Bentley For Men Black Edition

Bentley Black Edition besides being a fine perfume, is also probably a marketing test as it has been launched, so far, in the US and the Middle East. Recently I saw this perfume advertised by Harrods. Well ... it must be already on sale through Europe. To date very little has been written about this fragrance. I blind bought it in the (FragranceX). I assumed to be low the risk of regretting it. Judging by its "Intense" and "Absolute" predecessors, it should be at least an acceptable fragrance to say the least. I suppose I gained that bet because I found BBE to be quite an above average fragrance since the first whiff. A colleague of mine that witnessed my first test was really enthusiastic about it. To my nose this perfume is a newcomer to the so called blue group of fragrances that includes names like Carven l'Eau Intense, Invictus Aqua, Legend Spirit, Hawas, Dylan Blue, Bleu de Chanel, Dior Sauvage, Versace Eros, Mr Burberry, Icon Racing, Mauboussin Private Club, Luna Rossa Carbon, Azzaro Wanted, Perry Ellis For Men, Oxford Bleu and now... Bentley Black Edition. Nevertheless it's not really very similar to any of them, with the sole exception of Carven l'Eau Intense. L'Eau Intense is woodier (deep forest scent), fresher, less sweet and a bit more greener. BBE is stronger, dryer, just a bit sweeter and with a better performance, specialy in the drydown. Those features make BBE closer to the Bentley for Men family of perfumes. The opening is, moderatly earthy, very spicy, a bit floral and a bit powdery. The fragrance develops itself through the heart stage with a woody and dry accord , a mild sweetness, and sustaining a fainter earthiness. The bottom stage becomes quite warm, resinous, sweet, a little creamy, and keeping some of the previous dryness together with a new peacefull woody and earthy accord. The warm, sweet and resinous notes are kept all through the pleasant drydown. It's a very nice scent. i like to use it with mild and warm weather, when I am in the mood of a lesser sweet scent than what we get from Legend Spirit, Legend Intense, Dylan Blue, Dior Sauvage and Bleu de Chanel, or sweeter than Carven L'Eau Intense. Longevity and Sillage are above average for this type of semi fresh fragrance. How does this Black Bentley copes with ratings? - Scent opening: 8.0 (very good) - Scent Dry Down: 9.0 (really pleasant) - Longevity: 9.0 (up to 9 hours on my skin, with 3 sprays) - Sillage: 8.0 (sillage peaks up to 5~6 feet; It projects heavily almost for 2.0 hours) - Versatility: 8.0 (Don't use it neither with very cold temperatures or extreamly hot weather; best in Spring and Fall) - Usability: 8.5 (it's really a "use it almost anywhere fragrance", but not the best one for formal events, clubbing, gym, seaside or Winter strolling) - Compliments: 8.5 (This scent competes with other alluring BLUE fragrances and may be regarded as a compliment magnet. You will smell elegant, clean, fresh and sexy, but not cute due to the lower sugar level of the fragrance) - Uniqueness: 8.5 (I tested the scent similarity between Bentley Black Edition and Carven L'Eau Intense. With 2 sprays of each perfume in my hands I could verify that both scents and progressions are similar till the middle of the drydown. It's kind of strange because the notes are quite different. I don't make any associations with other fragrances. Some people comment BBE to be similar to Creed Himalaya. Well... I never tried that Creed fragrance) - Quality: 9.0 (High quality ingredients; gorgeous heavy glass bottle with metal top, great spray and cap) - Presentation: 9.5 (really beautifully diamond shaped bottle, extremely well designed details) - Price: 8.0 (€ 29.5 + taxes for a 100 ml non tester flask) - Average:: 8.54/10.00 between 7 and 8 => above average; between 8 and 9 => recommended; equal or bigger than 9 => don't miss it; Opinion on "Bentley Black Edition": Fresh, clean and blue! I find Bentley Black Edition a less sweet but very interesting member of the BLUE family group of fragrances. Other members include names like Carven L'Eau Intense, Invictus Aqua, Legend Spirit, Hawas, Dylan Blue, Bleu de Chanel, Sauvage, Eros, Mr Burberry, Icon Racing, Mauboussin Private Club, Oxford Bleu and Bentley Black Edition (and many others perfumes besides a legion of clones). Recomended? Yes! - Blind buy worthy? No! - Do try it before.

Nose blindness with this frag is a *REAL* thing! :) I could barely detect it on my neck and had no idea if it was still on. I thought it had horrid performance. However, a few sprays on the crease of my arm before bedtime - and it was still on me when I woke up. How about that? I get nose blind from molecular perfumery IE Molecule 01, and also Terre d'Hermes and Turathi Blue. They are heavy on the aroma chemicals and not much (...if any) naturals. So I make the assumption I get nose blind from aroma chemicals as they stay the same/create linear scents. That's the only issue I have. This is such a classy, nice-smelling fragrance! The opening, altho classy and upscale, is not mindblowing. The other reviews here told me to stick to the course and wait it out. Saying it smells like an expensive soap or shampoo from a very expensive hotel or SPA is cutting it short and doesn't do it justice. There are so many notes here, but it will be very hard for you to pick out any one in particular - they've been blended well. So you get an overall feeling of clean, upscale, masculine leaning soapy/gel opening and mid. As nice as it is, it didn't make me go "Wow". It's pleasant, but not mindblowing. Common. If you're used to niche, complex fragrances you might not find this here at any point. However - as this settles the profile changes to something a little more dense and dare I say... even a slight bit spicy. That common soapiness tones down and some part of it actually goes away. It's warmer now too. I can pick up non-intrusive Violet at this point much easier. In the dry-down this stands out as its own thing - the tonka comes up a little bit more on my skin, combined with a hint of what I assume is an accord emulating insense (perhaps this is where the slight spiciness comes from), and while still easy to wear and pull off, it now has an addicting, alluring quality that I found a great appreciation for and definitely wasn't there on the opening! The problem with these somewhat soapy/fresh make-everyone-happy scents is that they can come off boring and junevile. Not the case here for me! This has some depth - the scent carries more information than your run-of-the-mill freshie or common blue fragrance. I'm a very youthful 36 yo (...hopefully, lol) and I wear this as easily as I'd gift it to a 25 yo, or someone much older than me. I see why people say this might not be for the hottest of weather - the opening leads us to believe this would be great in high heat - over here it's 28-29 C atm and I can tell I can't overspray this. I *can* use it, but not overspray, if that makes sense :) Let's see what happens at 35... TLDR: Considering the <$25 price, I find this to be a very pleasant, sleeper of a fragrance. You won't spray it and go 'OMG WTF WOW'. I have a subtle, quiet appreciation that compounded over time. * Opening is better on paper, worse on skin. * Dry-down is much better on skin, worse on paper. Going noseblind is my only issue. I want this on my skin and not on clothes so I get the better dry-down, but if I spray on the back of my neck (... to avoid nose blindness) I don't get the same projection as on pulse points. Haha. At $24.50 things can't be perfect but all things considered, I'm really satisfied with this purchase.

Bentley for Men Black Edition is a sophisticated fragrance that appeals to those who appreciate elegance wrapped in an aura of mystery. It strikes a balance between luxury and approachability, making it a versatile scent for both formal occasions and evening wear. This eau de parfum is very well crafted, opening with a fresh burst that feels both energizing and refined. It’s designed to turn heads without overpowering, giving it a subtle charm and masculinity that is unique to the house fragrances. Fresh Opening The initial spray is dominated by an unexpected freshness, combining juicy notes of tangerine and pink pepper that bring a zesty, slightly spicy energy. Lavender, which is a common top note in brand's fragrances, makes a soft appearance here as well, adding a touch of herbal warmth to balance out the citrus. This opening is refreshing yet not overly bright, designed to grab attention without being loud. It has a refined masculinity right from the start, showcasing Bentley’s trademark sophistication. As the fragrance transitions to its heart, the cedar note becomes more prominent. It’s a dry, elegant cedar that isn’t overly sharp, melding beautifully with a gentle floral accord. The florals here are light and airy, possibly a hint of violet or geranium, adding a subtle, slightly powdery element to the composition. This floral touch is what makes Bentley Black Edition stand out; it’s not floral in a traditional sense but rather blends the woody and floral accords into a harmonious and sophisticated balance. The cedar’s richness complements the floral notes beautifully, creating an effect that’s refined and inviting. The fragrance eventually settles into its base, where patchouli, musk, and tonka bean take over. The patchouli is earthy, grounding the scent in a way that feels warm and slightly mysterious. Tonka bean adds a hint of sweetness, while musk keeps the fragrance smooth and well-rounded. This combination ensures the jus maintains a lingering presence that feels both luxurious and modern. The balance between cedar and floral is carried through to the base, with each element maintaining its place in a clean, cohesive scent structure. This is a fragrance that captures sophistication and mystery without overstatement. Its fresh opening, balanced heart, and warm base make it a unique addition to any fragrance collection. With its refined cedar and subtle floral accord, it’s a choice that speaks to someone who values elegance, yet doesn’t need to announce it loudly.

Welp..."Burberry - Touch" just got booted from the #1 / "Signature Scent" spot!!! This fragrance is A-Grade AMAZING! Absofrigginlutely AMAZING!!! It starts out smelling like "Dior - Sauvage" when sprayed, dries down to "Paco Rabanne - XS" at the mid-stage, then shifts to Dylan Blue for the rest of it's active phase. I can't wai tto see what this dries down to for the end stage, but I will be asleep by the time that hits tonight. Just from these two initial sprays...this thing projects beastly! This is definitely not a fragrance to spray on heavily. 2 sprays is already right on the cusp of being overwhelming on my chest under a t-shirt. Maybe...just maybe 3 sprays under my button down shirt when I'm dressing up for the week to go to work. This is definitely the sweetest smelling fragrance I own. It's JUST like "Paco Rabanne - XS" but better performance and MUCH better projection...holy cow. I remember having to respray XS with 5-6 sprays every 2-3 hours back in 1996 and this is already doubling the time it lasted back then with way less sprays. Just friggin FAN-TASTIC!!! =D The funny thing is that I was actively trying to buy two of the three frags that this one cologne encompasses. I've already acquired "Armaf - Pride" (Sauvage clone) and I'd been working out how to get another bottle of "XS"(1994 version) and a bottle of "Dylan Blue". This saves me SO MUCH money!!! Now I can get "Eros EDP" and "Cool Water Intense" and a backup bottle of this next month instead! No doubt I'm buying a backup bottle before this gets reformulated to death...this frag covers 3 of my favorite scents in one!! Looking forward to wearing it out tomorrow and reporting back after... 19SEP21 Yep...sure enough, it lasted ALL DAY! Got dressed this morning around 0800 and Put 3 sprays on chest, one on neck and one on shirt. I was in a heavenly scent bubble all day! Came home around 1800 and got undressed...scent-cloud came from under my shirt making me smile. The last hoorah of the fragrance for the day...just perfect performance. Now tomorrow we see how it debuts with the public...

Got this at TKMaxx as violet notes interest me and the reviews here mostly seemed promising. I really like it. I find it well balanced even though the violet is prominent. The initial impression (mostly due to the violet, I imagine) is one of a clean-laundry airiness, with perhaps a less obvious dewy aspect. There is also a little earth and perhaps grassiness in the background. The violet does remind me of Parma Violets, but I do not find the perfume especially sweet, probably because the tangerine, though fruity, cuts through the floral vibe. I don't really detect the "sweet notes" listed. Anyway, although I suppose a woman could pull this off--I don't like to be sexist about that anyway--I do think it's conventionally masculine, though not in a brash way. I don't find the violet any more feminine than lavender but do find it more masculine than rose notes. This is not a grannyish or girly scent. It reminds me of all those sporty powdery citric (often lemony) freshies I associate with, say, the mid-'80s, but there's more to it. It is slightly powdery (something I often dislike, but not here, though it did make my nose itch or tingle a little), perhaps a little soapy or barbershop for some (though not fully old skool), definitely quite clean and fresh, but not thin or sterile. Performance seems moderate--fine--though I suspect there may be a nose blindness effect and that the scent may be more obvious to other people than to the wearer. I can see myself wearing this any time from spring to autumn, day or night, except on hot summer days. To me it mostly smells like walking through a meadow on a bright, breezy early summer's morning, before the dew has fully lifted, perhaps when there's been rain and the earth is moist, just far enough downwind of that candy factory in town for it to be impossible to tell whether that obvious violet smell is an artificial one from there.