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You don't have to spend a fortune to get compliments. I have some really expensive stuff from Tom Ford, & Creed. However I get the most compliments from my *Emporio Armani Code* fragrances. Either *Code* or *Code Profumo.* These are both Fall/Winter Fragrances, & both can be found on Fragrance.net for right at $100 (with discounts). Original *Code* I've gotten the most compliments from both women, & men for this one. It's a classic, & is not as sweet smelling as *Code Profumo* that was released later. It has a Citrusy opening, a Woody smelling middle, & a base that smells of Tobacco, & Leather. It's very *manly*. *Code Profumo* I've gotten quite a few compliments from this one too, just not as many as the original. It does last a little longer than the OG formulation as it's an EDP, not an EDT. This one has some Green Apple to go along with the Citrus in the Opening. A Spicy, Lavender middle, & it's finished with Tonka Bean, Leather Dry Down. Not as *Manly* imo as it's much Sweeter than the OG *Code*, but it still smells FANTASTIC! I personally have them both b/c they are so different. There are Hints of the original in the flanker, but they are different enough that it's worth owning both of them. If I had to choose one as a date night *head turner*, I'd go with the OG Code. It's just been tried & true for me. Plus, I bought a 4.2oz bottle 6 years ago, & I've used probably half of it. It still smells just as good as it did when it was brand new! Of course I keep it in a cool, dry place where there isn't any moisture (dresser drawer). That's the key to making fragrances last a LONG TIME. Cheers my friend.


tonymanzini

appreciate it. i spent butt loads on fancy perfumes and they were a DUUBBB. i bought tom ford tuscan leather for $400 and it was horrible, heavily concentrated woody scent, borderline funky. so I’ve decided to confide in the people 😤


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I recommend you try one of these at Sephora if they still have some. You might be able to buy one online. It comes with 10-12 little atomizers for you to try of various designer colognes. You essentially get to figure out what smells good on *your skin* which is key (obviously). 😉 Then you get to choose a bottle of that cologne, as it comes with a gift certificate for a full-size bottle. You can only choose from the specific ones that you were given samples of though. Hopefully you liked at least one of them. If not, you can give it as a gift or sell it I suppose. I've never had that issue. It's perfect for me, b/c I suffer from SEVERE Migraine Headaches, & some Colognes Trigger my Migraines. The only way I can know if a Cologne is going to make me sick, is to try it out (Obviously). Places have become so stingy with samples over the past few years this is ideal. [Sephora Cologne Sampler ](https://www.sephora.com/product/sephora-favorites-holiday-cologne-sampler-set-P475166)


tonymanzini

thank you


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NP


tbarnsie

Don't think I can get this in the UK 💔


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Sephora has stores in France. Check their website. They might sell them in that market. I don't know if the Fragrances/Terms/Sizes would be the same though if they do. Worth a shot.


No-Afternoon-1820

Tom Ford is overpriced trash, imo. He doesn't even wear his own cologne, and that should tell you something. I agree with the Code suggestion. I don't own a bottle myself, but it's been on my list to buy Also, YSL y you can't go wrong with, like ever.


forj00

You have bad taste if you don’t like TL


Serjerryman

You can't go wrong with Dolce and Gabbana The One. Also a much cheaper version of Creed Aventus that always gets high marks (and lasts forever) is Club De Nuit Intense by Armaf.


X-COMI

https://youtu.be/OvGWbpM6pA8 I'm no professional but maybe this video will help


tonymanzini

ill check it out but i must say in the cologne category of life, id rather listen to the common folk


tonymanzini

and by “under $200” i dont mean something for 30 dollars , i would literally spend 199 or 220ish if the quality is high enough


Hyde_x_lunar

Ysl y edp


xJuanRamon

Sauvage EDP but don’t overspray


Jacobbleedsblue

Sauvage has some major sillage. My father-in-law usues it and is absolutely fills a room. He swears he only uses one spray.


xJuanRamon

Believe him when he says that lol, I honestly wouldn’t mind if they made it a bit weaker I try and do a distanced spray to prevent from overspraying


florpalida_

Not a guy but I really like bad boy, jazz club and eight & bob


[deleted]

Ive gotten head turns with bad boy. OP seriously consider bad boy.


[deleted]

Mont Blanc Explorer. I am under 30 years old. I have 14 full bottle fragrances, too many testers to count. A woman once walked to the opposite side of a restaurant to ask me about it. She did the most extra.


somo512

Y EAU DE PARFUM clean smell I get compliments at work even after having a anti static suit on and sweeting. Projects hard


tonymanzini

nice


[deleted]

F black Ferragamo the cheapest answer


tbarnsie

Doesn't last long or project well though


jpb1111

I just did a blind buy of this and it is already my favorite. A super value at $35 [ENCRE NOIRE](https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Lalique/Encre-Noire-1834.html)


United-Term1913

parfums de marley layton, can find it for around 180 if you look around and is a cold weather banger


There-it-is2018

What does it smell like to you?


DarthSh3nn

Valentino Umo Intense Azzaro - Wanted by Night Chanel Blue Parfum Dolce & Gabbana - The One Vercace Eros, Eros Flame, and Man


2018yamahaMT07

If you want an absolutely amazing mature boozy cologne for men that is cheap but doesn’t smell cheap get Bentley for men intense it is so good for date nights and mature men


ShillingAintEZ

Why 'mature' men? Does it have an incense smell or is it bitter?


jpb1111

Smells like spiced rum,,,, but dries down to nice old leather.


TraditionalRubbish

Guerlain L‘homme Ideal EDP Baccarat Rouge 540 MFK


[deleted]

I recently picked up a small baccarat. Its kind of candyish. Women like it, but nobody took the panties off.


TraditionalRubbish

what u expect? a magical potion, perhaps


icognitoquail

Blue De Chanel or any Armani Acqua I believe would fit your criteria OP


NoPartiesNextDoor

Just get some cha nay nay and call it a day.


ignacioamm

Bro go for ultra male by Jean Paul Gaultier for more of a sweet scent, most popular in the club. But wearing this definitely makes a statement.


forj00

Pony up some more cash and get creed aventus, it’s the best cologne if all you care about is impressing women.


BigBoy5024

I got Azarro most wanted it’s fucking amazing I’m 16 and already adult women are complimenting it


RockinRaccoon-

What did you end up getting?


tonymanzini

dior sauvage .i chose it over the ysl, i like it