Looking for a "Cool" cologne

Bonzo · Post by **Bonzo** » Mon May 05, 2008 10:43 am

No, I don't mean a Marlon Brando/Steve McQueen scent..

Most, if not all of my colognes, I consider warm:

California North Signature EDT
GFT Astor
Burberry London
Floris Santal
GFT Sandalwood

I've got a sample of GFT Wild Fern that I like, and I may get that.

Any other ideas?

Thanks gents.

dmikel · Post by **dmikel** » Mon May 05, 2008 10:54 am

I think Tabac is worth a try and it's cheap. I prefer the spray cologne, it seems to have a better scent.

Brett G · Post by **Brett G** » Mon May 05, 2008 11:58 am

John,
I'm not sure what you mean by "cool"? Are you referring to scents that are best worn in cooler weather, a scent that has some kind of cooling effect, or one that evokes a cool mood?

Bonzo · Post by **Bonzo** » Mon May 05, 2008 12:40 pm

Brett G wrote:John,
I'm not sure what you mean by "cool"? Are you referring to scents that are best worn in cooler weather, a scent that has some kind of cooling effect, or one that evokes a cool mood?

Not really sure what I mean, to be honest. It's just that all of the colognes I own seem very warm on my skin (not burning, but that they have a nice warmth to them). I was looking for something a little different.

I guess I'll obtain some Wild Fern. To me, that's more of a cool cologne, because it doesn't exude a bright warmth like the ones I own.

Magnulus · Post by **Magnulus** » Mon May 05, 2008 2:39 pm

Davidoff Cool Water? Maybe it's not esoteric enough; it's a more common fragrance. I tried a sample bottle of it, and while I'm not sure it was quite to my liking, it was inoffensive. It is more modern but still isn't really "ultra-modern", the fragrance is not aquatic/ozone, but neither is it heavy. It's somewhat "mildly woody"

Lou · Post by **Lou** » Sat May 10, 2008 10:16 am

Guerlain Vetiver has a cool-feeling scent. You might also like L'Occitane's Eau de Baux.

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Sat May 10, 2008 1:34 pm

Agua Lavanda Puig.

Bargepole · Post by **Bargepole** » Sat May 10, 2008 5:22 pm

Caron Homme? Annick Goutal Eau d'Hadrien?

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Sat May 10, 2008 5:42 pm

I support you in just going ahead with the Trumpers Wild Fern. Nothing better, and definately a 'cooler' scent, in the sense that you mean it. Enjoy.
Regards,
Gordon

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Sat May 10, 2008 8:41 pm

Bargepole wrote:Caron Homme? Annick Goutal Eau d'Hadrien?

The Caron is very nice.

Another would be Monsieur de Givenchy or Chanel Pour Monsieur.

GA Russell · Post by **GA Russell** » Sat May 10, 2008 8:57 pm

Magnulus wrote:Davidoff Cool Water? Maybe it's not esoteric enough; it's a more common fragrance. I tried a sample bottle of it, and while I'm not sure it was quite to my liking, it was inoffensive. It is more modern but still isn't really "ultra-modern", the fragrance is not aquatic/ozone, but neither is it heavy. It's somewhat "mildly woody"

I was given a bottle of Davidoff Cool Water as a Christmas present many years ago, I think in the early 90s. By far I received more compliments about it from attractive women than any other after shave I have ever used.

Magnulus · Post by **Magnulus** » Sat May 10, 2008 10:10 pm

GA Russell wrote: I was given a bottle of Davidoff Cool Water as a Christmas present many years ago, I think in the early 90s. By far I received more compliments about it from attractive women than any other after shave I have ever used.

If it's good enough for Snoop-Dogg, it's good enough for you, fo' shizzle.

Seriously, it smelled good. I can't imagine anybody hating that cologne. It'll probably go down in history along with Old Spice, Brut, etc. Plus it's not super-expensive stuff.

Bargepole · Post by **Bargepole** » Mon May 12, 2008 5:33 am

Another one just came into my line of sight: Creed Virgin Island Water. Lime, rum, coconut. Bit like wearing Sailor Jerry. But splendid stuff -- fresh, clean, light but lasting. Cost = 1 arm + 1 leg but I think worth it. Perfect for summer.

maxpower · Post by **maxpower** » Tue May 13, 2008 6:55 pm

YSL Live Jazz?

* Top Notes
* Bitter Lemon Peel, Grapefruit, Iced Mint..
*

Middle Notes
* Coriander, Wild Reed, Rhubarb Leaf..
*

Base Notes
* Cedarwood, Ambergris, Hint of Vanilla.

Hoos · Post by **Hoos** » Tue May 13, 2008 7:06 pm

Davidoff Cool Water - imagine no more. Hated by me.

Creed's fragrances should be sampled, folks either love them or hate them and they're expensive. I have not cared for any of their citrus fragrances. Others love them.

Good fragrances for warm weather (having a cooler profile) are citrus scents and lighter marine scents. Some very nice ones for warmer weather that I wear:

Penhaligon's Castile (bergamot/rose)
Acqua di Parma Colonia (citrus/rose)
Parfums de Nicolai Cologne Nature (citrus/rose)
I Profumi di Firenze's Agrumi di Sicilia (lime/grapefruit) and the Brezza di Mare (marine, but nice and light, more casual)

BlankTim · Post by **BlankTim** » Tue May 13, 2008 10:31 pm

Bargepole wrote:Another one just came into my line of sight: Creed Virgin Island Water. Lime, rum, coconut. Bit like wearing Sailor Jerry. But splendid stuff -- fresh, clean, light but lasting. Cost = 1 arm + 1 leg but I think worth it. Perfect for summer.

You had me at Sailor Jerry

Thanks for feeding my disorder, I appreciate it

mission of burma shave · Wed May 14, 2008 7:10 am

there is some wild fern at Pasteurs. It looks like it's packaged like the Sandalwood. Anybody know if it's still comes in the splash?

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:23 am

Trumper's Skye?

rafikz · Post by **rafikz** » Wed May 14, 2008 4:40 pm

Black XS

Armani Code

RIDave · Post by **RIDave** » Thu May 15, 2008 6:50 am

Lou wrote:Guerlain Vetiver has a cool-feeling scent. You might also like L'Occitane's Eau de Baux.

+1 on the Guerlain

SMF

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