A review by lel1969 on Paul Smith Extreme Eau De Toilette Spray for Him March 3rd, 2008
Author's product rating:
Staying power
Good
Design of the bottle
Nice/creative
Value for money
Good
Advantages:
Good Staying Power
Disadvantages:
A Bit Overpowering at First
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
My son recently celebrated his 15th birthday, a few of his friends gave him aftershave as gifts. He's at that age now where grooming is a VERY big part of his daily routine!! One of the fragrances he received for his birthday was Paul Smith Extreme Eau De Toilette and because I like this one so much I have decided to write my views on this fragrance.
The Packaging
I liked this fragrance right from seeing the box, nothing fancy but very striking and eye-catching nevertheless. The box is covered in vertical bold coloured stripes in various shades of browns, oranges and yellows. When you take the bottle out of the box, again a very simple design but with a classy look about it. A rectangular shaped clear glass bottle with the sides decorated with the same vertical bold coloured stripes found on the box, with a screw glass lid and spray top.
A Bit About The Scent
First released in 2002 Paul Smith Extreme for Men is a bold, woody, spicy fragrance with hints of musk. The fragrance blends Bergamot, Rosemary, Nutmeg, Cardomon and Sandalwood, which are complimented by the floral scents of geranium and rosewood. Also blended in this fragrance are tonka beans, the black and wrinkly seed of the legume tree, which create scents of Vanilla, Almond, Cinnamon and Clove.
My Views
I find that when first applied to the face and pulse points, this fragrance can be a bit overpowering with a very strong musky scent, which is very masculine, but does catch my throat a bit. Even although it is very strong and overpowering at first, I still adore this scent, I find there is nothing feminine about this scent at all, giving a definite bold and manly aroma. Leaving the scent for about half an hour after applying, although still very prominent the scent is not overpowering anymore. I find it now even more pleasant with the definite musky, spicy notes being more prominent with a subtle hint of vanilla coming through giving a slight sweetness. By lunchtime, approximately 4 hours later, when my son got into the car, I was still very aware of the fragrance lingering, although not nearly as prominent, the spicy, slightly sweet aroma was still noticeable. By evening time at 5.00 pm when my son got in from school I received my usual kiss on the cheek and by now I would say it was definitely time to reapply the eau de toilette, so all in all I would rate this as having very good staying power.
Without a doubt a definite man's fragrance, probably more for the younger generation. My son loves this one and it is his definite favourite. My husband however, whilst he does quite like the fragrance, would not wear this one himself, preferring lighter fragrances.
I would personally recommend this fragrance for evening wear (although my son does wear this to school!!) as I find it very classy and sophisticated with a head-turning scent. Many times have people commented on the lovely smell when my son has been wearing this eau de toilette, which in turn makes him feel very good about himself and makes me smile. It's very hard seeing your babies growing up but at the same time it's wonderful seeing them turn into young adults, taking a pride in their appearance and themselves, especially when other people comment on how good they look, it gives a warm feeling inside.
This Eau De Toilette can be purchased in 3 different sizes 30mls, 50mls and 100mls. Prices vary but are around about £13, £22 and £31 respectively.
Advantages: Scent lasts a long time Disadvantages: I personally don't like the smell
Paul Smith Extreme Eau De Toilette Spray for Him.
I think this product was released after the original Paul Smith Eau De Toilette. I would have thought that the product would improve with the extra development but I myself think that the product has regressed. I think the smell is overly spicy and overpowering and reminiscent of something from the 1980s.
Any way enough of my personal thoughts, what do you get for your money?
The product comes ... ...find the now standard square Paul Smith bottle. The bottle also features the stripped design of the outer packaging.
As with the original Paul Smith EDT for men you still get the cheap looking plastic squirty bit (see other review) and the screw on glass cap. This time the product is more of a traditional colour, unlike the green of the previous Paul Smith EDT for men.
The smell is this time quite spicy and 'heavy' if that makes any sense. Personally ...
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Advantages: Nice smelling, long lasting scent, you won't get bored of the smell Disadvantages: Non I can think of
Paul Smith Extreme
When I bought this I didnt really know what to expect having never used the original Paul Smith aftershave. The first thing that caught my eye was the packaging, it came in quite a large box with a multi-coloured striped design, which I found looked pretty cool. The bottle itself is quite a simple shape being square/rectangular and see through glass except on the left side of the bottle, which again shows the multi-coloured stripes. ... ...its a spray and the aftershave itself is as clear as water. The fragrance is woody and spicy, maybe a touch too spicy but still very nice in my opinion. Its not over powering like some aftershaves but it also is not too weak that you need to cover yourself in it. Two or three sprays will last the day and when going out in the evening you wont be needing to use any more than 3 sprays either. Its a great aftershave to use for almost any occasion that ...
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Advantages: Affordable, Good value for money, smells good! Bottle looks nice, Desinger brand so good quality Disadvantages: The scent may not suit everybody but then again not many scents attract everybody!
...light and smells really good! Paul Smith isnt exactly the most expensive designer range either so its defintely an affordable price, espescially for students/younger people. The Advantages- Its an affordable price, You get a lot for your money, Its smells good, The scent lasts for a good few hours, The bottle/packaging is quite stylish, Its a designer brand so you can expect good things from it! The only disadvantage i feel is that its not nice enough ...
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Advantages: Smells great, great value Disadvantages: None in particular
...it to me. Paul Smith Extreme cost me around £15 which is pretty cheap for a perfume as nice as this. Nowadays I have seen it in sales for as little as £10. The bottle is quite small and is square which the signature Paul Smith stripes down the side, making it attractive but not the most extravagant I have ever seen. It's very easy to spray as well, just take off the top and spray.
In terms of smell Paul Smith Extreme is rather pleasant. If I could ... ...any like it. Paul Smith Extreme always comes up in best perfume lists and it is for a reasons. It smells great, distinctive, lasts a long time, and number one is great value. It's not like other perfumes which cost £30 a shot. Overall, just check it out at your favourite perfume counter and believe me, you're bound to like it. ...
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Staying power
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Advantages: Smells great and is a noticable fragrance! different! Disadvantages: Doesn't last very long on my skin
Paul Smith Extreme. When i first smelt this product i thought it was horrible because of the sudden spicy smell that hits you. It was given to me as a present so i couldn't not buy it and i decided to try itt out for a day. I wore it and after it drys and the smell begins to mature i really really liked the smell of it! I love the way it is quite noticable but also it is subtle, in a way that it is noticable but in a nice way, not a sting the nostrils, ...
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