Tag: masculine scents
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John Varvatos Eau de Toilette may not be my type
I decided to test John Varvatos Eau de Toilette out of a desire to get to know more fragrances in the masculine category. This is one of those regret on first spray fragrances. For me, that means that the smell is quite powerful, perhaps too powerful. I wasn’t able to distinguish the notes when it…
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Le Male Elixir is certainly a powerful fragrance
I recall smelling someone wearing Le Male by Jean Paul Gautier and being the person asking, “What fragrance are you wearing?” As a result, my hopes were high as I tried the Le Male Elixir. Oh buddy, not the same experience. The first spray was overwhelming and instant regret. I was glad I wasn’t planning…
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Jo Malone’s Myrrh and Tonka cologne intense lives up to the name
Intense. I took that with a grain of salt given the way I have heard many a fragrance review talk about Jo Malone fragrances. “They don’t last,” they say. So, I thought nothing of spraying on the sample of their Myrrh and Tonka intense cologne. As soon as the spray hit my skin, I feared…
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I think Creed Viking is the perfect summer scent because…
Creed Viking is described by the brand as “fiery” and a woody, citrus fragrance. It was their interpretation of the Viking spirit, going so far as to incorporate a Viking ship into their bottle design. I mean, who doesn’t want to embody the Viking spirit of exploration and the strength of a Norse god? Creed…
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