Description
Eau de toilette Armani Eau Pour Homme is the great classics of male perfumes. Its composition is sharp citrus aromatic one. Spontaneous and grand refreshment greets you at the top, brought to you by citruses: Sicilian mandarin, Californian green lemon, bergamot and petit grain (citrus leaf). The freshness of citruses is smoothened by orange blossom. At the heart there are elegant jasmine and lavender, accompanied by spices: nut, coriander, cinnamon and clove. The base is filled with warm sandalwood and masculine cedar, vetiver, oakmoss and patchouli that give the fragrance depth and natural feeling. It was created in 1984. The nose behind this fragrance is Roger Pellegrino.
pompywon462Negeltzex – :
Beautiful citrus scent,classy,refined…and it lasts and lasts on my skin…Love it soo much!
sashur – :
A basic smell, but crisp enough to rise above the status of a “cheapie”. Sure-it does fall into the “man trap” but there’s enough “spark” in this to seek it out .
I’m reviewing the OLD formula that I got at a thrift shop today for $5.00 for a 1.7 ozer.
zdfyxjht – :
I must need a new sniffer, because I do not get any citrus out of this cologne. To me it smells like clean soap. It has good projection and lasts, a bit more formal than a casual cologne.
Neriemporgo – :
After my scathing review of Armani’s ADG….I felt in necessary to balance the scale by commenting on this fragrance.
My very first “signature scent” in my late teens through mid twenties.
You would call it vintage…the stuff from the 90s….(by now)
I don’t know about the modern reformulations….but the vintage batches were excellent.
I’m guilty of overwearing this fragrance….
Which is really easy to do because it’s so light and smells excellent.
Many shades of all varieties of greens and yellows and white.
Clear.
Transparent.
Thin
Natural.
Not fake or synthetic. No blues..or dark colors browns or blacks.
Not even tan.
The Verdict: Excellent (1995 -2003 recipe)
dvi-1958 – :
I just got a 1989 (#UHEA) bottle and I have a 2010 (#38g01s) bottle of Armani eau pour homme both of them with the black stripe at the bottom of the bottle and I can tell you that the juice inside the 1989 bottle is at least 5 times stronger and has a little yellow color to the juice. the 2010 with the black stripe I find has soft projection but nervertheless is a great scent!!
rnq283InsuffBooni – :
I don’t know what to tell you guys, other than this scent separates the men from the boys. This is PERFECTION IN A BOTTLE, this scent has it ALL, a combination of a Gentleman and a Casanova. It’s classy, sophisticated, cool, player like, clean, manly, WELL PUT TOGETHER, without being stuffy and old. It’s a remarkable union of fresh, rich and sexy. I have two bottles currently. And if I had to pick a signature scent out of my current 70 bottles, this would be it. In summary, if you want to be a MAN you buy Armani Eau Pour Homme, and that’s that.
7883-bars – :
This original is Masterpiece, it’s so Mediteranean, mildly fresh summer frag. Just a pleasure to wear, works so calming and bright.
Go for a vintage at any price, the new version shouldn’t even be called Armani PH, it is completely different scent.
ruseva – :
I am really miss it , especially the original one.
I have many momories with this perfume that I never forget it.
Looooooooove it
foryoufriend – :
This citrus aromatic classic is a masterful example of the marriage of freshness with masculinity and also of delicacy with depth. The bold hesperidic (that’s a fancy way of saying “citrusy”) opening gives way to a spicy aromatic heart with a classic base of patchouli, woods and oakmoss (at least if you have an old bottle like mine from before they banned oakmoss!)
The fragrance should appeal to fans of Dior’s Eau Sauvage (1966). However, Armani’s offering seems to have a touch more testosterone added to the formula perhaps reflecting the powerhouse olfactory zeitgeist of the 80’s as perhaps best represented by YSL’s Kouros (1981) or Chanel’s Antaeus (1981). Here we have a much fresher mediterranean twist on masculinity whose sparkling opening conjures up images of lemon groves and blue Italian skies.
The aromatic spices and lavender mean that the wearer may feel he has just emerged form the barbershop but the quality and refinement of this scent assure us that this is no mere drugstore cologne.
The base of classic woods is at once familiar and yet unique here in the way it mingles with the other notes. There are hints of warm spices and even of the juicy citrus fruits in this scent at every stage of its skin life. My old formula bottle lasts well and is moderate in projection. Not a beast by any means but entirely adequate and appropriate for a fragrance of this kind. If you are looking for a signature scent that has timeless elegance and will work as well with a crisp white shirt and tie or a polo shirt then include this on your shortlist. There’s a slight retro feel for sure but not enough to feel dated in the way that many 80’s masculines can. I have sampled the modern version many times in shops and it smells very close to me. I would not hesitate to buy it if my old version runs out.
I love this fragrance and would highly recommend it to fans of citrus aromatic fragrances with
with barbershop tendencies. Alternatives include the above mentioned Eau Sauvage, YSL’s Pour Homme (1971) and Acqua di Parma’s Colonia (1916) or Colonia Assoluta (2003).
Next time you see this sitting ignored next to Acqua di Gio in various versions or the Code range from Armani spare a moment to sniff what may just be the classiest fragrance in the Armani line up.
kotja4 – :
I wonder nobody / hardly anyone compared it to old spice original . This is so close to it but is more darker and spicier . I love it and these type of scents are getting rarer day by day .
A must have perfume for men .
tsiundrik – :
Ah, Armani pour homme, how many good memories, and how young I was.
I want you back with all this bergamot oil and all the oak moss.
The current formula hasn’t the beauty and the strenght of the vintage in spite of the big effort to make a decent actualiced version.
Now the longevity and the sillage seem belong to a fake version.
How much I miss it.
VladimirGrace – :
@butchiej That’s easy…the original smelled really good and the reformulation just doesn’t 😉 I’m half-joking, but in the case of APH it’s true. The current reformulation is a sour, synthetic mess on my skin. I never had that problem with the original. These days, I prefer Creed’s Neroli Sauvage or (believe it or not) Ferrari’s Red Power Ice has a similar classic Italian vibe. You can pick that up for next to nothing.
didsaxottwe – :
How do you tell the difference between original and reformulated Armani cologne??
bauerpost – :
Such an understated timeless classic…
I’ve circled around Eau pour Homme (the new version from 2013) in the stores several times over the last couple of years, wondering whether to test it or not. My olfactory memory from the 1990’s was that of a great gentleman’s cologne and I was genuinely scared if this scent should be either a watered down image of it’s former self or simply being too old-school and that my tastes may have changed over the years.
Fast forward to 2017, where I got my hands on a vintage miniature of this great juice and it does indeed still smell fantastic. Bitter lemon peel, lavender, sandalwood, clove and oakmoss mixed in perfect balance for a masculine statement. Not loud as many other powerhouses from the 1980’s, but very refined and can be worn casually as well as dressed up.
Reading the reviews of the new version, it seems to be somewhat close to the original even if IFRA regulations may have killed some of the oakmoss and replaced it with synthetics. Never the less, I find myself ready for testing the new one now – knowing that the original is still all that. If you come across an original vintage of this holy water, do not hesitate – I doubt that you would be disappointed.
KelsGrealse – :
The original/vintage version to me is one of the greatest ever.
Катерина – :
A testament that fragrances don’t need miles of depth or complexity to be classics. This fragrance is (was?) a true gentleman’s scent. There is no sweetness, no gourmand quality, and the progression is very basic indeed. Despite this, Armani Eau Pour Homme is a gorgeous scent.
An astonishing blend of most noticeably: citruses (a lot of bergamot), vetiver, oakmoss and nutmeg. All laid perfectly on a woody base.
Longevity is about 9 hours, with 3 hours of good projection.
A traditional, masculine classic. Timeless.
Mnyajibed – :
It is classic. Conservative. Suitable for day or night wear.
Very manly, no vanilla. It is in my top 10 perfumes for men along with Egoist Platinum. Legends. Sniff vintage. Just bought it on eBay 50 ml, almost full for $40! April 2017 Happy!
ankil – :
This one is an oldie but……decent.
It’s a bit strong and flat, nonetheless clean smelling. Good for work on colder days, surprisingly good longevity, scent needs work though
Scent:5
Longevity:8
Sillage:5
Quality:7
I’d rate it a 6 overall, it’s simple and clean, albeit kinda strong, boring, and linear. Armani has made so many great scents, this one is completely average for him though.
LAtkiNVANek – :
Just.. GOOD!
Eau pour homme vintage is…
-natural
-masculine
-classic
-green
-fresh.
Longevity is average.
8/10
nata1980 – :
Has this fragrance been discontinued?
zaqwsx5qw – :
Clean and sophisticated, anywhere, anytime. This to me is the edt for man all others aspire to be.
Olega81 – :
Armani has been in my personal top five ever since I first discovered it in the early 90’s. It’s light enough for summer and office wear, but distictive enough for an evening out. The sandalwood/spice notes are subtle and lasting, and retain some citrus freshness even after the top notes have gone. I’ve gotten many compliments from women when I wear it, and I’m sure it will be a staple with me for years to come. Armani is the perfect balance of distinctive and subtle, refined and elegant, yet sensuous. It’s very comfortable to wear, and for me it promotes an easygoing, cheerful state of mind.
pozei – :
Nice and fresh. An initial hit of bitter citrus with an underlying light floral mossy base. A close cousin to Eau Sauvage (with that bitter note), as well as a number of classic colognes, Armani’s Eau refreshes in hot weather and radiates a clean, crisp, polite air. Classic in the sense that there’s no modern sweet twist or aqua note, just a traditional blend that recalls a time when colognes were relatively straightforward and not necessarily simple, but restrained and conservative. Great for those times you want to smell fresh and clean without calling attention to the fact that you’re wearing something, and for that, I like it a little better than Eau Sauvage. Have both the old and new versions – in a side by side test, they did a pretty good job with the new one. Differences are really minor.
viziomin – :
WATCH OUT !! The BLACK BASE is the original, which has been discontinued. The SILVER BASE is the synthetic copy, which does not even come close to the original after the dry down. It smells .. synthetic, that’s all.
gowcoume – :
My first purchase of this was 1988 along with the appropriate Armani Slate Gray and Steel Blue Casual elegance.
The Vintage had a very cool,sleek, classic, citrus and Lavender opening supported by a dry Oakmoss and high quality synthetic Sandalwood.
It was perfect in it’s composition and was so very Armani in it’s elegant presentation.
This, along with a number of 60’s, 70’s and 80’s perfumes, has suffered greatly from the removal of Natural Oakmoss and HQ synth Sandalwood.
Thumbs up for the Vintage.
Thumbs down for anything after 1993.
jabra2 – :
I tested this one some weeks back and I like it. Stays for hours even after washing my hands… could still smell it the next day. In my to get list.
yulya_10_86 – :
I agree, very manly, classic fragrance. I say that this is sophisticated in a restraint manner. There is nothing Young, free and careless about this fragrance. I you would meet the person that you are interested in and would make a decent approach over a very expensive dinner, I think that you should try this. This is a serious fragrance. I claim that this fragrance demands respect.
andrius – :
Terrific masculine citrus-wood fragrance that has a perfect blend of notes. Armani Eau PH has stood the test of time and is every bit as significant today as it was 30yrs ago. This is a great classic to add to your collection.
sawaxp – :
Ah, this was a solid classic and it’s such a shame it was redone. The original, which lasted for nearly 30 years, was a wonderful explosion of mandarin, orange, bergamot and other citrus notes. It was refined and classy and made a lovely evening cologne. It was a very manly citrus fragrance, which is more difficult to pull off than you might think. There was a little lavender note in it that gave the fragrance a nice balance. You could imagine the Armani suit on the man who wore this. It’s a sad loss. It managed to be fresh without being sharp or sour. It was timeless.
valdemar007 – :
@soirdelune LOL same here!!
My gosh, I am sure I can fall in love with any man who’s wearing this fragrance. Kind of scary actually 😀
alvydo – :
the original formulea is way better than the new one (you can still find the old formula on ebay) my older brother use to wear it in the 80s so I got hooked by far one of the most clean fresh lemon scent that you ll never get bored with, there was three after this one but non of them came near this giant ( cedre the green,aromas the orange,night the black).
kolibabchuk – :
refreshing , sophisticated is what it used to be. now reformulated and reduced to nothing.
i wore it for several years in the mid 90’s and it used to be something else.
now you would be lucky if you can smell anything after one hour of moderate application
alexzoner – :
Has been my signature scent for almost 30 years! A citrus based scent that is refined and distinguished, masculine and fresh at the same time; when first sprayed has a dynamic and invigorating lemon freshness to it. Extremely versatile and can be worn for formal occasions such as meetings and evening dinners or casually in the warmer months. Dry down is slightly musky, but the overall citrus freshness is retained close to the skin as the vetiver announces its arrival. A timeless Italian classic that still holds up well today. If there is any scent that Giorgio Armani himself would wear, then I imagine this could be the one.
tria111non – :
I have just ordered 100ml with very good price got a add %20 discount on web so this is first time I will have this one.hope I like it.
Phergohetrark – :
I Had it a couple of Times, Super elegant and Classy but, Sillage and projection only Average, but is good one definetly.
dwight – :
I am on about the old juice.
OMG this is class in a glass! What a superb fragrance. Smell fresh clean, citrus, woody, spicy. Imagine going to a a 1980s Motor Show, with a power car, draped on it is a elegant girl. You get a date from approaching her, and you are at the top of your game this is exactly how this fragrance makes you feel. Your on top of the world, clean, confident and with an allure! One of the top 5 fragrances I have in a rendition of over 1000! est it is that good. When my mother comes she identifies this fragrance immediately, saying wow your room smells beautiful. Most women do love this its …..hell I cant say much more….I have been in search of the holy grail and found that I always had it with me! Having been to perfume factories, having had bespoke perfumes made for me, having spent a fortune, I had not looked at the back of my cupboard
How ever and this is the heart breaker, the smell lasts about 15mins before it is so close to the skin that it is imperceptible to all bit the wearer pr the person romantically ensconced with the same. Oh such a shame! If only they had an intense version of this!
wheedocogue – :
very good and very classic…fresh clean…one of my favorite or if not favorite armani fragrance….1984 did a good job of bringing this stuff to life…still this juice stands tall and strong amongst the many new competitors….thumbs up all the way still!!!!
Илья Солодухин – :
Continued from the review below, I have also had the immense pleasure of experiencing the deodorant, the soap and the aftershave balm, all vintage. The scents are not the same but complimentary. It is smoother, more aqua and woodsy, but still wonderfully fruity. While the deodorant and shampoo smell pretty much the same, the aftershave balm smells like the finest lotion, while the scent plays in the background. It is lightly spicy, still citrus and refined with the characteristic woods, though the florals are noticeably absent. The soap and deodorant provide a smooth base for the magical cologne, and the aftershave balm finishes it with a powdery finesse, like a perfect gentleman. I have not smelled the aftershave lotion. This is one scent you will love to surround yourself with, I highly recommend trying these products if you are as infatuated with the scent as much as I am.
muravastik – :
This is THE cologne. First time I really smelled it, I was like “this is what I’ve been searching for!” I had been lusting after a certain smell, the classic, like something my grandfather would have worn, and I have to say I experienced what I’m sure can only be compared to a junkie’s high when I smelled it. It’s that good. If you’re strong of character and don’t mind being noticed, this one could be for you. Not saying that it isn’t subtle, but for the most part it makes a bold statement. Overspray this and you will be the man whose cologne enters the room before he does.
Scent appraisal: let me start by saying all perfumes have a good smell and a bad smell. This one starts of VERY citrusy, so much it could almost hurt your nose, while still pleasant if you don’t over-inhale. Also noticeable in the opening is the very prominently masculine cedar wood. It is quote musky and amazingly refined, guessing that’s the oAkmoss. The florals also shine beautifully, none particularly distinguishable, so as to create the effect of a lightly pungent yet relaxing bouquet. In drying down, the warmness of the patchouli becomes more noticeable and the bitterness of the citrus plays in to create not the usual chypre but something far more unique and fine-tuned. It is masculine and professionally seductive. The bad smell associated with this cologne is that the citruses can sometimes smell sour and too sharp. This “bad” smell I mention (every perfume has one) is simply our brain misinterpreting it, but it does happen. This one will make your eyes water, so if a girl doesn’t like you, this cologne won’t win her affection. Think of the sweat you get from orange juice when you have the flu. All in all, the scent is the typical cologne smell, only (in my opinion) the highest class of it, and should not be dismissed among the countless other citrus based fragrances out there. It has been reformulated, and while the new edition smells wonderful, they are of the same class but altogether not a substitution for eachother. This is a rare gem and if you can find the vintage, it is well worth the price, no matter what they’re charging. This is a piece of history.
As for practicality, this will cover you in aroma. Don’t overspray, as it is intoxicating. Lightly applied it could be appropriate for work, but I would go for something less bold. Longevity is about four hours, sillage is moderate to slightly more than that. Perfect for day, it evokes the Italian heat, but is also classy enough for nighttime, though in an intimate low light setting like a dinner, I would opt for something smoother. All in all, the PERFECT men’s parfum.
Basurec – :
This is what class smells like though the sent is slightly dated and for mature men Im 15 but this smells really good to me strong notes would be citrus vetiver and the sandalwood Base this is awesome but the longevity is meh on my skin about 4hrs max. Silage is ok… But you have to go quite heavy here I sparyed one on the neck left side and one on the neck right side.
Sidenote when I say citrus it’s not the sweet type like candied it’s more of a bitter version of an orange and also the starting for like around 10 minutes smells like 4711
sailor1 – :
Classy, refreshing and luxurious. The past, the present … meet in a brilliant scent. A blend of bitter orange … and prominent lemon … joined by spices, as the orange fades away … then fresh vetiver and a hint of oak-moss. Near the end, still spicy … dry sandalwood and white musk appear. A great scent that embraces the skin … sophisticated, timeless … a true classic!
viktorinka200 – :
Out of all Armani’s fragrance, Armani Eau Pour Homme by far one of the most exquisite and graceful men’s fragrance from his line!! My friend ericrico’s review on this fragrance is absolutely right on. His last comment about a modern day classic is simply humbling in my opinion.
The opening notes of bergamot/lemon gives the fragrance a very aromatic scent. This frag is beautifully well mixed with notes of vetiver, nutmag and oakmoss give it a very fresh clean herbal/spicy vib making it STUPENDOUS!!!
To give this fragrance the most ELEGANT, SOFT AND DESIRABLE aroma , the notes of lavender, jasmine as well as sandalwood complete this fragrance making it absolutely AMAZING.
longevity is very high…silage is moderate making it very pleasing during the summer/fall months especially during the daytime.
Overall thoughts,
The fragrance is truly a global success which is still going strong since its creation back in 84′. The lemony/herbal aromatic scent is DEFINITELY a true GEM!!! I can’t think of any fragrances that came out around the same time still going strong as Armani Eau Pour Homme. Rating this frag comes down to one word…ORIGINAL…..9/10
peteroshik – :
I have tried the first version. It smells like H pour Hommes which is claimed to be fougere royale by Houbigant. Armani starts with a blast of mandarin. It dries down like H pour Hommes. Which means that it’s a typical fougere. With lots of lavender.
Gulpiffpeni – :
This perfume has some great class.
It is really a nice and good perfume. Whether you wear the original or the newer version, they both have some great class.
When y spray it, it opens with a powerful freshness based on that typical Italian-citric note. In the middle there is some soapy-flowery note coming through. Then something typical happens. If y like Acqua de Parma Colonia then you are lucky. Because in the dry down, EpH is in the dry down almost similar to AdPC. It has that fresh powdery scent that ends with some fine musk and sandalwood.
Wow what a nice perfume and i think the best they ever made in this house.
When to wear? Al the time whether it be in wintertime or summertime. And it is perfect for formal occasions.
erurlertyq – :
Recently bought a new bottle of Armani Eau Pour Homme. It is just as beautiful and refreshing as I remembered it to be 10 years ago. Previously, I recalled poor longevity, which is why I went several years without buying any – but perhaps I simply wasn’t using enough…. so anyway, I went ahead and applied about 8 sprays this morning, and it lasted at least 8 hours. This fragrance is never offensive, sickly or overpowering, it’s just so fresh. Being a fan of potent frags like Dior’s Fahrenheit and Givenchy’s original Insense (in effect an eau de parfum), I was aware of the need to use more sprays that I’m accustomed to.
I’m surprised this frag hasn’t done better in the ratings above. It’s like an aromatic summer breeze in an Italian citrus grove, but it’s not boring – there’s more to it. In no way does it smell like lemon washing up liquid, like some citrus frags do, nor does it smell simply of oranges and lemons. I think it’s the bergamot and petitgrain that add complexity – it’s a very natural smell. Someone below said it smelled synthetic, I totally disagree. I used to own a huge collection of natural essential oils and this frag is clearly based on pure extracts. By no means do I smell all the listed notes, but I rarely do. The ‘top’ notes do dominate, and perhaps that’s its downfall, but to be fair that’s the case with most citrus perfumes. In my opinion, it can be unwise to make the bass notes of a citrus fragrance too strong – the result can sometimes contaminate the initial effect. I find this to be the case with Guerlain’s famous Vetiver, for example, where the initial lemon has a strange and slightly dirty smell, perhaps due to the tobacco flower in the bass.
As an Armani, most department stores and large pharmacy chains in the UK do sell this. I suggest you sample a tester.
Although marketed to men, it’s such a fresh smell practically anyone could potentially wear it. It’s not a teen fragrance though, it’s a bit too classy for school (no offense!!).
claw1971 – :
My husband’s signature perfume for almost 20 years now…
Love it , Love him! <3
Alex116rus – :
This stuff’s really nicely composed, though maybe not quite interesting enough for me to buy. Bokaba may be right about it being a less-sweet Monsieur de Givenchy, and I’d also say it’s a tad more floral. It opens with a nice natural leafy lime: a crisp, starched-shirt kind of smell, almost completely unsweet. It also contains a mineral, grayish-green watery plant note which, to me, foreshadows the cucumber portion of the “cucumber melon” shampoos, lotions, etc. which have arisen in more recent years. This brew lies somewhere between a classic citrus Eau de Cologne, and things like Bulgari and Gendarme that I categorize as clean, professional background scents. I waved a sprayed test strip of this at my parents, and my dad thought the soapiness was too harsh. Right at the beginning, I’ll agree with him, but this aspect subsides as the scent progresses. Eventually, very little of the citrus is left, and only the grayish mineralic plant aura remains, with a little extra vetiver and wood.
In a suprising parallel to Bulgari, the marble-like grayish packaging fits the scent uncannily well. The lack of silver accents and the presence of the brown motley inhomogeneities match the slightly more organic character of Armani compared to the warmer but more impersonal Bulgari. The other analogy I draw is to Tuscany; I think Armani is how I expected Tuscany to smell before it turned out more musty and less citrusy than I wanted.
algun – :
bought this in a jiffy, cause it smells of beautiful fresh citrus skins at the initial stage. but that’s about it. the dry-down reminds of powdery lavender (not fond of powdery scents) all the way round. projection is really poor and longevity is a 3-5 hr period.
OrdedeNumdamb – :
I tried this few years ago, I couldn’t get much out of it.
Now I tried it again, I do like it. It’s sharp with the lemon notes, but not fresh. It’s slightly bitter and earthy with the mosses and woods. It’s masculine and classy. Not overly seductive or sexy, but rather sophisticated and stylish. I think it’d be greatly versatile for almost any kind of occasion, day or night.
Solid, reliable, comfortable, approachable, masculine, timeless. Good run for the money, no gimmicks here!
sisliboultatt – :
I read a story about this fragrance as worn by the Legendary Italian Football (Soccer in the US) player Franco Baresi. Apparently he used to annoy opposing attacking players who during the course of a game would be engaged in a duel with him to try to score a goal in the part of the pitch that he was so elegantly defending – defending to the strong whiff of this very same fragrance. So consistent with the man himself. When he retired from AC Milan, they retired his shirt number – so his legend lives on and is the milestone by which all other Milan players are judged. This fragrance lives on and is a true classic – timeless and peerless in equal measure.
YADELLI – :
Totally agree with carloblanche below.
To me an overall 9/10
Especially (for those in India) if you are getting it at as much a bargain as Snapdeal is selling it at.
limpopo101 – :
A brilliant composition that exudes taste, class and epitomizes the word, “distinguished”. This is the scent that you gracefully apply with a black Giorgio Armani tuxedo on a red carpet…refinement and masculine beauty captured in liquid essence. However, what makes it truly outstanding is that you could wear your favorite, comfortable pair of jeans, loafers and a white t-shirt to a patio lunch while wafting this aroma. Warm weather preferred – but one could wear this indoors year-round. It is, somehow, brillianty casual and also very proper. While some scents can ‘wear you’ or fall into either strictly formal or casual – this is a scent that the wearer, the man, defines. I see both sides of this as I realize that this wonderful creation from 1984 (nearly 30 years ago) is truly exemplified by the man who wears it, his attire, confidence and taste (as well as occasion).
When Roger Pelligreno created this, Aromatic Citrus scents were full of wonderful richness – oakmoss, sandalwood, and woody vetiver. I am lucky to have older juice (Vintage) and can attest to its wonderful ambiance. It is shades of brilliant pastel citruses, with blooms of florals & a rich base of green moss and light, warm wood.
The newer bottle I have is batch-coded to March, 2006. It lists Oakmoss and Tree Moss on the box and next to the Vintage, it is slightly more lemony and hollow, but still wonderful, articulate and a nice vibe. It is more distinctly, ‘Citrus’, with shades of bright yellow from the lemon and green zest from bergamot with the warmth of orange. Longevity of that bottle can be somewhat fleeting – but, herein lies the “problem”, for some, with virtually all Aromatic Citrus scents. I, personally, don’t mind that it lasts for a few hours. The glimpse of beauty can be enjoyed for an occasion and then reapplied/refreshed – it makes the wearing more vibrant as you can reinvigorate the wonderful citrus, florals, spices and green herbs. Still, a wonderful scent with great shades and hues in that bottle!
I do get more longevity out of Vintage – but also enjoy a liberal wearing and refreshing it as well. To me, that is the beauty of Aromatic Citruses (Vintage or more recent). I will not buy the current bottling as ALL oakmoss and tree moss has been removed. IFRA should be ashamed. The oakmoss, wood and vetiver create a nice base that breathes on my skin. Not loud – but it doesn’t need to be. This wears as a refined Aromatic Citrus should – fresh, vibrant and very natural tonality. Not too high-pitched. The warmth from the spices carry through to the base of wood, moss, herbaceous patchouli, radiant light musk and vetiver. The middle of this fragrance is smooth, with a full bouquet, including an ornate lily note and a light rose bloom.
The appreciation I have for this is very high. I call it a ‘reference citrus’ as it seems to pull great qualities and notes out of a lot of compositions I adore, but present them uniquely and add even more to many of them. It is, unto itself, perfect. I will not compare this to any other scents, just formulations (Vintage to Recent bottlings). True excellence in a composition…the only requirement to wear this is to simply have good taste.
Armani Eau Pour Homme…timeless. A modern classic from a house that exudes class. Cheers.
Yurasuk24 – :
“Eau de toilette Armani Eau Pour Homme is [one of] the great classics of male perfumes.” {From the description above.}
Exactly. There is no aspect of this that is not disarmingly beautiful. Brilliant.
dorvsvs – :
I quite like this one from armani. It opens up very green like grass with a really sharp lemony citrus note in there that brightens it up. The opening is very strong and projects like a beast.
After about 20 mins or so it wears off and the fragrance becomes more woody and spicy. The dry down is a very nice and earthy like scent but it is very close to my skin. I can also detect the mossy note in this vintage version however I can not detect it in the new version of this I think because oak moss was band. The new version is the exact same apart from the oak moss.
nice fresh spicy earthy scent that lasts a good 5 or 6 hours. visit my website mrproductreview.com
bbbtttjjjccc – :
Got a 5ml(1.7 FL OZ) in a mini gift set, I have to say it reminded me alot like Aramis which my dad wears because of its citrous like smell and even Versace Green Jeans and again because you can smell the orange/lime/lemon like notes in there.
Not bad but I can see the older and more mature crowd wearing it.
kkjamesm1 – :
This is my favorite Armani fragrance. I have worn it since the early 90’s. I wear it in the summer because it smells fresh and lemony. It is classic and sexy. I ALWAYS get compliments when