Fragrance Reviews by sunny_in_the_south

This is such a gentlemanly cologne. Fresh and clean and the pepper notes are very sexy. My husband is an attorney who spends a lot of time dealing with clients at "close range," and he likes Extreme because it isn't overwhelming. As for staying power, I sprayed some on my arm to test it, and I had to wash twice to get the scent completely off. I wish my own cologne stayed like that!

My step mother wears this, and it smells SO good on her. She is the "always-do-the-perfectly-correct-social-thing" type of person, and I think this fragrance suits her perfectly.

Sorry to be one of the few naysayers; but I had a boyfriend that used to just bathe in this stuff, and I absolutely detest it! Just the thought of it gives me sinuitis.

Giorgio is a great fragrance IF, when applying it, you hold the bottle at arms length, and get the lightest mist possible. Otherwise, you may as well put on a tight black leather skirt, a striped tank top, and a pink feather boa, and go stand out on some corner, 'cause that's what too much Giorgio makes you smell like.

Nothing screams "Eighties!" like this fragrance. I still like it on some men, especially those who don't spritz on half a bottle at a time. It makes me think of Polo shirts with turned up collars, and red Ferraris. It's a classic that will always be around (I hope).

A lovely, girly, summery fragrance. Good for the office.

An oldie but goody. My dad used to wear this, and my husband has a bottle of it as well. Good for the office or for a night out. I notice a lot of modern scents (don't ask for names of stuff I avoid.. sorry!) try to imitate it, but they never quite get it.

When I was in college, it seemed that every guy I knew was either wearing this, or Pierre Cardin. What was Revlon thinking when they discontinued it? Another great fragrance lost.

This is another one of those manly-man fragrances that always makes me look to see who is wearing it. A real attention getter (in a positive way), not meant for the timid or shy.

I love this stuff! However, I agree that it is easy to over apply, and it's annoying to be around men who reek of the stuff. Disregard the low price tag, and go easy on the application. You'll be fine.

This is one cologne that I am thrilled to see discontinued. Bleah!

In my (female) opinion, this is one of the greatest men's fragrances ever made. The ad for Aramis used to say "Peppery ~ Potent" and I think that says it all. It's very sexy, and my husband wears it when he wants to get my attention (like after a quarrel :) ).

I love this fragrance, but you gotta have a "park-my-Roller-and-bring-my-parcels-up-to-the-penthouse" attitude to wear it. It's very luscious, almost makes me hungry when I smell it on someone.

Another classic, very romantic. Still one of my favorites!

When I was pre-teen, this was the only fragrance I was "allowed" to wear. I saw some in the drug store recently, and it still smelled very fresh and feminine (and pre-teen) to me.

So very romantic with all of the carnation and spice notes, yet very sphisticated. Not really good for office wear, especially if you work in close quarters with your co-workers. I loved their magazine ad, with the couple embracing on the street, and the girl's little dog in tow.

My dad used to have a girlfriend that wore nothing but Shalimar. I always thought it the most feminine scent, but very understated. A true "ladies" fragrance.

One of my favorites! Use sparingly, as those aldehydes will announce your location from miles away if you over-indulge. I never buy fragrance for the bottle design, but this one still has one of the coolest designs I've ever seen. To call this fragrance a classic is the understatement of the millenia.

This is my favorite cologne of all time! I can only find it on the Internet here in the U.S., but it is worth hunting for. This is the only cologne I've ever worn that has made men literally follow me down the street and stop me to ask me what I'm wearing. YSL Beaute, if you're reading this, I beg you, NEVER STOP MAKING THIS COLOGNE!!!!! 5 stars and 2 thumbs up!

When I was in my 20's this was my favorite fragrance. I still have some... it's very warm, almost Oriental, with a soft powdery dry down that lasts a long time. I've noticed on some women that it has a almost metallic finish to it that can be unpleasant; not for everyone's chemistry, I suppose. Good office fragrance.

This stuff smells like grape Jello. Ugh!

One of my favorites. I wear this when I have a business luncheon or something social to go to during the day. It lasts a long time.