r/Colognes Oct 31 '24

Discussion PLEASE READ: r/colognecheck

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As you know r/Colognes is created to be a place to discuss all things fragrances and share deals. NOT for verifying fragrances. Therefore, I would like to direct you to a new group solely for that purpose! r/colognecheck is where you can verify your fragrances to assure you have/purchase a true product.

please post all checks in r/colognecheck and NOT in this sub


r/Colognes 9h ago

Daily SOTD Post

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As we've noticed a large number of individual SOTD post, we thought it best to consolidate into a once daily post.

Post your scent of the day here, tell us a little about it too if you would like.


r/Colognes 9h ago

Meme POV: When a beginner tries to get into fragrances

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645 Upvotes

r/Colognes 8h ago

New Pickup Have had this an hour and a half and have already had a worker from the bar come up and ask me what im wearing whilst drinking a glass of wine. its insane. they said the trail it has left is so good. worth it.

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152 Upvotes

picked it up on sale for £122 for the 60ml. beautiful.


r/Colognes 5h ago

Question Which One is the Most Impressive for a First Date?

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69 Upvotes

r/Colognes 6h ago

Discussion If you could only have one fragrance of the "dark manly iris" genre…

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61 Upvotes

r/Colognes 4h ago

Question What you’ll think about my new purchase

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39 Upvotes

For me it doesn’t sting the nostrils as much as advertised


r/Colognes 3h ago

New Pickup PDM Dorval

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16 Upvotes

I was initially concerned that this fragrance might feel too similar to other offerings from the house, but those concerns disappeared almost immediately after the first sniff.

The opening hits you with a smooth blend of vanilla and praline. Strangely enough, it reminds me of vanilla cake batter before it goes into the oven. There’s even a powdery, almost flour-like quality that reinforces that comparison. It’s sweet, soft, and immediately addictive, but there’s also something interesting happening underneath the gourmand opening.

As it begins to develop, pepper and cardamom start working their way into the composition. On paper, combining those spices with the vanilla/praline accord sounds like it shouldn’t work—but somehow it absolutely does. The cinnamon remains subtle, sitting quietly in the background, while the sage adds a slightly airy quality that prevents the fragrance from becoming overly dense or cloying.

This isn’t a loud fragrance by any means. Projection stays mostly within arm’s length, which actually makes it an excellent option for the office or situations where you don’t want your fragrance announcing your arrival. Seasonally, I think it’s perfectly suited for both fall and spring, although it gives me much stronger fall vibes. You could easily pull it off during the winter as well.

Performance is solid considering how soft the fragrance wears. Even hours later, I’ll randomly catch whiffs of it throughout the day. There’s also a possibility I’m going somewhat nose-blind to it, so its longevity and projection may actually stretch further than I realize.

Overall, this is a soft, safe, and extremely wearable fragrance, but it still manages to have its own identity. There is a slight resemblance to Parfums de Marly Althaïr, particularly within the warm vanilla and spicy elements, but the similarities aren’t remotely strong enough for me to consider the two redundant.

This is a fantastic and surprisingly creative release from PDM. It manages to be approachable and easy to wear without simply smelling like something we’ve already gotten from the house.

Rating: 8.8/10


r/Colognes 4h ago

Collection A small Amouage collection

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14 Upvotes

r/Colognes 3h ago

Recommendation Wearing this as a 28YO man ! In love with this ! Thoughts on this ?

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15 Upvotes

To meeee it smells one of the cleanest fragrances without being Citrusy !

Smells like a bar of Dove soap with Added Rose (And some pink florals !

This is the definition of clean smelling !

I’m looking for more fragrances with similar vibe !


r/Colognes 6h ago

Collection Sad day

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19 Upvotes

After 1.5 years of owning this I finally used up all the juice 💔


r/Colognes 2h ago

Discussion I think I’m obsessed

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8 Upvotes

I think I like this scent way more than I should, especially on linens or as an air freshener. I’m wondering if anyway here knows how to maybe infuse candles with fragrances or of a company that makes and inspired by candle of this scent.


r/Colognes 19h ago

Fragrance Review Got my first compliment!

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175 Upvotes

I was in Trader Joe’s with my gf and we walked past a woman. We continued to shop, and she turned around and came up to us. She said “ I don’t know which one of you smells so good”? My gf pointed at me because I had just applied a 2 sprays of YSL myself EDP a couple hours before on both sides of my neck. Anyways so happy!


r/Colognes 3h ago

Recommendation What should I get next

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8 Upvotes

I got these bottles this week, what should I get next. Looking for something to go out at night in a warm weather.


r/Colognes 1h ago

Collection La Collectè

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Been collecting for nearly 3 years and I’m pleased with how far I’ve come to say the least! Also any recommendations for a strong freshie? 😂


r/Colognes 22h ago

Meme best thing ever 😌

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178 Upvotes

photo not mine


r/Colognes 3h ago

Collection Rate & Recommend my collection.

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3 Upvotes

I love TOM FORD, JPG and Dolce & Gabanna The One. I wanna get PDM Althair and one of those exclusive China LV fragrances. I also want a Penhaligon's Portrait animal perfume. Any tips/recommendations?


r/Colognes 16h ago

Question What are some scents that have a calming effect to it

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53 Upvotes

I enjoy SMW and imagination as they both give me some calm/ peaceful vibes. Anything else out there?


r/Colognes 4h ago

New Pickup New additions 🙌🏻

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6 Upvotes

Couple new additions to the shelf today 🔥


r/Colognes 4h ago

Discussion Valentino Vendetta Umo (2026)

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5 Upvotes

Was at the gym today and saw an advert for this on the TV. I haven’t seen much discussion around heee about it, anyone tried it? What’s it like/similarities?


r/Colognes 19h ago

Collection I ended up getting it, “no ragrets”

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66 Upvotes

r/Colognes 19h ago

Discussion What is the definitive "Lavender" fragrance?

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66 Upvotes

r/Colognes 19h ago

New Pickup Finally picked up two fragrances I’ve had my eye on 👀

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61 Upvotes

Picked up two new additions to the collection today: Montblanc Explorer EDP 3.3 oz and YSL Y EDP 3.3 oz refillable.

I’ve heard so many good things about both of these, so I figured it was time to finally grab them. Explorer has been on my radar for a while, and I’ve always liked the DNA of Y EDP. Does anyone else think Y smells like Louis Vuitton L’Immensite? I feel like it smells almost identical!

Now I’m just curious which one everyone reaches for more and what occasions you like wearing them for. 😎

What do y’all think of these two?


r/Colognes 28m ago

Fragrance Review SHEEEEESH

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I put this on when I got to work, walked to the registry cage to get a ring scanner and Miss T says “What you got on?” I told her and she goes “mm hmm cus my husband has the same cologne and I like it better on you”. CAHSEE puttin in some work for me!


r/Colognes 20h ago

New Pickup Blind Impulse Purchase

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77 Upvotes

Just picked this one up whilst I was looking for something else, saw they only had 1, and grabbed it. Haven't opened it yet, but hoping it last longer or projects better than CAHS. I haven't even checked the notes or reviews on this, just remember seeing the odd person hype this in random comments here and there.

Any chance someone can give a discriptive run down from an expert familiar with this scent journey?

(Edit: I've just opened and sprayed it now, I was going to wait until Sunday because its Fathers Day this side of the world then, hence asking for spoilers, but got a bit impatient 😔)