Rykiel Man

These are the notes that Sonia Rykiel .com says are in Rykiel Man: Top: Citrus, Neroli, Green Tangerine, Sea Breeze Heart: Rosemary, Nutmeg, Toscanol, Saffron Base: Patchouli, Moss, Vanilla, Musk Rykiel Man opens with a very rich Citrus and light Green accord, with Neroli backing it. Almost immediately the heart joins the lush opening with the spices Rosemary, Nutmeg, and Saffron. I can believe that the Toscanol is doing it's job here, as all the notes and accords it adds or enhances are indeed added or enhanced in this fragrance, and the longevity is better than most other scents I've tried that are similar to this. There is a light Anisic-like note from the Toscanol that seems to stretch right down to the base and join the Musk, it's a very aromatic Muskiness. It is very sexy, but in a sublte way. A touch of Vanilla from the base, not too much, adds to the very light sweetness that encompasses the whole scent. It's 'freshness' seems to be undying for hours. The base is Mossy and adds just a light Patchouli note that doesn't join with the sweet, it seems to accompany the spices and anise-like accord in the mix with it's pungency. The Patchouli is very well played in this, only noticeable if looked for. Rykiel Man has become one of my favorite daytime scents and, because of it's sexiness, it can double as a night scent. The sillage and longevity are better than anything like it, it is lively, and it also doubles as a sexy romantic/intimate fragrance. There are not many 'Aquatic-like' scents, if any at all, that I could say that about. In it's class I would have to call the sillage and longevity above average. It's the best aquatic alternative I've found so far.

I wasn’t too impressed with Rekiel Man in the beginning, but the longer I wear it, it seems to be gaining more traction with me. In hindsight, after spending more time off and on with It, I've come to realization that there is a defining character with this fragrance outside anything else that I own. Not ground breaking by any means, but definitely a step above the norm in the summer catagory. This one is a prime example of how some scents don't like to reveal themselves until later on down the road. Don't give up on Rekiel Man if you're not happy with it. I think you'll be pleasently surprised with it in due time. I'm sure it will only move up my favoites list in the coming years.

This is special! A green, soapy, fresh, clean smelling masculine scent. Opens fresh and green and just a bit synthetic but still pleasant. The colour of the juice suits the smell I think. Just after the opening you get a fresh marine note in there that is lovely. Longevity and sillage are good. In the drydown the cardamom and sandalwood comes through a little but still stays fresh, the sea breeze note (maybe aldehydes) stays there making this a really fresh scent. The silage is gorgeous. I think, overall, it's unique and it's a lovely men's fragrance.

The opening reminds me of a something strange. Latex with citrus aura. Soapy and light if that can describe it, a very distinct fragrance that i will grow to love!

*Update* I am on my second bottle and I am loving this. It's a gorgeous Spring/Summer perfume.