Marc Jacobs for Men (2002)
by Marc Jacobs

A badly composed fig-centric fragrance that withers quickly,leaving a thin floral residue to bore and annoy its victims. Despite an enterpising opening that is both fresh and envigorating, it's a false dawn. Too quickly it burns itself out, with nothing noteworthy to distinguish it from a legion of other mediocre products

A synthetic, and somewhat anemic, clone of Philosykos (with even worse staying power). Philosykos is far superior...

[Original submission date: 25 May 2008]

I gave this a rotten review to begin with but now I must admit I have tried it a couple of times and I found a bit more sweet fig in it. My impression of this fragrance that caused me to write the overwhelmingly negative review before still sticks in my head - I can REMEMBER that smell and it was dreadful! But I thought I'd give it another shot just before I was about to take a shower anyway - and thought - this is odd. It's not what I remember coming out of this bottle least time. So I tried it again after the shower and - it's OK! Not a very complicated fragrance but it is NICE. A nice subtle, semi-sweet, figgy stuff, nice for evenings around the house, informal outings. This doesn't have the depth and complexity of a Montale or Amouage but you don't expect it to at this price point. It IS enjoyable. Now I wonder... what went wrong with those first few sprays?

Maybe it's a healthy undertaking to clear out the nozzle and pickup tube with a few sprays into the trash can before you spray any on yourself.

This citrus is somewhere between a Pina Colada and suntan lotion. Makes me feel like I should have bleached teeth, and carry a tennis racket.
Otherwise forgettable

This scent is currently under review

This is a nice fragrance to wear anytime. It has a tropical sweetness to it but it is not overbearing. Some reviews say this is strictly a summer scent but I have worn it all year round because I do like it. Remember....."one man's joy is another man's misery". Anyway, I really don't care what people think !!