Claiborne for Men Liz Claiborne for men

I had a vintage mini, which evaporated, but it didn't smell as bad as some of these reviews suggest, so my guess is that it was reformulated. Find an old bottle if you want to give this one a try is my advice !

it is a chemical chypre and a total disaster, the lady at the scent counter totally hated this smell when she got a whiff of it.

not reccomended!

Instead, try curve soul or claiborne sport and you will be pleasantly surprised

One of those cheap-smelling laundry detergent musk scents. The jasmine stands out the most, penetrating a thick heart of chemical citruses and spices. The drydown gives way to a raspy black pepper and musk accord. Everything is thin, artificial, and poorly-balanced. I recall buying a shirt made by Liz Claiborne, and wearing it to work. It lasted an hour before it ripped. That's the same kind of quality craftsmanship on display here in this scent. Save the pieces.

Hi,
I bought this scent when I returned from my 1st deployment overseas in 1989.Encountering this scent, I noted the top notes, which to me was fresh and clean, like linen. Then afterwards, the bottom notes were rather earthy and alive. This stayed with me and it caused me to enjoy this scent more.

If you want something to wear to the office or to some daytime event, then this is it. It's not over powering, but alive and fresh. I know some will not agree with me, but maybe their nose isn't quite in tune with this.

Most people I encountered like what I was wearing and most times this was it. Cheers!

A stunning late eighties male chypre from Liz C, my first encounter with this was at Marshalls and I think it must have turned or something; because, it smelled like a 20 year old bottle of Avon's Weekend (EEWW!) to me. However, when I ordered this one from Midtown Perfumes on the strength of the reviews here, it was a wonderous light men's scent that grew on me and got better as it went...

This begins with an effervescent citrus and faint fruitiness accented by greens (fresh and slightly bitter)and soft lavender note. My first impression was 'ginger ale'-because of it's light bubbly scent and overall smooth sweetness and surprisingly there is no ginger in this! As it starts to dry the juniper becomes apparent, the refined flowers bloom and the myrrh adds a resiny incense-like feel that is just out of this world. Perhaps the myrrh and juniper had 'taken over' in the one I tried at Marshalls. This is different from a lot of eighties scents, and the bottle is peculiar; though, I find the three different shapes and colors an excellent metaphor for the three distinct and seperate phases of this juice. This changes alot on me and each time I get a whiff of it it's slightly different, and I dig that. The ultimate drydown is manly with leather, musk and oakmoss and despite the patchouli, amber and cedar never gets TOO aromatic and finishes very clean on me with an ever so sensual earthiness. Very nice and much less intense than the listed notes would have you believe...

Sillage: good
Longevity: above average
Overall: 3.75/5

If you want something that has a little bit of everything and not too much of anything, Claiborne is for you. I am so glad I found this one after my tastes became a little more refined. If I had smelled this 5 years ago, I would have left it behind and missed out on a quirky and unique fragrance...they don't make them like this anymore!

Used to have this - not a great one if I remember. Annoying bottle, not a good fragrance

This one holds sentimental value to me. Was my very first fragrance when it was released in '89. Fresh and enjoyable to wear, haven't smelt anything else like this one. Might have to buy it again just to have in my wardrobe.

One of the first fresh scents that didn't rely too heavily on citrus (YSL PH, Eau Sauvage, Armani PH, etc. just smell like lemon water). A surprisingly well composed fragrance. Great lasting power I might add. What were they thinking with that flacon?

Claiborne for Men stands out for several reasons: a) it is one of the few bergamot-heavy frags I really like, b) it receives little attention on Basenotes, probably because of its modest price,c) it has superb longevity, d) it has wonderful sillage (strong but not "crazy strong"), e) it always garners me tons of compliments and, finally, f) it's the only offering from Claiborne that doesn't bore me to tears and/or make me want to retch.

A very nice late Eighties/early Nineties cheapie -- snarf it up before it all disappears from the shelves forever.

This was my first adult colonge and I do miss it.....I wore it well into college until I could no longer find it. It is very fresh and refreshing with the citrus notes, but they are toned down by wonderful leather, patchouli and oakmoss.....Too bad Claiborne doesnt make anything now that isn't "hip". SUCH A CLASSIC!