Smelling Fresh in a Tough Economy
Today’s article is a guest post written by Dane from Perre De Pierre, my favourite source for men’s fragrance news and reviews. Their posts are interesting to read, easy to understand and unbiased. Their reviews have always been spot-on for me (which is difficult when reviewing something as subjective as fragrance) and Perre De Pierre is now my go-to whenever i’m running low on a fragrance and want something interesting to wear!
I’m sure I could easily be criticized for the cost of some of my fragrance recommendations. It’s true that when you surround yourself in high-cost merchandise for business, you forget what people in the real world are willing to spend. Just like a lover of shoes wouldn’t scoff at a pair costing $1000, it rarely crosses my mind when I see a bottle of costing $300 or more. Admittedly, the average consumer probably won’t be paying anywhere near that.
I have a general theory when I look to buy a new bottle – price per millilitre. Now, that’s simplifying things a bit…when you’re shopping for a house, price per-square-foot is a factor, but not the decision-maker. It doesn’t matter how cheap something can be, if it doesn’t suit your needs, there’s no point in buying it. Generally speaking though, it helps give you a real sense of how much you’re paying.
Recommendations:
For those on a tight budget, you can always find a good deal on Bvlgari Black, a modern, industrial take on vanilla. Bottles can be had for about $30 online (about $1-per-ml). For something a bit lighter, Cartier’s Declaration runs about the same price.
A higher budget will give you more options, but with option comes a greater chance of making the wrong decision. L’Artisan Parfumeur’s scents start around $95 (about $2-per-ml) and offer a broad selection that you really can’t go (too) wrong with. My favourites are Dzonkha, Dzing!, and Patchouli Patch.
For a lavish treat, there is none better than the house of Amouage. Bottles range from $250-300 (about $5-per-ml), but rest assured you’ll be getting topnotch quality, both in packaging and ingredients. Dia Man and Jubilation XXV are both modern interpretations on rich, Arabic-style perfumery that are textured and luxurious.
Some words of warning – beware of deals that are too good to be true. Brands like Chanel, Dior and Creed are notoriously knocked-off and many unsuspecting fellows are left wondering why their eBay purchase ends up smelling like vinegar ten minute after application. Also beware of up-selling. Realistically, the 100ml bottle is a better deal, but if you own several bottles, or only spritz on special occasions, the 50ml bottle will probably suffice.
Happy shopping!
Dane
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We’ve found a delicious fragrance which can be found through Avons Mens line of fragrances. The Scent is called “Signature”. Slightly Rugged yet sensitive, the after notes are both warm&cool. This cologne can be purchased for under $30. I have been searching for a new scent and this by far deserves some attention. If earth had a fragrance in one, this would be it.
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