Paul Smith Optimistic for Him
The smell in short
It smells mostly aromatic and fresh spicy. Citruses and pepper at the top, sage and geranium in the middle and vetiver and Virginia cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Optimistic for Him 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
Paul Smith Optimistic for Him in detail
Paul Smith is the house behind Optimistic for Him.
Who will like Optimistic for Him
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like sage and vetiver. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, sea notes and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.83 out of 5.
Paul Smith perfumes worth knowing
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by London Men, Extreme Woman and Portrait For Men.
Is Optimistic for Him long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Jaguar Classic Black. Base notes like vetiver and Virginia cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, summer, winter and fall. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2011.
If you like Optimistic for Him, try these
Similar picks to try: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (6 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (5 shared notes), Jaguar Classic Black (5 shared notes) and Liz Claiborne Curve (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Optimistic for Him come out?
It came out in 2011.
Can women wear Optimistic for Him?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.