James Bond 007 James Bond 007 2012 Eau de Toilette

Two days ago, I happened to have the opportunity to test this little water with the great name at the supermarket. A marketing masterpiece. However, that cannot be said about the scent.

A large cardboard stand featuring the two flagship products (women's and men's versions) of this pseudo-brand caught my eye; along with an almost unused test strip block, and I couldn't resist. If only I had listened to my common sense.

The scent itself mainly consists of a sour component that I have frequently noticed in recent releases in the men's fragrance category. Here it is called "green apple," while in "The Game" by Davidoff, it is referred to as "Gin-Fiz." In both fragrances, this ingredient is used very intensely. It overshadows everything else. This type of scent reminds me neither of a green apple nor of a long drink but rather of sour chemistry or sour-smelling sweat. Sweat does take on a slightly sour direction before it completely drifts into the stinky. That is exactly the first thing that comes to mind with this smell. I never thought James Bond's tuxedo would smell bad. You never stop learning. The man has a lot on his plate. ;O)))

I don't know who came up with this scent molecule and why it is currently in fashion. I only know one thing! It smells neither fresh nor elegant. There are better options, as seen with "Pour Monsieur" by Chanel. This just smells cheap.

By the way, I had the "pleasure" of sitting next to a man at a musical performance yesterday who had doused himself with "James Bond 007." Yuck! This association with sour sweat wouldn't leave me, especially since even my not-so-subtly applied "Rive Gauche Intense pour homme" couldn't compete. So with intense use, the sillage of "James Bond 007" lasts for 3 hours.

Oh! I also dared to try the women's fragrance. Ladies! Be careful with your teeth when using this! So much cheap, cardboard-like sweetness all in one place is dangerous for your dental health.