A rush decision to do all my shopping for birthdays last Tuesday led me into Bodycare in Altrincham. Behind the counter they have a vast array of aftershaves and fragrances for both male and females. Me being me I find this very dangerous as I always end up making impulse purchases. Last Tuesday was no exception.
Instead of making the standard purchases I opted to buy three new fragrances that I had never heard of, nor smelt basically on the word of the woman serving behind the counter. The three purchases were Diesel Zero Plus, Gucci Rush (White) and Gucci Rush (Red). Today I’ll be giving my opinion on Gucci Rush (White). A 75ml
bottle (if you can call it a bottle) cost £25.99. Although this is fairly cheap, you’ll only find it cheaper if you buy online (£16.50 for 50ml from www.fragrancedirect.co.uk).
I bought this because it came recommended, looked good on the shelf and I expected any fragrance linked with Gucci to have an air of quality. The first thing that struck me once I got home was the novel packaging and bottle design. Gucci Rush doesn’t come in a box; it sits in a plastic sleeve and has to be slid out when required.
The picture above shows the container in all its glory. It is made out of plastic! The front and back are covered in white plastic whilst the sides are clear making it easy to see how much of the clear fragrance remains in the bottle. Pumping a button located at the top of the container dispenses the fragrance. Due to the size and shape of the container it is very difficult to actually hold onto the container as you try to spray this on. The plastic is smooth so any sort of moisture on your hands and you’ll be picking this off the floor every couple of seconds. To apply you have to use two hands!
Marketed as a fragrance to invigorate the body and mind, Gucci Rush combines a blend of woody and musky notes to provide what should be a fresh smell sensation.
After finally managing to apply some of the aftershave, it immediately became evident that I had made a huge mistake in buying this. The first few sprays left me gagging in the bathroom. It was extremely strong and very overpowering. The first smell to hit me was that of fairy liquid, a rather sterile smell, but with woody hints.
This changed over time, but not for the better! It became more and more floral and spicy and eventually just floral. I could pick out lavender and faint hints of vanilla but it smelt more like a perfume for the ladies than an aftershave that would invigorate my body and mind!
At this point I will add that as the aftershave dried on my face it began to itch a little. I had just shaved so I expected some burn but my neck went red and blotchy! This subsided however after 10-15 minutes and I wasn’t bothered again.
The actual fragrance remained for 8-9 hours too long and it was well over 4 hours before the strong woody smell started to fade. I was not impressed at all.
Personally I won’t be wearing this again and I have now given it to my brother along with the Red version. I can’t picture an occasion where I would ever want to smell like this again and after wearing it for a night out the only mention it got was a “Ewwww, you smell like my gran” from my friend Danny.
As I said earlier, you think Gucci, you think quality. Not any longer…….
NOT RECOMMENDED, NOT EVER, NOT EVEN IF THEY ARE GIVING IT AWAY
So, in summary:
It isn’t cheap. The bottle looks tacky. The smell is vile. It’s very strong stuff. It irritates skin.
If you are sick enough to want to smell like a bouquet of flowers on a wet day, you might also be interested to know that Gucci also do a range of soaps, moisturiser and shaving foam scented with this *cough* delightful fragrance.
Gucci Rush (White) is being phased out over the few months and is to be replaced by Gucci Rush (Red). This version is slightly lighter, but still has the smell and feel when worn of an old wet sock.
Thanks for taking the time to read and rate.
Steve :o)
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(+) Long lasting, individual, mouth wateringly fruity! (-) Pretty expensive but worth it! Lid of bottle is way too heavy and almost same size as bottle
Love the female one, never tried the mens one and sometimes there better than the female one
FC_Goat 19.08.2004 22:00
I have the women's version and I love it! :( xxx
Ankes-un-amun 07.08.2004 21:47
I have to agree with Sweary on the packaging; definitely looks like it should be dispensing dental floss! You should have sold it on eBay and got some of your money back. LOL And the moral of this story must be "try before you buy"
Designed in 1999 by Gucci, Gucci Rush cologne is a sharp, woody, mossy fragrance. This more
masculine cologne contains a blend of woods and incense, with base notes of patchouli and musk. Gucci Rush sends an addictive blend of woody, musky notes to invigorate the body and mind. Gucci Rush cologne is recommended as an evening type of fragrance.
May 10th, 2004
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