The Most Wanted Parfum by Azzaro

Wanted has been a massive hit for Azzaro. To me, each scent in the series has been better than the previous one, a trend I hoped would continue with 2022’s The Most Wanted Parfum. I got a hold of samples, to give this one a thorough try, and see how it compares. How does it smell? Does it last long? Is it worth a shot?

What does The Most Wanted Parfum Smell Like?

Notes include: toffee, Bourbon vanilla, red ginger, and wood

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My Full Review

Here’s how Azzaro describes it: A new rise in intensity for the man who wants to unleash his burning energy. A fiery fougere, an oriental and spicy Parfum with an incandescent trail. 

This is one that I was excited to try, as I thought the original The Most Wanted was the best in the series. Plus, this has a red ginger note, which is one of my favorite spices.

The Most Wanted Parfum does indeed kick off with its spiciness out in full force. The Most Wanted had a toned down cardamom spice. This one, is closer to Wanted by Night with how it packs a punch early on (just trade the cinnamon for ginger).

The toffee note is still in the mix, adding a sweetness to the early stages. There is also the ‘incandescent woods’ note that does indeed add a warmth and almost smoldering sort of smell to the mix.

Fresh, crisp, hot, and sweet. Sort of a similar style to the opening of Spicebomb Infrared, not the same aroma, just that sort of intensity.

The ginger will fade, as the vanilla takes on a more prominent role. It’s dark woods with the remaining toffee joining the vanilla. The fragrance seems to cool down, yet the woods still have that light burning kind of aroma.

Still sweet with a light spice and not too heavy of a creaminess from the vanilla. Actually, it comes across more powdery at times. Though, the whole thing is less sweet overall versus The Most Wanted.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Sillage wise, it’s probably on the upper end of moderate. Will definitely leave a trail in your wake, but I don’t think that it is as strong as the original Most Wanted. Yes, even with this being a parfum concentration.

But, that initial spice definitely has more of an intensity and it will project almost as far. Though, after that the vanilla and wood isn’t nearly as noticeable, even when I spray it on clothes.

Still, quite good overall.

I also don’t get it to last the same amount of time. Also, close. This one hits the 8-8.5 hour range and doesn’t really go beyond that for me. Maybe you’ll get a few more hours, but I could get 9, even 9.5 with The Most Wanted.

Seasonally, it’s going to be great in the autumn and winter months. I’d even do evenings in the spring. Actually, since that’s when it shines, this should be a great nighttime option outside of the summer months.

It also is more refined and somewhat more mature than the other Wanted colognes in the series. Still easily worn by younger guys, but older men will be able to wear this more comfortably.

Not necessarily one for the office or formal occasions. Nightlife and romantic wear, for sure. This is going to get complemented a lot and called sexy fairly often. To me, that’s going to be its main use case.

Overall Impressions of The Most Wanted Parfum

Overall, do I like The Most Wanted Parfum? Yes, it’s right up there with The Most Wanted, but I’m not sure that it overtakes it for me. It is more well put together, but I really liked that caramel note in the original. Still undecided as to which I prefer.

The opening is fantastic with the ginger and the smoldering sort of woods. There is also a nice balance between the toffee and vanilla notes. As it dries down, it’s still good but doesn’t capture my attention to the same degree.

But, overall I don’t have many complaints about it. It’s pleasant to wear and attractive, even after that red ginger had mostly burned off.

It’s distinct enough from the original, but does pull from Wanted by Night, also. So, it’s not the most unique experience, and if you’ve come across the other two colognes…you’ve basically smelled most of what this has to offer.

On the whole, I give it a strong recommendation to try out. If you liked the other Wanted colognes, you’ll almost certainly like this, and it could be your favorite of the bunch. More maturity, but still suitable for a younger guy and plenty of broad based appeal.

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