Vera Wang for Men

What an unexpected pleasure of a scent! I'd read rumors of its discontinuation and saw a bottle for a bargain, and after reading some of the reviews here decided to take the plunge and WOW am I glad I did. Smellinggreat's review is spot on - it's fresh, insanely classy, and one of my new favorites going forward - as well as the assessment that it's not a projection monster. This one is mostly for you and those embracing you - but it does have some moderate staying power at that level (6-7 hours as a skin scent on my skin). And the bottle is very, very impressive in its elegant-yet-durable simplicity. I think "woody spicy" is a bit of a misnomer, as from opening notes to drydown the scent is utterly defined by the citrus freshness of the yuzu, accented initially with the spiciness which gives way to the tobacco and woody notes on the drydown. It is woody-spicy, but only as the sidekicks to that tasty citrus note. This is a delicate, hidden gem that creates accords that I haven't smelled in too many men's scents. It has the "tenderness" of a women's scent (something I'd expect nothing less of from the sole men's offering from Vera Wang), but enough of a leathery-woodsy base to keep this a solidly unisex-to-male offering that should have a lot of appeal to women who like to dabble in men's scents, and it's a great entry for women who would like to try a men's scent that might be more palatable to wear for the first time. If the discontinuation rumors are true I will have to buy a few more bottles, because this is great, great juice. I might just buy them anyway. UPDATE: I actually chose this to wear when I got married - great scent for the transitional seasons.

Mmmm. Oh yes honey this is quite the fragrance. It’s been formulated to smell like something that would be worn on your wedding day, Vera Wang and all of course it’s going to be like that. What’s interesting though is that it actually does smell like that, when I sprayed it the first thing I thought was man on his wedding day, maybe just my mind playing tricks, I don’t know, what I do know is that I like it. It smells very intelligent, maybe a little more for an older man but I’m also one that thinks that we shouldn’t put an age on fragrances, wear what you want to wear no matter what your age is. I get a subtle lemon smell at the top, and then later I feel it transforms into a woody/ orangey smell, and then even later a kind of oaky/ earthy, it seems to constantly change, which I like. The price is just as attractive as the bottle, for the price I think it’s good value as it smells like it would cost more and the strength and longevity is quite good, on me at least. Also, just a little tidbit: Tan France, that lovely cappuccino of a man from Queer Eye lists this as his signature fragrance, if you think of him then that’s the kind of man that I think this suits, refined, smart and handsome. 9 out of 10.

First of all, full marks for one of the most elegant bottles in men's fragrance. I absolutely love the presentation. This is such a far cry from the despicable looking presentation of Ted Lapidus or Perry Ellis, etc. fragrances. If Vera can do it with so much class, those guys should be able to put a bit more effort into treating their products with more respect. As for the fragrance itself, the prominent yuzu opening is a burst of freshness and very pleasing. Once the sharpness of the yuzu fades, it smells a little like scented eraser, mixed with an array of enticing spicy and green notes. There's a very delicious green note that surfaces from time to time that's sublime (I think it could be the mandarin leaf, I'm not sure). All in all, this is a very subtle and classy fragrance. It doesn't project well and lays close to the skin and that's the kind of fragrance that I like. I find it to be a sophisticated and mature (in a good way) scent that is quite alluring. I am certainly very pleased to have it in my collection. However, I would buy it just for the bottle. Unbeatable.

I read somewhere that this scent is supposed to be a wedding day scent. I would say mission accomplished!! This is a fave scent for me. I'm not quite sure how I bought it but it wasn't something I came across while someone else was wearing it. My bottle is way old but isn't affected in some ways my older bottles have been. Thankfully. My first impressions have never changed. Its delicate yet masculine. It has fresh mowed grass green notes and then there's a definite citrus note (yuzu mandarine leaf as noted i guess) the base notes are masculine leather tobacco sandalwood but never overly done. It stays fresh while being well rounded and somewhat warm and comforting. I recall thinking this one was a modern take for the times of what a man's scent should be. It's like they took a classic man's scent base notes and gave it refreshing green top note. I wear this one as a treat but will now be cycling through my fragrances. life's too short to keep frags just to have them. No more daily cuba gold to save the good ones...we're drilling to the bottom

Lots of strong woody citrus to open. Slightly bitter, green petitgrain, and yuzu... yes! I love yuzu (the only note that has a 'z' in it!) for its florally lemony presentation. Nutmeg then begins to surface, with it's smooth woody character, almost soapy. Then full-bodied warmth and natural sweetness from sandalwood and tobacco. Anise is barely discernible but offers some sweet, gentle fire in the background. Leather: barely a touch. If it's there, it's soft, supple, subtle. Vera Wang... why create another male scent? This is perfection and I can see why you want to quit with just this one for men as this is already top notch. A little Chanel-like dignity and class, with a very quiet, woody growl. Impeccably paired with your signature Black collection suit and some wedding bells, however versatile, yet distinctive enough for a signature every day scent. Gorgeous bottle too--love the wood cap. Utterly alluring and sensual. This one makes me purrrrr...