Trappeur Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) Last week I delivered an order to a salon in town and they loved so much they asked me if I can come up with a men's collection and one request was a sweet like cigar tobacco or pipe type fragrance. I have been reading up here for suggestions and places to go to buy and this is sure mind boggling....A friend of mine said to get one that smell's like Jovan's Musk. This is as bad as trying to get a spa collection together which I finally did for the salon as I don't like those type scents but they were happy. Now I have no idea what to get or where to go. I would like to I think just start off with 3 or maybe 4 scents. I sure would love some help if anyone could give me ideas?????This is what I came up with from the forum here as to what are best choices. 1. Green Irish Tweed2. Drakkar3. Black Canyon from Peaks4. Black Code5. Blue Sugar from Backwoods6. Bay Rum7. Black Irish (I didn't see it at Backwoods so maybe it is discontinued)8. Mid Summer Night9. I think I saw where Candybee I believe mixed Bay Rum and Green Irish Tweed together...10. Some type of a sweet caramel tobacco or pipe tobacco I saw somewhere on a site sounded good. I was thinking, isn't patchoulli or a blend of it considered masculine? I have to get a few things from Candle Science so it would save shipping to get some from there. I saw Coriander and Tonka there and that sounded real nice.What about their Moon Lake Musk or Oakmoss and Amber? Would that be a good seller? It would sure be great to get them all at one supplier or the most 2 to save on shipping. Thanks! Trappeur Edited October 13, 2014 by Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Moon Lake Musk is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoma Roses Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Oak Moss & Amber CSPatchouli Passion FB Moonworks Dupe Nag Champa WSP I am hoping you get more suggestions since I could use a few more that are good for men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Okay, I'm not good with the actual scents, but I would think anything woodsy/outdoorsy, anything spicey (without fruit in it) and anything clean smelling. Those would be the groups I would start with and dwindle down from there. (sorry, I know it didn't help much) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Sweetcakes Santa's Pipe is wonderful, people really love this scent. I personally add a touch of cherry (not black cherry) and it smells just like my grandpa's pipe when I was young. I've tried a couple other pipe FO's and they can't compare to Sweetcakes IMHO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I love Aztec's Tobacco (not Tobacco and Cedar) and I agree that it makes a great guy's fragrance. Peppercorn from BCN also makes a great guy's FO. I have tried many of CS's FOs, but can't think of one that fits what you are looking for.Patchouli is loved by men and women alike - but just a small % of people love it. Most people think it smells bad, lol. A good sandalwood I think would be a better choice, but I find the Antique Sandalwood at CS a little lackluster. The Hawaiian Sandalwood at RE is a great choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I think you've got a good start. It might be easier to select if you used the category system of scents, eg.; pick a clean, woodsy, floral, earthy, etc. type scents. That way you can a well rounded selection. For example: Clean:Cool WaterKentish Rain (BB)Green Irish Tweed (I do mix either Green Irish Tweed (EBB) or Black Irish (BB) with Bay Rum (PFC/SGS) at 50/50% Woodsy:Rocky Mountains (EBB - my male customers love this one)Sandalwood PatchouliCedarwood (FMC) + Cinnamon Stick (CS) Spicy:Sandalwood + Allspice EOOrange Chili Pepper Floral/Earthy:Anything Patchouli; Patchouli Orange, Honey Patchouli, Patchouli Musk, etc.Lavender, Rosemary, Mint (I blend my own)Lavender Chamomile (I sell more lavender to men than women)Fresh Grass, Bamboo, Green Cactus, or other "green" scent Midsummer's Night and Drakkar are very similar so I would just pick with one. Black Canyon is nice but personally I find it a bit on the baby powder side but customers love it. I sell a ton of patch types so defnitely try to fit one in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 The Perfect Man NGAqua Di GioBonsai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Caribbean Teakwood by Candlesciece is a great, masculine scent with tobacco, leather, peppery, and woodsy notes. It's one of my best sellers in general but men always love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) OK if you want to hit the outdoor man, get the Acorns and Black Oak from Soapalooza ... it's totally mmm mmm mmmmmmmm. Here's my take on patchouli ... I don't place it in a category, because it can fit in all of them as a fixative, as the base note as the rounded earthy note etc. I don't find it to be either masculine or feminine. It swings however it wants to swing. I would say the same thing about sandalwood too.Now if you're going for men's types, start looking into the Axe fragrance line, because a lot of that was tailored to the male and women swooned. As for the list, good luck finding a good Drakkar any more. AWE had an awesome one and then went OOB. I know a lot of people tend to say that Drak and Midsummer's Night are interchangeable, but to me there's a difference. Similar, maybe, but MN isn't as smooth and sexy as Drak IMO. Adding, if they've successfully duped Suede from MW anywhere ... there's a wonderful man type in that scent. Edited October 14, 2014 by Scented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I really, really think you should try London from WSP. Upscale, manly, so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Drakkar from WSP is good. Also Havana Nights from Southwest Candle Suppy is supposed to be an Archipelago dupe men's cologne I think - This exotic scent will transport you to Havana's natural surroundings with the scent of tobacco flower, orange blossom, patchouli and honeysuckle also with clean and citrusy top notes of bergamot.Forgot to add I make my husband cologne with Black Tie from WSP Edited October 14, 2014 by grama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbenimble Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Has anyone duped Suede yet? I have a whole pound. I'd give an ounce to dupe. Anyway- who has the best tobacco FO? I saw a few above I'm gonna check out. Has anyone tried the acorns and black oak in soy yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I heartily endorse Aztec's tobacco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Pops pipe _ I think it's fragrance buddy I got it from....Cracklin birch- NG is very manly woodsyI would also suggest champaca and bamboo sweetcakes Another one that has tobacco that I love is WSP autumn lodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 From CS- oak moss and amber is wonderful along with drakkar- coriander and tonka- spice market- driftwood(light) and franken myrrh...all manly scents IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Pipe Smoke from AH/RE is amazing. I like to add just a tiny bit of Cherry to mine also. It's a very good seller! Also Coriander and Tonka is also really nice manly smell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) I just got in Leather from Texas Candle Supply (Thanks Belinda!).....DIVINE...smells just like a saddle shop! I am thinking of blending it w/Oakmoss and Egyptian Musk from Sweetcakes. Also thinking of blending w/Black Canyon and Midsummers night and throw maybe some Fresh Cut Grass or Warm Sandalwood in there somewhere. I am also going to order the Tobacco I think from Aztec and blend the Leather with that. It seems like the manly smells are a big hit right now. Edited February 22, 2015 by puma52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I heartily endorse Aztec's tobacco.Hey Amanda....it seems that this tobacco is pretty popular...have you put it in wax yet? To your nose what does it smell like? You think I could blend it w/Leather and get a kick-butt Leather and Tobacco scent? I have a customer requesting it. Thanks for your input. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Just will add in here that cubans & cognac from NG is a terrific manly scent. Or maybe that was cognac & cubans lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I just discovered Mountain Lake from Peaks. I am loving this and plan to soap it. It has a similar scent to a FO that was discontinued that used to be my best seller in soap. It has a fresh and clean scent while smelling outdoorsy. I think it will be a great unisex scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I just discovered Mountain Lake from Peaks. I am loving this and plan to soap it. It has a similar scent to a FO that was discontinued that used to be my best seller in soap. It has a fresh and clean scent while smelling outdoorsy. I think it will be a great unisex scent.I use this and spring rain in mixes all the time. (not together, but that might not be a bad idea) If you haven't soaped it, beware, it moves fast. Just an FYI. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Haha! We think alike. I was planning on using it as a mixer too but want to add some patch and maybe a bit of cedar or sandalwood. I have Peaks Asian Sandalwood and some patch EO and thinking this will make it more earthy. (This would also help tame the acceleration me thinks!) Anyway, can't wait to try it. I keep going over to the bottle and sniffing its goodness! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I have in wax curing the Axe - phoenix fo from elements. OOB & cold throw smell great. Not exact dupe of the real thing but close and just as good. I have a pack of tarts sitting on my desk at work waiting to burn after the cure time is up. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Puma -- I have used it in wax a bunch! By itself but usually as a blend. It's hard to describe what it smells like. It's woodsy and a little sweet. I've mixed it with Kentucky Bourbon and that's one of my favorite blends. I also mixed it with Pine Cones over the winter and it was a huge seller. IMHO it would mix great with leather! It would be like a savory smell with a touch of sweet. It's really strong though. I usually mix it with a 1:3 ratio. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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