Amazing for Men by Bill Blass

Tangerine, Cactus Flower, Red Berries, Ginger, Sage, Sandalwood, Cedar.

The reviews on Amazing for Men by Bill Blass are scathing. While it may be true that this masculine isn't exactly a good representative of the name bestowed upon it, I don't find it terrible. For the amazing price I paid for a new bottle ( $5 ), it was worth it from an economic standpoint. Naturally, Mrs. Aromi likes it quite a bit, which continues to prove that you simply never know how an aroma you are wearing is perceived by others. On the other hand, my wife's nose seems to work in reverse compared to the majority of humanity, so you get the picture.............

The dominant quality of Amazing, on my skin, is the spices. Gratefully, this aspect isn't overpowering like some others that implement Ginger and Sage. It's mellow enough to be wearable, but at the same time remains noticeable. The citrus in the opening does nothing more than to dilute the spicy fruit accord that is already merged with it.

Extremely linear, what you smell the first 2 minutes is what you get for the life of the wearings. I suppose when this was first released in 2000, it garnered disappointment since it smells retro and could be deemed uninspired. In hindsight, it's an acceptable, mediocre fragrance that, for its price point is a justifiable purchase for someone who enjoys aromas circa 1980's.

Sillage is average and longevity is approximately 3-4 hours on my skin. Positive-Neutral rating from Aromi for Amazing for Men by Bill Blass with the recommendation that this be sampled before purchase.

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