Basenotes - Reviews by Askzander

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Euphoria Men Intense by Calvin Klein

Oh, this is delicious! I knew from the first time I smelled it that I absolutely had to own it. It's a cool, fruity scent, and it's hard for me to imagine someone disliking it. I find it fresh and exciting. It isn't too strong, but it isn't really weak either, so if I apply enough, I can get good sillage out of it. It lasts all day on me without becoming weak, and that's a hugely important factor for me. This scent is fun and youthful and I can't get enough of this. It's perfect for relaxed days spent hanging out with friends doing nothing at all. Overall, a wonderful fragrance that I can't recommend enough.

21st April, 2009.

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Burberry Summer for Men by Burberry

I am not a fan of citrus scents. However, I will say that I don't mind this. As a matter of fact, I like it a lot. I wore it all last summer to band camp. I recently wore it again, and the smell instantly reminded me of those beautiful summer nights. As a result, I absolutely love this scent. As for the smell itself, it is very sharp on top, but it's not sickening like some other citrus fragrances. It's actually quite nice. Sillage and longevity are my only problems with it. It is extremely weak, and must be applied very liberally. It also is completely gone within a couple hours. It's a total disappointment. But as far as citrus scents go, this is great. I think it works best on those summer nights when you're going out for a few hours and just want to smell fresh.

21st April, 2009.

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Opium pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent

This is a very well-made scent. It accomplishes what it wants to, and I appreciate it for that. But it's too much for me. It's spicy, but dark. Very dark. It remains like this for hours, until it eventually dries down to a vanilla-dominated scent. This is lighter, and I like it more, but it is too sweet for my personal taste. It's very strong, and the longevity is certainly not a problem at all. This will last all day, no problem. I really do enjoy the smell of it, but it needs to be toned down a little, as it is just above my toleration level. This ends up being cloying, and makes my stomach churn. But that's probably just because of my low tolerance for vanilla.

21st April, 2009.

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Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent

Kouros is an absolutely fantastic scent. It is very powerful, so it should be applied with caution. Many people think this smells like urinal cakes; I agree completely. Yes, this isn't a very pleasant association, but it really doesn't matter, because this stuff smells absolutely divine. I don't really know how to describe it, but it seems bitter to me. When I wear it, I find it very difficult to resist the urge to just smell myself constantly. It's very unique and stands out due to its sheer strength. As for longevity, this lasts 24 hours, so applying in the morning, will last until my shower the next morning. Everyone should at least try wearing this once, because it is a fascinating experience. I will say this, though: being stuck in a tight, hot, poorly ventilated room with this is vastly unpleasant. Beware.

21st April, 2009.

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Jazz by Yves Saint Laurent

I absolutely love Jazz. It doesn't just smell nice; the scent actually makes me really happy. It is a very warm, deep scent. When I wear it, I feel like I'm expecting it to just swallow me up in its warmth. If I try to smell it on my skin, it's nothing special. But the aura it creates is wonderful. It's pretty weak, so I have to apply a lot, and even then it refuses to become overwhelming. Which contributes to its intoxicating effect. I don't smell it constantly. Every once in a while, the scent will rise up to my nose and make me feel like I'm in heaven. Once it's gone, I eagerly anticipate its return. Other people probably won't notice it, but that's not the purpose of Jazz. I feel a strong emotional connection to this fragrance because it brings up so many memories. The thing is, I'm not entirely sure what it reminds me of. I catch glimpses of memories when I wear this scent, and am briefly brought back to walking around at the State Fair with friends and other experiences that I can't quite pinpoint, like a dream upon waking. All in all, it's very lovely and I plan on wearing it often.

21st April, 2009.

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A*Men / Angel Men by Thierry Mugler

When I wore this for the first time, I loved every minute of it. I quickly grew to hate it, however, as its ridiculous sweetness made me feel really nauseous. It still does, to an extent, but I have found that when applied correctly, it can be calmed enough to avoid this. It's very strong, and will last 24 hours. I consider that to be a good thing, but it means you should definitely be careful applying this. It starts off dark and unpleasant. I find it to be a mixture of coffee and chocolate. I once walked by a coffee machine shortly after applying this, and the combination was just horrible. Over the course of several hours, it slowly develops into a lighter mix of vanilla/chocolate. I find this to be very nice sometimes, and overpowering at other times. It really depends on the situation with this one. I look forward to wearing it in the winter. I imagine that walking out in the snow around Christmastime with a lover while wearing this scent has got to be a beautiful thing. But until then, I'm not so sure about this.

21st April, 2009.

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