To Be

I got this fragrance as a birthday present by my grandma. She knew I was easy to please when it comes to fragrances so she just bought it and hoped I would like it. Firstly, I LOVE the bottle. It is absolutely amazing. The skull-shaped glass is surprisingly easy to handle. I have the biggest possible bottle - 125 ml, however, it looks smaller than I imagined. I compared it with my 'Believe' by B. S. bottle, which is 100 ml and the Believe one looks bigger. 'To be'takes up a little space in my collection which is great The scent was not really impressing at first. The first spray was citrusy and generic. However, in a few minutes, it turned in to beautiful lavender with a hint of pepper. This is the most prominent note of the scent. The citrus is quite soft and stays 'in the background'. I wanted to mention that the sprayer is the finest one I have ever owned. It sprays small amounts of the product and reminds me of the vintage bottles which have that pump attached to them. For this reason, I strongly recommend that you spray 2-3 times when you first try it. I spray more than I usually do whenever I use it so more product gets applied to my skin. The longevity is great for the price. It lasts a good 4-5 hours. Its projection is moderate to soft, so the perfume is perfect if you work in an office or any small space. I reckon that it is suitable for any season, however I will have to try it as soon as the weather warms up. Overall, it is a simple, but inoffensive and pleasant fragrance which I really like. ---------- Bottle: 10/10 Scent: 7.5/10 Longevity: 7/10 Sillage: 6/10

I bought this for my husband after growing sick of his Versace Eros scent that can be much too overpowering for everyday wear. My husband is a no-frills guy who works in the trades and doesn't really see the value in spending too much on scents (opposite of myself) so I was glad to find something for $20 that would satisfy his needs. I was actually standing in Shoppers Drug Mart and pulled up Fragrantica when I saw this scent on the shelf for $19.99 to check out the notes before I purchased. I was intrigued by the notes in To Be and thought this would be a safe buy. To my surprise I actually really like this scent - really, really like this scent. Although it does not smell as "expensive" or "complex" as other designer mens' frags that I have smelled in passing, this is a safe everyday scent that satisfies the sexy/fresh category. This scent is also kind of sweet with the amber accord, which I love. My favorite men's fragrances are spicy and this definitely has a bit of spice to it. It's a really great buy for $20 - I can't stop smelling him. You know it's a winner when it makes you feel some type of way when you smell it on your man, if you know what I mean.

A dry aquatic that many owners will find growing appreciation for the more they wear it. "To Be" reminds me of a more youthful/fruity version of Narciso Rodriguez For Him. It's not a ground breaker, but it's not "run of the mill" either. "To Be" wins respect with me, and I enjoy it's watery and powdery tug of war that keeps those around me guessing just what the hell kind of scent I'm wearing this time. The thing I like most about this one is the cool feeling it gives me. It's classified as a Spring scent, but I enjoy wearing it in Summer too. It makes me feel as if I'm wading in a fresh water creek, riddled with wet rocks just outside of a forrest filled with heavy trees, ferns and patchouli, as citrus trees on the bank invite you to enter a dank, ozonic green oasis where light begins to fad away and cooler air seperates itself from the sunny and warm shoreline. A nice addition to my small collection.

Definitely pick this one up if you see it at a retailer for a good price. "To Be" is unique and it's own animal. It's not trying to clone anything from my experience of collecting so far. I've had a bottle for over 3 years now and it's been money well spent. I like to wear it in the warm weather while driving on the highway with my windows rolled down as I'm listening to 80's music. A very ozonic and breezy scent with a green and rocky miniral water type feel to it. Almost smells like a cold river near a cave. If you're over 35 and hate aquatics, it may be worth seeking this one out. "To Be" has a little more to offer, in my opinion than the typical "run of the mill" Spring/Summer offerings on the market today. Unique.

a lot of mixed reviews here, but i say give this a go. its fruity and aromatic with decent sillage and longevity ,,,reminds me of l'homme. definitely a keeper and im gonna give this a lot of wear this spring summer and fall. you'll see this in shops at the moment , so go give it a test before you buy.. Re edit.. I really do love this stuff, it's an amber monster and a really lovely amber that switches on after about two hours of wear. I've picked up the big bottle as its so cheap at the moment,,don't miss out on this one guys, its all about the amber.. Re-review.I was wrong about this smelling like L'homme. This smells identical to Thallium, but with a amber drydown. Layering the two is fantastic..