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MoseTwerrycow – :
I am wearing this today. I have a bottle and I like it, but I don’t like when fragrances make my mouth water. This one is nicely balsamic and amber, but I also get a sour cherry which kind of kicks the dignity out of the fragrance. It overpowers the other qualities, and makes me want to hunt for a Jolly Rancher to suck on.
imperio – :
Hey Peter !! Yes you’re right on some things but at the end they are so similar!! Yes!! Perry M opens whit a blast of alcohol but Jaques don’t have the most refined open in the world!! Lol!! Both are chipies!! Jaques it’s better 100% but they smell simillar!! Just try both at the same time and let me know!!
Al.Capone – :
I’m sorry, but Jacques Fath Pour Homme smell NOTHING like Perry Ellis M or Chanel Allure Homme. You should have your NOSE check. Its an insult to compare the two:
Perry Ellis (M) open with a blast of synthetic alcohol, uber pungent pepper that is quite off putting. In term of character: it is Quite Aggressive. It is also uber strong and quite offensive when sprayed.
Jacque Fath PH, on the other hand, has a Soft, Tame, Gentlemanly behavior. It is one of the least aggressive cologne I’d own. You get a soft projection of a lovely raspberry rose chocolate. Quite lovely, but not strong @all.
In short, they are nothing alike.
sustanon – :
Thats very close to Perry Ellis M ( Chanel Allure clone) but this one have more quality!! I love both!!
asurendra – :
Extremely synthetic, piercing fruit scent, smells exactly like the rubber in a Halloween mask and/or: sunscreen, playdoh, a classic cologne from your grandpa. Has a spicy “feel” but not a spicy smell (in other words it’s sharp like spice, but doesn’t actually smell like any certain spices). Worth what it is, maybe even less. 3/10, not recommended, I purchased this in 2018 and miss my twenty bucks 🙁
seropik – :
can you tell us the reformulated batches?
ktl384speagoessenda – :
How is something that smells so d*** good so inexpensive?!
This is a near perfect fragrance for me and I crave it sometimes. I think this one is perfectly unisex. I can’t wear ‘manly man’ colognes but this one mixes with my body chemistry perfectly.
Sweet, warm deliciousness, and for the price you can’t go wrong!
RaipawRow – :
This is possibly my greatest blind buy on a cheapie. The bottle is nothing fancy but elegant nonetheless. Pretty basic. They’ve modernized the cap to a gun metal finish with the houses insignia on the top, it looks nice. The juice inside is really the star, so no need for the fancy garnish. This seems like an odd duckling 70s-80s powerhouse that was made in the 90s. Very strange but give it a few wearings and it is pure bliss. They could definitely charge a lot more for this one.
It opens with a heavy blast of fruits, notably raspberry and a bouquet of florals, rose leading the charge. The spicier aspects balance out this sweet and floral femininity quite well. It enters unisex territory in the beginning but only briefly. The musk and patchouli enter to reinforce the spices against the feminine notes. The tonka and more woody notes mix with this whole thing going on at the end. It’s really sublime and really strong (hence the powerhouse vibe I get from it). Hard to describe is also a proper look at it, there’s quite a bit going on here.
The longevity and projection, to me, are fantastic. The quality of the fragrance is amazing. I feel like I’ve cheated someone out of hard earned dollars for what I paid for this one. I think most ages could wear this, an eccentric woman could as well. Definitely winter, maybe fall. I’d go with formal or fancier casual. This isn’t one you wear at a kids’ birthday party or some such outing. It’s fairly serious. All in all, you should check it out at such a price. It’s a downright steal.
Yuriy2 – :
What a shame, they did reformulate this fragrance. The new reformulation lasts like 30 minutes with zéro projection.
Katerina_tvoe – :
I ♥ Jacques Fath (BUT)…..
J.FATH is an Artistic Fragance done right:
• delicious Raspberry Chocolate Rose
• comes off very CLASSY, great for dress up
• great for work & board meetings, and airplanes
• great as an intimate Date Scent
• Its a $26 Niche 😉
Sadly, J.FATH doesn’t Project at all (agree with the last reviewer)
initial spray: has only 2~3″ scent radius.
30 min later: died down to barely 1″ scent radius
45 min later: collapse completely into Skin Scent
I get 3 hrs of Skin Scent for a total longevity of 4hrs.
J.FATH is beautiful & delicious. When I spray it on my hand, all I want to do is sniff it all night. Unfortunately, it lacks projection, so no one can smell it unless they leans in for a kiss. J.FATH is best suited as an intimate Date Scent. I am torn: as I do ♥ the way it smell, but I”m equally disappointed by its soft performance (to put it mildly). I recommend that
[ BUY IT ] if you’re a Fragrance “Collector”. J.FATH is “Beautiful” Soft Unique, Charming yet Masculine, a mature gentlemans scent for $26.
[ SKIP IT ] for Practical Minded person who USES his cologne for compliments, or attention.
scrsnseabrookcui – :
I think this was reformulated. It smells good but It dies out after 10 minutes, With no sillage and projection at all. It is not even good for work, unless you have a decant and you spray yourself every 10 minutes. I will not be buying it again.
Kedrboy – :
This fragrance grew on me and I will say it smells expensive and blended very well,was a blind buy and was very pleased
olicka – :
This is very blended, but if I waft it up to my nose the fruity sweetness seems to be predominant. If left to its own devices (a spray to the chest), it smells nice; no one note is dominant but the violet element offers some cool contrast. It’s a touch “old school” but the sweetness is uncommon for those types of scents (I think I have the latest formulation); fortunately, it smells natural, and I think it certainly could work for women. Though it’s clearly not an Egoiste “clone,” this is that same kind of idea. I could also understand why some might think Coromandel when this gets to the drydown. I don’t agree that it’s closer to Carven Homme than these two, because CH has a searing lavender note and is harsher overall (definitely a lot more “masculine”). I’d guess that if you spray too much this could be quite cloying, but there’s no reason to do that! Note that I think I have the newer style bottle but it’s quite strong.
pashaM – :
There is no boozy note listed here, but I swear I get a boozy vibe from this. The raspberry is blended to perfection. It is not like TF Tuscan leather or Mont Blanc Individuel raspberry note exactly.
At any rate, it is a resinous ambery slightly smoky fragrance. It is a “Thierry Mugler-isk” type of composition. Meaning, I can see this being a Thierry Mugler creation by the way the patchouli is used in this fragrance. Again, this does not smell like the Amen line neither. It just has some common nuances of some popular fragrances. You dig?
It can be unisex for the right type of gal in the right kind of situations with the right outfit;) However, guys, it is leaning more masculine to me. Very good performer, and it doesn’t come of dated either–despite the creation date.
It is a mature sent, so I see 30+ wearing and appreciating this more-YMMV. I gave my take on this on video as well. Excellent value for money. However, I hear in some regions it is costly. In the states, a 125ml is sub $30 USD. It is worth way more than that based on some of the current prices of NICHE or DESIGNER offers.
YT Shavenonthedarkside
annenaichok – :
I blind bought this because of the reviews and the $20 price tag. It has taken me several wearings to come to terms with Fath Pour Homme, and I can finally say I enjoy this fragrance. It was not love or even like at first sniff…
My initial impression was not favorable. Based on the reviews, I was not prepared for what it is. This is an old school dandy. It’s more powdery than I expected (I am very surprised Fragrantica does not list “powdery” in the Main Accords). Sweet, powdery, almost delicate- a man’s “perfume” if ever there was one. The immediate image this scent conjured was a foppish, aristocratic gentleman from France or England c.a. 1910. Dressed to the nines, thin mustache, may engage in pugilism with his shirtsleeves rolled up if his honor were impinged. Drives a motorcar. Manly, yes, but masculine from a past age.
Do I like it now? Yes, now that I appreciate what it is. It is not a modern scent. Expect powdery tonka and a little muskiness lurking below raspberry, florals, and mild spices. If that sounds good, you’ll enjoy this.
Update: this is growing on me the more I wear it. Addictive- really lovely!
movredi – :
Sweet Fruity Chocolaty Ambry what ever this is I am really enjoying
No doubt the best cheap blind buy fragrance so far for me
Performance is good
I feel Guerlain L instant vibe
Over all Amazing scent
Vlue 10/10
Performnce 7/10
Scent 8/10
urgin111 – :
Just think of Paul Sébastien Fine without the old man smell and with a Lil bit of sweetness
Сад – :
Oh my god the sillage of this is amazing. Both in performance and smell. I’m a younger guy, mid twenties, and I like it. It smells a tad bit old man ish, but it’s not too much like a heavy vetiver. Theres just enough “old man” smell to make you smell like a baller; classy. De classe. I get super amber and Tonka with a hint off raspberry to sweeten it.
Again, the sillage is really pretty. Yeah, maybe a bit femme, but it’s still great.
Seriously, with my hand at my side, I can smell it strongly with just a splash on my hand.
UPDATE: Okay, so after about 2 hours, and still smelling it very strong on my hand, I decided to wipe it away with some alcohol. Didn’t do a thing. Waited another hour, washed my hands, like SCRUBBED them, still smell it! Crazy for a cheap cologne. Just to give some perspective of performance
david326 – :
This is truly fantastic! One of my favourite so far. I´m looking forward the winter time to use this gem!
lazer3000 – :
Best cheapie? Probably. Sweet, resinous backbone with a tonka and raspberry combo on top. Amazing – a staple – a go to – a top notch scent – a home run. $25 and easily one of the most pleasant smells I’ve come across. Sad it took me so long.
Oncialek – :
awesome stuff, girlfriend loves it to death!!
9/10
DRдимас – :
9/10.awesome!
Econeesoame – :
I think Fath Pour Homme is absolutely lovely! I’m a woman, and I wear it. It’s gorgeously sweet, but also very smooth and rich spicy and earthy. I love it totally!
Aleks-59 – :
Hmmmmm, it’s really hard to place this one. I’ve been wearing a sample for the last 2 days and am finding myself becoming more and more attracted to this scent.
Right off the bat, it’s a raspberry candy vanilla/tonka mix, which gives it this carbonated soda vibe. It’s very sweet (though effervescent) and remains that way into the drydown, so if you don’t like sweeties, this is a pass.
But in the heart, it turns into a very retro classy sweetness, with the amber, lavender, patchouli and some other florals that I can’t identify. The whole thing finishes with a creamy, elegant vanilla which evokes an aura of maturity. Really good stuff.
Imagine: It’s the late 1930s and Michael waits patiently at the bar for his date. The lights are dim, but the live Jazz band is in full swing. After a full week of business, it’ll be great to finally try out the new shoes. “What’ll it be Jack?”, asks the bartender. “Whiskey, straight”, replies Michael. Sweet hooch eases the nerves. And good timing too, becomes here she comes…wow…what a dress.
Think: Gentlemanly, Sweet, Raspberry, Timeless
Overall: 8/10 – I’m generally not a fan of the sweet stuff, but this is definitely growing on me. Batta Bing, Batta Boom.
pskander – :
This one was a blind buy based on reviews everywhere, and I wanted to like it so bad! But man, it smells like a headache feels. Super, super sweet, to the point I can’t detect anything but fuzzy, syrupy sweetness. (Full disclosure– sweet scents really, really don’t work on me, and I knew this going in, but I thought maybe the woodsy notes would balance it out. Lesson learned! I can’t do sweet and I can’t do amber.)
4pok – :
This a great raspberry and citrus fragrance.
Smells great, received many compliments times today, best office scent yet.
It doesn’t grab you and push you against the wall like one million.
But it lures people towards you, slowly & kindly…
I have three bottles altogether.
This is a must buy.
Can’t go wrong with this one.
Update: I retired this scent, because my ex loved this.
I don’t like things that remind me of the past pains.
I used nine sprays…both wrist, behind my ears, back & front of my neck, chest, front and back of my shirt.
Will I buy this again?…Yes, i have two backup bottles.
SKU Number: 3419020611252
Batch Number: 2K192 (Production Date: 2011-09-02)
Age: 25+
Size: 125 ML
Scent: 7/10 (Nice)
Value: 7/10 (Cost $27.00)
Sillage: 6/10 (A little over arm’s length)
Longevity: 6.5/10 (Six hours)
Creativity: 7/10 (Clean Laundry with a hint of raspberry)
Projection: 7/10 (An hour and a half hour)
Versatility: 10/10 (Anytime & anywhere)
Compliments: 8/10 (Good)
Until next time, I’ll catch you on the flipside.
hristo – :
Absolutely insane I just purchased something this amazing for 20 bucks. Warm, spicy, sweet, the citrus goes by the wayside quickly. Amber and woods, creamy, to me it smells like a sweet pipe tobacco.
I just love it. I can see this working in all season except a hot, humid summer day. Casual, formal, you are good to go. I cannot speak to the longevity yet but I would be surprised if this vanished. Jovan put out (which i own) call secret amber. Not bad but can be too much, overwhelming. Jacques fath is amber done right and this will be a staple in my collection.
deathlaf – :
One of my favorites for fall. I love it and so does my wife. I prefer to wear colognes that are not unisex and this is certainly not unisex. I always make that decision based on the opinion of feminine women such as my wife, her friends, some co-workers, my sisters and few other feminine ladies. If feminine women find a cologne too masculine to wear, and I like the scent, then I add it to my growing collection. Fath PH will always be in my fall rotation its perfect for the season with its woody, spicey, classy, and masculine notes. IMO a true Masterpiece.
Update: 12/14/16 – Noticed was getting poor longevity in my second wearing. I thought it was olfactory fatigue, but I was wrong. For some reason this is one of those fragrances that don’t last on my skin. So I sprayed my shirt 2 times and problem solved! Got a whole day of wafts from this wonderful fragrance.
nikitos0708 – :
I wear this to work because it has a masculine and classic old world wealthy kind of fragrance in a European grown ass man kind of way.
I only wear colognes with the after shave balm as a base to increase the staying power but its not really needed for this stuff. Without the after shave balm you get a good 8 hours easily, with the balm you are looking at 12 hours or more.
It’s inexpensive and outstanding. Like finding buying a new Bentley for a Hyundai Sonata price.
Atrogssaurnot – :
Things that come to mind…
Robert Redford in The Horse Whisperer, Susan Sarandon in Thelma & Louise
Molten gold with flecks of dark green and amber
Fire, softly crackling logs and a wee dram
Soft, warm skin under flannel shirts
Talcum powder on someones neck when you go in for the hug
Conifers in summer, sticky resin dripping, dry needles on the ground
Slowly wilting dark roses in the corner
Supple beige suede gloves
A drawer full of silk underwear washed in french soap
Lavender scent bags from last summer in an old armoire
Salted caramel
Masterfully blended, for the price an absolute steal. Not run of the mill, this has it’s very own unique character. A man smelling like this knows what he’s doing. As does a woman. Classy af. Will get plenty of outings this winter.
Limbzbit – :
I have this juice for two weeks! Since then, i have been complimented several times! It´s a wonderfull fragrance…light, but strong enough to be noticed everywhere and for everyone. Excellent blind buy…one of the best i´ve ever made! I recommend it…surely recommend!
hakirr – :
way too oily smell very strange smell. Also this is a 40+ scent
5/10
artraft – :
Fath Pour L`Homme smells elegant.
It´t like a brother of Escada Pour Homme and Tiffany For Men. But what I get mostly is raspberry. Accidently I had Tuscan Leather on the other hand and I smelled some similarities between both. The raspberry. Some may get a comparsion with smooth leather. Yes it is.
Fath Pour L`Homme is a great raspberry scent.
willrock – :
The opening of this fume is dashing and dizzying as a mix of citrus, greens, and florals all rush to greet you! This sensation settles after a half hour or so before shifting into a dewy floral and rich and woody amber. It feels like a forest garden meeting grand sand dunes – it’s impossible in its surreality but I clearly sense it nonetheless. The notes are superbly blended but it lets you sneak enough of a peek here and there to keep you guessing. I’m fairly certain I can pick up a dewy rose and violet (and maybe something that smells like a green, crisp pepper….?) contrasted cleverly with a smoky and peppery cedar and guaiac accord. At the heart of this surreal beauty is a very rich and woody amber – it coats everything in it’s resinous sweetness and oozes class and reserve. Somewhere in the heart of the beast lies a smoky incense-tinged ginger and violet – soft, vulnerable, and endearing in its earnestness. As the scent slowly progresses, the wooded amber picks up a noticeable powder note (likely from the tonka beans) which resonates quite well with the dewy florals. This further develops into musky and woody amber that perfect for anyone in the mood for a fuzzy and warm second skin. In the end of this fume’s long and dazzling life, a beautiful whisper of a lover’s embrace remains – an ambery vanilla lingers to remind you of the time you shared…and you smile in rememberance. Maybe we all be touched by something loving and beautiful – and cherish it forever.
Day 48 – How the world moves
Listening to: Anathema – The Gathering Of The Clouds/Lightning Song
UnusDies – :
Wonderful and classic smell. It really surprise me! Not much on notes and where it starts, all I know that it is a home run, touchdown, three pointer, a goal! Going to get me another bottle for on had in case it is all gone! Just a gentlemen smell of class. Makes you feel very good and a relaxing and again beautiful smell. Many always talk about how old fashion a smell is, but to me this can beat today’s cologne easily! Pretty darn long lasting for a eau de toilette! Great job!
Leksan – :
Jacques Fath passed in 1954 at the age of 42…If ONLY this man had lived longer, I can only imagine how completely his house would have ruled the fragrance world. His scents would definitely be top contenders today were they advertised better or at all, really. The original Green Water is an absolute masterpiece and Pour L’Homme is no exception. It gets right what Obsession(too heavy), Pi(cloying and syrupy), Opium(a bit too dry), and every other fragrance in this vein gets wrong. It’s moderately powerful, sweet, spicy, and refined, but edgy and charismatic like Crosby’s and Sinatra’s voices in a bottle. It borders on the brink of gourmand, but the olibanum, florals, and woods keep it grounded in something that’s distinctly leathery and just slightly rough around the edges. It goes on musky, sweet, and smooth, then dries down to a level where the tonka and amber really shine. Imagine Ray Milland and Jimmy Stewart in their perfectly cut streamlined tuxes and you’ll have a visual representation of Pour L’Homme. It’s simply one of the best ever.
Smell: 8/10
Sillage: 8/10
Longevity: 10/10
Bauhaus – :
I totally agree with Plat. A quality blend that is sweet and charming. Overall it makes me think of leather or maybe suede even though neither are listed in the notes. It is gentle but not weak, friendly but not over eager. I think you would be well advised to wear this if you want to come across as reliable and approachable whilst also being warm and genuine. I wear it as a woman and love it but I bet it smells amazing on a man.
otaku – :
In Italy no one knows this fragrance so I ordered a vial from USA. It’s strong, deep, rich with a touch of sweetness; i think it could work better during cold months.Classy.
лётчик – :
Blast of powdery citrus first, which fades, and then, for me, improves. It’s not unusual for me to dislike the citrus opening of scents and wait impatiently till they fade though. Then a sort of spicy, soapy rose, which is very, very pleasant. Then a gorgeous sweet, spicy warmth. You have to wait at least an hour before it comes into its own: creamy, smooth, sweet, soft, spicy. The nearest thing I tried recently to this was Givenchy Pi. In fact my partner had the same comment to make for both: I smell like cake. :). Sophisticated, elegant, masculine, warm, yes also very sexy.. Like a well groomed, smart, southern-European older gentleman with a glint in his eye. I say gentleman, but I reckon ladies could wear this too. Lovely as it is, just like Pi, I don’t want to smell this on me, I want to smell it on someone else, only with Pi I’d cuddle them, with this I’d want to ravish them. Not for me, but it’s gorgeous – I’d buy it for someone else.
Sillage moderate, longevity long! 8 hours at least. Value: crazy good value!
🙂
wask – :
~ A sweet and spicy gentleman is how she’ll perceive you as she pulls your warm sillage in close. This is a great unknown and I hope it remains there! The citrus and spice opening just reaches out and instantly makes you straighten up, adjust your tie and walk with a quiet confidence! You literally bask in it’s amber and woods with just a hint of lavender in Fath’s charming drydown! Throughout it’s scent life there persists just the perfect amount of sweetness wafting without being overly cloying. There are so many praise worthy adjectives that you could attach to this quiet masterpiece as it really is just that good! This is a big thumbs-up endorsement so if you’re reading and researching just discover this one for yourself and write your own flattering review (or just keep it to yourself) you won’t be disappointed!
Kind Regards, Plat ~
Overall – For the Scent and Longevity alone this is worth a bottle costing three times as much!
hrangartnar – :
Fath pour L’homme is a truly REMARKABLE fragrance. I have yet to come across a frag which goes from a woodsy-spicy-oriental aroma with olibanum to a warm-sweet-musky heavenly scent. I’m amazed at how far this frag projects and how you get others attention when you wear this juice. There’s a slight hint of floral notes making it complete. What I believe is makes this frag phenomenal is that vanilla/amber aroma coming from amber, tonka bean mixed with patucchli giving your partner an orgasm.
Longevity and Silage is very high quality lasting well past 10hrs and over 3ft away.
Finally thoughts,
This juice is UNBELIEVABLY SOPHISTICATED and SEXY. A real attractive powdery/sweet creamy vib elevating this juice to being almost an edp thou it’s listed as a edt. What can I say….when you wear this juice, some might think you bathed in this old school juice. I totally agree with Heaven Scent 777…
Guys listen up, read the comments below..this frag certainly grabs a woman’s attention so you won’t be disappointed what so ever. In a word…BRILLIANT. 9.5/10
marat77_05 – :
Slightly similar to Dunhill’s 51.3N. Sexy, masculine and long lasting.
Oriental notes, notably tonka bean, patchouli and wood notes linger long after the top notes have faded. Long lasting scent, smells like money.
9/10 for me.
EDIT. After another wearing, I realize that Jacques Fath is more complex in composition than Dunhill, but their base notes are similar, though Jacques Fath smells “sexier”, according to my wife.:D
gennadiivo – :
Wow Fath Pour L`Homme is a very nice amber with spices. The dry down is very sweet and I can smell some patchouli. Very masculine and elegant. This is definitely a hidden gem and under the radar.
21033218 – :
This is an awesome fragrance, i just got it, but I can tell already that I love the fragrance. Very complex, delicious and manly. The projection seems to be very good, but I can’t speak about longevity yet.
It’s similar to my favorite fragrance, Lanvin Arpege Pour Homme, but Fath seems to be the big and manly brother!
Best part? It’s so cheap and under the radar!
rfnz1996 – :
I have only written reviews before for a few fragrances, namely ‘Antaeus’ by Chanel and CH Men by Carolina Herrera. Now i feel compelled to write one about this fragrance too as i adore it so much. I’m not going to give you a boring and pretentious overview of the scent as i find that pointless. Instead all i am going to say is that if you like scents like Heritage, Antaeus, CH Men, Opium for men, Lapidus Pour Homme, Safari, Habit Rouge, Acteur, JHL, Fendi Uomo, Xeryus Rouge & Obsession, then this one is for you. It has that complete smell where there is a rounded smell where no one or two notes are predominant. It’s very masculine but also lovely and sweet and has a soothing aroma. This scent is beautiful and will uplift you when you sniff it. The fact that i have had no less than 4 women at work compliment me for wearing this says it all. If your looking for a real scent….not one like today’s fragrances which are weak, pathetic and cloned and totally unoriginal like the others, then get Pour L’Homme by Jacques Fath. You won’t be disappointed, nor will others. BREAKDOWN:
Smell: 10/10
Sillage: 10/10
Longevity: 10/10
sqx156intitytek – :
Let me start off by saying that I really enjoy this fragrance, but I want to be as straightforward and honest as possible…this definitely has an old school vibe to it. Reading some of the comments, I really didn’t know what to expect. I read it’s similar to Pi, Obsession, Dreamer, and Prada Intense; I don’t know if I smell any of those fragrances (maybe a bit of Obsession and Pi at certain stages). Initially, what I smell is a very elegant and pronounced grapefruit note that is joined by the cedar, mint, and some spices. This is a very beautiful opening and this is what you smell from the bottle top. I’ve had people tell me that it doesnt smell too old school but they definitely hint at its age. The mid is almost as gorgeous as the top with a smooth, powdery rose coming through with some more florals and the spices starting to fade. In the mid, you can also smell the amber peaking through. The fragrance begins to get powdery but it’s not obnoxious and annoying. It’s very elegant. The base is ok with remnants of the amber, tonka beans, patchouli, and maybe some cedar lasting for the duration of the fragrance. I wish I could get the top and mid throughout; with that change, this probably would make my top 5. I get maybe 6-7 hours out of this fragrance with a 2-3 ft radius scent cloud.
ReumeRaidodusb – :
Fath Pour L`Homme is very special. Very soft and gentle at the opening, with fresh citric notes a bit muted by woody-minty accent. The development is stronger and sweeter, very complex, fruity-flowery, and still sweet but not too much. In an hour after the application you can feel the real Fath – slightly powdery, woody-ambery, very rich, not sweet as before but rather demi-sec, wrapped in an unusually pleasant smoky cloud. Sillage is moderate, longevity is quite remarkable.
Unusual, classy, extremely well balanced. A treasure!
misteravtor – :
This is a hidden, forgotten masterpiece. It was released in 1998, as artistic freedom was still in place. Boucheron Jaipur was born that year as well. I have the original formula that last 24 hours or more. This is about as creative as it could get. It is probably one of the most refined and elegant compositions ever.
I first encountered this house in the early 90s with Green Water. That is one of my favorite warm weather options. Now I have discovered this perfect oriental. I see comparisons to CK Obsession. I always felt it was incomplete. JFPH uses the missing ingredients and presents the perfect amber based epic.
The notes are carefully orchestrated. My first impression is tobacco and lavender with some subtle citrus mixing thing up. Mint can be bitter, yet somehow it behaves itself. This original formula has vetiver and oakmoss blending with the patchouli. The comes the powdery heart. There is violet and rose, among others that sits comfortably on the skin. I always say its not perfume without flowers .
Then the warm amber/vanilla/sandalwood foundation begins. Its familiar, yet not. Masculine, yet sensitive and very mature. This has that “elegant French barbershop thing” happening. It seems to defy time as it has a powdered wig accent too! Jacques Fath PLH is like that old song about “saving time in a bottle”.
The bottle is heavy with that magical unicorn crest on it. It is formal and casual, affordable and smells like you spend a million $$$ on it. This was one of those blind buys that I love!
Loneliness Curbstone – :
Totally unisex. It’s very similar to Prada Amber (women) and even more its Intense version; and Yves Rocher’s Cocoon.
This is a great patchouli/musk/subtle spice perfume that dries down to a dry patchouli and something vaguely sweet – vanilla? coffee? amber? It’s smooth and very sultry. Fath is great on its own or for layering; it has a lot of depth to add. The bottle is beautiful and very classy – it looks like those classic Chanels.
Try it, fellow women!
sni5 – :
“One morning The Dreamer awoke from a night of strange dreams to find himself transformed into an elegant and exceptionally chic Parisian gentleman…”
For me this wonderful and tragically unknown fragrance recalls The Dreamer by Versace in a curious and unexpected way. I had to go back and compare both to get some sense of the similarities and differences, and yes there is something to this. Though The Dreamer has a lot of Tonka bean running through it, along with tobacco and florals, here the Tonka bean has a slightly different effect, mediated by what seems to be ambergris and mixed spices. This gives it something of a tea-like accord early on in the drydown but it quickly reaches its linear and lengthy amber note, which is very rich and enjoyable.
Jacques Fath Pour L’Homme is a fragrance which shows some of its common heritage with The Dreamer from the 1990s (TD was released a couple of years before). But it is almost as if The Dreamer awoke from his slumbers only to find himself in a chic Parisian arrondissement in the early 1960s…as Pour L’Homme.
All said, Pour L’Homme is a very refined, elegant and understated fragrance. It has very good performance without being offensive and exudes the sort of charm that cannot be taken for granted. Any time I wear it, I wonder why I do not do so more.
Highly recommended try – and if you appreciate such fragrances you cannot go wrong at the current price-point.
JohnSkor – :
finally i bought it
One of the best fragrances i ever had !!
Its unbelievable elegant, high class perfume
Something not for work, something for going out, dinner, celebrations, romantic nights, or when you want to impress someone !!!
Its sweet but not too sweet !! The spices are amazing mixed
Really Guys Girls go out and get it !!
Overall Rating 10 / 10
lisij777 – :
This perfume is the only one, besides Issey Miyake L’eau Bleue, which, smelling for the first time, made me stand up from my seat and go somewhere without knowing where or why. I think, it was my amazement.
Thank you Lanier for your review, it was most edifying. After reading it I felt compelled to open the box, which, being a blind buy, was to be returne