Gucci Pour Homme II (2007)
by Gucci

Opens with sweet violet. After a while the violet disappears and leaves a sweet herbal scent. Opening reminds me of Platinum Egoiste, probably because of the violet. The drydown smells like Eau des Baux with less smoke and more herb. Overall an inoffensive scent for colder days. May become cloying in the summer but I never tried. Longevity is good, lasts around 6h on skin and more than 8h on clothe. Projection is moderate. For those who likes the drydown I strongly recommend Eau des Baux.

11th January, 2012.

I purchased this after recommendation at the local perfume shop. GUCCI POR HOMME II has a pleasant soapy lavendar top which mellows to the black tea, tobacco, and myrrh median point. This is fairly light and unquestionably masculine, so I like it and will wear it, but not every day. Certainly appropriate for daytime wear and perhaps in the workplace as it is not pervasive in it's projection and is inoffensive. A good cologne for any man's collection, but probably not what one would choose as a "signature" fragrance.

9th December, 2011.

Black tea and spices. There's also a "new" type of smell to it like when you buy a new product and take it out of the box. The scent itself is really nice and relaxing, but hip at the same time. Projection and longevity were moderate. Overall it's a really nice smelling fragrance that would be perfect for a close quarters romantic evening or as a work fragrance that won't overpower.

29th November, 2011.

Its a beautiful day scent which is good for late summer/early fall.

I don't know why I don't wear this as much as I should. Perhaps it is more of a comfort scent like L'eau d'Hiver (Frederic Malle) in my wardrobe and is not really masculine.

Chai Tea latte with dabs on condensed milk is what this reminds me of.

I go 4-5 sprays for this one and it does last quite a long time 8-10 hours, but yes, it does not project.

A true comfort scent, and I guess that why I don't wear it enough!

Would have been even nicer if they turned down the sweetness slightly and amped up the myrrh note.

11th November, 2011.

I will at least give it some credit for distinction. I got a little of this and a little of Envy aftershave to try out. I enjoyed sitting relaxing with this the first time I tried it. Second time the novelty wore off somewhat and I dont think I could enjoy wearing it very often, the tea note is pleasant enough but doesnt really excite me. Envy however was a different matter..

8th November, 2011.

exquisite, black tea envelopes this fragrance, from its fresh opening, through its spicy heart, and finishing with its smokey base ... be forewarned, the projection and longevity may be lacking, but certainly its stupendous versatility more than compensates ...

4th November, 2011.