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maslenok.b – :
Beautiful juice! I’ve got a bottle from 2012 supposedly (Batch code E2246B) and it’s delicious.
Smooth, not aggressive but decidedly ‘old school’ yet not too old fashioned. I’m definitely into wearing this in 2018, it feels classic rather than dated. If I had to choose a word to describe it, I’d say moreish! From opening to dry down, this is a pleasure to wear and I have to resist the urge to reapply. Not that it lacks staying power, it’s just an addictive scent. The online prices for this now are nuts! If you see it at a reasonable price then I strongly recommend grabbing it.
This scent evokes a picture in my mind, I see an annual gathering / reunion of Gucci Pour Homme, Quorum, YSL Pour Homme, Aramis Tuscany and Fendi Uomo all sat round a table in a darkened, smoke filled room. They’re playing 5 card draw with whiskey flowing. Moschino Pour Homme turns up fashionably late, and casually states “deal me in”.
skachko80 – :
Moschino Pour Homme is refined, modern, timeless and at the same time, really quite cool, in fact, very very Moschino. The reoccurring comparisons to – namely vintage – Bel Ami is as accurate as if comparing a Moschino early 90’s Pret-a-porter outfit to some silk and cashmere Hermes garments from ’85 – both yardsticks in their genres, yet somewhat incomparable. Thinking of Franco Moschino making his interpretation of an 80’s leather classic might be a way to reflect on this connection. The entire ‘double’ concept of the label, packaging, graphic design, yin yang – that culminated in the vice-versa spray/splash bottle might best embody this duality of something that clearly can be embedded in some traditional genealogy and at once redoing it in a special and new way. It’s a brilliant scent. I got it when it came out and managed only a couple of years ago to find it again – smells as unique, timeless, modern and conceptually refreshing as when it came out. Together with the equally gorgeous first lady’s perfume from the house – a gem of this era! Highest recommendation.
ullis2011 – :
Moschino pour Homme is very much a leathery chypre, rather than an oriental. I do not get any oriental nuances here, any such element is definitely in the far background. Moschino pour Homme is firmly in the territories of leathery chypres such as Bandit, Derby and Bel Ami. It is closest to the latter. The mossy aspects are more prominent relative to vintage Bel Ami, but underplayed relative to other vintage mossy leathers such as Davidoff and Blend 30.
The key attribute to Moschino pour Homme is the great compositional balance, where a styrax driven leather accord rests harmoniously on a chypre foundation laced with a deft blend of herbs and florals. The floral aspects are hardly discernible, but add depth and complexity. The herbs add a cool, suave freshness that is retained throughout. There is almost no spicy element, unlike Bel Ami. The exploration of leather is also not as bold as in Bel Ami. Instead, it is almost as if Moschino pour Homme, released in 1990, offers a lens through which one can review and recap the diverse stylistic elements of masculine fragrances in the 70s and 80s.
Moschino pour Homme is refined, approachable, restrained and gentlemanly, but with adequate presence. It sits on one’s skin with a soft but persistent sillage, and has a duration of about six to seven hours, which is adequate for its concentration. The only reason Moschino pour Homme doesn’t get a higher rating is because of personal tastes – I find like it enough but not quite love it. This is perhaps my mind playing tricks – but Moschino pour Homme has a quality, perhaps an effortless demeanour, that takes it dangerously close to ‘something classic, something Italian’ territory.
Tip: If you’re after Bel Ami (particularly earlier versions), I would strongly suggest to ignore the current Bel Ami, and sample (subject to budget) Puredistance M for ‘vintage Bel Ami’, Moschino pour Homme for ‘Bel Ami light’ and Bel Ami Vetiver for a nice modern twist on Bel Ami.
3.5/5 (positive)
uex806Negeltzex – :
Just a little step behind vintage BEL AMI, the Holy Grail. Terrific juice, manly and in the Olimpo of perfumery. This is a perfect example about how a perfume should be done.
can902InsuffBooni – :
I got a small decant based on the comparisons to Bel Ami.
I received my vintage Bel Ami yesterday, and it is a great timeless classic.
I don’t see to much similarity to Bel Ami. Moschino, is more spicey and Balsamic, not much leather. It reminded me of Amouage Epic Man, the myrrh and peppery spice. Then I pick up cinomon and vanela, and it’s going down hill for me, reminding me of cinomon spicey fragrances I never cared for like Boucheron Jaupur, or Midnight in Paris, some of the spices are similar, but Moschino is more Balsamic, Oriental with some nice leathery smoothness.
I was surprised that it came out 1990. I think this is great if you like the old classics. Moschimno has some of the old classic notes, and vib, with a sharp modern balsamic and peppery vib.
I mixed a bit of Moschimno with vintage Bel Ami and it came out very nice. Moschimno can feel a bit harsh and not as wearable as the smoother and sweeter vintage Bel Ami.
It is a solid, good fragrance, not quite for me, but worth a try. You may like it a lot, and the price point is decent…
PS, I don’t think I have the vintage, which is proberbly better.
Rating: 8/10
God bless you. John 3:16
BONE – :
This is a perfume that every man needs to have in his wardrobe. It is still available, comparatively inexpensive, and holds a top spot with all the greats. No fakery, no calone, no cheap leather. Just honest to goodness balanced perfume.
Lavender, Moss, Carnation, Leather delight.
romashkanovikov713 – :
This floriental leather represents the evolution of fern, leather and chipres type 80s fragrances, projected to 90s.
It remains old school to the evolution in three phases, but Moschino PH is not as sharp or as serious as hides and 80s ferns, only preserves and evolves keeping in the foreground flowery portion instead of citrus and aromatic.
Open fresh citrus in a smooth manner and nothing acidic due mainly to the clary sage that emphasizes floral notes makes them durable and leaves in the background to citrus, spices and woods.
In particular, we must mention the dry and dusty Florentine iris protagonist becomes here during drying with balms, moss and leather, leaving a residual scent feeling for over a not very powerful but persistent leather, almost touching bitter, deep as a play by Pirandello, where Moschino PH feels halfway between reality and imagination.
A golden hearts and spades wrapper and a bottle that mimics a good whiskey gives signal that is aimed at a very masculine man who is no longer a kid and who appreciate tastefully mature as this aroma.
Rating: 7
marich9 – :
I think it’s a bit misleading to call this an oriental. It’s a Leather, all the way! My favorite kind of leather too – the somewhat oily and fuel-like kind (although a bit more subtle), like in Bel Ami, Knize, Fahrenheit, Francesco Smalto, the original Trussardi Uomo,etc.. It’s a composed type of leather, not a literal replication, so don’t be expecting a baseball glove. There isn’t extra sweetness added, as in current leathers, but it has enough to keep it from seeming dry.
Along with many others, I do find it very similar to original Bel Ami. Like in cooking, they both seem to stem from the same “mother sauce”. To me, Bel Ami is actually more oriental than this. This is more herbal, more mediterranean.
If you have this and don’t like it, I recommend you hold on to your bottle because eventually you’ll come around. It’s just too good.
erin59 – :
Don´t know what to make of Moschino Homme. I blind bought a bottle based on the positive review here and on Basenotes. Unfortunately I wasn´t paying attention when buying the bottle and bought a splash. It was used and the fragrance was almost gone, only the basenotes could be smelled.
However, that what I could smell, seemed promising and I bought a full new bottle (spray, this time!).
This time the juice was in perfect condition and I came to the conclusion that I’m not too fond of Moschino Homme. It’s a bit weird actually, herbal, flowery. Not sweet at all. I think I like the dry down the most, it gets a little warm and more comfortable in the end.
Overall quality is good, it’s just not my fragrance.
6/10
natalkavoron – :
This reminds me of Polo green without the oakmoss, and also Halston, I believe Z-14…And even Tom Ford’s Italian Cypress a little bit. I guess what I mean is that it smells like every overly manly cologne to come out of the early 80’s.
I think Fragrantica should list the age of each person leaving reviews. Without age accompanying a review, there is no frame of reference for what style and decade of scent the person reviewing actually likes.
This scent to me leans towards what a 65 yr old would love. I’m 34 and appreciate quality 1970’s and 80’s scents, but this one smells like every cologne from 1977 mixed together. Not literally, but almost.
aiven z – :
Great, great, mandatory for masculine scents lovers. Similar to Bel Ami, but just a little. The Hermes is ten times better, got both, but can’t understand 98 noses finding them that similar. In any case reminds me more of Gucci Nobile, another fabulous scent. Great!!
20/05/2015
Each time I wear it, get stunned : it’s majestic, completely dense and it’s the kind of perfumes that they will never do again. Marvel!!!
Meyil656Negeltzex – :
Moschino Pour Homme by Moschino is a real masculine fragrance having a rich leathery/woodsy/spicy scent. Those who voted that the aroma of Bel Ami from Hermes is the same I would agree that it’s accurate. I own both the vintage and current Bel Ami which I absolutely love it.
I recently found a 50ml bottle and tested M.P.H.M on one wrist and sprayed Bel Ami on the other……the first hour you couldn’t tell them apart but afterwards Moschino pour homme settles giving it a real “old school” aroma with more of a sweet/herbal fragrance which deserves a lot of credit.
Longevity and Silage are both very high lasting well past 8hrs.
Overall opinion,
I definitely love M.P.H.M and I was so fortunate that I own both frag’s. If you manage to find M.P.H.M and you love Bel Ami you won’t regret buying it. Rating this fragrance is RICH AND MASCULINE…a five ★★★★★
shepelsky – :
This is super perfume. Truly power masculine. Good leather,spicy,and rose scent. It’s leather but fresh not same MONTANA (dark leather). This is one of my favorite. Best long last and sillage too heavy, Good for night time or cold weather. It’s gorgeous, best one from MOSCHINO.
atomiccrew – :
I found a well preserved bottle of this rugged Italian marvel. I remember sampling Moschino in a magazine in the early 90s. It has all of the strength of other 80s Italian powerhouses like Fendi or Versace. Its larger than life with the leather and rose. You just don’t find this in anymore in the men’s market.
The box is golden with clever logos-hearts, spades and yin-yangs. The bottle is stunning. Its hefty and resembles a whisky bottle. One spray on the skin has a warming and intoxicating effect. Everything about it is perfect. The opening is refreshing, the leather is soft yet rugged and the rose floral notes flirt openly. Then, like a big pair of arms hugs you in its warmth of amber, benzoin and laudanum.
I really feel there was a new class evolving for men. It was the “leather floriental” that began in Italy and has been lost. Ironically, it was popular for about 20 years and has vanished from todays market. This was easily worn at raves until dawn. Its a dragonfly in amber and worth having in any serious collection.
Bavar – :
This one is still a mystery to me, in the best imaginable way. Everytime I get to see (or rather smell) a new side of this treasure.
Like balmy herbs lavender, rosemary and sage wrapped in
smokey leather after hours and hours where you can catch breaths of jasmine, or rose it dries down wonderfully warm with amber, benzoin and tonka bean.
Sometimes it’s more spicy, sometimes more herbal.
A true gem for everyone who can appreciate a strong masculine scent.
r4v3nexecutor – :
great surprise!
Someone tell me this one is only for old people etc etc.
Really not.This one is balmy rose and iris; hot sensual leather .
with minor effects of bitterness and smokiness
Everything is bathed in a softness unknown in modern cheap perfumery
for the evening and for everyone want smell beautiful!
10/10
update: complex to much to understand all aspects.
for example in the dry down there is a marvelous ambery (but not too sweet) note that grows, never boring never synthetic.
definitely for all age
definitely not for altar boys
herecomesthesun – :
Im still a rookie at this and probably shouldn’t even begin to describe this one but….it opens really strongly of dry leather. Im guessing from the leather and styrax. I believe I get the labdanum in there too. After a few minutes I get a little whiff of rose followed by some oakmoss mixing in. Im gotta let this one dry down some more…..
Okay, an hour later and now Im getting a little leather and a lot of dry herbal. Im going to leave it at that.
A very formal, dry, herbal scent and one I will have to buy someday.
Pistols228 – :
Beautifully and powerfully made in the 90’s.
My “Holy grail” of a masculine scent from that era; remember using several bottles of cologne and aftershave until I saturated the desire for the scent.
The scent is herbal, leathery and mossy with a gorgeous carnation note at its heart.
Excellent longevity and sillage.
Double thumbs up!
kenny37spb – :
How can this be best described? It’s not spicy and the base isn’t especially ambery/vanillic, so I don’t think it should be considered an “oriental.” There is no strong fougere or chypre accord. It does get a bit leathery, sort of like a soft, worn leather, but otherwise the notes are rather blended, though it never becomes a “blob.” It does have an herbal/floral quality that is fairly obvious too. It’s not too strong and it’s well balanced, but it has substance. Coconut eventually makes its appearance and adds a cool, almost glazed quality to the fragrance, sort of like it has two layers. Longevity is very good and projection (“sillage”) is just right. Basically, I’d say this is for aficionados who are interested in unique vintage fragrances, because it’s not really well suited to any social occasion, though it would be fine in an office setting during cool months.
UPDATE: There is something about it that bothered me after the first time I wore it and I eventually sold off my bottle. I can’t say I know what it was, perhaps the coconut.
dmitriO7 – :
On the top of the blister there’s a sticky depicting Yin & Yang- Good Vs Evil…
Well…the fragrance starts very herbal and strong (evil ) then becomes very interesting in a lush-oriental way ( good, i suppose )
crazzzzy – :
Funny…, when I first smelled this years ago.., I hated it. I’m not much for spicy orientals, but…;
now that someone gave me a bottle years ago.., I like it. Well, actually, ‘people’ comment that they like this on me, more than I actually like it myself.
It’s def. for night-time, winter months! Heavy, but.., interesting!