La Nuit de L’Homme Eau Electrique by YSL

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On my way out of El Prat airport, I once again stopped into a duty free shop to explore the fragrance selection, and came across a newer offering from Yves Saint Laurent…La Nuit de L’Homme Eau Electrique. The blue color and the name caught my eye, so I figured that I would try this one out and wear it on the flight home. In this post, I am going to give my initial impressions and opinions about this cologne after a single wear.

What does La Nuit Eau Electrique Smell Like?

Notes include: cedar, vanilla, tonka bean, cashmere, vetiver, lavender, apple, geranium, bergamot

Click here to try: Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L’Homme Eau Electrique Eau De Toilette Spray 100ml/3.3oz

My Full Wear Review

OK, so, going into this test I had zero expectations or notions about Electrique. In fact, I’d never even heard of it. I think that’s the best way to do a review of this sort, since my mind won’t be clouded by what I ‘wanted’ the cologne to be, and can simply judge it based on merit.

I sprayed this one twice on my arm about an hour or so before my transatlantic flight back to the US from Spain. Update: I’ve since had a travel spray size of Eau Electrique and am updating my thoughts throughout this post.

It initially struck me as smooth with a creamy/powdery offering of tonka bean with a woody base and some fruit thrown in to boot. Electrique was really fresh and drew me in from the very jump and I could smell it on me as I walked to my boarding gate.

That’s a very simple test of whether or not I think something is worth my while, is it an enjoyable addition to the background of my everyday life? For Electrique, I vote that yes, it is.

Eau Electrique opens with a noticeable apple and some citrus notes. The apple, tonka, vanilla, and lavender are really present up top with the main tonka bean note. Really, apple and tonka bean.

Then, the second wave brings in geranium paired with that lavender sitting under a tonka/vanilla combo.

The notes in Electrique have some overlap with Versace Eros, but, I think they are two different fragrances and the similarities aren’t that noticeable.

Eros is a much louder and has more of a citrusy aroma than does Electrique, though, the tonka bean and apple notes are shared.

Update: I could also compare this to Montblanc’s Legend Night, but noticeably lacking the heavy cardamom note.

Electrique is understated and while it has some sweet elements, it never becomes overbearing. I think the prevalence of the cashmere was a nice touch and gives Electrique some more separation from the original La Nuit.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, Electrique was good during my one off test. It was noticeable during the wear and even kind of heavy at first. It isn’t a complete beast or anything but it is getting close to crossing that line.

I got 7-8 hours of use out of it. The last few hours it was more of a skin scent. However, I can’t really say for certain how it will perform with just one wear but it seems legit enough. Update: Yep, 6-8 hours, consistently.

Electrique is more suited toward cold weather wear. It worked fine in an air conditioned environment but I’m not sure that’ll hold up in the heat. Update: Not great in high heat, but moderate springtime temperatures, it is fine.

It does seem to have some versatility as both a casual fragrance and one which will work as a date night type of cologne.

Overall Impressions of Eau Electrique

Overall, is La Nuit de L’Home Eau Electrique worth a buy? I actually really liked wearing this fragrance. It’s nothing Earth shattering; but it is very good. It gives good performance and has a very attractive scent with a tangential relation to the original La Nuit.

It’s a good bet as an Eros alternative, if you don’t like the lemon note there. Also, the geranium can come across a bit like mint. It’s not a dupe, but they do have a very similar style.

Eau Electrique has now been discontinued, so, grab a bottle while you still can for cheap.

Electrique is a smooth and fresh fragrance with a powdery finish and a woody heart. It’s not super outstanding or ‘special’ but it is really damn nice.

Just Me by Paris Hilton

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I’m making my way through an old box of various samples that I purchased over a year ago, before my new batch arrives. One of these scents, is the women’s version of Just Me by Paris Hilton. which was released back in 2005. Better late than never to write a review. As usual, I will cover how it smells, when it should be worn, how long it lasts, and if it is worth a purchase.

What does Just Me for Women Smell Like?

Notes include: iris, violet, pink pepper, raspberry, bergamot, sandalwood, freesia, musk, vanilla

Click here to try:  Just Me Paris Hilton By Paris Hilton For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4 Ounces

My Full Review

Before I get into my experience with this scent, let’s see how the sample insert describes Just Me: As engaging as Paris herself, this fragrance is sophisticated, sexy and sensual. It’s original and innovative and captures the high society party girl and the 21st century socialite in one beautiful scent. It mingles both the essence of Paris’ trend-setting and glamourous side with the heart of the confident woman that Paris has become. 

The opening act is a blend of violet, iris, citrus, and pink pepper. The spice isn’t too heavy on my skin and I get a fairly sweet aroma with a distinct powdery undertone. To me, the violet is the most noticeable note here, along with the pink pepper.

I guess that I could classify it as a fruity floral, at first. However, it really isn’t slated that far to one side or the other, actually closer to a 50/50 split in the early stages. I begin to enjoy it more so, when the scent has had time to settle.

When it gets further along, the floral notes will begin to take over more. The violet is still in the lead, the iris will fade somewhat, and more freesia will come in. Also, the pink pepper will take a back seat, and I get more sweet/creaminess from vanilla.

Finally, there is the woody base. Toward the tail end, it’s a musky, vanilla, woody aroma. Sweet with floral highlights still floating around. I find the

Sillage, Longevity, and When to Wear

Just Me isn’t a super strong perfume. It will project itself decently from the skin, but it doesn’t have crazy sillage. A lighter moderate, that will radiate from the skin maybe 3-5 feet, with normal application amounts.

The longevity is also good, but not amazing. Somwhere in the 6-7 hour range, on my skin. For the price? Good enough. Though, it isn’t going to ever be considered elite, in this regard.

Seasonally, Just Me will work best in the warmer weather. It’s got a good amount of sweetness, but isn’t a thick or heavy perfume.

It could be worn casually, to a party, or semi-formally. Wouldn’t be a terrible office scent, since it’s not a monster with it’s sillage, and has an enjoyable enough aroma.

Just Me is one of Paris’ more mature fragrances. Not a candy-like teenager scent. Though, they could also obviously wear it, but it has a nice refined character to it.

Overall Impressions of Just Me

Do I like this fragrance? Yes, Paris Hilton actually has some nice perfumes out there. It’s not an astonishing, must-have scent, but it delivers a lot of value and an enjoyable wear.

I like the balance and how it is blended. Sometimes, I can pick out distinct notes, others it all comes together. There is a good sweetness with the raspberry and citrus, along with powdery floral notes, woods, and just the right amount of spice.

Bottles of this usually run in the $15-25 neighborhood, with the performance and the aroma, Just Me is a deal.

Update: This one is still going strong as an inexpensive perfume and it hasn’t seen any real price increases, as of now. I still think that it’s a nice one to pick up, if you want a fun cheapie or shopping for a younger lady.

Millesime 1849 by Creed

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Another scent that I tested out from Creed, when I visited their Las Vegas boutique, is Millesime 1849. This is a unisex fragrance that has been out for a number of years now and so I wanted to give it a good try, after spending an evening wearing Viking. How does this one perform? What does it smell like? Is it worth a buy?

What does Millesime 1849 Smell Like?

Notes include: ylang-ylang, bergamot, cedar, sandalwood, vanilla, agarwood, musk, jasmine, and patchouli

My Full Wear Review

I originally sprayed Millesime 1849 on a tester strip, when I went to the Creed Boutique and wore Viking for the first time. I remember it smelling interesting; but I also had several other strips that day with Creed scents on them. So, 1849 didn’t stand out.

I went back another day and gave Millesime 1849 multiple sprays on my forearms. The opening was quite floral and sweet. I wasn’t really aware that this was a unisex scent at the time, as it comes in a somewhat dark green bottle, much like many other men’s colognes.

Sweet vanilla and floral with the familiar Creed bergamot note lingering faintly in the background for a brief few minutes.

While I know that this is a unisex, the floral notes really doesn’t seem super feminine to me. They are soft and subdued and aided by the woody notes (mainly the cedar and sandalwood).

The dry down on my skin was more of the wood notes with the patchouli peaking through. It became less floral as it moved along and those notes felt as if they were lightly dipped in the musk note.

I have to say, that Millesime 1849 is a well put together and balanced fragrance. Nothing ever feels overpowering or out of place.

Sillage, Longevity, and When to Wear

Projection wise, this one is on the lighter side of the spectrum. It isn’t weak per se, but it wasn’t intended to be a bold powerhouse either.

The longevity was meh, at least when I wore it. Around 4-5 solid hours and that was about it. Disappointing in that regard. It’s tough to get excited about an expensive scent, with this kind of lackluster performance.

Millesime 1849 strikes me as spring/summertime casual wear. It is simple and light. Pleasant and enjoyable for those around you. While it is unisex, it does end up being more feminine than masculine, but again not crazy so.

Overall Impressions of 1849

Overall, would I recommend Millesime 1849? It’s a nice scent and after the initial floral period, I think that it becomes much more interesting and appealing. The woody/sweet/musky dry down is the highlight of this fragrance, in my mind.

It’s a safe and fairly straightforward wear. It’s not amazing but I do enjoy it. Not enough for me to personally buy a bottle of the stuff, but one could do a lot worse than giving this scent a try.

Scuderia Red by Ferrari

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Among the handful of Ferrari samples, I’ve gotten a hold of recently is, Scuderia Red. Now, in this post, I am going to relay to you my experiences with this cologne while wearing it. How does it smell? What are the ingredients? How long does it last? Is it even worth a purchase? Please continue below for the full review.

What does Scuderia Red Smell Like?

Notes include: orange, bergamot, jasmine, lemon verbena, galbanum, cedar, sandalwood, nutmeg, moss, mint, petitgrain

Click here to try: Ferrari Scuderia Red Eau De Toilette Spray, 4.2 oz

My Full Wear Review

Scuderia Red opens with a blend of citrus notes, mostly orange, and lemon verbena. This is kind of unique scent in a lot of ways. It’s a men’s fragrance by heavy with floral notes that you’d commonly find in a women’s perfume. The jasmine note is quite prominent.

Still, it’s nice and not girly at all. A good blend of the verbena and jasmine giving it an attractive start.

There is also a slight spice from the nutmeg and mint combo lurking in the back. I actually like the opening, the citrus notes are juicy and clean, and the fresh spices with the jasmine comes across well.

As it dries down, I start to detect more of the sandalwood and cedar notes. It’s smooth and adds some more masculinity to the overall composition.

From there, I get a fairly linear scent with a dash of fresh spiciness, on top of citrus soaked wood notes. Scuderia Red is a warm and has a certain brightness about it.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, Scuderia Red has a light sillage. It wasn’t completely weak or anything, as I could detect it just fine throughout the wear. Just don’t expect a monster of a fragrance.

It’s going to stick within the 3-5 foot range for the first hour or so. Then, it’ll be more like 2-3 feet for the rest of the way.

Longevity, it does a solid job for the price, clocking in at right about 6 hours on my skin. As a value play, I really don’t have many complaints with the performance.

Scuderia Red could easily pass as a unisex scent, but one that leans masculine. It’s softness and clean profile make it ideal to be worn casually or at the office, for someone who needs something low key.

Definitely one that should be worn during the early spring and into the summer months. Scuderia Red isn’t a club banger or one that has much sex appeal. Just an inoffensive citrus floral.

Overall Impressions of Scuderia Red

Overall, do I like Scuderia Red? It’s not bad, though, not really my style. The floral notes aren’t my favorite but I do think it’s a solid pick.

I’d say Scuderia Black is better than this one and I’d prefer to wear it over Red, any day of the week.

That being said, it doesn’t smell ‘bad’, it’s just a straightforward clean citrus/floral at a very nice price point. Can be somewhat sharp at times, but it will settle down. Pretty basic, but decent enough.

The performance isn’t spectacular, but it is passable based on what you’re paying. Honestly, this one is probably only worthwhile for under $25. Beyond that, Scuderia Red is probably a reach.

4 Best Smelling Michael Jordan Colognes

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Michael Jordan is not only a basketball icon, he is also one of the most famous people on the planet. Younger people from across the globe, who never actually saw him play a game, still buy his shoes and clothing at a high rate.

Back in the late 1990s, Jordan capitalized on this popularity by launching a celebrity fragrance line. In this post, I want to pick the four best scents that have been launched under the Michael Jordan name, and talk a bit about what makes each one worth a try.

What are the Best Michael Jordan Fragrances?

Most Popular

Michael Jordan Men Eau De Cologne Spray, 1.7 Ounce– The original and still among the best of this line of fragrances. Though, I wouldn’t rank it the highest, this fragrance from his Airness has a certain fresh quality to it.

It’s a blend of citrus and green/woodsy elements. Fairly synthetic but clean. The citrus notes open things up. Then, the herbal and greenish notes start to come through to up that freshness. Juniper and cypress are the main ingredients that I can pick out from the aroma.

After that, it’s a woodsy/musky blend, which gives Michael Jordan cologne a somewhat soapy cleanliness.


Best for Summer

Michael Jordan 23 By Michael Jordan For Men. Cologne Spray 3.4 Ounces– 23 is a cologne that kind of hits you with a bit of misdirection. It starts off like a standard aquatic with citrus and melon notes but then becomes more floral and interesting, led by a geranium note.

It’s a solid casual wear for the warmer months, at a cheap price point. There is a spicy freshness that comes through during the wear. Mainly, I get a watery fruitiness up top, geranium clean, with an additional magnolia. The performance isn’t that great, but it’s also like $15…

Best Overall Jordan Scent

Michael Jordan Flight Cologne For Men 3.4 oz Eau De Toilette Spray – Flight is a nice little substitute fragrance, sort of like a Designer Impostor’s scent. It has a lot of similarities to numerous fragrances, most notably, L’Homme by YSL.

They don’t strike me as exactly the same, Flight is more in your face and spicy than is L’Homme. Still, for the price, a good bet.

That being said, the spiciness isn’t overly intense, it comes across as a clean and fresh aroma. That then, is blend with a bit of amber and a citrus smell.

Best Performance

Mîchael Jordan Legend Cologné for Men 3.4 oz Cologne Spray– Legend is a sneaky good fragrance from the Jordan line and probably gives the best performance out of any of them. Sweet and warm with an aroma close to that of Rochas Man.

It’s main notes include coffee, leather, amber, lavender, and anise. Legend is a cold weather cologne that delivers. Not overly warm and heavy, like the more expensive gourmand fragrances. This one is thinner, but still brings a pleasant and pretty long lasting scent.