SOTD: Bad Ass by Handsome Scent 16/12/2025
Next up is Bad Ass, A bold, spicy-sweet oriental fragrance that serves as an excellent, budget-friendly alternative to Carolina Herrera's Bad Boy. If you are looking for a "night-out" scent that projects confidence without carrying a heavy price tag, this is a top contender. The fragrance is an oriental spicy aromatic blend. It relies on a "good boy / bad boy" contrast—balancing sharp freshness with a dark, sweet warmth. It opens with a sharp, electric kick of Black Pepper and White Pepper, softened slightly by the citrusy zest of Bergamot. It is immediately attention-grabbing, spicy and energetic. As the initial spice settles, green and woody notes emerge. You get Sage and Cedar, which keep the scent masculine and slightly herbal, preventing it from becoming pure candy sweetness too quickly. The Dry Down is where the fragrance shines. It dries down into a rich, creamy blend of Tonka Bean, Cacao and Amber Wood. The finish is warm, sweet, and seductive, lingering on the skin for hours. It is impossible to review "Bad Ass" without noting its inspiration. The note breakdown is nearly identical to Carolina Herrera’s "Bad Boy". If you like: Bad Boy Invictus Victory or Armani Code, you will likely enjoy this. Expect 6–8 hours of wear. It sticks to clothes even longer. And it projects strong for the first hour, then settles into a nice scent bubble that people close to you will notice. This is an Autumn/Winter or Night Out fragrance. It is likely too sweet and spicy for a hot summer day or a conservative office environment. It screams "Date Night" or "Clubbing." My Rating: 7.5/10 Scent: 2.5 Longevity: 2 Sillage: 2 Y/N: 1