Venetian

Venetian is a hidden gem. A secret banger with definite similarities to A&F Fierce, but this is not a mall scent. It is slightly sweeter and fruitier. A green, lime, citrus opening drying down to a semi sweet, vetiver, musky quality. Old fashioned? Yes, but classy in a way that might be deceptive at first. I agree with many here that it is fairly casual, but it is also super versatile. What would make an awesome and distinguished office safe scent could go easily at the gym. Or sipping cocktails in the evening on the veranda. Indeed, Armaf named the scent well. There is something very Italian about it, and I even get a some what formal feeling to it in evening settings. Like a Venetian don in a linen suit just off the lido. A gentleman’s scent. The word that keeps coming up in other reviews here is “intoxicating,” and I couldn’t agree more. What at first came off to my nose as nothing special has become something I crave. I keep coming back to it in the hot summer months, or the mid Spring when I’m yearning for July to come. And it’s simply unbeatable for the price. Moderate to excellent projection, it isn’t going to overwhelm, but it’s noticeable for hours, and has gotten me many compliments. The longevity is excellent. This is simply more elegant than Fierce or it’s like. And elegance is the mood I simply can’t get away from feeling when I wear this. It is, in every way, a better scent than many give it credit for. Well worth the $20 or so it will cost, even on Amazon. A year round versatile emerald green gem that is as at place at the gym as it is in formal attire with a martini, or a spritz on hand. It blossoms in the high heat of summer, and tantalizes in the cool evening hours. Mature and masculine, but not old and stodgy. Classy and nostalgic, but not dated. Elegant, but also playful. You could be almost anywhere and do anything with this scent and be memorable, but not loud. Worthy of your collection.

I really do enjoy all in this family of fragrance. This being one of my favorite of fierce/legend. With a bit more fruits it makes this a little bit more playful. There are a lot of cheapies in this realm of fragrance and I don’t really see anyone not liking it. If you have others in the family it is not redundant as I said the fruits I get off it makes it a little unique. Great for all year, office safe. Caught this on a lightning deal on Amazon for $17 so I’m ecstatic with the value. As always fragrance family get it as cheap as possible because it’s just smelly water.

@rmathis1973 nailed it—it definitely has something intoxicating about it. The overall sensation is that of a sexy shower gel. Vetiver isn’t prominent here. The resemblance to Fierce is noticeable, but it’s not immediate—which is a good thing. You won’t smell like a department store. This isn’t an elegant scent; it’s very casual—fresh and clean. Perfect for the gym, running errands, or hanging out with friends on summer nights. Basically, it serves the same purpose as Versace Dylan Blue: a true Swiss Army knife of a fragrance. For the price, it’s a no-brainer.

A pleasant throwback to the 2000s. Close to A&F Fierce, but if it were an EDP with a softer dry down. The performance is great for the price. You're getting moderate to good projection for the first few hours, followed by a gentle herbal green bubble. Underneath it all, you can distinguish the woody, mossy, and powdery undertones. Compared to Fierce, it's a smoother ride with better mileage. It's masculine and it's nostalgic. Arguably, it's timeless because it rarely fails to impress those around me.

To my nose this smells a lot like Mahir Legacy (clone of PDM Sedley) but Venetian is better. It's a very refreshing and energetic scent. I finished working and I sprayed myself around 10 mins before leaving my office cause I had an appointment; and when I got into the elevator, two chicks said I smelled awesome; to me that's enough to be a really good scent.