Guess Seductive Homme vs Seductive Homme Blue Comparison

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Two of the more popular inexpensive fragrance choices for men are made by Guess under the Seductive title. The original Seductive Homme has been one of my favorite cheap wears for the last couple of years or so and as such I was curious to see how its flanker fragrance, Seductive Homme Blue stacked up against it.

Which of these two scents smelled better? Did they perform equally as well? Is one worth a buy or should they simply be bought as a package deal? In this post, I want to continue my cologne comparison series, by taking a look at the Guess Seductive line.

Which Guess Cologne is Better Seductive Home or Blue?

Guess Seductive Homme Tale of the Tape

Notes include: Cardamom Milk, Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Sandalwood, And Musk.

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Read my Original Review Here

Click here to try: Guess Seductive Men Edt Spray, 3.4 Ounce

Seductive Homme Blue Tale of the Tape

Notes include: citrus, moss, caviar, black pepper, cashmere wood, cardamom

Read my Review

Click here to try: Guess Seductive Homme Eau De Toilette Spray for Men, Blue, 3.4 Ounce

Opening

The opening of the original Seductive Homme is rich and warm with noticeable tones from the cardamom milk and pink pepper notes contained within. It is actually very nice and pleasant. Blue, on the other hand, is soft, aquatic, powdery, and slightly spicy.

I was really digging Blue from the initial spray, as it had such a unique quality to it. I like both but Blue really drew me in much more. I’ve had a bottle of Homme for years, but Blue took the cake.

It is much like La Nuit by YSL, but with an underlying aquatic aroma. The cardamom note here, gives it the similarities, but it has a powdery aquatic vibe. Blue is actually pretty unique, as a scent, not super oceanic but does have that marine touch.

Edge: Blue

Projection

Seductive Homme is pretty moderate projection wise, though, it can fall towards the heavy side when oversprayed. Blue is a very light fragrance, actually, too light in my opinion.

Seductive Homme is also more stable throughout the wear, while Blue starts to decline pretty rapidly with its sillage. Seductive Homme really wins this round easily.

Edge: Seductive Homme

Longevity

This is where the separation really becomes noticeable. I get a solid 6 hours or so of wear out of Seductive Homme, when I use it.

Blue just fails pretty miserably here, light sprays become a skin scent within 45 minutes or so, but it can do ok when more is applied. If you go heavy with the sprays, maybe 2-4 hours of wear.

It’s a shame that Seductive Blue has such bad longevity. Homme isn’t amazing, but for the price it is very good, and perfectly fine for most situations you’d have to wear it in.

Edge: Seductive Homme

Versatility

If Blue lasted longer, it’d probably be more versatile. Seductive Homme isn’t that great during the summer, as the humidity and heat does a number on its scent.

Blue is a soft, powdery, aquatic that seems to have a greater range of uses but its longevity holds it back. Seductive Homme, during the rest of the year is great. It works well for younger guys to wear casually or out on a date. It is attractive, just not superb during the hottest days.

Edge: Seductve Homme

Overall Scent

I honestly think that Seductive Homme Blue, smells better than the original. I really like both but Blue is just more appealing to me. That said, the longevity issues damage its case as the better fragrance.

If they had made Blue more intense and with even a few hours of better performance, I’d give it the win. Honestly, it’s really inexpensive, so getting a hold of a bottle wouldn’t be the worst thing.

Seductive Homme smells wonderful and it is a solid performer. When you can buy a bottle for under $20, it becomes a clear choice for those seeking an inexpensive casual scent.

Winner: Seductive Homme

6 Best Smelling Liz Claiborne Colognes

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Liz Claiborne is a brand known for producing scents that are very-well liked at a very inexpensive price point. No, this isn’t a Creed or Bond No. 9, where it’s all about the top of the line ingredients and the standing that comes with the name…Claiborne scents just smell really good.

It is a brand that doesn’t make you break the bank to get an attractive scent, which is actually appreciated by many ladies. I am including Lucky Brand in this list, as well.

What are the Best Smelling Liz Claiborne Colognes?

Still the Best

Curve– A scent that has been widely popular for years and for good reason. Curve is a really attractive scent that is so simple in its presentation but amazingly clean.

Curve has been going strong for decades now. This is because, it has a unique aroma at a cheap price and gets complimented like crazy. Juniper, pineapple, and citrus play a role early on, giving it a slight fruitiness.

Then herbal and plant elements come in to give it a boost of freshness and appeal. Ginger and lavender are major players in the latter stages. This is such an easy first time cologne for younger guys. To me, it still gets the top spot. Read my review

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Next in Line

Curve Soul– A deep and darker men’s fragrance then the rest. This is a very unique cologne, with a strong bamboo note, sandalwood, some sweet/spice blend, and a touch of amber and leather.

I’m not sure they produce this one anymore. All of the bottles on the market, that I can find, seem really expensive. Obviously, none of these are worth paying an extraordinary amount for, as they are still just good cheapies.

Curve Soul is probably the second best smelling, in my opinion, and is worth a try if you can find a good price.

Soapy and Green Scent

Lucky You– A fresh green/woodsy type of scent that is a great casual option for younger men. It’s an inexpensive and natural scent with notes of moss, cardamom, and sandalwood.

Lucky You opens up with a really fresh and somewhat soapy mix. It can be difficult to pin down the exact notes of this cologne, but the aroma is at least quite a pleasant experience.

What I start to pick up within the fragrance is a blend of musk, a somewhat grassy ingredient, all sitting on top a woody base (bamboo and tamarind). Those two woods aren’t often used within men’s fragrances, as such, Lucky You produces a rather interesting and engaging wear.

Not my favorite fragrance, but you can usually get it for $10-20 or so. At that price, this is a nice little wear, and definitely one of the best from this brand. Full Review

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Energetic and Smooth for Summer

Mambo– A spring/summery type of fragrance which is smooth and with notes of lime and sandalwood it is clear why. It, like the first two colognes on this list is fresh and clean but Mambo has its own upbeat style to it.

Mambo opens up with its citrus notes on full display. These are joined by both lavender and a light spice. It definitely gives you an energetic and lively feel, that so many scents lack.

The lavender, cedar, and sandalwood take away most of the sharper or sour elements of the citrus notes. Meanwhile, thyme, cinnamon, and patchouli give the cologne its spicy heart.

Mambo is a different sort of scent from most others on the market and provides a great deal of value. This stuff will last on my skin for 8-9 hours, at times. Good for casual wear and nightlife. Mambo Cologne Review

Light and Sweet

Curve Crush– A simple fragrance that works well for guys in high school.  It is a bright and sweet blend of fruity notes like apple and orange that is blended with cedar to give it a masculine center.

This is a youthful scent, so, something for a certain subset of men but it’s still something that smells really good. It is light and clean, but Curve Crush actually has good performance in my experience. I managed to get 6-7 hours of wear, during testing, which is great at this price point. Curve Crush Review

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Best Tropical Fragrance

Bora Bora– A more exotic and masculine type of scent that fuses kiwi, musk, lemon, leather, and other notes to create something wholly delightful. The kiwi is prominent and gives it a tangy kind of sweetness yet still retains that attractive freshness.

Later, the kiwi becomes less of a factor. Leather, woods, and hibiscus flower come in and give it a smoothness while retaining its tropical vibe. It has a light sillage and from that point, this fragrance is pretty linear and its presentation.

Bora Bora is best for casual daytime wear, during the warmer months of the year. It has a clean and woody finish, utilizing that kiwi note to really bring home that island life aroma. Bora Bora Cologne Review

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Polo Red Intense vs Polo Red Cologne Comparison

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All right, it’s finally time for my comparison between Polo Red and its flanker fragrance, Polo Red Intense. I’ve been wanting to do this post for a long while and now have gotten around to giving both a fair shake. In this post, I am going to present how each fragrance smells, how it performs, and which one is the better option between them. Has Polo Ralph Lauren outdone the original Red?

Polo Red Intense vs. Red: Which is better?

Polo Red Tale of the Tape

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Notes of Polo Red: grapefruit, italian lemon, cranberry,amber,coffee, saffron, sage, redwood

Try Polo Red: Ralph Lauren Polo Red Eau de Toilette Spray for Men, 4.2 Ounce

Read my original review: Polo Red Ralph Lauren Review

Polo Red Intense Tale of the Tape

Notes include: cranberry, grapefruit, coffee, leather, amber, lavender, saffron, ginger, sage, and lemon

Try Polo Red Intense: Ralph Lauren Polo Red Intense for Men 4.2 Oz Edp Spray By Ralph Lauren, 4.2 Fluid Ounce

Read my original review: Polo Red Intense

Opening

Obviously, these scents are very similar to one another since we are comparing the original with the intense version. However, there are some noticeable differences from the start.

First, Red Intense does its job at first, by being more loud and having better projection than the original. Both scents share the sweet candy-like warmth of cranberry, citrus, and amber notes which I really enjoy.

Red Intense gives you a big dose of saffron, coffee, and some spices up top. This separates is a lot from the tart opening of Polo Red and its cranberry/lemon duo. Red Intense still does have that big sweetness, however, just different.

Red Intense also has a noticeable leather note and ginger which becomes more prominent as it wears on. I like the Intense version here, as it has taken something great, and made it darker and perhaps more interesting.

(Edit: Polo has released Polo Red Extreme, which I reviewed and gives you a third option..and possibly the best of the bunch)

Edge: Intense

Projection

Again, the Intense version wins (as it should), it does a much better job from the start projecting itself and not being on the weaker side of things like Polo Red.

I should note that while Polo Red Intense is heavier than the original, it isn’t really a beast itself. In fact, it loses some of it’s initial luster after 30-45 minutes.

Polo Red Intense does come out of the gate as powerful, but is more moderate, during the rest of the wear.

Edge: Intense

Longevity

This has always been my biggest qualm with Polo Red, its longevity. I love the smell but it can be such a short lived scent, which is really disappointing.

Polo Red Intense is better in this department but it hasn’t been an insane type of wear either. I’d say it’s in the upper moderate range but provides pretty solid wear.

With Red Intense I get about 7-9 hours of solid wear from it. Polo Red can be in the 4-7-ish hour range, depending on the day and climate.

Edge: Intense

Versatility

Pretty much the same in terms of when you can wear it, where, etc. I might say, that Polo Red is more appropriate in low key scenarios, but its not a wide enough margin to make a real difference.

Edge: Push

Overall Scent

I’m a fan of the original Polo Red, I just hated it longevity issues. Polo Red Intense improves upon that while keeping mostly true to the original.

Intense is a darker and spicier cologne, with the ginger note providing a nice touch an hour or so in. Polo Red is a very sweet, warm cologne, with woody undertones while Intense amps the cranberry note up and then brings in ginger and a masculine leather.

All in all it’s very well done and sexy. I’ve got to give the ultimate nod to Polo Red Intense. Still, I’m not a huge fan of Intense, and the original Red has lost some of its luster for me over the years. My real pick is Red Extreme, but the other two are still both pretty good.

Winner: Polo Red Intense

5 Best Smelling Curve Colognes

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The Curve line from Liz Claiborne has over 20 years at this point, of being a affordable best seller. There are many variations which use the Curve title, each of them are distinct and separate from the other.

However, which of these men’s fragrances are the best of the bunch? What are the top Curve colognes that guys should try out?

What are the Best Smelling Curve Fragrances?

The Best

Curve by Liz Claiborne for Men – 4.2 Ounce Cologne Spray
Curve is a wildly popular fragrance for men because it smells so great, even after a few decades of being for sale. To me, this is still the best offering from the entire Curve line.

People always react positively to this one it seems, as Curve’s unique blend of notes, just draws people in. For an inexpensive cologne, this is a complement machine.

There are fruity elements such as pineapple, citrus, and juniper berries which play off a calm and clean lavender note. It is super fresh with a slight spice provided by pepper and ginger.

However, the outdoorsy elements really set this Liz Claiborne creation apart. It’s got a floral charm while being masculine and uses mahogany and cactus as a part of its base. An almost perfect choice for the younger guy.

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The Next Best Thing

Curve Soul– A deep and darker men’s fragrance then the rest. This is a very unique cologne, with a strong bamboo note, sandalwood, some sweet/spice blend, and a touch of amber and leather.

I’m not sure they produce this one anymore. All of the bottles on the market, that I can find, seem really expensive. Obviously, none of these are worth paying an extraordinary amount for, as they are still just good cheapies.

Curve Soul is probably the second best smelling, in my opinion, and is worth a try if you can find a good price. 

Clean Option for Young Guys

Curve Crush– Curve Crush isn’t an amazing scent to me, but it’s a simple formula, with a clean formula with light fruits and woods. The main notes are mandarin orange, with some crisp apple, and fresh cedar wood. 

For a cheap fragrance, the longevity is actually pretty good. It’s not a super power scent with its sillage, though, you do get 6-7 hours of wear from it. I would say, that Crush, is one that is much suitable for younger guys.

The longer it gets on in the wear, it becomes more of a fresh woody scent, versus the citrus top. Curve Crush Review

Best Aquatic

Curve Appeal– Appeal is an aquatic scent from the Curve line, highlighted by watermelon and pear. Obviously, those notes give it that juicy/watery feeling, but it doesn’t have that salty marine-like aroma. 

The cologne is light with a bit of warm spice from cardamom, and then, a slight woody base. In the end, it is an aquatic watermelon with lavender, woods, and some spice. Yet, it’s more of a sweet scent. Curve Appeal Review

Honorable Mention

Curve Connect- Connect has one of the best aromas, out of the bunch, but its performance is kind of lacking. The others, usually last longer, which is great for this price point.

However, Connect does have an interesting and attractive smell. It’s actually kind of unique with a nice tea note, cinnamon, woods, saffron, and vanilla. 

It’s woody, with some spice, and a light touch of fruit. Not the absolute best of the Curve colognes, but deserves a mention. 

6 Best Cheap Men’s Fragrances for Summer 2020

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I want to continue on with the summertime posts, on the site. We’re about to enter the full swing of things soon, as such, I figured I should post a list of some great budget colognes for men. I ended up picking six options for guys who want something cheap and that actually smells great.

I have linked my full reviews of each choice, as well as, linking them out to Amazon for further info and purchase. By no means is the a complete list, but it definitely has enough to get someone through the heat this summer.

What are the Top Inexpensive Pour Homme Perfumes for Summertime?

Fresh Citrus Fragrance for Summer

Zegna Uomo By Ermenegildo Zegna 3.4 Oz/100ml Eau De Toilette Spray– For whatever reason, this one has come way down in price, over the past few years. You can, as of writing, pick up a bottle for between $15-30 depending on the size. This is a really great deal, at that price point, as this is a legitimately good designer cologne.

Uomo starts off with a fresh and slightly aquatic blend of citrus notes and violet leaf. The violet leaf, will become the main ingredient, as things move along. It also has a cedar base which lends to the super fresh aroma.

Uomo has excellent performance and a nice overall scent. I thought that it was a good option, at its old price, but heavily discounted…this is a steal. Uomo Full Review

Inexpensive Designer Pick

Fendi Fan Di Acqua Pour Homme EDT Spray for Men, 1.7 Ounce– Fan di Fendi Acqua is another designer scent, that has been heavily discounted. I think this will be cheap, until the current overstock gets scarce, and then might go back up.

In the mean time, guys have a chance to pick a bottle of this summertime aquatic, for super cheap. I bought a full bottle for $20, a few months ago.

Acqua opens up with bergamot, cedar and aquatic notes which are surrounded by a warm spiciness of peppercorn and pink pepper. While it starts off fairly spicy, it settles down into a uniquely smooth aquatic, with a great leather note.

Is this the most amazing fragrance? No, but it is quite underrated. When compared with the usual scents at this price, the quality and overall experience is much better. Fan di Fendi Acqua Review

Sporty Aquatic

Calvin Klein ETERNITY AQUA Eau de Parfum– Eternity Aqua is one that you may need to shop around for, in order to find a more affordable price. At some places, it is still selling for full retail, while others have stock that is way discounted.

This one has a striking resemblance to Polo Blue, but a bit different, and I find it more enjoyable. It’s a very nice and crisp aquatic scent with decent but not great longevity.

I wouldn’t pay full retail for it, but I did pick up a small travel sprayer for around $10, to use during the summer. I have actually been spraying it a lot, since Aqua is an attractive daytime wear, for that crazy low price. Eternity Aqua Review

Most Popular Cheap Cologne

Nautica Voyage Eau de Toilette Spray for Men, 3.4 oz– Still one of the most popular fragrances on the market and an ideal cheapie for the summer months. Voyage starts off with apple and mimosa.

It is crisp and watery, Voyage has a much more green/floral profile than many other scents, in this category. This is routinely a best seller, as people seem to really go for that musky and green aroma, with a vague notion of being aquatic. It actually doesn’t have any oceanic notes, but the crisp apple and dewy ingredients, makes it seem like it does.

The price will be somewhere in the $12-20 range, the performance is quite good, and it has been a well-regarded cologne for over a decade now. Nautica Voyage Review

The Cheap Designer Smell Alike

Perry Ellis 360 Red for Men, 3.4 fl oz EDT– 360 Red is pretty famous for being a very similar fragrance to the best-selling Acqua di Gio. Red features a blend of lemon, lime, and orange that is flanked by cinnamon and other spices.

Also, it has the floral undertones of jasmine, like AdG. It’s not an exact copy, but close, enough, and has its own distinct personality. Beyond that, this Perry Ellis fragrance, gives a very good performance at a great price. 360 Red Review

Throwback for High School Guys

Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger for Men – 3.4 oz EDC Spray– A very popular cologne for younger men back in the 1990s, Tommy, retains its classic status at an affordable price. Tommy starts off with a crisp and tart blend of fruits: apple, cranberry, and grapefruit. It is bright and upbeat.

The fragrance is fresh, later warms up with some sweetness and cinnamon spice, similar to an apple pie’s aroma. Tommy cologne is such a delicious scent, a great pick for the high school set, and is unique versus most of today’s market.

Its sillage starts off with a strong projecting ability, before settling into a moderate, that will last a full work day. Tommy Hilfiger Review