Il Mondo di Odore

Released in 1989, I cannot say that Ricci Club Haute ever really caught on. What I can say is that this truly is a high concentration citric woody and wears much heavier than your run of the mill masculine citrus fragrance. I have always liked Ricci Club Haute. I have an affinity for citric woodies, but this particular one bucks the trend and wears better in cooler temps than it does when you would normally apply a scent of this genre. I've had a few 100ml. bottles of this over the years and can attest to the fact that fall-winter make this one shine. Ricci Club Haute opens with a very dense accord consisting of slightly herbaceous citrus that has hints of berry. There's lavender here too, but the citrus is front and center. It does not possess that cologne aura as it is much too concentrated and envelopes you in a cloud of thick, spicy bergamot that leans green. Sandalwood and cypress are the mainframe for Ricci Club. You can sense them percolating underneath a sma...

Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, Honey, Cinnamon. Patchouli, Jasmine, Cedar, Orris root. Amber, Vetiver, Patchouli, Leather, Moss, Musk, Vanilla. Risking the snobbery label, once again I have to praise the vintage formula over that of the current rendition. I have tried several wearings of the newer and there's nothing wrong with it. It simply doesn't compare to the original. You have to love the patchouli note to admire Givenchy Gentleman. This is refined ruggedness as opposed to hippie. Patchouli is, more or less, a pigeon-holed note. The difficulty lies in making it appealing to those who don't necessarily love the aroma of it. I suppose if I was on the fence with patchouli, I may pass on Gentleman ( in any of its renditions ), but it's such a well done masculine version that the possibility of numerous sample wears would be likely. The vintage formula is aggressive from the initial application, but within 5 minutes or so calms down to reveal a dirty jasmine-rose...

Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender, Lemon, Petitgrain Carnation, Cinnamon, Geranium, Ginger, Jasmin, Muguet, Rose Ambrette, Benzoin, Musk, Patchouli, Sandal, Styrax, Vanilla The first thing you notice after applying Lancome's Sagamore is how rich this fragrance is. This EDT wears heavier than today's versions. It's construction and wearability resemble Chanel Pour Monsieur and Guerlain Heritage. I have read other good reviewers mention Tiffany for Men and they are absolutely correct. Sagamore has a more natural aroma ( to me ) than Tiffany and yet is still closely related to those mentioned. Vintage Sagamore opens with a dense accord consisting of citrus, Sage, Lavender and Petitgrain.  The top is substantial and has facets of wood and florals. It doesn't take more than a few minutes to realize that what you are wearing is something very special and complex. The heart is a spicy, floral smorgasbord with blending so well delivered that to try and unravel indivi...

Kouros has been around for 3 decades. Yes....3 decades worth of the most polarizing EDT ever produced that is a SUCCESSFUL seller. Kouros is a steroided  Leather , Honey and Civet sledgehammer that will force you to decide IMMEDIATELY whether you like it or not. It doesn't give you a choice to stay on the fence. Like the horrific beauty of a bodybuilder gone buck wild in his crazed quest for mass, Kouros is the aftermath of his workout and aglow with the insinuation of good, clean sweat. Virility is the message Kouros attempts to send out. I get the message. I happen to like the message. I also have no problem whatsoever in sending the message. Kouros is MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE. I've heard the stories. "It smells like cat piss". "It smells like urinal cakes". First of all, I have owned cats in the past and I assure you, Kouros has nothing on the urine of a feline. I was also in the plumbing business as a young man and to say it smells like urinal cake...

It's hard to believe Jean Laporte created this terrific sandalwood scent 21 years ago. This is a must have for sandalwood lovers who like it served up a bit different and borderline creamy. I have, in the past, re-reviewed this particular scent so many times that I'm literally sick of hearing myself blather about it. However, for the sake of honesty and accuracy, I have to revise it this one, last time and keep it at that. I decided to review the one that I own and keep in my wardrobe. That ONE is the original release. I've owned other versions as I've already stated, but the original release is the one I did a full 180 on and now wonder how on earth I didn't love this the first time around. It could be that it's not the most conventional creation you will put your nose to, but I guarantee it's one of the most unique you'll have the honor to smell. The "coffee" accord isn't exactly what I would call an accurate description of wh...

Bergamot, Clary Sage, Green note, Lemon, Pimento. Carnation, Cedar, Cinnamon, Fruit note, Geranium, Jasmin, Patchouli. Amber, Labdanum, Leather, Moss, Musk, Styrax and Vanilla. For the life of me, I cannot understand the 180 degree turn I've experienced with this 1980 release from Jean Desprez. I used to enjoy it, but now it only conjures up images of Frenchmen in wigs wearing too much cologne to camouflage body odor. Versailles Pour Homme is truly a subjective interpretation. The combination of pimento and undefinable fruit is off putting to me these days. The fragrance as a whole is very dense and casts a substantial aroma. Versailles Pour Homme intros with an eye opening citrus and an "off the beaten path" spice accord. Sadly, it loses me from here onward. A fragrance that comes off to me as a bit dated doesn't mean I won't like it. I have quite a few that fit this categorization. It's when they reek of a bygone era and can't be redeemed b...

Lavender, Coriander, Marjoram, Angelica, Bergamot, Lemon. Cypress, Cyclamen, Iris, Cinnamon, Carnation, Jasmin, Rose. Vetiver, Patchouli, Vanilla, Castoreum, Amber, Cedar, Leather, Musk. I become very amused at the polarization Fendi Uomo causes among those who have never worn it before. This is serious perfumery folks and the choice of notes is not for the feint of heart. I'm not insinuating that Fendi Uomo is loud and knock-you-down boisterous. On me, it is not, but for others it seems to be judging from their opinions. It all boils down to perception I imagine. Fendi Uomo opens with an aromatic and dense accord of spicy citrus, wood tones and musk. This surely isn't your everyday salutation and the construction of Fendi's topnotes are reminiscent of a heart or base accord in other masculines. It means business from the second it spreads out over skin. Wearing Fendi Uomo always reminds me of an overcast, late afternoon. It's not ominous or even a brooding ...