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Sometimes these extrait flankers feel unnecessary, but this one really nails it. It opens crisp with a little bergamot sparkle, then gets deep and velvety fast. I mostly get patchouli and amber, and they’re blended so well that nothing sticks out in a harsh way. Just smooth, luxe, and super wearable. It’s not loud like BR540 and not as playful as Delina, but it has that same “people will ask what you’re wearing” energy. For me this is the rare scent that works in cooler office settings and also on a date later the same day. Lasted basically from afternoon to bedtime. Easy 5/5.
I love this. Tbh a lot of “formal” scents can come off stiff or boring, but Tuxedo Extrait has this warm vanilla glow under the spice that keeps it really addictive. There’s a little rose in there on my skin too, not loud, just enough to give it that smooth dressed-up vibe. It smells like confidence without trying too hard. Not youthful in a trendy way, more timeless. If you like something like Dior Homme Parfum but want less iris makeup bag and more sleek amber warmth, this is def worth trying. Great projection for the first few hours, then it sits closer and stays gorgeous all night.
This is so ridiculously polished. I get a spicy black pepper opening, then that soft patchouli-amber thing kicks in and it just feels expensive. Kinda reminds me of the classy side of La Nuit de L'Homme, but richer and way more put together. What I love is that it’s dark without being heavy, and sweet without going dessert-y. Super easy to wear dressed up, but I’d still throw this on with a plain black tee and feel great. Performance is excellent on me too, easy 8-10 hours and a nice scent trail without going full beast mode. Honestly one of those fragrances that makes you stand straighter.
I love this stuff. First wear and I already knew I needed a bottle. It smells deep, sweet, and really polished. I pick up vanilla and amber the most, with a spicy edge that keeps it from getting boring. If you like loud fragrances but still want something a little classy, this nails it. It’s got that compliment magnet energy like Ultra Male or even the attention-grabbing side of BR540, just warmer and more masculine to my nose. Projection is strong for the first few hours and it sticks around all night on clothes. Not subtle at all, but honestly that’s part of why I’m into it.
Yeah, this is stunning. From the first spray I got that warm spicy glow with patchouli underneath and a soft vanilla drydown that feels super refined. It’s not youthful in a loud way, more like effortlessly attractive and very self-assured. I love fragrances like this because they smell luxurious without turning heavy or dusty. There’s depth here, but it still feels smooth and modern. On me it lasts all day, easily one of the better-performing extraits I’ve tried lately. I can see why people hype this up. If you want something elegant, sexy, and genuinely memorable, this is absolutely worth trying.
Yeah this is easily my favorite from the 1 Million line. It has that rich vanilla thing right away, then I get a warm amber vibe with a darker tobacco-like feel underneath. Super addictive. It’s sweet, but not in a cheap body spray way. More like dressed up and confident. Kinda reminds me of the cozy side of Le Male Elixir, but this feels smoother and a bit more grown. Performance is excellent too, like 8-10 hours on me and people definitely notice it. I love this for nights out, colder weather, or anytime I want something bold and sexy. Def a 5/5 for me.
This is classy stuff. I get a really smooth mix of patchouli, vanilla, and a little black pepper in the opening, and it honestly smells like someone wearing an expensive velvet jacket at night. It’s rich without going full heavy, which I love. The extrait makes it feel denser and creamier than the original vibe, but it still stays pretty polished. My only small issue is that it can come off a bit too dressed-up for casual wear, like it almost demands a nice outfit. Performance is very solid though, around 7-8 hours on me with a nice scent bubble for the first few hours. Super sexy, just not the most versatile thing ever.
I love this more every time I wear it. The black pepper in the opening catches me right away, then the patchouli and amber smooth everything out and make it feel really luxe. It’s dark, clean, and warm at the same time, which is hard to pull off. This is one of those fragrances that doesn’t scream for attention but people notice when they get close. Very confident, very YSL. Only reason it’s not a perfect 5 for me is it leans pretty formal, so I don’t reach for it as much as I want. Still, for dinner dates or evening events, this stuff is excellent and lasts a good 8 hours easy.
I wanted to love this because the original Tuxedo vibe is usually my thing, but this extrait feels kinda flat tbh. I do like the rose and patchouli combo here, and there’s a warm amber sweetness that makes it feel classy. No complaints about the quality. It just doesn’t do anything new, and after the first hour it sits pretty close to the skin on me. Not bad at all, just not something I’d reach for over other dressy scents. If you want something elegant and easy, sure. If you want that addictive, can’t-stop-smelling-my-wrist feeling like Delina or even a strong amber scent, this probably won’t hit that hard.
What I love here is how easy it is to wear while still feeling special. The sandalwood gives it a smooth creamy texture, the vanilla keeps it comforting, and there’s a subtle spicy edge that stops it from being boring. It’s sweet, yeah, but not in a cheap body spray way. More like a polished clubbing scent that can also work for a dressed-up dinner. Kinda sits between playful and elegant. I got about 8 hours with very solid projection for the first half. If you want something mass appealing but not totally generic, I’d highly recommend this.
I’m picky with sweet designer scents because a lot of them go syrupy fast, but this one really works on my skin. The vanilla is there for sure, but I get more spice and soft woods than candy. That balance is what makes it special. It feels rich, smooth, and honestly kinda luxurious for a mainstream release. If you like stuff like JPG Elixir but want something a little less sticky, this is worth trying. Lasted around 9 hours for me with really nice scent trails early on. I love this for dinners, dates, basically any night situation.
I’m obsessed with this one tbh. It has that dark ambery warmth I love, but the vanilla keeps it from going too serious. There’s also this soft spicy touch that makes it feel really refined instead of just sweet. Kinda reminds me of the original Tuxedo, obviously, but this extrait feels denser and more luxurious on my skin. Not loud in an obnoxious way, just confident. I’ve worn it out at night and also to dinner events and it never feels out of place. Super elegant, very smooth, and just flat-out beautiful. If you like polished warm scents, this is an easy 5/5.
Yeah, this is a banger. On me it opens bold and sweet, then settles into this warm amber-vanilla cloud with a woody backbone that smells super inviting. Not fresh at all, and that’s exactly why I like it. It leans cozy, confident, and a little flashy, like a black leather jacket in fragrance form. I wouldn’t wear it in high heat, but in fall and winter it’s amazing. Got compliments within the first hour, so it definitely projects. Rabanne can be hit or miss for me, but this one feels like they really nailed the sexy nighttime vibe.
Some “formal” fragrances smell nice but kinda feel stiff. This one doesn’t. Tuxedo Extrait has that elegant backbone, but the vanilla and amber keep it warm and super wearable. I also get a subtle spicy kick that makes it feel alive the whole time. What I love most is how put-together it smells without becoming generic designer sweet. It’s rich, smooth, and just really satisfying from start to finish. Projection is strong for me the first 2-3 hours, then it sits closer but keeps going. Definitely a special occasion scent, but I’d wear it anytime I want to feel expensive.
This smells amazing. Not playful, not sugary, not trying too hard. Just clean, deep, sexy. I get patchouli first, then a creamy vanilla with a little spice in the background, and the whole thing feels tailored and expensive. Honestly it gives me the same kind of confidence boost I get from scents like Grand Soir, but this is sharper and more dressed-up. The extrait concentration really helps because it lasts forever on clothes and still smells smooth hours later. I love this for cooler nights, dates, formal stuff, whatever. It’s one of those fragrances that gets attention without yelling.
Tbh I expected another generic sweet flanker, but this surprised me. There’s a creamy vanilla backbone, some amber, and a soft woody touch that makes it feel way more expensive than I expected. I love how smooth it is. No harsh opening, no weird synthetic punch, just straight into this warm, sexy cloud. It’s definitely a night scent for me, but I could also wear it on a cold day and be totally happy. Kinda gives me that same addictive pull Delina has for some people, where you keep sniffing your wrist because it just smells so good. Lasts around 9 hours on my skin. Easy recommendation.
I really like this, but I don’t totally love it. The vanilla and amber feel gorgeous here, and there’s this spicy edge that makes it feel more mature than sweet. Kinda reminds me of a more dressed-up, less playful take on something like Spicebomb Extreme, but cleaner and more refined. It smells expensive, no question. My only gripe is the extrait concentration makes it a touch thick on my skin, especially indoors. Not cloying exactly, just a little intense if you overspray. Still, one or two sprays is perfect and it lasts forever. Great for colder weather, nights out, and when you want to smell put together.
This is ridiculously good. Tuxedo Extrait takes that classy patchouli + vanilla vibe and makes it feel richer, smoother, more expensive somehow. I get a little pepper up top, then it settles into this warm, slightly sweet cloud that smells super polished without being stiff. It really does feel like wearing a black suit, but in perfume form. I love that it’s elegant and sexy at the same time. Performance is excellent too, easy 8+ hours on me with really nice projection for the first few. Def one of those scents that makes you stand straighter when you wear it.
Tuxedo Extrait is nice, don’t get me wrong, but I was expecting a bit more wow from the name and price. I get a smooth patchouli/amber thing with some soft vanilla in the background, and it does smell polished. Very dressed up, very clean, very YSL. The problem is it never really grabs me. Kinda reminds me of other modern spicy-amber designer scents, just a little richer. Performance is decent on me, around 6-7 hours, but projection stays pretty controlled. It’s easy to wear and def elegant for dinners or cooler weather, but for a 3/5, yeah... good, not memorable.
Tbh this is very good, just not mind-blowing for me. I get rose underneath the patchouli with a soft vanilla drydown, and the whole thing feels really smooth and expensive. It’s the kind of scent that makes you stand straighter lol. Super well blended. That said, if you already own a few dark spicy ambers, this may not feel super unique. It gives me that same polished evening energy as some Tom Ford stuff, just a little softer around the edges. Projection is moderate on me, not beast mode, which I actually appreciate. Def a sexy, elegant scent. Minor flaw is the price, because I expected to be more wowed.
