Swiss Army (1996)
by Swiss Army

Green minty opening that fades all too quickly to an obscure drydown on my skin. I was hoping for more SWISS ARMY-style versatility but this is just another rank-and-file addition to the fresh-but-bland brigade. Nowhere near as useful as the knife, this scent calls out "At ease!" when it could have been "Atten-tion!"

Swiss Army was literally the first fragrance I ever owned. At the time, I just don't think I was prepared for it, as non-threatening as it seems to me now. I bought it because it said Swiss Army on it, and I'm the outdoorsy type. But the bitter greens, brisk lavender, and sharp woods were simply too much for me.

After buying it again (years later) on a whim, I have done a complete and total turnaround. In a world of so few quality fresh fragrances that seem to be dominated by citrus -> sweet -> bland evolutions, something like Swiss Army is indispensable. Those sharp, minty, long-lasting green notes seem quite natural, and lavender compliments the woods deep into the drydown.

Even when we are left with just the woody base, there’s just something nice about it. It isn’t the same “blah” powdery woods we have all grown used to, but rather green, fresh woods. I particularly like the cypress note in the base, deepened with a hint of musk. Longevity is great…about 9 hours for me. This is a high quality, versatile and relatively interesting fresh scent.

I got this as a Christmas Gift a few years ago from my Sister-In-Law. I used it as a bug spray. It sure smells like it!!! Next year she got me Regular Polo. A BIG step up!!! Swiss Army should Stick to Knives!!!!

A basic, safe fragrance. No, it's not really going anywhere new and different, but it's good for everyday wear. It's an inoffensive scent, smelling pleasant while not breaking any boundaries. It will probably appeal more to the younger set, and in my opinion, works as a unisex scent.

Clean, fresh, and inexpensive.
You should buy it as I did.
Was I once so young?
Swiss Army was good at the time.
Now?
It's time to surrender.

Nice and clean at the top with a buttery base at the end. One of my favorites and it's reasonable.