Still want some help on fragrances and longetivity

[Kotton]

So I have some questions. The only colognes that last on me are colognes that I would call heavy. The ones I have tried that I like are Polo Double Black and Burberry London. I like Imaginary Authors and the longetivity, but dont really have a scent that I like as an every day wearer. A scent that I don't like that lasts a long time is Tom Ford Grey Vetiver.

I really like Chanel Bleu, YSL L'Homme, Polo Red, Versace Eros, but they just dont last long enough for me. I also wish I could use the Burberry Classic for men as an everyday scent, maybe even my signature scent, but I only get 4-5 hours from it. So can anyone recommend a scent for me? BTW, I like Creed GIT, but it doesn't last near long enough to justify a bottle.

 

[john parker]

Kotton, if I may offer a suggestion on testing longevity, put some on at night before you go to bed, then see if you smell it in the morning. I had serious question on the longevity of TOBS Sandalwood after reading some things on forums and on a small test on myself. A member here suggested I do the above because of the possibility that I made myself anosmic (sp?) to it, and he was correct! I smelled it in the morning after eight hours of sleep.

 

[Kotton]

Kotton, if I may offer a suggestion on testing longevity, put some on at night before you go to bed, then see if you smell it in the morning. I had serious question on the longevity of TOBS Sandalwood after reading some things on forums and on a small test on myself. A member here suggested I do the above because of the possibility that I made myself anosmic (sp?) to it, and he was correct! I smelled it in the morning after eight hours of sleep.

I have done that before, and can never smell it in the morning.

 

[jpipes3]

Sadly, I think you're trying to fight science. Heavier fragrances tend to last longer because the compounds that make them "heavy" are the ones that lend themselves to better longevity. Sure, there are exceptions to every rule, but that is just the way of the world in most cases.

Lotion under the frag to help slow it from soaking in is an option. If that doesn't work, you might have to step up to EDPs. That means niche in most cases, which likely means more $$$.

 

[Kotton]

I'd pay for a good edp, just don't know of any as an every day frag.

 

[StylinLA]

Kotton, if I may offer a suggestion on testing longevity, put some on at night before you go to bed, then see if you smell it in the morning. I had serious question on the longevity of TOBS Sandalwood after reading some things on forums and on a small test on myself. A member here suggested I do the above because of the possibility that I made myself anosmic (sp?) to it, and he was correct! I smelled it in the morning after eight hours of sleep.

Ive dabbled a lot with scents, and this is a very good idea to longevity!

As many of us who monkey around with scents a lot know, becoming anosmic to a scent is very real.
When you wear a scent, your nose gets used to it, and you can no longer smell it leading you to believe it's not there.

The proposed sleep test sounds like a good way to trick your nose.

Nice suggestion John Parker.

 

[Lamb Root]

I'd pay for a good edp, just don't know of any as an every day frag.

Histoires de parfums 1725 Casanova, L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d`Absinthe, Parfum d'Interdits Absolument homme or Profumum Roma Antico Caruso are few EDPs that I regard as something suitable for everyday wear, but off course, tastes can vary.

 

[Kotton]

Histoires de parfums 1725 Casanova, L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d`Absinthe, Parfum d'Interdits Absolument homme or Profumum Roma Antico Caruso are few EDPs that I regard as something suitable for everyday wear, but off course, tastes can vary.

Yeah, I need/want something similar to the fragrances I put in my first post.

 

[Lamb Root]

Yeah, I need/want something similar to the fragrances I put in my first post.

Sorry, I misread that, but now that I read your first post again, I have a feeling that you care for woody scents.
Absolument homme is definitely a woody scent, and a very very fine one, and Antico Caruso is sort of predominantly woody.

 

[Kotton]

Sorry, I misread that, but now that I read your first post again, I have a feeling that you care for woody scents.
Absolument homme is definitely a woody scent, and a very very fine one, and Antico Caruso is sort of predominantly woody.

I've been told I like spicy orientals. If it makes a difference, I'm 25, could lose a few pounds, but not fat, still some what of an athletic build. I've been raised in the country, but I like a good refined scent. I really like the Burberry for men and ysl l'homme, but neither give me great longevity. I like Mont blanc legend, but it has no projection on me what so ever.

 

[decraew]

Why not buy a small travel atomiser to give some extra puffs after a few hours ?

On Fragrantica you can look for perfumes per type, in your example "spicy orientals". It will give you a list with pictures, if you click on a picture, if you're lucky, there'll be plenty of reviews and an indication of the longevity.

 

[Lamb Root]

I've been told I like spicy orientals. If it makes a difference, I'm 25, could lose a few pounds, but not fat, still some what of an athletic build. I've been raised in the country, but I like a good refined scent. I really like the Burberry for men and ysl l'homme, but neither give me great longevity. I like Mont blanc legend, but it has no projection on me what so ever.

I agree, maybe you do like orientals but after consulting Fragrantica, I've learned that all of the scents from your "I really like list" are woody scents. On the other hand, I don't trust Fragrantica very much when scent classification is concerned.

 

[Kotton]

Thanks for the help so far. And I don't want to go the atomiser route necessarily, bc I'm trying to find a handful of colognes I like, and use as little as possible if that makes sense.

 

[bemiller]

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille lasts forever

 

[mdevine]

I recommend looking through the Montale line of fragrances. They tend to last longer and project more than scents from any other house I've tried. I have to be careful with most of theirs that I don't over-apply as two sprays is usually enough. Blue Amber and Oud Cuir d'Arabie are a couple you may consider sampling based on your preferred colognes. My favorite is Patchouli Leaves.

Mike

 

[shakin_jake]

I've been told I like spicy orientals.

~~~Habit Rouge just might make your list. I finally picked up a bottle (Amazon $40/delivered). The longevity and projection is huge, and it's an oriental, from the old school...first brought to us by Guerlain in 1965

BTW, I have a bottle of Grey Flannel...it lasts big time for me too, but I like to wear it, once in while



Best,


Jake
Reddick Fla.