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The fastest Bentley.
Get in, floor the gas pedal, the strong but slightly watery lemon and the spices immediately deliver everything and exude a 90s vibe in the cockpit area. The resemblance to Azzaro's Chrome is unmistakable, only this one has a touch more depth in the overall scent profile with the paprika and tea. But just as quickly as it arrives, it also disappears with squealing tires.
Overall, a great fragrance, but this Bentley is not for socializing. It was built for people who value functionality. Apply, smell good, get the job done quickly, and be back home by noon. It does its job well, though.
The sillage is weak, the longevity is decent, and the scent is great. The bottle is very solid, high-quality, and visually appealing, just like the others. It’s not a must-have, but I’m glad to have it in my collection. For the price of under €20, you can't go wrong here.
- Roadrunner
Overall, a great fragrance, but this Bentley is not for socializing. It was built for people who value functionality. Apply, smell good, get the job done quickly, and be back home by noon. It does its job well, though.
The sillage is weak, the longevity is decent, and the scent is great. The bottle is very solid, high-quality, and visually appealing, just like the others. It’s not a must-have, but I’m glad to have it in my collection. For the price of under €20, you can't go wrong here.
- Roadrunner
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Whoever tames a Viking deserves attention!
I have been in possession of a sample of this fragrance for many months, which I ordered here in the Souk, as I am quite new to the niche world and the price is far beyond my pain threshold for blind buys. I waited a long time to write this review because I was too euphoric for a long time, and my assessment would surely not be very objective. But now, half a year later, I just have to get this off my chest, and with a bit of distance from the thought of how I would rate the fragrance, I must admit that absolutely nothing has changed. :-)
The only problem I had with it was the thought that as a man, I could hardly wear a fragrance with rose, but that thought is completely misguided. Very misguided, in fact.
Creed greets the Viking with Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian lemon in a very fruity and citrusy way, but lets him be a Viking, and before he even starts marching towards the mainstream, the warrior is captured by the two sparkling pepper varieties and transformed onto a wonderfully fragrant bed of rose, fresh mint, and velvety lavender, which is crafted from solid sandalwood. Just before the Viking can start rampaging because everything is getting a bit too feminine for him, as he is used to rougher environments, the base notes in the form of masculine patchouli and vetiver come through, and he slowly begins to feel visibly comfortable. I can hardly believe that I have actually described the fragrance this way, but the perfume does something to me that I have never experienced before, and what can one do about their feelings and preferences?
The longevity is nothing groundbreaking, but within the range. It lasts 4-5 hours on me and is very noticeable for the first 2-3 hours. I have no idea how this fragrance is received by women, whether it brings compliments or if it even suits me, but I don’t care. This will be my fragrance for many years, so get used to it. ;-)
In my eyes, the perfume is the absolute star from the house of Creed and has already secured its place in my display case. Many thanks again to the user who sent me the sample.
- Roadrunner
The only problem I had with it was the thought that as a man, I could hardly wear a fragrance with rose, but that thought is completely misguided. Very misguided, in fact.
Creed greets the Viking with Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian lemon in a very fruity and citrusy way, but lets him be a Viking, and before he even starts marching towards the mainstream, the warrior is captured by the two sparkling pepper varieties and transformed onto a wonderfully fragrant bed of rose, fresh mint, and velvety lavender, which is crafted from solid sandalwood. Just before the Viking can start rampaging because everything is getting a bit too feminine for him, as he is used to rougher environments, the base notes in the form of masculine patchouli and vetiver come through, and he slowly begins to feel visibly comfortable. I can hardly believe that I have actually described the fragrance this way, but the perfume does something to me that I have never experienced before, and what can one do about their feelings and preferences?
The longevity is nothing groundbreaking, but within the range. It lasts 4-5 hours on me and is very noticeable for the first 2-3 hours. I have no idea how this fragrance is received by women, whether it brings compliments or if it even suits me, but I don’t care. This will be my fragrance for many years, so get used to it. ;-)
In my eyes, the perfume is the absolute star from the house of Creed and has already secured its place in my display case. Many thanks again to the user who sent me the sample.
- Roadrunner
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With Cola or on the Rocks?
This question came to my mind first when I smelled the bottle. Very alcoholic, very sensual, and very spicy. I immediately felt like having a Captain Morgan or Southern Comfort by the fireplace.
Freshly sprayed, I then understood what Bentley means with the Intense version. Wow, it packs a punch! The opening is really intense and not for the faint of heart or those looking for a unisex and/or gentle men’s fragrance. Initially put off and wrinkling my nose, I pondered and listened to myself whether the scent was for me. At first, I thought no, but what happens during the dry down is phenomenal for my nose. The scent becomes less aggressive, softer, sweeter, and more leathery.
After 30 minutes, it had already developed into one of my favorite fragrances, and I immediately pulled out my leather jacket from the closet! In the cool temperatures, it unfolds wonderfully and hits my taste right on the mark. Pepper, leather, rum for sweetness, and patchouli become more pronounced the longer you wear it.
The longevity is great! It easily survives an eight-hour workday and should project well in the first 2-3 hours.
My first real hit with blind buys. I am absolutely happy!
- Roadrunner
Freshly sprayed, I then understood what Bentley means with the Intense version. Wow, it packs a punch! The opening is really intense and not for the faint of heart or those looking for a unisex and/or gentle men’s fragrance. Initially put off and wrinkling my nose, I pondered and listened to myself whether the scent was for me. At first, I thought no, but what happens during the dry down is phenomenal for my nose. The scent becomes less aggressive, softer, sweeter, and more leathery.
After 30 minutes, it had already developed into one of my favorite fragrances, and I immediately pulled out my leather jacket from the closet! In the cool temperatures, it unfolds wonderfully and hits my taste right on the mark. Pepper, leather, rum for sweetness, and patchouli become more pronounced the longer you wear it.
The longevity is great! It easily survives an eight-hour workday and should project well in the first 2-3 hours.
My first real hit with blind buys. I am absolutely happy!
- Roadrunner
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Don't Bat an Eye!
...to put it in the language of the target audience. I work in sales and perceive this scent every day. Really every day.
Most of the time, it's young men who are quickly shopping for something before heading out to party. Young, loud guys who want to impress the girls and stand out in general.
For years, I didn't know which fragrance it was that I often noticed until I bought it as a gift (as a blind buy) for my younger brother, but of course, I didn't give it to him until I tested it myself. ;-)
The opening is scratchy, bitter, and loud to my nose. The grapefruit (or grapefruit peel, as I read elsewhere) stands out, then the marine notes come in, and after a short while, the jasmine tries to say hello but is repeatedly overshadowed by the wild grapefruit (peel). After a short time, the colleagues come into the store and let their masculinity run free in the form of patchouli, oakmoss, and amber. From this point on, the fragrance has something I like, and I slowly start to get into a party mood, almost ready to ask if I can join, but then suddenly the sobering reality hits. I can't go, as I have to work. I can't just close the store and reason wins out once again. The scent doesn't change anymore; it stays as I perceive it the whole time. It doesn't get softer or milder, which I had hoped for a long time, as the longevity is indeed good, in my opinion.
Good thing I didn't ask if I could come along. It would have been too loud for me anyway and especially too cramped in the party venues around us.
And so the guys and girls leave again. Just as loud and noticeable as they came in, leaving me with the feeling of being alone, perhaps not quite the party type after all.
Long story short: The fragrance stands out, is loud, and wants to be noticed. For me, therefore, it's not an everyday scent, as I am more of a quiet fellow.
I think the fragrance itself is good and understand very well why it is so well received, but personally, I wouldn't buy it.
- Roadrunner
Most of the time, it's young men who are quickly shopping for something before heading out to party. Young, loud guys who want to impress the girls and stand out in general.
For years, I didn't know which fragrance it was that I often noticed until I bought it as a gift (as a blind buy) for my younger brother, but of course, I didn't give it to him until I tested it myself. ;-)
The opening is scratchy, bitter, and loud to my nose. The grapefruit (or grapefruit peel, as I read elsewhere) stands out, then the marine notes come in, and after a short while, the jasmine tries to say hello but is repeatedly overshadowed by the wild grapefruit (peel). After a short time, the colleagues come into the store and let their masculinity run free in the form of patchouli, oakmoss, and amber. From this point on, the fragrance has something I like, and I slowly start to get into a party mood, almost ready to ask if I can join, but then suddenly the sobering reality hits. I can't go, as I have to work. I can't just close the store and reason wins out once again. The scent doesn't change anymore; it stays as I perceive it the whole time. It doesn't get softer or milder, which I had hoped for a long time, as the longevity is indeed good, in my opinion.
Good thing I didn't ask if I could come along. It would have been too loud for me anyway and especially too cramped in the party venues around us.
And so the guys and girls leave again. Just as loud and noticeable as they came in, leaving me with the feeling of being alone, perhaps not quite the party type after all.
Long story short: The fragrance stands out, is loud, and wants to be noticed. For me, therefore, it's not an everyday scent, as I am more of a quiet fellow.
I think the fragrance itself is good and understand very well why it is so well received, but personally, I wouldn't buy it.
- Roadrunner
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First Contact in 2020.
I bought this fragrance blind this year because I'm not a fan of the summer scents that have come out in recent years.
The scent opens very intensely. I wasn't familiar with the ingredients, so I thought I was smelling grapefruit, lemon, or lime or something similar. In any case, the opening is very citrusy and a bit sour for "beginner noses" like mine.
After a while, this fragrance becomes milder and especially softer, which makes it very pleasant for my nose. The sandalwood is probably responsible for that. Additional notes like those from musk and vetiver then ensured that I understood why this fragrance is called pour homme during the dry down.
When I started receiving the first compliments for the scent, I suddenly liked it even more and wore it with great enthusiasm all week, as its longevity is really good. The following week brought the "reality check." I hardly noticed it anymore after 1-2 hours, and there were no more comments from others, which led me to the realization that this fragrance reveals its full splendor in proper heat, as it was significantly cooler in week 2 than the week before (35 degrees).
Conclusion: For my "beginner nose," it's a yuzu bomb that becomes softer in the dry down and develops into a very masculine and versatile fragrance. It performs very well even in strong heat! I like it a lot and I don't regret any of the few euros it cost compared to other current summer fragrances.
The scent opens very intensely. I wasn't familiar with the ingredients, so I thought I was smelling grapefruit, lemon, or lime or something similar. In any case, the opening is very citrusy and a bit sour for "beginner noses" like mine.
After a while, this fragrance becomes milder and especially softer, which makes it very pleasant for my nose. The sandalwood is probably responsible for that. Additional notes like those from musk and vetiver then ensured that I understood why this fragrance is called pour homme during the dry down.
When I started receiving the first compliments for the scent, I suddenly liked it even more and wore it with great enthusiasm all week, as its longevity is really good. The following week brought the "reality check." I hardly noticed it anymore after 1-2 hours, and there were no more comments from others, which led me to the realization that this fragrance reveals its full splendor in proper heat, as it was significantly cooler in week 2 than the week before (35 degrees).
Conclusion: For my "beginner nose," it's a yuzu bomb that becomes softer in the dry down and develops into a very masculine and versatile fragrance. It performs very well even in strong heat! I like it a lot and I don't regret any of the few euros it cost compared to other current summer fragrances.
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