Fragrance Reviews by Will

A bit of an antique really. Still spicies up the mood....but not for everone

quite average....not bad but not distinct at all. the after shave is nice.

hahaha no wonder it has been discountued....smells terrible. if u like the gernal scent i much recommend TOMMY by Tommy Hilfiger or BVLGARI POUR HOMME by Bulgari. much much better then this.

This is one of the most common colognes out there. Now is it now one of the cheapest ones too. Never the less its still gives that refreshing aroma. Buy it if u want a tried and tested formula that probably one in 10 men have.

I disagree that this is aim at older people then Cool Water. Quiet the opposite. I think it would suit the tendy teen or Uni studnet.

Like weymouthuk i too throught the scent was a lil strange at fisrt, but it grow on you. the rum is no really strong but just enough. Perfect for the sporty type going to a night out.

Picked up a tester bottle of this fab scent...and just in time as it'll be an easy fragrance for summer. It's reminiscent of something I've smelled before but can't put my finger on what it is... Despite this characteristic of the "familiar," the scent is finely composed with the white tea beautifully offset in light florals and musk.

This was given to me by someone with whom I have very fond memories. As such, my association with this scent is forever positive. It is certainly "old fashioned" in its approach, and therefore, it is also somewhat "run-of-the-mill." For its class of scents, however, it's better than many of the designer fragrances that cost three times as much.

This is not your typical lavender fragrance. It is not soft or flowery...in fact, anticipate a straddler that occupies the realm of the florientals. Wild lavender enhanced by a touch of tonka bean and vanilla. Definitely masculine and sophisticated, Lavande is refined take on the classic men's fragrance.

Effervescent and bright, Zeste Mandarine Pamplemousse is one of the best citrus-based scents I've experienced/owned. I love that it doesn't have that Creed scent in the background...it stands all on its own. It's one I don't mind refreshing throughout the day (yeah, ZMP's lasting powers aren't great) because it's that great on me!!!

I love the tobacco notes on Tabarome...it's not dark nor brooding, it's simply unique. That familiar Creed scent is there, but it stays in the background, giving the tobacco and tea notes center stage. I'd say this is the classiest/richest Creed fragrance I own.

Once I heard that Millesime Imperial has notes of watermelon in it, I had to run and try it. With that as the head note I can determine, MI (in my opinion) is THE Creed base scent, which means it's easy to wear and great for layering. By far, this is the most versatile scent that Creed offers.

Man!!! I love this scent. It always surprises me how much this scent often elicits positive compliments. Difficult to describe, Green Irish Tweed is unlike anything that I've worn previously.

Creed's Chevrefeuille is an awesome men's floral based on honeysuckle and mint - fresh and light...not sweet as I would have thought.

I may be way off-base here, but I swear Scent by Costume National smells a lot like Comme des Garcons 2. Rich with that holiday/potpourri scent of berries and spices, Scent is a pleasure to wear during crisp nights. It's a playful fragrance that will have others constantly asking what you're wearing.

This is vetiver??? I was totally surprised by this scent...as it did not have any resemblance to any of the many vetiver-based fragrances in my wardrobe. This is probably a good thing for me since I have way too many of this type of fragrance to begin with. Nevertheless, CSP's version is a spicy, woody, creamy rendition of the classic men's fragrance. I'm still undecided about it, but it's definitely unlike anything I've ever experienced.

I think of the holidays whenever I wear CDG 2. It's an absolutely fabulous scent that challenges the wearer...I smell something different everytime I wear it - sweet, spicy, berries, potpourri...they're all there!!!

Definitely a young men's scent, Claiborne for Men is, like many in this line, a simple scent that neither challenges the wearer or those around him... I gave the remainder of my bottle to a friend in the navy as he would have more use for it than I.

I remember buying this back when I was in high school, I guess I knew what I was doing back then. I recall this scent to have that wonderful quality of elegant blending...but it's the drydown that will capture the wearer. If you can find it, grab it...it's a classic scent.

Not a great scent by any means. Carven's Vetiver (at least the modern version) is a far cry from being a memorable scent. As a big fan of vetiver-based fragrances, I was sorely disappointed that this "classic" was not as potent as it could be; the vetiver is much too toned down to be discernible and its strength leaves much to be desired.

Citrus-y fresh yes!, but Eau Fraiche has that soapy quality that I loathe in fragrances. I thought it would be a fair substitute for Eau Forte (which I loved, but could not find), but I was terribly mistaken. Eau Fraiche has an insipid note that I could not determine, but wish not to encounter again.

Herrera for Men was my first "signature scent." A grand fougere, this scent is a classic. It'll always hold a special place in my memory as one that accompanied me to many a wonderful time painting the town red. Plus, I love the whole "dots" campaign.

The name says it all...Weekend is perfect for those casual, lounge around the house, strolls along city walks kind of days (i.e., weekends). An easy scent to wear, Weekend is an effervescent citrus fragrance.
My sister gave me my first bottle and I finished it within months...very nice indeed.

Probably the first fragrance I fell in love with. Tuscany is quite simply beautiful...masculine, evocative, classic.

A beautiful blend of citrus accords melting into peppery and woody base notes. The verbena, mint and basil are the surprise in this scent as it creates a freshness that recalls temperate days spent in a garden at the height of summer.

Eau d'Hadrien is a staple in my summer fragrance wardrobe. Its light citrus notes are a perfect compliment to bright sunny days in the Bay Area.
In other times of the year, I often use it to "brighten" up heavier/headier scents more appropriate for fall or winter. Truly versatile, Eau d'Hadrien is well worth its asking price.

I was very intrigued about Sung Homme when I learned that he was a Chinese designer, but didn't know what to expect from his fragrance. Wildly surprised, I found his EDT to be difficult to approach...it's not for the timid. The top notes is a mysterious blend of citrus and herbs. The heart notes are spicy, infused with lavender. The base notes are earthy and long-lasting.
I found this scent too strong for me, but one that I am surprised to find amazing on others.

Abboud was among one of the first EDT's I've ever bought, and it remains among the most distinctive in my collection. The initial burst of citrus notes is nicely blended with the more lingering warm, wood notes of the drydown. It's a very beautiful scent that reminds me of classic Italian blends.

Smoky, earthy, woody... It's one to keep you warm and embraced.

I really enjoy this scent. I bought a bottle earlier this year, but as much as I loved it, it was too heavy for me...something about the sweetness that was giving me a headache. Though on others, even with prolonged exposures, I don't react the same way. It's truly a beautiful scent that's very well made.

I couldn't resist the leather notes - it's the kind of scent that one treats one's self to...like a personal space enhancer. Surprises me how much I like the multiple leather notes of this scent; I normally don't go for these types of scents but Helmut Lang sold me. What a sensual scent! Awesome...

Racine is a perfect accord of woody/earthy/soulful vetiver, the efervescent qualities of bergamot and the ellusive floral notes of neroli. I get the best of many worlds in this scent, but to be honest at first try, I detested the fragrance. I bought it without ever sampling it first -- I just read the notes of the fragrance and imagined what it would be like. In subsequent sprays, it grew more and more as my absolute favorite among my fragrance wardrobe, which is (embarrassing to say) way too much.

I think this is the most subtle vetiver fragrance I own. The lemon-y notes really keep the naturally earthy/woody/grassy qualities of vetiver from taking over the fragrance. It wasn't my favorite vetiver, but I have since grown to love its versatility.

An honest, woody/earthy vetiver that has some beautiful creamy edges/undertones. Clean and decadent.

...understated...a whisper, really...
a delicate fragrance of white lilacs that lasts to the night. I treasured getting a "passing" whiff of it every once in a while throughout the day...simplicity can be so awesome.

Man, this scent is awesome...better for summer than fall, but a great discovery nonetheless.
Here's a description:
Calypso's fragrances are made in the old tradition of French perfumery in Grasse, France. Homme, Calypso's latest, is a new men's fragrance that reflects the store's island flavor with notes of tangerine, grapefruit, lemon tree, black currant, hyacinth, and violet.
It's lasting power is not as strong as I would like, but among my citrus-based scents (including Acqua di Parma, Eau d'Hadrian, Guerlain's Imperiale, etc.) it's not too bad.
BTW, it really is almost like being whisked away to the islands - fresh, cool, breezy, effervescent, joyous...a walk along the verdant edge of a tropical forest.

It's very woodsy. Strong notes of patchouli, I think. It's rather wonderful for a "unisex" scent. Not at all like any of her other fragrances.

I can sum up this fragrance with one word, "rich." The top notes are green, but somewhat acrid (though not at all unpleasant). Vetiver certainly makes quite a statement in this scent, as it takes center stage; it comes through from the second it landed on my skin, evolving from something bright and green to a more stately, earthy stage about an hour into it (this is my favorite phase of the scent), then a drydown that's "musky". There is nothing subtle or understated with this fragrance. It shares many of the same characteristics with Frederic Malle's Vetiver Extraordinaire. But, unlike other vetivers, Lutens' is not just warm, it's downright "hot" in composition. I think musk and sandalwood makes a presence to justify the second half of its name: oriental. And on me, this aspect is not necessarily a good thing; musk and sandalwood gives me a headache. I'd still wear it, though...perhaps on a very cold evening, especially rainy/snowy weather. I think I'm not exaggerating when I say it'll render some added warmth.