Jazz

40 reseñas

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• jesus ramon corona sauced

  June 4, 2013

  

  It brings back many good memories, reminding me of the rich and charming scent of this perfume. The bottle I bought is the half-white, half-black one, and its spice opening followed by floral mid-notes where jasmine stands out while you can still smell the spices, leading to a rich, fragrant dry down of well-blended woods, leather, and tobacco. At first, the scent is strong, but it fades nicely over the hours, leaving a very pleasant trail. I recommend it to men who want to smell great, and I’d give it 9.5 out of 10.

• ShiseidoTactics

  July 2, 2013

  

  The same day I tested M7, I tried this fragrance, and yes, it’s much better. I’ll keep it in mind for a future test, why not? and potentially for a future purchase too. Just the top notes already include many of my favorites (nutmeg, cinnamon, lavender, basil, anise, bergamot, cardamom…)

• nysslaone

  July 19, 2014

  

  Very rich and long-lasting perfume; there’s nothing to say, I think everything has already been covered in other reviews. Just one question: is this for mature men? Or can it work for someone in their early 20s?

• alberto pei

  July 31, 2014

  

  One of the best perfumes I’ve ever owned, a very rich scent with great longevity and sillage. It’s the best vintage fragrance currently on the market. I’ve worn it about five times and would buy it again without hesitation. Thanks, YSL, for creating this fragrance.

• astrocito

  September 16, 2014

  

  I was gifted the vintage version when I was 10. The memory is very hazy, so I bought it again; while it’s obviously not the same, it doesn’t seem bad or unpleasant to me. The dominant note is lavender, over which the others unfold: spices, iris, leather, tobacco, and musk. The powdery aspect (iris + musk) is subtle and very pleasant. One might assume powdery lavender sounds old-fashioned or aristocratic, but it’s nothing like that; it fits perfectly in the 20-45 age range and obviously beyond that too. It’s the first perfume where I’ve felt the phenomenon of reformulation, and while I can’t say if it’s good or bad, I agree with a Fragrantica user about Dior’s Fahrenheit, arguing that reformulating a perfume is a way of annihilating memory.

• osbarr23

  October 16, 2014

  

  A fragrance where lavender, cinnamon, jasmine, and leather notes create an attractive combination; yes, many times women asked me what such a great-smelling perfume I was wearing. It has a considerable trail and on my skin, it lasted at least 12 hours. It’s undoubtedly masculine, for men who have arrived, not for very young people. I’ve had four bottles and hope to buy it again because it’s a sophisticated, elegant, clean, and attractive classic.

• JEUSRP

  January 25, 2015

  

  Yesterday I used this fragrance and I must say that every time I wear it, it creates a feeling of happiness in me; I feel good with myself. At first, for the first 10 minutes, the scent isn’t very to my liking, but after that olfactory lag, its aromatic evolution begins, which is worth the wait. Of the scents I detect, there’s iris but a bit earthy; I don’t know if I’m explaining myself, but nothing intrusive, very well combined with leather, tobacco, cinnamon, nutmeg, lavender, and bergamot, with a subtle floral touch that might be jasmine. On me, it has a moderate trail from start to finish, superb longevity—it’s one of the perfumes with the greatest duration, close to 12 hours, and on my shirt, this singular aroma can last 2 or 3 days. You can use it for special occasions; it’s a very elegant, masculine scent with unparalleled refinement. It’s one of the perfumes you should use to make a clean and tidy impression, of course, matching your attire; you don’t need to wear a suit, but you must be very well-dressed with elegance and gallantry. I have the reformulated version shown in the description photo, however, I still recommend it. Hopefully, one day I can get the vintage version; if the reformulated one left me amazed, the vintage will leave me speechless…

• MennyP

  May 4, 2015

  

  After reading gelo999’s review, I decided to try it with gigantic and wrong expectations. Finally, I tried it, and the first scent I noticed didn’t like it at all; it smells like a very long-lived gentleman, maybe around 40 years old. Then a pleasant floral aroma emerges and gains intensity, but without losing that previous smell. Definitely not for me. Maybe I’d like the vintage version more, though I’m not as excited about getting to know it anymore. As I said, I see it better on an older man, too confident in himself. That said, its longevity is very old-school, superior to 12 hours, and its trail also feels heavy…

• KID

  May 6, 2015

  

  MennyP: If a guy at 40 is considered long-lived, you’re an egg that hasn’t even hatched yet. Stick to commenting on the fragrance and nothing else. Your bio has good and bad music, haha, who are you to decide what’s good or bad? Your behavior is disrespectful and out of place. Kids like you should be careful with comments because your maximum experience is a baby bottle, so don’t try to make lame remarks. Write a review, rate it however you want, but limit yourself to that. Greetings, out-of-place people bother me, okay.

• gelo999

  May 16, 2015

  

  Very timely and eloquent the comment by @KID. I understand that a young, inexperienced guy might think a fern doesn’t smell good, precisely because they aren’t usual in this decade full of easy, synthetic notes, simple accords, minimalism, and many gourmands. They were indeed excellent for young people in the 80s, who dressed in black and listened to Techno and Punk. Fragrances must be understood in their social and cultural context. Although it’s not the norm, there are young people who do their homework and experiment with vintage, including this complex family. Jazz isn’t easy; it’s a complex, baroque, rebellious fern, full of bitter and aromatic notes that combined with lavender leave a dark, bitter-sweet, and dramatic taste, not suitable for beginners. I recommend @MennyP that if he’s interested, he start with a modern fern, high quality, easy, and simple, he’ll surely like it more, like Bottega Veneta Pour Homme. And for those who want to experiment with Jazz, please don’t try the current formula which is terrible; use a few drops of the vintage that can still be found on eBay. As @pablOSO does, listen to music like The Stranglers or Depeche Mode to fully enjoy the 80s.

• KID

  May 19, 2015

  

  I’ll just answer you with one phrase and finish. To be great and wise, one must first be a child and a fool. Greetings.

• MennyP

  May 20, 2015

  

  Wow, I didn’t think self-esteem could be this fragile, but if it is: sorry, Mr. KID (haha, very ironic). The truth is, I lack experience; yes, I’m very young. But you, who think you’re “mature”—or whatever that is—should take things from where they come. I don’t even know you, and neither do you. Giving importance to what a stranger says is absurd. Have a great time…

• priethcallas

  May 21, 2015

  

  The version I’m reviewing is the first one, from 1988, irregular black and white packaging, 125 ml splash format. Fragrantica classifies it as Woody Aromatic. Haarmann Reimer lists it as Fougere Fresh leaning towards woody. The book ‘The World of Perfumes’ by Fabienne Pavia classifies it in ‘Ferns’ (a fantastic denomination with lavender, woods, oakmoss, caraway, bergamot, etc.) and the Aromatic Fern subfamily. I stick with the last classification; it fits what I perceive better. At first, I felt something powdery, green floral, hyssop, lavender, basil, nutmeg, and soft bergamot. After four hours, I only perceived the marked floral phase highlighted by carnation and soft jasmine, with lavender in the background. At 10 hours, I already felt soft leather, adorable oakmoss, soft cedar, a bit of tonka bean, and amber. I draw a parallel with Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels, launched a year later, also woody aromatic. Without a doubt, a fragrance in transition between the dense ones of the late 70s/80s and the minimalist florals of the 90s. Now it would be for mature taste; you won’t find sweetness, gourmand notes, or oud. Designed for the young public of that time, in my school at 17 many wanted it. I tried it in 1997 and it was different, a sharper start and less floral. I haven’t tried recent versions, but I’d like to see how far the dismantling has gone. It had heavy to moderate sillage, lasting more than 12 hours feeling clearly. It’s more for formal and daytime occasions. I see it better for intermediate seasons.

• LARGION

  January 4, 2016

  

  I bought the black and white plastic bottle with angular design at the beginning of the 90s: a whole hallucination! I had it twice, now I have the glass version. The vintage was much sweeter, cinnamon-like, and heavy on spices, long-lasting but ‘comfortable’, not intrusive. The current version isn’t bad, it’s more lavender and less spicy, also good.

• MarcusRS

  February 6, 2016

  

  The fantastic Jazz from the late 80s was the third perfume I bought with my job in 1988. A whole sensation with its black and white plastic bottle, fragrant, powerful, and delicious. The one produced until a few years ago, even after the first reformulation, had part of that spirit. However, this aromatic icon has gone away forever; it’s lamentable that YSL continues to sell it, although very hard to find. It’s their last and most disastrous reformulation; apparently, I’ll have to save the last 20ml of my original bottle out of the three I had. Unfortunately, I’ll have to return this one that arrived today. Goodbye YSL Jazz, I’m going to miss you.

• don k

  July 5, 2016

  

  I was one of the happy owners of the original JAZZ from the early 90s. The bottle was very pretty, black and white plastic, not transparent like the one in the database. It was a modern perfume for that time and was one of the best I had. I agree with prieth: it has a very similar style to TSAR. Today I see that scent as more formal, but back then it distilled youth, dynamism, and sophistication. A masterpiece by YSL.

• fatumdominus

  August 3, 2016

  

  JAZZFUE, JAZZADIOS, a giant among giants, now depressed by the global depression. Like everything reformulated, they go to hell. Sorry to the forum folks, it’s happened to me with many from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, and some from the 60s of my relatives who were Exquisite-made perfumes, where that trail they left made people ask what that was, what sensuality, what good taste. There are still many, but intensity, longevity, and long life are no longer the same; they are short-lived, barely a few hours. I put on Dior Homme Intense, 6 sprays on skin and clothes, 17-22 degrees in the afternoon, and in 3 or 4 hours, goodbye perfume and wasted money. Not so with Opium by YSL, Obsession by CK, Kouros, or my dear Joop! Pour Homme, which displaces perfumes. I hope the new September release is equal or better, otherwise lose it in your ears. Maybe Balenciaga Pour Homme revives, until now the best I’ve known; I don’t want to invest in future disappointments so I don’t want to know more reformulated novelties, it’s hard for me. I take the joy of having known great fragrances. P.S. Mr. KID, I thought your clarification about these young guys who think they know everything and have been in the field for decades was timely. I think there should be humility in everything; if reason, logic, and experience aren’t respected, there’s nothing left but the power of the word. On the 25-cent coins of Chile it says: FOR REASON OR FORCE. You can comment without knowing or knowing too much, but without disrespecting the years we aren’t all old rags…

• jesus ramon corona sauced

  August 5, 2016

  

  I’m re-reading all the reviews about this fantastic, elegant, and super perfume, which was JAZZ by YSL. In its beginnings, it was everything they told you and a little more; incredible and unforgettable for the days, afternoons, and nights we spent together. I haven’t tried the reformulations and I won’t; I hope to find a vintage bottle from the 80s to remember this scent again. I’ll include other super fantastic ones like Balenciaga Pour Homme, delicious and charming, and Calvin Klein from 1981, also fantastic. In my personal taste, these three have marked my olfactory world.

• KID

  August 18, 2016

  

  Just want to thank you for receiving my comment and respectfully reading your opinions. Warm regards from Argentina.

• VegaMax

  July 18, 2017

  

  A sophisticated classic, reading with the bottle! I put it on at 11:30 and it’s now 6:15 PM, and I can still detect a light presence on my skin. Without a doubt, one of the most attractive Eaux de Toilettes out there.

• jimblue

  September 19, 2017

  

  Great classic fragrance, old school, for its lack of prejudice in measuring the power of some notes that in today’s diluted perfumes would cause terror. It opens like a spicy bomb, strong, without hesitation: cilantro, anise, nutmeg in high volume, and green herbs with creamy citruses. I confess this phase gives me a shock, it even seems to have animalistic points. Very fresh, talc-like, elegant, and less harassing; the heart settles on geranium and other flowers, but keeps the nutmeg with a base of fine woods and a delicious mossy finish. In this stage, the fragrance acquires a sensual tone of another paradigm, of traditional masculinity, almost paternal. The dry down is woody-ambery, fresh with the memory of spices and sandalwood, but already in a diffuse blend. It’s not my style, I wouldn’t wear it, but there’s no doubt the quality and mastery in this work are magnificent. Elegant: once youthful, now mature… Good longevity and sillage.

• kikoses

  October 11, 2017

  

  I’m writing this review with the reformulated version. I had a rare experience with the vintage: I found a forgotten tester in a display case, but when I asked for it, they denied me, arguing it was no longer sold and removed it from the shelf. Continuing with the updated version, I must say it highlights the 90s spirit because it lacks that power that made these perfumes unique, which nowadays isn’t respected but classified as bad taste and almost vulgar due to its appearance. Jazz manages to establish the scene of the traditional and moves it to a neutral point where the evolution of its components goes head-to-head until the end; it’s an even and balanced sensation that won’t leave you indifferent. It achieves everything that makes us feel good without leaving anything aside. I would use it for the office, an afternoon with family, or informal outings; it’s very complete because it has a bit of everything and seems versatile to me. I have unique respect for Kourous because I must find the right moment to apply its personality at a solar system level, but Jazz, as its name says, invites you to enjoy because the best moments are to be shared.

• entredicho

  November 17, 2017

  

  I should probably be happy I never knew the modern version of this Jazz. What I have is from the early 90s with the beautiful white and black plastic bottle already mentioned. Just its design honors its name, picturing piano keys, but not a piano in a restaurant at a luxury hotel where a ‘piano-man’ fills the awkward silence of 30-year-old married couples with frugal songs. Jazz (Vintage) is an old wall piano with twisted keys (like its bottle) in a downtown Jazz club. Hands of prestigious musicians have passed through it, blessing it and leaving part of its soul. This piano knows romance and its horrible, beautiful truth. It went out of tune and got tuned many times, but it never stops playing. There is an alchemy in smelling the artisan varnish of its woods; in its strings, timeless swing songs resonate. The place is full: a glass of water and a carnation at each table; the hustle of waiters serving coffees and gin tonics; a slight smell of a sewer subtly invading the smoke-charged air… The concert is about to start, and the musicians take off their leather coats to grab their instruments. The pianist’s hands slide to the keys, and the piano becomes docile to surrender with masochistic love to the ballad that will seduce and disrupt another night its Yin-Yang heart. Jazz (Vintage) = Lomani + Paco Rabanne Pour Homme + Tsar…

• Fortinental

  January 6, 2018

  

  Jazz is a YSL classic, an exquisite fragrance that I unfortunately never had in my collection. Why? Here in Argentina, L’Oréal screws up again with the ‘La Collection’ editions, which are completely different from the original. But when you go to a perfumery to test Jazz, the tester they use is the original (the one in the Fragrantica photo), but they sell you the Collection edition. If you can get the tester or the vintage version, take advantage of it!

• uhm

  March 23, 2018

  

  My vintage version is many years old, so maybe not all are the same. It’s diametrically opposed to the current one. I like it, although I prefer the modern version. The opening has a fresh anise note that stands out for at least two hours. Lavender is also perceived, vaguely reminding me of Ferragamo F Black. The evolution changes a lot towards an oriental base with amber and leather. The moss gives it a mature character, but on my skin, no note stands out excessively; everything is blended. Despite the warm base, it keeps traces of the initial freshness of anise and lavender. I’ve worn it for six hours and can still smell it without issues, always at home; I feel it lacks power outdoors, but it’s very good.

• Bofifa

  April 18, 2018

  

  Finally, I got a bottle of the first version: that pop art masterpiece in white and black with letters in a staircase. It produced shock and disturbance from something very distant. Jazz had another version in clear glass around the year 2000, and then its inclusion in ‘La Collection’ in a square bottle, hard to find like Rive Gauche. I have both, and they are virtually identical. But the late 80s Jazz is another world: denser, more concentrated, and rougher. The performance is the same: moderate sillage and good longevity (the flanker ‘Jazz Prestige’ from 1993 handled the volume). The original has an intense green, like moss on stone or tap water from an old neighborhood. Sometimes it reminds me of VC&A’s Tsar with nitro, but it evolves into talc and barber shop nuances without losing that stinging quality. It’s classic but versatile, without leather, sandalwood, or earthy notes from the 80s. It’s dark and rough, not as refreshing as balsamic. A dose of geranium accentuates the post-shave lotion touch. Rive Gauche would appropriate this facet. The final reflection is one of anguish: today it’s impossible to make a perfume like this due to IFRA restrictions and lack of interest. It’s rocky, almost martial, without nonsense. Like smoking in public places or seeing an old photo and reliving a happy era with people who won’t return, feeling mutilated in the soul.

• gatuna

  December 9, 2018

  

  One of my favorite men’s perfumes. Elegant and unforgettable aroma. Fantastic.

• beto_ruiz

  December 24, 2018

  

  I absolutely love YSL Jazz; it’s one of my favorites. I really enjoy its scent; it feels very masculine and timeless. I discovered it recently, and it’s one of the best I’ve ever smelled, although I’ve only tested it in the glass bottle; I can’t imagine how the white and black plastic version was. I don’t understand why they discontinued it if it’s so easy to like and has so many fans. It’s an aromatic woody with floral and spicy tones: lavender, carnation, nutmeg, cilantro, cinnamon, anise, tobacco, hyssop, and woods. It teases both fougère and aromatic-woody. Although it sounds classic, it maintains an attractive structure. Current versions last several hours but only project well for the first hour; still, its performance is better than many current fragrances. The 2018 version was one of the ones I used the most, and I’ll keep using it if I can find the original.

• Don Pereyra

  January 4, 2019

  

  Elegant perfume for confident men, I recommend it 100% for day and night. Cilantro is the top note, followed by a powerful, penetrating geranium. It has excellent projection and a good sillage. It’s very special and beautiful; I recommend it with my eyes closed.

• Selene

  April 5, 2019

  

  I love Jazz: it’s dirty and clean at the same time. It starts as a classic fougère with citruses and lavender dominating the clean, green opening, then turns spicy with nutmeg and cilantro. As the citrus fades, a dirty cinnamon with tobacco explodes, becoming irreverent like a man in the fog of a cabaret. It has a sweet touch from anise (without being the star), geranium and carnation florals, and closes with leather, sandalwood, and woods that bring it closer to an oriental. Green moss and basil appear in the heart. It’s amber, warm, and enveloping, with that typical YSL musk. People compare it to Tsar, but Tsar is harder and more dramatic; Jazz is calmer. It also reminds me of Rive Gauche at the start, but then it goes its own way. A YSL gem that never became Kourous, still reformulated and a bit weaker, but still showing its essence.

• Josesan

  August 31, 2019

  

  I was wandering aimlessly. Suddenly, I noticed that peculiar door, split into two geometric halves: left black and right snowy white. Above the door, some letters: JAZZ. I approached it expecting a typical jazz club, with smoke and smells of sweaty bodies. ‘I’ve often gotten lost searching for the burn that keeps things awake.’ I crossed the threshold and my surprise was total: it wasn’t a jazz venue, but a minimalist black-and-white op-art hair salon, a dreamlike serene environment. The salon was empty and no one answered. I sat down, waited, and closed my eyes to inhale the scent of the place. Immediately, I felt the unmistakable smell of a classic barbershop: an arpeggio of aromatic herbs and romantic flowers. A fresh, tender lavender came to me, hand in hand with a citrus bergamot, both smiling and dear. This breath of clarity soothed the bold aromas of a deep bunch of herbs (hyssop and coriander). Not even the spicy whisper of nutmeg and cardamom altered that pristine freshness. A bright spark of anise seeds gave way to simple iris and jasmine flowers, adding delicacy to the effluvium. In the distance, a lordly scent of leather, sandalwood, and amber was perceived, of unparalleled softness. The scent was soft but very long-lasting, lingering for hours in memory. Delicate and prolonged, soft and eternal. My mind drifted away from the body and time lost its dimension, where the persistence of memory dripped over soft clocks. When I opened my eyes, several hours had passed without me realizing. The salon was still empty. I walked out to the street, turned around, and that white-black door had disappeared. I asked the shopkeeper at the corner. He looked at me suspiciously and informed me that that shop had disappeared twenty years ago. The scent of that dreamlike salon accompanied me on my thoughtful walk down the street. ‘It’s futile to search for the corner where the night forgets its journey.’

• georgequeue

  December 14, 2019

  

  I had the opportunity to get Jazz for $43 two years ago, but it didn’t catch my attention; however, my brother saw a new, sealed bottle for $56 a few days ago and… guess what… now it’s in my hands! YSL Jazz opens with spicy notes of coriander, cardamom, and nutmeg that, along with lavender and oakmoss, give a dry, earthy aura. This opening is strong and a bit abrupt, but within minutes the cinnamon, basil, and anise notes come into play, balancing the start, adding sweetness and Oriental character: sometimes it reminds me of a fresher, less sweet version of Opium Pour Homme. An hour later, the floral notes appear and the tonka bean and amber chords add creaminess. Cedar, leather, and musk are not very noticeable, but they are there to provide masculinity. It’s not so woody, but rather spicy and creamy. YSL Jazz is an incredible fragrance that frames the transition from the 80s to the 90s. The bottle is from 2011. It has great longevity (+10 hours), good sillage, and moderate projection. It’s used in social settings without a romantic purpose or to stand out. As a detail, it’s a more rounded and elegant version of Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar, and quite similar to Salvador Dalí’s Salvador. Sometimes it reminds me of Eau Sauvage Extrême, but this one is much more pleasant, dynamic, and modern. This perfume created by Jean-François Latty in 1988 has come home to stay. If you find it and appreciate classic masculine scents, take it and don’t let it go, as it’s hard to find and prices are through the roof. Fragrance: 8.5/10. Longevity: 10/10. Projection: 8/10. Sillage: 9/10. Versatility: 7/10. Score: 8.5/10.

• Elifragance17

  July 1, 2020

  

  On July 13, 2020, exactly 26 years ago, when I was 14, it cost me $26. It was a night, one of many events as a guest musician. We were driving to the event, the driver stopped, someone got out to use the bathroom, then another, and finally I had to get out too. In a suitcase, I placed it between my feet like guarding an invaluable treasure, and in a rush, I put an innocent bottle of this rich, different, strong yet gentle aroma on top. No flashy colors. The next day I remembered I was keeping my bag in the car, I searched, I searched, I searched, and I apologized to my friend Jazz, YSL. I left him on the road, right there, alone, with no one to rescue him. I felt the loss and ran to find another friend, Jazz YSL. He was a 14-year-old boy who, with confidence in a piggy bank, was saving anxiously to satisfy his senses with relaxing aromas. Prices changed, interest rose, the friend got rich, flew away, and disappeared. I didn’t say goodbye, but rather ‘see you later.’ An older friend, in a black suit, extended his hand smiling; his skin was different. He said: ‘Hello. I am that friend you accidentally left in the desert 26 years ago. I’m back, I’m here. You were my owner, thank you for being my friend, you are welcome in my home, you can come as many times as you wish.’ This friend Jazz YSL is a chatterbox, playful, flirtatious, serious, kind, and sometimes romantic. He’s a musician, yes, a lover, one of those friends you miss and coexist with differently than passing friends. Greetings to all. I have the original Jazz YSL set, white-black box, includes an aftershave, no doubt, we are now three. ADIOS!

• Victor - Perfumaniac

  March 24, 2021

  

  IT HAS MUSIC INSIDE: I had it in 1997, it was my second designer fragrance. It was very intense, woody, burnt wood, incense, and amber. The herbal top notes gave freshness that faded until the wood and amber took root. It’s vintage with modernizing touches from the 90s (already out of fashion today), but it can give a lesson in robustness to current woody scents. It shines more in autumn or when it’s under 72 degrees. It’s versatile, though better for night in a casual setting. If you find it, be careful with the sprays; overuse saturates the nose for a while. The fixative is excellent and long-lasting. Recommended sprays: 3 to 5 on the body. Fixative: 9/10. Sillage: Heavy. Intensity: High.

• svazquez7

  December 21, 2021

  

  A fragrance that breaks my heart to see them let it die. To the point of discarding those that started the class and distinction of YSL: Kouros to RG, Jazz to Body, Kouros PH, and so on. The little I remember of Jazz is that it seemed like a heavy, loaded Live Jazz. A rarity of Oriental Fougère with woody notes and old-school freshness. It’s not a beast, but it lasted a long time. Coming from YSL, what I liked was its versatility and refinement. Tragically, Saint Laurent has now insisted on reducing its variety to just two variants (not because of COVID), launching them as if they were mandatory season after season. I don’t know what they’re thinking, but that longing for true elegance makes me act like a nostalgic old man. Not that old, because I was at its peak in the early 2000s. Jazz could be launched today and still be admired; what they’ve released in these 15 years has been pure trash.

• egarza12

  September 19, 2022

  

  WHITE AND BLACK PLASTIC BOTTLE. IN MEXICO, IT WAS SOLD AT A PERFUME MARKET WITHOUT A DOUBT. I PAID 500 PESOS. VERY STRANGE AND VERY SPECIAL SCENT.

• Joseemi2003

  August 9, 2023

  

  Yesterday I was walking through a mall in Maracay and walked into a corner perfume shop. I saw a Cool Water at a good price, but right before paying, I spotted this beauty in the window. I’d been looking for it for a long time. The scent is a delight; lavender is the queen, which is why many call it a Fougère (though to me, it’s half Fougère, half Oriental). I really miss the clove, nutmeg, and the rest. What a pity it’s discontinued, though I understand why, as it’s a bit out of fashion now, but it remains a legend. I compared it to Boucheron Pour Homme EDP: this one is more noble and less citrusy. Boucheron is an elegant, sharp bomb, but this one can’t be missed. It cost me $49 and is the 2011 version, a concentrated bomb.

• RoosterMoretti

  January 17, 2025

  

  I’d been searching for its name for months and finally tried it: 15 sprays confirm the undeniable resemblance to Pasha EDT and Safari RL (it seems closer to Safari, with a spicier touch). The scent is very good; among my vintage picks, it’s in the top 3. I’ve always been loyal to mossy, woody, and tobacco scents, but with the current trend towards sweetness, they don’t seem as attractive as before. To the point where this trend is displacing fragrances that were icons in their time (like Scandal, Y EDP, Hawas, etc.).

• diegomagadan

  June 1, 2025

  

  Almost identical to Cartier Pasha. I bought it blind since it’s no longer in stores. It’s a scent from the past; honestly, I didn’t like it, but it doesn’t smell bad either. It’s masculine and clean, not too attention-grabbing, but I only see older people wearing it. No longevity or sillage; it lasts max 4 hours on my skin with poor projection. Literally smells like a clean old man. I sold it. I understand why so many people romanticize these old perfumes out of nostalgia for their parents or grandparents, but if you set aside the sentimentality, it’s nothing special…

• Fragancefran

  December 7, 2025

  

  Fast and clear, one of the best I’ve ever smelled. If you can get your hands on it, good luck, because it’s hard to find. Thanks to cyclical fashion, these classics will return. What an aroma, by God!