Fragrance Reviews by elmatador75

When I used to wear this, the dry down was always excellent. Vanilla, leather, vetiver and spice. Powerful, classy. Years later, I am of the belief that this fragrance has been reformulated as it appeared watered down last time I messed with it. Definitely a Fall or Winter scent to warm things up at the office or on a date. Very bold and far from casual. I worked with a very famous, now-deceased attorney who used to wear this in the office. I bought it for myself to emulate him. Envy was perfectly suited for such a man. I used to feel like a Soprano when I wore this fragrance. Years later, I still enjoy the fragrance but refrain from using it outside the house as my tastes have changed in favor of things understated and subtle: see Ferre for Men, which I just coppped at Nordy's.

Classic fragrance I've used since the age of fifteen. Eighteen years later, it remains a favorite I turn to when in need of inspiration. My last visits caused me to suspect it has gone through a makeover of sorts. Can anyone confirm whether Chanel has modified this since 1991? I agree also that it is reminiscent of Tiffany for Men, but CPM is not as powdery and woodsy basenotes are more salient in CPM, thus edging out Tiffany as a masculine fragrance. In sum, CPM should be issued to all young men with nascent tastes so as to divert them from adopting Boss, Lacoste, or any of the other aquatic/citrus offerings available out there.

Foetidus is on the money, for the most part. However, while I agree that there are no middle notes to discern, there is eniugh in this fragrance to make it stand apart despite it's simplicity and limited range. I really like this as my summer scent. As explained by others previously, the opening also caught me quickly: the ivy compliments the grapefuit well, for a combination of seemingly contradictory tastes. I would add that there is a discernible basenote of cedarwood--albeit slight--which combines well with high notes for an interesting fragrance of two or three simple notes. Simple, yet attractive. The ivy and vetiver do the trick at the end. And, it lasts most of the day for me. Hope it is never discontinued. My girlfriend likes this on me on Saturdays or Sundays during summer. If you dislike generic aquatics and citrus fragrances, you mght want to opt for ths green/fresh offering.

I regret purchasing this. Was caught off-guard by the YSL name, sprayed and thought it would be better on the drydown. Completely wrong. Nice, clean smell like Burberry's London. Nothing original here. It lasts two hours or so. Want my money back not bceause it's a bad fragrance, but because it was a huge let down.

I liked this much mainly becuase it is distrinct from the types of fragrances being sold in most department stores. However--and the reason I don't wear it too often--a woman collegaue hated it it. Too strong and too powdery with a stale tinge. She's simple. I know. But, be judicious if you wear this in an office.

If this is the same perfume in the green bottle, I absolutely love this on my girlfriend. Floral, but not too strong. Creamy vanilla middles and lows. It lasts all day on her skin. Good for summer or spring.

For what it is worth: Women in my office and two past girlfriends have told me they love this on me. I always have it in stock. Transitioned from my trusted Jean Paul Gautier (college in the late 90s) to Marc Jacobs in my late 20s and early 30s. Always wear it on dates. Never a complaint. Near classic.

My new favorite fragrance. At first it was a bit overwhelming: very spicy and and herbal--as the middle tones, perhaps more like moss or pine. However, after you wear it for an hour or so, you can tell the light notes (citrusy but with herbal spice), and the best is the woodsy lower tone. This stays on all day and it smells better as the day wears on. very good for my body chemistry. Love the mix of highs and lows. Don't be put off by the inital strength of church-like smells.

Coffee with citrus and pepper at first. sorry for lack of better adjectives. Iight vanilla note, with the sharp-high citrusy notes common to armani, but with a musky bottom. this did not last longer than two hours on me. won't purchase again for this reason. otherwise, would have loved it. masculine and not too flowery. nice middle to heavy scent.