Bad by Diesel

To me, the caviar note smells like canned mussels. I was the only one who noticed, but it seemed curious lol

Probably a hidden gem few know, similar to Diesel Plus Plus in some notes but much more interesting and deep. I’ve worn it in all seasons and it has good performance that doesn’t overwhelm but invites people to get close; compliments are endless. You can be in the shower and among the vapors, you’ll still smell like this fragrance. 🐿️🇦🇷

It’s good for being close to you, like Invictus, Sauvage, or One Million: a familiar scent, nothing new. Diesel Bad is cheap, and compared to those overused perfumes, I’d switch a thousand times for this. Anyone who smells it will surely like it. For weird scents there are hundreds, but this is the one you should have to wear without worry. I’ve had the first one for a year, and yesterday I bought another for Christmas because I missed that generic but rich scent that doesn’t go unnoticed by women, watch out for that date haha

Diesel Bad is aromatic, spicy, and woody. Citrus, spicy, and semi-sweet opening, with amber and violet tones. After a few minutes, it becomes very aromatic, with lavender and a hint of tonka bean, like some Fougères. In the dry-down phase, woody notes appear, but the lavender stays fresh and aromatic. It could be used almost all year round, except winter, due to a lack of warmth in the spices; temperate climates are its perfect stage. It’s not elegant, I don’t recommend it for special occasions, but yes for daily use or the office. Good longevity, close to 9 hours, with regular projection. In summary, it doesn’t stand out in anything and isn’t original, but it’s pleasant and a good option for someone who doesn’t want to collect but just smell good.

Bad Diesel is aromatic, spicy, and woody. Citrus and semi-sweet opening with amber and violet hints. Then lavender and tonka bean give it a fougère nod. In the dry down, the woods emerge, but lavender keeps it fresh. Works well in temperate climates, not in winter due to lack of warmth. Not elegant; better for daily wear or the office. Lasted about 9 hours with regular projection. In short, it doesn’t stand out or feel original, but it smells good and serves those who just want to smell nice without complications.

Second day with BAD: it’s spring, and you can tell more in the park. Today something curious: during my morning walk with the dog, everyone turned their heads with surprised faces. The strangest part was later, after breakfast on the terrace (cloudy, fresh, and humid day): I think I broke the record for unknown women greeting me. Even from behind, I could tell they had seen me before. I wasn’t going to greet anyone, but today all the girls, known and unknown, greeted me. Walking the dog normally means everyone goes their own way, but today I couldn’t believe it, five in a row. Everyone said something to me. I don’t know what happened, but it’s my second day, and I admit it has extraordinary performance on my skin, filling rooms. It projects more than I thought, and the longevity is above average. The aroma doesn’t disgust me, I like it enough to finish it and leave a good memory. I don’t usually repeat unless it’s in my top five. Time will tell……🤔

It’s an ultra-synthetic Invictus, so much so that it gives me a headache. At this price, I’d stick with the original, but if you’re looking for something more classy and you like the scent, Acqua Di Gio Absolu is your best bet.

Pleasant synthetic scent… though to be honest, I always prefer Sculpture when it comes to synthetics.

I love it. The blend of leather and caviar with sweet notes creates a very original salty touch. It’s rough but clean, not cloying at all. Perfect for nightwear; I wear it in winter.

One of my best friends gifted me Invictus Aqua for my birthday in 2016. I’m a designer perfume guy for everyday wear that most people like; I save the heavy artillery for special occasions and my niche eccentricities for environments where they’ll be appreciated or when I just want to wear something only for me, knowing I might offend. No matter how many compliments I get, I HATE fragrances with a gum + aquatic vibe. Still, year after year, my girlfriend or a friend decides to gift me one of these, so I use them occasionally when hanging out with them. Fortunately, my family usually asks first and almost always gets me a backup bottle of something they know I like. To the point: Invictus Aqua had a pleasant smell in the air if you like this style, with the best reactions always from girls around 25, especially in the heat. The problem was an unavoidable smell of boiled eggs every time I brought my nose close to the application point. It never happened to me with a perfume before. After ruling out paranoia by asking trusted people (they had trouble catching it at first, but found it if they looked), I decided to toss it. Luckily, several reviewers on YouTube have overhyped it, and as of today, I’ll have about 30ml left from a 100ml bottle after selling two dozen samples online, so I haven’t cried much. This weekend, the same girl who gifted me Invictus Aqua gifted me Bad out of nowhere. Want to know how the discontinued 2016 Invictus Aqua smelled? EXACTLY the same as Bad, with half the sillage and longevity, and a very slight woody base note in the dry down that the original doesn’t have. I’m writing this review with two sprays on each arm. Literally, a copy and paste. Including the super sexy boiled egg note. The only interesting thing about the 2016 Aqua was that it lasted until pool baths. You’d get out of the water and still smell yourself. Others could learn from this longevity and sillage. I applied them about 3 hours ago, and the Aqua still smells without needing to bring my nose close to the arm, while Bad has been on my skin for almost an hour. Recommended for lovers of the discontinued version; the 2018 update is still abominable, but they’ve rounded the ultra-synthetic smell, taking away longevity and (something good) the egg smell. Still, I wouldn’t buy any of the three; for the same price, Dylan Blue, First Instinct, First Instinct Blue, or Legend Spirit will do the job. In the same price range, ADG Profumo or Light Blue Intense have rock-solid female reactions. P.S.: Editing to say the bottle is actually pretty and stands out in the “no thanks” shelf. P.P.S.: Second edit after reading reviews from fellow users. Those who say it’s similar to CH Men Privé, please go to the ENT as soon as you can. I’m on my third bottle of this perfume, and they literally have 0 in common… You could say it’s a “bad boy” version of Nuit de l’Homme (another one I’m on my third bottle of), especially in the dry down if you smell them one after the other, even though they have several well-differentiated notes. Now, with Bad, there’s no resemblance at all. But none.

The comment was ironic, not malicious, juancar677. Obviously, everyone smells and rationalizes differently. I also say that many perfumes change drastically between paper and skin. I’ve been surprised myself. CH Men Privé, I started hating it (blind buy because I live on an island with limited options). It became an acquired taste, especially due to the good results. Another point in its favor: the first bottle had terrible performance, the last two last a solid 7-8 hours with movement and sweat. At 30-40cm from the neck, it’s always noticeable, even closer a couple of hours later. I applied one on my arm to compare them 1:1; I suspect many only smell the spray or are mediocre proposals on paper strips, because I can’t find any resemblance to them except perhaps the initial alcohol, but still imagining more than feeling. Best regards.

One of my best friends gifted me Invictus Aqua in 2016. I’m into designer perfumes for daily wear that please the majority; I save my heavy artillery for special occasions and my niche eccentricities for environments where they’re appreciated or when I feel like putting on something just for me, knowing I might offend. Although I receive many compliments, I HATE fragrances with a bubblegum + aquatic scent. Still, year after year, my girlfriend or a friend gifts me one of these, so I use them occasionally when hanging out with them. Fortunately, my family usually asks first and almost always gives me a spare bottle of something they know I like. To the point: Invictus Aqua smelled pleasant in the air if you like this style, with the best reactions always from girls around 25, especially in the heat. The problem was an inescapable smell of boiled eggs every time I brought my nose close to the application point. This had never happened to me. After ruling out paranoia by asking trusted people (they had trouble catching it at first, but found it if they looked), I decided to stop using it. Luckily, several reviewers on YouTube have overhyped it, and to this day I have about 30ml left from a 100ml bottle after selling two dozen samples online, so I haven’t cried much. This weekend, the same girl who gifted me the Invictus Aqua gave me Bad out of the blue. Want to know how the discontinued 2016 Invictus Aqua smelled? EXACTLY the same as Bad, with half the sillage and longevity, and a barely noticeable woody base note in the dry down that the original doesn’t have. I’m writing this with two sprays on each arm. Literally, a copy and paste. Including the super sexy boiled egg note. The only interesting thing about the 2016 Aqua was that it lasted until pool baths. You’d get out of the water and still smell yourself. Others could learn from this longevity and sillage… I applied them about 3 hours ago, the Aqua is still detectable without needing to bring my nose close to the arm, while Bad has been on my skin for almost an hour. Recommended for lovers of the discontinued version; the 2018 update remains abominable, but they’ve rounded off the ultra-synthetic smell that it had, taking away the longevity and (something good) the egg smell. Still, I wouldn’t buy any of the three. For the same price, Dylan Blue, First Instinct, First Instinct Blue, or Legend Spirit will do the job. For the same price, ADG Profumo or Light Blue Intense have incredibly contrasting and bulletproof ADNs with the female public. PD: Editing to say the bottle is indeed pretty, it catches the eye inside the “no thanks” shelf. PD2: Second edition after reading reviews from colleagues. Those who say it’s similar to CH Men Privé, please make an appointment with an ENT as soon as possible. I’m on my third bottle of this perfume, and they literally have 0 in common… It can be said to be a “bad boy” version of Nuit De L’Homme (another one I’m on my third bottle of), especially in the dry down if you smell them one after the other, even though they have several well-differentiated notes. Now, with Bad, there is no resemblance at all. But none.

It’s true it doesn’t add anything. Think of it as Diesel’s take on CH Men Privé or Man in Black. It’s that kind of fragrance that shines with a leather jacket. But I like it.

The name fits this gem perfectly. Generic, synthetic, and with poor performance for the modest price of 60 euros. Anyway, very bad.

I bought the Bad from Diesel using the samples they gave me in-store. I’ve tried other scents from the brand before, and none convinced me except Fuel for Life Homme, which isn’t really my style but is the most wearable they have. Bad starts citrusy and spicy, but those citrus notes are artificial, low-quality, and smell dirty and dull—the exact opposite of what they should be. Fortunately, the spices kick in later; the lavender lingers, but cardamom saves the blend a bit. Here you can feel that hazy warmth mixing with the dry, dusty vibe of the lily-of-the-valley and woody notes. There’s also a sharp, very astringent, acidic note that clashes and throws everything off balance—I assume that’s the tobacco they’re calling it. I’ve smelled plenty of tobaccos, but this ‘thing’ doesn’t resemble anything real; it’s one of the worst I’ve ever smelled, even bothering me after just five minutes. When it dries down, I detect a salty edge, nothing like caviar, but rather a cocktail of cheap musks that ends in a detergent-like note identical to Invictus, though at least Invictus is better made. That musk is Tonalid. Good longevity, moderate sillage. All in all, another horrendous designer fragrance, another clone, a lack of imagination, and shoddy quality that insults good taste. The consumer who trusts a prestigious brand is the one who loses, while companies charge way more than they deliver. Rating: 1