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Reviews by MettlerMatt
Brutus by Orto Parisi
Absolutely beautiful in my opinion, one of my favorite patchouli fragrances.
This is a cousin of Black Afgano and Pardon but stands on its own.
Performance is good.
Back up bottle worthy for me.
9/10
This is a cousin of Black Afgano and Pardon but stands on its own.
Performance is good.
Back up bottle worthy for me.
9/10
Percival by Parfums de Marly
I finally found the perfect use for this fragrance, flying long haul!
Anually I do a couple/few long haul flights 10-13hrs+. I was tossing up between Percival, GIT or Original Vetiver.
Yep I picked Percival and this thing rocked! The whole time from leaving home until arriving at my destination 18 hours later I was catching whiffs.
It is such a clean, pleasant shower gel type feel. If you want to stand out i do not recommend this but it will sure keep you smelling shower clean for a long time!
I do really enjoy this but i do not think it's worth the price point.
7.5/10
Anually I do a couple/few long haul flights 10-13hrs+. I was tossing up between Percival, GIT or Original Vetiver.
Yep I picked Percival and this thing rocked! The whole time from leaving home until arriving at my destination 18 hours later I was catching whiffs.
It is such a clean, pleasant shower gel type feel. If you want to stand out i do not recommend this but it will sure keep you smelling shower clean for a long time!
I do really enjoy this but i do not think it's worth the price point.
7.5/10
Platinum Égoïste by Chanel
Classy, elegant and safe
Not the best from Chanel but not the worst, I do really enjoy this however it does seem a tad generic.
Has good performance and longevity.
Recommended for formal occasions but safe enough for casual wear.
7/10
Not the best from Chanel but not the worst, I do really enjoy this however it does seem a tad generic.
Has good performance and longevity.
Recommended for formal occasions but safe enough for casual wear.
7/10
Galloway by Parfums de Marly
A big like from me.
Great scent
Very good longevity for a freshie
Decent sillage
Versatile enough
Cool bottle as with every PDM
7.5/10
Great scent
Very good longevity for a freshie
Decent sillage
Versatile enough
Cool bottle as with every PDM
7.5/10
Viking by Creed
A big like for me
Although this doesn't project much it definitely had good longevity for me, it sits quite close to the skin which is a shame.
I do love the salty, mint, pepper vibe about this fragrance
All in all
7/10
Although this doesn't project much it definitely had good longevity for me, it sits quite close to the skin which is a shame.
I do love the salty, mint, pepper vibe about this fragrance
All in all
7/10
Carlisle by Parfums de Marly
As soon as I smelt this I knew a bottle had to be in my collection.
This is so smooth and masterfully blended and now one of my favorite fragrances.
Awesome smell and awesome performance!
Loses a point for versatility.
9/10
This is so smooth and masterfully blended and now one of my favorite fragrances.
Awesome smell and awesome performance!
Loses a point for versatility.
9/10
Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême by Chanel
I do enjoy this fragrance and so does my partner, everytime i wear this she can't get enough of it!
I get good performance
8/10
I get good performance
8/10
Beach Hut Man by Amouage
I didn't like the opening of this a first but now i really enjoy it. This has happened on a few of my now favorites.
My main love of this is the drydown it is great, along with the quality and longevity of this.
9/10
My main love of this is the drydown it is great, along with the quality and longevity of this.
9/10
Interlude Man by Amouage
This such a unique frag and a strong one at that.
I tested this in a shop two times before buying a full bottle and i do love this stuff. In saying that i find it very situational and definitely not versatile.
So the on the day i received my bottle i put about 2 sprays on and my partner came home from work about an 2 hours later. I kid you not as soon as she walked in the door she started choking and even in the room where i applied it she had to air it out opps! She does like it just not when shes tired from work and wants to sleep though! I have over 70 bottles and i know this one is powerful because she has mentioned a few times she can smell me in the next room. I have not had this with any other fragrance (I have other big hitters ie Aventus, Reflection Man, Pardon, Epic man, Eau Sauvage 2012, Ursa, Layton etc)
I love the sweet incense in this but the star of this for me is that Oregano note. It just lingers around and i do really enjoy it.
All in all a great release but it does lose a point for versatility and half a point because as much as this stuff is potent its not as long lasting as some would say. Although i have the magnetic cap so i believe these have been reformulated.
Bottle looks awesome also
8.5/10
I tested this in a shop two times before buying a full bottle and i do love this stuff. In saying that i find it very situational and definitely not versatile.
So the on the day i received my bottle i put about 2 sprays on and my partner came home from work about an 2 hours later. I kid you not as soon as she walked in the door she started choking and even in the room where i applied it she had to air it out opps! She does like it just not when shes tired from work and wants to sleep though! I have over 70 bottles and i know this one is powerful because she has mentioned a few times she can smell me in the next room. I have not had this with any other fragrance (I have other big hitters ie Aventus, Reflection Man, Pardon, Epic man, Eau Sauvage 2012, Ursa, Layton etc)
I love the sweet incense in this but the star of this for me is that Oregano note. It just lingers around and i do really enjoy it.
All in all a great release but it does lose a point for versatility and half a point because as much as this stuff is potent its not as long lasting as some would say. Although i have the magnetic cap so i believe these have been reformulated.
Bottle looks awesome also
8.5/10
Layton by Parfums de Marly
Well i do enjoy the smell but i don't seem to get the performance others rave about. Which sucks because i really like this.
The first few times i wore this i noticed quite a few woman would smile at me, however no compliments or mentions of my smell so who knows. . .
My partner thinks its 'alright'
Awesome bottle!
With all this in mind it's just a neutral rating from me.
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The first few times i wore this i noticed quite a few woman would smile at me, however no compliments or mentions of my smell so who knows. . .
My partner thinks its 'alright'
Awesome bottle!
With all this in mind it's just a neutral rating from me.
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Jubilation XXV Man by Amouage
I love this smell, it is simply great.
However for me it seems to settle close to the skin way too soon (within an hour). This makes me sad because boy does it smell good.
Dispite this i will give it my tick of approval.
However for me it seems to settle close to the skin way too soon (within an hour). This makes me sad because boy does it smell good.
Dispite this i will give it my tick of approval.
Epic Man by Amouage
EPIC!!!
I love this stuff however. . . I don't get the performance i would expect. I tried this in store a couple of times and damn it lasted all day plus some. I then brought a bottle and altough it smells the same it just doesn't seem to last all that long?
In saying this almost all of my high end niche fragrances seem to suffer this same fate, am i going nose blind from the big hitters perhaps?
Don't get me wrong this will go the distance it just seems to settle close to the skin within an hour or so. . .
Dispite this it does get my approval, the smell is epic. . . It really is. I will give the benefit of doubt for performance.
Scent 8.5/10
Sillage 6/10
Performance 7/10
Value 7/10
I love this stuff however. . . I don't get the performance i would expect. I tried this in store a couple of times and damn it lasted all day plus some. I then brought a bottle and altough it smells the same it just doesn't seem to last all that long?
In saying this almost all of my high end niche fragrances seem to suffer this same fate, am i going nose blind from the big hitters perhaps?
Don't get me wrong this will go the distance it just seems to settle close to the skin within an hour or so. . .
Dispite this it does get my approval, the smell is epic. . . It really is. I will give the benefit of doubt for performance.
Scent 8.5/10
Sillage 6/10
Performance 7/10
Value 7/10
Eau Sauvage Parfum (original) by Christian Dior
Sensational!
I own both this and the 2017 version and this one just edges it for my pick. Slightly more darker and mysterious.
I do get the rubber vibe but for me its in a good way.
Update: I was at a local shop and saw this sitting on the shelf, I immediately bought it! I managed to get a good deal also. I now have 2 bottles in my collection and boy am i happy!
10/10
I own both this and the 2017 version and this one just edges it for my pick. Slightly more darker and mysterious.
I do get the rubber vibe but for me its in a good way.
Update: I was at a local shop and saw this sitting on the shelf, I immediately bought it! I managed to get a good deal also. I now have 2 bottles in my collection and boy am i happy!
10/10
Nisean by Parfums de Marly
This fragrance kicks some serious ass.
Boy do i love this stuff however it is definitely not a daily wear and best kept for special Occasions.
The performance is insane. I have sprayed this on me in my room and walked in the next day with the smell still lingering in there. Crazy!
Refined, smooth, sophisticated
Best in class
4.8/5
Boy do i love this stuff however it is definitely not a daily wear and best kept for special Occasions.
The performance is insane. I have sprayed this on me in my room and walked in the next day with the smell still lingering in there. Crazy!
Refined, smooth, sophisticated
Best in class
4.8/5
Eau Sauvage Parfum (2017 version) by Christian Dior
Fresh and masculine
Out of the 60 bottles i own this one performs the best for me. I can smell it all day, the projection is beast.
I am not sure if i go nose blind with my other big hitter fragrances but this one just seems to cut through the air and perfom the best.
Which is really good cause i absolutely love the smell of this. Luckily i have managed to find a 2012 bottle which i shall have soon! I can't wait to compare them.
*Update*
Have received the 2012 version and it only slightly edges this one for top place. Both are great!
10/10
Out of the 60 bottles i own this one performs the best for me. I can smell it all day, the projection is beast.
I am not sure if i go nose blind with my other big hitter fragrances but this one just seems to cut through the air and perfom the best.
Which is really good cause i absolutely love the smell of this. Luckily i have managed to find a 2012 bottle which i shall have soon! I can't wait to compare them.
*Update*
Have received the 2012 version and it only slightly edges this one for top place. Both are great!
10/10
Journey Man by Amouage
This stuff smells great and lasts all day! One of few perfumes i will get whiffs of throughout the day.
Will always be in my collection
9/10
Will always be in my collection
9/10
Spicebomb Eau Fraîche by Viktor & Rolf
Ahh he baby of the family and what a baby it is!
I own this and Extreme but not the original as i can not stand the cinnamon in it.
This is definitely a toned down and more relaxed apporach, one i really do enjoy. I actually find this quite up lifting during the cooler days with that peppery spice it has going on.
This definitely doesn not perform compared with the others but it has it's own time and place. Ie out of the shower fragrance or early morning i find great!
7/10
I own this and Extreme but not the original as i can not stand the cinnamon in it.
This is definitely a toned down and more relaxed apporach, one i really do enjoy. I actually find this quite up lifting during the cooler days with that peppery spice it has going on.
This definitely doesn not perform compared with the others but it has it's own time and place. Ie out of the shower fragrance or early morning i find great!
7/10
Spicebomb Extreme by Viktor & Rolf
I really enjoy this fragrance. The obvious tobacco, vanilla and spice mixes very well within this. I find it a very sensual and great date night scent.
The performance isn't great which kind of annoys me but i think this may project a little further than i anticipate. It definitely lasts long but i just don't seem to get that projection or sillage i would expect.
In saying this i have had quite a few compliments with this and it is definitely a head turner.
I think the price is fair and i will be getting another bottle when i run out.
One of the coolest fragrance bottles period!
7.5/10
The performance isn't great which kind of annoys me but i think this may project a little further than i anticipate. It definitely lasts long but i just don't seem to get that projection or sillage i would expect.
In saying this i have had quite a few compliments with this and it is definitely a head turner.
I think the price is fair and i will be getting another bottle when i run out.
One of the coolest fragrance bottles period!
7.5/10
Original Vetiver by Creed
A classic, fresh and clean scent with a hint of dirty.
I do really like the smell of this however at times i experience performance issues with it.
Sometimes i will smell it deep into the day other days it just disappears for me. Although im sure it still lingers, this annoys me.
Will a buy another bottle. . . Potentially.
7/10
I do really like the smell of this however at times i experience performance issues with it.
Sometimes i will smell it deep into the day other days it just disappears for me. Although im sure it still lingers, this annoys me.
Will a buy another bottle. . . Potentially.
7/10
Italian Cypress by Tom Ford
YES!
Probably my 3rd favorite Private blend after Tuscan Leather and Oud Wood.
This is invigorating, fresh, green and clean! The opening reminds me of a greener and more refined Bois Du Portugal by Creed.
I really truly adore this fragrance and glad i got to purchase it at a reasonable price.
Id love to say it will always be in my collection but that really depends on its availability and price if it's to be kept vaulted.
To me a great scent but not worth the massive amounts most places are asking. I would happily stick to Bois Du Portugal for less.
If the price wasn't a factor it would score higher!
Update: I have secured a second bottle for a decent price, they will be used on special occasions only to last as long as possible 😁😁😁
7.5/10
Probably my 3rd favorite Private blend after Tuscan Leather and Oud Wood.
This is invigorating, fresh, green and clean! The opening reminds me of a greener and more refined Bois Du Portugal by Creed.
I really truly adore this fragrance and glad i got to purchase it at a reasonable price.
Id love to say it will always be in my collection but that really depends on its availability and price if it's to be kept vaulted.
To me a great scent but not worth the massive amounts most places are asking. I would happily stick to Bois Du Portugal for less.
If the price wasn't a factor it would score higher!
Update: I have secured a second bottle for a decent price, they will be used on special occasions only to last as long as possible 😁😁😁
7.5/10
Tuscan Leather by Tom Ford
A true delight to wear.
Definitely a masculine, refined and confident fragrance.
It will always be in my collection.
8/10
Definitely a masculine, refined and confident fragrance.
It will always be in my collection.
8/10
Silver Mountain Water by Creed
So this is my story for SMW.
It was my third Creed and one night my Fiancè asked me to get my fragrances out. Out of probably 10 i had at the time she absolutely loved this and Pardon by Nasomatto. She just couldn't stop sniffing it and even started wearing it herself. . . Then a couple of days later i dropped my bottle and it shattered. I was gutted but got straight online and ordered another.
A week goes by and she goes to put it on again and instantly didn't like it and now she hasn't worn it since. She keeps saying it smells different everytime i wear it now. To me it also smelt different with more mandarin, tea but less musk and black current to my nose anyway.
So does SMW also suffer from batch variations? I can say Aventus certainly does as i own 4 bottles of different batches and they all have a uniqueness i like about them. I also own multi bottles of other Creeds but these are the only obvious ones to me thus far.
Im not fussed about batch variations too much but i haven't read too much into SMW having this issue. So i was more curious than anything!
Anyway i do really enjoy this fragrance but for me it seems weak and doesn't last as long as I'd like. Considering other than my Fiancè i haven't had a compliment and is hard to gather how it performs.
But i do adore this scent and that opening is just gorgeous to my nose and the dry down is very good too.
It would score higher if i felt it performed better.
7/10
It was my third Creed and one night my Fiancè asked me to get my fragrances out. Out of probably 10 i had at the time she absolutely loved this and Pardon by Nasomatto. She just couldn't stop sniffing it and even started wearing it herself. . . Then a couple of days later i dropped my bottle and it shattered. I was gutted but got straight online and ordered another.
A week goes by and she goes to put it on again and instantly didn't like it and now she hasn't worn it since. She keeps saying it smells different everytime i wear it now. To me it also smelt different with more mandarin, tea but less musk and black current to my nose anyway.
So does SMW also suffer from batch variations? I can say Aventus certainly does as i own 4 bottles of different batches and they all have a uniqueness i like about them. I also own multi bottles of other Creeds but these are the only obvious ones to me thus far.
Im not fussed about batch variations too much but i haven't read too much into SMW having this issue. So i was more curious than anything!
Anyway i do really enjoy this fragrance but for me it seems weak and doesn't last as long as I'd like. Considering other than my Fiancè i haven't had a compliment and is hard to gather how it performs.
But i do adore this scent and that opening is just gorgeous to my nose and the dry down is very good too.
It would score higher if i felt it performed better.
7/10
Millésime Impérial by Creed
This smells damn rich and full of life. It is certainly a shame it suffers from poor performance.
However it will always be in my collection as my Fiancè absolutely loves this. She calls it the baby maker and everytime i wear this her eyes grow wider, her smile perks up and she can't stop getting close to me. For this reason alone i will always have a bottle at the ready for special nights with her.
Definitely one of my favorite holiday fragrances also.
It is so refined, rich, fruity and full bodied.
If it didn't suffer with performance it would score higher.
7/10
However it will always be in my collection as my Fiancè absolutely loves this. She calls it the baby maker and everytime i wear this her eyes grow wider, her smile perks up and she can't stop getting close to me. For this reason alone i will always have a bottle at the ready for special nights with her.
Definitely one of my favorite holiday fragrances also.
It is so refined, rich, fruity and full bodied.
If it didn't suffer with performance it would score higher.
7/10
Club de Nuit Intense for Men by Armaf
So Aventus was my first Niche fragrance and now i own 4 different bottles.
How does Club De Nuit compare?
Close I'd say about 75%.
The opening is alot more harsh but when you get to the dry down it is similar. That's about as far as it goes.
It is nowhere near as refined, blended well or full of life as Aventus. In saying that for the price it is a really good fragrance and a step in the door to the world of Aventus.
I am on my second bottle of CDNI so don't think im just a stauch Aventus fan boy. I really do enjoy this fragrance!
However there is only one King.
But this is a review of CDNI at the end of the day! For what it is this fragrance kicks some ass there is no doubt it can perform! And the price is a sure bonus. Highly recommend this.
8/10
How does Club De Nuit compare?
Close I'd say about 75%.
The opening is alot more harsh but when you get to the dry down it is similar. That's about as far as it goes.
It is nowhere near as refined, blended well or full of life as Aventus. In saying that for the price it is a really good fragrance and a step in the door to the world of Aventus.
I am on my second bottle of CDNI so don't think im just a stauch Aventus fan boy. I really do enjoy this fragrance!
However there is only one King.
But this is a review of CDNI at the end of the day! For what it is this fragrance kicks some ass there is no doubt it can perform! And the price is a sure bonus. Highly recommend this.
8/10
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