Un Homme
Fragrance notes
Character
Un Homme suits a dressed-up night when a crisp shirt and dark jacket feel natural. Charles Jourdan builds its character around lavender, anise, and the green bite of tarragon, with bergamot and lemon giving the opening a brisk edge. The anise brings a cool, licorice-like tone, while marjoram keeps the herbs lively. As the first lift settles, patchouli and cedar add dry structure, and carnation gives the center a warm, spicy pulse. Geranium, jasmine, and cyclamen lend a restrained floral thread. The effect feels composed and distinctly masculine, with an old-school aromatic shape that has plenty of texture.
The drydown settles into oakmoss, leather, sandalwood, amber, musk, and tonka bean, like a leather notebook on a cedar desk. Oakmoss gives it earthy depth, sandalwood smooths the edges, and amber adds a warm glow. Tonka bean lends soft sweetness to the rounded finish. Un Homme has long staying power, with the base holding its place firmly. Its projection is noticeable, reaching beyond the wearer so people register it in conversation. Spring, fall, and winter suit its cool herbs, moss, and leather. Night is its natural setting, for a meal or a gathering. It will appeal to anyone who enjoys fougère structure, earthy woods, and unusual spice. Fans of sheer, airy scents may find its presence substantial.
Smells similar
Built from the same materials — ranked by how unusual the shared notes are, not by how many.
