RSVP

AFter 40 years of buying colognes I have to say that I trust my nose. If I hate it on the paper, I will hate it on, so I usually don't even bother. When I first did a test spray of RSVP, to be honest, I hated it, and I hated it passionately. It was just harsh and rude, although there was something orangey-citrus that was appealing...well, that was just wasted. Awful..... Then, a few days later, out of nowhere, I started to have this Proustian recall of RSVP and I really was intrigued by how it had worked its way into my brain. I made it back to the store and put some on paper. I can't say I liked it, but I didn't hate it anymore either...Though a little stronger and intense than colognes I tend to like, I put some on just so I didn't have to be haunted by it anymore. I wanted to get it overwith. Just rent a room and get it out of your system, know what I mean? Needless to say, as it mellowed a bit and got it on with my chemistry, I absolutely LOVED it. I had to admit that I'd made a big mistake based on that first impression. This is one I adore for the bottle & box design, for its functionality, and mostly for its bold yet evolving scent as the day goes by. One of my favorites that I reach for when I am feeling adventurous -- or when I am not, but need to be feeling that way. Very unique fragrance to have in your palette....

RSVP scent is basically, the scent of a wood panel with citrus and spices added, a a little floral sweetness. But it works. My bottles are the ones that came with the wood box, it seems they change the package, maybe they changed the scent toó. I mention this since this lasts and projects very well on my skin, which is the opposite of many new reviews here I like this one a lot, and ladies like it toó, many compliments from this one. And the best part is, it can be usted for any ocassion, even nights. The best from KC is still Black.....if only that one lasted more, like this one does.

This was the third scent I ever bought back in the day, the OG formulation with the wooden box. This was night/date scent for years. Very spicy/peppery/woody with some subtle sweetness hiding in there. Definitely not mass appealing, but got some good compliments. It doesn't get worn much these days with so many choices, but I do pull it out in the winter a bit.

Ok, I got this a couple of years ago thanks to Jon Bon Jovi!!It is a fabulous fragrance and screams grapefruit but in a manly-way! Lasts throughout most of the day. I spied my junior colleague creeping up behind me and taking a deep breath but I didn't pull her up on it 'cos that would be embarrasing!!I use the shower gel now which is great as well.

Don't know why all the hate for this one. Out of all the colognes I own, It's probably my number 1 compliment getter. It's a very nice unoffensive smell that is good for pretty much all occasions. Added bonus is the fact not many wear this so I am happy for others to hate and continue to snob it because it's better for me :)