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Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion Today, 05:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 111
Posted By Bigsly
Re: Favorite Bargain

Sometimes you'll see the testers selling really cheaply, while other times you can get a great deal over at ebay for a slightly used bottle, so it depends. One that has been around a while at super...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion Today, 05:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 314
Posted By Bigsly
Re: Ungaro III

As SculptureOfSoul mentioned, the geranium is strong, and the lavender is too. Combine that with rose and I'm definitely outta there. Listen for men by Herb Alpert (which I think was also marketed...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion Yesterday, 07:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 58
Posted By Bigsly
Re: Jacomo Silver

The Silver (men's version) is a sedate frag, unlike the original and the Rouge, which have some "rough spots." I enjoy it because I find myself drawn to these kinds of frags lately. It's not...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion Yesterday, 06:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 129
Posted By Bigsly
Re: What makes a fragrance modern or classic?

I think of "modern" as beginning with the "power frags" of the 1980s. Before that, most frags could be classified easily: fougere, chypre, oriental, traditional eau de cologne, etc. Power frags...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 20th November 2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 211
Posted By Bigsly
Re: musk + vetiver

Azzaro's Silver/Black (or Onyx, same thing) is what I would reach for if that is what I wanted in the base.
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 20th November 2009, 09:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 261
Posted By Bigsly
Re: dark, jammy fruits/wine for fall?

Have you tried Paul Smith London for women? It's got a heavy but very pleasant dried fruit thing going on for a long while.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 20th November 2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 321
Posted By Bigsly
Re: What notes are responsible for a classy cologne

I don't like traditional Eau de Cologne type frags (citrus and herbs dominating), but my guess is that the quality of ingredients is quite important for this kind of frag.
Forum: Just Starting Out 20th November 2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 90
Posted By Bigsly
Re: Coconut

Have you tried Emporio Armani She or Dream Angels Heavenly? I think of those as "coconutty." Fire & Ice for women is like cherry coconut to me.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 20th November 2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 487
Posted By Bigsly
Re: Coffee Time , coffee fragances

Keep in mind that if you are a lavender-phobe like me, some of these suggestions will result in olfactory torture! LOL.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 20th November 2009, 08:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 314
Posted By Bigsly
Re: Ungaro III

I can't stand some of the notes in it, because they are presented too powerfully. To me, it's unbalanced and unwearable, but if you like those notes, you might really enjoy it.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 20th November 2009, 08:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 298
Posted By Bigsly
Re: Any recommendations for Dior Homme!

I'm also on the fence about DH as to whether it's fully bottle worthy. It's nice, but I just don't find myself all that interested in wearing it. I wore it a couple of days ago and didn't think...
Forum: Female Fragrance Discussion 20th November 2009, 04:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 156
Posted By Bigsly
Re: Fragrance sales down 10%

I'm surprised it's not more than 10%. My guess is that people are still buying fragrances as gifts, because they can be purchased cheaply as compared to other possibilities. I do mostly swapping...
Forum: Just Starting Out 20th November 2009, 04:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 190
Posted By Bigsly
Re: Confused?

If you spray on your chest, you can fan it up with your hand to see how it's progressing, assuming you can't smell it. Another idea is to spray on the wrists, and then you can smell it up close if...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 20th November 2009, 04:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 418
Posted By Bigsly
Re: Trying YSL L'Homme today

There was something about it I found revolting. It wasn't too sweet, but it was like asbestos fibers mixed with an attempt at a synthetic maple syrup gone horribly wrong. LOL.

Like PorkFat said...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 19th November 2009, 10:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 487
Posted By Bigsly
Re: Coffee Time , coffee fragances

Mostly I've worn Jacomo Silver for men for a coffee frag, but I just started to warm up to Polo Double Black (pardon the pun!).
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 19th November 2009, 10:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 223
Posted By Bigsly
Re: Would vetiver work as a parfum?

Masaki Matsushima, not Kors.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 19th November 2009, 09:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 223
Posted By Bigsly
Re: Would vetiver work as a parfum?

Not sure about the question. What does Encre Noire represent to you? If you want something stronger in vetiver, that is never going to appeal to the masses. If you want something nicely blended,...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 19th November 2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 345
Posted By Bigsly
Re: I think I finally understand Polo Double Black, but...

Those kids may have been hitting themselves with 20 sprays per wearing though. After all, they are "trashy" kids or whatever. LOL.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 19th November 2009, 05:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 331
Posted By Bigsly
Re: Which of these is closest to PPH

I'll just wear frags like Z-14, Oscar Pour Lui, Versace l'Homme, Boss #1, etc., blissfully unaware (and with a bit more cash in my pockets) of how much better PPH might be! LOL.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 19th November 2009, 04:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 216
Posted By Bigsly
Re: The Sultans - Part 1

The CdG smells like some sort of import/export store to me. There's a candle wax type of thing going on too, and of course the honey. I liked it at one time, but I seem to be moving in the...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 19th November 2009, 03:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 345
Posted By Bigsly
Re: I think I finally understand Polo Double Black, but...

I was guessing that this is what made LT think it wasn't very good; I think he was smelling the top notes on the "street kids" in the "trash neighborhood." I doubt he was talking about the drydown,...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 374
Posted By Bigsly
Re: Tiffany for Men?

I think LT's review of Heritage speaks to this issue as well. I don't remember exactly what I didn't like about Tiffany last time I wore it precisely. It may have been the sandalwood. Someone I...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 374
Posted By Bigsly
Re: Tiffany for Men?

I got led away from "men's" frags like Tiffany when I started to try "women's" orientals. I find them to be superior. It's almost like the perfumers who make "men's"" orientals are trying too hard...
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 345
Posted By Bigsly
Re: I think I finally understand Polo Double Black, but...

I think the opening used to put me in a bad olfactory mood, so that I couldn't enjoy the rest. LOL.
Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion 18th November 2009, 05:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 345
Posted By Bigsly
I think I finally understand Polo Double Black, but...

I still don't understand the crude, incoherent opening. However, I think I can finally appreciate the dry later stages, which feature a non-sweet vanilla, spices, woods, and a touch of coffee. It...
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