Canali Men (2005)
by Canali

I still cannot find anything that enlightens me more than this.. sadly the other fragrances by Canali just dont add up.. But this original frag. always gets me compliments, and nobody can guess what it is... very crisp and fresh

An immediate calming, masculine, and lasting scent. A decent work cologne. Doesn't overpower, but is always there.

very very appealing opening of fruits and spices, give off a coolwater vibe yet scream suit and tie, modern and appealing, i just wish it had better projection, it stay close to the skin but isnt a faint smell and has a little boldness to it, with a leathery dry down its a great work or day fragrance for someone looking for something a little different. good stuff.

The pyramid lists pineapple, tangerine, and all manner of tropical fruit, but what you actually get are very well rendered bergamot and nutmeg top notes. Same goes for the listed leather and iris. It's orange blossom, violet leaves, moss, and tonka bean (coumarin) that actually assemble at Canali’s heart, and they yield yet another (admittedly well balanced) entry in the crowded class of conventional, Cool Water-derived fruity fougères for men. Until its trite, suffocating, sweetened synthetic cedar drydown, Canali is a perfectly pleasant, if utterly generic, office scent. Thereafter, it’s a pointless exercise.

This is the sample that started everything for me. I went to the shop to buy a new deo and they gave me a couple of samples. I never really was into fragrances before this, but for the last year, I've learned and smelt a lot. All thanks to the Canali sample.

It is quite flowery with maybe a little dash of citrus to make it even fresher. The flowery notes that are in here aren't heavy, either: just light hints of delicate flowers with very subtle and sweet scents. Lovely ! The result is a smell that I would wear in very warm weather: every sniff would remind me of cooler places. I'm guessing that's what perfume factories are trying to achieve with the marine drab they churn out, but those don't work. I don't like the smell of stale puddles or rotten seaweed on me. I never thought I'd like a flowery fragrance, either, but Canali men is so light and lovely it is adorable.

Canali men makes me want to dress in one of my better suits and walk the city. Other great fragrances have that effect on me, too.

I really like the different scents in this one. The citrus top notes give a refreshing burst when first sprayed on. The vetiver and leather really come through for a really nice, masculin scent.