This could be accused of being very linear... and quite honestly it is. Let's be fair though the quality of this is excellent, I'm not a white floral fan and this is far too feminine for my butch sensibilities (if that's not a contraction in terms?) but I have to say I love jasmine. Jasmine bomb then pretty much? Grand Bal isn't quite as sweet as some jasmine notes, could be that hint of ylang and sandalwood but more likely it's accurately floral and delivers all aspects of the jasmine spectrum, sweet, powdery, waxy even a little dirty? You know what though? I still like it! This Dior line doesn't have to hit the mark with amazing creations each time because enough of them are superb, original compositions to carry a few fillers. This is for the lady who can afford it, and far from being an expert I'd suspect they're cheaper options that deliver in this department. Lasted very well on me and does what it sets out to.

I think this fragrance is supposed to be smooth but I find it quite a bracing one, especially to begin with. I don't find particularly soothing like lavender usually is but quite overbearingly floral especially in the opening it reminds me of the smell of hyacinths. It's kinda like a very WET lavender if that makes sense? It's a fresh bouquet complete with an almost bitter, waxy off putting edge. I can only put this down to the combination of iris and lavender. The drydown has hints of incense and definitely becomes woodier on my skin but still not to the point where I love it. It's a little bit too much like a 'room' scent for me but I don't hate it. There's a strange air of chanel type sophistication and something that alludes to more interesting themes without fully committing. I know my pal Plat likes this and I can see why but it's just not for me I'm afraid.

Pffft! Is all I've got to say about this one. Again...quite pleasant but I'm never going to in love with it. Warm amber and spices, vanilla, with the ginger from the original and maybe some cardamom? There's a soapier clean accord of the original Euphoria and that ginger in there, also a touch of D&G The One about it. Not a bad thing at all. These fragrances are just okay. Personally I like an oriental to be warm, sweet and full on but the extra dimention of freshness will appeal to some. I will say this for it...it has an interesting note in the opening 10-20 mins or so. I'm very weary of allowing the alcohol to evaporate before smelling a fragrance, spraying from a distance and allowing the scent to settle...etc. This has a strong boozy note in the opening, smells a great deal like whisky to me but is more than likely the honey in there. So....Euphoria gold is not a bad fragrance you could do worse. Performance was okay soft silage and average longevity again great looking bottle one of the better CK bottles in my opinion.

Euboria more like!!! This is quite a dull scent in terms of excitement, I had always thought this was a warm, sexy amber. It's a generally crowd pleasing light gingery/pepper/citrus top and vaguely ambery, woody drydown...nothing special. Performance was okay I suppose...and the bottle is very well presented if you like that sort of thing.

This has to be one of the least inspiring offerings from Cartier. I'm not a huge fan of the brand but I respect that their fragrances possess a degree of quality and focus. For example the bravery of a luminous rose scent for men or a cardamom heavy, spicy citrus but this is not what Edition Noire is about. It opens with light citrus which seems quite pleasing then the monotony begins. It's a accord of light amber and woods which doesn't inspire me at all. It's generic, fresh, reasonably enjoyable, wearable but without feeling cheap. (well maybe a little) certainly not the worst release in recent times. Yeah so a little bit boring I'm afraid, shame really because the original Pasha is a real favourite of mine. I don't know what's more disappointing? This fragrance... or the fact that I actually agree with Wes for a change?

I've always been a huge fan of 1881 from Cerruti, A fragrance which signifies a bygone era of 80's and 90's fragrances that have stood the test of time. Odd then that this one should pass me by, sure I was aware of it and I don't doubt I may have even tried it over the course of the last 17 years. The fact that I can't remember doesn't usually speak to the quality of a fragrance but worth an up to date review I thought. Now, every bargain bucket in the land carries this fragrance at the moment it would seem so you can pick it up for next to nothing...and is it worth it? Absolutely! I'd describe this as a vague take on an aromatic Fougere type fragrance despite the description here. I think it's a very two dimensional scent in that it has top notes of fruity pear/apple then something which to me resembles a gentle accord of lavender/vanilla and musk.(hence my Fougere description.) Now lavender and vanilla are not in the note breakdown and I suspect it's the creamy sandalwood/white musk combo which is giving that effect. When I say 'vanilla' it's not typically sweet but slightly herbal, I don't know what banana leaves smell like? They could be a factor here as this is very very slightly reminiscent of Amouage Reflection which on occasion has a faint banana smell to it. Generally Image is soapy fresh...a pleasant thing but somehow indistinct and wishy washy. Lasts very well indeed for such a slight fragrance I got several hours out of it and silage is very soft after the first hour. Image is decidedly bland and generic then but not in the way many modern fragrances are, awful synthetics, aquatic accords or 'phoned in' chemical warmth. Image ain't bad...but no matter how cheap it is, I'm going to be more selective.

Intimately Beckham is a really nice warm, oriental fragrance. How anyone bash this I've no idea? Sure you might resent the Beckham empire but the fragrances on the whole aren't half bad. Intimately certainly doesn't smell any 'cheaper' than other designer fragrances. Opens with refreshing citrus and nutmeg, star anise, then into a warm, synthetic amber accord and spices then a aromatic woody base. No where near as rough or spicy as Gucci PH I don't understand the comparisons, certainly don't think this is a knockoff. It's alright...performance is not that great but if you picked it up cheaply the few hours you get from it are pleasurable. Not one for collectors or fragrance heads but for someone who wants a cheap, nice smelling fragrance Intimately Beckham is fine.

This is a great little fragrance. I've said it once and I'll say it again The Beckham fragrances are not bad at all and it's funny that this one draws a parallel with Dunhill pursuit because I'd compare the whole DVB line to Dunhill. They are very nicely put together, don't tend to be overly synthetic compositions or chasing current fads, they just steadily release good wearble fragrances that are never going to spellbind anyone but give a good account of themselves. Intimately reminds of warm masculine sandalwood/amber/spiced scents like Tom Ford for men, Vera Wang, dunhill pursuit or Micheal Kors. Fresh & clean enough opening then a close, sensual drydown definitely a hit with me, loved it. I'll be looking out for it marked down in bargain buckets for sure.

A white floral scent which immediately evoked memories of a female friend of mine that I haven't seen in years. It's quite a specific mixture, namely the smell of her car when she used to pick me up. A combination of jasmine perfume, soapy, waxy hair products, a hint of stale spliff car seat and maybe a magic tree hanging from the rear view mirror? Reminiscing aside the main accord here is the combination of Tuberose and jasmine which is honestly intoxicating. It should be awful and not my cup of tea but the jasmine sweetens it up just enough to be likable. There's a hint of smoke and I do mean the tiniest amount could this be the illusive incense? I can see how a fresher smell of frankincense could be hiding in this composition but I would never describe Luci ed Ombre as having an 'incense' note. Well there's definitely tiny hints of something else here like the ginger perhaps? I really couldn't say because the overriding sense is powerfully floral, so powerful in fact the longevity is very good and the projection pronounced at first then dying down. The basenotes are much the same as the opening but it gets a little more soft, soapy and clean as it matures. Still I'm not one to label a perfume off hand but this just says feminine to me and not something I would choose to wear. No denying this is quality juice and I would recommend it to a lady that loves white florals but have to point out it's not the most exciting composition in the world. I'm sure there's similar quality perfumes cheaper and more interesting elsewhere.

After trying L for Men I was curious as to how this would compliment it so both myself and my girlfriend tried it in store. As you'd expect there's a very good quality rose and jasmine in here which is understated compared to the central theme of pepper. Starts out with an opening of black pepper then progresses to a fruitier, fresher, pink pepper vibe. There's a suggestion of smoke in here and greenness of vetiver and patchouli, I like it but more so on a female. A wonderful smell, great performance but it's up to you whether it's worth the money.

Diesel OTB How did I think this was ever going to be anything other than a cheap over sweet, chemical mess? Well I did, I was desperately hoping OTB Wild would be a good outing at long last and it nearly is. I think to label it an interpretation or modern take on fougere is going a bit far but that's kinda what this is. The thing that hits you right away is pungent and tropical fruity punch, which smells like a multitude of fruits from the sharpness of grapefruit to more exotic mango and coconut. My main gripe with these modern fragrances is that overbearing ozonic, salty aquatic element which make them cheaper and more dramatic. Starts out strong and projecting well then dies down but still with good longevity for what it's worth. This is because I'm stupid but I quite like the flacon design of the OTB line it's tacky but cute in a way and has lots of possible variations. What I like is the ergonomics...the hand fits well in your hand and I like the colours scheme on the particular design. I actually like this fragrance more than any of the others in this line so that makes it a success of sorts. Not good by any stretch but not awful.