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Just got Azzaro's Acteur............ROSE & MOSS is it?

post #1 of 33
3/4/13 at 8:09pm
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not sure what to make of this

reviews here and elsewhere make this out to be a classic

Rose hits you right off then some other notes kick in soon after

I sorta get the "bug spray" effect but not ready to give it a thumbs down yet

any input on this Loris Azzaro concoction?
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post #2 of 33
3/4/13 at 8:25pm
If you can't smell wood and spice, you likely will at some point if you keep going back to it, because they are very obvious. All bets are off if you have the reformulation, which I've come to really despise.
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post #3 of 33
3/4/13 at 8:27pm
I picked it up as a bloke on Fragrantica said it was quite similar to Egoiste, and it's less than $30 on StrawberryNet.

I certainly don't see it as very similar to Egoiste, but it's by no means a bad rose fragrance. I like the mix of notes in it - it's mossy yet also fruity and sweet. Don't expect Turkish or Damascus rose absolute, but it's still pretty damn good for the price.
It's likely gone through reformulations over the years, but it's still a great hark-back to the masculine florals that have been lost in designer fragrance.
The longevity could be a little better, but I still get all day out of it.

Not a classic, but certainly one of the finest frags under $30. Deserves more recognition.
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post #4 of 33
3/4/13 at 8:30pm
Just a very scent IMO. One of the better ones from this house.
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post #5 of 33
3/4/13 at 8:38pm
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Originally Posted by hednic View Post

One of the better ones from this house.

The best imo. A very nice dry masculine rose, with a little spice (cardamom). At >$30 you'd be hard pressed to do much better.
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post #6 of 33
3/4/13 at 8:41pm
Give it a few wears.
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post #7 of 33
3/5/13 at 12:45am
I bought the vintage blind and still own it but I would not repeat the purchase. It is good, but nothing close to exceptional, IMO. I love most rose fragrances, but not really this one (my review on this site goes into better detail on my thoughts)...
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post #8 of 33
3/5/13 at 10:03am
Did not like this at all. Sent it back immediately. You definitely get what you pay for with Acteur.
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post #9 of 33
3/5/13 at 1:51pm
Its a great masculine rose especially for the price. I like the current but the vintage is much better.
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post #10 of 33
3/5/13 at 4:33pm
I am still trying to get along with this masculine. It sorta rubs me the wrong way with the spice. But I love the rose accord in it. Its really moody on my skin. Sometimes it comes out as I want it, other times it borders on being a scrubber. Like others mention, give it some more time. I don't think it would have the appreciation it has on here if it wasn't any good. I am impressed that it was re-lauched.

I think Krizia Moods Uomo is somewhat similar and if I am not mistaken, they were released in the same year ( 1989?).
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post #11 of 33
3/5/13 at 8:37pm
Hmm...spicy apple and leather to my nose. In a good way.
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post #12 of 33
3/5/13 at 9:16pm
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Originally Posted by Surfacing View Post

...I think Krizia Moods Uomo is somewhat similar and if I am not mistaken, they were released in the same year ( 1989?).

I would put Moods into the Giorgio for Men by GBH category, with strong patchouli and amber, while Acteur is something unique, though again I won't bother to discuss the nasty new formulation.
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post #13 of 33
3/5/13 at 10:57pm
Vintage Acteur by Azzaro is fantastic. I've written a lot on this.

If you have the reformulation...it is fizzy and not nearly as warm, deep and enchanting.

One of, if not, my favorite scents from the house of Azzaro. And, that includes Vintage Azzaro Pour Homme - an absolute classic Aromatic Fougere...which says a lot.

Cheers,

ericrico
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post #14 of 33
3/6/13 at 2:19am
you gotta have balls to wear this. Everybody i show acteur says: "ohhh noooo, no way". It is utterly 80's in my view and i am gonna say it's one of the few scents i come across that i would never wear. Bold and feminine. Roses doesn't appeal to me...
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post #15 of 33
3/6/13 at 10:55am
Hey voidvader -

My checklist (and I don't mean anything against you), as you are correct:

Got Balls? Check.
80's? To me, it smells like something between Vintage and Niche
Bold? Check.
Feminine? No. To me, very masculine - although the deep, brooding, boozy and wilted rose with oakmoss, leather and amber has the depth of a Feminine EdP Rose scent that my wife used to wear. However, the composition and accords are all different.
Love Rose scents? Check.

I think if you saw it like this, you would love Vintage Acteur...or at least appreciate it. Without going into niche, one of the most amazing masculine rose scents available in Vintage formulation.

I do agree - not for everyone and even I am discerning when I wear this (and consider the occasion, people who will be there, etc.)

Cheers,

ericrico

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Originally Posted by voidvader View Post

you gotta have balls to wear this. Everybody i show acteur says: "ohhh noooo, no way". It is utterly 80's in my view and i am gonna say it's one of the few scents i come across that i would never wear. Bold and feminine. Roses doesn't appeal to me...
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post #16 of 33
3/6/13 at 11:01am
I love vintage Acteur; a fantastic spicy floral (rose and jasmin) scent!
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post #17 of 33
3/6/13 at 12:39pm
What are the bottle differences between the vintage and the new one ? Where can be found the vintage Acteur besides eBay ?
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post #18 of 33
3/6/13 at 12:43pm
Nice and distinctive. Reminds of something like this, I believe.
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post #19 of 33
3/6/13 at 6:36pm
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Originally Posted by Ciprian View Post

What are the bottle differences between the vintage and the new one ? Where can be found the vintage Acteur besides eBay ?

I think the original version has "90%" on the front of the bottle but the new one doesn't have any percentage listed.

Note that I wore it last night and indeed there seems to be quite a bit of moss at first but even more than that, there is a very strong and astringent rose/geranium (not a powdery/floral rose), which can give me headaches. That takes an hour or a bit more to dissipate enough to allow the spicy/woody elements to really shine. So, give this one time, or if you can't, then you might want to just avoid it.
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post #20 of 33
3/6/13 at 10:27pm
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Originally Posted by Rüssel View Post

Nice and distinctive. Reminds of something like this, I believe.

candy?
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post #21 of 33
3/7/13 at 2:54am
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Originally Posted by odioustoilet View Post

candy?

Something about the scent does remind me of some sweets from childhood. I'm not entirely sure if these are the ones as I don't remember them that well but I think they might be.
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post #22 of 33
3/15/13 at 9:18am
Hey Ciprian -

Almost impossible to find, unless there is someone selling it privately where you are. Ebay is pretty much "THE" place to get it.

If you are ever in California - I'll give you a bottle...cheers, my friend! :-)

ericrico

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Originally Posted by Ciprian View Post

What are the bottle differences between the vintage and the new one ? Where can be found the vintage Acteur besides eBay ?
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post #23 of 33
3/15/13 at 12:05pm
Hi,

Recently I bought two 50 ml vintage bottles in Spain, the juice is terrific, in the same store I also found a big after shave bottle.

I never tried the reformulated version, but for me the original is a masterpiece.

mdclx
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post #24 of 33
3/15/13 at 12:30pm
Thanks Ericrico, you probably know how far from California I am, unfortunately. According to what Bigsly has said about the look of a vintage bottle, I think I might have a chance.
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post #25 of 33
3/15/13 at 1:26pm
Is this the vintage version that everyone is referring to ?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ACTEUR-BY...item4aad450b97

Thanks
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post #26 of 33
3/15/13 at 1:34pm
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Originally Posted by ericrico View Post

Hey voidvader -

My checklist (and I don't mean anything against you), as you are correct:

Got Balls? Check.
80's? To me, it smells like something between Vintage and Niche
Bold? Check.
Feminine? No. To me, very masculine - although the deep, brooding, boozy and wilted rose with oakmoss, leather and amber has the depth of a Feminine EdP Rose scent that my wife used to wear. However, the composition and accords are all different.
Love Rose scents? Check.

I think if you saw it like this, you would love Vintage Acteur...or at least appreciate it. Without going into niche, one of the most amazing masculine rose scents available in Vintage formulation.

I do agree - not for everyone and even I am discerning when I wear this (and consider the occasion, people who will be there, etc.)

Cheers,

ericrico

LOL> Yes, you did a great summary about acteur!
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post #27 of 33
4/11/13 at 6:45am
I am really curious and eager about this now! I know a shop selling an unopened reformulated version of this with a price nearly two times its real price! And as he has only this bottle left and has no tester of it I'm supposed to buy it blindly!
How come this situation? What do you think I'd better do???
Thanks for all opinions...
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post #28 of 33
4/11/13 at 7:03am
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Originally Posted by Bigsly View Post

I would put Moods into the Giorgio for Men by GBH category, with strong patchouli and amber, while Acteur is something unique, though again I won't bother to discuss the nasty new formulation.

I agree... I own vintage versions of all of them and Moods Uomo is more in the Giorgio for Men/VIP for Men vein than Acteur, IMO.
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post #29 of 33
4/11/13 at 7:58am
Have to retest it myself too, for a more conclusive verdict.
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post #30 of 33
4/14/13 at 7:08am
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Originally Posted by nfn1983 View Post

I am really curious and eager about this now! I know a shop selling an unopened reformulated version of this with a price nearly two times its real price! And as he has only this bottle left and has no tester of it I'm supposed to buy it blindly!
How come this situation? What do you think I'd better do???
Thanks for all opinions...

Any comments anybody???!
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post #31 of 33
4/14/13 at 5:58pm
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Originally Posted by nfn1983 View Post

Any comments anybody???!

Yes, do not buy reformulated, as it is too "synthetic," IMO. It would be interesting to know if anyone could recreate this scent so that it would be nearly identical to what it was.
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post #32 of 33
4/14/13 at 7:10pm
Much prefer the vintage, the newer one is ok.
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post #33 of 33
4/14/13 at 10:26pm
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Originally Posted by Bigsly View Post

Yes, do not buy reformulated, as it is too "synthetic," IMO. It would be interesting to know if anyone could recreate this scent so that it would be nearly identical to what it was.

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Originally Posted by vinramani09 View Post

Much prefer the vintage, the newer one is ok.

Thank you...
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