Bora Bora for Men Liz Claiborne for men

PLEASANT

If I were to describe the Bora Bora "experience" in one word, that would be it. Bora Bora is a pleasant fragrance. The opening, the middle, and the ending are all pleasant. They're not spectacular or likely to evoke strong positive or negative feelings, just safe and pleasant.

The opening consist of citrus, but tamed by kiwi and lavender. It's not a sharp acidic opening, rather it is mild, somewhat refreshing and, most of all, pleasant. In the middle, the citrus fades off, leaving a kind of soapy feeling with the florals and the ever-present kiwi. The drydown is mainly cedar with a touch of musk to give it a little more gravitas. Again, it too is pleasant.

There's nothing to rave about here: No sublime accords with unexpected combinations of scents. No unexpected or jarring transitions. No annoyance from over or underpowered scent. Everything is nice and safe.

This is not to say that this is a bad thing. Bora Bora is well crafted and coomfy, like a fuzzy pair of slippers. Sometimes comfort is all anyone wants. Some mornings I get up and am happy to be surrounded with warm, safe, comfortable scents. I don't want or need to always be challenged or distracted by complex accords or transitions. Bora Bora is perfect for those days.

In terms of value for money, Bora Bora delivers. I got a 100ml bottle for just $15. Now, if this were all I had in my wardrobe, it wouldn't be enough, but there is a time and a place for all things, including pleasant, inexpensive fragrances that epitomize relaxation and comfort.

Some comparisons at a similar price point are useful. Nautica Blue can be had at this price, but it is a vastly worse scent-sharp at the opening and non-existent in the drydown. Curve and Curve Soul can also be had for this price, but I think Bora Bora is more interesting and nicer in the drydown. Of course, there are many others as well. My point is that, so long as you have the right expectations, Bora Bora offers a good, solid likable scent for not much money.

Recommendation: If you're looking for a "fuzzy slippers" type of fragrance and don't want to spend a lot, it's an excellent blind buy.

Interesting, sweet, Safe, pleasant, Fruity, Almost Feminine.
I smelled this on a Co-Worker, and i thought it was Curve, which smells almost damn near Exactly the same,(side by side Wrist sniffs) but Curve is a bit more "oily" like and a tiny bit more masculine. Curve dries down a bit mustier while Bora Bora dries more soft Lemony. Kiwi Hibiscus are clear the whole time, very Summer, we have lots of Red Hibiscus growing around here.
It's a nice sweet, clean guy smell, without smelling Ozonic or Marine. Mixes very well with my own body smells and doesn't detract from it. Surprisingly good Longevity even after sweating in it for a while.
Safe for all ages and Seasons.
The 12 hour dry down is this faint soft sweet, creamy Vanilla, much like Curve original.... just... more Feminine.
Now that i think of it, it reminds me of the YSL L'Homme in it's Lemony bright Freshness.

I dont understand how anyone could NOT like this one. less that 20 bucks at marshalls, last 4 to 8 hours (on me), and smells good. so far my one of my favorites from claiborne.

Definteley Liz Claiborne is the best choice for low priced fragrances, great variety, nice colognes, sillage and longevity. I've received more compliments when I wear LC than Cartier, RL, CK, Davidoff, DG, just to mention a few.

I have never been to Bora Bora but I lived with someone who had EVERY BB ancillary product imaginable, and when I saw this I thought: Isn't that a WOMAN'S fragrance? Well the first time I smelled it after he came out of the shower I imagined a tanned native wearing a sarong and lei barefoot at the shore of a lagoon as the sun set to firey clouds and crashing waves...

The fresh citruses are not pungent or biting because the kiwi gives it just enough of a tropical feel without smelling like a cocnut drink with an umbrella in it. The dry lavender is masculine as it blends with the warm full scent of hibiscus and sandalwood. The musky cedar basenotes are wrapped in a light leather/skin musk yet it is still fresh and clean without being an "aquatic" clone.

Sillage: average to above
Longevity: 3-4 hrs (juice alone)
Overall:4.5/5

This is a special scent in that it is named for a tropical island and is not a sweet syrupy, over the top fruity floral, masculine and fresh with just enough floral. Well balanced...it is not what some with more experience would call anything special but for me it is something relaxing and lovely-like Bora Bora itself.

This is a perfect smell, its great for summer nights.Very nice on the nose and not well known with many. Great compliments to be had and has that certain quality that makes you stand out. I recvd a small sample and bought right away online for very cheap.

It smells like any typical cologne- nothing really special but it's not bad either. It has a light yet masculine smell.

ok scent nothing special kinda low quality scent u get what you pay for

I perceive it as smelling like an old style cologne. No development, no tropical notes except maybe the very sour lime. I thought it would be in the lines of Escada. I cannot associate this scent with Bora Bora.

This is a original scent! I have lots of perfumes in my personal collection, but Bora Bora is totally different from the others.
It is fresh and cool, maybe because of the Kiwi notes. At the same time, its base is dry...which makes this scent masculine and sexy.
It lasts for hours on my skin. Very good one!