Milano Cento For Him

Got a sample of this with a bottle I bought from a discounter over a year ago and, quite frankly, I had never bothered to give it a try until today, for some reason. I did smell the atomizer and just wasn't really compelled, at the time. The logo and booklet that came with the sample just has that very mid-forties, somewhat clichéd Italian man vibe to it, so perhaps this might have been a factor in me not being overly eager to try it and eventually forgetting about it. Well I'm wearing it right now, and have been for several hours and it's actually really good! Milano Cento Him EDP clearly has an old school cologne, barbershop scent vibe, but it is actually very enjoyable, with a beautiful fresh citrusy opening with petitgrain adding a beautiful and classy floral touch that subtly arises with a hint of lavender, alongside fresh spicy notes of rosemary, basil and clary sage. It'll give you the feeling of getting straight out of the barbershop in Italy and sitting outside on the patio of a nice restaurant in the middle of some Italian countryside on a sunny day, catching whiffs from nearby lush gardens of fresh herbs. It has a woody base that is overall pretty well balanced with cinnamon and clove notes, but oddly enough, once it dries down, all of it ends up blending into what comes off as a very aromatic, herbal, soothing soapy scent. Very clean, very fresh, yet very masculine in a classic cologne type of way. That ending is addictive, I could shower myself in this cologne all day just to get to that well-rounded herbal soapy ending again. It could be that my expectations were low, but I am very pleasantly surprised with Milano Cento Him. I am also getting a pretty decent performance (I have a sample of the EDP version). I've been wearing it for five hours now, and although it's mostly a skin scent, it's still very present and smells incredibly clean and soapy. This is definitely for a more mature crowd, though. As a man in his mid-thirties, I may be a bit young to wear that and truly pull it off, although once it has dried down, it feels like a man of any age could probably wear this. I am surprised that fragrance aficionados are not mentioning this one more. Seems like it flew under the radar. Nice little overlooked scent, with a pretty familiar formula that is tremendously well executed. In a few words: Fresh spicy, aromatic old school cologne, barbershop type of scent that eventually turns into an incredibly pleasant, soapy skin scent. Pros: Beautiful accords of fresh spices and citrusy notes. Smooth dry down into a stellar soapy and clean, addictive smell. Cons: Formula is not particularly original. Clearly better suited for men 35 and older. Overall rating (out of five stars): ★★★★

Milano Cento is little late to the mossy/lavender/sandalwood party...at least 40 years late, but oh well, at least it's arrived. But what an arrival! This is a great quality traditional gentleman's fragrance featuring the above mentioned notes with an all-star supporting cast of aromatics and patchouli. Clove and cinnamon give a touch of spiciness and a feint toward sweetness without ever getting there. You'd have to be an appreciator of old school scents to enjoy MC, but if you are, this one is very good. It reminds me very much of Lancetti Monsieur with just a touch of mild funk that blends so well with the bitter citrus and aromatics. The dry down is warm and delightful. It seems anachronistic given it is a 2016 release. No matter, a great scent is a great scent, and MC is just that.

For fear of being repetitive, this is BARBERSHOP! Clean and fresh, very much a shaving cream vibe. Well blended, I purchased the EDT version, lasts for a good 6 hours, with fair to moderate projection. Just a good clean scent, masculine, but not too bold that it would be challenging to wear. I honestly have yet to find anything that has that barbershop shave cream note we all hear about until now. Really enjoy this one, but I consider it a casual scent, made for days off and running errands. Best suited to the cooler weather of the spring and fall, possibly winter depending on where you are and how cold it actually gets. Great purchase, worth the 50 dollars CDN I spent, thirty years old and up I suspect would suit this scent profile.

This juice is outstanding! Great performance in regards to longevity and projection. I get 10 hours minimum and projection is a constant armlength bubble for 6 hours before becoming a strong skin scent for at least 4 hours. In the first 1 hour or 2 of the fragrance it's an upscale version Drakkar Noir, which I love. After that this reminds me of Prada Amber Pour Homme in that it smells like a $200 bar of soap. Amber Pour Homme is feminine and I felt uncomfortable wearing it and I had to get rid of it, but Milano Cento is the masculine version of that type of scent and it's a major go for me. Highly recommended and glad to have it in my collection.

Start out by saying this is a fantastic fragrance. Leaning barbershop / fougere without smelling old or dated. Maybe it's the cinnamon that gives it a modern twist. Saying that I think it's for a more mature individual that likes older masculine fragrances. Very well blended. It projects well the first hour or two then quickly fades on my skin. Really wish it lasted longer. I own the edt but heard the edp was recently released. A must buy if I can find it for sale in the US. I have received compliments with this and people around me seem to like it.

I got a sample of this (the EDP version) with an order from Lucky Scent and this is fantastic! I got a sample of this, Fougere Royale and Invasion Barbare and this was definitely my favorite. And the price of Milano Cento is way better than the other two fragrances. Full bottle worthy for me. I'm curious what the EDT smells like. Update: I bought a bottle of the EDT. I love it! The price is very reasonable too.

A charming fougère that features one of the most underrated of notes, petitgrain, amplified with juicy bergamot, lemon, and lavender. The underlying base notes of sandalwood, cinnamon, and clove make the whole thing reminiscent of the still green but fading scents of an early autumn walk through the woods. Plus, it's affordable. A sunny and refreshing September day, liquefied.

This is for you if you love unadulterated lemon citrus in a masculine respectable powerhouse - talking about the EDP version. Very much reminds me of Houbigant Duc D’Vervins L’Extreme minus the orange blossom and syrupiness. Just add a touch of dry basil, clary sage and rosemary and you have a great refreshing benchmark citrus ala Vervins L’Extreme and Dior Eau Sauvage...

This is so good. So seriously refined. Very old school gentleman's scent. The opening when you spray it on is a burst of spice and lemon. And from there the dry down moves to a totally different scent. Its the base notes that make this and the quality of the perfume. Bottle is very elegant too. This is perfect for a sunny day or when you need a mood lift

Wearing a second bottle of this today. I forgot about this scent. Ridiculous masculinity and the lemon I was after isn't that fresh citrusy but this reassuring gentleman type. It lasts for quite a while too. It's a man's man type of scent and although I don't think I like it as much as I used to, I'd still say it's a great one for casual summer wear

Classic, classy, masculine power fougere a la Azzaro pour Homme et al. Love it! It resembles some of those classic power fougeres but is also unique and very addictive. Note it is very bitter and can be therefore polarizing, a bit like Fougere Platine from TF. I do get a vibe of Bracken Man, which is my all time favorite scents.

For those who love zesty fougeres. The EDT a jammier version of the current YSL Jazz, the EDP a jammier version of the EDT. I prefer the EDT, which despite being lighter, 'carries' better in the air, and is somewhat sweeter. Classy and a pleasure to wear. Performance is good. 5/5

good barber shop bang for the buck fragrance. I went on a buying binge of Aromatic Scents lately. This falls right in the middle. Better than some, not better than others. I'm glad to have it for $30 price tag

A hidden gem. This is everything a man should smell like. I have the edp version and it's a star; well worth the money.

I also noticed that this is currently sold out. Hopefully it's just temporary and not discontinued.

Another great Italian barbershop fragrance added to my collection.

Lucky Scent has this back in stock 😊

Well, Milano Cento Him surprised me. I was expecting more of a straightforward "barbershop" Fougere similar to a Rive Gauche Pour Homme, Penhaligon Sartorial, Tom Ford Fougere D'Argent, Davidoff Zino, Azzaro Pour Homme, etc. Its not quite that. Some are saying Milano Cento Him is similar to Chanel Platinum Egoiste, and I can see why. But I think the Milano Cento is much closer to Lalique L'Insoumis. Each have a Fougere-like backbone but throw a curve with some unique aromatic near-astringency. I think I like L'Insoumis a bit more than Milano Cento Him. I'm wearing the Milano Cento now and I sprayed my L'Insoumis on test card for comparison. The Milano Cento is a pretty weak performer. I applied about 10 sprays on skin and clothes. The Lalique is a better performer. L'Insoumis has a pretty strong sweet sort of lemon pie accord. It's almost slightly gourmand-fougere, even though the note structure may not support that classification. Not so Milano Cento Him. In addition to MC Him and Lalique L'Insoumis, there is a bit of a similar astringency in MDCI Invasion Barbare, probably in large part caused by the violet note in that frag. All three have that "barbershop" Fougere backbone, and where Invasion Barbare is just a bit astringent but closest to classic barbershop fougere, Milano Cento Him is yet a bit more astringent than Invasion Barbare, and L'Insoumis still more astringent than the other two. The "astringency" being that aromatic curve away from classic barbershop Fougere, caused by varying note combinations for each. Interesting that Lalique L'Insoumis has a Fragrantica rating below 4.0, where as Milano Cento Him's rating is well over 4.0. I would reverse the two, but raise Milano Cento to just over 4.0. MC Him about 4.10 and L'Insoumis about 4.20. It's better to my nose in both scent profile and performance. All in all I like Milano Cento Him, but I'm surprised at it's scent profile, disappointed in its performance, and just a little disappointed overall. It is a good and unique addition to my "barbershop" Fougere collection.

Milano Cento, EDT This is an elegant and yet casual fragrance. Citrus and spicy opening reminds me a bit of At the Barbers. The dry down has ATB and Platinum Egoiste elements. I’m not saying Milano smells a lot like the two previously mentioned fragrances, but merely stating there are similarities. I am surprised oak moss is not listed here as a note. This one has that patchouli and lavender combo making it slightly powdery. Projection is strong off my skin so easy on the sprays when you first try it. If you do not like cloves, you might want to sample, and not blind buy like me. This one is good for all four seasons and best as a daytime scent. I have given Milano Cento only three days of wear. It’s not my favorite barbershop fragrance, but it is a damn good one. If I start to like Milano more or less with time, I will update.

Suave, suave, suave, from top to bottom. An even-keeled balance of sweetly-minty aromatics; warm, balsamic spice; and soft, papery wood. The spiciness here is very smooth, with none of the sharp, punch-in-the-nose heat that clove sometimes has. The midnotes are powdery-sweet and vaguely floral—a watercolor wash over the whole composition. It's smoothly masculine; good-tempered and well-mannered. Handsome verging on elegant. I'm not usually a fan of woody aromatics. They tend to lose their dimensionality and dry down papery and flat on me very quickly. So I appreciate the way Milano Cento's slightly zesty greenness lingers well into the drydown, and I love the slightly balsamic vein that seems to run throughout. For a nothing brand with only one fragrance and very little buzz, this is a hidden gem.