 | Black Suede Leather by AvonI have avoided the leather scents after so many bad experiences with the cliche mixture of leather, tobacco, vanilla, and powder. Sweet floral layers in the drydown keep the leather and woods thankfully in the background. The lack of the cedar or pine does credit to this scent as well. It has made its way into the regular rotation as a wear-anytime casual scent. 3rd January, 2012. (Last Edited: 6th January, 2012.) |
| | Michael Jordan by Michael JordanThis was a recent blind buy and I'm pleasantly surprised. The initial notes are reminiscent of Drakkar Noir mixed with the mild cedar of Aspen beneath and, although I'm not a fan of either, it seems to work for me here. The drydown is where it gets complicated, becoming an interesting blend of citrus and cedar-odd in a nice way. While folks have mentioned problems with a lack of longevity here, I have to say it stays with me much better than most of my colognes. Muted, of course, but still with me. This is pleasant and not synthetic the way the notes list would seem to suggest. As a big fan of value, this cool little $6 bottle makes this an even sweeter find. 8th November, 2011. (Last Edited: 16th November, 2011.) |
| | Calvin by Calvin KleinLoved this one back in the day. I found this same scent again packaged as Old Spice Fresh After Shave in 06, but long gone again. 3rd August, 2009. (Last Edited: 10th November, 2011.) |
 | IZOD by IZODThis smells identical to Dolce & Gabbana's Light Blue for women, even though the listed frag notes are decidely different. After the intial blast, the middle softens to the fruit, mint, and incense. The drydown leads to a loud incense with a jasmine-bamboo-cedar personality. Very strong and persists even after a shower. After the first couple of hours, seems to morph into bug spray. I wanted to like this, but the notes mixed in an obnoxious way, making me queasy and giving me a headache. I'm also not a fan of repackaging women's perfumes as men's colognes, since I'm a dude. 4th June, 2009. |
| | Zizanie by FragonardDisliked it at first, with the powder notes being overwhelming. However, the compliments I received from women convinced me otherwise and I stuck with it for many good memories. Similar to Royal Copenhagen but softer. Longevity is average, not great. Projection is subtle. Performs better as a cold-weather scent, since it will expand and choke you in hot weather! 3rd June, 2009. (Last Edited: 10th November, 2011.) |
| | Kiss Him by KISSThis was ghastly. Like some unholy smash-up of Drakkar Noir, Liz Taylor, Brut, and the aforementioned body sweat of an overweight man. 3rd June, 2009. |
| | Wind Drift by DanaQuite simply the best of the English Leather/ 70s cheapies. Very clean scent, with a strong leather base and a wind-blown quality that makes it feel light instead of bogged down like many masculine frags before and since. Strong aquatic sensibility without being feminine like many of the modern aquatic colognes. 3rd June, 2009. |
| | Jovan Bodytonics Energizing by JovanVery good as an after-shower splash rather than a true wear-around cologne. 3rd June, 2009. |
| | Jovan Bodytonics Refreshing by JovanThe most refined of the Bodytonics. This scent is very similar to several of the aquatic fragrances out there and works better as a cologne than the others. 3rd June, 2009. |
| | Perry Ellis for Men (original) by Perry EllisI can't believe this has been discontinued. Drydown was a wonderful, sultry blend of roses, leather, and smoke that lived for hours and wore well on both skin and clothes. A firm scent without being too pungent. The most compliments of any cologne. 3rd June, 2009. |
 | Paco Rabanne pour Homme by Paco RabanneBegan using because it's the closest approximation I've been able to find to the now-defunct classic Andron (but with less of an emphasis on the civet note, which is good). While the scent is excellent and clearly male, the real problem lies in extremely poor longevity and projection. After the first hour there is no indication you were ever wearing it at all. I have had to frequently reapply in order to enjoy. 3rd June, 2009. |
| | Lapidus pour Homme by Ted LapidusVery big and loud frag with many elements present at the same time. There seems to be more going on in this than is listed in the notes. The overall mix is a different take on men's scents; a strong mix of old-fashioned masculine sandalwood and leather trying to burst out of a very large garden. Prominent notes seem to balance between lemon/pineapple and sandalwood/leather. Difficult scent to pull off; I think the determining factor in whether this scent works for someone lies in how it mixes with one's body chemistry. Received both compliments and wrinkled noses in response to wearing it. 3rd June, 2009. |
| | Jovan Musk for Men by JovanA strange mixture of gruff, antiseptic tones along with the softer lavender and carnation. Wore this alone for about a year and have not gone back since. Likable one minute and slightly nauseating the next. 3rd June, 2009. |
| | Jovan Bodytonics Soothing by JovanGrassy, but nice. I can't find these Bodytonics anymore around here. 3rd June, 2009. |
| | Joop! Homme by Joop!This is just a flowery mess. The urinal cake reference was right on, except with an added note of cherry Vicks cough drops mixed in as well. 3rd June, 2009. |
| | Hugo by Hugo BossI have to say I did not care for it. The scent seems very thick, with SO many notes all happening at once. Very sweet and sour at the same time. Became even sweeter on my skin and the smell turned to a mixture of flowers and syrup after the first hour. 3rd June, 2009. |
| | Aramis by AramisNothing quite like it! Definitely male and definitely a mature scent, working best on 30+ guys. 3rd June, 2009. |
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