Reviews of Allure Homme (1999)
by Chanel

It's warm to the point of being sticky aka cloying. I finished a bottle about six years ago and I won't be revisiting it. I've been toying with the idea of getting myself the female Allure because it smells wonderful, but I'm not sure whether a man could pull it off.

One of the warmest and most sensual male fregrances known by me. And tough most Chanel fragraces, irrespective if female, male or unisex are timeless, this one is capable, while staying true to that famous atemporal " Chanel note" to also be truthful and not dissimilar to its launch year: 1999.
I mean, it has all this year stands for- the late nineties taste for a shift from hypermacho 80's and even eraly nineties to either more girly or simply more complex and avantgarde male scents ( this one is rather second cathegory), the cult for edible notes, gourmand scents and sweetness ( luckily in this one only with moderation), the interest for darker, night-time, slightly goth inspired scents. I discovered it all in Allure Homme- a faint, discreet sweet drydown and, call me mad, a slight memory of fellow 1999 Hugo Dark Blue, cause tough in Allure these ingredients go trough a more costly, haute couture, less casual, more formal interpretation, they both havge the same beeswax/honey on one hand, but also nightlife, slightly, but only remotely dark association, also with some ozonic touch. Interesting enough and quite trendy, but, just like other Basenotes users, i prefer- tough i'm definately not against this one- Antaeus instead.

A well made Chanel fragrance with citrusy top notes, spicy middle notes and a slightly sweet base. Average longevity, but the composition is good. Not the most groundbreaking scent. Suitable for all occasions.

Oy, if only my cat didn't pee on me right after I tried this on. The top was sweet and pleasant, and I could foresee could things to come, but then, ouch, nothing but honey mixed with cat piss. Hopefully it works better for you if you try it, and you might want to stay away from your kitty while wearing. Lets just say that Allure is lucky I'm not giving it a thumbs down... damn you objectivity

Allure is anice scent though not so unique. It doesn't last long on me two or threes hours tops and no difussion.

i dont' know how anyone could say this was masculine... for me it was way too sweet and girly. Its a high quality affair, some interesting notes, but in the end its a bit too sickly and just not for me.