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I was very interested because I like the fragrances from the Maisondieu's. It turns out there's nothing to be excited about: OtB Wild is just an unremarkable flanker. Sure, the perfumers mixed in some lemongrass, an interesting ingredient. But the end result is a summery coconut blend that isn't great and relatively weak. The coconut is a bit 'green', perhaps because of the lemongrass. This fragrance is not good enough. Let's see what else Diesel and the Maisondieu's come up with in the future.

From Sync Man I get a sweet lavender from the start.After 30 minutes or so gaiac wood takes the lead, sweetened by some tonka. For me it lasted about 6,5 hours. Nice cologne for younger guys. No marketing ploys, just reasonably good quality.

This is a herbal rose fragrance. Not herbal in the traditional aromatic way but in lush's own way. The rose is relatively dark, probably due to the geranium. The herbs are not only supporting notes, they are more prominent than that. Imagine being in a garden, taking care of rose bush with dark roses. You switch to the herbs in that same garden: picking some sage leafs and branches of thyme. Despite that picturesque description,it's typically Lush and a challenge to wear.

Retail chain Hema aims to offer good quality products at a very affordable price. With their other scent 'Today I Feel Energetic' they succeeded, but not with this one. I smell juniper, green notes and a little wood, but they are just so-so, and don't smell great. If you like fresh woody fragrances, try Cerruti 1881. It costs only a bit more but it's a much better fragrance.

AM starts with a fresh lemon that is soon joined by a modern iris. The pleasant lemon lasts a fair while, and fades out until it disappears after roughly an hour. After being on the skin for 1,5 hours or so, it transforms into an invigorating ginger like smell that actually consists of some light tonka tastefully mixed with a pinch of herbs/wood. When I apply it generously I clearly notice the ginger like smell for 5 hours and an additional 2 hours very close to the skin. With 7 hours total longevity is pretty good, but it has little sillage. This not-so-outspoken scent is unisex. Dior Homme Sport's little brother may not be exciting but wears comfortably.