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A business fragrance as it should be! Gucci Envy for men is a blockbuster, this scent is synonymous with all the translations of a single English keyword: SOPHISTICATED!

Here, wonderfully spicy, peppery, and zesty notes are combined with a beautifully oriental fragrance accord without becoming even remotely loud. At the beginning, pepper and ginger dominate, presenting a very potent yet unobtrusive play of freshness, a non-sweet mandarin can be sensed, a soft, warm hint of anise and cardamom envelops the overall picture, and vanilla is already gently pushing to the surface in soft intervals after a very short time.

There is a very warm freshness, a refined interplay of zesty summer scent and oriental feel-good atmosphere - an extraordinary semi-gourmand companion that whispers softly: "Here I am!" Gucci Envy for men inevitably stands out from the crowd with its sophisticated and cosmopolitan aura, doing so with great subtlety and unmistakable elegance. A wonderful, high-class fragrance for the cultivated man.

The green potion in its distinctive, masculine bottle is the perfect companion for meetings & co in business attire and a very good friend for the hours afterward in the hotel lounge. It makes itself comfortable on a dark leather couch in dim light, enjoying tobacco and cognac, and lets the evening end stylishly and relaxed.

Gucci Envy for men certainly hasn't reinvented the wheel, it doesn't belong in the niche fragrance category, yet it is still different from all its brothers and sisters. This scent surprises without overwhelming!

The longevity is very good, but one should be sparing with the dosage and proceed with caution. A downside is the enormous dependence on individual skin chemistry, where surprises can often end negatively. Gucci Envy for men, like many other fragrance jewels, has unfortunately been taken off the market despite good sales figures and without understandable reasons. I have not found a scent even remotely comparable to it to this day. Here, too, a great master of perfumery, Maurice Roucel, had his hands involved (despite the lack of mention).

CONCLUSION: Those who enjoy gourmand notes that do not overwhelm should test Gucci Envy for men; those who count long-lasting and differentiated perfumes among their preferences will feel at home here, and those looking for a demanding, refined fragrance for serious occasions should secure an artifact of the green envy water, because (to quote Cornelius Nepos): "Envy is the companion of fame."

It seems that one often has to step away from a fragrance to truly find it. Valentino's "V Pour Homme" undoubtedly belongs to these compositions. It's been a long time since I owned the 30ml bottle, and now that I've been reminded of it here on this platform, I began to recall. Back then, I found the scent extremely pleasant and well-crafted, but I didn't really recognize its uniqueness; I noticed a sweet, almost sticky note that grew stronger over time and let the bottle drift onto my "Had It" list without a reorder.

Unjustly, as it turns out. This fragrance is by far the most beautiful, softest, and sensual semi-gourmand scent I have ever had the pleasure of smelling. The quintessence of olfactory harmony. Valentino V Pour Homme is the king of balanced and sensual fragrance compositions. It possesses everything an elegant, unobtrusive scent should have, without a hint of boredom. The fragrance enchants and garners plenty of compliments.

The fragrance pyramid promises a lot of fragrant ingredients - forget them! Trying to pick out individual components makes no sense here, as Valentino V Pour Homme thrives on its harmonious entirety. The opening greets with a refined, cozy freshness. There are no mandarins, no tamarinds, and no pink pepper, just a perfect interplay of these stimulating ingredients that culminates in a brilliant fragrance accord.

If you give this graceful blend a little time, one of the most beautiful butterflies a perfumer could wish for emerges from V Pour Homme. Everything here is just right. Not a single component of the heart note can be pinpointed; rather, you are overwhelmed by an incredibly harmonious and well-proportioned fragrance family of everything that is pleasant and delicious. An irresistible triad of gourmand, class, and timelessness.

Sweet? Yes, but in a very subtle way. I could only imagine sticky nuances in very hot weather.

Sexy? Oh yes, but in a very stylish, subtle way. Nothing lascivious; here, charm reigns.

Masculine? Let's leave that topic aside. I would absolutely love this fragrance on many women. Masculine is different, yet this scent is also perfectly suited for a man of the world. Unisex would be far more appropriate here, but then Valentino's marketing campaign with its rhetorical smoke bombs and naked man on the hood (!!!) would have flopped even more spectacularly.

With the downfall of Valentino Garavani's numerous labels, this phenomenal fragrance was also dragged into oblivion, much to the shame of the unknown perfumer. As uninspired as the bottle's design may be, its contents are overwhelming. The longevity is remarkably good for a fragrance in this price range, and the recognizability of the fragrance accords is very high.

CONCLUSION: Those who enjoy subtly gourmand fragrances are in the right place; those searching for the perfect scent for the perfect date will hit the mark with Valentino V Pour Homme, and those looking for a sensual, harmonious, and equally versatile fragrance can experience their "blue wonder" with this magic potion. Off to the bay - the last one gets bitten by the dogs!

“Musc Ravageur” is undoubtedly one of the most controversially discussed fragrances in the realm of olfactory super noses. The fact is: the yellow mixture polarizes, and in quite a ambivalent way. Hate and love have grown very close here.

Personally, I perceive Musc Ravageur as an extremely sensual, imposing, and gourmand scent. However, opinions regarding this perception are clearly divided. While I evoked associations with toilet air fresheners in some people during my nocturnal stroll, others claimed they could eat me up and could not get enough. Antipathy or sympathy - Musk Ravageur dominated them both. I had never experienced anything like this before.

But let's take a step back: Maurice Roucel - a master of extroverted fragrances: “Rochas - Man”, “Bond No9 - New Haarlem”, “Gucci - Envy”. With “Musc Ravageur”, the circle is complete. Four fragrance compositions that are absolutely convincing.

Musc Ravageur has an enormously powerful opening, contains no floral notes, and fills every room with its intense aura. Its massive cinnamon note is particularly striking. An entire armada of cinnamon sticks overwhelms the scent buds and firmly establishes itself. The clove merely serves as accompaniment and does not take a leading position. After a short time, the musk also becomes omnipresent, rarely allowing nuances of vanilla and tonka bean to shine through, and spreads more and more. An incredibly powerful fragrance accord.

Since I personally find the scent very pleasant and balanced, I can only report on my subjective feeling. Musc Ravageur is a gourmand niche fragrance. It stands out and arouses interest. Strangely, even those who found the scent unpleasant kept “sniffing” it again and again. What has been said about this brew, whether “pocket bestiary” or “panty dropper”, the fact is, the scent has that certain something to polarize, provoke, and captivate. A fragrance that has rightfully earned all its controversies.

CONCLUSION: Those who like intense, long-lasting fragrances should test Musk Ravageur. Anyone who does not mind finding animalistic notes in a gourmand scent should also give it a try. Those who want to stand out and have a penchant for strong, rebellious fragrances should spray this controversial French scent on and be surprised. Into the unknown!

Wow, this fragrance is a unique experience - a top-tier gourmand stench. Great effort has been made here to package as little as possible that could even remotely smell pleasant. And the end result is truly successful.

Salt, sand, and sun (!!!) - it’s always fascinating to observe how certain mental illnesses escalate to unimaginable levels among some fragrance designers.

The opening of this special brew surprises with a burning, medicinal alcohol note that reminds one of disinfectant spray and nail polish remover, nearly numbing all olfactory buds for a while. It's a shame, really, because soon one discovers a delightful scent of old, soaked cleaning rags that have been lying in a musty basement corner for weeks. A true joy!

The further development of the scent convinces with fragrance accords that remind me of that wonderful smell that spreads when one desperately tries to sweep away the remaining dirt from the last four weeks with an overstuffed vacuum cleaner bag. Hot, dry dust with delicious nuances of all sorts of grime. A poem!

The scent seems to linger endlessly on the skin, as every second feels like a decade and the urge to wash it off grows moment by moment. But wait! Don’t wash it off before this incredibly tasty note of vomit takes hold. It’s impressive how the creators of this masterpiece have managed to imitate this smell in such a wonderfully authentic way. One would almost want to bathe in it!

The fragrance is, of course, still being produced due to its incomparably pleasant aura, and this is despite the fact that the raw material sun is likely running low soon. It’s a shame, really, because I find the smell of sun to be extremely pleasant. But salt and sand make up for it, as with such uniquely tasty ingredients, one is anyway on the gourmand winning side.

CONCLUSION: Friends, I really have nothing against niche fragrances, quite the opposite, but this candidate is an assault on good taste. I have patiently endured many “stinkers” on my skin, hoping they would surprise me, but with “Ocean” I had to enter that door; the fragrance was washed off. A “scent” that erases itself from the face of the earth. Bon appétit!

What a fragrance! Here the term "distinguished" is redefined. This scent is so unique, so incredibly potent and extraordinarily present, yet without being ostentatious or overwhelming; Trussardi Uomo truly has style and class.

More than twenty years before Beatrice Piquet (R.I.P.) polarized with L`Instant de Guerlain, that brilliant lady created an olfactory masterpiece with Trussardi Uomo. This fragrance truly deserves the name "classic"; it devours many self-proclaimed classic compositions for breakfast. The black-gold elixir rolls over them all.

Trussardi Uomo is extremely difficult to describe; the scent accords are incredibly complex and the overall impression so unique that it allows for no adequate comparisons. A classic fragrance pyramid can only be guessed at here; the scent essentially consists of a consistently stable accord that only changes slightly through subtle temperature fluctuations in soft curves. I cannot identify a top note; Trussardi Uomo comes straight to the point and conquers new territory with its dominant heart note, but does so with kid gloves.

References to Chanel's Antaeus or Karl Lagerfeld's Classic definitely make sense, but should be taken with caution, as this fragrance manages to maintain its lightness despite its immense weight. Trussardi Uomo embodies exactly what Yves Saint Laurent failed to achieve with Kourus. Both fragrances have a slightly soapy note, are very intense and unique, with the crucial difference: Trussardi Uomo has character. The soapy aspect that bothers me in Kourus is presented here in an incredibly pleasant way. I am not a fan of roses, but here I could eat them. The vanilla does not bite, tobacco and leather shake hands with temperament, creating an indescribably complex harmony. Everything is coherent and so wonderfully soft and pure. A knockout!

The appearance of Trussardi Uomo is indeed extremely masculine, but it does not categorically exclude female admirers. The age of the wearer is far less significant for the fragrance than their demeanor and presence. Trussardi Uomo polarizes, and in a big way. Here, the high art of proper dosing is required, and we all know: less is often more. The longevity on the skin approaches the twelve-hour mark, while the inside of the jacket enjoys the scent for much longer. I have never received more positive comments about a fragrance than on this one.

For reasons entirely unknown to me, the production of Trussardi Uomo has unfortunately been discontinued, but it can still be found online for little money. The bottle is made of hard plastic with a leather pattern and golden lettering, or cap; visually not a showstopper, but solidly executed.

CONCLUSION: Those who enjoy classic, potent fragrances in the style of Chanel's Antaeus will be thrilled by Trussardi Uomo. Anyone who wants to know how YSL's Kourus smells good should take a sniff here, and those looking for an incredibly harmonious and intense fragrance that resembles a tailored suit without overwhelming should definitely give this masterpiece a try. Test it, march march!