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Long lasting? Check. Get’s picked up on by those around you? Check. Smells nice? Check. Projection? check. For a man my age? Ehhh. Probably better suited for 16-25.
This is what happens when you throw a load of aroma chemicals together, expecting some sort of accidental alchemy but instead arrive at a really mundane mess. I don't hate the smell and to be honest I was fooled by the likes of Invictus (and maybe even Eros) first time around because at least there wasn't much out there that smelled like it....at the time that was. Now this seems to be a tried and tested formula. One thing I can say for Wanted is that on closer inspection, it does have a focus of lemon and ginger which again is popular at the moment but the main show is the vaguely warm, woody, salty and overridingly synthetic Invictus/Eros vibe of clary sage and some soapy cardamom. I don't think it's nuanced or original but I kinda except that this is the way things are now. Will people buy it? Yes! Oversprayed on club goers on a Saturday night, will it be cloying and make you gag? Sure! Will it have insane longevity? Well I've only just applied it but I suspect it will be another Invictus in that regard. Also just to note as I was sampling it a lady (possibly late 60's early 70's came over to me and said "You know what will happen if you buy that don't you?" No do tell..."you'll be irresistible to women, you'll have them cueing." She said, obviously a fan. Oh and just to comment on the bottle. It's hideous and ridiculous and seeing as we are comparing it with Invictus I honestly don't know which is worse? If I had to decide I'd say Wanted as the revolver barrel is poorly conceived and executed. I'm not convinced by Muglers reimagining of the Azzaro perfume brand...it's really nothing to get excited about. Update: As I predicted this perfume is persistent and quite unbelievably smells much better when dried down. It hasn't even changed in smell itself, just mellowed and low on the skin is pretty warm and is actually okay. I suspect I would think the same about loads of designer scents I purport not to enjoy. If you don't like 80% of the experience though that still counts as a thumbs down.
