I must admit, of the hundreds of bottles of cologne for men that I have, this one is not one that I like very much. I think it is probably the powerful nature of this cologne which I was shocked at. It is probably the most pungent and strong cologne I have ever smelled. I bought this blind and had never smelled it before which was probably a mistake. I'm sure that for some men, it works, just not for me. Unfortunately, I spent about $40 for the large bottle I bought, and I only used it a couple of times due to it being so very strong. I am going to continue to try it. The key may be to use very little, maybe a spray on your neck or pulse point or chest and then let it dry down well before getting dressed. I would simply recommend that you smell this product before buying it. I have heard good things about Caron colognes and eau de toilette's and I am very interested in trying other scents for men that they offer.