Paul Smith Extreme Man

Throwback to this Paul Smith modern classic. I was in my 20's when I got my first bottle, which was around 2007. It was a 30ml, I liked it that much I went and bought a 100ml around 2008. That 100ml bottle I still have roughly 20% remaining (it would've been gone if I didn't have such a huge collection), and I have to say the performance I get from this fragrance is very different to a lot of the current reviews, so I'm not sure if older batches are of better concentration. It has a lovely citrusy and warm spice smell to it and two sprays last me some few hours. I always get compliments from friends and family when I wear this, so it's a no brainer for me, especially given the budget amount it costs to buy! This is part of my Summer/Evening collection. 8/10

for me this is an excellent casual non offensive scent, with distinctive woody accents, bit of spice, pepper maybe, i have great memories when i first wore it, maybe this made it special to me .. anyways, althought quite synthetic smelling, it`s very balanced ... shorter longevity and small to medium sillage ... casual and suitable to work / office ... always having 100ml bottle supply for me ... very cheap .. can be worn in cold weather aswell imho ...

What a great fragrance. Puts a smile on your face on every occasion. It has the joy of a nice spring day when you are walking on green grass in a park with birds singing, sun shining above and dogs and squirrels running around. This is the scent for those times. No matter how much you apply it never gets cloying. Very fresh, semi sweet, peppery, legendary scent. Thanks Paul Smith. note: sillage and longevity are average

I love this scent on my boyfriend. I agree with guyspfld about the spice and the citrus. I like it when my boyfriend wears this scent in the summer. It makes me feel summery and I think he likes it too ;-)

Basic, simple fragrance that I keep for equally simple occasions. Lasts a very average amount of time but good value at its current price. Zesty with a spicy hint.

Fresh Fresh Fresh !! A safe buy for that "just out of the shower soapy fresh barbershop experience..."

Fragrance in three words: Sweet Herbal Geraniums This was my signature scent around 2010 after progressing from Paul Smith Men (2000). It took me some getting used to as I found this quite feminine by comparison. What I though was a massive rose note is actually geranium. It's a herbal geranium and compliments the woody base really well. The top notes are sweet citrus and cardamom and similar to most maculines of that era: Prada Amber (2006), Burberry Brit (2004). This part is very short lived on skin. A herbal woody scent with light smoke and bursts of geranium dominate. Sillage and longevity are both moderate. The fragrance lasted around 5 hours on skin after 2+ sprays. Value: As of 2021 UK prices are 100ml £41 and 50ml is £28. This fragrance is often discounted to around half the RRP price. I bought my 50ml bottle for around £14. Overall: A top value fragrance which doesn't break the mould. Performance wise it is what you expect for the price. It's versatile and smells different to most modern men's fragrances due to it not being a vanilla and benzoin bomb. There are fragrances that do woods better at a similar price point Gucci Guilty Absolute pour Homme (2017) and better masculine floral fragrances like Joop! Homme (1989). Scores 7.5 out of 10 Source: Offical 50ml EdT and official 2ml sample

SPICY FRESHNESS _______________________________________________________ I've very often been disappointed by Paul Smith fragrances, but 'Paul Smith EXTREME for Men' is less than a disappointment, but more of a culinary experiment. This fragrance is very green and very fresh. From the beginning a fresh cucumber bursts into your nose. But it's not only the cucumber, to me there is some dill or chilli in that burst. Whatever it might be, it feels somewhat spicy - because there was a slight burning sensation in my nose. For whatsoever reason it reminded me of pickles. Longetivity: - 5/10 Sillage: - 3/10 All in all: 4 out of 10 points - because it's not as bad as most of the other Paul Smith scents I used to own.

The word "Extreme" has nothing to do with this fragrance whatsoever. Instead, it should be named "Normal". Paul Smith Extreme isn't very strong or invasive to anyone. It's very suitable for office wear or everyday basis. It's the kind of fragrance that I can just wear whenever I don't feel like wearing anything too spectacular; let's say... Hermes or Le Labo. The start can get a little fruity fresh but it will eventually dry down to a crisp and clean peppery woody scent. Tonka bean isn't very sweet here while the rosewood and geranium are the main characters in this composition. Again, this is a very normal fragrance, so don't expect too much from it. You may be disappointed.

Herrera Eau Fraiche for Men. Paul Smith Extreme smells like a fresher version of the classic, & one of my all time favorites, Herrera for Men. It has that same cloves/lavender/tobacco scent & they both share a strong lemon note. However, in Extreme Man, the lemon is the predominant note, making it a fresher & more summery compared to Herrera for Men. The scent of Extreme Man is a woody citrus smell in essence, with a musky spicy hint. This makes it more of a spring fragrance than a true summer fragrance, which are usually less woody & more citrusy/aquatic. Overall, this is an unexpected pleasant little surprise for a Herrera for Men lover like myself. Big like!

If you can imagine a freshly sharpened Ticonderoga number 2 pencil that's been used to stir a martini, you'll get a rough idea of this one. That said, I absolutely love this stuff. Longevity is about five hours on me. Projection is decent. Sillage isn't an attribute to me, as I don't like filling a room with chemtrails. Luckily, it's not big in that department. It reminds me of a late spring nature walk. Woodsy, light floral. I don't get the citrus notes, even though there's definitely some in there. A bit like telling a blind person it's noon, so they know the sun is out. I really love this frag. I give it an 8/10

Most detectable notes for me: Bergamot, Rosemary and Cardamom. Review: I’m a huge fan of Paul Smith clothing, so I thought I’d give this one a go on a blind buy. It’s a citrusy/herbal fresh fragrance which (in contrary to a lot of the comments on here) I find rather unique. Very ‘of its time’ and feels slightly dated but still very unique and wearable. I wore this on my wedding day so always holds a place in my heart. Season: Spring/Summer. Use: Mostly suited for day wear, but the Cardamom means you could wear it in an evening. Informal

Not Bad. The first thing that I noticed was a rush of spice, nutmeg and lemon. I love that trio. You can definitely smell the citrus in this cologne. There's a peppery note in there somewhere as well. It dries down to a lingering musky flowery smell which isn't bad. The longevity and sillage are a little above average. I like the notes in this fragrance, so I will go above average when it comes to this sweet citrus scent. I will always have a bottle of Paul Smith in my arsenal somewhere. Scent: 7/10 Longevity: 5.5/10 Sillage: 5.5/10

It definitely smells very 00’s. Powdery and citrus. Somehow I find it attractive ( perhaps memory and sentimentalism are playing tricks with my taste). Nowadays it may go two ways: if oversprayed it will transform you into a teen abusing his first fragrance. Used sparsely it will give you a clean, soapy aura. I sprayed first on my wrist to test it and I have to say that I like it. This is a “extreme” compared to Ck One or perhaps a Kenzo aquatic perfume, but by no means it’s a 1Million or Joop!

im dissapointed with the performance. not lasts for more than 2 hours. 1st couple of spray, it do radiance well but half and hour after that its all dissapear. i will not buy this again. -after several days of experiments attemp, this perfume can resist hot sunny and sweaty. u need to direct spray and over spray it to around ur neck, arms and chest. its not leave the smells on ur skins but its on ur cloth. try it... i need to finish this 100ml asap then buy other frag-

This fragrance is good if your 16, it reminds me of lemon sherbet... a little too tangy, the dry down is nice as the smell matures. Extremely cheap cologne but all in all value for money, worth having a bottle just based on the price. I would be interested to see if there was an Intense version of this (maybe there is I don't know) take out some of that lemon on the top and add a bit more wood at the base, give it a heavier smell rather than a tangy peak.

The citric blast opening was instant no for me, but I can't help but know, in disappointment, that without it, I would have bought this scent on the spot, especially since it was reduced to clear. I also know from experience that I would have regret it :-/ This is a very odd smell that I swore was riddled with patchouli, it has a peculiar green, woody smell I can't get past. If you can get past the horrid, citric opening, try it.

Safe for work but also sexy enough for a night out. A great all seasons fragrance. A must try. I actually wear the womens version too. Both smell pretty unisex and amazing. Not overpriced in fact actually really cheap. I can’t fault this scent at all. I absolutely love it. Always get positive feedback when wearing this. I ran out but use the version I bought my mum when I get the opportunity. Criminally underrated.

A nice blend of citrus and spice that quickly turns into a nice barbershop scent on my skin. Lasts in the 4 hour range with limited projection after 60 t0 90 minutes. The opening does smell rather zesty and as it drys the juice becomes enjoyable with wafts of geranium sandalwood and musk. For the price it is a nice weekend or casual scent or something for the office. Enjoy!

A sharp pleasant citrus opening that fades within 30 minutes and becomes extremely close to the skin. I use this scent for the gym only. Actually, it's perfect for the gym: non-offensive, not loud/nauseating, and lasts only a few hours. Very clean. Poor sillage and longevity but a nice fresh fragrance you can use frequently for everyday activities. Harmless. Overall: 6/10