The smell in short
It smells mostly rose and woody. Fruity notes and cardamom at the top, rose and carnation in the middle and leather and oakmoss at the base.
- Came out
- 1989
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Acteur 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
A closer look at Azzaro Acteur EDC
Azzaro is the house behind Acteur EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Azzaro perfumes worth knowing
The house has 46 perfumes here, led by The Most Wanted Intense, Wanted By Night and Azzaro.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts about as long as Gianni Versace L'Homme and Ungaro Diva. Base notes like leather and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Paloma Picasso but less than Dior Fahrenheit.
Is Acteur your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is rose (100%), followed by woody and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy rose and woody smells and notes like rose and leather. Less obvious notes include bergamot, patchouli and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.18 out of 5.
Best season for Acteur
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Acteur dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace L'Homme (10 shared notes), Ungaro Diva (8 shared notes), Paloma Picasso (9 shared notes) and Dior Fahrenheit (10 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace L'Homme starts from €33.
Quick answers
Can women wear Acteur?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Acteur come out?
It came out in 1989.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it works in the day as well as at night.