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Notes03/06/2018
Carlitos01
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Carlitos01
Very helpful Review
10
A spicy fragrance but not a spice bomb
All the three initial Reyanne Tradition Insurrection II fragrances are a good choice as an inexpensive perfume option. I still have not tried the new Insurrection II Pure Extreme
Despite what many people say, I do not consider this fragrance to be similar to Spicebomb. If you want a similar fragrance reference, I may recall Bogart Citytower Eau de Toilette by Jacques Bogart. What I get from this fragrance are some cherry accords, a dried fruits accord, a pineapple vibe, sweet spices, some smoke and none of the Spicebomb strong gourmand spices or sweetness.
Insurrection II Wild is an Oriental Spicy fragrance for men, with a sweet powdery spicy scent and its own proper smell. I like it; just because it doesn't smell like Spicebomb doesn't mean it isn't good; although this is a cold-weather fragrance, it presents some freshness in the early stages.
In my opinion Insurrection II, Dark is a manly sweet-spicy fragrance with its own individuality and a strong projection. It opens up with a faint pineapple top note but it's quickly enveloped by a deep and mysterious mixture of sweet spicy masculine notes along with what seems to be leather. This leathery note adds the same kind of heaviness and smoke to the body of the fragrance, the way some leather accords do. The presence is smooth and mellow just like suede leather and some of the initial sweetness is lost. I like this evolution.
During the evolution, we can feel an accord of what seems to be dried fruits mixed with sweet spices. I get diverse fruity notes like red fruits and cherries, but all orchestrated in a deep and dark blending. The spices are sweet and of the gingerbread type. I do imagine it to have some cinnamon, red pepper and cardamom.
My rates for Insurrection II Wild:
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- Scent opening: 7.5
- Scent drydown: 8.0
- Longevity: 8.0 (8 hours, 3 initial sprays)
- Sillage: 8.0 (8 feet, projects for 2 hours)
- Versatility: 8.0 (as a not very intrusive spicy fragrance you may use it on a daily basis, in the office, on a night out... Avoid gym and seaside)
- Wearability: 8.0 (avoid very hot days; very good for almost any situation in mild to cold weather)
- Compliments: 7.5 (not a serious compliment grabber but it grabs some attention!)
- Uniqueness: 8.0 (I detect some vibes common to various other Oriental spicy fragrances but without strong similarity)
- Quality: 8.0 (kind of smells like an expensive and classy fragrance)
- Presentation: 8.0 (nice bottle, very classy box)
- Price: 9.0 (€20,00 for 100 ml + shipping)
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Average: 8.00/10.00
between 7 and 8 =above average;
between 8 and 9 = recommended;
bigger than 9 = don't miss it;
A nice honest spicy fragrance; I do recommend it for the price, but bear in mind that it's not a mind-blower or a compliments magnet.
Music: Alice Cooper - "No More Mr Nice Guy"
Despite what many people say, I do not consider this fragrance to be similar to Spicebomb. If you want a similar fragrance reference, I may recall Bogart Citytower Eau de Toilette by Jacques Bogart. What I get from this fragrance are some cherry accords, a dried fruits accord, a pineapple vibe, sweet spices, some smoke and none of the Spicebomb strong gourmand spices or sweetness.
Insurrection II Wild is an Oriental Spicy fragrance for men, with a sweet powdery spicy scent and its own proper smell. I like it; just because it doesn't smell like Spicebomb doesn't mean it isn't good; although this is a cold-weather fragrance, it presents some freshness in the early stages.
In my opinion Insurrection II, Dark is a manly sweet-spicy fragrance with its own individuality and a strong projection. It opens up with a faint pineapple top note but it's quickly enveloped by a deep and mysterious mixture of sweet spicy masculine notes along with what seems to be leather. This leathery note adds the same kind of heaviness and smoke to the body of the fragrance, the way some leather accords do. The presence is smooth and mellow just like suede leather and some of the initial sweetness is lost. I like this evolution.
During the evolution, we can feel an accord of what seems to be dried fruits mixed with sweet spices. I get diverse fruity notes like red fruits and cherries, but all orchestrated in a deep and dark blending. The spices are sweet and of the gingerbread type. I do imagine it to have some cinnamon, red pepper and cardamom.
My rates for Insurrection II Wild:
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- Scent opening: 7.5
- Scent drydown: 8.0
- Longevity: 8.0 (8 hours, 3 initial sprays)
- Sillage: 8.0 (8 feet, projects for 2 hours)
- Versatility: 8.0 (as a not very intrusive spicy fragrance you may use it on a daily basis, in the office, on a night out... Avoid gym and seaside)
- Wearability: 8.0 (avoid very hot days; very good for almost any situation in mild to cold weather)
- Compliments: 7.5 (not a serious compliment grabber but it grabs some attention!)
- Uniqueness: 8.0 (I detect some vibes common to various other Oriental spicy fragrances but without strong similarity)
- Quality: 8.0 (kind of smells like an expensive and classy fragrance)
- Presentation: 8.0 (nice bottle, very classy box)
- Price: 9.0 (€20,00 for 100 ml + shipping)
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Average: 8.00/10.00
between 7 and 8 =above average;
between 8 and 9 = recommended;
bigger than 9 = don't miss it;
A nice honest spicy fragrance; I do recommend it for the price, but bear in mind that it's not a mind-blower or a compliments magnet.
Music: Alice Cooper - "No More Mr Nice Guy"
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