Saks Fifth Avenue for Him

This is the second Bond No.9 I have tried; and I am quite happy with it overall. This had a classy feel when I first sniffed it, and I thought it should be worn for evenings and special occasions. After wearing it for the last two days now, I have since changed my mind, this shines no matter when or where it is worn. It is a very well blended utterly masculine scent that does well in the cold winter days...despite its aquatic components. For a fragrance named after one of the most prestigious stores in Manhattan, it is elegant enough, but also very simple and smooth. No complex development here, just a quality scent that is finely made and blended. It starts off with a clean, shiny bergamot and goes into a heart of subtle spices that mix warmth with the slightly sweet, mysterious air of incenses. I do get the amber note on my skin (or a development of the incense, possibly a combination of both); alongside the wonderfully rich woods of guaiac and cedar. Woody? Definitely, Aquatic? I guess...on my skin I get a slightly oriental feel, though it is VERY smooth. Then, after the first two hour or so, it's sillage shrinks to about 6-8 inches from the wearer; but everyone who got close enough to smell it complimented it, and asked "What IS that? It's wonderful!". After applying it again, today at 9:30 AM before going out, it is still detectable on the skin at 10 pm. A very versatile scent that is at once refined and comfortable: just fresh enough, but sexy and rich as well. Just enough to be assertive but not obnoxious, and subtle enough to be seductive. I think it lives up to its name... Sillage: good then closer Longevity: very good Overall: 4.25/5 On first donning this, I was intruiged but not actually impressed. The more I wore it and the longer it was on my skin, the more it "grew" on me. Not just in the metaphorical sense, but in the fact that it smelled better each and every time I wore it. It seemed to show me other facets of itself, and it felt as if it was also getting to know me better as well. I own many scents and usually wear something different each and every day (sometimes two a day); this is one of the few that I have worn more than once (in the same week) and actually looked forward to wearing again the next day. Need I say more?

This is an unusual blend of liquorish, chili pepper and aquatics. I swear I sometimes detect a slightly fishy note, an oddity the scent somehow manages to pull off. The Guaiac Wood is both potent and exotic, creating a fine backbone for its even bolder top and middle notes to intertwine upon. I could kick myself for having lacked the presence of mind to have worn it on my wedding day. Instead I wore MFK's Lumiere Noir Por Homme; a beautiful rose fragrance with projection better suited for a more intimate setting. Saks for Him will perform best on an occasion where it can command attention you're already being given. An underrated formal scent.

Very stout bursting with aroma upon the opening. Almost an aquatic feel at the opening as the bergamot sits very noticeably between the cardamom,pepper and amber. Can be easily a crowd pleaser & signature scent, as it undoubtedly has the modest potential to be. As the notes settle within their own significants giving off a chilli perspiration. This fragrance knows it has a job to do and is willing to work with one who is patient enough to allow its duration to shine. Spray lightly. Overview 8.0/10

I honestly did not expect to like this, but surprisingly I love it. On me it is almost completely a wood scent, which I like. I'm still trying it out with a sample... but I may end up buying this....longevity is iffy for the price though.

Nice pleasent black licorice smell. One of Bond's sleepers