r/Colognes_and_Perfumes

My friend is urgently trying to ID his grandfathers cologne and I’m pretty lost on what it would be, any help is appreciated.

I’m tryna figure out what cologne this is, I only have one blurry pic of it but I liked it so if anyone can help me figure it out that’d help a lot thanks 😊

Does anyone have any recommendations? I find myself leaning more towards spicy/woodsy scents these days but am open to any suggestions

My Collection and my Rankings…. Some are real good but ranked lower than you might think…I don’t rate… everything is worn fir specific times and longevity and projection in the sun count

Got this from my brothers friend. Just wanted to makes sure it’s real

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Just downloaded Parfumo.... Great app

I did a side-by-side test of Tom Ford F*cking Fabulous and Fearless Flame by Inspired by Scent. Not an affiliate, bought both myself.

Application:
2 sprays wrist, 2 sprays inner elbow, 1 spray neck for each.

Right off the bat, Fearless Flame is shockingly close. Like, “how are they doing this?” close. Either there’s a computer involved or someone over there really knows the craft.

Opening
The OG opens sage-forward, with soft lavender, smooth vanilla, and a hint of leather. It feels blended, calm, and expensive in that annoying Tom Ford way.

Fearless Flame opens almost identical, but noticeably louder. I get sage, lavender, leather, vanilla, and maybe the tiniest hint of citrus. It’s stronger by far, but not sharp at first. Everything is just turned up.

20–30 minutes in
F*cking Fabulous starts to mellow pretty quickly. The lavender and vanilla move forward, the sage settles down, and the leather is still there but subtle. It becomes smoother and almost powdery.

Fearless Flame stays more sage-forward. The lavender and vanilla are still there, but the sage keeps driving the bus. At this stage it is still very recognizable as FF, but it’s a little less soft and blended than the original.

Around 3 hours
The OG has moved into vanilla, leather, and lavender, with sage in the background. It’s soft, pleasant, and not quite powdery, but close.

Fearless Flame is still stronger. The drydown is mostly sage and lavender, with the vanilla and leather pushed further back. It keeps more of that sage edge, which makes it feel a little harsher than the original as it dries down.

Around 4–5 hours
F*cking Fabulous is mostly lavender, a little powdery, with just a touch of sage.

Fearless Flame is almost all sage at this point, with the sweeter notes way in the background. By hour 5, the sage edge does soften a bit and it gets closer to powdery, but it never fully loses that slightly sharp sage-forward feel.

Verdict
Fearless Flame goes on so close to F*cking Fabulous that it genuinely had me puzzling over how they do it. Over time, though, they separate.

F*cking Fabulous dries down into a smoother vanilla/lavender/leather blend with just a trace of sage. Fearless Flame stays stronger and more sage-heavy, especially as the sweeter lavender, vanilla, and leather notes fade back.

That said, for the money? I’m very happy with the dupe. Fearless Flame is $84 for 3.4 oz, and at that price I can easily decant it and carry a travel spray to refresh every hour or two. It’s stronger, very close in the opening, and still clearly recognizable as F*cking Fabulous even into the drydown.

I may eventually buy a full bottle of the OG since I only used a decant, but honestly, I’m completely happy wearing the dupe.

Note on Inspired by Scent
I really like this brand overall. Their dupes are usually stronger/more concentrated than the inspiration, very close, and sometimes even better. Fearless Flame is probably my least favorite of the ones I’ve tried, and I still like it. Their Aventus, Millésime Imperial, GIT, and others have all been great. I’ve reviewed a few of them now.

EDIT: The next day, TF is essentially gone, the dupe is still very present, still sage forward, but a touch softer, sweeter, less sharp. Impressive longevity.

Other Inspired by Scent reviews
Millésime Impérial vs Imperial Gold
https://www.reddit.com/r/fragrance/s/dhoosgGYmI

Aventus Absolu vs Absolute Resolve
https://www.reddit.com/r/fragranceclones/s/0w4f4kblqg

Creed Clones Review,including Aventis Essence
https://www.reddit.com/r/fragrance/s/93kXIrs2bY

I recently blind bought Issey Miyake Fusion d’Issey extreme, and I have to say I’m really impressed. I wasn’t expecting much since it doesn’t seem to get mentioned very often, but it’s quickly become one of my favorite hot-weather fragrances.
It’s fresh, bright, and has a unique tropical/mineral vibe that’s perfect for summer without smelling like every other citrus fragrance out there. It performs well on my skin too, especially considering how inexpensive it is.
I honestly don’t understand why nobody talks about this one more. At discounter prices, it feels like one of the best values for a summer fragrance.

Fusion d’Issey is an underrated gem for hot weather

Has anyone else here tried Fusion d’Issey? What are your thoughts?

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Hugo Boss Bottled Elixir 3.4oz - New w/ out box - $45 SOLD

Killian Roses on Ice 1.7oz - BNIB - $95

Penhaligon's Scent Library Sample Set Spray Vials Gift Set 10 pc 2 ml - BNIB - $30. SOLD

MFK Discovery Set 8 x 0.37 fl oz (11mL) - BNIB - $190 $165 - I have two sets. They are priced and sold individually

I’ll be in Italy and Greece for the next week and I would like some help to choose from these colognes to buy from. I’m looking for some marine/ aquatic but I’m also down to get something else entirely, let me know what you guys think!

I’ve put a picture of my collection on the last slide to help with suggestions

Edit: Dior paradise should be on the list as well but I forgot to add a picture

Edit pt.2: these are colognes I want to buy in Italy or Greece, Ive already brought my share of colognes I want to wear here