I did one of my mass-sniffing expeditions today. I would describe much of it as Nice Butts. Not the great posterior of the lovely Russian SA I was talking to, but you know, "well, nice, but...."
Some quick amateur thoughts on what was at Macy's and Lord and Taylor:
Usher: had it's own little display. Pleasant, not controversial - the fresh, quality smell that someone might spray on after a shower or working out. Definitely not what I like, and didn't really justify its own display. Someone else would like it.
Hypnose: I had liked a test before, sprayed more this time. Tends to be just the somewhat slutty, aromatic strong stuff that I like. And OK, I was attracted to the wacky askew bottle. Got a drydown this time... interesting... you have to like that one big spicy, somewhat sharp note that lingers. I think I do!
Gucci Homme II: was very interested in this. It started very well, with nice spice and wood. But my skin seemed to drink it in, and it was nearly gone very fast.
B*men: somehow I'd managed to miss this, even though I like A*men. Definitely liked it - could see the relation to A*men, and enjoyed its warmth and character.
Prada: nice color juice, but had a plastic quality that I didn't like.
Antaeus(!): Finally got to try this. Absolutely my kind of strong, heavy, exotic juice!
YSL L'Homme: yeah, nice but my reaction was just as blah as others here. Was seeking but did not find Dior Homme!
Zegna Intenso: another special display. I did like it, but again, I wouldn't buy it. It's like everything else coming out now - fresh, not too strong or distinct, clearly marketed to the young middle-of-the-road. The kind of thing I'd wear, but only if someone gave it to me for free. Maybe a good simple clubbing scent or something.
Light Blue Pour Homme: The SA was rapidly bringing stuff out for me to try, and I told her "I've already tried that", but she proceeded undaunted (actually, for several scents). I figure there was either a slight language barrier, or she just stays totally on message! The scent was a real letdown, with its generic character.
Coco: Yes, that Coco. Ended my expedition by spraying on a nice quantity of this! Great way to end the trip!
Cheers, Dave
Some quick amateur thoughts on what was at Macy's and Lord and Taylor:
Usher: had it's own little display. Pleasant, not controversial - the fresh, quality smell that someone might spray on after a shower or working out. Definitely not what I like, and didn't really justify its own display. Someone else would like it.
Hypnose: I had liked a test before, sprayed more this time. Tends to be just the somewhat slutty, aromatic strong stuff that I like. And OK, I was attracted to the wacky askew bottle. Got a drydown this time... interesting... you have to like that one big spicy, somewhat sharp note that lingers. I think I do!
Gucci Homme II: was very interested in this. It started very well, with nice spice and wood. But my skin seemed to drink it in, and it was nearly gone very fast.
B*men: somehow I'd managed to miss this, even though I like A*men. Definitely liked it - could see the relation to A*men, and enjoyed its warmth and character.
Prada: nice color juice, but had a plastic quality that I didn't like.
Antaeus(!): Finally got to try this. Absolutely my kind of strong, heavy, exotic juice!
YSL L'Homme: yeah, nice but my reaction was just as blah as others here. Was seeking but did not find Dior Homme!
Zegna Intenso: another special display. I did like it, but again, I wouldn't buy it. It's like everything else coming out now - fresh, not too strong or distinct, clearly marketed to the young middle-of-the-road. The kind of thing I'd wear, but only if someone gave it to me for free. Maybe a good simple clubbing scent or something.
Light Blue Pour Homme: The SA was rapidly bringing stuff out for me to try, and I told her "I've already tried that", but she proceeded undaunted (actually, for several scents). I figure there was either a slight language barrier, or she just stays totally on message!
The scent was a real letdown, with its generic character.Coco: Yes, that Coco. Ended my expedition by spraying on a nice quantity of this! Great way to end the trip!
Cheers, Dave
My mind is far more bizarre (like that wasn't obvious).
Let's go to a party together, and blow them away with clouds!!
I did have Bandit, but I traded it. I did like it, but my opinion seemed to change every other day. I posted elsewhere here that I used it to fashion a skunk repellent that worked a treat.
