HerakObama

Very bright, sparkling, vibrant opening note that's truly amazing. Alas, this note lasts for maybe 20 seconds, then it just turns to an "old folks' rose garden" note. A few minutes later, the rose mellows out a bit and the fragrance becomes more balanced. That said, I have no clue how the Bow Tie Fragrance Guy and others think this leans masculine. 6/10 overall. If they could sustain that opening note and have it linger more in the dry down, it would be a 9+.

Perhaps my nose is broken; perhaps my sense of smell is compromised by this thick Miami humidity - not sure. All I know is I had such high hopes when that opening note hit, and then....I got hit in the face with a rose bouquet from Publix.

Robust, masculine scent that gets cloyingly sweet/spicy and can totally overwhelm a room if you're not careful. This is one of those scents with an appeal rating that directly correlates to the amount you apply: it smells great in moderation but quickly takes an "appeal nosedive" if you overdo it.

I recommend this for use in chilly to cold weather and when attending an event at a moderately large indoor and/or outdoor venue. Don't be that guy who applies ten sprays and then walks into a close-quarters Manhattan wine bar that only seats a dozen people. Stick to 2-3 sprays tops - don't be a psycho like that Youtuber, CurlyFragrance, and apply 15-20 sprays. "Less is more" is the adage to live by with this fragrance.

Purchased this cologne and thought it was fairly decent, albeit a bit overly sweet. Then one day I purchased some woody air freshers for my apartment (for $12.99) that smelled 100% identical. This made me really question the overall quality of the ingredients used in this fragrance. I'm guessing that Wood Infusion is almost entirely synthetic.