lawyer to have it explained to you.

>If I have no fighting experience, can I learn how to fight from shadow boxing ?

No.

>Tips for first fight w no experience

Don't fight. Get experience in a safe sparring environment with a good instructor.

>Fought this kid at in class today. How do I hit someone pushing me?

You report him and move on.

>Will phenibut counter fight or flight mode?

No. You don't counter fight or flight. It's a subconscious automatic response. You learn to deal with it through consistent repetitive training which can ingrain learned behavior that takes over instead of the default fight or flight. It's also a fucking stupid idea to try and use substances to prepare yourself for a situation where Fight or Flight is likely to happen.

>Can i beat someone who's 5'8 untrained and has some weight due to fat while I'm 5'6 and trained in muay thai?

Depends on how much training you have.

>Can i beat someone in a street fight 1v1 no other people and no weapons who's 5'8 untrained 180 pounds if I'm 5'6 130 pounds and trained in BJJ

If you're a purple or brown belt, then maybe/probably. Otherwise unlikely.

Hugo Boss MAN Eau de Toilette, 2.5 Fl Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BIO10NS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RSTvCbSZFDE6S

He has one called, Donald Trump Empire By Donald Trump For Men Edt Spray 3.4 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013UKNXAU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_
Another called Success and another called Donald Trump.

Body spray is probably short lived, not complex, and meant to be sprayed in-store and smell appealing, therefore selling on the spot.

Cologne, and by extension good colognes, are supposed to give off a signature scent throughout the day. The warmth of your body helps to disperse the aroma and subtle scents, which is why many such as myself will spray on their neck and wrists, where the body is warm and exposed.

Frankly, a body spray will likely have no subtlety, and just stick to your clothes and 'reek', even if it's a pleasant smell, it has no depth. Colognes, such as those with hints of pepper, rosemary, citrus, oak etc, are sprayed on the body and are meant to give a 'character' scent.


The combo I rely on is old spice classic deodorant, and a spray of HeWood on the neck and wrists: http://www.amazon.com/He-Wood-Dsquared2-For-Spray/dp/B002XQ1T6I

'Fragrance Notes: Violet Leaves, vegetal Amber, Violet Blossoms, Musk, Aquatic Note, Cedarwood, White Fir, Vetiver'

I smell amazing.

Sulu's Sultry Guyliner. Perfect with Sulu por Homme.

As you have a taste for the classics, here are four fragrances that you'll at least find interesting, even if they don't necessarily appeal to you personally.

1. Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel is a rather unusual, HUGELY influential fougère released in 1975. Its top notes are chiefly comprised of violet, petitgrain, and iris, which give it an odd, slightly bitter floral top that at times may seem almost eerie. I once heard it referred to as "the Dark Heart of the Wood in a bottle," which is about the most accurate characterization I can think of. It's rich, mossy, and VERY smooth, but definitely not for everyone. It's also incredibly cheap these days and I picked up my first bottle at a local CVS, so it might be worth the $16 blind buy for an ounce. It has incredible longevity and is intensely powerful, so I wouldn't use more than one or two sprays at most.
   
   
2. Halston Z-14 is a soapy, strikingly green leather chypre dating from 1974. Largely forgotten, it was also enormously influential, and you can find it in little hole-in-the-wall fragrance shops at highway factory outlet malls. It runs about $18 per bottle and is characterized by its skillfully blended, scintillating lemon top notes layered over a soapy green chypre base interspersed with the leatheriness of isobutyl quinoline. It's another tremendous powerhouse and I can get about 8 hours of wear from two sprays. It was released in conjunction with Halston 1-12 and legend has it that Roy Halston Frowick (aka "Halston") couldn't decide between the two perfumes, so he decided to simply release both instead. The names are rumored to come from the perfumers' designations when working on the scents.
   
   
3. Antonio Puig Agua Lavanda (sometimes just called "Agua Lavanda Puig") is a remarkable lavender fragrance from Spain. Though officially characterized as an aromatic fougère, it's really more of a lavender soliflore and is one of the cleanest, most skillfully blended fragrances I have ever encountered. Importing the beautiful green glass bottles from Spain costs a fortune (and Puig sadly does not export them to the States anymore), but you can buy a huge bottle of body splash from Amazon.com. Don't be fooled by the name, the price, or the fact that it says "for women;" it's the same stuff and gloriously beautiful. Unfortunately, as an Eau de Cologne (no matter what bottle it comes in), it doesn't have tremendous longevity, but it serves as a wonderful layering base for my next recommendation, and I often wear them together.
   
   
4. Still one of the greatest lavender perfumes on Earth, Pour un Homme de Caron was created by Ernest Daltroff and released by the House of Caron in 1934. It's a very simple combination of lavender, cedar, vanilla, and musk (the cedar is there to bring out the woody facets of the lavender) and used to contain a perfume base made by the House of DeLaire called "Mousse de Saxe." Sadly, the formula for MdS is long gone, as is everyone who ever knew it, so PuHdC has seen a couple reformulations, but it's still spectacularly good. You can find it on Amazon for ~$30 a bottle. There's a certain trick to wearing it, though: a single spray or two will develop a "doughy" quality due to the vanillin content, so the best way to wear the stuff is to layer it on top of itself: spray it five or six times in the same place on your wrist, then five or six times in the same place on your throat. The layering will bring out the lavender and musk more and keep it from smelling too sweet. It will also increase the longevity, which goes up to around six hours or so.
   
   Hope that helps a bit.

"Sulu by Star Trek is a Aromatic fragrance for men. Top notes are lavender, petitgrain and lemon; middle notes are water lily, coriander and juniper berries; base notes are sandalwood, amber and white musk. "

Don't forget the Excelsior version... oh and the limited to only 300 exclusive San Diego Comic-Con edition :)

"SULU for men is the perfect cologne for the man who does everything, whether that's cataloging exotic plants, collecting antique firearms, or piloting ancient helicopters and advanced starships. It's more than just choosing to live your life with style; SULU dives straight to the soul and allows you to release your own intergalactic Man of Mystery. That jaunty, fearless swashbuckler of a man who, whether the's wielding a rapier in a swordfight or commanding the helm of a Constitution-class starship, is always ready for action. SULU Pour Homme. Oh my!"

My cuban grandmother would practically bathe me in this stuff when I was a baby. https://www.amazon.com/Violeta-Francesa-Splash-Children-Cologne/dp/B003CIRK00

I used to get a surprising number of compiments when I wore Violetas Francesas, a cuban baby perfume.

Guy chiming in with very decent feed back from chicks: Armani Black Code

I'm actually sensitive to scents and this cologne doesn't give me headaches. Bonus of this cologne; chicks dig it.

Here you go, on Amazon for $13. (Ignore the "for women," it's the same stuff, just a quirk of the Amazon listing.)

Need moar Joop?
https://www.amazon.com/Joop-Toilette-Spray-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0009OAHEQ

I just recently picked up a bottle of Gucci Guilty and I'm really liking it. Could be coincidence but I got way more attention from the ladies on Saturday night than I am accustomed to (though any attention would be more than I'm consistently accustomed to). Before switching to Guilty I rotated through Diesel Fuel For Life and Le Male, both of which are excellent.

https://www.amazon.com/Donald-Trump-Empire-Men-Spray/dp/B013UKNXAU/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1466043598&sr=8-1&keywords=trump+empire

Well, you've sold me on Teakwood cologne. Not expensive, too. Added to Amazon wishlist.

Although I wish there were customer reviews and it was shipped and sold by Amazon, not a third-party merchant.

You should be a copywriter, lol.

Reminds me of the advertising executives in this movie:

Crazy People - Truth In Advertising

Their boss was less than impressed:

A Scene from the movie Crazy People

Quote:

> Teakwood from Bath & Body Works makes me want to fuck myself.

>Get the lotion too. I have the Teakwood body wash and Bourbon lotion and holy shit, I can't stop smelling myself.

>That's the one. The Bourbon is quite good too. They smell like sex. Not actual sex, but what sex should smell like.

>I think they're about $40 CAD in store. They also have body washes, body sprays, and really good lotions in those varieties.

Givenchy Play & Play Intense - going out scent
http://www.amazon.com/Givenchy-Play-Men-3-3-Spray/dp/B002VRPXNO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1397406214&sr=8-2&keywords=givenchy+play

http://www.amazon.com/Givenchy-Play-Intense-Men-Ounce/dp/B002HLS14C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397406176&sr=8-1&keywords=givenchy+play+intense

Givenchy Gentleman Only - going out scent
http://www.amazon.com/Givenchy-Gentlemen-Toilette-Spray-100ml/dp/B00C3DKQD8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397406266&sr=8-1&keywords=Givenchy+Gentleman+Only

Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce - every day scent - don't have a good online source anymore...

Armani Code - every day scent
http://www.amazon.com/Armani-Code-Giorgio-Toilette-Spray/dp/B000P20U80/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397406370&sr=8-1&keywords=Armani+Code

Lacoste Sport - every day scent or going out scent
http://www.amazon.com/Lacoste-Essential-Sport-Toilette-Spray/dp/B003BS1ZYS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397406440&sr=8-1&keywords=Lacoste+sport

Lacoste Essential - every day scent
http://www.amazon.com/Lacoste-Essential-Toilette-Spray-Ounces/dp/B000GI0S62/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397406492&sr=8-1&keywords=Lacoste+Essential

My picks start in order from my favorite to my least favorite:

https://www.amazon.com/Givenchy-Men-Toilette-Spray-Ounces/dp/B000C1VX6M

https://www.amazon.com/Viktor-Rolf-Spicebomb-Extreme-Parfum/dp/B00WYP5ZHW

https://www.amazon.com/Vanilla-Coty-Men-Cologne-Splash/dp/B002Z7FU92

https://perfumeonline.ca/products/amen-pure-tonka

https://www.amazon.com/Opium-Saint-Laurent-Toilette-Ounces/dp/B000E7YKI2

https://www.amazon.com/Versace-Toilette-Spray-Fluid-Ounce/dp/B00B4TR3KG

Calvin Klein CK One

I've used Victoria's Secret Very Sexy for Him for years. I can barely smell so I can't really comment on the fragance, but women always complement me on it.

Since I no longer work at the office I don't really have a "daily driver" scent, but I do have a couple of scents for specific occassions. I want to say that all of these are relatively new scents for me because of an accident and I wanted to try some new stuff out.

So the office scent I use occasionally is Kenzo Homme Woody, but would use as a daily driver if I were working in a traditional office setting anymore. As the name suggests it's got a very long lasting woody base, but the top notes (most recognizable is the mint) really keeps it nice and even. The scent will linger and mingle with the rest of your scents throughout the day, which makes it great.

When I was younger I used to really use a Date Night scent with a musk base. These are generally strong/intense in comparison to a daily driver... but that's sort of the point. I liked the smell of Gucci Guilty Intense (Lemon + Lavender + Musk).

I often have to attend formal events and lately a ton of my friends have been getting married so this scent has been getting a lot of use this year. I get a lot of compliments on it and I rather like it. It's Jo Malone Oud & Bergamot. The Bergamot is apparent, but there are great cedar and woodsy floral tones that really make it work.

This is the other scent that gets used more often these days because it's a sport scent. I want to stop and take a moment to stress that it can be REALLY douchey to wear cologne to the gym. Don't go to the gym to pick up women, go to the gym to do your thing and leave. Now, I often play basketball, tennis, football, and occassionally golf (on the weekends) and this is a good scent for going out and doing that sort of thing. It's a nice crisp scent and if/when you're talking to a or your woman after a good sweaty game she's probably going to enjoy this scent on you. It's Ben Sherman.

At the end of the day, cologne is chemistry. It combines with your natural scents and because of that something that smells amazing on me might not work for you and could smell completely different on you.

I'd suggest reading up on how to pick out scents. Reading up on types of cologne. What base scents are intended for what sort of occasion (you don't want to wear a powerful musky cologne to work). I'm too lazy and running on too little sleep to write it out right now. plus there are better resources out there for this shit than me.

If you're the kind of guy who just can't get behind cologne then there are PLENTY of scented soaps out there that will help give you a nice distinct, hopefully unique, smell.

im not really interested in spending too much, just want one to wear

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01B53EKBU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1473147735&sr=8-1&keywords=gucci+guilty+cologne&pi=SY200_QL40

cologne

and

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00B406WDY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1473156216&sr=8-4&keywords=gucci+guilty

just wanna buy one of them.

Personally I like Pi by Givenchy. It has more of a subtle, earthy, sweet smell. I'm not a fan of real strong scents so it works well for me. As far as women are concerned, my wife likes it so that's really all the female approval I need.

I'm a big fan of my Pinaud Clubman Musk, but as I'm at home for the winter, here I have Pi aftershave, which I may actually like more. I also doubt it was quite so expensive- I got it for Christmas a year or so ago, probably from an Ulta.

Drakkar is dark and musty, Joop is very light and citrusy.. Grab some Joop off Amazon and give it a try, chicks used to love it!

https://www.amazon.com/JOOP-Joop-EDT-SPRAY-4-2/dp/B0009OAHEQ

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00BIO10NS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1486222048&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hugo+boss+cologne&dpPl=1&dpID=411HCHCXpaL&ref=plSrch

This one?

Bath and Body Works Teakwood Men's Collection 3.4 Ounce Cologne Spray New In Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073NXN8MZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lMQSzb8PV7Z9F


And how much is it in store? What's it smell like? I am so curious...

I'll preface this by saying that your choice of fragrance is really something you don't want to get on the cheap (unless it started off expensive and went cheap in a sale or something to that effect).

That said, there are some good options for around that price range, albeit in smaller bottles. Armani Code is a nice "dressy" type of cologne. It's my personal go-to. There's also Ralph Lauren Polo Red which serves as more of a day to day fragrance.

Unfortunately I'm no expert on fragrances, and all I can really say is that I find them pleasant. If you want to find the right one, you can always go into a store and ask the people behind the counter to help you pick one out. They'll be more than willing to make recommendations based on your preferences. Also, /r/fragrance will help (I'm sure).

delicious

Since I'm big into fragrances/perfumes/colognes, I'll go off about that.

This is a fragrance that is very heavily orange that becomes woody eventually(on my skin). The Orange here is a very sharp and bitter orange, with a bit of Vetiver, which makes it a very earthy/dirty orange. It's fantastic for those really rainy days, since the smell of it meshes wonderfully with that rainy/humid smell.

This smells similar to orange hard candy when I smelt it. I've only worn it once, so I can't say much about it. Just sweet and orange ish :P

That's really the only two orange type smells that come to mind right now :P

Finished restoring this Northfield, put it through a shave test before heading out tonight.

I love blades with old folk art handles. When they enter my shop, I push for preserving the character as much as possible.

I started by removing the active rust, leaving a bit of pitting and staining behind. Took it to a high polish, and then forced a patina on the blade giving it an aged gunmetal look.

The edge was in rough shape, so I had to hone at 1K for a long while, giving the edge a "rough" look - which fits the style of the blade nicely.

In the end, it looks no newer than when I started, and I'm very happy about that.

Some pics of the process here.

A great shave, 2 pass BBS. A testimony to old steel.

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Prep: shower, shea

Razor: Northfield Cutlery SR

Strop: Vintage Russian Shell

Brush: An old imitation badger that belonged to my grandfather

Soap: Sea Salt Shave Soap

Post: Shea

Aftershave: 4711

Scent: Rocky Mountain Wood

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I wear Joop, and always seem to get compliments on it. Also it is a pretty good price.

I've seen this as cheap as $6 on Amazon:

The packaging is cheap as hell, and it doesn't last super long, but it's a nice fresh clean lavender scent. Rumored to be the go-to aftershave of Frank Sinatra. It has a shower gel flanker that's also nice.

this?

Far, far from a fragrance connoisseur, but..

.. I have a few questions. Scents I've worn in the past - Gucci Made to Measure, Dolce and Gabanna Light Blue, Gucci Guilty Black, Versace Eros..

I am looking for a scent similar to the above.. I may just buy Made to Measure or Guilty Black again.. I am also looking at Versace Pour Homme (which smells like a toned down Eros to me..).

Questions I have:

• What are some scents like I have worn before (above)?
  
• Same question as above, but budget friendly?
  
• Is it safe to purchase from sites like Amazon? Example 1 Example 2

I got my Mom CK One. My wife's response was "Thats it?" So now of course I am questioning myself. I know she loves that perfume and she was running out. I am not a flowers, chocolate or "normal" gift kind of guy. Should I get her something else? Any ideas?

[Puma Urban Motion](http://www.Puma.com/ Urban Motion By Puma For Men. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.0 Oz / 90 Ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Z7FVSM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_XaMaAbCR89V4V)

that link takes me to an error page. But is this the same thing?

just because I was in a similar situation yesterday i'll throw this out there as I am still on the fence.

He Wood Cologne by Dsquared2

doubt it's what you had in mind, but just in case.

I think one should have a preferred cologne - find what scent matches the aura you're trying to project - but limit it's use. I like to keep
D & G The One gentleman for typical nights out with the gents. And Terre D'Hermes perhaps on a date.

I figure clothes catch her attention, subtle scents can seal the deal.

B*tches loves subtly (I kid, I kid!)

The name's Bond. James Bond.

It's can be easily found on Amazon, actually. They have the original-scent version of the cologne as well as lotions, body sprays and deodorant.

Muelhens 4711 also produce several a variety of other refreshing colognes in their Acqua Colonia line, like the Pink Pepper & Grapefruit, the Melissa & Verbena, the Blood Orange & Basil, the Lemon & Ginger, the Lime & Nutmeg, the Mandarin & Cardamon, and the Lavender & Thyme. I actually prefer these scents to the original 4711 cologne as they're less-bracing or medicinal and more fresh and crisp.

This

Play - Givenchy is a decent one, about 50 bucks a bottle.

http://www.amazon.com/Givenchy-Play-Intense-Men-Ounce/dp/B002HLS14C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410861733&sr=8-2&keywords=Play+-+Givenchy

This?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gucci-Guilty-Pour-Homme-Toilette/dp/B004O24Q8W/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1472932209&sr=1-2&keywords=gucci+guilty

Or the black? 40£ for 90 ml sounds pretty good

For those with a taste for expensive check out Replica so many great scents and they are on the stronger side.

https://www.violetgrey.com/product/replica-jazz-club-eau-de-toilette/MMA-L50714?gclid=CjwKEAjwoPG8BRCSi5uu6d6N5WcSJABHzD8FzYthUbv7aM3OD5u2k-wf7mRHZ11dZ2k4JADTGXs35hoCzLXw_wcB

Everyday wear I'm a fan of Gucci Guilty which is reasonably priced enough for everyday wear.

http://m.macys.com/shop/b/gucci-guilty?id=71834

And for something different it might sound crazy but Victoria Secret sells a men fragrance line called Very Sexy that is very refreshing. Worth a smell for the uninitiated.

https://www.amazon.com/Victorias-Secret-VERY-Cologne-Spray/dp/B00BOJB0AK


I rotate through all of these and am quite fond of them.