12
Notes
8
Accords
2
Perfumers
Paul Smith Men
masculine
Created by Alain Astori, Nathalie Lorson
Paul Smith Men by Paul Smith is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. Paul Smith Men was launched in 2000. Paul Smith Men was created by Nathalie Lorson and Alain Astori. Top notes are Basil, Bergamot, Orange and Lavender; middle notes are Violet Leaf, Hiacynth, Geranium and Ginger Leaf; base notes are Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
8%
Win
92%
Spr
89%
Sum
24%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
14%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
465 votes
3.97
Love it
12727%
Like it
25755%
OK
245%
Dislike
5311%
Hate it
41%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 58 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
Paul Smith Men is respected in the community as a solid, fresh designer fragrance ideal for everyday wear and those seeking inoffensive, clean scents. While praised for its versatility and approachability, it's noted for modest performance and lacks the complexity or longevity that might make it a standout signature scent. It serves as a reliable reference point for 'fresh, casual fragrance' recommendations.
Strengths
- Fresh, clean, and inoffensive scent profile
- Good everyday wearability and versatility
- Affordable designer fragrance with decent quality
- Reliable choice for those seeking subtle, non-aggressive fragrances
Weaknesses
- Lacks strong projection and longevity
- Can feel dated or unremarkable to some
- Limited complexity compared to niche alternatives
- Not a standout signature scent
Best for
Office wear and professional settingsEveryday casual wearSpring and summer seasonsThose preferring subtle, non-offensive scents
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
