Passion for Men

@Scent Land Just below me is 100 % Correct! The Beautiful Lavender and Classic Carnation combo Together with the soft spices like Nutmeg and Cinnamon along with the subtle Vanilla and Sandlewood base is just really very nice and "Seductive" INDEED! Also, while this dna does start off strong and seems to settle within 30 minutes or so, it then creates this very long-lasting, very soft yet persistant, alluring sillage which has garnered me LOADS of compliments from Women and Men of ALL AGES and this is long after I think the fragrance is long-gone. Now, admittedly ya do need to "Over-Spray" Passion a bit bc it does become very soft after that initial 30 minutes or so, but if I double up on the spritzes, Ill get that very persistance sillage wo offending others again, because of how softly it projects. Also be sure to get some on clothes. So when the positives on here claim that Passion for Men becomes a "Second Skin", thats truley accurate for sure! Id just let your bottle "Maturate" for a couple weeks so that it becomes a tad more substantial like mine did😉. Ill give a short description of one such compliment which really sold me on its longevity and likeability. Was at work (Warehouse setting) about 7 hours into my shift one day after having done about 8 or 9 spritzes in the morning before work, and this young, new female co-worker is milling around working about 8 feet away from me when she says to me "My goodness, I LOVE your cologne, Ive been smelling it all day!" I was shocked and asked her if she could truley still smell it bc I thought it was gone by then, and she replied "Oh yes! It's EXQUISITE! What's it called?" Shocked, I showed her a picture of the bottle, where to get it and how inexpensive it is, then asked if she wanted it for her husband. She replied "No Way! I like it so much, I want it for MYSELF!" Now that sorta blew my mind bc to me this scent pulls quite Masculine, but it just goes to show that fragrance TRULEY has NO GENDER! Now I've liked this scent since the 90's when Id first tried it, but was in my very early 20's then and thought it was too "Old Fashioned" for me. So when Id seen it a few months ago at Burlington I just went for it and Im so glad I did! It was a "Powerhouse Classic Masculine" back then, but it has been very much watered down, yet the lingering power is STILL THERE! I actually recently purchased a back-up bottle (Super unnecessary in my vast collection) because I keep hearing rumors about it either having been, or will soon be discontinued and for UNDER $20?! Man, just go grab a bottle ESPECIALLY if anyone reading this enjoys classic, Lavender "Barbershop Fragrances" its a STEAL!! And again, dont be discouraged if you notice that the scent settles quickly bc it truley does last with this soft yet VERY persistant and surprisingly far-reaching sillage.. Thank you to whomever took the time to read my thoughts on this "Gate Keepable-Sexy-Secret Weopon" of a fragrance!🫠😉

(Updated after comparing the vintage 80s formulation to the new) In a world suffocating under sickly sweet, fruit basket colognes (more aptly called 'perfume') Passion for Men is an anchor. It doesn't try to be young or trendy. Thank God for that, because it seems like colognes these days TRY DESPERATELY HARD to be interesting, but end up smelling like a bottle of something you'd find on your teenage daughters bathroom counter. Passion doesn't have that desperation. It opens with a classic blend of lavender and bergamot. Midway is cinnamon, sandalwood and very slight, soft edged cedar. It dries down into rich amber, tonka bean, and a deep but not cloyingly sweet vanilla. It has an actual depth that's missing from today's boring designer fragrances and their 500 equally stupid flankers. This is a rare instance where I prefer the modern formulation over the vintage. I have both but paid around $50 for a VERY small bottle of the 1980's vintage, while picking up a big bottle of the newer formulation for under $20! The vintage has a sweetness due to the loss of the top notes that's not bad by any means. But I just don't prefer it and I have a feeling most 'grown ups' wouldn't either. The modern formulation has the dry heft I like in men's colognes without the extra sugar. This is also true with the women's version, so why pay extra for either one? You get a real bang for your buck here and that means a lot in this economy. Before some 17 year old idiot leaves a string of "god grandpa so old like for real ugh" whining about it: YES this leans mature. But let's be honest here. You'll be hard pressed to find anyone under 40 these days that doesn't smell like a makeup bag. And while the other brands are releasing dozens of Intense, Elixir, and Mommy Issues versions of every fragrance, Passion has managed to stand on its own FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS. Now THAT'S saying something. Any way you slice it, this is one hell of a masculine classic. It's inoffensive, unobtrusive, and I'd say work or any occasion appropriate. And for the cost, it's absolutely blind buy safe. You really can't go wrong here. Elizabeth Taylor knew exactly what she was doing when she created this. Between the men's and women's versions, she created a very memorable power couple.

This stuff can be purchased for next to nothing but it is SO good. I own and enjoy several mens fragrances but this is the only one in my collection that truly smells unisex."Unisex" really doesn't cut it....the feeling I get...it's more of a gender-less smell....not that I try to shove smells into boxes but most of us have been conditioned from an early age to recognize certain smells as male or female....we can't help it. Maybe it's just the way the notes play with my own chemistry but Passion works.....and it works on both my husband and myself. It's warm and spicy and woody and divine. Right up front is when it smells the most "masculine" to me. The cedar, fir and and citrus fruits are prevalent. After just a few minutes, Passion evolves into something so comforting...yet so sexy. It's rich with sticky resins,vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon. The sharper citruses have faded away and the woods have deepened yet taken more of a backseat at this point. When I really get my nose down in it and right up against my skin, I get a soapiness that I think may be coming from the various flower notes but especially the lavender. And though it's not listed, there's something smooth and round and nutty that reminds me of almond. This isn't a "clean" scent though....it's deep and sultry and dark and dirty. Makes me feel like I'm visiting a sophisticated head shop....not one with corny tie dyes and ceramic Grateful Dead bears but one with imported,artisan oils and incense,silk batiks,hand-woven fabrics and carved wood furniture.Or perhaps a drum circle lit by the dying light of campfire sparks that mingle with the heady aromas of sweet sweat and musk and puffs of ceremonial smoke. Me likey. UPDATE: Oh....I wanted to add that it's been awhile since I've smelled it but this reminds me a little of one of my favorite discontinued perfumes....MAC MV3!

Wow! I had been curious about this fragrance ever since I started seeing that beautiful purple box in stores like Walmart, Sears, and Marshalls.. I sniffed the womens Passion a couple times because my grandmother use to own it and it smelled deep and powerful.. I originally thought that Passion for men would have been to mature for me but I became tempted to try it.. A gift set with a damaged box happened to be on clearance for a couple dollars at Marshalls and I bought it.. I wore it today and was shocked! I know this has been reformulated but it still is great quality, especially for the price.. It smells great! Dark, mysterious, sexy, and its scent brings to mind the deep dark shades of purple just like the bottle.. It opens up with a herbal lavender, some fruity notes, and bergamot which gives this deep dark oriental a slightly fresh opening.. But that fades away and Passion for men starts to warm up.. A group of other notes come into play right away, some florals, patchouli, carnation, fir, sandalwood, benzoin and more but the dusty styrax, cinnamon, and vanilla dominate.. There is alot of vanilla in here but Passion does not smell foody.. Passion smells dark, mysterious, mature, and sexy.. Passion is perfect for me, it is a bit mature but I am 20 years old and it works for me.. There is no other super cheap scent out there for men that can really top this, better than curve and the others.. I think everyone out there that likes orientals and dark scents should try Elizabeth Taylor's Passion for men.. The projection and longevity are moderate but the scent is very nice! Give it a try, you can not beat the price..

This is not for everyone. And I mean that sincerely rather than implying sarcastically that you either get it or you don't. There isn't something to get as much as there is something appealing to you or there isn't, much as with any scent for that matter. Is this dated? Yes, in a fantastic sort of way. But for any Gen-Xer, there are a plethora of reasons this is appealing. And for those younger, there maybe fewer reasons for such appeal, both due to age/maturity and familiarity with such scent profiles. There are others here who have done a much better service of breaking fragances down into each particular scent and accord from initial spray to dry down. I am here to convince either side that their opinion is valid in that this fragrance is unique in today's current trend and might appeal to those seeking nostalgia, familiarity, or running against the olfactory grain. In truth I like it for all the reasons stated above as well as its ability to cut through cold without being cloying or fruity sweet. Cool fall/winter nice and cozy, with ample comments for appropriateness and uniqueness in that regard. Also, FWIW in my graduate study of neuroscience, the topic of olfactory nerves was discussed which caught my attention as a fragrance collector. The olfactory nerve cells which detect odor first regenerate approx. every 60 days meaning that in 60 days or so, a scent may be detected differently by receptors replaced since last sniff, thus you may try a fragrance once passed on at a later time and find you actually like it. And...science.

I am continually surprised by celebrity-brand fragrances. When I say 'celebrity' I mean actors and singers, etc. I always expect them to be nothing products that just exploit some name. Do the celebrities themselves really have anything to do with the formulation of the cologne? Or, is it just a licensing deal with the specifics handed off to some perfume conglomerate, like Coty. Do we pay 'extra' for the endorsement? Many celebrity-brand colognes are actually quite good however. Scents 'by' Michael Jordan, Antonio Banderas, J.Lo, and even the ridiculous Paris Hilton have garnered favorable reviews and survived on the market for years. Elizabeth Taylor's Passion for Men is a decent example. It opens with a dark spicy note along with some citrus, and perhaps a bit of plum or fig, strong enough but not overpowering. More vanilla and wood come out in the dry down. Good for night or cold weather. Masculine and rich are adjectives that come to mind. Longevity is good enough, a couple hours at least. This is a cologne that wisely trades a dramatic heavy first impression for something more consistent and long lasting. I keep finding myself going back to it. Although Elizabeth Taylor was one of the most expensive women to ever walk the earth, this fragrance is inexpensive for what you get. For the price, I think this cologne punches above its weight. I give it a respectable 8 out of 10, and will wear it.

im so happy i bought this on impulse and so pissed i waited so long. I like passion for women so i figured this would be a shoe in. Just like everyone says it is very different. From the first spray it smells like a light passion for women but with a typical mens water/musk scent. For lack of a better example lets say gucci guilty for men. That type of 90s smelling mens scent. I dont dislike guilty but i dont find it to be particularly unique. This is that and more with a hint of passion and a present but gentle lavender and woody coolness. Theres probably some vetiver but i dont feel like scrolling all the way up to check the notes. This scent isnt terribly unique either but thats actually what ive been looking for. I have too many flagship scents with enough character and uniqueness to knock over an elephant and sometimes i just want something that doesnt make me think a whole lot but still has some sort of imagination. The bottle as well as the scent stays in the same family as passion but with a masculine twist. Cooler and less ornate, the bottle still that signature violet and the art deco rising sun pattern. I would recommend this to anyone men or women who like passion, or to those who want to but cant. Its close enough to love but different enough for anyone else to like instantly. Definitely not a learn to love like the womens version

3/13/2018 ***Update*** Very happy I bought a bottle of this for my Husband, as we both really enjoy it! My Husband likes Citrus top notes, so with the orange, neroli, bergamot and lemon in the top he was hooked. The lavender in the top is also a nice touch. Now considering we have 24 different notes I would say this fragrance changes as it dries down, and smells more of the sum of all parts than it does of the individual notes. Its fresh from the citrus, woodsy, sweet, spicy and warm to me. It smells fabulous on my Husband. He has a strange ability to spray two colognes together and get a positive reaction, and he's had some success layering this. I really enjoy this from initial spray to skin scent, and will find myself happy to walk back into the room it was sprayed to smell it lingering in the air. I really like the balsam fir note, and I often search that out in candles at Christmas time. Its inexpensive and smells much pricier than it costs, cant hurt to give it a try! ***Original***I'm going to buy a bottle and I hope my Husband will humor me and wear it, because I'm collecting all of the ET fragrances. If he wont, ill give it a shot and see if it is unisex as I find the femme version can be. I plan on updating once I've had a chance to test!

I literally stumbled on this by accident. I was walking in the rain and ducked into a men's clothing store to buy an umbrella. It was 1989 and this cologne had just hit the market. "Buy the cologne for $50 and get a free umbrella!" This instantly became my signature scent (for awhile). I've worn this for the last 20+ years and have never had anyone indicate they didn't like it on me. It's a very romantic, sexy smell. Many great date nights have come from wearing this one! Starts off a bit flowery but as it mellows it gets much more spicy, woody, and masculine. This scent has some "prettiness" to it (most of which fades back over time); however, if you can pull it off, you won't "smell like a girl". If not, well... I've yet to meet a woman who said it didn't smell good on me. It's gone the "out of sight; out of mind" route so it's still unique. Not many men wearing this one regularly. Since it's not as popular now, it's pretty inexpensive too. Definitely worth a try, if you want to add a mysterious oriental to your collection.

I first bought ET Passion the weekend it was available at Jordan Marsh, I had just turned 22 and was overeager for any new fragrance! The hype around this one was big, to say the least; I came, I smelled, I bought...it was a nice fragrance but not quite for who I was back then too "pretty and heavy " for me in those days! Cut to today(as in 5/30/18) I was at my local Dillard's buying a graduation gift and came across it again; I was going to bypass it but for some reason, I tried it again and BOOM! This was the reaction I wanted to have 30 years ago! I LOVE it now and contrary to my first bottle I am impressed with how wonderfully it wears on my skin, I guess I needed to mature to appreciate all the variety of note play at work but I now happily own another bottle of ET's Passion for men which I can safely predict will see far more use than it's predecessor! Ain't nothing wrong with a classic!

Does anyone remember the concentrated version of Passion for men that was available in the early 90's? It was called "concentrated cologne" and it had a golden crest symbol on the bottle. I don't know how long that version was available, but I can't find it or anything about it nowdays, but I remember buying a 4oz bottle of it in 1991 and liking it MUCH better than the original, although the original is good, but not as intoxicating, or intense and long lasting as the concentrated version was. I think they're using a lot of synthetics in the version nowdays because it has a weird chemical smell in the drydown that was never there before. If that is the case it's really a shame they have to skimp on quality ingredients and ruin a good thing. To my nose, they did the same thing to the women's version...so sad.

A fuzzy, spicy-fruity, soft-soapy charmer. There's something so beguiling about fragrances like this that are just unpretentiously themselves. There's no side or edge here - simply a relaxed and highly enjoyable fusion of spices; cinnamon, mace/nutmeg and possibly a touch of cloves in a gently warmed fruit punch. The barbershop isn't too far away though, with a welcome soapy shaving foam note keeping the fruit from becoming cloying, and the spices from becoming too strident. I don't get the florals really, except for lavender - and that of a particularly soft nature, rather a shadow of lavender that can occasionally be discerned here and there fleetingly. An old flame which has left glowing embers.

This eau de cologne opens with a fresh citrus accord most likely due to the lavender and fruit notes. After 2-5 minutes the scent transitions into the middle section which contributes to a spicy musky floral accent. Within 30 minutes the base notes come through, adding more complexity to the experience. Overall, this fragrance is an oriental sweet, smoky fougère with moderate longevity and close sillage. Best if worn in winter, fall in addition early spring also would say this is a mid-afternoon to evening type of fragrance. Lastly, taking in consideration it is a celebrity fragrance that is well crafted and for a reasonable price would be imprudent to not give it a try! :) Rating: solid 8/10

Got a vintage/discontinued decant of this and I really really like it. It reminds me of Epiphany by House of Matriarch, a lavender centered frag which I find uplifting and unique and that I also enjoy, so I’m not surprised that I immediately connect with it. I also wouldn’t be surprised if Epiphany was modeled or paying tribute to Passion for Men, which I think is a slightly better blend all around. Of course, this juice has probably been macerating for years so I have no idea how it compares to when it was fresh or to a current batch. I can imagine any gender or person wearing this in various settings. This might be one of my new favorite comfort scents.

This frag is from 1989, and I purchased the current formulation of it last year. It smells absolutely gorgeous. It is complex, and beautifully blended. It smells rich, yet its cost seems ridiculously cheap. It is a low and long arpegiated jazz chord played on a fine piano in a very comfortable classy lounge with the occasional clink of glassware in the near distance.It smells sexy - and it smells warm and heady - and my wife loves it on me. IMO it is absolutely the best bang-for-buck I have in my small collection. If a high end brand was selling this scent at 20 times the price, very few would complain. Enjoy.....

Purchased a new bottle which was produced just over 6 months ago according to Checkfresh. At first it opened strong but faded to a (lasting) skin-scent within 30 mins or so. Well now after a couple weeks its gotten a little more potent, but not by much. When I used to wear Passion in my early 20's it was a powerhouse scent, but its been completely neutered. It's Amazing how it still smells great in the opening, snd although I do NOT expect it to be as potent as it was 30 years ago, I wasn't expecting it to be so weak in the dry down. Im really hoping that maceration will help, but who knows. Fingers crossed!

Passion for men feels like a very rounded, smooth, spiced lavender infused milky dessert. There is some dispute regarding the notes in this perfume but I most certainly, smell lavender. Something about it reminds me of Christmas and a cozy ivory blanket by a fireplace. Must be the cinnamon and lactonic vanilla. Some might call this an "old fashion" men's fragrance but I actually think that it could fit in very well with the modern, women's perfumes. It is sweeter, smoother and warmer than Passion (for women). I am enjoying it very much and will either wear it on its own or layered under the female version.

Oh man, this is good. I was a bit apprehensive because I couldn't imagine how cinnamon and florals would work together, but luckily, it smells great. The opening is very cinnamony, but once it settles, it becomes an elegant, masculine scent that sits close to the skin. It’s not 'loud' or shouting for attention. Since it’s a skin scent, it feels intimate and mysterious. I can definitely imagine wearing this on a date where she only catches the scent when she leans in close. I was also suprised with the longevity. Even though it's a cologne on my skin it lasts around 4-5 hours.

This was a blind buy based on a few reviews I'd seen. It is not quite what I expected but I do love it. The opening is a bit over the top for me, but it soon settles down. I get a vanilla/marshmallow vibe with a sense of violets, even through violet doesn't appear on the list of notes here. It's sweeter than scents I would normally wear, but I don't find this overpoweringly sweet. I find one squirt is enough and I suspect it could become overpowering with too liberal an application. A cool weather scent for date night and special occasions, rather than for the office.

Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together. It's a little early for drinking and I'd look terrible with lipstick, but a nice strong scent will pull a hectic week together. Fruity lavender citrus opening feels so rich, folding into a heart of earthy sandalwood, nutmeg, cinnamon, carnation, and other florals mixed with vaguer woods. The heart notes stuck around for a while before finally easing into a dry down of tonka vanilla musk atop balsamic vetiver. This was a love for me; the experience similar to that of savoring an opulent wine.