Fragrance Reviews by Miles Perlich

MDHiggins, I have to disagree with you, brother;
I don't mind a trendy scent (Acqua di Gio, Issey), as long as it has something to offer. Light Blue is completely unoriginal and, dare I say, bland - it may as well have been made by the Ed Hardy line.
Mediocrity should never be celebrated - even when it comes in a pretty package, but such is the case with D&G Light Blue - a true disappointment!

Well made contemporary aquatic, fresh scent. Neither masculine nor original (let's face it, the launch of CK One in '95 had a huge impact on the fragrance industry), this still is a nice, pleasant fragrance with good longevity. If you're looking for something original with a personality of its own, stay away from Chrome. For folks in search of something a little more pedestrian to wear to the office, Chrome is your scent. I should also point out that whatever Chrome lacks in originality and inventiveness it makes up for in soft sensuality - Women absolutely love this scent. A good choice for fragrance newbies.

I have tried almost all of the Dunhill scents, and this to me is exceptional. Dunhill Man combines the freshness and cleanliness of the original Dunhill (1934) with the sensuality of the Dunhill edition, yet
still holds it own with the light fresh scents of today, such as Acqua di Gio and Canali. This can easily be worn for both casual and dress and is definitely suitable for romantic situations. Dunhill Pursuit smells like a dusty old library compared to this.
2 thumbs up for Dunhill Man!

Very strange fragrance. Truly a question of personal taste; You either love it or can't stand it. I had a manager at work that wore this and needless to say, I avoided him like the plague. I tried it on my own skin and it still smelled like Christmas potpourri (albeit expensive, designer potpourri). I usually love vanilla, but not the way it's used in this scent. I much prefer John Varvatos, which is so much more appealing and easy to wear. Due to its unique character and strong nature you will find some who swear by this fragrance and absolutely love it. I, for one, really do not enjoy smelling this at all and find Chanel Platinum far superior in every way. Egoiste is too sweet and
funky smelling - definitely not for me!

Interesting and well made blend from the 80's.
Bold and Masculine, yet not as brash as its predecessor, this was always my preferred Giorgio fragrance. Although I never wore it much, it's a fragrance that I have appreciated because of its quality and unique character. What I really love is that in the original fragrance ad for VIP it reads something to the effect of " One in one thousand will wear it". Quite the opposite of the mass produced, girly man scents of the 21st century, which are too afraid to make a statement and actually distinguish themselves from the rest. (There are exceptions, but all in all I think there needs to be a major shake-up in the fragrance world. By the way, both Giorgio fragrances have now been relaunched, but they do not smell the same as the original blends.
The differences may be subtle, but rest assured, you'll be getting an inferior creation.

The only Boss fragrance that I enjoy wearing.
Warm, sensuous, sweet (but not cloying) light and refreshing, but with a substantial woodsy base that also hints at vanilla. This is magic on my skin and never fails to generate a favorable response from the opposite sex. Classy enough to be worn for dress, but light enough to be used every day. Love it!

By the way, for the folks comparing this to Allure:
Allure is more perfumey and has a sour note in the top that can be rather troublesome. Boss is softer, more intimate and sensuous, yet still light and fresh with decent sillage. Although I respect the quality of many of Chanel's creations, I would choose Boss over Allure anyday!

A better than average mainstream fresh scent from the 90's.
At the time of its release I thought of it as pretty light, but compared to the fragrances of the 21st century that are so afraid to make a statement, Hugo would be considered overpowering. Great use of green apple in the top notes and the pine is nice too. This is not a scent that represents my style - it's quite common and not the most original. I much prefer Boss Bottled, which is much more sensuous and distinctive. That being said, for someone who wants a decent, fresh scent for casual wear, Hugo will definitely work. I give it a neutral rating because while I do think it's nice, it's nothing I would seriously wear.

Also, for the record, the new Boss fragrances such as Boss Pure and
Boss Selection are sinfully boring. These, in my opinion, represent everything that is wrong with the fragrance industry of late: The scents are no longer distinguishable and very little thought or creativity goes into making them. There are, of course, exceptions to the rule but I'm completely done with the light, citrus fruit metrosexual scents.

Yuckk!!! Way too much alcohol and very synthetic smelling.
Why Ralph Lauren would discontinue Monogram and launch this venom is beyond me. Seaweed extract?! Are you kidding me?!
This smells like glorified cough syrup!
I got this bottle from someone in the industry and it's one of the few fragrances that I hated so much I gave it away. Big disappointment from Ralph Lauren.

Fresh, invigorating, viril and magnetic. Exudes confidence and class, without being overpowering. Modern and masculine, stands head and shoulders above the Sean Johns and Ed hardy's of the 21st century.
One of the absolute best fresh fragrances ever made. Excellent sillage and longevity and suitable for casual or dress. Always makes a favorable impression on the ladies. The original Egoiste, though unique and well constructed, is a love it or hate it affair (I for one can't stand it!). Platinum is truly a classic!

Created in an era (80's) when just about every new launch was much anticipated and each new fragrance was a unique creation (well, almost).
Even for an 80's fragrance Brownstone wass distinctive. Sweet, spicy, strong, yet a soft and sexy drydown with excellent sillage - this fragrance was exquisite. Not for everyone, mind you, more of a specialty scent. If this worked with your Phermones a woman would devour you whole. Definitely a romance scent - don't waste this at the office. Much better in wintery weather - it's just too rich and concentrated for the summer heat.
Paul Sebastian has unfortunately discontinued his 2 best scents (V.S.O.P. and Brownstone) and continues to make the sickly sweet, overpowering
good-fellas juice - otherwise known as PS original. Why this crap still sells is beyond me. Although Brownstone is quite rare and very pricey when it turns up on ebay, finding a fragrance of such class and distinction is worth going the extra mile.

YAAAAWWNNN!!
Boring and unoriginal - this fragrance has no identity.
People buy it because it's a trendy brand.
When I worked at the fragrance counter I felt like laughing every time somebody spent $75 on this overpriced and overrated crap. Very typical for a 21st century celebrity fragrance - no flavor and no soul. There was a time when each fragrance launched was expected to be unique with distinguishing characteristics, but when Donald Trump and Puff Daddy are making their insipid crap, don't expect to be impressed. I'll stick with the original Versace L'Homme and Worth pour homme haute concentation - fragrances of style and distinction. Ed Hardy is for little boys.

As much as I want to hate this cologne, I can't. There's something uniquely alluring about this scent, even though it smells very synthetic and pretty cheaply made (let's face it, it's Claiborne). Truth be told, though, it's very nice on the skin, fresh, green, and very sensous. It's a bit alcoholy for the first few minutes, but the smell is appealing all the way through! This fragrance works on just about everybody and I can't tell you how many compliments I've gotten using this cologne. Now, mind you, this is not even my style, I much
prefer Chanel Platinum. but for a mainstream light, fresh scent, this is surprisingly good. Keep in mind, though, that everyone and their little brother already has done this to death so if you're looking to stand out in a crowd don't even bother with Curve. As common as this is, the thumbs still have to go up.

The design of the bottle calls for a much higher quality brew than you're actually getting here. Echo smells like many other fresh, sporty scents such as Calvin Klein's Crave or Curve Crush. Highly unoriginal. Not unpleasant, though, just not recommended for anyone who appreciates a well-crafted scent like Versace L'Homme. This can be worn as a casual scent for someone who doesn't want to stand out - just wants to smell clean.
Don't expect too much else.

I've always enjoyed this one. Fresh, invigorating, masculine, long lasting,
and definitely leaves a lasting impression on the ladies. So much better than
the pink rubbish that is the original Joop! - what were they thinking?!!
It's too bad this one is not widely available in the states anymore, it's definitely worth revisiting - I rather prefer this type of early 90's rich, concentrated freshness over the fruity, girly fresh scents that are everpresent these days.
Thumbs up for Nightflight!

Although, I must say, this juice is very unique, I absolutely can't stand it!
It's so unbelievably sweet and overpowering, and everyone seems to bathe in it. Yuck!! It really doesn't smell like a man's fragrance at all.
The sad thing is, they made a great version of this called Nightflight that smelled fresh and masculine, but it's now pretty difficult to find. Go figure.
Joop is easily one of the most annoying fragrances I've ever smelled.

Boring! Synthetic smelling and very unoriginal. Smells girly and in all honesty,
pretty cheap. If you want a fragrance that's afraid to make a statement then this one's for you. For real fresh scents give me Chanel Platinum or Kiton anyday!

Have to laugh at the negative reviews .. it's apparent that many of you never tried this one on the skin and let a woman enjoy it. I have gotten so many compliments (and not so subtle innuendos) from the female persuasion it's not even funny. This is a warm, sensuous, masculine fragrance that is fresh enough to wear everyday. One of the few modern mainstream fragrances that I actually enjoy wearing. I get the similarity between Intuition and Allure, and even though Allure is well made, it has this bitterness to it that I really find annoying. I have to go with what works and Intuition has never let me down.
THUMBS UP!!

One of the best fragrances ever made. I actually had one woman tell me that this smelled delicious - need I say more? Rich, warm, spicy and sexy. Never over-powering, always alluring, classy and sophisticated. They don't make them like this anymore! Why they discontinued this classic and started making the insipid crap in the clear cylinder bottle in 94' is beyond me! At that time everyone wanted to compete with the light, fresh sporty scents and forgot about elegant, masculine scents.
Recently, Bernini tried to re-create the classic but fell way short. I think on their website they try to pimp it as "the original", but trust me, it's not.
Shame on you, Bernini! You really blew it!!

Exquisite! A truly classic scent from the 80's: warm, rich, sweet, spicy, with a base of amber, musk and leathery notes. Very manly with definite sex appeal, this is not a fragrance for boys who wear Polo sport or Claiborne. This is excellent juice for dress and/or romance as it definitley leaves a lasting impression. They made a rich cologne concentrate (unique for an American brand) that was truly extraordinary with excellent sillage! This is a specialty fragrance and will not appeal to the masses. For one thing it's very difficult to find since it's been discontinued for many years. For those looking for a scent with a little something extra, I would highly recommend Halston Limited!

Boring and unoriginal. Smells like a watered down version of Del Mar, which is also put out by Boss/Baldessarini. This fragrance is generic and obviously produced for the masses who are looking for something that won't offend at the office. As a man who appreciates a fine cologne, I find this scent to be utterly boring and the epitome of mediocrity. If you want a real fragrance check out Chanel Egoiste Platinum, don't waste your money on this.

Worth pour Homme is one of my favorite cologne's of all time. To be clear, though, I wear the haute concentration that comes in the red and blue paisley box - it smells much richer than the eau de toilette in the green box. FYI,
they still sell Worth Pour Homme but they changed the packaging and changed the formula. It now smells like a dryer, cheaper version of Paco.
This started when they were selling the haute concentation with no box - if you see it advertised as unboxed or with the new blue box, be advised that you will not be getting the original Worth pour homme fragrace, you will get something far inferior. The reason is that a Brittish company purchased Parfums Worth
and are now making the scent - very disappointing!!

Worth Pour Homme haute concentation is a truly classic 80's power scent!
It's refreshing, masculine, classy and distinctive, without being overpowering like some 80's scents. This can be worn on any occasion, casual, dress, romance, formal. This scent is timeless and always makes a favorable impression with the ladies. Dare I say, this fragrance represents virility itself,
with a touch of class. Worth Pour Homme is magnificent!

Great scent from the 80's; refreshing and casual,
yet suitable for any occasion - perfect for sunny So. Cal weather. Light and clean, but still virile and masculine - not like the girly man fruity scents that are so popular today. This has become pretty difficult to find as of late as it has long been discontinued. Well worth the search