Adidas Dare
Adidas (2008)

Surprised at the contemptuous reviews of this fragrance. Once again, it seems that the low price leaves a fragrance open to unwarranted derision. Being part of the Adidas line may also contribute to the poor reputation, since, in my own experience, those scents are not usually very good.

The top notes are bergamot, apple, and lime. The middle notes are rum and lavender. The base notes are vanilla, sandalwood, and leather. There is a light presence of the rum and leather during all three distinct stages of the fragrance.

The opening is identical to Givenchy Play Intense as the citrus and bergamot bloom and is every bit as pleasant. This stage is short-lived as the scent quickly transitions into a middle stage where the leather, lavender, apple, and rum rise above the citric beginning to portray a lovely, restrained, and elegant body. Longevity and projection are decent, but neither is spectacular. Overall, this fragrance is surprisingly dignified and simple.

A lame, cheap, chemical fresh scent. It might work for someone in high school who doesn't know any better, but not me.

Dare is very similar to IZOD. In fact.. picture yourself putting on IZOD.. waiting 2 minutes until the top dries down a bit. At this point -- is where Dare starts off, but don't get confused.. it doesn't have an opening identical to IZOD's middle.. rather that same smell, with top note power. I think that's the best way to describe it. As it dries down though it turns more into like a Dunhill Pure or Azzaro Chrome Sport. Not bad at all, poor longevity little sillage, and overall forgettable. A fair grade would be a C-

not bad for a very affordable frag. some bergamot and a touch of sandalwood. dare is more built for teens

Smells ok. I can see this as an active cologne, maybe just leaving the gym or w/e. Got it for Christmas from a friend who knew I was a cologne hounds, so I'm happy to add it to the collection. Although I've never worn it, it doesn't smell bad, but it's nothing to be excited about. Do I think it smells good? 2/5Compliments from the ladies? n/aOverall 2/5