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Emre95 1 month ago
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For me, the best iris fragrance in the designer range
Fragrance description: The fragrance has the clean iris like the normal Prada lhomme, only here sweet notes (tonka bean and amber) and spicy notes (patchouli) have been added. I would therefore describe the fragrance as powdery and sweet-spicy. None of the three fragrances takes the upper hand. The fragrance also has a pleasing DNA that is not offensive. Most people will like it.
Fragrance progression: The fragrance starts off powdery and sweet-spicy. Later it becomes more powdery-sweet. For me, the fragrance is also linear, as it does not change drastically over time.
Compliments: My wife thinks the fragrance is great and better than the normal lhomme. I like both very much. But I would still opt for the Intense. I have also received compliments on the fragrance.
Longevity: The fragrance lasts about 7-8 hours on the skin and about 10 hours on clothing. I spray the fragrance about 6 times.
Sillage: Is not beatsmode but also not skin scent. Therefore mediocre.
Usability: You can always wear the fragrance. Only for summer would it be too sweet for me personally.
Bottle: The bottle looks great. For me, it's one of the best flacons in the designer sector. The cap is nice and sturdy and sits firmly on the spray head. The glass of the bottle is stable and the sprayer is also good.
Price/performance: The retail price is around 130 euros for 100 ml. (2024) If the fragrance is ever on offer for around 100 euros, you can't go wrong with it.
Overall assessment: I would rate the fragrance 9/10. I like it better than the competition in the designer sector (Dior Homme Intense, Valentino uomo Intense, Givenchy Gentleman) It also has something attractive (sweet) that the normal lhomme doesn't have.
Fragrance progression: The fragrance starts off powdery and sweet-spicy. Later it becomes more powdery-sweet. For me, the fragrance is also linear, as it does not change drastically over time.
Compliments: My wife thinks the fragrance is great and better than the normal lhomme. I like both very much. But I would still opt for the Intense. I have also received compliments on the fragrance.
Longevity: The fragrance lasts about 7-8 hours on the skin and about 10 hours on clothing. I spray the fragrance about 6 times.
Sillage: Is not beatsmode but also not skin scent. Therefore mediocre.
Usability: You can always wear the fragrance. Only for summer would it be too sweet for me personally.
Bottle: The bottle looks great. For me, it's one of the best flacons in the designer sector. The cap is nice and sturdy and sits firmly on the spray head. The glass of the bottle is stable and the sprayer is also good.
Price/performance: The retail price is around 130 euros for 100 ml. (2024) If the fragrance is ever on offer for around 100 euros, you can't go wrong with it.
Overall assessment: I would rate the fragrance 9/10. I like it better than the competition in the designer sector (Dior Homme Intense, Valentino uomo Intense, Givenchy Gentleman) It also has something attractive (sweet) that the normal lhomme doesn't have.
Emre95 2 months ago
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Powder Overdose
Fragrance description: The fragrance smells very powdery, which comes from the iris. You definitely have to like it. I like it very much.
Fragrance progression: The fragrance starts with powder powder powder and powder again. Later, the Virginia cedar balances out the fragrance somewhat and it becomes a little more masculine. Nevertheless, it is more of a linear fragrance progression with only a slight change.
Compliments: Unfortunately, I have rarely received compliments on the fragrance. My wife likes the fragrance. However, she also says that I have better fragrances in my collection, such as Reflection Man, Relection 45 Man and Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Elixir. But these are also in a completely different price range.
Longevity: The fragrance lasts around 7-8 hours on the skin and around 10 hours on clothing. So that's perfectly fine. I spray the fragrance about 4 to 6 times.
Sillage: It's okay but not as strong as the durability. Maybe that's why I'm rarely asked about the fragrance in the office. My colleagues often approach me about fragrances.
Usability: It's like a Swiss army knife. (works for everything)
Bottle: The bottle looks nice. The cap is plastic but still doesn't make a
bad impression. The glass of the bottle is sturdy and the sprayer is a dream.
Price/performance: The retail price is around 140 euros for 100 ml. (2024) However, the fragrance is very often on offer, so you pay between 80 and 100 euros. I think it's okay for the fragrance.
Overall assessment: I would rate the fragrance 8.5/10.
Fragrance progression: The fragrance starts with powder powder powder and powder again. Later, the Virginia cedar balances out the fragrance somewhat and it becomes a little more masculine. Nevertheless, it is more of a linear fragrance progression with only a slight change.
Compliments: Unfortunately, I have rarely received compliments on the fragrance. My wife likes the fragrance. However, she also says that I have better fragrances in my collection, such as Reflection Man, Relection 45 Man and Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Elixir. But these are also in a completely different price range.
Longevity: The fragrance lasts around 7-8 hours on the skin and around 10 hours on clothing. So that's perfectly fine. I spray the fragrance about 4 to 6 times.
Sillage: It's okay but not as strong as the durability. Maybe that's why I'm rarely asked about the fragrance in the office. My colleagues often approach me about fragrances.
Usability: It's like a Swiss army knife. (works for everything)
Bottle: The bottle looks nice. The cap is plastic but still doesn't make a
bad impression. The glass of the bottle is sturdy and the sprayer is a dream.
Price/performance: The retail price is around 140 euros for 100 ml. (2024) However, the fragrance is very often on offer, so you pay between 80 and 100 euros. I think it's okay for the fragrance.
Overall assessment: I would rate the fragrance 8.5/10.
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0815 men's shower gel that just does its job
Fragrance description: The fragrance is very simple. It smells like a pleasant 0815 men's shower gel with citrusy notes and a floral note in the background. (very subtle)
Fragrance progression: The fragrance starts fresh with a pungent synthetic. At the beginning, I immediately smell the shower gel character of the fragrance in combination with the citrusy bergamot. Later, the fragrance becomes a little floral and the synthetics recede somewhat.
Compliments: I have worn the fragrance often but have not yet received any compliments in the office. In my immediate circle, many people either say that the fragrance is ok or that it smells good. I think the fragrance will go down well with many people. But of course it's nothing as exciting as an Interlude 53 from Amouage or an Alexandria II.
Longevity: The fragrance lasts about 6 hours on the skin and a few hours longer on clothing. So it's okay. I spray about 4 to 6 times.
Sillage: I can smell the fragrance on myself for a certain amount of time. Unfortunately, the sillage is only average. My wife has to get a little closer to be able to smell me.
Usability: I think it works for everything, as it has the simple 0815 designer shower gel DNA.
Bottle: The bottle looks nice. The sprayer is also reasonable. The cap is plastic but still nicely made. I also like the simple black design.
Price/performance: The retail price is around 130 euros for 100 ml. (2024) I would not pay the retail price for the simple DNA you get and only buy the fragrance when on offer.
Overall assessment: I would rate the fragrance 7/10. As it smells good but is nothing special.
Fragrance progression: The fragrance starts fresh with a pungent synthetic. At the beginning, I immediately smell the shower gel character of the fragrance in combination with the citrusy bergamot. Later, the fragrance becomes a little floral and the synthetics recede somewhat.
Compliments: I have worn the fragrance often but have not yet received any compliments in the office. In my immediate circle, many people either say that the fragrance is ok or that it smells good. I think the fragrance will go down well with many people. But of course it's nothing as exciting as an Interlude 53 from Amouage or an Alexandria II.
Longevity: The fragrance lasts about 6 hours on the skin and a few hours longer on clothing. So it's okay. I spray about 4 to 6 times.
Sillage: I can smell the fragrance on myself for a certain amount of time. Unfortunately, the sillage is only average. My wife has to get a little closer to be able to smell me.
Usability: I think it works for everything, as it has the simple 0815 designer shower gel DNA.
Bottle: The bottle looks nice. The sprayer is also reasonable. The cap is plastic but still nicely made. I also like the simple black design.
Price/performance: The retail price is around 130 euros for 100 ml. (2024) I would not pay the retail price for the simple DNA you get and only buy the fragrance when on offer.
Overall assessment: I would rate the fragrance 7/10. As it smells good but is nothing special.
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Emre95 2 months ago
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Spicy and pleasing One Million
Fragrance description: The fragrance reminds me a bit of YSL la nuit de Lhomme in combination with the normal One Million. Sweet and spicy is a very good description. However, I don't find it smoky, as others have described it here. Maybe I'm already a bit hardened by the Amouage Interlude 53 :D
Fragrance progression: The fragrance starts directly with full power cardamom spice and a sweet mandarin. It can only be compared to the normal One Million to a limited extent. The Royal version is definitely more mature due to the spiciness it brings. The fragrance also remains sweet and spicy until the end, only with pleasant lavender and sage notes added later.
Compliments: I have already received several compliments in the office. My wife also likes the fragrance. I think most people will like the fragrance.
Longevity: The fragrance lasts about 10 hours on the skin and a few hours longer on clothing. But you would expect that from a perfume concentration.
Sillage: Unfortunately, I don't notice the fragrance as well after a few hours. but I have also received compliments where I could no longer smell the fragrance on myself. Unfortunately, it makes me smell-blind at some point. But that doesn't mean that it's the same for everyone and that others can no longer smell the fragrance!
Usability: I think it works for everything. Even for everyday office life or summer, if you don't spray much. The pleasantness of the fragrance is also very good.
Bottle: The bottle looks nice, but the quality is, let's put it mildly, very inferior. The integrated sprayer in the bottle is unfortunately no better. But maybe I'm already too spoiled by my Amouage or Creed fragrances.
Price/performance: The retail price is around 120 euros for 100 ml. (2024) If it's on offer, you can buy it without hesitation. The only thing I find a little outrageous for the price is the bottle. Looks are definitely not everything.
Overall assessment: I would rate the fragrance 8/10.
Fragrance progression: The fragrance starts directly with full power cardamom spice and a sweet mandarin. It can only be compared to the normal One Million to a limited extent. The Royal version is definitely more mature due to the spiciness it brings. The fragrance also remains sweet and spicy until the end, only with pleasant lavender and sage notes added later.
Compliments: I have already received several compliments in the office. My wife also likes the fragrance. I think most people will like the fragrance.
Longevity: The fragrance lasts about 10 hours on the skin and a few hours longer on clothing. But you would expect that from a perfume concentration.
Sillage: Unfortunately, I don't notice the fragrance as well after a few hours. but I have also received compliments where I could no longer smell the fragrance on myself. Unfortunately, it makes me smell-blind at some point. But that doesn't mean that it's the same for everyone and that others can no longer smell the fragrance!
Usability: I think it works for everything. Even for everyday office life or summer, if you don't spray much. The pleasantness of the fragrance is also very good.
Bottle: The bottle looks nice, but the quality is, let's put it mildly, very inferior. The integrated sprayer in the bottle is unfortunately no better. But maybe I'm already too spoiled by my Amouage or Creed fragrances.
Price/performance: The retail price is around 120 euros for 100 ml. (2024) If it's on offer, you can buy it without hesitation. The only thing I find a little outrageous for the price is the bottle. Looks are definitely not everything.
Overall assessment: I would rate the fragrance 8/10.
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The sweet Christmas
Fragrance description: The scent reminds me of a baked apple with cinnamon and also partly of a sweet vanilla crescent. When I smell the fragrance, I think of Christmas stalls where you can buy treats and sweets. The atmosphere that the fragrance creates when you smell it is remarkable. I would say it is the niche version of the Spicebomb Extreme fragrance.
Fragrance progression: The fragrance starts sweet-tart and spicy. I can smell the dried fruits, resins, vanilla and tonka bean at the beginning. The cocoa and tobacco are also perceptible. However, the tobacco is not overpowering but pleasant. The vanilla is the big player in the dry down and the spicy notes are in the background in the dry down.
Compliments: My wife really likes the fragrance. There were compliments too. But compared to the other (fresh) fragrances I have, it is limited.
Longevity: The fragrance lasts about 10 hours on the skin and about 14 hours on clothing. I spray the fragrance about 4 times, even if little perfume is emitted per spray. The fragrance is already quite strong in the DNA.
Sillage: I perceive the fragrance on myself for a very long time. The sillage is definitely at the top.
Usability: It's more for fall and winter. It might also work on a cold spring day.
Bottle: Well, the bottle may not look bad, but in relation to the high price, the quality of the bottle is not so great. The cap is made of plastic and the atomizer is not exactly the yellow of the egg either.
Price/performance: The DNA is rather niche, but the price of approx. 350 euros for 100 ml is steep. Especially in view of the presentation and the bottle. I would rather advise buying the 30 ml or 50 ml on offer, as the fragrance's usability is also limited.
Overall assessment: I would rate the fragrance 8/10.
Fragrance progression: The fragrance starts sweet-tart and spicy. I can smell the dried fruits, resins, vanilla and tonka bean at the beginning. The cocoa and tobacco are also perceptible. However, the tobacco is not overpowering but pleasant. The vanilla is the big player in the dry down and the spicy notes are in the background in the dry down.
Compliments: My wife really likes the fragrance. There were compliments too. But compared to the other (fresh) fragrances I have, it is limited.
Longevity: The fragrance lasts about 10 hours on the skin and about 14 hours on clothing. I spray the fragrance about 4 times, even if little perfume is emitted per spray. The fragrance is already quite strong in the DNA.
Sillage: I perceive the fragrance on myself for a very long time. The sillage is definitely at the top.
Usability: It's more for fall and winter. It might also work on a cold spring day.
Bottle: Well, the bottle may not look bad, but in relation to the high price, the quality of the bottle is not so great. The cap is made of plastic and the atomizer is not exactly the yellow of the egg either.
Price/performance: The DNA is rather niche, but the price of approx. 350 euros for 100 ml is steep. Especially in view of the presentation and the bottle. I would rather advise buying the 30 ml or 50 ml on offer, as the fragrance's usability is also limited.
Overall assessment: I would rate the fragrance 8/10.
