Fragrance Reviews by scenteur7

I love that review by Calchic because it perfectly illustrates the mystery of Te and how it smells different to each wearer. I do agree that overall, Te is unusual, and that the celery and clove create a unique herbal edge. But after about 5 minutes the herbaceousness tends to fade and the entire composition becomes the scent of steam rising from a pot of just brewed green tea...an effect that I can't say I find in so many of the other aromas that claim to use tea notes.

I'm puzzled that this one is denoted with the women's symbol, as it smells perfectly unisex to me: A sparkling aroma that includes notes of rare teas, plum, blackcurrant, lily of the valley, and citrus (luckyscent.com), to me, Vita is all about grapefruit. This is what I want to reach for on a hot summer day, something that is fresh, invigorating, and easy-to-wear.

Sea salt, ginger lily, and avocado - who knew so simple a composition could create such an astounding olfactory effect. One of my favorite marine aromas, Mare has been well-reviewed here at Basenotes and for good reason - it's one of the most unique scents of its genre: Fresh, clean, and nothing like Acqua di Gio...what moe could you ask for?

A smooth unisex aroma with notable leather/suede tones. Good longevity and sillage. I could swear I detect an oudh note in there. Perfect for those who love Chopard Madness, Michael for Men, or the Montale Oud fragrances.

One of my very favorite Ava Luxe scents. Rich, spicey, sweet aroma of a bonfire with fantastic longevity and sillage. Similar to Diptyque's Galliano Room Spray, but with stronger cedar tones and not as smokey. A winner for those who love Shiseido's Basara/Basala.

A beautiful, sparkling floral anchored by barely there oriental notes. The standout note on my skin is a pwdery ylang and iris accord. See my interview with Rene Laruelle, the scent's creator, here at Basenotes for ordering information.

I've got to add my 2 cents: Ferre was a thing of the past until a fellow fragrance addict turned me onto it. I had remembered it as herbal and boring. Boy was I wrong. True, it IS slightly herbal (citrus and mossy green notes open), but the magic is the soapy leather notes in the drydown. A surprising scent that I'm sorry I've missed all of the years...Sophisticated and timeless.

Beautiful, unisex, orange blossom-based aroma. Could have a stronger or earthier iris note (iris butter) but works as is and comes across as clean and fresh.

A rich, aromatic, full-bodied oriental that smells much more expensive than it actually is, Carven Homme is similar to Dupont Signature and Gucci Envy for Men. At such a reasonable price, this is a perfect scent for anyone who wants to add a little spice and richness into their days. Perfect for early fall when the leaves begin to change.

Not terribly complex, but wonderfully easy to wear. Another winner from Gigli, shame it disappeared so quickly. Works well for those who don't want to be too overwhelmed by their scents.

One of my favorites from the early 90's. I remember this coming out around the same time as Egoiste Platinum, yet I vastly preferred XS. Light, fresh and easy to wear, the drudown is a wonderful and aromatic woods.

If you like Creed Himalaya, skip the expensive price tag and try this great juniper-focused scen!

God I love this stuff...To me it smells like strawberries and patchouli. Absolutely nothing like the original, and I have a hard time picking out any of the notes in the composition. True, the lasting power is average, and sillage is minimal. But I don't care, I love it and can't really think of anything else that quite compares!

A dull and uninspired new fragrance, slightly reminiscent of the eponymous original Celine pour Homme. Tumulte for Men is a much better creation, not surprisingly from the same creators, InterParfums. Although its a nicely created woods and citrus aroma, the lasting power and sillage are disappointing and I can think of at least 5 other scents that I would prefer to wear before ever reaching for Fever.

Hands down the best from Joop, a surprisingly gourmand-style oriental that is rich, yet not overly sweet. A little known star that would be great for either a man or a woman. With notes that suggest everything from toasted almonds to cognac, an incredibly rich composition great for cooler weather.

Yuck...smells like a lefesaver. Absolutely did not work for me and even on a test strip, this is nothing that I want to smell like.

What a disappointment. Very hard to describe, as all the notes seemed to blend together, but this had a very strong "perfumey" presence. Reminded me of an old bottle of suntan lotion with a strange metallic edge. Nothing really stuck out, but I imagine there were some white floral notes set against some woody notes and a little musk. Very strong with very little character, I can see why this was so hard to find! So let me wrap this up. Trust me on this one. If you were looking for it, stop looking and forget about it. Nothing redeeming about this one.

I believe this one is unisex and the notes include:

Top: Marine Bergamot, Cassis, Melon
Middle: Neroli, Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Muget
Last: Patchouli, Mahogany woods, Oakmoss, Seaweed, Ambergris, Musk

A wonderful light blend, this will be perfect for summer heat. Sweet, fresh, slightly floral (lily, jasmine and neroli all make brief appearrances before blending into the composition), marine with that special hint of motu, and a very pleasant light musk base. It reminds me of CSP Motu with a softer floral and citric opening and not as strong algae notes in the base. At the price I paid, $30 for a 50ml, it was totally worth it and in my opinion the best Ferre scent yet.

I love it, a very cozy and boozey blend of woods and spices. A wonderful rich scent great fro cooler weather. Fragrancedirect.com lists the notes as follows:

Paul Smith London Men is a deeply sensual and spicy scent with sparkling green mandarin and violet flowers. Shots of frosted mint with just a hint of jasmine and lavender. A warm base smoothed with a splash of vintage brandy accord. Australian sandalwood, Tonka beans, and amber.

A great scent, like a light skin musk, reminds me of Creative Scentualizations Perfect Veil, but ultimately very light and fleeting. Eevry time I spray it on the scent disappears in moments...perhaps I'll use it to spray the sheets?

Surprisingly good vanilla scent that reminds me of a sweeter version of Biagiotti Roma. Better than it deserves to be but with a slightly synthetic note in the drydown.

An orange creamsicle, but with a wonderful tangy mandarin note (quite fresh, actually) and an almost buttery, almond-ish bourbon vanilla note. Intoxicating, long-lasting and not too cloying! Antica's best.

A wonderful light and fresh marine scent. Very simple composition, yet very effective. Like a Motu Light. Longevity could be a bit better, but it's very easy to wear and very comforting.

Interesting blend of pine and a creamy (not too sweet) vanilla. Reminds me of Xmas every time I wear it.

Smells very similar to Polo Sport - nuff said.

A harsh astringent oceanic scent that seemed very discordant. Highlighted by notes of pine, lily, seaweed and musk.

Actually, the name is M'Amo, and it's a blend of pear, spearmint and white musk. Recalls L'Artisan Eau de Caporal, but not as good.

Heavy vanilla oriental scent, reminded me of MPG Or des Indes though not as powdery. A bit too cloying for my tastes.

Amazing fragrance - CSP: Please bring this back! Saffron, maple, cinnamon, ginger, pepper and amber. Like a more spicey/herbal D'Orsay le Dandy minus the booze notes.

Ok - imagine Stetson cologne, now add some amber, ambergris, civet, and musk...you've got an idea as to what Grise is all about - trnaslates as Black Water...a bit ominous, but incredible sillage and longevity.

A surprising vetiver scent, rich in spice notes. Somewhat boozey with accents of sandalwood, rum and patchouli, but not as heavy as it might sound...there's a strange freshness pervading the composition. Very interesting.

Reminds me of MPG Camelia Chinois but with a watery fresh peach aroma. A light floral, soft and feminine.

Your basic grapefruit with a hint of mandarin orange. Simple and fresh, but ultimately uninteresting.

Ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla. I'm not sure whether to wear it or add it to my pumpkin pie mix.

Smells like a Starbuck's capuccino with a dash of vanilla powder...smooth, sweet, and delicious.

A beautiful and clean, fresh and simple sandalwood. Neither sweet nor sharp, this is a perfect rendition with a hint of musk as it dries. Longevity is a problem however.

It should be renamed Eau de Lemon. That's about all I can smell, albeit a light fresh lemon...but far too simplistic and fleeting.

Excellent - a smokey rich leather scent with wonderful longevity and sillage...Wish I could track down a bottle...

It's cotton candy, with a slightly fruity edge. Far too sweet for me.

An overwhelming and cloying blend of flowers and spice. Perfectly blended, but far too sweet and heady for me.

This smells exactly like that aroma when pouring a bowl of fruit loops. A friends has a nickname "Fruity Savages"...Though there's nothing savage in the least about this, it smells a lot like brekfast cereal before the milk.

A bit too sweet for me, and the amber gets lost behind the vanilla. I dunno. I'm not thrilled.

Yummmmm. Amaretto anyone?

A wonderful powdery chocolate with hints of almond and orange. Smells less like a Hershey's bar and more like a packet of Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate mix...before the water is added.

The name says it all - reminds me of apricot gelato.

Unusual interpretation of tea - like a cool earl grey, smokey, rich and at times tangy. Longlasting and great sillage. Another winner from one of my favorite houses.

Smells like a jooly rancher. Not my thing, but very fresh and citrusy. Comparable to Diptyque Oyedo.

The smell of fresh toffee, condensed milk, or Jersey cream, take your pick, but that's about all...I love it. Now the real question is where do I wear this?

WOW! This is one unique composition - a fizzy, minty yuzu set against the scent of rice steam and wet woods. The name refers to "rice fields", and though I'm not sure it smells like that, it's an unusual and tart aroma that dries to a warm tea and musk.

I don't get the woods in this one, mostly just a violet and light musk note. Not one of my favorites.

Red berries, roses, and a light musk. Smells exactly like a light msucat wine. For something more tawny and dark, try KORS.

Smells like a pear charlotte: a creamy vanilla note blended with pear and a touch of tropical fruit.

Vanilla and cinnamon...need I say more? The vanilla is a light creamy note and the cinnamon is perfectly blended.

The best white musk scent I've yet come across with absolutely no hints of vanilla. Soft and powdery and incredibly fresh and relaxing. Easily unisex, don;t worry about the opening minutes, the scent quickly loses any reference to Aquanet as it settles on the skin.

So if Motu smells to me like a hot summer day in a meadow, then Biarritz is the tropical lagoon with green vines and colorful blossoms swaying in the late afternoon breeze. A beautiful fragrance that always earns compliments.

MAGNIFICENT! I always thought this aroma was reminiscent of the scent of walking through a meadow of fresh cut grass after a rainshower on a very hot summer afternoon. Hands down the best oceanic themed scent I've yet to come across. Absolutely nothing compares. Wonderful longevity and sillage as well.

I love it - similar to B*Men, but find B*Men easier to wear...the Lempicka has just a bit too much licorice for me and has an almost bitter edge to it. But incredible longevity and sillage and now that Yohji Homme has disappeared, this comes pretty darn close (though missing the coffee note).

I've offered compliments to women on their fragrance only a number of times, and I've been surprised that more than twice they were wearing Lolita! It's beautiful, sexy and sweet...though I agree about that Licorice note.

I used to like it, but find this one temperamental on my skin. Quite loud and pungent, and dires down a bit harsh on me. Interesting cinnamon and wood blend over musk and herbs, but what the heck is a "sunshine accord"?

I agree - a very odd citrus scent that smells identical to the Lysol I use for my garbage can - it's kinda funny and a bit uncanny.

Another well-done grassy vanilloriental along the lines of Must de Cartier and Krazy Krizia. What makes this one different is the pepper and patchouli in the mid notes. Could work well on a man!

Yikes! Scary stuff!

Wow! Waaaaaaaaay ahead of its time. A wonderful rosey chypre, completely unique and slightly gothic! Perfect for colder weather and the drydown is incredible.

Frui-TEE! Apricot, berries, passionfruit, maybe a papaya or two...a touch of rose against a woodsy musk. Better than most fruity florals, and strong! Definitely not for me, but perfect for Carmen Miranda.

It didn't work for me but when a friend tried it on I really liked it. I agree about the similarities with Samourai, especially the drydown, also reminds me of Casran.

The king of fresh men's orientals does it again with this addictive concoction of citrus and woods. Reminds me ever so slightly of Baldessarini, but much better. Sadly, longevity could be a bit better.

An interesting twist on the original Samourai highlighted by a pickled plum note and yuzu. Longevity could be better, but very unique...Delon does it again.

Really not bad - considering when it was launched. It smells great on my dad, but definitely not for me...and is it just me or does Polo Blue smell strikingly similar?

I love it. I love the way it smells on me and find it very relaxing. Could it be longer-lasting? Yes...But I still really enjoy wearing this. Reminds me of the disocntinued Cassini for Men.

Oh, please.

Yes, it smells nice...nice for a 14 year old's first cologne.

A beautiful composition that is terribly disappointing in longevity and sillage. I enjoyed the first 5 minutes and then quickly wondered where the heck it went? If there was an EDP or Extreme version, I'd buy it in a second! Reminds me of Goutal Duel...

Beautiful aquatic floral with water lotus, peony and white musk. Very simple composition, but lovely nonetheless - soothing and relaxing.

I used to love this - especially the sandalwood and leather drydown. But as half the world started using it, and after I left college, I found I could no longer enjoy it. Nevertheless, Safari is an excellent scent and one of the best men's scents of the 90's, not to mention the excellent packaging!

A light aldehydic scent layered with soft white flowers against light musks. Reminds me of Lauder's White Linen. A bit sharp for my tastes, so I recommend Esencia (a variation of Duende).

Nevermind my other review below - it was meant for the original Duende. Essencia is a dreamy light white musk scent with transparent florals, very similar to Bulgari Pour Homme (yes, pour Homme)...Whereas Bulgari emphasized an earl grey tea accord, Esencia offers white petals (jasmine? peony?)...I love it and it's a staple in my collection.

I do recall seeing banana peel listed in the notes at one point, I can smell it in the composition. One of my favorite men's scents,with a very unique composition, Quasar manages to be sparkling and fresh with a wonderful woodsy drydown. Nothing else compares.

Agreed - the name is bizarre, but I had a friend who wore this and it smelled outstanding - aquatic floral without being overwhelming and with a divine musky undertone. Along the lines of Issey, though not necessarily similar. The limited edition bottles are stunners!

Not terribly complex, but one of the most pleasant of its genre. Yes, reminds me of many other things but the light musky drydown is very pleasant and at the price, it's well worth it. Similar to Echo, D&G Light Blue, Into the Blue, etc...but surprisingly good longevity.

I don't see the appeal. A misch-masch of notes that results in nothing special - another fruity fresh men's scent with horrible lasting power. I much prefer Quasar and Adventure.

A surprisingly good and longlasting honey fragrance with a wonderful juicy orange note throughout. Stays close to the skin, but smells divine.

A beautiful, gender neutral orange blossom scent, watery and light. As with most of the Kamali scents, it fades rather quickly and so is not worth the price.

An extremely pungent (excellent longevity and sillage here) incense scent that smells as if you are standing at the entrance to a Japanese temple in front of a large urn of burning incense. A bit animalic at the opening, it slowly mellows over time. The best from this line and worth the price if incense is your thing.

A fairly straightforward woods scent that smells like Japanese temple incense. Sadly, the scent fades rather quickly, not worth the price.

A unisex scent that smells almost identical to CSP Aqua Motu, though the CSP has greater longevity. A nice scent, but I recommend the CSP - a better buy for the money.

I became obsessed with Loewe's fragrances and spent years seeking this one out only to be met with a corss between Xeryus and Kouros. A woody chypre that goes absolutely nowhere on my skin and smells terribly dated. I do appreciate the composition however and so it gets a neutral instead of a negative. Poor longevity doesn;t it help it much. I would love to see this re-worked with stronger leather and musk notes.

I actually like this - I would love something darker and sweeter in the base though. All of Loewe's scents seem to suffer from an unfinished quality and this is no exception. Still, the character of this fragrance, with accents of cinnamon and nutmeg create a warm, comforting effect. Something I would reach for on a crisp autumn day.

Yes, a 70's chypre, but surprisingly mellow and fresh. Comparable to Boucheron and Coriolan which means that it's a little on the bitter side. Would have loved a darker musk here. Overall, the scent feels incomplete.

Very similar to Gucci Envy for Men, but much better. A beautiful orange note opens and then lingers in this sophisticated men's woody oriental with notes of sandalwood and musk. Excellent lasting power and sillage and much more interesting than many of its counterparts (ex., ST Dupont).

Works well for me, works well for mom - creepy! I love this scent and I could sware I smell an apple note in there somewhere. The overall effect is a light and tangy oriental that dries to standard vanilla fare while never being cloying or overpowering.

I love it - a beutiful, fresh, tangy green scent that actually works well on my masculine skin. I'm a hyge fan of green fragrances and find this great during summer. The drydown is wonderful - retaining the leafy green character while adding a touch of powdery iris and light musks.

I'll admit that it smells good, but also quite generic. JHIVAGO 7 ELEMENTS is a much better choice for a men's woody oriental. Envy is missing something that would make it wonderful instead of just nice. Actually, most of the Gucci scents seem to suffer the same fate.

Horrible - bitter, sour, and one-dimensional. Wood upon wood upon wood and all of it synthetic smelling.

Not bad, not great, somewhere in between something modern and clean smelling and something akin to Xeryus...I can't find the character of this scent and so I'm giving up!

It doesn't really smell clean to me, and has at it's heart an odd aldehydic note (could it be the olibanum?) that reminds me of the dreadful Estee Lauder White Linen. It bothered me so much that it became hard to enjoy. Not really a bad scent, but certainly not a great one. Some of the accent notes like raspberry and grapefruit were interesting and tangy, but this is definitely not my idea of clean...

This stuff packs a punch upon first spray and takes some time to settle. When it does, the fragrance is a melange of spices with an accent on white frankincense. The effect is quite gothic, reminding me of a European cathedral. Not the easiest of scents to wear, but magnificent nonetheless and completely unique. Gold is a warmer, more ambery scent, whereas silver tends to be a bit colder, less sweet, but just as animalic.

AMOUAGE GOLD COLOGNE - Much easier to wear than the original EDP concentration, more subtle and less harsh. A beautiful blend of Eastern woods and spices and on my skin the main player is sandalwood and oudh. The rose is a subtle accent throughout the composition, but overall, it is so well-blended that it's hard to discern an individual note. Though this is the cologne, the longevity is perfect and sillage is that of an EDP.

Rich, warm and gorgeous! An incredibly beautiful amber and floral scent with a soft powdery sandalwood in the base. I have the parfum and find it perfect for a sophisticated cool weather evening. Though some have called it opulent and feminine, I find it works well on my male skin.

My first experience with SMN and overall a starightforward heliotrope blossom scent, though slightly bitter and powdery. Definitely not for me.

Reminds me of Johnson's baby shampoo, but slightly more astringent and STRONG! One of SMN's longer lasting scents, but not something I want to wear...almost urea like in its golden-ness....yikes!

A standard carnation fragrance, neither great nor terrible. I prefer Villoresi's Garofano by a longshot. This one is a bit sharp and fades quickly.

Can't make up my mind on this one - I don't get pomegranate at all (as the scent is named for), but rather something powdery and slightly aldegydic. Nut my cup of tea, but pretty nonetheless.

A nice leather scent with accents of amber and lavender, but as usual, doesn't last very long. I wouldn't buy a bottle, but would happy to seek out a decant.

Beautifully done, smells like traditional Japanese temple incense. Sadly, doesn't last very long but I'd be happy to reapply just to smell this wonderful scent.

A standard orange blossom, though somewhat medicinal and bitter at first. Never really blossoms on the skin and doesn;t last as long as I'd like.

I get a lot of compliments when wearing this one. A bright citrus inspired by ozonic marine scents. Excellent longevity, though not terribly unique. Reminds me of Sexual by Germain without the warmer wood notes.

I love it - comparable to the men's (surprisingly so) but headier with a touch of stronger florals (iris and jasmine?). Same great drydown and amazing longevity. A very impressive scent, and completely unique.

Gingerbread, pure and simple. I wear it as a fragrance and it doesn't fail, though it doesn't last all that long.

What's not to love? Citrus, woods, and musk...this is a Laguna at night - tropical flowers blooming, fruit falling from the trees, lush green leaves and vines. Even better, the drydown is a warm oriental. Hands down the best offering from Dali next to the original women's Laguna - if you haven't tried that one, go for it...

Not as good as the original, and not particularly fresh either. Pleasant, but not oustanding. The jasmine adds almost a menthol tinge to the original oriental compostion.

I love this stuff, perfectly avant garde. An incredible blend of leather, cinnamon, civet and patchouli. Better than the Bond (HOT Always) copy...but not as powerful. A classic.

Wow! This one was totally a waste of packaging and marketing with that ridiculous Oblique series. The scent is magnificent and aromatic and deserved to stand on its own. Similar to Escada Collection, but a bit woodier, this stuff reminds me of cherry pipe tobacco. I love it!

Is it just me or does this remind anyone of Goutal Duel, only not as good?

Givenchy, bring this one back - my bottle is almost empty. A beautiful, soft scent, wayyyyy ahead of its time, smells a bit like scented Kleenex - rememebr those? I know, I know...bizarre comparison, but Le is clean, fresh and light...perhaps hesperides and white musk?

I don't know what it is about Le Male, but it just reminds me of Aqua Net Hairpsray. Not entirely awful, but overwhelming and unwearable.

The petrol note disturbs me and I find the composition overall to be irritating. Interesting idea, but just doesn't work for me.

Who knew Creed could do it twice? REL is the scent of sweet buttery leather, tangy and paired with citrus, and Cuir de Russie is the darker, smoky leather, rich and earthy, paired with lavender. Sadly, the longevity of CdR is a bit fleeting, but a masterpeice nonetheless.

Vanilla and amber set against precious woods and soft florals. Beautiful in that vintage way. The highlight is the resinous musky ambergris note that warms the entire composition. A bit sweet for me, but I love to sniff the bottle now and then.

A wonderful scent, just not on me. Develops into a strange soapy drydown that turns bitter on my skin. A totally different scent than the later Tabarome, i wish it worked better for me.

Smells great, but sadly, it doesn't last. A sweet, aromatic blend, neither too harsh nor too woody, blended with tonka and musk. But I find that I hardly ever reach for it because, again...it disappears on my skin within minutes.

The perfect leather scent - sweet, rich, buttery, long-lasting. This is the scent that turned me onto leather scents and was an amazing surprise. A wonderful mandarin orange topnote freshens the opening. One of my favorite Creeds.

Poor longevity, and a harsh salty accord are the hallmarks of Erolfa. Unusual, but not in a pleasant way. I tried to love this, but just couldn't find the beauty.

Cinnamon, vanilla, pepper, woods and musks, rich, elegant and sophisticated. Overall a bit too heavy for my tastes, but an excellent creation by Guerlain nonetheless and a product of its time.

A cross between Feminite du Bois and Donna Karan Chaos. Woodsy, earhthy, unusual with a drydown like Japanese incense. Light years better than the reworked version.

A beautiful, but rather uninspired white floriental. Notes of Kaffir Lime, Cassie flower, Cape Jasmine, Barley, Palisander wood, Vanilla, Benzoin. The basenotes create a doughy, woodsy drydown.

Just as good as the men's version, smooth, clean, and with a wonderful musky drydown. Perfect for summertime.

A wonderful ozonic citrus set against green herbs and white musk with a wonderful drydown. Try the women's scent as well, it';s even better than the men's.

A rose by any other name wouldn't smell as intoxicating. Rose is merely an accent here combined with raspberries and musk. Light, fresh, and unmistakably CDG.

One of my favorite carnation interpretations, lightened by jasmine and spiced with clove and pepper.

As usual with CDG, something that smells incredible, but that I have no desire to actually wear. This, the least bizarre of the current CDG offerings is like a blend of the two CDG Odeurs with woody floral notes. Transparent, airy, clean-smelling...it's also quite fleeting and has very little longevity.

Groundbreaking in its medicinal originality, CDG is an earthy, raw, masterpeice of natural spices and essential oils. For anyone looking for something that is so completely the opposite of "perfume" and without a trace of florals. Longlasting, and earthy. I love the scent, but find that I rarely reach for it. I need something smoother and sweeter.

Bizarre, interesting and unique, but not something I want to wear. A transparent clean scent, that smells like the air after a thunderstorm.

A perfect match for Fath de Fath - an unusual oriental compsed of mint, lavender, florals and warm woods and musk. Unusual, understated, under-rated and magnificent. The perfect scent for winter.

A sharp green scent, almost bitter in its opening stages, it relaxes in the skin during it's drydown. Vegetal and coniferous, a true blast from the past. Now a bit difficult to wear and there are much better greens available like Givenchy Greenergy and Trophee Lancome.

A surprisingly masculine leather chypre. I can imagine the shock this must have caused when first released. Now however, it makes an excellent men's scent highlighted by galbanum, patchouli, oakmoss, leather, sandalwood, sage and iris to name but a few of the notes. Sexy and mysterious, a classic fragrance.

Perhaps one of the most famous perfumes of the late 20th century, and for good reason. A surprisingly dark and brooding blend of prunol, musks, florals and woods. Nothing has come close to the magic evoked by Poison. I will always have at least a small amount in my collection at all times.

Ah the scent of honeysuckle and orange blossom on a late summer afternoon. One of the most striking and unique compositions of modern men's fragrance, florals balanced by sandalwood and benzoin...many have tried to imitate, but nothing comes close to this masterpeice by, naturally, Dior.

A glorious scent from the early 90's that vividly recalls ocean surf crashing upon sandy dunes on a warm clear day at sunset. Wonderful on my male skin, one of my all-time favorite comfort scents. Excellent lasting power and sillage, this is a staple in my collection.

A wonderful composition that might have been better geared towards men. Sparkling citrus and topnotes set against a camphorous woodsy base, similar to Feminite du Bois, yet brighter and fresher.

Similar to Eau de Dolce Vita with a pear blossom note set against soft greens and a light musk in the base. Decent lasting power and sillage, though ultimately, the EdDV is better.

Heavy on the lavender and rosemary, one-dimensional, too sharp, and overall, even worse than the original.

A beautiful fragrance - feminine, soft, lovely. The pear blossom is reminiscent of the actual fruit and is set against white petals. Vanilla and sandalwood round out the base. Something I would buy for my own daughter.

Suntan Lotion in a bottle and it's wonderful. Love the almond, vanilla, jasmine, and musk. It's just a bit heavy going on...Lutens' Datura Noir is preferable, but not nearly as loud.

I'm holding onto this one, unusual from start to finish - pear, musk and rosemary in an equally unusual bottle. I love the fresh fruit notes set against the greens and woods. Absolutely unique.

Starts out well, so promising, fresh, but can't hold a candle to the original, and fades on my skin within minutes.

Reminds me of Paul Sebastian Design (!) and there's just one note in there that ruins if for me. To give it credit, the drydown and background of the scent are actually pretty decent, but I'll pass.

I hoped it would be the classic the buzz purported it to be. No. A bitter green with lemon and vetiver. Dated, and not for me. Harsh.

I so wanted to love this, so wanted to be smitten with my new friend, Jules, but it just didn't turn out that way. A product of its time, and now a man who's past his prime. This is the cologne version of the Simpson's Disco Stu.

Love the iris, but find that it gets lost as the scent progresses under heavy leather and cacao notes. Overall a bit cloying and sweet. Nice, but I'll pass.

Jane's review makes me giggle - partially because there is something about santal blanc that comes across as harsh and almost bitter...like a perm product!

Notes include sandalwood, cinnamon bark, fenugreek, Copahu balsam, jasmine, Siamese benzoin, iris, pink pepper, musk.

I imagine the fenugreek is what puts most people off, creating a bitter, raw wood effect. But once past this stage, and if your skin doesn't emphasize this too much, it's another wonderful oriental from SL that emphasizes white wood.

Yes, it's true, there is a similarity with Hypnotic Poison, but DN is lighter, more streamlined, with notes of mandarin peel, apricot, lemon flower, datura flower, tuberose, osmanthus, coconut, heliotrope, myrrh, bitter almond, vanilla, tonka bean, musk.

The datura of the title is anchored at the bottom of the composition, ever-present set against almond and vanilla. It was love at first sniff for me and it is one of my most treasured scents. Just floral enough to keep me happy, just gourmand enough to satisfy my sweet tooth and yet warm and intoxicating.

My favorite vetiver fragrance hands down. Just enough vetiver to give me what I need, but tempered by creamy, soft iris. The middle and basenotes of sandalwood, chocolate, musk, benzoin and gaiac wood wrap me in all the things I love.