Fragrance Reviews

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Bois du Portugal by Creed

I saw someone refer to this as God's personal perfume.
I guess that about sums it up for me......
22 April 2009

Mugler Cologne by Thierry Mugler

When you have worked all day, really hard, really physical, and you get sweaty and grimey. It's a hot day, and when you get home you get into the shower and let it run on you, washing with your favorite soap, and your hair, too. And then you face up to the spitgot and let a cooler water run on you and you feel and smell fabulous. If you want to get or maintain that wonderful smell, then use this Mugler. It is an amazing clean and just showered scent. In fact, I think the secrect S ingrediant is a 'shower'.
10 August 2008

Ungaro II by Ungaro

Absolutly wonderful. Very male. Everyone who has scented it on me really loved it.
26 July 2008

Grain de Plaisir by Maître Parfumeur et Gantier

I can't add much, other than to say it is wonderful. The initial punch is strong, and if you are patient, you will be rewarded with a nice scent all day long.
16 May 2008

Original Santal by Creed

I do not find it necessary to add to the physical description of this fine scent, but wanted to add that it is one of the finest I have had the pleasure of wearing. Wonderful sillage and I can smell it the next day. Highly, highly recc'd to those who are sick of the mediocre stuff out there.
Oh, and the girls really love it, too.......................
06 May 2008

Kiton Black by Kiton

Reminds me a lot of Bvlgari Black, with the rubber hint.Very nice smell, but much like the pop frag's. Nice drydown.
17 January 2008

Vendetta pour Homme by Valentino

Well, about all I can distinguish is the pepper. And it has a lot of it. Very little else, except possibly some plastic.
Can't use it.
16 January 2008

Scent Intense by Costume National

Wonderful stuff. Smells a lot like Michael Kors for men.
16 January 2008

Bahiana by Maître Parfumeur et Gantier

I don't know what more I can add, but I will say this is a wonderful scent. Very fresh. Brings to mind pineapple and other nice pacific island fruits. But it is the best of that genre I have tried.
I also find it up lifting.
12 January 2008

Knize Ten by Knize

I can't figure out what there is to like about this. It comes on like a rosey plastice. And after time allowed for drydown, well, it still smells like a rosey plastic.
Really mediocre.
12 January 2008

Cuir de Russie by Chanel

I tried the EDT because a friend sent me a sample and I thought it was a male fragrance. Some leathers smell like new saddle leather, or new upscale leather in a mercedes, like Yatagan; however, this smells like a saddle that has been sat in extensively. Not that I don't like it, just pointing out what I smell. Sexy. Very feral. I will wear it if I'm staying in with my nastiest girfriend.......
12 January 2008

Yatagan by Caron

This is amazing stuff! One of the best I've had the pleasure to try. I purchased a set of 'leather' samples from The Perfumed Court and this was one. It took me a nanosecond to find the best deal on the internet and order. Wow. If you like leather, smoke or near it. GETTHISSTUFF!
11 January 2008

Platinum Égoïste by Chanel

If Chanel Antaeus was actually a man, PE is what he scraped off the bottom of his sandle.
08 January 2008

Tuscany / Etruscan by Aramis

Ooh I like this scent. Spicy, mostly cinnamon and some citrus. Very, very nice except the sillage and longevity are practically nonexistant. Why oh why?

by bbobkc , 17 April 2007, United States


Yep.
08 January 2008

Hombre de Flores Polianthes Tuberosa by Fresh

I just got this in a trade. Beautiful bottle! It still smells to me to be a feminine scent. I will try it again with MUCH less quantity. I get the tuberose and well, some other flowers. Would like it to be smokier, or leatherier. Are those words?
08 January 2008

Nemo by Cacharel

Should be sold in a candy store. The scent is too much like all the rest of the 'candy, sweet frag's.
28 December 2007

Jovan Musk for Men by Jovan

I still love this stuff. I almost always get compliments. Too bad it doesn't stay around long, at least on my skin.
28 December 2007

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme by Van Cleef & Arpels

This is wonderful stuff. Somewhat similar to Antaeus, but just different enough to have them both. Will be adding it to my mainline......
27 December 2007

Terre d'Hermès by Hermès

This is a very nice, mature scent. I found it a bit understated, but it is a wonderful combination of earth and citrus.
27 December 2007

Himalaya by Creed

My mainstay frag is Tabarome. I had high hopes for this. Unfortunately, it is very ordinary.
21 December 2007

Lalique pour Homme by Lalique

Sorry, all I notice is the pepper.
21 December 2007

Sybaris by Antonio Puig

Wonderful, sexy scent. Can't add to current descriptions other than recommending it highly to men.
21 December 2007

Envy for Men by Gucci

At first I thought it was a bit weak, but it became stronger quickly. In a good way. The initial smell was a bit sweet for me, but then during and amid the drydown the spices came out and was really wonderful. I would say the sillage is medium, but it stayed with me for the evening. Good all around frag.
12 December 2007

Jack Black Signature Silver Mark by Jack Black

Jack Black Signature. Just tried it and it is one of the best I've come across. I ordered a bottle today, in fact.
It is a mature scent, not one of those 'hit you in the nose' new ones that are popular at the moment. I will add this to my Creed Tabarome as my mainstay. Try it. Really.....
07 December 2007

Chèvrefeuille Original by Creed

I can't say I found this to be like the other Creed's. Seems less distinctive. I did not get much more than alcohol strength in the first stages. After a while is was better, but not great. The sillage left a bit to be desired.
Not bad, mind you. Just not like Tabarome or GIT with that wonderful 'differentness'.
27 November 2007

Emporio Armani He by Giorgio Armani

when first applied, it smells of strong chemical/plastic. Then it settles in and briefly smells good, then disappears. Armani is trying too hard, and not really going for an original scent.
24 November 2007

Pi by Givenchy

Just tried this. Both at the initial application and later during drydown, it is simply le Male by JPG, but with a dash of gasoline.
Sorry.
23 November 2007

Vetiver by Guerlain

Love this stuff. Highly recc'd. Fast drydown, and it seems to get better and better afterwards.
23 November 2007

Vera Wang for Men by Vera Wang

I recently tested this and loved it. The only problem for me is that it is a bit mild. Needs to have a bit more power.
23 November 2007

Tommy Bahama for Men by Tommy Bahama

Just purchased this after trying a sample. It is now one of my favorites. I am not sure what I smell, but it is nice, mature, and reminds me of the subtle scents I experience when in a club room with a fine Cuban cigar. Could it be tobacco? Not sure. But I really love it.
17 November 2007

L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme by Issey Miyake

Wonderful scent, but after 3 years or so as my main EDT, I am sampling others to replace it as my mainstay. Expect to use it in the warmer months of summer, however.
Love M7 of all samples I have yet tried.
13 November 2007

M7 by Yves Saint Laurent

I just received my sample and was completed surprised at the wonderful scent. It is my new favorite.
Good staying power, too. Just ordered a 3.3 oz.
13 November 2007

Joy by Jean Patou

As a man, I found this to be the most sexy and gorgeous scent ladies have. At least that I have experienced.
12 November 2007

Le Mâle by Jean Paul Gaultier

I have a vial of this. At first, it made my eyes roll back in my head. I thought maybe I got some marine diesel by accident. But. After the initial punch, it dried to a great and sexy, and I mean SEXY scent. Uh....be SURE to use it lightly or with a gas mask at first. I am ordering a bottle to add to my lineup.
12 November 2007

John Varvatos by John Varvatos

I purchased a vial of this. I was very surprised how wonderful it is. I can't yet speak to sillage, but will use it in my lineup.
12 November 2007

Armani Code / Black Code by Giorgio Armani

I have the mini. While I like the scent a lot, it doesn't last. Also, my female friends are split slightly in favor or 'no big deal'.
I would agree with the fellow who said it is a safe, but decent, choice.
12 November 2007

Bulgari Black by Bulgari

I recently purchased the mini puck. I have been using Issey M. for the last 2-3 years and I am searching for a new fragrance. I really am surprised at the 'new' smells I have found. This one is wonderful. I love it. I have now order the larger 'puck'.
It does take some getting used to as it does remind me of a tire. But, that goes away and morph's into something great. I will be selecting 2 or 3 more to have different smells.
12 November 2007
 
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