Christos Man (1998)
by Christopher Chronis

Another discontinued treasure. Its fame was fleeting, but not forgotten.

Christos Man was classed as a woody oriental, (and the women's version 'Christos Woman', a fruity woody oriental)... both with mouth-watering gourmand qualities, which were very much in the same strain as the much celebrated Angel and A*men by Thierry Mugler. A very clever press and media campaign supported the launch, and innovative coffrets were offered that both charmed and surprised the consumer. For instance, an exquisitely packaged miniature perfume bottle was presented inside a delicious box of Christos chocolates, each of which was flavoured with an individual accord from the scent itself. Very quickly, it seemed at one stage, that the entire continent of Australia had fallen to its knees swooning over "Christos"... until, quite unexpectedly, it vanished. Barely a year had passed since its launch, and retail stores were already completely devoid of a single bottle. Speculations were offered, and rumors followed... but it seemed there was no clear-cut reason why the business "went under". Some years passed, and the fragrance that had succeeded in captivating a nation, had become no more than a ghost. And I miss it dearly.

Well well well..what can i say about Christos men, very good strong frag. It got taken out of the market (i think) because of its bottle design (it is a crucifix cross). These days, the closest thing you can get which i think is a very close match is Paco Rabanne Ultra Violet. Very nice by the way!!