Summary: Part of a series of bargain fragrance recommendations that review scents for $35 US or less, Escada’s first men’s fragrance is a surprisingly modern oriental that still stands apart as perhaps their best. You’ll like this if you like: Warm, oriental fragrances; vanilla, woods, tobacco, patchouli, incense. Notes: Bergamot, lavender, lemon, cognac, lime, mandarin, …
Summary: Part of a series of bargain fragrance recommendations that review scents for $35 US or less, Burani’s 2001 Messages is a surprisingly daring take on green pepper, iris and tonka bean. You’ll like this if you like: Iris, vanilla, orientals; sweeter gourmand fragrances or unusual note pairings. Notes: Red Pepper, Green Pepper, Cardamom, Coriander, …
Notes: Lavender, Tarragon, Lemon, Mandarin, Geranium, Thyme, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka, Sandal. 4.2 oz EDT Spray: From $16 US at Google.com The Bottom Line: One of my favorite scents from my early 20′s, Iceberg Twice is an odd character that really doesn’t smell quite like anything else that I own. At times herbal (tarragon …
Notes: "Petitgrain, Ivy Greens, Galbanum, Fig tree flower, Cedarwood." 100ml EDT Spray: About $24.49 US shipped from Ebay.com and Google.com shopping. The Bottom Line: One of many scents in the now discontinued classic blue bottle from Molinard, you've undoubtedly come across this collection at least once in your fragrance searching. Undoubtedly you've paused and even …
Notes: Pink peppercorn, kumquat, lychee rose, red hibiscus, wild red rose. Wooded base, cotton flower and rosewood. 2.5 oz edt spray: As low as $10 US at google.com. The Bottom Line: A rich, dry fruity-floral; peppery, woody (think pencil shavings) and highlighted with subtle rose tinges. Well-blended and long-lasting, this one has surprised quite a …
Notes: Tangerine, bitter orange, watermelon, taget, ivy leaves, violet leaves, wisteria, jasmine, gardenia, mimosa, clove, sandalwood, vetiver, musk. .8oz EDP spray as low as $10 US: google.com The Bottom Line: I remember seeing this one everywhere in Europe when I lived there in the mid-90's, but I never actually got to smell it. Now I see …