Armand Basi Homme

I wanted to re-do this review because, previously, I had only a sample, but now I have a big bottle. There was some trepidation that the big bottle wouldn't live up to the sample, as I've had that happen a few times. In this case, I actually enjoyed the big bottle more. This is GREAT stuff. While, I don't care for the initial burst the entire rest of the way, and it's a long journey, is just fantastic. That lilac note has to be the reason this one is so different. An incensey, vanillic with a hint of lilac. One of the best things I've ever smelled. I've been debating booting Givenchy Play as my signature and replacing it with this one. So justly sweet, smooth and subtle...What a tremendously nice find.

Early impressions of this are very good. It has components of Body Kouros, Le Male, Armani Code, and Azzaro Visit (a similar cedar/nutmeg/guiacwood accord in each, although it is more woody and prominent in Visit than Armand Basi PH). I love the interplay between the light/white notes (tonka, vanilla, lily of the valley, lilac) and the dark guiacwood which is bolstered by some anise-like note. Thanks to the prominent guiacwood, this scent is more waxy/woody vanillic rather than powdery vanilla (as is Armani Code). Sweet without being too sweet, sexy without being ostentatious about it like 1 Million or its ilk, and very versatile. This was a blind buy that went very very well!

I love this scent, it's a very nice lavander and vanilla heavy profile, very aromatic with some spices coming from the cinnamon and cardamon, I don't get much incense though, I own body kuoros and bought this hoping it'd resemble it, however most of the similarities lie in the opening only, once it dries down it does it's own thing, definitely an amazing scent though, think of a younger brother to body kuoros which is denser and heavier where this one is fresher

Armand Basi Homme has real class! Starts as a lovely fresh soapy, spicy aromatic. The drydown is a beautiful, mellow oriental. This gem is unfortunately in the shadow of Le Male but it shouldn't be!! This is a great men's fragrance with great sillage. Reminds me of Christmas. Definitely one of THE best colognes for men....fabulous. I have tried many fragrances - but this one is up there - in the top ten!!

Good God! This is a great fougere oriental. Probably the best one I have ever smelled. This is similar to Perry Ellis White, Le Male, Jacome Rouge but in fact superior to all. This is sweet, soapy, spicy. This does last. I got the 125 ml bottle on discount and I am glad that I did. This will be my signature scent from now on. 10 out of 10. The juice in this bottle smells like heaven!