True Religion Men

While shopping for something new at my favorite fragrance counter I had my selections down to Beckham Signature Story, Rocawear's X (Diamond Anniversary)and True Religion for Men. I chose this one because it stood out over the other two due to its freshness and the way it took notes found in many other fragrances and combined them in a bright, refined and sexy way... The notes listed above are very general and make this seem linear and generic when nothing could be further from the truth. True Religion begins with citrus notes (mandarin, lemon peel) combined with herbal notes of lavender and verbena, making a very clean and bright entrance. The green heartnotes of corriander, violet leaf, juniper and fir balsam add to its freshness while keeping it refined and natural. The manly drydown of patchouli, leather, moss and woods (balsam & sandal)is, in some fragrances, a bit too strong yet here it stays subtle yet manly. This fragrance has an underlying strength and sweet smooth air about it. Crisp, earthy, natural and genuine...it embodies modern masculinity without pounding on its chest or bragging. It is strong but not overpowering and soft but not too wimpy or effeminate... Sillage: decent Longevity: above average Overall: 4.75/5 Excellent! True Religion takes plain old denim and through loving care and quality craftsmanship turns them into a work of art. They do the same with their first mens fragrance, using very common ingredients and combining them in a modern and artful manner resulting in an understated masculine masterpiece. Yes, it is quite expensive;but, remember:you get what you pay for...and aren't YOU worth it?

I get it — it’s not the most complex or niche fragrance out there. But you know what? I love this stuff. It’s clean, fresh, and just easy to wear. The opening has this smooth citrus and herbal vibe, with a slightly soapy, almost watery feel that makes it perfect for everyday use. As it settles, you get a soft musk and wood base that’s never too heavy or too sweet — just relaxed and comfortable. No, it’s not a loud, attention-grabbing cologne. But that’s part of why I enjoy it. It’s laid-back, low-key confidence in a bottle. Something about it just works with my skin and puts me in a good mood every time I wear it. If you’re chasing crazy note breakdowns and ultra-projection, this isn’t that. But if you appreciate a clean, fresh scent that smells casual but put-together, this one’s a gem — especially if you find it for a good price. Sometimes simple is exactly what you need.

True Religion truly is a great fragrance. It reminds me of the rugged, leathery, masculine smell that Diesel Fuel For Life has combined with the fresh aquatic citrusy smell of Georgio Armani Aqua Di Gio. When you initially spray it, you immediately get the citruses out of it, which is my favorite part. The oakmoss and green notes give it a nice vintage vibe. Kind of reminds me of the smell a new pair of jeans has. The longevity is pretty good. I can smell it on myself all day. The dry down is woodsy and has the vintage aroma that I described above. True Religion is an unique scent for sure. I've gotten many compliments while wearing it. Great job TR on your first fragrance!

I've had this cologne for about two weeks and absolutly love it, as well as many of my family and friends. I've smelt several colognes that are similar, but not quite like this one. A must have in my opinion. Reminds me of a light breeze on a bright spring day. The top notes have a slight citrus thats not too strong. The middle notes are green and fresh, like your walking effortlessly through a field of tall grass with miles of "The North American Plains" in view. The base notes boast masculinity with a wood thats not overbearing and a scent that lasts all day. Overall refreshing, very pleasent, not offensive and inviting. The best cologne I ever had, for all occasions.

i love the smell but the price is still too high, even on discount sites! having the honor to smell this, u cant tell theres much citrus or spice or herbaceous stuff in it because its all so well blended, and the smell is unbeatable! extremely fresh and laid back and sexy scent girls will love, while its got a nice edge to it. this is one of the few clothing brand colognes that really stands out, it uses common stuff, but if i buy this i will want to throw all my other scents away

I really, really like this cologne. The dry down is really different from the spray. You really don't need a lot of this because it's very potent, but it smells wonderful! I ordered this a few weeks ago, and it just came yesterday, I wore it out that night, and got some good feedback. Though, I would really suggest this one for the 21+ crowed. If I had to put a word to the smell, I would say it smells like a man.

Blind buy at Ross for under 20 bucks. I'm getting older and it might just be nostalgia, but this smells like Levi's Jeans crossed with Wilson's Leather. This smells like a mall from the 80's to the early 90's. Fresh denim, leather, a very faint hint of indoor smoking, bubble gum and hairspray. It's not for everyone, but it will throw you back hard if you're from that era. A literal time machine.

This was my first frag gift from my father in the summer of 2009. So much nostalgia. I grew up with the smells of the OG drakkars, coolwaters, dunhills, polos, blvgari aqvas, azzaros, versaces that my dad would wear daily. Thanks to my dad I also became a frag head like he was. This is a classic for us that were born in the 90s (I was 17, now 34). Going to buy me one just for the memories 🥹

I do love this one, I don’t think it resembles any of the perfumes listed in the “reminds me of” section on this website. Aquatic /subtle leather /very subtle oakmoss. Modern but as another person wrote here, recalls some 70s type imagery. Or what I would imagine would be 70s type. I wasn’t born then

hot buy....... one of the ABSOLUTE BEST scents a guy can put on it definately has a sexy, spiffy smell to it maybe its similar to rocawear but this has less musk and MUCH more of a laid back chill base for a rugged guy compared ot rws musky wood base...........BOTH OF WHICH ARE HOT BUYS

I bought this cologne for my guy, it smells very sexy and fresh. The only downside of this cologne is that it does not last, even when he sprays on like 6 sprays- so he says he won't repurchase it.

Got this as a gift and love the fragrance! Fresh, clean, and citrusy! Works best in warm weather, casual attire or even inoffensive office frag!

Nice notes for a cologne <3 I like it a lot. It's a tad strange, the mix of citrus and ceder but it's not bad. Maybe a soft leather note, too.

* A pleasant and clean citrus aromatic fougere hybrid fragrance similar to Parfums de Marley Sedley and Lattafa Maahir Legacy * Good blend of citrus, herbal, and patchouli musk aromas * Refreshing and uplifting * Well balanced * Good for all occasions and environments * Good price * Good performance * Not unisex * Not good for younger users who prefer sweet and fresh fragrances * Drydown may remind some of Irish Spring soap * Falls short of the greatness that is Sedley and Maahir Legacy True Religion is a very pleasant fragrance, a hybrid cologne that blends the citrus and aromatic fougere styles. It's a refreshing uplifting take on the classic "barbershop" aromatic fougere styles. At one time very unique, it has seen its uniqueness usurped by the great Parfums de Marley Sedley and its well known clone Lattafa's Maahir Legacy. This is still quite good, a blend of citrus, herbal and patchouli musk aromas with a classic soapy drydown. It's very well balanced and is suitable for all occasions and environments. This is very masculine due to the aromatic fougere notes and is not good for women. It also probably won't appeal to younger users who prefer the modern sweet and fresh fragrance DNA (i.e. Invictus, Phantom, 1 Million, etc.) The soapy drydown may remind some users of Irish Spring soap. Performance is good, though you may want to occasionally respray. True Religion is a very nice fragrance overall. Pleasant, clean, uplifting and refreshing. It comes at a good price and I can definitely recommend it over Sedley if you want to save money. However, Maahir Legacy is also available for about the same price. If you already have it, True Religion might be redundant. If not, I would recommend giving True Religion a try.

Let me first say that the green notes in the opening utilize cucumber, which gives this a fresh cucumber-melon type smell and lends a very fresh scent. The drydown is warmer in a Gentlemen Only kinda way, but still fresh. I would not classify this as a real masculine kind of scent. It's definitely not a "change a flat, chop wood" type of guy as stated below, at least not for someone over the age of 21. It's definitely more on the unisex side of things, since it could easily be rocked by a younger woman, but I have to say, I do enjoy this thoroughly right out of the shower like a light, clean body spray. It doesn't project a whole lot unless you go nuts, but what it will do is sit close to the body for almost the entire day. When sprayed on my chest in the morning, I can still smell it on my undershirt while watching TV at night. This is neither a great nor signature-worthy fragrance, but it's calming and refreshing, and it was definitely worth the $19.99 I paid for it at Ross. I know what I've said will probably come across as enigmatic for some. It's a much younger fragrance meant for someone half my age, but damn, I do enjoy it down here in sunny Florida for when I get out of the shower or am heading to bed. It definitely is a bit feminine in some ways, but more in a shampoo/conditioner kinda' way and not in a musky, powdery, or floral way.

Great smelling fragrance that exudes masculinity. This fragrance is cruising down the Mississippi River on Highway 35 around Hager City, Wisconsin, snaking through the “twisties” with your pack yearning to roll back the throttle – taking in all the smells of an autumn ride - leaves, gasoline, exhaust, and the faint smell of your leather jacket... Out of the bottle, True Religion is a blend of citrus, herbal, and (lack of better word) “outdoorsy” notes. Today, I was greatly surprised with performance (much better than previously remembered) and while I may have over-sprayed, I got 6+ hours longevity with modest projection/sillage. In my opinion, True Religion would offer great flexibility to be worn any time of year and for most events. Another beauty, True Religion can now be found at most discount retailers at affordable prices. All said, my final tally is 4.0 stars out of 5 stars and a solid “like” for the Fragrantica following. As previously noted, TR is a great smelling fragrance, but lacks originality and demonstrates some performance challenges. I will, however, recommend adding to any collection for those looking for a good smelling fragrance with flexibility all at an affordable price. Enjoy your day and happy fragrance hunting... For all the riders out there – keep the shiny side up...

یه عطر خیلی خنک و فرِش از یه برند نوپا در ضمینه عطر شروع عطر چنگی به دل نمیزنه ولی چند دقیقه بعدش عالی میشه یه بوی تلخ و گیاهی رو در ابتدا حس خواهید کرد که خیلی زود روایح مرکباتی به اون اضافه می شوند و هر چه میگذره حس مرکباتی عطر بیشتر میشه مرکبات واقعا درهم هستند ولی بیشتر حس لیمو تازه رو القا میکنند . نت های سبز درسته که در اوایل حال آدم رو می گیرند ولی بعد از یه مدت شاید 10 دقیقه طراوت پیدا می کنند. خیلی سریع یه نت دیگه از گیاهان به عطر اضافه خواهد شد که معلوم نیست اصلا چی هست ولی خیلی زود می شینه سر جاش مثل یه مجلس که وقتی شخصی واردش میشه همه نگاه ها به اونه ولی وقتی که می شینه سرجاش خیلی زود عادی می شه برای همه حالت گیاهی عطر همون طراوتی رو داره که در ساحل بوش رو حس کردید .جلبک ها و پوشش های گیاهی اطراف ساحل به همراه مرکباتی که دارید در اون لحظه میل می کنید حس بسیار خوب و خنک و پر انرژی رو به شما منتقل می کنه که وجود نعنا هندی و مرکبات نقش ویژه ای رو در به وجود آمدنش ایفا می کنند . عطر خوبی هست برای کسانی که یه عطر خیلی خنک و ترش و آبدار و کمی تلخ و گیاهی میگردند . ماندگاریش بدک نیست بالای 6 ساعت رو مچ دستم حسش می کردم ولی پخش بوش فقط در 1 ساعت ابتدایی متوسط هست بعد از اون ضعیف میشه

First, the presentation is distinctive and attractive. It has that rugged appeal, as though it was part of backpack that was equipped for a trail hike or some other outdoor adventure. Metal base, leather covered top, and metal cap give it a real "manly" feel. Second, the fragrance itself kind of caught me by surprise, not a woodsy fragrance but an aquatic, fresh, green fragrance. I really like it. An active scent profile that is light and airy. Projection is not far reaching, but early on people will catch a nice whiff if passing close bye or sitting next to you. You'll need to reapply after a few hours as longevity is not going to last a full work day. Good for short outings. Can be found for a reasonable price. Good buy!

I tried "THE DRIFTER" and it's a little strange and sharper, but less generic comparing to the original flanker. They both still have the citric top notes however. I'll run back to the store for a 2nd try, and this time I gotta research on the notes. UPDATE: I tested it again. Yes, this one is fresh but also very fruity. I now realize that there is black berry and juniper berry here that give the scent a bite, but definitely not sharp. Then I get like peach or pear or apricot smell, but it's not girly. Not sure whether it's "Aromatic Fruity" or "Fruity Woody Fourgere", but it's not a darker or more intense scent at all. It's not oriental, nor woody, nor spicy! I actually like it. It has a character, unlike the original.

I always wear not trying popular scents like it’s a badge of honor. I broke my mode and tried this one today and was pleasantly surprised. The patchouli in this adds a spice that is definitive but the citrus adds that freshness and pop to it that is nice. Its mainstream and full. It’s a little too strong for me. It’s a spicier fresh than what I like. A little too assertive on the overall but not out for the count. If I was gifted this, I would wear it once at week at least as a nice changeup. I am 50/50 on it as a pay to have added to my repertoire fragrance but I do think its pretty decent.