Fragrance Reviews

Fragrance Reviews by Stelios_X_opa

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Vétiver by Creed

This smell is incredible.
Very classy, and the dry down is addicting. I could literally smell it all day. I pick up the bottle in my room to smell it sometimes, and i find myself with the top near my nose for about 5 minutes each time!
THUMBS UP!
25 October 2007

Virgin Island Water by Creed

Amazing! Beach in a bottle. A bit pricey, but... again, an AMAZING smell.

The only thing is...
it doesn't last on me!
But i dont think Creed has ever let me down, ill try it again!

I LOVE IT THOUGH!
25 October 2007

Green Irish Tweed by Creed

This has GOT to be one of the most magnificent fragrances.

Very FRESH, and the sillage is INCREDIBLE!
I have no more words for this fragrance. The smell exceeds the cost!

THUMBS............
upppppppppppppppp!
25 October 2007

ZegnaIntenso by Ermenegildo Zegna

LOVE IT! original scent, unique bottle.
The only problem is on me it lasts no more than 30 minutes. After that its completely gone without a SINGLE trace!!!!

If it LASTS on you, then GO FOR IT!!!
07 August 2007

Z by Ermenegildo Zegna

Very plain and boring. Not a BAD fragrance, not annoying, not offensive in any way. Just, nothing THERE!
07 August 2007

Guess Suede by Guess

A very sensual and fruity fragrance, much like Polo Black. The funny thing is that they were made by the same perfumer.

09 July 2007

Island Hawaii by Michael Kors

Of course its going to be citrusy! All things dubbed a 'summer' fragrance (pretty much..) are CITRUSY! Too many tropical fruits in one concoction get very old and annoying; it seems like EVERYONE has done some kind of citrus fragrance--
but michael kors' newest perfume truly stands out! Its ideal for the summer, isnt heavy and obnoxious, and lasts a fairly long time! Sillage is mediocre, but the juice is amazing! It smells like you just got out of the water from a nice swim.. from hawaii!!!!!!
12 June 2007

Essential by Lacoste

I love the whole 'patented time release technology' Lacoste 'used' in this fragrance. They're basically saying how how this fragrance is linear.
Longetivity i hear...is rather good! BUT not on me. I have good skin...MOSTLY everything smells good on me and lasts long..just not this one!

It has a NICE smell, but nothing strikes me here. Rather boring and flat.

Damn the Patented Time Release Technology.
05 June 2007

Hot Play by Lacoste

Highly disagree! Smells nothing like RSVP! In fact, when tested hand in hand next to Isseys L'eau, the top notes smell 90% alike! Both have yuzu!
BUT-- issey miyake is a classic! CLEAN..CRISP...FRESH...
this dries rather boring and plain. Nothing to 'wow' about, not the staying power nor the sillage.
Thumbs cant decide whether it should be destroyed, or should be given another chance...
05 June 2007

Touch of Spring by Lacoste

This one gets me! Lovely bottle, beautiful colour of the liquid inside of it. The smell is nice, but not what i expected. Its not at all unique, sure it smells good! Its not vile! But its just not doing anything much for me. Definitely for the younger group, not that i usually categorize fragrances by age, but this one----i just cant imagine it on a grown woman with a Versace bag and high heels. Call the juicy girls!!!
05 June 2007

Touch of Pink by Lacoste

Not one of my favorites! Reminds me alot of Versace's Bright Crystal. Very PINK smelling. Very sweet, but smells great on a girl!
I like it...
I think!
Thumbs???
05 June 2007

Touch of Sun by Lacoste

This one gets me! Lovely bottle, beautiful colour of the liquid inside of it. The smell is nice, but not what i expected. Its not at all unique, sure it smells good! Its not vile! But its just not doing anything much for me. Definitely for the younger group, not that i usually categorize fragrances by age, but this one----i just cant imagine it on a grown woman with a Versace bag and high heels. Call the juicy girls!!!
05 June 2007

Style In Play by Lacoste

A wonderful sporty fragrance! Very simple, fun, and easy going. Nothing to think about here, either you like it, or you don't. Its not a love or hate thing, its nothing like angel where its overpowering, and nothing like le male where its sometimes too sweet. Style n' Play is just right! Not a masterpiece, but definitely up there!
The thumbs...
05 June 2007

Versace Man Eau Fraîche by Versace

This is unlike ANYTHING thats ever been out! The bottle is magnificent, and the juice even more so! Eau Fraiche IS what its called! I love the lemon in it, and i get alot of musk in the dry down. The sillage is AMAZING! and the life is also! On me it lasts close to 10 hours..which is a great thing since most of todays fragrances evaporate quicker than app. time.
Thumbs LOVE it.. so does my dresser!
29 May 2007

RSVP by Kenneth Cole

Way too spicy, the bottle is disgusting and the box even more so! I dont like Kenneth Cole's fragrances (except for Reaction), and i think this just did it for me. They need a new perfumer or a new idea cause it just keeps getting worse.
Yuck!
29 May 2007

L'Eau D'Issey by Issey Miyake

I cant explain how this fragrances bears perfection in every single way! I cant see someone disliking this! ...
A fresh floral best when worn on a hot summer day!
My thumbs love it...
29 May 2007

L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme by Issey Miyake

Look up Fresh in the dictionary... you should find some trace of Issey Miyake in there...

One of the most beautiful fragrances to date! Love the lemon and the citron.. Dries amazingly, maintaining its freshness, and lasts forever!
Alot of women love this, and its PERFECT for the summer!
Thumbs LOVE IT!
28 May 2007

Le Mâle by Jean Paul Gaultier

Im going to keep it short:
Brilliant..
exotic..
WOMEN LOVE IT!
lasts FOREVER!!
dries beautifully...

One of THE BEST fragrances EVER made!!

Screw the thumbs, id raise every finger if i could!
28 May 2007

Portfolio Elite for Men by Perry Ellis

Very boring..almost nothing going on. Its in the back of my collection and thats where its staying.
Blah...thumbs?
28 May 2007

360 Degrees White For Men by Perry Ellis

VERY much like Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male. Compared them side by side and found that they ARENT EXACT, but they come quite close. Le Male dries down with MUCH more vanilla, where 360 White dries more 'plad' and boring..a bit dry as well!
Prefer JPG 100%! It seems like they TRIED making Le Male... naughty naughty.
Thumbs...
28 May 2007

Silver Black / Onyx by Azzaro

Although i have gotten COUNTLESS compliments from this (and i think it is a great fragrance), i cannot bear to wear this anymore. The musk is too much for me.. and i feel like i smell BAD! I agree that it is a very sophisticated fragrance..i wish i liked it on me =[.
Thumbs like!
28 May 2007

Visit by Azzaro

100% Nutmeg and amber! Thats basically all i get out of this! Very in your face! A bit obnoxious and 'mean.' I would never wear this, as it reminds me of Gucci PH, except for the nutmeg. Cant..wont!
Thumb...?
28 May 2007

Chrome by Azzaro

Very fresh smelling! I can definitely smell the 'metal' accord in there. I use this mainly after i work out. A little body spray and a tiny spritz of Chrome and im set! I dont think i would wear this to go out though; way too common and cliche. If i were to pick a 'fresh' smell i would wear either ADG, or Dolce's LBPH.
The thumb...
28 May 2007

Dunhill Pursuit by Alfred Dunhill

Spicy, and a bit sweet. BEAUTIFUL bottle, interesting concept with the whole 'Pursuit' approach. The juice is nicely colored, but the fragrance doesn't match. It doesnt smell like the color! Almost as if Acqua di Gio was black! That wouldn't make much sense! What if Angel was yellow..or red?
Great developing scent, rich and smoky..LOVE IT. Just think the color should have been a bit different. Whatever though..the thumbs speak!
28 May 2007

Dunhill Fresh by Alfred Dunhill

I have a grudge with this fragrance. The color is interesting; the bottle is heavy and masculine..and finally..the scent! Its FRESH indeed!!! VERY fresh...TOO fresh! Even Eternity to me gives off a better 'freshness,'..a more APPEALING freshness than this does. I think it is too synthetic smelling.. nothing you would get from showering, or swimming in the ocean.
ADG is FRESH...dunhill fresh just ISN'T.
The thumbs???...
28 May 2007

Obsession Night for Men by Calvin Klein

Smells exactly, not a bit, but PRECISELY like coppertone. Go to the beach with a bottle of this..put it on your friends. They wont know the difference.
Yuck.
28 May 2007

Euphoria Men by Calvin Klein

I love this fragrance! Its amazing smelling... very fresh! Its quite distinctive.. BUT..the fact that it lasts a WHOLE 30 minutes on my skin... deserves thumbs way down!!! Knock-offs last longer than this...
28 May 2007

cK one Electric by Calvin Klein

I remember putting this on thinking 'this is gonna rock.' I heard of it coming out, and couldn't wait!
What a disappointment. Its way too zippy for me. This could be a perfect fragrance if you were wired on some energy drink. It seems very energetic but, again...not long lasting.
Ehh..i hate it.
Thumbs..down.
28 May 2007

Eternity for Men by Calvin Klein

I couldn't imagine ever wearing this. Its a nice scent, but there are such nicer ones out there. I hear alot about this 'one note' that causes nausea and such, and i can most DEFINITELY smell it! The bottle is quite nice! It doesn't need a top, and like Angel*Men i love that!
Thumbs..ehh..cant decide.
28 May 2007

Joop! Homme by Joop!

I can barely remember what the stuff smells like. The only thing i DO remember is how much both I, and my co-worker, HATED this fragrance. Packaging is awful, and the name sounds like a joke!
Thumbs cut off.
28 May 2007

Burberry Summer for Women by Burberry

Love it! Though it smells very very similar to Chance Eau Fraiche!! Very light, citrusy, ...beh. Just smell the new Chance.
27 May 2007

cK one Summer 2007 by Calvin Klein

I love this years bottle, and i LOVE this years scent. Its toned down alot, and smells like a kind of pure citrus. I don't know why but the orange/green/yellow blended bottle is what the fragrance smells like! The only thing that makes me a little upset is how small the thing is, its puny! Other than that...
well..the thumb speaks!
27 May 2007

Island Voyage by Nautica

Smells like a super cheap version of the original Voyage. Its ok, but it seems rushed and nothing during its wear makes me go 'hmm, thats interesting.' Very boring, but i can definitely see someone LOVING this.
27 May 2007

Burberry Summer for Men by Burberry

Very light, easy to wear, and super lemony! Smell citrus throughout the wear of the cologne, and it feels perfect for a hot day rollerblading in the park. Recommend!
27 May 2007

Coach The Fragrance by Coach

If you close your eyes and imagine what coach would smell like if it had its own scent--this is it! True and classy! Its sweet like Juicy, but still very sophisticated. The bottle is gorgeous, with the signature Coach logo printed all over. This fragrance is a winner! Doesnt last very long on my friend, but she still adores it to death!
The thumb is an understatement.
27 May 2007

Unforgivable Multi Platinum by Sean John

ALOT like the original except with a citrus accord added on. The bottle is ok on the eyes, and the bright color of the juice is quite nice. Back to the actual scent-- i like it. Hated the original, but the new note added makes for a pleasant smell. Sean John said that this is the 'luxury' version of his original but thats bogus.
The thumb speaks!
27 May 2007

Unforgivable by Sean John

Very cheap smelling. It reminds me of something you can find at a drugstore. Not that theres anything wrong with that; you can find Eternity, Angel, and even some brand new ones there...BUT.
I guess it reminds me of the ones that are at the drugstore cause they belong there, not because they're popular.
The thumb speaks for itself.
Puew.
27 May 2007

Allure Homme Sport Cologne by Chanel

When i first saw this huge 5 oz bottle, it reminded me of lemon juice. A 5 oz bottle of pure lemon juice!
It didnt exactly SMELL quite like lemon juice ITSELF, but BOY is it citrusy!!
It smells a bit like the Allure Sport, but with alot of kick to it.
It dries down nicely for the summer, not to heavy, but it is barely noticable after too few hours.
but 75 bucks is way too much!

The thumb speaks!
27 May 2007

Blu Notte pour Homme by Bulgari

I think i smell a bit of orange blossom! Words alone cannot bottle this fragrance! you have to try it! Therefore its most definitely a try before you buy fragrance!
Had many people buy it on impulse, even the 'we have a tester!..'
Didn't work; returns, yuck!
BUT! some, like myself,LOVE it! Its Clean and soapy and powdery! Reminds me SLIGHTLY of Prada Man.

nthny stated "in a romantic moment, do you want the other person thinking, 'baby wipes?'" ----which is exactly why i wear this only when im around ME, or someone that i KNOW loves it!!

The thumb speaks!

The thumb speaks!
26 May 2007

Bulgari pour Homme Soir by Bulgari

I love it. It isnt too this or too that. Its a cologne! It smells good! It smells GREAT! Its spicy and mysterious in a way. You can say its a bit boring, but its just simple! Its not overpowering, but not light. Blah! Just perfect!
(BUT! it doesnt last THAT long on me...still...)
The thumb speaks!
26 May 2007

Polo Double Black by Ralph Lauren

What an amazing spicy and creamy fragrance!! Sophisticated, and VERY easy to wear!

What i like about this is that it can be worn for any occasion; it is fruity enough to be worn in the day time, and deep and 'black'-like to be worn at night.
BUT! The only problem i have it REAPPLYING! IT GETS VERY ANNOYING! DB has mediocre sillage, but doesnt last very long! 3-4 hours for me tops.
Still, I LOVE THE STUFF!! AMAZING!!
26 May 2007

Pi by Givenchy

I Love Greek Letters, but i HATE Pi! I tried to like it because i had two bottles of it, but it just never got to me.
I can smell something like vanilla covered roasted almonds!!
Blah, its ok. but..blah.
NOT for my skin!
Thumbs down?? I would, but its an ok frag.
26 May 2007

Fahrenheit by Christian Dior

Fahrenheit would be the perfect solution to start a roaring fire from a tiny flame!
The gasoline smell is addicting, unique, and grows on you FAST. VERY popular, and still sells!
Women seem to love it too! so...
thumbs up!!!
26 May 2007

Cool Water by Davidoff

Smell is classic. Sweet, Clean, and FRESH!
Cool water speaks for itself! It smells like sweet ice!
The sillage is great, can smell it a mile away, and lasts long on me!
THUMBS WAY UP!!!
26 May 2007

Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein

NOT a fan!! Hate Kleins fragrances (not all, MOST), and think this tops the chart of burning material.
ObNOXIOUS, obTRUSIVE, and for me NOT very obSESSIVE! obLITERATE this obOMINABLE creation!
26 May 2007

Euphoria by Calvin Klein

I bought this for a friend of mine because it smells fantastic. Not thinking anything of it, i asked what she was wearing one day thinking it was angel, and in fact it was Euphoria!
A well made fragrance, complex, long lasting, and the sillage is AMAZINGGG!!!
Kinda weird bottle though, i dont think its very appealing.
Thumbs up!
26 May 2007

Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche

Spicy and clean; one of the 'older' fragrances that i can actually stand and might even wearing one day. Thumbs up!
26 May 2007

Aramis by Aramis

An older gentlemens fragrance. I consider it to be 'old' and obnoxious, VERY heavy, and only pleasant after a few hours after application.
If i were older, say in my late 50's, id wear this definately, but i dont see myself wearing this anytime sooner.
BUT... For its time, i give it a thumbs up. Its very popular!
26 May 2007

Innocent by Thierry Mugler

Angel + Fruits + Cotton Candy...
= Angel Innocent!

VERY nice on the skin, so so when first applied but just give it a try and itll do wonders!
23 May 2007

Mugler Cologne by Thierry Mugler

Fresh and clean! Its brilliant!
I love the green smell, like wet grass almost. About 10 or so minutes after applying, it smells like you came out of a longgggg hotttt shower (using irish spring). In the summertime this keeps the bugs off of me!
Amazing cologne, nice for...say...
BBQ? :-P
23 May 2007

B*Men by Thierry Mugler

B*Men. Oh B*Men.
From the moment i smelled this one i knew it would be a failure.
Its sickenly spicy, not TOO spicy, just the mix of scents starts to smell a bit unusual, and unnatural.
BUT, ..but but but!
This fragrance is PERFECT for the fall season, and ONLY when youre outside all day! (I wore it when i went apple picking.. it fit the mood perfectly.)
23 May 2007

A*Men Summer Flash by Thierry Mugler

This fragrance does wonders on my skin. You can smell the coffee, not brewed, still in bean form sitting out in a bag on a hot summer day.
The coffee aroma is very light, but it lingers on top of a few fresh notes. Kinda reminds me of pool water (chlorine) and some mint!

It sits on the second row on my dresser, and thats a pretty damn good spot to be in!
23 May 2007

Gaultier² by Jean Paul Gaultier

The first thing that i thought, which i remember very clearly, when i got a whiff of JPG's squared, was 'wow.' Its SO rich in aroma, and is VERY sophisticated. No pyramid here, the fragrance is linear. The lasting power is amazing, and everyone seems to love it. A friend of mine who ONLY wears oils, and i mean NO exceptions LOVES it, and i have him on the VERGE of a purchase!

Thumbs WAY up!
18 May 2007

Cavalli Man by Roberto Cavalli

This sparks controversy with even MYSELF! I think the smell is YUMMY, for lack of a better word! BUT..the only problem i have is the lasting power. It has almost none. Its last no more than 1.5 hours on me!!
Overall? ehhhh
18 May 2007

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana

This is one of the only fragrances that can ENTIRELY pull off what i like to call a 'citrus blast.' The top notes are heavenly, and from there on it develops beautifully! Fairly cheap, and one of the most commonly ripped off perfumes YTD!
18 May 2007

Sicily by Dolce & Gabbana

Smells wonderful! My little sister wears this, don't ask how she pulls it off, she just does. It smells rich, and very elegant! I must say though, it is for older women.

However, a 16 year old girl came to buy No.5 just the other day for herself, EDP too, so i don't know anything anymore. Leave me alone ^-^
18 May 2007

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme by Dolce & Gabbana

A VERY sophisticated cologne. Smooth, classy, and for an older gentlemen, although a friend of mine who is 18 wears it very, VERY well!

I tried this once, and not to brag, but most things smell best on me! I have good skin...but D&G's pour homme disagrees highly with my chemistry, and so it chooses to smell like a glob of musk and cedar on me!

Thumbss up!
18 May 2007

Gucci pour Homme by Gucci

A unique smell. Not many colognes can pull amber! But GPH does it, and it does it soooo welllll!!! Its smooth, its calm, and its classy.

Gucci was battling for it, and alas! They've won! Flagship store on Fifth Ave has it!!!

18 May 2007

CK In 2U Her by Calvin Klein

The ad: Sexy
The bottle: Unique
The smell: Cliche

There are a few things that come to mind when i smell the new CK In2U Her, one of which is CITRUS!!!

This fragrance is a Citrus BLAST!! Its VERY Zippy, and smells great on skin..
But my only problem is---
Its so cliche, I'm a little tired of the citrus wanna bee's.

Overall, as a fragrance...
The thumb speaks for itself.
18 May 2007

Terre d'Hermès by Hermès

Someone suggested this a while ago, and i couldn't help but run into Sak's the next day and try it!

What a mistake-- I thought! The opening was like freshly squeezed tangerines! Not a bad smell, but not for me per say.

BUT...AFTER...
This has AMAZING sillage, i mean...
That night i was sitting at my computer and i said to myself 'what is that amazing smell'...

It wasnt my sister's reed diffusers..IT WAS MY HAND!!! The drydown is, just like aceyman says, a MASTERPEICE!! Can't explain it because i can't remember, all i know is i'm going soon to purchase a bottle!

Go try... you might not be dissapointed.
18 May 2007

Armani Code / Black Code by Giorgio Armani

I cant see someone disliking this. I am wearing it right now, and it is amazing. The top, middle, and base notes blend together incredibly, and this smooth fresh fragrance is ADDICTING!!!
Longetivity = 10+ Hours

A MUST have!!!
18 May 2007

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme by Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce's Light Blue pour homme starts off very light, and fresh! Its not as citrusy as i would have imagined.

When i heard D&G was coming out with a Light Blue for men, i thought of the womens in the original bottle! Its a lot softer, and not much sillage.

It dries down very light, and all i smell basically from there on is Polo Blue.

Overall its a nice cologne, SLIGHTLY citrusy, and good for my taste!
12 May 2007

Fleur du Male by Jean Paul Gaultier

It is, firstly, a most DEFINITE try before you buy!

I had a big problem with all the posts on here, nothing gave me a good idea of what it smelled like. Gaultier's new creation is wonderful! It is a masterpiece and there is NOTHING else like it! It starts out with a BLAST of floral with Le Male lingering somewhere between the powdery smell. I wouldn't be surprised if all of the middle or base notes were Mint, Lavender, and Vanilla!

If you want a GREAT idea of what Fleur du Male smells like. Thing of Le Male with baby powder over it. Its soft, floral, and talcy! I love it--
I bought a bottle once i smelled it!
12 May 2007

Hypnôse Homme by Lancôme

The smell is sexy, and VERY sophisticated! Woody and a bit spicy, wears VERY easy and it lasted quite a while on me.
NOT OUT YET!!! ...(sampling is the only thing seminars are good for! ^^)
29 March 2007

CK In 2U Him by Calvin Klein

I tried this on thinking of all the other CK fragrances that i hate... (ie. obsession, escape, etc.) The only CK fragrance i can wear is Eternity Summer.
Thinking of all these failures from CK, i thought 'What am i doing!'...

BUT... this... smells like heaven!!!

The initial smell was a bit 'ehh'...
But after a few minutes it was a very 'white' clean smell. Kind of like SUPER SUPER GREAT SMELLING LAUNDRY! Non-synthetic at all! Great packaging as well!
DEFINATE buy from me!
17 March 2007

Armani Attitude by Giorgio Armani

Have a lab sample of this. Woody, Fresh, and VERY LIGHT! Hope they make it more concentrated!!!
The smell is great though!
14 February 2007

Baldessarini Ambré by Baldessarini

AMAZING smell, though it only lasts a mere hour on my skin!
12 February 2007

Prada Amber pour Homme by Prada

A little too powdery, and wears off too fast. Not for my taste anyways...

But with 70 Gift Sets off the shelves in a month... i'm not too sure anymore.
01 January 2007

Reaction Thermal for Men by Kenneth Cole

all i have to say is...

it smells like air.
01 January 2007

L'Eau Bleue D'Issey pour Homme by Issey Miyake

my uncle has a insecticide shop in Greece...pesticides..insecticides.. all that kind of stuff..

i smelled l'bleue and thought... thio kostas shop!!!...

now...the "eau fraiche" LIGHTER more FRESH version, is AMAZING! it isnt listen on here though...
28 December 2006

A*Men / Angel Men by Thierry Mugler

A*Men is a little overpowering at first, but give it a chance.
AMAZING drydown, beautifully crafted fragrance, long lasting and attention grabbing.

SO worth the money... (though i get it free :-) )
12 December 2006

Alien by Thierry Mugler

Every time i offer someone to try Alien (at my job), most of them immediately have their doubts, and start forming a negative reaction towards the scent. Alien is wonderful on the skin, and i go crazy when my friend wears it...it smells amazing on her.
Top notes of Jasmine, bottom of Amber.
12 December 2006

Antidote by Viktor & Rolf

I can definately smell a hint of the mint leaves, and some mandarin.
This fragrance is very light, but still amazing in its complexity. Ive gotten many compliments so far from Antidote...if it were only a bit heavier and longer lasting.
12 December 2006
 
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