Colors Uomo (1988)
by Benetton

Back in college (early 90's), this was my go-to scent. It is affordable, casual, and sweet smelling... just perfect for students and young gentlemen. I got compliments when I used this, even the guys were amazed by how good the scent is.

This cologne is really simple to understand: fruity opening, then turns sweet, almost candy-llike, and then settles on to the vanilla drydown. The projection is wide, but dies after 45 minutes to an hour or so, then stays relatively close to the skin. The longevity is good, and the price can't be beat.

I am now past 30, but if I can find another bottle, then I'll purchase it right away. This is just perfect when relaxing inside the house, or hanging out with friends on a cold afternoon winter day.

24th January, 2012.

One of the worst if not the worst fragrance I had. Smells like vanila mixed with lemon juice and not much else. Very tasteless combination. The bottle that I had landed in the garbage bin. I didn't even feel like having it let alone wearing it.

22nd November, 2011.

This used to be my signature scent in the early nineties when I was at college so I do have soft spot for this fragrance. Vanille and lemon with patchouli and sandalwood with other notes creates a fragrance that is unequal in its smell and you will be hard pressed to find its like.

It has a aromatic sweet citrus/floral smell that I find quite enticing now as I did back in the day. I came across this a few years ago selling at a really affordable price. And I had to purchase it for old times sake.

20th October, 2011.

I often use Colours Uomo when I'm in a rush and don't have time to think. I like the citrus opening which reminds me of non-sugary fizzy lemon sherberts, and the pleasant long-lingering base which to me smells of vanilla led baby talc. It is strong so you don't have to use much, and it a good reliable standby - the superior quality truly belies the very cheap price this can be had for.

5th October, 2011.

A good old-school 80s scent all the way. It's such a simple fragrance - basically a lot of sweet lemon and vanilla, with a little bit of patchouli, sandalwood and moss to make it aromatic. It smells a lot like Monsieur Balmain, with an Eighties touch.

Some might find this dated, but I like it because it brings back memories of the good old days when I was a college student in the late 80s. I didn't wear Colors Uomo then, but I remember smelling it on other people. Just because it smells like an 80s scent doesn't mean it's an overpowering bomb. It's just a very good sweet and mossy lemon scent, that's all.

MY RATING: 8/10

7th March, 2011. (Last Edited: 10th March, 2011.)

Hi there :)

I have to say the price had blurred my vision on this fragrance when I picked up the other day. I have to say the scent is unique and nice but I have to admit that I don't like it at all :(

It is overpowering for me.

Cheers,

2nd August, 2009.