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    Burberry Sport Ice for Men by Burberry

    The average person won't be able to tell this scent from the original Burberry Sport, however comparing them side by side, there are a few subtle differences.

    The opening of Sport Ice has a salty tang to it, which I assume is the "Cool Marine Breeze", mixed in with the original's Wheat/Ginger. This is actually disappointing to me, as I found the unconventional combination is Sport to be refreshing. I would have been much more satisfied if the Cool Marine Breeze hadn't dominated.

    Dries down to a slightly Salty Amber-Ginger, which is really nice... though as I said in my review of the original Sport, I would have loved a stronger Ginger presence.

    Overall Sport is good- it doesn't warrant paying more, and I was able to get mine on sale, but there are very few reasons to prefer/disapprove of it over the original.

    26th December, 2011.

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    Amazing Grace by Philosophy

    I just bought this one for my girlfriend after having smelled it on a friend of mine- all I can say is "Wow"! It's the most amazingly calming scent I've ever encountered; a nice warm soap that is instantly relaxing and a joy to the senses.

    Highly recommended.

    29th November, 2011.

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    Booster by Lacoste

    Starts off with a plastic and soapy scent that eventually turns into 100% cheap soap, with a bit of bathroom freshener and mint thrown into the mix.

    I got this stuff for $20, and I regret buying it. The whiff I got from the sample smelled totally different.

    Update: Girlfriend's Verdict = "It smells like something I (she) would wear"

    8th October, 2011. (Last Edited: 22nd December, 2011.)

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    Burberry Sport for Men by Burberry

    Burberry Sport isn't a popular scent on this site's forum.

    Burberry Sport is the one fragrance that I've received more compliments from women on than any of the others that I've been wearing over the last number of years.

    I ended up buying this cologne by accident, picking up a box with it's label in a bin at Winners. Only when I got home did I realize that I'd actually bought the deodorant stick- did I ever feel dumb! What a smell though; the deodorant stick was heavy with sweet Ginger, and I loved it!

    A few days later I went out and bought the actual cologne, which features more Wheat than the initial sniff of the deodorant, but settles down to a very pleasant Amber/Cedar. Not original, but definitely a step above the rest in terms of quality.

    What really surprised me was the sheer amount of compliments I received based on this scent; a day wouldn't go by where I wouldn't get a mention from a friend, and I know that at least one friends boyfriend received it as a gift!

    Also, while I try not to focus too much on bottles, the design on this one really fits. The hard rubber casing is great for throwing this cologne into a satchel or gym bag- something I wouldn't really do with a regular bottles of cologne in case it breaks.

    Very high thumbs up.

    14th May, 2011.

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    A*Men Pure Coffee by Thierry Mugler

    Starts off with fresh coffee beans, a quickly changes into musky chocolate. I still get a small hint of burnt tar, despite it not being in the ingredients. Decent stuff, not for summer wear.

    11th April, 2010.

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    Acqua di Giò pour Homme by Giorgio Armani

    This stuff is good- don't be too snobbish to enjoy it. It's the perfect summer scent, but also works for school, the bar, or any type of social situation.

    Lasts a while, and girls love it, which is always a bonus!

    15th January, 2010.

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    Love and Luck for Men by Ed Hardy [Christian Audigier]

    I couldn't believe it when I first got a whiff of this stuff. It smells EXACTLY like Unforgivable, EXACTLY. Pass on this one, it isn't worth it.

    5th January, 2010.

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    Black XS by Paco Rabanne

    This stuff is so sweet that it makes my teeth hurt. The base seems to be a tangy and synthetic strawberry/cherry which smells a lot like candy and/or medicine with a hint of musky wood that makes it a bit more of a cologne, rather than a young girls body spray.

    5th January, 2010.

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    A*Men / Angel Men by Thierry Mugler

    Angel is a strong scent that reminds me of old, musky chocolate.
    Patchouli also makes an appearance in the heartnotes.

    100% NOT for younger men.

    Despite the critical acclaim for Angel, I still greatly prefer Mugler Cologne.

    16th August, 2009.

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    Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme by Dolce & Gabbana

    I was really surprised by this one, and not in a good way. I bought it blind based on the high ratings here, and was shocked to find how simple this frag is, despite the extensive list of ingredients.

    I get lemon (though not nearly as much as other here have reported) and lots of pepper... someone mentioned that D&GPH reminds them of household cleaner, and they're spot-on. After a bit some tobacco peaks through, but it's appearance is brief.

    Projection and longevity is average on me.

    All in all, D&GPH isn't bad, but it's not the greatest. My SO and friends still prefer Polo Explorer to it, despite the huge difference in cost (1.3oz of Explorer = $20, 1.3oz of D&G = $70). I'm glad that I've tried it and have it in my collection, but I won't be buying a new bottle after this one is gone.

    7th June, 2009.

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    Nautica Oceans by Nautica

    Very light and inoffensive, but quite generic. The packaging is quite nice, however. All in all, I would not recommmend buying this stuff, since there are so many more deserving colognes on the market.

    24th May, 2009.

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    Calvin Klein Man by Calvin Klein

    BAD. This is the worst stuff I've ever had the misfortune of smelling. From start to finish CK Man smells like vegtables, specifically celery. Not sure how this stuff was green lit, but it's another example of a junky cologne from CK. CK Be is the only saving grace for this company.

    24th May, 2009.

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    Intimately Beckham Men by Beckham

    This stuff was quite a nice surprise for me. The opening is great- the beramot sticks out and is very heavy, and the scent itself lends towards an older, sophisticated individual. This stuff would best be used in the fall or winter- using it during the warmer seasons wouldn't work in my opinion.

    24th May, 2009.

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    Polo Blue by Ralph Lauren

    Smells really nice and fresh initially, but that only lasts for a few minutes. After the top-notes are gone, it smells like old paper. I really wanted to like it because of the initial burst.

    9th April, 2009.

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    Armani Mania by Giorgio Armani

    Musky cedar...
    The musk is very herbal, and smells "old", but thankfully isn't very strong. It fades away after about an hour with modest application.
    This scent reminds me of an an china cabinet that isn't opened very often. It seems to be geared towards older men, but it fails. All in all, it makes me feel nauseous- especially the opening.

    3rd April, 2009.

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    Polo Explorer by Ralph Lauren

    The bottle screams ruggedness. Forest-green with hunting-orange details, as well as a rubber cap suggest field equitment.

    The scent itself is very woody, as people have mentioned. There's also a certain amount of green- when I first smelled this stuff I swore that I could detect a vauge suggestion of pine, however I can't really now. One word that comes to mind when I think about this stuff is "dry". It's pleasent and smooth, however it's light and it really doesn't last the long on my skin.

    Overall, this stuff is okay. It's safe, one of those scents where you don't have to worry about people being offended by a prominent note.

    EDIT: Since buying this I've recieved incredibly positive response from my female friends (21-23yo). It's been described as "subtle, yet still good". I have to say that it's also grown on me quite a bit- I find it to be sweeter in it's opening now, but it isn't a turn-off. The mid-notes also have found a place in my heart. Longevity is still a problem, but now I usually carry around a mini when I'm wearing this so that I can reapply.

    8th March, 2009. (Last Edited: 4th August, 2009.)

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    cK be by Calvin Klein

    Very "meek".
    I was really looking forward to this one, based on it being described as soapy and fresh like laundry. I was surprised when I tried it that I could hardly smell anything at all when applied. It took several attempts before I picked up the peach behind the extremely weak white musk.
    I still like it better than ck One, though.

    EDIT: Since my initial review, CKBE has really grown on me. Though the scent is subtle, it is STRONG, as in it's still there after you shower. This is the perfect layering scent, or for any occasion where you want to smell good but not strongly. It's now my go-to scent, since I bought the massive 6.7oz flask!

    8th March, 2009. (Last Edited: 18th September, 2009.)

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    Unforgivable by Sean John

    I got a bottle of this for free, so I have absolutely no monetary stake in this stuff that might influence my review. It starts off decently... a light and sweet (sugary) citrus with a slight musk undertone. Progresses into a generic deodorant, before fading away. This all takes place within about 45 minutes.
    I guess if you're looking for a barely-there citrus-musk, this is it, but it isn't anything special, and if I hadn't recieved this for free, I'd never have bought it.
    Also, my cat sniffed my wrist where I'd sprayed this stuff, licked once, shook his head and ran away. Take that for what you will.

    28th February, 2009.

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    cK one by Calvin Klein

    It's already been stated that ck One has a synthetic note, but I really do have to throw in my opinion that this note ruins this frag. I could stand the florals, however the synthetic makes me want to vomit.
    I don't wear this one.

    9th February, 2009. (Last Edited: 8th March, 2009.)

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    Brit for Men by Burberry

    My mother has a makeup bag that she's owned since I was a kid. This bag has held more then 20 years worth of makeup, perfumes, etc. The fabric holds the scent of everyone of these products- it's a a very deep, warm scent.

    And that bag is exactly what Brit smells like. It's uncanny, and I couldn't believe it when I first got a whiff of this stuff. Though the Rose is listed as a Middle Note, I think that it sticks around for the Heart as well. I think this Rose is what really adds to the makeup smell.

    It isn't a bad cologne, however it isn't one that I want to smell like.

    21st January, 2009.

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    Touch for Men by Burberry

    Easily the most comforting frag in my collection.

    I was cautioned by other members on this forum that the Violet in Touch dominates, and it's true. I was worried when I first bought this that the Violet would be too feminine, however it is very warm and surprisingly masculine.

    There's a certain amount of sweetness alongside the Violet, but it isn't prominent.

    Unfortunately, Touch doesn't last too long nor does it project... however this isn't a problem if you don't mind reapplicating every few hours.

    This smell is exactly what I want my sheets and clothes to smell like- it smells warm and inviting. Though not the most acknowledged scent in my collection by my girlfriend or her friends, this is one that I really enjoy on my own, and I recommend it.

    EDIT: Since my review, I seem to have developed an adverse reaction towards Touch. There is something in it that causes me to gag when I use it... I've actually come quite close to throwing up at one point. I don't know what it is, however I find that I can no longer wear this stuff.

    19th January, 2009. (Last Edited: 12nd August, 2009.)

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    Old Spice by Procter & Gamble

    I really can't get into this stuff. I've used the deodorant for years, but when I apply the cologne all I get is a very harsh, offensive scent. On some guys it might be okay for the price... I got mine for about $3 in a combo pack.

    26th December, 2008.

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    Real for Him by American Eagle

    Tried this on a whim- regretted it instantly. I found it to be very heavy, not good at all.
    I asked a few friends what they thought, and didn't recieve any favorable responses.

    11th November, 2008.

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    Fierce for Men by Abercrombie & Fitch

    I think that this stuff gets a bad rep because it's overused by American youths. I live in an area that is far away from any Abercrombie & Fitch stores, thus this stuff isn't common at all, and the response that I've gotten has been amazing.
    Good for any occasion, or even just a comfort-scent. It's strong, and lasts forever... I use only a single spray. Anymore and this stuff would go from being really nice to being too much.
    The phrase "women love it" gets used a lot around here, but this stuff is the true love of all young women (granted, the ones I'm speaking of have likely never smelled this stuff before, and thus aren't sick of it unlike women in the US).
    Anyway, if you're a youngman this stuff is a... must! (groan).

    11th November, 2008.

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    Polo by Ralph Lauren

    I really wanted to like this stuff, but I think I'm too young for it. I loved the pine- really strong, but that's what I was looking for when I tried it.
    The dry down, however, was something else.
    The first thing that jumped to my mind was "stale cigarettes", and I'm really suprised to see that tobacco isn't in the list of ingredients.
    Anyway, as I get older I'm sure that I'll appreciate it more- for now, I'll stick to the younger RL's.

    11th November, 2008.

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    Polo Sport by Ralph Lauren

    My first frag, chosen by my girlfriend because of its inoffensive nature.

    Strong, fresh opening. Seaweed is really dominant; very salty and unique. Reminds me heavily of an ocean breeze, but there's something that is just a bit off that ruins the illusion.

    It calms down after the first few minutes and moves quickly into a barely detectable woody musk.

    I use this stuff for the gym now, since A) It smells nicer when you're working out and B) I don't like it as much as my other frags. For $75, you can find cheaper gym-frags.

    14th October, 2008. (Last Edited: 11th November, 2008.)

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    Ezra Fitch by Abercrombie & Fitch

    Starts off with an almost sickly smelling soap, which thankfully disappears into a nice subtle leather. I don't seem to have as many problems with sillage as some reviewers- I had one friend tell me that they were able to smell me from about 15 feet away (with a modest 2 sprays an hour beforehand). After a while though, this stuff fades, but never truely leaves the skin.

    One thing to note is that girls like this stuff; I've been told that I smell "very manly", and have been encouraged to wear it more often.

    The bottle is also nice- made to resemble a flask, it works well with the cologne.

    All said and done, this is decent stuff, especially considering the $16 price tag that it's currently at. Not the best frag, but by no means the worst- a more mature scent for the Abercrombie line. On my own i'd give it a neural, but it gets thumbs-up because of the female-compliments!

    5th October, 2008.

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    Polo Double Black by Ralph Lauren

    A great scent that I look very forward to using as my "everyday" this coming winter!

    21st September, 2008.

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    Cologne 41 by Abercrombie & Fitch

    Good stuff- longevity is terrible, though. I wear it to class because it's guaranteed to only last about an hour or two at the most, letting me wear other stuff later on. It gets the thumbs-up because of that hour or two, though.

    17th September, 2008.

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    Mugler Cologne by Thierry Mugler

    I wore this stuff all summer- it's great for when you just want a hint of freshness, nothing heavy.
    For those complaining of sillage, i suggest a combo of cologne and the body lotion (which I use as aftershave every so often!).
    Also, the little sample soaps that accompany this stuff are great... my friends all come out of my bathroom smelling their hands.

    Highly recommended, though I'd suggest waiting until next summer.

    17th September, 2008.

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