The sillage and projection are soft yet present. Longevity is 3-4 hours of wear before a top-up is required. Presented in the same manner as Extreme Blue. A clear glass bottle with a bright red plastic/rubber sleeve covering most of the bottle gives a modern look. As for when to wear, Ice White is an all-round warm-weather scent. Perfect for spring and summer day wear, and more casual than formal. Think casual lunch, office wear or post-gym workout.

Opening with zesty citrus and crisp apple sprinkled with light herbs, Next Aqua is bright right from the start. The heart is peppery and nicely spiced for a confident, masculine feel. The base of warm amber and rich woody notes adds depth and a touch of richness. Presented in a contemporary style glass bottle displaying the light gold colour of the fragrance inside. Completed with gold coloured shoulders and leather-look cap. Presented in the same manner as Extreme Blue/Code Red. A clear glass bottle with a pure-white plastic/rubber sleeve covering most of the bottle gives a clean, modern look. The top layer is incredibly citrusy with notes of lemon and orange generously sprinkled with pepper and cardamom. Crisp green fruits and aquatic notes make up the heart of this fragrance. The opening is exotic right from the start, with a wave of sultry oriental notes that smell luxurious and warm. The heart of mixed herbs and sensual musk is manly and well-balanced.Next Signature Tonic Eau de Toilette is a sophisticated modern fragrance that reminds me of a classic-style male scent such as Bleu de Chanel. As for performance, moderate sillage and projection combined with 3+ hours of longevity are pretty good for such a light/crisp scent. Lasts far longer when sprayed on clothing. A warm yet discreet amber base adds a layer of depth. Overall a citrus/cardamom combo with a summer aquatic vibe. Are Next fragrances long-lasting?Most Next fragrances are medium to long-lasting. When testing 10 popular Next fragrances for men, we discovered that their longevity ranged between 3 to 5 hours, with an average of 4 hours overall. Conclusion

The best men’s fragrances from Next provide an excellent alternative to many well-known high-end brands at a fraction of the price. Although their performance may not compare to the Titans of perfumery such as Tom Ford or Creed, their price-point makes them phenomenal value.As for when to wear, Next Aqua is more of a spring/summer daytime scent when you want to smell clean and fresh. Perfect for casual days out, lunches, post-gym or even as an office scent. Edition Eau de Toilette is a crowd-pleasing citrus/vanilla fragrance from Next with a masculine musky base that’s simple, yet incredibly effective.

The culmination of citrus, floral hints, and spicy/woody notes are masculine and confident. Just because Next is deemed, ‘high-street’ should not detract from considering purchasing this classy male fragrance. A deep woody base is both alluring and classy. Smells incredibly expensive and well worth the low price-tag.

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With beast-mode sillage and projection, this monster has incredible staying power at 8+ hours. You could go through your whole workday without needing to reapply, Grand Soir is indeed grand.