Fragrance Reviews by John.com

It appears that a few nostrils require a serious overhaul or something of the kind.....No "Collision" going on here.

Just Utter Rapture.......

Zeste Mandarine is of my top Creeds....No Question. There are several comments regarding it as short lived, weak... what have you. No problems here, sticks around for the duration giving off it's magical trail. It'll always remain fav.

Metallic, clean and very casual. Love the stuff. Great in the sweltering dog days of Summer. My latest acquisition in some time frankly. My only gripe is that the bottle's shape (which is very appealing on the dresser for sure) is very awkward and difficult to aim. Made for dropping......

I'm perplexed that the same brilliant mind behind Vetiver Oriental and Chergui created this abomination of the damned. A hidoeusly vile blend that no amount of waxing philosophical or attempting to rationalize can cover up. Puke, gag, hurl and more puke. Me thinks Mr. Lutens may have been on the pipe while concocting this swill. The Bronx Zoo at the peak of summer.......the filthy, sweating hides of beasts. Very attractive. Please.

Me likes. Not "Purple Label like" mind you, but like none the less. A Clean Formal right down the middle. I wouldn't know iced mango if it booted me on the chin, but there is a fruit element floating around in BL. the patchouli is not present to harsh levels---just right, and the tonka bean provides good body. Overall, I don't have buyers remorse with Black. I needed another versitile formal.

I absolutely do not regret this purchase in any way, shape or form. What a class act. All the way from the clean blackberry opening right down to the luxurious mahogany and suede finale. Very, very nice Ralphie............

That is absolutely a right on the money statement regarding Safari. It MUST be worn to receive the full effect. Warm, savory and exceptionally masculine. Hands down, the Lauren I most frequently recommend to other gents. Polo Crest is Ralphs second greatest success. Both are highly "attracting".

Very, VVeeery similar to Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet with bracing pine and spices. Not a negative quality at all mind you. Very Clean...

Awesome. Like walnut pancakes in a downtown cafe. This is one luxurious gourmond.

What we're "talking about"....... is an excellent mixture of citrus and spice with a musky edge. A Kouros like start, but that melts away soon enough. very nice.
Mennen,.....pppffftt...yeah....

My crown jewel of citruses. Formal, charming and possesses amazing development. Have the EDT, want to advance to the EDP next. No doubt a striking experience..........

On ledge with GdP. It can be spicy and savory if in the mood to behave, or it'll kick you in the posterior and become downright hideous. For once, I'm stumped on a scent.

Similar to Creed's Imperial (hardly a bad quality right out the gate), but with an orange-like edge to make it a plausible acquisition......and I did. Very "multifunctional"

Spactacular ! Love this one. Total agreement to all the feedback given here. Warm, inviting and romantic. Yet at the same time, subtle in way that defies description. A must have.

Utter class and a wonderful addition to my spread. Very, very smooth and warm. Awesome indeed.

I've waited to possess this charmer for forever and a day. It is an ingeniously constructed multi-layered, slightly powdery, brooding vetiver with a tantalizing chocolate edge. Very, very classy and unusual.

Very, very, very similar to Creed's REL, the components will indicate that as well. It wears like a charm. Gorgeous

Newly released as I type. I get heavy oak-bark, tonka bean and rum. Advertised as unisex but it skews more into the masculine direction. Very Pleasant

Dark, damp, dank and a tad putrid along the lines of Etro's deplorable MdM. No go.

My favorite of this series. A less obtrusive, stark incense, very comforting and meditative. The others have their own unique qualities obviously, but some are just a tad TO unique. Zagorsk is also quite pleasant.

I enjoy KM's Santal very much, but this has more gusto. Deep absinthe, spices, vanilla and musk break down and blend in like silk. Suffice to say, it has my undivided attention.

Awesome. One of my favorite Trumper's. Savory, warm and full-o-class.
John

Icy and clean. A perfect addition for a sweltering, oppressive Summer. Very Unisex suprisingly enough.

Intoxicating Palisander wood from South America combines with myrrh and other spices to create utter rapture. Amazing
John

A citrus/woods blend from the heavens. Must be tried to comprehend fully. Longevity is decent as well, the bane of most in this category.

An impeccable combo of basil, woods and mellow spices. The basil does not deliver the face slapping assualt I'd braced for. Very subdued and tastefully presented, kind of an afterthought. I'm moving on it with nary a glance back. Glorious.

The best Patchouli presentation known to man. The rosewood rounds out the whole package perfectly. Delectable is an understatement

This won't break anyone's bank. If it does get outta mom's house and get a job ya' slacker !! We're talkin' less than 8 goddamn buckaroo's for a nice clean, unobtrusive musk. Good stuff.

Kicks "A" is all I gotta say...........

Exceedingly different in a way I'm currently unsure of, yet I'm continually drawn to it. Sharp with tobacco and other jolting spices. My intrigue, however, will never venture beyond a decant, for I've not a kings ransom to spare for a bottle. Outrageous.........

A testosterone motherload, Eucris oozes masculine sophistication and power. Don that three-piece or tux and hit the town, church or formal event. You'll leave a memorable trail in your wake. Top Shelf !!

Brewed in the cauldrons of hell this is. Pit-sweat in a jar. I absolutely don't have a clue where they were going with this one. Gross Man.

Best of the Bash's possessing a close similarity to Creed's Ambre Canelle with a tad more amber. Darker. The only one I'll even look at. the rest are approaching hideous.

Took a whiff and got bonked on the head with familiarity. Life Saver Candy. No way

Helan Rum and Vetiver is an acceptable, long lasting combo of the titled ingredients. It mellows down to a woody-spicy blend that is mature, masculine and rugged. Good stuff.

A very nice Bay Rum/Orange concoction, however, it Lasts....for....Shit. Marinade yourself in the morning, you'll be dry by 9. High quality none the less, I'll just have to utilize a plant mister in the future.

My pic from this Italian nunnery or monastery or whatever it is. Lot of Rosemary going on here, but the accompanying ingredients prevent it from biting the shit out of you. Mucho Macho. Can't wait to try Uomo.

I prefer Romeo Gigli EDT, however this is a very nicely constructed Chypre along the lines of Polo Crest and Francesco Smalto. It requires a full hour on me to mellow and settle down to full potential. Not bad.

A very nice citrus find via ebay recently. The initial bite quickly smoothes to a wonderful musk, wood, fruit presentation. The duration is up there as well. My favorite Del Pozo by far.

It was a bitch to track down, but success was sweet. This was touted quite often at Basenotes years back. A very pleasant fresh fougere with a touch of the oriental. Imagine a Givenchy Pi, Perry Ellis 360 collision. I'll continue my hunt for more of this discontinued juice while it remains a remote possibiltiy

Frankly, taking into account the vile, tacky bottle, I assumed this would be shit. Quite the contrary ladies and germs. My wife recently purchased and presented me with a bottle as a birthday present for yours truly. I feigned utter joy and rapture upon unwrapping lest I unleash her wrath, drawn and quartered. After a sufficient amount of private moping, however, I took a snort and discovered that Animale is VERY pleasant and addictive. Ambery, warm and a tad powdery. Wears amazinly well, an excellent discovery I wish I could take full credit for. Apparently, my wife can pick em' (scents that is, not me)

An amazing tobacco based offering from C&S. Cuba starts off with a citrus-like edge, but quickly mellows into a rich, warm middle and base. Very well suited for a frosty evening date.

A surprise that caught me unaware. I'd invisioned a deplorable stink, a wet steaming barnyard to be precise, oh boy. Quite the contrary, SMN does it again with ingenuity and skill. Hay (aka Fieno), to me, is honeylike with mild spices, very nice.

Begged for and was presented with this masterful creation Xmas morn. I was hooked from the first sample run months ago. The combination of aromatic woods, leather, guava and other niceties breaks down to an incredibly savory smoky finish. By use of the phrase smoky, one would normally envision an acrid, cloying beast, not so, just the suggestion of smokiness brought about by the aformentioned ingredients. CAUTION: or slovenly snot nosed skatebording wankers gents. This be grown up and scrathing at the door for clubbing or the executive jet setter. HERE HERE!!!
side note: Hope your having a pleasant holiday season Grant, chalk another year up for the mighty Basenotes!!!!!
John

Had and "gave away" a small bottle of this wonderfully clean concoction. Kicking myself in the ass for that royal head up the arse move. I may have to swing around Perfumania soon and snatch up another. Good stuff. Leaves a nice trail. Note to self: "Don't give away ANYTHING stupid!!!"

Ordered and received the 25 ml bottle recently. Great to have this option. They're a small perfumery in Gloucestershire England with minimal staff (family run). From what I've gleaned from the web site, John Stephen is the sole "nose" of the outfit, and a very accomplished one with quite a resume. I'd love to visit the establishment some fine day, very charming. They run tours, classes the whole enchilada. Back to the best Amber scent to come across these nostrils yet. Not that I'm the unapproachable authority on Amber, but this is a non-cloying, long lasting blend of amber (of course), woods and light spice. The amber is omnipresent throughout the developement. It does not change drastically during the process and this is not a negative attribute. It mellows slightly, gets comfortable and rests happily. Very addicting, warm and very suitable for autumn/winter seasons (good timing). I'll be "deploying" it often.... The Oberon looks very tantalizing as well.

The Best Vetiver known to man. No elaboration necessary, must be experienced to be believed. Nuff said...

I came into the smaller bottle via an ebay auction, and what a score it was. A very elegant citrus composed of lemon, orange and subtle mouth watering spices. The base of woods and amber are sumptuous. Do not deny yourself this olfactive experience, sample if you can....

My runner-up for favorite Trumper. Top spot being held by the illustrious and magical Spanish Leather. Royal is masterful combo of light spice and wood notes, I seem to detect the presence of rose note as well. This lends it a small parallel with Hammam Buequet. Trumper's colognes all convey a right from the barber's "clean shaven" aura. Love it!!

Next to Blenheim Bouquet, my favorite from this classic British house. An intoxicating woody fougere with that common aristocratic aire possessed by many of the line. Amazing.

Lords is a wonderful blend of lemon and wood notes, however not limited to these, they're most prominent to my nose. It wears like a charm, very regal and masculine

I just recently ordered a bottle after a long hiatus. The invigorating pine and spice are captivating, a very formal ,serious scent of amazing Penhaligon's quality. Trumper's Wellington is very similar. Nice

After sampling BdG I must obtain a bottle. A warm, inviting, masterfully created blend of wood and spice. You can really pick up on the cinnamon leaves, whick slowly blends in perfectly with the Vetiver. A class act.

I wear HR to work quite often as well as other settings. A very refined, full bodied, slightly sweet leather combo. Use a light hand, it will take on the day with ease Absolutely addictive.

This is an amazing, elegant, very approachable scent ($10.00-12.00). It amazes me, because it could easily command, and get, results with a much higher price. A fellow 'noter' introduced me to this and a bottle was immediately on order. I'm a sucker for good, long lasting tobacco based scents and this rates easily with (D&G, Very Valentino, Havana etc... all of which I love) The thick, tapered glass bottle with the rotating lid is a nice touch. Get some dude !!

This is my newest love. Someone stated that it possessed a metallic edge upon first applying. I agree, this is most likely due to the mint and citrus top notes, very unique. The spicy, woody finish is next to none, and the copper bottle is very innovative. My first Caron !!

Not bad at all. Very clean and invigorating. One Claibornes best.

I really enjoy this luxurious blend. Better for evening use or cool weather. Elegant all the way. The cognac is warm and inviting.

I wore this to work Today from a sample vial provided by a friend. Very nice, I want. The fern and spice in here are highly delectable. Exquisite quality.

For me, this just barely rates a thumbs up. Pleasant enough for a lavander men's scent and excellent quality, but a tad to weak.

A very nice, intoxicatingly mellow fragrance. The light hint of the frankincense and myrhh are a pleasant experience all day. I see a bottle in my future.

Don't let the rose note throw you. Most of us know that there are now several rose based fragrances out there admired by men (L'Artisan and Diptyque's are but two). This is yet another. Excellent.

A very light lavender water type scent with a hint of spice. Pleasant enough, but more suited for the ladies.

Screams "I'm an 80's man!!". I am, and this is not a bad thing. Intoxicatingly rich and deep with spice, woods, Tonka and leather. Perfect for the evening and the cooler the better. Nice.

Very very dated, but fantastic in composition. A masterfully blended lavender based scent for men. The local store here that stocks it has a hard time keeping it around.

Nothing to do cartwheels and canon- balls over. Just a pleasantly fresh fragrance with wood notes. O.K. but far from extraordinary. I strongly suspect that Edition is far superior as is the original Dunhill for Men.

My top citrus pick by far. Very clean with that familiar Creed family note. Invigorating. I'll always have some in hand.

My favorite Creed next to Tabarome. Full and rich with spice and woods. It screams elegance and really has staying power. The fact that Kevin Costner wears it is of no concern to me. He's your average Hollywood dick anyway....

RSL is THE best lavender based scent I've ever encountered. A perfect balance of Lavender, subtle spice and moss. Not at all overwhelming or loud. Classy!!

A brave rose scent for men. Sumptuous with some spice and wood in the mix. Almost flamboyant would be a good description. I'd keep it for a nice evening out.

I used this almost exclusivley in high school in the early to mid-eighties. A fine spicy fragrance suitable for the casual environment. Easy to over apply, however, so go easy.

Being that Greenbriar has been around much longer than Polo, "Polo smells like a heavier Greenbriar". It is cleaner and more pleasurable to wear, absolutely superior quality.

I just received a set of mini's in a nice flip-up box. Five of C-M's most popular mens selections. Number Six is the hands down Favorite. One of the best citrus scents available for men. Don't deny yourself this reasonably priced luxury.

Bracing and clean. Fresh out of the barber shop. Wonderful. My favorite C-M next to Number Six

A truly awsome musk. Rich but not overpowering or tiring. I'm getting a bottle !!

Perhaps my favorite from Mr. Klein. I detect a strong lime note with an accompanying creaminess lends it a comforting aura. Above all, it is refreshingly 'different'. A fantastic A/S balm is also recommended.

I've heard this was a Perfumania exclusive. I was given/sent a sample blister packet ages ago. Simple, fresh and VERY ordinary. Exactly the depth you'd expect from the organization it supposedly represents.

Smokey tea and spice, it has the common CSP family note Another long lasting EDP. Fantastic.

Very marine, open and fresh. Close your eyes and be transported to a deserted beach unknown. Wow. My favorite oceanic by far

Very aromatic. If taken to task I'd submit to you that it is somewhat reminiscent of Giorgio for Men. This is strictly from memory of a passing sniff 6 months ago. I may even return to their outlet someday and purchase.

Very very similar to Chrome (which I adore by the way, almost a signature) with a hit of Sandalwood. Very pleasant

Pleasant enough but not particularly masculine. I found it to be somewhat sweet and reminiscent of hard candy or gum drops. Absolutely more suited for Woman.

Next to Philosykos, this is my hands down runner up favorite. A fairly masculine blend of spices, Turkish and Bulgarian rose. This WILL turn heads.

You'll really notice the cinnamon and rose notes in this. Based on a 16th century potpourri recipe, it is pleasant and aromatic. Well suited for men, this is one of my favorite Diptyque offerings.

I really didn't expect much of this, thinking it was all hype. Not so. This is an unusually well crafted citrus, sharp at first mellowing to a wonderfully balanced base. It lasts well into the early evening. That's a plus because it is equally at home during the day or night . Just freshen up and head out the door. I will invest in some.

An herbal, savory, intoxicating blend. It has a certain warmth and seems to be even muti-layered. And, of course, it is of impeccable MPG quality.

I enjoyed this in the 80's, but as my tastes have become more "refined", this heady fragrance has fallen from grace. It screams disco, John Revolting, the whole scene...

Truly an underdog. BG starts off with a jolting citrus sharpness, but mellows down exquisitely to a very smooth woody/green scent spiced to perfection. Parfumes de Nicolai's New York is actually somewhat similar and about $50.00 more

I would compare this to Aramis taken down a couple notches. I adore Aramis so the rest is obvious...Leather and spice.

Very spicy and savory, with what seems to be a discrete leather accord. Go light with this and you'll have a winner. Perfect for Autumn.

A light and pleasant sandalwood fragrance. Thumbs up. My only criticism of it, would be that it is a little too light.

Raw and earthy, it is one of my favorites in the patchouli arena. Nice for a cool evening out.

This blend of incense and myrrhe immediately had me envisioning an empty dark ominous brooding cathedral, candles flickering, melting wax. Possibly even a touch of evil lurking about. From what I hear it sells quite well. Not surprising in the least, as it is absolutely unique, but too unsettling for me. I may revisit sometime.

A very medicinal rush at first but this is easily overlooked in retrospect. I've mentioned the dark medieval gothic feeling around the SMN fragrances. It is present with Potpourri in spades. This one mellows to the savory, addictive, spicy scent of "well" potpourri, but sitting in a dim candlelit cathedral. Very very nice.

Another truley captivating creation from SMN. It's my observation from those I've tried, that this line has a similar dark, brooding, gothic aura about them. Coming out of a monastery I suppose that shouldn't be a real shocker. Well, Acqua di Cuba has this medieval mood with an underlying tobacco accord. As you can guess it is amazing. I want.

I'm very new to this line, and very impressed with it. Lavander Amber is the lightest of the three I've tried, truly amazing. It still, however, retains its "gothic" feel. I must have this...

Truly the scent of sun drenched figs on a humid summer dawn. Not at all strong and heady, but rather rides close and wafts softly up as the day progresses. Masterful in its simplicity.

Next to New York, this is my favorite PdN scent. It's an aromatic, discreet fern scent with noticeable Chinese ginger and frankincense notes. These lend it just the correct amount of light spice. A keeper.

Thyme and Tarragon combine to create a kind of leather-vetyver accord. It's a tad too spicy and heady for my taste at the present time, however, it is masterfully crafted. I may want to revisit it at some point in time.

Obviously very high quality coming from the innovative house of MPG. AP is the only bottle I possess (so far) from this master of tradition. A dream in amber and wood, it will take your breath away.

This was made for suit attire. A nice clean oriental, yet in the same breath, warm and charming. Watch the application as one spray too many will have you clearing rooms...

A very innovative scent that explores the warm, luxurious qualities of hazel nut and spices. Perfect for a romantic evening.

Glorified lemon juice. Go down to the local grocer and purchase a bottle of concentrate. Totally lacks any form of ingenuity or foresight.

A very clean fragrance revolving around an omnipresent tea note. I have a few spray vials I use often before work. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it carries me through a long day of toil.

I nailed a bottle for $5.00 of ebay and what a deal. It reminds me STRONGLY of 360 for Men, which I also enjoy. This however has a somewhat softer edge. It has a wonderful transition to a mellow base, making it perfect for casual/romantic situations.

This savory blend of smokey tea, spices, honey and vanilla is truely groundbreaking. Hardly a new quality for L'Artisan as they excel at innovation. T for T grew on me quickly. Don't deny yourself the pleasure.

A nice boost in the strength/longivity dept. for an intoxicating blend of tea and musks. It still, however, retains the understated quality by riding very close to the users body.

A very good, affordable unisex fragrance. Fresh and lively, it will bring to mind a frosted chill. Perfect for the 'post workout'

Some added citrus note lightens the original slightly. Both are wonderful. Rich and warm.

The best Ralph Lauren has to offer. A lighter, cleaner Polo. Classy.

Bland and uninspired. Typical Hilfiger ineptitude and selling out at its finest. Go spray yourself with tonic water, 99 cents a gallon.

Very sophisticated. Warm with woody undertones. Perfect for a signature fragrance.

One of my staple scents. Spicy with a floral component. It oozes class and refinement. Tzar is perfect for the office or any formal setting.

Dreamer has become one of my top picks, and one that I suggest often. I spryed some on my wrist at a now forgotten store. It did nada for me at first. By late Evening, however, it had developed and was also very present on the sleeve of my jacket. A heavenly aroma rose up on that cold night, caught me of gaurd, and had me in its grips. Otherworldly...

Hard to believe the same house that was behind the introduction of that awe inspiring fragrance-Dreamer, produced this absurdity. Versus is exceedingly thick and sweet. A cloying, suffocating sweetness pervades the wearer. And it's the proverbial guest that wouldn't leave.

A nice casual chypre, very similar to Polo. I would say it's Polo with a drier edge. I see it all over the place at cut rate prices around the holidays.

A multi-layered masterpiece. The deepest, most complex oriental I've ever experinced. Simply Exquisite.

Very spicy and savory. It mellows down nicely. I still need to find a bottle myself. Don't even think about it if your not at least thritysomething!

Put on some sopping wet leather and proceed to roll about in a hill of cow pies. You'll get the same aura about you. Another one brewed in the infernos of Hell.

Wake me when it's over. ZZZZZZZZZzzzzZZZZzzzzzz....

Very forgettable. In fact you may just want to. They sell it by the gallon for Christ sake. Last Christmas there were huge stacks PE for Men sets left in the bins, while most others sold like hotcakes...

Very, very sharp. Too much. This and Tommy Athletics went crazy with the Grapefruit.

Bowling Green is somewhat similar without the initial sharpness. A nice casual, woody-citrus. Lounge with this one or take it to work.

Very casual and sporty. The dominant menthol note is gives it a sharp, clean edge. different.

This is in my top two of all time. (L'Artisan's Caporal is #1). EB has a sharp beginning due to sicilian hesperides , but mellows at the base when it blends with neroli and rosewood. Worth its weight in gold. Utter rapture. mmmmmmm.....MMMMMMMM!!!!!

Anyone whom knows me, is aware that I'm a HUGE D'Orsay fan. The tobacco, whiskey, spices (armagnac, ginger) and wood combination create a VERY different experience. Not a shy one, it will announce the wearer. In an extremely pleasant way. Perfect for an evening out.

Another D'Orsay masterpiece painstakingly crafted. A fresh start that is subsequently mellowed by balsam and amber. Very romantic, but acceptable for office environs.

Very hard to find over here, due to import nit picking, but worth the hunt. My first impression of No. 88 was that of lemon furniture oil. Not to surprising with the gorgeous aroma of vetiver and bergamot mellowed by sandlewood, rose and geranium. Start saving NOW!!!!

I wanted a second shot at this one, as I don't believe I was sufficiently adamant the first time round' You might as well sprinkle yourself with warm hog piss, as you'd get the same effect. I present to you that there be a good chance that this substance was brewed in the very depths of hell. Thank You and Good Day.

An atrocity that it was axed!! NM is a highly underrated oriental. The unusual ingredients (i.e. bourbon, honeydew melon) and sumptuous woody are virile and romantic. If you run across a bottle, snag that puppy...

The best from CSP, and that's saying a lot as most are incredible. Goes on with a spicy overload, but wait about 30 minutes. It mellows to an exotic dream in spice. The EDP strength really sticks it out.

Not sporty in the least. More of a sensuous, romantic, mouth watering fragrance. The Apple, vanilla and mint combo are sensational. It's also a dynamo with regard to lasting power. It has a wonderful matching A/S balm

A tropical vetiver punch. One of my favorite CSP scents. Very clean and stimulating.

It has a smokey quality that is intended, but I feel is a little too harsh. I may revisit it some day, but for now I must say nay.

My favorite L'Artisan hands down. Very clean and stimulating. A deep citrus with a minty edge. L'Artisans all seem to have a similar underlying note I really enjoy. This has it in spades. Few scents command this price tag and can back it up. Caporal is worth every drop chief. Get some now!!

Very earthy with a deeply underlying Bulgarian rose accord. The plum gives it a certain depth. I could wear this anytime, anywhere without feeling the least bit unmanly. Very different.

A wonderfully luxurious citrus. Very smooth. Suited for a night out to the theater (not the Cinema 4) or a very elegant dinner. The only downside is the price. Holy Cow!! 

Somewhat like Pi, but a little fresher. A very refined woody floral, suited for elegance. It's rapturous.

This is the sort of fragrance you apply in the store, are somewhat impressed, and finally it slips your mind. The next day, or whenever you wear the same shirt, it gets you. You know, the "my God what was I wearing that day, it's incredible!" This was such a fragrance, and a full bottle was in my hands before sundown. Fresh, sexy and an absolute magnet. You must try.

It is fresh, clean and wicked minty.

Reminds me of Curve with a sweeter edge. Very fresh with a little tang. Using this with the matching aftershave balm is perfect for a long casual day of activity. Love the soft rubber cap as it resembles the radio knob in an automobile.

I approve. Warm, intimate and cloying. Perfect for an outdoor party on a summer Evening or fun on the town. The bottle is a trip. Two colors merging together like a sunset....slanting together at odd angles. A keeper.

I have a bottle of Insensé that I haven't worn that much. I think I might use it this springtime. When I got it first I found it was a little too floral, but it's really a great fragrance, and it certainly has character! I didn't like Ultramarine at first, but it has grown on me.

Very classy. The sweet cedary finish screams for an evening at a fancy restaurant. Pure sophistication and romance. Easy on the trigger though, it's potent.

I got a sample of Eau Sauvage EDT sent to me today, and I must admit that I'd forgotten how great it is!

Received this nice clean fougere for Xmas. Fresh with a hint of sweetness. Makes one think of cool crisp mountain air.. This one is ideal for the office as it is most certaintly not over powering. The bottle is perfectly contoured to the palm. Feels like the control stick on a combat jet. 'Wings' is etched into the bottle lending it class and style.

I gave myself a shot of Herrera months ago while doing the rounds. Nice clean fougere. It's sneaking around in my top 20 somewhere.

From the brief exposure I've had to Le Male, I liked it. I took a sample spray on the arm at Sephora, and was immediately taken by it's uniqueness. There's a definite powdery character and I seem to remember an omnipresent minty vanilla note. Not the heaviest oriental scent I've experienced but no slacker. Nice for a cooler/cold day or evening. Going one spray to many would not be difficult. I'd also enjoy getting more feedback on this scent. Like others, it receives alternating praises and slams so it's all but impossible to get a direction.