Fragrance Reviews by EricM

I expected this scent to smell heavily of unlit cigar, since it did from the cap. That was not the case. It's woody and musky. At first it has a hint of clove, but as it dries down it becomes more prominent, thus the fragrance gets spicier. It reminds me of Catalyst on the drydown. Duration is good as well.

Spice is aptly named, because it's got dominant pepper notes. Does have some evolution but not until it's been on several hours. Great duration, but slightly monotonous.
I may have to layer this under the lyme scent they make, that should be Spyced Royall Lymes!

A good lime scent. Smells like lime and vodka. Not a lot of spice in this lime mixture, just a hint. Duration is not bad considering it's a citrus scent.
St. John's Bay Lime is more spicy and the lime in it is more prevalent. This (Royall)is more subdued. Great scent for the beach, or when out and about in the heat.

Smells like a high quality Curve for Men. I don't see what all the fuss is about. I absolutely HATE this stuff, and I love all the other Creed scents I've smelled.
The black bottle should be a warning. A Mister Yuck sticker on it would not be out of line either. I guess that's where the green in the name comes from...

An incredible scent. Very masculine, and more on the formal side, but could work in any setting. I love this one, and it might be my favorite Creed, though it's not as versatile as M.I.

Very good scent dominated by tea notes. Duration is okay, but could be a little longer. This is an incredibly versatile scent, and works quite well in a casual setting.
The white bottle is beautiful and represents the liquid inside well.

Great blend of ginger and tobacco. Very rich, but a tad bitter. More a formal fragrance.

This scent is incredible. It's got a note in it I can't identify, but it's regal and noble smelling. It won't overpower, but it lasts. Nice complexity, and it will work in any situation, from a board room to a game room. I love it!
The golden bottle is mesmerizing. I can stare at it for hours. It appears as a priceless treasure from a lost city.

A nice blend of vanilla and musk. Good duration too.

Sweet and cloying. I waited for it to evolve, but it never did. My least favorite of the Cuba Cigar scents.

This one smells similar to Aspen from Coty when I wear it. It's not the longest lasting Cuba either. Okay but not great.

This scent stays close to the skin, and is kinda woody, with vetiver. Very unobtrusive and long lasting. Another good yet inexpensive scent from Cuba Paris.

When first applied this scent smells much the same as Body Kouros. As it settles, it becomes different, smelling of the tobacco of an unlit cigar. For not costing much it is a wonderful rich scent. Very long lasting and quite pungeant.

A slight hint of lemon in the top notes, and the right amount of sweet throughout make this a wonderful scent. Duration is excellent as well.
Nice bottle, and the way the cap hinges to the side is quite nice. The inside of the box even has instructions (icons) on how to open the cap!
I'm going to miss this now that it's gone. Small chance of Guerlain bringing it back too, they seem to have gone to a small variety of men's scents. What a shame...

This inexpensive scent is a clean musk. Slightly piney as well, it's one of my favorite musks. Ashame it's discontinued (I emailed Avon and they confirmed this) as I've been wearing it for years, always taking for granted that it would be there for me.
The duration is good. The packaging has changed some over the years, but the bottle remains the same. The splash has more of a pine note/accord than the spray for some reason. I'm well stocked on both now, but when it's gone it's gone. How Wild Country survives while this dies I don't know.

This is not a young man's scent by any means. I get patchouli and sandalwood from this, and a powdery drydown. Probably best suited for evening wear, as it can be a bit heavy.
A pleasant scent that harkens back to yesteryear. Duration is good and I love the drydown. I haven't come across many scents launched early in the last century I don't like, and this is no exception.
The bottle may look metal, but it's just frosted that way.

Lemon, rose, musk, leather and other wonderful ingredients. What's not to like about this?
It's an eighties type scent to be sure, but I love those and this is no exception. I guess I'm in the minority on that, since it's discontinued!
The bottle is unique alright.

This fresh and light scent is a real winner to me. Spicy and minty, with fig leaf dominating (to the degree anything dominates in this complex scent) and musk in the basenotes. It mostly stays close to the skin, with an occasional wonderful waft of fragrance emitting an aura of tranquility.
Much better in warm weather than cold. One drawback is that it does fade fairly quickly. An EDP of this would be excellent, I think. Layering with the shower gel and deodorant will help the duration. The shower gel is one of the best I've ever used, and true to the juice.
One of my favorite all time bottles. Partially frosted, and the sprayer harkens back to days of old. A mist or a stream can be delivered, and it's never difficult to do either.

The bergamont and bitter orange are quite dominant and long lasting. In fact, this is the longest lasting citrus scent I've tried. The amber and musk are present too, and on warm days this scent evolves well.
The bottle looks much the same as the Montana Parfum de Homme. Same "babel" design, only a bluish color instead of brown.
This one comes in a blue box instead of red, and is nothing like the original scent except the drydown gives hints of it.
I love this scent, and have smelled none like it, but wish they had not discontinued the Parfum de Homme.
There is a wide range for this product according to a brochure in the box; everything from spray and stick deodorants to shaving and shower gels. I've yet to see any of them around though.

A rich and well done scent. As stated by the above review, the leather does not dominate, as it does in Cuiron or the others mentioned. It dances with Mandarin, and probably vanilla and cinnamon as well. A unique scent unlike any others I've smelled. It's history in a bottle.
The bottle is the traditional Creed bottle, clear and elegant. The cap has the House of Windsor crest.

A refreshing scent. Grapefruit and amber, a hint of lime, and sandalwood for a base. Long lasting and well done for an inexpensive scent. The second Rocher scent I've worn (the other is Homme Nature) and there seems to be a common note (like the base of the Claibornes all smelling similar) in these two Rochers. I like Antartic though, and do not like Homme Nature.
The bottle is angular, almost three sided and deep blue. Like the tip of an iceberg.

This is one musk that doesn't do it for me, and I love musks. It's clean alright, but at the expense of good scent. The first time I wore it I kept waiting for it to evolve, but it didn't. One of the only colognes I've received numerous complaints on. It should be called Musk, Extra Light. The deodorant is mild and long lasting, smelling like the liquid.
The bottle is nothing special and I hate the orange coloring of the cap and label!

Always reminds me of the seventies and eighties when I smell it. Quite unique, but overbearing. If it smelled to me like Fahrenheit, as it does to some, it would get more wearing than once every 500 days. I just tire of it after a few moments, and it lasts and lasts. Note until the end basenotes do I like it, and by then it's too late.

With all the notes I like in here, this scent should be great, but it does not appeal to me. Very common and indistinct. If this is, as the name suggests, a physical incarnation of God, I'll become an atheist!
The bottle is artsy, like the angle of it. Too bad the scent is not!

A piney scent, definitely envokes the mountains, it's well named. My dad's signature scent, but not something I would wear. In fact, I gave mine that I received as gifts to him. Deodorant is quite potent and true to the juice.
Bottle is dark pine/wintogreen in color. A good match to the name.

Smells of Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui, with a hint of Lagerfeld's Photo. Not a bad scent, but not as well done as the aforementioned two.

One of the fresh scents that are so popular now days. Smells like rain, very aquatic with a slight camphor note. Clear deodorant is true to the juice. Not for me though.

My favorite drug store musk. Not overpowering, clean but not white musk. Smells like a barber shop scent.

This scent will always hold a special place in my heart. I received two promotions while wearing this scent. Also won a tournament for a hobby of mine while wearing it. It smells like victory to me.
The scent is quite nice actually, I know of nothing quite like it. Probably a woody oriental with lavender. Have had positive comments aplenty as well. Never used the deodorant though I did find that Gillette's "Drive" scented deodorant did not clash with the smell.
The bottle is what first attracted me to the scent. Saw a television commercial and had to have it. The beautiful shade of blue and the shape just screamed "modern"!

First smelled this years ago. Sweet and cigar-ish. Something in the fragrance makes me sneeze though, so I rarely wear it. Deodorant is better, missing the note that makes me sneeze.

This scent is dominated by clove. Top, mid and base notes all seem to have it. Cucumber, and leaf notes (ivy and mastic leaf) are in their as well as some woods (sandalwood). It's very green and spicy. Not like anything else I've worn, but it's not for me. Duration is average, not as strong as scents such as Opium, Fahrenheit, Obsession, etc. Not weak either.
The bottle is a masterpiece though. the detail on the tree engraving is superb, even gnarls are visible and my bottle is only a mini!

wonderful, complex scent. Similar to Havana, or more so to Havana Reserva. Does not have the heavy Bay Rum notes, Montana is more powdery on the drydown. Only have the juice, no other products in the line. I wonder if they make anything else?
The bottle is quite a work of art, even they way the cap comes off is a unique twist.

Very potent oriental scent. The drydown of oakmoss and vanilla is excellent, and the top notes are enticing to me. The deodorant is not quite up to speed, smelling a bit different and being a powder type (i.e. flakey white stuff, except it's more of a tan). The body wash is quite nice though.
The blue spiral (not quite a double helix IMO though) bottle is meant to represent a molecular strand of DNA.

Nice scent. Good combination of Juniper berry, and woods. Works for casual or office. Many supporting products. Deodorant not the longest lasting, but the juice has fairly good duration. Nice color liquid too.
Bottle reminds me of a structure from a sci-fi movie or an air traffic control tower, and also of Pierre Cardin's signature fragrance bottle.

A slightly reworked version of Portfolio, and one I like slightly better. Good casual or office scent, though I don't consider it right for the night life scene. Not loud or overpowering

Floral yet very masculine. Like nothing else I've smelled. Very strong, yet mine is only cologne strength. Goes a long way and won't quit. Doesn't evolve much but smells great from the start. Not many supporting products that are widely available though.
The box is bright yellow with red writing, uniquely shaped. The bottle is a black pyramid, slightly slanted, with red writing. Very different from other bottles and easy to spot.
Named after Fred Hayman's Rodeo Drive boutique address, 273.

So sweet, so strong, so long lasting, so loud, and so good! Topping this scent will be an uphill struggle all the way. With a wide line of excellent supporting products, this scent lives up to it's name.
The bottle is shaped like nothing else I've seen, almost oval. I can spot it in my collection with ease.

Never thought I'd like a CK unisex scent, but this on has my number. Musk, musk, and more musk! Clean and sharp throughout it's evolution. Not long lasting though. A bit more duration would be nice, Calvin used to be so strong on his fragrances, but this one is not. Versatile, good for the office or casual things, even a night on the town. Won't overwhelm in a close environment such as a theater.
The bottle is dark blue or black, and can be soon through if held up to a strong enough light source. Very simple yet elegant shape.

A very potent, enduring and good fragrance. Not for casual use, but works well in all weather. The drydown is MUCH better than the initial application. Incredible deodorant, equally long lasting and very much like the EDT.
Nothing special about the bottle, just clear glass and a rectangle. The metallic box is nice though, and does suggest platinum.

Starts off smelling like Candies for Men, or Jolly Rancher candy. Doesn't stay that way long though. It's the best evolving scent I've come across. Very complex and changes over several hours. The musk really starts to come out, and what a great musk it is. One of the best stick deodorants I've used, long lasting and true to the juice.
The bottle is nothing special to me, but the cap is nice.

Starts off smelling like Jolly Rancher candy. Unfortunately it stays that way (unlike Jako by Lagefeld which starts that way but evolves nicely) and I never get that musk drydown so many Claibornes have that I love. Have worn this scent many times, and it's just not for me. It is appropriately named though!

Walked by a tester of this in a store one day, and it smelled great. The musky drydown and green top and heart notes are an excellet combination. Very casual scent, light and slightly sweet. Nice range of supporting products, and spray after shaves are great, wish there were more of them. This is my favorite Claiborne scent right now.
The juice is colored light green, very much like an emerald. The bottle is a classic cologne bottle shape, almost antique looking.

Reminds me of a lighter version of Herrera for men. Doesn't have the staying power of Herrera for men, but smells a bit cleaner. Very nice scent.
The bottle is different to be sure, the way the cap opens up and on the side with a hinge to get to the sprayer is like a high dollar sports car.

I think of cloves every time I wear this scent. Versatile enough for the office, a night out or even casual. Good duration, but I tire of it quickly, it's a tad too harsh. Similar to Paco Rabbane XS, but I like XS a tad more, it's milder. Herrera for men is a thumbs up to be sure, though one day now and then is enough for me. Maybe I have burnout, I wore it every day for a couple of months years ago, so it did capture my heart.
The cap of the bottle intrigues me. The deep red/maroon seems boundless.

This scent reminds me of spring. Lavender and spice. Very cool, contrasted by a hint of warmth, like standing in the sun with a cool spring breeze. I love the top notes in this scent. Has some supporting products in the line, but I find the deodorant to be weak and not close enough to the juice for my taste.
The green marbled bottle is very classy. I could stare at it all day.

Very unique scent. Love the woods in it. Doesn't come across floral to me, just masculine. Quite potent and long lasting. Supported by a nice line of other products. The shower gel is great, and the spray deodorant is the best I've ever used.
The bottle's coloring varies slightly from the base of the cone to the neck. Like a beaker containing heat within. So suited to the name, the packaging is true to the scent.

Did not like it at first sniff. So strong the first time I wore it, and though I received many compliments, I felt as though it was not for me.
Must be an acquired taste, as I love it after many wearings. Own the EDT now, and going to obtain a few more products in the line, which is extensive.
The bottle (rubber flask version) is unique. Quite nice to the touch, juice visible through the clear star in the center. The sprayer is very responsive, ask it for a litte juice and you get it, no dripping. When spraying large volumes from it, the sprayer delivers a steady mist, not a firehose stream.

This one I hated at first sniff. Every time I've worn it since my opinion of it went up some. It's heavy on the figs, and quite fruity. I'm to the point now that I like it, but don't know that I'd give it a thumbs up yet. Wish it had more of that Claiborne musk base that most of them seem to have. Doesn't evolve much after being applied.

Very complex and well done scent. Spicy and bay rum to boot. The name suits it well.
Has some supporting products in the line, which is good.
[a] Well done bottle, the color reminds of the ocean in the tropics. Inverted cone shape is not the best for standing though, and seeing the level of the juice go down faster at the end than the beginning is a bit unsettling. Nice box too, good coloring.
I see the skull and bones of discontinuation are gone, hope it's being made. I wonder if there was an "especial" version? Not Reserva, just an "especial" of Havana.

An Aramis product I don't like! If it's not in production maybe I should be glad. I find it harsh, cloying and indistinct. I don't plan to revisit it anytime soon.

A cleaner smelling version of Havana, this scent is not quite as loud or harsh. Still spicy and the bay rum is present througout the top, heart and base notes. Not very many supporting products either, I've only seen the juice.
I own Havana in a large bottle, have a small bottle of Havana that is marked 'especial' on the box and that one smells more like Havana Reserva, which has a silver cap. The box to the large bottle of Havana does not have especial on it anywhere, and though I like it, it's not as well done as the other two scents. I don't know if there was an especial, or if my scents just smell different for other reasons, but the small (1oz bottle of Havana) and Havana Reserva smell close to the same.
Speaking of the bottle, I love the color of it. Beautiful, pleasant blue glass. The inverted cone shape means it does not like to stand upright though, and as you use the juice, the level drops faster at the end! The box is quite tropical/Latin American.
I see it's discontinued, and I want to sceam "nooooooooo!" about that. Et tu Estee, et tu!

A true classic. I don't care if it's older than I am, it's timeless. Very potent and somewhat loud, it screams masculinity. A few sprays will do you, and it has a fairy wide line of supporting products.

Yes! A great scent, spicy. I'm glad to see it's not listed as discontinued here, just hope that's correct, or it was brought back. My only complaint about this scent is that it fades on me quicker than most. The stick deodorant lasted 24 hours though, about 10 more than the juice.
The bottle is classy and unique, I can spot it in my arsenal quite easily. The red and black of the box contrasts so well with the clear/white of the bottle and amber juice.

Love at first sniff, and all other subsequent sniffs too! Leather and clean musk, clean musk and leather. Sometimes the simpler things in life are better. Always present, but never intrusive, it stays close to the skin but endures.
The bottle could use a different color, medicine bottle orange/brown doesn't do it for me at all, though the shape of the 3.3 oz. bottle is compact and stable. I hope the color protects the juice from light, as that color is used for medicines and beer for that purpose. Mine lives in it's box, which I do like the basic black.
Quite a versatile utility scent, doing equally well for formal or casual. My fragrance of the year for sure!

This could possibly be my greatest fragrance mistake ever. I wore it in the store and liked it, and for the rest of the day and night. When I woke up the next morning I had a headache from hell, and the sweetness was just overpowering. I gave the bottle to a friend who loves the stuff. Just glad I didn't get the gift basket with the soap and other stuff. The color of the juice is intriguing though.
This scent is so sweet/sour, it's as though I'm being dipped in a giant vat of sweet and sour sauce by one of the villians from the old Batman TV show ( an '!' instead of a '?' and the same color outfit as the juice). Will he survive the Joop! Homme? Find out next week. Same bat time, same bat channel!
If I were stocking a fragrance utility belt, I'd opt for D & G pour homme, or The Dreamer instead in this category. Each to his own though.

I like many of the notes in this scent, but something in the composition just doesn't do it for me. Nine times out of ten I want to remove it as soon as it's applied. I don't know why, but the other one time in ten it's okay, but not great. If I were going to wear a scent of this type, I'd choose Wings instead.

An oriental fragrance with juniper, amber and iris. Somewhat like D & G pour homme, but not exactly. A clean, slightly floral scent. The spray deodorant is a winner as well. The bottle is well designed, the visage staring out from it brings to mind an old Greek sculpture. The box is intriguing as well, and captures the spirit of the name, with a starry space scene and nebulae, and the silver metallic box top imprinted with the same visage as the bottle.

A great reworking of Aramis, a bit softer, but still Aramis. I love the rose in this. Very masculine and it doesn't quit, nor does the deodorant. Ashame if it's discontinued. Must be applied in the proper amount to be appreciated. Too much and the scent changes, and not for the better.

I like the scent more after it's drydown more than the initial application. The first hour or so it does smell like hair spray, JW is right. I've heard the same thing said about Realm, but never agreed with that. Pheremone is very synthetic at first. In spite of the name the scent does not contain pheremones though, as far as I know. It's very green on the drydown, and envokes summer to me (must be the hay). I would not classify it as very masculine, it's almost unisex, but that could be the soft synthetic top notes. I'll continue to wear it for a change of pace, as it's quite a change from many of the scents I wear.

This is my favorite Lagerfeld. A wonderful blend of citrus top notes and lavender, lingering with a base of sandalwood, benzoin and maybe a bit of musk and/or leather. It's not as complex in it's evolution as Jako (another fine scent) but it does change some. The deodorant stick lasts too. More casual than formal, but could work for both.

I encountered this scent in a mini's gift set. My first impression was "Oh, another citrusy light scent, like a thousand others so popular today."
I then wore it again one day just for a change. What a difference the second impression made! I loved it. It evolved nicely after the first application, and did not make me sneeze as so many others do!
I've had many compliments, especially at the office, and no complaints, not even from the Œscent witch¹ who (seriously, I'm not joking) says that fragrances should be banned and that we cover up our natural odors and shouldn't! It may not cost much, but I don't think it's "cheap" in the degrading form, just inexpensive.

I like this one a lot. Good scent that's not loud or overpowering, but doesn't fade quickly. It's getting hard to find and that's ashame. Seems most that I like do that. I also wear Xeryus Rouge and get more comments from women on that, but I find it too overpowering for day wear.