| | Azzaro Now Men by Azzaro I get the harsh synthetic vibe, and I also understand all the complaints, but what I find surprising is that people who don't like Now love Chrome...this just does not make sense. Now is nothing more than a sharper and greener Chrome. 20th January, 2011. |
| | Style In Play by LacosteFor those who appreciate Chevignon's classic apple accord, and want to sample a different kind of apple, this should be worth a try. For those who like me appreciate apple notes, Style in Play is an obvious choice. This is the apple scent for the 21st century. Not brooding and heavy like Chevignon's apple, and not cloying like DKNY's Red Delicious tends to be. Simply put, this one is sharp and fresh. What makes it so unique is that it stays fresh without going the usual citrus route. Though there are citrus accords, they stay in the background while the apple charges on ahead. As a hot weather scents go, the sillage is pretty good too. 8th November, 2009. |
| | Courvoisier L'Edition Impériale by CourvoisierI don't understand the animosity towards this one. If I had a guess, I'd say it has to do with the expectations and the price tag being equally high. I managed to find the EDP for half the price, and to be honest I think this is not that bad at all. For some reason, I thought this would have more of a brandy feel to it, yet so far Escada PH and lately Mugler's Pure Malt remain the few good examples of classy yet boozy fragrances. 2nd July, 2009. |
| | Story by Paul SmithThis story is printed on acid-free,100% recycled paper...yeah, it's that Green. 23rd June, 2009. (Last Edited: 2nd July, 2009.) |
| | Hugo by Hugo BossBack about 9 years ago, my brother and I went shopping with the intent to buy fragrances for the summer. He always plays it safe, and once again he left the store with a bottle of Acqua di Gio, I can’t say I blamed him, but I could not follow his example. My usual preference in fragrances ranges from orientals to gourmands, so I was not exactly a master at choosing an ideal fresh scent for the summer (this was way before I discovered L’eau d’Issey and Bulgari Aqua). 14th March, 2009. |
| | M by Banana RepublicIf you just squeeze the peels of tangerines on yourself, you will smell exactly like this fragrance, it may even last a bit longer too. That being said, I find that there is something very appealing about simplicity, especially when it is so bright and forthcoming. I think this is one of the most straightforward fragrances I have ever smelled, and I appreciate that, especially in a world growing more tangled by the minute. For a longer lasting, but more synthetic, alternative try Hilfiger Athletics. 15th February, 2009. (Last Edited: 14th March, 2009.) |
| | English Lavender by YardleyAs far as lavender-oriented scents go, this one is simple in its development and pure in its ingredients. The end result is a light fragrance very reminiscent of a spring walk out on the countryside. 29th January, 2009. (Last Edited: 3rd February, 2009.) |
| | Alada by MyrurgiaI got this for my friend, and it turned out to be a waste. After the first five minutes it disappeared, literally vanished, I even leaned closer to smell it and there was nothing there. Sure the lime and lemon are nice at the top, even if they smell a bit masculine, but there are no detectable mid notes and I doubt even a bloodhound could smell the drydown after half an hour. 20th November, 2008. |
| | 360 Degrees Pure for Men by Perry EllisThis is a weird one. 18th October, 2008. (Last Edited: 20th November, 2008.) |
| | Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur by Pierre CardinUnderrated. 18th October, 2008. (Last Edited: 20th November, 2008.) |
| | Boucheron pour Homme by BoucheronPersonally, the one note that I dislike above all others is the bitter citrus/lime, and this masterfully blended, uber masculine fragrance, has that note in its very heart. The opening is a harsh citric blast best reminiscent of YSL pour homme's concentrated edition, strong but undeniably masculine. Then the nostril-burning bitter citrus settles in and stays on my skin for at least 3-4 hours, this is the only reason for the neutral rating, because the rest of the fragrance, which lasts for at least 12 hours, has the near to perfect woody-barbershop drydown (the truly perfect base is Jaipur's). I can't say enough about the blending of the notes, I can't pick out the transition from mid to base notes, they flawlessly merge into a perfect harmony. Alas, the bitter note makes this one of the few mini bottles in my collection, and its lack of use makes me unlikely to buy a larger bottle. 18th October, 2008. (Last Edited: 20th November, 2008.) |
| | Narciso Rodriguez for Him by Narciso RodriguezUrgh...just plain foul. Everything that is wrong with postmodernity put in a bottle. The opening will burn your nosehairs right off, so you can't smell anything for at least an hour. In the midnotes, for a few brief moments, there is a pleasant hint of violet leaves mixed with the earthy patchouli which is just starting to come into the picture, for this half an hour you could almost enjoy this fragrance, but then it all comes crashing down in a jumble of notes so indecipherable that I can best describe them with an image: wet soil after a heavy rain riddled with fat nightcrawlers. 3rd September, 2008. (Last Edited: 19th October, 2008.) |
| | Encre Noire by LaliqueA modern vetiver masterpiece 3rd September, 2008. (Last Edited: 19th October, 2008.) |
| | Vera Wang for Men by Vera WangI only had a vial of this and I used it up in just two applications. I am very careful with the application of fragrances so running through a vial so quickly usually indicates a lack of longevity, but I don't think that is the case, for I still notice the subtle warm leather and sandalwood accord after six hours. While the nice drydown lasts, the essence of the generic-smelling top notes is forgettable, while the nutmegian (nutmeg is being used so often in the heart notes now I thought it deserved its own term) middle has no sillage at all. This progression lacking in substance until the very end, renders the overall effect of the fragrance as passive and thus it gets a neutral rating. 3rd September, 2008. (Last Edited: 19th October, 2008.) |
| | Crave by Calvin KleinOther than the fresh citrus opening, there is nothing in this concoction that bears serious consideration. This is truly a synthetic fragrance from start to finish, but other than the bright opening, the midnotes are mild and the base is nonexistent; thus its longevity is quite poor, less then 3 hours on my skin. I generally like synthetics as long as they are well-crafted and last the whole day. This one fails on both counts. The overall impression is one of a much weaker version of Echo, minus the suede note and with a lot of citrus at the top. 7th July, 2008. |
| | Miracle Homme L'Aquatonic by LancômeL'Aquatonic is aptly named, because after it opens up with a refreshing burst of a citric moss accord, which is by far its most dominating note, it definitely takes a watery turn. When these middle "water" notes take over and I smell nothing after a couple of hours. I do sense a slight vetiver note in the drydown but it is so feint, it could be leftover from my last cologne. Still that opening mossy note is perfect for a sunny summer morning and since it comes only in the 120mL bottle, you can afford to over- or re-apply at your leisure over the course of the day. 19th June, 2008. |
| | Perry Ellis m by Perry EllisSweet but quickly fading. 16th May, 2008. |
| | Michael for Men by Michael KorsForget the topnotes, this one is a sweet powerhouse that reeks (in a very nice way) of tobacco, leather and incense. Most importantly, these mid notes last for ages and are very cleverly enveloped in an aura of sweetness that girls of this day and age seem to adore. Any woman with a sweet-tooth who appreciates good spices will be all over you for as long as you can bear it. I agree with the majority here, that during summer this is not the ideal fragrance, but for some strange reason Michael Kors works wonders in the clubs, where at times it can get just as hot and humid. 16th May, 2008. |
| | Lanvin L'Homme by LanvinA bit too subtle. 16th May, 2008. |
| | L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense by Issey MiyakeI found a tester vial of this in some shopping bags that I was going to discard and decided to wear it for the day. I did not have much in the form of expectations, but I was pleasantly surprised. 22nd April, 2008. |
| | Le Mâle by Jean Paul GaultierPerhaps it is because this was the first fragrance I ever purchased, or perhaps it is the fact that while wearing this the last 9 years I have received more compliments that I can count, or maybe it is the amazing sillage and longevity which causes the whole laundry basket to emanate of vanilla and amber for days after I have put in it a shirt with a modest application of Le Male. It is hard for me to be concise when praising this fragrance, because while going through 3 bottles, I do not have only one reason why I love JPG Le Male, but at any given time I can give at least a dozen different ones. 13rd April, 2008. (Last Edited: 16th May, 2008.) |
| | Horizon by Guy LarocheI'm strangely amazed by this hidden gem. Not because it is well-blended or composed of rich ingredients, but because it seems to be surrounded by a unique and brooding, dark aura that I can best describe as "smoky". Of the top notes I get the heavy citrus and the mint but then there is definitely an earthy/herbal aroma that comes in and dominates my sense of smell and lasts for 4 to 5 hours. I think what I pick up the most is the fennel, memories of which go back to my childhood where dried fennel was used as an herb added to the fireplace along with the wood whenever guests would come over in our village house. For such an aromatic herb, fennel is much underused in most fragrance compositions. Though I would classify it as a dark fragrance, I would not limit its usage to overcast days, or stormy nights; in fact I have worn it during early mornings too and found that it mixes nicely with the crisp air. 11th April, 2008. |
| | Angel by Thierry MuglerIt is sweet and unmistakable. Its power and mystique rely heavily on its gourmand distinctiveness. I would get it for my girlfriend, but I have A-Men for myself, and I must admit that the two are quite similar. 2nd April, 2008. |
| | Grey Flannel by Geoffrey BeeneI am not old by any means, and though I admit that I cannot not regularly sport this fragrance in my workplace, I break the mold every now and then and apply a spritz or two (and not a single drop more). Its aromatic green lavender is intoxicating, and yes, as most intoxicating substances go it is overpowering but this mellows down to a delicate mossy/woody accord that lasts for the better part of the day in my skin. I also get a touch of vanilla-like sweetness which is very reminiscent of JPG "Le Male" one of my personal favorites, so maybe that is why I love Grey Flannel. 6th November, 2007. |
| | Bowling Green by Geoffrey BeeneIf you could bottle the essence of “stuffy” you would end up with Bowling Green. I don’t fully understand why I get such a visceral reaction when I spray this, since I love its predecessor, now THERE is a worthy aromatic. 6th November, 2007. |
| | Sunset Heat for Men by EscadaSo this is what Escada had to offer for the summer...a fruit stand over-ripened by the scorching summer heat, until it almost smells delicious if you are a fruit fly. No thanks, I'll take Burberry Summer instead. 17th October, 2007. |
| | A*Men / Angel Men by Thierry MuglerA warm visit to the candy shop. 17th October, 2007. |
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