Bravo Monsieur by El Ganso

I gave it a second chance after all this time, and it’s still a failure. It smells like grandma; I repeat what I said before: it’s unforgivable. Notes of violet with wet wood, just like old-school perfumes from decades ago. And mind you, at my age I’m still decades away from being elderly, but that doesn’t justify the scent.

I just tried it and I didn’t like it at all. I had high expectations and it was a disappointment. It smells of wet wood and leaves without evolving into anything darker. I’ll have to try it elsewhere because based on the reviews, I don’t think that’s its true scent; testers have smelled different to me before.

I bought it blind and it was a mistake. Not because it’s bad, which it isn’t, but because one note gives me a severe headache. I think it’s the blend of incense and grapefruit. It’s a pity because I insisted on smelling it hoping it would improve, but there’s no point. It’s interesting but I won’t enjoy it.

Totally agree with the previous one, there’s nothing more to add. It smells fresh, clean, and is well-made. The opening can be strong, but as it dries on the skin, the scent is wonderful. It reminds me of the Lalique Hommage EDT, though this one is sweeter and softer, whereas Bravo is more herbal. Both are fantastic fragrances.

Fantastic perfume, super masculine, giving an image of a professional and tidy man. Very characteristic scent and not mass-produced. The longevity is spectacular; it doesn’t seem like an EDT as it behaves like a high concentration, prioritising longevity over the trail. It’s noticeable for at least 6 hours and close to the skin it lasts over 8. It can be smelled on clothes the next day without issue. For the price, it’s a 10.

Fantastic fragrance. I don’t compare it with the original because I don’t have the fortune of trying it. It comes out citrusy for a while, then becomes linear, but smells very good. Very woody, with iris and violet giving it a powdery touch; the incense makes it slightly formal. You can smell the cardamomo. It’s versatile, from casual upwards (not sport), from autumn to spring. Lasting power is beastly, over 10 hours if used moderately, moderate projection for 2 hours. I use it a lot for working in the cold; it doesn’t bother and lasts all day. Great price for the experience.

Woody, mature fragrance with a noticeable trail. If you catch it at a good price, I recommend it.

Unwearable fragrance and unusable if you’re under 65. Smells like 80s talcum and violet, terrible.

I loved the comment by ‘campeones22’, it smells exactly like that. Like a place you enter, whether a pharmacy or hospital, where you’re soaked in a mix of air freshener, disinfectant and floor cleaner. It’s an aroma that for me is not very pleasant, synthetic and without perceiving declared notes, just a potpourri. For half this price you have hundreds of better options.

I’m 37 and just starting with this, I think it’s a fantastic fragrance. I bought it blind and initially regretted it, I didn’t like it, but over the days I started to get used to it. To me it smells like wet wood, mud, earth. Once I was going to a party and waited outside; two young girls of 20 passed and exclaimed how good it smells. They loved it.

What a magnificent scent! Thank you, Dorothée, and… Bravo, Monsieur Ganso!

I applied it at 9 and could still smell it at 3, yet it lasted until evening close to the skin until I showered. My T-shirt still smells good two days later. The longevity leaves nothing to complain about. The projection isn’t beastly; at first, you won’t believe it, you need to pay attention. Olfactory fatigue, nothing is perfect. It delivers, without complaint. It suits everything: elegant, sporty, casual. The best part is that it smells of wet earth, very rich. Fifteen dollars for 125 ml, brilliant. It’s similar to Santal 33, which I wouldn’t buy because it’s overrated and because many feel embarrassed when the bill arrives. Cheers.

This isn’t for young people. It arrived today, and upon applying it to my skin, it seemed like a peculiar scent that didn’t quite convince me, though it wasn’t unpleasant. I gave it to my younger sister, and she literally said it smelled bad and she hated it. Now I’ve sprayed it on my clothes, and it smells very bad. It reminds me of the wax from my private maths tutor’s candle in the bookshop where I used to take lessons when I was small. A horrible memory because I detested those lessons and the smell. It smells old, like a church. I don’t understand why it changes so much on skin versus fabric, but I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re under 50.

I was blown away because I didn’t expect this from a designer brand; it breaks away from the norm. Elegance, class and distinction at a bargain price. The opening is sharp and might be disconcerting, but after 30 minutes, the magic begins. It has a spectacular evolution, becoming sweeter as it dries down, which is wonderful. If you prefer ultra-sweet, commercial-style perfumes, this isn’t for you.

I’m not sure if there’s a difference between batches, but when I tested it in Madrid, it smelled of sharp smoke. The opening was so overpowering that I had to go straight to the bathroom to wash my face (I was in the shopping centre).