Very great sweet pinapple leans femenine but is good for male
Cuir de Russie is a name which has become synonymous with the inimitable Chanel release in 1924, and so L.T. Piver had some big boots to fill by releasing a scent of the same name just 15 years later. Whilst I don’t think it competes with the Chanel, it’s undoubtedly a gorgeous and enigmatic take on leather at a much more affordable price. The leather here is rather rugged, not clean cut and dressed up with orris and jasmine like the Chanel, it’s deep and rich - rough around the edges. An array of dry woods, bay leaf and soft spices compliment the dominating citrus notes, which provide a pronounced rindy bitterness. This is a far more masculine take on the idea of a Russian leather, lacking the delicate impression of florals to make it pretty. I really like this actually; it doesn’t blow me away but considering the price I think it’s great. I’ll definitely pick up a bottle at some point, as I think it’s worth having in the collection as a good reference leather.
I don’t have much experience with Bel Ami, I’m familiar with the current formulation which I love but have only just gotten around to smelling a decant from a vintage bottle - and it’s absolutely enchanting. Truly one of the greatest leather scents of all time, the epitome of masculinity. The leather itself is very dry and somewhat vegetal, from the inclusion of Vetiver, patchouli and basil, and yet it also comes off notably warming and spicy due to that powerful carnation note. Of course, alongside all this, a gentle harmony of bitter citrus rinds, crisp woods and bitter oakmoss give it a wondrous dated elegance; something very clearly from another generation, yet smells timeless. I have always been a huge fan of Roja’s Fetish Pour Homme, which is obviously heavily inspired by this. Whilst I do think Fetish improved upon the scent profile, Bel Ami deserves all the credit for being the first to embody such a unique and iconic compositions. This is a must-have for all leather fans.
GIT is certainly a unique scent. I can't think of an alternative to the profile, which is very nice. That being said, buy this at your own risk. As with every other Creed cologne, it is massively overpriced for the performance you get. Even as a chronic over sprayer, this scent sits very close to the skin. The projection is nonexistent. The longevity is average at best. I would recommend taking a small decant to reapply after several hours. For the price point, you could easily purchase multiple cheaper designer options that will give you more bang for your buck.
I have been dying to try Youth Dew for the longest time, and now I finally have a decant from a vintage bottle it’s like the gates of heaven have finally opened. I can see why this is considered one of the all-time greats, it’s unspeakably phenomenal. One of the greatest orientals I’ve ever encountered. This wonderfully inviting cocktail of clove, cinnamon, amber, vanilla and balsams create this thick, warming blanket of comfort - I can see why people describe it as smelling reminiscent of cola. Combined with a sharp citric opening of orange and bright aldehydes, alongside gentle florals and beaming oakmoss, the earthy powderiness is to die for. As soon as I smelled this is masterpiece, I was hooked - it was added straight onto the wishlist. This truly is a scent everyone should experience.
Beautiful tea fragrance. Quite milky, so it reminds me of Oolong Tea, even though as the name suggests it's a green Gyokuro tea scent.
Take this cologne for what it is worth...a very affordable, clean, aquatic scent. The fruity opening is fairly well blended with a musky note and some aquatic notes. This isn't breaking any new ground. But, for under $20 it is a suitable scent for anyone that wants to smell clean and inoffensive. Worth the $20.
This might be in my top 3 for Valentino fragrances. There is a very slight chemical opening after applying, but it quickly fades to a nice citrus and spicy vanilla. This scent is very similar to another I have in my collection, but I can't put my nose on it. After a few hours, the scent stays fairly close to the skin. I would recommend reapplying after several hours.
very good party fragrance leans feminine because of floral notes but insane longevity and projection. Also best atomizer of all time.
You find your kid's backpack from 4 years ago and there are a bunch of stray Chocolate Teddy Grahams in the bottom. Then for some reason you spray hairspray in it and huff it hard. That's Chocolate Greedy.
Nuclear strength neroli. Like, the neroli in this is as strong as the orange blossom in Beach Hut Man. So be careful with the sprays!
Ментоловая сосательная конфета со вкусом ананаса
God tier perfume. Reference level
A beautiful potent leafy green tobacco dipped in honey and left to dry on a musky vetiver. Very classy. Mental expensive.
Summer fragrance
One of JPGs better fragrances, I prefer this to the Le Male Elixir, but not as much as Ultra Male. Definitely a scent heavy on vanilla nd spice, I wouldn't recommend this for closed quarter office settings. Decent staying power. Definitely worth adding to any collection.
An Arctic glacier with A cold wind . This is how it smells . It’s hard to imagine until you smell it. More of an artistic wear but shines quite well in winter as it’s quite strong , cuts the air cleanly
imo most underrated and also nicest PDM, don’t try on a test strip as I don’t find u get the notes fully try on skin . It’s a beautiful crisp apple with strong woodsy smell. imagine you live in an apple orchard
As a lover of anything orange/ mandarin, this is a very beautifully mandarin juicy smell. It’s linear and it’s pretty much only mandarin however It smells like freshly juices mandarins and is beautiful
Imo the best Versace fragrance, can be picked up for £15/30 a beautiful lavender smell. Can wear anytime absolute hidden gem
Very delicate floral scent, not too overpowering . Would advise over spraying and onto clothes also. Could be a nice scent for spring as it’s uplifting and light
First thing I’ve smelled that Rosendo Mateu worked on that I didn’t love. I heard that there was a big cumin note that was really challenging. I got a mini dabber bottle. I got none of it. Instead I got main notes I hate in perfumes. That dingy 80’s cinnamon note found in things like Halston Z-14, ODL Pour Lui, and Bijan man, and a loud ambery/powder note I also find to be sickening. I wanted to like this. This is really dated and likely to be enjoyed by nobody near you. Maybe it’ll grow on me.
While I do offer a couple of comps to this fragrance, there really is no substitute. Sauvage Elixir gets a lot of hate for being overused, but there is a reason that it has been so popular. This is a great cologne. Manly, spicy, musky...the sillage is great and the longevity is outstanding. I've worn a number of colognes, both designer and niche. This is the only one that I've been complimented on. So, yes, I will praise this cologne as the GOAT.
Saying that Winners Trophy resembles Valentino BiR Intense may be a bit of a stretch. But, there are some similarities between them. The biggest differences would be the earthy and powdery notes that Valentino adds to round out the fragrance. At its price point, you can't beat Winners Trophy. But, for a little more, I would recommend BiR Intense. You won't regret that purchase.
