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Almost too delicious for everyday use...
"White" by Lalique had a grand effect on me back then, and I still love to smell it with its pencil-like citrus to transport myself back to my early days in our olfactory passion. Strange that I didn't take the time to get "White In Black" under my nose sooner. Now I've made up for that and put it straight into the cabinet - luckily it's a really beautiful scent!
Nothing here is truly black; it leans more towards Lalique's plummy "Hommage a L'Homme," creamy-gourmand - but what does a perfume title or bottle color even mean these days?! I can best describe "White In Black" as a balsamic-peppery vanilla scent that plays in a league far above its price (I paid about €30 for 100 ml). Wonderful men's vanilla that melts away. I don't know if I can or want to smell so delicious and lovely every day. But it is indeed delightful. Great blend, as is usually the case with Lalique. Nothing here scratches; everything blends together perfectly. A cardamom compendium. A vanilla tasting. No pepper brute.
Bottle: Lalique excels here
Sillage: stronger than one might think... Compliment magnet.
Longevity: 7-9 hours, very decent, no need for reapplication
Conclusion: delicious vanilla charmer - never sticky, never sharp, zero unpleasantness. A great scent - although I still prefer the regular "White" by Lalique and feel that the pencil-like DNA is somewhat missing here...
Nothing here is truly black; it leans more towards Lalique's plummy "Hommage a L'Homme," creamy-gourmand - but what does a perfume title or bottle color even mean these days?! I can best describe "White In Black" as a balsamic-peppery vanilla scent that plays in a league far above its price (I paid about €30 for 100 ml). Wonderful men's vanilla that melts away. I don't know if I can or want to smell so delicious and lovely every day. But it is indeed delightful. Great blend, as is usually the case with Lalique. Nothing here scratches; everything blends together perfectly. A cardamom compendium. A vanilla tasting. No pepper brute.
Bottle: Lalique excels here
Sillage: stronger than one might think... Compliment magnet.
Longevity: 7-9 hours, very decent, no need for reapplication
Conclusion: delicious vanilla charmer - never sticky, never sharp, zero unpleasantness. A great scent - although I still prefer the regular "White" by Lalique and feel that the pencil-like DNA is somewhat missing here...
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Practical Sludge
"Bentley for Men Black" has a wonderfully heavy bottle and looks great on the shelf, it stands out - if only that were also somewhat true for the content or scent...
I like many of the Bentley fragrances; they often have a light tipsiness that gives them a catchy DNA and unique characteristics. But unfortunately, these are completely absent on my skin in the "Black Edition." It's nice - but never a knockout. Not even close. This library dustiness comes off rather scratchy and weak. The wood collection is indefinable. Pepper is present - but it never has any punch. And I clearly miss distinctions and nuances, highlights, and a clear scent language. Not smoky enough, not potent enough, not high-quality enough. It’s a solid all-rounder, soft and cozy. But unfortunately, it’s never good enough for me to stay longer in my collection or to be truly cherished by me. I had a different experience with some of the other Bentleys. This "special edition" could have easily stayed overseas for me. However, I’m glad it finds appeal with others. A bit of "Fahrenheit" ordered from Wish. And that shouldn't be Bentley's standard.
Bottle: black, strong, beautiful
Sillage: average scent trail
Longevity: 6-8 hours - also here it performs well on average
Conclusion: nice, but never striking papyrus all-rounder between mediocrity and effectiveness. Okay - but I miss unique features, edge, and courage.
I like many of the Bentley fragrances; they often have a light tipsiness that gives them a catchy DNA and unique characteristics. But unfortunately, these are completely absent on my skin in the "Black Edition." It's nice - but never a knockout. Not even close. This library dustiness comes off rather scratchy and weak. The wood collection is indefinable. Pepper is present - but it never has any punch. And I clearly miss distinctions and nuances, highlights, and a clear scent language. Not smoky enough, not potent enough, not high-quality enough. It’s a solid all-rounder, soft and cozy. But unfortunately, it’s never good enough for me to stay longer in my collection or to be truly cherished by me. I had a different experience with some of the other Bentleys. This "special edition" could have easily stayed overseas for me. However, I’m glad it finds appeal with others. A bit of "Fahrenheit" ordered from Wish. And that shouldn't be Bentley's standard.
Bottle: black, strong, beautiful
Sillage: average scent trail
Longevity: 6-8 hours - also here it performs well on average
Conclusion: nice, but never striking papyrus all-rounder between mediocrity and effectiveness. Okay - but I miss unique features, edge, and courage.
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The apple doesn't fall far from the bar table
Right off the bat, I don't know "Greenley" by PdM well enough to make solid comparisons, except that both go in the same apple-creamy direction and are lovely fragrances. But who has the edge (my guess, not surprisingly: the PdM), I won't rush to a decision just yet. As for "Nexa Immortal": it doesn't scratch, it doesn't bother, it fits!
Okay, there are a few more words to say about this fruity-silky apple from the Emirates. From its oily-reflective glass to its immense versatility to its hissing cashmere apple aura. The price-performance ratio is quite impressive here. The packaging and the cardboard box are just as noteworthy. But - and I'm not exactly sure if there's a lot of knowledge, prejudice, and imagination involved - I just can't shake this "UAE" impression. It's never completely in "dupe" territory. Especially since, as mentioned, I'm not well acquainted with "Greenley." But I can't completely dismiss it; for that last bit of enthusiasm and uniqueness, I can't let it go. So, it remains super difficult for such brands and perfumes to break into high rating levels with me. "Nexa Immortal" is definitely a good fragrance, though. It also reminds me of a slightly sharper version of "Boss Bottled" and its applications.
Bottle: playful from the glass to the cap, super elaborate for the price, but also a bit kitschy...
Sillage: cashmere-soft, but still present
Longevity: 8 hours and more - such Oriental "copies" usually don't skimp...
Conclusion: a beautifully wearable and (without comparisons!) valuable apple freshie... and especially with apples, that's not olfactorily easy at all! Between freshly washed white laundry and apple spritzer.
Okay, there are a few more words to say about this fruity-silky apple from the Emirates. From its oily-reflective glass to its immense versatility to its hissing cashmere apple aura. The price-performance ratio is quite impressive here. The packaging and the cardboard box are just as noteworthy. But - and I'm not exactly sure if there's a lot of knowledge, prejudice, and imagination involved - I just can't shake this "UAE" impression. It's never completely in "dupe" territory. Especially since, as mentioned, I'm not well acquainted with "Greenley." But I can't completely dismiss it; for that last bit of enthusiasm and uniqueness, I can't let it go. So, it remains super difficult for such brands and perfumes to break into high rating levels with me. "Nexa Immortal" is definitely a good fragrance, though. It also reminds me of a slightly sharper version of "Boss Bottled" and its applications.
Bottle: playful from the glass to the cap, super elaborate for the price, but also a bit kitschy...
Sillage: cashmere-soft, but still present
Longevity: 8 hours and more - such Oriental "copies" usually don't skimp...
Conclusion: a beautifully wearable and (without comparisons!) valuable apple freshie... and especially with apples, that's not olfactorily easy at all! Between freshly washed white laundry and apple spritzer.
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Lime Suffragette Scare
Azzaro continues to consistently release variations of "Azzaro Pour Homme" - this one is a summery, shower gel-like variation of their DNA with plenty of lime and little confetti...
This "Cologne Intense" is visually striking and very easy to wear, and as a 90s kid, it's also very easy to like. The lime zings, the lavender soothes, it's slightly scratchy but never unpleasant. Shower gel-like but never cheap. With its unabashed 90s aura, it currently stands out from the jungle of fresh men’s fragrances. Not exotic, but honestly old-school. Spring-fresh and masculine. Particularly suitable after sports and after showering. So if you need something for the locker room at the gym - this is closer to Marky Mark than to Mr. Wahlberg...
Bottle: great color gradient, fits well in my (large) hand
Sillage: soft and zinging
Longevity: 4-5 hours - doesn’t heal any wounds...
Conclusion: pleasant and bittersweet lime freshie with solid 90s vibes and Azzaro aura. Good!
This "Cologne Intense" is visually striking and very easy to wear, and as a 90s kid, it's also very easy to like. The lime zings, the lavender soothes, it's slightly scratchy but never unpleasant. Shower gel-like but never cheap. With its unabashed 90s aura, it currently stands out from the jungle of fresh men’s fragrances. Not exotic, but honestly old-school. Spring-fresh and masculine. Particularly suitable after sports and after showering. So if you need something for the locker room at the gym - this is closer to Marky Mark than to Mr. Wahlberg...
Bottle: great color gradient, fits well in my (large) hand
Sillage: soft and zinging
Longevity: 4-5 hours - doesn’t heal any wounds...
Conclusion: pleasant and bittersweet lime freshie with solid 90s vibes and Azzaro aura. Good!
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You can't make an elephant out of a mosquito...
I won't kid you, there has never been a click between me and “Bleu de Chanel.” Perhaps the line has never received a real bashing from me, and I would never lump Chanel's fresh-boring bestseller in with generic failures like “Sauvage” or even “Y.” But with none of the releases did I even come close to considering a purchase. Can “L'Exclusif” change that? Spoiler: unfortunately no, not at all...
“Bleu de Chanel L‘Exclusif” cannot deny its origins, it is clearly a “Bleu,” very close to the previous perfume version, and unfortunately cannot distinguish itself enough in terms of quality and innovation. Especially when you keep the hefty price in mind. Its sexy shampoo freshness is rounded off with a bit more darkness and leather, but very subtly and rather in the drydown. A labdanum layer. Most of the time, it remains same old same old. Perhaps with a bit more depth. Yet despite earthy leather or even incense nuances, it primarily remains a citrus-woody foam kiss. Its depths are merely alibis, its shadows rather feigned. And thus it hardly stands out from its relatives... Fans of the line will surely not be disappointed. At least until you look at the price tag...
Bottle: square, handy, pretty
Sillage: BdC as expected… definitely noticeable
Longevity: 8 hours is actually good. But at that price, and with that name and expectation, not great...
Conclusion: even at its probably highest level, “Bleu de Chanel” cannot fully convince me... Solid, sexy, fresh, and well-wearable, this “L'Exclusif” is definitely that. Whether it was needed after the perfume is, however, another question...
“Bleu de Chanel L‘Exclusif” cannot deny its origins, it is clearly a “Bleu,” very close to the previous perfume version, and unfortunately cannot distinguish itself enough in terms of quality and innovation. Especially when you keep the hefty price in mind. Its sexy shampoo freshness is rounded off with a bit more darkness and leather, but very subtly and rather in the drydown. A labdanum layer. Most of the time, it remains same old same old. Perhaps with a bit more depth. Yet despite earthy leather or even incense nuances, it primarily remains a citrus-woody foam kiss. Its depths are merely alibis, its shadows rather feigned. And thus it hardly stands out from its relatives... Fans of the line will surely not be disappointed. At least until you look at the price tag...
Bottle: square, handy, pretty
Sillage: BdC as expected… definitely noticeable
Longevity: 8 hours is actually good. But at that price, and with that name and expectation, not great...
Conclusion: even at its probably highest level, “Bleu de Chanel” cannot fully convince me... Solid, sexy, fresh, and well-wearable, this “L'Exclusif” is definitely that. Whether it was needed after the perfume is, however, another question...
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