Amazing scent! Rich, dense, spicy, oriental heaven! This is top quality, and 2 light spritz will last all day long. Sillage is excellent. Easily the best from Tom Ford. Sophistication in a bottle!

I've had this since it came out and I'm still just as in love with it. This is a sweet, delicate, long-lasting summer fragrance. It's tropical with it's fruit notes but keeps it's longevity with what I believe is it's caramel sweetness. To me, this is a bit of a fruit cocktail with a bit of citrus and caramel. My favorite of hers <3

There is something oddly masculine and fierce about Feminite du Bois. I really wasn't expecting such a bold, rich cedar note to jump out at me.

Feminite du Bois is not quite my cup of tea, but I am thankful for having tried it. I would describe it as a tart woods scent. The tartness comes from the juicy peach and plum, and the woody base is of course damp, resinous cedar wood. I'm smelling a lot of cloves in this fragrance too, which really aids in creating a rich, potent blend.

If this Serge Lutens' offering is considered lighter than the original by Shiseido, then I'm not sure that I would like the older formula. I don't enjoy scents that are too heavy on the skin.

Despite this fragrance's richness, it does have some soapy, crisp moments. This sudden change in the composition may have something to do with the white musk and rose oil, which give off an old-fashioned soap aroma.

Feminite du Bois is a rather unique fragrance, blending in well with the existing Serge Lutens range. I haven't smelt this fragrance on many people, but I would like the chance to smell it on a man's skin. It actually troubles me as to how Feminite du Bois could be marketed to women only. It's a hundred percent unisex.

As expected, Feminite du Bois' longevity and sillage are superb. It's a fragrance worth checking out, even if it's not the kind of fragrance that you could ever picture yourself wearing.

I tried this once when it first came out. I went straight to the perfumes and tried a spritz and walked around the store looking at other things for a good hour. I was hoping for a nice tropical/coconut suntan oil scent...and for whatever reason this just came across as something really heavy and synthetic on me. I got a hint of that nice tropical scent, but the heavy synthetic is what dominated on me...and lasted. I had to pass on this one, it never worked with my chemistry.

This is just lovely, I have a sample of this pretty EDT I sprayed it first thing in the morning and it's perfect for spring/summer and i actually imagine it on a winter night as well, just before going to bed!!

It's opening is very pretty, on my skin it's all about sour cherries at first spritz but after i rub my wrists together (I do this to offer the perfume more breathing space and to have a touch of perfume to both wrists without concentrating it...i'm used to heavy perfumes lol) So the sour cherries, yes....tart with a hint of sweetness to it and i actually get a bit of patchouli with the apples and orange blossom, I dunno how they made it this time, every note is distinct but they blend so nicely together.
After about 10 mins after it settles down, i get some green notes but it's very subtle as well as the roses and jasmine which is weird they always pop on my skin but this time they're really tame while the freshness of the apple and the orange blossom are more dominant and the sour cherries somehow tones these two down. I think it's also because of the amber, its warmness is countering the effect of the freshness and we're left with a well balanced sweet-fresh-tart scent.
Now the musk, i think it's the anchor of perfumes, whenever it's there on the list down at the base notes I know that it'll be subtle throughout the experience but THERE ya know giving the perfume richness and well anchoring it. I love musk.
I think it's weird that the appearance of the notes on me are reversed and i can't seem to keep the rose and jasmine on me for long, they stay for another 10 mins after settling down then just they disappear. It's not sad, I've a lot of perfume that have jasmine and rose where these notes are "present" so it's a nice change for me to have them for a while then buhbye, I actually like this.
The dry down features patchouli, very well presented with the sour cherries which is the dominant note in this fragrance I like the dry down very much, it's fresh and has a hint of citrus to it somehow.

I'm actually impressed, i tested the EDP before and i think it's less impressive if you compare it and the EDT. I'm talking about the 1st EDP here the 2009 one which is has a very strong licorice note that made me hate the perfume. However, this EDT made me reconsider the whole La petite robe noire collection and i might give the EDP of THIS edt a try or la petite robe noire 2. I'm excited to try them now which is weird ;P
I might get it actually, it's not something I'd get but this year I'm trying to buy perfumes out of my comfort zone and experiment with fruity and sweet scents (which i used to dread and avoid)

BACK TO THE REVIEW, i tend to lose focus sometimes lol, the sillage is not bad, it's not so close to the skin but it's not all over the room, not bad. The longevity is also not bad it stays for 3-4 hours, but who cares if i had this perfume i'd reapply it whenever i can, it's very pretty, lovely and pleasant :P Chic in a fun way.
It's a perfect perfume to start your day when you're feeling good and wanna stay feeling this way throughout the day.
Do i like it? yes. Do I love it? I think I certainly did. A very weird thing of me to love such a perfume, a nice change for me.

Opium and her subsequent flankers appear to have gone through some major changes over the years. The original formula of Opium was a spicy, rich oriental. However the modern interpretation as we know it today, is much softer and more of a crowd pleaser. As a result, flankers such as, Belle d'Opium and Opium Vapeurs de Parfum, are not really spicy orientals at all. They have little to no relation to the spicy Opium from the by-gone era.

The only spices to be found in this composition, come in the form of pink pepper, (which is so zesty and sour that it could be mistaken for pineapple), and powdered nutmeg. Opium Vapeurs de Parfum is a surprisingly subdued floral, wearing almost like a skin-scent.

First of all, I love the bottle. It was such a shame that I didn't enjoy the scent enough to buy it. I would have loved to have displayed that powder pink bottle on my dresser.

I'm quite a fan of orange blossom in perfume, however the orange blossom note in Opium Vapeurs de Parfum struck me as a little synthetic. The floral notes in general were mildly soapy, with the nutmeg creating a smooth, musky blend on the skin.

I sprayed Opium Vapeurs de Parfum on my left wrist and walked around the shopping centre sniffing it occasionally. I found it pleasant but nothing outstanding. It's not worth the YSL price tag, at least not in my opinion.

Opium Vapeurs de Parfum is such a blasé fragrance. The projection is like a whisper on the skin, with the lasting strength being quite poor also. Not impressed. Opium is starting to lose its charm.

Nothing at all like the scent of dairy milk. Mostly it's fake coconut, synthetic fruit and a bunch of other incongruous notes. Not all that sweet either.

This is one of my all-time FAVORITE colognes. It works very well with my body chemistry and I feel manly and sexy when I wear it. I think that on me it smells powdery (but it a good way), with a musky quality. I love wearing it at night when I go out, or during the day when I get dressed up for professional purposes. I'm a very clean-cut guy and I think this fragrance (due to its very sensual quality) is a great complement to a razor-sharp image.

This is a scent that depends on chemistry, I think. On me, it smells like chocolate covered patchouli. It has no sillage, and doesn't last long.
On my 6 year old daughter? ALL the notes come out to play. It has great sillage and longevity on her, too. Absolutely beautiful... on her. Major failure on me, unfortunately. I might like it if it smelled on me like it does on her.
The quality, is great, I can't deny that. Just because it doesn't work on me, doesn't mean I don't recommend it. I do. Try it. I got a sample at a department store in Canada, without a fuss. I have since given it to my daughter, who treats it like gold, because it didn't work on me. At the very least, give it a shot. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. If it does, you will love it.

A fresh version of boss in motion. Starts with blood orange and basil, fades to a musk and vetiver. It never really stood out enough for me, and lacked projection. I remember being really excited when this came out since the notes seemed amazing. I was sorely let down. I wore it for about a week and gave up on it. I struggled to find an occasion to wear this. I tried work, school, gym, casual, etc. It didnt really seem to fit anywhere for me. I can see this being good for a guy in his 30s who doesnt like to wear cologne. Smells good, and cleans you up with its light fresh character.

Oranges! Starts with a musky orange scent. I can pick out the bergamot and basil, but its mainly orange. The base ends in wood and sandalwood. I wore this through highschool as did many of my friends. I tried out the other boss in motions but none came close to being as good as this one. Its a nice inoffensive scent that will get compliments. Not the best orange scent, but it wasnt bad for the price when it was around. checkout blu mediterraneo arancia di capri. THAT smells like fresh squeezed orange juice.

Very nice one Easy wearable ,nothing complicated about this scent Bottle is just amazing designed At first I was little disappointed ,reminds me so much John Galiano edP I already own,but then not.These two are not similar at all ,JG much more violet and spicy.My Queen is more intimate,warm skin scent I was thinking about some of Trussardi scents,can,t remember which one In my imagination MQ can be called by Sweetest Tabu Happy to have a huge 100ml bottle of My Queen

Raspberry (smells more like strawberry to me) and anise combine to make a great winter scent. I would spray my jacket with this in the winter time and loved the thick gourmand smell in the sharp cold winter air. I went through two bottles of this stuff, and for some reason never picked up a replacement despite how much I liked it. Polo double black replaced it as my favorite winter scent I suppose. It has a somewhat synthetic tinge to it, but its wholly enjoyable nonetheless.

I love this fragrance...love it...

syrupy sweet synthetic green fragrance. I enjoyed it but ended up giving it to my brother. Overall its not a great fragrance, way to thick and not so great. The bottle itself makes a nice display. Reading the note pyramid, I cant really identify any of those. It just smells like a mess of sweet greens.

Very peppery and lacks that motor oil note from the original. Great orange / grapefruit notes, but manages to be very manly and aggressive with the pepper. I like it but only wear it on rare occasions. Believe it or not, I used to wear this when Id be out in the sun all day. Mixes incredibly well with my skin, and intensifies to the max. Id never dare wearing Fahrenheit in the summer. Itd make me pass out.

axel motor oil. Smells like the original fahrenheit with some citric tones added in. Way too powerful for me to wear, even in winter. It made me sick the first time I wore it. Fahrenheit Summer is much better since thats just pepper and orange notes. cant stand the dirty motor oil powerhouse of the original and in this one.

I tried this stuff once, it made my eyes burn and gave me an instant headache. To me, it smells like burning plastic.

a very nice cool and freshy scent.
i was very lucky to put my hand on the last bottle on the store with a ridiculous price (20$ for 125ml).
a well blended scent that you obviously expect from a master like Francis Kurkdjian.
longevity is great (6-8 hrs) and i just love it.
my rank 4.5/5.

First of all, this is one of my all-time favorite fragrances that has been in constant rotation in my fragrance collection for the past 13 years (this fragrance was introduced in 2000, not 2003...I know because I bought a bottle when it was first introduced). I love it when it I first spray it on, and I love it after the dry-down. I don't really "get" the cinnamon note...interestingly enough, on my skin, it smells like vanilla and sandalwood. It doesn't last very long on my skin, but to me it's a very "cozy" fragrance that I wear for my own personal enjoyment. Not many guys wear it so I like it as an old, personal favorite.

chocolate anise. Reminds me of soft australian liquorice. Polo double black is the new age version of this but more fruity.

Fruity without being citric or overly sweet. Begins with a tropical red fruit smell, and fades to a softer musk like variant of the opening. Fairly linear, and fades quickly when its cold. In the summer, this can last all day. I got a few bottles from tj max a few years ago for $15 each. Not sure what they are selling for now, but this is a good one if you like fruity scents. Definitely for the younger crowd, and somewhat feminine since its all about the delicious fruit notes.

Lovely light scent that starts with a citrus note and devolves into the magnolia scent. Its VERY light, nice for summer, but not too much longevity.

fresh ozonic summer scent. Its very light, yet noticeable. The green apple smells amazing. The closest fragrance I can relate to this is shisheido zen sun heat, yet this is remarkable better. (zen sun heat smells like smarties candies with perfume undertones, but has that same ozonic quality to it). You wont find another person wearing this one, yet its so amazing. Instantly one of my favorite fragrances. Fades to a light musk. Entirely enjoyable.

I own a bottle of Dunhill Fresh. I only wear it during hot summer months, and in the daytime. On my skin, it is VERY potent. After several hours, I can still smell it on myself, and sometimes it gives me a headache.

I adore this perfume, but like everybody knows it last less than half hour in my skin, so I stop buying.
I fell very sad that such a beauty is so elusive.

I first experienced White Shoulders in 1985 when I was in the seventh grade. The school secretary wore it as her signature scent. Every time I visited the office, I took in the lovely quality of this scent. When I graduated from that school, I never encountered the fragrance again until about a year ago, while I was out with some friends at a restaurant. A lady was sitting at the bar and as I approached to order a drink, I stopped dead in my tracks when, after almost 28 years, my nostrils picked up that familiar scent. I just had to find out who was wearing it. Once I had determined from whom the fragrance was radiating, I approached the woman and said to her, "Excuse me, I couldn't help but notice that you are wearing a beautiful perfume. May I ask you what it is called?" The woman was actually quite flattered and replied, "It's called White Shoulders." I then told her about how I had once smelled it on someone I knew in the past and that my recollection of its scent had remained in my memory for many years. She then reached into her purse, pulled out her bottle of this formidable perfume, and sprayed it on a napkin. That night, I placed the napkin on my bedside table. I couldn't stop holding the napkin to my nose and breathing in the wonderful scent. To me, as a man, White Shoulders captures the very essence of certain qualities I find attractive in women...modest yet confident, ladylike, feminine, traditional, and dainty. I find it to be one of the most heavenly fragrances for a woman--however, it is not for ALL women. First off, it is not a fragrance for a girl of this day and age. It is a "grown-up" scent. I believe it is best suited for a woman between the ages of 35 and 55; and, specifically, a woman whose style has matured beyond objectifying herself. White Shoulders is not for a 40 year old woman who still tries to dress and act like a 25 year old. It is a classic fragrance for a classy lady.

hmmm wonderful scent!! Love it from the opening through the dry down

If Jean Paul Gaultier and Coco Mademoiselle ever got together, this would be their love child.

The same heady florals and vanillas, and it maintains it's mystery with its spicy dry down, but smoky, incensy notes just don't do it for me; I prefer my powders and musks.

Reminiscent of the original; I always felt like I couldn't quite pull that off; too dark and melancholy, as opposed to this one, it has the freshness.

I wouldn't call it a favourite, but it's wearable and pleasant. People would most likely ask you if you're wearing Mademoiselle or JPG Classique, because it's one of those "you've smelt it before" florientals. If these two didn't exist, I would probably be head over heels for this one.

It's nice enough, but I'm after a "what are you wearing, it's amazing", experience. Always on the hunt for a stand alone fragrance to add to my collection, not a hybrid or spin off of old classics, and sadly, this is one of them.

I'm surprised to see green apple as a main note. I didn't smell any at all.
Instead I got a green/aromatic fragrance with a musk/amber in the background keeping everything together and also a continuous aquatic note.
I had high hopes for this, I'm not saying this is bad at all, just that I was expecting something really fruity and less green/woody.
I'm not into aquatic fragrances, for some reason they saturate my nose and I get tired of the smell.
I have to say the sillage is quite good and longevity (so far) seems good too.

I was on my very young age when i 'borrowed' this perfume from my sister. My own perfume ran out that time and i couldn't go out without any fragrances on me. I was surprise with the smell. On my skin it turn up as vanilla, jasmine and little bit rose. So flowery! According to my son I smelled like a vanilla ice cream. Unfortunately they discontinued this perfume.

I must begin by stating that I usually prefer designer perfume, so the fact that I'm absolutely in love with this scent is astounding. It is expertly blended, warm, luxurious, and a bit mysterious. I get so many compliments when I wear this perfume. Even more delicious and sexy is the Twilight Woods cologne for men. My husband and I now have complimenting fragrances, and we love it! Seriously, this scent is amazing! I highly recommend it, especially for fall and winter.

Well, it's been an additional 4 hours for a total of 8 and 4 hand washes. This perfume on the backs of my hands is still there and is lovely. I might buy this one after all.

Definitely the best of the YSL house's L'Homme line. This, along with Body Kouros, M7 Oud Absolu and Rive gauche (and Kouros if that's your thing) are the best offerings from the YSL house, and this is the only one available very widely. It's very sweet, smooth and rich but not in a gourmand type way like New Haarlem. It's a very versatile night fragrance, and I think you could wear this at night in any season, and I also think it's viable as a day fragrance in the Fall and Winter. Projection is average, longevity is slightly above average. Overall, a great offering from YSL. 4/5

Definitely the best of the YSL house's L'Homme line. This, along with Body Kouros, M7 Oud Absolu and Rive gauche (and Kouros if that's your thing) are the best offerings from the YSL house, and this is the only one available very widely. It's very sweet, smooth and rich but not in a gourmand type way like New Haarlem. It's a very versatile night fragrance, and I think you could wear this at night in any season, and I also think it's viable as a day fragrance in the Fall and Winter. Projection is average, longevity is slightly above average. Overall, a great offering from YSL. 4/5

Does anybody has a reference of a similar perfume? Mine (EDT) won't last long,1-1.5 hour approximately. THey don't sell the perfume oil in my country. I've tried the Japanese Cherry Blossom EDT and it lasts better, around 3 hour,and the sillage also better. But I like the Lily better..! =( Oh and anyway, I've used them on top of petroleum jelly because I heard it improves the longevity.

Now that I've given this a few wearings I fel comfortable posting a review.

Firstly, I never experienced M7 proper, so I can't comment on the comparison. As far as my nose is concerned this is a stand alone scent.

The fragrance opens with a note that's not unlike cherry cough syrup, it's a mix of the mandarin and the oud primarily. Very shortly after that, the drydown leads to the middle notes wehre the mandarin disappears completely and the oud and patchouli take over.

The patchouli dominates the middle note while the oud holds its own, albeit as a secondary scent. As the middle note wears on the scent becomes thicker, and more incensey, probably on account of the Myrrh. As it finishes its development, the incense sticks around with a soft very slight oud note in the background. It's not unlike a dry version of Body Kouros at this point (I happen to LOVE Body Kouros)

Projection is quite good at first, I can still smell if from my writs as I type roughly half an hour after I apply (you'd be surprised how few fragrances work like that, I get amonsic very quickly and need to put my nose right up to the point of application with most fragrances) but this dies down to a soft but not weak projection roughly two hours later and stays that way for roughly 8-10 hours. Longevity on me is, as stated, 8-10 hours with this never REALLY becoming a skin scent, but because I have soft (not oily) skin I tend to get quite above average longevity out of everything.

Overall, it's not what I expected (I had hoped for an oud dominant fragrance with background notes of incense and patchouli, instead I got the reverse) but then this is a fragrance designed before the main Oud craze and I shouldn't really have expected a modern oud powerhouse. Still, it's a great, surprisingly versatile (any time, particularly at night but daytime is acceptable, in the Winter, Fall, and even the Spring is acceptable) fragrance, that frankly, smells like sex. It's a very sexy fragrance, and I think that for $60 on Amazon it's hard to argue against it. For those who want to dip their toe in the Oud waters, this is a great jumping off point. For anybody looking for a good fragrance to get intimate with, this is a great option.

Spicy and alluring, like CK euphoria. Wish it lasted longer on my skin. It gives me two good hours and then it's gone. I often mix it with Euphoria for a longer lasting scent.
Elegant and sexy.

This is very similar to the orignal Be Delicious, + obvious cola and raspberry. Very sparkly shiny fizzy. love for the summer. Fresh enough that my boyfriend enjoys this one too.

I must admit that I'm not really into straight up florals.However I love the smell of tropical flowers like tuberose,frangipani,gardenia and lilies but sometimes in perfume these flowers can be extremely cloying.I recently bought this fragrance because lately I'm just not impressed with any of the new fragrances out on the market and I find myself going back to the classics.On my skin this fragrance is very exotic and intoxicating.Tuberose and lily are the dominate notes on my skin.The best way I can describe this scent would be a Hawaiian tropical garden after a rain shower on a sultry summer night.The floral notes in this are actually creamy.This could become very strong if over applied.No more than 3 sprays on the body.I really love this in the summer because the heat turns this into a wet lush exotic floral.There is some insence in this that keeps it from being cloying.The banana and coconut note that people smell comes from the tuberose and lily and the tamarind note.Tamarind is a citrus fruit found in tropical climates.When you mix white florals with citrus or fruit it often smells like a banana or coconut note.This is a clean floral with a sultry warmth.The drydown is soft and a touch earthy.You can really smell the vetiver on my skin it almost smells like a beach at night when there is dew on the beach grass and you can feel the dampness on your skin and the air is humid and warm.A lot of people say this is a buisiness or corporate womens fragrance but I kind of feel this is an every womens fragrance.This might not be an every day type of scent but it is pretty unique and I don't know of any other perfume that smells like this.Others only try to recreate.This is glamorous and I picture a goddess walking down a moonlit
tropical garden after a rain.The air is filled with a lush sweet perfume. She sits down on a bench and just takes a deep breath of the intoxicating flowers and her eyes close.This is a perfume that taked me to another place.Very exotic.If you want a tuberose perfume give this a try.If Fracas or carnal flower are too overpowering as they are for me, This is more of a wearable option.A creamy tropical floral that is just beautiful if not over applied and is gorgeous worn on a hot summer night!I am proud to have this one floral in my collection.

I have always been attracted to a woodsy/peppery scents as a men's cologne. Marc Jacobs Bang, is exactly what I like in a masculine cologne.
A very deep woodsy scent with a sharp aroma of red and black pepper. Benzoin, a vanilla scent helps to mellow the cologne so it won't have a harsh aroma after it settles.
Bang is an excellent fall/winter cologne. I find the longevity at least 10 hour's...I wish all my other cologne's had the same longevity.
Overall, I really like this cologne and will use it a lot during the fall/winter days both during the day or night. I rate this cologne... 9/10 EXCELLENT!!!!!

I read reviews till my eyes blurred, tested it in a small Seattle perfume shop and finally splurged on it. Found it to be everything I crave in a fragrance, spice and earthiness galore, dynamic, mystifying and satisfying. The one and only drawback, on me I do not find this perfume to have the staying duration I expect for the expense. It would take numerous "refreshes" throughout the day, or evening, to keep the essence vibrant. I expected to apply this perfume in the a.m. and be savoring it still by 5:00 pm.

This is a sweet, fun and fruity scent. It reminds me of a fruity version of Chopard's Casmir. I was expecting a bit more spice (saffron & coriander) but can't detect it. Instead I get a vanilla fruity blend. It's a light-hearted fragrance that makes me smile. While I may not reach for it often, I don't begrudge buying it and can look forward to a giggle or two when I do decide to spritz it.

Does anyone else think this smells like Vicks VapoRub? For atleast the first two hours that's exactly what it smells like to me. After the sharpness of that wears off, it is much more pleasant. It retains the same type of Vicks smell, but a lot less harsh. I get a pleasant mint after the harsh two hour opening. I've worn this a couple of times because I tried to like it but it makes me self-conscious for the first two hours. I feel like someone is going to ask me if I have a cold because I smell like Vicks. I have a slightly older brother who likes this one a lot. Sorry, bro. To each his own. Not for me.

I was given a bottle of the 1.7 eau de parfum.
My body chemistry has changed and I cannot wear it.
A swap is in order.
If anyone would like to make a swap please let me know.
Poison would be nice, but I have no idea how to go about this.

i thought this one smelled extremely soapy. i hate it:(

Smells good but not hypnotic at all very blan in my view

Does anyone know where to purchase this in the states? I am having the hardest time finding this one!

Ummm, this is delicious. I want to eat it for dessert. The first note I get is the Bellini and the bergamot. I don't know how tiare flower smells like, but this is light and fresh. It is a safe fragrance but has something interesting (I think is the Bellini, which I've see in a few other fragrances). It works for spring and summer days.

I got my sample of this yesterday and I really love it. It's a sweet, warm white floral, I am not so great at picking individual notes, it's beautifully soft but long lasting and smells intoxicating! I think the floral notes are stronger than the musk notes. It's on to my want list.

Got a few samples from Bond no 9 and Astor Place was one of them. I like the smell, it's a "cute" smell if that makes any sense. Ok longevity: on me it lasted about 5 hours, then I reapplied and the second time around it lasted another 6 hours. Floral, sweet but not cloying. Will try a few more days to decide whether this is worth the price they ask.

PS: Definitely wouldn't wear it if I was a guy. Way too floral.

Due to my 'love' of the first Hanae Mori cologne for Men (which is now considered to be unisex according to Fragrantica), I was excited about this one. I ordered the EDP version online, and anxiously awaited my package. The day came when it arrived. I sprayed it on myself before work and... It was NOT what I expected. BUT I LIKED IT! A lot. I was expecting something along the lines of CK Obsession due to the cinnamon, brown bottle etc. What I got was a very fruity fragrance similar to strawberries. The longevity and sillage are above average. 6 sprays can give me whiffs of fruit 8+ hours after application. Good buy. I'm happy :)

This scent smells great fresh & fruity but its one of those scents that fades away quickly so for someone that wants their scent to last all day well then this scent ain't it but it still smells good but you'll have to bring the bottle with you i sprayed one heavy spray on my wrist about hour and a half later the smell was really light almost gone in the third hour it was gone but you can still work with it spray some on your shirt or under shirt it might help out

First of all, when did this become unisex?? When it came out it was for Men. Once Hanae Mori Him came out it appears this one suddenly became unisex on this website. Not sure if this is a mistake by Fragrantica but I will research and I may edit later. With that being said, this is one of my favorites. I don't get much of a difference between the EDT and EDP versions. It opens as a very lemony scent which I like. I get mainly lemon and then vanilla throughout the lifetime of this one. Projection and sillage are above average. I can catch whiffs of this on myself 8+ hours after application (6 sprays). Not long ago, I considered this my undisputed favorite until Bogart Pour Homme came along...

First and foremost, this is a beautiful complex fragrance. I smelled this on someone a long time ago and had to ask her what she was wearing. Because I saw that this had a patchouli note, I avoided trying this out until today. I was in Sephora and I decided to give it a go. I also had Chanel Chance eau fraiche and Bvlgari Omnia coral on my other arm. Needless to say, the Jimmy Choo was the only one I could smell! It has a monster sillage for like the first hour, after which is has a moderate sillage. The lasting power is fabulous, it has lasted on my skin for at least 4 hours so far. I do have a negative comment, though. For some reason, at some point within the first hour almost all you can smell is a powder explosion. On my skin it is sooooo powdery, and my bf thinks powder smells old ladyish. Now, hours later, it is more of a pleasant sweet gourmand. But the powder is really a shame...

Hated smell initially, wanted to scrub it off. Hour later, couldn't stop smelling my wrist, absolutely loved it. Has now become my "special event" scent or when I want to feel special scent.

Quite possibly my favorite fragrance. (I don't want to say it is definitively my favorite because there are a few I like a lot.) Definitely one of my favorites though. The scent, longevity, sillage, and luxuriousness rivals that of TF's Tobacco Vanille. I believe that due to the low price tag of this fragrance, many may see it as cheap and thus, give it a negative review. Try it for yourself. Forget about the price. It's a blessing in disguise. Every time I wear this, I feel like I'm enveloped in luxury.

Smelled this one today and it is good much better than the original it only has a slight resemblance to it its that funny smell i don't know what it is but in the original one its a heavy smell in the extreme you don't smell it until the dry down but this one is a fresher fragrance not extreme at all its more like a sport fragrance I'm definitely going to get this one in my opinion the extreme is way better but check it out before blind buying it but i personally like it but i don't like the original at all

A striking woman flashes you a radiant smile and suggestive gaze through slightly squinted eyes. With honeyed words, she promises you an endless tomorrow free of worry and filled with anticipation...and then her vision dissipates as you're awakened by the garbage truck through the window of your studio apartment. You realize that you're late for work and you forgot to buy toilet paper as reality coalesces in front of your eyes in a flash - such is the opening of MI.

It's a high that can't be sustained, a perfect bright watermelon euphoria accompanied by a mocking drydown crash of flat and stale ambergris - the vicious reapplication circle begins. How much does this cost again?

Smells best from a sample vial, just keep one around to pop open when you see fit to get your fix. Forget about buying a full bottle of MI, and thank yourself for moving on and letting go of that dream. She never loved you anyway, and remember how messy she always left the bathroom and how she hogged the TV remote? You're better off this way.

I love sweet scents so I love this one too!!! ,does have that cotton candy essence,and a bit of burnt sugar However, you get what you pay for. Spray it on and its gone in 29min and 50sec!lol awesome scent though, fun while it lasts:)

A beautiful, fresh spring fragrance. One of my alltime favorites.

wow, here is something different. It sure makes me want to watch Brian Pera's film.

This smells to me as if I was carrying grape flavor Crush inside of a black leather pouch. It's very weird and dissonant, like an orchestra tuning before a show.

I get a strong leather note, with a sweet plum and tuberose accord. Super strange perfume... it's sweet, sweet, sweet, but in an airy kind of way that only orange blossom has. It's also screechy and spicy. I'm reminded of extremely synthetic gummy candies and that's fun. This is truly a scent for an original individual, I think, while being very sexy and confident. Who can pull this off!!?? It's all over the place, colorful and confusing, but mesmerizing, like an acid trip. I keep on sniffing it and I get this highly enjoyable repulsion/attraction duality. I love that.

Another trippy perfume that wears me instead of me wearing it... smells just like a purple gummy bear stuck to my black leather jacket. Fun times.

Versace pour homme but softer not as sharp and not as bitter as VPH

absolutely amazing. smells like a manly, spiced vanilla candle. Less is more with this; it shines when you put just enough on that you can smell it mixing with your body's natural scent. when i wear this i cant stop stuffing my nose in my shirt to get more of it. smells fantastic and girls love it too.

Say what you will about Avon fragrance... Fragrance snobs will cry "cheap"! This long-last ing ( on your skin and in the Avon fragrance collection) scent is pleasant and unusual.

I wore it on the '70's when it was introduced; still wear it occasionally now and will consider purchasing it again. It has a spicy, woodsy scent on me and wears long!

It's not the brand or the cost, or the name; it is what fragrance does for the WEARER that is important...

fantastic stuff. smells very light, clean, and sophisticated. wish it were a little stronger and lasted a bit longer but overall this stuff is great.

Love at first whiff!!! You can't ever go wrong with this one!! This is a fave spring/summer go to for that sweet pick me up. Every girl needs a bottle of VLJ:)

For me it opened backwards, with a strong ambergris (Tauer's signature comes from his heavy use of ambergris I believe). I then got the lily, rose and citrus. It is definitely a Tauer perfume in genre, but to me it seems toned down to appeal to a larger group of people. If I had not known Tauer first creations, I might have been more impressed, but I'll stick to the more mind blowing ones.

Really not intended to be a bad review, this is a beautiful scent, but it pales in comparison a little. If you have Tauer 1 and 2, maybe you do not need this.

The dry down is quite lovely, with a soft buttery lily on a bed of Ambergris. This is quite the enjoyable scent. I'm also strongly reminded of Orange star, as someone mentioned before me. This must be why I like this so much. But this is less soapy and less aromatic, from the obvious lack of the delicious lemongrass note in OS.

I still like this one....I think.lol it's been awhile but I wore this all summer when it was released, the matching body cream is one of the best I've used,it's thick,heavily scented but not overpowering. It's a clean fresh sexy and warm scent. I don't get the powder dry down on me. Better than Gwen Stefani Lamb(imo) that one is to loud and shouldn't be compared.

only people i can see wearing this are those who belong to a biker gang. really strong leather smell that mixes with the green notes in this to make a very strong, overly masculine fragrance that i think is both too mature for anyone under 35 and simply smells bad

Cannot get enough. Simply, softly and completely lovely.

I like it but my girlfriend can't get enough of it. she thinks its the perfect combination of clean and masculine. i find it very pleasant and nice for warmer days and evenings but i find myself wearing it more often because of the amazing reaction i get from my girlfriend. also it used to be very popular but is being phased out which makes it ok to wear because you won't smell like everyone else

I get as many many compliments on this scent as I do an expensive designer fragrance. I agree with the other reviews, it's amazing how well this is blended, it changes over time on me throughout the day.I love when all day at work I have to keep telling people I haven't sprayed anything different it's still TW:) One of bbw best I hope they never disc.this one

I absolutely love the original but this isn't even in the same league. they overdid the tonka bean note and mixes with the citrus to give this a play-dough like smell. don't get me wrong its nice in the beginning but after about 2.5 hours you smell like you were attacked by a toddler who threw tons of play-dough at you. the tonka is far to strong

tropical and really nice for the heat. still manages to be fairly strong even though it's an EDC. smells like lime and coconut dripping with expensive tequila. not overly alcoholic though. as it dries down it gets to be very creamy which is absolutely beautiful. smells like what i imagine $10,000 tanning oil smells like. perfect for hot weather.

Still not understanding why anyone thinks this smells "floral". I find it a little disturbing, actually. What are you talking about? Are you smelling the right fragrance? There may be a very small amount of floral character to this, but it's predominately a spicy/citrus/woody/amber scent. Perhaps I'll write a full review of this amazing fragrance once these ridiculously far off ones finally piss me off enough to do so.

Love this!! One of the best scents VS put out along with Heavenly. I personally don't like their scents but these two I will repurchase again and again. SIL is great for date night, girls night, almost like this scent begins to radiate off me as my body heats up, pretty awesome:). The rose isn't that cheapy rose scent,it's very mature, inviting,intoxicating and definitely draws attention.

if you like vanilla and cinnamon in fragrances this is perfect. As it drys down it becomes an excellent spiced vanilla that is very soothing and attractive. Not to thick or spicy but the perfect combination of a light vanilla with a cinnamon spice

I love that vodka is the main note here. Vodka... smells like unscented alcohol, so this is obviously marketed at teens. Hmmmmm... so this perfume smells mainly like unscented alcohol? That's great. It must me SUPER HIGH QUALITY, considering alcohol is the main ingredient in any perfume, although only the cheapest ones reek of it, let alone list it as a note. LOL @ "Vodka"... Haha!!! *smh* I'll pass on this one, I think. Maybe nobody who has reviewed this one is old enough to drink, regularly consumes vodka, or realises that vodka HAS NO SCENT. Derrrrrr...

Not a fan, I thought i'd love it for the relaxing tea note yet i find it overly floral especially in the opening. it was so floral it gave me headaches, too feminine.

Perfect summer fragrance. extremely fresh, crisp and cooling. great for hot, humid days. smells like a manly version of d&g's light blue for women, which also smells very good. Overall, if you're looking for a fresh summer scent this one is perfect. Not to strong but the longevity is slightly below average although I think it's because this mixes so well with body's natural chemistry. Great fragrance

I will always LOVE this scent!!! I used to spray the love letters I wrote to my ex bf back in high school with this. This was/is an attention grabber with everyone. This doesn't even smell like a VS type of scent, very soft,comforting,warm yet sexy. I like the hint of powdery I get, it's perfect! I keep a bottle of this:)

Fantastic. the only slightly negative thing i can say of this is that the opening is a bit strong, but after 15-20 minutes its absolutely perfect for warm weather. fresh, masculine and clean without being to sharp. I love the way it smells and so does everyone around me (especially girls)

This was a blind-buy for me, based almost soley on the reviews from here. I got it for thirteen dollars off of ebay, so I figured if it was a bomb, I wasn't out too much money.

I am happy to report this perfume is actually quite fantastic.

For me, Friction has strong coconut tones, but they are also accompanied by a light freshness, though I'm not sure what note that would be. Almost like a soap made with coconut oil. For me, it is perfect, exactly what I wanted. I was looking for a light, fresh summery scent. Something I could wear to work but that was still a gourmand. I was afraid with the coconut and vanilla it would be too "suntan lotion"-y, but it is very much not. Note, I don't see myself wearing this during winter, it is very much a spring/summer scent if you like to perfume yourself according to the seasons.

My only complaint is that it doesn't last very long and the sillage is almost non-existant. I have a hard time believing that it is a true EDP, though that is what it says on the bottle. Its lasting power is more akin to a body spray, and I use it as such, applying liberally and sometimes layering it with a heavier or spicier perfume. I am still happy I bought it though.

All in all an excellent blind buy, exactly what summer ordered.

I'm sorry but this is the worst Britney scent I've smelled. Got it as a gift from a family member and once I got a whiff I instantly got insulted, the scent is very nauseating nauseating,sour bitter like. I even tried a few extra times to wear this and no luck. Cute bottle but collected dust dust and was given to a crazed Britney fans(my little cousin) another celeb fail.

I love ginger I can´t wait to try it

I agree with the other two reviewers, this was Escada at its best!!! My mom and I were trying to recall this particular Escada fragrance because we discovered it vacationing in ft.Lauderdale Fl in 1994. So sweet,fun,beach,sexy,flirty with that perfect hint of fruitiness. Definetly sad to see this gone,very nostalgic for me.

Generally I buy up anything with prominent amber, but I gave this scent a try a few years ago and it has been my all-time favorite ever since. I always get compliments when I wear it and the smell of it makes me feel confident and happy.

I can still sing the theme song from the 80's. In fact, the last time I bought a bottle, it was for an 80's theme party I was attending. And I can't imagine why I would buy one now. This scent was fun when I was a little kid, but it's not something I would try to wear seriously.

I can still sing the theme song from the 80's. In fact, the last time I bought a bottle, it was for an 80's theme party I was attending. And I can't imagine why I would buy one now. This scent was fun when I was a little kid, but it's not something I would try to wear seriously.

I can't smell this and not think of Backstreet Boys, FRIENDS, and YM magazine.

Hmmmm Figue Sauvage is quite interesting! Its a really well made fragrance and I find it to be a little complex. I've been thinking of how to describe this all day, but its so well balanced it hard to pick out what really sticks out in this. It has a good dose of a sweet figs, not really a green fig to me. Its quite rich, sweet, and a little intense when you first spray it on, but it settles down in such a lovely powdery wood. The sandalwood note in this is awesome, and blends really nicely with the tiny bit of vanilla and violets. I was looking for a creamier fig scent, but instead I found amazing woody powdery fig that quite feminine instead of a more masculine one. I know woods and figs are quite a common combination, but this is one that was done right. Now I'm curious to try out some of the other scents by this house. :D

Oh and it has great lasting power, so far it been 8 hours and its still lingering on to my skin.

Bought this at Wal-Mart again after remembering loving it a few years ago. Unfortunately, it evaporates right off my skin and I can barely smell a whisper of it.

Gucci guilty black tried to copy Chanel Allure homme sport but is very pale copy of it.Althought Allure home sport is aquatic fragrance and gucci black is categorised as fougere,allure home sport is milles away in terms of quality, longevity and sillage.The openiing od guilty black is very similar to allure`s homme sport.The only difference is the allure is boldier and sweeter.After 10 minutes Guilty black takes differenth path and goes cooler and more aromatic, and after 2 hour it completely disapear from my skin, while allure just started to develop.That`s enough of comparison between the two,cause I have both,the allure home sport and the guccu guilty black.

Gucci guilty black is by far better than Guilty and Guilty intense.It smells very nice,and it is immediate compliment getter,but longevity and sillage are very weak,at least on my skin.Safe fragrance, all year around, but more expresive in warm weather.The bottle is very nice.All in all, compared to other releases so far in 2013 is much better.I would recommend this fragrance to anyone who does not have a lot of perfumes as it is very versatil,pleasant smelling and compliment getter.To describe the smell of Gucci guilty black in few words it would be FRESH oranges.cut in halves and dipped in vanila sugar,put in refrigirator and after that put some herbs and mix it well.Orange green cocktail.

I was attracted to this bottle and was this close to buying when I saw it was severely discounted in the store, then I did a spray test and saw why- I smelled nothing but alcohol. I even held my arm up to my boyfriend when I found him again a few aisles over and he just started coughing.

Borneo 1834 is just a very odd fragrance! I think choice of weather when I tested it had something to do with the success. The patchouli is dominant for me in the beginning, a very true to life, natural patchouli plant smell. Moist soil & all! A very damp, & "dank" smell that was beautifully emphasized by the wet, temperate, overcast day. The cocoa is very prominent also, and after time the sweetness starts to warm over the sharp medicinal opening of raw patchouli. All the while, the perfume stays very thick & dense perhaps with some added musk? An oiliness like the sheen on silk or fur, perhaps ambergris? Labdanum is a bit detectable as a superbly sweet & sticky accord that flits about but never lands strongly to push everyone around thank goodness! My skin tends to pull sweet notes, and as the composition wears on, it steadily gets sweeter & sweeter up to the point where I almost feel as if I'm wearing the Angel that left for Paris instead of the Gentlemen's club. (No offense to Angel lovers, just a personal preference!) I'm very glad the caramel & vanilla notes aren't here, as they go so sticky sideways on my skin! There, I will end my comparison.
The cocoa-patchouli dance is more sophisticated now, a dignified courtship, atop a dense base that lasts forever.. Even just a wax sample! The perfume must be a truly potent patch bomb! I picked this sample today, before my bath by a few hours, because I thought I wouldn't like it. Patchouli, chocolate, sweet... Much to my surprise, once again I find myself impressed by Mr Lutens. Full bottle? Perhaps.. I know I do need to test it again. There is something here that attracts me, even though it shouldn't!

I have to say that all this "old lady" talk is completely annoying. One could say that about anything that one doesn´t like and happened to have smelled on someone older. Similarly it´s silly to diss all newer scents and call them bubble-gummy. Anyway, I find everything to smell kind of different on different people! This one smells totally divine to me, that is out of the bottle, very clean and harmonious. And if the sillage is good, strong, hey, just don´t use to much of it! I have not yet tried it on my skin and will write another review as soon as I do. And maybe I don+t like it, but I promsie you I won´t use the cliché of smelling like "old lady".

My ex says that it's the same scent he recalls his aunt wearing when she passed...needless to say I refrained from wearing this around him. Wasn't sure how to take that comment.lol

No one, and I mean no one likes this scent around me! But I adore this scent, it brings back memories from childhood. I loved the bottle when my mom wore this when I was little, reminds me of a hug and Avon Skin So Soft. Classic scent for the distinguished nose:)

A boring fruit mash. Nothing special at all. Bought it and gave it away immediately. What a disappointment because I like the bottle and promotion.

Got this back in 2000, along with Pleasures. Nice scent but I think I over did it back in the day and cant bring bring myself to repurchase again, and because I can weed this scent out on anyone(too common)

My mom wears this along with Vera Wang as her signature scent. Smells nice,very strong but non offensive. I've never been tempted to buy it and I'd never wanna step on my mom's toes.lol

Gorgeous, light (but lasting), fresh (but not too green), warm (but not ambery), sweet (but not floral or gourmand sweet).

I don't like florals and this is exactly the kind of light, summery, all-occasion scent to take this gal through the season.

I smell an initial blast of citrus, and then it settles into the warm vetiver. 13 hours later, and it still lingers.

A must-buy.

I'm not a celeb fragrance follower yet this smells smooth,warm and relaxing on me. I like to forget I have it so I can rediscover it all over again:)

This fragrance was a big surprise. I put it on at 4pm. It was horrible and continued to stink for 3 hours. Then it underwent wonderful change. It became soft and feminine. It reminds me of the type of powdery fragrance my mother wore when I was little. It has that warm soft fragrance of musk, amber, and powder. Four hours later it still smells lovey. I doubt I'll buy it, because those first horrible 3 hours are too much to endure even though it is very inexpensive.

I'm afraid to admit that I actually like this scent on me. Not for every day but it's a nice change. FIL Is still a fav for me but thus one isn't bad either,sweeter and more complex.

Brought this because it has the notes that I like Tahitian, white chocolate, coconut all lovely scents but this perfume is a BIG FAIL to me. There is no Omph in this scent I literally have to put my nose on my wrist to smell it and it does smell nice but come on! Longevity is a joke! roll on deodorant is stronger than this. Beautiful scents no power no sillage. Yeah you can lick it but you want to smell it! It just taste like sugary water...yes I had to try it haha! Also this is a summer scent but when your hot the last thing you want to feel is sticky. I wanted to like it but whats the use if you cant smell it as you walking around or out to lunch with the girls. Don't waste your money if your a foody put it towards pink sugar if you want summer in a bottle put it towards jlo Miami glow...Just some ideas : )

I've been a FIL fan for a few years, seems like formula changed along with the staying power. This is met to be worn while cuddling someone in close proximity is in for a treat. Don't bathe in this expecting a huge scent payoff, this is a light sweet warm scent perfect for being close to that special someone. The guy who does my nails compliments me when I wear this. A little pricey for the size but hey, a scent addict wants what she wants:)

Bought this today cause of the Longevity. The smell is exactly how everyone is describing it, though i enjoy it. It oddly reminds me of Gucci Pour Homme II which i don't think anyone mentioned, and that was actually one of my top colognes (my problem with it being the longevity) Eros is not to complex, easy for everyone to enjoy but has that little spark in it making it slightly different from everything else out there. I agree its not for the fancier or more developed nose, but if you like these types of notes, then its a great one to invest in.
Again longevity is amazing on this cologne, just make sure you enjoy the type of fragrance prior to purchasing.

Jaipur Homme Boucheron is better and less expensive.

Hmmm so good!!! I cheat on Miss Dior Cherie with this one:) love it!!

Timeless classic! Use sparingly this IS NOT FOR EVERYONE!! I love to smell this on other people but on me it's a tad bit too much. But the bottle looks pretty on my dressage:)

Sexy and intoxicating are just a few words to describe this one. Get ready for people to try and figure out what it is your wearing. No one has guessed right yet. This scent is my little secret:)

opens with a strong/tart lemon accord mixed with some oak moss/leather in the background holding it together. I do smell a bit of cinnamon but not an over-powering amount. My gf on the other hand finds it VERY spicy. Overall i find it very masculine/woodsy and enjoyable. Dark/handsome type of fragrance.

Love this scent for work or important meetings!!! It definitely makes me feel clean,powerful,and ready to take on whatever.lol Chloe scents last forever on me so as the day goes on I smell better and better. This is worth the money.

Before I had this scent I went nuts over it. I got this for my bday in Sept.and I'm sad to say that my sister wears it more than me:( it's very pretty in appearance,and at first whiff it's nice too, yet something about this perfume is forgettable. I've found myself growing annoyed at the fact that it has no staying power(on me) for the price and the hype hype thats not cool. I don't know about this one anymore. I'd say try b4 you buy. Either u hate it or love it.

Bois de Jasmin plugs this in her blog for its wonderful vanilla treatment. Who am I to argue with Victoria Frolova?
I am going to try layering this with Bvlgari Black.

Here is another of Duchaufour’s compositions which has character, personality, uniqueness. Almost a must for this artist’s creations. With this one, though, I have a specific relationship, as I balance between love and disgust. I will try to dismiss my bad memories and to focus on those times I felt the good side of this scent while giving an evaluation, especially because I had troubles with it by my own mistake.

The idea was to make a composition reminding on loukhoum and it was delivered almost too realistically. After a synthetic apple opening which really could have been better, the scent becomes a bomb of sweet rose and almond, lasting for quite a bit before toning down into a sweet leather note. It’s a rather warm, powdery fragrance with a heck of a lot of sweetness throughout its top, heart and base notes.

Now, if you apply it lightly, it can really be a pleasure to your senses, with its sugariness that is still subtle enough. But, be very careful not to overapply it, please. I did once, and, if it wasn’t enough, I sprayed some on my scarf too, just for precaution. After hours and hours and hours of sickening sweetness I couldn’t even think about retrying this perfume for a long period of time, as this was the first perfume ever that literally made me sick. So, avoid applying this with heavy hand for the sake of your own health.

Traversée du Bosphore has a solid longevity, above average for L’Artisan. The trace it leaves is close to you, but heavy – those who get closer to you will feel it in a good measure. It is really a good investment if you are into sweet smells and sweets in general – these two almost always go together. This will be a compliment getter, almost certainly. I see it as a slightly more feminine perfume, but it’s really unisex, as labeled here. Avoid any kind of blind buy though, this is unique and heavy and sweet.

8.5/10

This is a very pretty sweet fruity vanilla. The beginning is definitely dark jammy fruits - something of a black currant/cherry vibe. A dark fruit essence. It bears a resemblance to Amor Amor, but it is decidedly less fruity as it progresses. A little darker and warmer of a vanilla too. I haven't owned a bottle of Amor Amor for over 5 years probably, but this will do nicely as a more vanillary substitute for that genre. This is not a candy pink fizzy fragrance. It has a bit of an edge and isn't totally lacking sophistication. The tonka is really prevalent along with a warm vanilla bean sweetness. Very yummy sweet. Very good for the price. It has great projection and lasts.

What a great fragrance! It's a lot like YSL M7, but without the powdery notes some people dislike.

To expand on that comparison, it's a little more leathery and less sweet. People who find M7 repulsive seem to like this one a lot more.

Certainly an expensive cologne, but I sure love it; give it a try if you like rich scents!

So disappointed in this scent because it sounded so beautiful from the reviews. There is one note that I dislike, it smells like bird feed. Maybe it's the caraway seeds.

Fleur du Mal is a fragrance like no other, very different and nothing like Le Male...I don't know if I would call it a strictly masculine scent, it's more flowery and powdery than your average men perfume ... But who cares?! I'm a woman and I decided that i love this scent for myself!....

I can't believe it that it is discontiued!!!!! I can't understand why they do this when the perfume is so likeable of many people!!!! I love this scent,it makes me feel so sexy,so femine. Very long lasting!!!! Please bring it back again!!!!!!!!!

I'm wearing my EDP today (current formulation) mainly because it's my day-off and I'm staying at home. I haven't worn this fragrance in a long time, mostly because it's so difficult to find the right occasion.

Mitsouko opens strong with oily oak moss, very green and earthy. I don't like the opening much, but then it transforms into softer powdery-woody floral, less oak moss and a whisper of peach.

It is an old-fashioned scent and I wouldn't be surprised if people start mentioning moth balls and old drawers... but putting prejudice aside, this is a beautiful scent, in its own way. I like its solemn and nostalgic aura, it is truly unique. Also, it's the kind of perfume where less is more: you learn to appreciate it in small dosage.

Dreaming in Portofino takes me away on a vacation to a modernistic white home with hints of blue interior design overlooking the beautiful and sparkling waters of the ocean.


The top notes are of a fresh and fruity lychee that is mixed with a sharp but lovely osmanthus. The iris calms it down with the musk and amber, but the ever so faintly there patchouli keeps this interesting and alive. Fortunately for me, this works very well with my chemistry and the first hour I get a strong lychee and osmanthus. Later it becomes a little bit more creamy as a fruitier iris. Both are great and have the right amount of musk.

The only downside is that I think my nose "tunes out" to it. Perhaps I need 5-6 sprays of this and more on my clothes, but the silage is moderate in the first hour and soft for the rest. This lasts around 3-4 hours, but in the end I have to brush by my skin to smell it. D&G's house doesn't cloy on me- great summer scent especially in warm weather!

There is little fragrance resemblance to the original light blue other than that they are refreshing scents- Light Blue is definitely more citrusy while Portofino is a gently sweet fruity floral breeze.


This somehow makes me feel so much more in touch with that down-to-earth sunshine positivity. It gently coaxes me in waves to a gentle dream where I nap in great peace and contentment, similar to how a cat enjoys a comfortable sunbathe.
A similar fragrance would be Jo Malone's Osmanthus Blossom if you dig the osmanthus like I do. That one is a sharper floral and pricier. I'd love to have a bottle of both, but I would prefer Portofino's dreamy character more.

A very pretty, basic, fruity floral. Non offensive, safe, but doesn't last nearly long enough. I can smell the berries and florals and vanilla. But this disappears way too fast, even with layering.

This doesn't smell like Light Blue on me at all, but like a luscious lemon meringue pie. Yum. Tart lemon and creamy vanilla - it smells exactly as I'd hoped! And lasts quite a long time on me as well. Doesn't change much, but in this case, that's a good thing. :)

Not a huge fan of JPG Le male.
This version is way better in my opinion.
Very minty and fresh with a sweet dry down.
Longevity and sillage not as strong as the original.

I love this one! It's like champagne for the skin: fresh, sparkling and bubbly!... It's a happy blend of tea/citrus/jasmin, with a sprinkle of almonds to round it bit. Each time I wear it I want to take a deep breath in, that's how much it feels refreshing!....
The only downside: fleeting sillage and longevity... On me, this has the staying power of a cologne or a body spray...easy come easy go.

Ok smell.
Nothing special.
Longevity and sillage are ok.
Too plain and boring.

Very good scent.
Similar to Gucci II with better longevity and sillage.
Fresh, sweet, woodsy.
Recommended!

Unfortunately, I do not like! Another gift I ...........
It was a disappointment to me!
In vain, however ordinary cheap ............... 3/10

I have a little rollerball of this and as much as I hate to say it, I get NO chocolate from this on my skin. Really, no berry either. Just citrus and then... more citrus.

I expected something like CK One Shock (her) but ended up with Jean Nate body splash, as that is almost exactly what this smelled like on my wrists. I tried this twice with the same results in different weather conditions.

I like Jean Nate, and the freshness of this is nice, but obviously it's different things on different skin or else my roller ball is from a flunky batch

Be well & Happy Sniffing!!

Updated version of Polo sport.
Classy, fresh and fruity smell.
I like it a lot.
Longevity and sillage are average.

Too sweet and powdery.
Good longevity and sillage.
For a younger crowd.

I may get demonized for this but I have chosen to give my honest opinion. I was excited to see this at my local Macy's and sprayed some on a tester strip. I didn't like it but I decided to give it another chance and as a true test, I went back to Macy's and sprayed it on myself and wore it. (This is the only true way to test a fragrance.) After a few hours, I still didn't like it. To me, it doesn't even smell like cologne. It's more like "SOMETHING smells like SOMETHING." It's a weird smell to me. (Unique is good, weird not as much) Just weird and not that pleasant. So weird that I'm not sure exactly how to describe it. MAYBE one day I'll try it again. No one hold your breath...

Amazing tropical fragrance. To me, it smelled like toasted coconuts with lime accents. Definitely reminds me of being in the Caribbean, and call me crazy, but I smelled a bit of sun tan lotion in it. I was surprised how thick this fragrance smelled, as I was not expecting a gourmand type fragrance at all. The vanilla in this is wonderful though, and from first spray I couldnt stop smelling my arm for the next 2 hours. The scent remained, but stayed Very close to my skin.

So when do we get Brutderas? smile!

Good fruity and smoky smell.
Good longevity and sillage.
Not worth the price.
Much better than GIT.

I won't call it a fruity/floral, more a woodsy oriental, this starts off rather heavy, like a plum liquor, pretty mature, a bit dry, I wasn't impressed by the top notes, I expected more prettiness, it is a bit serious, formal, and boozy/spicy. Definitely a winter fragrance in my opinion, I think it will interest only the lovers of dry/spicy scents, I get no fruits whatsoever, they are drowned in the liquorish tone of the scent..
This is going for swap, not my style, too heavy , I fail to understand where the Enchanted aspect comes in.. Chopard just isn't working best for me.

Overrated fragrance.
Old school vibe.
Very green and powdery.
Recommended for older men.

Not a fan of this one.
Very boring.
Poor longevity and sillage.
Cannot detect notes.
Not recommended.

Yes. Surely original!

Way too powdery.
Not a typical men smell.
I can see why some love it but not my thing.
Good longevity and sillage.

Dictionaries should get Narciso Rodriguez For Her as definition and synonym of style, glamour, sophistication and all those things that mean classy!!!

This is so classy, so feminine, powerfull and sexy.
Yes, it is sexy.
Beautiful and sexy like Jessica Chastain in a pretty dress. She always gorgeous, dishy and elegant, different of Christina Aguillera, for example. Sexy but always vulgar.
Do you know what I'm trying to mean?
Narciso Rodrigues For Her isn't a "in your face" perfume like Hypnotic Poison, but what "bedroom eyes" says about intentions. It's all about seduction.

Something like 'my skin, but better'.
A fragrance with the power to make people think about who wears it... to make people desire who wears it.

It's so damn good!!!
A creamy musk, white flower and citrus scent!

Amazing sillage and longevity!

For sexy and classy girls!

Plain and boring smell.
Longevity and sillage are ok.
Nothing great about this one.

I was very interested in this based on the notes pyramid. Smelled in stores today and Ah!, horrible. Overly sweet, synthetic, and too bad to be true. Ill be going back to test it out in case the blotter card was sprayed with something else (although it passed the smells unsprayed test).

I really like this scent, I love patchouli and there is enough present in this fragrance to make it enjoyable. I have yet to be disappointed in anything from this house. For the price, it is worth checking out. I feel it would be great with layering it with a lighter scent just to give it a twist.

Very good smell.
Strong and sweet.
Longevity and sillage are pretty good.

Very classy and manly smell.
Good sweet men fragrance.
Longevity and sillage are not that great.

This is very nice, a lovely floral. More grown up, although I wouldn't call it classic, a pretty Nina Ricci creation, more mature. Yet easy to enjoy . It is fresh in a way, very fragrant smelling, obviously nicely done, it is soft enough to be worm casually, and it is not boring, or generic, just a nice little scent with its own character. I detect the sweet pea at first, then the scent goes creamy, it reminds me a bit of Armani Mania . It is a bit light though and doesn't offer good longevity . Still, a nice creation by Nina Ricci.

Not a fan of CK fragrances.
This one is strong and a little too sweet.
Still pretty good.
Longevity and sillage are both acceptable, especially for CK.

Great winter & fall smell.
Very good longevity and sillage.
Very sweet and spicy.
Strong and classy cologne.
Old school vide to it.

Good fragrance.
Good longevity and sillage.
A little too flowery and feminine.
Still different and appreciated.

Improved version of original Chanel Allure Sport.
Good longevity and sillage.
Great compliments.

Classy, elegant, sophisticated, slightly austere...I simply adore this fragrance. It's for the kind of man who doesn't want to smell like all of those super-sweet, cloying, look-at-me, generic fragrances.

Class in a bottle!

Very good fragrance.
Very sweet and woodsy.
Lots of compliments.
Longevity and sillage are both good.

One of the best summer fragrance for men.
Very sporty, fresh and sweet.
Great dry down.
Longevity and sillage are pretty good for a fresh summer scent.
Very unique smell compared to all other men summer colognes.

Beautiful fragrance.
Very sensual, fresh, sweet and woodsy.
Very weak longevity and sillage.
If it had better longevity and sillage, would be my all-time favorite.

Very original scent.
A little synthetic and very sweet but different and energetic.
Much better longevity and sillage than original L'Homme.

Adding and updating my review: this is actually very good. A perfect mix of aldehydes and floral notes, especially jasmine. It is special in that it does this very well; better than most, especially at this price.

This is about the most floral masculine scent I have. Nice bit of oceanic scents in there, too, or reminds me of something oceanic.

Amazing fragrance.
Unique smell.
Very fresh and sweet.
Poor longevity and sillage.

lavender barbershop scent. Very manly, mature and extremely strong. Discontinued for about a decade, but A&F brought it back a few years ago and remains popular among the 30+ crowd.

Great signature fragrance.
Very classy and manly.
Longevity and sillage are average.
Fresh, sweet, woodsy.
Great romantic smell.

i agree with jht4060 that everyone's experience with this one is a little different (we're all like snowflakes, apparently). on me china white is a spicy (almost cinnamon) floral with a substantially woody base. no powder, no incense. not particularly rosey. it's a bit of an oddball in my opinion, but i like it a lot.
i agree that the name is unfortunate.
i also agree with rokovakian that it's got unisex potential.
excellent longevity too. of the nasomatto fragrances i know china white has the most potential to become "addictive".

Great strong fragrance.
Best if used on cooler days or nighttime.
Very manly.
Longevity and sillage are both above average.
Best of Chanel for men.

Very masculine scent. The closest thing I can compare it to is Dirty English, but Ruehl is way better. Ive worn it for so long, but still have trouble describing it. Think male barber shop with an edge. An intimidating peppery musk with a leather background. The dry down on this is hands down the BEST drydown of any fragrance. Spray it on your jeans or clothes and it will follow you all day. The initial blast of this is intense, but after 20-30 minutes it changes into a completely different fragrance.

the original was very sweet . how is it know........
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Very good citrusy cologne.
Great longevity and good sillage.
Fresh, sporty, summery.

Amazing fragrance, very sweet and strong cologne.
Many positive feedback.
Longevity and sillage are both above average.

Creamy violet and red berries scent. Has a leathery background to it. I think of this as a gentlemans cologne. While I dont get the most compliments on it, I personally love this cologne. Think of it as the suited up version of aftershaves. Its not quite a barbershop scent, but that creamy violet and red berries just have that thick clean essence.

For those complimenting on silage, you must have gotten a bad batch. This stuff is strong! My bottle is about 5 years old and is still ridiculously strong. One of those 2 sprays max fragrances. I was at the mall today and the guy at the fragrance store turned his back, then recommended this to me... after I already told him it was one of my 3 main scents. The sample there was weak, and it smelled familiar, but not anything like my bottle from nordstrom. Ill be purchasing "in production" bottles in stores whenever possible since Ive been burned by too many too good to be true cheap internet prices. Pay the premium on this one and get it in stores since its still in production.

So cute bottle!!! The notes sounds good too. Cant wait to try it!!!

So sad this is discontinued. Watery tangy watermelon beginning, and fades to a serene musk. It is one of those fragrances that can be confused for a persons natural scent. Very sharp and tangy fragrance. I find it has the similar ozonic tinge as ysl, and despite others reviews on longevity, it lasts all day on my skin. Of course summertime is when this shines. Wear this and work up a sweat, and itll burst out of its shell and be vibrant.

Amber´s Bomb!!!

Damn it! I don't understand it, but I've never had a perfume that smells of pee... This is the first one - smelling strong and confident (of piss) even after a couple of hours. Goodness... my skin never reacted this way. I'll give it another try in a couple of days, maybe today is not my best one.

Great manly scent. Ive been stopped in my tracks by women, grabbing my arm, asking what I am wearing. Nice rich manly scent. Iced mango with a chocolate background, fades to coffee and chocolate with a fresh tinge to it. Lasts forever, and the aftershave splash is very kind to my skin. Great for dates, since it falls into a fresh gourmand category.

Perfect everyday scent. Thrives in summer heat, has a great icy tinge in winter, all around fresh and is a complete compliment getter.

Iced mango, a great and distinct breakaway from the aqua di gio clones. No orange, lime, lemon or citric notes here despite the fact that I lump it into that category. Ive gone through numerous bottles of this stuff.

Very inoffensive and safe, hard to overdo on this one too. Perfect for teens, but works for everyone else too. Such a wonderful fresh clean scent.

I LOVED this and did buy it but returned it after discovering its short lasting power. But very very pretty scent.

This has been my signature scent since it was released in 1999 and I was in middle school. Every year for xmas Id get a candies gift set. It is a fresh sour/ citric / candy scent. Not overly sweet, and doesnt smell at all synthetic. It starts out with a sour watermelon note and fades to a critic musk. I stocked up on these, and the going price is above $100 now! The aftershave can be had for under $10, so I bought some glass atomizers and keep this in my car / work bag. For a summery scent, it lasts a long time. I get 6-8 hours on it, and since Ive been wearing it so long I cant really smell it anymore, even after applying, but I still get tons of compliments from others. This fragrance has led me on a never-ending quest to find a similar fragrance thats still in production (aka not ridiculously overpriced).

Yes, its a young scent, yes it has a cheesy name. Back when the ads were still running, it was all about the sex appeal of this one. This is my most complimented fragrance. Ive bought some bad bottles of this, where they smell burnt / anise notes, but the "good" ones of these of mine are straight up candy scents. The bad ones were probably fakes, or improperly stored considering how old this is now.
I switched to blu mediterraneo arancia di capri as my signature scent, but thats just as expensive, albeit the best replacement Ive found.

Lots of honey, an uninteresting flower bouquet and the usual apple melon combo of modern fruity perfumes. Nice but forgettable. More sweet than fresh on me.

I love the rose note in this when you first spray it on the skin. It's very nice and fresh smelling in the beginning. I wish the rose smell would last throughout the dry down stage but unfortunately it doesn't. If the rose would have lasted longer, it would have been a "love" for me but since it doesn't, it's a "like" instead. What I mostly get in the dry down on my skin is the patchouli and caramel making it smell too similar to the original Angel which I admittedly don't care for. At least this is lighter, which in my opinion, saves it from being too "in your face" which is exactly why I don't like the original Angel. If you don't care for the original Angel and find it a little "too much" like I do, you may want to give this one a try. It's definitely a nice alternative.

A truly refreshing EdT both for the senses and for the mind!! Smells exactly like fresh Verbena leaves crushed between your fingers, sweetness and lemony goodness included, even the little "peppery" side of it, coming from geranium notes. This is one of the most inoffensive perfumes out there... I cannot see how someone would be annoyed or put off by this scent. Aromatherapy in a bottle. Even the note pyramid is refreshing for the eyes!! This is a lemony scent that manages to be quite unisex but also very soft and feminine in my book. This does not smell of cleaning products... unless you use the all-natural kind, maybe? But it has none of the chemical harshness of cleaning products. No.

Staying power is miserable and that's too bad, because it is so pleasant to get wafts of it...

Thank you pbluberry for the decant, I've always wanted this little classic gem, and yes, verbena leaves are a little sweet;)

Lol giving this one to my husband to wear. It's good but its turning out more and more like the old one. Too masculine for me. Definitely sexy on a man!!!

I've never smelled this, but it showed up in "People who like this also like...", so I clicked on the unfamiliar bottle. I just have to say I'm pretty sure I've never laughed so hard in my life when seeing a fragrance name. I tried to do a search on the brand, but Google "filtered" it, hahaha! Not the fragrance to buy for your Director of Human Resources, tee hee.

My best friend's mother wears this, i only thought of violet when i smelled this, and i didin't want to try the drydown.

The word vixen comes to mind when i first sprayed this, it is beautiful mouthwatering and teasing all at the same time. I smell aqua, oriental and fruit with a spark of citrus summer fruits it is divine. It isnt like avon's other summer perfumes though it has that kick and that oomph about it. Peaches and oranges and citrus fruit juice with a fresh scent of aqua. It is delicious and delightful & very clean smelling.

So, so pleasant!! thank you pbluberry for the chance to experience this little beauty!

What you see here in the notes is what you get. A lovely well-rounded Spring/Summer scent, with acidic bergamot and woodsy vetiver, and the loveliest combo of jasmine and narcissus (I'm not getting a strong tuberose).

A warm and sunny vetiver for women with a slight tartness from the berries and juiciness from the mandarin... the fruits are very subdued already after a few minutes, do not fear them. This is no fruit salad. My overall impression; a traditional citrus cologne vibe, with a floral/fruity twist. It radiates from the skin in the most beautiful, warm but fresh way.

It warms up and intensifies, and projection is very good!

It's refreshing, it's natural, it's very elegant...

it's Hermes.

And I should probably add that it has that gorgeous "classic" scent you would expect from a floral fruity from the 80s-90s.... so miles away from the floral fruity of today. Nothing alike!

No idea why it is called a woody fragrance, it isnt at all woody to me. I smelly fruit and citrus with a prominent smell of blubells and violets. To me it is beautiful sophisticated and uplifting however it takes a certain personality to pull it off. I would say it is for the mature lady with refined manners who is child like and innocent at heart & always pleasing and harmonious in her dealings with others. It is very blue and fruity, possibly even sweet smelling depending on one's skin chemistry. It is earthy and dreamy at the same time. Not to mention that it lasts around 6-8 hours which is incredible for an avon scent

DARK PURPLE aka for me dark tuti fruiti fragrance ive been testing this for a while now on first spray i dont get that medicinal aroma that i get from dark or black aoud i get a dark sweetness vibe in your face scent in the middle i do get the combination plum and berry, geranium mixed, with rose as a slightly dominant note. as it dries down the scent is still sweet the rose becomes more prominant with a slight hint of wood, hard to detect and slight amber, the middle notes with the sweetness notes still lingers a little bit. I dont feel the smell of musk but i can detect the amber very faint in the backround on dry down. There is still that black aoud dna in this fragrance as they say with all montales they share a certain dna that its hard to determine what montale your wearing as they share this certain scent in mostly all their frags. definite unisex on this one IMHO. i dont picture anything when i was wearing this one for some reason i just thought of black aoud with the added sweetness to it. I was not blown away by dark purple most likely because ive already smell it before (like i said its that black aoud dna). If this was my fisrt montale i might have been very very excited but none the less a solid release from montale in my book.
longevity 10 plus hours 10/10
sillage heavy not strong as black aoud or dark aoud but respectable for sure you will be noticed 9/10
uniqueness 8/10 might be unique smelling for others but for me not, as ive smelt it before (THAT MONTALE DNA)
overall smell wonderful niche quality for sure 9/10
price vs quality 10/10 montale quality moneys worth very potent juice.
versatility cold weather day or night in my opinion summer nights as well.
i have chocolate greedy by the way im very excited on that one will definitely review it nxt time.

Thanks Molco I will get this one. Very yummy

Sounds to die!!! Wish I had it.

On my skin is exactly the same original code smell, BUT stronger and last longer, I recommend this instead of the older code

For those of you wondering about "galanga"...it's "ginger". Galangal is the ginger plant, with leaves, flowers, and rhizomes. On me BLV Notte is nearly candy-sweet, and heavy with cocoa-vanilla-incense. There's a bit of fresh ginger root blended with Nicotiana in the drydown, but on my skin this smells like a Bailey's Martini made with Vanilla vodka. Great for a cold winter's night.

This is a men's fragrance. Fix it!

Used to LOVE this fragrance....wish I still had it, but I just sampled Tom Ford's Black Orchid and it "turns back time" for me....anyone else? Maybe my memory is playing tricks on me, lol

Followmyscent ; the new one Miss Dior eau de perfume is excellent. Try it its almost the same as the Cherie. I have them all. Love them all to bits!!! It's very sweet too be honest it's a little bit sweeter Same with the Miss Dior le parfume. Super sweet and full bodied beauty. It has the amber note which makes it very vanillic and gives it that strawberrie feel. It's to die !!! I love the reformulating. Superb job Dior! The only thing I miss in the eau de perfume ( new ) is my favourite note AMBER. Amber makes a perfume smell sweet and vanillic and a bit heavy and well mature. The new one doesn't have that so its more squeeki summery. The le perfume has it and its more rounded because of it. But it's also more adult. lOVE for both. 5 stars for all the Miss Diors!!!!

I think this is a lovely perfume for those who like the original The One but want a fruitier and softer fragrance. The initial sprays had that lychee note that D&G does so well and then a powdery sweetness similar to a honey note sets in (from the vanilla)- the rose is only barely there though. I think the fruits overpower what rose there is.
Rose the one is a sensuous and romantic day perfume where as The One is an outspokenly sexy evening fragrance- however there isn't too much of a need to have both of them if you're going for the base notes because they are pretty much the same. They are two different personalities though that I think the ads portray quite well. In comparison, I prefer Rose The One as an every day perfume as it is more fresh and not as musky/heavy/powdery as The One. What I like about this line is that they don't cloy on me so it is most ideal for spring/summer in heated days.
Rose the One lasted about 4-5 hours with moderate sillage in the first two, then soft for the rest. It is a refreshing fruity/floral/powdery that I would like to have if fate graces me with it, but not entirely one I'd seek to have as I own the original.

It smells like plastic!

Songes is so unlike any other creation from Annick Goutal's line, it feels like an alternate reality, a dream. A rich concoction of heady frangipani and indolic jasmine draws a realistic portrait of Indian summer evening where the air is heavy with night blooming white florals.
While possessing the translucence that Isabelle Doyen bestowed on her other creations for Annick Goutal, Songes retains wonderful warmth and richness.
Its liquid comfort for me!

Not at all 'intense' i have this one as well as the original and i was expecting it to be deeper darker and stronger. It is in fact a sweeter lighter more playful scent basically fruity, completely opposite to the original which is dark strong and powerful. This scent is infact more fickle & innocent than the original. I think the original in the darker bottle should be named 'intense' as this one is the lighter airy version with added tropical notes and fruits. The other one has deeper dewy notes.