Fragrance Reviews by SmellyNinja

Love this stuff. A clean, smooth scent that states quality and refinement - just like the Canali line of clothing. The leather accord comes through strongest with hints of soap and sweetness. Distinctive without being overpowering, the man who wears this projects confidence and sophistication. Perfect for professional settings or formal occasions.

I've always liked obsession (and the very similar, but more refined, Bois Du Portugal by Creed), but that scent has always struck me as something for the older, mature man. Perhaps it was because while growing up in the 80's I seemed to notice this bottle in the bathrooms of more than one of my friends' dads. So while I always enjoy smelling the bottle whenever I get a chance, I never really think of it as something suitable for me.

Though it's less complex than it's namesake, I still detect hints of the Obsession soul that made the original so good. The warm, pleasant, inviting aura is still there, but the pear is dominant as well. I'm always reminded of pear brandy when I wear this, and like the drink, it seems meant for a slightly more sophisticated audience. However, the fruity sweetness of Night gives it just a little bit more playfulness than the original. Thus I can see this appealing to someone in the under forty crowd who may be looking for a scent that is more distinguished than many of todays mainstream offerings.

The downside for me is that I find it's longevity leaves something to be desired. I do however enjoy wearing it to bed from time to time - just a pleasent scent to fall asleep to.

A zippy, zesty sweet lemon freshness that's perfect to throw on first thing in the morning to wake you up and get your day started. The wood and spices give it a bit of bite, keeping the fruity freshness from becoming too feminine. It's a light, young, carefree scent perfect for a warm spring or summer day.

The siliage is decent without being overpowering, so it's fine to wear around the office. Best of all, unlike most fragrances, I actually get great longevity out of this. After putting it on in the morning I can still smell it well into the afternoon.

Are there better, more original, fresh scents out there? Probably. But that's mostly just a matter of opinion. And since mine is the one that counts here - Thumbs Up!

The first time I tried this on a card I wasn't impressed at all. But I've noticed that after being initially put off by a fragrance the first time I smell it, I can sometimes come back a short while later and get a completely different experience. I guess my nose just takes a little longer to warm up to some scents. With that in mind I dug out the sample vial I had been given and I decided to try it again - this time on my skin. I was actually pleasantly surprised.

On second take Mania is nice light, woody fragrence. It almost almost reminds me of pencil shavings (in a good way) on first spray. Dries down into a soft, warm, almost mellow scent with just a hint of sweetness; not at all unpleasant. It won't knock anyone's socks off, but a good daytime fragrance for when you just want to smell like something or want people to notice you're wearing a scent. Perfect for around the office or lounging at home.

After trying Attitude, Code and now Mania, I can definitely say Mania is the one I most prefer.

What a great scent. Smoky, woody with incense-like sweetness. I can almost imagine this smelling like a Tibetan pipe den or something.

It's a very masculine, sexy smell - it almost seems to smolder - but not the sweet freshness you'd typically find out at club. Seems more appropriate for nice romantic night at home by the fire on a winter evening when you want to get cozy.