Picked this up somewhat at random as part of a sample pack. I agree with many reviews that its very similar to Aventus in terms of overall style - with that combination of top citrus and underlying woody notes. I personally didn't find the opening overly harsh (I've seen some commentary around this), rather I found it fresh, and quite well balanced, the longevity and projection are somewhat average. However, its a pleasant alternative to Aventus, at a much more accessible price point. If I were considering an Aventus alternative, I think I'd likely opt for something like Afnan's Supremacy Not Only - which has a bit more potency, decent quality, and can be picked up for under £50.

#sotd... Extreme Leather by Montblanc... This is a smooth, powdery leather fragrance. I am not a huge fan of leather notes. Especially when it comes off as animalic. However, this is not that type of leather. The Orris (Iris) in this fragrance help keep the scent from moving into an animalic smell. To me and my experience with this, the leather comes off more as a suede note. Definitely a different type scent profile. At times I could almost pick up a similar scent as Dior Homme DNA. I am not comparing this to Dior Homme, just at times as I was wearing it, this would give me a brief smell of Dior Homme DNA. In the beginning, you get hit with a smooth leather that quickly is met with the soft, buttery, and earthy sweetness of the Orris in the mid. The dry down mixes a comforting long lasting smoothness as it settles in. Okay projection. Nothing that will fill a room but enough to get you noticed when you walk by. I was able to go 7 hours before refreshing. I give this an 8 out of 10. I believe this could be a year round fragrance.