Extraordinary for Men

Roccobarocco Extraordinary Man has been a big surprise for me. It is not expensive here in Italy and thanks to Christmas sales I've just got a bottle of the newly bottled "Limited Edition" for 9.99€. That's really cheap. However the point is that this fragrance DOESN'T smell cheap. On the contrary it smells very sophisticated, just like fragrances which cost a lot more. It opens very sweet and very fresh at the same time. Strong, but no synthetic notes nor smell of alcohol: you can have a first idea of the fragrance immediately after having sprayed it, without having to let the alcohol go away, which is not so common. After 15-30 minutes the fragrance turns into something which is really similar to an elegant woman fragrance. But finally you have the basenotes which are the better part of Extraordinary: sweet vanilla but absolutely not that generic vanilla you can find in so many perfumes nowadays since something fresh remains and it is an extremely unusual and pleasurable "hot & cold"/"warm & fresh" combination. I've seen the word "mature" used to define this fragrance. Yes, it is a "mature" sweet fragrance in the sense it is not a teenager fragrance nor a bold disco floor one (though it could be absolutely used in that setting), but not in the sense of "old gentleman fragrance" either. It is very contemporary and if I should individuate an age range this perfume would be perfect on I would say 25-45. Dressing style: smart casual (think Sisley). Probably more suitable in autumn and winter, I don't see it as an everyday fragrance but more as one reserved for evening wear, a special occasion, a date. Concluding, Roccobarocco Extraordinary Man is very stylish and it succeeds being sweet without being overly bold nor cloying and this is its best feature. If you are into sweet but subtle and elegant fragrances it could absolutely be a great blind buy. Recommended.

Extraordinary for Men by Roccobarocco is one of my favorite smells – very elegant and classy one. The bottle is beautiful – dark glass with glossy finish. Extraordinary really has something extraordinary in it – I can’t separate easily top notes from the middle and base notes. It is a complex scent from the beginning. It starts fresh, but the vanilla quickly is getting stronger and the mint is very intense too. I think that great mix of nice, natural mint and powerful vanilla is the charm and magic of Extraordinary. After an hour it becomes sweeter and deeper. The patchouli notes are there – not so loud and aggressive, but they give some power and balance to the scent. Extraordinary is very elegant and smart scent due to these two powerful notes – vanilla and mint. I can compare it to Identite for Men by Rene Lezard – both have similar seductive deep sweetness... Extraordinary has more power in vanilla, Identite gives you more wet woody notes... I would recommend Extraordinary for Men by Roccobarocco to all the vanilla lovers :) The mint and patchouli notes give a great balance and make the scent very interesting and elegant. Longevity – very good – about 8 hours on my skin. Silage – good to very good – vanilla is there nearly from the beginning and later patchouli notes gives power and projection to the scent Suitable for 30+ - this is a mature scent and will shine best in winter/ autumn in some special occasions with smart clothes. ExtraBravo to Roccobarocco for that brave Extraordinary Men scent.

Dubious, I was, when I first received this from a trade. There are multiple versions of this bottle out there (I have the clear glass, yellow juice, cloth glued on with the text). The fragrance name, house name, and bottle all prepared me for a cheap-smelling, cheesy experience. Nope. It opens with a cola vibe- sweet, yes, but also rich- and keeps that general theme throughout. Patchouli is there but not prominent, with saffron, mint, citrus all playing a part. This stuff flirts with becoming cloying and syrupy. it even may go right up to the edge, but never crosses that line. It is sweet without being a clubbing scent, and remains classy, mature, warm, and comforting. And to every other perfume house, take note: THIS is the longevity you should aspire to with all your fragrances! Extraordinary indeed. What a great cheapie, hidden gem, sleeper, whatever you want to call it- it just smells really good. For the ridiculously low price, it's a safe blind buy if you read the reviews and want to take a chance. I really enjoy this one.

I've got the relaunched version, "limited edition" is marked on the box. Extraordinary is very rare and expensive in Europe which is a bad joke 'cause it's made in Italy. When I found it for good price on strawberry I purchased it immediately. The first sniff from it seemed a bit too strong. But it's an oriental, not a light summer scent. Vanilla and mint is prominent in the first half an hour. This part is similar a little bit to Le Male but it didn't cause nausea like Le Male did often when I tried that (and because of I hate Le Male). Then it calms down with saffron and grapefruit and becomes lighter and fresher till the drydown which is a pleasant quality patchouli aroma. Extraordinary is really unique and sweet but not cloying. This scent is not for ordinary days as the name suggests, it's more for dates or for special occasions. Longevity is amazing, more than 10 hours on me and the sillage is also above the average. Serious and special scent, I like it a lot.

What a great surprise! A very nice vanilla and mint combo with a hint of what I thought was a strange cinnamon but is actually saffron. Such a warm, inviting scent and I actually got complimented on it twice in the first hour at the office. I've been blowing through my bottle and will definitely be buying another. Update: a month later and this is in my top five. Of course, it's all personal preference and what you like, but the saffron note in this is just gorgeous! Combined with my favorite note, vanilla, and this is truly special to me. Just hope I can continue to find it in the future. Also, no, this doesn't smell like Le Male, and that's great! I already own Le Male (love it) and this is definitely different.