Tried:
The One by D&G. WOW did they put effort into making this so boring? I almost laughed out loud (no wait I did) when the SA started telling me the prices for the line. The prices weren't high but the idea that I'd put money down for this was ludicrous. I honestly wouldn't even accept it for free it was that uninteresting. Some sort of powdery amber vanilla leather concoction that was actually bland and stagnant. Amazing.
Zara: Ok I actually liked I Homme. Aromatic sure a little synthetic smelling but crisp sweetness with a warm ambery dry down with light florals. I dig.
The other men's fragrances were derivative or flat with no body or life to them.
The waters were ok (* they did not have the Sandalwood or Amber so I can't comment on those) but the women's one's were pleasant nothing glamorous or earth shattering.
The clothes were hideous though. You can get Armani, D&G, or CK on a discount for not too much more than Zara. Or hell even Banana Republic or Brooks Brothers. Zara had poor fabric and bad designs. Zara claims they reproduce the hottest fashions but I failed to see anything "hot" in the store aside from the 20 something woman I smacked my head against the mirror to catch a glimpse of.
Penhaligons Opus 1840 - Nice. Spicy yet serene and subtle with a light musky drydown. Distinguished. This company seems to do everything with class.
Pacifica - very hippie smelling scents. Earthy quality in them all even in the Spanish Amber. It was a flash through Whole Foods so I may give them another look later.
Burts Bees - bright refreshing citrus light and simple.
Herban Cowboy - a little like Brut. Musky with some pepper.
Cheers,
Al
The One by D&G. WOW did they put effort into making this so boring? I almost laughed out loud (no wait I did) when the SA started telling me the prices for the line. The prices weren't high but the idea that I'd put money down for this was ludicrous. I honestly wouldn't even accept it for free it was that uninteresting. Some sort of powdery amber vanilla leather concoction that was actually bland and stagnant. Amazing.
Zara: Ok I actually liked I Homme. Aromatic sure a little synthetic smelling but crisp sweetness with a warm ambery dry down with light florals. I dig.
The other men's fragrances were derivative or flat with no body or life to them.
The waters were ok (* they did not have the Sandalwood or Amber so I can't comment on those) but the women's one's were pleasant nothing glamorous or earth shattering.
The clothes were hideous though. You can get Armani, D&G, or CK on a discount for not too much more than Zara. Or hell even Banana Republic or Brooks Brothers. Zara had poor fabric and bad designs. Zara claims they reproduce the hottest fashions but I failed to see anything "hot" in the store aside from the 20 something woman I smacked my head against the mirror to catch a glimpse of.
Penhaligons Opus 1840 - Nice. Spicy yet serene and subtle with a light musky drydown. Distinguished. This company seems to do everything with class.
Pacifica - very hippie smelling scents. Earthy quality in them all even in the Spanish Amber. It was a flash through Whole Foods so I may give them another look later.
Burts Bees - bright refreshing citrus light and simple.
Herban Cowboy - a little like Brut. Musky with some pepper.
Cheers,
Al
