Go try TM B*Men if u haven't already. Its sweet and gourmand like.

Another one I recommend is Paco Rabanne Black XS...this one smells like strawberry candy LOL.

Yohji Homme is good too but unfortunately unavailable here.

Both totally different. Le Male has a very strong powdery vanilla dry down that smells synthetic. Nevertheless Le Male is still a very good frag with insane sillage and longevity. One of the guys above recommended Le Male for work...that's possible but only if u use 1 or 2 sprays...in an enclosed environment u definitely won't want to let Le Male loose LOL. It's probably more of a casual/clubbing type of frag.

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Added on January 23, 2011, 4:03 pmI pretty sure it's called Fahrenheit Absolute. But yeah i'll be waiting eagerly for your take on it as it's not available in Msia yet. But I could be wrong as I hardly ever go frag testing nowadays.

Rive Gauche even though released in 2003 has that 80s feel to it but slightly toned down...all thanks to Tom Ford. Which one u getting ? Live Jazz or Rive Gauche ?

This post has been edited by jonny4: Jan 23 2011, 04:03 PM

Antaeus is really hard to wear in hot weather. I've got a bottle but rarely do I reach for it. It is somewhat cloying for a while but once it dries down it gets really smooth. Prob is in our hot weather even at night, the moment I sweat Antaeus comes back with a vengeance.

Egoiste is perfect for the office as its not very agressive but at the same time its distinctive. I didn't like it at first but after a few wearings it became one of those frags that I use when I can't think of anything else to wear.

Yes I admit that XS does give off that cheapo deodorant vibe. What to do it came out around the time of Eternity n Platinum Egoiste. So all the deos tend to have that smell. XS is another one perfect for the office as it is fresh n light but has decent sillage n longevity without going overboard.

Citrusy n sweet = most common type of frag in the market...even beats aquatics. give Solo Loewe a try as I feel it is one of the best n most versatile frags out there. Davidoff Silver Shadow Altitude, Hermes Concentre d'Orange Verte and Clinique Happy for Men are among the better citrusy frags out there. But as usual these citrus based frags tend to be short lasting with light sillage. Though Solo Loewe ain't exactly a citrusy frag.

Also did u try Chanel Pour Monsieur ? it has an old man vibe to it but it can work well for the office. CPM is my frag of choice for formal occasions where scent needs to be politely discreet. other than CPM... Dunhill Edition, Versace The Dreamer, Prada Infusion d'Homme, Mugler Cologne and a few more r my staple frags for work.
BTW, did u spot YSL and Guerlain counters at Sogo ?

This post has been edited by jonny4: Jan 23 2011, 11:08 PM

I would go with Bulgari Pour Homme Soir...it doesn't scream "I want attention" like Le Male or generic like Gentleman. Guys your age would probably douse themselves with the usual aquatics and citrus frags. So Soir will definitely make u stand out but discretely and politely.

BTW, no matter what frag u use, don't apply too much on exposed skin. Less is more when it comes to formal events.

This post has been edited by jonny4: Jan 24 2011, 05:03 PM

Your friends are probably addicted to aquatic frags that y anything remotely woody or musky is considered "old man". Soir is not "old" at all...im 28 and I find it rather youthful...but I like mature smelling frags.

U won't need much sillage in formal events. Unless u want to be the spiky haired douchebag that's a bit heavy handed with the frag application. LOL just joking.

Bulgari Black is another one with a nice tea note. Tea is Bulgari's signature note. But haven't seen a tester in malls lately.

Gucci Pour Homme II has a prominent tea note too. But sillage is kinda weak too.

There is Code for women and for Men. They both smell different. Ur fried is probably misinformed. But nothing wrong with a man wearing a female frag.

I like Code a lot but it's nothing unique or outstanding fragrance wise. AdG is too common. But yes both will be suitable for an early 20s male like yourself.

http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com/arm...him-armani-code

Satisfied ? U could have easily googled it.

I use a few woman frags...no one ever made any comments that I am using my mum/gf frag.

Isetan Gardens, Isetan KLCC and Tangs Pavilion are the few places I remember that have a Creed counter. The Isetan KLCC one has the most variety. Ken's Apothecary also carries Creed but I am not sure how good the variety is. I've seen outlets in Empire Shopping Gallery and Bangsar Village.

No prob man...when u ain't interested in something it might as well be invisible to us LOL. i didn't know so many frag brands existed in dept stores until i got interested in frags

This post has been edited by jonny4: Jan 25 2011, 09:19 PM

Bulgari is a good plce to start as they have rather unique frags. But u might one to reconsider Bulgari Pour Homme (normal one) as it has terrible sillage n longevity...even worse than Clinique Happy n CK be. Extreme is good though. Another u shud try is Bulgari Black but I think they have stopped selling it locally...if u interested in trying it ask the SA coz I remember a few times I tried Black they kept the tester in the cupboard.

U got to smell Black for yourself man...its really quite good.

My collection is too large to list down...here's de link to my frag Wardrobe

Actually I do have D&G The One and D&G Pour Homme.
D&G does have some good frags but the ones available locally are rather average. But the women's Light Blue is quite good and much better than the very bland Light Blue for men.

I'm done getting any more frags d...i got enough to last me 2 generations and then some. LOL

That's one tough question. I don't think there is an answer to it. Fragrances are just too subjective.

I hope u can still find testers for M7. I haven't see na YSL counter in ages. But there is still one in Sogo. IMHO RG would be a little more suitable for office use compared to M7.

Agreed man.. Le Male is extremely long lasting with nuclear sillage. Once I wore LE Male went out for 5-6 hrs. Came home took a bath n de next morning the sillage was still there. However I don't find Bulgari Black n Le Male that similar. I much prefer the subtle Black. But that being said Im beginning to appreciate Le Male more nowadays.

Similar I would say but Sexy Man is like a poor man's Le Male.

Le Male is almost iconic in some ways.

I use almost any frag for office use, M7 is no exception. It is quite strong so once u get a hang of how much to apply it will be safe for work.

Don't worry M7 is anything but short lasting

Ya I do sometimes but often women's perfume come mostly in EDPs and that means a higher price. some of my fav female frags are Hermes Hiris, Tom Ford Black Orchid, Chanel No 5 Eau Premiere, Chanel Cristalle and Cristalle Eau Verte.

Gender specific frags are all marketing. Some frags like Dior Homme and Prada Man could pass as female frags.

In a way yes EDPs last longer than EDPs but the structure of the scent may differ slightly. But I am saying this in general terms.

If u don't tell ppl u wearing women's frag then no one will notice. I thought I will be caught red handed but no one did.