Fragrance Reviews

Fragrance Reviews by lex

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The One for Men by Dolce & Gabbana

this one starts off synthetic. then with haste this scent gets intriguing. i get some ginger. the discrete tobacco and ambergris is intresting and one whiff of this wont do because its enticing. the issues i have is that the one is inconsistent with that experience and at times the synthetic presence tends to hang around. a nice one by D&G.
04 August 2009

Harajuku Lovers - Love by Gwen Stefani

starts off kinda tacky with a burst of notes clashing. when love starts to relax, there is a faint fruity presence.creamy jasmine accompanied by a wonderful light musk in which is all on a body odor scent foundation. the scents housing had me thinking no but never judge a book by its cover right.
04 August 2009

Miracle Homme by Lancôme

miracle is like a safe neutral scent.a faint coffee pulse and i notice a little pepper.when scents became one of my loves, miracle was one of my first samples hyped by reviews from different places. not a let down because its what i expected kinda. nice but not much personality nor drama but a safe scent.
30 July 2009

Pasha by Cartier

classy ,mature,masculine,and spicy fresh. not overpowering. well made. slightly old school
30 July 2009

Dirty English by Juicy Couture

powerful and musk dirty ,restrained by leather.has several things going on in there but it is blended nice. the leather calms it down
30 July 2009

Chanel Pour Monsieur by Chanel

i get a little lemon and the presence of a box of old warm crayons . later this does get better.
30 July 2009

Unforgivable by Sean John

lets see. my experience with unforgivable came the same time when i introduced millesime imperial to someone. he said "youre wearing sean john ,thats what i wear", and i smiled and we talked. and it does smell close to mi just watered down some. unforgivable doesnt have that spark that mi has but is ok. he now is a mi fan just from me correcting him that i wasnt wearin sean john and he also said its similar but not the same.
30 July 2009

Millésime Impérial by Creed

spectacular! 4real. doesnt last that long on me though but thats ok i just have to buy mi more frequently as i apply more.a scent for kings and queens. the elite class of scents with a ripe very slightly rotten watermelon presence.
30 July 2009

The Dreamer by Versace

dreamer is like a beauty and the beast. the top notes are so harsh that I can't stand it. with some patience,dreamer morphs into something beautiful.many say this is similar to d&g ph with the tobacco note but to me they're not. dreamer has a wet tobacco smell that's been sitting in a hot barn. then later its a almost like a sweet and natural body odor that I love. a scent that changes on your skin which takes about an hour to turn into somethin wonderful. i call it sweat, wet tobacco, and cotton candy. and many agree.
30 July 2009

Allure Homme Sport by Chanel

thumbs up.this fresh scent is accompanied by vetiver to sexy it up. i remember when i first tried allure sport,didnt know what it was goin to smell like,i was at a place, this salesman which was king at his establishment he smells great and has all theladies attention. when i arrived he did smell nice but after awhile that allure sport opened up and i was like dammm ..he looked .the sillage was jumpin and turnin heads as i walked by. it was soo funny.anywayz,its nice. when i went to purchase a full bottle. it doesnt smell the same as the tester but its still a nice scent.
30 July 2009

Himalaya by Creed

snow and pepper,I get that.very nice scent, only bad thing I say is that it doesn't last long at all on my skin. thumbs up and I can see why himalaya receives high marks.an icee pepper breeze.
30 July 2009

Silver Mountain Water by Creed

smw doesn't work for me. I guess I'm one fo the very few that don't like it at all. I don't get to enjoy the tea note , there is kinda ink smell in there. now, that was a rush judgement. as of now i yearn for that smell which is dominated by blackcurrent.after experiencing many scents. this is in the elite class.
30 July 2009

Laila by Geir Ness

nice drydown which makes this scent, nothin special for the white florals though
12 June 2009

Armani Code / Black Code by Giorgio Armani

olive flower must be what i smell that stands out and makes this slightly different. not much excitement though
12 June 2009

Chrome by Azzaro

chrome is nice. this guy wore it alot before i knew what he was wearing, then one day we all were talkin about scents and thats when i found out. its nice but it never caught my attention to ask him what he wears.its a little woody and with some citrus in there and synthetic.
12 June 2009

Candie's Men by Candie's

notes crashing together. too much goin on, candies has sillage for sure i remember smellin it in a book one time and i was surprised when it was a gift to me actually it smelled very nice on paper but a different story in the flesh
12 June 2009

Fahrenheit by Christian Dior

a throwback and at times i reconize it on others.i dont know why but i think it very slightly similar to dzing but just way stronger.pungent. and the last time i smelled it on someone was in the summertime so yes it was very loud.what was he thinkin?
12 June 2009

Kouros Cologne Sport by Yves Saint Laurent

this is accompanied with a natural body smell for me. very toned down but the beast presence is there. i dont get a perfume like smell but i do get a lingering alluring discretly seducing the human instincts
12 June 2009

360 Degrees for Men by Perry Ellis

aka flee.at that time first application thats what it was.now a blast of blue aqua that seems not to go away
12 June 2009

Quimbaya Femme by Jean Pascal

ole school florals accompanied by blackcurrent. which i smell the most is the blackcurrent. blended ok and a lowkey scent
12 June 2009

Jean Pascal by Jean Pascal

masculine , very masculine,spice ficilitated by spicey pineapples. has enough power to get it done with one spray maybe an half spray.well blended.
12 June 2009

YSL pour Homme Haute Concentration by Yves Saint Laurent

well made.this scent is blended wonderfully with lemons. its not harsh its just smooth and smells of class
12 June 2009

Givenchy Gentleman by Givenchy

very oldschool and theres somethin thats off puttin to me in this.very classy heavy patchouli.
31 March 2009

Givenchy pour Homme Blue Label by Givenchy

nice peppery aquatic juice. soo many wears it,
31 March 2009

Yang by Jacques Fath

was expecting tea but all i get is lotion.its nice though
31 March 2009

Eau d'Orange Verte by Hermès

spicey orange and lemons. a nice vintage csent that doesnt smell completely vintage.
15 March 2009

Calvin by Calvin Klein

my introduction to scents.my aunt brought me a tester home from caster knotts back in the day. it had a lot goin on with the notes.it was a nice experience and intro to scents
15 March 2009

Obsession by Calvin Klein

obsession is a very classy romantic scent just like her male counterpart.built for the cooler weather
15 March 2009

Bulgari pour Homme by Bulgari

the bergamont is well noticed at introduction with a touch of blackcurrent.nothin against it to say
15 March 2009

Blu pour Homme by Bulgari

very dry soapy smell.doesnt do it for me
15 March 2009

Usher for Women by Usher

a cold weather scent, kinda powerfully soft. it has grown on me,i know someone who wears it quite often
15 March 2009

Quimbaya Homme by Jean Pascal

very spicey.spicey pineapple. this wone takes that attitude to do this one
15 March 2009

Roma Uomo by Laura Biagiotti

thick creamy vanilla with a overcast of musk.may sound too basic with these notes but they are blended well.scent for the cool weather. for a date ,yes,work maybe not
15 March 2009

Curve Crush for Women by Liz Claiborne

smell good. this girl wore it all the time and its at wal mart too, meaning more and more women has it, and it smells good anyways.do your thang crush
15 March 2009

Odeur 53 by Comme des Garçons

i get that after a violent thunderstormlike feel. i like it and it has like a more of a natural smell than a perfumey presence
15 March 2009

Catalyst for Men by Halston

cozy and thick, starts off sweet,then musky
15 March 2009

Spark for Men by Liz Claiborne

spark is good.been awhile since tried but remember it was nice sweet rum.
15 March 2009

Bora Bora for Men by Liz Claiborne

been years but i remember back then that i never wore it wore outside the house,didnt like it.seems like it was a rush scent.
15 March 2009

Mambo for Men by Liz Claiborne

tru. notes dancing around.all doing a different dance to a different tune.smell chemicals,alcohol
15 March 2009

Comme des Garçons 2 by Comme des Garçons

intresting. it must be the cummin that makes this scent perfumy and slightly seductive.women its worth a try.
15 March 2009

Curve for Men by Liz Claiborne

green and it smells nice.i agree with one who said it does smell different on many people,workin with da chemistry.everybody and i mean everybody knows curve dont they.
15 March 2009

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme by Dolce & Gabbana

for a warm weather scent, i dont get a nice scent of fruit or anything more natural smelling like i get with light blue womens version. i do get a synthetic smell and chemicals. too many scents are so similar.
01 March 2009

Dior Homme by Christian Dior

sweet powdery spices.doesnt stand out and make me wanna wear it.
22 February 2009

Vetiver Sport by Guerlain

soapy and a calm lemon lime is whats keeping this vetiver calm. when i first sniffed it i was motivated to buy this one. when i test drove it it didnt get intresting,it just sat there. something different from the norm though.warm weather material
22 February 2009

Wood - Spices by Montale

spices and woods straightup.stays spicey and never comes out of the woods.
22 February 2009

Oud Queen Roses by Montale

i tried this for awhile and it comes off mainly as a womans scent only.the rose doesnt go into deph like rose petals,which i wear easily
22 February 2009

L'Air du Desert Marocain by Tauer

at times i do get dry desert air.this spicey scent is nice.im not one of the bigger fans of spices.its ok just not my style.tested it at home for awhile.test drove it in public one day and a compliment came with it.
22 February 2009

Voleur de Roses by L'Artisan Parfumeur

dry roses and a faint rotten wet roots. the plum is nice.vdr has dept. strong sillage and wearing this on a rainy day would be an experience.but as of today its not my fav rose scent.
22 February 2009

Sweet Oriental Dream by Montale

encroachment.overpowering to me,so i know its the same to someone im beside.thick and heavy on the sweetness
22 February 2009

Greyland by Montale

very intense and right at u.associated with pepper. this is strong. i didnt wait for the complete drydown. just a scent i dont wanna smell like or be remembered by
21 February 2009

Vanille Peach by Comptoir Sud Pacifique

very rich in vanilla and peach. does the job for me cause it is a peachy smell.
21 February 2009

Platinum Égoïste by Chanel

from da old school like some others and a masterpiece standing the test of time. rich and classy. now there are so many scents that smells similar to this one so now it gets lost in the crowd for a moment.
21 February 2009

Vintage by John Varvatos

well made.classy.light spices being accompanied by a faint fruit embrace and its all built on a light tobacco foundation.. i see this one as being well fit for formal wear
21 February 2009

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana

juicy orange.a citrus scent that is beautiful in the summer
16 February 2009

Dior Homme Sport by Christian Dior

smells 2 synthetic. smells like i have chemicals on
15 February 2009

Terre d'Hermès by Hermès

a citrus juice spiked. warm oranges ,warm grapefruit juices spiked with spicey warm v8 juice. its different a spicey citrus individual.
28 May 2008

Sandflowers by Montale

a beach in the desert. the cooked desert sand meets the water at the coast.
17 April 2007

Soleil de Capri by Montale

reminds me of light blue by d&g for women, but a man can wear this 1. natural fruity. very nice for the summer
17 April 2007

Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens Les Salons du Palais Royal Shiseido

this oriental is nothing to play with. can easily be overpowering with just 1 spray. applied from a distance is the only way i can pull this off but i simply cant wear it. pungent. a very toned down version would be by man d&g
31 March 2007

Cuiron Pour Homme by Helmut Lang

classy.nice leather layed throughout. longevity is ok but the sillage is an issue. i need bout 2 to 3 sprays to the same area for the scent to jump off my skin. classy
31 March 2007

Méchant Loup by L'Artisan Parfumeur

first its burning cooking hazelnuts to creamy hazelnuts mixed with honey.very nice
31 March 2007

Tea for Two by L'Artisan Parfumeur

honey sweeten tea with smokeyness. projects well. love it
31 March 2007

Passage d'Enfer by L'Artisan Parfumeur

old churchs and castles with some smokeyness, nice but it doesnt last that long on me
31 March 2007

Dzing! by L'Artisan Parfumeur

damp fur,sawdust and cottoncandy fresh from the mixer. sometimes it feels alive. animalic and something different. beautiful
31 March 2007

Rochas Man by Rochas

mocha, burnt sugar and a touch of class. not one to wear to the office and such but the evening,nights out and such, rochas man is very suitable, and of course females likes it
31 March 2007

Jaïpur Homme by Boucheron

im not a fan of spices but jaipur shines. masculine and the vanilla smooths out the spices. back in 2004 was when i tried this and it made a lasting impression.
18 March 2007

Reserve by Perry Ellis

nice.nothing stands out here to separate it from so many others
18 March 2007

Emporio Armani City Glam for Him by Giorgio Armani

not much of a fan of pepper.this slightly reminds me of himilaya for some reason but doesnt come close.
18 March 2007

Emporio Armani White He by Giorgio Armani

a touch of lemon on a cool white light musk in the warmer months. the drydown is the flaw in this one which gets kinda tacky
18 March 2007

Vetiver des Sables by Montale

i get face in the dirt, earth.thats what i smell. straight foward vetiver, and theres no sillage or longevity issues.
18 March 2007

T for Him by Tommy Hilfiger

ahhhh. clean,fresh,zesty,and sparkling. a very nice inviting and come get closer to me creation.
24 February 2007

Fougères Marines by Montale

a salty marine breeze.ahhhh, very nicewith a touch of seaweed to keep it from being too clean. a must try.
19 February 2007

Original Santal by Creed

this is a too rich sandalwood but the vanilla makes it a smooth rich scent.
19 February 2007

Royal Water by Creed

not for a man for sure,more for a woman and it has an old classic smell with notes clashing, not a good thing
19 February 2007

Mugler Cologne by Thierry Mugler

a fresh clean citrus breeze. those who don't care too much for perfumes and want something light beautiful and a breath of fresh air, mugler cologne is for you. thumbs up.
22 January 2007

Kenneth Cole New York Men by Kenneth Cole

wanted to go hard on this on but I went neutral,basically because it does smell ok. downside is that its a typical fresh frag that gets lost in the crowd.nothin special but again,its ok
22 January 2007

Aquaman by Rochas

a peppery aquatic juice.there are many other aquatics I would wear instead.
22 January 2007

L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme by Issey Miyake

a let down. I was thinking something spectacular or close to it cause of all the hype. I give this a thumbs up anyway because it is a nice and clean scent with a powdery soap presence that's off putting. this one can mess with the nose and can bring a headache to some so spray light with this one.
22 January 2007

Bois du Portugal by Creed

thumbs up. starts off reminding me of a calmer jean pascal. spicey and for sure masculine.
22 January 2007

Crystal Flowers by Montale

thumbs up.a pleasant scent for an elegant evening.nothing sharp ,only smooth floral notes and a touch of aouds to keep it unisex and interesting.I've worn this a few times and it was an instant hit. but I think women wears this best. a must try especially for women
16 December 2006

Black Aoud by Montale

took a few tries for me to decide on this one, then one day I said somethin smells interesting , realizing it was me. starts off strong but calms down but remaining dark and mysterious. thumbs up for this montale product
16 December 2006

Aoud Roses Petals by Montale

after a heavy rain.a rose pulled from the roots.moist dirt and rose pedals with water beads starting to dry. bewitched was how one described this and that is absolutely correct. and very sexy. inhailing this saying ooooh, very admiring. thumbs up
16 December 2006

Aoud Lime by Montale

sharp, soapy, and a faint dried lime peel. not much else. thumbs down. montale has better aouds to offer.
16 December 2006

Ciel for Him by Amouage

disappointment. I tried to imagine spring mornin ,nothin close. I can't wear this stuff. its appealing to some but not here. terrible
16 December 2006

Amouage Gold Men by Amouage

baby powder and floral notes blended nice. not for me though. thumbs down, can't get excited about baby powder and there are so many other frags I would wear over and over till the bottle is empty before I w ar this. hate to say it like that, but its true.
16 December 2006

Santal Noble by Maître Parfumeur et Gantier

burning coffee grinds with some special dark chocolate. thick and heavy and later turning creamy, vanilla,and coconuty.a classy and sexy scent.top notes are harsh and heavy.then it turns into somethin nice. neutral to me because its not my style but the drydown is nice. respect there.
16 December 2006

Santa Fe for Men by Aladdin Fragrances

I like this one.I would like to find a similar frag lasting longer and ties everything together better.a must try, very cheap price too
02 December 2006

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme by Dolce & Gabbana

today, d&g is so popular. it truly is a very good juice. that tobacco note is sooo nice. when people can tell you what you're wearing then its time to put it up for a little while
02 December 2006

Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein

my very first powerhouse frag.a true throwback and a classic standing the test of time.great sillage and longevity .body heat activates sweetness in obsession, understand what I'm talkin bout.
02 December 2006

By Man by Dolce & Gabbana

by is somethin different from the average scents. with a slightly animalic presence.by has a warm feeling to it at times and slightly powdery. it gets noticed and gets compliments , which is important to me when it comes to scents.
01 December 2006

Acqua di Giò pour Homme by Giorgio Armani

something for the younger crowd. nice and watery. thumbs up and the only negative that I can find is that it was too popular. I remember smelling this in the mall on 4 different people. bought it for my nephew. he told me the girls talks about how good he smells.
25 August 2006

Tangerine Vert by Miller Harris

high quality juice. real tangerines and lemons is what I smell in this being trailed by a very light musk making it suitable for men also. 8 out of 10 for me.
25 August 2006

Geir by Geir Ness

geir doesn't work the magic on my skin. its a good scent but very over rated. I need a little sillage in my scents and geir has less than that. a fresh crisp breeze with some fresh cut grass with vanilla making its presence known. I love the scent but it doesn't get known much when I wear it.
12 August 2006

Nobile by Gucci

nobile, lets see. the main thing about this is that nobile has a resemblance of a older man with class. this is a well put together scent. sometimes I'm think about a pine forest when I smell nobile.
12 August 2006

Envy for Men by Gucci

a sweet woody scent that is classy and sensual and most of all, Sexy!! envy impresses the women for sure. I'm not goin to talk about the many unforgettable compliments I've received with this 1.stunning.
12 August 2006
 
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