Au Masculin Eau de Parfum Intense
Fragrance notes
Character
You suspect Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin Eau de Parfum Intense of being a gimmick. That bottle, that name. But one spray and Annick Menardo’s hand is unmistakable. It opens with a bright, almost electric star anise, its licorice snap cutting through a clean bergamot. The bergamot doesn’t last long, just enough to say hello before the heart takes over with a soft, powdery oud and a vetiver that feels more root than smoke. This is no barnyard monster. The oud here is polite, almost cosmetic, dusted with iris and warmed by myrrh into a gentle amber haze.
The overall impression is that of a vintage apothecary jar filled with black licorice candies and dried violet root, sitting on a shelf next to a cedar chest. It is sweet in a confectionary way, but also earthy and distinctly powdery, leaning synthetic in the best, most intentional sense. It feels like a niche curiosity dressed in mainstream clothes. The longevity is decent but not stellar, around five or six hours, and the sillage sits close to the skin after the first hour, a quiet hum rather than a shout.
Who wears this? The man who loves anise and iris, who wants an oud that doesn’t roar. Skip it if you crave beast mode projection or a dark, leathery barnyard. Wear it for fall evenings when the air turns crisp and you want something cozy but strange, or for daytime in early spring when winter still clings to the shadows. It is a fragrance of quiet corners, not crowded rooms.
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