Fragrance Reviews

Fragrance Reviews by Tony T

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Must de Cartier pour Homme by Cartier

very creamy and rich substance. a bit of orange due to the mandarin but smoothed out by the tonka bean and vanilla. reminds you of declaration but with more kick and a bit of a creamy and rich feeling. classy and elegant, great for colder weather.
05 October 2008

Versace pour Homme by Versace

an intense aqua is what we have here. very adg like but much more due to the sage and cedarwood middle notes which kick in the spice with the citrus accord of the top notes. the amber note makes it a bit sweet but the musk and tonka give it longevity not matched by many aquas. maybe bermuda tonic and burberry summer.very bold, clean with a touch of spice . a sure hit.
04 October 2008

Gendarme by Gendarme

absolutely the worst fragrance line hands down. i have used this and V and they both suck. both lasts for 10 minutes and are so light no one smells it period. people say it's not for the user but the user's admirer. b.s. this is a complete ripoff that should have been discontinued years ago.
02 October 2008

Trussardi Uomo by Trussardi

a hot stale pile of gumbo with tarzan's sweat in it utterly 80's and very offensive. forget the drydown as i can't get past the top notes. very long lasting but who wants to smell like a chinese workshop?
28 September 2008

Mémoire d'Homme by Nina Ricci

i love grapefruit but as previously stated the ginger ruins it. no power and very dry. it's a basic scent with no complexity. if it were by calvin klein evry drugstore would sell it.
27 September 2008

Scott McClintock by Jessica McClintock

too sharp i could not wait for the drydownas i immeadiately washed the sample off and properly disposed of it in the backyard.very rich scent that has characteristics older gentlemen might like but not for the under 30 crowd.
23 September 2008

Eau d'Orange Verte by Hermès

it's an edc not edt folks. if it lasted more than an hour then it would be a problem. for a creation created in 1979 along with chaps (EWW)!!!!!!! this is pretty special.one of the best citruses of all time but it's basically orange. no papaya detected from me but the mango and mandarin do hold it's own for the longevity of duration. all in all 7 out of 10.
17 September 2008

Lucky Number 6 for Men by Lucky Brand

very simple but done well. with notes of natural herbs spices and woods the concoction came out a winner even though it wasn't a big seller i like it. like everyone here i paid a small price and might get another bottle or 2.
16 September 2008

Lucky You for Men by Lucky Brand

my girl wears themale version and it smells wonderful on her. whatever goes with your chemistry do it. i will not wear it though.
15 September 2008

Gendarme V by Gendarme

lemon and lemonbalm but not a lemony scent. i smell some lime and that's about it. i got a used bottle of ebay so it won't get a thumbs down.
09 September 2008

Lanvin L'Homme by Lanvin

a truely weird scent where the notes are all scrambled up. 10 minutes ago it's spicy and in 30 minutes it's aquatic. also synthetic and subtle. thumbs up for trying to be different but neutral for the results.
08 September 2008

John Varvatos by John Varvatos

having liked it, loved it and hated it as some others have stated is true for me also. maybe too many notes, too much expiermental expiermenting. has a bit in common with black walnut by banana republic also. both are subtle with jv being more fruity.i made the mistake of buying the 4.2 oz bottle and winding up giving it to my brother. too short on lasting power but a decent scent to say the least.
05 September 2008

NFL Cologne by Shiara

spice and sweat with a bit of tanginess.if you want to smell like brian urlacher high on oranges then go for it!!!!!!!!
04 September 2008

Présence Cool by Mont Blanc

out of the 3 mb's i own (individuel and presence) i wonder. what was he aiming for this being a limited edition that's been in production since 2001? puzzling. anyway a very safe run of the mill 15 minute scent,if that!! oxygen and salt as mid notes. come on mont.still a decent scent but no power or originality.
04 September 2008

Givenchy pour Homme Blue Label by Givenchy

as aqua's being my first love this pales in comparison to many others. to name a few hugh parson traditional, adg, bvlgari aqva but isn't a total miss. decent longevity with the grapefruit note i love that is in most carolina herrera's aqua's butit does not last as long. to say the most you can find it very cheap on ebay now that the hype is over and givenchy has had about 5 new releases since (blue's) arrival.
02 September 2008

V pour Homme by Valentino

romantic as cupid. not an everyday frag but for special nights and occasions for cuddling and well you know. fall/winter. too heavy for warm weather.
26 August 2008

Vendetta pour Homme by Valentino

up their with kouros as one of the nastiest and offensive colognes of all time. how come this is little known and kouros well liked. the answer is this was made 10 years later. valentino v is good but this lacks a smell that many if any man wants to smell like.
26 August 2008

Wild Woods for Men by Coty

for a cologne not bad. a decent woody scent that lasts a short time. a blind purchase that i am ok with.
26 August 2008

Wild Citrus for Men by Coty

nice subtle lime that last an hour or so. not bad for the price.
26 August 2008

Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent

over 40's scent. very strong and too masculine. i could only imagine bodybuilders and wrestlers wearing this kinda scent. definately different and strange. probably the weirdest scent most guys under 30 have ever encountered.
26 August 2008

Jaïpur Homme by Boucheron

i guess it's an up in the air kinda scent. i myself love sweet scents (JPG,DESIRE, JPG 2) ETC.. this right here is too much for me. sweet like uv man by paco which i hate but at least i do admire the complexity of the middle notes. i think the clove makes it ultra feminine though.
26 August 2008

Sander for Man by Jil Sander

the spicy middle note and the base notes of incense and myrrh are magical. very unique scent. i would not say (green) but a very romantic and uncasual scent. wear this one out with your lady friend to get her in the mood.
26 August 2008

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme by Dolce & Gabbana

14 strong years and still going. this one will never be discontinued.very masculine drydown of cedar & sandalwood & tobacco.lasts and lasts throughout the day and evening. not for the faint of heart as it tends to be overbearing at times but to say the least this is a perfect scent.
26 August 2008

Fuel For Life pour Femme by Diesel

very strong willed scent. the pepper and blackcurrant do the trick. not for every woman. sort of like michael, not in smell but for strong willed independant women.
16 August 2008

Mackie for Men by Bob Mackie

undeveloping 90's typical lavender scent. very boring and green. not much else to say.
11 August 2008

Noir by Christian Lacroix

i was let down also but at least it's cheap and inoffensive. very short lived clean and sweet fragrance. maybe it will last longer on your skin. this and black walnut are big letdown's in my book.
10 August 2008

Polo Blue by Ralph Lauren

one of the freshest and simpleist scents ever.very plain but catchy. good but not great but every man should at least sample it for yourself. i was lucky and won it in a raffle.great for summer and spring.
05 August 2008

Déclaration by Cartier

if sweet wood is your thing then look no further. a subtle masterpiece with good sillage that will demand compliments. it does stick close to you which is the the only downside of a perfect classy everyday scent. not for clubbing but work and everyday. now i must try the other declaration's.
05 August 2008

Chaleur d'Animale pour Homme by Animale Parfums

one of the worst green scents ever. very sharp and strong. smells like dog vomit and burning hay. terrible that's why it's so cheap. i got a used bottle on ebay for 7 bucks and that was too much. definately a repulsive and nasty scent here guys.
05 August 2008

Japanese Cherry Blossom by Bath and Body Works

a very lively and rich scent. girls and women love as i feel it has a universal smell. this, love speel and pear blossom are top of the line cheap scents that are welcome to all ages and races.
02 August 2008

Burberry Summer for Men by Burberry

the best burberry imo. one of the better summer scents second to aramis's bermuda tonic. refreshing and long lasting masculine and clean with a bit of spice and floral. unique and uplifting in everyway.
02 August 2008

Geir by Geir Ness

a subtle edp with great longevity. a natural clean and sweet scent that is uncomparable. safe and sexy but maybe a tad bit overpriced.
31 July 2008

Bulgari pour Homme Soir by Bulgari

i agree with jude c. wonderful and original but too light. an extreme version is needed.
31 July 2008

Blu Notte pour Homme by Bulgari

i like it. it will grow on you like armpit hair. very simple and fresh made toofresh with gourmand notes also. not a wow! fragrance but it will get you some attention.
31 July 2008

Bulgari Black by Bulgari

i have had my bottle for 2 years and have never worn this in public and never will. not a bad scent but it does not make me do backflips neither.one dimensional and a bit short on longevity.
31 July 2008

L'Eau Bleue D'Issey pour Homme by Issey Miyake

better than the new one whichis terribly terrible but no match to original. it lasts awhile but not my kinda scent. a fougure type that does not reach home plate.
31 July 2008

L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme by Issey Miyake

one of the frshest longest lasting creations the gods have ever made. a true masterpiece. floral and fresh but very unfeminine. one of the best 10 colognes imo ever produced.
31 July 2008

Marc Jacobs for Men by Marc Jacobs

of the handful of fruit based scents (adg melon and quasar banana) this is right in the middle. an extreme version should have been made with more power and this would have been a classic. high priced for such low longevity but definately different from anything you have ever smelled.
31 July 2008

Cristobal pour Homme by Balenciaga

very poor. very synthetic and sweet.just awful. joop clone done worse than the original.
31 July 2008

Voyage by Nautica

very nice and unique. a fresh green scent that does not wreak of fresh cut grass. it last a long time on my skin also. not the most complex scent but a very good one.
25 July 2008

Orange Spice by Creed

one of creed's best. forget happy and d&g masculine. this is orange and spice as previously mentioned. a great daytime scent.
22 July 2008

Green Valley by Creed

green ain't my thing. no kiton no paul smith and a definate no to this one dimensional piec of junk. overpriced as well. this and royal waterare 2 i recommend on trying before buying.
22 July 2008

Dior Homme by Christian Dior

manly and sweet. not for all. in the same class as black walnut by banana republic but far more interesting. iris is not used in many fragrances only this and dreamer that i know and i love them both. i have 2 bottles of this and very satisfied. a bitpricey but well worth it. if you like D&G AND DREAMER YOU SHOULD ENJOY THIS SENSATION.
21 July 2008

Silver Shadow by Davidoff

weak again but discintcly different. sweet and kinda earthly smell that is a bit odd. over 40 crowd only . my old man finished the bottle i lended him and got plenty of compliments. he's 60.
21 July 2008

Zino Davidoff by Davidoff

blind purchase but not dissapointed or gracious either with zino being created 22 years ago i guess it's aimed at the older crowd but it lacks sillage as all davidoff's do. none last for over 2 hours and you figured the guy would have fixed this by now. anyway the legendary obsession wa created in 86 also so i am neutral about zino. p.s. i bought the 4.2 oz one. lucky me.
21 July 2008

Echo by Davidoff

i had my 3.4 oz bottle for 3 years and used half of it. then i broke it and now realize that i miss echo. in the same class as chrome and the original kenneth cole but with a lttle more uummpp in it do to the pepper note. aimed at the under 30 crowd fo sho.
21 July 2008

Adventure Quasar by J del Pozo

a light clean and crisp scent that's a bit too light.bombay gin as a middle is quite odd but hey i guess whatever works. this is in the same class as the genderme scents " too light"!!!!!!!!
21 July 2008

212 Men by Carolina Herrera

great clean and citrus scent that last and last. quite a few haters on this board even though you should try yourself.
21 July 2008

A*Men / Angel Men by Thierry Mugler

sometimes i like it and other times i hate it . a definate cold weather scent as it is untolerable in warm weather. i love the women's version but this is a bit too much from a male's point of view.
20 July 2008

Visit by Azzaro

too much spice and 80's smell. overbearing and stale you must be over 50 to pull this one off.
15 July 2008

Chrome by Azzaro

was good when i wore it in the early 2000's but i guess my nose has grown to aramis bermuda tonic and geir ness and the beautiful nicole miller. tops amongst teens along with curve.
15 July 2008

Acqua di Giò pour Homme by Giorgio Armani

great aquatic but 360 red is cheaper.wonderful melony smell that women love.
15 July 2008

Armani Code / Black Code by Giorgio Armani

it is what it is. the number 3 or 4 club scent behind JPG,ADG, and allure. very sweet but not dark. i bought 2 bottles so.........
15 July 2008

Brit for Men by Burberry

it's basically minotaure eau fraiche or light or whatever. vanilla and orange lightly done.
15 July 2008

Gucci Pour Homme II by Gucci

a very spicy and sweet scent reminiscent of no other. not as masculine as GPH but a winner as well. a bit weak in comparison also but i still like it.
15 July 2008

Gucci pour Homme by Gucci

well blended intense masterpiece. not for the faint of heart. this screams masculinity from top note to bottom note unlike part 2 . tom did this and m7, hmm.
15 July 2008

Envy Me by Gucci

i bought this for my now ex 3 years ago and still remember the smell. very calming and floral with a kick due to the pink pepper. very chic.
15 July 2008

Eau Sauvage by Christian Dior

potent citrus old school done perfectly. i use it rarely but always gets stares from the older crowd.
15 July 2008

Unforgivable by Sean John

never smelled the bond scent but i do have MI and smells the same besides longevity. ok casual scent with a bit of a kick. puffy ordiddy remakes everything so this should not have surprised anyone.
15 July 2008

Havana by Aramis

i can't stand it!!! way too strong for my nose. very 1980 ish.
15 July 2008

Aramis 900 by Aramis

terrible imo. medicine does not smell sexy. very harsh and aramis's worst to date
15 July 2008

Aramis Bermuda Tonic by Aramis

the best aquatic out their. spicy and fresh and very long lasting on my skin. aramis has been in the game for years and i see why. very affordable
15 July 2008

Escada Moon Sparkle for Men by Escada

above average,clean summer scent. above sunset which was a total waste. also if this does not float your boat try aramis bermuda tonic. it's the best warm weather scent ever!!!!!!
15 July 2008

Lagerfeld Classic by Lagerfeld

great old school scent. classic,rich and a wonder to the nose.only 3 haters here and i wonder why
29 April 2008

Dunhill Pure by Alfred Dunhill

oceanic and clean. this is what creed's erolfa should have been. to bad it came out along with pursuit. dunhill, why bring out two fragrances at the same time? anyway not your normal aquatic scent and worth owning definately
28 April 2008

360 Degrees Black For Men by Perry Ellis

i am not a fan of bvlgari black or this. perry's worst remake since 360 blue.
28 April 2008

360 Degrees Red for Men by Perry Ellis

one of my fav's. perry remakes classics this and 360 white at an affordable price in a messed up society. why pay 50 for armani when you can save yoursel at least half of that?
28 April 2008

Terre d'Hermès by Hermès

very well done graasy and slightly sitrus scent. longevity is an issue but an overall good scent. price is a bit much for it's lack of power.
28 April 2008
 
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