Barfly

I've just bought my 5th bottle of this already. I've been loving their clothing for years and was introduced to this fragrence since they spray it in their stores (Like Abercrombie & Fitch does). I collect and own a ton of fragrances both designer and niche, But still.. this remains my signature scent. The smell just defines me and my friends always say they immediately think of me when they enter/walk past a Scotch&Soda store. I also like the fact that this brand is Dutch, just like me. Smell: 10/10 Projection: 8/10 Sillage: 8/10 Edit: I've been buying at least a bottle a year since it came out (2012), and though I might be mistaking, I feel that the juice has been gradually toned down over the years. It feels slightly less dense, the opening is a now a tiny bit synthetic, and projection is not beastmode anymore (still very good though). But then again, this might just be my nostalgic memory playing tricks on me.

Today i went to the S&S shop, with trying this perfume in mind. As i approached the store this wonderfull scent was blown into my face and without hestation i went into the store and bought it without even trying. I took it home and put it on. It turned out to be the same wonderfull scent they use in their stores. Later that day i had college and put on this scent. Sitting in the corridor with next to some girls (aprox. 5 meters from me), after about 10 minutes one of them said they smelled this wonderfull scent and i just knew it was Barfly and smiled to myself :) I mostly get sandalwood and vanilla out of this. Very likeable scent that reminds me, too, of Abercrombie's Fierce. Not the scnet, moreso the impression. Although my rather short experience with it, i must say the sillage is very good. For longevity it's been 6 hours and still projecting well (arm lenght). 9/10 New favorite

Lots of posturing going on in these comments below. Sure, it's not going to "turn any heads," and could be considered "generic." But to be fair, it's a store brand cologne, and I think it matches up very well with Scotch & Soda's overall branding. I'm not sure where the notion that everything needs to be groundbreaking or outrageous. Maybe it's the mess of notes suggested here. I get citrus, ambrox, bourbon, pepper, lavender, and cedar. Sometimes you just want to smell good. And I think this smells very good! Reminiscent of Jazz Club, but less boozy, more floral, lighter. I wouldn't feel odd wearing this during the daytime. A friend told me about this one. She smelled it and said it felt like she was hugging me. We live on opposite sides of the country now, so perhaps the sentimentality is influencing my perception. But isn't that what it's all about?

I don't consider this to be unique at all. Out of all of the notes listed, I mainly pick up the lavender - though I would say it's a very well blended smell. It's very pleasing indeed and soft. If you're looking for something safe that is likely to please you and those around you - this is a fantastic option. 7/10

A little boozy. Not unisex at all, i would not like my women to smell like that. Not unique but still a very good smell. This makes me think of a cross of Lancome Hypnose, Fierce, Curve. Great presence, 3 sprays and you will get noticed. Good projection and longevity. You can wear this anytime. 8/10