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I am writing a mini review for this scent because that should cover it pretty well. This scent is a pleasant skin scent. The notes above sum it up pretty well, some soft musk, a fleeting lemony top note, some wood, and a nice, pleasant amber. It sits close to the skin like most older musks, and has lasting power around 6-8 hours on my skin.

It can be had for obscenely cheap prices, but once it dries down, doesn't smell cheap. It's not complex by any stretch of the imagination but the juice is actually decent stuff. It's perfect for spritzing on after a shower at night before curling up in some flannel pajamas with a good book.

This fragrance smells a lot like Azzaro Pour Homme without the anise note. Remarkably similar feel in the drydown. Lasting power is average, and sillage is about the same...not the powerhouse that AZPH is.

Overall, this is very pleasant, budget fragrance and a good value. No, it's not Azzaro, but it's darned nice.

I really like the smell of this one. It's cheap but pleasant enough and the bergamot and mandarin are really quite nice and refreshing. It stays relatively close to the skin and makes a nice knockabout fragrance in hot weather.

The reason why I am giving this a thumbs down is its longevity. I have yet to see this last longer than an hour on my skin. Plus, there are other, even cheaper fragrances that smell better (Clubman line), and good colognes that are reasonably priced with some staying power (Mugler Cologne).

I bought a bottle for very cheap, and it languishes in the drawer. Sorry, but this one is a pass for me.

Sport fragrance inspired by a million other sport fragrances. Inspired by Acqua di Gio, it smells good in a men's body wash sort of way. Longevity is dismal at about 2 hours, and stays close to skin.

Seriously, and I say this as a cheap drugstore fragrance trollop, why bother? Avoid.

The mini review on the vintage juice is dead on. I have a tiny bit of the vintage and it just sings. Beautiful and brilliant stuff. Powerful and masculine but elegant and refined.

My new bottle arrived today. While I still recognize it...time and reformulation have not been kind to my old friend. While the notes are still there, they've become harsh and bitter where they were once so lovely. Most of the staying power is now gone.

This version makes me think of an old high school friend. We were close in our younger days but a lot of hard life and bad decisions have given him a bitter and unpleasant edge. I still see the person he was but his bitterness has caused me to distance myself. I get the feeling this is going to happen with my former signature scent as well. Sad.