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I had a girlfriend who wore this quite a bit (I know it's not often considered "unisex" but she wore quite a few traditionally "men's" fragrances) - she gave me the bottle and suggested I give it a try. I actually enjoy the scent and am glad to own it but it's not really my style and I never wear it.

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Quote: Originally Posted by scentemental
In 2003, it was still the second best selling men's fragrance in Europe. If one doesn’t like it, one should at least give it is due.
[/color][/font] Wowzers, how many bottles has it sold since 1988? And isnt Kouros from YSL still amongst the top 10 in Europe year in year out ?

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Quote: Originally Posted by zztopp Wowzers, how many bottles has it sold since 1988? And isnt Kouros from YSL still amongst the top 10 in Europe year in year out ? An index of Fahrenheit's success is its widespread availibility; it can still be found in retail stores like Sephora and even its ancillary line of products is still supported by many retailers. Quite impressive for a fragrance that's almost twenty years old. Another index of its success is that it's never deeply discounted.
My understanding is that in Europe and even in the USA, Kouros still continues to sell very well.
scentemental
P.S. Zztopp, say what you will about the make-up kit note in Dior Homme--BTW, you seem to bring it up with an unhealthy regularity; I suggest you make you peace with it--I love it. For me Dior Homme is an immaculate conception. The make-up note adds to its many facets and the genius of its multivalent construction. For me it's a desert island status fragrance, make-up kit note and all.


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Quote: Originally Posted by scentemental
P.S. Zztopp, say what you will about the make-up kit note in Dior Homme--BTW, you seem to bring it up with an unhealthy regularity; I suggest you make you peace with it--I love it. For me Dior Homme is an immaculate conception. The make-up note adds to its many facets and the genius of its multivalent construction. For me it's a desert island status fragrance, make-up kit note and all. The last time I did that was:
26th October 2006, 03:32 A.M.
In the thread: "Dior Homme Smell a-like?"
Post number #8
Exactly a month ago.
Unhealthy regularity? I think not - I dont even like to talk about it, and all my previous posts were in context. There are a 100 other things which are posted on this forum with an "unhealthy" regularity that I can mention, but its off topic for this thread.
I just found it interesting that two fragrance by the same house had such different and unusual notes - motor oil, which I like, make-up kit, which I dont.
I am glad you consider it an "immaculate conception" - I share your admiration for Czech & Speake no. 88 and Dior's Fahrenheit, but Dior Homme is where we definitely differ

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My uncle used to use this alot. But the thing was that he never sprayed on his skin, he would always spray it all over his suit. And it smelled pretty good. Looking at what others said about the "motor oil" note, I wanted to try it out, because I didn't remember smelling it on my uncle. So I sprayed it on my hand, and went out for the day. And every where I went people would ask me if I was a mechanic or something because of the smell.

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Motor oil and exhaust fumes. Nothing like the scent of carbon monoxide poisoning in the morning. Reminds me of standing behind a Camaro while it's idling.
I received a sample of this and it went immediately in the trash.
On the other hand, I like the smell of a garage or a race track. But I don't want to smell like one.
--S.

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To echo a bit of what Scentemental said, if you wear it right, it's a masterpiece. The problem with it, is that, well, it pretty much smells nasty if I spray it on my wrist then later smell my wrist directly- it just doesn't smell all that great on the skin. Its sillage, however, is just heavenly. It certainly works best in the cooler weather.

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Fahrenheit is one of my favorites. I always associate Fahrenheit with Chanel Egoiste because of the common sandalwood note. But whereas Egoiste is smooth and creamy, Fahrenheit is dry and biting. I do get the gasoline note, but it is not the dominant one for me; it just adds a pleasing edginess.
Lots of compliments, too.
--Steve

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Quote: Originally Posted by zztopp I like the motor oil smell in this more than the make-up kit smell in Dior Homme. I didn't make the make-up kit connection until you said it. Right on!
And Fahrenheit is great when sprayed over a large area. Warm and deep, while still maintaining that odd motor oil connection makes it a great scent indeed.

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Bond no.9's Riverside Drive has some similar notes to Fahrenheit with time, but much smoother, less caustic. I definitely like them both.
I don't get the motor oil feel about F though. I'll need to smell it again.