What are your favorite houses at the moment?

[FragManCLE]

Hi guys, I'm always researching new fragrances and trying to find new houses to explore. I understand that taste can change over time, so I am interested to hear what your CURRENT favorite houses are? For me personally, I have fallen in love with Xerjoff. Roja is also great, but hard to sample considering the outrageous prices. Dior never seems to disappoint. Of course Creed and Tom Ford are heavy hitters and put out great scents imo. My favorite designer/mainstream house (besides the already mentioned Dior) has got to be YSL. Please share yours!

 

[freewheelingvagabond]

Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle
Hermès
Parfums de Nicolaï

 

[hednic]

Le Monarque
FO'AH
Parfumerie Particuliere
Fragrance Du Bois
La Closerie Des Parfums
Eternel Gentleman
Reims Parfums
Sous Le Manteau
Clive Christian
Maison D'Hauteville
Lesquendieu
Ormaie

 

[FragManCLE]

Clive Christian

Been really wanting to try them out, but same deal as Roja, very expensive!

 

[FragManCLE]

Parfums de Nicolaï

Really gotta get me a sample of New York Intense! Been reading great things about that one.

 

[thrilledchilled]

Sultan Pasha
Strangers Parfumerie
Bortnikoff
Areej le Doré
Bogue

 

[JON RODGERS]

Rogue Perfumery.

https://rogueperfumery.com/

I would highly recommend sending for a sample set. You will be in for a treat :thumbsup:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/665694619/boxed-sample-set?ref=shop_home_active_9&crt=1

 

[jkonick]

I got to sample a bunch of Comme des Garcons fragrances recently and I'm currently pretty enamored of that house. I really like green/woody stuff, and they seem to do that really well, along with their more weird/synthetic/industrial scent options, which is another favorite type of mine. But I appreciate their range from relatively safe, modern takes on classic styles, to completely avant-garde, artistic creations. They are definitely not cheap, but more affordable than some of the houses you mentioned (Roja, Creed, Tom Ford, etc).

 

[FragManCLE]

I got to sample a bunch of Comme des Garcons fragrances recently and I'm currently pretty enamored of that house. I really like green/woody stuff, and they seem to do that really well, along with their more weird/synthetic/industrial scent options, which is another favorite type of mine. But I appreciate their range from relatively safe, modern takes on classic styles, to completely avant-garde, artistic creations. They are definitely not cheap, but more affordable than some of the houses you mentioned (Roja, Creed, Tom Ford, etc).

I have tried a few CdG scents and they were pretty good! I am meaning to try some of their incense ones. Which have been your favorites thus far?

 

[FragManCLE]

Rogue Perfumery.

https://rogueperfumery.com/

I would highly recommend sending for a sample set. You will be in for a treat :thumbsup:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/665694619/boxed-sample-set?ref=shop_home_active_9&crt=1

I see this house mentioned quite often. That sample set is super affordable! Might just have to give them a try

 

[pluran]

Rogue Perfumery.

https://rogueperfumery.com/

I would highly recommend sending for a sample set. You will be in for a treat :thumbsup:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/665694619/boxed-sample-set?ref=shop_home_active_9&crt=1

:thumbup:

 

[oudaddict]

Fragrance du Bois
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
House of Matriarch
Areej le Dore
Roja Dove

 

[Ken_Russell]

Especially the following ones are and remain long term favorites and highlights, in no particular order:

Armani, Hugh Parsons, Loewe, Lalique, Jacques Bogart-in spite of being very inexpensive, Lutens, Acqua di Parma, Chanel, Aramis, Azzaro, Creed, Penhaligon's, Floris, Boucheron, Hermes, Cartier, Xerjoff, Memo Paris

 

[FragManCLE]

Especially the following ones are and remain long term favorites and highlights, in no particular order:

Armani, Hugh Parsons, Loewe, Lalique, Jacques Bogart-in spite of being very inexpensive, Lutens, Acqua di Parma, Chanel, Aramis, Azzaro, Creed, Penhaligon's, Floris, Boucheron, Hermes, Cartier, Xerjoff, Memo Paris

I've recently become interested in Armani. I always sort of dismissed them and thought they really only offered ADG, Code, and the other big ones, but they have TONS of others I am interested in. The Prive line looks intriguing; the samples are pricey however.

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

My focus has been Chanel and Guerlain.

I do enjoy Rogue Perfumery quite a bit.

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

I see this house mentioned quite often. That sample set is super affordable! Might just have to give them a try

I'm hosting a sample pass for Rogue Perfumery, definitely take a look at the thread as there's plenty of reviews written by others:http://www.basenotes.net/threads/461414-Sample-Pass-Rogue-Perfumery

I definitely recommend ordering a sample set, it's definitely worth trying the fragrances offered.

 

[Tonyprince]

Well, there are some that stay on my radar over the years, but if the question is really "at the moment", I'd say Pekji, Mikmoi, MadHat, and Soivohle.

 

[FragManCLE]

I'm hosting a sample pass for Rogue Perfumery, definitely take a look at the thread as there's plenty of reviews written by others:http://www.basenotes.net/threads/461414-Sample-Pass-Rogue-Perfumery

I definitely recommend ordering a sample set, it's definitely worth trying the fragrances offered.

Cool, will do! What exactly is a sample pass?

 

[ILikePeeps]

Just gonna give a special little shout out to Gucci. They really got my attention with Envy for Men and Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Homme.

Edit: Ooh, Gucci Pour Homme II is great stuff too!

 

[FragManCLE]

Just gonna give a special little shout out to Gucci. They really got my attention with Envy for Men and Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Homme.

I agree! Have only tried Gucci Pour Homme I and II and they're both great! Have a sample of Rush and Guilty Absolute on the way too. Been looking for Envy but can't seem to find samples anywhere. Nobile is another one I'm looking to try as well.

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Cool, will do! What exactly is a sample pass?

Samples passes in general consists of a group of participants that take turns reviewing a batch of fragrances that are passed from one individual to another. It's a great away to trying new fragrances without having to purchase or collect excessive samples.

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Just gonna give a special little shout out to Gucci. They really got my attention with Envy for Men and Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Homme.

How much Envy for Men do you have now if I may ask? I think the last photo you showed was a lot of juice.

 

[FragManCLE]

Samples passes in general consists of a group of participants that take turns reviewing a batch of fragrances that are passed from one individual to another. It's a great away to trying new fragrances without having to purchase or collect excessive samples.

Oh that's a really cool idea!

 

[dontworrybehappy]

Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Tom ford
Abdul Samad al Qurashi

 

[FragManCLE]

Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Tom ford
Abdul Samad al Qurashi

MFK is another house you just can't go wrong with! The sample deal on their site is great btw!

 

[Scarce]

Rogue Perfumery.

https://rogueperfumery.com/

I would highly recommend sending for a sample set. You will be in for a treat :thumbsup:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/665694619/boxed-sample-set?ref=shop_home_active_9&crt=1

Non IFRA Compliance Art

Ok, sold. :coolold:

 

[dougczar]

My top 10 would look something like this:

Creed
Stéphane Humbert Lucas
Brückner
Xerjoff
by Kilian
Zegna
Armani
Chanel
Dior
Tom Ford

 

[FragManCLE]

My top 10 would look something like this:

Creed
Stéphane Humbert Lucas
Brückner
Xerjoff
by Kilian
Zegna
Armani
Chanel
Dior
Tom Ford

Zegna is one house I am very intrigued by. I can't wait to sample their Essenze line. Have you tried any from their newest line Elements of Man?

 

[notspendingamillion]

Ive been digging Guerlain as of late. If pressed for a favorite that would be it.

 

[dougczar]

Non IFRA Compliance Art

Ok, sold. :coolold:

Agree. More houses like this need to pop up and start commanding market share.

Zegna is one house I am very intrigued by. I can't wait to sample their Essenze line. Have you tried any from their newest line Elements of Man?

I love the Essenze line - amazing scents IMO. I have only tried 2 from the Elements of Man line - Talent and Wisdom. I remember really liking Wisdom quite a bit, but being a bit lukewarm about Talent. I have only worn each once so far though, and it was a while ago, so I will need to revisit these. I would like to get samples of the rest of them at some point soon.

I am also looking forward to the re-released Essenze scents (the stronger concentration ones).

 

[FragManCLE]

I love the Essenze line - amazing scents IMO. I have only tried 2 from the Elements of Man line - Talent and Wisdom. I remember really liking Wisdom quite a bit, but being a bit lukewarm about Talent. I have only worn each once so far though, and it was a while ago, so I will need to revisit these. I would like to get samples of the rest of them at some point soon.

I am also looking forward to the re-released Essenze scents (the stronger concentration ones).

Thanks for the info. Where do you get your Zegna samples by chance?

 

[Brooks Otterlake]

Santa Maria Novella in the no. 1 slot, followed by Guerlain.

 

[Russlan]

Amouage

 

[ILikePeeps]

I agree! Have only tried Gucci Pour Homme I and II and they're both great! Have a sample of Rush and Guilty Absolute on the way too. Been looking for Envy but can't seem to find samples anywhere. Nobile is another one I'm looking to try as well.

Oh, thanks for reminding me about GPH II - great stuff as well!

How much Envy for Men do you have now if I may ask? I think the last photo you showed was a lot of juice.

Have 3 bottles at the moment, waiting on the 4th to arrive. It's great stuff. I was really surprised to get that one in the bag, haha. A nice mint condition original formulation.

 

[FragManCLE]

Have 3 bottles at the moment, waiting on the 4th to arrive. It's great stuff. I was really surprised to get that one in the bag, haha. A nice mint condition original formulation.

You should sell me a small sample! :laugh::tongue:

 

[thrilledchilled]

Ive been digging Guerlain as of late. If pressed for a favorite that would be it.

A great house.

 

[ILikePeeps]

You should sell me a small sample! :laugh::tongue:

I could send you a sample, but I might need a little empty vial first - I'm waiting on decant bottles right now, but I'm not sure I have any empty sample bottles. Are you by chance in Texas? haha

 

[Melbourne Man]

Guerlain, Histoires de Parfum, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Francesca Bianchi, Papillon.

 

[FragManCLE]

I could send you a sample, but I might need a little empty vial first - I'm waiting on decant bottles right now, but I'm not sure I have any empty sample bottles. Are you by chance in Texas? haha

I am not in Texas unfortunately... I do have like these little 3 ml spray bottles if you can't find one. I will gladly send you money via PayPal!

 

[Mr. Prince]

Tom Ford
by Kilian
Creed

My current favorite houses, in that order.