Have to say I agree with @merekkalinowski very little difference between this an the original. The sales assistant (a very pleasant French lady) was so eager to tell me the story about the whiskey casks and how exclusive this juice was, which was nice actually as most I talk to don't have a clue about fragrances or show any real enthusiasm. I have to look at the process with some scepticism because as a man of science I believe it's pure chemistry and I'm not sure how much perfume can be infused with character in this manner. As a romantic I would love these processes to be possible (oak barrel aging, smoking etc...) because it makes the artistry of perfumery even more magical but I think in this case it maybe a bit of a gimmick. That being Said...trying them side by side as I am at the moment, I get a slight(and I do mean very slight) difference between them. It's not enough really for me to warrant any change from my position on the original A*Men, it's a wonderful complex, oriental, spicy fragrance. I'm glad the whiskey, maltiness is not maximised because I was always reluctant to try because of this but it's subtle...very subtle! If you're somebody who really picks up on the difference between these and love it then good for you because this is a great smelling fragrance and it's £20 cheaper than the original so I'd chose this version even if just from a financial point of view.

Okay so this is day two of straight up comparison and contrary to what I have said below there's a definite...definite difference between these two. Absolutely no doubt about it pure malt creation is smoother and sweeter. To be more accurate actually it removes the slightly unpleasant, tinge A*Men has (which makes it sort of interesting actually) and without that barrier you can access the sweetness more easily. Why I never??? The barrel thing actually works!!! It is actually malty, as you spray it right out if the bottle there's a malty, whiskey note that I never really got yesterday. Strikingly similar but honestly I prefer this to the original for sure...what a difference a day makes! I hope they've not sold out.

Naji great review below says it all really. I'm not adverse to violets in fact I have quite a few fragrances where violet is at the forefront but non more so than this...distinctly feminine there's no way this could ever be considered unisex. I only tried it because I was given a tester and it looked interesting, smells very good indeed and settles down quickly which I like. Also the violet note is a blend of leaf & flower and as such has a rounded and accurate smell to it, not overly sweet or synthetic but very subtle and grown up. This is the dictionary definition of 'powdery'. Naturally this is far too feminine for me, too linear and very little woods in the base...but that's okay. I can still appreciate it as a fine fragrance and will be recommending and passing the sample onto my friend as she loves violets.

I love this! It really is very nice indeed a gorgeously creamy sandalwood scent with very complimentary spices surrounding it. If you love sandlewood in a soft composition then this is one of the best you can get. It's manly enough for some but not quite for this man unfortunately. Price is a factor too, it's lovely but so are the vast majority of the Tom Ford private blend line and this one isn't a priority. I like the pervy naked skin colour of the juice too!

Opium pour Homme a very interesting fragrance for me because I just don't know what to make of it? Having revisited it after many years I find it still intriguing, nothing like it to my mind. What prompted this fragrance Renaissance was my girlfriend wears Opium very often and I kind of like the fact she prefers a deep spicy scent rather than some horrible floral choking perfume. However I really don't like the interaction of floral with spice, the carnation note ruins the resinous body and nature of the fragrance...just my opinion. Anyway... Luckily the mens version is entirely different and although hasn't been on my skin for years I have huge respect for it. For me a wonderful example of a classic oriental fragrance that's maybe a little dated now but by the same rule has stood the test of time. Deep fruits, with an oriental spicy heart and woods in the base...enjoyable and masculine.

Hey @freddiefingers I agree with your original point and repost to an extent. I have often fell victim to modern technology(ie iPhones iPads etc...) when surfing the web pressing things mistakenly due to touch screen swishing and swiping. I've noticed I've voted on sillage and longevity before without being aware and sometimes without having tried the fragrance which is what is frustrating to both of us given that this corrupts the results and the data becomes impure and subject to false positives/negatives. I suspect this might account for some of the 'early bird' responses. Just a thought. Anyway...I'm truly looking forward to trying this as a proud owner of Hommage L'Homme it seems really interesting from the notes listed here and the bottle looks stunning in that colour.

I've been waiting to try this fragrance since long before it was released and I can't believe it's taken me until now to finally get my nose on and subsequently purchase Lalique Hommage A L'Homme Voyageur. The main reason was that the release of this scent coincided with the withdrawal of Lalique from Selfridges in the UK meaning that Lalique could only be found in the remotest boutiques and even then many didn't carry the new fragrances like this one or Encre Noire Sport. I managed to find this in an ornament shop which sold Lalique glassware and several nice fragrances from Lalique and Bentley. The opening of this was just a yes for me straight out of the bottle, I found it to be a masculine poem of notes which invoked a list of fragrance comparisons in my mind but nothing, the same or copied as you'd expect from Lalique. The citrus brightness of the opening then woods of vetiver and cypress with oakmoss it actually evoked Vintage Halston Z14 or TF Italian Cypress. That was my impression on the first wear but with each subsequent wear this fragrance changes and the main event now is the unforgettable and smooth signature of patchouli adding the earthy smokey effect of birch wood at times. Another comparison would be to Guerlain Heritage or even Lubin Idole. This fragrance coupled with the smokey smell of cigar smoke on my coat actually conjured up Creed Aventus for a brief moment. Very interesting and subtle stuff from Lalique the drydown is a pleasant combination of amber and patchouli which is chunky but smooth and the citrus top notes actually last a long time before retreating. Personally, I think this fragrance is another success story from Lalique and very nearly something I love unconditionally. The only reason I don't and have slightly less enthusiasm for it than I did at first sniff is because wearing HL'HV a few times my 'love' has mellowed & dwindled to just a 'like'. Lasting power is okay and silage too, Lalique have added a really decent fragrance to an already strong lineup.

So another L'Homme fragrance to try and without being compelled to own any of them, I have to confess they haven't been bad at all! L'Homme original is classy and fresh, L'nuit (all versions) is my favourite well balanced and sexy and Libre is inoffensive, bright violet scent. This one however is the exception as I'm not a fan. This maybe due in part to appealing to a younger demographic (or attempting to) I personally don't think that much about age in relation to fragrances but when the shop assistant says it, I can't help but think they've read some press release bumf rather than forming their own opinion. Anyway... I love amber and looking at the colour of the juice I was excited at the prospect of a great warm, sexy amber scent. However it's disappointing...not rich with amber and sweet to the point that I couldn't wear it and I have a very sweet tooth. Let's get it in perspective...it's not awful just not up to par with others in the L'Homme line. Furthermore... I hate Diesel fuel for life spirit, it's probably the most scathing review I've written. I hated that stuff with a passion!!! To see so many comparisons here I feel there must be something to it, although I didn't enjoy L'Homme Parfum Intense I didn't think it was boozy and harsh like the Diesel fragrance, it did have the same sickly smell. I need to revisit the diesel to check this out...either way it's not going to change my opinion about this one, a poor edition to an otherwise strong line of fragrances.

Got loads of samples of this today through my friends at various Tom Ford counters around the north west...so thanks for that. When I looked on here at the notes I was expecting a totally different fragrance as I suspect many others were. The review below says it all really the same fragrance as Noir, a deep warm wonderful iris, pathouli, amber, resiny, vanilla, animalistic, spicy...the list goes on quite frankly a staggering concoction of notes. I have noir eau de parfum and personally I love it! I can't understand people who bang on about Noir de Noir, and make like for like comparison...just because they have both have noir in the name. They really are very different fragrances. Anyway...this eau de toilette for my Money has the same longevity, projection and sillage as the EDP (black bottle) with a blast of citrus in the top which genuinely wowed me at first because it gives this fragrance a new dynamic. Unfortunately top notes being true to their name are gone very quickly...if this scent could somehow retain those fresh citrus notes at least a while longer into the drydown it would be a hugely interesting fragrance against that Noir backdrop. So effectively what I'm saying is, this drysdown to Noir and is not noticeably any weaker so if I had the choice again I would probably go for this just because of the interesting fresh opening, and if the price is cheaper(not sure what it is?) you could plump for this one.

Okay! So I'm a new comer to L'Homme I've tried every other conceivable version except for this original one. I have to say I was expecting something bland and ordinary from this but it is classy juice and really well composed, instantly put me in mind of Chanel platinum egoiste. So I'd heard it was a lemon, ginger, vetiver combo and I was expecting Dior Homme sport or eau savage, something quite sharp and dry with the spice jarring against the citrus but I was so glad to get something else from YSL L'Homme. The top notes are bergamot & lemon and fresh but lead to a soapy vetiver heart with some gentle spice. What makes this fragrance for me is the base notes of vetiver and Tonka bean it's really nice, extremely well blended and I can't fault it at all...saying that it doesn't blow me away either. Masculine, suited to spring/summer daytime wear not hugely strong with great sillage or projection but a good fragrance and popular for a reason.

Okay...this came out in 95 and was by no means a classic manly scent nor was it a bland aquatic juice of the era Burberry for men is something else entirely and not in a positive way. Something about this fragrance is dated...maybe it's the date? ;) Inoffensive in every way and the notes on paper make for a nice sounding juice but for me doesn't get the most out of any of its component parts...it's just bland, very beige and frankly lame! Not bad just nothing to make it stand out..not for me.

Well I never!!! Got some Serge Lutens samples (hot off the press so to speak) from my new friend at the perfume counter. It makes a lot of sense to be charming and flirtatious with these ladies and you get loads of free stuff! haha Anyway...I thought when I quickly looked through them initially that this was the violet one...Bois des violettes? I think that's the one? I was familiar anyway and as such left it until now to try. Turns out it was Vitriol d oelliet and I was excited to try a new Serge Lutens but my heart sank when I learned of the dominant carnation note. I often think to myself that I don't know a great deal about florals or identifying floral notes but as it happens I know quite a few. Carnation is one that I can instantly picture in my minds eye or rather my minds nose! It can easily turn sour easily so i wasn't holding out much hope for this one. You know what though? I found myself really enjoying it, what a great combination. This is precisely what I think of when the term 'Floriental' is banded about this is a great example. The florals are strong in the opening but just as it's about to turn into a right off the attack of entire spice rack hits you. Not to imply that it's harsh because it isn't and you get a bit of everything at different times. It's constantly tiptoeing between the two, then teetering on the edge...then back again...It's a beautiful dance. It certainly changes in the drydown but somehow retains its character, I feel the base might be a little sandlewood and cedar although they're not listed here so maybe not? This is the kind of fragrance that makes me feel like a proper fragrance head because something tells me I shouldn't like it... but I do because it's very interesting indeed. Totally unisex and actually quite masculine on me, huge longevity I mean up there with some pure perfume. This is great and a masculine floral I would wear.