My small collection

**Gissy** · 01-05-2013, 03:49 PM

I'm really starting to enjoy frags. I have all the shaving stuff I need for a long time so I have started to use my spare cash(the little there is) on scents and clothing instead. Here is my small collection:

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I like all of these, but my favorites is The English Laundry- Arrogant and the L'Occitan.

What I really want next is a Vetiver. I'm looking at this one: http://www.cheapsmells.com/productPa...oductId=650735

I also like the things I have heard about this one: http://www.fragrancedirect.co.uk/yar.../invt/0034661/

What do you gentlemen think?

**smalltank** · 01-05-2013, 03:50 PM

**turtle** · 01-05-2013, 04:10 PM

Looking good.

I am a big Guy Laroche fan myself too

**alabamalawyer** · 01-05-2013, 04:23 PM

Nice start to your fragrance collection. I really like L'Occitan Pour Homme. It is a very nice lavander with a peppery touch that gives it some staying power. If you have never tried a vetiver scent, you might want to check out Royall Vetiver. It is a nice scent with a citrus top-note that is a nice, inexpensive intro into the vetiver scents.

**maxman** · 01-05-2013, 04:49 PM

Ohhhh yeah, Burberry London! One of my favourites.
Good choice.

**Renato1** · 01-05-2013, 05:06 PM

I'd go for the Carven Vetiver.
You can probably get hold of another cheap but reasonable vetiver called Malazia Uomo - just don't wear it in Italy where it's the equivalent to Brut and worn by millions.
Cheers,
Renato

**MSstrahan** · 01-05-2013, 05:36 PM

The only vetiver I've ever tried was Royal Vetiver. I thought it was awful. Smells like dirt at first, then mellows into something tolerable, but not enjoyable. Maybe I don't like vetiver. Garry's sample shop has it if you want to try it.

**Dennard** · 01-05-2013, 05:47 PM

I like Drakkar Noir and Burberry London. As far as vetivers, my favourite is Guerlain's version. Frederic Malle's Vetiver Extraordinaire is also very good, but pricey.

**MSstrahan** · 01-05-2013, 07:01 PM

Drakkar is the scent of choice for SWMBO. No idea why, but it gets very positive results. Nothing else compares.

**jakespoppy** · 01-05-2013, 07:16 PM

Looking good! Or perhaps I should say, smelling good! And Carven Vetiver is a good introduction to vetiver, as it's a pretty straight forward, clean vetiver scent.

**andrestole** · 01-06-2013, 02:11 AM

nice frags, i love burberry london.

**Gissy** · 01-06-2013, 03:55 AM

Someone on here was kind enough to sell me almost full battles of both the L'occtane Vetiver and Guerlain Vetiver so I will take him up on that when the next paycheck comes in.

**musicman1951** · 01-06-2013, 10:18 AM

Sample! Guerlain is popular - but not with my nose. It's not wretched, but I won't wear it again. Sycomore is popular, but the top note is an assault on my sinuses for the first 30 minutes.

I like Tom Ford Grey quite a bit, but that's expensive. I also like L'Occtane quite a bit.

sample! This is no area for blind buys.

**Gissy** · 01-06-2013, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by musicman1951

Sample! Guerlain is popular - but not with my nose. It's not wretched, but I won't wear it again. Sycomore is popular, but the top note is an assault on my sinuses for the first 30 minutes.

I like Tom Ford Grey quite a bit, but that's expensive. I also like L'Occtane quite a bit.

sample! This is no area for blind buys.

I usually just blind buy stuff. With the shipping charges I feel it's easier. Sure I can sell it on here in Norway if I don't enjoy it.

**jakespoppy** · 01-06-2013, 02:35 PM

L'Occitane Vetyver and Guerlain Vetiver are very different from each other. Give them both a few wearings before you make a final decision about either one. Don't expect them to smell like each other, or any other vetiver scent for that matter. There are a lot of folks who like each, and some who don't. Whether you decide you like them or not, I hope you enjoy the experience of trying them. They are both very distinct scents that someone interested in scents, especially vetiver scents, should try.