I don't like Versace Blue Jeans because it smells like baby powder to me. Check out the reviews here to get a clearer picture http://www.basenotes.net/ID26120212.html

VBJ is quite versatile if u ask me and should be suitable for someone your age.

Brit smells strong at the start but give it an hour and it gets quite light IMO. Although The Beat ain't strong, the pepper note to just too damm overwhelming.

If u only tried those 3 on paper, I suggest u try them again on your skin. More often than not, trying on skin will reveal a fragrance's true nature.

Thanks for the comment jonny, will go and try again sometime

does anyone know where I can definitely get Creed GIT?

Im stopping over in KL for 2 days and would like to get it. Does anyone know where the department store or whatever store that has it for definite?

Cheers

Isetan@KLCC, Isetan@The Gardens and Tangs@Pavilion (men clothing floor) are the places I know that definitely has Creeds.

Malaysia would be the last place I'll buy Creed though because the prices are the same if not more expensive than overseas. Nearby countries like Singapore, Indonesia and Philippines have Creed testers that are half the normal retail price.

hey guys... i was wondering which fragrances have strong woody basenote, longlasting and suitable for smoker..looking foward for my next purchase..thx

U will have to go with the older colognes that some will complain smell like uncle/old man. Try Aramis (1965), Chanel Antaeus, YSL Kouros, YSL Rive Gauche Pour Homme, Dunhill Edition, Aramis Tuscany, Aramis Havana, Versace The Dreamer, D&G Pour Homme and Gucci Pour Homme.

Those colognes i suggested have outstanding longevity and will last a smoker throughout the whole day. I am a smoker too haha. Be advised, my suggestons will not suit everyone and might sting the nose or give u headaches even when sniffing from the paper test strip.

Good Luck !

Thanks bro ..its help alot..is there all listed still available in msia market? (sorry for my very newb question)

Most are available here. Others like Havana and D&G Pour Homme are not but u can buy online or from Singapore.

Currently I'm using CK men which my gf bought it for me. Actually I prefer CK Free more because it smell fresh.

Long lasting eh? I'll give them a shot, Dunhill sounds good. Btw that day i went to Just Parfum, tested YSL Opium (remembered YSL from your previous recommendation), the smell was real spicy and a little.. stinging. Beh tahan. Btw, went out today with Attitude, approx. 10 a.m. to now, i smell more like KL than i do the perfume. One to the abdomen, two to the chest, a little on the neck. Really need something that lasts the day, especially when i sweat, i.e. warm conditions.

It does, and it would be rather commons imo. Every counter/shop you visit, confirm they'll shove CK Free to you. And honestly, it smells a little like my Adidas perfume. Prolly more long lasting, but at that price... Don't think i'll be getting one. Try Sean John I Am King? IMO its along the lines of Free, with a little twist to it.

Well most long lasting perfumes have woody or spicy base so it ain't for everyone. If u are used to fresh, citrus and aquatic perfumes then smelling any of those I suggested earlier will be an eye opening experience (pun intended) LOL. that's why I gave up with the newer so called modern perfumes and opted for the classics (something your dad or grandfather would wear when they were in their prime) because they smell good and they last and not fade away after 4 hours haha. But some of the newer releases are still quite good too.

I know the feeling of disappointment when the perfume u just bought just vanishes in a few hours. Problem is most of the long lasting perfumes tend to get cloying once u start sweating and is best worn in an air cond environment or cold weather. So have to tahan a bit la in order to get a long lasting perfume haha.

So what kind of smells in a perfume do u like ? Maybe I can give better suggestions.

Not really apt at describing it, but something akin to Sean John I Am King.. It has this aqua-ish (water, not trannies ) scent, makes me think of the colour blue. I suppose it falls under the fresh/modern perfumes. Actually I wouldn't mind something like Burberry Brit, smells pretty good too. Anything in mind? And sadly, I'm pretty good at sweating, even under air conditioning.

For something like I am King but longer lasting, i suggest u try YSL Live Jazz, Versace Pour Homme, Chanel Allure Homme Sport, Chanel Platinum Egoiste and Bulgari Aqua. All are pretty outstanding in the longevity department.

For something similar to Brit, try JPG Le Male, Thierry Mugler A*Men, Dior Homme, Prada Amber Pour Homme, Bulgari Black and Kenzo Power.

Btw, no matter how strong the perfume smells for the 30mins, it will eventually calm down as it progresses. A lot of guys don't understand that and keep complaining everything doesn't last (I was like that too). I have a few very linear fragrances and trust me after 2-3 hours they can get pretty overwhelming.

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Thanks a bunch. Will check them out.

A little OT, and only if you don't mind answering, do you work in a perfume-related field or are you a perfume "connoisseur"?

Welcome Clavicus. Been a pleasure to help.

I don't work in a perfume related field. I won't consider myself a true connoisseur yet haha as my interest in perfumes only started 2 years ago. But I have a great interest in perfumes of all types.

guys can u recommend me whether to get JPG Le Male or Paco Rabanne Black XS? im working in aircond envi and im a smoker.im currently using armani attitude and dunhill desire red.

Have u tried Le Male and Black XS before ?

not yet..i've smell blck xs before but not le male..

Alright.

Both are very different and not very suitable for the office. While Black XS smells like strawberry jam, Le Male smells like spicy vanilla and plastic. But if u insist I say go with Black XS because Le Male will probably fill up the whole office even if u use only 1 spray.

ic...maybe i can use it only for outing n stick to dunhill and armani for office..btw are both long lasting? any other recommendation for office and smoker?