 | Shalimar by GuerlainI saw the reviews, and I decided to get a bottle from the local shop. Yes, I am a man, and I wear Shalimar...and I like it. It reminds me of 4711 meets Number Six meets Florida Water. Good and citrusy, sweet, and just plain nice. Not getting anything flowery from my wrist, sorry. But nice, sweet, and relaxing. 14th December, 2011. |
 | Aqua Velva Ice Blue by WilliamsThis stuff is cheap...yet still overpriced. Good value for the money? So is Old Rotgut Gin, yet it is still swill. If it's a good, bracing aftershave you want, get yourself some 4711 or Florida Water. 19th June, 2011. |
| | Poison by Christian DiorWell now, this one sure does live up to its name. I like the goth stuff (I am wearing Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme right now) but this one smells like someone shoved a bunch of flowers into a bowl of Smucker's and threw in a grenade. No offense meant - to Smucker's! Someone pass me a big bucket of 4711, I need to clear out my nasal passages just thinking about this one and the memories I have of every Taylor Dane wannabe wearing it. GAAAAAH! 2nd April, 2011. (Last Edited: 12nd May, 2011.) |
| | Paloma Picasso / Mon Parfum by Paloma PicassoI see Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme has a little sister (I say 'little' because VC&APH came out in 1978 and this one came out in 1984). If I were to date a lady wearing this, I would be initially attracted, but would surely watch my step. Fancy, rich, and every bit as ladylike as VC&APH is gentlemanly. Someone here mentioned a cigarette-smoking mature lady in a Mercedes - that totally works, and no I am not being sarcastic either. Remember Foreigner's music video 'Say You Will' - the part where the lady was spraying on perfume? That was Paloma Picasso, I am sure of it. 3rd February, 2011. |
| | Florida Water by Murray & LanmanThis is my aftershave. First picked it up at the 7-11 (American convenience store) for three bucks. Worth it, too. No longevity, but works well after shaving and is a nice personal pick-me-up. My first impression was 'great citrus, too bad this is gone in half an hour' and I was right - BUT - what a wonderful half hour. This and 4711 are totally my favourite aftershaves. 26th September, 2010. |
| | A*Men / Angel Men by Thierry MuglerNice, sweet, and really enjoyable. The scent reminds me of a candy / chocolate / coffee dessert covered with whipped cream. I wont wear this to a formal event, but its good for relaxing in a casual environment. Good scent for the price, and one I recommend to those who want to smell just plain great. 1st August, 2010. |
 | Only The Brave by DieselThe bottle is sweet; the scent is lacking. Good for the under-21 crowd, I guess. As for me, Im sticking with my 1970s era powerhouses. 24th May, 2010. |
| | Quorum by Antonio PuigThis should be called 'New Jersey Guido'. Strong, macho, and in your face. Very powerful, very leathery, and macho enough to make Chuck Norris look like Mr Sweetchuck. 2nd May, 2010. |
| | Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme by Van Cleef & ArpelsEdgar Allan Poe would have loved this one - dark, sweet, yet kind of nice. I just sprayed it all around my little redoubt, and it smells just perfect. It's great if you're in a goth mood - but do spare application, please, or you'll choke everyone. 30th December, 2009. (Last Edited: 31st December, 2009.) |
| | Polo by Ralph LaurenI wore this one all the time in junior high. The scent really takes me back. As an adult, I can appreciate it a lot more. It lasts a long time, and it smells great. Top drawer stuff. 12nd November, 2009. |
| | Drakkar Noir by Guy LarocheNot bad. The blend of patcholi and sweet florals is a pretty good one. Smells like Caswell-Massey's Aura of Patchouli meets Axe's Dark Temptation bodyspray. I give it a Neutral rating - but if Guy Laroche decides to add a wee touch of Mysore sandalwood to the mix, it'd have a Thumbs Up from me. 12nd November, 2009. |
| | 4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser by 4711Good for its historic value. I often wash my hands in it. The alcohol content acts much like the alcohol in hand sanitizer, and it's a good waterless clean (though no substitute for a bath, natch). The fact that the scent has slightly less longevity than a scoop of ice cream on a fat kid's dinner plate is also a good thing - it won't interfere with my cologne. Think of this as less of a cologne and more of a hand washing solution, and you'll probably like it more. 12nd November, 2009. |
| | Axe Dark Temptation / Lynx Dark Temptation by Axe / LynxI purchased this bodyspray about yesterday. It's pretty meh by itself, but add Caswell Massey's Aura of Patchouli cologne spray and you've gotten yourself something that smells perfect and lasts a long time. A hint about bodysprays. Spray them everyplace below your neck where you have body hair - yes, including "down there" - and it will last all day. 1st October, 2009. |
| | Verbena Harvest by L'OccitaneOkay...I honestly tried to love this one, but just couldn't. The lemonsmell is like swimming in bathroom cleaner, and it burns my skin to boot. I got it because the boutique I went to was out of Caswell Massey's Number Six, so I got this instead. Bad move. Back to the Six I go, to stay this time. 13rd September, 2009. |
| | Number Six by Caswell-MasseyThis one is my signature cologne - very formal and very wearable. Longevity is not an issue if you use enough of it - I use about six ounces a month - and its aroma is very calming and centering. Women could wear this as well, but only with short hair and khakis. Great frag for the money, and one I would totally recommend. 12nd July, 2009. |
| | Jake by HollisterEh...this one tries to be spicy and woodsy, but ultimately fails at both. But then again, at the age of 35, I'm past Hollister's target market. I probably would have rated this much better if I smelled it 20 years ago. 21st June, 2009. |
| | 1752 by Caswell-MasseyThis one is actually pretty good. Yes, the top note is more than a little rank, hence the Neutral rating. But wait an hour and it settles down to something rich and nice. I keep a bottle in my bedroom, and use it every day. 23rd March, 2009. |
| | 24, Faubourg by HermèsI smelled this when it first came out, in a department store in the late 1990s. Beautiful - I obviously can't wear it, as I'm a man, but I still love smelling this one. 23rd March, 2009. |
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