Baldessarini Del Mar (2005)
by Baldessarini

This is a very classy woody spicy fragrance with aquatic elements which make it a warm-fresh fragrance. Morillas did a real good job here by making a perfect blend of (warm) pepper, woods and bergamot/mandarin on an ambery cinnamon base with hints of patchouli and vetiver.
It all smells luxuruous, inoffensive, not too loud with just less than average longevity of 4-5 hrs. Rating: 8/10

For me Del Mar is just ok. Initially when you spray it on it doesn't seem to much- but after about 45 minutes it gains strength. When I first sprayed it I right away got a sweet orange, tart smell. After about 1 hour it gains strength to a pepper, cardamom smell with slight citrus. I have found it lasts for about 3- 4 hours and then gets close the skin, the peppery smell is still there at that time but fades slightly. This scent should be best worn in the summer nights and spring days due to the pepper scent. The pepper scent is not a spicy pepper, it is more of a warm pepper.

I purchased this frag on a whim because it was on clearance. Not a total waste of money since I got it for $24 but a good choice for cool, crisp, nights.

**Not good enough for a date- in my opinion**

As Joey said, it's rather bland and pretty weak - shame.

I find this to be a rather bland scent from the Baldessarini / Hugo Boss line. I sure wouldn't call this a flanker of the original Baldessarini for sure. It is similar to many of the early 2000's scents that were going for some sort of aquatic main stream smell. It is similar to Chrome which others have mentioned. Doesn't last very long on my skin either.

this is one i thought sucked at first.boring same blue aquatic,but after awhile of using,its one of the best blues ,i think.gets more distinct and pleasant with use.i used mine up,but have not re-upped.there are so many other del mars to sample!