JustFresh

It's time for me to write something again...

Here we go!

~The story:
I heard a lot of positive things about Chanel and their quality when it comes to perfumes, especially Allure Homme Sport stood firm in the realm of positive opinions.

As it happened, I was toying with the idea of getting this "sporty little water," a blind buy that I regretted... well, at least that's what I thought...

~The scent:
I sprayed it on my skin and had no idea what was happening to me.
The confusion in my head and especially in my nose seemed endless.

I started sneezing like a madman, and it felt as if someone had shoved a lemon/pepper combo right up my nose.

My senses didn't know what to make of the scent; all I got was a sour pepper fragrance that I simply couldn't understand.

However, after about 1 hour, a truly more than pleasantly smelling vanilla-lemon/orange cake emerged that left me hungry for more...

~Scent development:
[Fresh/Citrus > Spicy/Aquatic > Wood/Vanilla]
Allure Homme Sport, or AHS for short, starts off very scratchy, almost like a toilet cleaner spray, but then surprises with the oh!-range effect; in the background, it is supported by the pepper and vanilla, which makes it very masculine, fresh, soft, and sporty, and it truly is!

~Season/Personality:
Summer, summer, summer!
I tried to wear it in winter, but it really doesn't hold up in the cold.

It should refresh, not make you cold...

AHS fits in everywhere; anyone can wear it, it never feels "out of place," to put it in English.

I fought to love this scent, but it was completely worth it!

There's a reason I wear AHS as my signature scent ;)

~Longevity/Compliment factor/Price
Unfortunately, I could only perceive the sillage of AHS for about 2-3 hours; after that, it remains only faintly on the skin but is still well noticed by others.
Longevity is around 6-8 hours.

You will definitely get compliments, but you shouldn't expect any strange ones; the scent is loved, but nothing more. Although I must say that women really love it on me ;)

Chanel prices... yes, yes, that's the problem when you have to shell out between €70-80 for 100ML.
Even online, it's hard to get a good price.
You get good quality for a proud price.

This scent will pleasantly catch many people's attention while not coming off as the usual 0815 "sporty little water"; Allure Homme Sport is better than that, and it deserves to be.

~The Story:
There's a lot of talk... a lot, in fact, and all of it is positive!

The ladies at my vocational school can't help themselves: "One Million smells amazing!", "Get One Million!", "I love One Million!", "You just have to have One Million!", "One Million here... One Million there... One Million is simply wonderful!"

As a young man, you enjoy hearing such things when women get straight to the point!

Well, that's how my adventure began...
I ventured into the perfume department of a famous department store and got myself the fragrant gold bar without any hesitation.

~The Scent:
I arrived home, sprayed it on my skin with great anticipation and... got chewing gum?

~Scent Development:
[Fruity > Sweet > Spicy]
It starts off gum-like, wrapped in a fruity, sweet veil, and ends with a lovely spicy and oriental whisper.

~Season/Personality:
Here's the "problem"... no matter where, this scent is simply everywhere. There isn't really a day when I haven't noticed the smell of One Million.

Especially examples where you wonder: "Do people wear or drink perfume these days?".

Definitely a scent for the colder days of the year.
Please DO NOT wear it on warmer or hot days.
You're not doing yourself or others any favors, and I speak from experience.

~Longevity/Compliment Factor/Price
On my skin, I get 10 hours +, which I consider very good (compared to Le Male or A*Man).
There's nothing to say about compliments; One Million does its job well when it comes to standing out, whether good or bad is up for debate.
The price of this bar is certainly not worth a million, but you get a good price/performance ratio here, around €45 - €70.

You will stand out and still be just one among many in the crowd.

A scent that unfortunately plays into clichés.

My first attempt to immerse myself in the perfume community, I hope you like it! :D

~The Story:
I was once again looking for a new scent for myself, after about an hour of browsing and testing, I was about to give up and was "actually" already thinking of heading home... until two men walked in (both in their mid-twenties)...

Man A: What perfume could you recommend to me?
Man B: Try this one! Not a bad scent and for the price! You can't go wrong with it!
Man A: Let me smell it... wow, it really smells good!
Man B: I told you!

After I had almost lost hope, I headed towards Sculpture by Nikos, asked the nice lady for a sample, and I was surprised by what I smelled, in a positive way.

~About the Scent:
This scent slightly reminds me of "Fleur Du Male" by JPG, but less floral, followed by a bit of zesty, fresh citrus with a hint of vanilla.

~Scent Development:
[Sparkling, Floral > Fresh > Vanilla]
One thing to note, Sculpture does not develop significantly; so if you are into different facets in perfumes, this one may not satisfy you. Nevertheless, this scent is not bad, on the contrary, I have been using it more frequently and have to say I find it good!

~Season/Personality:
In my opinion, Sculpture can be worn in any season, it is timeless. Anyone can wear this scent anywhere; in class, at a meal, on a date, during a walk in the park, young or old, in the office or at a party..

~Longevity/Compliment Factor/Price
On my skin, this scent lasts about 8-12 hours. If I can get 8 hours out of a fragrance, I am more than satisfied! You are noticed when you wear it, no worries, it’s not Le Male, One Million, or A*Man ;)
I have received several compliments for this, from both women and men. You will have to spend between €20 - €50 to treat yourself to this scent, which I find very reasonable.

Sculpture is slowly gaining more and more attention... definitely a hidden gem.