Captain Eau de Parfum

This is a totally underrated fragrance, mostly because of it being named after the beastly original version of the 70s and 80s which was discontinued a long time ago and the high expectation that our childhood memories have that this relaunch will continue with that tradition so we can relive our fathers presence in it, which it fails to do, regretfully. I want to be clear, somehow you can get some of the original magic but only at the very opening, those citric-woody notes that identified the original fougere/chypre, but it fades away very quickly (up to 1h, varying according to skin and temperature) drying down to a floral mix of lavender and orange blossom that softly invades you for quite a long time (I can spray at night and next morning my bed linen smells of it). Put it on your clothes and it will last days. The old strong dry down into oakmoss-vetiver-sandalwood is missing in this one, but don't misunderstand me, it's a very nice and enjoyable fragrance on its own. So it's not that beastly masculine juice that my father used in the 70s and 80s which i used to go and steal some of it from his wardrobe when he was away. But it's a very enjoyable summer scent, very fresh and floral, but not less masculine than what is being issued these last 10-15 years by all the major designers/niche parfumers for their new metro sexual public. Also, it's an acquired taste, maybe not for blind buying and it takes time to fully appreciate its beauty. A testament that tastes change and first impressions are not always the right or best ones. EDIT: Four years after this review, I can honestly say that it's very very similar (80%) to Bleu de Chanel EdT, but it's more potent, lasts longer and projects even longer. So for those of you looking for a bargain BdC, this could be it.

A pretty potent sweet floral, warm, woody, soapy and ginger juice. As an EDP it has a decent longevity. It's strangely addictive with a spadeloads of character and I keep wanting to return to it. I really love this one and I'm glad I bought it, I would definitely buy another. This perfume is so pleasant and it grows on you. *update* - Just bought another bottle - like this a lot

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This fragrance is what I expected in terms of genre, a slightly modernized Lavender Powerhouse, other than that I was underwhelmed. It's a very conservative collection of notes, which are not very natural, lavender and citrus with a generic wood base so this won't be offending or surprising anyone. The longevity and projection aren't anything special, they're just alright. This fragrance doesn't take risks and therefore doesn't stand out, probably it's greatest achievement is bringing back that oldschool lavender powerhouse scent and tuning it down by changing coriander and other notes for citrus, so newer generations (used to fresh sweeties) are not repulsed by it. This is probably best worn by 25+ men, suitable for cold or warm weather, I'd wear this mostly in cloudy spring and fall days.

ABSOLUTELY nothing in common with the original which I have, in fact, to me smells like a Clone of Mont Blanc Legends..so disregard manufacturer's website assertions that this is updated from the one and only Captain