Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men V.I.P. Special Reserve

OMG, where has VIP been? I just discovered it after blind buying the original Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men, loved it, and decided to buy the line: blind bought Red for Men since it's inexpensive (I like it) and purchased a carded vial sample of VIP (REALLY liked it). I'm an 80s guy and all of these should have been more top-of-mind for me, but they weren't. As for VIP, it's what I like: dark, woodsy, oak mossy, musky, and with a nice spice/incense twist to make it interesting (my wife finds it somewhat powdery), with very good longevity and sillage. It reminds me of one of my very favorites: Eucris by Trumper (which is a lot easier to find, since it's still in production, and is moderately priced). Since VIP has not been produced for decades and there's no threat of fakes on the market, one has to look to eBay and the like for vintage bottles. I scored a one ounce bottle of the EDC splash and an almost full four ounce spray bottle of the EDC (originally sold as an EDC and then EDT; both the same quality-wise, just an identifier change that seemed to occur in the late 80s/early 90s with some male fragrances). I am very happy to add VIP to my collection and hope you don't so there's more of it out there for me. ;-) P.S. Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui and Moods by Krizia are listed as a "...reminds me of" and they are in the neighborhood. While they're not as dark and rich, they can be had for $30 vs $100++.

Found a small bottle of this marvelous scent, I remember smelling it long ago and should have jumped on it then, glad I found a bottle, what I find is a fantastic man scent. so well done. it is classy and elegant and just a notch above the original Giorgio for me, although I find it different in many ways. to me this is what fragrance is about, you get so lost with all the new fragrances out there to test, and this one has been waiting for me the whole time. I liken it to many of the expensive new niche scents in just it's overall quality and daring to be powerful or maybe not worrying so much scaring you off. you do not need much of this. it is love for me. potent powerful but refined.. and a tad bit sexy. I think not one I would wear every day but would welcome the opportunity to wear this gem. thumbs up.

This juice has a hell of a fantastic aroma with incredible longevity and silage. Perfect for winter/autumn even spring seasons. I find it too overwhelming in summer heat and humidity. I also own the vintage '84 Giorgio Beverly Hills for men and I treat both differently. The aroma in reserve is richer and warmer just wonderful for cooler days. Due to its perfectional scent it is safe to apply and use for outings and office friendly. Blind buy you won't regret it especially if you're into 80's aromatics and can't stand the recent crap commercial driven nonsense releases.

I didn't care for the original Giorgio at all but I loved wearing VIP when I was a kid. The original was more woody and I hated the honey note. VIP had a much stronger aldehyde note and was somehow masculinely floral while still having a connection to the original. I always felt like VIP was what the original should have been. This scent is stronger, has great staying power and something about it always reminded me of a beautiful summer afternoon.

VIP smells like a richer, more complex version of the original Giorgio for Men. They're clearly related, but I like VIP better --- it's less brash, and transitions through its stages more smoothly. The leather, wood and spice notes are very nicely balanced. If original Giorgio were a Jaguar, this would be a Bentley. Both are very distinctive and don't smell like anything else out there. Five stars for originality and composition.