Diesel, Only the Brave Tattoo is highly underrated..!! While the initial blast of spice notes may be overwhelming, the dry down and thereafter is seductively attractive. The initial notes are a mix of apple, benzoin, pepper, and tobacco. Tattoo then settles into a blend of patchouli, tobacco, and woo
dsy notes. Do yourself a favor - wait for the dry down..!! I am a huge fan of the (original) "big brother" to Tattoo, Only the Brave. The original OTB is my #1 fragrance in a collection that is increasing toward 500 bottles (wouldn't be so bad but I struggle on which one to wear and dusting the 'dog gone' bottles is a pain in the ___ ..!!) Tattoo may have similar notes as the original, but the fragrance is different. Very different - and being different is OK..!! It is a "dark different" that is spicy - it adds to the mystique of Tattoo.. It is what it is - a great fragrance... Tattoo has plenty of "Wow Factor" (compliments from the opposite sex) potential. While no compliments wearing today, this fragrance has a certain "dark confidence" that will gain attention. The versatility of this fragrance is a topic of debate. Personally, given the "spicy" undertone, I would suggest Fall and Winter as ideal - but the fragrance is so unique, I could argue that Tattoo could be worn during any season, but preferably at night. The bottle is a piece of art, classically designed to mirror that of the "big brother" with the addition of a "dark" finish that compliments the fragrance. Very well done. The packaging is sufficient, but I will add that I do keep the boxes (that added security while traveling) and this box came "un-glued", literally, the first day I wore it. It will be our secret that - "duck tape" fixed it up. A check of online pricing shows that Tattoo is moderately (or average) priced. Tattoo's final tally is 4.5 stars out of a possible 5 stars. I have enjoyed the Only the Brave fragrances, and Tattoo offers a uniqueness that the original does not have. It is this "dark side" that has a seductively attractiveness about it that warrants adding to your collection. I highly recommend. Daily I.M. - Borrowing a quote from James Dean, "Don't sweat the small stuff - you are who you are meant to be.."
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Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2014 by OCNBreeze7