Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme (1994)
by Dolce & Gabbana

Just like Mario I have to disagree with a few members whose opinions I respect. I don't care for this one at all. I had sampled it a few times (liked it) and bought a bottle. Everytime I wear it now, my disdain grows. I find it unbearable and on the cusp of just plain tacky. The tobacco is hidden under a mountain of sythetic trash. I'd love to tell you how I translate the notes but I can't smell any over the burning in my nostrils. I am one of the lucky ones that most everything "works" on me and lasts too. This one does last, but about a bit too much after a minute of wearing it. I have always read the reviews of others who claim they had to wash it off and I never understood how bad that could be. Now I know. One of the few "thumbs down" I have given. This will be swapped immediately. Sorry to the fans but I don't get it.

It was 2002. I was in the commercial purchasing unit of an international airline, and one of the job perks was we get to decide which fragrances to list for sale on our flights. This was one of the few I remember best, not only for its impressive packaging but also for having 'modern sophistication' written all over it. In texture it feels rather Mediterranean with crisp citrusy notes gliding smoothly over dry tobacco-laced woods. Think of driven, sharply dressed men at the cusp of their prime and you got yourself DOLCE & GABBANA POUR HOMME. Copycats be damned.

Strong, sharp, masculine, full of pride and dignity, conservative, clean. All in all great scent that doesn't go unnoticed. Great work!

Quite why this should have survived when so many similar products have fallen by the wayside over the years is beyond me. It is not that I dislike it, it is just that there is so little to embrace or marvel in, it feels like such a contrivance. The sharp, oily opening is harsh and unsympathetic, but it does set the tone for the remainder of its life. The synthetic nature of the dry down, with its ersatz tobacco and spice accord is uninspiring and bland. One of the few fragrances that would probably benefit from future legislative reformulation.

I remember smelling this in a magazine insert years ago, and thinking it wasn't that good.. But I found a 95% full bottle for real cheap, and went for it. Glad I did.. Spicy, Eternity came to mind upon spraying, but I would prefer this, lasts longer, and the note that sticks out for hours smells real good. Haven't gotten much feedback when wearing this, could see some people not liking, thinking its too spicy, but I love getting a whiff of that note after a few hours. Will keep this around in the rotation.. Have not tried Light Blue or the One, so can't compare to those... Orig is good though...

This one comes to life in the summer heat during the day. Works also as a nice evening fragrance in summer. Any other season and this is snoozeville. Sweet lemon mandarin opening with peppery aromatic spices underneath. I love fruit/spice fragrances. Base is very sweet woodsy tobacco. Pretty much the same thing everyone else has said. And if you are in the market for a fragrance which every girl in the world ADORES, this is a good choice. My only gripe is that I know too many people who wear it. A better alternative in every aspect is Platinum Egoiste.