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Amouage Reflection Man blends fresh florals with masculine sophistication. Upon the first encounter, it exudes a captivating freshness, reminiscent of a well-groomed man at a grand piano after a refreshing shower. The interplay of iris, red pepper, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, patchouli, and vetiver is fabulous and crystalline. This surprising twist challenges conventional notions, revealing a hidden femininity within. A timeless addition to any collection—a fragrance that leaves the lights on.

In my quest for a masculine, elite fragrance, I discovered 'X for Men' by Clive Christian, a scent renowned for its luxury and uniqueness. The experience, however, held an unexpected twist. Upon application, the fragrance opens with a pronounced, bitter powdery note, adding a smoky nuance that was more intense than anticipated. This initial impression gives way to a fougère-like character in the later stages, aligning it more with traditional masculine scents.

The standout feature of 'X for Men' is undoubtedly its longevity, enduring throughout the day with consistent sophistication. It strikes a balance, suitable for both formal and casual settings, yet sometimes leaves me feeling slightly underdressed, regardless of the occasion. This paradox is a unique statement of the fragrance itself. Catered more towards collectors or admirers of the Clive Christian brand's prestige, it comes with a hefty price tag. While its distinctive powdery aspect may not appeal to all, it holds a certain allure. On a personal note, I would give it a moderate rating based on my taste, but objectively, it merits a much higher rating, a testament to its distinct character and luxurious essence.

I have tested the whole brand and maybe the overall lactonic presence isn't for me but I really liked this one together with Rosso Radice.
Colonia Nobile opens up with a classy and clean profile, a bright and clorophyllic citrus composition with a candid heart, cotton flower-like. The perfume closes on a layer of soft woods, I would dare to say almost mineral. A simple yet versatile fragrances which stands out from the collection while maintaining bonds with the main theme. Sillage and projection are very good. It seems to me a potent combination of natural ingredients supported by a wise concoction of molecules.

After receiving the discovery kit, I have known the products of this brand and I generally have positive feelings about them although for some of the products I have mixed feelings about. Well not this one.
The whole line shares a "common base" throughout and I feel the top notes aren't as expressive as I hoped for, this tends to be a woody oriental line apart from Mysterò, Inimitable and Tempesta di Mare (the latter calonic-ozonic).
The closest comparison I can make for you is Riserva IX by Rito, but while this one has a very indolic Ylang bringing out lots of animality from the musc, Mysterò is far more vanillic and therefore creamier with more accent on saffron, patchouly and gaiac.
Overall a much more flexible scent profile compared to the one aforementioned!

I came across Pazzaglia's creations due to a big amount of promotion and talk I saw online.
A generous friend of mine lend me some of her samples: Black Sea, Cherry Ink and Dangerous Maryx.
This is the one I like the most among the three and I'd recommend to stay away from Black Sea if it's the first perfume you are smelling from the brand. Start with Maryx instead.
The opening is a bright and clean with a sharp and zesty citrus: a mixture of bitter citron and zesty orange or grapefruit. The middle-ground is dominated by a sort of "Pulp" vibe where I get a "very ripe" fruit effect. The provocative base is constructed around wet rosemary needles soaked with a liquid. I now see this is actually a clear reference to Weed, and I see what is the provocative theme Pazzaglia wanted to tackle. I'd be a little scared to wear this in public as I have never even see what weed looks like but this is by far my favorite between the three.