Recommendations for a nice dark, exotic, spicy cologne

[kozulich]

I tend not to get too excited by colognes with predominant high notes, preferring low notes, exotic scents and spices. I haven't hit on a cologne that just blows me away yet. Paco Rabanne is my favorite so far, but its not perfect. Any recommendations for colognes I should try?

[Austin]

LV Piper Nigrum comes to mind. It has spicy notes (Pepper).

[Agent86]

I think that Fahrenheit by Christian Dior would reside in the dark and exotic category. I've always considered it to be a warm and very romantic fragrance that's great for fall and winter.

[Joedy]

Czech & Speake 88 is a very dark and exotic scent.

-joedy

[Scotto]

#88 might be good, but I have a feeling it is not what you are looking for. Perhaps Tabac - very warm, rich and spicy. Anotrher interesting option for you is L'Artisan Tea for Two- a very interesting scent. Other things that come to mind are Knize Ten and L'Occitane Eav des Bavx.

[TraderJoe]

Floris Santal,
Gucci Envy

[Sam]

Floris Santal is on sale for halfprice until the 31st so that is a good one to pick up.

Spicy is Piper Nigrum. Here are some others: Dark, exotic wood/smokey and rose is Serge Lutens Fumerie Turque. D'Orsay Le Dandy and L'Artisan Eau de Navigatuer.

[Rik]

I agree with the Knize Ten.

[Tito]

Penhaligon's Opus 1870 for sure!

[gimpy]

L'Occitane Eau de Baux -- masculine, exotic, spicy
Givenchy Very Irresistible -- pretty musky and dark smelling

[kozulich]

Hey, thanks for all the suggestions. My question now is, where do you find these colognes?

I went out shopping last night. Stopped by Dillards, JC Penny, Younkers, Kohls, Walgreens. Believe it or not the only suggested cologne I could find was Fahrenheit. I have to say, I think we're on the right track, because I found Fahrenheit to be appealing. Now I'm even more curious about some of the others.

[srajguru]

" A man who is eating or lying with his wife or preparing to go to sleep in humility, thankfulness and temperance, is, by Christian standards, in an infinitely higher state than one who is listening to Bach or reading Plato in a state of pride.
C. S. Lewis "

Nice signature quote..

[Dennis]

Hey, thanks for all the suggestions. My question now is, where do you find these colognes?

I went out shopping last night. Stopped by Dillards, JC Penny, Younkers, Kohls, Walgreens. Believe it or not the only suggested cologne I could find was Fahrenheit. I have to say, I think we're on the right track, because I found Fahrenheit to be appealing. Now I'm even more curious about some of the others.

You will have to do most of your shopping online. The other place to look might be basenotes.net in the BST area to see if anyone is decanting or selling. Try the B&B Decant Club too as some of the recommended scents were recently offered.

Dennis

[etagloh]

Ormonde Jayne's Ormonde Man fits the bill: dark and woody and spicy.

[SSLStudio]

Im a sucker for B&B cologne anytime specially since I gotten some good respondes from the female Genders.. dangerous to wear that one. :biggrin:

[sinekkaydi]

Chanel egoiste (http://uma.chanel.com/branding.php?chsetdefgnavdiv=25&landing=f&branding=ego&wt.mc_n=psearch&wt.mc_t=banner)

[crackstar]

Here are 2 that I love, SCS New Spice, and Thierry Mugler A Men. Those are great!

Jeff

[FriscoSoxFan]

Definitely not mainstream, but try Domain for Men from Mary Kay if you have access. I get a lot of compliments on it.

Disclaimer: I work for MK, but I'd wear it anway.

[sobranie]

jean pascal pour homme - jean pascal
voleur d'roses - l'artisan
tumulte - christian lacroix
nemo - cacharel

those are some that i'd call dark and exotic...also

2 from comme des garcons "incense series"
kyoto
avignon



:)

[nichhel]

Nice avatar!
I looove banania with brioche :001_wub: (early in the morning in Bretagne, for preference :-)

[LX_Emergency]

Penhaligon's Opus 1870 for sure!
amen brother

[Dave Keith]

Just received a sample of Serge Lutens Sa Majeste La Rose and it sure seems dark and mysterious to me. That description of C&S 88 of Rose plus things more exotic that I read came to my mind when I used the La Rose. Strong rose, but not anywhere near what I would consider feminine.

[superfly]

I agree on Fahrenheit,

mine favorite is M7 by ISL, close second Brit by Barberry

and if you want a punch of sweet and wood in your (and other's ) face, try Angel for man, the blue stuff.

Nenad

[tinmantt]

Does there seem to be a national bias towards what kind of colognes come from different nations or areas?:drool:

[dojohnso]

Have you tried Bel Ami by Hermes? Its one of my favs, but is an evening cologne. Very woodsy, cedarish.

[Austin]

Have you tried Bel Ami by Hermes? Its one of my favs, but is an evening cologne. Very woodsy, cedarish.

Bel Ami is a favorite of mine.

[Sam]

Dark exotic and spicy? Santa Maria Novella Potpourri, but it can be a take it or leave it situation.

MPG Eau des Iles

YOu can go to basenotes.net and ask guys there for suggestions

Sam

[Bakerloo Line]

This fits the spicy/dark/woodsy/tobacco-y space.

Unfortunately, it's in limited distribution right now.