Best Smelling Gucci Guilty Cologne for Him

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Gucci Guilty has become a really popular line of fragrances in the past decade or so. The company has released several flankers from the original cologne release and other variants over the years. The question that guys often have when sorting through all of these options is, which Guilty fragrance smells the best?

Having tried and reviewed these scents, I have experienced their strengths and weaknesses, to determine the answer. So, below I will present to you the two best options from the line, as it kind of is a 1A and 1B situation.

What are the Best Smelling Gucci Guilty Fragrances?

The Best Overall

Gucci Eau de Toilette Spray for Men, Guilty Black Pour Homme, 1.6 Ounce– Guilty Black has the slight edge, in my opinion, as the best Gucci Guilty cologne. It doesn’t open with the same citrus top notes as the others, and instead has neroli and orange flower, to simulate that aroma but take it in a new direction.

This one is very well blended, with a green and fresh aroma, that includes lavender and spiced coriander. It shares enough of the original Guilty DNA, while being its own thing. This is also one with solid performance and can be worn late night, as a club scent. Guilty Black Review

A Close Second

Gucci Guilty Intense Eau De Toilette Spray for Men, 3 Ounce– It is a tough choice to put Guilty Intense at number two, because I really do like this stuff. It shares the same lemon note, as the original Guilty Pour Homme, but tones it down and amps up the lavender and amber notes.

There are additional floral notes and cedar wood, but Intense is a pretty linear fragrance, with the lemon and amber taking hold early. Intense has a solid sillage and can last for 7-8 hours, on my skin.

It is a very versatile fragrance, that can be worn year round, and feels more mature that its predecessor. It’s just a hair below, Gucci Guilty Black, but still an awesome fragrance. Guilty Intense Review

So, there you have it, my top two choices from the Gucci Guilty Pour Homme line. It is a really close call between the top two, but I think that they are clearly above the others in the series. If you’re looking at other Gucci colognes, here is my list of the best from the brand.

Mont Blanc Legend vs. Dior Sauvage EDT Comparison

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In this edition of the head to head men’s fragrance match ups, we have two highly popular scents, that I’ve covered here many times: Sauvage EDT by Christian Dior vs. Mont Blanc Legend. When it comes down to it, which of these colognes is the better buy? I have worn and reviewed each individually, but will now compare and contrast them, in a variety of categories. Which will come out on top?

Tale of the Tape: Legend vs Sauvage

Sauvage EDT

Notes include: Bergamot, Ambroxan, Sichuan Pepper, lavender, pink pepper, and more

Click here to try: Sauvage by Chrisitan Dior Eau de Toilette Spray for Men, 3.4 Ounce

Read my review: Sauvage EDT Review

Mont Blanc Legend

Notes include: Bergamot, Pineapple Leaf, Sandalwood, Apple, rose, oak moss, lemon verbena, geranium, lavender,  And Tonka Bean

Click here to try: MONTBLANC Legend Eau de Toilette 3.3 fl.oz.

Read my review: Mont Blanc Legend

Opening

Sauvage starts out with a pretty sharp bergamot citrus note and a hit of Sichuan pepper. It is bold with a bright citrus note and a spicy disposition. Under that sits a calming and familiar lavender, along with, the famous ambroxan note that grows in strength throughout.

Legend also starts out with mainly citrus fruit notes. It has apple, bergamot, and pineapple leaf. Legend lacks the spice, but does have the lavender, is is much less intense and has a drier aroma.

Which is better? Even though, I’m not a huge fan of how Sauvage EDT starts out, I do enjoy it more than I do the simplicity of Mont Blanc Legend. It can be too sharp for my taste, but overall, the smell is really great and exciting.

Edge: Sauvage

Projection

Sauvage does have that large and bold sillage from the beginning. As it wears on, it is more of a moderate scent, probably toward the higher end of that spectrum. Legend is pretty middle of the road with its sillage throughout. Not too strong, but not weak, either.

Edge: Sauvage

Longevity

Sauvage has really good but not elite longevity, for me, while wearing it. I can get 6-9 hours from that cologne, which is useful for almost any purpose. Legend doesn’t hit that level, I get about 5-6 hours of wear, from it. Easy win for the Dior.

Legend is one of those Mont Blanc colognes that never performed all that well for me. It’s not absolutely terrible, but it should be better than it is.

Edge: Sauvage

Versatility

Both of these fragrances, excel at being versatile. They can work well in a wide variety or situations and climates. Legend is the more low key of the two and Sauvage can play the role of the night club ‘beast’, very well. No real advantage here.

Edge: Push

Overall Scent

In my mind, this isn’t really a close call. I do like Mont Blanc Legend, somewhat. It is a pleasant enough cologne, with a clean scent, and is an easy grab on just about any occasion.

The citrus opening is nice, then, there is the more floral dry down period also with dried sandalwood and oak moss. I get the appeal, it just never blows your socks off.

Sauvage EDT is a good cologne, not amazing either to me, but I would reach for it over Mont Blanc Legend whenever. I would pick, Legend Night, over this Dior fragrance.

The intensity of the start, smooths out over time, and Sauvage gets a healthy dose of ambroxan and lavender to create a really nice scent. It also has better performance than does Legend. So, unless price is a huge factor to get Legend a lot cheaper, I’d go with Sauvage.

Winner: Sauvage

Best Smelling Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume

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Marc Jacobs’ Daisy line of scents, have been a massive success, and of course fueled almost countless flanker fragrances from the original. With so many options, it can be difficult to cut through the fog of choice, and select one that can be considered the best of the lot.

In this post, I am going to try and do so. I will present three options, with different styles, that are the top contenders from the line. From heavier fruited scent to a more floral option and in between.

What are the Best Daisy Perfumes by Marc Jacobs?

Sunny Summer

Marc Jacobs Eau de Toilette Spray, Daisy So Fresh Sunshine, 2.5 Ounce– So Fresh Sunshine is a lighter fragrance for the spring/summer months, but also smells amazing. This one is led by the fruit notes, grapefruit and strawberry, above the floral ingredients.

It’s quite a different take from the others in the Daisy line, however, the juicy fruits at the opening and that clean upbeat energy makes it a beautiful departure from the norm.

The strawberry note and apple blossom, reign at the top. During the dry down, rose and jasmine begin to come in. Sunshine is well balanced, but not a powerhouse type of perfume.

Fresh Take

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Eau de Toilette Spray-125ml/4.25 oz.– Like Sunshine above, this is a fruitier take on the original Daisy, but it doesn’t stray as far from the original DNA. You get fresh and sweet fruits, that are less juicy, and more tempered by the floral notes, such as violet.

This one is a simple and straightforward wear, with more earthy and floral elements emerging after the opening. The sillage isn’t huge, but Eau So Fresh, is a fantastic option for daily wear during the warmer months of the year.

The Original

Marc Jacobs Daisy, EDT Spray, 3.4oz 100ml– Finally, we have the original classic scent. This is for those who want a more floral than fruity experience. The violet in this one, is the strongest player, with gardenia and jasmine playing a supporting role.

The fragrance is lightly aquatic and green, with powdery undertones as it dries down. It’s been a best seller for many years now, and for good reason, it is versatile and still manages to smell nice. Daisy Full Review

There you have it, three of the best smelling fragrances from the Marc Jacobs Daisy line. Each one, should fit a different type of style, and whether or not one wants a fruitier or more floral experience from their perfume.

Mont Blanc Legend Spirit vs. Invictus Aqua

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For this edition of the head to head men’s fragrance match ups, we have a competition between two popular aquatic scents: Legend Spirit vs. Invictus Aqua. Which cologne smells the best? Mont Blanc or Paco Rabanne? I have worn and reviewed, each of these scents, and will break them down in a variety of categories before ultimately choosing a winner.

Tale of the Tape

Legend Spirit

Notes include: grapefruit, pink pepper, bergamot, musk, aquatic accord, lavender, cardamom, oak moss, wood

Click here to try: MONTBLANC Legend Spirit Eau de Toilette, 3.3 Fl Oz

Read my review: Legend Spirit

Invictus Aqua EDT

Notes include: yuzu, pink pepper, guaiac wood, marine notes, violet leaf, ambergris, grapefruit

Click here to try: Paco Rabanne Invictus Aqua Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.4 Ounce

Read my review: Invictus Aqua

Opening

Invictus Aqua opens up with a citrus blend of yuzu and grapefruit to go along with its marine accord. I really enjoy how this one opens, with that salty aquatic accord, and that very nice yuzu sitting on top. Plus, pink pepper kicks in to give it that slightly spicy warmth.

Legend Spirit has a similar opening to Invictus Aqua, with it’s citrus and aquatic start. However, to go along with the pink pepper, Spirit has a fairly strong cardamom note lurking in there as well, which is a good change of pace.

Which is better? Again, they are quite similar at the start. However, I think I like the smell of Invictus Aqua, a bit more at the beginning. The yuzu and the aquatic accord, is just a tad better.

Edge: Invictus Aqua

Projection

Both of these fragrances fall into the moderate camp. The sillage of either, isn’t very bold or extreme. Though, Aqua does achieve a bit better projection than does Legend Spirit. It isn’t a huge difference, but the Paco Rabanne is better, on my skin.

Edge: Aqua

Longevity

With Legend Spirit, I can muster about 5-6 hours worth of wear, before needing to reapply. Meanwhile, Invictus Aqua gets me 8 hours, and I can get over 10 on occasions.

Edge: Aqua

Versatility

These two are very closely related fragrances. Both are very nice colognes for casual wear during the warmer months of the year. They can also be worn to work or for an evening out. There really isn’t any separation, in this category.

Edge: Push

Overall Scent

With Mont Blanc’s Legend Spirit, I do like plenty about this cologne. The cardamom is a great addition to a citrus aquatic, it isn’t super heavy, but it does add a noticeable spice to the composition.

It is clean and fresh and adds a different dimension than does the original Legend. It’s a very nice fragrance and not a bad wear, at all. The dry down stays fresh and the latter stages of this scent, smells better than Invictus Aqua.

Aqua has a better opening act and better performance overall. As it dries down, I am less of a fan, because it first becomes woodier (not bad) and then ends with lots of that sea water aroma (not great).

I’m going to give the nod to Invictus Aqua, because it does more overall, but I do think that Spirit has a better smell throughout the remainder of the wear. This is a close one, but I think most guys would prefer Aqua.

Winner: Invictus Aqua

5 Best Smelling Jil Sander Perfumes

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Jil Sander is a German fashion brand, that has been more popular in Europe, than over in the US. However, it has a long lineup of fragrances for both men and women, including a few classics under its belt. With such a wide array of scents, both available and discontinued, it can be tough to choose from. In this post, I have selected five of what could be considered the best perfumes for her by Jil Sander. I did pick ones which I could still actually find for sale, so folks could actually try them out.

What are the Best Jil Sander Perfumes?

Best Winter Fragrance

Jil Sander 4 By Jil Sander For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4 Ounces– Probably one of the most popular perfumes from this line, and that’s for good reason, it smells great and had plenty of time to develop a fan base.

Jil Sander No. 4 is really bold from the jump, with a sweet then tart plum, with floral notes and a musky spice. It has an enveloping warmth, built for cold weather days.

Performance here, is really good, and you get to cycle through floral notes such as: jasmine, ylang ylang, tuberose, and carnation. Beautiful and unique.

Light Juicy Citrus

Jil Sander Sensations Eau de Toilette Spray for Women, 1.35 Ounce– Sensations opens up with a dominant citrus vibe of mostly orange, but also bergamot, and a light raspberry note.

The orange is enhanced with one of my favorite floral notes, orange blossom, and a creamy tonka bean. There is a light musky spice in the beginning, but it settles itself down, later.

It is light and warm, with that great tonka bean note leading the way.

Most Popular Sander Perfume

Jil Sander Sun By Jil Sander For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 2.5-Ounce– Sun is another classic release from Jil Sander, that is sweet, warm, and floral with a strong benzoin note. Sun turns into a very creamy lotion-like scent, as to be expected when tonka bean, vanilla, and sandalwood are so involved.

It has some fruit notes, at the top, but the wood and floral notes really start to peak through later, in conjunction with the aforementioned ingredients.

Sun has a lot of layers to it, might not be for everybody, but for the right woman is amazing. Plus, the performance with this one is outstanding.

Fresh Floral Blend

JIL by Jil Sander Eau De Parfum Spray 1.7 oz Women– Lavender and pink pepper sit at the top of JIL, with just a bit of citrus thrown in. Next, the vanilla note comes in, and joins the lavender to create a clean sweetness.

As it moves along, you get a powdery scent, not super heavy but the heliotrope does give off that powdered aroma. It dries down into a an ambery vanilla, with soft floral notes flanking it. Fresh, easy to wear, with solid longevity.

Woody Floral

Jil Sander Eve Eau De Toilette Spray 30ml/1oz–  Eve opens up with some bright and clean fruity notes, such as grapefruit. However, it gradually becomes dominated by cashmere wood, patchouli, and some underlying floral notes (mainly rose).

This one is super fresh and clean, built for the colder months of the year, with its warm cleanliness. Not super heavy, but well balanced, and otherwise has a good performance. The patchouli and wood pairing are really the highlight of Eve.

There you have it, five of the best ladies’ fragrances from Jil Sander. I will come back and update this post, as necessary, to add or subtract any of the perfumes. As of now, this is a great place to start for those who want to try scents from this brand.