Fragrance Reviews by jenson

Chanel Pour Monsiuer Concentrate is probably one of the most underrated fragrance ever. it ozzes class and packs lotsa punch and variety in a chamaleon like quality. What appears to be a coriander based opening accords with a lush backdrop of citruses and green; soon morphs into a eerie white smoke derived from spices giving it a very powdery approach. the mid accords is gritty and refiend at the same time. It settles to a lovely base of clean & sweet vetiver with hints of opoponax (which would remind one faintly of Lagerfeld classic.) it's like this scent gets stronger with each passing hour. especially till it reaches basenotes. it's mid accords is one of finest eg. of what a fine perfume is supposed to do. which is? which is, it should be able to memerise it's wearer with it's sheer nature and it's element of surprise. it took me 15 wears to finally "understand" this fragrance. The trick was, i sprayed some 8-10 sprays. mostly on chest and arms.
in other words, it's a spicy green scent which is tranparent yet, smoky with an incense like feel. powdery to the core in the most elegant way with hints of vetiver and the classic touch of opoponax. it doesnt smell anything like the original, except for it;s green character. this ones much more full bodied and direct and opposed ot the classic which is thinner and much more restrained.

i really like premier jour on my wife. so much so that i wouldnt mind wearing it myself. smells of refined pink rose with touch of vanilla, fruits and amber. smells elegant all the way to the drydown. and the best part? doesnt smell like fruit candy. i dont find anything in it thats repulsive. only elegance.

smells like black leather thrown in to the black hole with handful of white florals thrown in. one cant help feel the suspended nature of the accords. whats more, it has a lovely drydown. A timeless chypre.

To me, this is citrus heaven and oh, how aptly titled, Citrus paradisi. it's juicy, sumptous, effervescent lemon in its opening to a greener mids and a powderty soft, cloudy base. im not sure how this could possibly repel people. it's an citrusy elixir, straight from heaven.

One of the best Issey has to offer and the top one for me from this line. This one catches ones attention right from when it lands on skin. Very powdery & to an extent herbal in a very cool way. This one has that unique quality which I have
seen in only few scents...the way this surrounds/engulfs the wearer. The other scent which created this domain for me was L'Instant. The peppery zing along with exotic florals and dash of spices leads you into a beautiful woodsy accord which forms the heart of this scent...the interplay is just plain amazing. The best part isn’t over yet, it has to offer one of best ambery, woody mossy drydowns ever, making you feel totally refreshed for another round. A classic somehow underplayed and ignored on BN.

herbal opening notes which reminds me of balms used in india..those ayurvedic ones which treats both with its vapors and warm healing qualities...for other references, think Amber Sultan or Spirit of the tiger...though they dont smell similar..but, they sure do are first kissing cousins. i enjoy such scents and it somehow blends well with the kind of weather we have here.
L'Air also implements the "scratchy" use of cedar oil, as witnessed in Guerlains Masterpiece, Heritage EdT(Vintage), in that L'Air has this dry, gritty, heat wave kinda accord. The basenotes is lightly creamy smooth with the herbal accord still presnt with a warm base of incense and amber. one of the best from the House of Tauer. i'd strongly recommend L'Air along with Incense rose, Vetiver Dance and Incense Extreme.
and ohh, it's 10/10 in the sillge/longevity department. 2 sprays should last for more than 24hrs.

this feedback is for the *vintage* Eau de Colonge version. wld mint levea crushed with hints of eucalyptus done in a oriental setup. it doesnt come across as an Habit Rouge EdC which is considerably potent compared to this. saying that, Monsieur rochas is not tame. it's sheer, light, suave and classy all the way. is dry and sweet at the same time with hints of vetiver and white florals beautifully blended with a lively accord of spices, carnation and incense. the base notes stay close to skin with lovely whiffs every now and then.
It's no head turner. it's what someone with touch of class would wear to add to his mystique.

This feedback is for the Parfum concentration - Samsara in it's parfum concentration is extremely creamy and powdery with the Iris and vanilla pods immediately kicking in full bloom with a lovely accord of florals and some that smells like Rosewood. it very easily reminds me of Parfumerie Generales Cadjmere (the rosewood and cocunutty vibe) although here it's much more opulent, creamy and thick. i havent tested the EDP or EDT, but i can strongly recommend Samsara in it's parfum concentration, it's pure delight.

the comparison with De La Renta Pour Lui (Vintage) is very apt. in that, this has a very prominent accord of lavender (the use of lavender also reminds me of Lutens Gris clair). it almost has a wax like accord to it. this one stays on pretty powdery with a leathery accord running thru it. i would also lik to believe thats actual Oakmoss i'm smelling. gives off a pretty smooth and rounded effect along with the ambery goodness. the mood is definitely on the darker side.

It will get that, hmm, i have smelled this accord a thousand times by now accord. has a very lively, lemony, spicy/herbal accord (think PDN NY, Eau Suavage). Lemon and hints of orange come of pretty easily. but it doesnt turn orangy, the mood is still very lemony with a woody accord of spices and flroals. i mainly smell geranium with a woody twist. basenotes gets a bitter sweeter and powdery with vanilla and incense. overall, if you appreciate scents like R de Capucci, PDN New York et al, thn this will find home with you almost immediately.

Patchouli Patch is a delight to wear and one of the classiest Patch dominant scents i have come across. suprisignly werable and most importantly, enjoyable experience all the way.
Opens with a soft and lovely accord of freshly ploughed mud with hints of floral elements adding to a bit of skank and sweetness. This scent stays linear and gets more soft and powdery as we approach mid accords. mid to basenotes has the divine combination of vanilla, incense and patchouli. this is essentially a muddy & powdery patch based scent sweetened to perfection by floral and Vanilla. a must have for any patch lover.

Gritty & "Dry" accord of patchouli weaves around you in it's opening notes with barely any hint of sweetness. Notes so gritty, it feels as if one were inside a tobacco shop; those which sells tobacco for pipe and chewing purpose..? the openin accord is as pronouced as standing inside one. as with all PG's it takes an hour or so to resolve it's differences and spread evenly with layers of notes gleaming from underneath.
By Mid notes - IP reveals a very musty, almost animalic note under the spiced up powdery accord of patchouli. Patch is pretty much softened by now and to an extent one can easily seek some comfort in the vanillic ambery sweetness. the sharp contrast of notes between being gritty & Raw in it's opening to sweet init's drydown is very typical of PG. i guess he really likes his scents to progress in stages, stages which are visible and are often in sharp contrasts to it's preceding accords.

I find KL Homme & Lagerfeld Classic to have this copperish overtones to it which gives off a very metallic/aldehydic opening accords..theres definitely rose, rosewood, dirtied up leather and hints of vanillic sweetness & cinnamon. These scents smell better when they settle a little (maybe after half hour..? ) and yeh, do not overspray.

lovely scent! followers of "Green" scents, add this one to your sampling list! i would say this is a greener version of Malles French Lover without the animalic drydown.
Opens with a very sharp, juicy and very (realistic) green accord of peppered vetiver with hints of spices. Opening accords smells like tender Green mango leaves crushed in palms. the accord has enough depth and smells pretty lovely. the way the green accords are blended with woody accords is another beautiful twist in tale. overall, a well thought of release with heart.

tart, sour and realistic accord of berries and black currant. smells exactly like the taste one would get drinking a currant based juice. Smells pretty potent and fruity and i would classify it as a "joyful" fragrance.
Not my type of scent but, without a doubt an interesting and worthwhile release for someone who like fruity concoctions with a realistic accord. lovely.

Eau Lente is a beautiful Melange of soft spices, especially spices which has barks..for eg. cardamom, cinnamon and Clove buds over a base Vanilla essense(not pods). Opening accords are a beautiful melange of sweetned vanillic cinnamon. another essential accord which features in within 5 minutes is the absolutely stellar accord of Clove buds. the way it's (Clove) introduced and the effect it has on this scent is simply fabulous. Like most diptyques, this accord stays linear with notes blend superbly with a very versatile sillage and lovely sillage. This is not a spicy fragrance like say a KL Homme or a Costes or a Jaisalmer. it's much softer than all those and only tries to heighten the actual smell of the prime spices used in this scent. clove based floride toothpaste reference wouldnt be a bad reference..just to give a feel for how it smells...lingers on for over 10 hours on me.

screechy cedar infused with a liberal dose of Frankincense and powdery Rose absolute. it is very clearly derived from L'Air. what i mean is, it has some similar accords and the use of ingredients too are common. anyone who has tested L'Air would be able to tell this is a Tauer creation in no time.
One other scent that it reminded me of is Guerlains Heritage Edt. Maybe the use of cedar is giving of that hint. Tauer scores another beauty with this. easily a must have for me.

It is indeed potent. To say that one spray would be an overkill is not an understatement. Opens with a extremely "Sharp & Dirty" accord of Jasmine and Rose absolute spilled over used leather and grease. It''s powdery to the core and it shouldnt surprise you if it reminded you of Knize Ten as it contains the "exact" same accord of florals, Tar & leather, especially towards mid to drydown. Where it smells different to Knize is, Knize Ten always came across as a "green, powdery floral with a powerful leather accord" whereas, Bandit comes across as a "oriental, powdery floral with a powerful leather accord" define Oriental? well, think of it as a Knize Ten caught making out with CK Obsession Pour Femme EDP. It has tht Golden, Warm texture to it. But make no mistake, this is "The" leather fragrance. piece of advise, buy only decants. a 10 ml decant will last a life time coz 1 spray of this gem is all you need for 2 days in a row.

Even L'eau d'Issey fails to match up with this gem. Agua de Loewe is pure, refreshing, effevescent, dynamic and most importatntly satisfying citrus based fragrance. Would create an aura of freshness and soft powdery halo of wonderful scent around you. you simpyl cannot go wrong with this. an absolute stellar release from Loewe.

Chergui oh..chergui..im in love with this...imagine a 1000 tea leaves placed over each other with lime skin placed in between every 200 of these leaves..throw in a good measure of hay and slightly dry tobacco leaves...now place a wheathered genuine leather saddle on each side like sandwich, it may be worn out in the sun, but it's authentic leather...now place all this in between steel weights a ton each and crush em up...what do you get? juice first, but then oil..every last drop of life, every last drop of life left poured into a bottle.

this one will never try to please, its there to give the user an ethreal experience. an experience of another place..a place one has never been. smoky green at first with a sultry leather/tobaco mids & with one of most divine amber and animalic musk notes ever.

extremely tenacious, thick, smoked berries and plum accords in it's openign to mids.., which means, even though the opening accord is fruity, it still has this smoked accords to it..as if it were rubbed by charcoal.... YUMMMMY !! fruity accords soften up and adds a bit of grit provided by dried tobacco leaves. the stark contrast of berries and tobacco is pure delight. accords turn pretty vanillic ambery here after and stays linear. classy, suave and sexy. wear it for casual evenings out or parties. no wonder this is highly sought after. the quality of ingredients are top class too.

just another fresh scent, which is tranparent and with just hints of green & spices. overall, smells like another coty creation for Adidas watered down...

Faconabble Homme was just about meh..it would a be safe buy for someone who is new to perfumes though..fresh, powdery, musky floral with hints of spices and vanilla. not bad, especially for the price...but not too interesting too..

Faconnable (classic) - jeez..talk about Aromatic! Talk about Herbal Mint!! Pretty agressive, fresh, zesty, "herbal" and minty. one wouldnt take this to liking immediately. definitely an aquired taste. for those who admire scents like Piper Nigrum should definitely sample this one too ! Thumbs up for this one..

Jungle L'Elephant Eau de Parfum - Jesus! what a mighty fragrance! smells tenacious with a warm glow of florals, has a unique halo of vanilla essence and yeh, it has that famous "sperm" accord found in Secretions Magnifiques and Moschino Freinds. Easily unisex, and one of Kenzo's prominent releases.. pls do sample this Giant Elephant!.. L'Elephant was great! it's definitely something i'll consider purchasing..

woody tea accords blended well with spices in a tranparent way...i see Guaic wood listed, but it doesnt feel that way..longevity is average too. overall, not a bad scent, i mean, it;s a Kenzo, they rareyl go wrong. however, if you have a wardrobe of 80+ scents, you'd want a better reason to buy this one. definitely sample. a 1oz bottle shud be good to go...

What a discovery this has been for me...i know i know, this sounds like i was born just yesterday! i mean this has been around for so long and somehow, i just ended up dimissing it on card test/opening accords.. well, today, i had my arms free for 4 scents (sampling session in a mall)...very randomly i chose to spray 212 on my upper Palm... 1 minute into the scent and i felt, hmmf..wasted one spot..i should have tested something else, coz it felt very generic..fresh, musky, gingery green accord..i had sampled a lot of other scents in between and had almost forgot what i had on my left upper palm towards the end...i just kept on going back to it..what was generic an hour ago had morphhed into a pretty "Sandalwoody"+incense+white clouds kinda accord. an accord that i could compare with Tam Dao or a Gucci Rush with bits of Kenzo Air in there...absolutely lovely! just goes on to show how skin test is the only way to judge a fragrance...i was late to sample this scent, a scent which probably everyone on Basenotes has tried/sampled decades back//

Saw dust, Leather, Cardboard, Incense, candy floss. the texture is that of scented leather with hints of cat fur and the sillage of civet + cardboard. very myterious and in a weird way, luxurious.

This one a dry woody concoction with a light dusty, earthy touch. one could smell hints of burnt wood as well, maybe its the Amber. overall, it's manages to keep ones interest. its definitely not the kinds which would impress immediately...but couple of wears into it and i could imagine it would grow on you.

pretty intense accords of patchouli and leather surface immediately with the lush, floral opening naccords. in some ways it reminds me of Givenchy Gentleman (openign accords). a lovely scent, well deserved to be in the private collection. thumbs up!

I didnt like this one a bit. not even a bit. wouldnt wear it even if offered a bottle for $5. smells like pinesol cleaner which moves on to be softer and cleanign agent kind of musk. this myabe the harshest feeback i have ever written but thats how badly CM treated me. im totally with Slarty on this. SAMPLE FIRST - in capital.

opening accord, which is also the signature accord of this scent is dry, hazy brown in texture with a boozy tinge. The brown texture smells like one has "grated" dried coriander leaves and cumin in hand and smelling them upclose. it has that kind of bite, as in one can feel the tingling sensation in nose as if one were smelling freshly grated (dried) spices. to this add sweet powdery notes of Tea..one is reminded of L'Artisan classic Tea for two for a moment with the way Tea is executed...by mid accords supple notes of saddle leather along with precious amber exudes a rich powdery glow. This accord persists thruout only turning smoky and powdery towards the base. this is one of the best offerings by PdE and easily one of the best Amber based scent out there. whats more is the luxurious transitions all brown in texture but totally different essences; spices in begining with booze, then leather, then Amber.
One might feel repelled by it at first, but give it a wear as an sotd and chances are you will be enchanted by the way it performs on skin and the sillage it exudes. piece of art i'd say.

take out chocolate and patchouli from A*men and and adda liberal dose of lavender and sticky fruity accord, what you get is Kiki. is very tenacious thruout and opens with rock solid lavender and caramel with "Montale mukhallat" like fruity accords. i just cant shake the A*Men association, very clearly it's a take on it and it does it nicely without getting too cloying in the fruity dept.. not for me, but for those who like those accords, why not? would last 24+ hours with a lovely trail.

Pure is clean in it's approach, it's loud, yet clean and to an extent tranparent. the citrus blended pretty well with green accord giving it a green tinge. i just love the way this green accord is executed. Under the green tinge a prominent accord of Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine swirls up pretty smoothly exudin a fresh breath of florals...the beauty of this scent starts after half hour where oakmoss and woody notes gives this scent a powdery smooth feel as opposed to the sharp accords in openin. green accords gets smoother and jasmine gets a bit more prominent with lovely accords of wood. overall a pleasant scent. doesnt have the ooomphs of a guerlain or a dior but, for wht it has to offer, it does it well. and yes, it's pretty much unisex.

smells like bunch of tender, dark green leaves studded with sugar crystals. it's essentially a "Green" scent. is transparent and watery, but not weak. has pretty good longevity. nothing out of the ordinary & definitely not Exotic, yet, it's beautiful in what it has ot offer.. admirers of green scents have one more scent to sample. and oh yes, nothing exactly feminine about it.

soft, white clouds with a mild touch of ambrette seed. it;s toooo soft and powdery. yet, is very enchanting. for those who like scents which dont interfere (atall) and yet give a very comforting feel, this is it. for those anosmic to musk, better tred with caution, you might just smell - nothing!

Fresh, "Green paste" composed of Sage with a good amount of Jasmine mashed forms the heart of this scent. Sage is quite amplified (much more than let me play the Lion)...the honeysuckle note, like Jaime said, is the one which tilts the equation and it reminded me of the Serge Lutens Chergui A must try for lovers of green scents.

it smells of freshly mowed grass with dew drop on a sunny day. yeh, it smells quite fresh, real and intense...with excellent sillage(needless to say with azzaros). not bad atall. i would rate it over Vetiver Hombre and to an extent on par with Mugler cologne..the only problem is? the opening notes.

When one has over 80+ scents and equal number of samples and minis, we would tend to forget some of those gems which gets obsured in between niche/cliche? i guess, it has to do with the kind of weather we have today in Bombay.. it's been raining heavily since yesterday..overcast weather with cool wind. in all, it's been a beautiful day and a pleasant climate. on day like this, i chose to wear my favorite, Givenchy Gentleman.
Opening accord demonstrates "scent dynamics" only seen in scents like Patou Ph, Habit Rouge EDC et al.... damp note of patchouli wrapped in wormwood (think Ungaro I) with mild wouch of spices. the combination on Patchouli+Wormwood is overwhelming to the extent, it's so realistic that one could touch it olfactorily. Touch of spices adds a hint of sweetness and the scent progresses into a "heavenly blend" of patchouli, woody accords & civet. one aspect which i absoultey adore about this scent is - all the way to the mids, Patchouli is covered by this distinct note of camphor/napthalene?...gives it a smoky, white, cool feel. This phase is simply divine, it lasts for nearly 3+ hours..after which, GG relaxes into a soft halo of patchouli, woods and aN irreplaceble accord of supple, saddle leather
what stands out is the master blend and the quality of ingredients. outside niche/clichedom, this would be one of those rare offerigns which such an explicit use of Patchouli and wormwood..with the kind of blend we experience in scents like Patou Ph, PDN New York, Guerlain Habit Rouge et al... i know this has been reviwed over 100 times on BN..but just cudnt resist posting about it one more time..
I have read the Vintage version is even better..im so curious to get my hands on that one too..Xmen..here i come :)

Santal Noble: it has a wax like spicy/herbal opening accord..gradually moving in to a very disctinct spicy concoction which is almost deep, dark & powdery, but ...almost like a balm....people expecting Tam Dao kind of sandalwood would be suprised coz both are polar opposites in approach...think of this as a syrupy, dark, spicy concoction, with wet sandalwood barks ..it's kinda intense but yet beautiful.
Lovely accord of deep sandalwood minced with florals and vanilla with a lush, ambery drydown. amazing accords all the way till end...one of the best scents ever...and longevity you ask? it stays forever :) get the vintage formulation while you can...this ones not to be missed.

once thru the anise laden openin accords, this scent turns lathery..as in fresh shaving foam lather...soapy to the core. this phase is truly something! and somethin it's famous for. The mood is dark and soapy with touch of M7 like use of oudh and woodiness.
a must have in any wardrobe!

add honey, resins and sandalwood to Narcisco Rodriguez for him and you get Fahrenheit...or if you havent sniffed NR..thn simply add violets...i just don't get it. it doesnt last and is an incredibly boring scent.

Kouros is a clove based incense with loads of civet, vanilla and sandalwood. it's incredibly powdery and is pretty amped up in it's incense and civet. vanilla provides the much necessary sweetness and clove gives it a smoky feel.
A true masterpiece by the house of YSL along with M7 and Rive Gauche.

a "perfect" blend imho. we are lucky to have designers scents as M7 available to us at our local store for a song.
The mood is sweet, syrupy, medicinal in it's openin accords...to powdery, intense woods and earthy vetiver by mids to an incredibly unique and even more dense and spread out accord of rotten (damp) wood towards base with oudh. it's unforgiving and it's sexy. M7 rocks !

Red hot pepper spread out over "dried"vetiver on a base of woods left out in scorching desert heat...i can feel the heat waves...not a hint of sweetness ..the image it pictures for me is that of a desert with those handful of shrubs/weed growing in horizon..an acquired taste. once you get it, nothin else cud possibly replace it...ahh well, Montale erd Vetyver just might, but then..

powdery ginger with prety balanced accord of warm spices with a heart dominated by vanillic woodiness. the mood is bit greenish grey with loads of vanillic musk. would wow most initially but, halfway thru the bottle i fell out of it. it's actually bland.
However, one of the best designer releases and if you are lookin for budget scent with fab.quality smell, then look no further.

Mogra (a armatic variety of jasmine) amplified! i never "ever" thought the smell of the living Mogra flower would be ever captured so beautifully in a mens perfume, Splendid!
IMHO - this a tribute to a wonderful flower called mogra (its called so in india and is a favorite with every temple goer). i read this smells synthetic and all that, crap, its so true to the smell, couldnt be better, this is how the flower smells, period. by mid notes - neroli shares the space ands adds the bitterness along with vanilla/sandalwood with hints of animalics done in a very "kouros" way. maybe its the musk too.. lovely scent, albeit not for evryone it seems.

like Uomo, Incensi has a sparkling, mineral like quality to it. i cannot detect cinnamon as a prominent note in it.. what i interpret is - sparkling accord of greens and elemi(as used in Oscar by OdlR)..nice mix of spices and resins with a ginger ale like quality to it. however, the ginger too is not prominent, but adds to the sparkling quality of it. by mids it settles to a lovely/powdery accord of Incense..it's blended pretty well and the accords have a certain depth. it stays fresh in a dark, mysterious way.. all in all, it's some how related to Uomo in it's overall feel and is a unique take on incense.

wow :) one of my favorites from this line. easily one of the best herbal, hay, tomato, tea and mate based scent. if these notes doesn’t interest you, then steer away kind sir! This ones powdery green with touch of hay and green tea leaves and mate..the rawness of tomato leaves can be used as reference in this scent. this one stays pwdery right out of the spritzer till the end. overall. a lovely scent which is grossly underrated and easily one of the finest out there. two thumbs up.

Sparkling citrus based fresh scent with tinge of aromatics and herbs. i totally agree with Gblue, this has that sperm/blood note in it (like secretions magnifiques) underneath those sparkling notes of citrus. but, this ones definitely wearable unlike SM. interesting scent with a twist.

sparklin citrus with a herbal & woody accord with the heart of a unique, signature accord which makes this scent different fro mother citrus based scents. smells quite refreshing and has good lasting. great for (casual) daily wear.

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and i loved it! this juice is for real, i get the tuberose but, its tempered so well with resinous woods and amber! i think careful application along with little patience is the key to this one... is quite potent. all the bubble gum, candy references are true to an extent. but certainly a worthy contender for one fo those barbeque parties out in the lawn when you dont need anythin serious. easily unisex. leanin towards feminine though

luxury redefined..literally. a huge neroli based scent..more like dirtied up neroli. it;s sweetned by lot of wood notes and is presented in an woody/oriental structure. lasts whole day and is excellent for formal or semi formal wears. for those who like Baldessarini concentrate, gucci ph kinda scents, this one's right up the alley. This one is floral at heart and woody on the outside.

Habit Rouge EDC: my favorite version. this was made when even an eau de cologne had superior strength...or was it to temper certain accords and present it in a more effective way..? whatever the case...HR EDC opens with a extremely well blended, and tightly knit, powdery accord of lemon, rose and spices. the depth this scent has to offer only gets better with every stage as it gets bit more airy and spicy towards mids with a lovely tinge of sandalwood and delicious accord of vanilla..this phase as all of em, is truly gorgeous and simply breathtaking. this ones essentially a floral with superb blend of spices and patchouli all the way towards mids with eloquent sillage. towards basenotes this one turns to be very soft with it's signature powdery accord of vanilla, amber, moss with a touch of Incense. Thumbs up for the EDC version

This would be in the same genrre a PDN's NY or a Creed's BdP. but there is no doubt, HR is the best of the lot.

Habit Rouge EDT: my least favorite version...i gave it 15-20 wearings and it still doesnt agree with me. synthethic accord of lemon pledge welcome you with grit and powderiness. smells like floor cleaner with a raunchy note of animalics. it takes a good 1-2 hours for it to settle dow nto a acceptable accord of citrus with moderate touch of spices. this ones more animalic with tinge of spice, and more of herbs and citrus. Thumbs down for the EDT version.

Heritage EDT (Vintage) - Extremely powdery..and i mean "Extremely" powdery opening accords of lavender with citrus..with the lavender giving absolutely no spce for lime to breath..the heart notes, again, powdery to the core, courtesy florals such as Iris and rose..there is a certain, oily, almost resinous feel to it all..the heart notes reveals it;s stark woodiness with musk, amber and vanilla. there is an signature smell to Heritage..somethin which defines guerlain.. This is an oriental par excellence. they dont make it like this anymore. im lucky to have the vintage version..prior to when Oakmoss was still in use. the quality is only evident..and the depth, i can only cherish. saying so, the new version isnt bad per se. get it while you can

Heritage EDP (Vintage): It smells absolutely nothing like the EDT! it's like one wouldnt know they are siblings if not for the name. the EDP version smells more like Serge Lutens Arabie mixed up with Parfum d Empires Ambre Russe. in that, it;s pretty leathery and amber oriented. pretty dry and mildy spicy with hints of sweetness. quality wise? it cud take down arabie & ambre russe down anyday. absolutely phenomenal scent. Get both if you cud :)

Black Oudh: one of the most intense, at the same time, refined opening ever! a refined note of Oudh with a sharp accord of rose..a rose so beautiful it'll have you enchanted. infact, this is why Black Oudh is one of the best offering from Montale. let an hour pass by and notice how th acords gets smoother..creamier and of deep red. it the delightful blend on rose, oudh and saffron..an equation so balance, it feels like a perfectly tuned guitar..harmonius....it's after couple of hours that BA reveals its true character and makes the entire journey quite interesting. it is here where the heavy dose of patchouli casts its magical spell of earthiness along with the oudh and sumptous rose..the combination of patchouli, oudh and rose with leather notes cast a spell, so comforting, warm, earthy and woody...that it acheives an unbelivable depth and tone to the whole journey. lovely stuff.
I would be surprised if anyone took to liking for this one immediately. i know i didnt, but this one showed it character in full wear. this ones called the king for a reason. it's sillage will have you fall to your knees...too good a frag to be missed. just be prepared for the intial hour or so...it's a kind which will grow on you..make you come back for more.

It’s peppered cinnamon with a soapy heart of rose and leather over a luxurious base Oudh (touch of it) and tobacco. feels plumy and boozy in it's openin accords along with the gritty woody note..but soon turns kinda soapy..Must be the rose. Overall, a luxurious scent. preferably for evening wear. top notch offering from the house of Burberry.

Running out of Havana/Havana Reserva are you..? Fear not, Feuilles de Tabac is here to save the day. sayin so, FdT is an original..only thing the use of Tobacco..i must say the explicit use and quality of tobacco used in it is exactly the same as the Aramis classic. only thing, it's stripped down of all the other accords Havana R has to offer. this one's a straight ahead, no nonsense blend of florals, tobacco and animalic notes. extremely pleasant and invigorating to wear. cant wait to go stay at some resort in midst of wild life during monsoons...ummmm.. :) gritty/pungent at the same time realistic & wearable.

This review is for EDP.. L'instant has to one of the best scents i have sniffed...the overall feel of the scent is just so rare to find..the bitter, powdery nature of cocoa combined with amber..the soft, exotic touch of vanilla and woods with floral elements sprinkled over it and all of this embraced by a luxurious note of leather.....the best part of this scent is it's sillage..just wow! the way it engulfs and surrounds the wearer creating a sort of dome..any mortal being crossing into this dome is sure to be wowed....pls do not judge this scent by a spray on wrist...try wearing it as an sotd and im sure it'll surprise you with it's unique blend...

Incredibly dark, brooding & spicy scent with a leathery drydown. not bad at all. Especially considering the price. i found it's after shave to be much more refined and wearable. if you like dark scents like de la Renta Pour Lui, then this ones right up your alley.

wouldnt impress many of todays generation. would smell like freshly squeezed lime with some herbs...the feel would be sparkling and invigorating. nothing in it that would "impress" one rightaway. it's for someone who enjoys the finer things in life.like to keep things subtle without much noise and yet make an impression. This one a classicin my book and i love it. but, many may not. the lasting is quite poor too..unless you drown yourself in 15-20 sprays...if you like this type of scent and wish for better longevity, then Homme de Gres by Gres is the best alternative.

One of the best scents i have ever worn. opens with a bitter, light brown textured coffee note with lots of dust and hints of plum/date like fruity accord and cinnamon/clove like spices. the feel is pretty refined and dynamic. under this lush accord lies a lush mid notes of patchouli, rose and fruits...under this serene accord frankincense and other accords of incense provides a certain coolness...like midnight in desert... as claimed by Amouage, it indeed is one of the best accord of frankincense one would ever experience. Top notch scent worth all the accolades and the price.

one of my all time favorite. opens with a very refined at the same time gritty accord of powdery herbs and spices with a underlying breath of dusty patchouli and dried tobacco leaves...by mids the dried tobacco leaves gets more prominent with hints rose and a nice dose of vanilla. this makes the scent even more enjoyable with it's remarkable contrast of sorts. on one side it's powdery, herbal, gritty with dried tobacco leaves and on the other sweet notes of rose and vanilla give it a very charming appeal making it pretty easy to approach. by base notes a clear accord of sandalwood adds to the depth and beauty of this scent. top notch scent imho and quite easily one of my all time favorites. in a nutshell, this is a tobacco based scent with heart of patchouli, rose over a rich and luxurious base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.

well, nothin significant. a classic, dry, mossy, green scent. the feel is subtle and not loud. smells like dried stems crushed with hints of lavender and moss. the drydown is much softer with hints of moss and vetiver.

Lorenzo Villoresi Musk opens with a sharp, aldehydic/synthetic, powdery floral blend with a heart of deep, dark, rose. To me, it's like a powdery floral, Oriental "Sherbet" done in a very old fashioned way(No. 88 and Penhaligons come to mind). The florals portrays a color in deep violets...i still can't shake the oriental sherbet association. as if it's some sort of refreshing elixir made to seduce. The opening accords are indeed very uplifting and strong, kinda sets the tone up for what’s to follow. I'm typically attracted to powdery scents and this is what this scent has to offer in it's mid notes! glorious powdery notes begins to spread it's wings by mid notes with hints of spices and touch of rosewood. Throughout these progressions, this scent never comes of as a woody scent. Floral elements with a exotic touch of spices and woody notes. The powdery notes carry with it, musky undertones wafting to the surface as white smoke. it stays a little musty and powdery towards base evoking a residue like powdery musk note
LV musk is not a everyday wear kinds...it's a kind (imho) which would suit deep colored silk shirts, the one's typically worn to lounge/tech parties. This, also happens to be a perfect e.g. of a Unisex scent. would smell glorious/suave on a lady.

smells pretty synthetic & dated. revolves around strong incense like floral notes of jasmine..sweetened by honey and supported by sandalwood and patchouli. it;s too chaotic and doesnt settle on my skin to acceptable level of refinement or harmony. not my type of scent, considering i love classics.
if you like Miss dior, VC&A First kinda scents, then this is right up your alley.

Amber Absolute: well, for those who say Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan doesnt have amber..should smell this one for reference. It's opening accords reminds one of mid-base notes of Ambre sultan minus the extreme spicy notes of AS. within 10 minutes it morphs into another scent we adore so much, which is Parfums d'Empire's Ambre Russe; ofcourse minus the leather and herbal accords....so, what that leaves us with is a smoldering accord of glowing amber so powerful, it has the capacity to create an aura and sense of warmth by merely smelling it. no wonder it's called amber "absolute". this is a straight ahead, no-nonsense, smoldering amber based scent. a definite must have for someone who admires Ambre Sultan and Ambre Russe. is it worth ahaving all these three scents in one wardrobe...? depends. i do have amber sultan..so, i dont need this one. but, for thsoe who have Ambre Russe, this one is different enough to be in the same WD. just for our info, this has more in common with Ambre Sultan than with Ambre Russe.

We rarely talk about this line and i doubt if many here have/tested more than one scent from this line. Basenotes reveal Chicane as Jacomo's first release (1971) and Scents like Ambro and Anthracite have seen some followers/admirers. both those scents have garnered only positive reviews, that too from avid reviews of BN (russlan et al).
Now, coming back to scents that are still available, Jacomo de Jacomo (1980), i'm sure a lot would have changed since the time it was released, but i have read that it's pardonable. saying that, this scent is no sleeper, hardcore, peppery/clove assualt with oomphs of spices under it's belt and incense in it's breath. After the intial assault of colves, which is done in a very classic 80's way, this scent settles in a very smooth, almost powdery accord of woods, spices, musk and amber. real gem. call me whack, but i find this as the inspiration behind Parfumerie Generales Querelle(caraway; clove replaced by sharp vetiver, (by no means they smell alike, at the same time, very hard to not make this comparison)

Did Cachrel with their seminal offering - Pour L'homme; release a scent with one of the most realistic note of Nutmeg...? i'm still in awe of this scent..by the way it executed this note. i would like to believe that they used the natural essense ..but i could be so wrong. is this a aroma chemical...? coz it doesnt smell like one..Basically, i love the smell of nutmeg but, never got a chance to experience it so clearly/explicitly as in this Cachrel release.
if you have ever sniffed a jar full of nutmeg and i mean 100's of em..then, it's easy. Pour L'Homme smells "just" like that.

i have fallen out of this one...smells like biscuits to me..pretty cloying for our kind of weather too. i'd pass on this one...

Imagine: crushing finest cigars between ur palm, lightly..now bring your palm close to your nose and thats the intensity Havana Reserva has in it's opening. mix this with a steely note of metal over a floral and boozy accords; masterfully blended with spicy notes of pepper and cumin(+tons more) over a base of woody notes, patch and incense....pure bliss...

Boozy, smoky, dense, dirty, muddy, earthy, rooty & woody scent? boy this just grabbed me up my collar... i wasnt ready for this. what a scent! the progressions too has to be one of the most satifying and definite that i have come across...the way the green notes sprout towards the basenotes is a phenomenon to witness, almost poetic & definitely real and true to nature.
not for the mild at heart. this ones gritty and it delivers..

One of the finest Amber+Spices+Animal fur+Musk based scent.....? Parfumerie Genarale's L'Ombre Fauve is deemed to be a ...... classic. a TOP notch scent which enthralls and excites right off the spritzer with its woody/gourmand quality and classic approach. After Ungaro II, i was on a prowl for animalic fur kinda scents....never to have hoped tht i wud find a match(not as intense but..) in L'Ombre Fauve. It's a musk laden, amber based scent with a deft hand of spices and patchouli and oomphs of animalic fur notes giving the scent a feel like...., like a spicy sandalwood based scent sprayed on a cub and left for a day....the notes just breathe exuding a sillage very unique... this scent creates a aura only capable by the likes we respect.....i can only imagine the chaos this scent cud generate if it gets discontinued...

After the initial smooth opening glow this scent literally engulfs the wearer just like a shield. the magic of this gem is in the way it works it sillage. Exceptional lastin power and a scent wth lot of poise, style, comfort, class, warmth, glow and luxury re-defined...doesnt this scent also have one of the "best" notes of leather? i mean to call/Label it a Iris based scents is cruel. whenever i wear this scent, i feel like i'm wearing a top end shiny leather product straight out of it's shelf...and the sillage..oh-so powdery and silky smooth like fur....the scent is ofcourse as we all know, Dior Homme....all the references to inside of a ldies pruse, lipstick note etc. is to an extent true and yet..thsi manages to be one of the best scents out there. for this one, i's suggest, please ignore the reviews and get yourself this scent. it's a masterpiece.

MR is a pretty dynamic, spicy, vanillic scent over a soft touch of agarwood and musk. it comes across as a creamy vanilla and cinnamon based scent with nice touch of woody notes than musk..not sure what was the idea/concept behind it..but it sure smells sexy.

Querelle is an pretty intense scent with lovely contrast of sweet and bitter accords. to the extent, the mood is pretty dark and it's by no means our tradional vetiver based scent. the openign accords are laden with (sooty) Incense and sharp spices. maybe black caraway. the accord is pungent in a very sharp way at the same time it's beautiful. it takes this scent least an hour to setle down and that whne the game of contrasts begin. it begins with a soft and sweet note of cinnamon..so what was until now a dark scent suddenly shows a bit of sweetness under it's fold..depending on how it wears on one's skin the prominenece of cinnamon and dakr accords of vetiver could vary.
It is indeed a strange scent. strange in the most beautifully challenging way. get it while it's still available...a premium release by Parfumerie Generale.

Opening accord is sour and watery..Like maybe damp rotten wood...it takes some time to settle to the lovely smell of hazelnuts..here im reminded of the seminal release by L'Artisan Parfumer, Mechant Loup. from here on, it pretty much smells like roasted shells with touch of spices.. after an hour or so, this scent evokes touch of sweetness and smokiness..so what was devoid of any sweetness suddenly reveals sweeter accords...i find this this pretty interesting in PG scents. seems he enjoys doing development of scent in phases. the base is pretty soft and woody with hint of sweetness from resins. stays close to skin though. i'd prefer Mechant loup over it...sorry...

WOW! Simply love this one. it's dry, powdery, herbal, lemon based scent with hints of dried lime peel too. i cant help but compare it to Dior's Eau Sauvage. more like an amplified version of the classic. the use of herbs is exactly the same (for reference). accords get softer towards mids and base and still retains the lemony freshness. The base has hints of leather and vetiver. a timeless classic. if you see one, grab it..!

a pretty dynamic, harsh/gritty vetiver n tobacco combo presented in a very true form... for reference, Lubins Le Vetiver smells a lot like this one. however, this is not my type of scent...maybe itll grow on me in time...but for now, ill pass.

it's not Hype. this scent is revered for a reason. the reason being, it was released as a definitive leather based scent and that’s what it is!. it not leather hidden under heaps of accords, No. it's a direct accord.
The opening accord is pretty surprising, Lemon! beautiful note of citrus. i guess the perfumer wanted to play around, tease a bit into having customers say - ohh wtf! where’s the leather and BAM! it hits you with the finest accord of finished, black leather with hints of suede like powderiness. and there, that’s what it offers. a no nonsense, straight ahead, leather based scent. longevity is pretty decent and the experience of wearing this one is simply, elegant.

Lonestar memories is all about being on road for me. it'd smell like someone who wears leather jacket and boots, smokes lotta cigars and has been riding his chopper thru desert for months altogether.
It smells of roads in a sweltering afternoon, it smells of dust and hot tyres, it smells of leather and yes...this baby smokes lotta cigars.. if this fits your fancy, thn there nothing out there that's done better.

it's not sparkling or refreshing, nor is it earthy. Tauer with Vetiver Dance offered us a totally different take on (vetiver) what otherwise is join the dots contest in Vetiver prominent scents. Creed OV smells like Vetiver hombre & Mugler Cologne..Encre Noir smells like Vetiver exntraordinaire...or a Guerlain Vetiver and Lubin Le Vetyver...and tons of other vetiver based scent which in some way or the other smell similar. Not this. Vetiver Dance has a green, creamy & woody feel and this is not common in vetiver based scents.. for reference, this smells like Serge Lutens Chergui, in it's sillage.

WOWSERS!!! There are scent which employs aldehydes and then there are scents which just max it out! Iquitos belongs to the latter category. such a lovely scent! it;s become my new favorite for casual events or evenings out.
This one smells exactly like one has opened up a box of Rose based agarbattis (incense sticks). not burning sticks, but the box which stores incense's. from the rose perspective, i would put it in No.88 or 1913 category, although, it smells nothing like it. this ones too loud and much more exciting. not that No.88 and 1913 are not exciting, they are more refined whereas Iquitos is uncompromising and direct. and how i wish the openign accords would last forever..doesnt matter... by drydown, the rose is still present..but has a mineral like quality to it with touch of patchouli and leather. lovely scent! im glad i purchased a 100ml!

Moss Breches: whew..what a scent. it reminded me of and for all you know, it's inspired by the classic release we all know as, Van Cleef & Arpels Pour homme....Today i happened to dab a lot more of Moss Breches and what struck me the most is the way patchouli is done here. very wet, sloggy patch i must add. not as dry as in thundra or Ingrant patchouli. this has a very wet forest floor kind of accord. it's clearly visible upon application, almost watery quality, within 5-7 minutes it slowly takes the backstage for other accords to follow in... i have stated elsewhere that i get this vibhuti accord in No. 88, which is white ash, it is very camphory sweet and dry in smell..and exudes a white incense like accord. i could also distantly relate it to an intense version of Chanels masterpiece, Coromandel(could be the patch playing tricks with me). it's pretty spicy in it's opening...but, where SL's Ambre Sultan exudes a color which is golden.. Moss Breches exudes the color white for me. so, it's spicy, but not in the spicy amber type scent we know of. maybe there is Angelica in there that gives it this "white" feel... that said, i dont get that image of Moss from it until i reach the mids to base section. whne someone mentons Moss, the firsts scent that springs to mind is Leonard Ph...however, the mossy nature of this scent is clearly expressed and it's not the smell of wet moss on stone after rain..it's more like dry, golden hued moss over stones...lovely! Patchouli indeed holds this scent and forms the core. but theres a lot of other things going on which doesnt make it a patch exclusive scent. this is a must try for anyone who appreciates VC&A ph, C&S's No.88, Creed Angelique Incens & Chanel's Coromandel, and also Leonard ph to an extent (i dont mean to imply all these scents smell similar to each other, it's just a reference, that im sure we all can relate to).

Noir de Noir: by now, everyone knows Noir de noir is a story abour Rose, saffron and Oudh...the recipe atypical of Montale offerings. i approached this scent with the same expectation, only to find it doesnt have the oudh bite of montale at all. i mean, there is oudh, but not the way Montale does it. I could draw parallels to Amouage's Lyric in terms of the beatiful accord of rose used in this. it also reminds me of L'Artisan's seminal offering Voleur du Roses. in other words, this one has a very enchanting take on rose. it's extremely pleasant yet has that dark bite of Oudh in it. There is a eerie chilly nature to this scent which makes one wonder whether this has frankincense in it's composition. the real surpise is after an hour or so..accords of rose melt away into lovely notes of vanilla pods. it doesnt make the composition sweet by any means...the smell is of dry vanilla pods. very very interesting. and yes, this one climbs back to the top along with Moss Breches as one of the scents to look out for from this range.
what one gets in the end is a rose prominent scent sufficiently backed up by saffron and spices with the breath of Oudh...the presense of oudh is only subtle and fades away within couple of hours...wht stands out then is the wonderful accord of dry, vanilla pods..

Tuscan Leather: if there is any scent..and i mean any scent, which can compete with Knize 10, it's Tom Fords Tuscan Leather. straight out of spritzer, it has leather written all over it. With Knize ten, i always had this image of spanking new leather product, polished, toned and finished to perfection, at the same time, i used to get this vibe which is very green. With Tuscan Leather, i dont get any green notes. if i had to set a color to represent tuscan leather, it has to be deep brown. i get the smell of a newly tanned leather sheet. it's supple and soft, ready to be moulded into a wallet or a jacket... i tried hard to find other accords in this scent...but, all i could smell was leather, leather and "only" leather. made me wonder, is this one note frgrance..? coz if it is, then this has to be one of the best scents around which is linear. But, when i say linear, it doesnt mean it doesnt have any other tricks in it's bag. it probably has to do with the quality if ingredients that went into it... This one has a mesmerising sillage..and i mean "mesmerising". close to skin, one could smell the finest leather accord you could possibly sniff and away from skin, this scent swirls up in the air exuding different shades of brown and yes, a comforting warm halo of leather. by mids to base..a shiny tanner..almost tar like note appears and lingers on till the end. amazin scent to be worn in winters and or as one may please. a definite must have for anyone who is looking for a good quality, genuine leather based scent.

Crisp green scent with great transparency. Transcends all era and is timeless. For a change, it’s not a green scent which reminds one of Chanel PM. Nobile has to be the inspiration for scents like Malle’s French Lover…not in the use of civet, but the juicy, fresh feel of tender, light green colored leaves. It turns a bit floral by mids but still retains it’s green character. The base is a luxurious blend on musk, vetiver and sandalwood. Musk adds to the bite, keeps it fresh, vetiver keeps it green and sandalwood adds to the soapiness, keeping this a fresh scent all the way. A lovely scent for daily wear and a kind which with each wear reveals one secret after other. Incredibly well blended and a top notch composition

what a lovely floral. it smells of..well, you guessed it right! Lily!. i really like it when a scent makes you forget that you are actually wearing one. the experience becomes very pure and real. i cud imagine myself sitting in a plush hotel where the air filled by the smell of lily with the smell wafting from a big decorative brass tank filled petals of lily over water..

A very clean accord of cypress and turpentine in the opening accords which is pretty transparent in it's sillage. nothing about it is stuffy or clogged. very clean accord of campfire with turpentine which settles down to a pretty dynamic accord of cedar.
I agree on the Gucci Ph comparison but, only towards the basenotes. from openin to mids notes one could relate it to a very refined, lesser intense and a transparent version of Olivier Durbano's Black Tourmaline. a thumbs up in my book. a woody incense done right. lovers of cedar based scents just cant miss this one.

Pretty fresh(invigorating), fruity and gingery openin accords which in 15 minutes settle to whats is very clearly, a very realisitic accord of tuberose. more like the petals and not the absolute. lingers on pretty well and settles to a dusty, woody base. overall, i would call this a Tuberose based scent. if you have a collection of over 30 scents then you have better scents to hunt for. this is okay for someone who is specifically looking for a gentle, floral. btw, this one is very much unisex.

Beautifully soft accord of rose petals in combination with lovely tinge of oudh and woody notes. it's soft and sensual. you would never get tired of this one. get it while it's available. easily one of those montales which i wouldnt mind going for a 100ml. Think of it as Black oudh super light

Aigner no.1
usually, when we talk about scents from the 70's, we'd expect something bit dated, out of place and time; to my surprise, not with this. Etienne Aigner No.1 is an extremely classy, Floral, leather/vanilla based scent which simply ooozes quality and refinement. In it's opening accords, it clearly derives the floral elements from Knize Ten. Yes, Knize Ten! it has that signature accord which makes them the scent that they are; especially when we talk about both these scents floral aspect.
Towards mids (by an hour or so) this one puts up a leather jacket with fur neck. Powdery notes of Iris (beautiful at that) swirls up with a dictint note of brand new leather shinin behind. The signature floral/talc like accord of knize ten is still present (not as sharp though) but with more of Neroli. Somehow, Neroli gives of the olfactory image of brown color for me...sort of like the smell of an intense absolute, dirtied up. This exact feel of Neroli is highlighted in Rochas Lui as well. in other words i get a distant connection between these two scents from the neroli perspective and how it was structured in Rochas Lui.
By Basenotes, No.1 morphs in a supple yet, pronounced leather based scent with a powdery sweet vibe of vanilla and patchouli. I simply cannot imagine a Mazzolari Lui had there been no Aigner No.1. The mood and attitude is just like Mazzo lui. This one is an "essential" to any admirer of leather based scent. The feel is simply Niche. Niche in the way it can make you feel, the way it performs on skin and most importantly, the smell. Could blend well with formal attire or semi formal occasions.

Divine Bergamote opens with a very tart, almost acidic note of Lime+Lime peel. it's pretty stark, intense, gritty and enjoyable. with each wear it gets better. this scent progresses from being gritty to soft notes of lemon to a fruity touch fo rhubarb (think b*men) to a very soft/powdery cloud of musk towards base with traces of lime still present. it took me couple of wears to "get it" and now it's irreplaceable, like all other TDC's!

Amouage Lyric: it is no doubt one of the best (if not "the best") Rose based fragrance. dense like a rosed based sherbet. Beautiful accord of rose petals mingle with other florals accords in the opening...it;s unmistakebly "red" in color/feel...as in red roses. By mids, angelica add to the bite (white smoke like effect) which is so familiar (creed angelique incens)...basenotes holds the rose notes till the end with lovely sillage.
This one is for special occassions, especially evenings where you would like to make your presense felt in a soothing at the same time, mesmerising way. Initially it may feel generic..but couple of wears down the line, it'd be irreplaceble. one of the best rose based scent out there.
13 August 2009

Balmain Ambre Gris: Underrated? Oh yes, bigggggg Time! It’s not just this shiny disco ball cap, cool looking bottle, It’s a scent which will find lot of respect amongst us.
smooooooo - th notes of pina colada greets with light touch of florals and a smoky, woody notes... I have come across fruity scents...but, I can safely say, non like this. It’s beautiful and elegant in its composition; the blend is just perfect, like a harmony. The mood is undoubtedly dark (grey) and mysterious…the progressions, definitely exciting and ever-changing. By mid-notes, the fruity notes (think rich pina colada) melt into a smoky and velvety smooth accord of woods. The smokiness of this scent is the beauty of it, along with it’s lovely blend of woods (the smoke is not as intense as black tourmaline, nevertheless, is a distant relative of the same) all this on a base of warm notes of amber and musk along with resinous notes of incense and woods (think M7). The quality of amber and incense is very smooth and well rounded off leaving no sharp edges… It’s a blend which is very opulent and rich. By base notes, I feel I’m wearing a smoked, woody(intense), leather based scent with touch of incense. The best part is, though it may sound dark, it’s still remakarbly easy to wear to office or outings alike...
To sum it up, it's not fair to label it fruity scent; this is "much" more than that. It’s been 10 hours now and still, this scent is evolving, not many do. Close to skin, it still smells beautiful and mysterious; which goes on to show the quality on this scent.

Maxims Pour homme: have you ever heard an SA say "this scent has a BURST of fresh notes"..all the time eh..but never convinced with what you sniffed..? ok, now smell this :) Powdery sweet accords of intense green notes with an equally intense accord of "fresh" florals, which by the way is not really able to shake that color green out of my head...all with a cool breeze sandalwood..the powderiness, needless to repeat, stays throughout the entire progression of this scent...one aspect, which really grabbed my attention was this persistent accord of steel to this whole equation..like smelling this accord thru a sterilized, perforated tube of space age steel tube... this feel gives this scent a somewhat unique, fresh in a very shiny, sophisticated kinda feel. The basenotes is lush, mossy, powdery with hints of patchouli and mostly mossy with hints of leather.

Lancome Sagamore(Vintage version): My First impression of wearing this scent was that of wearing a talcum powder, which wasn’t very sweet. The only hint of sweetness are in it's opening notes where soft notes of lime peel and herbs peek thru the dense, powdery accords of Lavender..a lavender so rich, one could feel it's grittiness, feel it sway, almost taste it. there is a very raw use of Civet here which cuts of any hint of freshness in the scent. kinda gives it a very masculine accord.
As the lavender tones down a bit, the notes of lime are much more clearer, although, it's not bright, or sparkling, it smells like dried lemon peel. the framework of this scent is quite obviouly like Chanel Pour Monsieur, which makes me think of the Impact Chanel PM had on the perfumery. Sagamore continues to be a green, citrus based chypre in it’s heart notes reminding one of Chanel PM, the only difference, it's not as bright and fresh if you may. Sagamore settles down to a much more relaxed note of vetiver with hints of patchouli and lovely accord of sandalwood...oh how i miss such accords in basenotes..especially the use of sandalwood.
This could very easily be a daily wear and is not as gothic as one would imagine. it;s a gritty, citrus base scent which is dirtied up a bit yet, Smells a million bucks or more. People who like Chanel Pour Monsieur type of scents should definitely put this one on their wishlist.

Balenciaga Ho Hang Club was released at a time when Alpha-male beings didn’t like to wear talc. they used to wear Ho Hang Club like theres no tomorrow and experience the kind of orgasm no fragrance could ever give. A straight ahead, no non-sense, Patchouli/Incense based scent (white smoke) with a soft accord of florals combined with an powdery extract of spices and woody notes. the main star of this scent is Patchouli (it feels damp and earthy). The base is earthy, mossy green with hints of incense and mild touch of leather acting as a comforting anchor retaining it's powdery accords with amazing consistency.
This one is for people who admire scents like Cartier Santos. not to be missed at any cost. 80's at it's best!!

Balenciaga Pour Homme: i dont smell anything when i first spray it on..coz my brian gets numb on first whiff..isnt that how you feel whn you have morphine..? so i have heard.. :) Civet..civet overdose with a dash of aldehydes, and honeyed floral notes.. i simply loved this one. when i first received it, it was in a splash format (mini)...the macho that i am, i splashed a decent amount on my palm and dabbed it one liberally around neck and forarms...whoa! for those who have tested this would know exactly how that feels. it's a experience to say the least. very intense notes of honeyed florals and aldehyde with a liberal dose of vanilla (not pods..more like the ice cream itself) with an strong overdose of civet giving it a "bite". the notes may sound like it's leaning towards gourmand, but it's surprisingly not! it stays on pretty gritty for the firts hour or so thereby turning into a remarkably soft floral with a unique combination of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Incense and civet. it was an experience indeed and i enjoyed this scent every last bit :) where is my back up bottle..wouldnt ever wanna be without this one. for a quick reference, it smells like Ted Lapidus for men mixed with Kouros...now, hows that :) only difference, the basenotes is more like Lapidus pour homme than kouros.
This is for someone who likes scents like Lapidus Pour Homme and YSL Kouros.

Jaques Bogart Furyo: It's quite clearly, the niche scent of 80's. if i have to make a reference, then Costes by Hotel Costes was clearly inspired by Furyo. maybe coz of it's use of Laurel, but that’s where the similarity stops.. Furyo opens with a very "sharp", "arid" accord of laurel, bayleaf and some like rose...think costes like spices, only this one is sharp in approach and has that red feel to it...after an hour or so, this turns up the woody accords with a mild hand of civet. civet as in, yes, you said it, Kouros. only thing, it doesn’t smell anything like kouros apart from the civet reference...Civet in it gives this one the trademark powdery touch. scent stays pretty linear from here on settling into soft notes of musk (primarily and amber) and gritty tabac
This is for someone who admires scents like costes(for red spices, laurel and bay leaf), Kouros(for civet) and tobacco.
notes listed behind the bottle are: Fig tree leaf absolute, juniper berry oil, Laurel, Vetyver, Tabac, Patchouly, castoreum, Amber and musk.

R de Capucci: R de Capucci was probably the coolest dude back then. it is well mannered, mildly powdery, fresh out of the barbershop with a nice after shave cologne kinda feel. it undoubtedly comes across as a green scent..not gritty, but intense, more like holding a bunch of freshly sprouted leaves against nose...doing so, the leaves would give off a slighlty bitter, almost citrusy feel..my point is, the citrus doesnt take ones attention away from th lovely green accord, it's anything but restrained and classy and it wants to make an impression as an remarkably fresh and green scent without smellin dated or lemony. Surprisingly, after 15 minutes of application, it gets a bit powdery and the green notes gets a bit more intense, here it reminds me of the structure of the chanel classic, Pour Monsieur. if anything, this could've easliy become Pour Monsiuer Concentrate...would have been very apt. Notes of lemon gleam past now with a shin to it, giving this gem a freshness and making it more versatile. floral accords adds to the charm and gives it the signature accord of an era it represented..basenote are pretty soft, mildly powdery, sweet, mossy with lots of fresh vetiver, vanilla like sweetness and patchouli..
This is for someone who admires Chanel Pour Monsieur type scents

Capucci Punjab: Punjab is an no holds barred, herbal, amber based scent with a unique touch of florals. i do not get the connection with Leonard Ph but, i can very safely say it has a lot in common with Nina Ricci's Phileas. only slighltly lighter than Phileas though. would be an overkill to have both in the same wardrobe, saying that, if you like these kinda herbal scents, then Phileas is to an extent Punjab extreme in it;s herbal overtone.
Punjab opens with a very warm, powdery smooth, almost chocolate kind note, but very soon the herbal overtones are pretty clear...it stays pretty warm and herbal for an hour or so before moving into second phase where the herbal accord is slightly toned down to make way for exquisite floral accord coupled with cinnamon(the cinnamon init quite clearly reminds me of Creeds seminal release, Baie de Genievere)..the florals and touch of spice gives this scent much more depth and doesnt fall into the trap of being a one dimensional, herbal scent.
What we get towards the basenotes is where scents of this era shines...luxurious accords of amber and incense spilled on used leather kinda feel. im humbled to feel such soft use of incense in the combination, very visible, yet, never taking the centerstage. the herbal feel is quite toned down by now and makes Punjab a scent which is quite versatile. in the sense, it's developments are seamless and enjoyable at every phase. it's pretty obvious that Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan derived it's structure from Punjab..and by saying so, i tip my hat to SL, for releasing a scent which offers it's customers top quality although, Punjab smells much more opplulent in the amber department..evem To mfords Amber absolute kinda pales...which goes on to show the kind of quality went into this scent.
p.s. This is not a pleasant scent, ppl who dont like (vegetal) herbal scents can safely stay away from this release. if you like Nina Ricci's seminal release Phileas, then definitely give this one a shot.

Sonoma Scent Studio Fireside Intense - opens with a pretty balanced, yet rugged note of birch tar and Cedar. Their website lists a whole array of notes but, all i could detect is birch tar, leather and tons of cedar. the use of tar would remind one of Tauers Lone star memories but, i like a lot better here. it's used very cleverly to give this scent a campfirish woody feel. The use of cedar is similar to that used in Gucci Ph. infact, this scent smells like an intense version of Gucci Ph. Admirers of woody scents, especially cedar based ones like Gucci Ph, Hinoki et al.. must give this one a try. The quality is top notch and so is the staying power. Would be a (cozy) delight to wear in winters.

i was totally caught off-guard with this one. i expected yet another designer frag with a blast of citrus and what have you. but this, this ones different.
First thing one would notice when they spray this one is the "refined" approach. it doesnt attack your senses with those overwhelming top notes+alchohol, no, nada, instead this one attacks ones senses in a way which is most pleasant and welcoming. the mood is definitely dark, like black satin..the fruity notes, quite controlled, there is a velvet like note of plum blended with utterly delicious notes of fennel, pink pepper with hints of anise ...i'd do anything for this phase to last forever. it's that good! i can't help but tell, i felt totally "superb & refreshing" when i wore this. there is this amazing aura of positiveness in it. very confident in approach. By Mid notes, a very powdery accord of musk on leather sweeps in adding to the depth of the wonderful top notes. The interpretation of Musk & leather in this scent is not like most (designers) out there, there is an air of mytery about it. by base notes, this is scent swirls up with lovely notes of musk & amber sprayed on leather kinda accord and stays that way...
i can't help but give this one good 8-10 sprays...i would always be in a mood to pamper myself wiht this one. a big assed thumbs up.

1725 is deemed to be a cult fragrance...in time. a classic fougere done so well. 1725 wastes no time and gets straight in the mids-base accords after the intial opening accords of citrus and fruity notes. towards the mids. powdery notes of lavender melts in to an ink like note warmed on a glowing base of vanilla, ambre & leather. Though this scent may seem linear, i felt it has a unique character to it..the sillage is mesmerising and a kind which envelopes the wearer. for a very broad reference..this is how MPG would interpret Dior Homme while they were composing Iris Bleu Gris or a Parfum d'Habit. .

accords are so darn familiar. it made me snap my fingers endlessly to a jazz number. the closest reference however, is french lover by Malle (or niche version of Quorom silver). lovely, dense accord of green notes (not as juicy as French lover). vetiver & cedre with the right mix of resinous incense adds to the overall beauty from mids to base. An interesting green scent which is quite easy and mesmerising to wear. i'd give it a neutral coz it doesnt seem original..there are similar (better) scents out there...however, if i had the extra money, i wouldnt hesitate to buy this one

sweet, slightly spicy and plum like notes melts in to a lovely note of leather which (almost immediately) reminds one of Parfums d'Empire's massive release, Ambre Russe. notes soften up pretty quick and lingers close to the skin. smooth notes of leather melts into a lovely and faint note of immortelle and thats pretty much it i'm afraid (at least on my skin). i'll pass on this one. with a release like Ambre Russe sitting out, there is no reason for me to invest in this one. ofcourse, those who felt Ambre Russe is pretty strong and like scents like Cuir d'Iris by Parfumeire Generale, this would be ideal for them. by no means it's a bad scent. however, i felt it didnt deliver as expected. maybe they need to tweak some notes(immortelle) in there.

Noir Patchouli isnt our typical earthy, resinous, gritty patchouli based scent(it's no ingrant patchouli or a Thundra, No).it's more of a celebration and it celebrates with a wonderful melange of spices (barks) and floral bouquet under the soft breath of patchouli and lovely notes of vanilla. it gives off a very victorian feel. it's like Penhaligons doing Villoresi Musk kinda accord. i guess what i really want to say is, it has a very powdery rich, musky feel to it which is bewitching to say the least and yes, it;s on the sweeter side (vanillic). i'm totally "hooked on" to this accord. it really takes me back to the eighties. somethin in it really screams out to me and tells, you have sniffed this accord before(maybe my Moms freinds who visited over the weekend? i think yes...or maybe this smells like a group of ladies, doused in scents..an amalgamation of different perfumes? yet, saying that, it's remarkably, a unisex offering). if you love the smell of spices (barks) tightly integrated with carnation on a lovey mids of musc and vanilla, done in a very old fashioned way then, this is it. by basenotes, Patchouli spreads it's magic towards the base and creates and aura of mystic to the whole equation. price is the only factor that is holding me back at this stage....this one goes to my must have lists.

VdR smells like Montale black oudh light! and it's so yummy and well crafted that im ok to let go of black oudh. but wait, black oudh has oudh and patchouli going with rose..and theres no oudh in VdR...hmmm..yeh..i guess thats what makes it Black oudh light! the oudh is missing. :)
VdR is a sumptous & gothic Rose based scent with a damp earthy note of patchouli. being a "big" time patch lover, i can tell it's quite different from the rest(imho). there is this eerieness to it...a dark gloomy texture which if one were to close their eyes could easily easily picture a lone rose plant, with roses bright red in color, in it's peak of bloom growing on a damp, freshly ploughed earth, deep brown in color....VdR smells like cool wind carrying this aroma till the end...a must have for any one who is lookin for a unique rose based scent.

Knize Two - a long forgotten white floral beauty...?
For some one who has tried Knize Ten, Knize two would be a polar opposite...a floral? a beautiful surprise indeed. Makes me wonder, how pleasantly surprised could one be if a scent didnt reveal or hint at what to expect... a composition which is Indolic in nature...it's prominence(lovely tribute) in Jasmine with rose and other floral notes peeking in and out....i also detect a hint of orange.."just a hint"..done in a deliciously bitter, juicy way..could be the combination of florals..but it certainly creates a olfactory image to that effect...(back to Jasmine...) the nature of Jasmine so soft and innocent, just like the flower...feels like i have held a big bunch of these flowers with rose petals sprinkled over it with citrus elements....... it's is no doubt a very realistic floral done in a very "niche" way. by mid notes a gentle warmth of Iris adds a decaying/slightly earthy floral kind of bite...a musky base follows softening things with hints of woody notes loaded with ooomphs of moss holding the last breaths of floral notes...the basenotes are not "splendid" but still very well done. ....all in all, Knize has been as honest to a floral note just the way it paid tribute to leather in Knize 10. so, one can expect top quality.
Feminine? well, depends on how one takes to floral scents...Two was definitely made for men yet, a brutally true floral in every means...could be because of master blend of citrus elements with a strong musky base...for me, a must have. not many Jasmine based scents out there of such class...and to see they composed this in 1978? just incredible and wayyyyy ahead of time.

Racquets opens with a beautiful soapy/barbershop accord of lime notes which is almost smoky in nature as it's supported by a brittle musk note. such an amazing mix. the first 15-30 minutes, lime accords just play on skin with different citrus elements coming back and forth every minute...a beautiful interplay of notes. Accords so lively and fresh that the mere thought to apply this after a tough game under the sun is well, just refreshing.
Somewhere in the midnotes, this fragrance morphs into a powdery floral scent with hints of clove. again, smells refreshingly cool. The base is where i got a bit of surprise element, a sort of revelation - dusty frankincense?? i never expected incense!!! such a beautiful accord(of incense) which had actually controlled the whole scent..a note which gave it the "white" "smoky" & "powdery" feel thruout.
One just has to picture this, a scent with citrus top notes, a very english floral touch on a musky, incense based basenotes!! unique combination it is and a one which works so well. The incense notes acts as some sort for coolant for the summer. a very well thought of composition which works like a charm when the temparature is soaring high. so, get your racquets and wear your lacoste white classics!!...its time for a game!!

Lorenzo Villoresi Piper Nigrum opens with a strong medicinal note. something very similar to Vicks Vaporub. Intense eucalyptus kinds with a kitchen spices like fennel and a strong mint note! Comments like, "do you have cold?" shouldn’t surprise the wearer i love strong herbal/medicinal concoctions and this is where Piper Nigrum kicks in. Once this lovely opening notes smoothens out, the scent reveals one of the most beautiful pepper accord that one would have come across. To me it's what clove is to MPG's Secret Melange. Mesmerizing. Pepper in combination with other spices create such a delicate, soft aura or halo if you may. it's hard not to stop for a moment and think, hmm, I’m 3 hours into this scent...and all the colors it derived to paint the canvas is from, kitchen spices!? it's remarkably refined and offers total satisfaction to anyone who enjoys refined herbal concoctions. Things start to smoothen all the more with the amber kicking in with hints of incense wafting thru the remnants of the spices. A must have for anyone who enjoys herbal/spicy scents. would smell glorious on summers and winters alike.

Lorenzo Villoresi Uomo lands on skin with a celebration of freshness. Smells as if one has slid thru a open lawn of freshly cut grass just before noon with the crispiness and cool nature of morning still present. in a way, it reminds me of the legendary Penhaligons release, English Fern. very similar green accords over a base of musk laden citrus. for those who have tried English Fern would know how the green notes has a kind of "bite" to it...a sort of spiky nature...which is very true to the smell of freshly mowed grass. by mid notes, mildly peppered herbal notes adds to the bite of green notes signaling a farewell to citrus notes. it’s just a pleasure to note how these notes hangs on for a long time with the oakmoss smoothening things up with woody notes over a base of Vetiver. LV Uomo is ideal for summers(all whether?) and could be a great daily wear scent.

Jacomo Rouge: count me in as a *BIG* Fan of Jacomo Rouge...i dont see any link between JR and Body Kouros though..(i own both). also, BK is incredibly linear and quite potent...which makes it kinda boring in the end as it just wouldnt wear off(it still would garner compliments...but on the wearer..it gets tiring).
JR on the other hand opens with such a fantastic blend of deep spices with a heart of powdery floral and woody notes on a bed of Tonka beans and vanilla pods...the powdey nature of it is indeed seductive.....and very few scents..and i mean very few, smell this complex and wonderful close to skin...it almost has a bite to it's overall powderyness....if there is any scent i wud compare it to, it would be a cross between le male and shiseido basala... a drugstore sleeper.

Creed Baie de Genievere: intense note of juniper berry greets the wearer with sheer intensity. intial thoughts would be..hmm, dated? well, subsequent wearing shrugs of any such thoughts and you simply get addicted to this one. dark, broodingly intense notes of berry seemingly flows in to delicate and lovely accord of cinnamon leaves which just opens up the midnotes with hints of spices. the accord is definitely dated and has that trademark barbershop colognes smell to it, only this ones mighty potent with raw amber embracing the accords with hint of musk and loads of vetiver. lovely scent which may not impress rightaway, but will slowly work into your olfactory appetite. Bon apetite! (perfect for winters and spring)

Creed Original Vetiver: opens with a controlled and refined freshness. it didnt remind me of Mugler cologne for a second but, it did remind me of Adolfo Dominiguez Vetiver Hombre. only this one being much smoother and refined. where one would hesitate to over apply Vetiver Hombre in the fear of gasping, this one serves you just right.
OV has tremendous longevity on my skin, 8-10 hours plus. The midnotes are quite controlled and has that trademark soapy note which makes Mugler cologne the scent it is, however, i would strongly prefer this over mugler for all the extra creed has packed in. something about this one is (dare is say) natural. The surprise element for me was it's drydown. the basenotes evokes smell of dry vetiver leaves (crumbling), not like the soapy fresh one i encounterd from opening to mids. it's quite intense in the base too and adds to the soapy nature of vetiver in a very unique (dry) way. this scent has a very distinct phase , right from the opening notes to mid to the base. thumbs up! summer, here i come!!!

Serge Lutens Chypre Rouge: hey now, it's not as bad as the review make it sound :) i was totally prepared for a ultra sweet concoction, but it surprised me in that department in first impression. it's no way as sweet as say cedre (i enjoy my cedre btw). it's very resinous to say the least, the openin accords are muted , fruity, smoky with a slight vegetal accord. the honey/vanilla combo kick it up by mids with the fruity gum accord still present. i think it's this fruit gum accord which didnt stick with many. patchouli though listed is not a prominent note..if anything, just a whisper. it's definitely ambery sweet with hints honey and moss towards the base with the "frutiy accord" still whispering on...

its no ambre sultan, gris clair, daim blond or cedre, yet, it's a "fun" fragrance. and my first (fun frag) with serge lutens i must say. there is nothing serious about it. it's a beautiful concoction by every means but, i would not recommend this as one of the top 5 scents from this line to anyone.. nice but not worth it.

The Different Company Un Parfum des Sens et Bois: my fourth TDC, and im thinkin..wow, this house is indeed doing something very differently :)
DSeB lands on skin with very controlled(never too loud), smooth and rich notes of florals (violets) and bergamote with ginger lurking not very far behind, the key to this scent is the way violets have been treated (think of it as a refined, super light version of Boss Selections for reference). There is indeed a watery quality to it, which makes you think wheather it's getting lighter and would disappear in 15 minutes, but, thats when this scent takes shapes and adds a soft cotton like aura of woody notes embracing the floral beauty of violets. by mid notes, pepper/ginger combo adds to the bite of the scent and gives it a dark shade of what was until now very tranparent, almost aquatic note. this accord (pepper and ginger) is quite familiar and is used in various other scents like for eg. Rochas Aquaman. the "difference" is the treatment in this one. the way it balances between clear, almost tranparent notes of woods and violets and on the other hand the spicy nature of pepper and ginger...the mids are truly enjoyable as this accords shifts to a more airy accord...as if what we sniffed until now was dream, lovely notes on (light, mild)incense creeps in and almost gives every note a airy accord. The scent changes it approach in the most seemingly smooth fashion.

Mazzolari Lui: wow! this ones a cracking slap for someone looking for animalic scents with leather/patchouli/cedar(pencil shavings) combination. Lui smells like a dusty leather/fur coat scented with aged patchouli, notes of cedar (pencil shavings) and was probably left near a campfire. extremely classy and would really shine thru during winters. the smell is something that could be distantly related to Gucci Ph(for reference...ohh but this is wayyyy mor than that). The treatment of patchouli is quite tempered, never taking the front stage so is the way the smoked cedar has been treated. the basenotes exude earthy notes of vetiver and sandalwood with hints of patch. it's smoky, dusty(in a very attic kind of way), animalic and mysterious to say the least.

Miller Et Bertaux Spiritus Land #2: #2 embraces skin with sparkling notes of tender juicy herbs and a deft hand of spices. it's almost like Franceso Smalto Ph to an extent. only with #2, the quality and smell takes it 30 levels further interms of quality. The tranparency with which this scent exudes it's shimmering quality is purely remarkable. The way spices have been handled in this one is not a step shy from being a masterpiece. i dont detect any prominent notes of thyme or ginger..well, call it a unique blend. However, the image that it evokes for me is " light green" especially betel leaf blended with lovely notes of woods...the scent progresses to harmonize and blend with the skin in a way i have never (and i mean never) experienced before...the soothing quality, the serene nature...and the unique set of progressions makes it 3 different perfume in one. The Top Notes smells nothing like it's mids and the mids nothing like the base notes. just to give a hint, the basenote smells like a refined version of Costes by Hotel Costes. smooth notes of sandalwood treats you with deft touch of incense by mids to basenotes (the quality of incense? non parellel). i'm overwhelmed to say the least. This ones a must have or at least, must test.

Ungaro I : One of the first things that one would notice when they apply ungaro I is it's smoldering quality. The definition of "smoldering" fits this scent so perfectly that i cant really associate any other scent with that word. the definition (of smoldering) by the way is "to burn slowly and gently, usually with some smoke, but without a flame". How apt. i think it's patchouli oil along with woody resins and lavender which gives it this smoky, wax like feel and heat.

This scent opens with a very warm note of lavender melting into a wax like note of rose, smoldering on patchouli oil and woody notes. By mid notes, this wax like accord gets more blunt and sorta envelopes the wearer. The interplay of woody and floral notes gets more airy on a base of earthy notes with each passing minute, all this while still retaining the core essense of the opening accord, which is it's damp earth like warmth and "polished with wax" smokiness of lavender, rose and woods. it's sheer in nature, never failing to amaze. amber holds the base with lovely notes of sandalwood well rounded off with soft notes of tonka bean..which smells like vanilla pods...it's in a way a prequel to III, or may be III was inspired by I. There is a reason why this is hailed as a classic and it's quite justified. comparing it's quality (of ingredients and composition) with Patou is only obvious.

Patou Ph & Prive, Havana, Havana Reserva, Ungaro I, II & III(yet to try the original formulation of III), Morabito OR black+more... - get these while it is still available...the quality of these scents has had me gasping for more...im sure it'll find more suitable admirers...

monkeymanmatt's review is spot on "It's figgy, rummy, coconutty and cosily woody" thts it;. if u like obessesion night, boss selections kinda scents..thn this would find home in ur wardrobe, easy

News Flash! GIT Clone!! ohh wait...everyone knows this already... hmmf..

well Go for GIT anyday. this is like a picture, static, theres no interplay of notes the way it breathes in GIT..oh well this is chez bond page..hmm..it is indeed a lame recreation of GIT.

Thumbs down for sheer lack of creativity.

what were they thinkin?

Top notes: lime peel
Mid notes: Lime peel
base notes: lime peel and musk

utterly boring.the intensity of lime reminded me of Live Jazz and Eau Sauvage...but there is no movement of notes..just fresh lime notes. if strong citrus us what you like wihtout any complications, thn you may consider. if you like to be kept interested thru out, thn Go for Live Jazz and Eau Sauvage.

thumbs down for the rate.

Fresh blast of minty sweet fruity notes with a heart of florals and a heavy bottom of musk and woods. this scent is very clear and transparent overall, no dark notes. in a nutshell, this is how you feel when you brush your teeth with those vibrant, fresh, flavored toothpastes. it smells just like tht, and it stays that way for a very long time with a very sweet interplay of notes which will keep you busy. Lovely scent for dates~! this is meant to be worn on dates or if you are planing to ask a girl out! Bond did it with this one for me. it's a must have at any price. Period!!

Cadjmere: "Hate" to be such an A$$ H$%^&...but this is a toned down version of SandalSliver and Blue Amber. the very same milky, vanillic touch of Blue amber combined with rose notes and woodiness of sandalsliver. this smell very refined and powdery right from start...One has to have a sweet tooth for SandalSliver, however, once we pass half hour with SandalSliver, it exudes one of the best sillage and has very good progression of notes until the end...on the other hand Cadjmere is pretty linear with sweet rose notes and powdery vanilla (like Blue Amber)... for way too long. lovely scent neverthless. Viberts review is bang on target.

For someone who appreciates Cadjmere, and can live without the rose notes, i strongly Montale Blue Amber(as if my recommendations count...duh.. )

Opening blast is intense and very enjoyable...it's like a quick preview of the whole scent in one shot...whts interesting is this, the herbal midnotes is just like PDN New York..more like New York and to a lesser extent Chanel PM. the leather is very subtle and as others mentioned has got a powdery, soapy Vibe to it. no complex vibes going on. it by no means has any of the spicy warmth of PDN NY...but the trademark herbal Bite, is just there...PDN probably had this as an inspiration to build on...lovely scent, nothing extraordinary, yet, it goes back in time and has it's charm to it.

pretty light scent, but very lovely constrution. beautiful florals (ylang Ylang) done in a very realistic way...one could almost feel as if they were smellign the flower directly. but then again the downside is, longevity. i think one needs opt spray a good 10-15 shots to get this baby lingering whole day. lovely creation, coudl be brought for pleasure and close encounters in night.

one could almost mistake it for Rose31...

smells like H.M. by Mori, Period. hate these kinda candy like gourmands...if someone doesnt like these kinda scent but would like something in similar lines, then pls try Montales - Chypre Vanille (pls note: its not a gourmand typre, but very floral).

I was very eager to see what Carthusia was all about after reading thru interesting quotes in Blogs and the constant praise and admiration this House has. It didnt disappoint...however, it didnt smell unique..in other words, i was familiar with the accords in it and it reminded me of few scents it must have been possibly inspired from...

Numero Uno opens with a very boozy accord, in a very nail polish remover kind of way...this accord very soon progresses to a very tart, bright, citrus notes... the effect of Orange peel is very very similar to YSL Live Jazz with a healthy dose of Lavender..its some where in transition from Top to Mid notes that it Uses Thyme in a powdery, copperish way that we are so used to and done in a elegant way in one other scent. The scent that im refering too is PDN New York. Numero Uno relies heavily on this Herbal accord which was so well crafted by PDN in her Masterpiece New York...the mid notes is merely a combination of YSL Live Jazz and PDN New York, not as spicy and balanced as NY though...

somewhere in the base, the accords get very crowded and it almost a colossal display and disturbing collage of animalic notes on a base of mushy green vetiver and incense. somehow, it's very raw and real.. seems out of place..maybe it was intented to be raw in it's approach..but again, for someone who has YSL LJ and PDN New York..it'll be hard to ignore the similarities...at the same time, Fans of the same would rever this scent with same passion.

Does anyone else see the NY comparison...?

Divine Lhomme Sage:

L'homme Sage has a divine opening, like a white light, a Glow. A powdery burst of fruity notes and spices(mainly barks and roots kind). Fruity notes are so well rounded and delicately coated with spices with a hint of lime peel..the color and approach this scent evokes is very similar to Himalaya, however, all the similarities end in 15 minutes because, the Sage has finally come out of the white light and ascended to a divine forest on Earth..this scent take a complete u-turn after 15 minutes or so..one can encounter the earthiness, the wet nature, the smell of freshly chopped wood or maybe the smell of wet bark of a tree. The patchouli with the hints of vetiver adds to the earthiness of this gem. This scent stays dry and smells very real, smells of damp earth and woody notes, not scented woody notes, but just plain wood in a rain forest..as each minutes passes by..one can clearly see these notes wafting of the skin with clear notes of Incense, one of a kind, very real intense Incense notes that i have encountered. The smell is very very very similar to Lez Nez Let me Play the Lion. im not sure how many take my posts seriously or even take a note but, i had earlier claimed how disappointing LMPTL was for me..i just didnt get it. but Divine made it simpler for me, it is definitely superior than LMPTL and all counts in terms if exxecution. With Lhomme Sage, i understood, it was clear, notes were more visible and real. Sage has a very rock solid foundation of one of the best Amber notes and Oakmoss. The Amber in this could very well be compared to SL Amber Sultan in terms of the quality put in. ofcourse, SL takes a different approach altogether, but divine does it right too. I think with Sage, Divine tried to accomplish a Scent which would be a Sage in itself. Rock solid theme which, if one gave some thought would really make lot of sense. and Yes, i could very well relate to the name this scent represents.

Is it a scent to wear if you wish to impress someone? Maybe not, but fans of earthy and woody scents, please take a note. this not a scent for parties or office or an evening out wiht freinds, however, it definitely something you could approach once you reach home from work, something to wear after a shower, something for colder wheathers..something to wear under the sweater to give you the utmost comfort and warmth without interfering much but, at the same time be there for you when needed.

Sage lasts for over 8+ hours easy

Freshly mashed Eucalytus Oil extract provides the coolness to the opening and gives a very divine touch to the herbal opening notes. the heart forms a wonderful bouquet of floral notes along on a bed of earthy patchouli and iodzised vetiver...vanilla sweetens the equation a bit...this stays very intriguing thruout the journey and does smell very unique in it's approach. This has been an eye opener for me in terms of it sheer quality, Uniqueness, master blending and also, a right volume set on sillage, projection and o nthe way it diffuses and warms up on skin. overall a masterpiece which doesnt get the accolades it deserves.

quick references on how it smells like(just references): opening notes of Tauer LdDM & some parts of Gucci Ph.

a milder version of French Lover+molecule01+cedar? extremely close to skin with very mild sillage and minimal projection. is the scent beautiful? oh yes, it definitely is. a juicy fresh green scent with natural resins acting as incense. would require minimum 15 sprays to enjoy this scent. another lovely creation by Mr. Ellena

watery, powdery, synthetic smelling..dont know what to make of it. to an extent it smells like a mint flavored toothpaste. totally uninspiring. very hard to believe its an JCE creation. ignore this one with confidence.

opening is a nice innocent and powdery citrus blast with hints of rose 10 minutes into this scent and boy! this one turns into a Stuffy, dusty & Animalic scent! smells of unwashed cat fur up close. this is "CIVET" prominent scent(on my skin, its just civet). careful on the spritzer as a spray too much can have this lion consume you. an interesting scent which would work like a charm during winters. a bold release from the house of Ungaro.

WHOA!! there would not be a Single scent apart from this in your wardrobe which can match the freshness of one getting out of a warm water shower. not a single scent deserves to touch your skin after shower, other than this. This scent should replace water and should be used universally used in napkins, showers etc. ok ok ..ill control my emotions now.....but boy, what a scent!! blast of orange with tinge of herbal notes..orange with bitterness to it...*slurps*..gets only better thru the day..a wonderfully chirpy & complex, citrus based floral chypre which is sure to please...the base is again a "winner" with hints of powderiness and orange tanned leather !! give me a 30oz please!!!

eccentric is the word that comes to mind..this one is a unique, stark, myterious take on Iris which would take everyone by surprise. almost every scent that i have comes across with the Iris note seem to smell alike, one way or the other. But this is "Different?" the Different Company releases somethin different for sure. First thing that one would notice when this juice lands on skin is how transparent and effervescent the bergamot note is...now combine this with Iris, i cudnt even imagine how Iris would smell alongside Bergamot..with this it proves its a killer combination..a combination of twists and turns..soon the Iris warms up to the skin along with some vetiver...the bergamot and vetiver keep the Iris note from being overtly Powdery yet, iris manages to sneak out and envelopes the wearer in this wonderful domain. some woody notes sufarce by midnotes melting into Iris. JaimeB said it right, the combinations is stark and no, its not oriental, not by a mile. a must try for anyone remotely interested in Iris and most importantly, a wonderful scent.

Knize Ten: I usually spray my Sotd (especially decants) when I am settled in my car. 4 sprays of Knize 10...one each on wrist and two under neck...now, those who have this scent would already have a big smile on their face coz they know how intensely beautiful 4 sprays could be

Knize Ten took me back to my childhood. What it reminded me strongly of is,(dare i say) my Mom's dressing table, it's drawers and its contents, especially talcum Powders (there is one by name Cuticura which is remarkably similar), and leather "finished" makeup kits and purses. This scent literally sucked me into that era and time. The overall aroma is unmistakably captured so damn well for me in K-10. A fascinating scent. I would say this scent is quite easily unisex because of its powdery nature...it may smell tad old fashioned on a women (only some maybe able to carry it off) but on a guy, this is a sure shot winner. This scent has a pretty linear approach and is unmistakably (powdery fresh) Green in it's feel with the powder never loosing its sight. I do not detect any citrus elements in the top notes. When reviews says a “blast of Citrus” - its nothing like an Etro Lemon Sorbet or an Issey or a Live Jazz or anything of that genre... The opening notes is anything but powdery herbal which is green (almost intense fern like sweet note) with a smell of sandalwood talcum powder aged in a metal container...this accord is surprisingly transparent. soon the powdery elements soon take over and this scent lingers on and on in this phase...The leather note in it is not like Heeley Fine leather. It’s more of (dare I say), a women’s leather bag found in an attic kind of smell. this purse must have definitely stored some form of Talc in a metal container and nail polish remover, this accord seems to have stuck on to the leather and the leather itself exudes a very powdery aroma. It’s only in the base notes that this beautiful phase tones down *sigh* and it reveals a different kind of leather note (civet?), very unusual (two forms of leather?). it along with some dirty vanilla and amber create a very cloud like, rich, suave accord which is truly what completes this fragrance...a masterpiece till it's last breath. a scent worth all it's accolades....think of it as the Kouros of it's time in a leather Jacket of Chanel Pour Monsiuer..how could it be, right?

A refined oriental (same genre as Gentleman). Yes, it does smell like gentleman but minus the civet and boozy nature. For those who feel Gentleman is too dirty or dated, this should be the answer.

A spicy floral oriental revolving Patchouli note wrapped with the opening blast of floral elements with spices. The base is a rich layer of amber, incense & moss. I like Givenchy Gentleman a lot and this does resemble the same quite a bit but, this has a very different character altogether. The opening notes for e.g. it's very refined & clear with Giorgio, the sillage can drop jaws, the very same opening in Gentleman is quite dirty, boozy and loud. This scent gets softer and powdery towards the mids with a very controlled sillage & lovely set of notes, especially of the patchouli flower. Overall a lovely progression of notes and a one which can be used daily...did I say daily? Yes! It’s so good that it could be easily something that you could wear daily and a type which people would remember or associate with you. A winner.

opens with a herbal blast covered with citrus which is just refreshing to say the least. soon this scent progresses into a dense powdery note..something like iris but its not..the herbal touch still hovering over this powdery note soon begins to pale and rests on a cool mint note. the basenotes is quite thin in comparison with the opening and then then the dense basenotes...neverthless, a winner. a unique green scent with very controlled herbal note and a mint flavored base note. a wonderful scent for spring/summer which would linger exuding really pleasant notes. are their better scents out there? yes, but not many with a nice mint note except for Green Valley

a refreshing blend of citrus and (cooled)vetiver done in a very "Penhaligons" style. of the MPG stable i would say its made in the same vain as Fraiche Badine. delightfully summery frag this is with lots of quality and the staple MPG touch. hard to miss and you would definitely smell different than the rest. a must have. however, it doesnt warrant to have both Fraiche Badine and This in the same wardrobe unless you like to collect MPG's.

This scent is of the Geir, Himalaya, Fleur Du male genre. opens with a powdery, fruity blast..i would call it the "cloud effect"..will remind one of Himalaya for sure. its when the top notes wear out that i cud detect something with a very camphor like coolness to it...only closer look and its a wonderful note of Jasmine (reminded me of how this smell was done in Fleur Du Male by Gaultier). The blending of Jasmine and Neroli is done ever so beautifully. i always feel great when houses do excellent florals for men...especially when its something that is not rose. The overall feel of "white cloud" doesnt change..somehow the notes melt into each other and give off that impression. the basenotes add some bite to the midnotes and gives it a bitter quality..soon the powderiness begins to fade and a basenotes of decayed floral elements with patchouli and other subtle touches of woody notes is unvealed...not overtly impressed with the basenotes...but, i can still catch occasional whiffs of floral elements which is pleasing. worth the rate...? not for me..i can alwasy go back to Himalaya and FdM. but this maybe just the scent for someone who doesnt like the above two.
thumbs up for the scent. a thumbs down for the price = neutral.

first sniff of this and you would be taken back to lot of scents...quorom silver especially ..but give it 7 minutes and this morphs into a terrific earthy note..the incense is fresh...feels like incense sticks been made..the smell of wet mixture..now wait..this reminds of another earthy scent! Creed Silver Mountain water ! yes! thats it! the midnotes is a green incense version of Creed Silver mountain water, period. a thumbs up coz its a beautiful rendition and a wonderfully constructed scent. wow..im already loving it...Ormonde...i coming !!

aaarrgghh!! smells like pu$$! after sex...not tht i have sniffed it but..yucks..this smells disgusting..the blood accord with milk gives it a nauseating headache(actual headache)..dont even dare to spray this...take sample and dab it on..just for the curiosity factor...three thumbs down

creamy smooth citrus opening with a very elegant touch to it. the sillage is almost mesmerising. what is it? vanilla+tonka+lime? i have no clue. though it is citrus based, it's sillage keeps you engaged and makes you think, wow..this smells good. somewhere in the midnotes a odd lavender note pops up, giving its a rubber gloves effect..this is kinda off putting when sniffed upclose but, it doesnt bother with the sillage much...the base is a subtle leather note with hints of vetiver and lavender. i think, more than Gris clair, the lavender reminded me of Caron Unhomme. lovely scent neverthless and a definite buy for spirng/summer.

WHOA! :) intense blast, classic 80's style lavender (think photo) with a dirty floral heart covered with synthetically powdery leather and spicy notes (again think classic 80's style). the base notes is where this scent calms down a bit to soft powdery notes of woods and incense(pour lui?). a definite thumbs up...im finding myself drawn to scents of this era more and more...

spicy green, woody incense on a base of amped up Amber and musk...i didnt find it spectacular and i wouldnt care if it got discontinued...this one didnt inspire me. well, had high expectations on this...but since i've tried Floris Santal before, ill pass on this.

Aoud Flowers: This one opens with a sweet refined floral blast along with Oudh, Rose and Lime, almost medicinal and oil extract in nature..give it 5 minutes and it settles down to a very fine layer of Rose, quite unlike BA. The oudh Backs off quite quickly on this one (45 minutes on my skin)...only to reveal "polished woody notes" and oudh. it stays this way with not much developments except for the polish wearing out revelaing a very bright Oudh note with touch of gold powder...easily Unisex, but would be really drop dead sexy on a lady. spritz away! it's Montale Time!!

Red Aoud: the opening 5 minutes is where one feels as if they were smelling chocolate. i think its a mirage created by the combination of Oudh, Iris & saffron...in time this note subsides intoa very warm layer of spices. the oudh by itself is very less pronounced at this stage. we have a very familiar note once we are 15 minutes into this, it's here that it smells quite inspired by Dior Homme(im surpised no one made this comparison . one can clearly view Iris laying down on bed with pepper sprinkled and it being massaged by Saffron...the interplay of notes now take on full swing with the spicy notes interchangin places with Iris. This essentially stays on like Dior homme for the entire progression of mid notes with spicy undertones to keep one busy. this one has a heart of Iris surrounded by spicy notes on a lush base on Aoudh. for ref, this is a spicier/oudh version of Dior homme). not for me, but many out there may like it...

Greyland: Opening is quite promising. but, thats pretty much it. it is sort of a very ultra light version of SL Gris clair. i smell fumes emanating from a burnt wood from distant. Anyways. greyland has a very nice dry ash based incense with hints of green notes(which reminds me of Let me play the lion quite a bit). One has to be pleased with its close to skin nature with occasional whiffs..liberal sprays should solve this or else. a nice one, it might grow on me. a try before you buy types...

Mukhallat: represents a smell that i associate with Muslims(like all other montales). growing up around a loving Muslim family as neighbours, i can tell. it always used to intrigue me when younger..when i used to see uncle apply a lil part from a small bottle into a cotton ball which he would palce in between ears groove..then rub some under neck. mukhallat brings back strong memories. though it's a powdery gourmand (and people who know me, know how much i hate them), and it indeed is sweet, it commands respect and reflects festivity. To me, its s fun scent, to be worn specially on occasions and ofcourse when you feel like any other time. i definitely cannot associate it with sadness or daily chores or everyday wear..it has to be something special. this would be something very unique in ones collection, not comparable to any scent out there. notes of strawberry and almonds wouldnt make eny sense coz we arent used to smelling them this way...think of all the tropical dry fruits..like Dates..imagine them in their juicy sticky form..imagine this having captured the best of it all...mix them all in milk and vanilla ice cream till it becomes an elixir from heaven...the mere thought of it should send our tongue rolling and leave a everl;asting olfactory signature which is very hard to miss.. this one would be lovely on a lady and a man alike. it's all about the timing for this one. 50 ml should go long way and would stay enjoyable. a big thumbs up to Montale for introducing this already existing formula to everyone.

SandFlowers: Nothing to write home about. smells very dry yet has some life..maybe the smell cactus or some flower that im not familiar of. all that associations with Sand is true and it does evoke an image of shrubs in between sand on a very hot sunny day. there is something about the sillage though...it makes you come back to this one, somethign mesmerising in there...although i dont find it spectacular enuff to warrant a full bottle...20ml? yes, definitely.

i would give it a nuetral for now...maybe this one would grow on me in time...

Red Vetyver: jeez..is this hot or what..the image that i had after wearing this was that of a man in flames. is it the pepper? gosh this has all the hot spices one can think of..quite unbearable for me. and im talking two dabs from a vial. two sprays and i would run towards my freezer...it stays intense for almost 2-3 hours before relaxing a bit to earthy vetiver and patchouli base....however, couple of wears into this, and i'm kinda growing into likin it. i can imagine how people staying in colder places would find comfort in such "warm", "spicy" vetiver based scent.

btw, this is an denser version of Terre D Hermes and i dont like TdH either...maybe pepper done this way is just not my type...

Another masterpiece from the house of azzaro. The sweet, spicy opening is quite similar(exactly) to Mont Blanc Presense...only difference..MB stays tht way till the end and ends up being cloying...Visit has a different story to tell.
if one bases this scent on the opening notes or on paper...then what a mistake they are committing in making a judgement on this one. coz after the thin, watery sweet and spicy opening, which is sure to cheer one up...this scent takes a complete U-turn and morphs into a woody, Dry scent ! As hours pass by, this gets quite a bit drier with incense wafting on a solid base of Amber...the mid to base notes reminds one heavily of M7 by YSL.. Yes, the woody undertones gives of a feel of agarwood, or oudh. fantastic scent with definite progressions from one stage to the other. a remarkable and daring creation after YSL M7 & Lalique Encre Noir...somebody dared to dwell in this space.

what a disgrasce. how could they even associate it to the Original, which is a masterpiece. nothing remarkble..or even passable ot write about.

intense blast of citrus and lavender done in a very incense style (classic way). when i say citrus..this is not the sparkling drop of lime, this one is pretty dark! think of it as seeing this whole accord thru a reel of film used in cameras. heavy dose of aromatic fougere with floral blast, a blast which is so intense, it has a dark cloud of powder surrounding the wearer...this is one scent i love to over apply. such a wonderfully contructed scent, every accord is well done...all the way to the end where it's rich, musky, woody with hints of incense and leather. i have yet to smell a scent which smells soo cool close to skin. a must have in every wardrobe.

the first non-millesime that i tried and im totally bowled over. creed doing and Incense and doing it wiht some finesse and class. intense, flowery, incense based scent which is quite sharp inits opening...a perfect rendition of Angelica for me...a note that i will ahev in mind as reference...for someone who hasnt sniffed Angelica(like me)..think of it as a white flower...from a distant family of jasmine..slighty heady a a tinge of bitterness..the combination of this and incense is just too sharp and interesting. quite modern in approach for the time it was released..matter of fact i cudnt have imagined it was released in 1933. the base is a musky, vanillic, ambery accord with hints of spices softening things up.

however, as pointed out by others...a 8.4 oz would be too much to take.

uhhh...pretty nasty, cheap blast of Kewra flowers. it stays pretty intense and smells exactly like these flowers. it's quite powdery in nature as well...its only when this note tones down that this one is bearable. the basenotes is quite musky and then on handles the scent quite well. definitely feminine and must test before buy types.

Vibert is bang one when he compares this gem to Mazzolari or profumum, though not as interesting as the said two houses, this one is no sleeper too. excellent rendition and top notch quality. Patchouli and eucalyptus are the first to appear..and within minutes this turns into a very dense set of accord. one can literally feel the heady mix of eucalyptus oil in the equation which emanates like vapors ..quite a blend this one...throughly enjoyable.. the basenotes has a nice vanillic earthy mix of woods which turns drier with evey passin hour...references to amber sultan is very true. think of it as a milder version(herbs) of amber sultan with a good mix of patchouli and eucalyptus. a thumbs up! and definitely full bottle worthy.

being an ardent fan/admirer of New York..my expectations were high on this one....and it failed. smells like fresh ginger ale overall, with a subtle grapefruit note which steals the show. develops into a musky base with hints of wood and incense. it's just that im not interested in these kinda scents at this moment...theres too much action out there and very less money to spend. Ill pass.

Anise! it screams! then Nuts! some spices and we have mechant Loup....i'd back SirSlarty's feedback on this one. it is light indeed. if you feel smelling like Hazelnut shells with anise, then look no further. i'd pass. boring to the core. I cant believe this is a scent by the great Bertrand Duchaufour...

the original with Saffron amplified, i do not like this a bit. A total disgrace to even call it a intense version of the original. this can get quite cloyingly sweet too. thumbs down on this one.

an amazing citrus based scent with the right balance of spicy and woody notes which still manages to keep this scent fresh. lasts forever on me. i think many overlook the basenotes. it has one of most musky, earthy & woody basenotes which to an extent is powdery. a winner in everybook there is. a must have in every collection. a great daily wear and yes, a hit with the ladies. this one is not my favorite if the Issey's, it's definitely is the second best. the firts place goes to Bleue

Composed by the great Mark Buxton (with Emili cooperman). scents created by
Mr. Buxton includes..
Biehl mb01 (2007?)
Biehl mb02 (2007?)
Biehl mb03 (2007?)
Comme des Garcons 2 (1999)
Comme des Garcons 2 Man (2004)
Comme des Garcons 3 (2002)
Comme des Garcons Eau de Parfum (1994)
Comme des Garcons Green Eau de Cologne (1995)
Comme des Garcons series 3, Incense: Ouarzazate (2002)
Comme des Garcons White (1996)
Elternhaus Moslbuddjewchristhindao (2005)
Le Labo Vetiver 46 (2006)

XS Extreme is a very unconventional scent. a heavy Almond oil based scent
with hints of spices and honey. On initial application it smells like coconut oil. It
stays this way for quite some time, almost an hour. The magic is in its
sillage. it weaves the wearer with this soft powdery cloud of almond oil and
Honey, leaving behind a trail which is sure to leave an olfactory signature on
anyone who experiences it. I think it would be ideal for winters, but it will shine
thru in spring too. Definitely up class and niche in it’s approach & classy all the way. The best part is its dry down...mmmmm i don’t even wanna tell how good it smells up-close. love it on my wife. A niche frag from a so called designer label. Paco R does it again.

wow ! this one stands right besides my creeds, SL's..you name it. opens with a blast of citrus spiked with mint and rounded off with coriander..thereby its pretty floral with a woody and musky sandalwood notes...this ones a very unique citrus based scent...in a way it cant be even called a citrus based scent..its a cross between being woody, oriental, floral & citrus based

excellent longevity, even on sweat soaked summers. the sillage often has curious looks and inquiries. smells just too good. perfect for office, evening, a date? suits it all. a true masterpiece by Paco.....and smells like Himalaya? huh? maybe a hint for 5 minutes..but this no Himalaya...

two thumbs up!

A citrusy, fruity opening with oomphs of tonka...the citrusy opening almost treads on a tightrope to being called gourmand or candy like...but luckily its not, it manages to cross the tightrope without being called candy. The heart is a touch woody with hints of green...with the candy like flavor still lurking though....now...picture all the above with a wax like quality to it and that's the twist Royal heroes has to offer.

It has some sorta eccentric quality to it which quite proudly says, "im Different". i was testing a lot of frags tht day but i ended up sniffing this up a lot towards the end. this scent has tht "X" factor to it. nice one.

feels as if one has sprayed this juice from a copper container half a century old..it opens with a blast of sweet aldehydic orange and opoponax (smells like a wet cigarette left in a metal ash tray)...smells good? YES! It does! don't ask me how! After surviving the initial blast, this scent soon gets it act together and behaves like a gentleman exuding soft, floral, copperish powdery notes of jasmine with intense "tobacco" and aldehydic rose notes...the base reveals a masterfully blended notes of vanilla, musk, amber with hints of patchouli. a text book scent if you will...a classic in other words. it has everything a Men's fragrance asks for.

Blast of pines and citrus creating an aura clearly reminding one of the powdery notes of PDN NY. This ones a herbal, floral chypre with terrific concentration of bergamot and pine in the opening...it take least 15 minutes for this gem to unveal it's true beauty behind the massive opening...it's floral bed..an accord which i haven't experienced with such clarity, radiance & Zing, ever. one never really comes to know how hours pass by and the floral elements melt into a earthy leather notes...feels like this scents was sprayed on saddle leather two days back...gently wafting and reminding the wearer of each phase it went thru..as if a flash back.
A true gem..this one will remain a a staple in my wardrobe and is a kind of scent that i will go to naturally...a classic.

opens with a (light) cough syrup kinda medicinal accord with a minty, floral touch(violets)...i dont really see any similarity to herrera aqua, it does remind me of Lagerfeld sun, moon and stars though (only a relative reference, i think its coz of the floral elements(freesia, violets) .

This ones a tea based scent by mid notes, slightly powdery at that. someone who is lookin for a floral tea based scent for mens, look no further( i'm surprised that the tea note is not mentioend in the pyramid) . its a release by St Dupont, they cant go that wrong now, can they? i don't think so.

This one comes in a 30 ml bottle too which is felt is adorable :) a nice one to have in wardrobe, especially if you like tea based scents.

gendarme x 20 times = vetiver hombre
mugler cologne x 10 times = vetiver hombre :)

well, this one has to be the undisputed king of soapy, intense vetiver based freshomania! dousing self on this one after a cold water shower on a hot sunday afternoon would have one smilin ear to ear!

lands on skin with intense vetiver notes and soap..really intense :) as time passes by, the intensity mellows down only a bit to reveal earthy notes with touch of herbs...as this scent proceeds to base the soapy notes becomes all the more pronounced revealing a very well rounded effect of oakmoss. excellent staying power and bang for buck for someone who "loves" vetiver based scents.

fresh blast of citrus and fruits with a tinge of herbs and green notes...something like lime flavored soaps...it does have tht out of shower feel/soapy feel to it. by midnotes the woody notes unveal itself with a touch of cardboard smell and lavender on a base of vetiver and amber...none of the notes are too prominent...every accord is blended to perfection.

really nice scent! not so nice price though! opens with a heavenly white cloud of florals, musk and amber...something in it whispers "sperms" too...weird...overall pretty neat and musky in the opening soon progressing into green notes with a rich base of incense which at time is very sugary sweet...not a single scent tht i cud refer it too. nice overall. worth the price? yes, why not?

"electrifying" peppery and lime peel notes which reverbrates and resonates like when you touch a massager..the notes are really vibrant and keeps jumping up and down with joy! its really a fun scent with woody notes too adding to its charm. its like they have "hit" a "note", which is sooo beautiful, that you cud hear it forever. a must buy for anyone who is looking for a fresh scent. you will pray for summers so that you could douse yourself on this and go out walking in the sun with your fav raybans on. a big thumbs up!

sparkling citrus with a heart of wood and lily, sourness of herbs and base of vetiver. will i buy it? no. is it unique? no. what is it then? its Bond No.9..come in a good bottle and you cud show it off to your freinds.

floral aldehydes with white musk. boring.

smells like dried fish...just cant shake off tht image. i dont wanna smell like this for an hour and then move to a ok to good phase. i do not understand this one.

i dont get any chocolate or coffee at all..all i get in the opening is - green chutney note(minus the chilli) with coriander paste and hint of turmeric. as it progresses it moves into a damp note of patchouli done in the same style as BOIS 1920 Patchouli or a Profumum Thundra not as earthy as the latter two though..soon one cud smell dried tobbaco leaves emnating givin this a very classic old style approach. the combination of patchouli and tobbaco is very well blended...settling finally into a very earthy base...

nothing to really wow about...i cant think of any ocassion to wear it as well, except for a Safari or treks. this is not my type of scent, however, i have seen that many people like these type of green scents. i would trust the majority and give it a thumbs up. personally, neutral, worth a decant, not a bottle.

Well, not a single review here comes remotely close to describing how this scent actually smells. I am really surprised by all the negative and neutral reviews on this one. Lame, that I am explaining how a scent smells but ill give it a shot considering this one is a scent that I like him a lot.

This is clearly a scent in disguise, by this I mean, it's heart which forms the woody notes actually spreads it tentacles to top notes almost immediately on application with underlying musk notes giving it a satin smooth powdery effect. The pear note emerges into forefront with a silver lining along with gentle citrus notes. The citrus is not done in an L'eau D'Issey or a CK one way...it very beautifully plays a supporting role to the entire progression. This one is very powdery and settles down to a very musky, woody note. just like SMW, there is a signature note in this one, maybe the pear. It adds character to this scent. 7-8 sprays last very long. a big thumbs up coz its different and not run of the mill types.

It’s for someone who likes green scents with a touch of darkness. I don’t feel it's boring at all. Opens with a sparkling fresh green, peppery grapefruit with hints of violets setting the tone for the scent (the trademark sweet note of plum). The fern note would remind one of the fresh accords of Montales Fougere Marines. The mid-notes have a spiked up spicy bite giving of a feel that the leaf has been freshly crushed. The overall tone of the scent is dark and has a plum like sweetness to it (think chevignon, lacoste ph?)..This settles down to a very comforting base of musky sweetness with good hint of vetiver and woody notes.

Boring? naaa. Matter of fact, not many scents out there can beat this one for formal occasions which requires one to wear suits. A very elegant wear. Perfect for office and important meetings. Not a date type unless you are wearing something formal.

fresh green fougere with a metallic note. it may smell common, but as an sotd it displays it's versatility. this one stays green thru out with a musky woody finish. amazn staying power and is a hit with opposite sex. safe buy if you are not very choosy about perfumes.

First spritz of Must de Cartier and the image that comes to mind is how soft and powdery it is...like a soft cloud of spice, the intial blast of citrus and Anise with "sweet and sour" notes of orange is softened by spicy notes of Cinnamon with the gentle bite of ginger. Cinnamon barks holds the rein quite well along with earthy, woody midnotes which gives off a feel of being a spicy, oriental, gourmand type of scent. The beauty of this entire progression is that, the top-mid notes is covered by a cloud of Tonka bean which gives this wonderful scent the feel of warmed up spicy sweet, powdery Vanilla. Such is the quality of this note that it enveloped me in a warm, powdery, spicy glow which strays sometimes in the gourmand zone.

This is a very classy scent for formal settings and is thoroughly enjoyable on an evening out...it stays as mentioned above for 4 hours easy thereby subsiding to a moderately close to skin scent with vanillic (tonka bean) and woody notes.

I have read that this doenst have staying power...i have to respectively disagree...this has a very mysterious sillage. one of the best that i have come across. many scents die out on me..but this, i could smell even after 10+ hours of application..this one is for someone who is looking for a well rounded, carefully blended, Spicy Oriental Gourmand with citrus topnotes, mid notes comprising of soft spices on a earthy, woody, vanillic base.

Geir is one sexy b****. it has one of the "coolest" opening to mid notes. Smells so "powdery fresh in a very old spice way"(strangely it reminded me of Creed's Himalaya too)...its the kind where you step in a party at your freinds place..and they'd be charmed!..You enter a car and the whole car lights up with it's freshness... you go for a date and the her eyes work like hands on ya!!! Lovely stuff! Spritz away!! it smells of youth, luxury and playful attitude.


The opening to mid notes remind me of a powdery version of Old Spice/Himalaya way..cool moutain breeze which carry mild woody notes with the hint of pepper and lavender, the scent on whole has a very talcum powder kind od powdery effect and at the same time one could feel the wet natuire of this scent..somewhere between the midnotes-basenotes this scent morphs into another character altogether..something like gunpowder/steel/metallic accord on a base of somethin which smells very close to Boss selections. i would buy this over and over for it's there to please. two thumbs up!

Noir Epices: huh!? plastic? even Comme des Garcons do bearable plastic notes...i didnt get this one a bit..the intial hour is synthetic plastic notes...settling down to mildly powdery spicy notes which reminded me of CDG2. i think ill need some time on this one considering many adore this scent.


Noir Epices is composed by the great Michel Roudnistka and the notes listed are "nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and pepper, Michel Roudnitska's scent is topped with orange and geranium and backed by precious woods, including sandalwood and patchouli. A woody oriental, a near chypré, its sensuality is elegant, never lascivious."

i give it a neutral only coz i think i need to give it more time..especially since my peers here on BN think its a great scent..but, if you ask me now..i'd give it two thumbs down.

Vetiver Extraordinare: ....close your eyes and VE does give an impression of moss and vetivers growing on the area of application, quite literally. smells very real and true. However, it smells very similar to Encre Noir (EN, please see my views on EN below). Im not indicating EN is Better than VE, what i'm indicating though is, i dont have the money for VE($210). both scents have enuff difference to stay in the same wardrobe...where EN may smell of Wood, Spices & Vetivers; VE smells of the very same vetivers used in EN + moss and damp forest smell. if you like EN, there is no way one is going to despise this one. nicely done.

Composed by the great Dominique Ropion and he quotes "a new essence of Vetiver, stripped of its bitter edge, which he matches with five woody notes to play up the scent's various facets. The result is something surprisingly fresh and crisp."

French Lover: wow! wOW!! WOW!!! if i'd been a girl i'd be doing a Marlyn Monroe legendary pose right now! yes! im that happy! "crisp" clean spices right out of the spritzer with sparkling citrus elements, a scent with such amazing tranparency & shimmering quality that would bring on a smile, ear to ear. The color that comes to mind in Green, that of a newly sprouted leaf on a tree against the morning sun with the dew drops still on...it smells that pure and radiant..the way spices has been treated on this one has to put a lot of releases to shame. half an hour into the scent and the incense notes which form the heart of this gem, embraces the top notes into its fold with the gentlest touch of woody notes, the base seems to be a very tradional vetiver with animalic notes...overall, if one appreciates scents like Floris Santal, and find peace in Vetiver based scents, then, this is none of them in terms of notes but the overall effect of it is sure to please lovers of the said. Clear Fresh Green notes with Clear, shimmering quality with an amazing heart of incense on a base of musk and vetiver is how i would like to summarise it, imho...Sillage of this one is an experience in itself. it stays close to skin overall if sprayed 2-3 times but, 6-8 sprays should set it right and make you feel good about the money well spent. Composed by the great Pierre Bourdon

one of the loveliest creations of Bertrand Duchaufour for L'artisan...what a beauty. this has been everything i wished CDG incense series would be like.

i would liek ot borrow what Vibert said here and i quote him "The initial blast of hot, dry, smoky incense is almost hallucinogenic. I’m immediately transported to some half-imagined, ancient landscape that’s at once faintly familiar and disorienting"

how true, take all tht and take certain elements and approach of Gucci Ph and you have Dzongkha. for those who know me, can tell, how much i appreciate Gucci Ph...but with Dzongkha...man..im willin to part my bottle of Gucci any day. its masterpiece...with wonderful incense notes on a enchanting base on woods..

There is something really mysterious about SM...it's a clove based scent yes..but there is a "X" factor in there...something tht my nose cant pick but my senses can feel...theres a lot going in here behind the wall of freshly grinded "Cloves" the image tht comes to mind is takin handful of cloves and rubbing it against a stone covered with moss...the journey fro mMid to basenotes is again one of the smoothest accords i have ever sniffed. pure class.

caltha is very right whn he said it reminds him of Hammam Bouquet..how apt...they don't smell similar atall...but its in the raw true nature of the accords that gives off the feeling its been made ages...or maybe centuries before...not an ordinary scent. For someone looking for "that" mysetrious scent...look no further.

it's a very unique take on fresher scent..no, its not an Aquatic kind...it's more of "citrusy fresh green" with an MPG touch. its doesnt smell anything like Urine as some proclaim...i mean, tht's very very misleading.

opens with a very controlled and blunt blast of fresh herbs and citrus..if i have to give a relative reference then, think of lemonade with just a touch of sugar and lil bit giner and coriander leaves and thyme...this scent in half an hour develops into a very unique accord, i think it has to do with the MPG touch...the middle accord of this scent is one of the most satisfying set of accords i have felt. i only have a sample and could only imagine how this must feel with 3-5 sprays...simply divine i must say...if you are lookin for something which is not run of the mill and will set you apart in a crowd wearing the so called fresh scents, then my freind, you have something special going on here which is worth checking out.

a quick note..this smells nothing like YSL Lhomme (i have a fullbottle of same).

nothing to rave about. actually one can royally ignore this offering. smells like a woodier version of Lacoste ph. only much lighter. somethign very plum like sweet in this, which i find vey irritating in scents like Lacoste Ph, Chevignon, John Varvatos...i tried to appreciate this offering, but it failed to impress. will try it one more time during winters to see if it shines then. but as of now, Pass. there are much better offerings that this.

i dont understand the popularity of this frag. what is so black about it...? it's mangoes mixed wiht lil spices. think of it as a spicy version of Jardin Sur le Nil by hermes..Polo DB is utterly bland and boring,

Hey Guys, I got a chance to sample No. 88 and boy! what an amazing frag this is. it reminded me of south india (south india comprises of states such as, Chennai, Kerala, Tamil Nadu etc)..people from Chennai especially have these mini temples in their houses...matter of fact in most cases these area of worship takes most part of a room, even if the house is small...offerings of Flowers and incenses burning is a standard part of daily morning prayer and after the pooja, there is a standard practise of applying paste of Sandalwood and Vibhuti(sacred ash, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vibhuti) on forehead and sidearms as blessing. This paste would be freshly grinded in the morning along with the rose water to create the paste...No. 88 smells a lot like this whole equation..the soapiness that one mentions is in my mind the healthy dose of sandalwood...if one removes rose from no. 88, one could almost see the framework of Tam Dao.

it's very hard for me to picture No. 88 as "English"

Al lthey have written about it inTDC's website is true "It takes over one hundred pounds of precious Damascus rose petals to produce just one bottle of Rose Poivrée" how true.. the openign notes is just tooo real, i have yet to smell any scent with such realistic notes, ever. Rose 31 pales in comparison interms of the rose note.

Opening note is kinda rich, real and satisfying rose petal in maximum and realistic concentration...30-45 minutes into this scent the rose notes gets softer and one can feel themselves being in a rose garden. the bay and pepper notes ever reminded one of Costes..but beware this is not as spicy as costes soapy? to an extent yes...with tht combination is subtle vetiver, this gem takes an almost emotional turn, this is too beautful to ignore...somewhere in th mids..the coriander pops in and delivers a blunt cut into the equation...and all this while, its only supporting the rose note to decay with grace...soon one can feel the decayed notes of rose petals..so warm and ever so real...

a masterpiece from TDC...without a doubt.

melony fruity tops notes with a ultra lite hand of spices..i dont detect the chocolate and caramel notes...so its not at all earthy..matter of fact its very transparent, fresh, almost aquatic in nature. frutiy tops notes is supported by a very "cloudy" base of musk and vanilla. the vanilla in this doesnt sweeten the equation at all..matter of fact this isnt a sweet or cloying fragrance...quite balanced at that....would i buy it? No. i have so many other things ot look at which is much more interesting than this.

definitely for someone who visits beaches a lot and enjoys the pleasures there is in life. this will not offend anyone..your wife will love it, your kids will love it and your Girl freind might feel you are just plain sexy.

btw: Irish is bang on with the CDG Soda comparison, this smells just the way Soda smells after the initial blast of Ginger..

synthetic floral elements on a base of musk and vanilla. nothing special at all..there are many designer fragrances out there with better chemistry and interplay of notes...for those who can afford it, go for its musky base notes which almost glows... very comforting.

Fine Leather: the moment this juice lands on skin, it morphs in to a very powdery dense, saddle leather note. it's very realistic and true to that smell..all one can smell till midnotes is this powdery domain of leather...soon the leather note fades away to reveal a very earthy Vetiver..the way leather melts into vetiver is truly amazing...vetiver supports the leather note, breathing life into it as dusty floral elements come to life..any true fan of leather based scents would appreciate this one. great scent...and for $90 for a 100 ml this one is a steal. no flashy rose notes here..just pure leather with earthy vetiver...

No.4 is a light, efferescent, frsh out of the shower kinds Fruity frgrance. it has one the best, subtle citrus opening notes with apple flesh notes. doesnt smell all tht remarkable in the sense it's light..and not so "niche" but, leave the money out of the equation then it wont fail. Unmistakably, a great frgrance for office and for someone who is looking for the out of the shower kinds without any complications whatsosever. Test before you buy (only coz of the price, this one smells really good.)

reminds ones of the powdery heaven Caron Pour Unhomme is. thin Unhomme with out the rubber gloves note...

mild touch of vanilla pods over a very warm well rounded base of rich, suave amber

i was shocked when i first sampled HB.....any indian on this forum would recognise this smell with the age old hair oil formula that is quite popular in india and has been used for ages.

for a quick review, this product is quite popular in some parts of india and especially local head massage parlours in india.. the similarity ceases between two after the opening notes. (the mood of the scent)

http://www.herbalcureindia.com/produ...n-hair-oil.htm

HB for me opened with this accord that im not new to by any means. it's a very raw, herbal/ floral accord, done in the same vain/intensity as YSL Jazz (only a reference for the intensity, no similarity in smell)...this accord is quite invigorating and bright..like smelling 1000 crushed flowers mixed with tart lime notes and herbs at a time..it's sour to an extent of leaving a taste in mouth..its somewhere in the midnotes that this grabs one by their $@!!$... wow! the very same opening notes lowers it intensity and lays itself on a bed of powdery animalic notes(in kouros/gentleman way)...it has the same kind of powdery effect which kouros exudes (only the approach, not the smell)...once in this accord, it's then very hard to turn back. one of the most astounding fragrance ever released, way way ahead of time and a masterpiece to say the least.

i'm sure many fragrance houses of today would still look up and admire this fragrance for its construction, built, finesse and rugged quality.

Opens with a blast of sweet, medicinal notes of oudh, the oudh used here is kinda new to me of what i have tried so far from the montale line. i also detect bit of incense in this one...and by far this one has to be the Woodiest Montale that i have tried. it maybe the true form of Amber which is painting this Image of smelling the open part of a freshly chopped tree. half an hour into this and it turns in to a slightly sweet and smoky then progressing in a freshly made Amber notes reminding one of the amber base in Amber Sultan. the only difference is the presense of oudh, which doesnt really try to the the stage. is humble enuff to take the supporting role and walk away with the best supporting actor in this film. for anyone who is looking for a Amber based scent with more than one twist, look no further. as obvious, this one is not out there to impress anyone, it's a very pleasant amber based scent that could be easily worn by either sex. the base is pretty light compared to Montale standards. very comforting and cozy for Winters. i think it;ll shine in winters sitting by the Bonfire. for one of those days when you dotn want the Oudh to overwhelm but at the same time, be there for you. very close to a Thumbs up..

opens with a burst of Iodine based oinment which i didnt like a bit..it has that athlete rub ointment kinda feel...smoothens out after 45 minutes with some mild hints on vetiver, i dont get an woody notes atall..i would be curious to know everyones thought on this. this one didnt impress a bit.

Sexy or what!! this ones damn cool!! and by no means it's feminine..i mean ladies can wear it, but so cud a guy carry it off easy! the way it makes me feel is -> "smiling fresh"! damn good stuff! a must try for everyone who appreciates fresh, tranparent, uncomplicated version of Musk based scents!! Vijay!! where art thou!!

Sandalsliver: wow! this ones massive! the immediate thought that comes to mind (for topsnotes) is a ingredient called Gulkhand(it's made of fresh rose petals+powdered sugar+honey+lime), we use it here to make sweet paans.. though the composition may sound too sweet but, its not, the overall aroma that this exudes is just addictive. the opening notes smells like that...it stays there for 30-45 mintues then moving in a wonderful composition of sandalwood oil, musk and vanilla but, Sandalwood takes the spotlight away pretty easily.

as the name suggest! this one has a note which is quite linear and evokes different shades of Blue. it's has a very use of bourbon the way its used in By Kilian..this ones smooth (like Iris) to the extent of being very fluid in its sillage. it's only in the midnotes that the Patchouli and vetiver adds a sexy bite to the top notes on a base of one of the most beautiful Amber accords ever. this ones easily one of the best amber scents around. only word of caution is that, this may smell pretty linear till midnotes and only during close inspection would one realise the action thats actually taking place. 50 ml would be the best buy so that you dont get bored of it and come back to it in time..

Fougeres Marine: it's pretty clear that Montale had GIT as an "inspiration" for this one. im not atall indicating this smells alike but, one cant help but think that hey, this is such a nice interpretation of GIT. this is obviously done in a very Montale way..

Inspite of having Erolfa and GIT, I would still buy this gem coz it doesnt smell like any of those. there is a very cool mineral water feel to it.. like clean transparent approach...as if this is what silver mountain water should have actually smelled.. it doesnt exactly remind me of the sea..ocean breeze..hmmm well.. i cudnt picture it. im surprised by how underrated this gem is. this ones clean, fresh, out of the shower kinds with a very interesting interplay of notes to keep you busy all the way till it ends. this one is a definite must buy for me.

Vanilla Extasy: this is clearly influenced and is an exact replica of H.M. by Mori - Period. I hate gourmands of this nature...so, this one is definitely not for me. for anyone who likes H.M. this one should be right up your alley. Seems PM is a big fan of this release by H.M.

if one has to be introduced to oudhs, i think this would be the safest way to do so. Royal Oudh is well, Royal. a very familiar smell (kumquat), sweetened by grapefruit, its sweet to an extent, but its stops way before one would call it fruity or gourmand. i really loved the opening notes of this one. makes one feel like one of those rich sheik arabs. the oudh in it is massaged in the background with slightly sweet fruity notes along with rich spices...the oudh is very much put in background and acts as a rock solid base for other top and midnotes...the whole balance of this frag amazes me..to see how the intensity of the oudh is controlled from top to midnotes is to be witnessed...its only in the base tht the oudh and some kinda chilli notes rule the roost..giving us a totally different frag that it was in start.....overall, worth sampling.

Aoud Lime: smells like BA, but the difference is how the saffron-rose duo jams with lime, oudh and other woody notes...i find this one more enjoyable and exciting all the way from start to end. the addition of Saffron changes the approach and adds a lil bit of sweetness to the entire mix, bringing out the best from Rose. again, if one removes the oudh frm this, it'll be a different frag altogether in comparison to BA. BA with its heavy dose of oudh, leather and patchouli is a different beast altogether but aoud lime stands head strong. there would be days when you woudl go for this and not the BA

i was pulled in to Heeley with their release Cardinal, i never had to fortune to sample cardinal, only once someone is know wore it from a sample on his way to meet me, i just loved the sillage of it..amazing stuff... that's how i came across Spirit of the tiger... when i read the reviews on Lucky scent- that its inspired by Tiger Balm, i rejected it immediately thinkin who would wanna smell like that....well, i was sooo wrong. recently i got a sample of it...and... it's just amazing! the sillage and feel of this scent would be a strong reminder of how similar it is to tiger balm, yet, its sooo enjoyable! this is a scent and it comes across as a very powerful, soothing, invigorating scent. Tiger balm is a balm and thats the end to it. the fun part is the mid to base notes journey!! my fav part!! ummmm wow! just too good. if i were put a gun on my head to say how it smell, it'd say take the best of Kouros and tone down the intensity of the herbal approach of tiger balm a bit! thr! i said it!

its just an amazing one, a scent with character, a scent with magical healing powers, a scent with a spicy herbal soul from birth, a scent that could easily be a contender as being my holy grail.

ever sniffed FCUK for him? well, if not then this is how it smells. i have no idea wht spoils it in both these scents...wht is it about the combinmation of notes tht gives it the synthetic, heavy duty floral in a very sweet vanillic way...

neutral coz it might be good for young college goin crowd...

go to the Kitchen...take a big piece of Ginger...crush it and smear it in your hand...now smell it? well tht's the opening notes to soda...hyper ginger ale blast. half and hour past the ginger notes ton down considerably and mingles away with the rest of the dirty musk notes to give off a mirage of well, "Rose", this reminds me a lot about Rose 31 by Le labo, especially the midnotes.

i would give it a thumbs up for it's creative factor and the interplay of notes. a evry sexy skin scent for reasonable price. ignore the packaging, this one is good.

Profumum - Thundra: opens with a very cool, wet, MINT note with a underlying touch of green, this openin note is soo good, so good that one may just drop $240 for this one....the opening notes is impressive the same way PG's Corp et ames is....half an hour past, the mint note fades away completely..leaving a very "earthy, almost barren note" with a lesson in patchouli...this phase is very true and smells like "real earth+patchouli". This phase hangs in for quite some time then moving to a powdery trail of dust and "WOOD" + a smell which is very very similar to gentleman(the note tht makes gentleman, the scents it is) and or PG's Corps et ames..i would like to say theres leather, but im confused whether its leather or earthy notes...

overall, a pretty good experience; very realistic, enjoyable, wearable, intriguing one with damp earthy notes and one of the finest Patchouli, it'd like to add ever, but, lets say its nice.

NR happend to be one of the most daring scents of our times. it could very well be what Antaeus is to chanel or Photo is to KL or Pour Lui is to De la Renta

Opens with a sweet, dark, disturbing note of earth wrapped with crushed Violet leaf matured for 5 years in the depth of darkness, imagine GIT 100 times it strength, it takes atleast an hour or two depending on skin type for this GEM to settle down to a soft, musky ambery mids and base with the patchouli flower gleeming giving this one a powdery touch. a skin scent to an extent with prety decent sillage whcih will sure not offend anyone. if one is lookign for a modenr day Fougere with no holds barred approach in a very non traditional way, then this is it. just be prepared for the initial onslaught, its well worth it.

Azzaro Pour Homme is a spicy, woody, musk laden scent, next to none. an amazing concoction brewed in 1978, height of

orientals, if one looks back, its not very hard to see how this scent could have turned heads back then, to me it does so

even now.

opens with a classic "Burst" of lavender and anise which if over sprayed could leave you gasping for fresh air, the opening

is mighty heavy holding back the collage of woody and earthy notes to burst forwrd on a very "misty" and "dirty" base of Musk

and amber. i thought, no girl would ever like this, but i was so wrong, my wife just loves its drydown, matter of fact even i

do. a scent tht has amazing longevity, terrific sillage and lovely drydown, sure to please all the way to the last drop and

kind of scent which will keep one interested and most importantly keep discovering new things with in it with each wear.

Vanille 44:

Again, a wondeful scent! it smells like bitter choclate cake baked in dough with a good concentration of vanilla pods. Vanilla smells very real, matter of fat this how dried vanilla pods actually smell. My relatives down south in Kerala have vanilla farms and deal in them, i know exactly how this pods smell when dried using a special technique, this scent has definitely captured that smell quite well and given it a nice smoked woodsy twist (slightly burnt maybe) which make it a bit dirty in a very sexy way. love it! cant wait to try SDV!

Rose 31:

Day 1: well, it smells like rose water. nice fresh rose water, i m wondering whats the fuss all about?
Day 2: im at work and i cant get my head out thinking about it, the smell....im like, am i fallin in love or what?
Day 3: slightly generous application, and wow, it's Rose, fresh Rose buds which blooms into a beautiful rose in mids and then withers aways to a musky animalic base which stays close to skin in a very comforting way.
Day 4: my appreciation for this beauty jumps up by miles, it has me thinkin how beautifully its been concocted, it smells so real, just like a fresh Rose bouquet.
Day 5: i'm thinking i need to keep this sample away from my wife, she may just pour it on and finish it

well, bottom line for me, Rose 31 smells like rose petals to me with a musky animalic base, its unlike anything i have in my wardrobe, its light but possesses a mysterious quality of serenity, longing, love, and simplicity. It's a kind of scent which one will long for, a definite must have for one of those days, when you just want to smell, nice.

Lacroix Tumulte: Nice scent, very similar to Kyoto, only this is much more woody notes with a odd ink note and a very subtle vicks vaporub kinda coolness. lovely stuff, a definite for parties. if you are looking for something very mysterious, look no further!

Zagorsk: Zagorsk is the smokiest of the four i have of the incense series, right of the sprayer, this scent starts working its vibes like a virus, smoke fills up the room with strong incense notes, this one again has some kind of incense which literally makes me numb, it stays this way for almost 2 hours or so finally retiring to sweet burnt woody notes ..it reminded me of jacomo de jacomo quite a bit until midnotes. just a reference

CDG incense series:

The incense series in general, startled me at first. kyoto and Jaisalmer would probably be the two which would come across embracing you immediately, saying that it doesnt mean it doesnt have substance, only that the other two, Avignon and Zagorsk, are pretty bold, no holds barred, really intense scents but, couple of wears in to it and one would appreciate all of these for their respective qualities.

Incense series is dark, woody, smoky, mysterious, resinous, earthy, dusty and loaded with incense in general. though they all have the same characters, they smell poles apart from each other in their approach. a definite for someone who is looking for an adventure, a spiritual and meditative adventure in perfumery.

Kyoto: i have never stepped inside Japan, leave alone Kyoto . it seems the be the most "wearable" of the incense series along with Jaisalmer. Kyoto smells of temple made of woods with ceiling darkened by the soot of incense, there is a odd ink note which reminds one of CDG 2 for a sec. the midnotes carry fresh breeze from the cedar/pine forest along with a healthy dose of florals and woody notes, all this one a solid base of amber and incense. The comparison to Christian lacroix Tumulte is very true, only tumulte lacks the intense incense laden basenotes, neverthless, tumulte could be a very good substitute for someone who wants to get a good idea of what Kyoto is all about.

CDG incense series:

The incense series in general, startled me at first. kyoto and Jaisalmer would probably be the two which would come across embracing you immediately, saying that it doesnt mean it doesnt have substance, only that the other two, Avignon and Zagorsk, are pretty bold, no holds barred, really intense scents but, couple of wears in to it and one would appreciate all of these for their respective qualities.

Incense series is dark, woody, smoky, mysterious, resinous, earthy, dusty and loaded with incense in general. though they all have the same characters, they smell poles apart from each other in their approach. a definite for someone who is looking for an adventure, a spiritual and meditative adventure in perfumery.

Jaisalmer: opens with lush spicy notes, mainly those which evoke sweet aroma, smells of barks with a touch of chilli. the spicy notes is well rounded by midnotes with a heavy hand of woody notes, this scent is not dry but, its definitely warm though... somewhere in midnotes i felt as if i have reached the basenotes and there would be no development here on, oh well, i was wrong, the woody notes starts to wear off revealing the sweetest incense notes, i think this one is the "sweetest" of the incense series with a very camphory cool feel potent enuff to numb ones nostrils....definitely wearable, be prepared for "what are you wearing! you smell exotic." comment.

CDG incense series:

The incense series in general, startled me at first. kyoto and Jaisalmer would probably be the two which would come across embracing you immediately, saying that it doesnt mean it doesnt have substance, only that the other two, Avignon and Zagorsk, are pretty bold, no holds barred, really intense scents but, couple of wears in to it and one would appreciate all of these for their respective qualities.

Incense series is dark, woody, smoky, mysterious, resinous, earthy, dusty and loaded with incense in general. though they all have the same characters, they smell poles apart from each other in their approach. a definite for someone who is looking for an adventure, a spiritual and meditative adventure in perfumery.

Avignon: opening to mid notes, this has one of most INTENSE "Frankinsence" note. its as if i was put inside a chest filled with Frankinsence for over the last century or so, its very very very intense. it takes almost an hour for this rustic note ot wear off; then revealing the altar surroung it with massive ceilings and aged stone which has absorbed the soot from this incense for as long as mankind. the coldness of the stone is to be sniffed to be believed. by the time i reached the base i encountered the infamous "dust" notes giving the basenotes a very ambery, dry feel with hints of burnt woods. A priest would defintiely find this interesting. wearable? well, couple of wears will tell me if it i could wear to it work, i dont wanna end up conducting a Mass..
This one is potent, exciting and unlike any other scent i have sniffed before, however, the smell is not unfamiliar, every christian knows this smell. if one would like to know how this smells, please go to the nearest church

CDG incense series:

The incense series in general, startled me at first. kyoto and Jaisalmer would probably be the two which would come across embracing you immediately, saying that it doesnt mean it doesnt have substance, only that the other two, Avignon and Zagorsk, are pretty bold, no holds barred, really intense scents but, couple of wears in to it and one would appreciate all of these for their respective qualities.

Incense series is dark, woody, smoky, mysterious, resinous, earthy, dusty and loaded with incense in general. though they all have the same characters, they smell poles apart from each other in their approach. a definite for someone who is looking for an adventure, a spiritual and meditative adventure in perfumery.

what can i say. it smells exactly the way a indian spice chest would smell. every household in india has this small chest filled wiht spices from cumin to anise to cardamon to cinnamon to you name it...it smells exactly like one + incense. just amazing how they captured all this smell, this was my first true introduction to niche, where every note is so clear and defined and most importantly, makes you go wow! one needs to be in a mood for this one..its almost medidative kinds....room lit with scented candles, .lights thru ancient stained glass, heavy carpets from turkey...and freinds performing some kinda.......ritual. Costes is a must have for anyone who appreciates fragrances as a art form. incredible lasting! two thumbs up!!!

By Kilian! you have a fan! an ardent admirer! Cruel Intention represents what we all look for in "niche".

For beginers like me, it doesnt smell like anythin else out there (atlest to the limited knowledge that i have).

By kilian CI starts of with a nice iodine note which feels very cool to the skin and nose alike(menthol/camphor like effect), the notes seems very thin and sharp...10 minutes after application the woodsy, boozy, rosey, chocolatey notes kicks in and you are into foreplay. an hour and half and it still oozes the deep brown shade with well blended woody notes, now, i thought this is it...the shade of brown is set and the scent seems to be far more linear now! but are we in for a sweet suprise? guess who jut woke up and steped out in front! Incense!! yes! yes!! YES!!! this wonderful scent then settles in to one of the best leather notes out there! Orgy you say..? you bet!!

i rarely have an image associated with a scent which i wear for the first time and the Image that came to my mind when i wore this wonderful scent was...gold rimmed revolving doors at a plush 7 star Hotel with red carpets flawlessly clean and me, entering this place in the most comforting grey suit, red silk shawl & hat and ofcourse, PDN New york as me Sotd! :) quite obviously this scent has more to it than my quote above...This one exudes sheer class and maturity in the most relaxed and comforting way.

please dont expect this one to be the run of the mill orientals...NY opens with a muted silence, all i smell in the initial 1 minute is OIL. as the scent starts to settles one is introduced to a clear note of vetiver with bitter variations of citrus and herbs...20 minutes into the scent and i get this familiar smell far behind a wall of Pepper, clove and spices..something almost animalic (civet?)...and guess whose lurking behind...Chanel PM! NY definitely shares some key notes with PM, but its only relative, this does'nt smell anything like PM overall.

Now, this animalic note lingers around quite a bit giving off bitter powdery touch, almost metallic pungent and this stays on for quite sometime..its clearly as if it's holding back a collage of notes, waiting to burst forward..it's when this animalic note tones down that this scent reveal yet another character..the well rounded effect of oakmoss along with a controlled but majestic touch of spice and green notes on a steady base of amber, leather.

A must have in any wardrobe..and please don't expect it to be anything like Obsession "kind" oriental. this one's a unique take and for all you know, a very unique scent like no other.

WOW! negative reviews?? Common!! give this one a try and it'll not fail you. agreed, the pencilshaving note is far too prominent, but maybe this is not a scent to be enjoyed up close (although i do).

Gucci PH opens with a intense camphory sweet, slightly smoky incense on top of shiny leather notes topped with spicy notes of pepper, ginger and bay (bay note will remind one of Obsession for a second). it is no doubt a sweet incense based scent, with a subtle touch of sandalwood and other "woody" notes...as the sweetness (infamous pencil shaving note) starts to wear off in time, the leather, incense n Amber trio works up the smoky sillage...this ones a smoky, spicy, incense based scent with a comforting base of leather and amber..leaving a trail of pure class beyond words.

Like Dior Homme, Gucci PH leaves an impression on the wearer...the aspect that i find most intriguing about this scent is the sillage, the magic is in the sillage ..like Dior homme, it has often had me look around the room to see who is wearing that wonderful scent, only to discover it's me.. a masterpiece from Gucci, one that can challenge well known niche ones costing 5 times more.

Sultan - means supreme, the king of desert, a ruler.

..Amber Sultan opens with a "sharp" balm like spicy herbal opening, with a mint like coolness to it reminding one of tiger balm for an instance. Amber in a way embraces this sharp herbal/medicinal notes along with benzoin giving this scent an resinous depth like no other. the intial sweetness and intensity of herbs is beyond words...it's almost fluid and consistent in its sillage exuding smoky bittersweet incense..the mids is where this scent begins to unfold its charisma, where the medicinal(herbal) notes tone down its presense to reveal one of best amber notes that have come across along with hints of vanilla pods and hint of patchouli..which gives off a dusty dry feel..this scent evokes true smoke..not the way i experienced with declaration...this ones real...the basenotes is where the woods show up...true Amber..with the gentlest touch of green on the outside along with sandalwood..evoking thoughts of this resins being freshly extracted...one could almost feel true structure of Amber

Amber sultan is one of the most comforting scents out there which has a healing touch, almost like a therapy. the potions that everyone keeps talkin about? the long lost ones? well, this could very well be one of them. this ones herbal, warm, smoky, animalic & rugged. thumbs way up..

first spritz of SMW and i was bowled over by the smell of sweet dry earth, currants, "violets & Tea" and mountain fresh green accords..moving forward the green tea note gets a lil clearer which adds to the overall earthiness of this gem along with musk and a hints of patchouli. blackcurrant and violets add to the overall feel and character of SMW along with lush tea accords on a steady creed base.

SMW has a very earthy smell (Fullers earth??) on me, almost chalk like quality to it. the smell of slightly damp earth on top of a hilly region where there is no swamp, only fresh water. im not sure if it's just me, but this earthy note in SMW reminds me very strongly of "multani Mithi" or Fullers earth. Mithi in Hindi means Earth or Soil. i think people are referring to the very same note as the "ink jet toner note". ]

i wish i possessed the right words to describe this scent, neverthless, a classic for anyone who admires green earthy scents. all the references to Chrome, CK one, unforgivable (oh please) etal is baseless and holds no relevance.

SMW last over 6 hours on me which is enjoyable, good sillage thereafter.

beautifully subtle & natural smelling scent which would evoke images in mind, an image of a breezy green valley? Indeed. Very few scents that i have tried have had this kind of Visual image attached, as if it was a scene from memory(dreamtheater? :) ) I love trekking and us freinds usually like to trek during monsoon time..mainly dense forest 6000 feet above sea level. This scent took me back in time and reminded me of how beautifu these treks were, took me back to the cool mornings, where gentle breeze would gustle past carrying with it the smell of the valley.. far far away from the pollution and chaos.

GV opens with a "subtle" burst of slightly sweet and sour fruits (berries?) tempered with a very controlled citrus & vetiver covered with fresh mint leaves with dew drops still on it. this one stays green, mellow, soft with a caressing touch of violets, never too loud. The mint stays fresh for a long time...the touch of vetiver with hints of moss adds a lil bite towards midnotes which is very relaxing evoking positive vibes...by this time i had reached work, oh yes...all the time while driving, i cudnt take my mind of those beautiful treks...almost an hour and the mint/vetiver/citrus/berries element is still there...there is a certain cooling effect this one has which is very refreshing..past the midnotes, the scent gets a lil stronger and "perfumy"..the tops notes are wearing out leaving clean traces of green notes & vanilla with hints of violets on a lush base of sandalwood and musk, sure to please the wearer and others alike..it's only in the base the scent doesn't smell natural enuff anymore and is a very comforting base of musk, Sandalwood and oakmoss.

lasts good 6 hours on me, thereafter with moderate to decent enuff sillage.

Well, whenever i come across a new scent, i hope it's something which i have never smelled before, something unique; i didnt get tht feel when i sniffed GIT, same thin happened when i sniffed Chanel PM, but then i thought, maybe the scents im referrin to were inspired by these. another aspect which i noticed only recently was that it was released in 1985, now was'nt tht the era of heavyweights and intense perfumes?

GIT is never too loud and is a classy scent with subtle developments. Though the opening is citrus based, this one's tempered with something very musky sweet, almost powdery quality, somethin in the vain of CK be. Some notes in it, never allows the citrus to add its brightness. the base is again a very comforting musky, ambery drydown. also, something about GIT has a "cooling" effect to it, cant really put my finger on it..

This is definitely for someone who is not looking to gather attention, but will still do in a very nice way. nothing in it can possibly offend anyone, i guess it's in its simplicity of design, comfort and wearability that GIT has won over. is it worth the price, well, very subjective... but i find this one very wearable on a daily basis, something i could comfortably wear in front of my CEO, i only wish i could afford it time to time. :)

there are some notes in it which is very common used in deodrants, hence the familiarity. similarity to CW lasts for 5 mins and not anythin beyond that, the Violets have been treated with so much finesse and Subtlety here, unlike CW where its loud and brash. so, for those who are not trying this one out thinking it CW, please reconsider. CW is really nowhere close to GIT.

GIT last over 4 hours on me which is enjoyable, thereafter moderate sillage.

Another scent which evoked images in my mind. i could almost hear the waves gently waft the boat..the sweet and salty smell of sea with a strong breeze which carries smell from far.. i really cudnt shakedown that image, it was true and pure. i'm totally in awe of how they managed to pull this one of. what in it gives away that feeling of being at sea? not on the beach, but right in middle of the sea with sea weed floating by. an experience not to be missed.

Erolfa opens with loud tart tangerine note which is almost as tangy as your Altoids pellet combined with the smell of melon juice dried off in hand...the citrus elements add a nice bite to the openin with the melon sweetning things up...some might say this is synthetic, but i felt it was just being true to the smell of salt and sea breeze, which is actually sweet, also, a defnite progression to the most enjoyable phase in the scent..."middle in the sea accord"- well within an hour, this scent take a mellow approach, with definite movement and interplay between the notes, notes which fade in and out, as if it were breathing...this is what probably gives this scent the feel of waves, real waves...i really wish this phase lasts forever, but like every good thing, it does fade out respectfully to a dirty base of Sandalwood, Amber, musk and sea weed.

Erolfa lasts over5-6 hours on me with moderate sillage thereafter.

to me Chrome classifies as niche. it's an amazing release which is often mocked upon and laughed at, but to me it's a landmark and an remarkable acheivement in perfumery. the way notes interplay with each other and it does so with such amazing clarity, zing, Effervescence and possesses the capability the shake you up "fresh" and it stays that way. the mere thought of applying it after shower brings on a smile. and about the lasting..wow, it has stuck on me thruout a swelterin afternoon out in the sun, sweating profusely, but this one refuses to die out, instead it mixes with sweat and gives off a fresher feel, sorta like a filter.

and who would notice that this amazing concoction has tea notes with blunt natural lemon spiked with bitter orange rounded off with a musky cloud which gives this gem a powdery, transparent, clear smell...

i by now have got introduced to Serge Lutens, 5 of the Creeds, and other so called Niche brands, and i wish they had released this gem. but they didnt, this was god's gift for common people like (me) to enjoy.

...the Vetiver is this is not the vetiver we are so used to...plus this scent is very damp, earthy, rustic, "WOODY"...and at the same time - dry...i liked the way Nthny described the vetiver in this one..i think he said, it smells like underwater vetivers...how apt, thts exactly how vetiver plucked from the base of a dense swamp in middle of africa would smell like IMHO. very unique and yes, a company needs to have guts to release a scent like this one.

extremely sexy, haunting sweet incense based opening which is so mesmerising that it'll haunt one...a kind of scent which has definite progression and stages..the first half hour is sweet agarbatti kind incense with heavy rosewood and rose notes...the midnotes reveal a "well controlled" Tuberose as an anchor with a blunt powdery coating - delicious, the base notes is the most comforting... it's always amazing to see a scent with definite stages...the intial sweet incense based opening (agarbattis) to a blunt midnotes with almost little or no sweetness to a comforting base of musk, amber and benzoin....very rare to come across a scent so beautiful, that you actually miss them. our freind Java green had a sample of it and im sure, the scent addicts that we are, we are going to miss this one sorely.

unisex? - i dont think so...this one can be worn by a man easy.

i get nice whiffs of lavender, magnolia and peach i na very nice fruity way and this is veyr mild...after that its i think musk..musk al lthe way...very veyr comforting scent..in the sense, its not your typical "perfume" its more of a comforting, meditative scent, when you dotn feel ike being bothered by anyone...Subtle and classy all the way. a must have.

nope, it doesnt stink. a fruity, effervescent and only mildly green scent with the heart of spices engulfed in citrus sitting on soda. cant go wrong with this one if you feel like being fresh whole day and want to be sure you left a nice trial when you passed by...cant go wrong my freinds, a definite keeper. actually, both CK one and Ck be are a must have in any wardrobe.

all these talks of it being "cheap" "nasty""lacks sophistication" is pure crap. for all those who still think in similar line..."Alberto Morillas / Harry Fremont" just look up for that name. Three thumbs up!!

"Lavender, Myrrh, Sage, Clove, Nutmeg" see that...? yeh, its spicy and in a uncanny way, a bastard child of old spice.
And chk that out "Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli" it refuses to go away, this one is to stay and it'll last for ever. oriental in a very barbershop way.

definitely for someone over 40. i love this one, but only on others who wear it in a controlled way...

Thumbs up coz it ROCKs!! :)

fruity light opening with one of the best suede notes ever. a lovely scent and a definite must have in anyones collection. reviews below bladt this one for lasting, which imho is not so true..its no obsession, but thts wht, its not, its Euphoria...spritz away on this one and u wud not regret. love it for the Suede and its lingers forever.

nothin to hate, nothin to love but very hard to ignore. will impress in initial wear but will soon turn cloying due to its synthetic approach. a defnite must have though, buy the smallest bottle available..

Ink for fountain pens, that how it smells, atleast for me, it smells exactly like Camel ink (a brand in india). its lovely! enjoyed it, the midnotes to was nice and unique. this again is what a teenager should wear to a party or some...not for my age..or atleast i cannot carry it (im 29 btw). what TICKED me off were the basenotes...DIESEL Zero Plus!! Arrghhhh I hate it!!! swapped it just coz of that. i just cannot bear that smell.

gavre it a neutral just coz of the disel kind drydown...cant stand it.

rochas man is very smoky, creamy bitter coffee scent...you could find it to be similar to an extent with the jacomo Rouge, but i would prefer jacomo anytime over the Rochas man. i do not understand the comparison between Rochas Man and A*Men...A*Men is bone dry and its gourmand qualities is so well blended that one would not even call it Gourmand.

im not a huge fan of such gourmands, maybe our climate(Humid) doesnt support these kinda scents..become quite cloying...please try before u buy.

synthetic vetiver blunted by a heavy dose of lemon, green notes and SOAP! yes, lotta soap! bring on the SOAP!! Whoa!! everythin is boring until the basenotes..which is done so beautifully. i think its the musk which did it for me in the end. swapped though...i tend to apply my A Dominiguez's more during summer. a nice inexpensive frag for daily wear...its smells like a deo all the way till mid notes.. buy it just for its dry down...

A*Men - its a classic. nothin else out there smells quite like it and could make you feel exclusive, rich, suave and most importantly, makes you feel good!

caramel? chocolate? vannilla? Tonka....if it brings you pictures of Rochas Man, then you are sadly mistaken. till date never been able to enjoy a scent the way i could Angel Men. its like reading a book, the notes keeps unfolding, morphing into each other with such precise manner that you will stop and you will sniff your wrist closely time to time to admire this beauty. its quite potent and last forever. Thumbs way up for this one. a Keeper.

What a journey it has been with this one. I wore close to 12 sprays of this and boy it did'nt have me gasping for breath..such is the quality of this remarkable gem. i dont know how to put it, but some how, they have managed to set a "Volume" on this one. it never gets too heavy.

opens with some kind of blunt citrus along with the touch of Violets and basil that have done the trick here for me in the opening to mids....immediately this classic moves in to a warm "GLOW" and it reminds one (only reminds) of a "softer" and much luxurious version of a Dior Homme. the Ginger used here strangely reminded me of the raw ginger used in Quorom Silver..only this is 100 times more refined, subtle and been kept under the right volume...Ginger somehow holds the frgrance hereon along with the tonka bean that has been treated with so much finesse; it gives of an mirage of vanilla..but its not, least my guess...the cedar adds its charms with its touch of woodiness which is very light handed and effective. i get the Ginger all the way to the base on my skin, but by no means this turns a green scent...the presense of vetiver is only little i thnk..or maybe the ginger is eclipsing the same...

it's no Dior Homme. its much much better than that. a must have for me. A very comforting/warm scent for winters/summers alike. going to office cant get any better/classier than this. its certianly for someone who doesnt have to try too hard. "class" all the way.

This is a scent made almost 200 years back and is said to be developed/inspired for Queen Alexandra. I can imagine how this must be a rage back then with the ladies. i can still picture, beautiful middle east ladies over spraying on this one. it's a kind which will smell good depending on who wears it.

in todays world these are available easily and is commonly known as Rose water. but this one is intense and has a nice mix of sandalwood and possibly lil lavender. there is an uncompromising charm about this one, its simplicity and purity is worht commending. it's paid a tribute to the Rose note. pure unadulterated rose far far away from the synthetic world. buy it for its timeless quality and simplicity. history bottled.

if you are looking for a a version of Opium/YSL which is not as intense and dense, then LP no.9 is just the right one for you. openin accords throw some minty bubblegum note for you to chew upon, the same note which was earleir made famous by opium. this progresses the very same way ,except this is much for "cleaner" than opium and is easily a daily wear as opposed to the mighty YSL.

it has the very same peppry accord and the Tolu Balsam accord which makes this one a strong contender for beinga release which is quite obvious, a balant rip off.

However, given that no two scents could be made exactly the same way, give this one a try if you feel Opium is not refined enough for you to take. a thumbs up coz this ones a rip off well done.

feels exactly the way a new born baby smells after a nice bath, with lil talc on. no more, no less. go figure :) initial 5 minutes into this scent is....argh...is that a scent?? smell like a carton full of rubber glows....give it a good 15 minutes and this one turns into a very comforting, round, powdery smell. somtimes i get a feelin there is no smell at all...every note has this smooth round blunt feel to it....well, very hard to judge this one. please try this, maybe you were lookin for soemthin like this. i would give it a neutral for my lack for exposure to scents.

A Big Thumbs up for this one. Like mentioned already, this intially smells some like declaration only difference, this has no smoky character and cetainly doesnt have vanilla, and for those who have sniffed Unforgivable, it smells exactly like one until mid notes. please keep in mind unforgivable was released almost a decade after this GEM. by no means i find any resemblance to Azzaro PH.

This is a classic and a must have. is slightly on the weaker side but liberal sprays would give one over 10+ hours (10-12 sprays). this is a kind of Scent which will wow one right of the spritzer...has a nice fruity, floral openin done in a very masculine way.

starts of with a burst of "spicy" basil and sweet citrus note with the bitter artemisia giving it a slightly herbal touch. one of those scents which will make you feel fresh thruout the day. this one stays bright until the end and there is never a dull moment. a great everyday wear and can only garner compliments and simply cannot offend anyone

arrghh..i hate gourmands like these cant stand it...probably its not good for our type for whether...its beautifully made and is nice, but just not for me...i wouldnt mind it on others atall.

no comparison whatsoever with A*men. they are poles apart. closest ti gets is with Rochas man, but rochas is still wearable in my books since it has a bitter and smoky feel to it...

H.M. is a candied mess i would never lay my hands on...

Wow! it smells the exact way a perfume counter smells in a mall. there! thts it! its a beautiful amalgamation of everythin possible! just kidding its beautiful fragrance. what suprised me the most was the use of green notes amongst such exotic spices n woods. it has tht vetiver "bite" behind those floral, fruity and spicy notes!! average lasting.

a must have for every wardrobe. very much weekend wear to a lounge..makes one feel rich, suave and luxurious. nice one..the only other givenchy tht i have is gentleman...i have tested blue label and very irrestible..both i hate to the core..

neutral - just because of longevity issues

wish i could drink this juice...its so juicy and real, think sour mangoes, sour lime..citrus peel...squeezed fresh in front of you...wow! a nice summer wear. a kinda scent which will grow on you and every one around you with every wear. love it for its uniqueness and its blending.

Ink? yes, exotic aldehydes? YES! fruits, berries, flower built around aldehydes all this tempered with some kind of cool liquid, which give it that tranparency and clean feel inspite of the assault of dense notes. quite potent and would last ages.. is very classy, definitely a club wear. would definitely smell a lot better on ladies...would make me drool for sure....if black xs is cranberry juice...then CDG 2 is some kind of elixir made of exotic fruits and flowers tempered with the coolest aldehydes and ink available with the touch of incense....a wet scent with mega potency. two light sprays under shirt would take one thru whole day..definitely not a office/daily wear for me...i would prefer to wear it to a rave....unisex...yeh..not my cuppa tea but hey, you wudnt have sniffed anythin like it before. a must have for anyone who appreciates the art of frags.

the intial 5 minutes i get the best Chocolate notes...ever, wow! its a gourmand kinda frag with woodsy notes and bit of Cigar. very mature and defined. definitely for someone who is confident and want somethin different. definite must have. this is from the house of Rochas. its a classic.

its a balant Rip off of Nikos Sculpture. go for the original. just coz its s rip off, i would give it a thumbs down...

wore it for my engagement and wedding. its a scent for special occasions. Thats how commanding Baldessarini is. you cant dare to put this one on when you are in a jeans n t-shirt. it commands respect and you shall give thie scent respect. incredibly classy, sweet, powdery (lil bit), oriental blend with a twist of tobbaco which would make anyone feel luxurius and stand apart. striclty for suits and formal wear.

the only other "gentleman" scent that i have come across is Chanle Pour Monsieur, but baldessarini is ia different beast altogether. if possible, the concentree version.

you will love it right out of the spritzer. very thin at start..but slowy the woods come in and theres this controlled powdery nature which adds to the aura. the smell in general is linear..but constant whiffs prove that this is one woody, incense based one with lot more depth and complexity. amazing lasting power and work like a charm during winters. will always be on top for me...there are some notes between this and the bulgari black which is similar.

100 incense sticks burning inside a 1000 year old tree in a dense dark rainforest forest, without a trace of sunlight...chypre in its trust form...smoky and indulging. very hard to match this once worn over silk shirts in a formal setup during late evenings. monster sillage with amazing staying power. you would love this one right out of the bottle.

think of it as the most unique lacoste scent out there...style in play opens up with a blunt smooth fruity accord with the cedar note waiting to burst forward. it has tht effervescent (bubbly) effect thruout its life on skin...its an excellent summer scent and has very good staying power. i find it very unique and appealing, nothing out there that matches this one. careful with the application though.

its half brother of body kouros...with the woody aspect toned down a lil bit..you would find the same linear smell of body kouros along with the tea (wow) and lil bit of brand new rubber tyre, although its (rubber note) quite subdued. great scent if you are lazin around in house when its rainin crazy outside or when you are smoking or with friends...quite personal kinds..makes you dwell on things and takes you back in the memory lane..quite personal kinds...love it.