Perfume Reviews

Swiss Army by Swiss Army

Swiss Army is one of the best colognes you can buy today. If you want to attract the ladies, use Swiss! The scent will last you all day.

Crown Imperial by Crown Perfumery

There is something classic and yet chronologically longevistic about all Crown scents, but I think this one takes the cake for its simplicity of composition and manly style. Plenty of citrus, in particular orange and lemon, followed by a musky lavender scent that leaves a wonderful, light and comfortable drydown. I would think it would do wonderfully at the office or scholarly enviroment, but is not for those who prefer sporty or romantic scents. Confidence and comfort would probably sum up this scent

Adventure Quasar by J del Pozo

I gave this try because I like "Quasar". This is just as good. It almost has a Acqua Di Gio kind of smell to it. Nice and warm. Not too sharp or overbearing. I don't know who J. Del Pozo is, but he makes two good fragrances!

Quasar by J del Pozo

This stuff is great! It smells kind of shaving cream, but better. Fresh and clean. I bought three bottles of the stuff. Not too expensive either. But who the hell is J Del Pozo?

Vetiver Haiti (original) by Comptoir Sud Pacifique

A tropical vetiver punch. One of my favorite CSP scents. Very clean and stimulating.

Voleur de Roses by L'Artisan Parfumeur

Very earthy with a deeply underlying Bulgarian rose accord. The plum gives it a certain depth. I could wear this anytime, anywhere without feeling the least bit unmanly. Very different.

New-York by Nicolaï

A wonderfully luxurious citrus. Very smooth. Suited for a night out to the theater (not the Cinema 4) or a very elegant dinner. The only downside is the price. Holy Cow!! 

L'Eau du Navigateur by L'Artisan Parfumeur

It has a smokey quality that is intended, but I feel is a little too harsh. I may revisit it some day, but for now I must say nay.

L'Eau du Caporal by L'Artisan Parfumeur

My favorite L'Artisan hands down. Very clean and stimulating. A deep citrus with a minty edge. L'Artisans all seem to have a similar underlying note I really enjoy. This has it in spades. Few scents command this price tag and can back it up. Caporal is worth every drop chief. Get some now!!

1881 pour Homme by Cerruti

If you like a very fresh, open, masculine scent, then 1881 is perfect for you. It's a "fresh from the shower" scent that's not at all "artificial," and it lasts a long time and smells just as good, as when you put it on. That said, it's also NOT a heavy scent. I find I keep trying the "new, new" scents, and forget that there are a world of great "flavors" out there. that have lasted, for a very good reason. 1881, is one of them.

Jaïpur Homme Eau de Parfum by Boucheron

Somewhat like Pi, but a little fresher. A very refined woody floral, suited for elegance. It's rapturous.

Kouros Fraîcheur by Yves Saint Laurent

This is the sort of fragrance you apply in the store, are somewhat impressed, and finally it slips your mind. The next day, or whenever you wear the same shirt, it gets you. You know, the "my God what was I wearing that day, it's incredible!" This was such a fragrance, and a full bottle was in my hands before sundown. Fresh, sexy and an absolute magnet. You must try.

Eau de Russe by Crown Perfumery

Though not one of my favorite Crown items, Eau du Russe is indeed a fine scent that develops well on my skin. Typical of fragrances from its time-frame it begins with a potent citrus barrage and slowly fades into a very light masculinely floral scent and finally into a powdery oriental drydown with touches of leather. I'm supposing that this might be Russian leather I'm smelling, though I think the name has something to do with who it was created for: Czar Nicholas I. Though this is a pleasant scent, it is easy to see why Clive Christian decided to cut it from the line-up as this scent has quite a bit of overlap with other Crown scents in the men's line. Comments I've received have labeled this scent as a cross betweenPlay-dough and baby powder

Givenchy pour Homme by Givenchy

Today I tried the new Givenchy Homme. The bottle is very striking art deco style with a deep metallic maroon color, very hard to describe you have to see it. You want to pick this bottle up. The spray button reminded me of a car door lock, I believe the bottle is designed after the art deco styling of a old Jaguar.The fragrance smells very much like Fendi Theorema Uomo, spicy, fresh, green and heavy with dava notes.

Rochas Man by Rochas

This fragrance is sexy and sensual, rich and mysterious. If you like Animale Animale or Angel for Men then you will like this one. I actually prefer it to Angel for Men. The compliments I get never end. Has to be one of the best newer scents I've tried.

A*Men / Angel Men by Thierry Mugler

I read Basenotes reviews before I tried Angel Men. I love it. It's one of the most "soothing" scents I've ever worn. It is sweet, but also very, very warm, long lasting, and completely unique. You smell like you just stepped out of a clean shower...all day! It's great!

Herrera for Men by Carolina Herrera

It's a terrific, rich scent that's rich, spicey, and warm. It's full bodied and very fresh. A real quality scent, that has lots of surprizes. I recommend it. josh august

Herrera for Men Refreshing Ginger by Carolina Herrera

Very classy, but I had a hard time distinguishing it from the Original Herrera! I'd test it before I bought it, if you're looking for Herrera Plus...it's pretty much Herrera Original, which I DO like, very much.

Sung Homme by Alfred Sung

A very nice masculine classic scent. Mossy and spicy but not too sharp. To quote Scentimus: "A bright floral mossy chypre. The scent is never over powering but very long lasting."

Endurance by Ted Baker

I just tried this fragrance and I loved it! It's very similar to the other Ted Baker scent, Skinwear. They are both amazingly fresh and talk about a way to "wake up" in the morning. It's a hair sweeter than Skinwear, and I like the added lightness. But this, like Skinwear, is a very, masculine, fresh, and totally unique fragrance. People are just knocked out by it. Try it...it's not only different...it's great.

Ted Baker Skinwear by Ted Baker

I was knocked out by this great fragrance. I heard about on Basenotes. It's incredibly fresh and invigorating and very, very masculine, but not at all heavy. The spray deodorant and body wash are equally great! It kind of smells like great old barber shops use to smell. years ago. This one is worth a try. It's not easy to find, however. It's from London and not sold widely in the US. I got it through The Grooming Lounge, recommended on this site. The only thing as good and fresh as Skinwear...is Endurance...their brand new scent!

Elite by Floris

This mellow citrus/woody scent is very sophisticated, confident, and mature. There is a touch of tuberose to give it its unique signature. The combination of bergamot, grapefruit, sandalwood, vetiver, lavender, oakmoss, patchouli is very classic..add the tuberose note and the flavor is apart form the woody/citrus mainstream scents. Very well constructed and from the oldest family run perfume house in London!

Rochas Man by Rochas

This is one of the best scents I've tried in years. It's very rich, warm, and unique. It lasts and it's great to just "sniff" yourself! I got lots of compliements from both women and men. Very classy...like most of the Rochas Scents

Unbound for Men by Halston

I got a chance to smell this and it's good. It smells just like Acqua Di Gio. Some will hate it because of that. I don't. Unbound is less money and just as good.