Fragrance Reviews by AromiErotici

I had the opportunity to sample wear this months ago, but sniffing it from the bottle deterred me from doing just that. I didn't like it and tossed the tiny bottle in my sample box. The mini in question is of the original version.

For some reason ( boredom maybe) I decided to try it yesterday. Since I figured I was going to dislike it, I applied a microscopic amount on my wrist. I remember thinking "How can ALL THAT SMELL come from such a tiny amount"??? An instantaneous assault of patchouli,vetiver and civet that was IMPRESSIVE to say the least and made me say "DAMN!!!' out loud.

These are the 3 notes I get from Gentlemen and as the wearing continued ( I applied more after the first few minutes), it didn't seem to change except to become a bit more subdued ( but not much!!!) and remained linear.

I like it. I actually like it, but this must be applied carefully in small amounts or else you will become accustomed to being by yourself. To those folks having a hard time finding longevity in the scents they own, move over M7 and Opium EDP, this old timer may just lick your arse.

I know there are alot of members who really like Rochas man. I, for one, are not among them.

Overwhelming synthetic lavender. That's what I get when I wear this scent. I can say I dislike this scent intensely and would never buy it let alone wear it.

What struck me first is how different this fragrance is to Pour Homme. The reviews below are all glowing and rightfully so. Personally, in spite of how pleasant Prive is, nothing can top Pour Homme to me.

With that said, the lavender accord in Prive is outstanding...and I'm not a fan of that note. In fact, most frags that use lavender are scents I won't wear once I've sampled them. Prive is an exception ( along with Carven PH) in that the use of it and the quality of ingredients in Prive are a testament to this house.

Lavender and coumarin last quite some time through the life of the scent and they're perfectly coordinated. This is a passive scent on me and stays close, yet has longevity well into the base when the subtle woods blanket the skin. I also smell a hint of violet from the mids to base as Pluran indicated and he's correct about another thing; this is a must try that won't disappoint.

Finally got to try this from a 5ml official mini purchased off ebay...and guess what? It was bad. The juice had turned and it smelled EXACTLY like a bad bottle of Monsieur Leonard I was unfortunate enough to have also purchased earlier in the year from parfumflacons. Both of the aforementioned smelled like a scandinavian pygmy had urinated into a stainless steel ashtray that was chock full of stale butts and toenail clippings.

I refuse to give this a bad rating and have to settle for a neutral.(mad). Maybe one day I'll actually get to try a viable version of the fabled Punjab; but until then, I am the proud owner of 4.9ml of the most horrendous juice this side of the continental divide.

First Aoud wearing. Not a fan of this scent and if all aoud fragrances share this volume and aromatic quality, then I'll opt to not wear aoud.

Immediately pungeunt and very little goes a long way. Very dark smelling to me and linear. Between the aoud and rose, it never develops past the first few minutes and just stays and stays and stays for days. If you only concern is for longevity, this is your baby.

My wife actually liked this and tried it. Smelled a tad better on her, but not much....yet she thinks it's an underrated spice scent. HUH??!!! As much as I like to try and wear different juice, this will NEVER make it into my rotation. I won't give Black Aoud a negative because aoud apparently is what it is.

A neutral is being kind....so I'll be kind.

I initially liked this after the first wearing, but have since come to find it cloying and synthetic. I can normally dismiss top notes whether I like them or not and wait for the mids/base.

It's the opposite with Black Walnut. The first 3 to 5 minutes are okay, then the frag begins to smell synthetic....pleasantly synthetic, but just not for me.

Have to go neutral on this one.

Review of Huile pour le bain Bandit :

My very first impression after opening the old bottle was " This was marketed toward women"???

This parfum version is maybe the very best leather scent I've come across. It's super concentrated, yet doesn't knock you to your knees. It's just awesome.
No need to say more. A+++.

Beautiful frag. Well constructed floral. I do not find Equipage strong in any of the accords. It's like it has a governor spring and the volume never exceeds good taste.

I found the opening to consist of the top and middle accords at once....and it was very enjoyable. The basenotes are a toned down leathery wood that is just barely powdery on me.

I am glad I got the chance to pick up this gem. Thumbs up.

Very good indeed. I didn't think I was going to like this one for a sample wearing, but I was wrong.

It became stronger 30 minutes after I applied it, which amazed me to no end. The spices were controlled and well blended. Never overpowering, but very evident and long lasting.

Linear on me but very likable. Thumbs up for this spice rack.

Believe it or not, I get a coconut scent from this from the get-go. Leather,incense,vetiver and iris(?)...I'm not quite sure, but this juice on my skin almost smells standoff-ish, detached yet connected.

A confounding fragrance to my nose,albeit not an unpleasant one. Since I am a bit confused by this one, I shall vote neutral. I can see how others may find this a fascinating frag, it's just a bit too challenging for me to wear.

Blackened spice this is. Somber scent and on me slightly clove dominant. Spicy with no noticeable sweetness. I detect a rose note peeking in and out but very subtly from the top to mid notes.

To call this fragrance severe would be inaccurate. One reviewer termed it intense....and that is an accurate statement. It is intense, especially with the cedarwood & sandalwood. The woods give this a dry,edgy smell on me and I could get to like this better with multiple wearings.

This is a drastically different scent than I'm used to wearing, but different sometimes is a good thing. Thumbs up.

Great sandalwood with a hint of incense. I was on the fence during the top notes, but within 5 minutes I am convinced this is a terrific frag.

I LOVE coffee and the smell of it, but I don't get it here like others do and I'm not mad. I thoroughly enjoyed the vanilla woods with a touch of vetiver. A very straightforward and dry scent on me. Much to my liking and sandalwood done right on my skin.

Gritty and dirty. Not like Jules,Yatagan or Ungaro I, but edgy just the same. If you're a fan of scents that are masculine in nature, give this baby a ride.

Opening is a tad rough, but quickly becomes something wearable,then very likable. Thumbs up.

An eruption of scent the first few minutes. Reminds me of a melee with notes fighting for predominance. The fruit note (?) eludes me, but the lavender is ever-present throughout the floral accord, keeping pace with the carnation & Jasmin.

To me, it felt like the heartnotes were staggered somehow with the florals showing up before the wood makes its appearance. This juice has 4 stages on me,not 3.

mrclmind says that it reminds him of Patou PH. As the wearing was going through its process, I was wondering what he was thinking...until the drydown. Once the basenotes came on, it reminded me also of Patou....a poor mans version if you will ( and I don't say that in a derogatory manner). It seems to me a matter of slightly higher quality ingredients is all.

Nice frag here. Like alot of others, the beginning really is a cacophony and a bit dis-harmonious, but the ride is worth it.

I like this juice. Great warm weather citrus and very casual feeling. I expected a lot less longevity, but it lasted hours and the drydown, although unspectacular, is pleasant and very wearable.

From mid to bottom, it becomes borderline synthetic, but not so much so that it deters me from wearing it like other frags have.

Good spring / summer stuff right here.

Excellent. The other reviewers have described it much better than I ever could. The bottle I purchased definitely leans toward masculine and I could tell immediately that it is related to Patou PH in a lighthearted way.

What strikes me most about Eau De Patou and PH is the quality ingredients apparent from the top to base. Jean Kerleo rocks.

Nice fruity opening and just sweet enough to be enjoyable and not over-the-top. I could not pin down the watermelon except to say it had an anonymous fruit accord with a hint of spice.

I'm grateful ( once again) that the suede note in the heart was subdued, but present. Heartnotes weren't as long lasting as I would have liked and the base is very good; however, a little too subtle. A little body heat gets them going though.

Nice frag. I'm glad I sampled a full wearing of this. Chic would be a good addition for rotation.

WOW !!! Mega scent. As much as I lean toward heavier frags, this one truly is extremely potent and decadent. Maybe the pinnacle of Oriental scents to me.

One spritz of this monster and you're good to go for 5 hours. Unreal sillage. A true Bombdroppa.

As a fan of Fendi's, Aramis, etc......this will not disappoint !!! While too heavy for some, I really like this frag and it is ALOT OF BANG for the buck.

Not for aquatic lovers for sure.

Slightly metallic and inky, yet it smells great and I normally shy away from metallic aromas. Tea is evident and evokes a clean aura, but I don't get the longevity from such an extravagantly priced fragrance.

To me, the scent is admirable and very enjoyable for the half hour it lasts on me after heavy sprays. I rate it neutral because of this and am glad I had enough for a wearing ( 10ml), but any juice that takes that much to get 8 hours out of, is simply not worth it IMO.

Synthetic and somewhat boring. Not unpleasant....just ordinary and fake smelling to me. I do like the anise or tarragon note that comes through in the middle accord, but that's it.

Clean but ambiguous scent. My impression while wearing it is a certain "cool aloofness".

The only thing I don't like about this frag is ( of course) the price. It is sample-worthy to me but not justifiable to buy a bottle. Still a thumbs up even though I will never own more than 10ml of it.

I wish this scent was of a stronger concentration for the sake of longevity. Excellent blend of citrus,floral,green and wood. Everyone already has described this terrific Eau de and they are right.

Great juice....especially for the availability and money. Thumbs up all day.

Serious scent. I can see wearing this to a board meeting with a deadline that has to be met. Blended nicely.

Unusual citric opening. Different from others I've worn. It's not "light" or "airy", but there nonetheless. I think what I find and smell different about Essence is the Cedar in the top and Rosewood in the base make it interesting and kind of stoic.

This is a "Get 'er done" bottle of juice and not for the playful. Thumbs up.

Initial blast is reminiscent of the Leonards ( Homme & Monsieur) to me. Not exactly like them, but enough to jog my memory of the blast I receive from them both . That's what I get the first 2-3 minutes and I'm grateful the lavender subsides some.

This is gritty and green and winds into a stream of licorice tinged florals. The rose weaves in and out and the licorice(anise & tarragon) aroma keeps the beat. Once the basenotes appear, that's when I like this juice. Before this point, it's a bit busy for me, but not bad. To my nose it's a tad convoluted, but well done considering all the ingredients.

Not something I'd wear on a regular basis, but definitely something I like visiting with.

So different from Ungaro I, but very good. While Ungaro I is feral on me, Ungaro II is more elegant.

This is not a heavy scent and the top is a nice, citric spice that smells very balanced. It's difficult for me to tell when the frag slips from top to heart. I've tried this twice and don't get the civet like others do.

Base is a subtle patchouli / sweet wood that is good to go for about 3 hours. An understated scent that's not loud ( at least on me), yet makes a statement.

Thumbs up.

Received a sample for a full wearing. Chanels are instantaneously recognizable to me as soon as it leaves the bottle. Reminds of a fingerprint.

My first impression of Egoiste is it's sweet. I instantly get a fruity wood smell, which reminds me of guitars. I played for 25 plus years and rosewood was a wood of choice for me. I can't discern tangerine, but I do smell fruit & wood...and it's good!!!

The middle is still pumping rosewood on me with periodic appearances of rose. The wood is steady and I can still get wiffs of it when the honey-like musk in the base takes the wheel.

Egoiste is a nice 3 hour ride for me. Definite thumbs up.

Nice frag especially for the money. I use it in my "work" scent rotation.

As noted, similar to Crest and semi sweet to me. The "pie" accord is there after 5 minutes and am amused how well constructed this is for so little $$$.

Longevity could be better for me, but I have that complaint with almost all the juice I buy. Drydown is subtle and pleasant with no particular note being dominant. All in all, a great buy and one of those frags that I can't imagine anyone giving a thumbs down because of how inoffensive this scent is.

I like this and have a problem with Chanels in that that are not strong enough for my hide. Beautiful scent as most Chanels are, but on me they are vaporized inside an hour.

Citrus top is terrific and well blended, however, I don't get the pepper in the heart at all and the base is pleasant but not defined enough for me.

Very animalic on me. WoW !!! Pronounced feral scent that is strangely intoxicating but definitely of the beaten path. Nothing I have smells like this and while liking it, I have no idea what situation this juice would be appropriate for.

It is rough, edgy and borderline dirty like Jules, Yatagan, etc....but smells nothing like either one of them. I was surprised that my wife liked this scent. She said it smelled like pepper to her.

This frag will be one I'll wear around the house when I want to wear something unconventional and different. I will wear this for myself.....and I like it.!!!

I've worn this only once and I'm teetering between positive and neutral in my opinion.

I thoroughly enjoyed the opening and middle accords and the projection and longevity are superb. The base is where I have conflicts. Normally, the favorite accord in any frag to me, it develops into a cotton-candy aroma that's borderline cloying. It's almost over the top, but stops just short of that.

I've thought about picking up a bottle, but I would have to layer it with something once it reaches the base in order to subdue it a bit. I guess I'll go with a neutral rating in spite of loving 2 thirds of this composition.

I liked the wearing I got from a sample and was surprised at the longevity since I expected less. I'm not a big fan of violet, but I like it in this juice. From top to drydown. it was linear and pleasant with decent projection. The sandalwood was very good holding anchor.

Is it worth $120 plus per bottle? Not to me, but price point aside, this is a very nice scent that will get the wearer noticed.

I agree with SirSlarty on this juice. Very linear and while simple is good, I expected more from Aramis. I've had multiple full wearings of this before posting an opinion and while it's pleasant enough, it's much too weak ( 1 hour on me tops) even with heavy sprays.

It could be an old bottle or it could be my skin, but this EDT doesn't even last as long as some EDC's that I have.

I've recently purchased this locally. Gucci II is a lighthearted ozonic when applied on my skin ( the black hole that it is) and I have yet to detect violet in my multiple wearings ( for which I am grateful)

It is subtle while it moves from opening to middle and I do find (also) that it lingers on the top notes for quite some time. What I perceived to be pimento barely reared its head, but was accounted for along with barely perceptible cinnamon.

I found the basenotes to be odd in the sense that this is the first designer frag I've worn to be as subtle with woods as this. Not a bad thing mind you, just different. I have enough powerhouse scents if I want to go down that road.

All in all, a very good bottle of juice, albeit light, suitable for winter or summer.

Edgy juice here. Comes off very animalic on me immediately. Nothing I've tried smells like Jules and it's a BIG scent for sure.

I love that it's a linear wear on my skin and the cedar / leather base is terrific.

Top : Artemesia, Basil oil, Bergamot oil, Juniperberry, Lemon.

Middle : Carnation, Cinnamon, Clary sage oil, Fern, Fir, Geranium, Jasmin,
Lily of the valley, Rose.

Bottom : Benzoin, Castoreum, Cedar, Leather, Moss, Patchouli, Sandal, Tonka
and Vetiver.


Great green opening. SMOOTH. Hint of berry, just a hint. Love it. The heart notes are a bit confusing to me. I find it hard to differentiate them due to the sheer number of them, but the transitions to and from the heart are very nice.
I'm a lover of wood and leather so the basenotes are right in my wheelhouse.

Full wearing from a 5ml sampler. Truly glad I purchased it. Now......where in this world can I find a bottle of this juice???

Pleasant and mild frag here for a great price. Solid,conventional accords,albeit a bit predictable are nonetheless g2g and make a terrific casual classic wear on the cheap.

I agree with all the admirers of this scent. Whether it's dated or not is of no consequence. It's classic. I love it when a frag that has lavender blends it correctly !!!

The opening is strong but not overpowering and yet concise. Some frags are too busy in the top notes, while Azzaro PH is uncluttered. The anise is just right.

Once the mild patchouli gives leave, a nice musky leather takes the wheel and drives you safely to your destination. Just because this is old skool doesn't mean it's irrelevant.

This frag gets a thumbs up from me. Similar to Bahama and Kors except no suede note. Nice musk for fall & winter.

Nothing in the accords to set this apart from the multitudes of others in its genre, but it's still g2g and great bang for the buck.

This......let me find the words.....okay.....this is really,really bad. I gave it a few tries after the first terrible impression and the subsequent attempts proved worse.

I almost had to sandblast this scent off my skin to rid myself of the varnish stench. If I want to smell like polyurethane mixed with honey, I'll wander over to an unfinished furniture store and get busy.

If you enjoy olfactory discomfort and possibly fragrance-related pain, be sure to get a large bottle of this juice. The pain will last for years to come.

Did a full wearing of Yatagan after procuring a LARGE tester from SirSlarty. What struck me was the similar celery note also in Phileas ( which I have been wearing as of late). The similarity between both of these frags for me is striking.

I'm grateful the lavender is proportioned in this scent. If one could mate a pine tree and a celery stalk and then dab a touch of soap to the offspring, you'd name the result Yatagan.

I don't get the leather as some do. I get only what I've already mentioned. As linear as this comes off on my skin, I still like it enough to wear it rotationally. I prefer the Ricci a tad better, but still a thumbs up.

LOL...There's no way I can describe this frag better than foetidus....but what I can say is if you like bergamot and lavender in the top, you'll love this. The opening seems to hang around for quite awhile, which is something I've become unaccustomed to. This comes off STRONG on me the first 5 minutes or so and subsides very slowly. Impressive longevity.

I haven't noticed a middle accord in this;possibly due to how top heavy this frag seems to be. It seems to be more dominant than the base also, but once the bottom finally makes an appearance, it's familiar and pleasant.

Subtle excellence.This is so well blended it is seamless. A refined and sophisticated frag for the masses that is no longer available.

This is not an 80's power scent to me. This could be sold in any decade and be praised as a terrific release. It is timeless. From top to drydown, this is a no brainer to at least try or obtain a sample for your wardrobe.

What a great surprise blind buy this was !!! Amazing longevity and was happy that the lavender was subtle in the opening.

The wood and spice are perfectly balanced for me and I find I can wear this casually or for something much more formal. An outstanding frag for a great price.

Outstanding frag. The celery note on me is HUGE and stays in there from top to base. Beautiful scent all the way through.

This will stay in my wardrobe, even if it means buying samples.

I have the EDC version. Lemon, lemon, who's got the lemon. I don't know if it's me or what, but it opens exactly like Chanel PM Concentree to me. Great lemony/vanilla/vetiver scent.......and that's about it.

No other notes have transpired in the wearing, so I guess I will sell it since I already have the Chanel and the Concentree doesn't seem to be as linear as this is on me.

I immediately get the lavender. Maybe too much. I love bergamot,but it plays a distant second fiddle on me. I don't get the tobacco others have mentioned either, but subtle spice and a hint of either anise or tarragon is present.

This is wearable for me, but I had higher expectations when I bought it.

Recently purchased 2 mini bottles from ebay. The bottles themselves are exact replicas and I like them!!!

This is an understated, elegant scent that is very comforting. I feel relaxed when I wear it. I don't know how close the notes are in this splash version to the EDT spray, but it really is a scent for every occasion.

I have to agree with odysseusm pertaining to the smoothness of this frag. It was agreeable, but doesn't make you take notice.

I've been layering it with other frags to magnify it. So far, some successes and some failures.

vadim........you are correct in that ALL the usual suspects ARE HERE !!! LOL.

This ( to me) is a BOMB frag. The Bergamot & Honey in the opening is striking with the tobacco in close pursuit. Nothing like a little cedary patchouli rearing its head, only to give way to a musky leather.

Yea....this isn't for the faint of heart, which is why I like it. Definite thumbs up from this powerscent lover.

Can you say "Damn this is good"? If you can, then say it multiple times.

The top notes on me are softer than for other reviewers, yet they hang in there a long time !!! Soft & peppery with a begamot and galbanum introduction. Then comes a boozy patchouli note that is awesome. The sandalwood holding up the bottom is top notch. All in all, a beautifully constructed scent that is a 9.5 out of 10.

It's a shame that others who have grown up with aquatic scents have pidgeon-holed themselves into believing this is a dinosaur frag. But...that's okay with me. That leaves more of this juice out there for admirers of it to track down and purchase.

Why on earth this isn't resurrected is beyond me.

Beautiful opening. I love the lavender in this and I usually shy away from that note. Can't tell if I am smelling petitgrain, but the lavender and citrus is just short of outstanding.

Nutmeg in the heart is perfectly balanced. I cannot wear a frag with too much nutmeg or clove, but this is on the money. The vetiver and vanilla slowly make an appearance and linger close to the skin.

This is a classic bomb. To me, it exudes class and restrained sensuality.

Detractors aside, I like this frag quite well. When I purchased the gift set, I opted for RSVP over about 10 frags I was sampling.

Nice fruity top and the middle is a nice woody...reminiscent of Bahama to me. This scent is a very acceptable and affordable one with decent longevity. It's just a tad smoky, which I enjoy very much.

I give it a thumbs up.

I get 2 stages of scent from Mambo. The opening of bergamot with a hint of lime and then 15 minutes later, some subtle musk. It's pleasant but has absolutely no longevity on me. Within 30 minutes, I can hardly tell I wore this frag.

I like this frag !!! I've read the reviews of the detractors....and that's cool. Everything isn't for everybody, but I enjoy robust scents and this one is a winner to me.

It fits in extremely well with the 80's power-scent arsenal. It's sweet enough but not overtly so and I especially enjoy the drydown. Thumbs up for OBFM.

Was in a Walgreen's of all places and wandered into their frag department. I sampled T.Bahama and a few other notables that were on sale. Bahama was the first I tested and I expected a watered down, aqua type frag.

What I got instead was a pretty terrific leather/patchouli and I love leather/patchouli !!! The opening was pleasant but the base notes are money.
I walked out of Walgreen's with a new purchase.

Nice frag. Pleasantly "generic". Nothing really stands out about this scent and it's subtle after the top notes give way. Hard to discern top,middle or base notes except for citrus in the opening. It eventually settles into a non-discript scent; albeit a nice one.

I love this frag. It has just the right amount of nutmeg,sandalwood and vetiver for me. Too much nutmeg in any frag ruins it for me, but not in Bijan.

The musk and vanilla that appear an hour later is definitely good to go as well. This is definitely not for the subtle,aquatic folks. I like it that it's a boisterous scent and perhaps a little busy.

Everything isn't for everybody, that's for sure.

Very clean from the opening. I've grown fond of the violet. This is a classic frag that is great to have around in your wardrobe.

It smells like nothing else I have, even if it's a bit minimalistic in structure. It doesn't smell sparse however.....almost"amplified" if you will.

From beginning to end, a classic scent that can be had at a great price.

A boozy spice that I like. The suede is a different touch here. I don't find that note obvious, but that it sweetens the tobacco.

The Anise and Tarragon are nice as well. I get a hint of licorice that blends perfectly in this cacophony.

Damn!!! Yes....that is my impression of this fragrance. The first few minutes I thought I uncorked an opening of Cepacol throat lozenges, only to realize it was nothing more than a major league blast of Nutmeg.

The intensity of this one note is overpowering on my skin and it is at the expense of all other notes. Too bad........I wanted very much to like this.

Nice bang for the buck here. Within 5 minutes, it leaves an unusual amber/cocoa scent on me like nothing else I own.

As usual for me, it doesn't last long enough before becoming subdued ; however, it is a pleasant scent nonetheless and worth buying.

Awesome fragrance. MASCULINE !!!. Like this almost as much as Aramis.

SA at Dillards test stripped this frag along with Burberry at my request last week.
Mind you, neither has been on my skin, so I'm sure to update this when I purchase some. Before sampling these, the SA informed me she liked the Burberry very much!!!

I preferred the opening of DE less than I did the BB.....Dirty English had this dark, discordant quality that took me by surprise. It almost smelled "confused" to me and I left the store thinking the SA was on the money about BB.

In less than 20 minutes I had changed my mind. DE had transformed into a very appealing,masculine scent . It no longer smelled convoluted to me and seemed more definitive than the BB.

Hopefully this will smell as good or better on me than it does on a sample card.

Since my skin absorbs frags like a sponge and I lean toward the heavier 80's type, I didn't like this at all at first. Cool Water and its clones are not suitable for me since they come off weak, watery and bland. I'll apologize now for my rudimentary reviews as I am new to explaining frags and don't differentiate certain notes as well as others who frequent this board.

I simply know what I like....and while I don't detest this fragrance by any means, the only positive results I achieve when using Cool Water is if I literally douse myself in it.

Bought one of these and received a mini as a gift shortly thereafter. Too bad I didn't wait until I received the mini first.

Pleasant enough, but basically unremarkable. I've opted to wear it to work until it runs out.

This and Blue does nothing for me. I can't say I hate it, but it's anemic and ordinary. Very middle of the road frag.

I love this fragrance. Yes, it's old school but it's also classically outstanding. Terrific sillage and to me, the patchouli note is perfect.

If I had to choose one frag and only one, this would be it.

First memorable fragrance purchased for me in 1979. Of course, there were others before it, but ADS was the very first frag that I thoroughly enjoyed. It got me interested in colognes.

The opening was, and is to this day, a bit biting. Within minutes however, it settles into a calming,almost soothing fragrance. On my skin, it exudes a vetiver mixed with pine. I found Pino Sylvestre to be akin to it, but not quite as pleasing.

Downside is it doesn't last being an EDC. Nice bang for the buck however if you're conducive to a scent like this.