 | Mena by HaramainThis is a great attar for summer. It's very strong, bright and sweet with a very clean finish. It certainly doesn't smell like anything I've tried before. It's very fruity and clean, but not as feminine as the description might lead to believe. It's leaves a trail behind you like no other. This would be great for clubbing or other situations when you wanna get noticed. 29th January, 2012. |
| | Al Mahfuz by HaramainI bought this blind back in the summer knowing little about such a fragrance. I have to say that now it has become one of my all time favorites. It's warm, pleasant and people have complimented me on how it smells. It starts off very strong. There is a very peppery rose in the beginning with a very animalic back drop. After a while, the scent loosens up to become something more and more pleasant. It somewhat reminds me of Black Aoud, but where Black Aoud is sharp and medicinal, Al Mahfuz stays a little on the down-low with the oud. The oud is rounder, smoother and the overall scent is on the sweeter side. It smells natural and not a bit synthetic....at least to my nose. A great warm rose-y scent that doesn't force itself on you or anyone else. 29th January, 2012. |
 | Fleur du Male by Jean Paul GaultierI smelled this in Perfume Mania. Either it was off, or it really does smell like shit. Very indolic, this one. I expected it to be very round and flowery at the start, but it was quite sharp and peppery. I tested it on paper rather than my arm. The SA warned me about it. He ask if I was familiar with Le Male and that it's nothing like it's older sibling. He was reluctant to get me a sample of it....like he was ashamed to! I can see why. Pass. 5th December, 2010. |
| | Acqua di Gioia by Giorgio ArmaniI could eat this!!!! I smelled it last night at Belk and it literally made my mouth water. I wouldn't 18th November, 2010. |
 | Calyx by PrescriptivesScreaming, high pitched, fruity floral, evocative of the late 80's, when you had stuff like Claiborne and Exclamation hitting the shelves. Calyx seems more complex than the to mentioned above. It doesn't seem as dated, either. It opens with a certain bitter green note, then later, smoothing out to a rounder sweetness that works for anytime of year. But, watch out!....it's really loud if you go heavy on the sprayer. 18th November, 2010. |
| | Comme des Garçons 2 Man by Comme des GarçonsSmells very autumnal. 4th November, 2010. |
| | Pheromone by Marilyn MiglinSmells like a greener, flowery, version of Windsong. Both have that dusty earthiness to them. The men's version is very similar, only a lot drier and even "dustier" (think green dust.) I like the women's version, especially the bath oil, which I've used in the shower. I used to wear the men's Pheromone quit a bit, but then I was introduced to Lutens and others. Pheromone (men) has lost it's charm for me, but not entirely. It's very nice for when I want something green, arid and powdery. Women should try the male version, too. Either one is nice on a Fall day....when applied lightly. A heavy hand, however, would send you and everyone around you to the ER. 22nd October, 2010. |
| | Jovan White Musk for Men by JovanI wore it in 90's. I bought it again last year. Very clean and somewhat "peach-like" upon application. This is what LeMale should have been, as it actually reminds of the "Clasique" version, but only vaguely. 30th May, 2010. |
| | 7 Sinful Scents: Lust by GendarmeBad boy scent for people with allergies. Not sweet at all. Hypo-allergenic musty crotch. 2nd May, 2010. |
| | Pheromone for Men by Marilyn MiglinUse with a light hand. Spray it on heavy and you and everyone around you will pay with a headache. Lightly applied, its rather forgiving. It's a dusty green scent that comes off clean, but not in a fresh modern way. 29th March, 2010. |
| | Chêne by Serge Lutens Les Salons du Palais Royal ShiseidoI just bought Chene a couple weeks ago. I love it! I do tree work and I can tell you, that is an accurate depiction of oak. I've never smelled Chypre Rouge, but by reading the reviews, I'd gather Chene is no where near as sweet. I actually fine Chene very dry; with a rustic charm all it's own. It holds no glamour, or romantic connotations of exotic, spice filled fantasies of far away places or warm nights in guilded luxury. I find Chene to be more of a realist. 17th January, 2010. |
| | Serge Noire by Serge Lutens Les Salons du Palais Royal ShiseidoI just got a sample of this. It smells alot like Padparadsha (Satellite) which I own. I did a side by side comparison. Serge Noir has sweeter notes, where as Padparadsha is drier and woodier. It's the sandalwood that puts them so close to each other. 18th December, 2008. |
| | L'Anarchiste by CaronI don't find anything cold about L'anarchiste. It's certainly bitter in the beginning, but on the way to drydown, it's very warm, spicey, if not very perfume-y. I have'nt had much experiance with Caron fragrances. Yatagan (which is wonderfull!...) was my first Caron and getting L'anarchiste is not going stop me from trying other Carons, especially the classics. 12nd January, 2008. |
| | Sand & Sable by CotySmells kinda like Prell shampoo. 2nd June, 2007. |
| | Messe de Minuit by EtroI'm a big fan of dark, incense type scents and Messe de Minuit delivers just that. Although I can't make the connection with old cathedrals or new ones for that matter, (I grew up Baptist)I do appreciate incense. To me, MdM smells alot like Gonesh brand charcol incense cones. It starts out with next to nothing, but after its on your skin for ten minutes, it becomes quite strong and rich. It does'nt seem "cold" to me, but rather warm and a bit powdery. This would be great for cold weather. And if you love Avignon?....drop it! Get this instead. It's tough to come by but worth the effort when you find it. 15th June, 2006. |
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