What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is cardamom and green notes. The heart brings cistus incanus. On the skin it settles into oakmoss. Overall it smells warm spicy and mossy.
- Came out
- 1987
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Futuros notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Aubusson Futuros EDT
Futuros EDT is made by Aubusson. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Jo Malone London Vetiver & Golden Vanilla is a lighter match.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €14. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange The Afternoon Of A Faun and Jo Malone London Vetiver & Golden Vanilla.
Futuros sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange The Afternoon Of A Faun and Jo Malone London Vetiver & Golden Vanilla.
Futuros longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Cuba Red. Base notes like oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Aubusson perfumes worth knowing
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by French Riviera, French Alps and Histoire d'Amour.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Futuros dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange The Afternoon Of A Faun (3 shared notes), Jo Malone London Vetiver & Golden Vanilla (3 shared notes), Cuba Red (3 shared notes) and Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu unisex (2 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Cuba Red starts from €11.
Questions people ask
Who would like Futuros?
People who enjoy warm spicy and mossy smells.
Can women wear Futuros?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1987.