Wow just wow I recieved a sample of this and was counting down the days until it was released.
How can i describe my first thoughts... it was as if I just wanted to bathe in the stuff the smell of blackcurrant and red wine is intoxicating reminds you of an exoctic cocktail whilst laid on a sunbed in glorious sunshine.
Trust me you won't stop smelling yourself.
This is so playful and fun scent not your ordinary every day scent, don't go smelling samples instore looking for your next keeper and going nose blind.
Go for this it is so versatile and fun either at work, date nights or holiday it will get you noticed and you will recieve compliments.
This is now one of my pocket scents favourites and I will be topping this purchase up ready for my summer holidays as the bottle will not last that long.
Thanks Matt and the team for this one.
Really uplifting and fun scent! I've not smelt the OG but this is a winner in its own right. I love the wine accord with the blood orange, peach and raspberry - very unique and nothing like I've smelt before. The dry down keeps the fruits and wine but brings more a warm sweetness, making it great for spring and summer days or evenings. Looking forward to the weather getting better so I can get some good use out of it. Got a 15ml on the way, thanks PS for the sample!
Mt, this absolutely made our day, thank you so much for such a thoughtful review!
We’re thrilled you’re loving Sol Di Vino and that the wine accord with the blood orange, peach, and raspberry stood out to you. We wanted it to feel uplifting, playful, and a little unexpected, so hearing that it feels unique and “nothing like you’ve smelt before” is the best compliment we could ask for.
That warm, sweet dry down is one of our favourite parts too, perfect for those brighter spring and summer days (which can’t come soon enough!). ☀️
And we’re so glad the sample helped seal the deal, your 15ml is going to get some serious wear! Thank you again for your continued support; it truly means the world to us.
Brian & Matt
One of the worst performance perfume… perfume doesn’t last for 5 minutes.. very disappointed with Gallus, owned the attitude OG & extreme in the past. Smell is there but the sill-age & performance is non existent..
Hello Nurul,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, we’re genuinely sorry to hear that Gallus didn’t meet your expectations.
Gallus was intentionally created as a more refined, subtle composition. It’s designed to sit closer to the skin rather than project loudly, so if you’re looking for something bold it may not deliver the kind of performance you prefer.
For stronger projection and longer-lasting sillage, we’d recommend trying:
Raspberry Oud,
Kill Devil,
Lomond,
These are known for their superb projection and longevity and may be much more in line with what you’re looking for.
It’s also worth mentioning that Gallus has been very well received by many other reviewers, particularly by those who appreciate a more understated, elegant fragrance style.
We truly value your feedback and would be happy to help you find something that better matches your performance expectations.
Brian & Matt
Amazing smell, very long lasting oud.. highly recommended
Hi Nurul,
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback!
We’re thrilled to hear you’re enjoying Rebel Oud. It’s great to know the richness of the oud and its long-lasting performance hit the mark for you.
Your recommendation truly means a lot to us, thank you for your support!
Brian & Matt
Absolutely love Lomond, it opens with a strong and pleasant Barber Shop vibe.
Lavender and Bergamot stand out for the first 2-3 hours, then it settles to a lovely scent for the remainder of the wear.
A very good creation reminds me of Roja Scandal - beautiful
Thank you so much for the fantastic review, Andrew and a special thank you for including a photo with your feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to share it.
We’re delighted to hear how much you’re enjoying Lomond. That classic barbershop opening with lavender and bergamot is exactly the character we aimed to capture, so it’s great to know it stood out for you and carried beautifully through the wear.
We’re also honoured by the comparison to Roja Scandal, that’s high praise indeed.
Thank you again for your support and for sharing your experience with us!
Brian & Matt
I have Lomond from Executive Shaviny, a former sister company to PS and it is great but when I got a small sample of the newer version I was surprised how much better it smelled so had to buy a bottle to add to my collection.
Really impressed how much richer an better performing this one is over the older version.
Really a great alternative to a Tom Ford classic, Beau De Jour
Hi Stewart,
Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review and for your continued support — we really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!
We just wanted to clarify one small point: Executive Shaving and Pocket Scents were never sister companies. The two businesses simply had a working relationship. Pocket Scents created fragrances for Executive Shaving including Lomond but they have always been separate companies.
We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you’re enjoying the newer version and that you’ve found it richer and better performing. That was exactly our goal when refining it - to create a deeper, longer-lasting interpretation while staying true to the spirit of the scent.
And we love that you’ve highlighted it as a great alternative to Beau de Jour, that classic aromatic barbershop style is such a timeless profile.
Thanks again for your support and for adding it to your collection. Enjoy wearing it!
Brian & Matt
Quality fragrance as always , pretty close to the original for a fraction of the price.
Lasts all day without being annoying or too screechy
Absolute class again from Pocket scents knocking it out of the park .
Hi David,
Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star review — “Shimmering Reflections” is a brilliant way to describe it!
We’re thrilled to hear you’re enjoying Man In The Mirror and that it hits the mark for you. Creating something that captures the essence of the original while keeping it smooth, wearable, and great value is always our aim — so it’s fantastic to know it’s lasting all day without becoming overpowering or screechy.
Your support and kind words genuinely mean a lot to us. We’ll keep working hard to keep “knocking it out of the park” for you!
Thanks again for choosing Pocket Scents — enjoy wearing it!
Brian & Matt
I actually prefer it to TF's original , this is a perfect and polite scent for daily wear.
Classic fougère/ barbershop , smells classy and vintage .
The longevity Vs price makes this a no-brainer in comparison to the original and the bottle+atomizer are 1st class .
I have a few Pocket Scents fragrances now, as they very cleverly always gift a new (and always interesting) sample with your purchases... So I end up getting more as a result ..
Yes I have a problem and I collect way too many perfumes.
As far as "inspired by..." type of perfumes Pocket scents is excellent quality.
The delivery is lightning fast and I love the fact that I can support a small British brand instead of a giant conglomerate!
Anyways, thank you Pocket scents and keep doing what you do .
Thank you so much for your fantastic five-star review, David! We are thrilled to hear that Lomond has become a favourite and a 'no-brainer' in your collection.
It's wonderful to know you appreciate the classic, polite scent profile and the quality of our presentation. We totally understand the 'perfume problem' and are delighted that our sample programme is working so well for you!
We're incredibly proud to be a small British brand, and your support means the world to us. We’ll definitely keep doing what we do, and we look forward to surprising you with more interesting samples in the future!
Thanks again,
Brian & Matt
Amazing and long lasting.My new favourite.
Hi Christopher,
Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that Tobacco Luxe has become your new favourite and that you’re loving its long-lasting performance.
Your support means a lot to us, enjoy every wear! ✨
Brian & Matt
Couldn’t miss out on the offer, got one for my Gf and 2 for colleagues. Neroli Forte is bright and creamy, perfect unisex summer fragrance. Cherry marshmallow is playful but sophisticated with iris and musks keeping it from being too juvenile, great female every day scent. Solar siren reminds me of a summer party, coconut, florals and a touch of vanilla, it’s great!
Also received some samples of 2 upcoming releases which blew me away! Can’t ask for more, value and quality never go a miss.
Hi Mt,
Wow, what an incredible review, thank you so much for taking the time to share this! We’re thrilled you snapped up the Essentials Bundle offer and even more excited that each pick hit the mark.
Neroli Forte really is that bright, creamy summer staple – we love that you picked up on its effortless unisex appeal. And your description of Cherry Marshmallow is spot on: playful up top, but grounded with iris and musks to keep it refined and wearable every day. As for Solar Siren… “summer party” is exactly the energy we had in mind – coconut, florals and that soft vanilla glow.
It also means a lot to hear that the upcoming release samples impressed you – we can’t wait to share those properly soon.
Thank you again for the support, and for sharing the bundle love with your girlfriend and colleagues too. Reviews like this especially when accompanied with a photograph genuinely make our day.
Brian & Matt
First up - the product description mentions the scent of Cuban cigars - I don't get that, what I do get is hints of woodiness and vanilla and sweet tobacco leaf. It's a brilliant blend that I can't stop sniffing when I wear it. The opening is nice and warm so too is the lovely drydown. This is a sexy fragrance that has very good longevity - on me at least 6 hours. Will I buy it again? Absolutely yes!
Yet another winner from the lads at Pocket Scents.
Hi J.e.m.,
Oh yes indeed! 🙌
Thank you so much for this incredible 5-star review of Havana Cologne (Order #8875PS). We love how you described it - woodiness, vanilla, and that sweet tobacco leaf warmth is exactly the heart of what we were going for. Fragrance can be such a personal experience, so it’s brilliant to hear how it’s unfolding on your skin.
That warm opening and smooth, sexy drydown you mentioned? That’s the magic we hoped people would pick up on. And 6+ hours of longevity on you, hey we’ll happily take that! 🔥
We’re especially glad to hear it’s one you “can’t stop sniffing” and that you’ll be back for another bottle. That means the world to us.
Thanks again for the support and for being part of the Pocket Scents family.
The lads at Pocket Scents, Brian & Matt.
Got a sample of this with a recent order and liked it enough to buy a bottle with my next purchase.
Very nice and pretty close to my long gone original from what I can remember.
Definitely more of a winter scent but another good addition to my other PS buys
Hi Stewart,
Thank you for your great 4-star review of Havana Cologne, and for coming back to purchase a full bottle after trying your sample, that’s always fantastic to hear!
We’re really pleased that it brought back memories of your original and that it’s earned a place among your other PS buys. You’re absolutely right - Havana really comes into its own during the colder months, making it a perfect winter go-to.
We truly appreciate your continued support and for taking the time to share your thoughts. Enjoy wearing it!
Brian & Matt
Absolutely brilliant fragrance this one, to me it's identical to the fragrance it's inspired by and performs just as well as it too. Being labelled as a Green fragrance i.e. fresh, you'd think it'll be a spring/summer only type but this also works perfectly for winter too as it has that fresh bite, if you like, that works so well in the colder months. Love it!
Hi Pete,
Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review of Green Apple Luxuria!
We’re thrilled to hear how much you’re enjoying it and that it lives up to the fragrance it’s inspired by, especially in both scent profile and performance. It’s great that you’ve highlighted its versatility too. That fresh green bite really does make it a brilliant all-rounder, and we love that you’re getting just as much wear from it in winter as in the warmer months.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Enjoy wearing it, and we hope it continues to be a staple in your collection! 😊
Brian & Matt
Loved it so much I took the chance to restock. Smells super premium, whilst at an affordable price point. Definitely my go to scent from now on.
Hi Roo,
Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review of Essence of Eire and for coming back to restock! That’s the biggest compliment we could ask for.
We’re delighted to hear that you feel it smells super premium while still offering great value, that balance is exactly what we aim for. Even better to know it’s become your go-to scent!
We truly appreciate your continued support and for taking the time to share your experience. Enjoy your new bottle!
Brian & Matt
Great to see discontinued being resurrected. I loved the original A'men Pure Havane but hated 2 things about it the rubberized bottle and the opening the first 5/10 mins the synthetic cherry was a bit mah once it started to settle on my skin it was a great fragrance. Havana Cologne solves that from the opening the scent is a banger and performance is good I get 6/9 nine hours on skin and on clothing it lasts all day
Hi Shaun,
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review of Havana Cologne, we really appreciate you taking the time to share such detailed feedback.
It’s great to hear from someone who knows the original so well. We’re especially pleased that you feel Havana captures what made it special, while improving on the opening and overall wearability. That smoother start and strong performance were exactly what we aimed for, so your comments mean a lot.
Getting 6–9 hours on skin and all-day longevity on clothing is exactly the kind of performance we love to hear about. And we couldn’t agree more bringing back the spirit of a discontinued favourite and making it even better is what it’s all about.
Thanks again for your support, Shaun. We’re delighted it’s a banger for you! 🔥
Brian & Matt
Very impressed by these 4 fragrances, both the quality and the longevity and made in my home town too !! Difficult to pick a favourite but if pushed I would have to say Essence of Eire.
Looking forward to ordering some 50 ml bottles.
Many thanks.
Robert Donaldson
Hi Robert,
Thank you very much for your fantastic 5-star review of the Timeless Gents Fragrance Sample Set — and a special thank you for taking the time to include a photograph as well. We really appreciate you sharing that with us and the community.
We’re delighted to hear how impressed you are with both the quality and longevity of the fragrances. It makes it even more special knowing they’re made in your home town too! Great choice with Essence of Eire, it’s a firm favourite for many, and we can see why it stood out for you.
We look forward to getting some 50ml bottles out to you soon. Thanks again for your support, Robert, it truly means a lot.
Brian & Matt
I have the original and while its longevity and projection on my skin are slightly better I regret buying it given this version is so good and the price is reasonable. I like this one just as much as Imperious Elixir (again very similar to Creed Aventus)
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and for sharing your experience with Imperious Elixir!
We’re delighted to hear that it gave you that unmistakable Aventus vibe especially when people thought you were wearing Creed Aventus! That’s an incredible compliment and exactly the kind of reaction we aim for.
We appreciate your honest feedback on longevity as well. While the original may edge ahead slightly in performance, we’re proud to offer a scent experience that captures that same character and confidence at a much more accessible price point.
Brian & Matt
Thank you again for your support with Order #8879PS — it truly means a lot to us. We hope you continue to enjoy every wear!
This is very similar to the original. So much so that a few people asked me if I was wearing Creed. It doesn’t have the same longevity but it’s still good value
Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star review!
We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying Imperious Absolu and that it stands so confidently alongside your original Absolu Aventus. That’s incredibly high praise! 🙌
It’s also great to know you’re loving it just as much as Imperious Elixir, especially with its resemblance to Creed Aventus. We work hard to create fragrances that deliver that same luxurious experience, with strong performance and an accessible price point.
Your feedback on longevity and projection is truly appreciated, and we’re so glad the overall scent experience makes it a worthy addition to your collection.
Brian & Matt
As always got my favourite man in mirror, and tried there 10 year, must say I was impressed very nice and long lasting
Hi Barry,
Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review!
We’re thrilled to hear that Man in the Mirror continues to be a favourite of yours, it’s always great to have a signature scent you can rely on. And we’re even more pleased that 10 Years impressed you with its longevity and character. It’s definitely one that leaves a lasting impression.
Thanks again for your continued support, it truly means a lot to us. We can’t wait to see what you pick next!
All the best,
Brian & Matt
I really like the fresh raspberry opening and the oud drydown - this is a long lasting fragrance that I love and I know my daughters will love too.
I can't fault this latest release - keep on bringing out this quality type of perfume. 10 out of 10.
Thank you so much, J.e.m.!
We’re thrilled to hear how much you’re enjoying Rebel Oud, that fresh raspberry opening paired with the oud drydown is one of our favorite contrasts too. Knowing it’s a long-lasting scent you love (and one your daughters will enjoy as well!) truly means a lot to us as we wanted to create a UNISEX fragrance with universal appeal.
Your kind words and 10/10 rating are incredibly motivating, we’ll absolutely keep bringing this level of quality. Thanks again for your support! ✨
Brian & Matt
Rebel Oud is a great every day fragrance no need to worry about the oud being skanky. It is a nicely balanced opens fruity with a little bit of spice before the floral aspect comes in but it not to floral. The performance is a good 8 to 9 hours working well for either day time or evening use
Thanks a lot for the great review, Shaun!
We’re really glad you highlighted Rebel Oud as a safe, everyday fruity oud—that balance was exactly the goal. Love that you picked up on the fruity opening, gentle spice, and restrained florals, and it’s awesome to hear you’re getting a solid 8–9 hours of performance. Thanks for sharing your experience and for choosing Pocket Scents.
Brian & Matt
This is great.
Tuscan Leather has similar notes but is much darker whereas this is a light, bright, fruity leather oud that still has plenty of depth and performs very well.
Another one I really enjoy from PS
Thanks so much for the thoughtful review, Stewart!
We love how you described Rebel Oud as a light, bright, fruity leather oud, that contrast is exactly what we were aiming for. It’s great to hear you’re enjoying both the depth and performance, and we really appreciate you taking the time to compare it so insightfully. Thanks for the continued support of PS 🙌
Brian & Matt
Smell amazing 😍
Hi Piotr,
Thank you for your review for our Noir Lure. You're right, it does indeed smell amazing!
Brian & Matt
This fragrance is definitely worth purchasing. It has great projection and is a fantastic gourmand fragrance for the winter months. I definitely detect pear and caramel in this fragrance and it is good for both men and women. This is also a good compliment getter as it stands out and is not generic.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, George! We truly appreciate you taking the time to highlight the originality and high quality of Purple Gourmand. It means a lot to hear that its unique gourmand character, projection, and unisex appeal stood out to you and that it’s been a compliment getter too. We’re thrilled it’s earned a place in your winter rotation. Enjoy every wear, and thank you for your support! ✨
Brian & Matt
I'd received a couple of pre-release samples of Havana Cologne with previous orders and loved it to the point of hassling Brian to find out EXACTLY when it was being released. I love this fragrance and my wife also complimented me when I came downstairs the first morning I tried the sample. This will definitely be a repeat order for me whenever I'm coming to the end of a full bottle. Once again, a fantastic fragrance from PS. Thanks Brian & Matt!
Thanks so much, Adrian!
We love hearing that Havana made such a strong first impression and that it earned a compliment at home too 😉
It was no hassle to share those early samples with you, and we’re thrilled the full release lived up to the hype.
Huge thanks for the support and the kind words. Enjoy every wear, and we’ll be here when it’s time for that next bottle!
Brian & Matt
