Dioxic

003 wtaps are my favorite..

This all the way. I'm sad I've only got a pair of the 003 Sk8 Hi's. I'd love a pair of the chukkas or authentics too.....They just never come up for sale, particularly in my size.

lol, I'd do it for $300....Doesn't look like you're willing though..

Current pair:

SExIH03

In queue:

SExIH07BK (considering selling..)

IH 301s-07BK

Retired:

SExDBxS09

Even Steven Blue Dry Denim (Do they even make these anymore?)

Levi 501's...Not even sure where these are...I might have turned them into shorts hah.

Some of these are done extremely well. My theory on the whole subject is that you have companies like apple and google (to name a few key players) who outsource their production to places like china. What ends up happening, whether it be through illegal means, the transfer of knowledge, exchange of workers, or some other magical force, they end up building "clones" so to speak.

We all know about these "cheap" made in china knock offs, not just in regards to electronics, but in general. However, in recent years the quality of the fakes have been increasing at an alarming rate. There are plenty of fake tablets, ipod clones, MacBooks, designer clothes, and even name brand instruments, which all work quite well. In some cases they work just as well as the original.

None of this is really what you were talking about though...sorry..

I've had the chance to use a few of these droid tablets (I'm not too sure on the specific models), but in general they perform very well and you do get a great bang for your buck.

Don't want to read that shit? Summary? It's wroth it.

and I'll take it if they don't

- Z - lookin' good.

Weight, height, & size?

Any hints for the SExFHxRJB collabo that's going to be released at the party? If not, mind hinting at how many oz?

@ Scais, I'd recommend looking on the list for one that might sound appealing to you. I've tried penhaligons before, but it's far from my favorite.

Just order a couple samples and see what you think. Good luck on your quest.

I dig the Varvatos, but tons of cats are wearin' it these days. If you can afford it I'd recommend looking for something a little rarer..something to make your "signature sent".

When if at all wil SE stock the Beatle Buster SBG's?

Also curious about a restock of the 666ODs..

Thanks!

Shure SE535 Sound Isolating headphones. Can't wait.

I cant blame ya Beatle if I designed jeans I'd want to wear them as much as possible too hah. I'm curious though...Why the OD's as opposed to the SBG's?

Wish this was my size. Bump for a legit seller.

By the way, I wasn't really sure what category this was best suited for. Forgive me if this is the wrong location.

***SWAGGER TIER***

Allure Pour Homme: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Chanel/Allure-Pour-Homme-523.html

Allure Homme Edition Blanche: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Chanel/Allure-Homme-Edition-Blanche-2653.html

Dior Homme: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Dior/Dior-Homme-230.html

Dior Homme Intense: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Dior/Dior-Homme-Intense-1771.html

Eau Sauvage: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Dior/Eau-Sauvage-231.html

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Dior/Eau-Sauvage-Fraicheur-Cuir-1242.html

Egoïste Platinum: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Chanel/Ego-ste-Platinum-614.html

Guerlain Homme L`Eau: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Guerlain/Guerlain-Homme-L-Eau-8115.html

Gucci Pour Homme II: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Gucci/Gucci-Pour-Homme-II-1119.html

John Varvatos: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/John-Varvatos/John-Varvatos-2355.html

La Nuit de l`Homme: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Yves-Saint-Laurent/La-Nuit-de-l-Homme-5521.html

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Guerlain/L-Instant-de-Guerlain-pour-Homme-52.html

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau Extreme: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Guerlain/L-Instant-de-Guerlain-pour-Homme-Eau-Extreme-11570.html

London: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Burberry/London-for-Men-804.html

M7: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Yves-Saint-Laurent/M7-1031.html

Opium Pour Homme: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Yves-Saint-Laurent/Opium-Pour-Homme-562.html

Pour Monsieur Concentree: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Chanel/Pour-Monsieur-Concentree-3131.html

Pure Havane: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Thierry-Mugler/A-Men-Pure-Havane-11444.html

Pure Malt: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Thierry-Mugler/A-Men-Pure-Malt-6103.html

Terre d'Hermes: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Hermes/Terre-d-Hermes-17.html

The One: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Dolce-Gabbana/The-One-for-Men-2056.html

Vetiver: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Guerlain/Vetiver-69.html

Vintage: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/John-Varvatos/Vintage-2356.html

***SOLID TIER***

Acqua di Gio: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Giorgio-Armani/Acqua-di-Gio-410.html

A*Men: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Thierry-Mugler/A-Men-705.html

Brit: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Burberry/Burberry-Brit-for-Men-1115.html

D&G: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Dolce-Gabbana/D-G-483.html

Le Male: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Jean-Paul-Gaultier/Le-Male-430.html

L'Homme: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Yves-Saint-Laurent/L-Homme-734.html

Mugler Cologne: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Thierry-Mugler/Mugler-Cologne-708.html

Rochas: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Rochas/Rochas-Men-1426.html

***SHIT I DON'T DIG, BUT ISN'T NECESSARILY BAD TIER***

1 Million:http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Paco-Rabanne/1-Million-3747.html

Armani Code: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Giorgio-Armani/Armani-Code-412.html

Bleu: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Chanel/Bleu-de-Chanel-9099.html

Fahrenheit: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Dior/Fahrenheit-228.html

Pi: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Givenchy/Pi-39.html

Versace Man: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Versace/Versace-Man-643.html

Gucci by Gucci, Armani Code, Polo, Abercrombie Fierce and other common as fuck department store colognes. Seriously, do you really want to smell like every other guy or some frat bro??

***__________ TIER***

Axe Body Spray

Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and other tacky colognes. This is shit 12 year olds wear when they are trying to up their swag in middle school.

Deodorant sticks (Your body wants to sweat naturally, but that doesn't mean you have to smell bad. Use Cologne)

Hey guys! Welcome to my cologne topic. This is meant as both a novice and enthusiast's guide to finding the most suiting and attractive personal fragrances one can. The gist of the topic is pretty simple: I'll provide a guide for choosing the right cologne, good resources for obtaining samples and retail bottles, and a list of popular, niche, and shitty fragrances so that beginner's can get a feel for options to try, while those more experienced with cologne can try out new, more exclusive, scents.

***CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLOGNE***

When choosing a cologne that is right for you, the most important factor is that you like it. That may seem obvious at first, but perfume is far more complex that a single spray will reveal. All perfumes & cologne are composed of a harmony of notes, separated into three "generations": The top notes will be the smell that comes from the initial burst of fragrance. These are volatile notes and will generally die off within the first 30-60 minutes. Following this are the middle notes which make up the heart of the fragrance. These will generally last a couple hours at the most before they give way to the illustrious base notes. These notes are what ground the fragrance and, while more subtle, will live out the remainder of the olfactory experience. Because of the intricacy of each and every fragrance, you have to be patient and allow the scents to come to fruition. Only then will you know if a cologne is right for you.

Another factor you must consider is your own skin's effect on the smell and longevity of a cologne. Oily skin can interfere with what a fragrance is trying to do and, in some cases, produce a very unpleasant aroma as a result. If you have oily skin, don't fret. You will be more than able to find a cologne that works with your chemistry. On the other hand, if your skin is too dry the longevity of a fragrance can be cut drastically. In a case like that, you may consider a more intense/extreme version of a cologne that is made to last longer.

One last thing to note is that because of these factors you should not rely on scent strips to indicate what a cologne will smell like. Always ALWAYS test out a fragrance first, and very rarely should you ever blind buy one. This brings us to the next section...

***WHERE TO BUY SAMPLES/BOTTLES***

Since there is rarely a time where you shouldn't have to sample a cologne before purchase, there are few great options for obtaining samples.

1) Retail/department stores: Most retail stores will have samples or be able to make samples for you to try. Some places, like certain department stores, will only allow you to try a cologne on. This kind of limits you to being able to sample only one. Sephora, Nordstrom's, and other specialized places should be able to provide you with samples to take home and try at your leisure. Call around and when you find a place that will hook you up, go raid that shit. This is the easiest and cheapest way to get samples.

2) If you aren't able to sample a certain cologne that you'd like, the two best fall-back options are either eBay or The Perfumed Court. TPC specializes in providing nothing but perfume samples, so should be able to find whatever it is you're looking for.

3) Lastly, and this is more of a perfume buff thing, you could check out forums like http://www.fragrantica.com/board/viewforum.php?id=2 & http://www.basenotes.net/forums/29-Items-for-Swap and see if anybody will hook you up.

As for purchasing full bottles of cologne, I'd recommend any of these:

1) eBay (Only use trusted sellers, as there are a lot of fakes being sold)

2) Amazon

3) Fragrance.net

If you can't find a cologne amongst these websites then you may have to go right to the source and spend a little more green. This brings us to the final section...

***THE LIST***

Here is a far-from-complete list of some awesome and not-so-awesome colognes to look into. The only real difference between God Tier and Swagger Tier is the price and rarity. If you want something that very few other people will have and, in some cases, screams class, then consider any of these. As for the Swagger Tier, it's hard to go wrong with any of these, and none of them should run over $100 for a 3.4 oz bottle. Everything below that is pretty self explanatory. My main goal here, if anything, is to provide you with a wide array of perfume houses to choose from and, subsequently, some of the best scents they have to offer. Don't let this list stop you from exploring other options. Most importantly, have fun and godspeed!

$$$GOD TIER$$$

02 L`Air du Desert Marocain: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Tauer-Perfumes/02-L-Air-du-Desert-Marocain-4573.html

Alba: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Profumum-Roma/Alba-6967.html

Amber Absolute: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Tom-Ford/Private-Blend-Amber-Absolute-1821.html

Ambre Precieux: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Maitre-Parfumeur-et-Gantier/Ambre-Precieux-5259.html

Bigarade Concentree: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Frederic-Malle/Bigarade-concentree-4770.html

Brooklyn: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Bond-No-9/Brooklyn-5453.html

Cuiron pour Homme: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Helmut-Lang/Cuiron-pour-Homme-4195.html

Dambrosia: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Profumum-Roma/Dambrosia-6977.html

Derby: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Guerlain/Derby-5396.html

Dia pour Homme: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Amouage/Dia-pour-Homme-1110.html

Domenico Caraceni 1913: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Domenico-Caraceni/Domenico-Caraceni-1913-2196.html

Green Irish Tweed: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Creed/Green-Irish-Tweed-474.html

High Line: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Bond-No-9/High-Line-7503.html

Jubilation: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Amouage/Jubilation-for-Men-2366.html

Knize Ten: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Knize/Knize-Ten-7913.html

L'Homme Sage: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Divine/L-Homme-Sage-43.html

Memoir Man: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Amouage/Memoir-Man-10145.html

Mouchoir de Monsieur: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Guerlain/Mouchoir-de-Monsieur-3943.html

Musc Ravageur: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Frederic-Malle/Musc-Ravageur-1801.html

Muscs Koublai Khan: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Serge-Lutens/Muscs-Koublai-Khan-4090.html

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Musk: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Narciso-Rodriguez/Narciso-Rodriguez-for-Him-Musk-6576.html

New Harlem: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Bond-No-9/New-Haarlem-3258.html

New York Oud: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Bond-No-9/New-York-Oud-11234.html

Noir de Noir: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Tom-Ford/Private-Blend-Noir-de-Noir-1822.html

Oud Wood: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Tom-Ford/Private-Blend-Oud-Wood-1826.html

Reflection: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Amouage/Reflection-Man-920.html

Santal Noble: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Maitre-Parfumeur-et-Gantier/Santal-Noble-5252.html

Silver Factory: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Bond-No-9/Andy-Warhol-Silver-Factory-1297.html

Silver Mountain Water: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Creed/Silver-Mountain-Water-472.html

Tobacco Vanille: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Tom-Ford/Private-Blend-Tobacco-Vanille-1825.html

Tuscan Leather: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Tom-Ford/Private-Blend-Tuscan-Leather-1849.html

Vetiver Extraordinaire: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Frederic-Malle/Vetiver-Extraordinaire-4774.html

Yatagan: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Caron/Yatagan-4024.html

Zeta: http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Tauer-Perfumes/Zeta-11910.html

ha! and that's why people don't show their faces here

Really? I thought it was because they're afraid of getting stalked, raped, and killed

Speaking of which, if you're doing superswap....I may or may not have your address...

wait....someone has mine too...

It's 301s-07bk

bump1234566

Well, Mr. Cosgrove and Christos, while we're giving hints....my birthday's on may 30th

Sorry <3

iT-nopZKc28

@gfunkdocta - Did you really have to set that shit on autoplay??

@ke1 - Dope, unfortunately neither of them ring a bell. I'm familiar with a few Gomez', but none of them are named Damien.

After high school I stopped competing. Not by choice, but I went to Jr. College to save my parents money...I probably could have gotten into a midtier school on a wrestling scholarship, but that wasn't my goal really. I was planning to compete in FILA etc, but I messed up my knee, so we'll see where that'll leave me a few months from now.

Either way, it's dope that there are other wrestlers on sufu.

Must Have. Details?

This is my new favorite thread.

I got a Dry Bones jacket a few months ago with furry leopard print accents all over the outside, people hella stare.

Sounds dope, any chance it'll hit the self edge store?

I believe it was the Clayton Valley Invitational in 09/10? In Cali. It was a weak tourney to be honest lol. I wrestled for Mission..we have the MSJ Invitational every year, it's a pretty highly ranked tournament in the state. I have to say my favorite Cali tournament though is the Tim Brown Memorial, sponsored by Asics in Sacramento.

ke1, where / when did you wrestle?

Sufu wrestling meeting up lol.

As for Robles, I think he has the body of almost a 180lber not a 150lber....and I definitely noticed that leg thing my senior year, but it's mostly amongst lighter to middle weights. I used to do it sometimes, but it wasn't really my favorite technique..

You're right I'm not even sure if he has any disadvantages when he's this far in the game, but you have to imagine starting out it took some strong mental reservation as most people probably assumed he couldn't achieve much in a sport like that with one leg (although ironically it's one of the few sports that somebody with one leg could potentially excel at) There's been some other great wrestlers with disabilities too (we all know the blind disney wrestler ) and there was a great special I saw awhile back on a kid with no limbs who still made it to the state tournament and won a few matches I believe.

c5W4RZq1NRg

Oh, anybody have any thoughts on Robles winning the NCAA championships?

For those of you that don't know, a one legged wrestler one the NCAA championship for his weight division. Even if you're not into wrestling, try giving it a watch. It's interesting and a great example of how mind of matter can go a long way.

Mr. Fucking Perfect rocked a singlet

I'm tempted to neg, but I know it's just a joke.

I'm hijacking this thread for REAL wrestling.

Ahh...back in the good ol' days.

3/4th after a sprawl? I think..lol

I won the tourney..

Anybody else have some shots of themselves? After I'm done getting physical therapy on my knee (torn meniscus) I think I'm gonna get back into it.