Fragrance Reviews

Fragrance Reviews by funnyboy

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Photo by Lagerfeld

Quite boring and soapy.Says to me I am wearing a fragrance but not a distintive one.Good to wear if you are stuck for choice in a morning.Wouldnt wear it for an evening out.My classification would be a casual fragrance.Much prefer the original Lagerfeld
29 December 2008

Niki de Saint Phalle by Niki de Saint Phalle

Bought this for a girlfriend of mine for her birthday with her birth sign on the bottle without smelling it.She arrived tonight smelling gorgeous.Very unique and green fragrance.Long lasting and suitable for a winter evening.Think it would go well with a sophisticated country outfit.I read somewhere ther were marigolds in this fragrance but it definately isnt floral or girly sweet.Say it was suitable for 40 plus age group.Maybe could even be unisex.Possibly a stronger smelling chanel no 19??
22 December 2008

Elite by Floris

Strange,I dont know about this one.Sometimes I like it and other times I am negative.It is definately unique and quite old fashioned.I wouldnt say it smells cheap like Aqua Brave as it still has a hint of sophistication with its mossy dry down.
I cant say it is overly citrus as I dont like many citrus fragrances.I am in the 40 to 50 age bracket and can wear this comfortably.More of an autumn/winter smell than for warmer climes.Quite nice used with body products.E.G deo and soap as it adds to the longevity and warmth of the fragrance
15 December 2008

Andy Warhol for Men by Andy Warhol

Nice fragrance,not too long lasting.Green and sweet without being sickly.Think it would be good after sport and a shower.After a while there is a faint trace of the jasmine which gives the sweetness.Could see this appealing to any age group and it is one of those things that you could buy safely as a present for anyone without it staying in their wardrobe unused as is the case with many fragrances if given and you dont know that particular person's taste.
12 November 2008

Jaguar (new) by Jaguar

Think these reviews are for Jaguar pure instict.I find this to smell of bitter oranges and have a summery feel.Quite nonedescript but it lasts quite well
20 October 2008

Byblos Sandalo by Byblos

Bought this blind as I love sandalwood based on the previous review on this page.Love the softness of the fragrance and would say it is definately unisex.If a girl does not like florals this is a nice alternative without being in your face spicy a la Opium etc.
Cant say that it is too strong but would be suitable for the autmn'winter daytime I think.Not too long lasting either but leaves a subtle scent on your skin.To me very natural smelling for the price.
See this is made in Italy ,can comment that I dont often smell a bad Italian Fragrance!!
13 October 2008

Bulgari Black by Bulgari

The men who dont like ths fragrance probably like run of the mill smells i.e Hugo Boss or Calvin Klein which I dont dispute that some of these are very pleasant Bulgari Black is a unique scent.
I get nothing but good compliments when I wear it.Perhaps the other reviewers have over applied it.
I do notice the rubbery smell which soon disappears to reveal a mellow fragrance with a hint of vanilla,leathery notes and woods.
Wouldn't say this was a paticularly feminine scent although it is marketed as unisex.
If you want something different give it a try.For me definately a winner.
13 October 2008

Britto Man by Romero Britto

A bargain for the price.I love this scent.Was dubious about buying it as one reviewer said it smells like JPG le Male which I dislike.Admit it does but only for the first 5 mins.However it is very sweet and you only need a little as overapplying could be a disaster.I,m sure there must be vanilla in its composition,When it has dried down it smells like a nice vanilla soap or shower gel.Dont find it nauseous at all,in fact very pleasant if you like sweet smells.By the way I love the bottle and packaging too
26 September 2008

Aramis 900 by Aramis

One of the best Aramis fragrances after Tuscany.Find the others too "old".V similar to aromatics for women.Find some women overly apply the stuff and it can be heady.
For me 900 is great value cos it lasts all day and I have dry skin on which some of the other fragrances disappear quickly.
Getting hard to find in the U.K. but I can usually find some in Europe at excellent prices.
For me this is a classic that will always be one of my favorites.A v definate thumbs up,maybe even 2 if there were 2 thumbs!!
20 September 2008

R by Révillon

Kind of old fashioned in a very clean sort of way.No one could object to this smell and it is definately masculine.I could imagine a well dressed city gent wearing this in Paris for a business lunch.I detect some lavender in there but not a sickly sweet sort like caron pour un homme.Definately one of my favorites for summer without being a citrus summer scent.
13 August 2008

Cristobal pour Homme by Balenciaga

Love this fragrance.It is sweet but definately not sickly.I wish it would last a while longer as I find for an edt it is very weak
The lasting part is the vanilla on my skin which is very delicate.Nice for a summer evening.Someone said I smellled of candyfloss!!
16 August 2008

Toujours Moi by Dana

Bought the eau de cologne as my Mum used to wear this fragrance in the 70's when it was made by Corday.
A big difference now ,as I still have some in the original refillable bottle which was an EDP.
This new version is much sweeter.Smells like an Indian oil to me.Definately a sweet musk drydown compared to the original,which was more of a distinctive chypre ,Very long lasting for an EDC but you can tell this has none of the original expensive ingredients.Suitable for those on a budget as an evening fragrance possibly the over 50's age group.
15 August 2008

Black Walnut by Banana Republic

I think this is great.A balance.Not too strong,Not too sweet or too woody.Have just bought ths .blind.and think it will become a favorite.
No hint of a flower in there and the longevity is just about right.4 to 6 hours on me.Cant wait to wear it in public to see what reaction I getI think this is an "edible" fragrance without being gourmand or sickly ,which I hate.
To sum up...JUST PERFECT..
14 August 2008

Animale Animale for Men by Animale Parfums

The only fragrance I have ever worn that gives me a migrane headache.Sickly .synthetic and disgusting.One to avoid at all costs unless you want to be smelled 100yds away!!
13 August 2008

Bogart pour Homme by Jacques Bogart

Just bought this by mistake,should have bought the original Bogart from its review description.I have in my collection One Man Show and Witness and I love them both.
This fragrance I cant seem to get away with.The last review says that it smells like Cristobal pour Homme,not on me.It has a sweet sickliness and a drydown of vanilla and musk.To me it has a similarity to a fragrance which is now discontinued,Relax by Davidoff.
Think it gave me a bad headache when I wore that one too!If anyone wears this I would advise to apply with caution as it could offend the wearer and those within 1 mile!!
09 July 2008

Samouraï 47 by Alain Delon

Very strange fragrance to me .On my skin the sweetness of the so called plum notes turned to rancid fruit.This ended up smelling like curry powder eventually but gladly not for too long.. I bought this blind without having tried it.Glad it was not expensive.Wondereing if it had "gone off",or was it just not me...
07 July 2008

Iceberg Twice Homme by Iceberg

Cant get my head round this one even though the longevity is good.Sometime gives me a headache and cannot wear it during the dat.Minty fresh to start but its sytheticness is quite annoying.Not one you would want to smell on your clothes after a night out.Despite this other people seem to like the smell on me and it is a bargain.Picked up a 125ml edt for less than£10.
01 July 2008

Jovan White Musk for Men by Jovan

Used to wear this all the time when I was a frquent visitor to the States about 10 yrs ago.Had the urge to smell it again and had to buy it on the web plus post to the U.K.
Must say it still smells great on my skin for a bargain fragrance and never has the sickliness of other musk fragrances.Fairly long lasting and had a few comments already as it is the perfect summer daytime scent for me.I can still smell it after 4hours and it has an apple like sweetness,,almost edible.
Come on Coty there is a market here for it as well as the other 2 Jovan Fragrances that are readily available.Also how about re making Grass Oil,I have fond memories of that too!!
25 June 2008
 
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