There are a lot of extremely misleading and, at best, inaccurate reviews online. A lot of people just write bullshit. Sometimes, it can be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. Although I have been influenced by some of them, to my shame, it's a good idea to take them with a very large pinch of salt.
Scent or Smell is extremely subjective and what may be gopping to one person it may be reet with someone else.
I completely agree with you. It's all about personal preference, rather than wearing an aftershave or EDT purely for the benefit of others. For example, I wear Jovan Musk aftershave a lot and yet I don't personally know anyone else who likes it. Who is wrong, me or them? There will always be someone who doesn't like what I am wearing. As I said....personal preference is the key factor.