Pal Zileri

Another one that is under appreciated. Very fresh and fruity but remains masculine. Also has a metallic feel to it. I am down to about my last 15 ml's of my second bottle of this. It's not a sillage monster but longevity is better than average. A great alternative to the Versace and Bvlgari "fresh" scents.

I got this frag incidentally...while searching cyberspace for a suitable replacement for Gucci's RUSH for men many quite knowledgable folks reccomended PZ Sartoriale. Well-ever the bargain shopper I found the PZ Fragrance Bar(for 29.99 at Midtown Perfumes) which also included PZ and Concept #18. What a stunning collection of refined mens fragrances! If you can find one pick it up you won't be sorry. This one opens like others have said with a superlative melon note singing a solo while still in harmony with a chorus af apple, mint and citrus. Lavender is listed at the top but I believe it transitions the top and heart notes of a VERY delicate rose and green violet leaf duet. This is green but in a sheer shiny sort of way that is not apparent in other melon-topped scents like Reaction for men. The drydown is just that DRY; amber, vetiver and oakmoss that steal the spotlight from sandalwood...sweet. Sillage: sheer but still there Longevity :good (2pm spritzing helps) Overall: 3.8/5 This is the perfect work or school scent where it stays close but those who get close will enjoy and experience the sweet but smooth sheer green bliss...

It's very simply fresh and masculine. My first impression was generic, but not synthetic. What would have been a rubbish, boring, citrus opening was softened with melon and lavender. Good idea. What would have been an extra generic drydown is a softer and more sophisticated genericness that I actually wouldnt mind picking up for work and casual days. If not for the weak sillage. Though I wouldnt expect a scent like this to be too strong as its just one of those scents that you cannot give decent sillage.

This was my 2nd ever blind buy and by far the more rewarding of the two. (Barolo from O'Boticario was my other) An interesting one to me. It's subtle yet strong. I like that combo. It's not the best thing I've ever smelled, for sure, but it's very, very solid. This one does seem to have a lot of room to grow on me. I'm between LIKE and LOVE on this one... it's like soft supple skin hiding a strong beating heart.

It was a blind buy in order to get the experience of a fruity perfume transform to a woody generic masculine scent. Well, the experience is off. Nothing comes after the fresh melon, apple scent that hits your nostrils for the initial seconds. Yes. I do actually like it a bit, just for the fruitiness and freshness. Alas, the fragrance is weak, and I would probably have to soak myself in it for more longevity.