Fragrance Reviews by JimInCO

One of the scents I hope is always around (yet I know better). A leather, tobacco note is what I detect. Manly and refined. Always receive compliments when I choose to wear this. I love this scent!
The balm is weak though...too watery and non-soothing. Weak as limp cows milk.

An 'explosive' scent. Another one of the colognes that I am always complimented on by the ladies and a few men asking (in front of their wives), what I'm wearing. The drydown is a classic old scent. A familiarity I can't quite pin down. Yet it is energizing in the top-notes. I feel great just putting it on and wearing it. It seems to have a great effect upon me when I am physically active. I consider this scent a must have!

Many modern men have been emasculated, and the conventional wisdom of the fragrance houses is to continue this fruity trend. Azzaro boldly goes where women want to follow. Great basenotes of Ambergris and Musk to prompt the sillage.

I received this product when I clicked on (a website) buy button. I thought I was buying the real deal (original) Byblos. I shouldn't have opened the package (mistakenly thinking they had only changed this aspect). Needless to say, everything had been changed and not for the better. Every fragrance line has scents of this boring Ozonic formulation. No longevity.

A profound 'DUD.' For whom and for what was this made? This scent has no longevity, no sillage, no nothing. An absolute waste of effort. Sadly, this joins the burgeoning ranks of mediocrity in the realm of fragrance.

An entire waste of your hard earned money. Has no scent and no body/substance whatsoever. The perfumer whom 'designed' this needs to take a concerted look in the mirror and ask: Am I worthy to remain in this industry? A waste of time and effort in the marketplace today.

Whenever a woman (known or unknown to me), wears this stuff I walk the other way. Particularly if she fails to shower. This stuff is the bomb (and I am not using the Hip-Hop use of the term either!) This reeks of a multitude of sickly sheep p****ing in a flower garden. Put this on if you wish to chase men away. Simply terrible.

I like the fragrance but I don't understand how it can be compared to Joop! It has no similarity (by the way I like Joop!). This cologne has a burnished refinement and clean sensuality. Now, I do think this fragrance has notes of Pi by Givenchy. Another drawback is the relatively poor longevity.

This is not the typical drugstore scent (where I found it the first time two decades ago). Whatever caused Jovan or the parent company Coty/Lancaster Group to shut this scent down was such a mistake they should kick themselves in the a&* and repeatedly recite incantations of their collective idiocy. "Andron" and "Grass Oil" should still be out in the market.

A power scent for me. Very professional and alluringly clean. Not strong per se but wickedly fresh! It is not like they typical fruity sweet scents predominant in the marketplace. A must have for the intrigue this arouses.

I revised my earlier score of 2 both in terms of the rating and the longevity of the cologne. The bottle is a loser however. Problem with designers is that they fail to use common sense: I have broken two bottles because of the inherent design flaw insofar as to the instability of the bottle.

I like this cologne. I would love this cologne if it lasted longer. It has no sillage. I guess Aramis has decided to hire perfumers from the new school of thought that sillage and aura is bad.

I just bought a decanter of this cologne and I have to say the last two reviewers/posters have got it wrong. This liquid is great! Women my age (close to the grave but not in it), love it on me.

I have to say--as I have said perhaps a gazillion times before--you have to shower before you put this on. It is a 'heavier' scent and it not intended to be liked by the sweet 'floral' types (you know who you are!)

This fragrance (and absolutely!! The woman's rendition), require the human being desiring to wear this fragrance to take a shower. As incredulous and simple this might sound the human animal neglects to do this simplest hygienic technique and imbibing scent liberally to cover their stench. This scent cannot do miracles and can quite literally smell atrocious on those effluvia leaning souls. So...this is a great scent if you do as I and others ask. PLEASE heed.

Modern Coty fragrances rip off the consumer...no longevity, no depth or quality. Buy those scents that sustain and evoke profound memories and hopes. Definately not Coty (anyone reading from Coty wish to improve on the quality coming from your lines?)

Save your money. A shameful testament to companies that want to take your dime without providing a quality product--or even a stab at it! Quality needs to come back into America's mindset. This scent lasts for about one millisecond.

A very reluctant thumps up. What I mean by this is simply that the scent is "oblique". I wear this scent liberally applied [yet carefully so as not to ruin the shirt] with a silk shirt. It has an appeal and an ambiance that is hard to describe (much like this review). An enigma.

This [cologne] house has so much potential yet as many corporations these days they pass on a great thing to save money or whatever the weakness is...
This cologne is given a neutral rating by me because is is precisely that. It has the potential to be great but the foundation (the base notes), ail in terms of longevity. This scent has a sense of refinement and class yet it lacks the essence of a class act because of its sheer betrayal to remain solid. Give the base notes retentive qualities.

A fragrance for the ages. Classic yet timely. This is an adult males fragrance. Not for a kid attempting to be a man. I don't 'seek' compliments yet when this is worn they are never-ending. Classic, manly enduring fragrance. Well shaped packaging system. I recommend this to all men.

I apply this liberally and await it's spell--yet there is none! A disappointing scent. No longevity and unoriginal except for the packaging. Now that I mention the packaging--it's terrible! The design is first-rate yet if it doesn't funtion or there is extreme waste, what's the point? Zirh needs to concentrate on either being a mens line of products or an androgynous line.

One word: Masculine. Not for the tepid or meek. Out of production I think. Hunt it down for late night wear.

This is an exoctic scent. Aramis is commiting a misdeed by discontinuing this scent. This is on the level of Tuscany. Fine, fine scent. To continue...I have sat at the end of the bar and was continually asked what I was wearing. This cologne is a mans cologne.

NEW! This is the best cologne Liz Claiborne has released (well Curve is ok as well). I like the top notes and the drydown. I've received plenty of compliments wearing this cologne. Nice subtle yet not lacking oomph.

The initial scent is that of many--citrus and fruit. Yet the dry-down is the magic. I mean it is terrific and tone downed musk and woody tones. I love it! One of my top ten even though the monolithic form of the decanter is odd.

What's all the fuss about? I don't get it. It smells like all the citrusy and fruity colognes out there. No distinction whatsoever. A shame.

Aaaah! So that's what I smelled at the top, Cucumber! Gee how did they capture that? A nice scent with remarkable staying power though it wouldn't seem so. An everday scent much like Cliniques Chemistry and Lauders' Pleasures. I like 'em all.

I wear this cologne all the time. Refreshing all the way. Classy, subtle refined. I have no particular reason to wear this all the time but it's clean and non-threatening. I have never been formally complimented on this scent yet women like the smell 'cause they hang around. And believe me I'm no Cary Grant.

One of the staples of my cologne collection. I hope this scent is always around. One of my top ten. Clean, classy, manly, rugged. I wear it to power occasions and I am always commended.

A distinctive delvery system for an otherwise unremarkable scent. I like the scent but geez it resembles so many others out there. I love the scents that are burnished, polished, refined. Visit is ok in these ideals. Nothing special except for the package.

When this came to market I thought cool Azzaro is coming out with something new. Well it not so new. I love the scent but it does resemble CK One but having more classy notes and scent retention.

I was indoctrinated to this scent by a mentor some twenty five years ago. YET HE WASN'T WEARING ARAMIS! Avon had a cologne called 'Clint' that mimicked this fine cologne. The Aramis scent mingles well with burnished suits and leather. A classic and hopefully recognized as a staple in any fine mans wardrobe.

Whay can I say? A class act. I wear this liberally (not to overpower). But the remnants of this scant scent are alluring, subtle almost magical. Calming refreshing notes throughout.

The fragrance house of Aramis sure in the heck know what they are doing don't they? All of their scents are classy, distintive, regal and rich. This is a mans scent not for the weak of mind nor spirit. One of my personal favorites even though I have never received a compliment. Who cares It's a true class act.

Everybody and their brother wears this scent. I guess I'm included in the picture. I don't wear it often because of the redundancy. I like the scent but I guess everyone else does as well.
NOTE: Wear in moderation.

This smells 'green'. Know what I mean? It's like the ol' days--downin' a few Coors in the original cans. Yet without the burb...oh...excuse me.
Anyhow, this is one hell of a scent! Pow, Bam Boom! This one captures the tigress in the gender femme and pivots the mood to excitement. A must for the man who wishes uniqueness.
Now excuse me...back to them beers....

A very cheap cologne...I mean it is very inexpensive. Yet I get inquiries and compliments when I wear this cologne. I like it. Perhaps it's not as refined or expensive as others might want but I use it periodically to mix it up. Very geen in the initial impression. I like it alot.

A great fragrance. A staple in a mans cologne chest (or wherever he keeps the stuff). This is to be worn under a clean undershirt and fine cotton shirt. When you perspire it releases oozles of refined alluring female attracting things...

Another classic scent. Fine example of differentation. The drydown was rich. The memories it evokes looking at the bottle....

I was a young man when I first bought this fine cologne. I loved the scent and so did the women I met. Particularly the older women I had occasion to meet. It was an energizing manly, distinctive scent. It conjures back memories looking at the picture of the bottle and it draws upon the central nervous system--yen for a time long past. I would give my left ___ to locate a case of this.

The only distinctive thing about this cologne is the Black bottle. It's not a bad thing but this scent has NO distinction whatsoever. I wear this when I want to blend in and smell like everyone else. Too many scents have these exact same notes perhaps in the same formulation. Will not have market longevity. Get with the program Kenneth Cole.

Yuck! What's the fuss with this stuff? I give this away as gifts 'cause everyone likes it but me. Oh well, too each their own. It is reminiscent of men who put on too much cologne and wear toupees and drive fast cars and have no life...sorry I hate the stuff. I don't get all of the uproar when this stuff was at its peak.

I will teach you all the proper way to wear this fine cologne. First shower with a mint shower gel (Origin's Mint Body Wash comes to mind). Then apply to the chest area in moderate spray amounts and close to your pubic area. Then apply a clean T shirt then a cotton polo shirt or dress shirt then an overcoat. Voila! you're a chick magnet! Have fun! Conquer! Oh...by the way download the cool Body In Motion Screensaver and Wallpaper.

Patchouli is the dominant scent...Taos and Santa Fe, New Mexico and the hippies from the East come to mind here (hmmm they didn't take baths though).Anyhow, this is a great scent and I recommend wearing it three days straight with a shower each day and a change of clothes too!
A mans scent yet I know women who wear this.

This fine cologne and Aramis for men have similarities. Not necessarily in the scents themselves but the import and impact of the power infused upon the nostrils throughout the day. Neither lasts all day (Givenchy does have better staying power though). A classy, refined distinctive scent. Not the same ol' citrus scent that everyone wears these days. Another must-have cologne.

When I want to chase the women away I wear this scent. Actually it doesn't give 'ME' the confidence. I mean...I wear some scents as Opium or Paco Rabanne or Realm or Elements and these scents give me power. This scent diffuses me...relaxes me...settles me. What do you think?

I love scents/colognes that are rich, distinctive, manly, musky, earthy. This cologne is all of those. I consider this to be one of the all time best scents for Calvin Klein and then it was downhill from there. This is the pinnacle. I just don't get them pencil pushers...why is quality always denigrated?

A manly scent in the sparse landscape of colognes. A staple in my wardrobe. A fine evening, fine clothes instilled with the aroma of this mans scent.
Why are the finer, quality items discontinued?

I think I bought the last few bottles left in the world. I don't know why the earlier poster said this reeked of a lavatory. I have had nothing but good things said [to say] about this fine scent. Hugo Boss made some great winners as this with 'Elements', 'Boss In Motion' and a few others. And then again the popular Boss scents were duds in my eyes...oh well...what's one to do.

A manly man scent. I love this scent. To be used in moderation though--and please shower before use!

The design house of Gucci must have some great chemists; fragrance is their forte. I love all of their fragrances and they do a great injustice by taking them out of production. I am always complimented wearing this scent. A clean, starched white shirt must be worn over this cologne. It seems to add to the ambiance.

I would wear this scent on assignment and in some of the venues I'd wallow in the women loved my scent. I'd just tell 'em I showered! Seriously, it is a great scent and was a top-notch cologne in the day. I hope this is around 'til the day I am buried. Full of cliches aren't I?

I am down to the last drops of scent in the cool 'trigger' grasp-delivery-spray-bottle. Anyone out here wish to donate a case of this fine cologne to me?-just 'cause? Ha ha!

Paco...Paco...Paco. What an admirable scent. A must have for the classic man. Staying power and energy inducing aromatics. Guaranteed to be a mans cologne of longivity.

Many moons ago (it seems), I had to wear a suit of Gabardine and Wool. This scent made me a 'hit' with the ladies (or was it the uniform?) A must have for any man wishing to wear a different, alluring scent.

This is still available? The Spanish sure know how to make a classic fragrance. From what I remember a great fragrance...I haven't worn this scent in twenty-two years. I must find some and update this review.