Speedracer
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Speedracer
Feels like the daytime/work version of The One.
Maybe it's the marketing but I think they nailed it by naming this the Grey version of The One because that's what it smells like. A slightly darker, more serious version of The One is achieved by taking out the boozy notes and replacing them with vetiver. Feels like the daytime/work version of The One. Light, refined, pleasant, and ready to work. Leave night/play time for EdT and EdP. It's also versatile enough for cold or warm weather.
Projection is average but longevity is good, lasts all workday.
Projection is average but longevity is good, lasts all workday.
enough pepper here for this to lean masculine to me
Very safe and pleasant, light and citrusy. That's mostly all I get out of it, nice citrus with woodiness. It's pretty close to Wonderwood but with more citrus and florals. Not a bold fragrance but enjoyable to wear and for others if they can smell it. Not a projection monster but with these Schoen scents, the aroma comes and goes. There's enough pepper here for this to lean masculine to me.
Update: I was under the impression that this was an ISO-E super scent but having worn it couple of times and also experiencing some of Schoen's other creations, this one smells more like it uses Javanol, not ISO-E. It gives off a persistent, warm, heavy-handed sandalwood.
Update: I was under the impression that this was an ISO-E super scent but having worn it couple of times and also experiencing some of Schoen's other creations, this one smells more like it uses Javanol, not ISO-E. It gives off a persistent, warm, heavy-handed sandalwood.
This is one of my favs for fall/winter. Better than the original for me.
This is one of my favs for fall/winter. Better than the original for me.
It's really not that far off from the original Spicebomb, just with more spice and tobacco, if that's what you need. There's still plenty of vanilla-sweetness and it just smells like the original scent got an upgrade in all facets. Also, the performance is better all around.
However, in my experience, don't be surprised if a non-fraghead prefers the original to this slightly darker and heavier version that is Extreme. They may also prefer the Fresh (Fraiche) version out of the three.
It's really not that far off from the original Spicebomb, just with more spice and tobacco, if that's what you need. There's still plenty of vanilla-sweetness and it just smells like the original scent got an upgrade in all facets. Also, the performance is better all around.
However, in my experience, don't be surprised if a non-fraghead prefers the original to this slightly darker and heavier version that is Extreme. They may also prefer the Fresh (Fraiche) version out of the three.
macho-sweetness
CH Men Privé is a very masculine, boozy, leathery scent that also showcases a powdery cardamom note nicely.
Feels more mature and dressed up but it's still a modern fragrance with plenty of macho-sweetness.
Projection is good, just enough to let others smell you when passing by but won't clear the room.
Feels more mature and dressed up but it's still a modern fragrance with plenty of macho-sweetness.
Projection is good, just enough to let others smell you when passing by but won't clear the room.
like Dior Homme Sport 2012
Fruity, not orangey, lemony, spicy ginger and a nice, smooth musk. Smells more expensive than Zara's prices. Also feels unisex. Rumored to smell like Dior Homme Sport 2012 or even Cedrat Envirant. I agree, it's something like a mix of those and I actually like this better than both.
Extremely surprised and impressed with this Zara offering not only because of the smell but also performance. I get solid projection for 6+ hours and longevity is all day long.
Extremely surprised and impressed with this Zara offering not only because of the smell but also performance. I get solid projection for 6+ hours and longevity is all day long.
