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Quattro Pizzi I First tuberose fragrance from Casamorati I Feminine Energy & Summer Vibes I ATTENTION: Don't buy Hype, test it first!
Based on the first reviews from the perfume fair, I was expecting a lot from "Casamorati - Quattro Pizzi | XerJoff"; it was said to be a beautiful tuberose-coconut fragrance with other exciting notes such as rum, tobacco etc.
It has to be said that the notes in and of themselves naturally set a certain expectation - so I was all the more disappointed by the actual realization. I think that the current rating will also drop to between 7.2 - 7.4, as the first "hypers" will also have to justify the price that many have paid.
Now to my personal feelings and please respect other opinions, perfume is always subjective:
- For me, the fragrance starts off really feminine with a tuberose focus; if you want, you can smell a very, very, very small amount of rum, but hey, no untrained nose can actually smell that effectively. A slight peppery note with the tuberose, yes, I'm getting used to that. This peppery note is balanced out by the slightly sweet davana, but as a "normal person" you can't really smell that much of it.
- This minimal spiciness disappears fairly quickly, however, as the tuberose spreads out more and more and exudes a more feminine sweetness. Coconut, yes, is slightly noticeable with the tuberose, but the coconut is held back by the tuberose; really extremely restrained. The tuberose is not warm like in "Decas | XerJoff", but rather on the fresher sunscreen side due to the coconut.
- In the drydown, the tuberose is then encased in light tobacco and the tonka bean takes it in a slightly, but really slightly sweet direction - but here too, tuberose is the main player.
- The projection is quite alright, mid-field. The durability is slightly above average - but neither is outstanding. Not bad, that's just the way it is.
The comparisons to "Naxos | XerJoff" are absolutely incomprehensible to me; if then a feminine "Decas | XerJoff"; I don't want to be derogatory, but the "Casamorati - Quattro Pizzi | XerJoff" is clearly far inferior to the "Naxos | XerJoff" olfactorily, let's keep it real; it's a fine tuberose scent with a little coconut here, a little spice there, but nothing really "earth-shattering" from my point of view, at best you effectively get a little sunscreen and beach vibe here if you're creative.
Definitely test it and don't buy the hype: you may find that this DNA appeals to you massively, and that's fair enough. But with this fragrance and the amount of money involved, I wouldn't recommend buying it blind.
It has to be said that the notes in and of themselves naturally set a certain expectation - so I was all the more disappointed by the actual realization. I think that the current rating will also drop to between 7.2 - 7.4, as the first "hypers" will also have to justify the price that many have paid.
Now to my personal feelings and please respect other opinions, perfume is always subjective:
- For me, the fragrance starts off really feminine with a tuberose focus; if you want, you can smell a very, very, very small amount of rum, but hey, no untrained nose can actually smell that effectively. A slight peppery note with the tuberose, yes, I'm getting used to that. This peppery note is balanced out by the slightly sweet davana, but as a "normal person" you can't really smell that much of it.
- This minimal spiciness disappears fairly quickly, however, as the tuberose spreads out more and more and exudes a more feminine sweetness. Coconut, yes, is slightly noticeable with the tuberose, but the coconut is held back by the tuberose; really extremely restrained. The tuberose is not warm like in "Decas | XerJoff", but rather on the fresher sunscreen side due to the coconut.
- In the drydown, the tuberose is then encased in light tobacco and the tonka bean takes it in a slightly, but really slightly sweet direction - but here too, tuberose is the main player.
- The projection is quite alright, mid-field. The durability is slightly above average - but neither is outstanding. Not bad, that's just the way it is.
The comparisons to "Naxos | XerJoff" are absolutely incomprehensible to me; if then a feminine "Decas | XerJoff"; I don't want to be derogatory, but the "Casamorati - Quattro Pizzi | XerJoff" is clearly far inferior to the "Naxos | XerJoff" olfactorily, let's keep it real; it's a fine tuberose scent with a little coconut here, a little spice there, but nothing really "earth-shattering" from my point of view, at best you effectively get a little sunscreen and beach vibe here if you're creative.
Definitely test it and don't buy the hype: you may find that this DNA appeals to you massively, and that's fair enough. But with this fragrance and the amount of money involved, I wouldn't recommend buying it blind.
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An ode to the freshness of the ocean I Timeless classic I One of the first fragrances to use mint!
"Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) | Davidoff" is a timeless classic and had a real hype back in the 90s. Not entirely unjustified, as it was a truly "innovative" fragrance by the standards of the time and one of the first fragrances to use mint. Almost four decades later, the fragrance is still on most shelves and not without reason; even if there are now far more modern interpretations of the ocean!
But now to the details of "Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) | Davidoff" - what is it like?
- The fragrance is inspired by the ocean, refreshing sea breezes and green landscapes. Not surprisingly, the fragrance captures this idea and creates that "cool water" feeling right at the opening with mint and lavender.
- Increasingly, green notes are added which, together with rosemary and coriander, take on a rather fresh and spicy direction in the heart note before the ambery musk drydown sets in, giving the fragrance depth and a slight warmth.
- In this respect, you are taken on a journey that opens with a really fresh aquatic note and then moves on to a slightly spicy freshness and a slightly ambery musky drydown.
- The sillage is rather moderate, lower mid-range. The fragrance projects quite well at the beginning, but fades rather quickly. The longevity is a little better, but also rather mid-range.
A great fragrance that was quite innovative for its time and was able to hold its own for decades. Yes, and as explained in the review of Green Irish Tweed, the fragrance DNA is fine, but from my point of view it's just classic 80s/90s; for me personally it's no longer so appealing, but there are certainly many who continue to celebrate the fragrance in the summer or office, for different reasons.
Compared to the "Green Irish Tweed | Creed", the fragrance is a real bargain (10x cheaper) and although the "Green Irish Tweed | Creed" naturally smells better, I don't think that the "Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) | Davidoff" smells 10x worse! In this respect, confidently strike!
...but I have to say one thing; when I sniff the fragrance in the perfumeries from time to time just for fun, it really takes me back to wonderful memories of the 90s; associations with cool times and loved ones who have all aged with the fragrance in the meantime...oops, nostalgia....
But now to the details of "Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) | Davidoff" - what is it like?
- The fragrance is inspired by the ocean, refreshing sea breezes and green landscapes. Not surprisingly, the fragrance captures this idea and creates that "cool water" feeling right at the opening with mint and lavender.
- Increasingly, green notes are added which, together with rosemary and coriander, take on a rather fresh and spicy direction in the heart note before the ambery musk drydown sets in, giving the fragrance depth and a slight warmth.
- In this respect, you are taken on a journey that opens with a really fresh aquatic note and then moves on to a slightly spicy freshness and a slightly ambery musky drydown.
- The sillage is rather moderate, lower mid-range. The fragrance projects quite well at the beginning, but fades rather quickly. The longevity is a little better, but also rather mid-range.
A great fragrance that was quite innovative for its time and was able to hold its own for decades. Yes, and as explained in the review of Green Irish Tweed, the fragrance DNA is fine, but from my point of view it's just classic 80s/90s; for me personally it's no longer so appealing, but there are certainly many who continue to celebrate the fragrance in the summer or office, for different reasons.
Compared to the "Green Irish Tweed | Creed", the fragrance is a real bargain (10x cheaper) and although the "Green Irish Tweed | Creed" naturally smells better, I don't think that the "Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) | Davidoff" smells 10x worse! In this respect, confidently strike!
...but I have to say one thing; when I sniff the fragrance in the perfumeries from time to time just for fun, it really takes me back to wonderful memories of the 90s; associations with cool times and loved ones who have all aged with the fragrance in the meantime...oops, nostalgia....
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The grown-up Prada L'Homme with a strong presence and depth! I Comparison to Prada L'Homme EDT
L'Homme Intense | Prada" is undoubtedly a fragrance that takes the powdery basic DNA of "L'Homme | Prada" to the next level and works with ambery accords and a subtly incorporated tonka note. Many people ask themselves which version they should buy, the "L'Homme | Prada" or the "L'Homme Intense | Prada" - not an easy question to answer, it really depends on the desired area of application.
Before we go into the comparison, it makes sense to look at "L'Homme Intense | Prada" in isolation:
- This opens with a refreshing blend of iris and amber, which gives the fragrance a rather upscale fragrance quality and spicy warmth to the powderiness at the beginning.
- In the drydown, the patchouli and tonka bean make the fragrance more sweet and earthy, although the powderiness does not diminish, of course, but the fragrance then shifts from initially powdery and spicy to powdery and slightly sweet. The progression of the fragrance is not like a "Nefs | Nishane", but rather seamless and slow, almost linear.
- Of course, the amber, patchouli and tonka make the fragrance more powerful, which makes "L'Homme Intense | Prada" far more powerful than its little brother.
Now a brief comparison with "L'Homme | Prada" :
- The "L'Homme Intense | Prada" has far more depth thanks to the additional notes such as amber, patchouli and tonka bean. It is more mature and special; no longer just powdery-clean.
- The performance of "L'Homme Intense | Prada" is far better precisely because of this; the fragrance projects more strongly and lasts longer
- By adding this depth and the associated notes, the range of application is of course a little different; even if the basic DNA is still there, the "L'Homme Intense | Prada" is of course automatically more "special" and no longer as simple and clean... but who cares? You can also wear the Intense pretty well as a daily without being overwhelmed by it.
All in all, a successful release for people who found the "L'Homme | Prada" too simple, but liked the DNA.
Before we go into the comparison, it makes sense to look at "L'Homme Intense | Prada" in isolation:
- This opens with a refreshing blend of iris and amber, which gives the fragrance a rather upscale fragrance quality and spicy warmth to the powderiness at the beginning.
- In the drydown, the patchouli and tonka bean make the fragrance more sweet and earthy, although the powderiness does not diminish, of course, but the fragrance then shifts from initially powdery and spicy to powdery and slightly sweet. The progression of the fragrance is not like a "Nefs | Nishane", but rather seamless and slow, almost linear.
- Of course, the amber, patchouli and tonka make the fragrance more powerful, which makes "L'Homme Intense | Prada" far more powerful than its little brother.
Now a brief comparison with "L'Homme | Prada" :
- The "L'Homme Intense | Prada" has far more depth thanks to the additional notes such as amber, patchouli and tonka bean. It is more mature and special; no longer just powdery-clean.
- The performance of "L'Homme Intense | Prada" is far better precisely because of this; the fragrance projects more strongly and lasts longer
- By adding this depth and the associated notes, the range of application is of course a little different; even if the basic DNA is still there, the "L'Homme Intense | Prada" is of course automatically more "special" and no longer as simple and clean... but who cares? You can also wear the Intense pretty well as a daily without being overwhelmed by it.
All in all, a successful release for people who found the "L'Homme | Prada" too simple, but liked the DNA.
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The modern bad boy: hard shell, soft core!
Valentino Uomo Intense | Valentino" has accompanied many men through their everyday lives for almost a decade. A great everyday fragrance that goes in a slightly dark, mysterious direction with leathery accords and is rightly the "bad boy" fragrance of the masses.
But now to the course of the fragrance:
- The opening is very slightly fresh thanks to the mandarin note, which is balanced directly by the nutmeg, giving it a sensual depth right from the start.
- The main player then quickly comes into play, namely the iris, which is accompanied by a sweet tonka bean in this fragrance, before the fragrance then enters a slightly leathery drydown with this sweet iris base DNA. The sweetness of the tonka bean fades over time, leaving a powdery, slightly leathery base.
The "Valentino Uomo Intense | Valentino" is very generally acceptable, yet special and the title Badboy; hard shell, soft core captures the character of the fragrance very well in my opinion!
For comparison, a short version of the other Valentino Uomo "Intense" flankers (the ones I tested):
1) "Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense | Valentino": This has a slightly more revitalizing opening due to the ginger and also has a creamy-powdery vanilla-lavender association; but without leather accords
2) "Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu | Valentino" : This flanker is probably the darkest, most mysterious and strongest fragrance in the range. The leather kicks in right at the beginning of the trail, with the spice taking center stage and the powdery base taking on a rather dark interpretation via the aforementioned ingredients together with a note of incense in the drydown.
As you can see, Valentino really does offer different facets for its customers here, so there is actually something for everyone.
But now to the course of the fragrance:
- The opening is very slightly fresh thanks to the mandarin note, which is balanced directly by the nutmeg, giving it a sensual depth right from the start.
- The main player then quickly comes into play, namely the iris, which is accompanied by a sweet tonka bean in this fragrance, before the fragrance then enters a slightly leathery drydown with this sweet iris base DNA. The sweetness of the tonka bean fades over time, leaving a powdery, slightly leathery base.
The "Valentino Uomo Intense | Valentino" is very generally acceptable, yet special and the title Badboy; hard shell, soft core captures the character of the fragrance very well in my opinion!
For comparison, a short version of the other Valentino Uomo "Intense" flankers (the ones I tested):
1) "Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense | Valentino": This has a slightly more revitalizing opening due to the ginger and also has a creamy-powdery vanilla-lavender association; but without leather accords
2) "Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu | Valentino" : This flanker is probably the darkest, most mysterious and strongest fragrance in the range. The leather kicks in right at the beginning of the trail, with the spice taking center stage and the powdery base taking on a rather dark interpretation via the aforementioned ingredients together with a note of incense in the drydown.
As you can see, Valentino really does offer different facets for its customers here, so there is actually something for everyone.
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Great, versatile and dynamic everyday fragrance - but it quickly runs out of steam!
The "Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême | Chanel" is something special, in that it really has several facets to its fragrance. Even if it is extremely generally compatible and "simple", there is still a lot going on in the fragrance.
How would I best describe the fragrance?
- The opening is really brilliant, a wonderful mandarin-mint combination that is sparkling and gives the fragrance a certain fruity lightness. The invigorating mint gives you a cool breeze and overall it's an energetic opening.
- The fragrance then moves into a spicy-masculine dimension accompanied by pepper and aromatic cypress wood before it then goes into a beautiful bsis of tonka bean and sandalwood; in this respect, it also becomes creamy-sweet in the drydown.
The fragrance is suitable for everyday wear and is versatile. The only shortcoming of the fragrance is really its performance; the new batches in particular evaporate extremely quickly in the air.
How would I best describe the fragrance?
- The opening is really brilliant, a wonderful mandarin-mint combination that is sparkling and gives the fragrance a certain fruity lightness. The invigorating mint gives you a cool breeze and overall it's an energetic opening.
- The fragrance then moves into a spicy-masculine dimension accompanied by pepper and aromatic cypress wood before it then goes into a beautiful bsis of tonka bean and sandalwood; in this respect, it also becomes creamy-sweet in the drydown.
The fragrance is suitable for everyday wear and is versatile. The only shortcoming of the fragrance is really its performance; the new batches in particular evaporate extremely quickly in the air.
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