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sasa – :
I found a 90% full tester bottle at a thrift store for $2.00. Didnt realise how popular it was. AND discontinued. A very classic men’s scent.
Deroxzldql – :
I was originally gifted a bottle of this from a friend in college and instantly loved it. It reminded me of a cologne sample in a National Geographic issue on ancient/past colognes and perfumes and Masculine smelled just like the one for Napoleon (to me). Others have said it has an “vintage” or “classic” scent and that is very true.
It’s a shame that it’s been discontinued. It’s a great woodsy/citrus for the late spring and summer, and I loved it for high heat days. Currently nursing the bottle I have, looking for something similar to replace it as soon as it runs out.
Aerohoplenerisgp – :
Not really into D&G commercial fragrances, I think they’re really ordinary and lack of originality.
But I did love this perfume, I still own 1/4 flank. It’s a real pity it’s out of order, they should really think about to reupdate that and do a nostalgia-commercial operation and resell it again. It was a nice cologne, great at its debut with citrus notes and even batter at bases notes (musk and vetiver were great in this fragrance).
8/10
Flulgeaddella – :
Quite chemical but oh so nice!
D&G Masculine perfectly takes an old school masculine concept like Eau Sauvage and transforms that into a modern, fresh, uplifting, friendly and slightly sweet fragrance.
8/10
Edit: Found its niche counterpart: Osaito by M. Micallef.
fack you – :
It is a complement getter. Made as right as a perfum should be. It has a citrus with reach component which will make everyone to fall in love with. I believe reaches should be coming from sandalwood ? May be. But it is the one to choose if u r looking to impress women ( all ages) at summer time. As best always discontinue ( or reformulated) it has been discontinued ! Sadly. Luckily enough to have one. I don’t use it. I will keep it to best occasions.
PelmeNka – :
I smell a bit of Aventus everytime my boyfriend wears this. I love it, even though im not a big fan of aventus.
camperr – :
I just love the fresh citrus in this scent. The cylinder bottle is also very cool. I dont see why its discontinued other than its very different than the populair d&g fragrances out now. The female version also smells really good.
liluedaSteeli – :
I love this. It again is one of those fragrances I regularly reached for, before I really cared about fragrances. I had to scrawl for a mini bottle on eBay to remind myself why I used to like it so much, and I’m glad I did.
Mood: uplifting and sharply clean, yet still sexy and masculine.
What it’s got: bergamot, sharp lemon, herbs, musk. The sharp citrus might remind some of cleaning agents, but for me it overcomes that and does not detract from the fragrance.
What it’s not: dark, mysterious, spicy. It doesn’t have any unusual or exotic notes.
Occasion: I used to wear out at night. It’s got enough masculinity to warrant that. Definitely summer more than winter. Can comfortably wear to gym, work, or pretty much any occasion as the notes are all familiar, pleasant and inoffensive.
What it smells like: Italian (Acqua Di Parma) style citrus, Beckham Instinct without the vetiver, a more masculine L’Occitane Verbena, the herbs and cleanliness of Chanel Platinum Egoiste
Score: 10/10. I love it! Spray and feel happy, don’t think so much.
newsome398 – :
Unforgettably intense and gorgeous! Very herbal and unmistakably masculine scent. It lasts at least 6 hours on my skin and the sillage is perfect. My best friend loved it on me.
buckoov – :
This is a case why I know they employ pretty women to sell you goods. I really didn’t want or care for the fragrance, however yes you guessed it. I ended up with this, wore it once, where it just smelt of bitter gone off lemons, green and woodsy, after trying to justify to myself that I had bought the fragrance because I liked it and not duped by the dolly bird at the counter, I finally after nearly 2 years came into acceptance that I was had succumb to wildly charms of the female of the species. So off it went to my wheelie bin! I had a funny feeling the wheelie bin is female as I got a distinct impression it was laughing at me!
HJoqeJ – :
It has been a long time since I last smelled D&G Maculine – 10 years or more? But I remember loving the kind of bergamoty citrus that D&G was, which has since been discontinued, and now I love TDC Bergamote. I think they might be very similar and worth a try for those who miss D&G. Would be interested in a sample of D&G Masculine if someone has some to spare or swap.
v1178518 – :
The 90s and early 2000s were quite a great time for Italian fragrance houses. Versace gave us The Dreamer and Man. Armani made the hit Acqua di Gio. We even got three masterpieces – Gucci Pour Homme I & II and Envy for Men. Dolce & Gabbana however, were no slouches either, giving us the great Pour Homme and the good, but vastly overrated By Man.
Masculine by D&G is the infamous one. It’s been quietly forgotten and relegated to the history books as yet another also ran.
What little I’ve been able to find about this one has been quite mixed.
It was released in 1999, as part of the cheaper D&G range. It’s a citrus/woody aromatic scent with a quite pronounced green element.
The opening is a crisp sour citrus. I get lots of natural bergamot with a big hint of petitgrain as well. It’s balanced nicely and smells decently natural.
The heart is a cacophony of aromatic notes. I get hints of mint, clary sage, a touch of orange blossom and hints of herby basil. It’s a quite green combination, a bit earthy and it’s interplays perfectly with the opening.
The base is fairly uneventful. Some non-descript woods and a bit of white musk. At this stage it’s a bit synthetic, but it really isn’t too bad. Compared to chemical bombs like Light Blue, this is much more natural smelling.
I can perhaps imagine why Masculine failed and was quietly forgotten. At a time when Armani was blazing away with Acqua di Gio, D&G released this. A ballsy citrus scent, that’s infinitely wearable yet also quite dated actually.
At it’s core Masculine is an old school citrus scent. It shares more with Armani Eau Pour Homme, Acqua di Parma Colonia and Dior’s Eau Sauvage. Not so much that it smells like those, but more that it’s in a similar genre.
D&G’s Pour Homme is 5 years older and smells more modern in comparison. However, Masculine does smell quite timeless. It’s just not very modern smelling. The bergamot is sour, the structure of the fragrance is quite old school barbershop-y, but at the same time it’s such a fun and compelling scent.
I sometimes see threads looking for Italian citrus scents. This one does capture that. It does have a distinctively Mediterranean feel to it, even if it’s not distinctively Italian, it does make me imagine nice summer evenings and the lovely Italian outdoors.
Of course, there is a trade-off. As good as this is, it brings nothing new to the table. I would surely not pay vintage prices for this, but at a decent price it’s a damn nice citrus scent.
Longevity is surprisingly good – 7-8 hours.
Rating: 8/10
DGQ100 – :
It’s just not my cup of tea/ I used to love it so I sprang and bought a bottle but although it’s the same scent, I guess my taste’s have changed. I have one on eBay right now that is almost a full bottle, 3.4oz. My eBay username is jimbomon.
vlc159Bessinepome – :
Best D&G EVER by far.
denisok – :
i have one 50ml and 100ml sealed bottles well preserved for anyone who is interested contact me ^^.
барби19 – :
I think this was an excellent fragrance but the two of us just didn’t get on. The opening citrus notes were gorgeous but, alas, I was just left with a claggy mess on my skin once those top notes faded, and they faded quickly. If only I’d known how much these go for on eBay nowadays, I would have tucked the bottle away!
serjik230985 – :
This is one of my favorites, worn all the time, but, sadly, it has been discontinued. Would anyone here care to recommend an available replacement with a similar makeup?
cipa76 – :
Unique, gentle and timeless. A scent that i had almost forgotten about … but decided to revisit in search of a good summer scent. And i was overwhelmed by how pleasant it is. Opens with citrus … subtle yet long-lasting … mixed with fresh herbs balanced perfectly … joined by jasmine, fig leaves … and concludes with woods, white musk and a hint of vetiver. A truly amazing scent … perfect for a summer day …. well balanced and fun to wear. A true gem!
SvetlanSehja – :
this is the best that dolce gabbana has ever made and is now so rare 100ml bottles sell for $150 – $200 . even 50ml and testers cost insane . please bring this scent back to us and start making it again damn it .
aleksbabin – :
I remember this fragrance from a great holiday in Malta. This was my summer fragrance in that period. Just a fresh pleasant citrus fragrance that gained so much compliments. Now i see almost every brand with a citrus type of cologne. This fragrance is way better than Pour Homme Intenso and all the light blue flankers nowadays. If i was Dolce & Gabbana i should release Masculine and By again.
natylya – :
I shouldn’t like D&G Masculine. Just out of spite, if nothing else. Cause it made a fool out of me and taught me a good lesson in modesty by embarassing me big time.
When I saw the D&G Feminine/Masculine pair hitting the shelves in 1999, I thought something like “Come on D&G, are you THIS out of creativity? Is this the best you can do to hail the new millennium, launching family perfumes? Where’s Bambine to complete the joke?”
And I was laughing with what I thought was funny.
And then I was given two samples…
And I shut my big mouth and felt like an idiot.
For D&G masculine had the last laugh.
Cause upon applying it, it was as if someone had torn down the drape depicting a bleak winter landscape, and allowed the magnificent Mediterranean panorama to shine. With its ancient waves gently lulling all sad straits, and with a glass of cold homemade lemonade waiting on a old iron table, in a garden full of herbs, under a pine tree.
This is the happy star of male fragrances.
It’s the most optimistic specimen of bliss and the most productive “silly smile” generator in the masculine scents’ world.
Although it may sound a bit inconsequent coming from someone who calls himself Le_Coeur_Gothique, D&G Masculine is a joyous slice of sunlight, and the best mood modifier I’ve ever ecountered.
I guess even gothic hearts need a joyous slice of sunlight and blue devils kicked square in the butt every once in a while. And D&G Masculine proved itself as a terrific kicker…
Reews – :
Citrus, citrus, citrus and again citrus. This is the only thing I get from this fragrance. Since I was bored by this smell and stopped wearing it, I ended up giving it away to my Dad who quite likes this kind of smell. This fragrance also reminds me of lemon shower gels.
Nice fragrance if you are into citrusy smell. But not for me.
nevareklm – :
@naipe: Iskander (Parfum d`Empire) is similar.
byoh-texas – :
Does someone know any similar perfume to this now in the market?
sergejjGraf – :
this was a true classic i remember when you could pick this up for around 15 pounds in discount shops like wilkos and bm bargains now people are bidding over 100 to get there hands on this its a shame it was discontinued as i loved it and its also the reason i own beckham instinct as its the closest thing to this out there atm its a real shame because this was one of d&gs finest compared to the piss weak recent offerings really hope they come up with a decent mens frag soon because its a shame to see a good brand decline when theyve been more than capable of producing a decent fragrance
ncNx – :
The reason for the discontinuity of this precious gem is the imposibility to maintain the fragrance profile with the drastic reduction to almost undetectable values of the concentrations of bergamot oil and tree and oak moss absolutes caused by IFRA/EU regulations. Sometimes the substitutive aromachemicals don’t work well and getting the balance with the other components it’s impossible: the fragrance never becomes the same. A shame.
08diablo08 – :
This was a masterpiece for compliments left and right . D&G best by far!
It is a mystery why this was discontinued.
BalabaHa_23 – :
Plenty to be found? I been looking benpitt cant find for a reasonable price , they want too much $$ for it on ebay
shizdikunchik – :
This cologne was given to me by a women i was seeing at the time i was very familiar with dolce & gabbana colognes but i never knew of this one , when i smelled it and then put it on it was my new signature scent , and all women loved it and guys asked what it was too , sadly they discontinued this cologne a underrated hero i say but stetson is still on the market , wow talk about ironic
Oleh2010 – :
just like the name on the bottle , the best lemon citrus smell with masculinity and other sweet notes, i already have a 100ml bottle of this and found a shop near me that still has 4 100ml bottles of this stuff still in the display cabinets , this stuff has been dicontinued sadly and what left remains is still selling for top dollar , my shop sells them for $75 , ebay sells them from $80 upwards plus extra with shipping , think im gonna go buy all the bottles at this shop i found HAHAHAHA
well guys gals , i went back and to my surprise there was only two 100ml bottles remaining in the shop so i bought both of them , damn i love this so much sweet lemon tangy musky smell , if you see this in any shop dont think JUST BUY IT !!!!
sta2636 – :
I still have just a bit left in a bottle of the original formula, I don’t want to use it now because I don’t want to be without this. This is a fantastic scent. Yes, lemon right away but quickly fades back and the oak moss comes thru and its wonderful! Of the 100 or so bottles I have this is in the top 5. This is 10/10!!!!!!
edvinsa – :
I agree with the comments that D&G Masculine is a warn citrus scent perfect through late spring into late summer.
The top notes that you can smell is bergamot, petitgrain and Orange blossom. What’s unique to my nose is the aroma of Myrrh or honey which must be the caraway when you first spray it. The aroma changes and settles to an excellent jasmine, clary sage mid tone.
The base notes of teak wood, and musk make this fragrance a really good masculine cologne.. perfect gem.
Overall, I don’t know why D&G discontinued this cologne. If they consider a revival of this fragrance, they would benefit. The new fragrance’s tend all smell similar not like D&G MASCULINE.
Perfect during the daytime and not heavy or offensive.
I wish I had picked this up several years ago, I would of used it a lot more.
Longevity is at least 6-8 hour’s moderate.
Sillage is enough to be moderate
Very fresh, warn and clean scent.
I have had several people compliament me, they ask me which new fragrance is it. When I tell them it D&G that came out in 99′ they are shocked.
I would recommend it to those who enjoy a different frag that isn’t too sweet and are open to something old something new now if you can find it. 10/10
ebogomolov0 – :
I don’t know why Dolce and Gabbana discontinued this masterpiece,its amazing! If you don’t like lemons then stay away but if you do, this is perfect. A powerful citrus fragrance which smells modern and youthful, I have gotten loads of compliments for this. Its a well blended citrus with lemon and musk notes but with a fougere twist. Oakmoss and Tree moss give this fragrance a lot of character.
pelchel – :
I have no idea if this was reformulated at some point but my bottle is quite old. When I first tried it I didn’t think much of it; couldn’t smell much of anything. Perhaps the top notes had diminished over the years somewhat. The other day I knew I wasn’t going to be able to pay much attention to what I sprayed on, so I reached for this one. I didn’t get much of anything, though it was only a spray to the chest. A few hours later, I was getting wafts of something that smelled really great, and then I realized it must be this scent! It seems like the wood and fig notes were largely responsible. I can’t think of another scent I have that can produce this really nice effect. At one time I would have gladly sold this one for $20 or so but now I am going to hold onto it. If it disappoints me in the future I may change my mind of course, but I’m hoping the “magic” continues with it.
bmv0270sveta – :
I saw the 100ml of this in a store for $30! So of course I had to buy it, a D&G fragrance for that price…it had to be mine! I got a tester and I wasn’t overly impressed at all by the scent. I never wear it but I still like it. It smells very vintage like all 90’s fragrances, it’s not very fresh scented but its okay. Citrusy and VERY green. I’d recommend it for older gentlemen.
korney45 – :
Finally i got a chance to test it on my skin. It starts with a lot of lemons like lemon juice but if u wait for 10 minutes the middle and base notes are coming up and it ends with a great dry down. Perfect for summer. It is unique.Also has quite good longevity; around 8 hours.It is hard to understand why it is discontinued….
apq578elipseskism – :
it was the best
dim4ikhot – :
My husband wore this perfume on our wedding day… I totally love this perfume and it’s such a pity they discontinued this perfume! Why oh why?! This is a fresh spicy green sexy scent! Perfect for younger bold men…
Stavriss – :
Great masculine smelling evening fragrence!! Reminds me of my clubbing days!!
uxl597JeomiWogkig – :
Where is to get this perfume?? i had it once as a presents from my friend but unfortunately it’s not sold in my country. Too bad… i love the smell so much!!
frm291Bessinepome – :
great lemony smell, drydown amazing, masculine, fresh, a little woody but still light, it’s perfect for spring/summer, for wearing as a daily fragrance.
I definitely gonna get this one!
rossomacha – :
verde metalizado,notas de saida lembram amanhecer,muito bom,pena nao fixa tanto,porem deixa rastro e projeta relativamente bem.bem elegante,uso diario,vale investir nele,pra quem gosta de limão.
exhalReda – :
Its just sex in a bottle.
Nikitos13 – :
This smells almost identical to lemon pledge but it’s not half bad! I’m very picky when it comes to lemon, it either has to be very natural smelling or blended with another note and this one mixed with light woods, tonka bean, musk, and vetiver make for a very masculine drydown. I enjoy it on my casual days and its great all year around with great sillage and decent longevity (4-6 hours).
I read that this was released for a younger audience some years ago but I see this for anyone over 21+ since it is very masculine and smells more on the mature end of the fragrance spectrum. The best way to describe this scent is imagine D&G Pour Homme without the pepper, blended with Obsession by Calvin Klein. Together, they’d create the fresh, woody, lemony, and masculine D&G Masculine! Haha, I guess thats what the name entails.
Deroxnuykw – :
It’s a nice scent, although there is a note that bothers me for a while… actually I like the perfume as a whole so I overlook this little problem with the scent’s composition. It’s light, fresh, safe. People around you won’t feel bothered. Compliment getter.
For those who are into this kind of lemony scents, I strongly reccomend Monsieur Balmain. Great, cheaper and maybe better blended.
arisserg – :
The wife loves this one on me!!
leonid76 – :
This is one of my all-time faves, but I admit that I am “slightly” biased having worked for the creating company for nearly 29 years.
This fragrance has what I call a raunchy, disjointed elegance when first applied, but pulls together and becomes quite smooth and “whole” on the dry-down. I have never had a negative comment while wearing this fragrance, people are ususally quite intrigued with it.
ira-fil14 – :
I pick this for mid30’s professional types. It’s a very professional smell. I tried but was not particularly phased by it.
Smells nice, seems plain, then I remember it’s 11years old. At that time this may have been unique. I tried at the same time as Chopard pour homme, I prefer Chopard.
Thenrereugs – :
This is harsh and takes far too long to dry down to a more tolerable projection. Eye watering citrus and an imbalance of woods and herbs. You know those nasty teas you can’t stand to drink, but happen to be really good for you…? That’s what this reminds me of. Just ask the women that frowned their faces after I put it on.
trevor85 – :
Is a lemony scent, which stays with you for a long time with almost the same feeling. Finishes in a mild tone, a bit old-fashioned but somewhat pleasant. A casual scent for some moments outdoors I think. Even if it is not an elegant one, I would choose it easily, instead of the expensive lemony and a bit sharp Channel Allure Edition Blanc and the ultra citric though natural smelling Moschino Friends.
Дим788 – :
A citrus aromatic scent. Monsieur Balmain is a lot better than this.
myzchinna – :
Some time ago I got a 4mL sample of this for a couple of dollars. I bought it at the same time as a few other fragrances and promptly forgot about it, as it got lost amongst the Manhattan-Island-like collection of 100 and 50ml bottles on my bedside cabinet.
A few days ago I rediscovered the vial and really tried it for the first time. I remember trying it when I first got it, but being a bit precious about the tiny bottle, never actually put enough on to fully experience it. Giving myself a generous splash along my forearm and wrist I belatedly experienced the fragrance as it should be experienced…and what a pleasant surprise!
At the moment here in the southern hemisphere it is spring. Dolce and Gabbana Masculine captures springtime (and perhaps early summer) perfectly for me. In particular, it evokes a spring morning in my cedar-clad house, when it has rained gently just before dawn. The sun is warming and drying off the orange blossom. A fresh breeze is blowing the freshness of wet foliage and blossom through my window. Truth be known, I planted the citrus trees too close to the house (about 5 feet away), which can be annoying (especially when lemons and oranges knock against the windows during autumn and winter storms), but the blossom wafting through the house at the moment more than makes up for it.
This fragrance is a subtle blend. The citrus opening is not harsh, but is balanced with fresh notes. Unlike some fragrances, the citrus top notes carry on a long time throughout the life of the fragrance, the bergamot and orange blossom combining perfectly to achieve this. The floral and wood notes become more obvious as the citrus eases somewhat. This fragrance is gentle. It is at heart an old-fashioned gentleman’s cologne livened up with citrus and herbs. It is polite: there is nothing sharp or unpleasant about it. Just like a fresh spring morning which warms and ends in a languid afternoon.
vfvekz333 – :
Full of musc. The longervity is not so good. But anyway, it’s a cute scent. Very modern, strong, sexy, and easy to wear.
Easermatiesia – :
Very modern and lemony. One of the most synthetic smells out there. Orange blossom, jasmine, teak wood and fig stand out. You may try this if you want to smell weird and be happy with it.
fitchew – :
don’t like the bottle, don’t like the notes… just don’t like it! To light and it’s not powerful… 2 cheap i guess!
driver22 – :
it is a great smell, i tasted ti in “ici paris” and i like it very much i decided to buy it.