WiseOwl

Giving a fragrance a name like Hero gives you the impression that it's going to be some macho, in-your-face, powerhouse that screams 'HERE I AM!!!!' every time that you walk into a room wearing it. This offering from Prince Matchabelli however is a considerably more understated affair that would whisper rather than shout your arrival. Not that that's a bad thing of course, it's just that it's so feeble and fleeting that the need to reapply would unfortunately be a regular one. On the plus side though it's a very clean, green and soapy scent which is fresh and inoffensive. It can also be purchased very inexpensively which is another point in its favour. However as I've already mentioned longevity and projection are appalling, and even though I do quite like it, it is also rather bland and uninteresting compared to a lot of fragrances out there. A regrettable thumbs down I’m afraid.

Upon first application you get, to my nose anyway, a very strong liquorice-like aroma. This tends to last 3-4 hours before it then settles down into a very pleasant, sweet, but musky kind of smell. The initial blast can be quite off-putting, but if you give it time, and are prepared to persevere with it then the end results are worth it in my opinion. Especially for a fragrance as inexpensive as this, which also smells quite unique for a scent at this price-point. Definitely a love or hate fragrance though, so be sure to try for yourself before you buy.

A very fresh and uplifting aquatic fragrance. The name 'Whitewater' seems very appropriate as it feels like you've had a bucket of water thrown in your face when you first apply it! There is also a lovely, sweet medicinal note to it as well which seems to set it apart from other scents of it's kind. Definitely a fragrance which is aimed at the younger generation. Although the 'Old Spice' branding may put members of its target market off as it could be mistakenly interpreted as being 'old fashioned' and 'fuddy-duddy'. This would be a shame as it's a great fresh, summer sporty scent that can be picked up for next to nothing.

Like most Benetton scents that I've tried this seems to be very one-dimensional and quite cheap smelling. What you get is a strong lemony citrus smell and that's about it. There doesn't seem to be any top to base progression note wise. It is however inexpensive, and longevity is good too which are a couple of points in its favour. I personally see this more as a scent for the younger person. Ideal maybe for someone who's just beginning to show an interest in the world of fragrances. To an older more experienced 'nose' it's probably going to seem to be far too simple and linear.

Surprisingly good. A very fresh and fruity budget scent which some say is quite reminiscent of Fierce by Abercrombie & Fitch. Projection and longevity are also extremely impressive and I tend to get a good 10 hours worth of wear out of it. Which is very good for any fragrance, but when you consider the price point for this it's frankly amazing! Overall a very nice, inexpensive scent suitable for a younger person as a casual / day-to-day scent. And if you can ignore the crass Playboy image, which I suggest that you do in this case, then it is definitely worth a try.