http://badgerandblade.com/vb/ Colognes, EDTs, EDPs, and other things that smell great. en Tue, 21 May 2013 13:27:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/styles/RoyalFlush/misc/rss.png http://badgerandblade.com/vb/ http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347234-Tabac-Smells-Like-a-Thrift-Store-or-Mothballs-amp-Roses?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 02:31:46 GMT Stopped by the Perfumania where they had Tabac Original for 50% off. Got a sample on my wrist, and 4 hours later I can't remove the smell. Looking for my can of Xylene to neutralize this stuff. To each his own, but to me, it smells like grandma's stale closet full of mothballs and expired rose petal potpourri. I googled "Tabac Stinks" and found a great discussion below - I must agree, it kind of smells like an old dingy urban thrift store or Five & Dime. "Chain smoking granny" is another good one. To each is own, but how this could ever call this a "manly scent" is a mystery to me.

http://straightrazorplace.com/soaps-...ore-smell.html ]]> Fragrance Seattle http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347234-Tabac-Smells-Like-a-Thrift-Store-or-Mothballs-amp-Roses http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347219-Mistral-Cedarwood-Marine?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 01:38:39 GMT Has anyone ever heard of or tried Mistral Cedarwood Marine EDP PH? It looks very intriguing but I can't find anything on it.

http://www.mistralsoap.com/MMEDPCM-p-Mens-Fragrance.html?Offset= ]]> Fragrance bemiller http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347219-Mistral-Cedarwood-Marine http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347102-Santa-Maria-Novella?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 13:44:10 GMT My dear friends, base notes is excited by their patchouley. I am a fan of their shaving cream. I am looking for a great patch or vetiver EDC. I have been wanting to delve into this all my life. Have favored all the British stuff, my best vetiver was done by Floris. So looking for those scents.... My dear friends, base notes is excited by their patchouley. I am a fan of their shaving cream. I am looking for a great patch or vetiver EDC. I have been wanting to delve into this all my life. Have favored all the British stuff, my best vetiver was done by Floris. So looking for those scents. Getting primed for my daughters graduation this week. She finishes graduate school. So have to smell the best. I will look the best. It seems as I age, vetiver and patch seem to hit the mark. I want a nice cologne, no chemicals! Thank you all so much BTW. Nice day, Jimmy ]]> Fragrance DukeGrad http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347102-Santa-Maria-Novella http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347101-Lorenzo-Villoressi-fans?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 13:39:00 GMT I have used the Uomo and was very impressed with how LR put this together. Lot of pepper from the start, then your lavender. I really liked this. It was different than any out there. It reminds me of L ' Occitane lavender which is almost like it. Anyway, have become a Vetiver fan and even patchouley. Have anyone tried the LV of these EDC. Looking for a great one to put next to my Old Spice, Clubman and Lilac Vegetal. Getting ready for my daughters graduation from grad school, have to do it right. Thank you all. Jimmy ]]> Fragrance DukeGrad http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347101-Lorenzo-Villoressi-fans http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347025-Fragrance-Newb-Help-me-find-my-scent!?goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 23:16:34 GMT Hello.

I'm new to B&B and I want to first say that I am HOOKED. My girlfriend and family are convinced I'm a full blown OCD headcase =].

Anyways, I'm looking for a bold, long lasting cologne that's unlike that of my typical Adidas cologne that I usually wear. I do happen to have a Sephora Sampler Pack which allows me to pick a decent size bottle of any fragrance I like but I rushed through them and didn't really find out what I liked. Are any of the following a "respected" fragrance among the B&B community? Anyone wear any of these?

Dolce & Gabbana The One Sport – redeems to a 1 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
- Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò – redeems to a 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
- Givenchy Play – redeems to a 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
- Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme– redeems to a 1 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
- Hanae Mori HM – redeems to a 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
- Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme – redeems to a 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
- Jean Paul Gaultier LE MALE – redeems to a 1.3 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
- John Varvatos Artisan – redeems to a 2.5 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
- Lacoste Eau de Lacoste – redeems to a 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
- Paco Rabanne 1 Million – redeems to a 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
- Versace Pour Homme – redeems to a 1 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
- Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme– redeems to a 1.3 oz Eau de Toilette ]]> Fragrance bmilcs http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347025-Fragrance-Newb-Help-me-find-my-scent! http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347001-L-Homme-Review?goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 20:13:07 GMT This is a great, great scent. And could easily be a signature for the right person. http://youtu.be/rDt1tN43GFo Maximilian This is a great, great scent. And could easily be a signature for the right person.



Maximilian ]]> Fragrance mheusler http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347001-L-Homme-Review http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346933-Terre-D-hermes-Edp-or-EdT?goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 09:42:25 GMT Hi Gents!...I've had a hankerin to try this named frag...read about it off and on, & am thinking about pulling the trigger but wanted to hear from those of you that own or have owned/used both the Edp and the EdT. Which one to go with? Which do you prefer since you've used both. I've read the reviews on basenotes and it seems the EdP is preferred, but again, I wanted to hear from my B&B Brothers that have used both, what say you? Which one and why?


Best,


Jake
Reddick Fla. ]]> Fragrance shakin_jake http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346933-Terre-D-hermes-Edp-or-EdT http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346919-which-summer-daytime-scent?goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 03:08:50 GMT Currently looking at Hermes Orange Concentre and Guerlain Homme but haven't found a review. Looking for a nice clean citrus scent without the urinal puck/wood wax smell ]]> Fragrance http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346919-which-summer-daytime-scent http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346894-Mesmerize-Cologne-Spray?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 23:57:28 GMT On April 3rd I blind purchased a 3.4oz bottle of Avon Mesmerize for ~$10.65 shipped free, and just dug it out of my moving box last night. I bought to use at work, it was inexpensive and I enjoy a couple of other Avon scents; Original Ironman, the Glory version is not as good IMO, and Vintage Tai... On April 3rd I blind purchased a 3.4oz bottle of Avon Mesmerize for ~$10.65 shipped free, and just dug it out of my moving box last night. I bought to use at work, it was inexpensive and I enjoy a couple of other Avon scents; Original Ironman, the Glory version is not as good IMO, and Vintage Tai Winds .

I applied two sprays to the inside elbows, chest and back of my neck ~520 AM, right now it's still noticeable when sniffing the crook of my arm. It has a powdery, aquatic type scent similar to Polo Blue and I'm liking it during the very warm (87) afternoon today. I'm not good at picking out scent notes but I do know this works well for me as a work fragrance, the silage seems to be moderate with good staying power.

Any other Mesmerize users? ]]> Fragrance mftoms59 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346894-Mesmerize-Cologne-Spray http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346884-What-s-on-heavy-rotation-lately-fellas?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 22:43:33 GMT Here are mine:

Millesime Imperial. Made for warm weather. Inoffensive and smells damn good. I love it now.

Midnight in Paris EDT. In past I badmouthed the EDT thinking what's the point when you can get the more dense, stronger EDP. But EDP is great for winter/fall weather...the EDT really shines in warm weather. The top is more bright. ]]> Fragrance Schad http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346884-What-s-on-heavy-rotation-lately-fellas http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346815-PS-by-Paul-Sebastian?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 13:07:47 GMT I may have finally found one that SWMBO and I can both agree on. I was in the big city yesterday and stopped at Sams Club for the hot dog combo ($1.80 cheap lunch) and they had a tester of PS sitting on the Jewelry/Cologne counter. I figured I may as well give it a try. First spray reminded me... I may have finally found one that SWMBO and I can both agree on. I was in the big city yesterday and stopped at Sams Club for the hot dog combo ($1.80 cheap lunch) and they had a tester of PS sitting on the Jewelry/Cologne counter. I figured I may as well give it a try. First spray reminded me of Old Spice. When I got back I asked SWMBO for her opinion and she said it was nice. I'll have to try it again, but I may have finally found something other than Obsession or Drakkar Noir that she likes. :scared: ]]> Fragrance Mr5x5 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346815-PS-by-Paul-Sebastian http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346765-St-John-s-bay-rum?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 01:24:32 GMT Anyone here familiar with this bay rum? Opinons, likes, dislikes, yays, nays? Anyone here familiar with this bay rum? Opinons, likes, dislikes, yays, nays? ]]> Fragrance doctordial http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346765-St-John-s-bay-rum http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346747-Nivea-After-Shave-Balm-looking-for-comparable-cologne?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 23:29:23 GMT I love the smell of Nivea's Sensitive ASB and luckily I've had quite a few women who smell it on me and like it. I know everyone's sense of smell is different but does anyone know if there's a similar scented cologne? ]]> Fragrance Splat_NJ http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346747-Nivea-After-Shave-Balm-looking-for-comparable-cologne http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346692-Selecting-a-Signature-Fragrance-please-help!?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 17:20:01 GMT I've always loved wearing cologne starting my freshman year in high school with Eternity, Obsession, Drakkar, Cool Water, Fahrenheit, etc... and now I'm 39 and still enjoy wearing cologne but no longer enjoy switching up.

Since starting DE shaving several months ago and joining B&B, I have tried dozens of shaving products and several scents. Additionally, I purchased several cologne samples from TPC. All in all, I really love the sandalwood note and my favorite colognes so far are Mont Blanc Legend, Dyptique Tam Dao, and Guerlain L'Instant. I could wear any of these every day and be perfectly happy (and proud) to call it my "signature scent".

Recently, I've been wearing Mont Blanc Legend daily and have gotten many compliments; not to mention SWMBO likes it the most so that's gotta count for something!

Can you guys help me to find a good quality shaving cream, AS splash, and ASB that compliment Mont Blanc Legend or Tam Dao?

I have AOS Sandalwood cream and balm but unfortunately they don't make a splash. I also have TOBS sandalwood cream and splash but the splash is very floral (at least it opens that way) and I'm worried that it may cover my cologne. The reason I want a splash is that I enjoy the cleansing effect after the shave and I don't always wear a balm; just on cold days or when my skin feels a bit dry.

I've heard that Aqua di Parma makes a phenomenal cream and the Colognia Intense is fantastic. I have no idea what it smells like so if it is anything close to Legend or Tam Dao, I'll try it. I also don't know if AdP is available in an aftershave splash and balm.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

In case you guys are wondering why I want a "signature scent", I'll explain. My grandfather passed away a decade ago but to this day I still remember what he always smelled like; Old Spice! Although today it's not my favorite scent, as a kid I always loved it when he came over because he always smelled the same and I guess in a way it made me think of him as reliable and dependable (not that he wasn't). But I always knew what to expect and I always looked up to him as my definition of a man. Today I have a 3-yr-old boy who is the love of my life and he always watches me shave and get ready for work. I hope that one day when I'm long gone, he can sit back and remember me by all the fun we had and by my signature scent. I know it sounds a bit awkward or perhaps sappy but hey, it's how I feel. ]]> Fragrance m139 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346692-Selecting-a-Signature-Fragrance-please-help! http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346601-Tracking-Your-Fragrance-Wardrobe?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 05:22:23 GMT Until very recently, I tracked my wardrobe on basenotes. For some reason they've done away with quite a bit of the functionality of the wardrobe portion of their site so I was curious to know if some one has created a template to track their frags, make notes, etc. If so...and you wouldn't mind sharing your template feel free to respond here or send me a PM. Thanks in advance. ]]> Fragrance daverasi http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346601-Tracking-Your-Fragrance-Wardrobe