My man Redbeard says it best...This is suave! A real mans fragrance and usually I'd come out with some tired cliche about respecting the old skool but not really liking it...which is totally the case and true in most instances. However, this fragrance is absolute magic! My thought process was... Love it on the card tester... very unique Creed manage to squeeze out something different despite being a classic mixture of heavy sandalwood & Lavander. Tried on my skin...That unique signiture was a little heavy on me and I satrted to change my mind about it. 1 Hour into the drydown the love had returned with abundance. This is a manly, mature beast and ages like a fine cognac or wine on your skin...it's brilliant. It's the top notes of bergamot that set it apart because although fleeting, give the whole composition sharpness. I get comparisons with lots of classic mens fragrances but this is not Aramis by any stretch it's yet another example of how good Creed are. This is the best interpretation of a manly scent because something about it is interesting and intoxicating.