273 Indigo for Men

Super Sexy - this is quite a cologne, but is definitely leaning more masculine and is too masculine to be considered a "unisex" scent the first hour of wear. I ordered this by mistake thinking that it was the female perfume (be careful, the ad didn't say for him or for her, so I assumed it was for her -- the name and bottle shape are very similar in the men's and woman's versions). This is the men's cologne version and a fragrance that was popular enough for me to have remembered from the late 80's, early 90's. This is a distinct fragrance that I have always admired, but never knew the name of. This is similar to some other stronger alpha male scents from the 80's and 90's, such as Drakkar -- but has some sweeter notes that caramelize with your chemistry where there is more of an alluring appeal. (The closest thing to this that I have reviewed would be the Black Afgano Nasomatto cologne - they both share the same depth when first sprayed -- only Indigo is slightly more masculine/male when first sprayed). There are notes in this that would be appropriate in a woman's cologne (I'm curious to know what the women's version of this fragrance is...), but the first hour of wear -- this is a male composition...very masculine. This is a club scent - something to wear out for the evening. It is potent, goes on super strong - but wears closer to the skin about an hour into spraying. I was amazed, this fragrance is still ON, over 12 hours after spraying this...although a very faint trace of it now -- it is STILL ON! Fred Hayman has some good products. I have been impressed with 273 Rodeo Drive and Touch. Indigo is another great example of this line of products.

I first smelt this and thought "great, i paid for soap!" I fell in love with it shortly after as i smelt in on my clothes. The lavender would be why it smells a bit soapy, but the musk and wood notes help keep it manly enough. Very original and it lasts and stays a soapy fresh. It's not the soapy nature that Prada boasts, its actually quite modern, young and easy to wear. I dont think its strong enough for nights out, but they do say a good smelt wont be smelt alot by the wearer. Its great during the day.

A unique woody and spicy smell but VERY POWDERY! I don't know any other fragrances that smell the same. Performance is average to weak. Longevity is about 4 hour plus but does not have a good projection and it remains close to the skin. However , it is unique and likable. More suitable for men / fall/ evening.

I swapped for a bottle of this as a newbie several years ago and hated it. It just smelled really bad to me. Then I swapped it off and when that person received it, he thought I sent him something that had "gone bad." Being a newbie, I had no idea. I remember it smelling "synthetic" to me, in a chemical kind of way. I wish I could try it again, but my guess is that I'd say that there are much better fragrances for the same price or not much more. I don't know who this was meant to appeal to or what the idea was, since it's so simple.

I got a brand new unopened bottle of 273 Indigo for Men with cellophane last week for $6.99 on eBay, and it was so stinky, it made me scream like a girl before I ran to take a shower. I'm sad to hate on Indigo, and perhaps the bottle was collapsing...there was a sour top note, like the citrus has turned rancid, but then the middle and base were like a nonenal funeral home jasmine. It was so terrible, and the complete opposite of the stunning 273 Rodeo Drive for Men, which is incredible and so easy to wear.