Arrogance Pour Homme

A few days ago got me thinking about Arrogance pour Homme, the first version. A timely article made me want to revisit it. I’ve had about 4-5 bottles of it; the edt, the edp, and there’s little difference in terms of performance; unlike the brochure inside the box, the edp isn’t that much more powerful. My last bottle, just over half way through, from 1986, starts with a powerfully bitter punch. The first thing that comes to mind every time I spray is Bandit. That worn leather smell, slightly bitter, green, smoky. That’s the opening of Arrogance, a typical 80’s leather fougère. Soon after what I mostly get is the dirty florals I’m used to smelling in Kouros, Furyo, and to some extent Ténéré. A sweaty melange of white florals, honey in its animalic facet and spices or spicy florals like carnation, all still covered in the bitter green opening salvo. So many flowers smoked and spiced so that it doesn’t feel or smell like Fracas. It still amazes me how skill and talent can show us so many facets of the same thing. Arrogance isn’t a fragrance that screams. Yes, it’s an 80’s babe; it has sillage, it projects and it lasts well. It’s powerful compared to todays standards. But I find Furyo for instance much much louder. And Kouros it’s a league on its own! Slowly the drydown starts showing. The floral notes start to recede and the leathery castoreum makes itself known. Now, there’s a wonderful talcum halo that softens the leather, calms down the artemisia and the spices, and what you’re left with is a light green smell, slightly sweet and spicy that makes the whole thing smell lived in. The drydown becomes suave, elegant, and here I always catch glimpses of Antaeus; the part where Al Pacino (Cruising, 1981) comes home from the meatpacking district after getting off. This is his alter ego, his loving husband facade. So yeah, for lovers of the above fragrances I’d say Arrogance is a must have. It’s still found cheaply and there are still bottles of the original Pikenz and Dennis formulation available. And for those who don’t really feel this genre or 70’s/80’s powerhouses I’d still say it’s worth trying if you don’t feel like spending the rising bucks for the last remaining bottles of Kouros, Antaeus, Furyo, Paco Rabanne pour Homme etc just to get what they’re about! It might not have the prestige or fame of the others but it has nothing to envy. And Italian perfumery of the past century was magnificent and on par with any French designer. Just don’t expect the monster it’s made to be, it’s strong but easily tamed!

A fine, thick leathery fragrance, very dense and sharp at the same time. Lots and lots of pachouli, with some undercover pepper - tobacco combo. This is the fragrances that announces you, that leaves the trace while you are walking, but guess what? Nobody will say "hey its that cologne guy!" because it creates that aura of class, sophistication and serious business. It smells like that saying "get that man to do a job", it smells like Michael Caine in "Eagle has Landed" and Clint Eastwood in "Where eagles dare". If a commando unit would have their signature scent that would be Arrogance pour homme. This is the scent of honor and pride, a scent that would fit any man regardless of age if that man is capable of presenting himself in serious manner. Not for the jokers.

One of the best fragrances I've smelled in a while. 10/10 This is the fragrance your dad wears on a Friday night after he shaved and is wearing his favorite collared shirt. We're all going to eat Italian food, and your dad wearing Arrogance Pour Homme makes the family complete. There is a comforting fresh spicy vibe in the air that will bring you back to 1982. Arrogance Pour Homme is different, and not a duplicate purchase of any other fragrance. If I was forced to wear one fragrance for the rest of my life, this would be it. Cozy, comforting, and unapologetically masculine in a gentlemanly type of way. WOW, this stuff is so amazing I want to scream. Thanks to my main man Duncan for providing me with the decant.

This is a beautiful fragrance. Masculine, well balanced, spicy, mossy, warm, animalic, perfect for a Man. Biggest issue is the performance and lacking of some notes, poor projection and moderate longevity from the newest release. It is better for someone to get the vintage parfum version, which had much more performance and natural ingredients. They shouldn't kill such a masterpiece, i personally would pay the money to get the best version of this gem possible. An 80's stunner. Edit: actually longevity is pretty good, about 6 to 8 hours, maybe more on clothes but it is really close to the skin, even after the first hour.

This is superior to denim original in every aspect. Denim only has the sharp citrus aspect which I enjoy but everything else is lesser than Arrogance. Even if you don't like denim I would suggest this. This is a top tier old school fragrance which can hold its own against the likes of Kouros, Anteus, Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men etc in my opinion