Let's go back a little ways, but not too far. Camron was first to really get noticed for introducing his own men's cologne "Oh Boy" to the world. He had a song to go with the product, a video, and the attitude. However, being that the idea and the time just didn't match the culture for some reason, I don't even think it smelled too hot. Let's lump Jordan in there too, even though he was basketball, Michael is still a major part of the hip-hop culture. Out of all the colognes he released with his name on them, its been about 6 at least, none of them were ever quite on the mark.
Russell Simmons even put out Phat Farm Cologne, and once again all sparks but no flame. Don't get me wrong, the scents mentioned above are affordable, but they just don't smell good. Should I give them the benefit of the doubt, because fragrance is not what they specialize in? HEll NO!! No excuses, you either put out quality product or keep that BS to yourself, stick to what you do best!
Well, I'm sure Sean "P. Diddy" Combs has learned quite a bit about fragrances from those who came before him. Lesson numero UNO, THIS IS WHAT YOUR COLOGNE SHOULD SHOULD NOT SMELL LIKE!!
Diddy is the absolute first from our hip-hop culture to release a fragrance to compete with the exquisite market. His first cologne "Unforgivable" not only sells in Macy's and Walmart, the stuff smell good too.
Fast forward to the present, Sean John releases the follow up to the successful Unforgivable, I Am King. Sounds like a tall order to fill, but trust me I'll have either a new bottle to add to my collection, or a sub par review with a sample to wear. LOL!
Honorable Scent Mentions:
Usher for Women is really good
Rocawear 9IX (I'll let you know about this one too, I've only smelled the magazine add so far)
Research Organize Execute Achieve,
Dominic
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