Neutral Reviews of Jaguar (original) by Jaguar
In the late 1980’s, Jaguar released two versions of a new car. The XJS, a sleek V12 convertible that appeared in 1989, and a year before that, just as their first scent was coming out, there was the plain old XJ. It was also a V12 but looked like something to chauffeur a politician from one end of Parliament to the other.
And, in the same way that perfume is the affordable luxury for those who can't afford a designer dress, a bottle of scent may be the nearest many men get to owning a Jaguar.
But, instead of their eponymous pong, discerning wannabe XJS drivers in their Ford Capri's would have worn Zino (which is similar to this but much better) or maybe Cool Water if they were really on the pulse; while older, richer men like senior managers and trade union bosses would probably have wafted Aramis or Pour un Homme de Caron while driving a BMW, and not the dowdy XJ.
Jaguar the scent has the woody veneer and leather you'd expect of a luxury car brand, but the green aromatics, fousty orange, powder, spices and a hint of unwashed feet combine into something quite bizarre.
A big Bagpuss of a scent, I don't know how they ever got it past the petrol heads…
And, in the same way that perfume is the affordable luxury for those who can't afford a designer dress, a bottle of scent may be the nearest many men get to owning a Jaguar.
But, instead of their eponymous pong, discerning wannabe XJS drivers in their Ford Capri's would have worn Zino (which is similar to this but much better) or maybe Cool Water if they were really on the pulse; while older, richer men like senior managers and trade union bosses would probably have wafted Aramis or Pour un Homme de Caron while driving a BMW, and not the dowdy XJ.
Jaguar the scent has the woody veneer and leather you'd expect of a luxury car brand, but the green aromatics, fousty orange, powder, spices and a hint of unwashed feet combine into something quite bizarre.
A big Bagpuss of a scent, I don't know how they ever got it past the petrol heads…
I agree with freewheelingvagabond's review.
An okay scent. I've not smelled the original, but the current juice is just average.
I get mostly a sort of slightly dusty, somewhat creamy orange in the opening. Almost soapy. Very mildly spicy. The base is an understated greenish leather, but rather unremarkable. I don't smell tobacco.
Overall, it lacks distinction. Perhaps would be a decent daily driver office scent for the unadventurous father in your life, but even for classic tastes, this is pretty mundane. Performance is below average. Not something I would add to my collection, even at current discount prices (~$15 for the 100ml).
On a positive note, the sprayer is very nice.
An okay scent. I've not smelled the original, but the current juice is just average.
I get mostly a sort of slightly dusty, somewhat creamy orange in the opening. Almost soapy. Very mildly spicy. The base is an understated greenish leather, but rather unremarkable. I don't smell tobacco.
Overall, it lacks distinction. Perhaps would be a decent daily driver office scent for the unadventurous father in your life, but even for classic tastes, this is pretty mundane. Performance is below average. Not something I would add to my collection, even at current discount prices (~$15 for the 100ml).
On a positive note, the sprayer is very nice.
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Note: Review is of the current version.
This is an orange-tobacco-leather fragrance with an emphasis on spices. Right off the start there is a combination of spicy (mostly clove) orange with hints of a bitter green tobacco note. The fragrance turns somewhat leathery in the dry down, and some wood notes come to the fore. The overall vibe is mostly 'vintage' and 80's, though the orange puts a modern spin on the otherwise classic structure of the scent.
Overall this is a decent fragrance, with a great deal of good balance. One feels that the quality is a little weak - could've been a whole lot better with better ingredients. Also, the lack of oakmoss (in the current version) probably takes away quite a bit from the composition. Eventually this is a respectable option for someone looking for a masculine orange fragrance, with the emphasis on 'masculine'.
3/5
This is an orange-tobacco-leather fragrance with an emphasis on spices. Right off the start there is a combination of spicy (mostly clove) orange with hints of a bitter green tobacco note. The fragrance turns somewhat leathery in the dry down, and some wood notes come to the fore. The overall vibe is mostly 'vintage' and 80's, though the orange puts a modern spin on the otherwise classic structure of the scent.
Overall this is a decent fragrance, with a great deal of good balance. One feels that the quality is a little weak - could've been a whole lot better with better ingredients. Also, the lack of oakmoss (in the current version) probably takes away quite a bit from the composition. Eventually this is a respectable option for someone looking for a masculine orange fragrance, with the emphasis on 'masculine'.
3/5
Despite being the distant offspring of a luxury brand, Jaguar for Men actually feels more utilitarian, perhaps something like a jeep. It's a fresh fougere, with a long lasting accent of orange and spices, performing on an uncomplicated and generic bedrock of woody and faux green base notes. It may very well be a triumph of perspiration over inspiration, but it is an effective transmitter of pleasant odours.
this is a spicy,aromatic,virile powerbomb with a high recognition value- one spritz that last forever with an unbelievable intensity !
As I always say, a perfume is something very personal- either you like it or not.
Jaguar is a typical scent of the end 80ties: powerhouse fragrance similar to oscar de la renta pour lui, duc de virvins by houbigant, egoiste platinum by chanel etc.
To me this fragrance is quite ordinary and simple ( already the name.....you think jaguar drivers would choose this fragrance as a signature fragrance? I don´t think so!)
One splash of Jaguar and it kills you with it´s power -already the opening is too strong, too heavy, too aromatic and too spicy-too much of everything and this is what I detest-it is not refined, subtle,etc.-it´s too linear! Having a look at virile and handsome scents you may think of azzarro, devin, aramis and yatagan and even the very special kouros but in comparison to Jaguar these fragrances are much more interesting and taste definitely better in a well rounded manner- and are more pleasing.Maybe Kouros stands out but it is definitely more exciting and challenging than Jaguar.
Nevertheless Jaguar ( what a horrible name for a scent?!)is in comparison to all these light aquamarine metrosexual trash of these days a spirited attempt- it´s a man´s scent-no doubt! - genuine, authentic and masculine! Which company would dare to launch such a scent 2011- no one!!! 2011 perfumes are all exchangeables.......
As I always say, a perfume is something very personal- either you like it or not.
Jaguar is a typical scent of the end 80ties: powerhouse fragrance similar to oscar de la renta pour lui, duc de virvins by houbigant, egoiste platinum by chanel etc.
To me this fragrance is quite ordinary and simple ( already the name.....you think jaguar drivers would choose this fragrance as a signature fragrance? I don´t think so!)
One splash of Jaguar and it kills you with it´s power -already the opening is too strong, too heavy, too aromatic and too spicy-too much of everything and this is what I detest-it is not refined, subtle,etc.-it´s too linear! Having a look at virile and handsome scents you may think of azzarro, devin, aramis and yatagan and even the very special kouros but in comparison to Jaguar these fragrances are much more interesting and taste definitely better in a well rounded manner- and are more pleasing.Maybe Kouros stands out but it is definitely more exciting and challenging than Jaguar.
Nevertheless Jaguar ( what a horrible name for a scent?!)is in comparison to all these light aquamarine metrosexual trash of these days a spirited attempt- it´s a man´s scent-no doubt! - genuine, authentic and masculine! Which company would dare to launch such a scent 2011- no one!!! 2011 perfumes are all exchangeables.......
I can see the potential attraction this may have to lovers of classic 80s fragrances, but for me it's too much of a floral-soapy-orange sweet-powder powerhouse to enjoy. I do not get freshness at all, just a very thick lather of perfumeness right on from the top. I will stick with the leaner but certainly not meaner Mark II
Jaguar is very rich and sweet. It has some pleasant green notes (though sadly no pine is evident) but they are overwhelmed by the florals, and the overall effect is too strong for my liking.
Smashing orangey start but goes all "old lady" powdery after an hour. The new version lasts not as well but stays fresher.