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any recommendations? got a budget tho...

certifiedmuppet

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hi guys, i will be moving to a mostly hot year round country in a few months. i need to get some frags that will be ok in the weather and also 1 or 2 that will be suitable for more formal occasions. the others should be suitable for office/ school- inoffensive and pleasant. i have a £250 budget and have found some (possibly dodgy!) websites that are selling testers and some straight from wholesaler bottles for cheap. currently thinking about versace pour homme, eau fraiche, dylan blue and prada luna rossa ocean. (i love the prada so please don't try to convince me not to get it!) bear in mind the country is not hot all year and i need a formal one for the colder times as well. i was thinking of paco rabanne 1 million elixir as i really like it. i am also only 16 so nothing too mature please. has anyone got any suggestions for hot/ high heat formal occasions or replacements for the former frags i mentioned before??
thanks
 

_Nicolas_

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not such a massive fan, feels a bit mature for my taste
what's the opinion on the frags i mentioned?

I own both Versace PH and Man Eau Fraiche and they're great in the heat! Have you tried Dunhill Icon? It gives off a more sophisticated vibe without feeling too mature IMO. Another excellent hot weather option might be Acqua di Parma's Fico di Amalfi.
 
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Varanis Ridari

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Click "reply" under someone's name when replying to them, so everyone else can see who you are answering please.

As for your question, I'd suggest Armaf fragrances. If you're somewhere hot, they have fresh fruity stuff in the Club de Nuit range like Milestone, Sillage, Iconic, anf Men Intense that should work.
 

Black Cloud

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hi guys, i will be moving to a mostly hot year round country in a few months. i need to get some frags that will be ok in the weather and also 1 or 2 that will be suitable for more formal occasions. the others should be suitable for office/ school- inoffensive and pleasant. i have a £250 budget and have found some (possibly dodgy!) websites that are selling testers and some straight from wholesaler bottles for cheap. currently thinking about versace pour homme, eau fraiche, dylan blue and prada luna rossa ocean. (i love the prada so please don't try to convince me not to get it!) bear in mind the country is not hot all year and i need a formal one for the colder times as well. i was thinking of paco rabanne 1 million elixir as i really like it. i am also only 16 so nothing too mature please. has anyone got any suggestions for hot/ high heat formal occasions or replacements for the former frags i mentioned before??
thanks

Of those you mentioned, Versace eau Fraiche would be particularly good in hot weather. Dylan Blue would be a good choice for an all-rounder, as it's versatile enough to be suitable for most occasions.

For additional suggestions, there are probably quite a few but offhand I would mention Mont Blanc Legend or Mont Blanc Legend Spirit.
 

Pippin06

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Of those you mentioned, Versace eau Fraiche would be particularly good in hot weather. Dylan Blue would be a good choice for an all-rounder, as it's versatile enough to be suitable for most occasions.

For additional suggestions, there are probably quite a few but offhand I would mention Mont Blanc Legend or Mont Blanc Legend Spirit.
Also suggesting Chanel Pour Monsieur edp and Guerlain Vetiver.
 

certifiedmuppet

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Click "reply" under someone's name when replying to them, so everyone else can see who you are answering please.

As for your question, I'd suggest Armaf fragrances. If you're somewhere hot, they have fresh fruity stuff in the Club de Nuit range like Milestone, Sillage, Iconic, anf Men Intense that should work.
sorry just joined yesterday thanks for the tip, will have a look
 

Ken_Russell

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Many great recommendations already, also adding Periplo by l'Erbolario, Best of Chevignon by Chevigon, Lalique White, Baldessarini EDC, Aqua di Roma Uomo, most of the scents in the Jaguar Classic fragrance range, as affordable and youthful options.
Being quite versatile both for hot weather, as well as for a colder weather/more formal all year wear.
 

Creme de Vanille

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hi guys, i will be moving to a mostly hot year round country in a few months. i need to get some frags that will be ok in the weather and also 1 or 2 that will be suitable for more formal occasions. the others should be suitable for office/ school- inoffensive and pleasant. i have a £250 budget and have found some (possibly dodgy!) websites that are selling testers and some straight from wholesaler bottles for cheap. currently thinking about versace pour homme, eau fraiche, dylan blue and prada luna rossa ocean. (i love the prada so please don't try to convince me not to get it!) bear in mind the country is not hot all year and i need a formal one for the colder times as well. i was thinking of paco rabanne 1 million elixir as i really like it. i am also only 16 so nothing too mature please. has anyone got any suggestions for hot/ high heat formal occasions or replacements for the former frags i mentioned before??
thanks
 

Creme de Vanille

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If you like Prada: Prada l’homme is the best for versatility. With this I smell sort of a powdery soapy start with a creamy vanilla dry down.

Prada Luna Rossa Black is another star, but I dont think it would be as useful in a warm climate.

Nautica Voyage (fresh clean, aqautic) is super cheap and widely respected as a solid hot weather fragrance. As a 16 year old, this may make the most sense.

If you wanna spend a little more: Armani Acqua di gio Eu de parfum
Dolce and Gabbana light blue

The 1 million isnt a bad choice either though.
 

certifiedmuppet

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May 15, 2023
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If you like Prada: Prada l’homme is the best for versatility. With this I smell sort of a powdery soapy start with a creamy vanilla dry down.

Prada Luna Rossa Black is another star, but I dont think it would be as useful in a warm climate.

Nautica Voyage (fresh clean, aqautic) is super cheap and widely respected as a solid hot weather fragrance. As a 16 year old, this may make the most sense.

If you wanna spend a little more: Armani Acqua di gio Eu de parfum
Dolce and Gabbana light blue

The 1 million isnt a bad choice either though.
thanks, which light blue? there's a few of them!
 
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