Fragrance Reviews by Ronin

This is an okay fragrance in my book. I was close to giving it a neutral. I was expecting to be blown away and instead got something that was just good. Even though this is a green fragrance it still felt dirty. This is not a fresh fragrance that you find all over the place nowadays. I'm not sure if I will go seek this one out again. It's good, but not great.

I found this to be a pleasant and long lasting fragrance. This is a safe scent but still has personality. There's nothing that blows you away in this one. The price is a bit high for this but it's still worth a try.

I first gave this one a neutral because of the longevity issue that I had at first. Later I tried this one again and sprayed on my forearm and it lasted much longer this time. Awesome fragrance but there is a chance that it can still fade quickly.

I'm reviewing the 2008 version. I never tried the vintage Nicole Miller before it was discontinued so I cannot say much about all the great reviews. It was put back on the market and I gave it a try. This one starts out half decent but then the topnotes fade instantly that there is no doubt that the re-introduced version is really cheap in quality and ingredients. Just avoid this since there's nothing special about it and seems watered down big time.

This one starts out strong but settles nicely. It's a shame women don't wear fragrances like this these days. This was in the male fragrance section for some reason so I sprayed it on myself. I thought it may even be something a man could wear and never questioned whether it was male or female. My friend mentioned that it reminded him of a perfume his mom had. He said the same thing about Alien by Thierry Mugler which reminded me of this when I spraed it on a card and I also really liked it. I can't believe the negative reviews by women. It's definitely something you should try before buying. There's no telling if a male will like this one but I sure do. This stuff is magical, mysterious and seductive.

This is a nice one. I can't go in detail about exactly how it smells but to me it smells like a classic from the past that has been toned down a bit. I've tried the original Polo on a paper card but that one goes on sharp and not sure how it is compared to this Modern Reserva version. I will most likely buy this stuff when the price goes down a bit. Thumbs up.

This is a good fragrance that I had mixed opinions about it. I almost gave it a neutral. I may give it more testing or may just go ahead and buy a 2.5 oz. bottle. I will have to think this one over. Then again, with so many frags that didn't impress me, this one did alright for my first wearing. A shaky thumbs up. Perhaps soon I can give it a full one.

I may not like it as much as many of these other reviewers but I think this is a good one that's worth checking out. I find the fragrance to be refined and smooth and not too strong. I think it is versatile and can be worn anywhere and anytime. I don't know what else to say since I'm just here to give my approval. Test this one first at any department store since you can either like it or be underwhelmed since the reviews are so good.

This one disgusts me and I had to wash it off. I tried to keep an open mind but I just couldn't bear the smell even after one spray. Potent stuff for sure. It can be found cheap nowadays for large bottles but definitely try before buying. Don't even think about buying this one blind. This is one I will avoid.

As everyone said this one comes with a really cheap price tag. The bottle comes in the shape of nice cigar. The quality is also very nice and it lasts a while. Worth a try for the price.

Top notch stuff. I can see this one becoming one of my favorites. Some people say this stuff is really potent and strong but they're overrating those components. I find it to be pleasant and mellow and even would have liked for it to be stronger. Anyway, good stuff.

This is a good one and is really affordable. I first tried this one back in about 2002 and liked it even back then as a teenager so this one can be tried by the younger crowd as well as those much older. Read the other reviews for more details since I'm just here to give this one a thumbs up.

I originally disliked this one but it was because I sprayed too much and it became cloying. I originally sprayed it with a spray bottle that was without the rubber flask. With the plastic flask the sprays seem to be controlled a bit more and doesn't spray as much as the ones without it. This is a really nice fragrance and I'm glad I gave this one another chance. I almost feel ashamed for originally giving this one a thumbs down. Go easy on the sprayer.

It's a really fresh and brisk scent. The description on the box is that this is a lighter version of Cool Water but it seems to be a bit different according to the other reviews. This one can be found for incredibly cheap at discount shops. This one is recommended for those days that you just want to feel clean all over.

This one surprised me. With all the other Lacoste fragrances at the large department stores this one seems like a forgotten gem. It's just a fresh and simple scent that can be worn at any time. Don't let the simplicity fool you since it is what adds to its charm. It's not a powerhouse and the scent is soft and subtle. Feel free to overspray this one. This is a welcomed addition to my collection.

This one is definitely not for me. Sonia Rykiel Homme got decent reviews and Grey Homme was said to be more powerful by one reviewer so I went ahead and got this one. I'm willing to bet that the smell can make many people nauseous if overapplied or smelled up close. This fragrance is powerful and it's just not something that I enjoy. I went and washed this stuff off a few minutes after spraying because I couldn't bear this smell. Not for me. I urge everyone to try before buying.

Old fashioned? Not for the young? You got to be kidding me! Sure, I can see the part where some may refer to this as being a bit old fashioned but at the end it doesn't matter because the smell is great, timeless and versatile. I can see this as being an all-around scent that can be worn in all seasons but many may not agree. For the cheap price that it goes for I will definitely think about buying more since my bottle is only 1 oz.

I really like this fragrance. Reading some of these descriptions about the smell from other people initially turned me off despite being mostly positive. I decided to take a chance since its discontinued and I better buy it now before it's too late. I am so glad I did. Yeah, the drydown smells a bit like tar, leather and tires. Who wants to smell like all of those things I thought. Well, it's a seductive smell that I enjoy and many others as you can see. The fragrance is subtle at first but the drydown is where it shines. I am so glad I blindly bought this fragrance and it will be one that I will be comnig back to time after time.

Nice stuff. I was able to get a 1 oz. bottle for $10 and I think this is well worth it. I will probably end up buying another bottle for my older brother. The fragrance starts out sweet but the drydown becomes smooth and masculine. Longevity is good and can be worn in all weather. This will be a nice addition to the collection especially at the cheap price.

This one surprised me. I like Ferrari Passion and Ferrari Black so I had to see what else Ferrari had in store with their fragrances with Ferrari Racing. When I first sprayed this on I was not at all impressed. Do not let the initial spray fool you. The drydown is where this one shines. This fragrance is subtle so spraying liberally is no problem. This smell is not offensive so overspraying is no big deal and for it being a subtle fragrance it is better to overspray than to underspray. This one reminded me of a mix between Polo Explorer (much lighter and not as sweet and cloying) and Horizon by Guy Laroche with its fresh scent but lighter. This may not be a sophisticated analysis and most will disagree with me on this but that is what came to mind when I applied Ferrari Racing. This is a great fragrance to me and I will definitely go back to it when I want to wear something subtle.

Let me start out by saying that I really liked this product when first spraying it on. It was until a couple of hours later during the drydown that I got annoyed by the smell. It is not an intoxicating smell in the long run but may be so at first spray. The longevity is long but that may not be a good thing since the smell can annoy you after a while. This fragrance went from a thumbs up to a neutral and almost negative in my opinion. This is a fragrance that does not require many sprays. Try before buying.

This fragrance is strong and lasts a long time. The dry down in definitely better than the initial spray but it's still a bit overpowering in my tastes. I can see this fragrance making some people nauseous because of its overpowering vanilla smell in the drydown. If you're going to buy this, please don't overspray. A few sprays is definitely enough for this fragrance. I was going to buy this fragrance blindly but I am now glad that I was able to test this one before buying. This one is not for me but I can see many people liking it. There are times that I like the smell but then it turns me off at the same time. Again, do not overspray this one. People will smell you even after the first spray.

This scent is not for everyone. I am a university student and this scent just does not appeal to me and I am willing to predict that people in my age group may not like this one either since it may remind them of something that people much older would wear. When first sprayed it is a strong powerhouse but the drydown is much better. The price of this juice is really cheap and would be a good scent for the older gentleman but not for a young buck like myself. These are just my thoughts even though I hate to put an age restriction on a fragrance. People should wear whatever they choose but I just thought I would share my words.

After reading the reviews on this site I bought Paul Smith Story when I saw it in the store. The scent starts out strong after the initial spray but soon dies down to a light scent. I wanted to like this one but I just didn't think it was all that special and isn't a fragrance I would be going back to often. This one is not for me but I wouldn't go out of my way to say that it's bad and not worth a try.

This is another great fragrance that can be had without burning your wallet. The smell of this juice has been described by others so I won't get into that. This is a sweet warm scent that can be used by anyone. Corduroy is worth a try for its dirt cheap price. What more can I say.

Very nice! I love tea! Even though it's a unisex cologne there are times that I feel like it is a fragrance that can be better pulled off by a woman but I wouldn't mind wearing this myself ocassionally. But who am I to judge who can wear what. This is a nice fragrance that is not overpowering and you are welcome to spray away on this one. I am thinking about buying my mother this fragrance and this way I can use it myself once in a while.

Wow, this fragrance is fresh. Just a great all-around scent. The bottle looks and feels great and I have no idea why this was discontinued but the good news is that they can be bought dirt cheap. I am a believer in not spending tons of money on a single fragrance and that there are many excellent fragrances out there that can be inexpensive. I just don't see myself buying expensive fragrances at Macys or elsewhere when great fragrances like these can be found in discount stores for less than $10.

Amazing. That's all I can say. This juice has great longevity and is unlike anything that I've smelled before from other fragrances. This is a great scent for the entire year. Works well in warmer and colder weather. It is a versatile fragrance in my mind. Perhaps there is something like this out there but I have not smelled it when testing out the various fragrances in Macys. Be careful on buying from eBay or Amazon. Lots of bootlegs of this cologne.

I have owned Ferrari Passion for two years and it's perhaps my favorite fragrance. Now that my bottle is running out I wanted to try another frag from Ferrari and I chose Ferrari Black. I must say that I am satisfied with this juice and it's a nice addition to my small but growing collection. It's $35 shipped from Amazon for a 4.2 oz bottle. Be sure you buy from Amazon and not some other parfume dealer because you may end up not getting the real deal. The same goes for on eBay. Be careful since there are bootlegs out there.