Review by martinijo
I can't believe the number of thumbs down either. Ridiculous. This is a lighter Dior Homme to me plus that pencil shavings note. My favourite from Paul Smith and a very easy thumbs up.
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Paul Smith Man by Paul Smith, 2009
Rated #3726 in Fragrances
Review by voodoodanny
I bought this today at a knock-down rate in a post-Christmas sale and although I haven't spent very long with this fragrance, I simply cannot sit back and look at the symmetrical review bar (currently 3 positive, 1 neutral, 3 negative) any longer without weighing in and adding a splash more green. This fragrance deserves a lot more praise than it gets IMHO - the dry bright opening of yuzu and spice is uplifting and original, and the woodsy iris note (which some have rightly identified as similar to Dior Homme) is captivating, classy and fiercely masculine. Dessert comes in the form of a lasting and rich tonka base. Sillage is excellent and longevity is admirable. Bravo, Mr. Smith!
Review by gregory
Was quite interested to smell this, but got very disapointed. To me, this really smells like shewed paper. Like the taste of paper.
Review by olfactoryexperience
I'm surprised to see so many negative reviews, as I find this scent so easy to approach and enjoy (as do others around me). I will say this - I did pick up on the muddled blending of the notes the first few times I wore the fragrance. However, the effect is not nearly as bad as some of the reviewers would suggest. I think this fragrance begins with a juicy, green/citrus fruit mixed with florals (loving the yuzu note). The transition falls apart a little when the top notes transition to incense, violets, and patchouli in the middle almost abruptly. Luckily, the scent redeems itself when the base begins to project the beautiful iris and tonka bean combo which merges effortlessly with the spice of incense and patchouli. This is so nice and masculine, and it is probably the most masculine floral-heavy fragrance I've ever worn (when compared to Midnight in Paris, Dior Homme, Kenzo Power, etc). If it wasn't so hot, I'd be happy to wear this everyday as my signature. Plus, the longevity and sillage are just perfect. Love it!
Review by chet31
Interesting top note that deteriorates, for me, into an unpleasant base note, the same thing I experienced with Paul Smith Extreme (and the same base note).
Review by exbrit68
Let me begin by saying that I am a huge fan of Paul Smith London and Extreme. Paul Smith Story would have been included also here had it not been for its tragic lack of longevity ....
However ... Paul Smith Man is just plain ghastly. Honestly, it is by far the worst scent from a reputable house that I can ever remember trying. If one can imagine bottling the smell of acrid hairspray applied to 3 day old sweaty, unwashed hair, you would capture the essence of this vile offering. It is so bad that I actually repelled several women while sitting in my university class the other day. They PHYSICALLY moved away from me. Talk about humiliating. And I'm one who normally wears Creed much of the time!
Someone else reviewing this said that Paul Smith Man reminded them of the smell of "ass". That comment is not far wrong.
I bought this blind due to my love of the other Paul Smith scents. I beg you, TRY this before buying. In my opinion, it is horrible.
However ... Paul Smith Man is just plain ghastly. Honestly, it is by far the worst scent from a reputable house that I can ever remember trying. If one can imagine bottling the smell of acrid hairspray applied to 3 day old sweaty, unwashed hair, you would capture the essence of this vile offering. It is so bad that I actually repelled several women while sitting in my university class the other day. They PHYSICALLY moved away from me. Talk about humiliating. And I'm one who normally wears Creed much of the time!
Someone else reviewing this said that Paul Smith Man reminded them of the smell of "ass". That comment is not far wrong.
I bought this blind due to my love of the other Paul Smith scents. I beg you, TRY this before buying. In my opinion, it is horrible.
Review by sirslarty
Yup, Dior Homme. Or rather, everything that ever had a dominant iris note in it. Paul Smith Man serves up a cheap spicy thrill in the beginning but chills out quickly. At the heart there's a woodsy iris note, hinting at a smoky, distant incense-like accord and tonka bean in the base. Good sillage.
Review by diamondflame
One spritz and it's already spice overload for me which effectively ruins the incense and iris part. Seems to me PAUL SMITH MAN was rushing to get on the incense bandwagon for its composition comes across as clumsy and poorly balanced, like it was hastily put together. Or perhaps I'm just a little sensitive to strong spices since this isn't the first time a spice accord does a hatchet job on a scent under review.
Review by discovolante
For those looking for a masculine Dior Homme,well,that's the answer...Light,indeed,but not as much as the other Paul Smith scents,with their poor longevity.
Paul Smith Man by Paul Smith, 2009
By: Paul Smith
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| Launched Date | 2009 |
| Gender | Men |
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| By | Paul Smith |
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