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...

A refined fragrance which is captivating and sensual. It also manages to be refreshing despite its elements which border on warm. I bought this and wore it often in 2005, and when i ran out of it i did want to replenish it but somehow did not. Recently again i went out to grab a fragrance that is neither too warm nor too cool and saw this on the shelf. Bingo, the fragrance and i asked the salesman to spray some on my wrist. It was a reunion! this belongs to me and it sort of compliments who i am, so there were not second thoughts. i bought it right away. If you are looking for something medium-stated and just appropriately luxurious you cannot go wrong with this one. The plus point is that not every one is wearing it! so there will always be that uniqueness which we all love. I am quite surprised reading comments about how it does not last. On me it lasts for a good 8-10 hours. It gets subtle which is good because end of the day one wants to unwind!

I love this stuff. I almost made it my signature scent. To those saying not to buy it because of projection and longevity issues, don't listen to them. I will say that VWFM wears on the skin similarly to The One. They smell vaugely similar at first, but end up going different directions. However, If you're a fan of The One, and you're a gentleman, go for this! This stuff projects better and lasts longer than The One EDT or EDP. It comes off as fresher to me, probably due to the yuzu. You still get that semi-sweet woodiness and dry tobacco in the background, and let me tell you, it is delicious. It pairs perfect with the fresh top notes. This stuff is so elegant, and the wedding ad campaign for it's release couldn't have matched the character of this fragrance any better. All in all, this is a criminally underrated fragrance. It smells very high-quality. Also, the presentation is top-notch. Truly class in a bottle. 9/10.

Picked up a 3.4oz tester of this for a song on eBay. Glad I did as I hear it's discontinued. This is a wonderful everyday scent, very fresh, albeit somewhat light, but I don't find it "weak"; it's just a bit subtle after dry down, once the POW! yuzu citrus mellows out. Then maybe it's the mandarin leaf and sandalwood that are working magic for me. To me there's almost a Chanel Pour Homme lurking deep down in there, perhaps that's what others identify as Allure. It's subtle, but a wonderful, mellow subtle; one that is intoxicating, leaving you wanting more, inhaling deeply to capture the balanced and subtly nuanced nose. I would say this works as a unisex scent. But it's definitely masculine enough, and subtle enough, for men in my estimation. Simple, understated and refined. Love it. (Wondering if I need to stockpile! WIsh I had the cap...)

Wore it way back when . I remember liking it then. The "This perfume reminds me of " section here on Fragrantica listed D&G The One and Tom Ford for Men, which further peaked my interest. I have a sample of the TF (wow !) and want to get my nose on the D&G (recently purchased the EDT) . Still not sure of the comparisons, but this frag definitely stands on its own. I got a 50ml bottle off ebay for $27.95. Glad I did - liked it then , still like it today ! This one punches above its weight class. Not a wimpy scent - spicy and masculine. May not be a suitable choice for younger guys. I'm 65, so it's very age appropriate for me. Great for fall and winter, day or night, and evenings in the spring. Great selection to round out your collection, at the very least ! Thumbs up. 8.5/10

Vera Wang for Men smells fantastic but the projection and longevity is below average which is the only downside. I would actually prefer to have the EDT in a splash version as you can spray a lot with this and it still stays light. The Yuzu and Tobacco notes are pleasant(IMHO) and there is a certain classiness to this. It's airy but present, I believe it would shine in romantic settings or curled up on the sofa with your significant other. Without the risk of sounding sexist, I believe this is a feminine interpretation of what a modern male cologne could be. In that regard I think it is quite interesting as there are predominately masculine notes in its composition but it still strikes the balance between masculine and feminine. Very Nice Indeed :)

A soft, fresh, spicy scent with a dash of citrus. The citrus hint in it comes from mandarin leaves so it's not as citrusy as say 212 for Men. The opening is one of my favorite openings of all fragrances! The dry down is nice & warm. The longevity is rather short & the smell stays close to the skin. This is a smell for nice guys who don't like to attract unnecessary attention. Cozy & lovely. The wedding ad captures its spirit perfectly! 15th July 2017 update: it's such a terrible shame that such a lovely smell is plagued by such weak performance! A bottle of Vera Wang costs about the price of 3 Adidas bottles but the cheap, although nice, Adidas bottles will last & project 3 times more!

This fragrance is the progenitor of every popular warm citrus release in the mid to late 2000's. Its blueprint is quite impressive to even be so influential. On those merits, I give it the respect deserved. You do not compare it to them, you compare them to it. With that said, Vera Wang for Men walked so D&G The One could run and The One EDP could fly. They do everything this does and more...but better, as is expected of the successive generation. If you enjoy driving a classic vehicle despite it not having the modern touches to make it more comfortable, safe and reliable you will understand the appeal of this fragrance over its counterparts. This is a weekend driver for me.

This is one fragrance I don't want to be without. A very CLASSY fragrance. I can't imagine taking the listed ingredients and blending them any better than they are. This is not a projection beast, but it is acceptably noticeable in a crowd and does have good longevity compared to many of today's watered down offerings. This perfume to me does not smell synthetic in the least, and that is an amazing feat at the price point. It really is a gem. I would say it is the kind of fragrance that can be easy going and casual, but you would also make a great impression to wear it to a formal gathering in suit and tie... or going to a very important job interview.

On a 0 to 10 scale this fragrance deserves a 9 for the scent (a thinner THE ONE or a brighter Tom Ford) and a 2 for the performance (4 hours longevity and 2 feet sillage and faint projection). You have to spray on clothes for average longevity. I don't detect any sweet vibe. If you want a touch of sweetness, layer it with a previous spray of Demeter Vanille or Body Shop Vanille. You end up with a sweeter "The One" and you increase the performance of Vera Wang for Men by 50%. With a decent performance(example: 8 hours+ longevity and 6 feet sillage) this fragrance would deserve a 8.50/10.00. With current performance I rate it 7.50/10.00.

I love this fragrence. It's just like the one IMO but has a light tobacco smell that gives it a more formal smell. It lasts very short. Under 4 hours and silage is average. I truly cannot get enough of this smell. It's under rated in many levels. Wish it lasted longer but overall a perfect ten in the actual smell. Must try. I will for sure use in my late nights with my sexy girl. I recommend the same for you other guys. Masterpiece for the night out before the sheets. Thank me later :)

This is the first cologne I ever bought back in 2004. I loved it, but because of life I eventually stopped wearing cologne all together, that is until I started dating my current girlfriend who is a fragrantica-phile. I decided to bring out the ol’ Vera Wang for our first New Years eve date and she LOVED IT. Now I wear it quite often. I love this scent. I’m pretty much a newbie in terms of picking out notes and such with colognes and purfumes, but I know that I like this one.

This is the perfect fragrance to wear when you meet your girlfriend's parents for the first time. It says that you are a gentleman with class and style and taste. Yes, it is similar to D&G The One, but this fragrance is fresher with citrus notes. The citrus notes give it balance, contrast and versatility. It's not just a date fragrance like D&G The One. You should have bought it several years ago when it was dirt cheap.

Warm, soapy and a tad bit spicy, like a cross between the One & Pour Homme; both being Dolce & Gabbana scents. I prefer this over the One since the One has terrible longevity and despite smelling phenomenal, is not worth the asking price. I first got a bottle of VW when it came out in 2004 and current bottles smell and perform exactly as I remember so I would be surprised to learn that this was reformulated at all.

I love this juice. On me it lasts for several hours and the projection is good. Not overbearing. I like having this in the rotation right now. I'd recommend giving it a try. It won't be an expensive mistake. I paid $17 total shipped to my door. And note: many, many people say that Vera Wang for Men smells just like Tom Ford for men. So if you like that try this and save yourself the $100 and buy more fragrances!

Where I live the fall has arrived and the days of summerfrags are over. I took this out for a spin and my what a wonderful scent this is!! Cosy, fresh and professional, all in one bottle. This could easily be a unisex scent, but maybe more on the manly side. Decent longevity and sillage. For the price this is a winner.