Nº 3 Seduccion Magnetica Magnetic Seduction by Victorio & Lucchino

Found it in the closet after two years. I’d forgotten about it, and upon retesting, I’m not sure if it’s due to maturation or because I didn’t like it the day before. Maybe it reminded me of Hugo Boss The Scent Elixir, which is sublime. Strange that no one compares them; they’re on the same line. It also reminds me of the discontinued Zara 9.0. It’s spicy with woods, very long-lasting, and has a great trail. For the price, it’s stellar; it doesn’t hurt to spend. 8-10, but given the price, I’d give it 9-10.

Fresh and aromatic opening with citrus and mint. That freshness fades and iris takes over from almost the start to the end, sweet, floral, and powdery. Accompanied by cardamom and ginger. Then the spices yield to vetiver, which adds an earthy touch alongside the iris, which doesn’t give up. In the dry down, all notes blend together and close with cedar and benzoin, woody and resinous. For me, it’s for everyday wear, unisex, performs better than expected, and at the low cost, it leaves nothing to be desired.

December 2022, just as summer hit Uruguay with temperatures of 25-30°C, my take: take online reviews with a grain of salt. I’ve seen everything about this scent: that it’s just a cologne, that it lasts 10 minutes, that it smells like iodine, or that you need to stay away from people for 20 minutes after applying it. Nothing could be further from the truth. On my skin, which is hyper-dry and where perfumes usually don’t last, it stayed on for over six hours until I went to bed, projecting with moderate sillage for the first hour. The aroma is rich and unique; while it reminds me of Dior Homme, I’d say it’s just a faint echo. I detect iris, though not as prominently, leaning more toward the style of Zara NPH III but with a more noticeable cardamom and citrus presence, which makes it feel less like lipstick. I wear it for the office and formal occasions; it feels luxurious and is totally recommended.

Incredible. The original Dior Homme is one of my favorites; its copy was Valentino Uomo, sweeter, perhaps too much. If you remove the cocoa from Dior and add more citrus and fresh mint, you get this number 3 by Vittorio and Lucchino. 94% natural ingredients, for those who, looking at the price and not the liquid, claim it’s synthetic or alcoholic. None of that. It will delight iris lovers and those who find Dior or Valentino too dense, because that citrus and less sweetness make it very wearable even in heat, if not excessive. Moderate projection for two hours at 1.5 meters, and lasts up to 5 hours. Nothing worrying: 150ml at €10 gives you to reapply every three hours and keep enjoying a summer Dior Homme that smells like angels.

Citrus and iris stand out. It feels powdery, warm, heavy but pleasant, and sweet. I would wear it, but most people I asked said they didn’t like it much. I think it suits men of any age, but for a calm environment, family dinner, or friends; yes, not for parties or dates. Longevity and trail are quite good.

This is a truly fantastic EDT for fragrance lovers; its evolution is perfect, addictive, and unisex. It’s not the longest-lasting, but you can reapply, and for the price, you can’t ask for more. Congratulations to Victorio and Lucchino on this masterpiece: a perfume for any season, day, or night. One hour of projection and five hours of longevity. Super happy with this woody, slightly spiced EDT, a solid 10/10.

With all due respect to those who like this essence… it’s a total bomb. It smells like makeup cream and lipstick; a scent I’d love to smell on a woman, but for a man, it’s an insult. I can tolerate unisex colognes because there are good ones, but here they’re selling a totally feminine essence as if it were masculine. PS: I bought it blind because there were no testers, a serious mistake I won’t make again. Now my neighbor is the one enjoying it, and in her own words: ‘How did you get confused and buy a women’s cologne?’. That said it all.

Hello! It starts with a citrus and spicy note heavy on iris, but be warned: it smells like iodine to me (just like Spartacus said), which is a bit off-putting at first. However, if you stick with it until it settles, it changes completely; the iodine fades, the iris becomes woodier and sweeter, and eventually, it turns into chocolate with spices and woods. It’s not my favorite because of that opening, but for under €10 in a 150ml bottle, the value is insane. It lasts about 6 hours with a soft sillage, perfect for home or post-shower. If you like the dry-down, it’s worth a try.

Hands down the best EDT in this VyL line. It achieves a remarkably close resemblance to Dior Homme for a steal of a price, under €10. It’s true it doesn’t last all day, but you get a huge 150ml bottle to over-spray in beast mode or use as a shower gel. Totally recommended; the value-for-money is unbeatable.

I picked it up for 10 euros at the supermarket, and for that price, you can’t ask for more; it definitely doesn’t smell bad like other reviews say.

To be honest, it’s a really good cologne. It doesn’t have spectacular longevity, but for the price, it’s not bad. I’ve tried Acqua di Parma or Etro perfumes that cost ten times more, and the difference in longevity isn’t that huge; the quality is noticeable, but for €10, what do you expect? It feels more like Dior Homme Intense than Valentino Uomo. With VO, they only share bergamot and cedar, but here the talcum-powdered air is less pronounced. VO is creamier and chocolatey with hazelnut, which isn’t present here. With DHI, they share iris, cedar, and vetiver; the powdery iris is the key to both, but then they take different paths. DHI is French elegance, while this fragrance bets on citrus and spices to be softer and lighter, without losing its oriental soul. It’s an oriental, woody, spiced, and sweet aroma with a pleasant powdery iris. Don’t expect spectacular performance for the price, but the longevity is decent and the trail is soft. Perfect for after a shower or going for a walk without complications. Use it during the day, in any season; due to its softness, it’s not very night-appropriate. Ideal for dressing up at home without fuss. If you’re looking for power and longevity, don’t come near it.

To be honest, it’s a really good cologne. It doesn’t have spectacular longevity, but it’s not bad for the price. I’ve tried Acqua di Parma or Etro perfumes that cost ten times more, and the difference in longevity isn’t that huge; the quality is noticeable. But for €10, what do you expect? It seems more similar to Dior Homme Intense than Valentino Uomo. With VO, they only share bergamot and cedar, but here the powdery feel is less pronounced. VO is creamier and chocolatey with hazelnut, which isn’t present here. With DHI, they share iris, cedar, and vetiver; the powdery iris is the key for both, but then they take different paths. DHI is French elegance, while this fragrance bets on citrus and spices to be softer and lighter without losing its oriental soul. It’s an oriental, woody, spicy, and sweet aroma with a pleasant powdery iris. Don’t expect spectacular performance for the price, but the longevity is decent and the sillage is soft. Perfect for after a bath or a casual walk without complications. Use it during the day, in any season; it’s not very evening-appropriate due to its softness. Ideal for freshening up at home without fuss. If you’re looking for power and longevity, stay away.

This is a cheap knockoff of Valentino Uomo for crisis times, overloading the caramel notes and downgrading ingredient quality just to squeeze in more milliliters. It’s like swapping Valentino’s high-quality roasted coffee for a vulgar bowl of cheap diner coffee. No one has explained why a brand like Victorio and Lucchino, which reached the top with masterpieces like Abril, would make such a disastrous move with these nauseating men’s fragrances. For compulsive buyers of knockoffs and cheap imitations.