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Recent reviews:The One For Men Eau de Parfum Intense Dolce&Gabbana (Luciennn)I just blind bought this at my local Ross & MY GOD this is FREAKING INCREDIBLE, date night in a bottle. I am not exaggerating when I say this, I have never & I mean NEVER had a reaction like this from smelling a fragrance upon first sniff. I’ve been eyeing this one out for a while, & I was a little worried that I might not like this based on reviews, but that just goes to show that we have to test out fragrances for ourselves. For anyone reading this, GET IT!
Club de Nuit Milestone Armaf (fjomje)First review on fragrantica and this has quickly become my favourite scent, and i own a few more expensive fragrances. I feel like this just smells like what i would like to smell like all the time, although i have only owned it for a month, so not sure if i would wear it in colder weather. It has a beautiful fruitiness and for me it has the perfect combination of not too fruity, not too musky, not too salty. I have not smelled Millésime Impérial so i cannot compare it to the original, but it blows my mind that there are this many negative reviews on this fragrance
Not A Perfume Juliette Has A Gun (OlfactoryTopTier)Smelled like nothing on first spray but I kept getting whiffs of a soft clean skin scent throughout the day. I see why they named it “Not a Perfume”, cause it’s a whisper of a scent but I like it. This will also work well as a base for other fragrances when you want to add warmth. I actually really like this.
Sugar Kisses Lorenzo Pazzaglia (Rowanja)Cheap chemical scented candle. Dislike as Bianco Latte.
Azzaro Sport Eau de Toilette Azzaro (ewlcolognecollector)I bought this at a rack store as it was 15 bucks. However, much to my disappointment, it just smells like nothing to me. Slightly fresh, perhaps citrusy, but I can’t lock my nose on to any scent really at all. Just has a clean aroma about it. This stuff lasts about 15 minutes MAX on my skin. I don’t haev very good chemistry, so most things don’t last, however cmon Azzaro. Worst release by them by far. I’d put wanted tonic above this stuff. Not even good as a cheapie. You can get better things for 15 bucks and have it actually last. It has turned into my room spray since its pleasant but not smelling like anything. 2/10 super disappointed.
Generation(s) Ex Nihilo (ooooonsen)Peach and pear, with a creamy fig evolution. Very soft and sweet but not particularly interesting.
Portrait of a Lady Frederic Malle (ooooonsen)One of those rare wow, complex fragrances on first whiff. A bath of rose and lychee and berries, surrounded by incense with assorted spices sprinkled throughout the room. Incredible depth.
Blue Rise Lalique (grapefruit352)Right after the spray I like the vibe- it really has this tropical fruits mood+ ocean. BUT..then it comes out some screechy note..the same note that there is in DKNY “Be delicious” and some other flankers of that scent like “Be 100% delicious”, “Be delicious Coconuts” ets (which I also own, but don’t admire) . So most of all “blue Rise” reminds exactly DKNY apples.
NUDO TUTTI FRUTTI Fragrance World (MagaOfCologne)nobody cares what ur bottles look like noobs. If owning a bottle shaped like a bag destroys ur masculinity…. u have bigger problems. Fragrantica really needs to remove all these chudlet reviews. PLEASE SOME1 TELL ME HOW THIS SMELLS
Blenheim Bouquet Penhaligon’s (Gleeface)Smells great, doesn’t last long on skin for sure, but on clothes it lasts all day easily. Good stuff.
Fawah Midnight Edition Nusuk (Kamil34564)Does someone know where I can get this ??
Unutamam Nishane (Duxie257)Neglected cavity that ultimately turned gangrenous and putrid. The vilest perfume I’ve ever smelled.
Blue Raspberry Burst Bath & Body Works (dahmeve)What would I do without you?
Gala A L’Opera Korloff Paris (Caliente)I fell in love with this perfume! It had been sitting on my shelf for a long time, and I never really paid attention to it. But one day, I decided to try it, and I was absolutely shocked by how delicious and captivating it is. It’s simply irresistible - gourmet, sweet, and as a man, I’ve received compliments saying this perfume smells really nice and suits me well. It leaves a trail reminiscent of Killian Angel’s Share, at least that’s how it felt to me. It’s a shame this fragrance was discontinued because, in my opinion, the other offerings from this brand are complete crap!
Dior Homme Parfum Dior (Flex Luther)I have a decant of the OG 2014 and a full bottle 2024 batch. The OG is darker drier and much stronger. The new version “not 2025 but 2024 is lighter and I let it mature for a year now and I can’t smell it after 10 mins. An yes it genuine. The OG just goes off on my skin. Need to get that one. Thought I was going crazy but finally found a video explaining the difference. Hopefully my new version gets darker after a few more years. Just saying that is painful.
Tafakhar Ard Al Zaafaran (Von_Diesel)If you are having a hard time finding MA Exclusif Tabac then this is a great alternative.
Rhapsody Louis Vuitton (MkCk)Rhapsody you are the masterpiece 😎. I love this perfume. They are so classy and elegant. Sweet, dark and evening. If I wouldn’t know it is LV I would say Tom Ford. The scent is between Black Orchid but sweeter version, Velvet Orchid and possibly a little bit Noir De Noir. Also reminds me Coco Chanel EDP. If you are Tom Ford perfume lover you will find connection with Rhapsody LV. The perfume is long lasting and strong, but I wouldn’t wear it in summer more autumn or winter. I’m planing to buy full bottle of this beauty as it’s my type of the perfume 😍
L’Eau Coco Cottoncake (WinterSillage)Very pleasant and unobtrusive, light aroma. Beautiful non-synthetic coconut. Greenery is not grassy, but very fresh and pleasant.
Sadonaso Nasomatto (Apesiak)Smells like piss. And dirty ass. Filthy toilet at a bar. Your welcome.
Clean Classic Warm Cotton Clean (Evilrh)Reminds me of washing the dishes and using a lot of lemon dish soap because it smelled so good
Eros Flame Versace (Mikeltee)Bangers like this make me question why I buy dupes. Same goes for Dylan Blue. These are dirt cheap, have amazing performance, and smell fantastic! This is my favorite of the Eros line. I’m not sure why they named it flame other than thid frag is fire.
No. 1 Clive Christian (juhbubba)Honestly the worst cologne I have smelt in my life. I have 3 other Clive Christian’s which I absolutely enjoy, but when my friends and I tried this out, we were at a loss of words. It smelt like someone took a dump and smeared it on my chest. Safe to say, I returned it immediately at Nordstroms.
Hermessence Oud Alezan Hermès (HooperG)Oh my god this smells so seductive and intoxicating. I usually hate the combo of oud and rose and usually dislike most oud. But I smelled this today and fell in love. It’s such a unique smelling oud, I need this. The fragrance reminds me of one of my uncles that used to spray this unique smelling oud to go to the mosque on Friday prayers and when I smell the cap it just makes me time travel to when I was a kid.
Opus XVI – Timber Amouage (Olfactologist)Kind of a Pino Silvestre vibe, backed with some cedar notes in the drydown. Weak sauce.
MYSLF L’Absolu Yves Saint Laurent (elsekymeky)Citrus is 1st impression, White floral is barley can be recognized, Orange blossom is the most recognizable all way long, Yes it long last, and strong sillage, but mostly orange, If you are a man and love the orange smell, this is for you, suits women who love orange as well.
Princess By Kilian (tohru)Sweet and marshmallow-ey balanced away from cloy with the freshness of tea and ginger. A lovely perfume with a cozy vibe gently touched with ginger and matcha. It is not a “great” matcha perfume if you’re looking for that specific note as it lacks the earthiness that makes matcha so interesting, though there is just enough of it in here to uplift this fragrance.
Beach Skin Phlur (Razorbrown)A surprisingly beautiful, nostalgic scent. Reminds me of all the summers by the pool from decades ago. Classic sunscreen but very pretty.
140 Blue Michael Malul London (silvs16)Good scent, doesn’t last more than an hour for me
Bois Impérial Essential Parfums (Andrew_Danger)I don’t know what it is, but for some reason, I am honestly addicted to this fragrance. Is it the best or most unique thing I’ve ever smelled? No. Is it the most indulgent thing I’ve ever smelled? No. But for some reason, I just can’t get enough! It’s a non-descript, patchouli forward, Akigalawood based, fresh Woody fragrance. You can wear it anytime day or night, for cold or warm seasons, dressed up or down. It’s an easy going, strong projecting, long lasting, daily driver that you can’t go wrong with. But fair warning, lol it is addictive! *Also: I HATE Ganymede. I have tried it several times and have found it repulsive for some reason. It could be a skin chemistry thing sure, but my wife couldn’t stand it either. I believe that it was the Immortelle note that made its smell very Cumin/Curry and Body Odor/Sweat like and I found it utterly disgusting. That being said, BOIS IMPÉRIAL is said to be a stripped down version of Ganymede (Also perfumed by Quentin Bisch) but surprisingly I have had the opposite experience with BOIS IMPÉRIAL than I did with Ganymede, thankfully. I believe it is because of the omission of the Immortelle note. Anyway those who are fans of Ganymede will most likely enjoy this, and it’s also more affordable which is certainly a plus, but for this who didn’t particularly like Ganymede, I would highly recommend giving Bois Impérial a try instead.
Impadia BDK Parfums (gigienn)To me, it doesn’t resemble to Guidance, just only a little bit to Delina Exclusif. It’s much sweeter than both, and I would say that the rose is very noticeable. It’s also very long lasting with strong sillage.
Acqua di Giò Parfum Giorgio Armani (Camur)I love this fragrance so much, at first i was unsure however after a month it has become my daily work smell. its smells like i just got out of the shower fresh clean and sweet.
Bade’e Al Oud Amethyst Lattafa Perfumes (Poundcake2089)I love this scent. To my nose, very similar to KayAli Rose Oud, except KayAli has prominent geranium in it. Amethyst settles into a sweet Oud. All the notes blend well. Excellent creation!
Memoirs Of A Trespasser Imaginary Authors (vetivelvet)I typically hate vanilla but love musks, so I was eager to try this. Honestly, it’s good. It’s got a good balance of woody , vanilla, and a bit of a tobacco note nestled way, way down. I would’ve loved if there were the resin/amber quality to this to counteract how sweet the vanilla open can seem (or maybe a bit of incense to give off the vibe of an old curio shop?) but as this fragrance sits it just starts to feel romantic, like a love poem written on old parchment. Very autumnal, very nighttime, very Victorian- they really captured what they were going for. Good value (IA price points are always accessible) and decent longevity. I’ve noticed the projection on this is limited, but for a scent that is so intimate in its very character, I think it works.
Flora Gorgeous Jasmine Gucci (Onlyclean)Unbelievable… what a gorgeous jasmine scent that makes me confused…? Pretty clean really really soft very soft jasmine not too modern not too granny just the middle even a young kid can pull this if she liked it but the doesn’t mean it isn’t a mature scent this is quite mature but without smelling old { modern but mature } no pepper no patchouli really muted down citruses I can’t smell that citrus much so so soft florals reminds me the littlest of olene diptique lasts less than 30 minutes and perform like nothing no performance but the scent is onn spottt really good smelling the heck soft and gorgeous i really like the scent but the performance is pretty much eau de cologne
Imagination Louis Vuitton (MrCrabsUzii)One of my favorite fragrances, I usually get about 7 hours of performance from Imagination. Only downside for me is the price, but overall I would recommend it if you have the budget for it.
Sous Le Pont Mirabeau Etat Libre d’Orange (finihana)I smell like a sea cucumber. It’s lovely.
Oudgasm Rose Oud | 16 Eau de Parfum Intense Kayali Fragrances (Poundcake2089)Love it! The entire Kayali Oud collection is superb! Classic, masterpiece, mysterious and long lasting.
Super Milk Lush (cunt.dracula)First 15 minutes, it. reminds me of lemonheads in a bottle; similar to Lush’s other scent “Chelsea Morning”. After 20 minutes total, the vanilla came through. Took at least 30 minutes to dry down completely. I would describe this as a lemon/vanilla blend. Good mix of both. The lemon in this is like a custard. No cleaner or lemon pledge vibes here (thank god!) Lasted a good while, with overspraying, 3-4 hours.
Eros Versace (vetivelvet)There’s a lot going on here, and none of it is good. Everything feels thrown together, one note on top of the other, and it doesn’t make sense. It’s a frat boy stuck in a bottle- sure some people may compliment it at first encounter but do you really want to be one of those people that thinks it’s *actually* good? You’re better than that.
Paradigme Prada (awinder)The name Paradigm fits this fragrance. Prada has had a paradigm shift with this release. I once regarded the Prada fragrance house very highly, but now with recent reformulations, lazy marketing (3 Luna Rossa Oceans), and now this fragrance that smells like the left over scraps of Luna Rossa Ocean, I fear that it’s over for this once GREAT fragrance house. Very disappointed.
Khamrah Lattafa Perfumes (Jakub081026)Amazing apple pie vanilla boozy ahh just amazing
BATIKH Watermelon Aroma Concepts (Amberisnotaperfume)Smells like watermelon jolly rancher with light rosey touches. Doesn’t last longer than 10 minutes and doesn’t project. I really like it so I’ll just reapply all day I guess.
Shalimar L’Essence Guerlain (Brigittesse)That is all Guerlain can offer to celebrate 100years of this iconic fragrance?? (They did much better work for the 100 years of Mistouko) it seems that they don’t really pay the great tribute that this beautiful lady deserves… Happy 100th anniversary, anyway beautiful Shalimar!!!
Macaque Fuji Apple Edition Zoologist Perfumes (Linucs)Oh, maybe it’s time to slow down a little and take the time to really think. This scent a sign that Zoologist is losing its track. It’s boring, two-dimensional and utterly generic. While I’m not a fan of every Zoologist fragrance, I can still see the beauty in them. Penguin might not be my cup of tea, but I can see the vision. This one on the other hand, I see nothing.
Bade’e Al Oud Honor & Glory Lattafa Perfumes (Poundcake2089)It was going so well…the scent journey until the dry down. I have never smelled tumeric in a fragrance. This is prominent in the dry down and I don’t like it. It actually confuses me, as the wearer is left with pineapple and tumeric. Please consider prior purchasing.
Club de Nuit Intense Man Armaf (whoistaaha)Got an EU Nov 2024 batch of the EDP since I read it smells richer. While I love the smell, the performance is crap since it disappears from my skin within 3 hours (lasts max 6hrs on clothes). Absolutely disappointed considering all the reviews I read complimented its longevity. Maybe a bad batch but I left it in my closet to mature a bit so maybe the performance will get better.
La Nuit Trésor Lancôme (Snowflake8000)bought a sample. not sure if it’s just old or has gone bad, but something smells quite “off.”.
Jil Sander Man Absolute Jil Sander (llloyd)This now seems to be available only in German region. I had eau de toilette version which was so faint, barely existing soft musks, vanilla etc this is the same with turned up vanilla, cinnamon, leather but being too literal, obvious, like a plastic toy imitation of some real thing. Non of these notes are written in description but the effect the smell makes are exactly that. Children’s idea/imitation of a vanilla/cinnamon smell. Anyone looking for a subtle, nuanced vanilla profile stay away. This is not a Velasquez vanilla, it’s piet Mondrian take. Seems unisex, leans feminine, or for guys who like to smell in unconventional, soft manner.
La Bomba Carolina Herrera (Brigittesse)I smelled it today and I am very seduced by the exquisite tip note of the fragrance, it smells like a nice blend of exotic fruits + pistachio. It is very well blended. A killer ! I have also some vibes of the JPG divine for the salty marine notes. It is going to be a huge success! The bottle is beautiful (but not so easy to handle if you have small hands)
Chrome Azzaro (Montourage)This was the first cologne I ever bought long before I ever started collecting back when I thought one cologne was enough for any time. So I have some memories associated with this scent and nostalgia when I spray it. My current bottle was produced in September of 2020 and been stored at 38-45 degrees. It’s definitely a summertime day scent which is where it truly shines. Love the citrus combined with the metallic edge that gives it that masculine touch. It’s definitely bargain priced these days. I haven’t sprayed it in years because I dropped the bottle on it’s nozzle and it required ten times more effort to get the juice out. However letting it sit for a while it seems to have self corrected and now it sprays at half intensity so I can start wearing it again on occasion. While this scent may smell a bit dated because it has been around for a while it’s still great at what it does and between my nearly 100 colognes smells unique. It’s worth keeping in my collection especially given its status as my first cologne.
Paradigme Prada (Jack_boi)I got a sample vile , I don’t know when this releases, but I really don’t get all the negative comments I think it’s really good , it’s super nice enough for me to buy a full bottle when there are more available in the states, it’s a really musky green freshness at the start and that balsamic comes out really strong after a few minutes , it has a nice sweetness to it , people calling this generic are just saying that because it’s Prada honestly it’s pretty unique, especially for a designer, I like it a lot!
Paradigme Prada (Brigittesse)I usually don’t like to give bad reviews, but this fragrance is really of not interest, soooo boring. It has nothing special where you wanna say” wow, I need to smell great and different with a very strong signature scent!”. This one is the safest, the most lame and generic fragrance I have smelled in years. Even Lacoste can do better. Sorry, for the 3 perfumers who had to work on that project and deliver this fragrance.
Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui Oscar de la Renta (Newtype0085)I can’t believe this stuff is 45 years old! Very interesting scent profile, tried in a Marshall’s and wanted to buy it but had bought so many fragrances that month already. Very interesting, you can tell the scent profile is very complex and I have never smelled anything else like it. It honestly smells like a niche fragrance which just shows how over the top stuff from the 1980’s was. I will getting my hands on some soon and will leave a full review.
Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui Oscar de la Renta (Elhamm)بوی بسیار تند و آزار دهنده صابون داره.اصلا برام قابل تحمل نیست
Orangerie Musicale Chabaud Maison de Parfum (Raduna666)I’m surprised no one’s talking about the similarity to Love Don’t Be Shy. To me, they have a very similar vibe. Gorgeous, with orange blossom and neroli dominating. In the drydown, it turns into beautiful vanilla with something nostalgic.
Gentleman Oscar de la Renta (Newtype0085)I have a 95% full 100ml with no box if someone wants to buy or trade for it.
Burberry Brit Splash for Men Burberry (House Adams)I’ve recently revisited after many years… and maybe it’s bc I’ve been feeling nostalgic.. But if you love the original AdG EDT dna… This is a fantastic option. I’ve taken many of my cheapies and just things I don’t wear anymore up to my cabin… try to get some use out of them. This is one of them… been wearing it all Summer long… can’t argue with how good it smells. There is a touch of polo blue in the dry down… stays a little fresher cleaner and not as aquatic as AdG… Regardless, it smells nice.
Devotion Pour Homme Dolce&Gabbana (Summer4Life)Faintly, very faintly, reminds me of Mugler’s Ice*Men, sadly discontinued.
Le Sel D’Issey Eau de Parfum Issey Miyake (BarakLa)Soapy opening, was surprisingly pleasant. Has a body odor smell on my skin, never happened to me before, even with aquatic scents, Try it on skin. In the air its great and very appealing as most Quentin Bisch scents. Not bad overall
Nuit de Megeve EIGHT & BOB (Trudonensius73)In the shop it smelled of licorice and iris. Just opened the bottle. I can hardly smell anything from this one! Just a very, very weak plastic-like smell on the drydown. Could there be something wrong with my sample?
Cafe Citadel Aurora Scents (Askar ali)I bought Café Citadel along with Habanera Black, and wow, this one is something else! Woody, fresh spicy, leather, and oud all blended perfectly. easily getting compliments without even trying. Long-lasting with great projection. Highly recommended❤️
Annicke 5 EIGHT & BOB (Simonsprays)WOW! This has solidified my thought of rum being the best boozy note for gourmands; this is so delicious. I love that there’s a slight freshness to this (maybe from the plum), which makes it not a sickly sweet gourmand
Midnight Amber Glow Bath & Body Works (midnight dot)Works ok with me, nothing too groundbreaking. Might repurchasing it if BBW bothers to restock it.
Rare Rare Beauty (Pandalf)First of all I love Selena Gomez, I love her brand message and I love her products. Highlighters and Rouges are top notch. The bottle design is nice. It feels good holding it. Kinda like a smooth stone you keep in your pocket feeling. Now to the scent. First what comes to mind is soft. Gentle. Understated. Skin like. Enveloping. Creamy. It’s a crowd pleaser and very intimate. It’s beautiful. But is it beautiful enough to shell out 80€ for 50ml? Is 80€ maybe too much to smell like you are wearing a nice body lotion from Sol de Janeiro? Projection is almost none, Sillage is noticeable, just as a body lotion. It’s also very much linear and doesn’t change much over time. Lasting power? Average. Up to 7-8hrs, but always close to the skin. So if you like an inoffensive office scent and don’t like to be noticed by scent, unless someone is really close - This one is for you. A soft veil. Imho this lacks character and something you would remember. I am sure this will be a hot tho, because you just can’t go wrong with this scent.
Vanilla Maison Label (zyolka)I can smell only salted caramel, no vanilla, no coconut. I noticed a resemblance with BR540 only after comments reading.
Amazon Lily Nest (Ga8riella)If you are a die hard citrus lover and fan, tired of their fleeting performance and ten second show time, look no further because amazon lily cannot be scrubbed from the skin and is all citrus all day. - Seriously though, not a fan of this one. So insanely citrus it dances on chemical cleaning agent. Unfortunate, because this is without a doubt one of my most favorite perfume bottles ever. Absolutely beautiful.
Le Sel d’Issey Issey Miyake (Mariellelovesfragrance)As a woman, I got a sample of this and sprayed it before I knew it was more geared towards men. I will still finish my sample and enjoy it. This is lovely. If you generally love the brand, it’s a safe blind buy. It’s very recognizable and on brand. It’s fresh, oceanic and a little bit salty, exactly as described. Quite strong on the opening, but fades rather quickly, not the best longevity. Very nice though.
In The Nowhere Land Aurora Scents (Mr perfume20)Where Peace Meets Scent The first time I sprayed In The Nowhere Land on my skin, a soft and calming scent filled the air. At first, it was a sweet and slightly fruity blend, but after a few minutes, the woody and amber notes began to emerge. This perfume reminded me of a distant, quiet place where you can breathe without worries. From that moment, I knew this fragrance was made for my special, peaceful days. It never got boring and always felt fresh and unique.
Amber and Apricot Swiss Arabian (Ej5000)I was at healthy planet not looking for perfume and came upon Swiss Arabian. They only had a few I smelled this and really liked it. It’s fruity and sweet you definitely smell the apricot but I’m also getting something warmer and spicier probably from the amber i think this would be great for late summer and fall
Pine & Sandalwood Maison Label (zyolka)Herbal toothpaste
Rude Cherry Fragrance Du Bois (DavidPW)Very similar to bodacious. Bit easier to wear, I’d say. If you already have bodacious no need for this one.
Mirsaal Love Letter Le Falconé Perfumes (ihomi25)This doesn’t last more than 4 hours, the people below me are certainly got paid, look at their profile, their reviews are about Le falcone, and crazy positive!!
Paradigme Prada (fragrance_enjoyer69)My initial impression, on a tester strip, was that Paradigme smells similar to Valentino Uomo B.i.R Xtradose, and even Afnan 9pm. Loud, generic, and safe. Smelling the tester strip after 12 hours of drying down reveals a pleasant ambery, fresh-spicy, musky scent. Much different than the opening. LOOSELY reminiscent of Dior Sauvage; if you turned down the fresh-spicy woods and turned up the amber and musk. Unfortunately, on my skin this smells like diarrhea. The ambery notes are STINKY for me. I’m sure many people will appreciate this scent, especially if they own a bottle and repeatedly wear it. I love Prada, but I think there are better options for the price point. Paradigme is nothing new or groundbreaking.
Shuhrah Pour Homme Rasasi (damomoto)I, I dont know what to say. It smells like standing in a vegetable store/shop with a t-shirt on that is just washed and dried but you overdid it with the laundry detergent and dryer sheets? I bought this specifically for the tomato leaf note, mainly because I want MiN New York’s Chef’s Table and I cannot afford it. But there are other notes in there that are fighting with the tomato leaf, like detergent (I assume this is the Freesia). This feels like a fragrance that you might need to get up at 4am to spray on yourself so by the time you get going at 9am, the different notes have died down enough to be acceptable in public. I’ll leave it to macerena and come back to it. Hmm
Fleur Narcotique Ex Nihilo (xanthoula)I found my signature perfume! Always get compliments when I wear it, both from men and women. Floral, fresh and musky, stays for many hours on the skin. Way overpriced though
Habanera Black Aurora Scents (Askar ali)“I’ve been using Aurora Scents Habanera Black for almost 5 months, already finished 2 bottles! Smells close to Bvlgari Tygar, with great projection and long-lasting performance. Works well in all seasons. Highly recommended — one of my favorites😘
Azure Royal Ahmed Al Maghribi (semyonsemyoff)Nose Note #507 How is this in any way masculine? I would have never got the idea. Straight up feminine. I’m completely fine with wearing this though just like with some “more feminine” scents like Lost Cherry. So it would definitely satisfy a part of male audience. A sweet pear scent reminding me of a Terenzi Kirke done the right way. I haven’t tried Blue Talisman, but I’ve tried Taj 2 which to me is an indian bazar scent and it has 0% similarly to this. This to me is the most beautiful pear candy scent I’ve bought so far. I love it very much. I genuinely think this is more feminine though. Mind that. 9/10, can’t imagine a person who would not like this
Modern Minimalist H&M (adrienn99)Ooh, H&M understood the assignment. Not sure who the nose is, but finally, this one fits the bill of being creamy and clean (not powdery musk). Initially smells like rosey soap (not a fan of this) and then calms down, warms up and smells just clean :) A bit similar feel to my Nivea roll-on deo (but not Nivea smell, don’t take it the wrooooong way). Probably the best performer of the musk-dominant frags that I tried or own. For the price, should be a no-brainer.
His Jumping Shit! The Dua Brand (pinkfairygumdrop)what the fuck
Supremacy Collector’s Edition Pour Homme Afnan (ReachPrestige)Overall , Afnan Supremacy Collectors edition is a solid fragrance , all the notes that are shown above are there . My word of advice when it comes to this fragrance is too avoid putting on your skin , I would say to put on your clothes . In my experience with this cologne is after spraying on your skin and going about your day and things like your collar or even sweat come in contact with the fragrance , it gives off this awful synthetic smell that i know , no one enjoys . It smells like your uncle that doesn’t know how to properly put on cologne .
BCBG Max Azria Max Azria (midnight dot)I have to admit maybe because I opened the bottle once and left it the wardrobe (for around two years) but, I have a hard time describing the smell. I can sense the strawberry but very brief at the start and then it end up intimately sweet with a hint of fruitiness. It’s affordable to buy but I won’t be re-buying it again.
Intense Cedrat Boise Mancera (username193183)Tried it again and it’s more mature and woody than the original. Also quite stronger, but not as bright/ invigorating in the opening. I like it more than the first time. 8.8/10 imo.
Alexandria II Xerjoff (DavidPW)This is what james bond smells like in my head
Thé Des Vignes Caudalie (xanthoula)Such a beautiful scent! Musky and mysterious, stays well on the skin. I always get compliments when I wear it, even hours after spraying it. Great value for money
CK One Essence Calvin Klein (adrienn99)I think Calvin Klein misunderstood the assignment of the ‘minimalist’ fragrance. Minimalist does not mean minimum creative effort, or quality dudes. meh. can’t even get myself to write a review. Boringest fragrance ever.
Blockade Mind Games (AnosmiaAnosognosia)I’ve had a sample for over a year. I like this better now than when I 1st got it. Yep, opening is awesome but fades into something that is okay to me. Just don’t like it enough to buy. I can see why many really love it though. Tumi 19 Degree does a similar thing, but much better to me.
Kenzo Jungle L’Elephant Kenzo (lotusbambi)Smells like potpourri
Raspberry Ripple Jo Malone London (Advaitaforever)Beautiful scent weak sillage
Aromatics Elixir Clinique (Kelle23)I’m 52 and entering my crone era. I’m stepping into my Dynasty persona and this perfume is part of it. This is what those women wore when they were my age in the 80s and I feel so powerful wearing it. Same associations as original Opium (please revive the original formula!).
Gorgeous! Michael Kors (MademoiselleMaya)Soapy jasmine with cedar background. Maybe even gorgeous, it certainly makes an impression. Sounds simplistic, but well-rounded, however I am surprised to see this many notes. Lovely for summer evening, but probably universal with regards to weather. Fits professional and private life. It gives the wearer a small personal bubble, which is nice.
Dior Homme Parfum 2025 Dior (Advaitaforever)Nothing new
Nebras Lattafa Perfumes (TXGiGi)I’m not sure what others are smelling that think this is good or even great. This is nothing I could ever wear…I can’t stand it. Big disappointment. I bought it last year & it is just as bad now. It never got better to my nose. It does not smell like Eilish either. A waste of money.
Fahrenheit Dior (Manu_kato)Dior Fahrenheit is a classic and timeless fragrance, characterized by its invigorating and unique scent that is both masculine and bold. It is well-regarded by many who appreciate its distinctive gasoline-like aroma, making it particularly suitable for colder seasons. This fragrance has the ability to evoke strong emotions and nostalgia, offering long-lasting wear. It is known to enhance self-confidence and attractiveness, proving versatile for various occasions. My girlfriend is particularly fond of it, often expressing her affection through frequent embraces.
Vision Symétrie (KimBob)Picked up a bottle for around $40 USD from FragranceNet after going through the sample booklet. Sweeter, watered down version of Cool Water with less Calone and even lesser longevity. Projection is pretty limited even immediately after spraying & disappears completely within 1 to 2 hours. Even on clothing the scent disappears around the 2 hours mark. Though I like the scent, I really didn’t expect the longevity to be so weak. Another reviewer says it “puts the water in cool water” and that’s exactly how I feel after using it too. Watered down Cool Water at most. Because the longevity is so short, I can’t really say it’s cheap even at its price range - If you’re planning on wearing it be prepared to reapply every 3 hours or it will pretty much dissipate, even if you overspray. Already burned through half the bottle in 1 month (Summer) because overspraying is the only way to make the scent last for at least several hours. Honestly, would recommend either Cool Water (if you like more oceanic notes) or Aspen For Men (if you like more fresh pine) if you want something similar but longer lasting.
Yes I Am Cacharel (lotusbambi)Smells like gingerbread biscuits or ginger beer
Bleu de Chanel Chanel (Monkits)Most overrated male fragrance I know of. Barely smells like anything to me. Like it’s not horrible to smell or anything, it is a nice and subtle freshie but you can already buy nice blue colored freshies at 1/4 the price so I don’t know what I need this for. Also when you buy the most popular and common bottles you just end up smelling like the rest of the crowd, what’s the point of that? May as well just take a shower and wear nothing.
Vanilla Tanà Gritti (Harrysfragrances)90% similar to Vanì Charnel by Epicò ! Great fragrance but was looking for something more original .
Sugar Kisses Lorenzo Pazzaglia (Saaara)Cocoa butter, vanilla & caramel is what I get from this. It’s a sugary cocoa butter but the vanilla is easily identifiable. The caramel comes out better over time. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again that most caramel perfumes do not actually smell like caramel to me. This one right here, is one that actually does have some kind of realistic comparison to caramel to a degree! Personally, it goes beyond just a cocoa butter scent because you can smell the vanilla and caramel so easily alongside it and it blends beautifully. I don’t find that it’s old dusty or stale in fact to me, it’s quite creamy but I can see how it can be misinterpreted or associated with old and dusty. Not really more to say, it’s delicious it’s sweet it’s creamy it’s cocoa butter it’s vanilla it’s caramel which shines more as time goes on without taking away from the vanilla and cocoa butter. Someone below said chocolate milk powder or something and it is somewhat like Nesquik powder (don’t take that too literally) but it’s sweeter and has a more rounded scent with the vanilla and caramel. Definitely recommend trying it!
Boucheron Pour Homme Boucheron (Perfumov)EDT version batch 06N16M216 from 2022: I find myself craving for this juice during the hot days of the year, it’s fresh and full of life. The citrus in the top with that macho herbal lavender/basil/verbena combo, flowery middle with powder and some sweet character, followed by a base of smooth resinous woodiness. I’ve been missing out on this one.
Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri Acqua di Parma (dragon202)smells like gorgeous orange but after an hour i swear i can’t smell anything- either the orange or the base notes :( shame but it’s saves me a decent amount of money haha
Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée Givenchy (mohsen95)5/10
Infuse Akro (mohsen95)6/10
Pour Monsieur Eau de Parfum Chanel (Chemosanchez)Man did i wish i found this earlier, such a hidden gem that isnt advertised in the real world. Bought this after seeing a mini review on tiktok. Im personally a sucker for a clean barbershop smell and it delivered just that, it smells like you just got a haircut after being bathed in talc powder, smells so powdery and a bit sweet. Nothing too overly powerful, just the way i like it. 10/10
Paradigme Prada (DorianBovier03)Looking at the notes it was really promising, it looked like something unique in a designer scene where everything is the same. Finally a new line and not another flanker. I was hyped. Tried it today on skin, and words couldn’t explain my disappointment. I can’t say it stinks because it doesn’t. I can’t say the quality is trash because it isn’t. There’s nothing wrong with this in itself. BUT… It’s a useless release, It’s forgetable, boring. It doesn’t deserve a new line from a brand like prada. Nothing new, this follows the new trend of sweet floral fragrances for men, just like MYSLF. And that’s what it is, rebottled MYSLF le parfum, lightly watered down. And they needed 3 perfumers to come up with this? What a joke Not very masculine (leans feminine imo) and the performance is good because of the omnipresent high tech modern woody amber base that I hate so much. Very disappointed with prada and frustrated because we will have to endure the flankers parade (EDP, Intense, Parfum, Absolu, Elixir) for the next 4-5 years. Sad to see what perfumery has become
Paradigme Prada (Philiwili12579)I got a sample around two weeks ago. At first, it smelled pretty “normal”. There was nothing crazy or noticeable, very generic. After it dries down tho, i started to get some balsam/musk notes. I honestly was expecting something better especially that the bottle is beautiful. Nothing new about it at all, but i feel it can be treated as another office-safe scent, which is basically what luna rossa and l’homme lines are.
Luna Rossa Ocean Le Parfum Prada (Knows2Nose)Just got this yesterday. To me the opening is like a spicy YSL La Nuit. There is a faint lemon at the top that gives it a little freshness so you can wear it daytime. Then it morphs into something more like Givenchy Gentleman Intense/Ambré or Dior Homme Intense. A perfect dry down. This is still unique enough to buy its own bottle. I see a lot of similarities between the Luna Rossa line and Givenchy Gentleman line, iris and lavender often vanilla are main components. Both designers are top notch and my favs at the moment.
Le Male Elixir Absolu Jean Paul Gaultier (cloneaddict)i used to love the og le male and it was my fav jpg but elixir absolu takes the cake honestly it’s super nice the perfect everyday winter scent or fall scent it’s not as sweet borderline nauseating and intrusive, the plum is super nice and pleasant it leans sweet to fruity with tonka bean, this is le male elixir’s mature brother 8.5/10
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