Best simple-smelling fragrances

[TheMainTeaDude]

So, basically by simple I mean a fragrance in which you can actually distinguish individual scent notes. Probably with just a few notes.

I personally prefer warm, soft, woody smelling fragrances with a hint of sweetness.

 

[CJB3]

You might like Dunhill Signature Indian Sandalwood. It has a wonderfully smooth Sandalwood note that predominates the blend.

 

[SharpieB]

Tom Ford Ombre Leather maybe? Leather and amber and a bit floral/fruity.

Possibly my favourite scent. Amazing stuff IMO and pretty straightforward.

 

[PRobots]

Tom Ford Ombre Leather maybe? Leather and amber and a bit floral/fruity.

Possibly my favourite scent. Amazing stuff IMO and pretty straightforward.

So I've recently been seeing a TF Ombre Leather parfum, Is this newer? Have you smelled it? I've yet to put my nose on the original Ombre Leather as per one of your previous suggestions. Just curious really. But some sniffs will be expedited since Mrs. Bots has officially vetoed my favorite leather frag Knize Ten. She dislikes it so much I'm going to eventually sell my bottle.

Apologies to OP for derailing this thread a bit.

 

[JaggardJ]

Possibly try David Beckham Refined Woods if it is available where you are. To me it is wood + vanilla, in a very agreeable way.

 

[SharpieB]

So I've recently been seeing a TF Ombre Leather parfum, Is this newer? Have you smelled it? I've yet to put my nose on the original Ombre Leather as per one of your previous suggestions. Just curious really. But some sniffs will be expedited since Mrs. Bots has officially vetoed my favorite leather frag Knize Ten. She dislikes it so much I'm going to eventually sell my bottle.

Apologies to OP for derailing this thread a bit.

I have both (just a few samples of the Parfum but a bottle of the EDP) and I prefer the EDP over the Parfum. It is cheaper and more masculine. They last about the same.

 

[PRobots]

I have both (just a few samples of the Parfum but a bottle of the EDP) and I prefer the EDP over the Parfum. It is cheaper and more masculine. They last about the same.

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[SocratesTheGadfly]

I read "simple smelling" and almost immediately thought of Alt-Innsbruck Cologne. Only notes are Tobacco Flower and Menthol. I'm a big fan of colognes and love this just as much as fragrances that cost me double or more from Acqua di Parma, Hermes, Guerlain and Trumper in my collection.

 

[BudgetShaverGuy]

Guerlain Heritage. No traces of scratchy aromachemicals. Vanilla, cedar, coriander, fruits. Simple, clean, and nice.

 

[sarimento1]

Welcome to B&B, Sir TheMainTeaDude!
Let me suggest, visit any local fashion mall.
Try out tester colognes at the major stores, also places like L'Occitane.
Look mostly at the juices with "linear" or "straight" fragrance names or descriptions.
Especially cedar, vetiver, leather, sandalwood, musk.
Take back with you tester strips.
Don't worry about the price tags at this stage, it's only for learning!
Look at this as an exploration and development foray!
Enjoy the journey!

 

[pierrelortie44]

I think I have similar tastes. I always have Geo F Trumper Eucris and DR Harris Windsor.

I personally like DR Harris Sandalwood too but my wife doesn’t. Trumper Astor and Wellington have intrigued me for years, only had samples, will get around to the bottles.

 

[guitarslinger]

The only “simple” smelling mainstream cologne where it’s easy to pick out notes for me is terre d’hermes.

If you have an essential oil kit, you can combine cedar, orange, and black pepper, and it will resemble tdh.

 

[Pedigree]

Here are my recommendations based on what you are looking for:
GFT Sandalwood
GFT Spanish Leather
GFT Curzon
DR Harris Marlborough
DR Harris Sandalwood

 

[Owen Bawn]

Dunhill Custom. English pippin, black pepper, and incense. Each note immediately discernible. In other words, you get sweetness, spice, and wood resin. And as cheap as chips!

 

[krusty]

I want a cologne that smells like a softwood sawmill.

 

[Mr. Shavington]

Caron Pour Un Homme. Seems like simply lavender and vanilla to me. I love it.

 

[steveclarkus]

Givenche Gentleman

 

[Hair Scraper]

I want a cologne that smells like a softwood sawmill.

Have you tried Cremo Blue Cedar snd Cypress? I picked it up at Walmart. It’s easy to smell the initial Cypress scent if you sniff the bar soap.

 

[krusty]

Not quite right. There’s the scent that envelops you as you drive past a sawmill that produces fence posts or other softwood products. It’s magic on a warm day

 

[gpjoe]

I often smell like a hippie from the 60s, but only during the cool months.

No, not funk - patchouli. Single note, essential oil. Just a couple of drops or you risk clearing a room.