Pour Homme (2012)
Fragrance notes
Character
Bergamot, neroli and mandarin arrive together, sharp and a little green, and settle within minutes into lavender and cracked pepper. Staying power lands in a comfortable middle ground, holding through routine wear without asking for a top-up, and the sillage forms a small, personal cloud, picked up by whoever's standing beside you. Sage lends the lavender a dry, herbal snap, and by the base, tobacco and cedar bring a dusty warmth that never turns sweet despite the sweet accord folded in underneath.
The fougère skeleton is classic without being stiff: lavender and sage sit over a spine of pepper, giving it a clean, barbershop directness, brightened by the citrus overhead. Cedar rounds out the woody base late, adding structure once the top notes fade. It suits daytime and office wear, staying aromatic and dry rather than turning floral or sweet-forward. What keeps it interesting is how dry it stays even with tonka bean folded into the base, warmth without any sugary pull. It works better as a considered everyday scent than as a statement piece, something to reach for on a Tuesday, not for a big night out.
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