World Of Bond Product Review: 007 Signature Fragrance For Men

World Of Bond Product Review:  

007 Signature Fragrance For Men

August 21, 2013-Part of the fun of exploring the culture and lifestyle of James Bond is the opportunity to explore and review various James Bond/007 products under the guise of "work".  I had read about the international release of the the James Bond 007 Signature Fragrance for Men for sometime; however, I struggled with whether or not to purchase it.  My main reason for delay was that I have established certain personal guidelines for adhering to the culture of The World of James Bond.  One of the questions I always ask in relation to these scenarios is "What would Bond do?".

This leads to the invariable question, "Would James Bond, in any of his various incarnations, wear a men's fragrance that bore his name, or even the fragrance of some other character of iconic status?"  The answer is probably not.  Regardless of this response, I decided to broaden my thought processes in order to justify a purchase of this product.  So the next question I asked myself was "Does this product respect the sensibility of the true James Bond Fan?".   The only way to answer this question, I decided, was to purchase the product and find out.

The product is carried in the United States in Kohl's Department Stores.   The packaging and bottle are sharp and aesthetically pleasing.   The bottle has the 007 License to Kill embossed on the side of the glass bottle with a veiled, disappearing spray guard for the nozzle.  The packaging includes a personal, numerical, code which unlocks some additional video footage about the product on the Fragrance's website. All in all, I think the packaging and thoughtful design are really in line with the James Bond style and masculine character.  I approve.

As for the fragrance itself, I believe this is a very subjective determination; however, I tried to judge the fragrance on the standard of whether or not I would purchase the fragrance, again, if it were not a James Bond collectible, which makes it worth an initial purchase, for certain.  The answer to that question is yes.  The scent is appealing and masculine.  It subtly stays with you and stays aromatic without being overpowering at any point.

So, in conclusion, while I am not sure it is the fragrance James Bond would wear, it does treat the culture of Bond, and its fan base respectfully, and it is my new fragrance of choice.