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LMAO! Thanks for the translation Linnea!
Originally Posted by linnea Hee! I wish that I spoke German. Being curious, I used Google's translation page to see what it is that you were writing about! I think it's hilarious that they translated Willkommen into "Welcomely". Great post, the_good_life...except I think that the poetry in your original Deutsch was lost through the computer translation.
Welcomely. I write simply times for a change German You have a very beautiful list there! Everything hochklassig, thus actually only taste question. I would recommend in particular Terre of d'Hermes, am versatile have much class and, as well as to XS - smells like it is twice as expensive. “Sophisticated.” Mugler Cologne and Kenzo are me personally too all too. further I would recommend to you a few Exoten: Acqua di Portofino (freshly green-maritime, elegantly, rarely, to have sometimes very favorably with ebay) Adolfo Dominguez Vetiver Hombre (freshness like it more elegantly does not go. Unfortunately not in D erhätlich, only sometimes over ebay) Clinique Happy for Men (very beautiful orangiger Zitrusduft). Richard James Eau de Toilette (very nobly, British Gentleman purely, freshly plus leathers plus floral, was to be had for a while mockery-cheaply on ebay, although it is very expensive eigentich) Acqua di Parma, Colonia (freshly & elegantly, unfortunately expensively)) L'Occitane, Vetyver (IMO much better than Guerlain's, erdig however freshly, beautiful spice resemblances in the background. Not expensively, approx. 30 euro) Crown Perfumery - very classical English smells. Sandrigham is perfectly, zitrus wood easy floral, hinreissend. Extremely zitrisch, then elegantly puderig imperial, Kräuterig lavendelig Town&Country, is herb industrial union bitter Eau de Quinine. If you come times into a larger Douglas, try there fun for the sake of times the perfumes of Creed, about which one talks much here. Very expensively, but partly the best which it gives and over ebay often at the half price to then have. Caution, craze danger And if you are interested in fillings - I make straight mean shop see close below), but to end of the yearly I still offer. Much success and pleasure with finding your dream smells.

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excuse me, i am back from a wedding, thanks again.
I like Joel_Cairo´s idea with the rotation.
@ good life ( danke dir herzlichst - werde auf dich zurückkommen, muss vorher halt noch zusehen die düfte ( auch die von creed :--) zu probieren ) preferes a lot of other perfumes, so its difficult for me to put them all to the list cause until now he is the only one who wants them ( right ?? ) and i don´t now them ( but want to try them ( Acqua di Portofino, Adolfo Dominguez Vetiver Hombre, Richard James Eau de Toilette, Acqua di Parma, Colonia, L'Occitane - Vetyver, Crown Perfumery - Sandrigham, Imperial,Town&Country, Eau de Quinine. ) all, at the next time too ).
MY "MUST HAVE" LIST NOW IS ( my favorites are FAT ):
5 x Daytime
Default:
- Bvlgari Pour Homme ( 1995 allrounder )
- Guerlain Vetiver (great sillage) / Lanvin Vetyver
- Aramis ( is older than me - i am 37 ) / Armani Eau PH ( fresh & spicy ) / Gucci Pour Homme (winter )/ Lanvin L'Homme
- Chanel Allure / jil sander for men / Joop Jump
- Burberry Brit / Armani Code
- Tabac Original / Old Spice
Summer:
- Terre D'Hermes (great sillage - also for evening and summer) / Clinique Happy
- Gendarme (1991 work and formal ) / Gendarme 20 ( 2004 warm weather / formal too)
Casual:
- Paco Rabanne XS ( 1993 office and after hours) / Herrera for Men (1991) / Burberry London
- YSL Live Jazz / Echo by Davidoff / Higher by Dior / Azarro Chrome / twice (iceberg) / Opium YSL / Trussardi Uomo
- Bvlgari Aqva / Acqua Di Gio
Formal:
- Patricia de Nicolaï New York (1989) / Chanel Pour Monsieur (1955) / Guerlain Mouchoir de Monsieur (1904 formal)
- Givenchy Gentleman (1974 great sillage & conspicuous - only winter)
- Dunhill Edition (1984 spicy/woody)
- Paco Rabanne PH / YSL Kouros
5 x Evening:
Night:
- YSL M7 (2002 great sillage - only winter ?)
- Gucci Pour Homme ( winter ) / Lanvin L'Homme
- Thierry Mugler A*Men (great sillage) / rochas man
- very irresistabel (givenchy) / diesel for men
- Egoiste Platinum (great silllage)
Casual:
- Lagerfeld Classic (1978 longlasting - formal too)
- Joop Roccoco / Gucci Envy / Obsession for Men (1986)
- Dolce&Gabbana PH (great sillage) / Versace Dreamer / Le male / ysl l'homme / Carolina Herrera for men (1991) / Burberry London
- Thierry Mugler B*Men / drakkar noir
- Gucci Rush (woody)/ Versace L'Homme / Azzaro Visit
- Bulgari Black / Givenchy Pi
- Etienne Aigner Private Number / Statement

SmartCasual
- Antaeus( longevity - formal & smart casual - not for everyday ) / Rive gauche YSL (~old spice) /Azarro pH / YSL Kouros
- Lagerfeld Photo / Armani Black Code / Armani Mania / Celine Pour Homme
Formal:
- Guerlain Heritage (similar too gucci envy but not soo sweet - 40+ age group) / Zino Davidoff (melancholic vibe)
- Égoïste (sweet) / dior homme
- Givenchy Xeryus (1986 versatile)
- YSL Body Kouros (great silllage)
Which one from the TOP 5 Lists would you select & kick ?

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i did update my list above and would now what you think about ??
thanks

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Originally Posted by sanatik 5 x Daytime
Default:
- Bvlgari Pour Homme ( allrounder )
- Guerlain Vetiver (great sillage) / Lanvin Vetyver
- Aramis ( is older than me - i am 37 ) / Armani Eau PH ( fresh & spicy ) / Gucci Pour Homme (winter )/ Lanvin L'Homme
- Chanel Allure / jil sander for men / Joop Jump
- Burberry Brit / Armani Code
- Tabac Original / Old Spice I am not a Guerlain Vetiver fan - I hate the tobacco/vetiver thing
I would much rather use YSL PH (1971)
Originally Posted by sanatik Summer:
- Terre D'Hermes (great sillage - also for evening and summer) / Clinique Happy
- Gendarme (1991 work and formal ) / Gendarme 20 ( 2004 warm weather / formal too) Gendarme 20 is a great choice & a little more interesting than the Gendarme EDT
Terre D'Hermes is just awful to my nose
I would rather go for something like Cool Water (yes it is a cheap copy of Creed GIT, but I assume that GIT is beyond the budget?)
Only problem with Cool Water is that it was a bit too common - but the rise of the aquas have changed this a bit - may no longer be a problem
Originally Posted by sanatik Casual:
- Paco Rabanne XS ( 1993 office and after hours) / Herrera for Men (1991) / Burberry London
- YSL Live Jazz / Echo by Davidoff / Higher by Dior / Azarro Chrome / twice (iceberg) / Opium YSL / Trussardi Uomo
- Bvlgari Aqva / Acqua Di Gio Herrera for Men is better than Paco XS
Originally Posted by sanatik Formal:
- Patricia de Nicolaï New York (1989) / Chanel Pour Monsieur (1955) / Guerlain Mouchoir de Monsieur (1904 formal)
- Givenchy Gentleman (1974 great sillage & conspicuous - only winter)
- Dunhill Edition (1984 spicy/woody)
- Paco Rabanne PH / YSL Kouros Definitely New York - great stuff
Originally Posted by sanatik 5 x Evening:
Night:
- YSL M7 (great sillage)
- Gucci Pour Homme ( winter ) / Lanvin L'Homme
- Thierry Mugler A*Men (great sillage) / rochas man
- very irresistabel (givenchy) / diesel for men
- Egoiste Platinum (great silllage) YSL M7 - why not?
Originally Posted by sanatik Casual:
- Lagerfeld Classic (1978 longlasting - formal too)
- Joop Roccoco / Gucci Envy / Obsession for Men (1986)
- Dolce&Gabbana PH (great sillage) / Versace Dreamer / Le male / ysl l'homme / Carolina Herrera for men (1991) / Burberry London
- Thierry Mugler B*Men / drakkar noir
- Gucci Rush (woody)/ Versace L'Homme / Azzaro Visit
- Bulgari Black / Givenchy Pi
- Etienne Aigner Private Number / Statement Keep the Lagerfield, but lose the Rococo
I would substitute A*Men for the Rococo as a casual night fragrance
Originally Posted by sanatik SmartCasual
- Antaeus( longevity - formal & smart casual - not for everyday ) / Rive gauche YSL (~old spice) /Azarro pH / YSL Kouros
- Lagerfeld Photo / Armani Black Code / Armani Mania / Celine Pour Homme Antaeus is good
Lagerfeld Photo? No... you can do better...
I would replace Photo with Azzaro PH or Kouros
Originally Posted by sanatik Formal:
- Guerlain Heritage (similar too gucci envy but not soo sweet - 40+ age group) / Zino Davidoff (melancholic vibe)
- Égoïste (sweet) / dior homme
- Givenchy Xeryus (1986 versatile)
- YSL Body Kouros (great silllage) Yes - Heritage is a fine choice here
Anyway, they're my suggestions...

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thanks "musky_monkey"
Don´t now YSL PH (1971), only read that it is comparable with > Dolce&Gabbana PH (great sillage) / Versace Dreamer / Le male / Carolina Herrera for men ????
gendarme20 is better than gendarme ( will try both )
Terre D'Hermes cause did read good reviews, am surprised but will try it those days, so i can tell then more and can also compare then with alternatives, davidoff cool water could be one, why not, used it years ago.
Herrera for Men is better than Paco XS > have to try both, are they comparable, which one should i try with them too ?
YSL M7 only at nights ?

will try A*Men and Rococo too. Could test A*Men a little bit and liked it.
What about Rive gauche YSL ?? Better than azarro ? or Kouros ?
Photo is an cheap one and i like it, also azarro but i think azarro would be too strong, have to try YSL kourus. Why not Armani BlackCode ? did read good reviews of !
I have so many fragrances now in the list that i have to put some away to try the rest but will do this later when i am sure.
Which would you kick away from the list below and which would you compare with which ? To have at the end maximum 15 fragrances to TRY ??
5 x Daytime
Default:
- Bvlgari Pour Homme ( 1995 allrounder )
- Guerlain Vetiver (great sillage) / Lanvin Vetyver
- Aramis ( is older than me - i am 37 ) / Armani Eau PH ( fresh & spicy ) / Gucci Pour Homme (winter )/ Lanvin L'Homme
- Chanel Allure / jil sander for men / Joop Jump
- Burberry Brit / Armani Code
Summer:
- Terre D'Hermes (great sillage - also for evening and summer) / Clinique Happy
- Gendarme (1991 work and formal ) / Gendarme 20 ( 2004 warm weather / formal too)
- Davidoff CoolWater
Casual:
- Paco Rabanne XS ( 1993 office and after hours - LongLasting) / Herrera for Men (1991 daytime too ) / Burberry London
- YSL Live Jazz (don't last)/ Echo by Davidoff / Higher by Dior / Azarro Chrome / twice (iceberg) / Opium YSL / Trussardi Uomo
- Bvlgari Aqva / Acqua Di Gio
SmartCasual & Formal:
- Patricia de Nicolaï New York (1989) / Chanel Pour Monsieur (1955) / Guerlain Mouchoir de Monsieur (1904 formal)
- Givenchy Gentleman (1974 great sillage & conspicuous - only winter)
- Dunhill Edition (1984 spicy/woody)
- Paco Rabanne PH / YSL Kouros
5 x Evening:
Casual:
- Lagerfeld Classic (1978 longlasting - formal too)
- Joop Roccoco / Gucci Envy / Obsession for Men (1986)
- Dolce&Gabbana PH (great sillage) / Versace Dreamer / Le male / ysl l'homme / Carolina Herrera for men (1991) / Burberry London
- Thierry Mugler B*Men / drakkar noir
- Gucci Rush (woody)/ Versace L'Homme / Azzaro Visit
- Bulgari Black / Givenchy Pi
- Etienne Aigner Private Number / Statement
Night;
- YSL M7 (2002 great sillage - Night - only winter ?)
- Gucci Pour Homme ( winter ) / Lanvin L'Homme
- Thierry Mugler A*Men (great sillage) / rochas man (sweet&thick)
- very irresistabel (givenchy) / diesel for men
- Egoiste Platinum (great silllage )

SmartCasual & Formal
- Antaeus( longevity - formal & smart casual - not for everyday ) / Rive gauche YSL (~old spice) /Azarro pH / YSL Kouros
- Lagerfeld Photo / Armani Black Code / Armani Mania / Celine Pour Homme
- Guerlain Heritage (similar too gucci envy but not soo sweet - 40+ age group - formal) / Zino Davidoff (sweet / melancholic vibe)
- Égoïste (sweet) / dior homme
- Givenchy Xeryus (1986 versatile)
- YSL Body Kouros (great silllage)

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Here's my thoughts on your list:
5 x Daytime
YES

- Bvlgari Pour Homme ( 1995 allrounder ) -great distinguished classy unobtrusive
- Guerlain Vetiver (great sillage) - classic, distincitive, not for everyone, but fresh, soapy
- Armani Eau PH ( fresh & spicy ) - the greatest citrus IMO, better than Eau Sauvage or YSL PH, phenomenal drydown of spice and wood without the "body odour note" of the others
Gucci Pour Homme (winter ) - great wood and incense frag
Lanvin L'Homme - don't own it, but very clean and business like without being too aquatic or boring, probably don't need this and Bvlgari, choose one as they serve the same purpose
NO
- Chanel Allure / Burberry Brit / Armani Code - better sweet orientals around
Summer:
YES
- Terre D'Hermes (great sillage - also for evening and summer) - in my top 5, a phenomenally good frag IMO
- Gendarme / Gendarme 20 - boring, wear Bvlgari or Lanvin instead
- Davidoff CoolWater - not bad, but a bit common in the company of your other suggestions
Casual:
- Paco Rabanne XS ( 1993 office and after hours - LongLasting) - great frag, only just got it myself, cheap, longlasting
- Burberry London - nice stuff
- YSL Live Jazz (don't last) - not bad, but you have better ones in your list
- Echo by Davidoff / Higher by Dior / Azarro Chrome / twice (iceberg) - why bother?
- Opium YSL - too sweet without the character of Body Kouros
- Bvlgari Aqva / Acqua Di Gio - nothing wrong with them
SmartCasual & Formal:
- Patricia de Nicolaï New York (1989) - haven't smelled it, apparently similar to Bois du Portugal which I own and love
- Chanel Pour Monsieur (1955) - love it, a true classic, I'd go for the concentree but others would disagree
- Givenchy Gentleman (1974 great sillage & conspicuous - only winter) - don't buy blind, very distinctive patchouli note, I like it but don't often find occasion to wear it
- Dunhill Edition (1984 spicy/woody) - MUST BUY, brilliant brilliant frag and quite cheap
- Paco Rabanne PH - pretty good but others are better
- YSL Kouros - too controversial
5 x Evening:
Casual:
- Lagerfeld Classic (1978 longlasting - formal too)
- Joop Roccoco - no
- Gucci Envy / Obsession for Men (1986) - both awesome orientals
- Dolce&Gabbana PH (great sillage) - used to wear it a lot, certainly powerful but I no longer like
- Le male - too common
- Burberry London - nice stuff
- Thierry Mugler B*Men - no
- drakkar noir - no
- Gucci Rush (woody) - PH or Envy better
- Versace L'Homme / Azzaro Visit / Etienne Aigner Private Number / Statement - why bother?
- Bulgari Black - good stuff
- Givenchy Pi - too linear, get Bvlgari lack or Body Kouros instead
Night;
- YSL M7 (2002 great sillage - Night - only winter ?) - good stuff
- Gucci Pour Homme ( winter ) - yes
- Lanvin L'Homme - not for night
- Thierry Mugler A*Men (great sillage) / rochas man - no
- very irresistabel (givenchy) / diesel for men - no
- Egoiste Platinum (great silllage ) - no, get XS, more subtle and classier

SmartCasual & Formal
- Antaeus( longevity - formal & smart casual - not for everyday ) / - yes
- Rive gauche YSL (~old spice) > Azarro pH > YSL Kouros - in that order
- Lagerfeld Photo / Armani Black Code / Armani Mania / Celine Pour Homme -no
- Guerlain Heritage (similar too gucci envy but not soo sweet - 40+ age group - formal) - definitely! not that sim to envy IMO
- Zino Davidoff (melancholic vibe) - not sure
- Égoïste (sweet) / dior homme - yes both very good
- Givenchy Xeryus (1986 versatile) - no
- YSL Body Kouros (great silllage) - yes

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Thanks a lot "Ged", very helpful posting.
THinking about your Top 5: Dunhill For Men 1934, Dunhill Edition, Terre d'Hermes, Creed Bois du Portugal, Vetiver Extraordinaire[/b] > Dunhill For Men 1934 ( different than Dunhill Edition ? ) and Vetiver Extraordinaire ( vs. Guerlain Vetiver ? )
and what about your top10 :--)
Now i kick some from the list. Fat choices are "must have" favorits until now:
DAYTIME
Default/Office
- Bvlgari Pour Homme ( 1995 allrounder ) vs Lanvin L'Homme ( PH Extreme > more citrusy)
- Guerlain Vetiver (great sillage) vs Vetiver Extraordinaire
- Armani Eau PH ( fresh/spicy/light - only Days - every day ) or Aramis (1965)
Summer:
- Terre D'Hermes (great sillage - also for evening and summer)
Casual:
- Paco Rabanne XS ( 1993 office and after hours - LongLasting )
- Burberry London
- Bvlgari Aqva / Acqua Di Gio (unisex)
SmartCasual & Formal:
- Patricia de Nicolaï New York (1989 ) vs Creed Bois du Portugal
- Dunhill Edition (1984 spicy/woody) vs Dunhill For Men 1934 (??)
- Chanel Pour Monsieur (1955 true classic, concentree version ? ) ( similar to Armani Eau PH ??
EVENING
Casual:
- Lagerfeld Classic (1978 longlasting - formal too - CHEAP)
- Gucci Envy or Obsession for Men (1986 sweet&thick)
- Dolce&Gabbana PH (great sillage)
- Burberry London
- Bulgari Black
- Thierry Mugler A*Men (great sillage/sweet)
Night;
- YSL M7 (2002 great sillage - Night - only winter ?) or M7 Fresh ?
- Gucci Pour Homme (winter) (nighttime/formal)
SmartCasual & Formal
- Antaeus( longevity - formal & smart casual - not for everyday )
- Rive gauche YSL (~old spice) > Azarro pH > YSL Kouros - in that order
- Guerlain Heritage (similar too gucci envy but not soo sweet - 40+ age group - formal)
- Égoïste (sweet&thick) / dior homme (sweet)
- YSL Body Kouros (great silllage)

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Originally Posted by sanatik - Guerlain Vetiver (great sillage) vs Vetiver Extraordinaire Hi Sanatik,
Ummm... VE is an amazing fragrance, and IMO much better than GV because it does not have that tobacco note, but are you aware that you have just broken the bank?
It is a very expensive fragrance.
If fragrances like F.Malle are on the menu, then Serge Lutens, L'Artisan, MPG, Diptyque etc should also be on the menu which would give you many different recommendations...
Another great value contender for your "Evening, Night" category could be Ungaro III - which I prefer to M7.
Good luck!

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you are right, expensive and not the time for, later when i have an basis wardrobe and know more of course the way to go.
for nights ( do i need one ? i am married :-) ungaro III come´s to the list.
thanks again.
DAYTIME
- OFFICE > Bvlgari Pour Homme (1995 Woody-Floral musk) / Lanvin L'Homme (1997 Woody-Floral musk)
- OFFICE > Armani Eau PH (1984 Citrus-Aromatic)
- OFFICE > Guerlain Vetiver (2000 Woody-Aromatic) / Bvlgari Extreme (1999 Woody-Aromatic) more citrusy/grapefruit
- CASUAL > Paco Rabanne XS (1993 Woody-Floral musk)
- SUMMAR > Terre D'Hermes (2006 Woody-Spicy)
- SMARTCASUAL > Patricia de Nicolaï New York (1989 Woody-Oriental)
- FORMAL > Dunhill Edition (1984 Woody-Spicy)
EVENING
- CASUAL > Gucci Envy (1998 Oriental-Woody) or Obsession for Men (1986 Oriental-Woody) or Lagerfeld Classic (1978 Oriental-Woody)
- SMARTCASUAL/FORMAL > Rive gauche YSL (2003 Aromatic-Rustic) / Antaeus (1981 Woody-Chypre)
- FORMAL > Guerlain Heritage (1992 Woody-Spicy) / Gucci Pour Homme (2003 Woody-Spicy)
- NIGHT > YSL M7 (2002 Oriental-Woody) / A*Men Thierry Mugler (1996 Oriental-Woody) / Ungaro III (1993 Aromatic-Rustic) ?

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WHICH FROM THE LIST WOULD YOU KICK ??
OFFICE
- Bvlgari Pour Homme (1995 Woody-Floral musk)
- Bvlgari PH Extreme (1999 Woody-Aromatic)
- Armani Eau PH (1984 Citrus-Aromatic)
- Guerlain Vetiver (2000 Woody-Aromatic)
CASUAL
- Paco Rabanne XS (1993 Woody-Floral musk)
- Terre D'Hermes (2006 Woody-Spicy)
SMARTCASUAL
- Patricia de Nicolaï New York (1989 Woody-Oriental)
- Rive gauche YSL (2003 Aromatic-Rustic)
FORMAL
- Dunhill Edition (1984 Woody-Spicy)
- Antaeus Chanel (1981 Woody-Chypre)
- Guerlain Heritage (1992 Woody-Spicy)
- Gucci Pour Homme (2003 Woody-Spicy)
EVENING/NIGHT
- Gucci Envy (1998 Oriental-Woody)
- YSL M7 (2002 Oriental-Woody)
- A*Men Thierry Mugler (1996 Oriental-Woody)