i do 5 sprays myself n i'm almost running out. only got about 20% of my black xs 100ml bottle after 9 months of usage... looking to buy the BOSS in motion or armani code...

it depends on what u use, some perfume has too much alcohol which evaporates very fast and lose the smell quite fast ...

i think calvin kleins eau de toilette is not lasting(euphoria, ck one, ck be and ck man)

where else like jpg le male is so far the longest lasting perfume - eevn after a wash the clothes u can still get the end note like it was before the wash ...

just to share

my all time fav top ten

1. F by salvatore ferragamo
2. Hugo Boss (gold color with grey cap)
3. D squared (only available in sasa )
4. Burberry black
5. kenzo power (chromed bottle)
6. City glam by EA
7. CK one
8. CK eternity
9. Ferrari black
10. Be delicious by DKNY

can't live without fragrance........who say perfume only for gals

It doesn't actually depend on the amount of alcohol used. Basically the amount of alcohol is about the same from fragrance to fragrance unless it's an eau de cologne intead of an eau de toilette. It depends on the type of ingredients used to make the cologne. Citrus and tea dominant colognes (ck one, euphoria, AdG for ex) tend to last between 4-6 hrs. Longer lasting colognes tend to have more wood, vanilla and herbal notes. However this is just a very small example of ingredients used to make perfume.

Well JPG is long lasting but colognes like YSL Kouros, Joop! Homme and Bogart Pour Homme will outlast JPG.

The reason why i emphasize spraying to the chest is because most of the time the chest is covered by a layer of clothing. That layer of clothing will actually slow down the evaporation process as there is less contact with air compared to the neck and wrist. Also, when u spray to the chest, your clothing will also absorb a little bit of the cologne and as we all know cologne tends to last a little longer on fabric. However, spraying cologne onto clothes is not advisable as some colognes will stain clothes. Another reason being that when a cologne doesn't develop properly when sprayed on fabric. The top notes tend to last longer but the development will impaired and in some cases the cologne will smell bad.

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Added on October 2, 2009, 6:03 pmNice top 10 man. Thanks for sharing. My favs fr your list are ck one and Kenzo Power

Burberry Black ? Surely u mean Bulgari Black ?

This post has been edited by jonny4: Oct 2 2009, 06:05 PM

I personally use Ed Pinaud 1830, friend gave it to me, then suddenly fall in love.
The perfume not strong type, mild and unique, can`t find anywhere else got that smell.

The fact is, Ed Pinaud is the supplier for Kings, Queens, Emperor, Empress and Leaders all around the world.
Not making it up, can see facts on www.ed-pinaud.com <-- BTW, website in French Language, cause product from France

My current Top 10 (in no particular order):

1. YSL Kouros
2. Dior Eau Sauvage
3. Ck be
4. Solo Loewe
5. Dior Homme
6. Gucci Envy for Men
7. Davidoff Cool Water
8. Chanel Egoiste
9. YSL Rive Gauche Pour Homme
10. Hermes Concentree d'Orange Verte

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Added on October 2, 2009, 6:11 pmI heard that Ed Pinaud was really a perfume house in the past. They got revived by the ppl at Lamp Berger.

This post has been edited by jonny4: Oct 2 2009, 06:11 PM

5 sprays? I usually 3 sprays, enough for me

yes but not the one distributed by lamp berger

No of sprays is not important, it's which part of the body u spray that really counts.

acqua di gio n sean john unforgivable is the best ever..heheh

I like aqua di gio too but there's one prob with it...a few girls i went out with previously always complained that the cologne (adg) im wearing smells like something their ex-bf/brother/fren wore before. That's y i don't wear it anymore...adg is not a chick magnet, it just reminds them of their ex bfs...

polo black

Hey guys! planning to get either Gucci pourhomme II or D&G The One.

Are these suitable for office? i work in sales.

IMHO D&G The One would be a better choice for someone in sales. GPH II is lighter and less noticeable to other ppl. However do keep in mind that while The One smells great for the 1st hour or so, it gets quite subdued after that. However for those days when u r at your desk the whole day and not out meeting clients then GPH II will be a better choice.

Thanks man. you're cool.

Welcome.

Glad i'm able to help u.

hey, any recommendations for those around 20yrs old?

U got to be more specific as there are too many options. Do u need something for everyday use ? for the office ? special occasion?

tried davidoff private yesterday at gardens. scent lasted for almost 6 hours! might get it this week...

bro help me wif perfume for daily usage, class, special occasion?
im using davidoff cool water, it is so cool =)