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Perfumers
Azzaro pour Homme
masculine
Created by Gerard Anthony, Richard Wirtz
Azzaro pour Homme by Azzaro is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Azzaro pour Homme was launched in 1978. Azzaro pour Homme was created by Gerard Anthony and Richard Wirtz. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Caraway, Basil, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Iris and Star Anise; middle notes are Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Juniper Berries and Cardamom; base notes are Oakmoss, Leather, Amber, Musk and Tonka Bean.
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Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Community Insights
MixedBased on 26 community opinions from Reddit
6.2
/ 10 community score
Azzaro Pour Homme is a polarizing classic that inspires passionate but divided opinions. While admirers praise its affordable price, compelling drydown, and vintage charm, detractors find the top notes aggressively dated and barber shop-like, with modern versions suffering from poor projection. Success with this fragrance largely depends on personal tolerance for its distinctive anise and soapy character.
Strengths
- Excellent value for money, very affordable
- Strong drydown with anise and cumin notes that improves over time
- Classic, well-built fragrance with historical significance
- Delicious and straightforward scent profile
Weaknesses
- Challenging and divisive top notes that many find off-putting
- Modern reformulations are heavily diluted and require excessive sprays
- Reads as dated or 'old man' to many contemporary wearers
- Distinct barber shop/soapy characteristics not universally appealing
Best for
Vintage fragrance collectorsThose who enjoy classic aromatic fougèresBudget-conscious fragrance enthusiastsBarber shop aesthetic lovers
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
