Fragrance Reviews by Nicolas V

Strolling through the billowing snow, scarf around your neck, tuque on your head, breath completely visable, and the warm yet subtle scent of hot cocoa, mint, and coffee beans rising from your jacket. Delicious and comforting in the best possible way.

It has taken me some time to appreciate this gem, but appreciate it I do. I get none of the gasoline or syrupy crap scents from this one, but I also don't get the negative scents from Kouros and Farenheit either. A love it or hate it, certainly, and love it I do.

Beautiful, strong, masculine, clean...and incredibly powerful. The Greek tragedy of scents, for it was his own strength, the young Kouros, that did him in.

I have nothing to say but wonderful things about Kouros...just don't ever (EVER!) spray more than two shots. One spray out of the shower is excellent and will last you well into the evening.

Canoe is a very nice smelling scent. Reminds me of barbershops and talcum powder, in the best possible way. The drydown is soft, yet masculine, and not overpowering. It also lasts quite a bit as well.

I don't know what it is about this one, but I really like it. I once complimented a colleague on his cologne and asked what it was. He would not disclose the name, but the next day he arrived with a gift set of Aspen. "Aspen?!" I thought. "What?"

Nice, green, fresh, and simple. Perfect for crisp, wintery days.

I love Polo. Yes, we have all smelled people who drown themselves in the juice. But when applied sparingly, is classy, warm, and altogether beautiful.

"Strong enough for a man, but made for a woman." These are the thoughts that come to mind when smelling this.

That being said, this is a very beautiful creation. Another member mentioned the word "textured" and was spot on. The combination of lavender and leather are delicious. Yet I can't help but feel that this was originally designed for a woman. It smells nice, like lipstick smells nice. But, like lipstick, I prefer it on my wife.

The_good_life's review was beautiful and I too feel that certain men's fragrances merit social commentary.

Quorum is a very masculine and in your face cologne, but if applied correctly (I'll explain), it smells wonderful...smoky, leathery, classy, and debonaire.

Like another fragrance in the "ultra-masculine" category, Kouros, application is everything. If you approach Quorum mid-day, shoot a couple of sprays across the neck and then hit the town, you will offend everyone, even yourself. You will have that "too-much-cologne" smell and the scent will not go away. With every breath you will inhale the overpowering fumes of the Spanish brew and everyone else's disgust.

There is a better way. Start with a shower. Afterwards, when dried off, apply a couple of shots to the upper chest (that means 2, not more or you are asking to offend...this is Quorum after all), get dressed, and wait for the magic to happen. First, the zestiness of the lemon and grapefruit appear, complimenting the fresh fact that you showered. This will later dry down to a beautiful smoky, leathery, and all-over classy aura that is nowhere near offensive, and quite nice. (This same advice can be taken for Kouros.)

Not for metrosexuals or those who prefer to smell like girls, Quorum is a robust and manly scent that deserves to be approached with care. Failure to do so has disastrous consequences.

Smells just like Cool Water. Sure it came out first and lasts longer, but nobody will be able to tell the difference. Does it smell great? Of course. But if you want to fork over 100 dollars just to smell like a fragrance that sells for only 40, that is your choice.

If you really want to wear Creed, go for another fragrance, like Bois du Portugal. You will smell like a million bucks and like no one else.

This is my favorite of them all. I still remember when I first smelled it...southern Spain. There was never another scent that had such an impact on me. One moment I was sampling it, then it was mine.

This is definitely one cologne that you can wear and never worry that anyone is going to smell like you. (At least here in the states.) My wife loves it. Nothing comes close. Completely masculine, mysterious, sensual and spicy, yet clean. Cacharel is a classic.