| | X for Men by Clive ChristianThis is an interesting one. Probably one of the most interesting scents I've experienced. Again, I believe that Clive Christian is more marketing than a high end perfume house should be ... and they exploit the luxury market by selling their cologne at exorbitantly high prices. However, every Clive scent I have tried blows other high end designers out of the water. I would never actually spend the money on a bottle of this scent ... not because I don't like it, but because I can't imagine spending $1,000 on a bottle of cologne. 29th June, 2009. |
| | Number 1 for Men by Clive ChristianI am no stranger to expensive scents, which I normally use sparingly on special occasions. However, there is no way I could justify spending almost $1,000 on a bottle of cologne. So, for this review I used a tester of the scent. Even if women clung to me like I was covered in flypaper and every business negotiation I ever entered went successfully because I was wearing this scent, I probably would put the money this cologne costs towards a down payment on a Mercedes. And that is exactly why Clive Christian's marketing team is probably paid so well. Come up with a product so exclusive and expensive, that those who enjoy spending money will buy it. Just as some marketing people will market a product as the cheapest on the market and make money on the volume of sales ... Clive Christian's marketing people know you can be just as successful on the opposite end of the rainbow. If you price something so ridiculously high, people will buy it to celebrate or feel good about being able to afford it. In blindfolded taste tests, Dom Perignon and Crystal champagnes test slightly lower than a $40 range bottle of lower end French champagne. 29th June, 2009. |
| | 1872 for Men by Clive ChristianJust as I was beginning to think Clive Christian's colognes were amazing in every sense, along comes this one. This is very dissapointing. Every maker of fine designer cologne is allowed to be off the mark every once and a while. However, when you charge $300 - $500 per bottle, you aren't allowed that luxury. In my opinion, Clive Christian 1872 is off the mark. This is a feminine scent marketed as a man's cologne. It is not very distinguishable and doesn't last long. There are green notes blended with floral notes and this smells sort of grassy. 29th June, 2009. |
| | David Beckham Instinct by BeckhamI will admit that I am a David Beckham fan. The fact that I am a soccer player and have my BA in Public Relations/Advertising and an MBA with a concentration in Marketing make me realize how great Beckham is in both areas. Beckham the athlete (although pretty much over the hill) and Beckham the brand are pretty amazing to consider. How does a talented but fairly mediocre athlete (poor footwork, no left foot, no speed but an incredible passer/shooter) rise to such superstardom? By carefully crafting a public relations image that is appealing and creates excitement. Given that Beckham's endorsements usually come from products he personally uses, I assumed when I bought this bottle that Beckham would never sign off on a scent that wasn't something he would want his name alligned with ... especially given that his name is on the bottle and he is the model in the advertising. One mistep in terms of a bad product associated with the Beckham name and he doesn't have his soccer to fall back on. 9th April, 2009. |
| | Paradise for Men by Alfred SungI bought this cologne for $15 at TJ Maxx. When I sprayed it for the first time, it smelled very complex and tropical out of the bottle. After about 20 minutes, it had a citrusy and slightly spicey smell. 10 minutes later, it was almost unnoticeable. This is an interesting mix of sweet, sour and spicey smells and it smells very complex for a cologne that is so inexpensive. 11th August, 2008. |
| | Lucky Number 6 for Men by Lucky BrandI bought this cologne because I read an article where B List celebrity women (I think one was Howard Stern's girlfriend, Beth Ostrosky and there may have been a Playboy Playmate or Porno Star reviewing) rated men's colognes based on sexiness and this one was at the top of the list. I did notice however, that they were a featured advertiser in that month's magazine, so maybe it was all BS. 7th August, 2008. |
| | Purple Label by Ralph LaurenFor the price you'd think it would last longer. I find that this is one of the scents that dissapears the quickest. It flies very low below the radar ... in fact, often I wear it and ask people how they like it and they mention that they didn't think I was wearing any cologne at all. This is one of those scents that could be sold by any designer. Based on the Purple Label's reputation, I expected a lot more of this cologne. 7th August, 2008. (Last Edited: 30th June, 2009.) |
| | Brit for Men by BurberryI never seem to get compliments on this scent but absolutely love the way it smells on me so I keep it in my rotation. It smells to me like I'd imagine James Bond would smell. It has a very distinct British Gentleman's Club smell. But it also has a modern smell so its not like something too formal or stodgy. I'd imagine the person who wore this would carry an umbrella by Swaine & Adney and get his suits Tailored on Saville Row and drive a NEW Aston Martin. I think this has a nice modern edge to it compared to some of the classic gentlemen scents like Aqua di Parma and Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet. Those scents are like classical music. Brit is like jazz. 7th August, 2008. |
| | Curve for Men by Liz ClaiborneNormally, I tend to like the luxurious things in life. I wear the top designers for suits, seven fold ties and make sure that I am always keeping up with the most current styles from Milan and Napoli. I only say this because I am about to admit that $20 a bottle Curve cologne is my 'go to scent'. Believe me ... I don't want it to be. It doesn't smell like an expensive cologne. It smells like you'd expect a college kid to be wearing it. A college kid surrounded by beautiful girls. 7th August, 2008. |
| | Chrome by AzzaroI like this cologne. Its really a mediocre scent. Nothing special ... but unique enough to where I am considering adding it to my collection of colognes. It has a very fresh smell ... I'd say it has metallic notes mixed with citrus and linen or cotton notes. It is crisp. 7th August, 2008. |
| | Set Sail St. Barts for Men by Tommy BahamaAfter buying a bottle of Tommy Bahamas's Very Cool and loving it, I decided to give the brand some more business. Again, I went to TJ Maxx and bought a 3.4 oz. bottle of Set Sail St. Barts for $20. I believe the same bottle is around $65 at Macy's. I was pretty dissapointed with this cologne for the reason that it lasts only about 10 - 15 minutes on me before I can no longer smell it. I will say that this cologne has a very unique smell and a complex dry down. I've never smelled anything quite like it. I can surely get the tequilla and salt smell out of it, but as it dries a vanilla and coconut sort of scent remains. Honestly, I'd be happy if it always smelled like it did right out of the bottle ... which makes me think of drinking a Tequilla and Grapefruit juice by night at a beach bar near a pool at a resort in the tropics. The dry down smell almost reminds me of cotton candy or coconut and linen. However, it doesn't really matter because after a few minutes, only a very faint scent remains. I have a feeling if this cologne had more staying power, it would probably be one of the most unique and complex and mysterious colognes I own. I can surely see this scent as being the type of thing that women would use as an excuse to snuggle up next to if it lasted longer than 20 minutes. I was looking forward to trying the next version of Set Sail in the black bottle, but after the dissapointment with this version, I may pass ... even for $20. 10th June, 2008. |
| | Unforgivable Multi Platinum by Sean JohnI was told by the cologne salesperson at Saks 5th Avenue on 5th Avenue in New York City that Diddy tried to buy the scent from Creed's scent library because it is the one he wears so he wanted to make it his signature scent. When Creed did not allow him to, he basically ripped the scent off anyways changing a few small touches. When it first came out, there was a limited edition of bottles, which sold out that cost hundreds of dollars because they had a higher concentration of oil. Then there was the regular version which has much less staying power. The Unfortivable Multi Platinum is basically in between those two. 10th June, 2008. |
| | Very Cool for Men by Tommy BahamaI bought a 3.4 oz. bottle of this at TJ Maxx for $20 on a business trip because I forgot to pack cologne and must admit, it wildly exceeded my expectations. The cologne reminds me of having a gin and tonic on the sunbeaten wooden deck of a boat in the tropics. I know the cologne is supposed to sort of smell like a mojito, but I think it has a classy, cool scent. More manly than most 'light' colognes. I don't normally go for the 'marketing' behind a cologne, but really feel that this captures the idea of Tommy Bahama's Island Lifestyle nicely. The bottle of clear, nautical glass with a weathered wooden top is very simple and is not at all gimmicky. I receive a huge amount of comments when wearing this cologne and find that it lasts very long. Because it is a subdued sort of scent, I usually put on 4 or 5 pumps which is strong at first but then turns into a nice light scent that lasts all day. I will keep a bottle of this around for spring and summer ... it just makes me feel good to smell it. Not to mention while I was traveling, the beautiful girl whom I never met before who grabbed my arm and pulled me in close and kept me there for 10 seconds because she liked the cologne. If she didn't ask what the scent was so she could buy it for her boyfriend, that would have been a great day. ha ha 10th June, 2008. |
| | Burberry London for Men by BurberryTo me this smells very anticeptic. Almost like Bactine that you put on a scrape. I don't like the scent at all on me, on a blotter or on someone else. I can't pick out cinnamon notes but the black pepper and alchohol notes come through clealy along with maybe a moss. The bottle is nice looking ... that is about the only thing I can think of to say about this cologne that isn't negative. 10th June, 2008. |
| | Fierce for Men by Abercrombie & FitchNormally I am very anti-mall store cologne because they are almost an after thought by the company and are one of the easiest ways to make money with an inferior product. However, Abercrombie prides itself on its scents, going so far as to install special vents in its flagship store to pump Fierce throughout the store. (In regular stores, the employees are required to mist all the mannequins and the air every 20 - 30 minutes with the cologne.) Fierce is without a doubt the cologne that gets me the most compliments whenever I wear it. I was in Montreal and was almost attacked (in a good way) by two women who wanted to know where to get the cologne. When I told them it was only available in the United States, they wanted to meet me at my hotel to buy my bottle. In Italy, I would notice people's heads turn and their eyebrows raise with the expression of 'wow!' when I wore this and walked near them. I have never been on a date while wearing Fierce that didn't end with a compliment on how well I smelled followed by a little kissing. This cologne made me a rock star during Mardi Gras. This is a young man's cologne, however. I can't imagine anyone under the age of 25 wearing it. It is a very youthful and powerful citrus and pine scent. It has a very distinctive scent and I have never smelled any other brand that is quite like it. I find that its staying power is INCREDIBLE and can often smell it on my clothes days later after only 2 or 3 pumps. I saw someone say on here that they didn't find it to last long. Did you buy it on EBay? EBay's sellers are notorious for watering this cologne down to 1 part water, 1 part cologne because it so strong out of the bottle that they can get away with this. This cologne is very unique and youthful and the right person can use this cologne to get a lot of attention. 10th June, 2008. |
| | Reaction for Men by Kenneth ColeI purchased a big bottle of this at TJ Maxx for $15. So I can't complain too much based on the price I paid. However, I agree with just about everyone who said it lasts for only a few minutes. Other than Tommy Bahama's Set Sail St. Barts, I haven't had a cologne lose its scent so fast. I'd say 20 - 30 minutes and it was like I was wearing nothing at all. That is a shame because this cologne has a nice sweet sort of smell that is perfect for summer or spring. I'd almost say something like honey and apricot with a little bit of lemon mixed in. Anyone who wants a sweet smelling cologne probably won't find anything much sweeter than this. However, given the non existant staying power ... I feel like even at $15, I got ripped off. To be honest, this doesnt really smell like an expensive cologne ... it smells like an Adidas cologne or something you'd expect to find at a drug store. Its pleasant for a frat party. Surely there are classier scents and ones that will last longer. I wouldn't even put this in the same category as Sean John Unforgivable. 10th June, 2008. |
| | 1903 by J PetermanDistinctive. Classy. Those two words sum up 1903. This will forever remind me of Italy. I ordered it off the J Peterman website for my trip to Italy and it was the perfect choice. This smells like something you'd imagine a rugged pioneer or adventurer such as Teddy Roosevelt could have worn in a top coat and tails at a ball. Very British or Early American. It has a strong mossy, almost pine scent blended with other rich elements. It is a very masculine and powerful scent but remains very classy. Think Sean Connery as James Bond in Dr. No. It seems to have strong mossy and pine elements and leather and frankensence are present as well. I'd have to say I've never smelled another cologne like it and it is well worth the price. I like the spray bottle better than the more expensive bottle because it travels better and is easier to apply. I highly doubt the whole story of Peterman finding the cologne in a case he bought that hadn't been opened in a hundred years because of the whole glamorized catalog description thing he has going on but its very worthy to have in your collection. A little goes a long way with this cologne and it has unbelievable staying power. One night in Venice, I put it on in the afternoon and even after a night of drinking in the local bars, I smelled it the next morning when I woke up. And I am sure she did too before she left. Which is probably why she was there in the first place. 10th June, 2008. |
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