Usher VIP

I don't get all the hatred on this. This smells different from the overcrowded market full of pepper and cinnamon, but in no way is this unpleasant. The leather/suede and violet notes are very pronounced. I wore this in an outing in Chicago with some friends and the next day, I wore Dior's Fahrenheit.One of my female friends went like "Didn't you wear this yesterday?" Now I'll tell you what makes these two appear similar..the violet leaf and the suede which gives these two an overall petroleum smell. Aquatic/citrus fans, this is not for you. I honestly fell in love with this with the first spray. Usher VIP is like a less well-made Fahrenheit and minus the mossy notes. Try it for yourself and you'd see what I'm talking about. All the bashing is indeed surprising for me because personally, I thought this would be loved by most. Never have I received a negative compliment on this and the best compliment would be 'You smell rich!' Indeed! I feel like a million bucks when I put this on. If liquid gold had a smell, it would this or Fahrenheit. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying VIP is a replacement for Fahrenheit's charisma, it is just that they have similar notes and like I mentioned before, to an unsuspecting nose there might be no difference to these two AT ALL. Unlike Fahrenheit, VIP is very linear. It doesn't develop much after its opening but I ain't complaining. I don't see anyone with a sporty wardrobe pulling this off. It is above casual...more for a better dressed person. I see a lot of comments on how this smells like a female perfume. Females should only put this on if they ever want to smell like a man. You can get 100 ml bottle for around 17-25 dollars online and 26-35 retail. However, seeing all the hate on this, you'd better try this out for yourself before making the purchase because apparently, this is not for everyone or their skin. Longevity - way above average and sillage is quite heavy on my skin. Alternatives: From what I hear, besides Fahrenheit, Ferrari Uomo smells quite similar. I don't own that but I'll make sure I have it soon.

Celebrity scents seem to have improved in quality and appeal over recent years (e.g. Rihanna Rogue Man) and even Jordan Belfort, the original Wolf Of Wall Street has his own line of fragrance now!! I owned Usher VIP and David Beckham Homme at the same time and found them so similar that if you didn't have them side by side you'd be forgiven for thinking they were the same scent. On close inspection Beckham Homme is more warm and soapy where the stout Szichuan pepper gives a green aromatic spiciness and Usher VIP is much less soapy where the nutmeg/leather combo gives a more sweet spicy almost boozy pepperiness to the spice accord. The way I wear them is David Beckham Homme for daytime, smart office wear and Usher VIP for evenings and weekends. I get compliments on both in both settings. Such good value. Go big on the sprayer and you should get arms length projection for up to 5 hours. You then have a decent skin scent that anyone near you will be able to detect. Edit 16/09/2020: I loved my original bottle of VIP so much that I finished it too soon.....because when I tried to buy more it was no where to be found. I have now managed to get hold of a 15ml travel sample just so I can have my fix. ;o) Oh yeah! Just as good as I remember and just as I originally described. A lot like DVB Homme but with a certain "je ne sais quoi" that puts it just out in front. If spicy, leathery, masculine florals are your thing and you can find this - buy it! It is an absolute gem of a fragrance! I keep my fingers crossed that they will relaunch this so I can get another 100ml bottle.

Ok, WOW! I love this scent, in ways i can not describe in words. This cologne lasts on me a good 8 hours, so a full night, as i would only wear this in the evening/cold nights. It has the most stunning scent to me, very leather and aromatic, but i cant really smell the citrus or woodyness to it. On my skin, there is no sugary or syrup like scent, or even powdery, which is what makes it so amazing to me. I have had many compliments when going out for a late night coffee or even to a night club, as anyone who walked past me would be captivated by Usher VIP. This scent is definitely not for everyone, as my friend tried some of mine on, i could still smell it, but to him, it just didnt work. Cost wise, i think this scent is definitely worth its money! couldnt have asked for a more perfect night time cologne! 10/10!

Just got myself a 100ml for £9.90 brand new.! And for that price everyone should own it as an inexpensive fruity white musk with a slight dusty dry down.. What's all this 2hours nonsense.? Lasts 6hours plus on me with most people within 6feet of you easily picking up the scent.. Has been described as Fahrenheit lite.. But that is only because they probably smell the violet leaf accord with a fruity sweetness in the opening, give it a try but don't trust your nose after the first 2hours if you're not detecting it.. Ask someone else.. Nose blinds me and my partner yet loads of compliments from everyone else.. Useful versitile fragrance that won't make you stand out but you will smell great and won't smell like everyone else wearing sauvage..

I love this. This is what started me on my fragrance collection. I have no idea why most other reviews are giving this a negative. I used about 20% of my 3.4oz and recieved so many compliments i bought the deodorant on ebay so when i wear this cologne i smell "completely" like it. I give this a 9/10 very safe buy and EXTREMLY great smell.