Hi to all lowyatian fellow mates. I wanna ask for opinions on guys perfume since I wanna get one for myself and maybe another one for my frens birthday.

Care to share your knowledge and experience which brand is nice?

Thanks in advance

JPG is the best for me.. I got so many ladies liking me for my smell.. hehe.. and scary.. guys also..

thats wonderful to know. How much you got it? And how big is the bottle

i got few perfumes
normally i use paco rabanne ultraviolet
very fresh smell

im using kenzo L'eau Par n body shop kistna.. body shop one is less expensive so can use more.. both really nice fragrance

Dude, its called cologne for men? no?
and I think got 1 cologne thread edi, refer there and see..

I'm using Aqua di Gio..n oso Polo Blue..

Getting gucci soon

which 1? gucci by gucci?

i'm using ferrari black .. damn nice mwahahaha

i've a lot of perfumes. To name some that i've owned b4 : Burberry Brit, Davidoff's cool water, Paco Robanne XS, Chanel Allure Sport homme and Chanel Allure Edition Blanche, Hugo Boss Badelsarrini.
of my favorites are the Chanels, very interesting smell, allure sport is fresh and edition blanche is a lil' bit of fresh and woody... They are very long lasting too.

yea gucci by gucci

y ? no good ?

estee lauder beyond paradise for men n lancome pour homme is very nice too.. both lasts long even theyre EDT..

CK Crave... best for me. but not available in Msia.. i buy from Ebay..

ahh.. it was in malaysia few years ago, i used that b4 cuz i like da bottle still keeping it..

This post has been edited by ssyy: Dec 22 2008, 09:19 PM

no la.. was just asking bcos u might be using other gucci EDT ma..

as long as u like = it's good lor

gucci for men II, love that smell..

yes..my gf present me the Crave few years back.. now im still using it.. but need to buy from ebay..

true unique bottle.. plastic type.. good for me.. previously i smashed Hugo Boss perfume.. hu2 my gf know what to give me.

I think let's save the word perfume for the ladies,

Cologne would be more appropriate


My personal favorite is Davidoff Coolwater

Estee Lauder Pleasures for Men, Cartier for Men, Emporio Armani for Him & Issey Miyake are all recommended.

what is the diff between cologne and perfume?

cologne is not as strong as perfume.

cologne is eau de toilette and perfume is eau de parfum.

ok thanks

Thanks guys for your suggestions

So many to choose, guess hav to go there n try some samples... haha

normally where u guys spray? I know some of my frens spray into his shirt n some on neck

shirt..neck and wrist

spray on our pulses.. for better scent, use da same body spray n body wash too

you are wrong sir, actually alot of people think the same as you do.. but the truth is they are actually the different level of concentration..

Perfume – Also known as Perfume extract, ‘Perfume’ is the most concentrated and smoothest of the four types. Typically made up of a 20-40% concentration of scented compounds, perfume is definitely the most expensive to buy.

Eau de Parfum – EDP is typically made up of an 8-16% concentration of scented compounds. EDP is probably the most common type of concentration you will see at the store. An EDP scent will usually fade after four hours, but the base notes can linger for a 24 hour period. Fragrances with an EDP concentration are perfect if you need an all day scent

Eau de Toilette – EDT is another very common concentration found in many fragrances. EDT is typically made up of a 4-8% concentration of scented compounds. Some people find that some EDT perfumes last a long while, but generally these are better left for night time use where the scent isn’t needed for as long.

Eau de Cologne – EDC isn’t commonly found in any fragrances anymore. It doesn’t last that long, and is typically only made with a 2-4% concentration of scented compounds.

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Added on December 23, 2008, 8:34 pmI personally feel that every person should have 1 or 2 signature smells at a particular time, if too many different colognes are switched between every day, then the scent does not portray the person as an individual any longer, he just becomes a walking cologne sample..

i use giorgio armani acqua di gio, and giorgio armani mania, im going to change to gucci pour homme II.. i spray my colognes on my shirts, i know some people choose to spray on their body but i had some experiences on licking/kissing girls on their necks and it wasn't delightful.. therefore i choose to spray on my shirt so they would not go through that same experince =)

This post has been edited by jind86: Dec 23 2008, 08:34 PM

Terre de Hermes
DKNY Be Delicious

sean john unforgivable....very nice perfume..

i second that!

Acqua Di Gio... it's just so fine with me.

planning to get this. fall in love when i test it at my friend's house. he is perfume seller.

check my friend thread. selling cheap perfume. not reject one.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/692987/+200

im glad theres a thread for perfumes! as i am an avid perfume collector!
anyone of u tried versace eau fraiche? u guys should definitely look into it! this is my secret weapon lol! whenever i hug a girl or at a party, they complement me and ask what im wearing...
prada amber deserves a mention too... as for gucci by gucci(the latest), the woody smell hits your nose very "HARD" when u spray it on early stages but it "fades" after 3-5 hours, and it doesnt last long..

armani(acqua,attitude,code).. burberry is getting too common these days.. get something else guys!!

just my 2 cents!

What you should know when come to buying perfume:

1. Always go sampling with an empty stomach – when human is hungry (not until the starving stage la), your senses will be more sensitive, especially to the smell. Thus you will have a better judgment on which perfume is more suitable for you.

2. Normally when you go the counter, the promoter would love to spray the perfume on your palm. I won’t recommend it as you may ‘carry’ the smell to every counter when you are sampling other perfumes. Just ask the promoter (politely) to spray it on the rectangular sampling paper, sniff it and walk away. No, you are not being rude. You see, when the promoter sprayed the perfume to the paper, you will smell what we call as the ‘First Note’ of the perfume - the first impression of the perfume. This smell will not last long. You should wait for the ‘Base Note’ to develop, which may take 30 minutes to hours. Some of you may ask “hey what happen to the Middle Note?� You are right but trust me, not many can notice the difference between the first note and middle note.

3. Never ever sample more than 2 perfumes at one time. If you really need to, than ask (politely) for some coffee beans. And no, don’t walk away with the beans and grind them at home (ok I know I am trying to be funny). The coffee beans are meant for you to sniff to eliminate the smell of the perfume which may still ‘linger’ in your nose. Of course, by asking for coffee beans, it makes you look very classy, as if you are an expert (even thought this could be your first ever perfume). After sniffing, wait for a while and ask the promoter to spray another perfume on the sampling paper. Repeat the process of sniffing the coffee beans if you still want to sample more perfumes (and watch out for the face expression of the promoter: you want to buy or you want to ‘kau kau chan’?)

4. So if you already make up your mind which one to go for, ask the promoter to spray it on your palm and walk away. Allow the perfume to mix with your body to generate the real smell. This process may take up to 2 hours. So feel free to have your lunch (at last!), do your shopping and make your own final judgment if this perfume will reflect your personality.

5. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself being served by a ‘feminine’ boy (or guy?). After all, you will see them at most of the perfume counters. Believe me, they are more willing to explain to you the difference among a sea of perfumes and allow you to try on them (I mean the perfumes!). They have all the patience (except for one or two that I came across) and normally will not force you to purchase. Unlike some ladies at the perfume counters, their main concern is “I want to sell you this perfume although I am not sure if it suits you. So don’t waste my time as I have more important things to do (translation: to ‘pat’ with other promoters) and sorry ya even though you buy 10 bottles from me I won’t give you my mobile number�. Sign….some ladies are so ‘perasan’ they think that every guy would like to bed them.…

6. Perfume should reflect your personality (when it mixes with your body chemical) so don’t apply too much perfume on your body. Sometime we don’t realize this as our sense (nose) is too used to the smell and we can’t tell if we are over applying it. Trust me, you don’t want people to ‘notice’ you 100 feet away. To me, 2 dabs are more than enough and always dab the perfume on the pulse spot as the heat generated from your pulse with emit the smell and the perfume will last longer on your body. You may practise this: one on your palm and the other one on your neck or chest.

7. If possible, get 2 or 3 different perfumes and rotate using them. Always store your perfume away from direct sunlight. If possible, do what I do: I keep them in my refrigerator It can last for more than 3 years la wei!!

This post has been edited by attacusatlas: Dec 31 2008, 12:19 AM

good write attacusatlas

nice article attacusatlas

Guess I have to go shop around for perfume soon

ermm newb in this perfume section >.< any recc where to get perfumes >.<

thanks jind86 . i am just sharing my experience here. hoping that you all find it helpful.

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Added on December 31, 2008, 11:19 amthank you so much .

when you go shopping for perfume, don't forget to ask for coffee beans

This post has been edited by attacusatlas: Dec 31 2008, 11:19 AM

higher dior ( oooold, i know ) but my dad never really finished it...

guys can u help me to choose a perfume/cologne??

i'm in my 20's and smoke dunhill at least 2 big packs per day...
i'll want a perfume/cologne dat can get rid of the smoke smell...
and if can seduce more girls...haha...
thanxx in advance for ur help...

comfort smell desire blue from dunhil

sporty smell acqua di gio from giorgio armani

elegant smell eau fraiche from versace

those three are my top favourite perfume among other brands perfume in market

there is no perfume or cologne dat i know of can get rid of cigarette's smell. i myself oso a smoker altho not like u 2 packs a day, me onli half pack. no matter how much u put, u will still smell like a smoker.

Clinique Happy, my all time favourite

i normally spray on my pulses and then rub into my neck, so the smell won't be too strong on the neck. but still can be noticed when they / me whispering to the ear.


put in the fridge, won't the fridge vapour goes into the bottle and diluted the smell?

This post has been edited by xxboxx: Jan 3 2009, 10:27 PM

ferrari extreme dang nice
i donno how much the price in malaysia

versace eau fraiche just one word to describe ' fantastic '

well its also my secret weapon... i'll rate it as elegant smell

ermm sorry to bother but can i know where did you guys normally shop for these perfumes? >.<

and for (versace eau frai) < is it tat good? wanted to try perfume out but really dunno where to start >.<

anyone help ? thx~

dkny ck hugo boss guess dunhil aramani those are too common and the smell too

if you wan try something special should go for versace eau fraiche, F by Salvatore Ferragamo

versace eau fraiche < ermm can i know where to find? ^^ really newb in perfume >.<''
inside isetan got?

yup ..you can get it at isetan

let me show you how the perfume looks like





haha ... actually i ain't that willing to use versace eau fraiche heart pain when see 2cm perfume content gone

only use in special occasion

by the way i quite fed up with dkny apple smells as too many people use

get yourself some rare perfume with comfort smell and not alotsa people using so that you can be the special one

I love Le Male By Jean Paul Gaultier.

ohh thanks for the info ^^ can i know the price of a bottle?

i think is kinda waste to wear always ^^ maybe same like you only use it in special occasion ^^''

if i get versace eau fraiche, i gonna get another brand tat can use in normal event XD

about rm300... roughly around that price or lesser... not sure bout it as bought it years ago

good thing are expensive... whereas i can see dkny , ck , dunhill those well know perfume always got promotion in big package

well, so far it never happen to me. I put them at the bottom shelve. btw, i don't cook so my fridge is relatively empty most of time with the exception of some liquor in it.

300+ ARGHH!!! gonna use it very very safe LOL

i use tommy hilfinger, it has a nice young active pretty boy smell... to be honest leh, cologne is very personal, so you have to test them out one by one lol

I like 212 (Carolina Herrera) and Angel (Thierry Mugler).

Eh, does the white smooth part of your bottle turn sticky?

I am a BIG fan of Axe and Hugo Boss Energize

This post has been edited by spunkberry: Jan 6 2009, 02:29 AM

Using Boss Selection and Bvlgari Aqva.

Doesn't fail to get compliment that i smell good.

Just to share.
I'm using Freeze Me from Davidoff and all my friends , including men love it.
Its only like RM 120.

This post has been edited by Massa: Jan 6 2009, 08:09 PM

u mean the top part? at button therE?

Am using Lacoste Essential. Got it from my friend as present of 21st birthday.
Well, just simply like it

haha, i agree! sean jean unforgivable! =D

ehh how can i know IF my perfume smell is OVER-strong ... coz some guy sometime wear very very strong smell of perfume tat kinda turn from nice to annoying =.=''

when spray that time spray once at neck, shirt, and wrist?

guys, do you guys have any recommendation of authentic sellers from LYN?

i bought here once. hugo boss 6. tip top service!
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/677367

acronyx - are they confirm authentic?

i tot i posted b4 here but couldnt find
burberry weekend for men...

method: spray delay for bout 3 second then walk pass it...
do it bout 3 times...
if lazy will just directly spray to my clothes 1 meter away,
front n back each 1 time

using escada moon sparkle for men and its quite unique i must say, love davidoff coolwater too..

ermm spray delay den walk pass it? dun really get >.< sorry english poor T.T

I love it too.

I use CK in2u for men >_>

my friends gave me as my 21th birthday present

hehe

I am into burbery man very much now. Bought diamond armani will try it during CNY

I always prefer Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male by JPG.

any reccomendation about any perfume for guy from body shop ?
as its cheaper for me as a student =x


This post has been edited by devilshen: Jan 22 2009, 02:44 PM

spray on air...then walk pass it...
if u spray directly to a certain area
it will become too concentrated on that particular area
n for certain ppl it might cause allergy direct apply to skin
for me i dont apply on wrist or neck...

I like Bvlgari Soir.....

Davidoff cool and echo~

CK truth~

i got friends working in fragrance line, can get ori fragrance with discount =) if anyone really interested can let me know, i try ask.. but CNY cannot get la..

i just bougt bvlgari aqva for my cny. though im still student but i have to wear formal wear all the time.

i had heard so many people talk about sean john unforgivable... i wonder how much hor...

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Added on January 25, 2009, 9:04 pmmy friend using armani code, not bad also. when i walking behind him, i can always smell his perfume lol.

This post has been edited by No Legs Bird: Jan 25 2009, 09:04 PM

i am using armani mania...armani code...

n ck euphoria...and it makes peoples euphoric~!

Now falling in love into ferrari black, any comment? Gonna get it these few days...

hey girls,

I saw someone selling some perfume at bulk order thread, do you guys think thats original perfume ? anyone of you bought from them before ?

someone of them claim that their perfume is rejected perfume, I'm thinking to buy from them, so just wanna get some suggestion from you all.

thanks.

I don't use perfume. But i do use "Eau De Armpit" which occurs naturally. hahaha. The only nice smelling thing i use on my body is deodorant from Nivea. And that also is occassionally. Not everytime. I'm just not acustomed to using parfum.

it depends what kind of scent u like and what perfume u are using for when and where

depends on whether u like musky masculine scents, sweet smelling or just sporty /fresh type tones

so its very subjective lar.

for example, if you go for a nice dinner at a restaurant u get opt for something subtle like bvlgari aqua

if you go for something like an outdoor activity at night, like clubbing and u need somethin stronger, u can go for versache eau de frache

or if you use it for everyday usage, u can consider things like CK crave or CK be or CK one. depending on what u like]

ultimately, u have to ocnsider what u are using hte perfume for?

if for daily office work
what perfume/edt/edp suggested?

I use Brut.

It's cheap, widely available, and my family and I have a strong emotional attachment to the brand/smell.

same as Brylcreem for haircream.

This post has been edited by emechelmi: Feb 5 2009, 02:13 PM

hey guys, anyone can recommend decent perfumes for guys below 100bucks?

i using perfume lacoste, it smell so nice...
before this i also use hugo boss motion green, it smell nice....

anybody tried Prada Infusion?
btw u guys should look into versace pour homme.. i went to the mall today, and tried it on.. its pretty much intense version of eau fraiche.. i will give a 7/10 rating!
someone mentioned ferragamo? pour homme really blows! i got it and its stink as hell! but subtil is pretty decent...

as for office use, try boss pure... u can never go wrong with hugo boss fragrances.. that fresh scent is just amazing!

i'm using estee lauder beyond paradise personally..but my gf gave me emporio armani city glam bcoz she likes the smell..both are nice for me..

All branded perfumes cost over rm100. Only those not high end brands like Brut, Romano, Enchanteur and many more from Guardian and Watsons would cost less than RM100.

can recommend any brand that the smell not that strong but give a very relax feeling? thx

skywalker

for me...i like CK Eternity most..but sometimes change to the Aigner X large..

today jz back from perfume fair which organized by metro jaya(at the weld shopping centre raja chulan)

just bought Kenneth cole reaction 50 ml for rm 60

they are some brands promoted,cant memorized all
ck-ckin2u(him her)rm100 for 150ml,
davidoff echo summer fizz (100ml) - rm79
kenneth cole rvsp 50ml rm60/?ml rm80
Bvlgari aqua 75 ml if i not mistaken rm100

cant recommend any since the selection are in flavor,
go there to test 1 by 1,they all sales promoter are kindly welcome u(since today not so crowded)

Jean Paul Gaultier - Le Male
Last for whole days and the smell is killing good

i'm using kistna, body shop for almost-daily usage, cheap and smells good

for occasions, i use Creed's Green Irish Tweed, light, smells good, sexpensive

favorites include polo black, acqua di gio, and CK Contradiction

i agreed with u...i sticked to this brand..smell so good and long lasting..
now i m using david beck, carolina herrere ch, emme zegna...and the rest i forgot..
too much perfumes...different perfume everyday..
makes me feel fresh...

Just gotten myself a set of Armani Diamonds for Him and Her. Love the scent. Hugo Boss motion green somehow the scent dissipated very fast. Today, I was told EDP for women and EDT for men. Anyone can clarify on this statement?

Yup, Versace Men Eau Fraiche is nice...top notes like fresh green grass and a hint of lime, it's refreshing to use during hot weather!

i use dkny green apple and thefaceshop soul