Azzaro Pour Homme Cologne Intense

I've been sleeping on this stuff! Not sure if it's an intended "clone" of the original release of Victoria Secret for HIM but it's the closest replicated scent to it IMO. If you're a fan of the original release of VSFH that's been discontinued, you'll instantly get that nostalgic feeling. Nearly identical to it! Huge compliment getter, non offensive and the lime with the lavender is mixed pretty darn good. It's it synthetic? Of course! Most frags are; but it's a great fragrance that gives me a euphoric feeling I can’t describe. Definitely something sentimental about it. Easy All day wear. 5-6 sprays will get me about 4-5hrs before having to reapply. The lavender is very calming and softens the lime into a very nice date fragrance. I’ve gotta say it’s not a showstopper but it’s grossing on me every time I reach for it. Nothing like any other Azzaro fragranceI own. This one stands on its own.

Loved it from the first sniff! Bought it immediately without a second thought (usually I research and test a perfume before purchasing), and it's now one of my all time favourite perfumes. It smells so fresh, the opening improves my mood I can't get bored of it. Unlike the other summer fragrances that smell redundant. I live in a very hot area, temperature hits 50°C (122°F) in the summer! So it evaporates after a while during that time of the year, and I have to spray again and carry a tiny spray bottle. However, when I wear it during other times of the year (around 25°C / 77°F) the longevity and sillage is much better. I wouldn't recommend blind buying because I know my taste in summer fragrances is different than most people. It's worth checking out because it's underrated IMO. 9/10, Would be a 10 if it endured hotter climates.

This is excellent. I blind bought because of promotion to get Wanted By Night, and was pleasantly surprised. This open citrusy, very soft (not zesty), juicy candy-like, fresh, and happy - just puts a smile on my face. Some other fresh laundry-like notes. Base is "blue-ish" lavender but it doesn't overpower the citrus notes - citrus stays for the entire duration. Drydown adds some muskiness, boosting the fresh soft feel. I'd say the split is about 60/40 citrus/blue, maybe even with slight edge to citrus. In a way it's very linear but it's also a plus since it doesn't dry down to a generic base, but keeps the opening notes for the duration. This is so simple yet so good. I love it. BTW this doesn't even slightly resemble the original PH, very different.

I love this fragrance. It's so clean and elegant. Smooth and mildly tart lime. Calming lavender. Resinous mastic. Of all the fragrances I own, this showcases the listed notes most lovingly. It reminds me of a blend of farm-fresh essential oils sold at summer market. Hit it with some sun, and some breeze, and you're easily the best smelling man in a 100km radius. Update: I tried this out today in 40 degree (celcius) weather, and it truly holds up well. The lime is refreshing and bright, and the lavender emerges more assertively once the skin heats up. It's a lovely surprise in the middle of a hot and humid day. It's the opposite of heavy, syrupy weather. It's fresh and clean.

Mastic oil is expensive. It is also a top note. If you're ever been in contact with the resin, you will know that what you're mostly smelling here is not mastic resin oil but an illusion of it. Does it have a little? I cannot say, but it is certainly not adding to character neither to performance in this product. What I find is a nice citrus main scent with woods and musks to back it up, with decent enough performance for it's type: up to 6hs and it projects really well! Sweet as punch but clean in the base (no tonka-vanilla bs) and totally compatible with a modernized Azzaro for men line. Unique and rare to smell it is.