Teenage boys - fragrance recommendations
11 years ago
I've had a breakthrough with my sons, aged 18 and 19, and they are now willing to be weaned off Lynx and Playboy body sprays (gag) onto something that smells good for a night out and lasts more than 10 minutes. They are stylish, but casual, dressers and their personal grooming currently comprises numerous hair products and a lavish drenching of their chosen outfit (usually after "resting" the garments on the bedroom floor for a couple of days) with the above mentioned body sprays.
The older one was wearing David Beckham "Signature" for a while. Pleasant enough but it made him sneeze a lot, didn't have great longevity and finally turned after 18 months, unboxed, near a window.
The younger one dislikes anything remotely sweet or floral, doesn't want dominant citrus and thinks he might like an element of non-sweet vanilla.
I've been trying to get their opinions on some of my fragrances to suss out which notes they like but it's not easy - they may describe something as "nice" but wouldn't actually want to wear it. Normally I would start with classic fougeres and woodies but anything too citric, green or cedarish may be too much.
I'm looking for "safe" masculines/unisex that have good longevity and feel modern and not too stuffy. Preferably designer (as in price) but I'm happy to consider niche if it's in the lower price range and easily available. I'd thought of Rive Gauche pour Homme as a possibility but would love to hear suggestions from the community. No rush - I think this will be a long process!
EDIT: The older son (the ex-Beckham) is currently sampling Tauer's "L'Air du Desert Moroccain" and likes it (a possible candidate for the Explorer set). The younger one said it "smelled like a chic's perfume".
The older one was wearing David Beckham "Signature" for a while. Pleasant enough but it made him sneeze a lot, didn't have great longevity and finally turned after 18 months, unboxed, near a window.
The younger one dislikes anything remotely sweet or floral, doesn't want dominant citrus and thinks he might like an element of non-sweet vanilla.
I've been trying to get their opinions on some of my fragrances to suss out which notes they like but it's not easy - they may describe something as "nice" but wouldn't actually want to wear it. Normally I would start with classic fougeres and woodies but anything too citric, green or cedarish may be too much.
I'm looking for "safe" masculines/unisex that have good longevity and feel modern and not too stuffy. Preferably designer (as in price) but I'm happy to consider niche if it's in the lower price range and easily available. I'd thought of Rive Gauche pour Homme as a possibility but would love to hear suggestions from the community. No rush - I think this will be a long process!
EDIT: The older son (the ex-Beckham) is currently sampling Tauer's "L'Air du Desert Moroccain" and likes it (a possible candidate for the Explorer set). The younger one said it "smelled like a chic's perfume".