Cologne Reviews

Vendetta Uomo (2026) by Valentino

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Valentino has resurrected the Vendetta name for their 2026 release, Vendetta Uomo. The original was released back in 1991, but I’ve never tried it, and it doesn’t seem to have much in common with this newer one. So, what does the new men’s cologne from Valentino smell like? Let’s review!

Quick Overview

Valentino Vendetta Uomo is a modern woody-spicy fragrance built around fresh ginger, cinnamon liquor, patchouli, and smooth woods. It opens cool and bright, gradually becoming warmer, slightly boozy, and more patchouli-forward as it dries down.

Despite the cinnamon-liquor note, Vendetta Uomo isn’t especially sweet, syrupy, or gourmand. It has a more refined and mature character, with good longevity and noticeable but controlled projection.

 

Quick Overview

Valentino Vendetta Uomo is a modern woody-spicy fragrance built around fresh ginger, cinnamon liquor, patchouli, and smooth woods. It opens cool and bright before becoming warmer, slightly boozy, and more patchouli-forward as it dries down.

Despite the cinnamon-liquor note, Vendetta Uomo isn’t especially sweet, syrupy, or gourmand. It has a more refined and mature character, with good longevity and noticeable but controlled projection. This makes it versatile enough for the office, casual wear, dates, and evenings out, particularly during fall, winter, and cooler spring weather.

Overall Rating: 7.9/10

Vendetta Uomo at a Glance

Fragrance Style Woody, spicy, slightly fresh
Main Notes Ginger, cinnamon liquor, patchouli
Opening Bright, cool ginger with light sweetness
Dry Down Patchouli, spicy woods, smooth amber-like warmth
Sweetness Mild; not sugary or gourmand
Projection / Sillage Slightly above average — 7/10
Longevity Around 9 hours — 8.5/10
Best Seasons Fall and winter; also cooler spring days
Best Uses Office, casual wear, dates, nights out
Age / Style More mature and refined than many modern sweet designer scents
Versatility 8.8/10
Uniqueness 7.3/10
Overall Rating 7.9/10

Vendetta Uomo: What it Smells Like

Notes include: ginger, cinnamon liquor, and patchouli

Click here to try: Vendetta Uomo at Sephora

vendetta uomo bottle

My Full Review

Here’s how Valentino describes Vendetta: Vendetta Uomo Eau de Parfum, the new fragrance for men by Valentino. A bold woody spicy signature, as the scent of unstoppable passion. The olfactive pact between the zesty brightness of a fresh Ginger shot and a spicy liquorous woody depth. This composition offers a bold and magnetic presence designed for a confident and free-spirited man.

So, this is going to be a one-time wear review, initially. I will come back with more thoughts later, as all of my reviews are ongoing and updated over years.

I tested Vendetta Uomo out at Ulta, with four sprays on my arm and I did an additional three on, the blotter paper, in order to experience how it develops off of the skin.

From the jump, you’re going to get hit with that ginger note. This is one of the things that had me wanting to test out this Valentino fragrance, as ginger and cinnamon are two of my favorite spice notes. I was hoping for something bold and maybe a bit heavy.

That’s not really what Vendetta is. I also saw some reviews compare this to Stronger with You flankers or one of the Most Wanted scents, but those aren’t like it either. Those colognes are much sweeter and/or spicier than what I pick up here.

Vendetta Uomo isn’t weak, but it is a more reserved and lighter feeling scent than the usual gourmand or boozy fair. The ginger is great, bringing a fresh coolness to the opening act. It is indeed a bright note, as the brand says, and it’s nice how this one comes alive

The cinnamon liquor, joins giving the fragrance a booziness to it. On the blotter paper, the cinnamon liquor feels more prominent even deeper into the wear.

With my skin, I start to get more patchouli coming through, so perhaps you’ll experience a stronger dose of the booziness than I personally get. It is there for a good portion of the first hour or two, with the patchouli note taking over bit by bit.

This one feels slightly fresh, a colder opening, that warms up as I get deeper into the wear. Nothing syrupy with the liquor and there is an underlying sweetness with Vendetta. Not sugary or particularly gourmand, but it is there lingering.

The tail end of this one is a slightly spicy woods with a patchouli note that is in the lead and quite well-balanced within this structure. There’s probably an amber/ambroxan note in here as well, that’s what it comes across like to me. Smooth, not a rough-styled ambroxan.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Vendetta isn’t a heavy fragrance, it’s not a beast projector, but it’s noticeable. Slightly above average in this regard, will leave a decent scent trail with enough sprays, but isn’t one that fills up a room.

That being said, it actually does last a good amount of time even while not being a powerhouse fragrance. I got somewhere in the 9 hour range with this one, on my skin

Seasonally, this is mainly going to be an autumn and winter wear. Though, it can be one that extends into the springtime, since it doesn’t have that thick, cloud-like density to it. I’d probably just avoid the hottest days of the year and you should be fine.

It can also be worn anywhere from the office to a night on the town. Vendetta is refined and well-behaved, but still retains plenty of attractiveness to grab some attention in close quarters. I don’t know that the name itself fits what this scent actually is.

This fragrance will skew older, it’s more mature than Stronger with You or Most Wanted (again, doesn’t smell like either) style wise.

It might not be the first choice of most teenagers; though, I don’t find it to be an anachronistic throwback, Vendetta is still contemporary with more of what you’d get from classic colognes.

Overall Impressions of Vendetta Uomo

Overall, do I like this fragrance? I do. It has a modern interpretation of a classic style and doesn’t just produce more of the same like so many other releases.

However, it doesn’t strike me as a great scent, just a really good effort. Pleasant, low key, last long, but without anything that really jumps out to me. The ginger is close, but it doesn’t last all that long on the main stage.

The cinnamon liquor is interesting and I enjoy how it smells. But, it’s also a little too passive on my skin.

Vendetta is worth trying out for sure. If you want something that’s simple and attractive, it’s a very solid option from Valentino. I’m not a massive fan of any of the Born in Roma colognes, so, I would most likely pick this one over any of them.

I was hoping for more from this initial entry, but maybe my expectations were too high. This is a cologne that I’d wear again and maybe develop to enjoy it more over time. I think that to be the case, because the remnants of what I get on the blotter are intriguing.

Or maybe they just put out a flanker in a year or so, that really delivers a knock out experience.

Bvlgari Man Black Cologne EDT

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Bvlgari has released a bunch of its Black flanker scents. Man Black Cologne was one that they put out back in 2016, that I never got around to. However, I recently grabbed a sample online to finally give a review. How does it smell? When should it be worn? Is it worth a try?

Quick Overview

Bvlgari Man Black Cologne is a lighter warm-weather variation of Man in Black, opening with sharp citrus, heavy rum, and a green quality alongside emerging floral notes. The beginning is its weakest stage, coming across harsh and somewhat pungent before the citrus starts to fade.

The fragrance improves in the middle, when tuberose and orange blossom mix with amber, benzoin, rum, woods, and musk. This softer white-floral stage is the highlight, keeping some of the boozy character of Man in Black while making the composition sweeter and smoother.

Overall, Man Black Cologne is decent but not especially memorable. The concept of a warm-weather Man in Black is appealing, but the harsh opening and only average performance keep it from standing out, especially when there are stronger citrus and boozy summer fragrances available.

🥃 Bvlgari Man Black Cologne EDT — At a Glance
Fragrance Family Boozy Citrus White Floral Amber
Key Notes Rum, Citrus, Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Amber, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Musk
Season Spring, Summer, Warm Weather
Occasion Casual Wear, Evening Wear, Nights Out, Summer Social Events
Longevity Around 6.5–7 hours
Sillage Moderate — decent initial projection before becoming noticeably softer
Rating ★★★☆☆ 7.0 / 10
Quick Verdict A warmer-weather spin on Man in Black that combines rum, sharp citrus, white florals, amber, and soft woods. The harsh opening is the weak point, while the smoother tuberose, orange blossom, amber, and rum stage is much more enjoyable. Performance is moderate with roughly 6.5–7 hours of longevity. A decent fragrance overall, but not distinctive or impressive enough to be a must-have.

What does Bvlgari Man Black Cologne Smell Like?

Notes include: rum, citrus, orange blossom, tuberose, amber, sandalwood, musk

Click here to try: Bvlgari Man Black Cologne 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette Spray

My Full Review

“A fragrance like burning hot water”. That is the description of Man Black Cologne that is printed on the sample card, I bought. Sure, whatever. 

Really, I wanted to try this one out because I loved wearing Man in Black and this one is a spring/summer version of that cologne from Bvlgari. 

Man Black opens up with sharp citrus, heavy rum, and a greenish aroma. It’s quite a pungent kick to opening things and has some of the floral notes already wafting up. Honestly, I’m not a fan of the beginning. 

It’s sharp and almost comes across like body odor. That’s short-lived and Man Black will become more tolerable, as it moves along. I don’t enjoy the citrus notes here for whatever reason.

Once the citrus note fade, there is a white floral blend of tuberose and some remaining orange blossom. All of this will be wrapped up in an amber/benzoin blanket, that has been splashed with rum.

This is probably the highlight of the fragrance for me. I like that it adds some sweetness to the composition. Amber, white floral notes, with some woody/musk, and that signature rum note. 

The problem is, Man Black Cologne loses much of its power by the time the best of the fragrance rolls around. It’s still detectable and sticks around, but that initial burst of strength, isn’t there.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

The sillage here, much like Man in Black, isn’t all that powerful. Much more of a moderate aroma, with some decent projection for a time, but not going to blow the doors off. Still, it’s good for what you’ll need in the warmer months of the year.

The longevity is about 6.5-7 hours, on my skin. A bit better than Man in Black, maybe an extra hour or so of wear. Not a huge improvement, but it at least has an edge versus that version, in terms of performance. 

 

Seasonally, this is a spring and summertime wear. I do like the concept of giving us a Man in Black for these seasons, since that was limited to the colder months. 

Man Black Cologne is best used for casual outings or an evening on the town. It’s probably going to appeal most to guys in their 20s through early 30s. This isn’t an office wear or something formal, but you can pretty much wear it out to wherever else during summer.

Overall Impressions of Man Black Cologne

Overall, do I like Man Black Cologne? It’s fine, but it didn’t have the same appeal to me as Man in Black. That one was great, just middling performance. This Bvlgari is pretty good with middling performance. 

The citrus, amber, and floral notes don’t particularly sit well on me. It’s got a harshness in the early stages, that made this one lose some of its appeal for me. 

The floral stage is nice. I don’t love it either, though with the rum and softened citrus notes, the amber and white floral notes. It’s softer, smoother, and still has that boozy spice. 

I don’t hate any of this. It’s just nothing all that amazing, either. The performance is decent, the smell is decent, and that’s about all. There are better summer citruses, boozy summer wears, etc. This isn’t a terrible investment, but Man Black EDT isn’t something I’d really ever reach for. 

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson by Hermes

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Hermes’ Jardin line is one that I’m currently doing my write-ups on, after having tested them out. Today’s perfume is the release, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson (A Garden After the Monsoon). How does this one smell? When should it be worn? Is it worth a try?

Quick Overview

Un Jardin Après la Mousson is a light, airy fragrance built around ginger, cardamom, coriander, pepper, watery notes, and vetiver.

The opening is the most interesting stage, combining warm spices with a cool rainy freshness and light citrus that gives it the impression of a humid garden after a storm.

As it develops, the sharper spice settles down and ginger, soft florals, green vegetal notes, and the aquatic base become more prominent. Later, the fragrance gets drier and earthier as vetiver strengthens, though the overall development stays fairly simple.

You can also try the ‘inspired by’ fragrance Anticipation by Dua, if you want something inexpensive.

What does Un Jardin Apres la Mousson Smell Like?

Notes include: ginger, ginger flower, cardamom, coriander, vetiver, pepper, citrus, water

Click here to try: Un Jardin Apres la Mousson

jardin mousson review

My Full Review

Here’s how Hermes describes it: Un Jardin après la Mousson explores unexpected aspects of India, when the monsoon gives back what the sun has taken from the earth, and drives away the scorching breath of drought.

The opening of Mousson is an interesting blend of warmth and aquatic coolness. It does really capture that rainy aftermath, where the sun is out, but you have somewhat of a break from the heat…but not necessarily to humidity.

The citrus top is light, much like a flavored water than a distinct solo lemon or orange note. This is joined by the suite of spicy notes: pepper, cardamom, coriander, and the headlining ginger.

The pepper and coriander do give it an initial sharp spiciness, that will become more subtle and really a fresh aromatic.

Once this stage has cleared, the heart is where you get much of the garden aspect of this scent. Ginger, floral notes, and a greenish quality with that rainy aquatic base.

The only real change is that it becomes less watery and get a drier aroma, with some added vetiver strength. This Hermes scent is pretty simple in its development.

Spices, watery notes, earthiness/floral, with an underlying sweetness throughout.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Sillage wise, Mousson definitely leans more towards the lighter side of things. With a decent amount of sprays, you’ll get an airy scent trail for about 2 hours or so.

The projection is like 4-6 feet, at its peak. Don’t go into this thinking that you’re going to get a powerhouse, that’s not this scent.

The longevity is about 5-6.5 hours, also. The back half of that is going to be a skin scent, that you’ll catch whiffs of throughout that 3 hour or so span. Then, it’ll fade away.

Seasonally, this is a spring and summer fragrance. I would want moderate temperatures at least to wear Mousson, but more of a warm weather fragrance for me.

This is indeed unisex. I don’t think that it strays too feminine, but it’d lean more that way than something traditionally masculine, in my opinion. But, it’s a safe one for anybody to use.

Casual to semi-formal wear during the daytime. It’s a fresh and invigorating sort of aroma. Not sexy. Not something built for the nightlife or romantic occasions. Just something that can be pleasant to put on for the right person.

Overall Impressions of Un Jardin Apres la Mousson

Overall, do I like Apres la Mousson? It’s fairly enjoyable, but not something I really want to wear often, nor is it my favorite from this series. I’m partial to the Monsieur Li fragrance, myself.

While I like ginger a lot as a note, it’s usually in more of a support role versus the main attraction.

I like the concept and like the other Jardin perfumes, I think that it nails a fairly naturalistic smelling impression of an Indian garden after a monsoon has ripped through. Not that I’ve encountered that personally, but on the level of imagination…this gives that impression.

The mix of water, spices, and vegetal aromas is intriguing. I think that it is worth a try. Personally, I like the opening act where the spices and watery aspect are most pronounced.

The performance is okay, in terms of longevity. However, this is more of a lighter and airy fragrance, so don’t expect much of a long lasting sillage.

If you like these Hermes scent, check Apres La Mousson out. It’s a good perfume, that may speak to you more than it did for me. As an alternative to this, try the ‘inspired by’ fragrance: Anticipation by Dua,

The One for Men Grey by D&G

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Dolce & Gabbana keeps right on using The One name to introduce new fragrances, some of which actually have a relation to the original formulation.

2018’s The One Grey, is one of those cologne offerings which has a lot of overlap with the popular EDT and EDP versions of this D&G scent. But, how does it smell? Does it last long? Is it worth a try?

Quick Overview

The One Grey is a fresher, lighter remix of the familiar Dolce & Gabbana The One DNA, with grapefruit pushed forward over cardamom, basil, sage, coriander, and a quieter tobacco note.

After the initial spicy citrus burst, it settles into a cleaner aromatic style built around vetiver, lavender, geranium, tobacco, and cardamom.

Overall, The One Grey is one of the better under-the-radar flankers in the line. It is not as good as the strongest versions of The One, but the clean grapefruit-vetiver profile, familiar tobacco undertone, and warm-weather usability make it worth trying if you already enjoy the series.

This has been since discontinued.

🌫️ The One Grey by Dolce & Gabbana — At a Glance
Fragrance Family Fresh Spicy Aromatic Woody
Key Notes Grapefruit, Cardamom, Basil, Sage, Coriander, Vetiver, Lavender, Geranium, Tobacco, Patchouli, Labdanum
Season Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Mild Weather
Occasion Office, Casual Wear, Daytime, Daily Wear, Semi-Formal Events
Longevity Around 6–7 hours
Sillage Moderate to slightly above average early, then settles into a closer scent bubble
Rating ★★★★☆ 7.3 / 10
Quick Verdict A fresher and more aromatic version of The One built around grapefruit, cardamom, vetiver, lavender, and a lighter tobacco accord. It keeps some of the familiar DNA while shifting the emphasis toward clean citrus, herbs, and woods. Performance is solid at roughly 6–7 hours, and the lighter composition makes it much more useful in spring and summer. Not the sexiest or richest release in the line, but one of the better choices for versatile daytime wear.

What does The One Grey Smell Like?

Notes include: grapefruit, coriander, cardamom, vetiver, basil, lavender, geranium, sage, patchouli, tobacco, labdanum

Click here to try: The One for Men Grey

My Full Review

The One Grey is very much a flanker of The One and I can tell that from the opening spray. The difference with Grey is, that the strength of each of the notes has been changed in order to make a lighter fragrance more friendly to warmer temperatures than The One EDP.

Grapefruit leads the way, just like the original versions. Except that it is amped up in this formulation. Spicier, fresher, with less tobacco and amber.

It is joined by cardamom, sage, basil, and coriander as the main spices. Basil is actually strong to my nose and the equal to the cardamom early on. That will change and cardamom will be the one which sticks around the longest.

The basil will fade and sage, takes its place, but doesn’t muscle out that cardamom. Coriander is a distant fourth, with a minor influence. Patchouli very briefly gives Grey an earthiness, that will pass too.

It is interesting that after the initial blast, I can pick up on that tobacco note, from the others in the series. It sits underneath almost everything, but it is there reminding you of The One EDP.

After 20 minutes or so, this is less of an intense spice and more of a lightly spiced clean freshness. Vetiver, lavender, geranium and that tobacco really help to moderate this one.

Bright citrus with a cold aromatic aroma.

The final dry down will be a balanced mix of vetiver, lavender, tobacco, and cardamom. Still a bit of a spice, but not much, and there is a smokiness that emerges. Not heavy, but I guess it’s the labdanum mixing with vetiver and some other notes.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

The One Grey actually has some decent power, at least for a while. It’s not a massive fragrance, but for the first few hours you will get nice projection off of the skin.

This Dolce & Gabbana is not going to leave a scent trail behind you for all that long. However, I get a nice intimate bubble of the fragrance for most of the wear. It’s pretty average, but towards the above average end of things.

This one lasts on my skin, somewhere in the 6-7 hour range. Not one that’s going to seriously outperform (like its predecessors), but it also doesn’t just quit like EDT, either.

Seasonally, this one takes the formula of The One and makes it acceptable for the spring and summer months. I love The One EDP, but the heat is not friendly towards it. With Grey, the clean style and lightness of the notes makes it one that can take the heat.

It’s fine in more moderate early autumn weather, also. I’d skip the winter application and go with EDP, instead.

This doesn’t have that same level of sexiness or date night vibe as the EDP. This is more suited for daytime wear, good for the office, casual, or even semi-formal occasions.

It smells good. Is attractive and easy to like. You can wear it in a lot of different scenarios without issue. Very nice versatility here.

 

Overall Impressions of The One Grey

Overall, do I like The One Grey? I do. It’s actually one of the better flankers from this line, despite the lack of fanfare about it.

The originals, Luminous Night, and EDP Intense are all better than this. But, I like it more than Gentleman and Royal Night (slightly). It gives you a different weighting of the notes of the original, but in a more palatable form for day to day wear, in the warmer months.

Grapefruit and vetiver give it a nice and freshly clean feeling. There’s still some tobacco and the spicy notes create a dynamic aroma, without being too much to handle.

The performance is much like other entries in the series, not terrible like the original, just passable and useful for daily wear. I’ve read others say that this one is weak, that hasn’t been my experience with the travel sprayer, this one came in.

If you like the originals, this one is worth a try. You just have to know going in, that it’s not the same fragrance. Yes, the note’s are quite the same, but the style is different. A remixed version of the original, where the background players get shown more love.

The One Gold for Men by D&G

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The One series from D&G continues on and on into the future. Not that it’s a bad thing, since I actually enjoy these colognes.

In 2021, the brand came out with The One Gold for Men, whose bottle looks a lot like the women’s version…which can lead to confusion. Anyway, how does this one smell? Does it perform well? Is it even worth a try?

Quick Overview

The One Gold for Men is a brighter, more citrus-driven departure from the usual Dolce & Gabbana The One style. It opens with blood orange, bergamot, red ginger, and cardamom, giving it a juicy but spicy freshness that feels noticeably different from the sweeter, darker fragrances in the rest of the line.

As the ginger fades, clary sage, geranium, cardamom, patchouli, and vetiver move forward, creating a fresher aromatic and slightly woody middle. The final dry down becomes sweeter and more synthetic, with amberwood taking over alongside lingering sage and geranium.

Overall, The One Gold is pleasant and different enough to be interesting, but the best part is the first 45 minutes or so; after that, it settles into a fairly ordinary fresh woody scent. It is worth trying at a discount, but I would still choose The One EDP Intense or the original EDT ahead of it.

✨ The One Gold for Men by Dolce & Gabbana — At a Glance
Fragrance Family Fresh Citrus Aromatic Woody
Key Notes Bergamot, Blood Orange, Red Ginger, Geranium, Clary Sage, Cardamom, Patchouli, Vetiver, Amberwood
Season Spring, Summer, Fall, Mild Weather
Occasion Casual Wear, Daytime, Nighttime, Around Town, Warm-Weather Social Events
Longevity Around 6–7 hours
Sillage Strong during the first hour, with roughly 6–8 feet of projection before settling down
Rating ★★★★☆ 7.3 / 10
Quick Verdict A fresh and citrus-heavy departure from the usual The One formula, opening with blood orange, bergamot, red ginger, and cardamom before becoming more aromatic and woody. The first 45 minutes are easily the highlight, while the amberwood-heavy dry down is less exciting. Projection is strong early and longevity is respectable at 6–7 hours. Good enough to try at a discount, but not one of the strongest fragrances in the line.

What does The One Gold for Men Smell Like?

Notes include: bergamot, blood orange, red ginger, geranium, clary sage, cardamom, patchouli, vetiver, amberwood

Click here to try: The One Gold for Men

My Full Review

Here’s how Dolce & Gabbana describes it: The One For Men Gold celebrates a man who has a natural but unmistakable magnetism. A true gentleman, he exudes confidence with his innate elegance and unique style. The One For Men Gold is the olfactory embodiment of this masculine charisma – a sophisticated Eau de Parfum Intense that is as powerfully alluring as the man who wears it.

The One Gold opens up with it citrus and aromatic spiciness coming in strong. Blood orange and a bright bergamot really makes this one pop. But, the red ginger and cardamom are full present at the start as well.

A couple things to note here. First, this is different scent than the other The One fragrances. Yes, some overlap with notes. However, here we’re going very much in a citrus direction.

Secondly, there is plenty of overlap with Legend Red by Montblanc. Blood orange, clary sage, and cardamom are shared notes. That one utilizes grapefruit instead of bergamot and is also smoother/woodier versus the spiciness here.

Nonetheless, I have samples of both, so I’ve experienced the connection over the past few days.

Once that ginger note fades, the clary sage will overtake that and the cardamom note. The juicy citrus takes a step back and this one becomes more fresh aromatic.

At this stage, the sort of minty aroma of the geranium will also peak up and The One Gold will have a woodsy earthiness about it. Like the patchouli and vetiver are there, but they never really make much of an impression.

The final dry down is a sweet and slightly citrus amberwood. Yes, that synthetic smelling amber aroma, with the sage, cardamom, and geranium. It’s not too exciting. Smells fine, mix of sweet wood and fresh notes.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

The sillage here is actually really good for the first hour. It will absolutely tail you around and has the ability to project in the 6-8 foot range. Perhaps, a bit more.

For instance I sprayed it on my wrist and went for a walk outside. The fragrance was extremely noticeable and the most enjoyable that I’ve experienced while testing it out.

The longevity seems to be in the 6-7 hour range, on my skin. Not amazing, but it certainly equal to or better than many of the colognes in this line.

Seasonally, best in the spring and summertime. I really liked wearing this outside on a warm summer day. It wasn’t too hot outside and The One Gold was great in that environment. I’d say outside of winter, this would be fine.

It’s not much of a formal cologne. Daytime into nighttime casual. Certainly has an attractiveness, but not sexy like other The One fragrances. Easy to wear, but certainly not something I’d necessarily want to spray on to go to an office environment.

Overall Impressions of The One Gold

Overall, do I like The One Gold? I like the opening citrus and red ginger. Plus, the next phase. So, call it the first 45 minutes or thereabouts. After that, I don’t hate it, but it’s certainly nothing that I must own.

On the whole, it’s fine. Certainly doesn’t smell even as good as The One EDP Intense or the original EDT. Gold is really just an across the board ‘fine’ fragrance. It doesn’t do anything extremely well or really terribly either.

It is at least different from the other offerings in this line. It’s the least like the other The One colognes in the series. That may or may not be a good thing for you. Personally, I just enjoy the way the others smell more.

The One as a line is one where the eau de parfum is head and shoulders above the others in the series and the flanker scents can be pretty hit or miss. Mostly, they miss.

Gold is good enough, that you might pick it up in certain circumstances, but don’t expect it to be amazing.

The performance is actually pretty good and this can actually project well with a good amount of sprays. So, if you like it, I’d expect you’ll be able to find some cheaper bottles soon and get a great deal out of The One Gold.

I’m not buying a full bottle. It’s good enough to try out, but it’s not really even a cologne that you need to seek and give it a go.