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SADAM – :
بسیار معمولی و اولداسکول
هیچ ویژگی منحصربفردی ندارد
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Scent & Qualiy: 5/10
Longevity: 6/10
Sillage: 6/10
Creativity & Uniqueness: 3/10
Affordability: 9/10
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Overall: 5.8/10
Xeroxxvsqi – :
Absolute beauty.
Speechless..
Maybe the nicest mens fragrance I’ve ever smelled
Poor projection but thats ok.
Not brash or macho. I find it quite elegant. Smells very expensive
Apemabafefs – :
This cologne reminds me Escada pour Homme (and Bentley for Men Intense) a lot: sweet, boozy and brings back memories of 90s – 8/10. Longevity on my skin is unremarkable, however Mr. Blass lasts much longer when sprayed on clothes.
tanyasokol91 – :
A CITRUS/LEATHER/INCENSE…VERY BRIGHT SMELLING AND VIBRANT CONCOCTION…8.5/10
programi – :
Wonderful little gem that smells a helluva lot more expensive than it sells for. A great “old school” fragrance that you would swear was released in the 80s. Absolutely worth the price (less than $10 on ebay) if you like 80s era fragrances. Very elegant fragrance that’s perfect for the well-dressed man.
RAYMOS – :
It is really hard to believe that this is from 2009. I would guess it to be from at least the 1990s, or perhaps even earlier; it is that “old school”. Bergamot, leather and incense are the most prominent notes to my nose. It has that dirty/sour leather effect that I sense in Giorgio BH Red, which is a good thing as far as I am concerned; some might say this is a little animalic/risky. Longevity and sillage are weak, to put it mildly, but the price is so low that one would not mind overspraying. Overall, a good, decent cheapo that pleases.
ivan_b78 – :
I have been wearing Mr. Blass on and off for the past few months, and I just sprayed it on my left arm. The opening is a synthetic mess. However, it gradually evolves into an anemic, mature and masculine fragrance that is somewhat pleasant. I’m surprised at the amount of praise this juice gets. Yes the price is very cheap, but the low price will not allow me to be less critical. Mr. Blass to me has no soul, it has no teeth or claws to hold on to you. Wearing it makes me feel like the fragrance does not want to stay on my skin, it has no confidence. It is not a bad fragrance, but not a great one either. The bottle is nice and heavy and very masculine. I read that Michael Bastian was involved in creating this fragrance. He also stated that he has three bottles that he guards with his life. Really?
kaz92 – :
I’ve had this for over a year now. It’s not a favorite. Very nice for the price, but… there’s just something about it that doesn’t work for me.
I have 10 Corso Como Uomo, which I find similar but more enjoyable to my nose. It’s similar enough that I marked it as such, yet — Mr. Blass lags behind. Why?
NUTMEG.
I love nutmeg on desserts or in eggnog. As a fragrance note though… seems like it MUST have some sweetness to be most appealing. Mr. Blass has a light touch of sweetness but not enough to support the nutmeg note (for my taste — you may think differently if you enjoy nutmeg in any form). As such, combined with the cypress it comes across a bit stale, like the overcoat of an elderly gentleman who keeps it well cared for in a mothball lined closet but also never takes it to the dry cleaners.
Mr. Blass is SO CHEAP that you really can’t resell it (the extreme weight of the heavy bottle makes shipping too costly). So, my bottle will hang around just as something “different” to smell now and again. Or, I re-purpose the well made cap to go on a different bottle. 🙂
evgenii1981 – :
Nice old school frag. The opening is rather discouraging, very sharp with harsh synthetic notes. It quickly calms down, although, revealing a solid woody-leathery-smoky combo with a noticeable bitter-sour layer. Not heavy at all, Mr. Blass has got some presence and a lot of character.
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Sits well on your clothes (don’t overspray!). Good for autumn-winter, especially for nights out.
Jegepenry – :
What a gorgeous masculine fragrance. Dates from the 80s, but can stand up to most any fragrance in the last 15yrs. I would agree with Cytherian that there is some resemblance to Gucci PH I, but unbelievably, you can pick this gem up for less than $10 for 1.3oz. For you wood lovers, this most definitely has a strong wood essence going on. If you are drawn to a classic male frag, I believe you will appreciate this overlooked jewel.
yanchik91-1 – :
I think it smells classic and manly on men. I like it… it makes me feel the man who wears it is strong and protective. 🙂
gapur2009 – :
Absolutely Amazing !
Yes, it seems “old school”, but WHY NOT?!
Classic…aromatic…spicy…
I t surrounds you like when you are sitting in a big leather chair…soothing,comforting…pleasure.
A under-rated,overlooked Masterpiece…
dmisem – :
On my skin, this is the diet CDG for Men, the classic. It’s got a soft vibe on top of another classic Gucci Nobile. Despite being soft, Blass is very aromatic, a little sour with the right spices. There’s many classic male perfumes stated on reviews that has vibes using this perfume and in that case, it is in a very good way.
I never find this to be smoky at all but it is truly balsamic and herbal. The leather is very soft, the citrus must be from vetiver, the musk is hidden, the vanilla is very soft and most I smell is a mix of amber and incense plus the classic impression of moss (though not written as one of the notes). Well it’s probably the mix of all plus cypress. It also bears a mild barbershop feel but through it all, the entire performance is so pleasant and dry down earned me compliments especially women.
Mr. Blass is an awesome blast to enjoy a superb classic perfume that deserves respect.
Ni.k – :
Cytherian nailed it right on the head. I recommend it but it could definitely use better longevity. Spray on clothes, add glycerin, or if you’re the experimental type, you might want to augment the musk (I think they use habanolide).
KATAN4IK-88 – :
In most every sense, this is a fine fragrance. It is a major bargain at the going prices (usually under $20 for the 125ml bottle). The flacon is made of solid heavy glass with a thick bottom, a design reminiscent of Gucci Pour Homme I. But GPH-I will drain your wallet about 10x as fast. Yes, it has gotten that expensive.
The opening is a bit sharp and pungent, but after a few minutes it begins to dry down. After about 30 mins the dry down is fully under way and in a full hour later it is nearly a skin scent. So, to get more “oomph” you need to spray it a bit liberally and layer. But for the price, why not?
It is definitely a quality leather/wood/spicy fragrance. It has an old-school vibe, but yet it still smells modern somehow. The leather, cedar, amber, bergamot, vetiver and spices (notably nutmeg) are in plain view. I cannot really find fault with this fragrance, aside from the sharp opening and the rather light sillage. And well, maybe longevity… but again, you can spray with ease as this isn’t expensive. And yet, I’m not “reaching” for this often. It just sits there, passed by other fragrances I prefer. I won’t dispense with it. Seems a shame to, given all it has. But it will definitely last me a decade or more, because it simply won’t be sprayed often. Maybe it’ll grow on me, who knows… and by then, it’ll be expensive and sought after–the pattern repeats. 😉
Fragrance: 7/10, Value: 9.5/10.
jiaiia – :
this is a solid cologne!
Classic but modern enough at the same time.
longevity is good (4-6hrs)
projection- u can smell yourself without sniffing.
probably one of the best presented and smelling for the price.
the scent itself has a incence/nutmeg combo undertone which works very well with the dominating musk/vetiver.
its not reliable enough for me to use for long days, but for 3 hr trip anywhere, this is blood good juice!
will suit semi formal occasion or as an after shave.
cool weather frag.
8/10 for the smell (even without considering the price) $15 for 75ml!
Oran – :
Amazing fragrance for its price though the longevity is an issue …but I find no resemblance to my signature frag Escada pour homme….smells similar to Nathalie lorson’s Bentley for men
soller – :
This is what a mature man should smell like, leather,incense, amber and musk with spices in the mix. A wonderful rich, quietly confident masculine fragrance that has incredibly grown on me more and more. projection is good for the first couple of hours. Longevity is a moderate 4-5 hours with 4 sprays though it stays close to the skin most of the time. Do not let the fact that Mr.Blass can be found at throw away prices make you dismiss it out of hand as a cheapie. It is anything but that. It is similar in spirit to Escada Pour Homme and Aramis and if you like either, chances are you will like this as well. This was a blind buy that was a total winner and the average longevity is the only gripe I have.Please Go give Mr. Blass a chance, he is all class.More people deserve to smell this wonderful fragrance. A total unexpected goodie for me and I love it. 8/10
Edit/Rant- I have been reading some of the reviews of Mr. Blass written after I wrote mine and I have to say, I am surprised. This is a great fragrance for it’s price. I wish people would put a cap on their expectations. You cant seriously expect to pay 10$ for a bottle of perfume and expect Amouage or Dior level quality. Get real. This is a great fragrance and value for money as long as your expectations are reasonable.
koshachok – :
solid man’s aroma under a strict suit.sounds respectably, but it isn’t prudish. sounding a little sweetish, a little sour but as a whole it is similar to expensive man’s cologne. you tell nobody as cheap it bought.because it sounds much more expensively than the price.I reminded me classical aramis
axmed – :
Always on the lookout for cheap/good, I bought a 40ml bottle for, uh, like 7 bucks. I do not think it’s a masterpiece, niche quality, etc–that’s just my inexpert opinion. I do think it is above average and terrific as a work scent. The leather is like a much higher quality GBH Red (for men): enough similarity to notice but much less artificial and loud. On me, that leather note showed up and stayed within arms length from 1/2 hour to about 4 hours. After that I actually picked up a vetiver note right next to my skin for maybe 2 more hours. Though I like vetiver, this isn’t the best rendering of it.
BB manages to balance “unlikely to offend” with “good” about as well as a designer fragrance can. There’s basically no risk in buying a bottle, and there ARE rewards, though not exuberant ones.
Scent: 7/10
Sillage: 5/10
Longevity: 5/10
руха – :
Now this is a fragrance that also deserves a lot more recognition. An American fashion brand but made in Italy, it reminds me of many very classy ‘suit and tie’ fragrances from both sides of the Atlantic, and has a pedigree that really shows through – even at this extraordinary price-point. (As a matter of fact, I honestly do not know how they make this fragrance at this price.)
The more animalic dimension to this is evident at the very opening, but that should not turn you off this fragrance. The dry-down – even early on – becomes very nice and all of those notes seem to work together to give something which is characteristically masculine, seemingly fairly generic – but yet quite unique when deliberated upon. I have smelled a lot of fragrances like Mr.Blass and yet nothing quite the same (though it approximates quite well at some points to Chanel’s Cuir de Russie). I think they have used what is literally a Greatest Hits of some of the most usual of masculine fragrance notes here, but yet the result is a tune unlike any other. I also get the Escada PH reference that other people experience, but again this is still a very different fragrance from that ‘tuxedo-and-cognac’ masterpiece.)
When I wear Mr. Blass I can’t help but think of an American corporate setting from the old times, 1950s or so. It is redolent of that kind of environment – which is no bad thing – and does give a reassuring and trustworthy vibe, without getting loud or offensive. This latter point assures the wearer of a more timeless feel to the fragrance. I would highly recommend this to anybody who is looking for something which meets those standards – at a really great price. Furthermore, if you are looking for something like Cuir de Russie, it is definitely worth investigating. Only drawback for me is that the longevity is not great and you may find yourself applying more than usual amounts on skin and clothes to make up for this.
Dejumsnum – :
Mr Blass is an excellent fragrance that can be found for an absolute steal. This has quickly become one of my favorites.
Incense and leather are the winners for me…very even and never overpowering. I actually wish there was a little more oomph in the oakmoss (almost like they took an 80’s powerhouse and dialed down the volume). Projection and longevity are sadly on the low side so don’t be afraid to spray generously.
utm330intitytek – :
Don’t want to be redundant (ericrico has a great review) on this one. To me it is a masculine amber and tobacco scent with a dose of musk and leather and a dash of tuberose and incense.
Even though the first few minutes are quite boozy and fresh it fades quickly into a dark ambery fragrance that has a subtle tobacco, leather and animalic note that compliments the wood and fern that peeks out in the drydown … which is why I understand why some people feel it has a retro vibe.
Amazing quality for the price. If I didn’t buy it for 15 bucks I wouldn’t believe it was selling that cheap. If you are someone who is not very familiar with fragrances of the past 30 years – this one might not be very comfortable. So try before you buy and make sure you wear it for over an hour before you purchase.
But, If you are familiar with and appreciate old school tobacco, amber & wood classics with an animalic element you might really like this one.
JesII – :
All the reviews here are very accurate. Mr Blass reminds me of Aramis, but not as strong. A terrific value for this Italian made juice. Get it while you can!
faradey61 – :
I blind bought this and glad to see it was added to the directory. It is fun old school juicy. Boozy, cigar and leather together like a good party. A little tipsy but not obnoxious drunk. A nice escape from the current trend of fresh frags. I hope it doesn’t disappear.
Koba-zas – :
This is impressive juice – an incredible scent for the price! Easily could have been made 25-30+ years ago. A rich and bold scent that shows as a leathery dark chypre with a great warmth and body to it. Not sure about the scent pyramid listed. As I get a rich note of deep patchouli in this as well as a nice pinch of tobacco leaf. The blended tobacco with the hint of spicy booziness reminds me of when I used to soak a rag in good brandy (or cognac) and let it sit in my humidor – with the cedar (ie. woody notes) lining permeating the Cohibas and Montecristos I had saved for occasions. The woody vetiver is there along with a nice smooth amber note that glows underneath the entire composition. A rich musk is present throughout the composition – it is mostly clean and not invasive or overly animalic. The leather is smooth, “worn” has a “broken-in” feeling, and not invasive or oily (no birch tar). Nicely balanced. I like how there is no single note that dominates here.
I don’t think this is an “updated” or modernized old-school smell – it is simply a cozy and comforting, confident, macho scent that is mature, sophisticated and deep (not mysterious, but dark indeed). Not intended for casual wear – this is a masculine and classy fragrance well-worth the price tag…I would say blind that this is a $60 bottle of juice and most likely vintage! I like that it is cozy and not a silage monster – it exudes confidence more this way. I am rather taken back by the sheer quality here…great notes, well-blended and a classic flacon. I don’t like to give ratings, but I definitely like this scent. I recommended Mr. Blass to powerhouse fragrances lovers and gentlemen who enjoy a refined scent who want something more intimate and comforting. Cheers.
dqh519bedyWelty – :
Well I will disagree slightly with the previous two reviews, in that Tiffany for Men is much stronger, with powerful oakmoss, patchouli, and sweet/amber/vanilla. And it’s also not like Aramis, in that the leather isn’t as strong here and it doesn’t have the clear floral elements. This is more of a light ambery scent, at least after the opening subsides. I get a kind of orange tint, which I’m assuming is the bergamot listed, as well as spice and wood/incense notes. However, everything here is quite mild and soft, relative to what you would expect looking at the listed notes. Fortunately, there are no obnoxious musks, no iso e super overload, and none of the usual suspects that can make a scent smell “synthetic” or “chemical” (calone and the rest). Nor is it obviously sweet. If Dirty English was too sharp for you (and Terre d’Hermes way too sharp), then you might want to sample this one. If you blind buy it I suggest the 125 ml bottle (not sure of other sizes) because you might have to spray more than usual.
UPDATE: Over time, this gets drier and woodier. I can’t argue against anyone who would claim there is no “wow factor” here, but at current prices it’s a very good buy if this is what you seek.
vanek-94 – :
In the same line as Chanel pour monsieur , or Tiffany for men, this is a retro beauty. is tamer and of course not as luxurious ( it shares some similarities with halston Z-14 too ) but a good fragance nonetheless..
outlander – :
I sprayed at bit of this on my arm at a Sears (!). I suspect that some reviewers will claim it’s a dated, old school scent – and I couldn’t really disagree. Problem is I don’t remember what notes it had. As I recall it was a woody/spicy.
I suspect that if you like and wear, say, Aramis, you might like this.