Izod for Men is the debut fragrance from active-clothing brand Izod:
Clean. Crisp. Masculine. A unique citrus blend inspired by the cool feeling of fresh air with warm aromatic notes. A new wave in men's fragrance that brings to life the adventure, adrenaline and energy of the IZOD lifestyle.
The citrus-marine fragrance was developed by perfumers Raymond Matts and Annie Buzantian; the notes include lime, tangerine, grapefruit, mint, cucumber, air accord, cotton, cyclamen, lavender, juniper, tobacco, saffron and incense.
Izod for Men is available in 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette and in matching grooming products. Look for the women's counterpart to follow. (quote via nordstrom, additional information via cosmeticnews, wwd)
Avon's Mark brand has launched two new fragrances for women:
Instant Vacation Caribbean (shown) is "inspired by a fresh tropical breeze", and includes notes of mango, starfruit, nectarine blossoms, orange flower, red heliconia and teakwood. ($8 for 50 ml Fragrance Mist).
Mark Pure is "a clean, fresh scent that's positively perfect for any spring occasion". ($15 for 50 ml, concentration unknown). (via meetmark)
Izod smells like clemetines. There is nothing 'blue' about the scent at all.
It doesn't smell aquatic to you?
Not at all! The lavendar and juniper are distinct as it dries down; maybe too distinct. I think the 'air accord' is lost in there somewhere. lol
Well good then — usually the air & water take over.
I know! The blue bottle is attractive, but misleading. I think I would wear this for myself.
(Glad you're back online!)
Thanks!
Citrus-Marine = “A new wave in men's fragrance” ??? Who're they kidding? However, a “non-blue” clementine+lavender+juniper scent doesn't sound bad to me, so it may actually be worth a try.
Also, I like to imagine a male/female couple who wear Instant Vacation Caribbean (him) and Very Irresistible Summer Cocktail (her).
LOL! Perfect duo.
I agree with bartamy's comments on Izod. Not your typical fresg aquatic-ozonic–you catch a lot of the lavender and I also catch the greener notes of the tobacco. The ozone-aquatic notes seem to just fill in the spaces and do not take over.
The saffron and incense notes seem to be working in reverse. You catch a spiciness and woodiness in the beginning, but it doesn't dry down to these notes.
It'll be one of my Spring/Summer staples–just bought a bottle. I've been wearing too many heavy orientals I need a breath of fresh, uhm, 'air' and I'm not wanting too much of the tart citrus this time around.
Thanks — still haven't smelled it but I will! Sounds nice.
Antiseptic muchly? Smells like a hospital.
It isn't a mover for me, no one comes looking for it especially and those who try the tester don't seem to care for it much.
I've probably sold 3 bottles of Izod for men in all the time I've had it at my counter.
I still haven't tried it myself — need to do that!