✮ℳisc Cologne Crew✮ Part XIX: Layer down and give Herod

[2010JW]

I just got my Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu in the mail, wearing it for the afternoon. I like it, more spicy/woody smell. Still prefer the original. That said this is a banger!!

[DizzySmalls]

SOTN: Dior Hypnotic Poison

We gay now brahs. This scent is great. Amaretto & almond

[Coal Man]

It's the extrait I am talking about. I have a 10ml decant of BR540 extrait and it is mediocre stuff at best

[SDOptimist]

Haha. Well, if you love BR540, you should get your nose of Initio OFG. It is different than BR540, but I get where people get whiffs of BR540 in it.

[Rooney15]

Anyone have or have smelled Givenchy gentleman only absolute? I have an unopened box but idk if I wanna use it during fall/winter or smell it. Notes seem nice but nothing groundbreaking, obviously. My favorite fall/winter scent is CH Men

[ko300zx]

Hell to the YES.

Great scent. That's one I can't imagine anyone NOT liking. Safe for all situations, very good performance, easily signature scent worthy.

Chanel - Allure Homme Édition Blanche, Prada - L’Homme, Byredo - Blanche, Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Gentle Fluidity Silver, Creed Pure White Cologne, Aventus Cologne.


All the same chit. All good baseline “smell good” scents

Awesome. Yeah that's exactly what I need. Just a safe "smell good" scent. That Pure White sounds really good but fuuu that price tag. Might have to look for a decant somewhere to try it out. I'd be down to spend that much on a more rare-use option but this is one I'm gonna burn through. #poorlife

[IronCharles]

SOTD: Christian Audigier For Him.

[ko300zx]

Valentino Uomo. Classic and delicious enough you want to eat the ****ing bottle.




Spice Bomb and L'Homme are classics. Both will get you laid with the SD bunnies, namean?

Awwww shiet. L'Homme is on the way. Said I was going to go to there first and check them out but screw it. I'll wait til someone throws me a curve ball with some horrible recommendation lol. Don't see that happening though. Everything has been on point. Going to pick up the Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme at Macy's this week and then maybe one more to decide on to round things out to 5. Can't believe I can't find the Chanel anywhere but ebay...can I not spell or is it just not available anywhere?

[SOJA]

Awwww shiet. L'Homme is on the way. Said I was going to go to there first and check them out but screw it. I'll wait til someone throws me a curve ball with some horrible recommendation lol. Don't see that happening though. Everything has been on point. Going to pick up the Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme at Macy's this week and then maybe one more to decide on to round things out to 5. Can't believe I can't find the Chanel anywhere but ebay...can I not spell or is it just not available anywhere?

The original Homme is pretty old. Homme Sport and Homme Sport Extreme are older scents. Some companies don't carry or produce the same thing for years or they reformulate and mess it up. That said, I can't find the Extreme either but the OG Sport is available at Saks, Barney's and Nordy's.

[sloop]

Awwww shiet. L'Homme is on the way. Said I was going to go to there first and check them out but screw it. I'll wait til someone throws me a curve ball with some horrible recommendation lol. Don't see that happening though. Everything has been on point. Going to pick up the Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme at Macy's this week and then maybe one more to decide on to round things out to 5. Can't believe I can't find the Chanel anywhere but ebay...can I not spell or is it just not available anywhere?

Good choice, I dont have a single gripe about Prada Lhomme. Smells awesome, suitable for virtually any situation, performance is way better than average. Perfect 'dumb reach' scent for when you dont want to put too much thought into it.



SOTD : PdM - Pegasus

[Coal Man]

Haha. Well, if you love BR540, you should get your nose of Initio OFG. It is different than BR540, but I get where people get whiffs of BR540 in it.

I have a sample incoming in a few days so I'll come neg you if it's not better

Also Prada l'homme is the truth. Smells clean, a little soapy and powdery sweet. Smells like a young CEO in a crisp white shirt. Ive also work worn it dressed down as well. Cant go wrong with a scent that's just so pleasant. It has this effervescent sparkling feel.

I've tried other soap scents but this is one of the stand outs because it has that sweetness which makes it more interesting and adds some sex appeal. For the price it's definitely one of the best "grab and go" frags.

[sloop]

Boy u best be real careful the words u using in this thread.

BOY u best be REAL careful the words u utter in this here thread.

This page is full of blasphemes. On that note, I'm fuking out.

I legit LOL'ed at these

Nobody better bad mouth Chanel AHSEE or Coal Bro is going to stroke out.

[darkninja67]

Agreed, that Prada is just perfect for work.
Really fresh and crisp.

No scent yet, working later.

[Coal Man]

I legit LOL'ed at these

Nobody better bad mouth Chanel AHSEE or Coal Bro is going to stroke out.

Easy spazz out when I have to defend the GOATs. There's no in between.

[Papillo]

I legit LOL'ed at these

Nobody better bad mouth Chanel AHSEE or Coal Bro is going to stroke out.

damn 50 car pile up in OH! Stay safe out there in this cold ass wheather.

SOTM: Sweetie Aoud

[W1LLW]

Scent of the Evening: Roja Dove - Great Britain


Kind of cringe and cliche but whatevs. wanted it to be my first worn over here

[Coal Man]

Sample of oud for greatness came in early. Along with a couple other goodies but I'll discuss that later.

Will do a one spray of OFG on my arm after gym. With just a sniff off the nozzle, I get oud and slight sweetness.

It's nice but does not smell like it came as the archangel Michael emerged to cleanse humanity of our sins....in the rapture commanded by the Lord.
And upon the sight of such a tragic yet ethereal beauty, all the Angels wept.

And those tears were BR540 extrait.





But yeah we'll see later. Pepper your angus SDOptimist

[Papillo]

Sample of oud for greatness came in early. Along with a couple other goodies but I'll discuss that later.

Will do a one spray of OFG on my arm after gym. With just a sniff off the nozzle, I get oud and slight sweetness.

It's nice but does not smell like it came as the archangel Michael emerged to cleanse humanity of our sins....in the rapture commanded by the Lord.
And upon the sight of such a tragic yet ethereal beauty, all the Angels wept.

And those tears were BR540 extrait.





But yeah we'll see later. Pepper your angus SDOptimist

LOL. I didnt like that one or spiritio fiorentino or whatever its called. There is a weird note in OFG that is very off putting for me. I always have to wash it off.

[Coal Man]

LOL. I didnt like that one or spiritio fiorentino or whatever its called. There is a weird note in OFG that is very off putting for me. I always have to wash it off.

Okay didn't go gym again, had to meet a friend for a bit. Did 1 spray of OFG.

So in the opening I defintely got oud. It was slightly medicinal so maybe that was the off putting part for you. This medicinal feel mostly faded after a while.
I was expecting an oud prominent fragrance to be quite harsh and difficult for me to digest but this smells fairly smooth and opulent.
There's a little bit of sweetness in the background, I guess like 540 e but toned down. There's some sex appeal in here.

This is DEFINITELY Initio's attempt at making a more masculine, more aggressive version of 540. You can tell it's inspired by the MFK. I could possibly even love it after a few more tries, but so far I'm not floored.

Lastly, in terms of compliments. This definitely has an opulent vibe, and a little sweetness but the oud is still at the forefront and I expect it will be to the end. I don't see this being a top tier compliment getter but it should garner some here and there.
There's something a little addictive with this but again, I only had 1 spray. I'm slightly afraid that 3 sprays may be too cloying.

Overall, I'm happy with this sample and I'll definitely be giving it some use in the coming weeks.

[IronCharles]

SOTD: Eight And Bob Egypt.

[SDOptimist]

Okay didn't go gym again, had to meet a friend for a bit. Did 1 spray of OFG.

So in the opening I defintely got oud. It was slightly medicinal so maybe that was the off putting part for you. This medicinal feel mostly faded after a while.
I was expecting an oud prominent fragrance to be quite harsh and difficult for me to digest but this smells fairly smooth and opulent.
There's a little bit of sweetness in the background, I guess like 540 e but toned down. There's some sex appeal in here.

This is DEFINITELY Initio's attempt at making a more masculine, more aggressive version of 540. You can tell it's inspired by the MFK. I could possibly even love it after a few more tries, but so far I'm not floored.

Lastly, in terms of compliments. This definitely has an opulent vibe, and a little sweetness but the oud is still at the forefront and I expect it will be to the end. I don't see this being a top tier compliment getter but it should garner some here and there.
There's something a little addictive with this but again, I only had 1 spray. I'm slightly afraid that 3 sprays may be too cloying.

Overall, I'm happy with this sample and I'll definitely be giving it some use in the coming weeks.

Glad you are enjoying it. It is definitely its own fragrance, but no doubt inspired by BR540 and a very slight resemblance.

[DoragonKingu]

What are the Goat Colognes for Each Of These Brands?
Maison Martin Margiela Replica:
YSL:
Armani :
Polo:
Spicebomb:

[xLostxAngelx]

What are the Goat Colognes for Each Of These Brands?
Maison Martin Margiela Replica:
YSL:
Armani :
Polo:
Spicebomb:

Don't have one.
L'Homme Ultime
Acqua di Gio
Polo Red/Intense
Spicebomb Extreme

[sloop]

What are the Goat Colognes for Each Of These Brands?
Maison Martin Margiela Replica:
YSL:
Armani :
Polo:
Spicebomb:

Spicebomb is not a brand, Spicebomb is the product.




SOTD : YSL - Lhomme Ultime

[CityJaeger]

Just got this for $80 thanks to a friend working for Shiseido (it retails for 500 otherwise)




Smell very oriental, oudy and smokey just as I like but definitely not Worth the price tag.

[playerofwar]

I like Miss Dior
Any advice on alternatives/other options I'd like to smell on a girl if I like MD?

Sotd: Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi

[darkninja67]

< living in a cardboard box because of this damn thread.

I like Miss Dior
Any advice on alternatives/other options I'd like to smell on a girl if I like MD?

Sotd: Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi

I was looking at that one for my girl (Miss Dior) but went with CHanel Coco EDP. Got her the big 6.4 ounce bottle for Christmas/birthday present. Part of the reason I am poor and homeless.

[sloop]

Ive never tried anything from the clone house Dua, but Steven just reviewed their new vintage YSL La Nuit clone and estimates it to be around 90-95% identical with much better performance (@ 5:45)

Might be worth checking into if you like the OG vintage magical juice, but cant find/afford it.

[Coal Man]

Sotd: a new sample I just got.

Holy chit.

Ho leeeee chit.


This is fuking amazing, mind = blown. I'm getting the most delicious creamy orange vibe. I really can't pick out more notes than that. The creaminess is to die for. This is a God tier freshie.

[darkninja67]

Sotd: a new sample I just got.

Holy chit.

Ho leeeee chit.


This is fuking amazing, mind = blown. I'm getting the most delicious creamy orange vibe. I really can't pick out more notes than that. The creaminess is to die for. This is a God tier freshie.

like creamsicle? What is that scent that smells like that? Fuk