Fragrances

Stronger With You vs. Absolutely

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Stronger With You is a seemingly ever expanding series from the Emporio Armani line. Absolutely is one of the more popular flankers from to spawn off of that original formulation. In this post, I want to compare the two: Stronger with You EDT vs. Stronger with You Absolutely. Which is the better cologne? Which lasts longer?

Tale of the Tape: Stronger With You vs. Absolutely

Stronger With You

Notes include: vanilla, mint, cardamom, chesnut, amber, pink pepper, sage, violet leaf

Click here to try: Emporio Armani Stronger With You for Men Eau de Toilette Spray, 1.7 oz

My Full Review: Stronger With You

Stronger With You Absolutely

Notes include: glazed chestnut, rum, lavender, cedar, vanilla, elemi

Read my Full review: Absolutely

Opening

Stronger With You opens up fresh and with its spicier notes out front. To me, the cardamom really stands apart from the other notes, it really has a significant weighting in the mix

Beyond that, it’s: pink pepper, mint, sage. The vanilla and chestnut notes are there also, but will gain strength a bit further in. Early on, it’s cardamom and the others.

With Absolutely,  the opening act gives me a blast of the very short-lived bergamot and some of the other fruity sweetish notes, that are associated with the lavender accord.

The difference is the resinous qualities, along with the spicy booziness here. Elemi or the ‘glaze’ of the chestnut note is something that is really distinct versus the other Stronger fragrances

The Armani website mentioned cinnamon in addition to the rum accord. Yes, there is some warm spiciness and booziness , but this is a lot smoother composition than a heavily spiced boozy rum note.

Which is better? I’ve always been pretty indifferent to Stronger EDT’s opening act. Absolutely is more interesting, has greater depth, and just smells better.

Edge: Absolutely

Projection

Both of these are on the stronger side, especially for designer fragrances. Stronger with You EDT is very good with its ability to create a scent trail and project off of the skin. From the first time that I tested it out, I wasn’t disappointed.

Is Absolutely better? Not really. But, it also isn’t worse. To me, these have been about equal to one another with how they project.

At least in this aspect of their performances, these Emporio Armani colognes are equals.

Edge: Push

Longevity

The original Stronger With You lasts for at least 9 hours on my skin. However, it can go above 10 hours at times, as well. It just sometimes fails to hit that double digit hour mark.

Absolutely is better on this front. I routinely get 11 or 12 hours of wear from this one. Both of these fragrances have great staying power for mainstream colognes.  But, the flanker is a notch above the original.

Edge: Absolutely

Versatility

Both of them are best in the autumn and winter months. Though, each can sneak into the early spring, especially if you’re planning on using them for evening wear.

Neither is a formal wear or one that is built for offices. Casual, nightlife, and romantic wear would be better uses.

I think Absolutely has a slight edge versus the original in this department. The aroma is more mature, even while being sweet. The scent is just put together better in a more refined presentation.

Edge: Absolutely

Overall Scent

So, which one of these fragrances is the better one to try?

With SWY EDT, it was always a fragrance that I liked aspects of, but was never really blown away by. There’s nothing much to complain about with the performance aspect of the scent, but the smell is a good one which never approaches great.

It actually made me be not too inclined to try out the rest of the series, since I thought it was ‘fine’ rather than being anything spectacular.

Absolutely, on the other hand, is either the second or third best scent that Emporio Armani has released thus far under this banner. I like Intensely more and Leather depending on the day.

The opening resinous elemi, the cinnamon/rum, the fruitiness and the chestnut coming in later on make this one a better option.

It’s not any heavier, but you do get a few more hours of performance out of it. It’s not overwhelming better, but this is still an easy choice for me.

Winner: Stronger With You Absolutely

Nautica Voyage vs Voyage N-83 Cologne Comparison

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Now, that I have completed reviews for both Nautica Voyage and its N-83 flanker fragrance, I thought that I’d do a comparison post and lay out which cologne I think is better and why. Nautica specializes in aquatic themed scents and especially one’s that are great for the warmer weather months. In this post, I want to take a look at each cologne and determine which is the better candidate for purchase for most men and how each scent performs as a daily wear.

What Smells Better Nautica Voyage or N-83?

Nautica Voyage Tale of the Tape

Notes include: apple, musk, cedar, green leaf, amber, mimosa

NAUTICA-VOYAGE

Read my original review here

Try Nautica Voyage: Nautica Voyage By Nautica For Men. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 oz

Nautica Voyage N-83 Tale of the Tape

Notes include: cardamom, petitgrain, mint, lavender, sandalwood, nutmeg, sea notes

Read my original review here

Opening

The difference in the opening between Voyage and N-83 is a matter of the sea notes contained in N-83 and how it has less of a fruity quality. N-83 is much more oceanic/salty than Voyage, which while semi-aquatic, is highlighted by apple/citrus notes that seem rather juicy.

If you want an actual aquatic, then N-83 is a potential play. Outside of that, I’d give the opening act to the original Nautica Voyage.

It does have a greenish and refreshing quality thanks to the mint. A classic clean, with the lavender note. But, it doesn’t have anything that is all that intriguing. Nice enough, though.

Voyage is just much more noticeable and pleasant. From the start, you get that crisp and watery apple note, with added sweetness. Then, the unique addition of mimosa, cedar, and musk really set Voyage apart.

Greenish, floral, musky, but refreshing. Voyage is usually interesting, despite not being among my favorite fragrances to wear.

Really, it’s quite amazing how such an inexpensive fragrance like Voyage, has set itself apart from almost anything else on the market. Nothing smells exactly like it and even its flankers, don’t strike the same chord.

Edge: Voyage

Projection

N-83 has a tendency to be rather on the weak side, it isn’t completely a fade away in five minutes cologne but it isn’t strong either, and it has a limited range.

Voyage isn’t super powerful but it is noticeable and projects pretty well. I’ve noticed that a lot of the Nautica flankers don’t match up to even the decent sillage of Nautica Voyage. Which is a shame, because some of the better smelling ones could be nice cheapies.

N-83 isn’t one of the worst offenders, but doesn’t match what Voyage provides. It’s going to be sticking rather close to one’s skin for much of the duration.

Edge: Voyage

Longevity

Again, Voyage takes the cake. N-83 has a tendency to fade and turn completely into a skin scent. Voyage holds up and performs well on a summer day. If it’s between the two, Voyage wins.

With Voyage, I max out with 7 hours. It will usually fall into the 5-7 hour range. N-83 can be in the 3-6 hour range, on my skin. That’s what I’ve found it capable of with more testing.

Usually, it’s closer to the lower end. If it could hit that higher end with a bit more power, it could be a much more useful scent. Really, I’d expect 83 to reliably hit 4, and maybe you get an extra boost.

Edge: Voyage

Versatility

Both of these are great casual fragrances that can be worn to work, school, or wherever. I wouldn’t put either as a date night cologne really, though Voyage would get the edge.

Actually, N-83 is less intrusive, so it might actually serve as a slightly better office cologne. However, since Voyage isn’t a beast, it would be perfectly fine. As far as cheapies go, both have a good deal of use. No, neither are super high end in quality, but they can be useful.

Edge: Push

Overall Scent

N-83 is a good scent don’t get me wrong, it just pretty linear and not anything all that special. It has a nice and clean scent that is oceanic/soapy/smooth, especially from the lavender note.

Voyage is an aquatic that has a great citrus aroma and has been a long time favorite and best seller. For the price, Voyage, is a great addition to anyone’s collection, while N-83 probably isn’t even one of the best Nautica colognes.

Voyage seems to be Nautica’s high water mark. It’s a fragrance that they can’t seem to outdo. Even when they use its name, the flanker never really holds up to a comparison. It’s usually outright disappointing. Honestly, both of these are cheap enough, that you could just get both for some variety. If only one, it’s gotta be Voyage.

Winner: Voyage

14 Sexiest Colognes for Men

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So, you’re looking for the right seductive cologne to wear out to bars or on dates? Well, there’s an almost endless line of men’s fragrances, which could potentially fit the bill.

It would just take a bunch of time and testing to figure out which parfum or eau de toilette, actually seem to attract the ladies, or at least make them take notice.

Fear not, I’ve done the leg work for you. On this site, I’ve reviewed and field-tested hundreds of scents for guys (and ladies). This list isn’t guess work, these are scents that not only I find to be incredibly attractive, but have gotten called sexy by women time and time again.

Plus, there’s a fragrance to fit pretty much any style or taste out there. So, if you’re looking for a gift for your boyfriend or husband, you should be good to go.

What are the Sexiest Smelling Fragrances for Men?

The Refined Classic

Christian Dior Dior Homme Intense Eau de Parfum Spray for Men, 1.7 Ounce– The opening minutes of Dior Homme Intense, are probably my favorite ever from any cologne (for sure top 3). While I do, very slightly prefer wearing the original Dior Homme, I think this one has a bit more sex appeal.

Cedar and vetiver notes lead the way to be paired with a powdery iris floral. Then, a cacao note comes along to give Dior Intense, a gourmand sensibility.

It’s almost like powdered chocolate, in my mind, at one point during the wear. The name suggests it will be loud but it’s not overly so and the longevity of this fragrance is absolutely great.

Dior Homme Intense both on its own and when used with the original has gotten me a lot of female interest and just basic complements, even from Uber drivers taking me to the bar. This one has become a classic already, it smells great, and is quite refined. My Full Dior Intense Review

Valentino Leather Floral

Valentino Uomo FOR MEN by Valentino – 3.4 oz EDT Spray– The Uomo line from Valentino has a lot of overlap with the Dior fragrances listed above.

It starts off with a juicy and slightly sour bergamot that is paired with gianduja cream (smells like hazelnut), along with some myrtle. Cedar, floral, with leather highlights.

This one was kind of more toward Dior Homme, but also has aspects of Intense, while doing its own thing. It’s attractive and will get attention, even if it doesn’t have a super strong sillage. Gorgeous stuff. Valentino Uomo Review

Delicious Extreme

Tom Ford Noir Extreme Men Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce– Noir Extreme is one that I’ve always enjoyed and never got a full bottle of. However, I recently grabbed another sample to retry this Tom Ford cologne, and immediately ordered a gift set.

Noir Extreme is warm, sexy, and delicious. It is led by an accord of kulfi, a type of Indian dessert similar to ice cream. Cardamom, saffron, nutmeg, and pistachio give this one an initial spiciness of the warmth of amber.

Then, it dries down into something with a lovely creamy/milky aroma to it that is an absolute joy to wear and be around. Performance is actually better than I remember it, but I still like to give it an extra spray or two. Noir Extreme Review

noir extreme ford

Still Draws Attention

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L’homme Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.3-Ounce– La Nuit de L’homme is a long time staple in the fragrance game. The reason? It smells awesome and people always seem to react well toward it.

Sexy? Yes, it’s been a date night cologne for me off and on, over the years. The performance isn’t as good as it used to be. But, you can just spray more, since the cost usually isn’t bad.

Now, the secret here really comes with the cardamom note. That with the citrus bergamot early on sets the stage. Then, you get a great powdery and woodsy finish, which just smells classy.

It’s a permanent best seller. La Nuit Review

Rum-Soaked Spice

Bvlgari Man in Black Eau de Parfum Spray for Men, 3.4 Ounce– So, Blvgari’s Man in Black, isn’t always thought of when it comes to seductive sort of fragrances; but it most certainly is one from my experience.

It’s not a super intense bomb or one that lasts all night (roughly 4-6 hours), but that’s more than enough for when I use it.

Man in Black has become for me, a nightlife wear on cooler evenings. Why? Because there is a certain percentage of women, who go nuts for this scent. Not kidding. I’ve had multiple random women stop me at a bar and just flat out tell me how sexy I smell.

I’ve also worn it on a few dates and pretty much been mauled by my companion, while repeating how much they love my cologne. At times, this has been that mythical ‘panty dropper’, scent that often gets talked about on fragrance forums and YouTube videos.

So, while it’s not universally as popular as some of the other scents on this list, Bvlgari’s dark and boozy fragrance can do work when out in the field. It starts off with rum and cinnamon spices that is tempered by a smooth leather note. Man in Black Full Review

Sweet Apple, Tobacco, Spice

Paco Rabanne 1 Million Prive Eau de Parfum Spray for Men, 3.4 Ounce– When I wrote my initial review of Prive, I theorized that this would be one that would get noticed while wearing it out. Many wears later, I can confirm my suspicions.

1 Million Prive opens with cinnamon spice and the familiar fruity appeal of crisp apple. It’s always kind of reminded me of cinnamon applesauce, in that regard.

Then, notes of myrrh of tobacco are added, and I think that this is what separates this one from it’s Paco Rabanne brethren. The dry down period I get the cinnamon note and the sweet tobacco, as the main attractions.

Not a brash or loud as the original. However, Prive isn’t weak, and I consistently get it to last for 10 or so hours with no problem. I wore this a lot last winter and will probably do so again, this time around.

Sweet Vanilla Apple Luxury

Parfums de Marly Parfums de Marly Layton by parfums de marly for men – 4.2 Ounce edp spray, 4.2 Ounce– Apple and vanilla are some common notes found in the sweeter sexy fragrances. They always seem to work pretty well in almost anything.

I really enjoy the crisp apple note that is found in Layton. It has a more naturalistic aroma to it versus the more candy-like type.

Layton is delicious and works well on the skin. It is long-lasting, but again, this one is really sweet. A bit spicy, with creaminess from sandalwood and vanilla. Been a complement machine for me, though. My Layton Review

Luxury Tobacco 

PARFUMS de MARLY Herod, 4.2 fl. oz.– Herod is one of the best fragrances from the luxury Parfums de Marly brand, and I’d say, probably the sexiest of the lot (although there are plenty of contenders…Oajan, also comes to mind).

I’ve said in my initial review of this one, that it has similarities to the aforementioned Man in Black, and colognes like Pure Havane or Burberry London.

The tobacco note found in Herod, is utterly amazing. Playing off of that are spices and a sweet vanilla note. So, like Man in Black, we have cinnamon spice but also a dark pepper note.

It’s spicy but smooth and there is a smoky aroma provided by incense, which permeates that composition. It dries down into a rich and resinous cologne, that is captivating and sexy.

Unisex Cognac Love

Angels’ Share at Sephora– Kilian’s Angels’ Share has become one of my personal favorite fragrances ever. Wearing it over the winter, has gotten me a ton of complements, especially in the first two hours after spraying.

Cognac, tonka bean, and oak are the stars early on. The cognac has a fruity/apple aroma that is divine, blended with a baked good scent of cinnamon and praline.

Yes, this is a unisex perfume and might not appeal to everyone’s tastes. Though, it is super popular. But, women especially seem drawn to this one. In the cold confines of a skating rink, for example, I probably got 4 complements about Angels’ Share.

Long lasting and gourmand type of sexy. Angels’ Share Review

Dark Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Aqua di Gio Profumo, 4.2 Fluid Ounce– Acqua di Gio Profumo is a cologne that performs very well in the warmer weather. To me, this one is a summer scent through and through.

Although, it’s not entirely out of place during the rest of the year. Profumo is a salty aquatic, who’s marine profile, has a citrus lead from the bergamot note.

What I really liked about ADG Profumo is how it is a darker oceanic cologne, like a deep dive into the sea. Profumo is refreshing and spicy. What sets is apart from other scents in its category, is the incense note which provides smoky elements that blends very well with the citrus notes.

This one is both a highly attractive complement getter, while also having the versatility of being fine for everyday wear, or in casual situations. ADG Profumo Review

Become the Most Wanted

Azzaro The Most Wanted Eau de Parfum Intense | Cologne for Men 1.7 fl oz– I wasn’t too high on the Wanted line, based on the first release. But, they’ve only gotten better, and The Most Wanted is a great release.

Yes, this is going to be more for younger guys (Try The Most Wanted Parfum, for something a bit more mature). But, it is certainly a sexy fragrance to break out for the nighttime.

Cardamom leads the way, this one is a bit lemony. It is joined by caramel and bourbon vanilla to sweeten things up.  Warm, sweet, and a bit spicy. Very nice performance and one that can absolutely attract those around you. The Most Wanted Review

The Sauvage Entry

Sauvage by Dior Eau de Parfum Spray 100ml– Yes, you can go with the original EDT, as it is the best seller. Everyone has it and it does get complements.

However, when Dior released the EDP version of Sauvage and changed up the composition, everything I disliked about the EDT went away. This one is sexier, better performing, and better all around. (Sauvage Elixir is pricier and spicier, but also a great choice).

The ambroxan led opening is smoother and the citric harshness is gone. It feels more refined, clean, and more pleasant to wear.

It is joined by a dark and somewhat smoky vanilla note and a much quieter lavender, which add to the clean creaminess of Sauvage EDP. The Sichuan pepper is also toned down and joined by lighter spices like anise and nutmeg.

It also lasts for over 10 hours and can be worn in a variety of climates in situations. This one is sort of an all-purpose fragrance. Really great job from Dior on this variant of a popular scent. Dior Sauvage EDP Review

The Other Kilian Option

Straight To Heaven Extreme by Kilian/1.6 oz.– You could also go with the original Straight to Heaven, which is awesome. But, Extreme is the better of the two.

Rum, is a star here. Vanilla, dried fruits, and patchouli. Sweet, but mainly boozy with a masculine woody finish. Throw in some earthiness with the patchouli and you’ve got a nightlife winner.

Expensive, but it lives up to the extreme title, as the projection is awesome. It gets smoother as it settles, less of a rummy punch to it. Sexy. Always got me complements when I bought and wore samples of it.

The One

The One EDP by D&G– I revisited or tried the entirety of Dolce & Gabbana’s ‘The One’ line, this year. The eau de parfum version is far and away the best of the bunch and a fragrance that I had forgotten how much I loved.

Naturally, I ordered a full bottle for myself. Man, does this stuff work. Best-seller? Sure. Crowd pleaser? Absolutely. Still, it is a nighttime gem and an easy one to spray on and feel sexy.

The One is highlighted by it’s warm blend of amber and tobacco. It’s dark and rich, with ginger and cardamom spice. Plus, a nice grapefruit opening which gives it an addition dose of zest.

One you’ve got to spray pretty heavy, but it is totally worth it. The One EDP Review

the one edp review

L’Homme Ideal Cologne by Guerlain

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Okay, so, I have already reviewed L’Homme Ideal by Guerlain on this site. Since this initial publication, they came out with Cologne and a host of other fragrances under the Ideal banner. The subject of this review, L’Homme Ideal Cologne, always got me confused with the original EDT release because of the name and very similar original bottles. Anyway, I’ve updated the page for my review, for this fragrance I don’t even think they make anymore.

What does L’Homme Ideal EDT Smell Like?

Notes include: grapefruit, bergamot, orange, almond, musk, pink pepper, musk, neroli

Click here to try: Guerlain L’Homme Ideal Cologne EDT Spray for Men, 3.3 Ounce

My Full Wear Review

The opening of Ideal Cologne is an excellent blast of the citrus notes that makes up the composition. Mostly, it’s grapefruit and orange but I can also detect of bergamot. Really, I find it to be very attractive at the start, I love the citrus notes in this fragrance.

Now, the almond note is also there, and is the main attraction in the original L’Homme Ideal but this is an entirely different scent from that one (which is also a great fragrance).

This is more of a summery citrus based fragrance while the original is more of a sweet masculine scent for the colder months of the year.

About 15-20 minutes after spraying on my skin, the almond and vetiver notes become much more prominent. Man, it becomes such a smooth and pleasant scent to wear.

The citrus notes feel quite ‘cool’ and light, almost like a frozen drink, and then the almond and vetiver give it a bit more substance as it wears on.

Thankfully, the musk note in here isn’t overpowering and provides a nice touch. It screams freshness with that sort of zesty energy found with citrus.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, Ideal Cologne isn’t a big hitter, and really doesn’t need to be. This is a light fragrance that doesn’t hit you over the head, rather, it lingers throughout the day.

None of the Ideal scents are complete beast mode, at least for long stretches of time. However, this is lighter than flankers like EDP, and is going to sit closer to the skin for much of the wear.

It’s longevity is better than the original fragrance. With this, I can hit 8 hours or more of good performance. Again, it’s not a powerful scent but it will stick around for a while. For a summer scent, it’s actually got great performance.

For me, this is spring/summer all the way. While I completely dig L’Homme Ideal, I felt that it’s performance wasn’t totally up to snuff, and I have too many other options in the colder months.

However, with Ideal Cologne, I get a very reasonable option for when it’s warm outside, nice performance, and a scent that is versatile. Update: Yeah, wearing this outdoors is a great experience during the early parts of the summer.

I could wear this casually or out on a date and feel like it would work well. It’s attractive in the sense that you want to smell it, but not necessarily a ‘sexy’ fragrance…it kind of skirts that line.

This is a good option for those who want something to wear during summer evenings. It’s clean and has a crowd pleasing aroma.

Overall Impressions of L’Homme Ideal

Overall, would I recommend L’Homme Ideal Cologne? Yes. I think it’s a really good cologne all around. Not the best thing ever, granted, but still a great wear that is still affordable.

Update: This has been discontinued for a while now. Though, it’s among my favorite from the Ideal series. Maybe, even number one, depending on the day. I doesn’t appear that you can still chase down cheap bottles. So, I don’t know if I’d pay the higher asking price. Over $100 is a bit much, unless you’re already sure that you love this one. 

This fragrance did grow on me, more and more, as I got more experience with it after initial testing. The Ideal fragrances are a bit overhyped, in my opinion, but they’re all enjoyable. 

Update 2: Guerlain basically re-released this as Ideal Platine Prive. So, try to find that if you can. That is a limited edition too, but still more bottles available versus the Cologne version.

The citrus and almond combination is awesome here. Taking these notes found in the rest of the line and giving them precedence versus the heavier leathers and smoke that can be found in other Ideal scents.

From what I’ve seen you can pick up a nice sized bottle for under $40, at most places online. I’m quite impressed by this and will probably pick up a full bottle for myself at some point. For the summer, it’s a nice pick up and it isn’t too well known.

Obsessed for Men By Calvin Klein

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Walking through a department store, I made my usual pass around the fragrance counters, and saw a Calvin Klein display with a men’s fragrance I have yet to try. Apparently, it’s a new release and called Obsessed for Men. There was a tester spray bottle, so, I hit my arms up with three sprays in order to experience it and do a one-time wear review for the site.

In this post, I’m going to cover all of the usual aspects of this cologne, and give my take on how it wears and performed during my limited interaction with it.

What does Obsessed by Calvin Klein Smell Like?

Notes include: vanilla, cardamom, pepper, ambroxan, leather, grapefruit, cedar

Click here to try: Calvin Klein Obsessed for Men Eau De Toilette, 1 fl. oz.

My Full Wear Review

Obsessed for Men seems like a very familiar scent even though I cannot pinpoint what specific cologne it reminds me of. I’m leaning towards it being a mix of several fragrances and just triggering my memory all at once.

The opening gives me a really fresh start with the grapefruit, pepper, and cedar stepping out in front. The vanilla note is always present and really ties the whole thing together.

Obsessed is a very clean fragrance, it is on the lighter side, and almost unisex but man, I like the super fresh energy that I get from it.

I think Obsessed is supposed to be a flanker fragrance to the original Obsession or at least a nod to it.  There does seem to be some overlap but since it’s been a few years since last wearing Obsession, I can’t really give a detailed head to head.

However, it does share the grapefruit, vanilla, and amber/ambroxan notes, so there is some similarity…but I don’t really recall the original smelling like this.

As Obsessed wears on, it becomes more vanilla/spicy/ambroxan than it’s initial grapefruit, though it doesn’t ever really become masculine. Still quite fresh and clean and upbeat.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, Obsessed is okay. It’s not really a powerful scent but it isn’t as bad as some other CK releases. Not a powerhouse, but it can give you a few feet of radius off of your skin.

The longevity for my test run was about 4-5 solid hours and then maybe another hour wear it was still noticeable but weak. Again, not great but not the worst either. Maybe it’d be better in different weather or with more wear from me but that’s what I got with the one time deal.

Even if I had spent more time with this fragrance, I wouldn’t expect more than a few more hours on the high end of things. This, like a lot of other CK scents, isn’t a big time performer.

Seasonally,  you do get a lot of use from a cologne like this. It’s probably not great at the extremes of temperatures, but for spring and early summer it’s fine. Also, in the autumn months, Obsessed would be quite nice.

I’d call this a casual cologne, though, I could see myself wearing this on a date. Again, it’s not the most masculine scent but it does have a certain attractiveness/sexiness to it. The vanilla note is sweet, fairly warm, and darkened by the spice. It’s quite intriguing.

Overall Impressions of Obsessed

Overall, would I say Obsessed for men is a buy? Maybe. I actually do really like the way it smells, but I’d want some more time wearing it before making a call. It’s not a hyper unique scent but it is quite pleasant.

It’s clean, with some spice, and sweetness. The ambroxan isn’t too overpowering in the mix. Yes, it’s a leader in the composition, just nothing crazy. I liked the vanilla note here, along with that cardamom.

I have some concerns about the longevity but maybe it’d be better with more testing. This is a solid offering from Calvin Klein, it could be better, but I like it well enough. Perhaps, it is a buy at the right price.

Full price? Nah. At a discounter? You could do a lot worse than this one.