The Most Wanted by Azzaro

The Wanted line has been a big hit for Azzaro, which kind of needed something other than just more Chrome flankers. It’s garnered plenty of fans over recent years, which means that we should be getting more issues like The Most Wanted. This one was released in 2021 from the brand. Is it any good? Does it last long? Is it worth a buy?

What does The Most Wanted Smell Like?

notes include: caramel, cardamom, amberwood

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My Full Review

Wow. My initial impressions of The Most Wanted is that this is the best of the series. I was pretty indifferent to the original Wanted and liked Wanted by Night, but this is really nice.

Cardamom is in the lead off of the bat. There is a nice spiciness to it, but nothing close to the cinnamon note found in Night. The spice is actually offset by a sweetness the permeates the fragrance.

Up top, it actually has a fruity aroma. This is from the specific cardamom blend that they used, that comes off like an impression of  lemon (think the original Wanted…except way toned down). The sweetness is smooth and candy-like. Sort of like that vibe you get from 1 Million.

The spiciness here is fresh and warm, but not an overwhelming or enveloping gourmand scent. The base has a slight smokiness from bourbon vanilla, but mostly the freshness of vetiver. The Most Wanted definitely has a green-ish aspect in the composition.

Ultimately, what I get from the rest of the wear is a sweet and spicy caramel with balsamic and fresh highlights. The Most Wanted isn’t a super complex fragrance, but it has plenty of interesting combinations of aromas, within its relatively simple composition.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

In terms of its projection, this has the ability to emanate off of the skin well. I wouldn’t call it an absolute beast, but it is definitely strong and could be over-sprayed. That being said, you get your money’s worth with the Sillage of Most Wanted.

On my skin, this lasted right around 9 hours. Again, it’s well above the average fragrance out there, but not an elite marathon type of scent. I have no complaints with how long it lasts.

Seasonally, this is probably best in autumn through springtime. Though, you might be able to use as a nightlife scent in the summer, if it’s cool enough. Avoid the hottest days.

It does skew younger, but not a teenagers scent. It’s just not what you would really consider a mature fragrance. It could be a daily wear from casual to semi-formal occasions. I would mainly use it for nightlife and romantic wear, as The Most Wanted does put off that sexy vibe.

Overall Impressions of The Most Wanted

Do I like this one? Absolutely. I was really surprised how well Azzaro did with this one. Again, I was never enthused with the original Wanted. So, they’ve only gotten progressively better with each successive release from the series.

The cardamom and caramel are great together. It isn’t a stuffy or have that overbearing thickness that heavier sillage gourmands tend to. This still gives you great performance, but enough versatility to use outside of the dead of winter.

If you liked the rest of the Wanted line, this is probably going to be a must try for you. Or if you want a nice sweet and spicy blend with mass appeal, this is a great bet. I might have to grab myself a full bottle.

What Fragrances Smell Like The Most Wanted?

I do get the comparisons to Stronger with You by Armani. To me, that one is heavier on the vanilla and has a more complex profile. Obviously, the cardamom overlap is huge, the vanilla and hazelnut sweetness, and similar style.

I do like The Most Wanted more so. It’s fresher, spicier, and easy to wear in my opinion. I do like the Armani and think it could be a nice alternative.

Pure XS Night, if you want something spicier (other than Wanted by Night). The ginseng and ginger opening is bold, but it has the caramel/vanilla notes for the sweetness…just not nearly as sweet.

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