What does it smell like?
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Citron and gin at the top, matcha tea and cardamom in the middle and patchouli and vetiver at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Esquire Modern Poet 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 Michael Malul Esquire Modern Poet EDP
Esquire Modern Poet EDP is made by Michael Malul. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Esquire Modern Poet: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Roja Dove Roja Scandal Pour Homme lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €110. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Michael Malul Variety and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver unisex spreads further.
Other Michael Malul perfumes
The house has 30 perfumes here, led by Ocean Noir, Citizen Jack and Amber + Smoke.
Esquire Modern Poet through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
Esquire Modern Poet dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Michael Malul Variety (14 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (8 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Scandal Pour Homme (6 shared notes) and Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver unisex (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver unisex starts from €45.
Questions people ask
Who would like Esquire Modern Poet?
People who enjoy aromatic and woody smells.
Can women wear Esquire Modern Poet?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.