Moods by Krizia Uomo

I have waited to find this scent for a reasonable price and was able - as it was sadly discontinued. Overview: Moods by Krizia Uomo was launched in 1989. Top notes are aldehydes, coriander, lavender, bergamot, cardamom and lemon; middle notes are rose, carnation, ginger, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, and geranium; base notes are patchouli, leather, tonka bean, amber, musk, vanilla, oakmoss and cedar. I have been seeking out special bottles of Krizia juice recently, including a 100ml bottle of Spazio Krizia (with the after shave balm). I've owned Krizia Uomo for a while, really like it (although there is no similarities here) and Moods has been lurking in my "Want" list near the top for a couple of years. Patience is virtue. I am really loving this composition! It is, at once, entirely modern in feel, yet some of the singular notes/aspects have retro vibe. Unreal. Truly amazing scent that warps time. The opening is a blast of sharp lavender (green and slightly medicinal), aldehydes that tingle the nostrils at first, along with rich carnation-clove (at the far end of the spectrum in smoke-infused clove oil), and crisp bergamot engulfed in patchouli - huge, opens herbaceous, slightly camphorous, very aromatic and powerful. After about 10 minutes, the cardamom, ginger and coriander add spice and "simmer" the concoction while aldehydes give a lifted airiness to the overall scent - tantalizing. Then, a note not mentioned above rises into the fragrance that blends so beautifully with the entire composition and gives it the color of the juice, golden tobacco leaf. It is one of the finest uses of tobacco leaf I have ever come across - as it merges seamlessly with the patchouli's green, sharp earthiness (with a slight camphorous quality now emerging)...and the bouquet of radiant florals. Absolutely brilliant! The rose enters quietly and it is a great note here (not "dirty" like in Zino, nor dominant) - but the depth of the patchouli now darkens even more (with the leather now prominent), making the rose deep, warm and rich. The beguiling, earthy carnation-clove and alluring rose together with lily-of-the-valley, jasmine and geranium constitute the floral heart - a masculine bouquet with a lot spiciness and green notes all wrapped in smooth, warm leather. A spicy and fragrant dash of ginger keeps the freshness here, along with a little zesty kick...blended well with the potent coriander. The base shows some ambient warmth in an unsweetened "amber" accord (the tip of a tobacco or clove/kretek cigarette or incense stick), along with a nice peppery cedar, sandalwood and radiant musk - but the patchouli and tobacco are still front & center...incredible! The florals ease down and the bouquet, while present, is now an undertone to the warm base. Masculine, bold, fragrant, rich and deep - yet articulate and refined...Moods fits its name in that it shows several. It transitions beautifully and I find the fragrance to be in very good harmony. Krizia has created another wonderful scent here. Final score - 9+/10 and know that it definitely can change your mood. Macho elegance in a bottle - superb! **Update** - Full wearing the other day and it resonated in my mind. This is truly niche-quality fragrance from a fantastic Italian house. Moods is revelatory to me and has worked its way upward in my mind. I smelled the shirt I wore that day and it still had the full smell of Moods over 48 hours later. I am shocked at the incredible depth, richness and power. Ultra-chic! A top-tier scent for me that is truly avant-garde. Revised score - 9.5/10! Very rare, unique and special. Incredibly, if this was released today, it could be from a guerrilla-marketed perfumier in the niche world...and every bottle would beckon a $2-3/ml price tag.

Okay, gentlemen, look. I am a woman. Who likes men. Here's a secret: 98% of all women do NOT KNOW OR CARE what year your fragrance was made in. No woman in the history of the world has ever thought, "I really like this guy but . . . sniff, sniff . . . why, what's that I smell? Can it be? He is wearing a cologne that came out 12 years ago. Nope!! It's off!! He's going home by himself." We care (1) if you have basic hygiene, and (2) do you smell GOOD or not? We don't know if it's dated. We don't know how much you paid for it. We know if the scent works on YOU, enhances YOUR masculinity. Now, will Krizia Moods enhance your masculinity? Do you have a pulse? Then yes. I CAN tell you this: I once stopped kissing a man on a date, solely because the cologne he was wearing was some trendy, department-store, expensive nightmare . . . sickly-sweet and full of calone (the plastic, allegedly "aquatic" or "melon" note that somehow manages to smell like industrial waste, cheap air freshener, and rotting produce all at the same time). Oh, the stuff was The Latest Thing, to be sure. And The Latest Thing was bleeping awful. I could only imagine the stench if things had gotten . . . more heated. As it was, the petrochemicals in the "panty dropper" he was wearing were giving me a runny nose and a pessimistic attitude. If he had been wearing Krizia Moods, though . . . believe me, he would have gotten more than just kissing. Heck, I would have bought him breakfast too. Cheers, Friends.

The opening on this is a joy - a wonderful slap to the face. The scent then calms down, which is a shame really, as that big, brassy 'hello' is so much fun. As it does, it becomes quite similar to the legendary Givenchy Gentleman (1974) - a scent that defies classification. The most notable differences are that the Givenchy has an animalic dimension (civet) that the Krizia Moods entirely lacks; and the Krizia amps up the leather. Reviewing one scent by quoting another is a pet peeve of mine, but I feel entitled to do it here, because I think that anyone even remotely considering buying this scent will be coming from a perfume 'tradition' or 'fanbase' that makes ignorance of the Givenchy masterpiece nigh-on impossible. The scent acts like it's going to be 'beast mode' (apologies for the Fragrantica cliché), but actually becomes quite demure and 'background-y' relatively quickly. It's not an '80's powerhouse' (you can officially slap me if I use another perfume cliché), although it opens like one. It's exceptionally masculine. I think it's only really likely to appeal to a perfume collector or obsessive, who loves to explore the by-ways of the 70s/80s 'golden age' of men's perfumery. But hey - it's dirt cheap to get new old stock, so go for it. I got 30 ml delivered for £12, and that supply will outlive me. I absolutely love it.

A distanza di anni dalla prima recensione e indossandolo in questi giorni ,penso che sia uno dei profumi più moderni in assoluto mai provato. Non guardare l'anno di nascita ,questa fragranza era troppo avanti coi tempi ,molto sofisticato ,elegante fin troppo,cupo come lo sono i nostri tempi ,inquinato come le nostre città,una pella dura come quasi nessuno ha mai interpretato,aldeidi che compaiono sin dall'inizio ma poi ci abbandonano quasi subito per lasciarci avvolgere da questo immenso mare nero di note che ci aggrediscono e ci ammaliano nella loro stretta. Poi la stretta si fa più leggera e si intravede qualcosa di più delicato ,i fiori giungono dopo essere stati assenti per diverso tempo,la fragranza si ammorbidisce e rimane più delicata ,fino a giungere al finale dove si ripresenta un cuoio meno pesante e affievolito da muschi e legni. Una invenzione paragonabile solo ad una toccata e fuga di Bach . Quando i Grandi sarti ,qui parliamo di Krizia curavano personalmente anche le fragranze i risultati erano maestosi . Questo potrebbe essere un profumo del 2030 e noi non ce siamo ancora accorti .

This is all about patchouli to start. Slap you around, dense, dank patchouli.Fast forward maybe 30 minutes and some florals creep in and a beautiful leather accord settles in with an oakmoss base. A classy scent that, to me, isn't quite 80s powerhouse. More of a classy gentleman's scent that definitely evokes the time but also draws my mind to Jovoy's modern patchouli scents. It's niche quality, not super dated (I tend to not think of scents that way, generally, but this could be released by a niche house today and it'd be lauded). Probably one of the smoothest and most natural smelling scents I've blind bought from this era. I got a mostly full 25ml bottle from eBay for cheap and I'm happy to have it. I'll never finish this much juice, so anything bigger would be a waste. 7-9 hours on my skin, 2-3 hours projection that I notice. A 7.5/10 for me. Not something I'll reach for a lot, but if I want to do something different for a cold weather date night, I could do worse!

I agree with several reviews, this is another great 80's fragrance with a definite herbal/woodsy tone. When I first sprayed it on my skin, If I had to describe the initial aroma it smells like wet oak leafs...a very earthy aroma. After it settles the aroma of patucchli gives it just a hint of sweet note with a strong herbal base from lavender, oakmoss, cardamom and a woodsy base. Aldehydes is very much one the main component which gives this very deep aroma. Longevity and Silage is excellent lasting well past 8hrs Overall, This fragrance is not your typical fragrance, it has a very distinct/unique aroma which acquires the appreciation for this frag's aroma. If you a find a bottle, I recommend you try before buying it. I enjoy stronger fragrance whether it be herbal, woodsy, spicy and leather base. 9/10 As a side note...growing up my mother would have chamomile tea. The aroma of chamomile has a distinct aroma, I could swear that part of herbal aroma is from chamomile.

Take two parts Givenchy Gentleman, add one part high quality bay rum and a dash of clove oil, and you'll be very close to the effect of Moods Uomo. Like Givenchy Gentleman, Moods Uomo is a woody chypre scent with a heart of prominent patchouli, but while GG adds floral, honey, rose, amber and leather notes, Moods goes more in the direction of spices --- cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf --- and resins like benzoin and vanilla, with some cedarwood and tobacco notes as well. They're clearly related scents, but each has its own personality too, and it's been a long time since a new scent was introduced with anything like this type of bold woody/spicy panache. It's distinctive and long-lasting, and definitely not for anyone whose friends refer to him as "dude." This is a mature man's scent that takes confidence and a degree of comfort with oneself to pull off. I like it a lot.

I often find in reading other reviews that when others find the opening to certain fragrances overwhelming and too sharp, 'waiting' 30 minutes to an hour for it to settle, I am meanwhile reveling in that very same opening. I LOVE the opening to Moods by Krizia Uomo, that invigorating punch of lavender and steely aldehyde burst, with this wild unctuousness from the patchouli. As it does dry into the heart, it doesn't at all disappoint, as there is a bouquet of white florals mingled with green herbs. The cool muguet and spicy carnation are what I detect in particular. There is an overall warm, dry sensation from Moods, but this takes a turn as it progresses into the base hours later, as the camphorousness of the patchouli gets mildly sweeter from the amber base. This is startlingly good.

Patchouli bomb-lasts forever!Got a sample a few years back,and took me some time to get this on ebay...i think it will be very pricey,when that few bottles left dissapear from e bay...about the perfume...i like patchouly,this one is a little bit,not too dated.It has that late 80’signature smell,but it’s damn good,great!Complex,that is how the simple designer perfumes were made back then...no niche bullsh****....if some indie put this nowadays,it would cost 150€,for sure...it is strong presence perfume,it’s damn manly,it’s in your face,i’m a man,i’m not a kid,mature,and well dressed.Imagining double breasted heavy herringbone coat,winter time,great trousers,a great crockett/Carmina/Edward green chukkas on the feet,and this Krizia.What a great combo.

One of my all time favourites. The performance is very good, not monstrous, but just perfect! Patchohli and pine, similar to Givenchy Gentleman and HOT Always by Bond no 9. This one, along with Gentleman, Terre de Hermes and Rochas Macassar, even though not similar, all have a specific type of depth to them, an underneath nuance that just makes them fabulos, like Some sort of oil. If Krizia Moods would be sold today under a notorious niche brand it would be around 150-250 bucks. Even then, It Would be linear and Plain as all current fragrances are. After smelling this and tried it, one could say the following....what the hell happened with modern perfumery?

Talk about a classic! Krizia Mood Uomo is right up there with Givenchy Gentleman (1974) and Hugo Boss Number One as one of the greatest scents created. What seperates this from some of it's competitors is that it's not quite as known as the others. So it can still be bought for a relatively good price. Even though it's long been discontinued, stock is around and in excellent shape. If you love honey, patchouli, leather and cardamom then check this one out for sure. This is backup bottled worthy, and a true gem in the vintage fragrance world. Happy Hunting!

This work of art must be brought back A.S.A.P!!! Is Krizia nuts??? Hey, you fragrance houses out there, tell IFRA to go Fuck Off! Bring frags like this back and start a new trend that is badly needed in the fragrance world. Bring back creative freedom by not complying with their unlawful, illegitimate, bogus and communist "regulations". All it will take is one brave and rebellious fragrance house, and the rest will follow! Change the world!!! Make perfumery an ART again!

My bottle says edt but its a splash so be careful if your looking for edt spray The scent itself is fabulous. Im not very good when it comes to notes but this jumps right up there with the best. Pure quality. Shame it was ever discontinued. 10/10 Update. Get the splash. Its crazy, very very strong. Stronger than givency gentleman in my opinion Wife hates it tho,Says it stinks of old man

I have my dad's splash bottle of Moods By Krizia from 1989 (probably 30ml remaining). Just removing the cap and smelling...wow...so potent! That opening is sharp and gorgeous. What a beautiful, long lasting, masculine fragrance. I love this stuff...it's not a daily office wear, but I'll use it for special nights out or events. If you can find a bottle online, it's worth the buy.

Krizia Uomo reminds me of the first formulation of the original Perry Ellis for Men in its drydown stage. They share the same patchouli/leather structure forming a strong and exceedingly satisfying woody theme. The problem is, which one would you substitute for the other? The few remaining bottles of either are similarly scarce and expensive as of late 2016.

Ohh, wow! I'm now kind of fascinated by this juice. It's blended so well, I can appreciate the changing notes; so distintive! Pure quality! But..; the only thing is that the top note as 'distinquished' as it is; smells so 'off' to me; I cant' make it out. Musky from the beginning and some other things; but, the 'dry-down' is smooth, clean and beautiful.

This is wonderful. Great ambience, the spicy notes have space between them so this is not thick at all, even though there are many things going on at the same time. Hard to compare it to anything. This is one of a kind italian wonder. I do not know how it would smell with all the IFRA demands, but they should bring this back. 5/5

An exceptional quality blend. Similar to Givenchy Gentleman, but this one is more sophisticated and "suave". Elegance at its best expression. Separation of notes, exact volume and authority are the main facets of this gem. Highly, but highly recommend for leather and old school lovers. Pure patchouli class. One of the few 10/10.

Such a wonderfull fragrance. It's not a big hitter but it lasts for a day and has good enough presence. For me it also has a perfect and comforting oldschool smell. So a 10/10 in my book. I'm glad I found a 50 ml splash bottle but sad that it will be the last one I will ever have.

The opening and mid notes smell smell so much like a vintage Givenchy Gentleman! The only real difference is in their dry downs, where Moods has a nice warm spicy layer lingering over the patchouli. I LOVE GG and I certainly love Krizia Moods.

I have the aftershave spray. Perhaps my bottle has degraded or it's just the a/s version itself, but from the first spray it's a dry patchouli bomb with something like original Azarro floating in the background. I like it all the same.

Just got one 55 or so. Damn! This stuff is sooo good Really reminds of two favorites of mine Givenchy Gentelman and Kouros original! Much closer to GG.--nothing Gender-confused about this beast. Kouros-like but more refined.

Simply fantastic, out of the ordinary, monstrous patchouli and one of the best oak moss ever. Few perfumes can compete with this, as fragrances for winter I put it in the top 5. Best perfume by Krizia.

It's divine! First smell is very off-putting and harsh. Dries down quickly and smells fresh and clean and beautiful. Made very well with many layers, (like a fine wine.) Love it!

Ohhh my gosh. at first spray it smells like piss and musk. but...'; the 'dry-down' is incrediablly beautiful. Last very long. so interesting is the transformation on the skin.

Mint caramel barbershop fougère heaven. Absolutely incredible, and OH the leather drydown, exquisite.

Gorgeous, lush, booming, warm italian vintage powerhouse. Patchouli vs cardamom, a zesty fight.

My Boyfriend and i love Krizia Moods and i am almost certain it also contains tarragon!

Very nice vintage 1989 scent profile. Now probably tied with Tsar from Van Cleef & Arpels as my second favorite of that year, behind Tiffany for Men. Opening gives echoes of 1987's Sergio Tacchini, but then diverges significantly. It is 1986's Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men that is closest in scent profile comparison that Im aware of. Moods is not very similar to Givenchy Gentleman EDT in my opinion. Moods is known as a patchouli-forward scent, but just as the accord list on this page stacks them, Spicy dominates. The patchouli is actually subsumed underneath the 11 O'clock spicy dominance. Despite the spice, Moods is a nicely blended scent , but I think I'd prefer the spices turned down just a notch. And its not just cardamom, coriander, and ginger, but also the spicy facets of the florals like clove-like carnation and the geranium. Turned way up, like Giorgio Beverly Hills. And the oakmoss. I had to learn to live with only two sprays of Giorgio to avoid being choked out by its spicy-oakmoss megaphone. Looks like Moods will be the same way. They both manifest a strong cinnamon-like spiciness. Giorgio has a cinnamon note listed. Moods' combines the ginger with other notes to produce that effect. Performance is outstanding. But Moods is even more shocking to the nose than Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men. I think its a combo of aldehydes, coriander, ginger and oakmoss. Its one of those that smell really good but are so grating that it almost ruins it. Its a bit of a chore to wear early on when everything is at full-blast, but its heavenly in the far drydown. I get continued natural wafting to my nose with diffusive radiance into the far drydown, as I do for Giorgio. Both fragrances have an aldehydes note, so maybe the aldehydes help carry the other notes, contributing to the scent's presence into the late drydown. Moods is very beautiful, and very much a child of its time.

Moods by Krizia Uomo, is definitely refined, classy, timeless, intoxicating, well blended. The notes are stunningly beautiful. This is top notch and they just dont make edt's like this anymore! If they did, you'll pay more than $100 for it and that's for a small bottle. Ok, so what we have here initially is the burst of aldehydes, then comes the warmth of the spicey notes, rich in leather, oakmoss, and the beautiful patchouli. Kudos to the creator of this fragrance. What comes in waves, are the beautiful floral notes of the rose, carnation, jasmine, then I get the amber. Ginger sneaks in and out, giving a back seat constantly to the patchouli. In any case, this is a beautiful creation. Is it a masterpiece? Well, all I can say is to my nose; it's a beautifully constructed scent, that uses ingredients playfully like a violinist uses music notes in order to make music. So, yes, to my nose; it is a Masterpiece of a scent. It's a real shame that this is no longer made. What moron made this decision? But then again, look at Dior discontinued Dior Homme Parfum. Ridiculous! This is for special occasions OR special someone's. Hehehe. 😏😏😏

If I had to describe Moods Uomo using only 2 notes, I'd say strong Carnation on intense Patchouli. But it is much more complex than that. Getting past the initial blast takes time, at least 30 minutes for me. The Aldehydes help make the opening incredibly sharp for a long time after applying it. When it settles down there is a very strong floral accord with Carnation being the dominant flower. There is a sweet Lily-of-the-Valley note second to the Carnation, and the other flowers are supporting notes. Backing the florals is a spicy Ginger that gives it a light sweetness. The Patchouli is so strong in the base that it is hard to smell anything else coming from there at first. The Patchouli is very spicy and it's not until later in the dry down that it softens and sweetens up with some Tonka, Vanilla, and Amber. After about 5 hours it is a light woody scent that still has a floral touch. Moods squeezes into the 80's powerhouse scent category, but it's a very unusual one. For me it's an acquired taste, for occasional use, that I like a bit more each time I wear it.

I am almost out of Givenchy Gentleman and after looking at the notes decided to take a flyer on this. It is good. The opening is a heated spicy mix giving way to leather, which lasts for an hour or so. The dry down gradually turns to patchouli that ebbs and flows from soft to sharp for several hours. When I smell my torso, inside my undershirt, I get a MUCH more herbal and spicy blend of notes. The patchouli is more minty, too. But on my wrist it’s GG patchouli except the note is more fluid and dynamic. There is a lot going on with this frag. I’m not sure that I like it better than GG but I do like it better than Giorgio for men, which is a flat out bomb. The leather note is good as it’s layered with coriander and cadamaom but doesn’t stay like a true leather. Its out of production but reasonably priced. I’m glad I bought it but I’m not (yet) blown away it’s a very, very good and interesting designer frag. Scent: 7/10 Sillage: 6/10 Longevity: 6/10

I was so excited to get a 4ml. decant of Krizia Moods per Uomo because it seems like the ultimate late 80s fragrance. The futuristic font for the lettering of the company name on the bottle is quintessentially 80s, as are the bottle shape and its stopper, as is even the perfume's very name. Unfortunately, the perfume itself did not have the big power I associate with the late 80s. Though this is a decent fragrance, I had expected something bigger (this had only moderate projection and longevity for me), and something more lovable. This has lots of patchouli and cardamom. The opening accord is spicy, distinctive, and has many other notes in it besides (including aldehydes to give it lift), but then as it dries down it becomes quite soapy. It's not what I would call an easy fragrance, but It definitely makes a statement. I admire this, but it would be hard to find the right place to wear it.

I don’t have many intellectual touchpoints for this late-80’s style of fragrance - I was a kid at the time and there is a swirl of unprocessed scent memories when I experience this. So this is reductive, but I see Moods as a high-quality, niche (by today’s standards) revision of the Old Spice formula, the most crucial change being a zingy ginger in place of the expected cinnamon. If Parfums de Marly were around in 1988 they’d have done this for $300 per bottle. Instead we got it from the iconic brand that brought hot pants to the world. Crucial stuff.

This scent smells similar to Beverly Hills VIP. It starts out promising; rich, dark leather-oakmoss-patchouli. But after an hour the scent is barely noticeable. Poor performer and it doesn't come cheap.

It’s even a bit higher than Opium, but in that realm—like an aged Reflection Man, yet much more rebellious than Jaipur. The rebelliousness intensifies after opening. There’s an intense synthetic note, aiming toward industrial vibes, some grease. Quite original, bold. Maybe there’s a sensory resemblance to Bijan? Perhaps Trussardi, due to that journey toward industrial leatheriness? Sometimes it leans more amber-like, in the style of amber fougères, other times more leathery, but as if it’s leather-fougere, something like Bel Ami... Overall, it’s very coherent, almost complete—masculine, fougère. Very interesting as whiffs, it also reminds me of something... this deserves recognition. Actually, maybe it points toward the Heritage direction, that spicy route, though I can’t quite recall if it shares similarities with 1996, Moroccain, or Malone’s 154. Moods is a masculine scent, very well crafted—in the whiffs, you don’t sense that “baconiness” that creeps in on skin as a subtle unease. I also see a resemblance to Giorgio Beverly, which doesn’t really operate with that but also veers in this direction.

I get a beautiful dry apricot note that is fascinating against the patchouli powerhouse structure. Amazing stuff, much prefer to current Givenchy Gentleman and up there with some of the best niche patchouli fragrances.

Chance encounter with this scent led me to blind buy it. I had the good fortune to sample Krizia Uomo a long time ago. The scent made a deep impression on me, so I bought this here scent based on a 20 -year impression of a related scent. What could be more logical, right? Thank God for my gut instinct ! This is a masterpiece of a scent. Spicy herbal woody would be the best definition of this scent. The initial scent is typical 80's powerhouse - drowning you in a cloud of aldehydes and lavender. But patience! wait half an hour more and you are rewarded with a scent of herbs and blooming flowers. This scent is ever changing. An hour more and patchouli and amber , tonka, vanilla and leather turns this frag into a creamy, bitter-y , flowery experience. A standing ovation to whoever the perfumer is! You, sir/madam has my highest admiration and appreciation! Compositions like these are slowly dying and disappearing. Pretty soon they will only be a memory. So if you are able to spot diamonds like these, grab them without a second thought. 9.6/10

a very nice snappy fragrance that reminds me of Givenchy gentleman.. a little softer, but has that strong masculine vibe.. reminds me a little of Giorgio of Beverly hills for men. for me it does bring out all the things l love about Givenchy gentleman but I tend to be a little conservative about the amount of sprays because it can be so strong.. this one gives me more a confidence to know that It is not too much with my normal application of fragrance, I am in safe in numbers..lol... this has been a hidden gem, with all the new ones that come out and I try and it is neat to be able to pull this one out and still get a compliment.. that is what I really respect about the power house 70's , 80's scents , this one still pleases me and others around me. worth checking out.

the fragrance starts with a LAVENDER OVERLOAD/BURST, literally!, thus quickly settling down. Next up, the aldehyde notes linger here and there, accompanied by an intense slightly bitter note (i still can't figure out what it is, maybe ginger and pimento). I can clearly smell the patchouli base, which reminds me of the one in Fendi Uomo, but not as strong. In Moods' case this is a dark and tender patchouli, accompanied my oakmoss and leather. Somehow the base turns a bit dense, as in oily, but not completely. Yet, there is something emanating from this suave "darkness", call it spiciness, almost minty. I think Moods would work the best during cold November/December/January nights.

This has that base with strong patchouli, cedar, and amber that is typical of several men's fragrances of that era. For some reason, it strikes me as harsh and too dense, and it becomes irritating quickly. This one doesn't bother me as much as some of the others, such as vintage Versace l'Homme, but I'm not sure I will want to wear it any more (I might give it one more chance when I think I'm in the mood for it). I found this quite similar to Giorgio for Men VIP by GBH, for those who seek a currently much less expensive alternative. Longevity and projection ("sillage") are at least very good. It's natural smelling and well done, but it just may not be for me.

Oh my... where to begin. Moods by Krizia is an incredible potent, spicy patch fest. You can’t help but feel that your masculinity has gone into testosterone overdrive. The initial blast of skanky leather, patch, flowers and cardamom hits you like a slap with a glove and remains. It is definitely retro, but it is modern at the same time because nothing is being done like this nowadays. References to the classics abound, you will remember Givenchy Gentleman (the classic, not the current garbage) you will remember Jacomo... the drydown is sweet and herbal, a beautiful barbershop nod to wrap up an unfortunately discontinued gem. Smell great my friends.

Krizia must have had stellar communication and advise between their owners, designers and the perfumers they commissioned between 1984 and 1993. Krizia Uomo, Moods by Krizia Uomo and Spazio Uomo are all remarkable releases - such a sequence of ever-improving novelty from one perfume to the next is rare. Moods strike as a brilliant herbal, leathery patchouli that features a particularly oily, industrial note. Oily here as in raw oil or petroleum, slightly technocratic, yet always keeping the association with finest Italian cloth mills and fabric manufacturer in mind. Superbly elegant and oddly hardcore at once. Lost gem!

Moods by Krizia Uomo opens with a delicious cola-like note of ginger. The other spicy and aromatic notes soon follow: cardamom, lavender, coriander, carnation (cloves), and also rose. This all soon becomes darker and more earthy, thanks to leather AND patchouli, ...also some oakmoss. That rough volatility at the base soon overwhelms the spices, and even more flowers. Yes indeed, here are certainly a number of changeable moods to this fragrance. Sample this for the wonderously creative array in the first five or ten minutes, ...but only wear this if you want leather and patchouli, ...dare even call it leatherchouli.

Moods by Krizia for Men, in my opinion is a bittersweet fragrance, a kaleidoscope of ingredients, but what remains in the nose is a sort of young wet hay from a summer storm, and from these herbs are released notes of citrus and flowers, but the most intriguing part is the spice: hot but never biting (I find a certain similarity to Fendi for men). I think it's a typical perfume for the winter to enjoy in front of a fireplace or as they prepare for Christmas decorations, creates a kind aura that gives good humor. Evocative, Krizia the best of men like Spazio.

@MichelaVaillant Greetings fella, Krizia UOMO smells industrial but in same time class. Like you are the boss in docks arround '50s. That "oily" feel in the beggining on the background gives me a deep feel. It's a high quality juice...it's like (vintage) Gentleman, more slicky because of that with a drop of oil. Don't get me wrong! They are total different fragrances without any doubt...but share same class vibe nontheless! About the price...they are still OKish. It's worth $50 - 50ml spray all day! Scented regards, SirMasterpiece

It's...it's...it's...Mitsouko for Men!!! hahahahahaha!! I can't believe I'm the first one here to say that! But in all honesty, it's a pretty decent patchouli-based scent. I like it. But not that much. While the drydown is decent, that opening leaves much to be desired. I have no issues with my masculinity, so I'm going with Mitsouko. Oh...and plaudits to Krizia Inc for the sense of humour and chutzpah! Moods-KU by Krizia, right, mate? Hell, yeah!! ...hahahaha

Giorgio for Men, Ted Lapidus, and One Man Show have always been, to me, the loudest and strongest fragrances I've ever smelled. Well, Moods tops them all. This stuff is nuclear! IT lasts an easy 36 hours and 24 hours into it the smell is still as if you've just sprayed it. Talk about powerful. And it's a nice scent form start to finish, just don't go beyond 2 sprays or you will clear the neighborhood.

Oh my, now thats what i call an OPENING! Its a blast of fresh lavender, clove, cardamom, awakened by a generous dose of aldehydes. I wanna dip in a bathtub of this juice and stay in there till it runs inside my bloodstream. I pick up an interesting note of watercress in the opening too, which adds a nice oriental slant to the overall experience.

Imagine the Givenchy Gentleman without all the sweetness and honey... You pretty much get the Moods by Krizia scent. Even if the sweet ones are in the pyramid, these are in the silence. It's "just" a markant patch with lavander, bergamott and some musk. Thanks to that, Krizia is a tart patchouli heaven. Very, very nice! I really miss it!