Fragrance Reviews by RCavs

NIce fragrance! Finally a mainstream scent with a well developed amber based composition! I liked a lot the combination of mint, amber and chocolate. It also vaguely reminded of MPG Ambre Precieux, what is a good thing. Thumbs up!

Compared to Ungaro's previous trilogy, this is a pale, really pale launch. After those marvellous creations, this casual, light and refreshing scent will shock a lot of people. It's simple in its composition: basically green tea and pepper. The combination of these two notes produces something like ginger, just a bit less spicy and somewhat reminded me of CK Euphoria, just better. I can notice the anise really far in the opening and for a few minutes but couldn't smell any sweetness as I thought I could find due to the liquorice. I see it as a nice sunday fragrance, the same feeling I share with Cool water.
After all, It's more of the same, very uninspiring.

Ouch! Renperd is right: What a horrible spicy/sharp smell is that at the first hour?! It's nauseating... F32 was one of the few fragrances that made me feel ill after sampling. When it dries down, however, It gets better: turns to a powdery vanilla type of scent.

I didn't like the attempt to create a modern-retro fragrance. It seemed discordant to me. It's another dark, sweet and woody scent with a bright note (looking at the pyramid I guess It's the neroli) surrounding it. I'm not a big fan of vanilla and even less when It's combined with patchouli...

I agree with Jon_Remy when he told it's similar to Hilfiger Athletics, but I don't think they tried to create their own version of T. Friends is more in the citrus side while T is really like clean laundry smell. In my opinion, T is far superior and longer lasting. It's the essence of cleaness. But Friends isn't a bad scent. It's in the same level of Athletics and if you have one, you don't need the other.
Good for casual wearing if you don't expect more than a refreshing citrusy smell.

After sampling this fragrance I started to think in which occasion I could use it, but couldn't make any conclusion... Its initial notes are hard to describe and get better when the sweet nutmeg appears but seemed strange anyway. It's different enough from another recent launches but too different for me to purchase it.

Dirty English is another dark, heavy and a bit sweet kind of fragrance. I detect some incense that vaguely reminded of Etro's Messe de Minuit. Smells dated and although it's not an aquatic, It's not original either. Gucci pour homme follows the same line but is better...

Yeah, This one is light and fresh, but in an annoying way...Starts with a spicy accord: a mix of ginger and lavender, a bit strong to my taste. When it dries down, I smell that ozonic/cypress note I once smelt in Lanvin Oxygene. At this point, It becomes Lanvin Oxygene Light. The result is an uninspired, faint and weird scent.

RL Silver is the one for those who want a light yet distinctive fragrance. It's got a nice grape note (that brings us freshness) surrounded by a smoky accord (that makes it more serious) and, at the very beggining, reminded me somehow of Michael Kors. After some time, the grape gains power and produces a smell that made me think of Bvlgari pour homme's lightly sour tea note.

Nice aquatic/marine fragrance! Fresh with a hint of refinement! A mix of the well known Azzaro Chrome, Davidoff Echo and Swiss Army. Csual and long lasting, It's a good choice for those who love light scents.

It's a fresh floral/fruity fragrance, I'd even say It's a pretty much wearable light fougere. A few can complain about its synthetic character, but its major problem is the ubiquity. You can't be "original" or "unique" with Cool Water, that's for sure...
But I don't think CW is so linear as people usually say. As it dries down, I can notice an earthy smell that makes the scent a bit heavier. It's curious that almost no one mentions it. Is it my body chemistry?!

Essence Pure starts with a sharp and acid green accord that can annoy sensible souls. Then it really incorporates a watery smell, a bit difficult to describe, but obviously refreshing. After an hour or so, It gets thicker with a still refreshing and clean powdery smell. It's a nice casual fragrance and a good choice for summer days, just don't except anything original or outstanding.

Well, That wasn't exactly the kind of smell I'd like to smell on my wife... In fact, I think she would kill me if I bought a bottle of this stuff...It's too dark and cloying, smoky...

Sorry, but considering the great expectations I had before trying it, this fragrance sucks!! I compare it to those cheap mass-market avon fragrances... Put a boat of ginger and some uninspired woods and you got Euphoria...
Well, I loved the feminine version and bought a bottle to my wife, so i expected something nice, remarking in their men's lauching... It was a complete let down!
It's far from something original and the longevity isn't that great. It's also pretty expensive...

It didn't work for me, but I can't say It's a bad fragrance... It's floral and sweet, for those who appreciate a more complex formula (reminiscent from those 80s fragrances). It somehow reminded of Herrera Aqua (which, by the way, is definetely floral and a bit sweet). In fact, It could be Herrera Aqua's "black" version...
Another similar fragrance in concept is Bogart's One Man Show. But they share only the same concept, the notes differ considerably. And I prefer OMS.
Longevity was ok on my skin.

I agree with RobX: It's essentially Patchouli and melons!! Starts fruity and a bit sweet and then the melons take control. After 30 minutes of melon deja vu, It's patchouli's time to appear. And just wait another 30 to realize it's the only note you'll smell until it vanishes...
It's not bad but It's pretty generic. From the cool water series, in my humble opinion, it's the weakest one.
P.S: Longevity is even bad for a summer fragrance.

It's so good when you don't expect anything from a fragrance and then you get surprised!!! I expected another generic fresh scent, full of melon and what do I get? A tamed version of Guerlain Vetiver! Yeah, a nice vetivery fragrance without that rancid tobacco note. There's something in it that also reminded me of Faberge Brut, maybe the star anise... It's indeed a modern take on these formulas!
I liked very much its versatility: it's distinct yet fresh, so you don't need to be ashamed of wearing it at night! Thumbs up!!

Nothing original indeed... Starts fresh and quickly turns to a generic sweet and fruity smell, a bit synthetic, similar to the ones found in Z Zegna and Cool water deep. It's not a bit powdery as the first neither so intense in its fruity notes as the second.
All in all, It's a nice casual fragrance. Just too expensive for what it is.

I nice all time fragrance that combines orange(y) fresh top notes with a slightly sweet powdery smell. It reminds me of Lacoste pour homme (gray bottle) and just a little bit of Boss Soul (due to the powdery character), although it's better than Soul because it excluded the flowery annoying note.
By the way, The longevity is good.

As usual, starts citrusy and refreshing and in less than 5 minutes turns to a spicy-herbal fragrance with that old school vibe of scents like Eau Sauvage, monsieur de Givenchy etc.
Well, I see some similarities with herrera's 212 (in its mossy greeness) as if this one was its father. Maybe an old school 212 with annoying sharp spices.

It's the same old formula with the addition of citrusy notes. But these notes fade quickly and in less than 1 hour, all you got is the same woody-sour scent with a hint of sweetness from the original one.

Obviously, Jaguar performance copied the refreshing notes from Swiss Army. And I don't know why they did that, because these notes smell like cheap deodorant!
But Swiss Army is not that bad: It combines these awful fresh notes with a sweet accord that aggregates value to the fragrance, although It doesn't save it. The longevity is nice for this type of fragrance.

Blue Jeans has a strange smell (to my nose, floral) combined to a thick sweet note that reminds me of vanilla that produces a loudy and vulgar fragrance. I don't know why, but I think the drag queens from "Priscila" motion picture were all using VBJ. Maybe the right word to describe it, can be "Kitsch".

Nice fragrance! Much better than Z, this one definetely has character. A great combination of refreshing notes (that seemed to me more like cypress/aloe vera/pine) with a bubble gummy sweet note (maybe watermelon). Versatile and has a good staying power!

Although I don't like Avon fragrances in general, I decided to give Noir a chance... And It was one of the biggest let downs of my life! I was totally deceived by the adversiting that promised a sensual night type of fragrance. There's no "Noir" here. The fragrance is pale, has no character, It's so common that hurts. And smells cheap. A "watery" ginger opening mixed with some vulgar woods and slight powder...Linear, linear, linear. And fades quickly. Vanished in less than 2 hours on my skin.
I suppose Avon spent all the fragrance's project budget on licensing Lacroix's name and with advertising. Forgot to spend in a good formula. Maybe they think the mass is dumb and is going to buy anything under a designer name and nice bottle...
Shame on you, Avon!

I was surprised when I tested this one: It's watery, ok, but It's more floral than properly aquatic... Starts with a nice sweet, almost bubble-gummy smell that only lasts 1-2 minutes and then, the flowers take control surrounded buy a powdery aura. Good Longevity and some sillage. Very similar to Herrera Aqua for 1/2 the price!

ARGH!!
This fragrance smells like cheap deodorant! It's refreshing, but in an extremely cheap and "dejà vu" way! It's like a L'Eau d'Issey's bad copycat...

After all the rave reviews, I think I was expecting too much and the consequence was a great let down... Monsieur is indeed dated. It starts with that citrusy/herbal accord similar to all those 60, 70s light fragrances (YSL pour homme, Eau Sauvage etc.) and then becomes something slightly sweet and powdery. Totally so-so! I couldn't even find any distinct character...
This one deserves to be retired.

Well, It didn't seem to be a feminine fragrance for me... And I didn't like it: It's a discordant fight between a spicy/peppery accord with a powdery and slightly sweet note. It's note bad, but too weird for me. The longevity is great though.

I liked it a lot! It's fresh but not citrusy, maybe Lavender(y) with some marine accords that reminded me of a tamed version of Azzaro Chrome. It's somehow elegant although It's casual. The longevity is nice. I don't know the original version but this one can be treated as an "original one"!

When first sprayed, it exuded a nice laundry smell that faded quickly to a very common lavendery/green scent. A bit sharp but inoffensive. Very similar to Salvador Dali's Agua Verde. For casual wearing only!

Quasar opens with a magnificent fresh smell that instantly reminded me of washed/clean clothes!
After some minutes the middle notes bring a fruity accord that smell like sweet bananas. It's not bad, but It would be better if it had maintained the laundry smell!

Oxygene starts as most of the ozonic/aquatic fragrances: refreshing and airy but quickly dries down to a strong herbal smell that really annoys me...
Although It's meant to be a refreshing fragrance, its herbal accord is medicinal and cloying...

Well, I was expecting a daring interpretation of the "so simulated" marine smell and all I could find was another regular fragrance in the crowd. I'm having trouble to define it: I don't know if It's marine or only a spicy and slightly powdery aquatic...
It fails miserably in the effort to be a mature marine smell.
If you really want to smell like the ocean, go for Kenzo pour homme.

Regular refreshing green scent with floral undertones, for casual wearing. Fair smell for the price.

A must have for the A*men lovers!
It follows the same track, but while A*men has a chocolate/coffee mix, Animale is caramel(ey) and fruity (maybe a reminiscence of the original Animale fougere character).
A hidden gem!

Joop is a really strong fragrance! Loudy, very sweet and intrusive, reminded me of a floral grape smell found in some bubble gum I used to buy in my childhood...
As a fragrance, It's vulgar.

Caron Ph is maybe the greatest disappointment I've ever had after wearing a scent! It opens with a very common and pure lavender smell that lasts 2-3 minutes and then the fragrance begins to mutate... It's like a fight between the lavender and the vanilla that produces a bizarre smell, really horrible! After some more minutes the fragrance stabilize and the result is a dated sweet powdery smell that lasts forever.
Thumbs down!!

ARGH!!! What a weird scent...
It's without a doubt, an original smell but really annoying. Starts smoky and spicy(like cigarrette smoke)and than dries down to a disgusting sweet orangey accord. After breathing L'anarchiste I had to take some fresh air to avoid choking!

Ouch!! This one starts really nasty! Super smoky at first, it becomes smoother after some minutes although it never looses the agressive smell...
It's indeed a dated smell, what in some sort of way means it's rich. It's a pitty It's too cloying to be worn at warmer temperatures. The vetiver is really here: this one is better than Annick Goutal's Vetiver but Guerlain's one is still my favourite.

Wow! Great fragrance from Hugo Boss! If you like Davidoff Echo, this one will perfectly fit you. I have to say Hugo clearly biased it: both have the same refreshing metallic/minty smell but while Echo smells more spicy and a bit woody, this one is fruity and more subtle. However, both have a sweet (without being cloying)smell that gives them a young vibe.
Good longevity for a casual scent! It's the kind of fragrance everybody loves, what makes us think that one of its problems is the lack of originality/daring.
Thumbs up anyway!

Although its age, Drakkar Noir is still a great fragrance, what classifies it to the hall of Classics! Ok, It's mossy and a bit heavy, but It's nothing that could make you choke. Personally, I think it's Gucci Nobile's older broder, mainly because it shares that herbal greeness (refreshing, for sure). However, it adds an ambery drydown that isn't sweet and reminds me of Cartier Pasha (I don't see it in the olfactive pyramid though).
It's very masculine, long lasting and is the kind of fragrance a few will dislike.

I'm not a big fan of Boss' Fragrances, but this one really surprised me. Truly refreshing, light but not fainting, particularly long lasting on my skin. Great combination of smells that seemed fresh and fruity (slightly sweet). Specially good for casual wearing!

Classy, subtle with a nice wine(y) smell! Great bottle and longevity!
If you can't get no satisfaction, try O Boticário Malbec for a more pungent wine aromme mixed with woods!
THUMBS UP!

It's a nice evening scent, but It's too similar to JPG Le Male... Heavy on vanilla with a nice green accord, It also has something in common with fragrances like Burberry Brit and even Gucci envy. I'd give it a thumbs up, but It'll be neutral due to the lack of originality.

Well, I expected much more from this frgrance...
The nice light smoky vetiver smell that It exudes is surrounded by a rude woodsy accord that makes the fragrance smell cheap to me...
If there wasn't so much wood in this one, I could compare it to Annick Goutal Vetiver (which I also despise).

Remix starts citrusy and quickly becomes similar to YSL Rive Gauche in its menthol with sweetness shaving cream smell. It's nice and versatile, the Longevity is average, but It's non original. After some time, this smell gets weaker and a woody base (very close to City Glam's one) takes place. From Emporio Armani brand, I still prefer Mania.

A nice citrusy/floral fragrance that starts extremely similar to Terre d'Hermes... For about 10-15 minutes... Then, The floral tones take control (a lot of lavender mainly) and mix with the orange bark initial accord producing a fresh, casual, out of the shower smell. In my opinion, better than Lacoste essential for half the price. It's not green as its juice, I notice some green, but It's just a "detail" here.

Particularly, I prefer the original one with its more proeminent amber(y) and rich smell, but I can't deny the mint note added a nice fresh vibe to this "Menthe" version, making the fragrance more wearable and versatile (although some might say It still smells a bit dated) and still distinct.
I like it a lot and recommend it for those who aren't in fond of the ambery sweetness of the traditional one.

Nice smell of oranges, with something a bit sour, maybe orange bark. Mix this smell with some kind of white musks and pepper and you got an unusual casual fragrance flerting with the "classy style". Versatile and long lasting, thumbs up!

Wow! I'm against the grain here, because I DO like this fragrance! It's fresh and fruity with a slightly floral touch, subtle and stays close to the skin. The longevity is average (better than what I get with KC Reaction)...
It's simple: good for office and casual wearing, but in spite of its lack of complexity, I've got a lot of compliments! Go figure...

Well, I'm against the grain here but I must say I DO like Rive Gauche Light! It's indeed light but not fleeting. It stays close to the skin and doesn't produce a lot of sillage, but It's long lasting.
One thing I really like in it is that It's a versatile fragrance. Spray it heavier and you have a formal scent. Spray it as usual and you have a cosy casual scent with a touch of class...
Smells a bit like some of those delicious shave foams and there's a note that reminds me of Fabergè Brut too. Simple and delightful, that's Rive Gauche Light.

Well, I don't think It's an unique fragrance: seemed too close to Gucci Envy. But Envy presents a balanced combination of sweetness with a pleasant green smell and just a bit of powder while Brit is more thick and too powdery and its sweetness is feminine and nauseating as if the perfumer had exceeded the right quantity of each note... It's luxurious but too strong for me. My girlfriend loved it though.

Starts with a nice sweet and fresh smell, some kind of jasmin or melon, similar to Acqua di Giò drydown, but looking at the pyramid , It must the dry amber or even the yuzu. This smell vanishes in seconds and gives birth to a bit sour smell, maybe that's what people call "ozonic". I didn't like this smell very much but after some minutes something not so common happened: The ozonic lost some power and the nice fresh sweet smell of the beggining reappeared. The combination of both smells produced a nice aquatic. Nothing new, of course. A lot of basenoters will think its unoriginal etc. but I had no great expectations , I was really looking for a good casual daily wear fragrance. The longevity is average, as most of the aquatics.
All in all, It's an alternative for those who want something similar to AdG, Versace Metal Jeans, Halston Unbound...
If you want a nice smelling fragrance that stays close to your skin and smells nice and don't make you stand out of the crowd, that's an option.
The box, in fact, a can and the cap are really nice.

It's the strongest gourmand I've ever smelt! It's not for everyone: very, very sweet and thick, even dark (due to the coffee). This one is great for clubbing and night events. Lasts for ages and has a lot of sillage.
For the beginners I'd recommend starting with Obsession, L'Instant, Rochas man and then, try this one!

Although It's not an original fragrance, It's versatile: I feel a citrusy, maybe gingery smell with a nice woody aromme surrounding it that gives strength to the scent and makes it suitable for casual and formal events. Nothing outstanding, but for sure, It's distinct. Maybe YSL is trying to enter the world of fresh/aquatic fragrances, but if It's true, It was a shy beginning: the scent still shows some dignity.

The worst fragrance from Lacoste...
Starts lemony, a bit annoying and then exudes some floral notes that didn't suit me well... After one hour or so, It becames a bit powdery.
It's a (bad crafted) cliché.

Well, It's a very "American" fragrance: Fresh, fresh, fresh (smells like laundry) and of course, there's nothing here to make it stand up in the crowd of perfumes. It's not so pungent or citrusy as Tommy T (which I prefer). Just fresh with that hint of sweetness and don't expect much longevity from this one. But I like it!

What can I say? It's an honest casual/fresh fragrance that starts citrusy and within minutes, turns to something fruity and a bit spicy, surrounded by a subtle woody aromme. Nothing remarkable or groundbreaking, just another fresh fragrance to wear daily. Don't expect to get compliments, It's quite common and non-original, just another nice aquatic scent with medium staying power. If you like Acqua di Giò (and smell like everybody else nowadays), you'll probably like this one.

Wow, what a nice fragrance! Initially minty and spicy, It exudes a green smell that fades slowly as the sweeter notes (I notice a lot of amber) takes control. A classic indeed! Reminded me immediately of Guerlain L'Instant and Very Irresistible for man. Actually, if Obsession hadn't been created We wouldn't have had these two. It's a great oriental!
P.S: It's powerful and long lasting.

Sorry, but This one is not for me. Weird minty top note (saffron) surrounded by a grape/fruity smell. This "annoying fruitness" lasts for some time and then the fragrance dries down to a sweet, powdery, darker-tobacco smell, still weird. I still can't see why this fragrance is so loved at basenotes.

Come on, what makes a well known perfumer create such a non original fragrance?!
Starwalker is a nice fresh/casual scent, but where's the originality? For me It's pretty close to L'eau d'Issey: Minty-Spicy-Lemony-Green. Good for warm days, but I keep thinking to myself why someone would create, 10 years later, a watered down version of Issey's best seller.

Wow! Pretty similar to Trussardi uomo (the only difference I notice is that TU becames powdery as It dries down), It's a great formal spicy and rich fragrance. Potent: requires caution not to overapply.

What a nice creation from Rochas fashion house! A well balanced gourmand, never cloying, mixes perfectly the vanilla, chocolate and coffee notes in a cosy and warm scent. It's versatile and sexy without being a "powerhouse".

Well, HR was a big let down... I expected something really oriental and all I smelt was a citrusy and sour talcum powder. Maybe It's my nose, but I can't find any sweetness. Very old fashioned, I think It's time to discontinue it.

This is the elegant's man fragrance! A classic indeed. Rich and "in your face" as the good 80's scents, this formal fragrance makes me feel like a millionaire! The combination of juniper, patchouli and Sandalwood produces a powerful minty woody smell, cold and luxurious. A man wearing Santos will always be perceived as a Gentleman.

If I hadn't seen Pasha was created in 1992, I'd swear It was an 80's fragrance! It's a very good green/spicy scent, rich without being nauseating, exudes wealthy! RL Polo's fans will definetely like it! It shares the same thick woody and green smell of Polo and Tsar.
It's formal and great for night appointments. A big Thumbs Up!

Well, It's a nice fresh fragrance, nothing groundbreaking, but pleasant.
I don't know why, but on my skin XS has poor longevity.
I like its subtle spicy smell and the light sweet base.

Well, I must confess I didn't expect anything from "another" edition of Ck's best seller, but when I tried I smelled a very nice, refreshing and more complex version of the original! I think this one is different enough to be considered a new fragrance. It's citrusy but has a metallic note that grabbed me! And the longevity was improved, although it's not the one I'm used to.

Well, I think the top notes are terrible and really reminded me of vintage hairsprays... They're strange and result in a weird floral accord. If you can pass these notes, you will find a fragrance similar to Monsieur Musk: a spicy powdery musky scent without a hint of sweetness. At this point It's nice, although I can't deny the smell is a bit old fashioned.

This scent isn't original and has a weak staying power... There's no depth in this one.

Well, I wonder why some fragrances are made... This one for example: It has a very weak staying power, no sillage (I can't detect it , if it exists) and a very common(non original) smell.
It's not bad, but the smell is so familiar I could tell you a hundred names of scents similar and better...
The top notes are nice if you like melon, but vanish in minutes. The middle and base notes are too subtle and stay very close to the skin, but the smell isn't daring. Lightly, very lightly fruity with a nice apple note, but prepare yourself to bury your nose in your wrist, if you wanna smell anything. It's another fragrance for those who aren't used to wear fragrances or teenagers starting in the fragrance world.
Even the fresh fragrances admirers will be disappointed with this scent, It's so generic that hurts. And the bottle looks cheap too. Acqua di Giò seems to be the ultimate work of art compared to KC Reaction...
But It's a great scent to recommend: no one can complain about what can hardly be smelt
Another frustrating experience.

A very nice Oriental, maybe Floriental, sweet and sexy.
If you like Gucci Envy, This fragrance is a must: their drydown are very similar, but Jaipur presents a more smooth and chic smell, with cinammon and some floral notes. I Think It's less cloying than Envy, less thick. For sure, It's more refined. The longevity is also great! (I tested the EDP).

Well, It's a nice casual woody fragrance, with that common aquatic/fresh note. I notice this note in a lot of other Armani fragrances, as City Glam and Emporio He. The woody character is very, very similar to the one I found in City Glam. When It dries down, a hint of sweetness appears but It still mantains its woody and sharp smell. I prefer City Glam, although Mania seems to be longer lasting.

First of all, It's not bad: It's a light/subtle fresh scent. Starts with a very nice smell, citrusy (as always...) and a bit spicy, but It only lasts 5 minutes. Dries down to something even more subtle that I still can't define exactly... What about a lightly fruity soapy smell? Maybe that's it...
The main problem of this fragrance is its longevity. It's one of the weakest scents I've ever tried! After 1 hour It starts to disappear and 2 hours later I can't barely smell anything. A fragrance for those who don't like fragrances.

P.S: The snake sculpted on the bottle is nice. I wish they had worked with the same creativity in the composition of the juice.

Citrusy, reminds me of D&G pour homme, just better and more sophisticated. Good for summer, but a bit generic.

Completely different from the original, this stuff is pretty generic and non original. Fresh smelling and Boring!

This is a complex scent to talk about... It's fresh but at the same time cloying, I smell a very strong mint note mixed with a load of clove and woods! It's very 80's (pretty potent) and a bit old fashioned. It's like a distant relative of Jacomo de Jacomo.

Sharp and citrusy, this fragrance is perfect for summer. Ok, It's linear and simple, but really makes me feel fresh. The only problem: poor longevity on my skin!

It's a good casual scent, very common and non original. Subtle, sweet with a hint of ginger, It's a nice choice for hot days. You won't offend anyone with this fragrance, but don't expect any compliments. The sweet note is quite pleasant and the fragrance is in general, fresh, however I can't notice any similarity with Acqua di Gio. Stays close to my skin. Some might say It smells pretty close to johnson's OFF (mosquito repelent)

Great Fragrance! It's in the same family of Polo Green, just more "lemony" and less woody. The pine note gives me that refreshing sensation while the carnation brings to my mind that thick masculine smell. It's a scent for those who love loudy and truly masculine fragrances. the longevity is not that great, but It's not bad, comsidering it has a lot of citusy notes. It's an EDC, but behaves like an EDT!
A classic indeed!!

It's a non original subtle green/floral fragrance in the same line of Versace Jeans Couture, Joop Rococo and 212. It's not bad, just too common.

Smells like cheap stuff to me. Maybe because It seemed to be a too common scent. After smelling it, a "deja vu" feeling came to my mind. Reminded me of the cheap scents I used to wear in my childhood. It's not bad, It's just too simple! Good longevity though.

I didn't like B*Men at all. Its dark sweetness is somewhat interesting but I couldn't pass that burnt coffee powdery smell! It gets too strong and cloying for me. I think It's almost impossible to wear this fragrance on summer!

I don't know why this fragrance is so underrated here! Initially It starts very sharp and citrusy (It's that nice accord also present in scents as Aramis Always, Psris Hilton, Echo and Polo Black) and after some time exudes a great light sweet smell that mixes perfectly with the top notes. I thought this note was originated by some fruity composition as a light "Tutti Frutti" note, but later I solved the mistery: It's the cottonwood! Truly exquisite!
Nice sporty casual scent, has also a good longevity on my skin. It's a pitty that It's discontinued.

This fragrance starts with a nice spicy smell surrounded by woods that quickly gives place to a green/floral smell...Its drydown is extremely similar to VERSACE JEANS COUTURE's one! It's a nice green fragrance after all!

If you aren't worried about the originality of a scent and just want a nice fresh fragrance, Always is a good choice. It's in the same line of Paris Hilton, Polo Black and Davidoff Echo: presents a nice fresh note (that reminds me of Melon), maybe due to the citrusy fruits notes and that common white musk thing(although i don't see it in the pyramid, that's what I smell)... Good for casual wearing, It's just another attempt to create a safe, trendy fragrance that pleases everybody, mainly the ones not accostummed to complex compositions.
Great for beginers, I prefer, particularly, Aramis Life(another nice fresh fragrance with a hint of mistery and complexity).

Man, this stuff is loud!! Extravagant and potent, I smell a lot of ginger! It's the same mix of spices and ginger I smell in Bvlgari BLV, just more powerful. I got an "80's shower sensation", if It makes sense... It's luxurious and a slight powder sensation can be noticed. Don't expect any sweetness, I think It was designed aiming a place between Trussardi Uomo and Van Cleef & Arpels... But It failed...
I also noticed some floral accord, similar to the ones I found in the top notes of Bogart's One man Show.
Well, It's different from all the other claiborne fragrances I tried...
It's not bad, just too cloying for hot weather.

212 is a nice fragrance. Refreshing and very green, nothing outstanding though. The magnetic cap is amazing and the overall look of the bottle are very beautiful. I wish the sweet notes had more "presence" in the drydown. They are there, but It's a far smell submerged in a sharp green cloud. It's far from the complexity of most of the 80's scents, but if you're into the aquatic stuff, it's a nice bet!(From Herrera, I still prefer her new AQUA)

Tsar is what I would call a classy versatile green scent. Well balanced, refreshing without being watery, It surely stands out. Great for summer, I wear it casually but could, without hesitate, wear it in formal occasions. Good longevity!

I'd say Angel is a nice fragrance (subtle, refreshing with a hint of sweetness) that doesn't stand out in the crowd. Reminds me of a poor,less woody Emporio City Glam. Good for casual situations, but nothing special. The longevity isn't so good.

Nice fragrance, similar to Gucci Nobile. Refreshing to the extreme! The only problem: vanishes in 30 minutes!!!

Nice work from the best Brazilian perfume house! Think of a subtle, sweet fragrance in the same lines of Acqua di Giò (but more complex, luxurious), add some wood and a glass of wine: then you got malbec!

I think Col is right: very Irrésistible is "very" similar to L'Instant!! I can smell the same mint notes and almost the same drydown... However, L'Instant mint note stays stronger in the drydown while in VI It's hidden in the chocolate/cofee/wood notes. I'd say VI is darker. L'Instant has a caramely note that gives it a sweeter feeling. Both are equally exquisite, but I prefer L'Instant.

Well, It reminded me of a mix of L'eau d'Issey, Cool water and Acqua di Giò... Its citric note is very similar to L'eau d'Issey one!! Maybe that's it: Issey + sweet accord - woody notes.
It's subtle and good smelling. Thumbs up!

Nice inoffensive scent! Subtle, well, initially too subtle, develops to a light green smell containing some citrus notes. Floral notes are also present, probably the announced violets, and make the fragrance more thick, exquisite. It's versatile and maybe I'm being induced by its name, but I see myself wearing a basic jeans and a white t-shirt while wearing this scent!
Think of a light, non spicy Rive Gauche and you got Jeans Couture. Also reminds me of a toned down Gucci Nobile.

Another Great fragrance from Guerlain! A refined Oriental surrounded by a mint/refreshing smell! Modern, luxurious, great for going out at night! Never cloying, simply amazing!

There's nothing Black in this Polo, It should have been named Polo Orange! Starts with a delightful mango/green smell that fades after some minutes and gives place to a refined orange smell, just a little bit powdery (as in the dry down of Paris Hilton). Reminds me of Davidoff's Echo without the "white suede" sweetness. That orange/tangy smell is also present in Polo Black.
Great casual scent!!

Issey is a nice but common fragrance. It's nothing but a combination of citrus mixed with some sweet notes (very light) and a woody base.It's a bit marine too, maybe because of its salty smell. Medium longevity here.

It's a nice fragrance! Well made, I'd say It's Acqua di Giò's older brother. It shares some similarity with Romance Silver, being "younger" in my opinion. Starts very fresh and after some minutes turns to a sweet yet fresh scent. Maybe a little marine too... My girlfriend loved it instantly! Perfect to be worn casually and brings to my mind the image of a beach party, with the sea wind blowing in my hair...
Be prepared to buy a big bottle, because the longevity is the weak point of this fragrance, and you must reapply frequently!

Despite all the rave reviews, I still think there's nothing outstanding in this fragrance. If that initial cheap powdery make up smell is the ultimate stuff in the fragrance's world, I must be missing something here...Well It starts with this hideous smell (that some consider fantastic) and after maybe 1 hour dries down to a pleasant sweet powdery smell, nothing earth shaking though. I couldn't pass through these initial notes... The same ocurred when I tried Zino by Davidoff (I couldn't pass through those floral/harsh top notes)And this the link: think of Zino's drydown with a powdery layer.
Can be easily worn by a woman, by the way...

Well, I was looking for light scents as Azzaro Chrome and CK Crave and after reading a lot of rave reviews about Claiborne Sport, I finally decided to buy it. What can I say? First of all, It's a nice fragrance: subtle, light and fresh.
But Don't expect too much of this one. In my opinion, It's not a compliment getter. Too generic... I think there's something missing here, maybe a sweet note (as in CK Crave), maybe a more citric character (as in Chrome).
It starts really nice, really fresh and It should have kept this smell all the way. Sadly, It vanishes in two minutes and suddenly a "plastic" or maybe synthetic smell appears. It's not an "easy" smell and It takes time to get used to it. Some might not like it, so It's not a so safe scent...
The longevity is not so good, but It's normal when we're talking about fresh/casual fragrances.
After some time, the fresh character is surrounded by a woody dry smell, I think It's due to the cedar.

Aqva is a nice fragrance, nothing spectacular though. It should have been called Bvlgari Marine.
Initially fresh, with a proeminent note of something that reminds Cumin and gives it a spicy smell. This note also reminds me of Fendi Uomo! Yes, Fendi Uomo!For me It's the same note that contrasts with the leathery background of that fragrance. However, after some minutes this note vanishes and gives place to a marine smell, maybe due to the seaweed. At this time, It starts to smell like a light Creed Erolfa and remains like that until it disappears.
The longevity is allright. If you like the salty marine smell, this scent is perfect for you.

Starts very fresh and fruity with a nice mango smell that fades quickly and is subdued by a strong melon note (truly pleasant)that remains for 2-3 hours(on my skin).
After that, turns to a sweet powdery smell, probably due to the musk.
It's a nice casual fragrance, nothing outstanding though.

I really do love classic (and elaborated) scents and everything indicated that I would hate this fragrance, but... I LIKE IT! Crave is a nice fresh scent, It's in the same line of Azzaro Chrome, Davidoff Echo and CK One. It means It's a casual, safe and relaxing fragrance, made to be worn in those sunny hot days. Although It's fresh, I really notice a sweet accord surrounding the entire scent, maybe It's the tonka or the nutmeg, but I know for sure that It keeps me smelling my wrists all the time!

Starts sweet and flowery and then turns to something slightly herbal
and still flowery... Smells a little strange to me. I didn't notice anything sexy in this scent. I think there's something here that my nostrils didn't get.

Another fragrance similar to D&G...
It's fresh and green but I'm still trying to find the vetiver and the originality in this scent.

Starts amazing, green and fresh and then turns to a very powdery and spicy smell surrounded by sweet notes. The dry down is a bit annoying to me.
Well, all in all It's an interesting fragrance.

I think It's a very good fragrance!!
It combines citric/marine with sweet notes in a way the result is never a scent of
discordant notes. Not offensive, sexy and can be worn casually or even formally.
Really, really reminds me of beach summer nights!!
If you want something stronger, but equally sexy, try Ysl M7.
Thumbs Up!

Too much wood for me... Gucci pour homme without the incense note. Similar to Kyoto, Avignon etc.
I'm no lumberjack and I can't see any class or sex appeal in this stuff. Why in hell would anyone want to smell like pure wood?
Thumbs really down!

I felt like I had bathed in lemonade... Reminded me a lot Lacoste Booster (of course, Mugler is better).
Good and fresh fragrance, but too expensive! And What a weak staying power!
If you like this one, try L'Occitane Verveine: same good smell, same poor longevity.

Well, this one is a lighter "carbon copy" of Carolina Herrera for Men. It has some characteristics of Dolce & Gabbana too (That I hate....)
Since I don't like the strong note of ginger in Herrera what could I say about Mémoire?
Not for me!

Good scent, nothing spectacular to justify such expensive price though.
Sweet(fruity) and spicy, in my opinion, one of the best Boss fragrances.
However, some are gonna say it could have been made with less fruity notes.
Neutral here.

I had to spray a ton of this fragrance to smell its citric and common juice...
After a few minutes, It was all gone.
It's cheap and smells cheap. That's all.

This fragrance rules! Manly, fresh and woody! Very classy! Better for formal wear, but can easily be worn casually.
Reminds me of those classic 80's scents.

It's a nice fragrance, starts very flowery and then dries down to a citric (with a hint of sweetness) smell. It's refined and subtle, reminds me of sweet oranges. Non offensive and clean. The shower gel is nice too but the after shave balm sucks...
A nice scent, just nice. From this house, I still prefer S.T.Dupont Signature.

It's a really nice watery casual scent! The watermelon note is splendid! Initially fresh/fruity and after two/three hours a little sour and even woody, this fragrance is a nice option for those who like Acqua di Gio but don't want to smell exactly the same as everybody else. Non offending at all. Girls love this stuff. The only problem is really the short longevity (4 hours on me - and I have oily skin)

Black XS is basically a summer fragrance. It's very fruity, with that kind of "fruity sweetness" found in Acqua di Gio. I can smell some mint mixed harmonically. Powerfull and long lasting, has a lot of sillage. I would describe it as a strong casual scent! It's loud and the image that comes to my mind when I'm wearing it, is Carmen Miranda's hat (full of fruits). I think this one will be a huge success with the young crowd.

I love Guerlain Vetiver and since this one smells almost identical, It would be redundant to
say what I think of it! It's just a little bit fresher (due to the citric top notes) and less offensive, but the vetiver sharpness is there, of course, and the same I can say of the powdery/smoky smell that surrounds it.
Great stuff, but if you have the original you don't need to spend in this one, only if you want a "backup".

Aramis Life is indeed a modern, trendy fragrance. Starts very fresh, probably due to the bergamot and lime and gains a spicy sweet aspect in the drydown, that reminds me of scents like Acqua di Gio and Versace Metal Jeans. Change some fruits of these scents and insert spices and you got Aramis Life! This fragrance really evokes sports and I recommend it to be worn in casual occasions (But can be easily worn in formal happenings too, during the day).
Thumbs Up!

Amazing fragrance, another great release from Bvlgari! I love the ginger opening and the evolution of this scent! Fresh, without being too casual, modern, relaxing! Truly versatile, can be worn in almost all occasions.It's not light, but It's not heavy and lasts a long time on my skin. Thumbs Up!

Well, It's the best davidoff's fragrance!
I mean, if you are looking for a refreshing, non offensive scent, that's what you should look for.
It's in the same line of Acqua di Gio, very good to be worn in summer days or in casual occasions. Modern and sexy, my girlfriend loves it.

This one is a classic without a doubt: strong, spicy and leathery! Spreads so much masculinity! As spicy as Fendi Uomo: just don't have that rancid smell of Cumin that reminds me of fresh oysters... And It's richier, more complex, of course...
It's loud and can't be considered a "modern" fragrance. Not a hint of sweetness here. Very formal!
Thumbs UP!!

Very sweet, but mixed incredibly with woods what produces a wonderful smell! Strong and despite of the sweetness, very masculine!
A "new" classic, for sure! Just don't overspray...

This fragrance is uninspiring, vulgar! A terrible sweet smell! Awful!

This is a nice sweet fragrance, maybe too sweet... It smells like a famous "boiled must" for children sold here in Brazil. Wear just a few sprays or you're going to suffocate people around you! If you want a better sweet scent, tr