Paul Smith Men

There are very few fragrances that truly impress me, Paul Smith Men is therefore somewhat unique in that it does. That it was Paul Smith’s first attempt in this market is even more daunting and he has never managed to follow it up. Usually an aftershave will bore me after only a few minutes as I find most of them banal, overstated and unsophisticated, often composed as though their true purpose was to hide the scent of sweat rather than be a mark of one’s style and character. The Paul Smith Men is different. It has something summer morning like about it, milky and cool not as in the behavioural meaning of the word, but as in the temperature, it does not try and impose its existence on the world it is subtle, no notes overwhelms any of the others. Olfactory wise it is very different from almost all aftershaves, the Paul Smith Men lacks the clinical fakeness of a laboratory that hangs like the stench of a hangover after most male perfumes it is natural, as though it has taken its ingredients from elsewhere. Comparing it to Dior Fahrenheit as some reviewers have done here is a slur to the sheer finesse Nathalie Lorson and Alain Astori has put into its creation, the Paul Smith Men is of quite a different breed, it does not belong among common sports shampoos from which the Dior Fahrenheit takes its inspiration.

This smells very similar to Old Spice Playmaker Antiperspirant. Though this cologne is a little fruitier, less powdery. I love the scent. I get the fruits, the flowers, the musk, the oakmoss. It's all there and mixed incredibly well. Slightly synthetic, but if you're buying this I don't think you're a snob who will mind. It's beautiful and worth the money. It's a clean, masculine, slightly powdery scent that remains nice throughout the day. The first couple times I used this, I would smell it for a few minutes and then it would disappear almost completely. Now, after wearing it for at least half a dozen times, it last for 8 hours and then it starts to get that, stale, need to take a shower feel. During my work day, I have to complete a lot of strenuous tasks that get me hot enough to sweat so maybe that's why it last longer for me. I wish it could be a little lighter but still as potent. As is, it's a little cakey feeling, but for the price I think this is a hidden gem.

I absolutely love Paul Smith Men. Hands down my favourite summer fragrance. I tend not to like citrus and thankfully I don't get any from this. It's like sipping green iced tea while sitting in a bed of cool damp violet leaves under the shade of an enormous tree. There might be some ginger in the tea, maybe a bit of mint? Maybe there's something wrong with my nose, but the listed notes and other people's descriptions don't resonate with my personal experience of this fragrance. It's cool and fresh and green and aquatic without being citrusy or harsh. From the start it doesn't project much at all, but lasts over 12 hours on my skin. This will be a staple in my collection for a long time to come.

I’m not sure what some people are smelling, because to me this is very unique, I haven’t smelt a summer scent like it. Yes it doesn’t last long but I have a small 30ml bottle to top myself up with. It is so fresh and clean, reminds me of sipping cocktails in the Caribbean! I definitely get the basil and lavender, but there’s something else not listed that I just can’t put my finger on. All in all, worth every penny because it is very cheap.

I got this for a steal a tester bottle with box from Fragrance X for only $20.00 wow . Very fresh green grassy aromatic type frag that just makes me want the summer to be here again! Has a classy vibe to it also. Modern ,manly you can really pick up the geranium,lavender and lastly vetiver notes. I get about 5 hours but for the price though I'm not complaining. I hear they now have an Intense version ! Would buy it again!

سرزنده ترین عطر دنیا شاید لقب خوبی باشه براش واقعا یه طراوت بی نظیری داره این عطر برنده ی جایزه (شیکترین) عطر فی-فی هم بوده و میشه گفت پایه گذار یه سبک بی نظیر تو عطر ها و شاخه ی عطر های خنک بود در واقع عطرای خنک توی یک خسیسه مشترک هستند و اون هم اینه که وقتی بوشون بهمون میرسه احساس شادابی میکنیم و چی بیشتر از نت های گرین میتونه آدم رو حال بیاره؟

I have had a bottle of this scent for over 15 years and find it to be a great spring / summer scent. Not to strong but I do find it does last five to six hours on me in the summer. Fresh, clean citrus with some brisk vetiver in the dry down. Considering the price online this is a complete winner. Enjoy!

Just a simple greenish scent. But while sitting at my desk working and something very beautiful and relaxing kept whiffing by, and then it dawned on me it was this Paul Smith. It definitely smells better in the air than on my skin. Love it!!

A very pleasant, refreshing and safe summer scent. It does remind me of Dior Fahrenheit, but i prefer Paul Smith Men. The Fig and Violet leaves combo is great. A must have in your summer frags rotation.

OMG how I love it ;/ a pitty that is very hard to find in Brazil. Can I substitue this one by Farenheit EDT? Edit: After testing the Dior, Yes, I can =D

I use it every Monday when I need something to lift me up and courage me to face all week until the weekend arrives again.

green is the word apple, grassy, its fresh long lasting its a day one nice in the summer for me very cooling

Fantastic gentleman's fragrance.Very underrated.One of my personal favourites along with Tuscany by Aramis.

An underrated fragrance in my opinion.So relaxing with green & fougere notes.A top quality product.

subtitute for Fahrenheit Dior...thank god!!!

The best summer fragrance ever created!

Smells great ,but preforms miserably, must be reformulated, great opening, although very synthetic, but soon as the heavy alcohol smell fades away, you get a freshness explosion, of citruses and basil like a fresh and cold green juice, it’s very much the vibe of the Y2K era, back then this frag was a banger, i got it recently for $20 just for the nostalgia factor, which didn’t disappoint, fragrances, can really be like a Time Machine, especially when you haven’t smelled one in couple decades, and get to rediscover it again. What does disappoint, is the performance, great opening but then set into skin within the hour, You can detect the flowery middle notes if you smell really hard, the musky base notes are faded in the background . This is something to wear only at summer time at daytime and hot/warm weather, I’ll recommend to carry a bottle in the gym bag and spare away throughout the day , if’s so inoffensive and pleasant (and weak ) it won’t bother anyone ...

This is a great little scent, fresh and clean and a nice mint. I've seen quite a few people complain about mint not being "done well", saying it may come across as toothpasty or synthetic. If you ask me about the mint in this I'll tell you not to worry, it's great. It is so cool, fresh and simple and not synthetic-like. I could smell it on me but unfortunately just does not seem to last for long or project far. As I write this the top three voted notes are violet leaf at one, mint at two while bergamot comes in third. That is about all I can make out, those three and they make such a great trio. Not expensive and well within reach for many just starting out and it's best for warmer weather.

It's a great fragrance, Fresh, Clean, Green, Nostalgic and UPLIFTING. It opens up with like fresh citrusy and green notes in the background then dry down is green musky woody. The Violet Leaf is dominant in this perfume. This is a Green unique scent and a fragrance that gets you in a good mood ! It smells so good and very pleasant and perfect for the spring and summer. I really enjoy it and I like Paul Smith EDT for Men. Thumbs Up. Rating : 8 / 10

though being top notes, citrus notes last very long and clear until the base, therefore make the scent fresh and slightly spicy. A gentle perfume for middle-aged gentlemen or those who are seeking mature politeness. The projection is just moderate but it's good since you only feel this on others when having a conversation with them. This would be a perfect present for your father.