Fragrance Reviews by matthewfoo

I'm not a huge fan of the original, but I prefer it over this version. The amplified patchouli seems to give it a duller, outmoded complex.

I guess CK has been doing this for some time now in recent years - concocting very safe scents. Euphoria is yet another testament of that. A little bit of citrus, light florals, some woods - we have heard it all before! OK, so there is a little bit of suede towards the end, but it isn't the saving grace, sadly.

Got to retest this at a Mont Blanc boutique, and I have to say that for a generic-smelling fragrance, it fulfills its role adequately - to claim its share of the mass market. It is certainly very difficult to offer any praise for this scent, but it really isn't vile or repulsive.

Now this surprisingly does not smell very aquatic, though solely looking at the list of notes could easily convince anyone otherwise. I would give it credit for not smelling like your typical calone-saturated marine scents. It is a little powdery, soapy and has an old school/dated vibe to it.

Compared to the Original and Extreme versions, Soir is much more complex. Floral and woody notes are what one would probably notice most in Soir. Another prominent feature is the slightly soapy and creamy white musk (very similar to the one in CK Be), that gives Soir its smooth texture. The spices, tea and citrus play a much subdued role in this composition.

I initially gave this a thumbs up rating, but having owned this for over a year, I've decided that on the whole, it is at most a so-so fragrance. The decent woody base that once impressed me, seems to be a part of many other fragrances that have a much better opening and overall structure. It does smell a bit like fruit-flavored soda.

I own this, but I'd have to say that this is one of the worst scents that I have ever owned/tried. It was a gift from someone. The fresh peppery and spicy opening is actually acceptable, but the stale, damp and sour odor that it soon develops into, is quite simply repulsive, to me. I am rather tolerant to scents, and I've previously given thumbs down ratings for scents that I deem to be below average or mediocre, but only this one and Calvin Klein Escape for Men have actually given me much displeasure, so far.

Does Old Spice need further introduction? Cheap can smell great. Apart from providing me a positive sense of nostalgia, Old Spice is actually a very well-made scent. Would I wear this? Probably not so much now, but I have to give credit, when it is due.

Unlike many, I do not find L'Instant to be a straight-up gourmand, though I do agree that the cocoa is definitely identifiable. I strongly believe that L'Instant is a model example of a "modern classic" - contemporary, complex, and appropriate for all occasions. This is one scent that actually lives up to its impressive list of notes.

Simply average and bordering mediocre. This feels like an idle attempt to create a "modern" scent. It doesn't even smell like it would be something popular or mass-appealing. A rather redundant release if you asked me.

I used to have a bottle of this pretty early in my fragrance obsession. A fresh aromatic blend of florals and woods. Pretty decent stuff.

The original 212 is actually pretty decent, but this flanker is quite disappointing. A sweet mess, in my opinion. Not vile or anything, but not something I'd wear or enjoy smelling.

I absolutely love the light and breezy cucumber notes in this scent. Overall, a very minimalistic and inoffensive fragrance.

A classic from Davidoff. This is a wonderfully complex construction of florals and aromatic woods, and boasts a warm ambery base typical of a tasteful 80s powerhouse.

The bottle gives me an image of something smokey, deep and maybe a little boozy. The actual juice is disappointingly nothing like what I had assumed. The opening is rather exotic, with the mango and what not, but once those notes blow away, we are left with a thin ho-hum blend.

This is an amber powerhouse, and in my opinion one of the best scents from CK. Opens with a heavy herbal blast with very faint hints of dated citrus, and dries down into one of the best amber bases I have ever experienced. Potent stuff.

I am not sure if Eternity was meant to compliment her male counterpart, but I seriously doubt so. Eternity for Men is far from horrible. This is a very thick, plastic, heady, stuffy, and overly-sweet floral scent. Unfortunately, a signature scent of one of my favorite aunts.

I find Polo Sport to be very much in the same vein as Cool Water and Eternity, both of which, I thoroughly enjoy. There is a clean, minty-fresh vibe to Polo Sport that is rather uplifting and invigorating. I get a nice leafy aroma as well. Well popular in the 90s, and for good reasons. It does seemed designed to evoke the imagery of "fresh masculinity".

It is a pity that this one has been discontinued. As others have mentioned, this is a rather wood-heavy scent and comes across as a spicy oriental. The lavender and patchouli adds a herbal touch and the incense gives a slight powdery texture. I find this very enjoyable to wear.

Boss in Motion tends to smell like a slight variation of the generic citrus scents that often have a short-lasting creamy wood and musk base. While it doesn't smell bad, I cannot say that I am the least bit impressed.

Decent at most. It smells rather unique, which is a pleasant surprise considering the copious amounts of recent designer releases that seem to revolve around the same few themes. However, I hardly found this pleasurable to wear. It is hard to break this scent down. I can only repeat what has been said many times about this. It smells synthetic. Yes I know that most of the best, natural smelling fragrances are probably made up of synthetics, but Ultraviolet actually smells synthetic.

This is an example of why messing with the original, is not always the best idea. Nothing was pleasantly amplified in this version. I'd have preferred a deeper, smokier Vetiver. Funnily, this one smells more dated than the original, in my opinion.

Citrus and apples, but mainly apples - do not expect the smell of real apples. The dry down is predictably a mild woody accord.

A decent smokey oriental that is likely to be easily popular with most people. Longevity, the lack of, is a huge issue for me.

I remember almost buying a bottle of this upon the first sampling, but multiple test wears later, I am still unsure about Man. It opens rather exotically with a green citrus aroma, but starts to smell very thinly of a pseudo incensed-vanilla accord that doesn't sit well with me.

The Shiseido EDP version: This smells like nothing I've smelt before. The wood note is very potent and distinct from the beginning, and does come across a little bitter to my nose. The fruit notes are actually very tame and play a much muted role. This is a much richer, "darker", and far less sweet, compared to the newer Serge Lutens version. A very classy scent.

I actually prefer this much more than the original Elements. I got a bottle of this very early in my fragrance obsession and still feel that it is one of the better designer semi-aquatics around. Opens with a little fresh minty-fruity accord and dries down smoothly into a vanilla-like woody base. Really decent stuff. You don't expect too much from Hugo Boss.

I decided to give this another go, having seen quite a bit of its mention on the boards. However, as my tastes changed, my distaste for this scent is still constant. There is an oriental-floral thing going on in there that is actually pretty decent, but for the most part, I did not enjoy the scent. Another example of a chypre-wannabe.

Xeryus is one of the better Givenchy fragrances. As noted in the directory, this is a heavily woody scent. Opens freshly with citrus and herbs and mellows down into a typical sweet woody, ambery base.

Being a huge fan of Obsession for Men, I expected this to be a darker, maybe smokier version of the original amber powerhouse. Oh boy... WRONG! I think if you have tried the original and tested this, you will see where my disappointment is coming from. Were they trying to make a semi-aquatic out of Obsession? Vanilla base? Really?

Another supposed modern classic, and a rather much-hyped about one, from a distinguished house, that has failed to capture my attention and admiration. A bergamot top, and a cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver base??? One who has yet to test this, may be thinking: Powerhouse Chypre!

Well, it is not.

I would have given a neutral, but for a Chanel, I expect much more. When one's hopes has been built up based on positive hype, the let down can be rather annoying. Therefore, please take my rating with a grain of salt.

I used to own this, but ultimately felt it was one I could do without. A recent revisit reminded me of its warm, spicy, woody accords. Opens with sweet citrus, and dries down to a warm, woody base. While I can see where all the tobacco association is coming from, it is really more of a woody, paper-like scent to me.

This is one powerhouse classic that my many samplings and attempts to make a connection with, based on the positive hype here, have been rather futile. I do agree with it being a very "potent" and "masculine" scent. A dry woody-herbal scent that is a little too overpowering for my liking.

A very poor release from Hugo Boss. An absolutely mediocre aquatic attempt. Hugo Boss, it is time to get your act together.

Typical olden-style chypre. Having tested more than a handful of similar-type fragrances, this one doesn't possess anything worth raving about. A good scent with more notable peers.

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I have probably worn this too often and grown a little bored of it. A great inoffensive workhorse scent. I believe this was my first vetiver scent, and getting to know it, allowed me to appreciate other less mainstream offerings like the briny Sel de Vetiver and the dry and dark Encre Noire. Still worthy of a place in my wardrobe.

EDP: It opens with quite a heavy dose of Jasmine, but I believe the beauty of this scent is in the Sandalwood dry-down and the slightly powdery and incense-y base. This is my reference sandalwood scent.

Contradiction for men is a decent spicy oriental. It opens with sharp herbal-citrus notes and dries down to a slightly ambery and woody base. I avoid using this in warm weather, something about it makes it a little too thick and cloying in the heat.

This is Calvin Klein's sole representative of a classic 80s fougere. To discontinue this is an absolute crime. This along with the amber powerhouse Obsession for Men are definitely top players in their genres.

This is another addition to the massive pool of generic citrus and woody-based scents out there. The whole citrus-musk/wood theme has been overdone since CK One. The opening citrus notes fade away pretty fast to reveal a creamier woody base. Nothing spectacular.

I tested this again recently, but my impression of it still remains unchanged. This is candied and fruity, and definitely not for me, I could hardly detect the lavender on skin. I can see how this can be popular, it is pleasant to the nose, but not something I want to smell of.

I've received the most scathing of remarks wearing this, one of which was that it smelled of "Industrial tyre". This however still remains one of my favorites from Christian Dior. A very full-bodied mossy green scent that has great longevity and projection. A classic in my standards.

Solo remains one of my favorite casual scents. It's a great blend of light citrus and pine-y sweet lavender. The longevity on this is such a huge disappointment. I would otherwise have given this a 5-star rating.

Kenzo is like Japan's answer to Burberry: most recent scents are very minimalistic, easy going, but lack impact/punch, longevity, and are often fresh, aquatic-types. Tokyo does appeal to me. Its got a good mix of woods and citrus. could do better with potency. nonetheless i enjoy this quite a fair bit, not forgetting it is very affordable

I do notice the metallic note in Acier Aluminium, and I actually quite like it. I get a tropical fruit vibe from this, with a slightly smoky sweet, incense-y dry down.

This is one powerhouse powdery leather scent. This greatly reminds me of the smell of oriental "Red Packets" that I receive during Chinese New Year. I am still having a hard time detecting the vetiver. You would want to be careful with applying Gentleman, the sweetness can get overbearing. Remains one of my favorite formal scents.

Minotaure opens with a lovely thin citrus note and very quickly reveals it's base of vanilla and leather. In my opinion, the base is the star of the show. Though not particularly sweet, the vanilla note is very prominent to my nose and the sandalwood and leather gives it a bit of a powdery edge. Lovely.

Got a bottle of this recently. A lightweight citrus and woods scent that is pretty linear. Sillage is poor but longevity is good considering how "thin" a scent this is. This is far from "rich" or "complex". What I really like about Isfarkand is its take on citrus. Unlike many mainstream citrus scents that are overly fresh and sometimes synthetic and sharp, this one is very mellow and well managed. There is a slight bitterness in the dry-down. Also I hardly find anything spicy in this. Wearing this in the heat, brings out the notes much better.

A lovely green composition of tea and spices. Practical, inoffensive and contemporary. I use it mostly on casual occasions. This is the last Gucci fragrance that makes sense to me.

Weekend is a Burberry I can do without. The lemony opening does come off a little cheap smelling and the slightly greener and sweeter dry-down is mediocre. I get no musk or amber at all.

Inspired by a recent thread on "rain", I decided to revise my review to reflect an experience that is more personal, and that a few members have related similarly to. Well this scent reminds me of the initial whiffs of vapors that arise from tarmac roads when it begins to rain. This could essentially be the "synthetic" reference that many have experienced. Couple that with the scent of damp grass, and that is what makes up Narciso Rodriguez For Him, for me. It is one of my favorite designer scents.

The opening blast can be a little over-powering to some, but given time to settle, I get past the rubbery feel there is to it. It settles nicely into something less bitter and much sweeter (from the vanilla), with the smokiness and woodsiness lingering mildly. A strong scent that I find is more masculine than other-wise.

Very clean and crisp woody-green scent. Great for formal and semi-formal use. This is easily my favorite fragrance from the Hugo Boss lineup.

I get a very smokey almost syrupy opening from this. The vanilla sure takes its time to blossom, and is accompanied by some mild woody notes. The overall experience is wonderful. All the praise is deserving, though pretty costly to acquire at full retail price.

A greener version of the original Fleur du Male. Though the sweetness is subdued, it is not eliminated. The floral notes on this are still pretty good.

One of the signature scents from the label. Though it can be a tad generic with the likes of those from gucci, chanel, issey etc, this is one that is value for money. some find it synthetic, but i personally think otherwise. A great attempt at creating something that is easily likable and clean. also known for its decent longevity. Citrus and musk done well.

This is one of the better citrus/aquatics I have come across. Although longevity is an issue for me, I thoroughly enjoy this scent while it lasts. Perfect for the year-round tropical weather I experience. Simply delightful.

Being a fan of some YSL classics, I must say that L'Homme is YSL's attempt at a modern, mass-appealing scent. While it does not smell bad, it does lack distinction and character. Being a generic "freshie", I can imagine why this is a hit, but having a market saturated with such scents can be a quite boring.

One of the better designer scents of the 90s. Modern, sexy and certainly a classic in-the-making.

Smokey Lavender indeed! Absolutely adore this one. This doesn't have the distinct sweetness that most Lutens harbor. Many lavender scents I've tried have failed to impress me the way Gris Clair does. Works perfect in my year round hot and humid weather.

This is what I would call a synthetic oriental. Soapy and spicy notes join forces to make this very undesirable.

This comes across as a spicy semi-oriental. Pretty unique smelling but hardly impressive.

My bottle has been collecting dust, so I decided to spray it recently to remind myself of why I bought it. This is certainly better than the original. It is slightly generic with its minty and fruity notes, but it is certainly very pleasant to my nose. Very refreshing, but given the chance, I would not purchase this again.

I have a love hate relationship with Hugo Boss, when it comes to their erratic fragrance releases. On one hand they have under-rated classics like Boss no. 1 and uniquely modern Hugo XY, on the other, they have nonsense like Boss Pure and Hugo Element. This is a lazy effort at making a mass-appealing generic scent. Sure it doesn't stink, but it has ABSOLUTELY NO character or style.

This is a rather lightweight earthy scent with mild tints of citrus. If longevity was meant to be short in this one, then the makers have succeeded with flying colors. It certainly is not reflective of its name - which gives me the impression that the scent is a rugged, bold and lasting one. I won't deny that this is an ok scent, but its hard to see this as someone's signature. Adventure? I'll pass.

This is a lovely rose scent that at first was too overpowering to my nose. But after re-sampling and giving it a fairer amount of time to work its magic, it certainly does not disappoint. I am a rather heavy sprayer of fragrances, but Black Aoud is one scent that I am extremely careful of not abusing. Legendary longevity with a lovely dry down. Not surprised if this was Montale's signature Aoud.

I retested this and tried to get it, but I don't. Unfortunately this is a wannabe gourmand blend that failed to impress me with its synthetic quality.

This is a tuberose dominated scent. Whatever "cedre" there is, is hidden miles in the background. That being said, this is my favorite Lutens because it is the most wearable one I've experienced. It is sweet, lush, and yes "candied", but never cloying or offensive. Tuberose must be my thing, because I absolutely love this, and if you love tuberose too, I highly suggest sampling this.

This is one of the most under-rated scents. old-school it may be, but it is definitely up there with the likes of eau sauvage imo, and much much cheaper

This is way too sweet for my liking, almost like candy, dont find anything similar to the original

The opening is extremely peppery and quite gourmand - almost like smelling grounded black pepper. The spiciness quickly settles on skin, and what I get is a ambery and powdery cardboard-like scent that is very warm. It's very dry and has the "dirt" feel to it. I hardly get any vanilla that the others mention though. Impressive, as I've not experienced a scent quite like this.

I find this somewhat similar to Creed's Himalaya. It certainly is a much cheaper alternative to Creed. The opening is slightly minty. A very earthy and sweet scent that has very mild floral notes. I like the dry down which features a little bit of spices and woods. There is a distinct sweetness that is retained throughout the entire wearing of this scent.

I can't deny that this is a very very good scent - by this I mean extremely versatile, original (probably one of the most easy to use out there) and very affordable, with impressive longevity and sillage. A great overall scent that often doesn't disappoint. However this has never been a constant in my wardrobe because it doesn't stand out as much as I would have preferred it to. I'd like to call this the "Perfect Standby" scent. It certainly will suit most occasions.

I can't detect much of the original M7 in this flanker. It does smell a little weird to me, especially with it being a fruity-oriental? Being a fan of the original, this just does not work well for me. It doesn't stink, but it doesn't impress either. Quite unique I must say.

This is a very light-weight citrus aquatic. It is pleasant and very easy to wear casually, but that's about it. There isn't an edge or punch in this that will wow. If one is looking for a scent for freshening up after sports, this will work perfectly, apart from that, I don't see myself ever using this on any other occasion.

This is not all that feminine and i reckon its the citrus notes that makes it quite wearable for a guy. Being crazily cheap where im from, i had no qualms in buying this for the sake of experiment. and it paid off not perfectly but good enough. Its nothing near as good as its blue brother, but its definitely very original smelling. Makes a great fresh scent for both genders imo(for the more adventurous male of course). Like blue jeans, there are alot of notes going on. worth every penny esp when i paid less than 18 bucks for this

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sampled this and boy was i surprised after my initial disappointment with PH. There is way more substance in this scent. hardly any tint of citrus, which is great that somthing like this can pull off a pretty decent sweet and herbal blend, still waiting for a discount to go on, but all in all its still worth getting

I didnt like this, to me its a little cheap smelling. pretty disappointed after being an avid fan of tuscany and 900. its similar to quite a number sporty scents out there with much better depth than this. I couldnt figure any wood or leather base at all.

no matter how common this one is nowadays, it still is and always will be a constant in my frag collection, Though it feels nothing like A marine scent, it has left a legacy that many labels have tried to emulate after. This was the breakthrough from the heavily musky classics when it first came out and i got a taste of it. it broke the barrier with its willingness to go really sweet, yet maintain a very strong gender specific direction. this was certainly the beginning of an era of synthetically appealing scents. this along with ck eternity, were a revelation from a leathery,musky dominated frag industry. very sweet from start to end and has one of the better on-skin life spans... easily one of the top scents of the 80s

I had the opportunity of sniffing this today, and I am utterly impress by this take on Shalimar. Its very breezy and flowery and very pleasant to the nose. I have only previously tried Shalimar EDT and thought it was definitely not going to be rivaled, but boy am I converted now. It is also less powdery than the original which I find makes it even more enjoyable. I also like how the citrus is very nicely and subtly blended in, and manages to steer away from smelling too fresh or synthetically sharp. My shopping buddy had this sprayed on his wrist and I was quite impressed by its sillage, despite it being quite a lightweight fragrance. I do find some similarities with this and Creed's Love in White, esp the floral notes. Considering how more popular the original is, I was quite taken aback by the high price on ELP - which would have been an instant buy otherwise.

After sampling the EDT and EDP several times on many occasions, I'd have to conclude that both seem to be very different scents altogether. Personally I prefer the EDP which I find creamier, much richer, more powdery, and has a more distinct floral sweetness to it. Both are synthetic smelling but in a good way like Clinique's Happy for Women. To me there isn't a hint of fruits at all in both concentrations.

Classic? Not to me, but definitely a modern classic. I hear the EDP version is much better than the EDT I own - and absolutely love. Easily my Top 5 scents currently. It took me just a mere 2 weeks of wear to justify getting a back up bottle since they are often sold out fast. Though nothing similar scent-wise, Heritage does for Guerlain what Envy does for Gucci and what Tuscany does for Aramis. Rich and warm, mildly spicy and herbal. I find it very aromatically therapeutic and I reckon the credit goes to the lavender? Despite the very humid tropics I am bound to, Heritage is perfect for outdoors, day and night wear, formal or not. I was introduced to Heritage pretty late in my fragrance explorations, but better late than never. "timeless"? YES. I can only imagine how good the EDP version will be.

900 has a mature feel to it. I find this to be a very nose-friendly "green" scent. The very mild citrus and herbs are blended to perfection for a slightly less bitter dry-down. But the best part is the very intense sweet floral notes that dominate the scent Very wearable and versatile. There is a woodsy tint to it at the ending linger.

The minty opening is fantastic. Definitely a very "green" scent. The dry-down is very warm and slightly fizzy and reminds me of champagne. Very refreshing scent indeed. Makes a really great casual/semi-formal scent.

I've decided to try this over again to try to make something positive out of it, but it still smells very tacky and generic. The whole scent seems to ride on synthetics. Disappointing for something that had pretty positive hype.

Being a sucker for aesthetics, I fell in love with the bottle, and thank God the juice isn't a let down. Its not fantastic. But it certainly is a good citrus-focused scent. It does last longer than I expected and the dry-down though quite linear, was not too much of an issue to me as the citrus notes were still prominent.

This has the dated citrus feel to it. Something relevant to the 80s. Mixed with herbs, there is the bitter-sweet all so familiar with classics of the same era. I find it very linear. There is nothing significant to it

I was fortunate enough to get a decant of this. And I can understand now why so many people are hoping for a relaunch. The fruity-herbal opening is fantastic. Like most Aramis classics, the herbs, woods,florals and citrus are blended to perfection.There is a distinct scent that is very Aramis and is also evident in 900, Tuscany, Aramis original. Has a lovely slightly musky dry down. A wonderful scent. Such pity it has been discontinued.

Fresh, citrusy and slightly minty. A very good summer/casual scent. Its unique and doesn't at all smell generic. Has wood and musk notes. A quality contemporary scent. One of the best from Boss in recent times...

Another generic freshie that was probably released to combat the influx of the similar types from various houses. A sad and mediocre effort that comes across as lazy. Nothing stands out from start to end. Is acceptable, as is water.

Its really difficult to fathom how and why Nobile was discontinued. As much as I like Envy for men, Nobile would have an edge to be Gucci's signature Classic. There are similarities between this and Envy for men, other than having an 80's feel, they have quite similar herbal notes. But Nobile offers so much more. The blend of mild citrus, prominent herbs and woods, coupled with a touch of florals, is a perfect mash. Has great longevity and sillage to boot. This should be brought back into production for their good name's sake.

A wonderful blend of citrus and warm woods. Excellent quality is very evident in those notes. Very invigorating and mildly spicy. Perfect for any occasion. One of the best from creed in my opinion. Its has very soft floral and herbal notes that are very much in the background. Excellent creation.

With disappointments like X limited and Blue emotion, I was undoubtedly wary of all things aigner. But boy was i impressed by black. Scented woods are pretty dominant. The slight tint of musk in the dry down is fantastic. Weirdly I got a little of roasted nuts from it? Leathery most definitely, but not very strong and positively so. I found it quite hard to make of when it came to the notes breakdown. But its definitely a scent worth buying.

The bottle looks like it came from the same factory as Givenchy very irresistible fresh attitude. And the juice is uncannily quite similar except that this doesn't have a minty opening. Really generic smelling. Neither citrus fresh, nor greenly refreshing nor rich and herbal. Pretty disappointing. I get a bit of woodsiness and florals on top of light citrus - a combination of a mediocre blend. doesn't last long nor have decent sillage. And since its only suitable for casual wear, I highly suggest one looks for something more distinctive or prominent. It would be a waste of money to spend on something this average. It does not stink, but is way too mediocre.

How this is so cheap in price is beyond me. Its a fantastic fragrance. The aromatic opening of creamy citrus helps soften some sharpness. It has sort of an 80s feel to it. The herbal notes that couple the citrus is fantastic. The dry down is definitely powdery and starts to get a little sweeter. I find that the herbal notes are very similar to that of baby blue jeans, which has a sharper more intense lemon note. This is feels like a salad of citrus,herbs and scented woods. Excellent mash. even if the price went up double, I would still pay for it.

I must admit that I used to dislike Kouros and I only started to appreciate it after Basenotes. I still don't find the infamous note unpleasant at all. It is undoubtedly a very strong scent that can easily put people off. Apart from its good longevity and sillage, it has a bitterness to it that I've grown fond of. I find it more smoky than pungent and has mild spiciness that is worth mentioning. Very distinctive and though it can be a little difficult to carry off, it deserves the time needed for appreciation. IMO one of the best powerhouse scents from YSL and there is a reason why this is a hot seller - that one can only understand when there is positive interest.

A huge aquatic fan to begin, and one more reason to be at the end. Citrusy and intentionally lightweight. Quality casual scent. very well balanced and nose-friendly and doesn't at all feel "niche" in a good and acceptable sense. Some designers may have covered aquatics very well, but creed does no less in Erolfa. It may not be economically sensible for those looking for something of extreme uniqueness but definitely worthy of the thumbs up.

I love the "leafy" notes in this. Its very "green" smelling and does not come off as "dated" at all. The floral notes are very mild and offers great balance during the dry-down. The herbal notes are great and are evident throughout the entire wearing. An excellent one from Paco. Remains one of my favorite scents.

The bottle is really tacky-looking, but the juice does a little better. The fruity and floral opening is actually quite pleasant. The dry-down is a tad more herbal, but remains rather sweet. Apart from its above average longevity, this can be a little generic IMO. Would have preferred a little aquatic notes to balance out the sweetness. Wouldn't buy it though.

This is one of my favorites from Hugo Boss. It is very unique smelling compared to its "dated" peers. It has a very striking spiciness to it that makes it very masculine. The dry-down is much sweeter and has mild floral notes in it. I find the citrus notes to be more prominent towards the end. Has great longevity and projection.

The opening citrus and herbal blend is very similar to that of Eau Sauvage, though very much lighter. It dries down and settles nicely into pleasantly sweet floral notes leaving the nostalgic herbal notes lingering very subtly in the background. Has rather good longevity, though i don't get much sillage on this one.

Very lemony scent that has a nice herbal touch to it. The opening can be a little sharp, but the dry-down is fantastic and a little similar to that of Eau Sauvage. Has great longevity and sillage. And very affordable to boot. Has a sort of "Classic" feel to it.

The only fault I can find is longevity and projection. It is a good interpretation of Darjeeling tea.

This is one of the more lasting Burberry scents. I find this a more intense version of Weekend for men. The usual light, floral and woody notes don't really surprise me. Doesn't steer away from Burberry's breezy approach; just added longevity.

Light, woody and slightly powdery. A nice breezy scent easy on the nose. Like a lot of Burberry male scents, this has poor longevity. Unfortunately linear - I don't get much development from this. Pleasant, but a little too light and easily dispensable.

This is very unlike the usual Bulgari releases for men - most being very clean and fresh. I like the powdery, and gingery approach. Very warm and lasting. Definitely to be applied in moderation, one spray too many and it can be very cloying.

This smells weirdly of powdered cosmetics. However I find the synthetic qualities quite appealing. A definite floral-based scent. One of the few plastic-smelling fragrances that I enjoy. I find the citrus notes very weak and hardly detectable.

A blast of sweet smelling citrus. I find the mild aquatic notes to be similar to that of ADG. I love the opening best, but it dries down and settles really fast into a more aquatic scent. Poor longevity and projection, but is very nose-friendly.

This is appealing. great all-rounder. its dry and woody; another one of those fortunate scents that are sweet, herbal, spicy coming together to be able to attract the masses. This may qualify as a "dirt" or earthy scent

Hiris is one of the best Iris-dominated scents I've tried. Its nicely sweet and slightly creamy. Quite linear though. But overall a great scent that I've got compliments from both guys and gals.

This took sometime to grow and me and I am glad it has. The opening can be quite over-powering, but the dry-down is fantastic. Very masculine and distinctive. I am very careful when it comes to application as over doing it can come off pungent. I reserve this mostly for formal use. I've yet to receive any compliments from wearing this, but I absolutely love smelling this on myself.

Another great creation from Aramis. I find a lot of similarities between this and 900. I detect more herbal notes than what is listed. I love the sweetness in the dry-down. Unlike many "green" scents Tuscany does not get cloying when applied over my usual dose. Does not last as long as 900, but overall a very good scent.

A creamier and toned-down version of Fahrenheit. I agree it is a pale comparison of the original, but I find this enjoyable nonetheless. The floral notes somewhat over shadow the herbal notes that was what the original is defined by. Still I find the soapiness very appealing.

Very obviously a tea-based scent, but is a little too sweet for my liking. I find the floral notes too dominant, over the spice. Overall a very average scent

This is very plastic smelling. I find it to be like "sugared water". Very poor release by Aigner.

I find this to be the aquatic version of Clinique Happy for men. It is more citrus-fresh than aquatic. Very linear as well. Lacks in the longevity department.

There definitely are similarities between this and Cool Water and I can see why some find the quality in this to be superior to that of Cool Water. I remain hesitant to fork out the full retail price for this though I personally prefer this to CW - which I find very appealing as well.

Synthetic yet appealing. A good floral-based scent that is contemporary and warm. I agree that this is overrated and does not stand out. Off-loaded not so long after acquiring because it does get boring.

Compared to the original Hugo, this is much more appealing. It is less "sourish". Longevity and projection is great. Has a similar dry-down as Hugo, though much sweeter and enjoyable.

A relatively old citrus-based scent that still remains very appealing in current times. It is has a very distinctive "Classic" character - due to herbal notes IMO. It is unlike the modern "fresh" scents. I find this great for casual and formal occasions.

Sure this is overly common, but it is not as bad as many perceive. Compared to Bulgari Aqua (often so), this is very "thin", but it has very nice citrus notes that the former lacks. I find this very wearable and versatile. Suited best for casual/leisure use. I believe many scents are similar after ADG.

Though this can be overly common, I still find this to be one of the best "fresh" scents. It has great longevity and projection and serves its purpose very well. I like the floral dry-down alot.

A great contemporary scent that is most versatile though it steers away from depending on citrus to make it nose-friendly. Its very warm and slightly herbal. IMO, one of the best "Modern Classics" in the mainstream industry.

This smells very sharp and reminds me of tropical fruits. Turns sour on me.

A very sweet and minty masculine scent. Very versatile, though I prefer this best for semi-formal or office use. Has great longevity and projection.

One of the best citrus-based scents in the mainstream market. Very casual yet distinctive. A must have.

The added citrus in this flanker is the main difference. Though it is a fresher approach, longevity is by no means compromised. There is a spiciness to it that I find less prominent in the original. Its projection is also something to boast about.

This is one of the best mainstream aquatics. There is a distinctive mossy note to this scent that is very enjoyable. The longevity is fantastic.

This scent is currently under review

This scent is currently under review

This scent is currently under review

This scent is currently under review

This scent is currently under review

This scent is currently under review

This scent is currently under review

This is great for someone who likes citrus and tea. The longevity is improved from the original.

Its very linear and has poor longevity and projection, but its one of the best soapy scents i've had. Very clean and subtle.

I have been wearing this for a week now and can safely say that this has to be one of the best Sandalwood scents. It is a choice contender in the list of "modern classics". very "warm scent indeed".

As the name speaks, this flanker is definitely livelier, but still remains uncomplicated. Alot of similarities of the original have been retained. Just a more "pumped" edition given its fresher nature. Like Jazz, this is easily likable. It manages to avoid the generics that are idiosyncratic to fresher flankers of other scents. the woodsy notes are mainstay and constant. simple and enjoyable, best of all, it does not smell synthetic

One of the least mentioned classics of ysl. Its bitter-sweet woodsy notes are very easy and pleasing to the nose. Unlike experiences with m7 and kouros, this was quite an instant satisfaction. Despite it not being as sophisticated as m7, kouros or rive gauche, i certainly enjoy this. there is a mineral herbal feel to it. easy not to love but hard to hate. Deserves more mention

One of the worst flankers ive sampled. Its nothing at all like XS. Aesthetically more artsy appealing and could be the marketing ploy to lure the "younger age group, its always risky to tweak an already successful original, and too bad it didnt pay off for me. I notice it to be popular with alot of the reviewers for its fruity inclusions. Didnt work for me at all. far from "classy"

yet another great summer edition for ck one. much lighter and fresher. isnt as warm when it dries down, but the fruit notes are very appealing.

many times ive heard this labeled a "grandmother" scent. I can understand why. The scent is as vintage as one can expect. Like countless classics, the trend of opening with citrus is used here. And it seems that frags of that generation formulate with alot of similar ingredients. Some are silly and distastful but HR seems to have the proportions just right. tho many may disagree, i find this very occasion-specific. I use it only during the most formal of events. Typically, it gives me a sense of sophistication, whether or not the people around me enjoy it, i believe they would develop an impression of me as somewhat steady and traditional. It would probably take me ages to finish a large bottle, but it is one that i definitely would include in my wardrobe. Also, this takes time for appreciation, at least in my case. like other successful classics, the notes are raw and far from synthetic smelling, another plus.

I used to think that hermes hiris was unrivaled. but sampling this gave me somethings to rethink about. pleasantly sweet. the floral notes are one of the best ive experienced. Its nice and mild considering all the floral notes involved - which may also be the reason why the iris is not as noticeable as in hiris . still it deserves a thumbs up

first time i tried this was when i bought it as an aroma therapy oil. It still remains my fave scented oil from bodyshop. sweet, fresh and mildly spicy.

its Hang Ten,what else can u expect. just get an air freshener. both are same in quality