Same, i never got a compliment on my creedsI've gotten compliments off cheap a$$ colognes from Walmart meanwhile I splurge on something like Creed. I get zero, zilch
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Just bought both strangely enough. Combining both though, might try it
I got that Armani Code Absolu in. I like it. Has a fruity opening, but the dry down has more of a vanilla/incense type of scent to me.
I'm try it tomorrow to check the longevity.
I'm try it tomorrow to check the longevity.
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This lifestyle really different 
already positive responses from these scents
already positive responses from these scents
I've gotten compliments off cheap a$$ colognes from Walmart meanwhile I splurge on something like Creed. I get zero, zilch
At least you guys get compliments, I get nothing
Haha. Definitely run through the last 20 or so pages, plenty of good recommendations.
If you want to spend between 5-20 - holla at your incense dude. He's prolly got some good body oils.
Also holla @BronxBomber - he's got a lot of the smell goods on the low.
If you got 25 bucks - Nautica Voyage - it smells like the ocean. A synthetic ocean, but an ocean.
If you got - 50 bucks - Versace Eau Fraiche, Versace Pour Homme - both of these are in that fresh/citrusy/shower gel type scents.
If you got 75 bucks
1) Dolce and Gabbana - The One EDP - this one doesn't last long on the skin, maybe 3-4 hours, but it's a bit sweet, which generally the females dig
2) Versace - Dylan Blue - This is a "blue" fragrance - which in reality means in the style of "Bleu De Chanel".
There some good old school fragrances at this price point
- Issey Miyake - L'Eau de Issey - citrus - japanese Yuzu to be exact.
- Armani - Acqua Di Gio - smells like the sea. Best selling fragrance of all time, and usually in the top 10 at any store to this day.
- Jean Paul Gaultier - Le Male - it's like lavender and vanilla? It's very sweet, but not too sweet. The bottle is a bit sus though. Snoop Dogg put me (and everyone else in the country) on to this back in the day. He also bigged up Cool Water - which also still smells good and is very cheap, but also dated.
If you got 100-125 bucks
- Dior - Sauvage - expensive shower gel - I think this is the current king, smells a lot like Bleu De Chanel
- Chanel - Bleu De Chanel - very expensive shower gel - This was the old king, and might take the crown back, depending on who you ask. I like it the most out of the blues.
- YSL - Y EDP - Along with Sauvage, Bleu de Chanel, and Dylan Blue - this is the 4th of the really popular Blue Fragrances. It's got some apple/pear in it, which makes it a little sweeter. (there are other blue fragrances, for sure, but these are the big 4)
- Armani - Acqua Di Gio Profondo or Acqua Di Gio Profumo - Like I said above, Acqua Di Gio smells like the sea - these two are "remixes" of that original. Profondo is the sea + citrus. Profumo is the sea + incense. I prefer the Profondo, but I think the streets like Profumo more. I think you can wear Profumo any place, any time, all year round. The incense might mess with some sensitive noses (old women at the job).
- JPG Ultra Male - This is one of the young brothers of JGP Le Male from above. I think it's the best one, but there are like 30 or so cousins over the years. The strong note is Pear, so it's a Pear and Vanilla combo. This ain't for the office though.
- Viktor and Rolf - Spicebomb Extreme - smells like the holidays. Comes in a grenade. There are 4? versions of this. The OG, Extreme, Night Vision, and Infrared. Extreme is the one you want. This ain't really for the office either, but as long as you're not too heavy handed.
Peep Game - I got 2 bottles of Tom Ford that I bought retail full price. I love them both, hoes only like one of em (Tobacco Vanille). And with the good one, they can't tell the difference between the $300 bottle and the 5 dollar oil I got from my incense dude.
That said, once you get into it - the hobby is addictive, and you will find yourself fiending for the new hotness. Meanwhile you barely put a dent in the old hotness. Right now I'm holding off buying some gems, cause I've got TOO MUCH already.
In terms of buying stuff. I say this in every post.
Buy a decant first. A decant is a 3 to 5 ml sample.
In a standard full size 100 ml bottle of cologne, there are about 1,000-1,200 sprays. Most people spray only 3, and if they're bold, 5.
1 bottle is gonna last at least 6 months to 3 years, depending on how heavy your hand is, and how strong the cologne is. Don't be like me and have 50 bottles, but only really love 10. Those 10 alone would probably last me until I retire out the game.
www.decantx.com
www.scentsplit.com
www.theperfumedcourt.com
That's off top. There are at least 5-10 that I don't remember and have bought from.
Per ml, these folks are expensive compared to the OG. But better to spend 15 bucks on 5 ml and like/dislike, than spend 100 bucks on 100 ml and never use it. You can find cheaper, but this should get you started.
When it comes time to buy the full bottle - I only like 1 place.
Creed, Xerjoff and some PDM will cost more than $150, are you saying not to cop? I have Xerjoff renaissance and Creed green Irish tweed, and to this day the other designer fragrances I have (many that you already listed) don't compare to them.
For the rookie? Creed, PDM, Xerjoff, Nishane, etc - overkill. And I say this as a cat that will prolly be buried in Plum in Cognac.
After you got 2-3 good ones, then I say it's time to explore. And even then - buy the decant first. If you use up the decant, then buy the bottle.
Men's Acqua di Giò Absolu Eau de Parfum Spray, 4.2-oz.
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
$77.50
$155.00
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
$77.50