A Good Fougere or Chypre?

[dabrock]

I'm just starting to get into the fragrances and I've noticed I tend to like the greener, woodier types in the fougere and chypre family. Any recommendations for a good one that isn't too expensive? I've order some Grey Flannel since I like Coolwater and Aspen so I figured that would be a good $20 investment but I'm looking for something a little different but still in that same GIT/GF area of the spectrum.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Glaze3]

Guerlain Vetiver.

 

[mdevine]

My favorite fougere is either Azzaro pour Homme or Penhaligon's Sartorial. The Azzaro can sometimes be found at TJ Maxx for under $20/bottle.

 

[dabrock]

Guerlain Vetiver.

I'll take a look around for this, thanks!

My favorite fougere is either Azzaro pour Homme or Penhaligon's Sartorial. The Azzaro can sometimes be found at TJ Maxx for under $20/bottle.

Thanks, I'll look into those. I assume Penhaligon's will be a little out of my price range from what I've seen of them in the past.

Oh, interesting, my brother has a bottle of Azzaro -- sample time!

 

[mistercitizen]

It's not in your price range..... but in the chypre genre Chanel Pour Monsieur (1955) can not be beat. I got mine through strawberrynet.

http://us.strawberrynet.com/cologne/chanel/pour-monsieur-eau-de-toilette-spray/24918/#DETAIL

The longevity is not good, but it is wonderful while it lasts.

Ben

 

[dabrock]

It's not in your price range..... but in the chypre genre Chanel Pour Monsieur (1955) can not be beat. I got mine through strawberrynet.

http://us.strawberrynet.com/cologne/chanel/pour-monsieur-eau-de-toilette-spray/24918/#DETAIL

The longevity is not good, but it is wonderful while it lasts.

Ben

Thanks, once I get a bit more on my fragrance tray I will probably start looking at higher end stuff so I will keep this in mind.

 

[coloradomonkey]

My favorite fougere is either Azzaro pour Homme or Penhaligon's Sartorial. The Azzaro can sometimes be found at TJ Maxx for under $20/bottle.

You can't go wrong with APH, the greatest of all times. I like Sartorial too but the opening is so Brut-like I always wonder if I should've just done Brut.

 

[sarimento1]

A fairly straightforward chypre is Alpa from Czech Rep.
maybe below your price range, $10 for 100ml.

 

[dabrock]

A fairly straightforward chypre is Alpa from Czech Rep.
maybe below your price range, $10 for 100ml.

I'm all for discount frags if they are good! I'll give it a try.

 

[dabrock]

You can't go wrong with APH, the greatest of all times. I like Sartorial too but the opening is so Brut-like I always wonder if I should've just done Brut.

Very interesting since the price points are night and day.

 

[The Chandos]

Another vote for Azzaro pour homme. I used to have a bottle and enjoyed it a lot.

 

[dabrock]

Another vote for Azzaro pour homme. I used to have a bottle and enjoyed it a lot.

I tried my brother's AS today and it was something I will put on my list. I just need to find a place in Ottawa that sells it. We don't have a TJMaxx but we do have a Marshalls so I could check that out. Most of the places I've been don't stock it so I might have to go online.

 

[smoothie72]

Aramis Devin- chypre
Aramis Tuscany- Fougere
YSL Jazz- Fougere
YSL Rive Gauche- Fougere

These might fit the bill

 

[dabrock]

Aramis Devin- chypre
Aramis Tuscany- Fougere
YSL Jazz- Fougere
YSL Rive Gauche- Fougere

These might fit the bill

I'm not familiar with Aramis but I certainly recognize the YSL name. I'll take a look for them when I'm out next.

 

[MilfordNJGuy]

You should treat yourself to Penhaligon's "English Fern"... way out of the pricerange you were seeking but well worth it! Used carefully, it can last for years... just sayin'...

 

[dabrock]

You should treat yourself to Penhaligon's "English Fern"... way out of the pricerange you were seeking but well worth it! Used carefully, it can last for years... just sayin'...

I have my eye on it as one of my luxury items!

 

[Macassar]

Fougere: Azzaro pour Homme.

Chypre: Bogart's One Man Show (offputing at first, top notch base)

 

[dabrock]

Fougere: Azzaro pour Homme.

Chypre: Bogart's One Man Show (offputing at first, top notch base)

Thanks, I really like Azzaro PH now that I've tried it so I will be purchasing it soon.

 

[HabitRouge]

Guerlain Coriolan, though discontinued, can be had NIB for relatively little money. It is a beautiful chypre with a lot of oakmoss (the real stuff). I have a bottle and it is the same stuff as L'Ame d'Un Heros (reissued) that is part of Guerlain's "exclusive" line and sells for $250. It is also very close to Chamade Pour Homme, which is also in the $250 range (essentially Coriolan + Hyacinth).

Coriolan can be had for around $40 for a 50ml bottle. Really the best bargain at the moment. Still does not top Derby IMO, but is a very beautiful outdoorsy and classy scent.

 

[blary54]

I have my eye on it as one of my luxury items!

Its really good. English Fern IMO one of the best fall scents. When I put it on reminds me of walking in the forest on a brisk morning. It is pricey though...but will last you a while.