| | Number 1 for Men by Clive ChristianJust tried this at a shop in West Hollywood. It was just sitting there with a bunch of other testers. How much is this again? Seems like it should have been locked up!!! 29th January, 2012. |
| | Simply Soap by CleanI agree with everything said -- except for the unisex part. To me it definitely has the "perfume" smell associated with "feminine." 2nd November, 2010. |
| | Activist by Body ShopA 90's scent that I only recently discovered (thanks to its re-issue by The Body Shop) that has become an instant classic for me. I definitely also get the root beer opening. I also get a more complex (and expensive) "Preferred Stock" smell from it (which I also like but prefer this one by leaps and bounds). 29th May, 2010. |
| | Green Tea by VictorAn absolutely splendid Tea fragrance. It is indeed unisex and I'm quite comfortable wearing it (I feared it would be too feminine). 5th December, 2008. |
| | Corvette Red by CorvetteI sampled it this evening and found it to be a slightly woody version of CK One. Not much else to say about it. Not very original. 2nd December, 2008. |
| | Kiss Him by KISSIndeed, I definitely smell a man's body odor in this. One who hasn't showered and tried to cover the stench up with a cheap and weak cologne. 23rd November, 2008. |
| | Swiss Army by Swiss ArmyIn my opinion this is an absolutely terrific scent. It's not overpowering but has excellent sillage and longevity. I can put it on before work and still smell it by the end of the day. I get nothing but compliments on it and will always make sure I have a bottle of it handy. 21st November, 2008. |
| | Colden by Abercrombie & FitchAbercrombie seemed to fall back to its sister's stores for this concoction. For me, Colden smells like Ruehl No. 925 Signature and Hollister SoCal blended together, with maybe an added dash of pepper. 2nd November, 2008. |
| | The One for Men by Dolce & GabbanaThis is not a bad fragrance, but it smells like David Beckham's Intimately Beckham + Coconut. I am a fan of Intimately Beckham, but not really a fan of Coconut. 22nd October, 2008. |
| | Essence of United Colors of Benetton Man by BenettonHey, CK One was a hit! We need one too! Let's make our own version of it! 19th October, 2008. |
| | Chrome by AzzaroHey, CK One is a hit! We need one too! Let's make our own version of it! 19th October, 2008. |
| | Wings for Men by WingsCool Water + Cotton Candy (with the emphasis on the latter). It's a nice clean scent that seems to last awhile with some decent sillage. 12nd September, 2008. |
| | DK Men Unleaded by Donna KaranWhile DK Men Fuel tops my list of favorite colognes, DK Unleaded doesn't make my top 10. It's a nice cologne to be sure, but it's missing the notes that make DK Men Fuel the classic that it is. 8th August, 2008. |
| | Musk for Men by CotyWhile I definitely can smell the relation to Pinaud Clubman and "Barbershop," this scent also reminds me a lot of Helmut Lang Men. In fact so much did it that I ditched my bottle of it and decided to just use this instead. 29th July, 2008. |
| | Of a Man by Body ShopYikes! I'm the only one who doesn't like this so far. I tried it today and was immediately reminded of the smell of "Off" insect repellent. I suppose if you are going camping or hiking, this would be a great scent to wear to protect you from insect bites. But you'd be better off spending a lot less and just getting "Off" instead. ;) 16th June, 2008. |
| | Boss Number One by Hugo BossIf someone held a gun to my head and made me pick my signature fragrance, this would be it. I feel a cologne should be packed with longevity and should project itself well. When I enter a room, I want to be noticed, and this one does the trick! 9th June, 2008. |
| | OP Blend by Ocean PacificI totally agree with the Dolce & Gabbana comparison. They are *almost* twins in my opinion. The only thing that puzzles me is there is no tobacco listed in the note pyramid, but clearly it's a basenote. And that what makes it smell so much like D & G. 7th June, 2008. |
| | King by Parfums de CoeurThe first time I smelled this fragrance, I immediately dismissed it. The initial blast smelled like cheap cologne. At the suggestion of a fellow BN'er, I gave it another try. I had asked for a scent that smelled like Dial Gold Soap, and King was suggested to me. Sure enough, after I gave it a second try (and calmly waited the minute or so for the "cheap" smell to pass), there was my Dial Gold Soap! 5th June, 2008. |
| | Patchouli by Demeter Fragrance LibraryI tried this one at Marshall's today and I was stunned when the tester spot on my hand smelled like dirt! I know that Demeter actually has a "dirt" scent so I wonder if it was mislabeled? 29th May, 2008. |
| | Sex Appeal for Men by JovanTo me, this reminds me a LOT of Old Spice. Old Spice is a classic, smells much better, and is cheaper. This was an unnecessary clone in my opinion. 17th May, 2008. |
| | Santa Fe for Men by Aladdin FragrancesI have to agree with the Caron Third Man comparisons. Here's an equation that sums it up for me: 12nd May, 2008. |
| | Tomorrow for Him by AvonI bought this for cheap and ended up selling it to co-workers minutes after I had opened the box. It smells a lot like the Hanae Morie EDT (not the EDP), which I am also not a fan of. Just say no to cocoa in your colognes! So if you are looking for an inexpensive alternative to Hanae Morie EDT, Tomorrow should be in your sights. 24th December, 2007. |
| | Wild Country by AvonThis is a scent most certainly inspired by Clubman by Pinaud and Dana's Canoe, and to some degree, Neutrogena Rainbath. While "Touch" by Fred Hayman definitely smells the most like Rainbath, I would say that Wild Country comes in second. Imagine what you would smell like if you showered with Rainbath, and then immediately applied some Clubman or Canoe after drying off -- that's what Wild Country smells like to me. It's sweeter to my nose than Clubman or Canoe, and I believe the "Rainbath" elements give it that extra dimension. I actually prefer Wild Country over Clubman or Canoe! 24th December, 2007. (Last Edited: 17th April, 2008.) |
| | Jockey Club by Caswell-MasseyMy initial impression of this cologne when I sprayed it was panic! Get it off of me! But once it dried down, I was extremely impressed. Others have mentioned "talcum powder" in reviews for Canoe, Clubman by Pinaud, and Lagerfeld Classic. THIS cologne really smells like talc, with the others paling in comparison. I absolutely love this frag and it's easy in my top 5. I have yet to smell anything similar to it (including the colognes/after shaves mentioned in the reviews on this page. 19th December, 2007. |
| | Chaps (original) by Ralph LaurenAdd me to the "love it" group. As others have said, this is a very complex and manly scent. It lasts quite a long time on me and is very much a classic. It really is as good as a lot of the more expensive colognes. It is almost inconceivable to me that this frag is sold at Drug Stores. But then again, the low price makes it a steal. 6th December, 2007. |
| | Black by Pierre CardinI tested this and it immediately reminded me of Sean John Unforgivable, which itself reminds me of Creed Silver Mountain Water. I prefer this scent over Unforgivable though because it is not as loud. It has nice sillage and excellent longevity. An impressive offering from Pierre Cardin, especially if you're a fan of SJ or CSMW. 5th December, 2007. |
| | OS Signature by Old Spice by Procter & GambleI smelled the tester sticker on the box and liked the smell. I then sprayed the tester bottle on the top of my hand and was immediately repulsed. As the scent dried down, it got even worse. The resulting smell was something I spent the rest of the evening trying to scrub off of my hand. 1st December, 2007. (Last Edited: 14th June, 2008.) |
| | 1776 Russian Leather by ElshaAnother classic I discovered at Carroll & Co. It starts off with a slight (but delicious) root beer smell, but moves into a wonderful leather scent. Terrific sillage and longevity. It comes in a splash bottle (like the men used to use when men were MEN!). 29th November, 2007. |
| | Royal Briar by AtkinsonsI picked up a bottle today from Carroll & Co. in Pasadena. This stuff is incredible. Definitely worth the effort Carroll made to take over the production of it. The scent is smooth and clean and indeed, quite masculine. It really is "class in a bottle." Best cologne purchase I've made in quite awhile. At $25 a bottle it's an incredible value. I'll be buying more! 21st November, 2007. (Last Edited: 24th June, 2009.) |
| | Unforgivable by Sean JohnAdd my vote to the Creed Silver Mountain Water similarity. A co-worker of mine wears Unforgivable a lot (a little too many sprays too), so when I finally got the chance to smell SMW I was immediately reminded of him. I didn't know what scent he wore so when I asked him, he said Unforgivable. 17th November, 2007. |
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