Izod

Izod By Van Heusen is one of the most amazing fragrances I have ever smelled. It has great sillage and projection for a very affordable price. I am thankful I stumbled upon this amazing fragrance while doing some research on another fragrance (Marc Ecko By Marc Ecko) to which I also really enjoy. Although discontinued this fragrance is still pretty affordable if you can find it at discounters or online shopping around the Internet (ebay, Amazon, fragrancenet etc). Now to get to the details, if you are someone that enjoys a nice clean fresh fragrance and looking to buy something different from all of the common and current fragrances, then this is an amazing option. I am a big fan of lime, cucumber, mint, and tangerine notes, all of which are in this fragrance so I took that into consideration when I decided to make this a blind buy and I definitely do not regret my decision. This is an EDT concentration so you will get roughly 4 to 6 hours with this before it becomes a skin scent. This fragrance honestly almost slipped past my nose in the opening because I do enjoy it and it was definitely going to remain in my collection but I must say the middle Notes is where this strives for me and considering all the notes I mentioned before are all in the top notes, this is an amazing fragrance through and through. While working one day I had this on and I could hear people saying “wow someone smells good” after I had walked down the hall, so it is definitely a crowd pleaser and easy to wear in any circumstance. I have to also mention that this fragrance gave me nostalgia from my earliest years. This may sound ridiculous but I remember as a child roughly 3 years old my parents had bought me and my brother this ninja turtles bath soap that even to this day I can still reminisce on the smell, and I must say the middle note is where I smell the similarities of the soap. I know that sounds weird almost as if it’s childish but that is definitely not the vibe you get, I guess if I’m being unbiased, you can say it is youthful. But in my honest opinion anyone any age can wear this because it is almost unisex and if I had to throw out some numbers I would say 75%-60% male to 25%-40% female. To wrap up my review I would say that this is a great Fresh Soapy out of the shower fragrance good for every man and his every day activities. On your way to work, at the gym, going out for drinks with friends, spending time with a loved one, spray this one on and you’re getting some attention. Scent: 9/10 Performance: 7/10 Price:9/10

I almost did not buy this! I thought: not another "fashion" scent...and blue and fresh? But after spraying the tester, I put this little baby right in my cart! One of the very best casual manscents out there and it is so much more than the bottle or name implies... This does start out fresh, in a juicy citrus type of way (lime, grapefruit and tangerine, duh!?); but it's smooth and sweet, not sharp and 'bright'. The cucumber adds a wateriness and the mint adds a very cool green tinge. It does remind one of sea and sky with a cool, clean breeze. The heart is a wonderful aromatic blend of fresh lavender and juniper's green vapory aroma, softened by the cyclamen (persian violet). Quite manly and elegant. The drydown is superb: saffron's unique scent with a smoky incense note and dry tobacco!! All man and very sexy with a slight mysteriousness, yet it feels clean, and not too heavy or musky. This is perfect for kicking back and having a few with friends or even wearing to work/school. No one yet has complained about this scent, and I wear it quite often. IZOD is a definite keeper! Sillage: good Longevity: impressive Overall: 4.25/5 The moral of the story: Never judge a "juice" by its flacon!! This is a great scent and so very cheap, I will be buying this one again...

I agree with Ray...I have all three bottles of Izod...the one pictured here is a super fresh..super ozonic...cucumber lime..etc.etc..it starts fresh and youthful..dries down to a manly classy super long longevity scent...I have the crappy chinese bottle with the the metal bar on the front that just says Izod...but it's more aptly named Izod Legacy...it's a reinterpretation of the original...but made more synthetic...harsher, more chemical...and lasts as long as a sneeze. the newer one in with the blue wraparound is much different..nice...more modern and blue without the classy drydown..different notes as well. starts with mandarin, aldehydes and lemon zest. The heart is more aquatic and aromatic with heavy lavandin and pine. Dries into cedar, musk, and Oakmoss. I really miss the tobacco and saffron..incense too that gave this that push. I want the original back..but...it is what it is

I got the newer bottle, 2021. It opens on my skin with a heavy dose of grapefruit with a hint of other citrus, but the grapefruit for me so dominate. As it dries down it becomes a little sweeter scent and reminds me of the original CK Escape, not so much the opening but the dry down. It ends up a fresh clean scent with a hint of tobacco. This is a pretty versatile Cologne probably best in warm weather or inside. Very office friendly and can be used intimately as it is not a strong projector. Don’t get me wrong though it has a modest projection and last 4 to 6 hours depending on no. Of sprays I use about 8 sprays and get 6+ hours on skin.

It is very nice and fresh. The scent is pleasant and for once a fragrance that does not smell strongly of lemon like most citrus fragrances. On initial application the Lime, Grapefruit and the Mint is apparent - mixed with the water/aquatic smell of Cucumber which is nice and cooling. I have had quite a few compliments @ work about IZOD and i'm really glad i made this purchase. 7.5/10