An inch away from giving up...need a suggestion.

[Ifti]

Interesting...I was toying with the idea of Antaeus, but something tells me it's not what it once was (what is?)...maybe a 're-sniff' is in order? Thanks for the suggestions....

Oh yes for sure! I have current as far as a know and performs great. I think I nosed a vintage miniature of Antaeus and it's was all the more deeper, danker, smidgen of roughness boisterous....more 80s-y. And well, a bit Pour Lui to my nose!?

Waffling aside, I thought to add other frags in that ballpark with good performance that I've experienced in current/recent form (and performance I've never grumbled about 😁)

-most if not all the aramis line. Special shouts to Tobacco Reserve.

- Sartorial Penhaligons.

- Dunhill for Men

- like Aramis, the Guerlain "pillars" such as Habit Rouge, Vetiver, Heritage...

- YSL Jazz, Cartier Declaration & Pasha, Polo

-Versace L'homme
- Chanel PM EDP/Concentree

- Givenchy Xeryus

Out there option: Racquets Penhaligons. Couldn't say for why! Flipping strong stuff.

 

[RedRaider430]

Some really great recommendations here, I think. This is what Basenotes is all about.

 

[speckmann0706]

Tom Ford Beau De Jour Signature
Ralph Lauren Polo (made in USA) bottles.
Guerlain Heritage Eau De Parfum

 

[cheapimitation]

My response is a bit philosophical so take it with a grain of salt. But I would recommend not revisiting current versions of things you knew in the past, you'll likely be disappointed. Even if the fragrances hadn't changed since then, you've changed and the times have changed and they likely won't provide the same enjoyment they once did. Maybe try to embrace the clarity of modern perfume and that you can wear something different tomorrow without having yesterdays perfume still stuck to your skin. Variety and change is the spice of life!

Still, there's a ton of super strong and long lasting perfumes out there today, but it is less likely to find these in mass market which are created to please as many people as possible and not be offensive to anyone.

If you don't mind oud, maybe try something like LV Ombre Nomade or any number of "western" ouds available. I'd also give Portrait of a Lady a try.

Maybe try something ultra modern and see how it feels like Ganymede or an MFK Oud. Or maybe Chanel Le Lion will float your boat.

For something modern but still with a foot in classic masculine, how about French Lover or Amouage Memoir Man.

Other basenoter's are much better experts on vintage/vintage smelling powerhouses of today so I'll defer to them, but I'd urge you to be hip to the times and engage with something current, why revisit the past, you've already done that!

 

[Varanis Ridari]

Bogart and Lapidus still make fragrances, and they are still 80's strong.

 

[Sandy]

Tom Ford Ombre Leather Parfum. It would fill a theater and would remain there for a season...

 

[bigelly]

Just thought of another that you’d probably like. Bowling green by Geoffrey Beene. She’s a beauty!!!

 

[_Nicolas_]

+1 for Rogue's MI, Penhaligon's Sartorial and Dunhill For Men, all excellent in terms of performance, Dunhill Edition is good stuff too if you like that sort of thing. Guerlain's Vetiver isn't what it used to be (my current bottle has about 2/3rds the performance of the previous formulation) but certainly still adequate and just as lovely in terms of composition to my nose!

Don't give up @Odor Miris, there are still some great scents out there with excellent performance! One of my new Autumn favourites is Trumper Eucris EDP. Also love YSL M7 and John Varvatos Vintage for Autumn, for a more late Autumn scent try Bentley For Men Intense.

Happy sampling!

 

[Andyjreid]

If you're into that Barbershop vibe of Azzaro PH and want to try something newer that won't entirely blow the bank the Replica: At the Barbers by Maison Martin Margiela may work for you although I'd say it is a little closer to the original YSL Rive Gauche PH than the Azzaro

FYI I feel you on Aramis Tuscany. It's still a decent fragrance, one of my favourites, however it's become a shadow of it's former self.

Edit: If you're feeling a little more flush in the finance department then Sartorial by Penhaligon's may also fit the bill

 

[pouring]

Long lasting Barbershop? Than try Antico Caruso.

It’s very long lasting classy mature scent

 

[Odor Miris]

If I missed any of you, my apologies...thanks to ALL who responded with great suggestions...now I have my work cut out! LOL

 

[NickZee]

The problem with today’s powerhouse fragrances is that they still follow the frustrating route of having a super-strong opening and a comparably quiet drydown. The introduction of EDPs and parfums was meant to resolve this but it quickly became a gimmick. Chanel and Dior did parfums best with Bleu de Chanel and Dior Homme respectively. The Chanel needs some help from extra sprays but it wears evenly all day.

If you want an excellent autumnal fragrance that wears evenly and beautifully all day make the effort to find a bottle of Michael for Men 2001 by Michael Kors. They are still around and were going cheaply last year for a short time

 

[Odor Miris]

My response is a bit philosophical so take it with a grain of salt. But I would recommend not revisiting current versions of things you knew in the past, you'll likely be disappointed. Even if the fragrances hadn't changed since then, you've changed and the times have changed and they likely won't provide the same enjoyment they once did. Maybe try to embrace the clarity of modern perfume and that you can wear something different tomorrow without having yesterdays perfume still stuck to your skin. Variety and change is the spice of life!

Still, there's a ton of super strong and long lasting perfumes out there today, but it is less likely to find these in mass market which are created to please as many people as possible and not be offensive to anyone.

If you don't mind oud, maybe try something like LV Ombre Nomade or any number of "western" ouds available. I'd also give Portrait of a Lady a try.

Maybe try something ultra modern and see how it feels like Ganymede or an MFK Oud. Or maybe Chanel Le Lion will float your boat.

For something modern but still with a foot in classic masculine, how about French Lover or Amouage Memoir Man.

Other basenoter's are much better experts on vintage/vintage smelling powerhouses of today so I'll defer to them, but I'd urge you to be hip to the times and engage with something current, why revisit the past, you've already done that!

Thank you for your response...philosophical? Maybe, but definitely spot on! Not looking for exact 'copies' of my former loves, but rather similar genres that might offer some longevity...Your recommendations will be researched closely and probably a sample order of each to follow...At this point in time, I am more disappointed in performance of some classic favorites i.e. Guerlain Vetiver (my signature fragrance...) Let's see where this new venture takes me....Great info on your part!

 

[Odor Miris]

Just thought of another that you’d probably like. Bowling green by Geoffrey Beene. She’s a beauty!!!

Own it!

 

[Odor Miris]

+1 for Rogue's MI, Penhaligon's Sartorial and Dunhill For Men, all excellent in terms of performance, Dunhill Edition is good stuff too if you like that sort of thing. Guerlain's Vetiver isn't what it used to be (my current bottle has about 2/3rds the performance of the previous formulation) but certainly still adequate and just as lovely in terms of composition to my nose!

Don't give up @Odor Miris, there are still some great scents out there with excellent performance! One of my new Autumn favourites is Trumper Eucris EDP. Also love YSL M7 and John Varvatos Vintage for Autumn, for a more late Autumn scent try Bentley For Men Intense.

Happy sampling!

Have had my eye on Trumper Eucris...now that you've mentioned it, maybe a purchase is in order! Thanks!

 

[Odor Miris]

If you're into that Barbershop vibe of Azzaro PH and want to try something newer that won't entirely blow the bank the Replica: At the Barbers by Maison Martin Margiela may work for you although I'd say it is a little closer to the original YSL Rive Gauche PH than the Azzaro

FYI I feel you on Aramis Tuscany. It's still a decent fragrance, one of my favourites, however it's become a shadow of it's former self.

Edit: If you're feeling a little more flush in the finance department then Sartorial by Penhaligon's may also fit the bill

I really loved Aramis Tuscany...a bit more than Azzaro PH probably because I detected a bit of basil in the drydown...Unfortunately, the price of Aramis Tuscany has gone through the roof! Absolutely crazy! Will stick with the Azzaro...reminds me of Sunday dinner with my family back in the 1950's/'60's...lot's of food, relatives and plenty of Italian cigar smoke! LOL Thanks for taking the time to respond!

 

[Odor Miris]

The problem with today’s powerhouse fragrances is that they still follow the frustrating route of having a super-strong opening and a comparably quiet drydown. The introduction of EDPs and parfums was meant to resolve this but it quickly became a gimmick. Chanel and Dior did parfums best with Bleu de Chanel and Dior Homme respectively. The Chanel needs some help from extra sprays but it wears evenly all day.

If you want an excellent autumnal fragrance that wears evenly and beautifully all day make the effort to find a bottle of Michael for Men 2001 by Michael Kors. They are still around and were going cheaply last year for a short time

One of the reasons I've avoided Guerlain Vetiver Extreme (the 'regular' vetiver Guerlain was a fragrance I LOVED!)...fairly certain I'd be disappointed....will look into that Michael Kors...Thanks for taking the time to respond!

 

[rexsport]

I don’t think I’ve seen it suggested here yet, but Havana by Aramis is a wonderful Fall fragrance. Over a hundred reviews on BN with almost 90% positive! Based on that I bought blind and was overwhelmed! Just Awesome.👍

 

[StylinLA]

My response is a bit philosophical so take it with a grain of salt. But I would recommend not revisiting current versions of things you knew in the past, you'll likely be disappointed. Even if the fragrances hadn't changed since then, you've changed and the times have changed and they likely won't provide the same enjoyment they once did. Maybe try to embrace the clarity of modern perfume and that you can wear something different tomorrow without having yesterdays perfume still stuck to your skin. Variety and change is the spice of life!

Still, there's a ton of super strong and long lasting perfumes out there today, but it is less likely to find these in mass market which are created to please as many people as possible and not be offensive to anyone.

I'm going to weigh in more or less agreeing with cheapimitation. Don't revisit old favorites with an expectation of that old feeling.

Three reasons:

1- You're older and and your olfactory sense has diminished somewhat (I'm old too so not throwing shade).
2- A lot of things have been reformulated due to IFRA and a lot due to changing fragrance wearing mores.
3- With everyone, young or old, I strongly maintain there is a tendency to romanticize scents we loved from when we first bought and wore them. Revisiting these scents later never provides that same "pop" as we recall it - even if you score a vintage bottle.

I pretty much loathe most of the stuff I wore 30 years ago ( I don't brake for men wearing Obsession). I fairly recently bought Bijan for Men which was a brutal monster in the late 80s. It's been declawed now and maybe we're really better off for it.

Use decants and sampling to find your new longevity monsters.

I suggest Jovoy Private Label and Psychodelique as possible long lasting scents.

 

[Odor Miris]

I'm going to weigh in more or less agreeing with cheapimitation. Don't revisit old favorites with an expectation of that old feeling.

Three reasons:

1- You're older and and your olfactory sense has diminished somewhat (I'm old too so not throwing shade).
2- A lot of things have been reformulated due to IFRA and a lot due to changing fragrance wearing mores.
3- With everyone, young or old, I strongly maintain there is a tendency to romanticize scents we loved from when we first bought and wore them. Revisiting these scents later never provides that same "pop" as we recall it - even if you score a vintage bottle.

I pretty much loathe most of the stuff I wore 30 years ago ( I don't brake for men wearing Obsession). I fairly recently bought Bijan for Men which was a brutal monster in the late 80s. It's been declawed now and maybe we're really better off for it.

Use decants and sampling to find your new longevity monsters.

I suggest Jovoy Private Label and Psychodelique as possible long lasting scents.

Can't disagree with anything you've offered....Correct on all three counts! I recall wearing Paul Sebastian thinking it was the cat's meow...today, I wouldn't dream of wearing it! Same holds true for Bijan for Men (my wife wore the same for women and I thought it was the sexiest fragrance available to mankind!). I need to find a new 'Fahrenheit, Obsession, PS, etc, etc....There has got to be something out there that rings my bell...and something with longevity. I shake my head when I read of gents who claim to get 8 to 12 hours of staying power with something that barely affords me 15 minutes! That's my real complaint. My signature scent (Guerlain Vetiver) was once a gem that at least lasted 4 to 6 hours...now, 5 minutes after spraying, I'm sniffing like a vacuum cleaner to detect even the slightest hint of fragrance (confirmed by others when I ask if they can detect any hint of scent). Will investigate your recommendations...have a good feeling you've placed me on the right track! Thanks for taking time to respond...greatly appreciated!

 

[lfc1892]

Blimey there are loads of scents that go for days.
Of the ones that I own…
Anything by Nishane
Oud satin mood
Megamare
Black afgano
Br540
Grand soir
Mandarava
Mandodari
Bois imperial
Ganymede
lovers tale
Etruscan water
Etc etc etc

All go all day with ease. Megamare on your clothes will take at least one wash to get it out

Honourable mention to the wonderful Nuit de Bakelite. Not only will it last until the next day on your skin, but the sillage has tendrils that stretch some distance, and hang on the air for days. Literally. I can smell it in my car for at least a day or two after I wear it

 

[Odor Miris]

Blimey there are loads of scents that go for days.
Of the ones that I own…
Anything by Nishane
Oud satin mood
Megamare
Black afgano
Br540
Grand soir
Mandarava
Mandodari
Bois imperial
Ganymede
lovers tale
Etruscan water
Etc etc etc

All go all day with ease. Megamare on your clothes will take at least one wash to get it out

Honourable mention to the wonderful Nuit de Bakelite. Not only will it last until the next day on your skin, but the sillage has tendrils that stretch some distance, and hang on the air for days. Literally. I can smell it in my car for at least a day or two after I wear it

Now I have lots of homework to complete! LOL Thanks for the valuable information....greatly appreciated!

 

[Toxicon]

Most of the scents I'd recommend have been listed, but I'll just reiterate Versace l'Homme as this one still punches hard in the opening and hangs around forever on my skin. Admittedly, I'm a light sprayer, but I can't use more than 2 sprays or I'm choking myself out.

Acknowledging that I'm not a beast mode kind of guy, a few others that perform well for me in current formulations: Chanel Egoiste, Roger & Gallet Open (great tobacco/vetiver/soapy fougere), Aramis Havana, Guerlain Homme EDP, Cartier Declaration EDT, and Histoires de Parfums 1725 and 1828 (1725 is like a semi-gourmand fougere; 1828 is citrus, woods, & spice).

 

[Odor Miris]

Most of the scents I'd recommend have been listed, but I'll just reiterate Versace l'Homme as this one still punches hard in the opening and hangs around forever on my skin. Admittedly, I'm a light sprayer, but I can't use more than 2 sprays or I'm choking myself out.

Acknowledging that I'm not a beast mode kind of guy, a few others that perform well for me in current formulations: Chanel Egoiste, Roger & Gallet Open (great tobacco/vetiver/soapy fougere), Aramis Havana, Guerlain Homme EDP, Cartier Declaration EDT, and Histoires de Parfums 1725 and 1828 (1725 is like a semi-gourmand fougere; 1828 is citrus, woods, & spice).

Interesting that Aramis Havana came up several times...I had this in the past, and it was one of the most beautiful fragrances I ever had...unfortunately (for me) it had that longevity problem. Aramis is one of those houses that blends their products beautifully...Havana is no exception! I enjoyed Tuscany and New West but again the lasting problem....I believe MY problem is not so much in re-capturing the exact scent of a past love, but rather finding something that affords me some sort of reasonable longevity. I'm certain there is something out there that I will enjoy as much as my past favorite fragrances...just a matter of finding several. Will certainly look into your recommendation! Thank you for taking the time to offer so much valuable information!

 

[dealt7faux]

Boucheron Jaipur edp

 

[Toxicon]

Interesting that Aramis Havana came up several times...I had this in the past, and it was one of the most beautiful fragrances I ever had...unfortunately (for me) it had that longevity problem. Aramis is one of those houses that blends their products beautifully...Havana is no exception! I enjoyed Tuscany and New West but again the lasting problem....I believe MY problem is not so much in re-capturing the exact scent of a past love, but rather finding something that affords me some sort of reasonable longevity. I'm certain there is something out there that I will enjoy as much as my past favorite fragrances...just a matter of finding several. Will certainly look into your recommendation! Thank you for taking the time to offer so much valuable information!

Absolutely. And please keep us posted on what ends up working for you in the end. Always great fun to discuss these things!

I get decent performance from Havana, but I'm sure it's diminished compared to the old stuff given oakmoss restrictions. Roger & Gallet Open is actually quite similar but lasts a lot longer on my skin - it has a similar soapy tobacco opening, but it stays dry and doesn't turn sweet in the dry down. Very interesting scent that lasts quite well with 2-3 sprays. And cheap to boot.

 

[StylinLA]

Interesting that Aramis Havana came up several times...I had this in the past, and it was one of the most beautiful fragrances I ever had...unfortunately (for me) it had that longevity problem. Aramis is one of those houses that blends their products beautifully...Havana is no exception

There is a hardcore group of Havana fans here for sure. I'm not knocking their experience.

I had a bottle about a year ago and found it lacking in sillage and longevity. Maybe it's just me. Maybe it was a bad bottle.

 

[woodnotes55]

A recent one that had next day longevity was Ferragamo - edt (the new one). Unfortunately I find the scent pretty blah/modern aromachem. Not as bad as many of the new designer stuff but not that great, but you might try a spray if you see it at retail.

Two I would recommend..... Cartier L'Envol EDP. There's a mix here who like the EDT or EDP better, but the EDP has modest projection but major longevity. If you don't know L'Envol it's a nice mix of honey/woods with a touch of vetiver, lavendar and violet. It's not a direct old school scent but definitely a cousin, and very good.

The other one is Olympic Orchids Salamanca. It's a leather, stone, and hay scent and has great longevity with just one spray. The strong leather is kind of in line with many vintage powerhouse scents. I would try this first based on your comments, but OO have numerous fragrances with strong performance including Olympic Rainforest (green plants galore), Woodcut (yes wood scents), and Olympic Amber just to name a few. Night Flyer (original Bat) is another strong scent.......

 

[sagebrush]

Another Rogue Perfumery with good longevity and projection, Fougere L'Aube.

 

[milkbaby]

I'm surprised no one suggested Dior Sauvage Elixir yet. It's a modern beast mode fragrance with nods to the past and is excellent IMHO. Some guys can only stand 1 or 2 sprays, but I admit that I'm usually in the 4 to 8 sprays club depending on where and what I'm doing that day... 😎

 

[Odor Miris]

Absolutely. And please keep us posted on what ends up working for you in the end. Always great fun to discuss these things!

I get decent performance from Havana, but I'm sure it's diminished compared to the old stuff given oakmoss restrictions. Roger & Gallet Open is actually quite similar but lasts a lot longer on my skin - it has a similar soapy tobacco opening, but it stays dry and doesn't turn sweet in the dry down. Very interesting scent that lasts quite well with 2-3 sprays. And cheap to boot.

Decided upon Tabac Vert....judging from the sample I ordered, this is exactly what I was seeking!

 

[Odor Miris]

Absolutely. And please keep us posted on what ends up working for you in the end. Always great fun to discuss these things!

I get decent performance from Havana, but I'm sure it's diminished compared to the old stuff given oakmoss restrictions. Roger & Gallet Open is actually quite similar but lasts a lot longer on my skin - it has a similar soapy tobacco opening, but it stays dry and doesn't turn sweet in the dry down. Very interesting scent that lasts quite well with 2-3 sprays. And cheap to boot.

Finished my search by ordering samples of suggestions from fellow posters...decided upon Tabac Vert...exactly what I was seeking!

 

[Odor Miris]

A recent one that had next day longevity was Ferragamo - edt (the new one). Unfortunately I find the scent pretty blah/modern aromachem. Not as bad as many of the new designer stuff but not that great, but you might try a spray if you see it at retail.

Two I would recommend..... Cartier L'Envol EDP. There's a mix here who like the EDT or EDP better, but the EDP has modest projection but major longevity. If you don't know L'Envol it's a nice mix of honey/woods with a touch of vetiver, lavendar and violet. It's not a direct old school scent but definitely a cousin, and very good.

The other one is Olympic Orchids Salamanca. It's a leather, stone, and hay scent and has great longevity with just one spray. The strong leather is kind of in line with many vintage powerhouse scents. I would try this first based on your comments, but OO have numerous fragrances with strong performance including Olympic Rainforest (green plants galore), Woodcut (yes wood scents), and Olympic Amber just to name a few. Night Flyer (original Bat) is another strong scent.......

Interesting that you mention Ferragamo...makes a beautiful line of fragrances that just don't last over 30 minutes on me (not speaking for anyone else). If the truth be told, Ferragamo pour Homme is one of my favorite scents (and a great bottle to boot!)...have never experienced such a wonderful fig note in any other fragrance...problem...longevity. Same held true for Subtil...lasted all of 10 minutes...I recently purchased a bottle of Acqua Esensiale (sp) that I tested about 8 years or so ago...couldn't help but jump into superlatives about it at the time...seems it's changed, and not for the better. Has been re-assigned as a bathroom spray now...The Olympic Orchids Salamanca sounds interesting....might order a sample! Thanks for taking the time to respond to my query...

 

[Michael Picasso]

Maybe Mancera Red Tobacco?

 

[Odor Miris]

Maybe Mancera Red Tobacco?

A sample is in order! Thanks!

 

[lfc1892]

Add Sultan Vetiver to the list. Nearly bought Sycomore before I sampled this and just about preferred it. Projects and lasts all day with ease and smells divine. Like being at a festival, face down in sun warmed dry grass.

 

[Odor Miris]

Add Sultan Vetiver to the list. Nearly bought Sycomore before I sampled this and just about preferred it. Projects and lasts all day with ease and smells divine. Like being at a festival, face down in sun warmed dry grass.

What a beautiful description! Must secure a sample! Thanks for your feedback!

 

[woodnotes55]

Interesting that you mention Ferragamo...makes a beautiful line of fragrances that just don't last over 30 minutes on me (not speaking for anyone else). If the truth be told, Ferragamo pour Homme is one of my favorite scents (and a great bottle to boot!)...have never experienced such a wonderful fig note in any other fragrance...problem...longevity. Same held true for Subtil...lasted all of 10 minutes...I recently purchased a bottle of Acqua Esensiale (sp) that I tested about 8 years or so ago...couldn't help but jump into superlatives about it at the time...seems it's changed, and not for the better. Has been re-assigned as a bathroom spray now...The Olympic Orchids Salamanca sounds interesting....might order a sample! Thanks for taking the time to respond to my query...

Ferragamo PH is one of my favorites, wear it a lot especially in fall. I got it first and that led me to buy many more by them with mixed results. I can't recall anyone else commenting on low longevity for Ferragamo scents but outside PH don't see many comments on them either. PH may be a little light on me as I often do 3 or 4 sprays where I'm usually at 2 maybe 3. But get pretty good longevity out of it, at least in milder weather. Not sure I've worn it in high heat, or when quite cold. Subtil falls off to much more a skin scent but last about average. I have the Acqua Essenziale Colonia and it lasts ok in warmer weather, but falls closer to like and won't replace it. It's too bad you don't get more longevity as PH is great stuff.

The EDT is the one listed as 2020 in the directory. New upright kind-of-flask ish glass bottle, same as the other new ones I haven't tried yet oud and leather. I got it extremely cheap, and as mentioned not a big fan. But twice have smelled it the next day after wearing so it is strong.

To Olympic Orchids, think they are underrated here. Pretty sure they still have a pick your own 5 sample set for $15 and individual samples are quite reasonable. Salamanca is beast mode longevity with leather so kind of old school. Some have found it too dry, which I get, but I like it a lot. If you want to go nuts, maybe get a set of Salamanca, Night Flyer, Woodcut, Olympic Rainforest, and one of the Seattle or California Chocolate if you lean gourmand, or one of the DEV series for something more dark/incense style, maybe Dev Two. Not that these are the only ones worth trying but give you a wide variety of offerings and at least there of them lean old school...... None of these are ambroxan bombs so shouldn't shut the nose down, and all have great longevity, lean more to longevity than huge projection....

 

[Odor Miris]

Ferragamo PH is one of my favorites, wear it a lot especially in fall. I got it first and that led me to buy many more by them with mixed results. I can't recall anyone else commenting on low longevity for Ferragamo scents but outside PH don't see many comments on them either. PH may be a little light on me as I often do 3 or 4 sprays where I'm usually at 2 maybe 3. But get pretty good longevity out of it, at least in milder weather. Not sure I've worn it in high heat, or when quite cold. Subtil falls off to much more a skin scent but last about average. I have the Acqua Essenziale Colonia and it lasts ok in warmer weather, but falls closer to like and won't replace it. It's too bad you don't get more longevity as PH is great stuff.

The EDT is the one listed as 2020 in the directory. New upright kind-of-flask ish glass bottle, same as the other new ones I haven't tried yet oud and leather. I got it extremely cheap, and as mentioned not a big fan. But twice have smelled it the next day after wearing so it is strong.

To Olympic Orchids, think they are underrated here. Pretty sure they still have a pick your own 5 sample set for $15 and individual samples are quite reasonable. Salamanca is beast mode longevity with leather so kind of old school. Some have found it too dry, which I get, but I like it a lot. If you want to go nuts, maybe get a set of Salamanca, Night Flyer, Woodcut, Olympic Rainforest, and one of the Seattle or California Chocolate if you lean gourmand, or one of the DEV series for something more dark/incense style, maybe Dev Two. Not that these are the only ones worth trying but give you a wide variety of offerings and at least there of them lean old school...... None of these are ambroxan bombs so shouldn't shut the nose down, and all have great longevity, lean more to longevity than huge projection....

Thanks woodnotes55! I started wearing Salvatore Ferragamo fragrances when I lived in south Florida...hot coupled with ridiculous humidity (mostly year-round, I might add)...nothing really worked well and if you over-sprayed you'd get nauseous and discard even your most favorite scents! Salvatore Ferragamo PH was one of the better fragrances and worked fairly well for me (again the longevity problem). Out west now where the temps are somewhat different...no humidity, very short Springs and Autumns and fairly mild winters (at least where I am)...basically we go from hot to cold...hovered around 100*F for the past 2 months! Should be getting cold soon! The point is, it's difficult to find something to wear and give it a fair chance. Even my beloved Guerlain Vetiver doesn't work well...(maybe I have some odd-ball skin) and I've thought more than twice about purchasing a new bottle. The Olympic Orchids sample set sounds like something I'd like to try. I've already ordered several samples of other fragrances suggested here and found that Tabac Vert (Rogue) really seems to fit the bill! The only problem (?) is that to my nose, it comes off as a bit feminine (it's unisex), but I have to wear it a bit more to gauge it properly. We'll see where that takes me. Until then, I'll search for the OO sample set and place an order! Great chatting with you! You most certainly are a wealth of information! Thanks again!

 

[ScentAccord]

Some beast modes (Nuclear Projection)

Megamare Orto Parisi
Armaf Club De Nuit Intense Man Parfum