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jivoy3232 – :
A moderate to good lasting woods and pepper juice with some citrus. Very fresh and clean with character. It has a mellow and lovely nutmeg vibe to it. This grows on you. Well worth a try.
GORI – :
Not Bad. The first thing that I noticed was a rush of spice, nutmeg and lemon. I love that trio. You can definitely smell the citrus in this cologne.
There’s a peppery note in there somewhere as well.
It dries down to a lingering musky flowery smell which isn’t bad.
The longevity and sillage are a little above average.
I like the notes in this fragrance, so I will go above average when it comes to this sweet citrus scent.
I will always have a bottle of Paul Smith in my arsenal somewhere.
Scent: 7/10
Longevity: 5.5/10
Sillage: 5.5/10
Adriano57 – :
I have a 2 ml sample of Paul Smith Extreme and this is fresh and spicy fragrance with notes of bergamot and lemon followed by nutmeg and geranium then lastly tonka bean and musk, quick burst of fruity freshness to awaken you, that’ll give you a burst of energy first thing in the morning.
The spiciness gives it the extreme edge that this fragrance seems to find, but struggles to maintain as the longevity and silage is poor lasting 3-5 hours at best. I only used the 2 ml sample 3-4 times on holiday coming back from the pool wanting a spritz of Paul Smith Extreme or after a shower, it made me feel refreshed even if only for a few hours.
Overall, I like this fragrance but it’s not making me want to buy a FB anytime soon. I recommend this for those who want a burst of freshness before your morning run or just coming out of the shower and need something clean and fresh with a little bit of edge to its aroma.
clearsky – :
SPICY FRESHNESS _______________________________________________________
I’ve very often been disappointed by Paul Smith fragrances, but ‘Paul Smith EXTREME for Men’ is less than a disappointment, but more of a culinary experiment.
This fragrance is very green and very fresh. From the beginning a fresh cucumber bursts into your nose. But it’s not only the cucumber, to me there is some dill or chilli in that burst. Whatever it might be, it feels somewhat spicy – because there was a slight burning sensation in my nose. For whatsoever reason it reminded me of pickles.
Longetivity: – 5/10
Sillage: – 3/10
All in all: 4 out of 10 points – because it’s not as bad as most of the other Paul Smith scents I used to own.
Alu – :
Just want say be careful when reviewing as there is the aftershave version which is quite weak and the eau de toilette version which lasts longer. The price matches the difference also.The aftershave is nearly half the price in boots compared with the EDT.
kateeeee – :
I have both the EDT and aftershave versions of this, the aftershave’s strength is actually pretty good, however, the EDT’s staying power is very low. If you have a shave then use the aftershave and spray the EDT there is decent coverage but still a little underwhelming considering the “extreme” nametag”.
The scent itself is nice and spicy, just don’t expect to be around for long.
I agree with a lot of the other reviews, a safe unoffensive scent that would be fine for the workplace.
KeP_2007 – :
My boyfriend wears this and I adore it! Maybe simply because he’s the one I love the most, or because of the memories associated, but I always smile when I smell it. So lovely, quite a mature scent.
wwx398JeomiWogkig – :
I agree with other listers that the notes pyramid is spot on, you can literally detect all of the notes listed, the nutmeg is great, not particularly extreme, I also find it quite mellow and smooth, Paul Smith Men remains my favourite of his offerings, but this is a great fragrance, nice for Summer evenings. The Tonka bean base is very nice and warm. 8/10
ssupik – :
Fresh Fresh Fresh !!
A safe buy for that “just out of the shower soapy fresh barbershop experience…”
zergxxx – :
This fragrance is good if your 16, it reminds me of lemon sherbet… a little too tangy, the dry down is nice as the smell matures.
Extremely cheap cologne but all in all value for money, worth having a bottle just based on the price. I would be interested to see if there was an Intense version of this (maybe there is I don’t know) take out some of that lemon on the top and add a bit more wood at the base, give it a heavier smell rather than a tangy peak.
fpth,fql;fy10 – :
Not sure where some of these reviewers are getting there bottles from, or maybe just nose fatigue but this lasts all day on me and is my most complimented fragrance. Dirt cheap but fantastic none the less. A great party/bbq scent if you want to stand out. The note pyramid is bang on here too
igor.morfay – :
lemony-herbaly-nutmegy safe for everybody scent. A bit bitter an peppery in the first few minutes, sweetens really fast evolving into some kind of AVON smell. It’s ok, can be unisex even, but I think it suits younger audience more.
ПTAXA – :
I have a bottle of this and I’ve worn it myself, and to me the prominent note is ginger. Is my nose completely hallucinating? I just get “generic guy smell, guy smell, guy smell, GINGERBREAD…GINGERBREAD…gingerbread…guy smell…gone.” Maybe it isn’t ginger per se that I smell, but the other spices that go into gingerbread. I’ll have to think about that.
I don’t wear it often and I’d trade it away if someone wanted it, but it is a nice thing to have around when I’m feeling a bit butch.
ban4ke – :
A generic citrus-balsamic frag. Nothing Extreme here, only when it opens with a blast of sharp lemon. It soon turns into a summery citrus fragrance with a weak projection. I could see this worn by younger kids in high school, could maybe also be good for the gym for a clean smell. Sorry, this just isn’t me. I’m glad I only have a very small bottle, will take me ages to use.
Latedreva – :
Such a shame, it has a lovely peppery smell to it but it does not last long at all so its almost pointless. about an hour and the smell goes away. avoid
romil12 – :
its college for me a friends dcx had this too it was his day to day i dont wear it now i think i have out grown it but takes me back to the fun of college
pedbafendealmtl – :
got this as a gift from my wife as she knows I like spicy frags , loved the opening and the dry down and could of easily become my all time fav scent … sadly this lasts no longer than 1 hour on me maybe 2 hours so why it is called extreme im not so sure , really wanted to wear this one out on nights out etc but was relegated to a quick splash when I got out the shower and was just lazing around the house ..shame great scent
sandro962 – :
I brought this from Boots, whether I got a bad bottle or not, I can say this is the weakest fragrance I’v ever purchased. I put loads on just to get some sort of smell, but it was worthless. I did right to Paul Smith, and I’m awaiting feedback, and I contacted Boots but got nowhere. I definitely wouldn’t buy again or recommend.
malbruk25 – :
I spray this in the morning before work and before I leave the house the scent has all but disappeared. Rubbish longevity. I’ll stick with PS Men.
Марк Окольников – :
Im not sure how this was labeled “Extreme”.
It’s so far from it!
Seriously there’s nothing extreme at all about this, more like Paul smith “Dilute”. At least it smells nice, but dont expect to be noticed. I lost the scent in my nostrils after maybe 2 hours at which point it sits so close to the skin its almost worthless.
Stick with Paul Smith Men or Paul Smith MAN, both are far better.
ivano – :
A fresh and quite invigorating frag, which is a safe bet..
I applied 6 heavy sprays
0 -30 secs- Alcohol, modern, fresh young
30 secs-1 Hour. Strong 1 foot projection. This is a quite sour floral, which is masculine and then becomes more fresh with less harshnes. I got a nice breathing in compliment! Ages 30- 48
1 hour -4 hour – 6 inch projection. Some spiciness comes in with musk but overall quite fresh and rewarding
4 hours – 6 hours. 2 inch projection
6 hours – 8 hours – Close to skin, drydown 40% the same as Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme Gucci 2008, but not as complex as that frag, but still nice
Safe bet for a present and I liked the opening hour and drydown
Fyd3i9ma – :
a lost chance with more sillage and presence would have been great. 8/10
Kristi01 – :
Favourite line from Paul Smith
videochat – :
My first review. After wearing L’eau Par Kenzo Pour Homme for many years, I was looking for a similar light, citrusy fragrance to use. I guess I was a bit confused in the store as I purchased this thinking it would be something I’d use daily. First of all, it’s far far stronger than I expected. A single spray, with the bottle held far from the body, is plenty for it to be noticeable all day. Second, while it does smell citrusy, it’s got a very strong note of pepper, which is so strong that I actually get a headache from it. Since I wasn’t able to return it, I tried to like it and wore it maybe half a dozen times, but unfortunately it’s dreadful and I suppose I will just throw it away. Back to the house of Kenzo for me.
burk78 – :
This is a subtle fragrance, most suitable for the work place. True is isn’t a fragrance that people will remark “ohhh you smell so good” but you will smell clean and fresh, not in a clean cotton/fabric softener way.
On first spraying the fragrance it is quiet a harsh citrus but this settles quickly and followed by a clean skin smells. Some subtle spice. This really is so inoffensive.
I will finish this bottle and enjoy it, but i will try and find a more interesting daytime aroma.
gavlas – :
it gives me headache when I wear it. it smells like ysl live jazz
Marat-932 – :
A sharp pleasant citrus opening that fades within 30 minutes and becomes extremely close to the skin. I use this scent for the gym only. Actually, it’s perfect for the gym: non-offensive, not loud/nauseating, and lasts only a few hours. Very clean. Poor sillage and longevity but a nice fresh fragrance you can use frequently for everyday activities. Harmless.
Overall: 6/10
xddduxa – :
What a great fragrance. Puts a smile on your face on every occasion. It has the joy of a nice spring day when you are walking on green grass in a park with birds singing, sun shining above and dogs and squirrels running around. This is the scent for those times. No matter how much you apply it never gets cloying. Very fresh, semi sweet, peppery, legendary scent. Thanks Paul Smith.
note: sillage and longevity are average
zodiak777 – :
Occasion: Spring and fall, day & night, casual and formal.
Longevity: 5/10
Projection: 5/10
Scent: 6/10
Uniqueness: 8/10
Versatility: 7/10
OVERALL: 31/50
Dorce – :
The citric blast opening was instant no for me, but I can’t help but know, in disappointment, that without it, I would have bought this scent on the spot, especially since it was reduced to clear. I also know from experience that I would have regret it :-/
This is a very odd smell that I swore was riddled with patchouli, it has a peculiar green, woody smell I can’t get past.
If you can get past the horrid, citric opening, try it.
seen – :
Dears, maybe the name “Extreme” comes of “extreme diference from the traditional version”, wich is one of my signatures.
However, I recognize its qualities, and I like to use it day-by-day.
Like Cassiano said, has “nothing to add”, just pure rosemary in a sweet and a bit floral drydown.
This a correct perfume… just correct, made for “good guys”.
THe sillage is average, good staying power and well done.
The same style of Apparition Homme- E. Ungaro, but by far with twice its longevity.
Edit.: very similar to Dimitri- O Boticário for those Brazilian who want to buy it without try.
TORA – :
i like this more than the women version, smells like laundromat
bruidly – :
My partner loves to spray a lot of perfume and with this one I never feel it’s too much. A fresh fragrance to wear dayly and not so common in my opinion, at least I’m not so used to smell it around like XS or Kenzo for an example.
A nice gift to buy without knowing the persons preferences cause I think it’s difficult not to appreciate, unoffensive and nice.
vrindam – :
My husband smells like indian food and fabris softener when her wears this. Not a bad thing.
Dallan – :
The word “Extreme” has nothing to do with this fragrance whatsoever. Instead, it should be named “Normal”. Paul Smith Extreme isn’t very strong or invasive to anyone. It’s very suitable for office wear or everyday basis. It’s the kind of fragrance that I can just wear whenever I don’t feel like wearing anything too spectacular; let’s say… Hermes or Le Labo. The start can get a little fruity fresh but it will eventually dry down to a crisp and clean peppery woody scent. Tonka bean isn’t very sweet here while the rosewood and geranium are the main characters in this composition. Again, this is a very normal fragrance, so don’t expect too much from it. You may be disappointed.
zhukevich – :
Its a light, pleasent scent but its lasting power is absolutely abismal.
Good for guys who dont usually wear fragrance as it wont annoy anybody, but is individual enough to be noticed.
Gnfoagumqp – :
this is really refreshing scent..its like squeezing a lemon and bergamot together. and when it dries down..it turn into floral woody citrusy scent…longevity is average and sileage is average..
its a fun smell to wear..but not extreme to me
ZlodeiMC – :
Paul smith has some really nice perfumes i loved this extreme perfume it was perfect for all thing summer winter day night etc… smells uniwue and lasts a long time
bcm549speagoessenda – :
I am always amused by fragrances that are inappropriately or inaccurately named. This is one of them. The opening for this is a crisp combination of citrus and spice, but not in a “knock your socks off” kind of way. The only thing “extreme” about this is the “extreme”-ly low price I paid for it at Kmart.
Having said all that, I really do like this fragrance very much indeed (enough in fact to go out and buy a second bottle after I initially bought it blind).
As the citrus settles down, the wood and spices really predominate and this is when the fragrance is at its best. The wood is simply magnificent.
I am not that familiar with rosewood as a note, but the woodiness in this fragrance is deep and rich, yet mellow at the same time: it spans the gap between the more subtle woody fragrances I own (e.g. Oxygene by Lanvin) and really “in your face” super-strong ones like Givenchy Gentleman.
The longevity is quite reasonable – three hours in a hot Australian summer. Given that during summer, hardly anything lasts very long on my acidic, perspiration-prone skin, three hours is not bad.
This is not “extreme”, but it is an “extreme”-ly well executed fragrance.
scooguigersiz – :
for me this is an excellent casual non offensive scent, with distinctive woody accents, bit of spice, pepper maybe, i have great memories when i first wore it, maybe this made it special to me .. anyways, althought quite synthetic smelling, it`s very balanced …
shorter longevity and small to medium sillage … casual and suitable to work / office … always having 100ml bottle supply for me … very cheap .. can be worn in cold weather aswell imho …
curnawidand – :
Paul smith extreme is citrusy but the woody-floral scent defeats the citrus. so those thinking this is another citrus-wood summer scent is mistaken.
it’s a good night/cold weather scent IMO.
yana55 – :
paul smith does a great job with all of his scents
Foontik – :
I love this scent on my boyfriend. I agree with guyspfld about the spice and the citrus. I like it when my boyfriend wears this scent in the summer. It makes me feel summery and I think he likes it too 😉
kost9n2011 – :
Perfume of the type ” nothing to add”. It is a nice, but common fragrance. It has long lasting on my skin. However, I do not have the intention to buy another bottle for my collection.
Шура – :
Great scent…I really notice the spice, but it is matched by great citrus
gav13 – :
This is my fav at the moment, a bit strong at first but very floral afterward. Always makes me smile when I wear it, really nice scent.
Poncho373 – :
Wow! Paul Smith is the man. I had bought this a few weeks ago and left it on the shelf. I tried it on and got lots of favorable comments. This one is a keeper.