Magnetism for Men (2004)
by Escada

I would simply describe this as extremely sexy grape powder with a hint of vanilla coke. Magnetism might sound weird or not too good according to my description, but this really is great stuff. While it smells pretty synthetic, it doesn't necessarily smell cheap. Like Le Male and Narciso Rodriguez PH, this is a great example of what can be achieved with modern synthetics. I've never smelled anything like this and it somehow it never comes off as sharp or chemically - just grape powder candy and vanilla coke!

It’s also noteworthy to mention that Magnetism would easily pass as a unisex fragrance. Although it doesn’t necessarily feel feminine, I can easily imagine a woman wearing this (and to be honest I’m pretty sure I have smelled this or something like it on a few women).

Overall, I would consider Magnetism to be one of the sexiest, most playful fragrances I’ve ever smelled. The only downside is the synthetic feel (which is usually the case anyway with "unique" and/or "sexy" fragrances) but the use of synthetics here is worth it. If you’re looking for something manly or mature, steer clear. If you want something young, sensual and unique, give this a shot. The best age range would be something in the teens and early twenties.

9.25/10

Yes, the opening smells of grape soda with a metallic twang. This is not an entirely pleasant top accord, but you have to give it points for being quite unique in the modern fragrance environment.

Luckily, the opening fades quickly enough and is replaced with a steadily growing melange of spices, musk and leather. The drydown really is quite sexy (and a little animalic!). Bottom line: while the opening puts Magnetism dangerously close to cheap-teeny-fruit-punch territory, the unusually interesting and attractive development keeps it safe.

The "idea" of this scent is the same as the experience of wearing it. There's points for that, for execution. And bigger points for trying to go "warm." But how much do I like this story?

Yes indeed, grapes, grapes ,grapes (rounder than the odious grapes in CK Eternity) into Vanilla Cole, akind of countdown. In between the imaginary bubbles what many new scents require: a fairly traditional drydown, asserting itself here and there...while some or many might wait...patiently.

What's "current" is the wood, and as you try it out, walk it around, it escapes the more common "pencil shavings" accusation with a leather you're thankful for. Of course, there's level one for quite awhile, that sensual? soda slowly losing its fizz.

In some ways there is a sham sense of "mystery" to this scent with its enduring "level one" as I call it, like some section of shopping mall or even a supermarket you keep returning to before moving toward the apartment, the sofa, the bedroom. A flirty sort of compostion, and I don't associate "flirty" with very masculine...

A nice one to describe, not much of one I would wear or even recommend, for the sake of later moments where level one and drydown balance.

For some reason, I was turned off by this scent when I first blind-purchased it. I just sprayed it on today and I'm getting a very engaging grape/cola type thing going on. The great part about this scent is that it gets fizzier as it drys down. Great scent for clubbing!

Not my cup of tea at all. Sweet like candy, this honestly remind me of the cola bottle gummies I used buy from the 7-11 when I was a kid. Just too over the top. It seems like something a teenage girl should be wearing. I've tried it a couple times hoping to warm up to it, but each time I just count the minutes until it fades away - which thankfully isn't that long on me.

Some people obviously like it, just make sure you try before you buy.

wow I must say I really like somethimg about this smell. gives off a bit of a grape scent as others have stated and seems to last fairly long. Defenitely worth trying out.