 | Miracle Homme L'Aquatonic by LancômeCant wait to give this a wear next Spring. Right up there with the great Spring-weather scents like OV, Mugler Cologne, L'eau par Kenzo, Greenergy, Live Jazz, Gendarme, Central Park, Geir, etc... An excellent Floral/Grassy scent that like the Original Miracle Homme, has a creamy quality to it. Very light and casual, quality addition to any warm weather rotation. 2nd November, 2011. |
| | Drakkar Noir by Guy LarocheDrakkar Noir deserves it's own 80's John Hughes film. One spray and it takes you back to "Sixteen Candles" & Cyndi Lauper on the radio. The first word out of my girlfriend's mouth when smelling DN for the first time? Sexy. One spray will do it, a max of 2. Just dont go overboard, even with the recent toned-down version. I love spritzing this stuff on a breezy Summer night, the wind catches it just right and it's heaven. 7th May, 2011. |
| | Freshman by Truefitt & HillCant agree more with the comparisons to Cool Water, much moreso than GIT to CW. You'll have to own both to notice any real differences with a smell test. But even then it's hard to distinguish. Freshman smells a tad more minty, while CW is more floral, but they both have a little of each anyway. Freshman projects much better. Overall, a very refreshing scent, perfect for Spring. Stick with Cool Water because of the noticeable price difference. 30th April, 2011. (Last Edited: 14th October, 2011.) |
| | M by Banana RepublicI really have a thing for "Orange" scents and M might just be the best I've come across. Not bitter orange, but a definite sweet and green feel to it. Really bought this for the Summer months, but just havent been able to ignore it in Spring. 27th April, 2011. |
| | Live Jazz by Yves Saint LaurentThis is L'eau par Kenzo in a concentrated version. Both have the zesty minty lemon top & leafy green middle with a slight vanilla ending. Only the YSL is much more noticeable from beginning to end. Both great scents for the Spring or Summer months. I dont get the Cool Water comparisons at all. 8th April, 2011. |
 | Baby Blue Jeans by VersaceI'm not a big fan of powder-y scents and against my better judgement, I purchased BBJ knowing full-well what I was getting myself into. For $8.99 USD at my local Ross, I felt like even if I didnt like it, I got a good deal. Everyone is spot on with the description on this one. Baby powder + Lime + Musk & Vanilla. There's not much change throughout the duration, stays a pretty consistant baby powder smell. 27th March, 2011. |
| | Green Irish Tweed by CreedSure, GIT and Cool Water have similarities. But I wonder if the people who say they smell exactly alike have ever done the smell test. Spray each cologne on your wrists and compare. There is a very noticeable minty note in Cool Water that is non-existant in GIT. That particular note gives CW a rather linear feel. This is not the case in Green Irish Tweed. GIT is thick, smooth, and very strong. The epitome of "Green" scents, and the standard in Men's colognes. There is no time of day, no time of year, no situation in which this Creed is inappropriate. It's the ultimate of ultimates, the best of the best. Violet, Verbena, and Ambergris combine to create the greatest fragrance ever made. 15th March, 2010. |
| | Paris Hilton for Men by Paris HiltonTo my nose, Paris Hilton for Men is a mix of OP Juice and Bond No.9 Wall Street. But no need to slam on it because of the similarities. Certainly not the quality of Wall Street, but it's well worth what you'll end up paying for it. Extremely fruity, so know ahead of time what you're getting into if you want to buy blind. 9th March, 2010. |
| | Central Park by Bond No. 9Wow, that's gonna leave a mark! Central Park is an extremely Green/Citrus scent with typical Bond lasting power. Reminiscent of an old-school Citrus like 4711, but much more modern and wearable. The Verbena stands front and center here, like no other I've come across. Really classy. 17th August, 2009. |
| | Mat; Orange by Masakï MatsushïmaThis is pretty simple... Mat Orange is an Orange scent through and through. It doesnt really try to hide that fact, just a straight-forward Orange with moderate-to-weak lasting power. That's why I like to use it as a layering perfume, otherwise you're looking at more of a body spray. Certainly a great smell if you like the smell of sweet Oranges, just not much character for $50 USD a pop. 9th August, 2009. (Last Edited: 9th March, 2010.) |
| | Wall Street by Bond No. 9I wont go on my rant quite like I did with Riverside Drive, but I'm sorry, this isnt MI... or better yet, Erolfa. First of all, MI is one of the all-time greatest scents ever made, IMO. Not saying that Wall Street doesnt hold it's own, but the two defining notes in MI are the Melon and Ambergris. Neither are present in Wall Street. What it does have is a very noticeable, in-your-face Cucumber note and some spicy-aquatic action happening. I guess the need to compare scents will always exist, and from what I can tell, it's to give others a better idea of what to expect, but that's only accomplished when done accurately. 7th August, 2009. |
| | Love and Luck for Men by Ed Hardy [Christian Audigier]Really baffled by the comparisons to SMW, I just dont smell it. Wish I did, because I love SMW. Fruity, airy, has many different similarities to other offerings, but not enough alike to compare to each other. Nice Violet/Wood combo. 14th May, 2009. |
| | Riverside Drive by Bond No. 9First of all, this is nothing like ANY of the Creed's mentioned. Nothing like GIT, nothing like MI, and certainly nothing like SMW. I mean, come on people, it's like you're trying so hard to compare scents, especially Bond to Creed, that you'll settle for the closest category that it fits into. Makes me wonder if all of the people doing this have fake Creeds. Okay, so GIT and RSD are green, that's about IT. So MI and RSD have fruity notes, that's IT. The comparisons are both irresponsible and poorly thought-out. RSD is so green when it first goes on, that it's almost overwhelming. Not a very fresh green, but more of a ripe green fruit. Whatever water fruit is, it's the perfect description. Very ripe, wet, juicy, and green. Anyone ever had Ugly Fruit before? It looks like a grapefruit, but truly horrid looking on the outside. The inside is another story, reminds me a little of this wonderfully tasty Bond. As for the sillage and lasting power, A+!!! Beware of the comparisons to Creed, people, they are inaccurate AT BEST, although they do have one defining characteristic in common... absolute first rate, exceptional quality! Go get Riverside Drive! 5th December, 2008. |
| | Citron Citron by Miller HarrisI'm sorry, Citron Citron is not worth it's price tag. Yes, the opening mint combined with citrus is somewhat intriguing, though a little over the top, but IMO there are equal-to-better offerings in the citrus genre for 1/4th the amount of $$$ (Hilfiger Athletics, L'eau par Kenzo, Moschino Friends, and the 2004 CK One Summer). Miller Harris---this certainly isnt Creed or AdP quality, so why the outrageous price? Not so much a problem with the product as it is for what it costs to obtain it. 15th November, 2008. (Last Edited: 9th March, 2010.) |
| | Gendarme Green by GendarmeVery underrated scent. A shame that Green doesnt get much play on here, certainly deserves it. Well worth it's price tag, too. As far as "Green" scents go, this is up there with the best of them. Has that unmistakable Gendarme feel to it, especially on the drydown, but the top and heart is where it really shines. The cucumber, basil, and spice work so well together, and the lasting power is a complete surprise. Unlike others in the Gendarme line, it differs enough to warrant purchasing even if you have the original. If you dont, then just get Green and call it a day. 7th November, 2008. (Last Edited: 9th March, 2010.) |
| | Burberry London for Men by BurberryGreat Oriental, the best I've tried. Sweet cherry tobacco, cinnamon, booze, leather, and woods. It really is perfect, I cant say enough about it... London and Nemo rule this category. 5 stars! 2nd November, 2008. |
| | Tangerine Vert by Miller HarrisI can certainly see why this is such a hit with BN'ers. A very earthy/green tangerine scent, that goes on extremely natural. A little dirty, a little old school, works for others, didnt work for me. 2nd November, 2008. |
| | Horizon by Guy LarocheI agree that there is a bit of Kenzo PH hidden somewhere in Horizon. More pepper and spices here, though. Whereas, Kenzo goes straight for the throat with very real marine accords. I like Horizon, probably a little more than Kenzo PH, it's just much easier to wear. For the price, it's a steal, but not something I would reach for on a regular basis. 1st November, 2008. |
| | Blu Mediterraneo Capri Orange / Arancia by Acqua di ParmaReminiscent of Mat Orange, AdC is a sweet orange frag that goes on orange and stays that way. I prefer to layer this with other citrus/fresh scents because it's so one-dimensional. Not something I would purchase again with it's $60 USD price tag. 31st October, 2008. (Last Edited: 9th March, 2010.) |
| | Eternity Summer for Men 2005 by Calvin Klein2005 Version: A really cool melon-y-green scent, that to me is an improvement over the original Eternity. It's gotta have some type of Mango or Watermelon in there somewhere... drydown smells very similar to Echo for Men. 31st October, 2008. (Last Edited: 9th March, 2010.) |
| | Tokyo by KenzoSmells like the paper they used to give you in elementary school to remind you of what smoke smells like when there's a fire. Sweet, smoky, and woody. I have no idea where the tea notes are in Tokyo, nonexistent from what I can tell. Cant give this a thumbs up. 30th October, 2008. |
| | 212 Men On Ice 2004 by Carolina HerreraAgreeing with previous reviews... it certainly is a take on the original 212, but with less florals and more green citrus. Still has that great fresh-cut grass note which I loved in 212... maybe a little mind over matter with the bright green bottle, but this one is perfect for the early Spring months. Reminiscent of Givenchy's Greenergy. 24th October, 2008. |
| | Oyédo by DiptyqueSweet sweet citric candy. Such a thick sweetness, go with 2 sprays and you're set for the day. It's funny to see people describe it as lifesaver-like, because that's exactly what comes to mind when Oyedo is first sprayed. Orange lifesaver, indeed. A great scent, but difficult to wear as an everyday-citrus. 11th April, 2008. |
| | cK one Summer by Calvin KleinThis actually IS the yellow/green edition (2004). The orange bottle is for 2005. 12nd January, 2008. |
| | Surface Skin Tonic by AramisYes, beware of Aramis Surface... be very aware! Incredible cool orange scent that manages to separate itself from other orange aquatic frags. Not alot of people know about Surface, sadly it's been discontinued. IMO, it truly is the best warm weather scent around. 4th May, 2007. |
| | Kouros Eau D'Ete by Yves Saint LaurentThis could very easily pass as a mint mouthwash. And the clear blue bottle doesn't help you shake that feeling, either. Sitting there, having sprayed a few sprays on my shirt, I kept getting an occasional whiff of Eau D'Ete and remember thinking, "hmmm... mouthwash?" Very minty and clean. Pretty good sillage for a Summer version. I really cant imagine using this at any other time than in the soaring temps of an Indian Summer. 9th March, 2007. (Last Edited: 11th April, 2008.) |
| | Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 by Tommy HilfigerLight, soapy, and extremely fresh. Has a subtle marine accord throughout. Quite possibly the best Summer version of any cologne I've ever tried. Absolute perfection! 8th March, 2007. |
| | Mandarine Tout Simplement, by L'Artisan ParfumeurNo, no, no. Didnt work at all on my skin. The first minute or so it's a very nice orange scent and then turns into an old smelling orange potpourri. A very old smelling frag for one that was introduced just a year ago. I wanted to like it so much, but was very disappointed. 6th March, 2007. |
| | M7 Fresh by Yves Saint LaurentOne of the darker "fresh" scents I've encountered. I think it's the somewhat smokey dry-down that makes it feel this way. I also get the Cola note all the way through, which adds to the darkness. I havent smelled the original M7, but this is a very intriguingly different fragrance. 3rd March, 2007. |
| | Sunset Heat for Men by EscadaIt's Escada, it's a Limited Edition Summer frag, and it's called Sunset Heat. And just in case your common sense didnt tell you what to expect given all of that information, then let me tell you... Fruity! It is what it is. 2nd March, 2007. |
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