The smell in short
Main smell: amber and woody. It opens with cedar and citruses, moves to spices and raspberry and dries down to amber and tonka bean.
- Came out
- 1998
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Pour L'Homme 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 Jacques Fath Pour L'Homme EDC
Jacques Fath is the house behind Pour L'Homme EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Its style
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by woody and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and woody smells and notes like spices and amber. Less obvious notes include mint, lavender and woody notes. Perfume fans rate it 4.31 out of 5.
Jacques Fath perfumes worth knowing
This house has 21 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Curacao Bay unisex, Ellipse and Irissime Noir.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Shiseido Zen and Mont Blanc Individuel but less than Gisada Ambassador Intense.
When in the day to wear Pour L'Homme
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Gisada Ambassador Intense has more depth.
Is Pour L'Homme long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Shiseido Zen and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like amber and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Shiseido Zen and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Pour L'Homme dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Shiseido Zen (9 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (9 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (8 shared notes) and Mont Blanc Individuel (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
More questions
When did Pour L'Homme come out?
It came out in 1998.
Can women wear Pour L'Homme?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it good for summer?
It is better in fall and winter. In hot weather it can feel heavy.