We generally cover the best in men’s colognes and ladies perfumes on this site. However, there are naturally other fashion and beauty products on the markets which command our attention from time to time. Today, i would like to delve into a line known as the White Label by Axe which is a subsidiary of Unilever. Axe is an industry leader in male body spray, deodorant, and body wash and has introduced the new white label line of scents here in 2015. For this post, I am going to give my impressions on the fragrance called, “Night” after using it in its shower gel form.
Notes include: grapefruit, lavender, cedarwood and praline
The opening of this shower gel is smooth and dark. It comes out of the bottle colored purple and has a very good lather, once you begin working it. To me, the most prominent note is the sandalwood and it provides a very clean experience and that element of darkness to the fragrance. The cedar wood gives it a rougher and more masculine note and balances out the bitterness of the grapefruit quite well. This isn’t a cologne that has multi-layers to it but it does provide a fresh and very smooth scent.
In terms of its staying power, again, it’s not a cologne…though I am sure the deodorant or body spray will last much further into the day (Axe will generally last pretty much all day in my experience, especially the deodorant). The shower gel, seems to have a staying power of maybe 4 hours depending on the environment you’re in. If I use it after the gym and am just lounging around the house, it obviously lasts much longer than if I am out and about. Do I like this scent? I do but it isn’t my favorite among the two White Label shower gels that I have tried thus far.
There are plenty of high quality perfumes out there on the market. However, some of those amazing scents don’t last for more than fifteen minutes. That can be highly disappointing after dropping $60+ for a bottle and the fragrance evaporates before it has any impact or attractive power. It’s no fun investing in something with no return. The following list of scents that I have put together are a variety of fragrances for laides that have a long lasting scent and are versatile from the workplace to the night life. I have linked each out to its page on amazon.com for ease of purchase and for further info.
Vival La Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum Spray, 0.5 Ounce
A sweet perfume of fruits, florals, and gourmand ingredients such as caramel and vanilla. This perfume is sexy from the get go but is versatile enough to be worn at the office or for a night on the town. Add to the fact that it projects and lasts well into its life cycle and you’ve got a great fragrance on your hands. Top JC Perfumes
Guilty by Gucci for Women, Eau de Toilette Spray, 2.5 Ounce
Peach, lilac, pink pepper, and mandarin team up to help make Gucci Guilty one sexy perfume. It isn’t overbearing in its presentation but it has an underlying energy which is wholly seductive.
Cinema By Yves Saint Laurent For Women Eau De Parfum Spray, 90 ml, 3 Ounces
Another great long-lasting option from YSL. Cinema is a sweet perfume with many layers to it. Clementine gives it a sweet citrusy middle before it dries down into a vanilla/floral/powdery end that keeps on ticking. Absolutely lovely.
The original scent from Issey Miyake, L’eau D’Isseyhas enjoyed popularity for roughly 20 years since its release. Since I enjoy that fragrance and it has a place in my rotation of scents, I thought that I would perhaps enjoy another version. I bought a sample vial of Nuit D’Issey to see if this one had the potential to land a spot on my dresser full of fragrances. Did it make the cut? Well, no, it didn’t. Actually, I was pretty disappointed with its whole presentation and thought that I would write a review for the site based on my experience with this cologne.
I have to say that my recent run of sample fragrances were a major let down. I didn’t find one scent that I would consider purchasing a larger bottle of and Nuit D’Issey is no exception. My first impression was, “Great, another bug spray type fragrance.” This came after I tried my sample of Versace Oud Noir, which was just awful in my opinion. Nuit D’Issey is better than Oud Noir but still not something I could wear.
Honestly, I don’t get the citrus note in this one at all. I don’t smell any grapefruit, just a really strong blend of pepper and leather. It’s odd, I really enjoy leathery fragrances, even a mass market one like Dirty English and also like spicy/peppery scents like Burberry London and Opium by YSL. Nuit is just way too much and has a bitter and very synthetic quality to it.
While the scent does calm down quite a bit after a few hours of wear, the opening is too harsh and overboard for my senses. It does get better as time passes and the drydown isn’t as horrid, but still, I cannot get through it. The scent is really unpleasant to me and with so many other better options, I have no desire to wait for a mediocre drydown.
I think that some guys might like this fragrance. It’s more masculine and outdoorsy than a lot of popular scents but quite frankly I don’t find it very good at all. I accidentally sprayed some Nuit on my desk and couldn’t scrub it off fast enough. I’d say stick with the original Issey Miyake, it’s much better.
For my second post, in this series of reviews of the latest cologne samples I received, I am going to talk briefly about Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir. Now, I say briefly because I can now safely say that I hate this fragrance. To me, it is just simply unpleasant to wear, gives me a headache, and just wow…I really can’t stand it.
Notes include: Bitter orange, neroli, black pepper, oud, patchouli, saffron, and others
Okay, nice things to say. Um, the bottle looks really cool. Explaining what colognes smell like through text can be challenging sometimes, but I would say that Oud Noir opens up with a very intense bug spray vibe blended with oriental notes. Specifically, I think it smells like an intense version of a bug spray called, Cutter.
There is a bit of spice to this fragrance and quite frankly it just makes my head hurt and want to wash it off immediately. It has a disgusting synthetic vibe to it and while it claims to be moderate, I would suggest that it is much more of a heavy scent. It is really thick and just kind of sits in the air. The intensity fades a bit after 10 minutes or so but it doesn’t magically develop into something that actually smells good. That’s really all I want to say about this stuff, I’m not recommending it, but you can grab a sample for yourself if you want to. I would suggest that instead you purchase a Versace cologne that actually smells good.
Wal-Mart is the world’s largest retailer and as such has a ton of items in many different departments. One such department is their selection of fragrances for both men and women. I’ll be honest their in-store selection isn’t the greatest available and they do carry some complete duds. However, they also have some really great colognes available. For this list, I have chosen the best colognes that can be bought from Wal-Mart and have linked each to its page on their website.
Top Fragrances for Men at Wal-Mart
Curve– An inexpensive choice yet one that has been popular for ages for its simplicity and amazing scent. Curve enjoys a mass appeal but it is calming and sensual.
Kouros– This YSL scent blends florals, woodsy notes, and spices to create a romantic vibe that is sure to get a man noticed.
Light Blue by D&G– A light and refreshing citrusy scent that is perfect for the summertime. This one is a wildly popular and a consistent best seller. Top D&G scents.
Jean Paul Gaultier– Always among the best selling colognes and has been ever since it was released in 1995. It is a fresh and masculine scent known to attract the ladies.
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