Pineapple Vintage

Of a few hundred fragrances I've bought and kept in my collection approximately 1/3rd get a 9 or 10 rating from me for scent as Parfums Vintage Pineapple Vintage does. It's a 9/10. You can see the notes above. It is a lovely and well blended composition that insists on comparison with a pineapple-y version of Aventus (of which I've owned two batches myself). As such I'd even go so far as to say it is Aventus' equal. That said, to love this you must adore pineapple because that accord (I won't say note in this case) is not just front and center in the opening but ever-present in the heart as well. I don't want to call this a clone, but, if you must, it is undoubtedly better than anything available before it was introduced along with its "Noir" version including any of the plastic scents in the gaudy bottles from the Middle-East. The performance couldn't be much better though this could be cloying if one over sprays. Longevity is above average (8/10) and projection/sillage are well above average (9/10). Best for Winter days, Spring, Summer nights, and Fall for almost every occasion as long as one is not crazy on the trigger. 8/10 versatility. Speaking of triggers, the sprayer works quite well though there may have been some leaky ones upon introduction which was apparently addressed. The understated bottle and box speak classic and modern classy, not of stodgy nor distracting style, doing more with less. From the cream and milk-paint green hues and metallic lettering of the box with its historic homage artwork, to the shapely (pineapple?) heavy glass bottle with its wooden top I give the presentation a conservative 7/10. The latest prices are fair in my opinion, relatively speaking, and Parfums Vintage customer service is fine. As they are pretty clearly a "small business" let's identify Parfums Vintage as the independent niche house it must be. Maybe a lot of fragheads, who subconsciously defend established houses, can take new inspiration now. In fact I have noticed an unusual bias against Parfums Vintage by people who pretty clearly have an emotional as well as apparently too-substantial-for-them-not-to-be-hurt-and-embarrassed financial investment in a bottle of Aventus. I've even seen this disdain in those who only own a cheap (and inexpensive) low-quality knock-off in a silver plastic or black glass bottle that have never so much as smelled no less sampled Vintage Pineapple, and that is even odder still. Both are clearly defensive reactions I liken to you following your favorite sports team, rationally chosen by where you happen to live, on the back page of the newspaper. And then when you read your team is losing to their rival you start cursing the other team. Well Creed Aventus, actually, I suspect you are losing piece by piece and the Emperor will eventually have no (insultingly-expensive) clothes. Finally, this was the most compliment-garnering fragrance of all of mine, combined, literally from the first morning I started wearing it before I even sat down at work. In fact it inspired colleagues to start wearing fragrances! There are variations on a theme with Vintage Pineapple "original" let's call it, and in other releases by Parfums Vintage but this particular fragrance earned an "A."

Best pineapple fragrance in the fragrance game.

As the Swedish Chef would say, "Vert der Ferk"! This is... I don't even know what it is. It's completely mental, is what it is. It's bananas. No, it's Pineapple Vintage. Birch smoked pineapple and cassis. And fresh, crisp apple. Straight on the skin it is skanky pineapple. I'm a fan of skank, but this is challenging because to my nose it's almost a rotting pineapple. Oh no, that's what it is!!! It's a fizzy pineapple starting to ferment. It's not bright and clean - it's in the process of transforming into an intoxicant. The pineapple quickly dials down on me but it's still there, just less so. The birch to me is very present and it's an accord I really like. Cassis is a definite note. I can pick up the rose and patchouli in the background and the musk. Vanilla and ambergris, too. What an interesting fragrance this is. _______________________________ Nope. This one isn't for me. It's not that I hate it, it's just that... I don't love it. As an experience, it was completely worthwhile, though. I've got another couple of wears in my sample, so I'll wait a while and see how I feel next time around. _______________________________ Update. Following day it's still detectable on my wrists. That's pretty good longevity! At this stage I can STILL smell the pineapple and the overall lingering scent is very nice. Definitely recommend testing this, but I still wouldn't buy a full bottle for myself.

Enjoy the scent. Not aventus but a nice alternative. Great complements. Terrible customer service. 2nd time I had a problem with them and their response was lacking. Bought pineapple vintage and noir. Both bottles had loose sprayers which spilled within the box. They stated to return the items and they will refund shipping ans send new bottles. Apparently, they only refunded the shipping for my order but not sending it back to them(which cost double $$ with tracking). I ordered again for the intense versions since I enjoyed the originals. Unfortunately, the noir intense has a component that makes me sick when I smell it. Wanted to return and perhaps swap for the vintage intense(Would even take a restocking fee). They stated, in a nutshell, i should have gotten the samples first and all sales final. Never again.

If you’re looking for this to be the gentlemanly refined masculine fragrance that Aventus is...you might be disappointed. This is (particularly the opening) a loud screechy version on steroids. Pineapple opening is way amped up here vs OG. I do like it...but in an entirely different way than Aventus. It takes down in the first hour...but certainly retains the note as birch becomes the main player. As it continues to dry down...I do get the patchouli and hint of vanilla. Longevity is above average as is the projection. I would say this could be worn year round. Price is stupid...unless you really enjoy the super strong pineapple opening, this brings nothing to the table the vs. other clones that cost a lot less. Overall, glad to have the sample...but would not spend my own money on this.