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Ensnare said:
Not sure if this 100% fits the brief of the thread, but I've been shopping around recently to try and find a decently scented antiperspirant, and failing.

Most antiperspirants that are relatively easy to come by smell like 'teenage male locker room', and ones that typically have more refined scents are usually normally just regular deodorants/natural deodorants. I'm not wed to the idea of actually smelling 'masculine' - very much comfortable enough to go with whatever, as per my across-the-board set of fragrances - but it needs to actually work, and preferably roll-on (I'm also not afraid of chemicals etc dd). Dove roll-ons probably hit the best balance, but I'm a bit tired of them.

Any suggestions? I'm happy to spend a bit of money on them if they're decent. I've been trying this recently, but it's not a great antiperspirant, despite what it says.
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My tastes are extremely Rocky Mountain and so, yanno, there's that. But I have gotten compliments when I wear Old Spice Fiji. It's a pleasant, clean lil tropical smell that doesn't scream "locker room in 2007."
 
collxtion

collxtion

Vasilios said:
I've been using this for the past few years and it's great

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This is just a deodorant though, most of the fine fragrance sticks are just smell with no properties of actually stopping sweat, which is what I think @Ensnare is asking about.

Ensnare said:
Not sure if this 100% fits the brief of the thread, but I've been shopping around recently to try and find a decently scented antiperspirant, and failing.

Most antiperspirants that are relatively easy to come by smell like 'teenage male locker room', and ones that typically have more refined scents are usually normally just regular deodorants/natural deodorants. I'm not wed to the idea of actually smelling 'masculine' - very much comfortable enough to go with whatever, as per my across-the-board set of fragrances - but it needs to actually work, and preferably roll-on (I'm also not afraid of chemicals etc dd). Dove roll-ons probably hit the best balance, but I'm a bit tired of them.

Any suggestions? I'm happy to spend a bit of money on them if they're decent. I've been trying this recently, but it's not a great antiperspirant, despite what it says.
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This might be worth checking out! I personally use their PM Gel because I need to use a product that's completely fragrance-/essential oil-free—but the form factor is a little fussy, so I feel like the classic stick with the sage oil might be your speed?
 
Vengabus

Vengabus

Ensnare said:
Not sure if this 100% fits the brief of the thread, but I've been shopping around recently to try and find a decently scented antiperspirant, and failing.

Most antiperspirants that are relatively easy to come by smell like 'teenage male locker room', and ones that typically have more refined scents are usually normally just regular deodorants/natural deodorants. I'm not wed to the idea of actually smelling 'masculine' - very much comfortable enough to go with whatever, as per my across-the-board set of fragrances - but it needs to actually work, and preferably roll-on (I'm also not afraid of chemicals etc dd). Dove roll-ons probably hit the best balance, but I'm a bit tired of them.

Any suggestions? I'm happy to spend a bit of money on them if they're decent. I've been trying this recently, but it's not a great antiperspirant, despite what it says.
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https://patricksproducts.co.uk/products/nd1-natural-deodorant

I've been using this for the last few months, the scent is nice but not overpowering and it does a decent job at stopping the sweating. It's pricey and can be a little messy being a weird hard cream stick.
 
Mr.Arroz

Mr.Arroz

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Ensnare said:
Not sure if this 100% fits the brief of the thread, but I've been shopping around recently to try and find a decently scented antiperspirant, and failing.

Most antiperspirants that are relatively easy to come by smell like 'teenage male locker room', and ones that typically have more refined scents are usually normally just regular deodorants/natural deodorants. I'm not wed to the idea of actually smelling 'masculine' - very much comfortable enough to go with whatever, as per my across-the-board set of fragrances - but it needs to actually work, and preferably roll-on (I'm also not afraid of chemicals etc dd). Dove roll-ons probably hit the best balance, but I'm a bit tired of them.

Any suggestions? I'm happy to spend a bit of money on them if they're decent. I've been trying this recently, but it's not a great antiperspirant, despite what it says.
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https://www.instagram.com/shop.mando?igsh=NHU2enc4aTc2dzFj

I kept seeing ads for this brand - so I got one of their starter packs like yesterday. I know there’s a bunch of companies trying to shill expensive products right now, but these have a great scent and are rather long-lasting. They’re meant for everywhere you have sweat so they’re versatile too. I really like the Mt. Fuji one the most.
 
Disobedience

Disobedience

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Ensnare said:
Not sure if this 100% fits the brief of the thread, but I've been shopping around recently to try and find a decently scented antiperspirant, and failing.

Most antiperspirants that are relatively easy to come by smell like 'teenage male locker room', and ones that typically have more refined scents are usually normally just regular deodorants/natural deodorants. I'm not wed to the idea of actually smelling 'masculine' - very much comfortable enough to go with whatever, as per my across-the-board set of fragrances - but it needs to actually work, and preferably roll-on (I'm also not afraid of chemicals etc dd). Dove roll-ons probably hit the best balance, but I'm a bit tired of them.

Any suggestions? I'm happy to spend a bit of money on them if they're decent. I've been trying this recently, but it's not a great antiperspirant, despite what it says.
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I realize it’s not the same economic value as the usual suggestions in this thread, but lately I’ve been using Old Spice Wolfthorn and it smells like candied oranges. It’s so refreshing because I’ve always hated those really masculine smells. I use it in regular deodorant form but a quick google search tells me it comes as an antiperspirant roll-on too.
 
codecat

codecat

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I went for judging people who have Aesop soap in their bathrooms to becoming a victim and it's all thanks to Hwyl and Marrakech Intense, they really have that naturalness that you're either disgusted by or you absolutely love. Most of the other body products also smell incredible...even the incense! And I don't like incense that much!!! And the store is beautiful!
 
dontkillmyvibe

dontkillmyvibe

codecat said:
I went for judging people who have Aesop soap in their bathrooms to becoming a victim and it's all thanks to Hwyl and Marrakech Intense, they really have that naturalness that you're either disgusted by or you absolutely love. Most of the other body products also smell incredible...even the incense! And I don't like incense that much!!! And the store is beautiful!
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It’s soap.
 
Rmx

Rmx

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Tom Ford Noir Intense is so good. It lingers for so long.

I'm way too poor to afford it, but I sprayed some on my wrist at the local department store and I could still smell it the next day, after a shower even. Let's start saving some money, it'd be the priciest cologne I have ever bought.
 
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For those wanting the perfect vanilla gourmand scent, I can't recommend Eilish 1 enough. It might be marketed to females but I think it's kinda unisex-ish.

The trade lovessss that scent. I always get compliments from it.
 
Jackarywoo

Jackarywoo

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My go-to fragrance is Jean Paul Gaultier - Le Beau. Long lasting and not too masculine or sweet, been using it pretty much daily for about 18 months now.
JPG Kokorico was my regular for a long time back in the day. I really enjoyed CK2, and found a good dupe of that I need to refresh on. Eau De Gaga was great too, clean and fruity, would love to get my hands on some more of that.
I unintentionally got my hands on some Lady Gaga Fame this week so that’ll be added to rotation for a while.

Has anyone tried any of the Maison Margiela Replica fragrances? They intrigue me.
 
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All of the MM fragrances are overrated. Maybe the Jazz one made several points...
 
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collxtion

collxtion

The best thing about the Margiela fragrances is the marketing, unfortunately. Jazz Club sells like hotcakes (in no small part because it’s essentially Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille with the edges rounded off), but the other scents are… interesting ideas that don’t always translate to an enjoyable wear.
 
iRelate

iRelate

Looking for a new fragrance rec. My absolute faves are Bleu de Chanel and YSL L’Homme. Love fresh but woodsy and slightly musky fragrances that last long. Especially love anything with amber notes. Any ideas?
 
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