Basenotes - Reviews by hammersj

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Chrome by Azzaro

Mixed feelings but overall I like it. It's like Versace Eau Fraiche with less lemon and some note that's peppery/metallic. It's a bit strong and I wish I knew what the ladies thought of it. It lasted at least half a workday for me, and even throughout the whole day I would smell it off and on, strongly.

8th October, 2009.

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Euphoria by Calvin Klein

I smelled this on one of my female friends and couldn't stop telling her how much I enjoyed it. She even handed me her scarf so I could bury my nose in it. She's a dark-haired Latina in her early 20s who dresses classy and seems exotic and mysterious to me. That may be why I associate this fragrance with someone who is elegant, mature, classy, dark and mysterious, exotic. I'm not sure how I would feel if I smelled it on a teenager or even a girl on her 20s who hasn't really grown out of the girly phase. It's not suitable for a rambunctious bleached blonde party girl, instead for a more serene woman (or young woman).

28th June, 2009.

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Very Irresistible for Men Fresh Attitude by Givenchy

I bought it because the mint note seemed unique to me at the time. It dries down pretty sweet but not too overpowering. It's nice but not that special.

27th June, 2009. (Last Edited: 9th October, 2009.)

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Versace Man Eau Fraîche by Versace

Has a similar drydown to Issey Miyake, more floral. It does smell synthetic. Furthermore it is fairly unisex which does not appeal to some women. I have no problems with longevity - lasts on me all day at work and projects well for half the day. It is fairly simple which I assume is what people mean by it being "empty". It's like a less stinky/masculine Azzaro Chrome. Unisex and does smell very, very similar to D&G Light Blue for women (smelled it on a co-worker). Changing my vote from neutral to thumbs up.

27th June, 2009. (Last Edited: 8th October, 2009.)

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Pure Vetiver by Azzaro

It's a nice grassy smell, but there's not much too it. I haven't tried other vetivers. It lasts a decent amount of time and is inoffensive. Smells like freshly cut grass, good for what it's going for.

Edit: This isn't much of a vetiver really. To me it smells like Azzaro Chrome (VERY similar almost stinky drydown which is nonetheless enjoyable), except with a green grassy note instead of a blue note.

27th June, 2009. (Last Edited: 8th October, 2009.)

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