TdH is quite expensive...try to keep a lookout for discounted giftsets.

then it should be Opium for Women. The Pour Homme version is quite different.

It should be safe la to buy Chrome without a test first. Smelled or tried CK One before ? Chrome is very similar. Anyways if u end up not liking Chrome let me know...I wont mind taking it off your hands.

YSL frag especially the older ones like Rive Gauche, Opium and Kouros are slightly cheaper than the newer stuff in the market. quite easy to find too nowadays. But not as common as CK and Hugo la haha.

Free is not worth the money because it smells like cheap shower gel.

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Added on February 19, 2010, 8:44 pmAqua di Gio is too common and I don't think very suited as a classy scent.

Black Code/Code is not bad and can work as a classy scent. But there are better options out there like Dunhill Edition, Aramis Tuscany and YSL Rive Gauche.

Whatever u decide to buy, remember to test on skin 1st and not only on the paper strips.

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Depends on your age is guess...Paco Rabanne Black XS, Armani Diamonds and JPG Le Male would work if u r younger guy. YSL M7, Dior Homme and Bulgari Black for a more mature guy.

But in the end still down to individual preferences.

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Added on February 20, 2010, 1:52 amRive Gauche grows on you..but I liked it the moment I smelled it the first time and bought it on the spot. I think as consumers we are conditioned by marketing that certain age groups will suit different scents. Well if u do wear Rive Gauche i'm sure the girls will notice u more haha...in a good way of course.

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Black XS, Diamonds and Le Male would be more suitable for a casual night out.

For formal evening occasions I would recommend YSL Rive Gauche, Chanel Pour Monsieur, Dior Eau Sauvage, Aramis, Dunhill Edition and Chanel Egoiste.

Isn't that what fragrances were created for in the first ?

I don't see the point in spending RM200 on a frag that smells so common that at least 5 guys in the office has a bottle.

This thread has been used by some members to increase their post count. Title of the thread is "Perfume for Guys, share some of ur knowlege and experience"...that's why I don't get it when ppl start posting one liners like "I use Cool Water".

Demo sets as in testers ? Or is it those coffret miniature sets ? Testers are definitely worth it but be prepared as they often come without caps and boxes.

1 Million - In the same vein as Black XS, sweet and fruity. I prefer black xs as its more sensual and playful.

CK Free - Fail ! smells like those cheap men shower gels from Guardian and Watsons.

Platinum Egoiste - Similar to Paco Rabanne XS (not the black version) and CK Eternity. Platinum lasts the longest with most sillage. Also the most expensive among the three. Platinum is more metallic and less fruity then XS n eternity.

AFAIK, Black XS doesn't smell similar to any of the expensive stuff.

Good choice in Fahrenheit it's one of my favourites too. Unfortunately it's so unique that it's hard to find a substitute. I remember one of the Paul Smith frags to be similar to Fahreheit...it was either Paul Smith Extreme Man or Paul Smith for Men (the old one not the one in black bottle).

You could also wait for the new Fahrenheit Absolute to arrive here. It was released in Europe sometime late last year but is yet to make an appearance in local Dior counters.

From what I read about F.Absolute, it's similar a deeper version of Fahrenheit because of the oud wood note. I hope it's good as I love Fahrenheit. To put it plainly and roughly, Absolute would be a cross between YSL M7 and regular Fahrenheit. But this is just my really rough estimate la.

Fuel for Life...I find it nice and fruity but a little too synthetic. More for the younger college going crowd.

I'm a perfume obsessed freak that why

Personally I don't really like Mania because it's quite weak and boring. It's a very safe scent that won't attract much attention. Great for the office and college.

As long as you store your perfumes properly having more than one is fine. I got 70+ bottles LOL.

I like Burberry Brit and London but both the longevity kind of bad.

From your collection, I see that u tend to like fresh fruity scents. I recommend Davidoff Silver Shadow Altitude, Solo Loewe, Gucci Pour Homme II, Paul Smith Story and YSL Live Jazz. My suggestions are also fresh smelling but are a little more unique compared to the usual stuff in the market.

Chrome's not that bad. It was released in 1996 and wouldn't have survived more than 13 years if it wasn't good. It's more of the opposite for me...when I smell Adidas I think "another Chrome clone". However I do find that Chrome "inspired" a lot of other scents but Chrome's still one of the best in the genre for me.

Go try YSL L'Homme, Gucci Pour Homme II, Versace Pour Homme, Bulgari Aqua and Burberry Brit.

For something a bit more daring try Versace The Dreamer, Dior Homme, YSL Jazz, Dunhill Edition, Aramis and YSL Rive Gauche Pour Homme.

Not many fresh type frags can match Chrome. The one I can think of are Versace Pour Homme, Bulgari Aqua, Chanel Allure Homme Sport and Chanel Platinum Egoiste. None of them are very similar to Chrome...hard to find something like chrome with similar longevity. Lots of guys use it and a lot of perfumes copy Chrome so not surprised your sis gave that comment. A lot of my friends can recognize chrome instantly. Chrome for me is a workhorse frag...nothing unique bout it but it lasts a full day on me...and not very expensive too. I kind of regret giving my bottle of Chrome away to my bro

Regarding joey's suggestions, I can only agree with Kenzo Power...the rest have just average longevity and are not at all similar to Chrome. Actually even Kenzo Power is very different from Chrome. I do own all 3 frags suggested by Joey LOL.

Are you looking for a frag similar to Chrome with good longevity or just any frag with Chrome's longevity ?

Similar longevity in same fresh genre: Versace PH (v.good sillage), Chanel Allure Homme Sport, Bulgari Aqua and Chanel Platinum Egoiste (longest lasting).

Other long lasting frags (diff genres): As mentioned by Joey (except Gucci PH) and I'll add YSL Opium PH, Hermes Terre d'Hermes, Paul Smith London, Dior Fahrenheit, Gucci Envy, Thierry Mugler A*Men and Bogart Pour Homme (one of the most longest frags lasting I've ever sprayed on!).

Longevity and sillage is very subjective and even varies from person to person. But the ones I suggested won't disappoint you. Another thing is it's quite rare for a fresh aquatic (blue) frag to last as long as Chrome. Usually the long lasting ones are overly woody masculine, sweet and spicy or a mix of all 3 or more. Those kind of smells tend not to be up the alley of the average Malaysian and don't fare too well in hot weather.

If arabian oud aint up your alley then there is a very high chance you will dislike YSL M7. Although not oud dominant, there are prominent hints of oud in M7 (yes Joey I know...but no matter what I still get the oud LOL). But that is what makes M7 do damm unique though.

There are numerous woody/spicy frags...the ones that are easier to pull of on a daily basis are Gucci Pour Homme, Gucci Envy, Cartier Declaration and YSL Opium PH EDT.

Eau de Toilette contains between 5%-15% aromatic oils. Most male fragrances come in EDT concentration.

Eau de Parfum contains between 10%-20% aromatic oils. Some female fragrances come in both EDT and EDP.

Generally EDP will last longer than EDT.