Reviews by trapper

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    A*Men Pure Havane by Thierry Mugler

    I got this amazing scent a few weeks back, so I had time to experiment with it. It's sweet, very easy to like, impossible not to love it after 3 or 4 wearings. This fragrance has a very refined smell of tobacco and cherry vanilla pie, they combine perfectly into an unique aroma that will speak elegance whenever you wear it.

    Because it's sweet, it projects, lasts long enough you might say it's good for clubbing, that may be very true but I'd like to associate this aroma with elegant and stylish events.

    29th October, 2011.

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    Dior Homme Intense by Christian Dior

    The image I get when I smell this fragrance is Tom Ford. It's just that elegant. Great iris note, great longevity and delicious drydown. A must have for me in my wardrobe.

    4th February, 2011.

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    Acqua di Parma Colonia by Acqua di Parma

    Outstanding clean , fresh , soapy , stylish fragrance.

    This fragrance is smooth from top to drydown, notes are top quality, and for me it's definitely bottle-worthy. The only bad thing about it is the longevity which is 4-5 hours max.

    31st January, 2011.

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    Fou d'Absinthe by L'Artisan Parfumeur

    What an awesome scent. But... it's not for me. It's top quality, smells very masculine, fresh, classy, has a resinous feel to it, and those sweetest spices are just delicious.

    I like this one, quite a lot, but not my cup of tea because it reminds me of an aftershave my father used to wear when I was young, what an unfortunate association.

    Don't misunderstand me this doesn't smell old, I comfortably wear and love Bois du Portugal, New York, but in here that pine accord reminds me of my father, and let's face it, it feels very weird to smell like your old man.

    31st January, 2011.

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    Jubilation XXV by Amouage

    This is fragrance is so complex my head wants to explode. This is a beautiful creation, but it's not for me to wear it. This is why it's so weird I can have this on my wrist all day long, but when I give this a full wear I feel strange and unconfortable, it's not the kind of smell I picture a man should have.

    I'm reviewing the fragrance so it's 10 stars out of 10. If you feel confortable wearing this one, then it's a must-buy for you, you lucky bastard.

    25th January, 2011.

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    Chergui by Serge Lutens Les Salons du Palais Royal Shiseido

    Chergui is an olfactory delight. It seduces every bit of your body and unravels the magic of life and pleasure. This is a fragrance that will keep growing and growing on you, and I do not see myself in the future without this precious piece of art.

    It's best worn in the summer because heat and humidity bring this to it's true value. Named after a desert wind, chergui goes into your nostrils, then it reaches the brain and releases huge dosages of endorphines.

    Chergui is a special scent, it's not something you can have in your rotation, it's rather a special occasion guest that will stay by you in the best moments of your life. It has become an emotion, the only fragrance along with A Taste Of Heaven By Kilian that succeded in shifting my mood and my mindset.

    Thank you Serge Lutens.

    12nd January, 2011.

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    The One Gentleman by Dolce & Gabbana

    Wow, something from D&G that I actually like. This is elegant, smooth, perfect for special occasions like a night out or a dinner in a fancy restaurant.

    3rd January, 2011.

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    Visa by Robert Piguet

    I agree with all the reviews below me. This thing is gorgeous, despite the fact it's made in 1947 this 2007 reformulation is very modern, the fruity top,t the mossy feel, are divine. I'm wearing it at the moment we speak, I wish I could pull this off but I find it very feminine for my tastes.

    28th June, 2010.

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    Bulgari Aqua pour Homme by Bulgari

    Oh, what a lovely modern take on aquatics. The first time I smelled this I was flabbergasted because it really evokes the sea with it's spiciness and freshness.

    This is versatile and elegant at the same time. For a marine scent, I can't see nothing wrong with it.

    Some people might despise it for it's popularity, but the sales speak for themselves. I believe that it's freshness can bring up to life the young spirit in anyone.

    Projection: Perfect
    Longevity: 4-5 hours
    Development: Linear
    Classification: Spicy Aquatic
    Versatility: Great
    Age: Any
    Gender: Masculine
    Overall: 10/10

    18th June, 2010.

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    Hypnotic Poison by Christian Dior

    Oh, Hypnotic Person, the only female marketed fragrance I wear without being self-conscious. It starts with a stingy blast of almond dipped in vanilla. After 20 minutes, the jasmine starts to kick-in and the magical sweetness starts to appear. It's hard for me to describe it's entire development because no words can give you a feeling of what this can smell like.

    It is so easy to love and I can't help myself taking a whiff of this while I write this review.

    18th June, 2010.

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    Royal Delight by Creed

    First of all, I am a man and I proudly wear this one easily when I'm elegantly dressed. It's absolutely gorgeous. It may be intoxicating and heavy at first but it dims down and becomes suave.
    It speaks class, style and passion. Brilliant.

    31st May, 2010.

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    Blu Notte pour Homme by Bulgari

    This is the kind of fragrance that just grows on you. I was neutral for it at first, now all I can say I love it.
    This is a darker version of his old brother BLV pour Homme. It is futuristic, it has depth, it stands out and smells awesome.

    24th May, 2010.

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    Hugo XY by Hugo Boss

    Such a nice spicy cologne. It's so.. calming, so smooth, and it lasts. It can be used as your daily scent, it can also be used at formal occasions, it does not lack the one feature I love : versatility.

    It starts with a blast of modern icy mint, not the kind you find in Live Jazz, and the pear tree leaf note is lovely. It then settles down to a cold icy minty fruity tea-like kind of vibe. The drydown is transparent, soothing and simple.

    Overall: ***** (5 stars out of 5)
    Versatility: ***** (5 stars out of 5)
    Longevity: **** (4 stars out of 5)
    Projection: *** (3 stars out of 5)

    15th May, 2010. (Last Edited: 23rd May, 2010.)

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    Cruel Intentions by By Kilian

    Animalic, insanity, evil, beautiful, rose - are the words to describe the depth of this fragrance. It's sophisticated, has good longevity (not quite like Taste of Heaven which lasts 24 hours) but it's above average nonetheless.

    Thumbs way up.

    14th May, 2010.

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    Uomo? Moschino by Moschino

    Uomo? Moschino first impressions: my god this is the fragrance kings of portugal, spain or other mediterranean empires would wear. It's so distinctive, so classy. light yet warm. I second the fact that it emulates an Italian aura, a lady-killer tanned italian aura, something like that.

    Most versatile fragrance my nose has met.
    Longevity: average
    Projection: good
    Rating: ***** (5 out of 5 stars)

    4th May, 2010.

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    Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss

    Received this as a gift a couple of years ago, it was love at first sniff, oh what a delight.. Hugo Boss #6 is candy sweet (sometimes cloying in the heat) , fruity , elegant fragrance. It's hip , modern and better suited for the youth.

    It's so interesting, inspiring, evocative, provocative, the apples blasted in the top-notes get surrounded by the flower based mid-notes : tagetes, geranium and cloves, simply genious. A signature fragrance of my youth, a reflection of my ego.

    Longevity : average to good
    Projection: very good
    Versatility : average. I now wear this casually, often as a night fragrance, but sometimes during the day when I'm in the mood.
    Rating: ***** (5 out of 5 stars)

    4th May, 2010.

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    Bleecker Street by Bond No. 9

    First impression: How did I get in this green grass field surrounded by vanilla clouds ?

    Versatile, Fresh, Complex, Green, High Quality Fragrance. Worth addition to my humble collection.

    Rating: ***** (5 out of 5 stars)

    2nd May, 2010.

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    XS pour Homme by Paco Rabanne

    This is so nice, smooth, masculine and elegant. A complex fragrance of a simple man, this is how I see it. It starts off smelling like a Hospital or some sort of medicine, but that only last 20 minutes (thank god) and it develops into a nice sweet, woody heart (almost identical to Creed's Himalaya heartnote and Egoiste drydown) which you'll love because it projects and has more longevity than Himalaya.

    It is clean but also mysterious, and the thing about these kind of fragrances is that women go crazy about them. I spray this 45 minutes before leaving the house and lasts 8-10 hours on my skin ( I wouldn't want it any other way )

    Versatility : 10/10. This can be appropriate in any condition, weather, occasion, you name it. It can be casual as well it can be seductive.

    Age: 19+. This is the kind of fragrance that sends a message: "I'm a real man, a gentleman, I have class and style" , this would sound a bit goofy from the mouth (skin) of a teenager.

    Spraying: 2 on the neck's pulse-points, 1 chest, 1 wrist + tap the other wrist on it.

    I don't see this as 'The poor man's Himalaya', I'd rather call Himalaya : the unpacient man's Paco Rabanne XS.

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    **** (4 out of 5 stars)

    Cheers.

    2nd May, 2010.

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    Live Jazz by Yves Saint Laurent

    Don't judge a perfume by the first 25 minutes an ancient quote said and said it very well.
    Live Jazz starts with a punch of lemon peel and unpleasant grapefruit and it quickly disappoints you, but let it cool down so the Coriander, Wild Reed, followed by the Ambergris (which is very dim, but pleasant) do their magic.

    This is a fresh fragrance, unique, any man can pull this one off, a little bit classy, a little bit sporty, versatile, and because I received it at the same time I got the Dirt 2 game, whenever I spray it I have a flash of me driving on my console.

    Not the association I would like for this fragrance, but still, it gets a thumbs up from me.

    5th April, 2010.

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    A Taste of Heaven by By Kilian

    This is absolutely divine. By Kilian perfumes are fantastic with a lot of depth, but this one is my favorite, I love it.

    27th March, 2010. (Last Edited: 20th April, 2010.)

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    Royal Water by Creed

    This is fantastic stuff. I wouldn't pay 250$ for 4oz of this, but I love it.

    5th March, 2010.

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    Burberry London for Men by Burberry

    Awesome fragrance. Too bad it has very very poor longevity (4-5 hours). Hey, that's life.

    12nd February, 2010. (Last Edited: 1st April, 2010.)

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    Dior Homme by Christian Dior

    For me, Dior Homme is a memory portal to an euphoric melodramatic place in a beautiful park on a chilly evening in late August. It sends you back to nature in a classy, luxurious way.
    The fragrance has very good longevity, despite the fact it is close-to-skin. It's absolute.

    I might have just fallen in love.

    11th February, 2010.

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    B*Men by Thierry Mugler

    B*Men is a different cologne from A*Men they don't have anything in common. Great fragrance though, very masculine.

    27th January, 2010. (Last Edited: 28th January, 2010.)

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    A*Men / Angel Men by Thierry Mugler

    Definitely LOVE or HATE because this fragrance is EXTREME.

    Puff more than 3 sprays and it will cause nausea(it did to me, though i love it). Puff 1 spray and it will develop into something amazing, intriguing, masculine and sweet.
    Definitely LOVE on my side + this fragrance will make you noticed , awesome silage and projection.

    I see myself wearing it in the fall, the winter and spring. Definitely not for the hot weather.

    26th January, 2010.

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    Versace Man Eau Fraîche by Versace

    I don't know what's the big deal with it, but ladies, oh they adore this, they are DRAWN LIKE A MAGNET TO IT. It's sweetness takes bits of it's masculinity and for me it's just too citrusy. But if you wear a cologne for the ladies, you should get this.

    3rd December, 2009.

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    The Dreamer by Versace

    Truly remarkable masterpiece. These are the words to describe Versace's Dreamer. It's natural, it's unique, you get compliments anywhere from anyone has good longevity and the projection is close to skin. BUT THERE IS A BIG BUT, I hate the first 20-30 mins of it (that's why at first I was disgusted by it), it's simply too spicy and awful and it hurts my nose, but I would sacrifice anytime for it's simply outstanding dry down.

    This perfume is good for any time of the year (except day-time in the hot days of summer), it has a dramatic impact, and it suits the youth 16-22 years.

    3rd December, 2009.

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    Paco Rabanne pour Homme by Paco Rabanne

    The smell is good, very green and fresh, and MASCULINE. You smell like a real man, but unfortunately, like real old man. I can't see myself wearing this until I'm 40 or 50. It was a very successful fragrance at it's time but.. times change, tastes change, we need something more modern.

    It has good projection, long lasting (8-10 hours on my skin), I'll give it a thumbs up for it's unique smell.

    3rd December, 2009.

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    Body Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent

    If seduction had a smell... Yeah you've guessed it, it would be that of Body Kouros. Spraying this on your neck and chest embarks you in the world of sexuality and passion where everything is permitted and love is the air. You might get a rush of fantastic youthful sensual energy that will fuel your appetite every single time.

    I cannot describe the thrill completely because most of it is indescribable. Use this juice wisely.

    3rd December, 2009. (Last Edited: 4th March, 2010.)

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    Acqua di Giò pour Homme by Giorgio Armani

    elegant , masculine , worthy of it's popularity , and it still does the trick for me.

    3rd December, 2009.

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