(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best men fragrances

Great contribution! My two go-tos are John Varvatos Artisan and House of Creed's Green Irish Tweed.

I foolishly bought both of them blind upon recommendations on reddit, actually - but I get complimented on them both everywhere I go. I got super lucky.

I would recommend Artisan before Green Irish Tweed (mostly because of the price - GIT is very expensive).

Have you smelled either? I'd be curious to hear your thoughts.

I will definitely check out Diesel Only the Brave for sure. I used to LOVE their Musculine and used it all the time when I lived in a colder climate.

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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As a guy in that age range, who has gone cologne shopping with not one, but 2 girls at the same time, heres what I wear:

Spring/Summer - Lacoste

Cooler weather - Hugo Boss

Other Cooler weather - Gucci Pour Homme II

I will say that I wear the Lacoste a little heavier, and the Gucci very light - when I wear them. I'm favoring the HB right now a lot.

Realize, though, that not every cologne matches every guy. You need to find something you like, and I do recommend finding something a girl likes off your skin. There are pheromones at play here.

"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!"

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 haven't tried Manuel's, so I can speak to it specifically, but I quite like the smell of violet. It's classified as a "spicy" floral due to its high amyl salicylate content. It's my understanding that Royal Violets is very popular in Cuba as a baby perfume. I have a bottle and love it.

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.

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.

I use CK One as a casual cologne, it's really good anywhere. The only downfall is that it's not very long lasting scent wise, you'll probably get about 4-5 hours. It's a classic scent that is citrus-y and woods-y at the same time. Personally, it reminds me so much of summer. Here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/Paris-fragrance-One-Toilette-Spray/dp/B014G6T220/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1449206289&sr=1-1&keywords=ck+one

I occasionally use this in the Winter: Salvatore Ferragamo F Ferragamo Black. Jeremy Fragrance says it better than I ever could so here's the link where he describes it: https://youtu.be/ifIhdZdW3EI?t=59s

Here's the link to Ferragamo Black: http://www.amazon.com/Salvatore-Ferragamo-Black-Toilette-3-4-Ounce/dp/B002C8ZX9Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1449206506&sr=1-1&keywords=Salvatore+Ferragamo+F+Ferragamo+Black+By+Salvatore+Ferragamo+For+Men+Eau+De+Toilette+Spray%2C+3.4-Ounce+%2F+100

If you like The American Blend this is the scent it is based on.

I also use Chrome Azzaro as it goes good with all the XXX stuff from RazorRock.

I got a bottle of Creed Adventus for xmas. I would never spend $400 on cologne for myself. But It does go great with the Fine Platinum.

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).

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.

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

Both of these are winners and you can definitely blind buy these.

F by Salvatore Ferragamo - Love this fragrance for night and the sillage is moderate but it's also very long lasting (5-6 hours).

Mont Blanc Starwalker - I think this is one of the most underrated fragrances for men. It's refreshing and I would definitely wear this during the day or at night.

Here are some of my favorites. They are not that expensive and smells amazing.

• Boss in Motion
  
• Hugo
  
  
• Nautica Regatta
  

I think you're not getting any takers because you're pricing it a little high for a 'used' bottle. One can get a new-in-wrapped-box 4.2oz bottle on Amazon for $34.50 and free shipping. If you priced it a little lower, or had extras to add in, you'd probably see more activity.

That said, it's a quality frag, and if I didn't have 75% of my canister plus a sealed backup bottle, I'd probably try to negotiate with you. As for anyone else reading, I'd recommend it. A nice barbershop-style masculine.

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

Cuba Gold has worked for me. Fairly versatile.

https://www.amazon.com/Cuba-Gold-3-30-Ounce/dp/B001ALPKXA/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482502779&sr=8-1&keywords=cuba%2Bgold&th=1

If you want to try out some other scents, you can go for the gift pack and pick your favorite.

https://www.amazon.com/Cuba-Classic-Gift-Ounce-Spray/dp/B0017LYVGU/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1482502850&sr=1-1&keywords=cuba+cologne

Thallium is nice, about $15.

Quorum is under $15 usually.

It's $27, but Euphoria Men Intense is a really nice frag.

Hmmm, Alexandria makes a Layton clone called Royal Equistrian . https://alexandriafragrances.com/products/royal-equestrian
Other than that id throw d&g the one out there as well as jpg lemale or cuba a gold https://www.amazon.com/Cuba-Gold-3-30-Ounce/dp/B001ALPKXA slightly better clone of lemale.
Lastly id recommend Mugler pure tonka and bvlgari black

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

$60? So where does that fit in the price ranges of frangrances? Is that a good deal?

I believe It is this one RawChemistry Cologne, for Him - Bold, Extra Strength Formula 1 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014G8IYRM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FB6lDb2RB55NA

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

I love it. It's really pricey in stores and such but on Amazon it's about $120 for 4oz and very worth it IMO.

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

Mambo Amazon reviews
The only thing better than all these reviews are the people who don't understand what's going on and why it's so highly rated.

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.

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.

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...

It's an interesting cologne but I've received quite a few compliments on dates. It's def no a pheromone/woman magnet.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014G8IYRM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

• Dating for Dummies
  
• Adjustable dumbbells
  
• Rogaine
  
• Mambo Cologne by Liz Claiborne, Ronnie Mund approved.

I really like Thallium.

Yes obviously https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Violets-Agustin-Colonia-Cologne/dp/B001NXUYZ4

I recommend lacoste essential, 1 spray from a ~1.5' distance on the chest below the neck before you put on your shirt

Polo blue is for high school kids or old men. If you like eau de toilette get this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0056Z278M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1397322927&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40

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

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.

I'm also a fan of the new YSL L'Homme Libre

This has served me well.

I enjoy Thalium by Yves de Sistelle. Bonus, there's no actual poisonous elemental Thalium inside!

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

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.

I went to look up the price for lactose essential on Amazon and this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000GI0S62/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1412719429&sr=8-1&pi=SL75 was the first result.

Not sure I want to buy something that has "toilet water" in the title.

Cuba gold, royal, and prestige are the 3 most popular online. I don't have prestige.

I bought red and black too, but they aren't very good next to gold and royal. I have a 50ml of 1 million and royal smells very close to that.

They go on sale for about $5-8 online regulary. I picked all 4 of mine up for about $5 each. Amazon has that price on gold now, but it's and add-on item.

I was about to say. Their 2.0 oz of Yves Saint Laurent comes to about $35 after the coupon, which is the same as on Amazon.

Yves De Sistelle Thallium

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

So you're saying that all the 1896 reviews on Amazon are a bunch of liars for the pheromone that attracts women? https://www.amazon.com/Pheromones-Pheromone-Cologne-Attract-Women/dp/B014G8IYRM/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1494451290&sr=1-5&keywords=pheromones+to+attract+women

this?

https://www.amazon.com/Mambo-Liz-Claiborne-Cologne-3-4-Ounce/dp/B0009OAHOQ/ref=cm_cr_othr_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre

Polo Red or Chanel Blue.

Try the Ferragamo scents too, I like those a lot.

Oh, also idk if they still make it but before YSL became SLP, they had some bomb ass cologne I used to love.
this shit:
https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Laurent-LHomme-Libre-Toilette/dp/B0056Z278M