Samouraï (1995)

Samourai Men is a pleasant surprise! I had previously written off Samourai as some cheap, poor-performing cologne with a cheesy name and only sold locally in Japan. I was wrong. This one is great. Generally, fragrances are hard to find (and thus sample) here in Japan; only exists in Don Quijote and Bic Camera stores (for the most part, besides dept. stores). Samourai and all its flankers are fully stocked there, next to only the most popular Dior, Chanel, Prada and Bvlgari lines (etc.) I happened to get a bottle of this in a Mercari bulk purchase that contained Bvlgari Soir and Versace Eros (as well as RisingWave, which seems to be another local brand I'm going to review). I was really impressed by this juice! For a '95 creation, dare I say it was ahead of its time? Many of the comments below rave about the compliments and performance this gets. I can't attest to that yet, as I have just worn it out for the first time today. I think this can be worn all year round (except freezing temps), in any situation. It's both floral and woody, mass-appealing and fresh. By the way, I have the bottle labeled "Alain Delon". I'm seeing it sold on Amazon Japan for about $22 (100ml). For that price, you could do a lot worse. Recommended. Blind buy safe, unless you're very picky. Update: I still like this a whole lot. I see this as a mix of aromatic and sporty with a touch of rose. The "85% VOL." on the box is the original vintage formula; "75% VOL." are the later bottles. Regardless, Alain Delon branded or not, it's nice.

when i detect this on a man it can easily happen that i will throw myelf on his neck. !! yummy !! i confirm: one of the best men frags ever made. its so crystal clear, refreshing with a sensual warmth lovely blended. the cedar in the top is mortal sexy and the flowers are so soft and precious sandelwood in the base! aw !!! yammmmm! very remarkable outstanding scent, longlasting, good sillage. sometimes i pick it from my husband to surround me with this sooo sexy scent even if its quite masculin, i like to sniff it all the time. :o)

Recently bought this fragrance and i would join the trend of opinions about this one,i like it a lot,it has somerefreshing facets,some sweet woods and elegant rose,and yes,it generates compliment galore!Thanks Lanier and Chris for the honest opinions! NB.I have the recent formulation without the AD label and it smell the same as the old one!

I had this one long time ago and I just bought 100ml of this fragrance from my friend in Japan because I can't find it here in Philippines. I love this fragrance, especially the drydown, it blew my mind away! A complement getter for me! Just try it.

A real rarity! Bitter initially, then very nice floral scent! ........... Unique, elegant, sensual and charming ........ Alain Delon in a bottle features the classic man! I do not find much better than this .............