Fragrance Reviews by timkm1

I really like this one! Its really fresh with citrus and florals (gardenia). I can't imagine why anyone wouldn't like this. As far as longevity and sillage, this is a excellent performer. I get noticeable sillage for 8hrs easy and I get up to 12hrs of longevity consistently. I think the biggest issue here must be the musk in the base. But it is very well done and it is adorned with some woods and the gardenia never really goes away. If you're into florals such as Dior Homme or Kenzo Power, check this one out. Its more masculine than the other two. FYI, I did a wrist-to-wrist test against Plat. Egoiste, and though I very much like PE I found this more interesting. Best blind swap ever!

I cannot say enough good things about this fragrance! I absolutely love it! This is the type of fragrance I consider 'easy wear'. That is because one can put it on and not have to worry at all about its performance. I spend enough time worrying about putting on too much cologne; I hate it when I have to spend an additional amount of time trying to figure out whether or not a fragrance has sillage or longevity. I just want to be able to put something on and know I'm smelling good: PERIOD!

Aside from that, this fragrance is not that unique. It does smell similar to Le Male, but I would actually associate it more closely with 212 Sexy for Men (which has also been compared to Le Male often). The unifying notes between the three fragrances seems be the combination of mint and lavender (or some other herbal component) that comes off smelling floral & fresh in the same whiff. Well, 212 Sexy contains a spicy, body odor-like smell which many are put off by. This is due to the cardamom, also found in Jacamo Rouge, but here it is executed much better resulting in a fresh yet spicy aura. Finally, there is a vanilla and mocha component to this fragrance which makes it somewhat gourmand in nature, but not nearly as food-like as A*men or Animale Animale.

This is a great fragrance that can be worn day or night. If you like 212 Sexy but find it somewhat off-putting in the top notes or just too expensive in general, please give this a try as it is well done and only $15 for a 100ml!

It must have been the reissue that I sampled at Perfumania today. This stuff was anemic like none other I've ever smelt. And I don't think I really missed out on much anyway, because all I get from this is spiced apples and wood. It smelled like popsicle sticks after they'd been dipped in warm apple cider. I even tried it on skin! The apple note smells bright and aromatic like that of Burberry's (1995 release), but the scent really doesn't offer anything more than that. What abysmal longevity! What a waste of fluid! (Only criticizing the remake)

Man, with all the talk of spices, I expected something much more oriental (something like a hybrid between Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur and Jaipur Homme ; perhaps Obsession by CK??). This is far from a classy oriental, and I'm not entirely sure that I would describe it as sexy. Some of the comparisons that have been made to this scent are somewhat misleading. I would say that this comes off smelling most similar to CK's Eternity but more fresh, and Paco's XS but less floral. In fact, it smells just like Faconnable for Men (slightly green juice in the frosted glass bottle).

Sexual is aromatic, fresh, and slightly sweet with the prototypical, amber dry down of the 90s fougeres. In that regard, it may be marginally reminiscent of D&G PH but not really. All in all, I think its good as an everyday fragrance. Its not especially unique, but its better than the other fragrances its been compared to because it has nothing off-putting. Avoid it if you want something special and original; try it if you just want to smell good. And if you want something more unique or outstanding, go for Jivago 24K which is similar.

I would describe this scent as smelling similar to Armani Code in the beginning and finishing off very similar to Burberry Touch. The beginning is unique in its take on coriander and the bamboo gives off a flat, woody feel. I can't really make out much of the notes listed as the middle in the pyramid but I do get a noticeable dose of white pepper from the very start. This is spicy and modern with a dark feel to it but I can't quite say why. Anyway, the dry down is a simple tonka bean and vetiver. Though this smells like a combination of Armani Code and Touch, this fragrance doesn't really live up to the appeal of either of those scents. Its unique, but I would stick with the other two based on performance (better sillage, longevity, etc.). But don't take my word for it. Try it yourself...

Sander opens with a relatively sharp, fresh opening that is immediately green and somewhat aquatic. I would not categorize this fragrance as aquatic, but it does smell watery – unlike most aquatics which simply attempt to imitate watery, fruity freshness. The ivy and mint combination in the top notes create the green, fresh opening. The ivy dominates as the scent transitions into the heart of spicy coriander, cardamom, and pepper. My untrained noise perceives the pepper note with only a vague discernment of the cardamom. Finally, I get cashmere, myrrh, and some woods in the base. The base is definitely familiar; the references to Gucci PH II and Hugo Boss Dark Blue are spot on (especially for GPH II).

The overall experience is pleasant enough: an urban, trendy, fresh yet sexy eau de toilette. Unfortunately, I don’t feel like this cologne offers enough punch to spark my interest. It smells good, but it doesn’t deliver enough smell for the nose to enjoy. No wander this one came and went without anyone noticing. For me, it’s a neutral due to its anemic nature.

Has anyone noticed that this is very similar to Versace Black Jeans? Well, they are both cut from the same floral dominant cloth but VBJ dries down to a very dry, leathery masculine aroma while NR stays woody and floral. NR is very strong and long lasting so make sure you like it before you dowse yourself in it. I really don't care for either of them.

What I love most about this fragrance is its impressive ability to capture the essence of the sea. This scent is not your typical mediterranean, warm water, zesty, aquatic fragrance. This cologne is a northern, marine, woody, deep aquatic with a light touch of a ripe, fruity note in the top, and a brilliant bottom that lasts for up to 10hrs consistently. Not only is this fragrance more complex than your typical aquatic, but it offers greater sillage, greater longevity, and a classically masculine yet beautiful representation of the sea, literally.

However, I can also understand why this fragrance might be an acquired taste. The fragrance's uncanny similarity to the sea lends itself to being too reminiscent of less popular aromas associated with the ocean: the smell of seaweed and sea salt. This fragrance can initially smell of plastic upon application, but once given a minute or two to develop on skin, the fresh fragrance of the ocean and melon appear. I believe it is the iris that creates the seaweed smell that some people don't like. The base is masculine, fresh and woody with plenty of projection. Test it before you buy it.

Wow. I'll admit that this fragrance is tolerable for a brief moment when you first sniff it, but boy does its sharpness and synthetic nature become annoying quickly. I really don't like this fragrance, and believe me, I tried my best to find some good qualities about it. The sad thing about it is that I can't even tolerate it in sparing quantities.

Okay, so this is a green fragrance that masquerades as an aquatic by splashing in a fruity-marine note. Objectively speaking, it performs well as a EDT: notable projection and decent longevity; however, I think it is very synthetic (think household cleaning products[not the lemony kind either]) and cheap smelling. Its not even remotely appealing after 2 mins on skin. I have to give this a thumbs down just for being repulsive and a poor attempt at perfumery. But that said, there may be someone out there who's natural chemistry allows this fragrance to bloom beautifully. I doubt it.

I don't get what all the dissapproving reviews are about. I smelled this fragrance yesterday and of all the fragrances I tried, this one stood out the most. I find it very pleasant as well as versatile. I could wear this to the office, a romantic dinner or and even to something more formal. I found this fragrance soft, smooth, and enticing. I understand that its powdery, but if I know anything about what women find attractive in a cologne, its something that isn't too pungent or sharp but instantly gratifying. The more complex fragrances don't tend to score well with the ladies as often. Honestly, I could understand an older man not being interested in this scent, but I would definitely recommend that younger guys from the age of 20-30 at least test it out (especially if you like Burberry Brit).

I'm so glad that I finally mustered up the courage to order a sample of this. I am delighted to have sampled it, and I'm planning to get a bottle soon. This fragrance is absolutely enchanting! From my first sniff from the edge of the sample vial lip, I knew I was going to like this fragrance. The pineapple and lemon are immediately recognizable in the opening. If you are not experiencing this, then you're missing a big part of the scent's presentation; I strongly urge you to sniff again! But despite the pineapple and lemon, you can also smell the underlying warmth of flowers with a certain sweetness - the honey! What a beautiful note to add to a fragrance when used judiciously. Its such a familiar and natural way to add sweetness without being synthetic or unimaginative like adding vanilla. Finally, it dries down to a deep, damp, woody base of patchouli and sandalwood. I read that one must love patchouli to enjoy this fragrance. Well, I didn't know that I love patchouli but I guess I do now! This dry-down gives the fragrance an air of sophistication and prestige that relegates it to those instances when you want to walk around like you own the place. This fragrance makes me feel like I'm destined for royalty!!! I love it!

I honestly really like this scent! I know its not fresh, or green like the original but who cares?! The world doesn't need another typically fresh scent anyway. The comparisons to Le Male are pretty valid but only to a certain extent. The beauty of this fragrance is in the key note that distinguishes it from Le Male: that musty, BO-ish, spicey note! It is this note that gives 212 sexy its sultry signature which is both compelling and divine. 212 Sexy is to the original 212 what Body Kouros is to Kouros. If you want to know what its like just imagine if Le Male had been created by a Spanish house. Muchos Gracias Senorita Herrera!

Burberry Touch is somewhat of an nerve-racking fragrance. It begins with a crisp, light aroma of violets, mandarin, and pepper. This creates an aura of sophistication and smoothness. Unfortunately, this sophistication can come across as stand-offish; nearby noses will be wondering where the pleasant aroma is coming from and why it doesn't want to join their olfactory party. The truth is, though this fragrance smells pretty good and will elicit favorable comments, ultimately its subtle nature limits its potential. The fragrance never projects enough for both the user and their surrounding company to enjoy. This reserved sophistication is great for several settings, such as environments where you don't want to make too much noise, but it may leave you wanting during those times when you do. The fragrance eventually transitions through some enjoyable woody notes before settling on a musky, tonka bean dry-down accented by vetiver. I will agree, however, that Burberry Touch has great longevity. Overall, this cologne is well worth a purchase, but you have to know what you're getting into. I'm glad I bought it.

Amazingly, this fragrance really lives up to its name. Almost immediately after smelling this fragrance, I was reminded of animals grazing on a dusty savannah. It is true that this scent begins with a touch of citrus (lime) on top of an animalic, cumin/mate, woody note. I was taken aback by it because I'm a younger guy and I'm not really accustomed to smelling animalic notes in a cologne (with the exception of Kouros). Some reviewers have described this scent as "sexy", but I would argue that it actually just smells like sex. It has somewhat of a musty genitalia and body parts smell to it. I know it sounds strange, but that is the affect of the nutmeg, spicey woods, and, I believe, cumin combination. Once the fragrance dries into the heart and base notes, you are left with a dry but aromatic fragrance with a hint of powdery sweetness. That animalic prescence has faded leaving a woody and sweet aroma that's hard to describe. Its not sweet like chocolate or vanilla; think sweet like a marshmellow that has been rolled through the woods picking up dirt, branches and some dry grass.

All in all, I am continually impressed by Kenzo's ability to capture a concept in his fragrances (Kenzo Pour Homme, Kenzo Jungle, L'eau Par Kenzo, etc.), but I would never wear this. The cumin/animal note kills it for me, yet it is the crux of this finely constructed fragrance. I could see a more mature gentlemen (35-40 and up) wearing this as a casual cologne. I would not necessarily describe this as strong per se, but I would say it has a prominent scent. I found the sillage to be about average and the longevity to be above average. I'll give it a neutral for creativity and execution, but I'm probably leaning more towards a thumbs down.

This opens with a refreshing and invigorating citrus accord that is rounded by mint and cilantro. This aroma has sweet undertones that somewhat linger in the background though your nose may sense their presence right away. This opening accord is so refreshing that many people often associate this fragrance with summer and spring. But having worn this fragrance through out the year, during various seasons and in different climates, I believe this scent is extremely versatile. It is refreshing enough to serve as a summer fragrance, but its base and middle notes bear a fullness that would be best appreciated in winter or fall. In fact, I could see this being worn during both day and night. As many other reviewers have noted, the cilantro (rhubarb leaf, I believe) stays throughout the entire progression of the fragrance providing a herbal, green feel. Live Jazz eventually dries down to a woody musk with a hint of sweetness. All in all, Live Jazz is a delightful fragrance in that it will elicit favorable responses without offending others. One recommendation: Do not over spray! It may seem initially like the scent is too light and does not stay, but its really quite the contrary. The scent has beautiful sillage and lasts 8-10 hrs even in warm settings, but it is easily very cloying if over used.

Begins with a delicious aroma of green mandarin and violet. This scent is immediately fruity and modern in its construction of the violet and mandarin top. The heart and top notes come on all at once, in my opinion, but these notes hang around for quite a while before drying down to a masculine combination of sandalwood, bourbon, amber, and musk. I definitely get the amber and sandalwood notes in the base, which are impressively accented by the bourbon. My overall impression is that PS London is a modern, semi-sweet oriental that will provide its wearer with a satisfactory aroma in which to entice passers-by who happen to come within its unsubstantial sillage. Unfortunately, I believe its longevity could have been a little better (lasted only 5-6 hrs on me). I recommend PS London for evening wear, as it won't last all day but the scent of bourbon would suit an evening meal quite romantically.

I am now certain that Cuba's strategy for creating perfumes is to take a concept (sometimes an entire fragrance) that has already been done well and attempt to do it better at a reduced price. Cuba Red is immediately remindful of Burberry London, though it lacks the underlying tone of booze (port wine). This distinction proves important as CR is subsequently dominated by a smooth, smokey, woody tobacco note supported by some spices. I find this aroma, though simple, to be soothing and calming. I enjoy wearing this during the evening around the house, but I plan to begin wearing this out during the evening as it is not off-putting. I suspect that it will even garner favorable feedback from those around me. Its light but has sufficient projection and is excellent for combining with other fragrances to give them a more masculine edge. For example, I have layered this with Paul Smith London (which results in something very similar to Burberry London due to PSL's bourbon) and have found that it gives the base more ruggedness. CR lasts about 5 hrs on my skin, which is good enough considering the price ($4.99 for 35ml).

I can appreciate Thierry Mugler's attempt to create a more-wearable fragrance, but what I like most about A*Men is that it is gourmand and I think Angel B*Men diverges too far from this genre. I don't get any hints of a gourmand, sweet, enticing aroma at all. In fact, I think this fragrance is dominated by woods straight outta the bottle; first, the woods are more green then later, the woods are more spicey and dry. What makes this scent somewhat intriguing is the unique combination of woods and spices that is very reminiscent of A*Men. You can definitely tell these fragrances are from the same family. The fragrance is made from quality ingredients that yield respectable projection and longevity (7-8hrs with ease) though not as powerful as A*Men. If you already own A*Men, the two are different enough to warrant the purchase of B*Men, but you will notice the resemblance. As far as B*Men goes, there are other fragrances dominated by woods & spices that offer a more interesting presentation. This fragrance is good but not essential. You'll probably get mixed reviews from those around you.

This is cologne contains a very sophisticated and appealing scent. Right out of the bottle, I get the smell of citrus, some spices, and that Bvlgari signature of tea (in this case Darjeeling Tea). The citrus in this is really well done and it is accented by the spice and tea. Though the citrus dominates the top, it is a luscious, lemony citrus beginning. This aroma then transitions to a spicy, woodier aroma, yet the smell of tea is still present. Finally, the scent finishes with a delicate smell of papyrus, amber and musk, but my my nose keenly detects papyrus, musk, light citrus, and a little spice. Thiswoody oriental is enjoyable but all together too light. Even if sprayed generously, which I do not recommend, this fragrance still lingers very close to the skin, and even still it does not make alot of noise. This is perfect for instances when one does not want to cause too much trouble, but inappropriate for drawing attention. Bvlgari is the master of creating discrete fragrances; unfortunately, few people appreciate his style. BPH Soir lasts well on my skin, surviving approx. 6-7 hrs.

The Dreamer by Versace is an amazing fragrance with character, performance, and appeal. I have often read reviews written on "The Dreamer" that cite its opening as being harsh, objectionable, and all-together inconsistent with the fragrance's further development. I personally find the top notes intense and sharp, but I do not think these notes are a large digression from the perfume's aim nor do I find them unattractive. It does take, perhaps, 10 minutes for the top notes to settle into a spicy, floral sweetness. This aroma, though it stays somewhat close to the skin, is potent and requires only a light breeze to be carried away into the nostrils of another. Therefore, over-applying will not get you the projection you desire, for it will only suffocate you. The key is to spray the fragrance in those key places on your skin that get exposure to local puffs of wind. This particular fragrance does not have much complexity or development other than the initial progression from the top notes, but the dry-down is comparable to Le Male by JPG in its sweet, powdery finish. Estimating the longevity to be around 8-10 hrs, I would say its staying power is very good. I would recommend this for daytime use, especially outdoors. I have found that it has the ability to come alive with some help from the outside air. I hope this helps.

How do I begin to critique this scent? All the reviews about this scent have thus far been true. Nightflight is refreshing, inviting and unique. From the beginning it offers a citrusy-floral combination that is very different from the citrus offered by modern scents, and it exudes a very original freshness that is hard to describe. The opening is almost tropical, due to the pineapple in the top notes, but i would be inaccurate if I described it as such. It is a freshness that I can only describe as the first whiff of vapor after walking out from a refreshing shower. But as the middle notes begin to take play, I find the fragrance becomes rather typical, possessing the aroma you would imagine if someone said the word "cologne". And I hate to say that on my skin this smell becomes even worse, as the dry-down is dominated by a confident and pronounced amber note. This amber note presents a strongly floral, yet masculine accord in combination with the other notes. All in all, it has pretty great longevity and has been finely blended. I just so happened to have worn it at night, but I believe that it would work just as well during the day. It has potential, but I would strongly recommend sampling it first. Good luck.

Initially I perceived this perfume to smell similar to Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf. There is a similarity in the two fragrances, and in my opinion this is mainly due to the cotton candy note delivered by the 212 Sexy that is undisclosed but present in the Flowerbomb. But once you get passed the cotton candy note, you are left with two very distinct fragrances. Now don't get me wrong, I absolutely enjoyed the 212 Sexy permeating from my arm, enveloping me in an aromatic, nebular mist of sweet, floral, and spicy smells. One particular difference between the two fragrances is the tangerine and bergamot, found in the top notes of the 212 Sexy. These notes create a unique blend that seperates this perfume from its competitors. And if that doesn't impress you, I can tell you that one spray on my arm lasted all night. I could still smell the perfume fairly well, though close to my skin, on my arm when I woke up in the morning. Even after probably rubbing it off on my sheets all night. Though it isn't the extraordinarily complex, I give this fragrance a thumbs up for being enticing, warm, and more than just pleasant.