Photo (1990)
by Lagerfeld

Classic scent, very clean and very sexy..No other words you need.

A run-of-the-mill herbal fourgere (with out the oakmoss). It lasts a good while. Is quite herbal in the opening but quickly turns to a fruity smell that remains throughout the drydown. It's good but too generic. This is a "hello, I am a cologne" fragrance spoken in a Ben Stein voice but again, this does smell good.

too stiff and woody, mix this stuff with brut and youv'e got yourself a great scent

Photo is nice fragrance. It is quite traditional — I see it as a classic composition that has been reduced in strength, perhaps to fit the modern tastes. Its citrus / lavender opening is quite well done—lively, bright, clean — one of the more attractive openings of its type that I have encountered recently. The mid floral notes are nothing to write home about, but they are solid and presentable, and I don’t think they are overly aggressive or overly feminine. I find the drydown surprisingly good, and, contrary to some others’ experiences, I also it is quite long lasting. I can catch its sillage six hours after application. Photo is a good choice for a light classic fresh fougere — well-constructed, very good aroma — traditional and reliable. It’s certainly not exciting but it performs very nicely — basically spray and forget about it. I want that in a fragrance once in a while.

After the unpleasant initial blast, this fragrance develops into a nice subtle smell. Nothing ground-breaking, but it is a fragrance I welcome into my collection.

A nice leathery fragrance. The opening is quite traditional but then the spices kick in and make the composition more interesting. The base is fairly strong and contains leather, woods, and a tad of sweetness. Very good for wintertime use.