Perfume Reviews by Francop

Lavanda by Ach. Brito

Beautiful lavender cologne with a perfect blend of herbs, patchouli & musk.

Perfect to send you into a relaxing sleep when in the mood.

Longevity is right for a cologne & the bottle is elegant & timeless.

Thumbs up!
1st August 2025
293007

Siesta by Antonio Miro

Refreshing zesty spicy woody fragrance, perfectly suited for summer.

Thumbs up!
28th May 2024
281124

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Vera Wang for Men by Vera Wang

I have owned the vintage version since it was launched in 2004 and used the shower gel & aftershave balm (which were beautifully bottled in the gift set they came in) many years ago. I have been left with the fragrance which comes in a lovely cool looking bottle.

As for the juice itself, I would say that it just smells a bit average. A sort of melange of fruity, spicy & woody notes with average longevity.

I shall give it a thumbs up as this fragrance brings back lovely memories when I used the grooming extras.

Thumbs up!
7th May 2024
280630

No. 9 d'Igor by Henry Jacques

Beautiful masculine fragrance with very suave top notes of aldehydes, cloves and chamomile followed by gentle jasmine, iris & lily of the valley. The dry down is lovely with notes of leather & patchouli softened by a hint of amber.

Great Longevity & Sillage.

Thumbs up!
29th March 2024
279554

New York Forever by Bond No. 9

Lovely scent with prominent notes of cinnamon & patchouli. It feels very light initially but after several wears its performance has greatly improved.

Thumbs up!
13th March 2024
291124

Noir by Bath and Body Works

I sprayed the tester on my right wrist in the store and smelt a pleasant accord which disappeared within the hour.

Medium thumbs!
12th March 2024
278988

Ocean by Bath and Body Works

Very average aquatic freshie with good longevity.

Medium Thumbs!
12th March 2024
278987

Axe Africa / Lynx Africa by Axe / Lynx

Gorgeous fragrance for smelling good on the go! Particularly after a Gym Shower!

Thumbs up!
22nd February 2024
278312

Chinatown by Bond No. 9

It has taken me years to appreciate Chinatown as the peach note used to put me off when I first tried it many years ago.

I now really enjoy wearing Chinatown. It is a fruity fragrance with a very long lasting accord that I wear in the colder months.

Thumbs up!
20th February 2024
278260

Orange Star by Tauer

Andy created a very unique fizzy orangey fragrance with a very uplifting accord of oranges & his own blend of other notes which you can detect in his other fragrances.

I really like it 🧡🧡🧡

Longevity is Superb 🌟🌟🌟

Thumbs up!
20th February 2024
278259

Royale Ambree by Legrain

I grew up in Spain wearing this lovely fragrance.

It has that clean aromatic uplifting feeling when you wear it in the morning after a shower/bath/shave and you stroll out in the fresh air. Longevity is pretty good, particularly in the warmer months.

Thumbs up!
20th February 2024
278258

New York Flowers by Bond No. 9

Lovely sparkly floral fragrance from Bond no 9.

Perfect for spring wear.

Thumbs up!
16th February 2024
278034

Casbah by Robert Piguet

Beautiful long lasting church incense fragrance; perfect for wearing it at Easter & Lent.

Thumbs up!
15th February 2024
277987

Dubai Platinum by Bond No. 9

Dubai platinum & Governor Island by Bond no 9 smell identical.

Both have a long lasting incense accord which is churchy and austere. Perfect for Lent & Easter wearing 🙏🙏🙏

The bottles and prices are different but the juice is the same.

Get the cheaper one…
15th February 2024
277969

Agua de Colonia by S3

Lovely fresh eau de cologne that I grew up using as a child. It has clean accords of neroli & aromatic herbs but less formal than 4711. It has a wonderful uplifting effect every time you use it.

A must for any fragrance lover.

You can buy a 750ml bottle for a few euros.

Thumbs up!
26th January 2024
277307

Sandal Rose by Sunnamusk

Sandal Rose oil by Sunnamusk is a beautiful rendition to rose, vanilla and sandalwood with a clear Arabic style with good longevity after applying a few drops on your neck.

Thumbs up!
24th January 2024
277229

A*Men Pure Tonka by Thierry Mugler

Beautiful gourmand long lasting fragrance with prominent notes of lavender, coffee, tonka, vanilla and patchouli.

Perfect for cold winter days

Thumbs up!
8th January 2024
276757

Lily & Spice by Penhaligon's

Beautiful fragrance around a heady lily note with a lovely spiciness around it ideal for winter months when the fragrance will envelope you nicely.

Moderate Longevity overall.

Thumbs up!
7th January 2024
276725

Mahon Leather by Floris

Lovely take on Spanish Leather, vetiver and citrus with a very clean and singing feel with average longevity.

Thumbs up!
4th January 2024
276631

English Lavender by Yardley

Nice relaxing fragrance that works well as a pillow spray before sleeping.

A galaxy away from the original Lavender by Yardley that for me was the gold standard of Lavender fragrances in terms of quality and character.

This reformulated version seems to be more of a relaxing aid with average longevity than a true classic.

Thumbs up!
2nd January 2024
276573

Mauboussin pour Homme by Mauboussin

Beautiful masculine take on smoky lavender with a vanilla dry down. Simple but really well done.

My EDP bottle acquired recently (reformulated version) lasted 4 hours which is not bad at all for the price.

This fragrance could be the male version of Guerlain Shalimar although it would require a bit more complexity and lasting power.

Thumbs up!
1st January 2024
276566

Noir by S.T. Dupont

Lovely & smooth masculine take on lavender, hazelnut & nutmeg with decent longevity for daytime wear.

Thumbs up!
13th November 2023
275510

Vanilla Oud by Sunnamusk

Beautiful long lasting oil with saffron, rose, oud & vanilla.

I love this creation by Sunnamusk

Thumbs up!
16th August 2022
263156

Rose Extrême by Micallef

Beautiful & opulent rose fragrance that reminds me of Guerlain Nahema.

Gorgeous indeed with good longevity.

Thumbs up!
9th May 2022
258623