One of the most beloved perfumes ever made, Ernest Daltroff’s Pour Un Homme De Caron, turns 80 this year. To celebrate the occasion – and to pay homage to what is a personal favourite – I’ve decided to reproduce my review of the scent from my book, Le Snob: Perfume.

The very first perfume aimed specifically at men, 1934’s Pour Un Homme, remains hard to beat. Despite being advertised by hirsute rugby players, it is that most peaceable of scents: a sweet lavender. There’s more to it, of course (pepper and rosemary offer a hint of intrigue; vanilla suggests an oriental leaning; civet adds a measure of testosterone), but essentially, it is an unfussy affair for times when you want to smell interesting, but uncomplicated. Long may it stay with us.

To which all I would add is this: if you’ve never smelt it… you’re in for a treat! Seek it out now.

Persolaise


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2 thought on “Caron’s Pour Un Homme Celebrates 80th Birthday”
  1. I just received a 2ml sample of this. I haven’t smelled it before and have been wearing it alongside the new TF Lavender Extreme for comparison. They are very similar in notes but quite different in tone…

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