Carlos Santana for Men (for men)

andy

This cologne came out of nowhere and it is one of the best scents PERIOD it just ups everyones mood around u subconsciously great scent

gutobega

It's a very great scent! Romantic, sweet like a kiss.

knightz

I was not expecting a semi-sweet floral-woody like this is. Carlos Santana by Victory International starts as an Apple-Cinnamon scent, quite subtle after the first few minutes. To me, it's a "night" scent, semi-sweet, intimate and romantic, for getting up close. It comes in a Cologne Spray strength.

The Apple-Cinnamon is joined by Vanilla and merges with a light Benzoin note coming from the base. What gives the scent a little more depth is the Lavender. It is a fresh, still green, Lavender smell, not an over-emphasized perfume version, it smells like the fresh flowers. The lavender holds on for over an hour and is the best part. I only smell a very light Bergamot in the opening, it's not a citrus scent.

Sandalwood and Tonka Bean come up from the base while the Lavender is in focus, and take over as the Lavender fades. During the dry down there is a woody Patchouli-Cedar accord that joins the Sandal-Tonka and sees the scent through to the end. I need to apply a generous amount to be able to smell it. It goes on oily (skin is shiny even if I rub it in) and it lasts at least 4 hours on me.

I really like the Carlos Santana fragrance, but it would be so much nicer in a stronger form, an EDP would be best. I enjoy it, it has become my favorite Lavender scent. Good for close contact, not so much for parties or bars. You will not get noticed in this one, but you will probably like it.

A safe, quality, low-key scent.