Il Mondo di Odore

Mandarin, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Juniper. Rosemary, Pepper, Rosewood. Musk, Incense, Oak Moss. About 4 years ago, I purchased a bottle while at the mall. For me, 2 things were wrong with that scenario. I never buy "retail" or at least rarely do so, nor do I purchase frags at the mall. I revel in "deals", so that kind of nudges retail out of the picture. Also, at that particular period in time, I was heavily into Classic Masculines and experiencing torrid love affairs with the likes of Capucci Punjab and those of his ilk. Light Blue P.H. just didn't float my boat at the time. I, like the times, have changed just enough to appreciate certain things I was incapable of enjoying in the not too distant past. I believe this was due to wearing and smelling only powerful fragrances. If I chanced upon something not as substantial, I perceived it as lacking. These days, I sample enough diversity to circumvent that from happening. It's not by design either, j...

I was suffering from ADD-oid symptoms long before the advent of the internet, so I cannot really get anything done unless there is some sort of structure in place. Having just completed an enormous project, I see liberty looming before me and have decided that it is time to return to this wonderful venue to post regularly along with a couple of my best fragrant friends, Aromi Erotici and Couture Guru! I am delighted that Couture Guru has decided to join this site as a regular contributor, and I know that everyone has already been enjoying his splendid reviews, myself naturally included. A Warm Welcome to You, Couture Guru!   (sorry I'm a bit late on this, but you know me...) I was thinking about starting a new series here, “Tons of Tuberose,” specifically in honor of Couture Guru, the world's foremost tuberose enthusiast, and I may do that in the future, but I have to confess that of late I have become overwhelmed with the sheer number of tuberose perfume launches....

Dolce & Gabanna released this terrific scent in 1994. This is a fairly substantial woody citrus whose longevity is well known. At least on me, it lasts an entire day. Prepare to become enveloped in spice, green and citrus while cedar and sandal anchor this mid 90's heavyweight. The amber and tonka are rather sweet in this rendition and and maybe too sweet to some. I don't find that it passes over into the cloying category. This is about as sweet a scent as I wear however. D&G Pour Homme is one of only a few citric woodies I have that is substantial and has chutzpah. This isn't exactly a lighthearted, breezy summertime fragrance, but can be worn anytime with the proper amounts applied. Good stuff here folks.