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Fataaccombuct – :
Krizia must have had stellar communication and advise between their owners, designers and the perfumers they commissioned between 1984 and 1993. Krizia Uomo, Moods by Krizia Uomo and Spazio Uomo are all remarkable releases – such a sequence of ever-improving novelty from one perfume to the next is rare. Moods strike as a brilliant herbal, leathery patchouli that features a particularly oily, industrial note. Oily here as in raw oil or petroleum, slightly technocratic, yet always keeping the association with finest Italian cloth mills and fabric manufacturer in mind. Superbly elegant and oddly hardcore at once. Lost gem!
FRED200 – :
The opening and mid notes smell smell so much like a vintage Givenchy Gentleman!
The only real difference is in their dry downs, where Moods has a nice warm spicy layer lingering over the patchouli.
I LOVE GG and I certainly love Krizia Moods.
Bromeosse – :
Take two parts Givenchy Gentleman, add one part high quality bay rum and a dash of clove oil, and you’ll be very close to the effect of Moods Uomo. Like Givenchy Gentleman, Moods Uomo is a woody chypre scent with a heart of prominent patchouli, but while GG adds floral, honey, rose, amber and leather notes, Moods goes more in the direction of spices — cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf — and resins like benzoin and vanilla, with some cedarwood and tobacco notes as well. They’re clearly related scents, but each has its own personality too, and it’s been a long time since a new scent was introduced with anything like this type of bold woody/spicy panache. It’s distinctive and long-lasting, and definitely not for anyone whose friends refer to him as “dude.” This is a mature man’s scent that takes confidence and a degree of comfort with oneself to pull off. I like it a lot.
energetic27 – :
@MichelaVaillant
Greetings fella,
Krizia UOMO smells industrial but in same time class. Like you are the boss in docks arround ’50s. That “oily” feel in the beggining on the background gives me a deep feel. It’s a high quality juice…it’s like (vintage) Gentleman, more slicky because of that with a drop of oil.
Don’t get me wrong! They are total different fragrances without any doubt…but share same class vibe nontheless!
About the price…they are still OKish. It’s worth $50 – 50ml spray all day!
Scented regards,
SirMasterpiece
Yulsen88 – :
Krizia Uomo reminds me of the first formulation of the original Perry Ellis for Men in its drydown stage. They share the same patchouli/leather structure forming a strong and exceedingly satisfying woody theme. The problem is, which one would you substitute for the other? The few remaining bottles of either are similarly scarce and expensive as of late 2016.
olegv63 – :
It’s…it’s…it’s…Mitsouko for Men!!! hahahahahaha!! I can’t believe I’m the first one here to say that!
But in all honesty, it’s a pretty decent patchouli-based scent. I like it. But not that much. While the drydown is decent, that opening leaves much to be desired. I have no issues with my masculinity, so I’m going with Mitsouko.
Oh…and plaudits to Krizia Inc for the sense of humour and chutzpah! Moods-KU by Krizia, right, mate? Hell, yeah!! …hahahaha
андрей-ильч – :
When I got into this hobby back in Sept 2013, patchouli was a note that I never imagined myself wearing. It was the scent to me of unwashed hippie chicks and head shops, neither of which ever had much of a pull for me. Now, 2 1/2 years and many frags later, I’ve come to love the note. That is when its prominence in a frag occurs like that of a deep, velvety flower, rather than of its eventual earthy decay.
One such patch scent is Moods by Krizia Uomo. It, along with the vintage juice of Givenchy’s Gentleman, uses patchouli as a symphonic composer often does the seductive English Horn: not as a member of an integrated ensemble, but rather as a lone peacock, proudly displaying its plumage.
Just WOW.
9.5/10
nnikk64 – :
An exceptional quality blend. Similar to Givenchy Gentleman, but this one is more sophisticated and “suave”. Elegance at its best expression. Separation of notes, exact volume and authority are the main facets of this gem. Highly, but highly recommend for leather and old school lovers. Pure patchouli class. One of the few 10/10.
qur419speagoessenda – :
I agree with several reviews, this is another great 80’s fragrance with a definite herbal/woodsy tone. When I first sprayed it on my skin, If I had to describe the initial aroma it smells like wet oak leafs…a very earthy aroma. After it settles the aroma of patucchli gives it just a hint of sweet note with a strong herbal base from lavender, oakmoss, cardamom and a woodsy base. Aldehydes is very much one the main component which gives this very deep aroma.
Longevity and Silage is excellent lasting well past 8hrs
Overall,
This fragrance is not your typical fragrance, it has a very distinct/unique aroma which acquires the appreciation for this frag’s aroma. If you a find a bottle, I recommend you try before buying it. I enjoy stronger fragrance whether it be herbal, woodsy, spicy and leather base. 9/10
As a side note…growing up my mother would have chamomile tea. The aroma of chamomile has a distinct aroma, I could swear that part of herbal aroma is from chamomile.
Leo13x7 – :
Giorgio for Men, Ted Lapidus, and One Man Show have always been, to me, the loudest and strongest fragrances I’ve ever smelled. Well, Moods tops them all. This stuff is nuclear! IT lasts an easy 36 hours and 24 hours into it the smell is still as if you’ve just sprayed it. Talk about powerful. And it’s a nice scent form start to finish, just don’t go beyond 2 sprays or you will clear the neighborhood.
Leader – :
This is available on Overstock.com right now for less than 20 bucks *USD if you are interested! 🙂
Cheers, Sheridan~
kateeeee – :
a very nice snappy fragrance that reminds me of Givenchy gentleman.. a little softer, but has that strong masculine vibe.. reminds me a little of Giorgio of Beverly hills for men. for me it does bring out all the things l love about Givenchy gentleman but I tend to be a little conservative about the amount of sprays because it can be so strong.. this one gives me more a confidence to know that It is not too much with my normal application of fragrance, I am in safe in numbers..lol… this has been a hidden gem, with all the new ones that come out and I try and it is neat to be able to pull this one out and still get a compliment.. that is what I really respect about the power house 70’s , 80’s scents , this one still pleases me and others around me. worth checking out.
ahiyagalpoe – :
spicy wood in camphorated softness..living is easy with eyes closed misunderstanding all you see…time warp to the 80’s great and sexy and wild!
floobbils – :
I have waited to find this scent for a reasonable price and was able – as it was sadly discontinued.
Overview: Moods by Krizia Uomo was launched in 1989. Top notes are aldehydes, coriander, lavender, bergamot, cardamom and lemon; middle notes are rose, carnation, ginger, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, and geranium; base notes are patchouli, leather, tonka bean, amber, musk, vanilla, oakmoss and cedar.
I have been seeking out special bottles of Krizia juice recently, including a 100ml bottle of Spazio Krizia (with the after shave balm). I’ve owned Krizia Uomo for a while, really like it (although there is no similarities here) and Moods has been lurking in my “Want” list near the top for a couple of years.
Patience is virtue. I am really loving this composition! It is, at once, entirely modern in feel, yet some of the singular notes/aspects have retro vibe. Unreal. Truly amazing scent that warps time. The opening is a blast of sharp lavender (green and slightly medicinal), aldehydes that tingle the nostrils at first, along with rich carnation-clove (at the far end of the spectrum in smoke-infused clove oil), and crisp bergamot engulfed in patchouli – huge, opens herbaceous, slightly camphorous, very aromatic and powerful. After about 10 minutes, the cardamom, ginger and coriander add spice and “simmer” the concoction while aldehydes give a lifted airiness to the overall scent – tantalizing. Then, a note not mentioned above rises into the fragrance that blends so beautifully with the entire composition and gives it the color of the juice, golden tobacco leaf. It is one of the finest uses of tobacco leaf I have ever come across – as it merges seamlessly with the patchouli’s green, sharp earthiness (with a slight camphorous quality now emerging)…and the bouquet of radiant florals. Absolutely brilliant!
The rose enters quietly and it is a great note here (not “dirty” like in Zino, nor dominant) – but the depth of the patchouli now darkens even more (with the leather now prominent), making the rose deep, warm and rich. The beguiling, earthy carnation-clove and alluring rose together with lily-of-the-valley, jasmine and geranium constitute the floral heart – a masculine bouquet with a lot spiciness and green notes all wrapped in smooth, warm leather. A spicy and fragrant dash of ginger keeps the freshness here, along with a little zesty kick…blended well with the potent coriander.
The base shows some ambient warmth in an unsweetened “amber” accord (the tip of a tobacco or clove/kretek cigarette or incense stick), along with a nice peppery cedar, sandalwood and radiant musk – but the patchouli and tobacco are still front & center…incredible! The florals ease down and the bouquet, while present, is now an undertone to the warm base.
Masculine, bold, fragrant, rich and deep – yet articulate and refined…Moods fits its name in that it shows several. It transitions beautifully and I find the fragrance to be in very good harmony. Krizia has created another wonderful scent here. Final score – 9+/10 and know that it definitely can change your mood. Macho elegance in a bottle – superb!
**Update** – Full wearing the other day and it resonated in my mind. This is truly niche-quality fragrance from a fantastic Italian house. Moods is revelatory to me and has worked its way upward in my mind. I smelled the shirt I wore that day and it still had the full smell of Moods over 48 hours later. I am shocked at the incredible depth, richness and power. Ultra-chic! A top-tier scent for me that is truly avant-garde. Revised score – 9.5/10! Very rare, unique and special. Incredibly, if this was released today, it could be from a guerrilla-marketed perfumier in the niche world…and every bottle would beckon a $2-3/ml price tag.
kst2500 – :
Moods by Krizia for Men, in my opinion is a bittersweet fragrance, a kaleidoscope of ingredients, but what remains in the nose is a sort of young wet hay from a summer storm, and from these herbs are released notes of citrus and flowers, but the most intriguing part is the spice: hot but never biting (I find a certain similarity to Fendi for men). I think it’s a typical perfume for the winter to enjoy in front of a fireplace or as they prepare for Christmas decorations, creates a kind aura that gives good humor.
Evocative, Krizia the best of men like Spazio.
Vitang – :
This has that base with strong patchouli, cedar, and amber that is typical of several men’s fragrances of that era. For some reason, it strikes me as harsh and too dense, and it becomes irritating quickly. This one doesn’t bother me as much as some of the others, such as vintage Versace l’Homme, but I’m not sure I will want to wear it any more (I might give it one more chance when I think I’m in the mood for it). I found this quite similar to Giorgio for Men VIP by GBH, for those who seek a currently much less expensive alternative. Longevity and projection (“sillage”) are at least very good. It’s natural smelling and well done, but it just may not be for me.
vladya – :
the fragrance starts with a LAVENDER OVERLOAD/BURST, literally!, thus quickly settling down. Next up, the aldehyde notes linger here and there, accompanied by an intense slightly bitter note (i still can’t figure out what it is, maybe ginger and pimento). I can clearly smell the patchouli base, which reminds me of the one in Fendi Uomo, but not as strong. In Moods’ case this is a dark and tender patchouli, accompanied my oakmoss and leather. Somehow the base turns a bit dense, as in oily, but not completely. Yet, there is something emanating from this suave “darkness”, call it spiciness, almost minty. I think Moods would work the best during cold November/December/January nights.
vtyn – :
If I had to describe Moods Uomo using only 2 notes, I’d say strong Carnation on intense Patchouli. But it is much more complex than that.
Getting past the initial blast takes time, at least 30 minutes for me. The Aldehydes help make the opening incredibly sharp for a long time after applying it. When it settles down there is a very strong floral accord with Carnation being the dominant flower. There is a sweet Lily-of-the-Valley note second to the Carnation, and the other flowers are supporting notes. Backing the florals is a spicy Ginger that gives it a light sweetness.
The Patchouli is so strong in the base that it is hard to smell anything else coming from there at first. The Patchouli is very spicy and it’s not until later in the dry down that it softens and sweetens up with some Tonka, Vanilla, and Amber. After about 5 hours it is a light woody scent that still has a floral touch.
Moods squeezes into the 80’s powerhouse scent category, but it’s a very unusual one. For me it’s an acquired taste, for occasional use, that I like a bit more each time I wear it.
a6091pi – :
This is a very intense fragrance. It takes about 2 hours for it to mellow out on my skin before I can enjoy it. The 1st 2 hours it smells like Raid bug spray on me. I would classify this as a fragrance I experienced but would not go out to replace it.