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paintdan – :
This is a great smell – very fresh – I bought the Perfume Parlour version together with 41, with the thought I would like 41 better than Woods but the contrary is true – it resembles just a little bit to fierce but also to Drakkar Noir though the dry down of Drakkar Noir is more musky than the dry down of Woods – all by all a great smell – not worth $300, I only paid £2.25 for a 3ml oil
HEADEKBAT – :
There’s been talk and rumors flying around that Abercrombie may bring back this fragrance. So nobody spend 300$ on a 50mL of this stuff YET. Also, the rumors are the Fierce line is going to be heavily expanded with Gold Fierce, Blue Fierce, and Fierce Reserve and Original Fierce but in EDT concentration. Also their classics, Ezra Fitch and Woods coming back.. And First Instinct, whatever that is, also coming. But if these fragrances are any similar to today’s Fierce, they will be super watered down and not great quality.. Hoping for the best! Again, just rumors so don’t hold me to anything!
menacewj – :
For the original formulation (not pictured) the darker juice with the blue label, you know the one that goes for up to $300 for a 3.4oz still, why? Bc it’s my story of how my fragrance journey began. It was my first real bottle of cologne. I loved it. It disappeared and here we are 16 years later and I find a full bottle with cap and box for 130$.
This stuff has so many memories tied to it. This why I love this hobby. I love the woods and freshness to it. As for the last formulation as the one pictured, I have never s,Ellen, some say it’s similar and some say way different, I’d agree with different so far since the colors are way different.
Scent 10/10 old school quality
Projection 8/10
Longevity 8.5/10
Overall 9 out of 10. I’d reccomend the orig. formulation but not for $300, only if it’s a good deal
Semit – :
First off, I understand we all perceive smells differently…However, this smells nothing like Drakkar Noir…period. That comparison is like saying lemons smell like chocolate.
Mewarezzo – :
A Drakkar Noir clone.
Nice fragrance, good lavender with woody notes mixed in a musk aurea, i prefer the Guy Laroche classic, simple like that.
Rating: 7/10
canonmp210 – :
I had a friend in high school that always talked about how amazing this is. I found it on amazon and paid a fair amount for it because it’s pretty hard to find now. Not sure if it’s a fake or if I’m just not that impressed with it.
It does smell pretty good, but after about a half hour I can’t even tell if it’s there or not. Not impressed at all.
4/10
Ilfat186 – :
While Fierce is by far the most popular A&F cologne to date, Woods is arguably their most well done. True this one was discontinued for many years, but I cannot tell any difference in the scent, longevity or projection of the new issue. All three of these measures are solid with Woods. For age and situational appropriateness – consider when and on whom a lighter, less aggressive Aramis would fit. I’ve found it fits all seasons and occasions, except the hottest of summer days and gym time…projection amplifies past acceptable levels. Try it before it is gone again!
axuli – :
Nothing like what you’d imagine an Abercrombie and Fitch fragrance would smell like. Unquestionably the best of the fragrances they’ve ever sold (IMO) and naturally never sprayed around the store (go figure). This was my signature scent from 1994-2010. It is perfect for nearly any occasion. I have never had a person tell me they didn’t like this. It projects well and longevity is adequate. The lavender, musk and vetiver blend perfectly (regardless of whether they are synthetic or not). This is now discontinued, which is sad. It was easily wearable by men (and some women) between the ages of 17 – 110. It doesn’t offend and draws people near. If you can find a bottle of this (and the vintage is even better) do yourself a favor and get it! This one gets a bad rap because it is associate with A&F. Don’t succumb to that logic! Good luck! Happy Hunting!
Picchirebib – :
Ahh, this takes me back to the 90’s when I was just a punk teenager with a closet full of Abercrombie and Fitch. Great fragrance.
DuekAccuche – :
New formula.
One of my girlfriend’s favorites.
Its very barbershop clean, with a blast of lavender, and some woody notes and some light musk to dirty it up a little.
Think leather jacket, jeans, stubble.
Best under 60 degree temps.
EDC concentration, so it starts out a bit synthetic, but mellows out to a smoother musky scent.
Extra sprays are OK. 3-4 seems right for me.
Very nice, light scent trail, lingers a bit, lasts 4-6 hours.
21+, this could easily be a young man’s first mature scent.
7/10 but worth a try/buy if the price is right and you like lighter, clean, but not aquatic freshness.
Deroxfgxir – :
I’ve done some research and apparently it is not the same smell as the original from the 90s. I was excited that they relaunched it since it was one of my favorites from back in the day, but I’m reading a lot that the original smelled way better. I am lucky to still have a half bottle left of the original. I would try and get my hands on one of those if anything. Hope this helps I know someone mentioned that it smelled differently.
steve1tara – :
lavender barbershop scent. Very manly, mature and extremely strong. Discontinued for about a decade, but A&F brought it back a few years ago and remains popular among the 30+ crowd.
Aerohoplenerigcq – :
Loved it while it was available….very comfortable scent.Need it back. Never overpowering, projection is good, very green woody kind of smell. Settles into the skin with bit musky and piny smell. Masculine and fresh. Good for everyday. Younger, subtle version of Egoiste,but without the blood/metallic in the end.Stays green citrusy till the end.
Deroxqpxai – :
Starts off, Aramis/Azzaro and within 2 hours turns in to Chanel Platinum Egoiste
MaxRaven – :
hi everyone! what are some other similar colognes to this one? thanks!!
inhaseOrina – :
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE LAVENDER IN THIS SCENT
YOU CANT FIND IT IN THE STORES, I BUY IT ONLINE ON LUXURY PERFUMES
ITS SO GOOD
hsirenn – :
Does this smell like Hollisters JAKE?? Is it worth getting??
Shamil123 – :
This one is amazing. Perfectly well balanced notes of entry, a little bit lineal the smell, but is just perfect. A real mixture of fresh and woody accords. Amazing, a very good option for someone who is young enought for being at college and want to use some woody cologne.
Very good longevity (upper than 6 hours). I think this must be the signature one from Abercrombie & Fitch. A very good fragance.
lolfAlory – :
My brother, who’s ten years older than me, wore A&F Woods when he was in high school back in the late 90’s/early 2000’s. Honestly, I never really understood the craze for this stuff, but when it was relaunched a couple years ago, I bought a bottle to see if I could like it.
Well, let me put it this way – Woods is probably the best thing Abercrombie has ever released, but that’s not saying much. It’s primarily a lavender fragrance with a very subtle cumin/coriander/funky kind of note. It’s not unpleasant at all, but if you don’t like lavender, stay away. I wish there was a little more here to cut the sharpness of the lavender, but after all, this is a “macho” fragrance, not a little boys fragrance like Fierce. If you dig old-fashioned aromatic fougeres, then you’d probably like this. It doesn’t last very long, but if you love lavender, you’ll have a hard time finding it more up-front and affordable than with Woods.
Of course, I ended up giving my bottle to my brother, and he loved it. I already can think of a few alternatives when it comes to lavender.
boots522 – :
My husband wore Woods for years and years until it was discontinued. I was very happy when I realized at Christmas it was back. I purchased it and we both swear it is not the same fragrance. Very misleading since it’s not indicated that it’s a “new” fragrance with an old name. Curious if anyone else feels the same way.
anatoly49 – :
I smelled woods and it didnt give me “wow what is that” like Fierce does. Woods is like the old colognes from back then. The musk keeps it masculine but flat. Fierce has these smooth light fresh notes that blend well and are remarkable together. they keep you guessing and wanting to know what is that in that bottle that smells very appealing. woods is nothing new really. not bad just a bit mundane. you wont get complemented as much as you would if you wear fierce. the bad thing about fierce is its very recognizable due to it being the default scent for the stores and clothes.
denisok-8999 – :
I remember wearing this when I was younger (in my late teens to be exact). This truly was a great scent. However, I do not know what this will smell like “today” as I don’t know whether or not they are using the same formula as thee old one.
**For anyone that is reading my comment, please note that A&F Fierce is nothing like A&F Woods. They are two completely different scents. If anyone has purchased or smelled Banana Republic’s Classic, then they will know that A&F Fierce is like that in comparison. I will also add that I own both A&F’s Fierce and Banana Republic’s Classic. They are 2 of my favourite colognes and I really can not get enough of them. With that said, A&F’s Woods, well…the name says it all. It smells very woodsy, classy, mature, sexy, and it definitely has a musk smell to it. But it is definitely not a modern smell and that is what makes it appealing. It’s a very nice cologne and I hope to try this one very soon!
DiHand – :
I’ve had it for about a year and I like it, the stuffs a little strong but that helps it last longer and I would recommend it.
fyv – :
It was pretty good, why did they discontinue it?
kishmatkov – :
I tried it today at London’s A&F store.
Cheap “old” smell not worth the price.
Similar to Fierce? No way padre !!!!
Fierce is the only WORTH smell from A&F to buy.
hokasonik – :
It depends on what you like Igor…and I have yet to sniff the re-release. Fierce is…well, Fierce and Woods is very woody and refreshing and kind of clean sexy; but not at all like Fierce. I prefer Fierce, but want a bottle of Woods, all the same…and a bottle of Ezra!! 😉