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Fragrance recommendations?

I don't know a ton about fragrance but I'm looking for a seductive scent that I can wear during the day and won't come off overwhelming. I don't love florals, citrus, or anything that's extremely sweet. I think I like things that have notes like amber or oud (even patchouli if it's not too intense) and would love some recommendations!

Re: Fragrance recommendations?

@newmankmc La Vie est Belle Oud L'extrait, Tom Ford Black Orchid edp &edt, Chanel Coco edp, Ellis Brooklyn Raven. The last two are less floral. All are strong, just a couple sprays should do it and keep it reasonable for work.

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One of my favs for cooler weather with a more mature scent and heavy sillage that stays strong all day long is by John Varvatos… Oud.  It’s in a short wide bottle with a faux yellow gold weave.  The scent opens strong, gently mellows into a tobacco,  vanilla, and patchouli scent, then settles into an overwhelming base of oud, leather, tobacco, Amber, and this feeling of being in a very dark bar drinking whiskey.  It’s transformative and strong… and it holds up to almost anything else with a strong oud base!

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I would recommend you to check out Mancera and Montale. Both brands created by the same perfumer. Both have perfumes that last an eternity and fragrances extremely feminine and seductive. I personally prefer the sweet fragrances, I currently own Instant Crush (one of their best sellers) and Feminity, both by Mancera. A great recommendation from Montale is roses musk (not sweet at all) 

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@newmankmc 

 

Amber tends to be heavier and sweet. Lighter ambers for the daytime

 

Oud also tends to be one of the heavier notes. Lighter ouds might be

  • TOM FORD Oud Wood Eau de Parfum Fragrance  - it's not particularly light but it's definitely not those deep dark ouds
  • Hermes' Agar Ebene
  • Jo Malone London Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense 3.4 oz/ 100 mL - again, there's citrus as it helps lighten the oud

Re: Fragrance recommendations?

@newmankmc Sol de Janeiro After Hours Perfume Mist 3.04 oz / 90 ml 

Re: Fragrance recommendations?

Amazing thank you ❤️

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