EDIT: I meant to say "New to EDTs". Still learning the lingo.
This is probably asked constantly, but I'm new to colognes, and I need only a few suggestions. I've mentioned here and there in threads that I've recently tried three high profile fragrances, and these three were my first introduction into the world of high class scents. The three I tried were Guerlain Vetiver, Pen's English Fern, and Aqua Di Parma Colonia Assoluta.
I am in love with the vetiver, but it's too expensive for me to buy. Is there any cheap sources of colognes you guys rely on? I found a great eBay site for really cheap Pen's frags so I bought 100ml of English Fern in a spray bottle for 70$ shipped! I liked the Aqua Di Parma a bit, but it's too unisex for me, and I think the white musk in the dry down comes off as feminine.
Basically I'm looking for a cheap bottle of Guerlain Vetiver, or a close enough substitute that's much cheaper. I think 70$ per 100ml is my limit for colognes as I don't often wear them, and I imagine the Pen's will last me a great while. I'm also looking for suggestions on masculine scents. Not the kind of super bold punch you in the face "I'M A MAN" scents, but classy and masculine. I think I'll enjoy wearing the English fern in spring, and I'd like to get Guerlain Vetiver or something very similar for summer, but I'm stumped on scents for fall and winter. I have read up on Diptyque Tam Dao, and it sounds incredible, but once again too expensive for my blood. I do love Sandalwood and think it's a perfect cooler weather scent.
Also, I don't know if this helps, as obviously I wouldn't let it stop me from wearing a scent if I like what I've sampled so far, but I'm in my mid 20's. I wore Guerlain Vetiver to a friends birthday party recently, and was complimented by almost everyone, so I don't think classic scents are out of the picture, but certain scents might not be suitable for me when I go out with friends or go out on a date.
Sorry for the rambling, but I wanted to give a detailed history of my situation. Thanks in advance gents!
This is probably asked constantly, but I'm new to colognes, and I need only a few suggestions. I've mentioned here and there in threads that I've recently tried three high profile fragrances, and these three were my first introduction into the world of high class scents. The three I tried were Guerlain Vetiver, Pen's English Fern, and Aqua Di Parma Colonia Assoluta.
I am in love with the vetiver, but it's too expensive for me to buy. Is there any cheap sources of colognes you guys rely on? I found a great eBay site for really cheap Pen's frags so I bought 100ml of English Fern in a spray bottle for 70$ shipped! I liked the Aqua Di Parma a bit, but it's too unisex for me, and I think the white musk in the dry down comes off as feminine.
Basically I'm looking for a cheap bottle of Guerlain Vetiver, or a close enough substitute that's much cheaper. I think 70$ per 100ml is my limit for colognes as I don't often wear them, and I imagine the Pen's will last me a great while. I'm also looking for suggestions on masculine scents. Not the kind of super bold punch you in the face "I'M A MAN" scents, but classy and masculine. I think I'll enjoy wearing the English fern in spring, and I'd like to get Guerlain Vetiver or something very similar for summer, but I'm stumped on scents for fall and winter. I have read up on Diptyque Tam Dao, and it sounds incredible, but once again too expensive for my blood. I do love Sandalwood and think it's a perfect cooler weather scent.
Also, I don't know if this helps, as obviously I wouldn't let it stop me from wearing a scent if I like what I've sampled so far, but I'm in my mid 20's. I wore Guerlain Vetiver to a friends birthday party recently, and was complimented by almost everyone, so I don't think classic scents are out of the picture, but certain scents might not be suitable for me when I go out with friends or go out on a date.
Sorry for the rambling, but I wanted to give a detailed history of my situation. Thanks in advance gents!
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