5
Very helpful Review
In the Neon Taxi to the 80s
Greed remains cool - so why not release an even cheaper copy of already inexpensive fragrances? This could apply to Taxi, which is a sort of double of the famous Drakkar Noir. I don’t mind this tactic; it’s an absolutely good scent & an alternative for those on a very tight budget (10€/100ml) - but even though I couldn't hesitate: wouldn’t you rather buy the original? With Creeds or Amouages, good cheapie alternatives are welcome & provide some relief for the original bottles so they don’t empty out so quickly - but here? Well, whatever.
I also haven’t smelled DN in too long to determine how similar they are - but from memory, it’s enormous. Taxi comes across on my skin as a bit more synthetic, flatter & especially sweeter, also reminiscent of Adventure & Caesars Men. I even recognize parallels to Feeling Men - but when so many not-so-similar memories come together, the scent might just be independent enough... It’s as if you make soap out of green gummy bears in a chemistry lab, and then run it through a briefly worn men's underwear - sounds gross, but it’s actually an interesting, rarely smelled combination today. Anise + Lavender + Musk are probably the driving forces here. A very sweet, young fougere with a barbershop feeling. Masculine, 80s, almost in neon colors. I much prefer sweet soaps like Prada Amber Pour Homme & therefore, Taxi will surely share the fate of Caesars Men & will be sold/given away.
Bottle: beautifully ugly
Sillage: solid - sweet fougere, not a powerhouse
Longevity: doesn’t really reflect its price - 7 hours.
Conclusion: a good alternative for fans of Drakkar Noir, Caesars Palace & Co. - but personally, I’m not so keen on this direction anymore... maybe I really need to test Drakkar Noir again!
I also haven’t smelled DN in too long to determine how similar they are - but from memory, it’s enormous. Taxi comes across on my skin as a bit more synthetic, flatter & especially sweeter, also reminiscent of Adventure & Caesars Men. I even recognize parallels to Feeling Men - but when so many not-so-similar memories come together, the scent might just be independent enough... It’s as if you make soap out of green gummy bears in a chemistry lab, and then run it through a briefly worn men's underwear - sounds gross, but it’s actually an interesting, rarely smelled combination today. Anise + Lavender + Musk are probably the driving forces here. A very sweet, young fougere with a barbershop feeling. Masculine, 80s, almost in neon colors. I much prefer sweet soaps like Prada Amber Pour Homme & therefore, Taxi will surely share the fate of Caesars Men & will be sold/given away.
Bottle: beautifully ugly
Sillage: solid - sweet fougere, not a powerhouse
Longevity: doesn’t really reflect its price - 7 hours.
Conclusion: a good alternative for fans of Drakkar Noir, Caesars Palace & Co. - but personally, I’m not so keen on this direction anymore... maybe I really need to test Drakkar Noir again!
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