Innovation

I got this at a discounter real cheap. It came with after shave and shower gel so I figured it was worth the money. Despite being an EDC this fragrance lasts a while. A pleasant scent that is a light blend of citrus, floral, and woods, this is perfect for virtually anytime. This sort of reminds me of Calvin Klein's Encounter minus the "boozy" characteristic people prescribed it.

for the price, it is nice. It feels like female perfume but actually it is very soft male cologne. I love it how soft it is and does not disturb to people. I had 3 sprays and it lasts on my body about 5-8 hours. Most people did not heard of this guy but it is a quality blended cologne. Also reminds me little bit of burberry beat, so who every like the burberry beat, they will love this one.

This smells exactly like a "plummy" take on Montblanc Individuel's raspberry/sandalwood/white chocolate masterpiece. This represents a fourth price tier for a similar scent (though performance will naturally vary): Pricey Niche: Creed Original Santal Reduced Designer: Montblanc Individuel (recently discontinued) Very Affordable: Joop! Homme Insanely Affordable: This

Innovation isn't especially innovative. There are some interesting notes at first, but after a short while it's like one big accord with the fennel type quality being obvious. I don't get vanilla or tonka but there is slight sweetness to it. This does smell fairly good, as a smell, though I would never think to call it "niche quality" (meaning what niche was mostly like 10+ years ago). At most there is the slightest hint of coffee and woods, though the lavender isn't strong, which is a plus. A 100 ml bottle cost me next to nothing so I won't complain, but there are other "super-cheapos" that I find a lot more interesting/enjoyable, such as Eau de Royal Secret and Oud Touch (I'd even rate Bogart's Silver Scent Deep higher than Innovation, and SSD is considerably stronger). UPDATE: It eventually "blooms" nicely, though the fennel seems strongest (or I just may be especially sensitive to it). In some ways it reminds me of BalMan, but that one is softer and lacks the fennel.. Innovation never has the complexity and depth I prefer, but it never smells anything other than good, and the strength is at least good, so again, no complaints.

@Bigsly You beat me to the punch. Not listed so thought I’d go on bottle shape:) Randomly applied today along with the shave balm which came together in gift kit. Bought the last one..that actually helped my blind buy decision, in that it has sold without a review listing (on here at least). Tried the original long ago and wanted to try a “new school flavor” from this house. On sidenote will replace when done, perfect for work and casual. Surprised to still get wafts of good notes after 6-8 hours. For the top/mid notes..and price , i’m glad it doesn’t go into metallic sour garbage mode like other niches that have cost more..this stays woody fresh/leathery. The bottle design is catchy as well. Look at the shape of it..and it’s called Legend?! Pierre don’t fuck around now. Looks like something he’d beat a hooker over the head with if she got outta line , LOL;)