Jacomo de Jacomo Rouge

This is one fragrance that is fit for any man, any age. Even though it's aptly sweet and soft, it's absolutely a masculine fragrance. The fragrance opens up with a very medicinal/menthol mint. The opening note is identical to a brand of menthol throat lozenge. Not the sweet, fruity throat lozenges, but the minty ones. I'm guessing this "medicinal" vibe is why everyone's comparing this to Body Kouros. Body Kouros does have eucalyptus, but it's very "green" compared to the mint in Jacomo de Jacomo Rouge. The mint in this is very "cough drop-y". After a good 10 minutes of a medicinal mint top note, the heart comes through with masculine notes in a soft net of the sweet note. The sweet notes start to poke their head through.The heart fades into the basenotes where a spicy patchouli is enveloped in a slightly powdery, masculine vanilla and tonka-bean. Everything is so soft. Not one note shines through and takes the reigns as the captain. Every single detectable note complements the one before it and after it. There are no harsh, super synthetic, cloying notes. And while the pyramid is mostly made up of food notes, I wouldn't consider this gourmand at all. It's not something I would ever want to eat. This is an absolutely fantastic fragrance for someone wanting a casual cologne. This is something that is appropriate for ANY situation. That's quite the stretch, but it is the most versatile fragrance I own. Work, play, dinner, relax, funeral, wedding, birthday party - I can see myself wearing this anywhere and everywhere. If the fragrance had better projection, it would could very well be my number one fragrance. I highly recommend. It's inexpensive and extremely versatile. It'd make a perfect Valentine's Day gift, birthday gift, or winter holiday present. You won't lose on purchasing Jacomo de Jacomo Rouge. :D

I saw this at a perfume store here in Western Australia. I tried it alongside the original Jacomo de Jacomo and was more impressed by the Rouge. It was on sale for $69.95 ('reduced' by $20). I went on ebay a few days later and won it for a little over $7 (I love ebay). After reading reviews here I tried it alongside Xeryus Rouge and Body Kouros, both of which I own. It had been likened to both of the other fragrances and I wanted to see how accurate the comparisons were. What I found was that (a little) Xeryus Rouge + (a lot of)Body Kouros = Jacomo Rouge (or at least pretty close). Jacomo has the fruitiness of Xeryus and the incensy sweetness of Body Kouros. It starts with sweet citrus mixed with a menthol-like note, which must be the mint. It doesn't come across like mint to me: it just adds a camphorous/menthol accord, which is good, as any stronger would have spoiled it. After an hour on the wrist it is definitely stronger than the Body Kouros, and frankly, is superior to it in my opinion. The vanilla, musk, incense and patchouli all work in harmony towards the end of the fragrance's life: sweetness is balanced with the patchouli really well, making sure that it ages gracefully.

Alright, now here is a fragrance that is fresh, sweet sort of, but incredibly good. It does not come across like Le Male, even though I'm reminded of it. This is it's own animal in the drydown, which for me lasts a good, long while. The mint starts the show,, then the Tonka bean and lily of the valley follow. At about the 4th hour, the praline swirls somewhere in the background always letting you know that it's there. Musk is here, stays here to the end. I'm impressed by this one. It is gourmand imho. For the price, definitely blind buy worthy. No questions. I got a 2002 bottle on ebay. Longevity for me is 8-9 hours, sillage is huge for 3-6 hours, then moderate heavy at 6 hours plus. This is a real workhorse and a real winner that beats alot of so called gourmand-ish fragrances at 5 times the price. Put a different name on it and a different bottle, and it would sell for $200+. I'd put this behind parfums de marley darley in the terms of gourmand-ish, powdery, musky love. But PDMD is a whole other animal. This is definitely a collectors item in my book. I'm so glad to have found it.

Jacomo Rouge is an understated — and perhaps a little underappreciated? — oriental with a few light twists. The first of those, which I find quite enjoyable, is the green mint top note. Subtely done (nobody wants to smell like toothpaste) and nicely coupled with cardamom. The second twist is the sweetness, of which I am not usually a fan. But this is not an overpowering sweetness, and somehow I find it gives the fragrance a light gourmand touch. The overall feeling of the middle and base notes is warm, slightly powdery with a good mix of vanilla, nicely balanced incense, patchouli and sandalwood. Lily of the valley notes bring yet again a bit of lightness to the blend. I always think of Rouge as a fun, "feel good" scent. It has an uplifting, comforting quality, which it achieves without trying. The sillage is reasonably good but longevity is weak, a few hours maximum. Still, for the price I'd say Rouge is a bargain and since getting it a few weeks ago I find that I am returning to it very often.

Funny how people compare this scent to Le Male and Body Kouros so easily, because to my nose these perfumes all have their own distinct characteristics, although they have a lot of notes in common. I think Grottola has a good point comparing Jacomo to Xeryus Rouge, with its sharp, spicy and masculine topnotes. Jacomo doesn't reveal it's incense (like Body Kouros does) or vanilla (like Le Male does) straight away, but starts a little tougher, grittier and more mature. When it dries down however, the vanilla and tonka beans do come to the front, providing a sweet undertone. Dinstinctive and masculine, with a warm heart, just like I guess any woman would like her man to be... ;) Recommended!

مثل مابقی کارهای شرکت جاکومو به نسبت به پولی که میدید و شرکت سازنده اش عطر خیلی خوبیه به نظرم. واقعا بوی خاصی داره که کم پیدا میشه، یعنی خودشه به نظرم و سعی نکرده کپی کنه. بوی نعناع و بوی دود و وانیل در ادامه‌ی کار کاملا قابل استشمام هست. Like the rest of Jacomo's perfumes, I think it's a very good perfume for the money you pay for it. It really has a special scent, which means jacomo did not try to copy any perfume. The smell of mint and the smell of smoke and vanilla is perfectly readable.

Epic Journey Into the Bottled Yonder, 136 ------------------------------------------------------- Purchased August 2019 Way better than Le Male. Also throw out your Taxi Blue and stick to this one. It's woody yet beany and vanilla. I wore a fair amount at the time but not much anymore. I'd imagine most people like since it's .... not unsafe? A bit alluring, yet shouldn't be any dramas for the office.

This has been described as similar to Le Male (not a fan) and as a sweet gourmand, so I expected to not care much for it. Surprise! This is very well done, and while it does have sweet, caramelic/vanilla/tonka notes, also includes a spicy, minty, patchouli, incense, woody counterbalance that makes the confectionery notes smell deep and burnt/smoky. Certainly one of the better of this genre.

I have always used this perfume EDT. It lasts on my skin for 8 hours, and its silage is perfect for me ( moderate as I don't like strong perfumes). The scent depends on everyone of course, but I really like the vanilla in this perfume. If I would give it a rating, probably would be 8/10. The only disadvantage, for people who care about looks, is that the bottle isn't great looking.

It's kinda hard to vote for the notes because it's such a subtle scent. I do get a Carlos Santana vibe from it and XR but reduced extremely. Touches of spices with touches of Tonka/vanilla. No incense or mint IMO. It's great if you like em subtle. Could be used during intimate/cozy/cuddling times but nothing to wear at night outside.

Batch Code 7016/19 - Production date 2017-01-16. Bought this bottle new from eBay. Not a spicy vanilla. A smoky-sweet vanilla with a hint of de mint. Outstanding performance. After five full-day wearings over the past 3 months, I can safely say that this is one of my absolute favorites.

A very sweet dominant Vanilla scent that last for hours , A compliment getter and women loves it, For $22 one can't go wrong, This fragrance came from one of those older perfume houses , Bottom line is take the time and appreciate, Scent 10/10 Silage10/10 Long lasting 10/10 Thanks,

Interesting: a more gourmand Xeryus Rouge at a very good price. It is very sexy and a little younger than XR, without being kitschy. I want it too.

I like this scent... it is rather unique to itself (created by Bernard Ellena, Jean-Claude's brother), and not in the Le Male vein. After smelling this more & more over the years, I am re-writing my review. From the "Zippo" flacon which is just plain fun, to the clash of spicy & sweet notes, it is really a great bargain. Jacomo Rouge is not ground-breaking, but it takes the better parts of other orientals and puts intelligent spice notes and a light incense (as well as a very nice touch of praline) to make it a thoughtful and enjoyable composition. I will mention this - if you like Le Male or scents similar, or for people who like a lot of what Xeryus Rouge, Joop! Homme, and Body Kouros have to offer but want to save a little and get scent that is different from those mentioned - I highly recommend this. I actually feel that the quality is very good. A nice touch of sweetness, and overall, a very nice uplifting scent. Nicely done with great packaging...7-7.5/10 and a recommendation to buy. What inspired me to put new words to this scent is smelling it on my two boys, who wear scent every day (Jacomo de Jacomo Rouge is just one of many bottles they have & share). I really like what Bernard Ellena did with a rather, from the surface, simple scent. The opening is fresh, airy and minty with an immediate breath of vanilla infused into it. However, I find the spices to kick in right away and the scent shows a lot of balance. Nothing is overly-done. The key notes in the base that really let this breathe are the incense, patchouli and musk. While the oriental notes seem prominent with the touch of light gourmand in a very tasteful praline note...it is not cloying. Not surprisingly, I find it to be well-complimented on both my sons and myself when I occasionally wear it (casual, not formal). Very well-stated opinions here, including from headofstate above. This is a scent I have revisited, but not upon me...and that is where I found more appreciation for it. Great scent for high school, college and just plain relaxed fun...even intimacy.

The bases have already been well-covered here with excellent reviews from Flannelman, Ericrico and Grotolla but I'll still put in my two cents. Sure, Jacomo de Jacomo Rouge doesn't last all that long for an oriental, expect at most between 3-5 hours and rather moderate projection early that fades into a skin scent in merely half an hour's time. Also, sure this isn't the most organic or original composition but what Bernard Ellena has done here is rather impressive. He's taken influences from many of the iconic oriental fougeres of the late 20th century, put them in a blender and created something fruity, balmy and spicy-sweet like Xeryus Rouge but without the roughness of the cactus; like JPG but less abrasive, assertive or daring. He's created the perfect portable oriental on the go for work, the gym and time in the city. The bottle is brilliant and incredibly portable, durable and light. The scent itself is toned down, subtle and a blend of minty praline with just a pinch of dirty spice and sweet vanilla and creamy Tonka that pushes forward and dominates after ten minutes of wear. The incense is there as well tucked underneath. It all makes for a rather impressive blend that is balanced and professional with most complaints here being projection and longevity don't go far enough. That may have been deliberate here; as the individual notes may not have been so appealing in a louder, more assertive mix. By toning this down by muffling the spice and vanilla Ellena has given us the ultimate portable, disposable late fall and winter gym fragrance that is so weak you'll never be known as "cologne guy" and at about $20 a bottle, you can risk leaving it in an empty gym locker from an hour. Disposable, low-performing but still good despite its clear limitations.

A very sweet and soft gourmand that suffers a bit from very low sillage and longevity..last night I got five hours from this, today barely an hour and a half and there's not even a trace. It's a very spotty, very disposable fragrance but something I like to go to regardless because it is subtle enough to wear casually anytime, which isn't the case for a lot of my orientals. If you can come to terms with lack of performance with this one, it has a fantastic praline, mint, vanilla and tonka feel that will transport you to a French, Spanish or Italian desert speciality cafe/bakery drinking a vanilla latte and eating pralines. Blending and composition is very competently done, the mint dominates early before the praline catches up within ten minutes and then is subsequently replaced by the vanilla. If you have a sweet tooth and don't mind reapplying constantly this one will be a nice addition to your late fall, winter rotation. Works well on cooler evenings and subtle enough to wear at work during the day. Scent: 8.25/10 Longevity: 4.5/10 Sillage: 4/10 Creativity: 6/10 Value: 7.5/10

Lovely sweet & balmy perfume. Due to its sweetness and softness, it can be easily worn by women, so it is a great unisex fragrance for fall and winter time. The mint and citrus note disappear in a split second and then only the warm notes settle in. I love to spray it on my skin and the shoals I am wearing- it smells so comforting!Its longevity is decent and I get the impression that I already know this scent, it is similar to something I either encountered or used some time ago.After some consideration, I have found that Jacomo Rouge is similar to Karl Lagerfeld Kapsule Woody. I love both of them, but Jacomo seems less chemical than KL, so at the price they offer it, you just can't lose. Also, it resembles Xeryus Rouge a lot. I love the bottle as well, with the cigarette lighter mechanism. Masculine bottle, but the contents is for sweet perfume lovers of both sexes. Just ignore the labels and indulge in a fragrance that pleases your senses. UPDATE: Even on warmer days it works impeccably.

Alright, I got this today and I will try to give accurate review, but there is issue. I live in hot climate where temp get over 100° fahrenheit. So I order this in mail and it come in, sit at my front door in the hot sun as I was out in town, so maybe bottle got overheated, but anyhow here is what I think of it, assuming it isn't damaged. So the smell reminds me exactly of Body Heat by Parfums de Coeur. It is a cheap drugstore kind that can be purchased at same price as this. Although, this smell better quality. The lasting power isnt bad, as it stays on me up to like 5 or 6 hours. The smell is spicy and sweet, smells kinda like cake with...spice on it. I been to a store in america where they sell another that smell like this, I think it was Holister or something like that. So I believe it is a generic kind of smell but not too bad. Still unique enough. Good smell! Just to add, after many hours on my skin, it smells bad, like a cardboard box...just not for my skin chemistry.

If sometime in your life you liked Givenchy’s Xeryus Rouge, Davidoff’s Hot Water or the original Joop, this Jacomo will flourish on your skin with grace. In my opinion, the Zippo–style opening system is the only minus for that product. For the rest, the fragrance is commendable – better than Dunhill’s Desire, for example (the perfumes that I mentioned aren’t similar, but all of them belong to the same “rouge” family). Jacomo de Jacomo Rouge is a very masculine scent – impregnated with vanilla, sandal, mint and honey. More than other men’s consideration, the scent will attract women’s attention. JdJR is a good choice for the coolest days of spring – or for the summer/autumn nights. Contrary to the common opinion, the sillage is better than the longevity. Overall, a meritorious 8/10.

Funky Romantic (Bernard Ellena, 2002) A sweet gourmand scent, reminding me of JPG Le Male, but especially Ultra Male. It seems like Ultra Male is a carbon copy of this reasonably priced Jacomo. Sweet lemon on woody heart and garnered by lily of the valley. The base is gourmand - sweet tonka, vanilla and chocolate. Very romantic and very sweet with some darker background. The bottle is really funky. Rating: 6.5/10