Boucheron Pour Homme

Boucheron pour Homme Eau de Parfum Batch 06J14J044, 13 February 2018 production Citruses are among the most volatile, and therefore quickly-evaporating notes. While most citrus-centered fragrances are, by nature, very fleeting, Boucheron pour Homme is not. I began a quest for a citrus fragrance that lasts, one without the need to respray throughout the day. Through sampling and trial-and-error blind-buying, I have found my Holy Grail of citrus fragrances, Boucheron pour Homme, in the eau de parfum concentration. Instead of defending it from other commenters’ erroneous subjugation of this fragrance to a certain era or age group, I’ll extol its numerous facets and values. First, about that longevity. This is a fragrance that, for me, lasts from 12 to 16 hours from application to its final curtain call, depending on weather. This lasts on clothes eternally, often after a wash, so I prefer to apply carefully directly to skin, allowing this beauty to dry down naturally. Projection is moderate compared with any fragrance, which equates to excellent with a citrusy scent. I get about six feet for the first hour, three feet for the next two hours, but then it fades gradually without dropping off abruptly. Masterfully blended, this opens with one of the most uplifting bouquets of citrus notes, bright and refreshing. Right away, however, one becomes aware of the complexity of this fragrance, with lavender and florals supporting the citrus, in a classy, creamy, masculine (albeit non-uber) way. Boucheron pour Homme EdP evolves beautifully as it dries down. Although it is listed as a base note, incense opens up early in the midpoint of the fragrance, giving an air of sophistication. What is so remarkable about BpH is that citruses, while more prominent and complex in the opening, remain throughout the entire drydown of the fragrance, which speaks highly of the blending mastery of the perfumers. To be sure, by the time it reaches the very end of its life, it is just detectable as a light but present citrus note, but it remains there nonetheless. One might say that by the drydown, the fragrance becomes a bit powdery; what I believe the “powderiness” to be is the interaction between the florals. Again, this is juxtaposed with the incense along with sandalwood and vetiver, and the vetiver here is of the classiest, most approachable kind. What is mind-boggling about this masterpiece is its sheer value. I obtained this 100ml EdP in full presentation for less than $35 USD from an online fragrance discounter in the US. The full retail is, at the time of this review, $98 USD according to Boucheron’s website. I would have no qualms whatsoever paying full price for this fragrance, without question. It is that good. The frosted and clear bottle is perfect for this kind of juice. The cap is on the cheapish side, but it still looks the part, and I’m glad Boucheron puts its money into maintaining the integrity of the blend and its ingredients rather than packaging and marketing. I wear fragrance as a means of expression, not to “pull compliments” or to fulfill any other social function. That said, I have received several compliments while wearing Boucheron pour Homme, and all were from younger individuals. Perhaps the sheer class and masterfully composed sillage of this wonderful fragrance caught them off-guard. I can’t tell someone else when, where, or how to wear a particular fragrance; that is completely a matter of personal taste, and to each his/her own. That being said, I personally would wear this in any setting in any weather. It works wonders in warm weather, and it stands up superbly to colder weather, I think thanks to the incense and complexity of the fragrance. If I had known about this fragrance when I got married, I would most certainly have worn this. This is hands down one of the best blind buys I have ever made, and I will be buying backup bottles. Boucheron pour Home Eau de Parfum is a stunningly masterful fragrance that can be obtained for a stunningly low price. Superb!

My Story My story goes back to a time roughly a decade after this gem was released—back in the 2000s, a transitional era bridging the boom of the 80s and mid-90s and the current age, which is teeming with YouTube vultures and second-rate "influencers." I had a girlfriend who was absolutely obsessed with perfumes—especially Chanel’s *Chance* and the DKNY line (the "little apple" bottles), which were all the rage back then. Whenever we went to El Corte Inglés (Spain’s most upscale department store) and walked through the fragrance section, Boucheron held a place of honor right between Christian Dior and Chanel; it stood there like the Mayan idol Indiana Jones discovered in *Raiders of the Lost Ark*... It was a fragrance that evoked an aura of sophistication, elegance, and "old money" style—the kind worn by a 40-year-old man heading to a casino in Monaco. It didn't need flashy TV or print ads; its quality spoke for itself, and word-of-mouth cemented its reputation as a truly exquisite luxury product. It carried a high price tag—on par with Dior or Chanel—and appealed to a specific clientele, standing a cut above the era's heavy hitters like *Fahrenheit* or *Allure*. It was a masterpiece of refinement. I never bought it, nor was I interested in it at the time; my tastes lay elsewhere. I leaned more toward *Cool Water*, *Eternity*, or the aforementioned *Fahrenheit*. Of course, we can't forget that from the mid-90s onwards, unisex scents like *One*, *Paco*, and *Tommy* were dominating the market, while sweet fragrances were starting to gain traction—think Paco Rabanne’s *Black*, Carolina Herrera’s *212 Sexy*, or the iconic *Le Male* by Jean Paul Gaultier. Now, almost two decades later, I stumbled upon this gem in the recommendations on Amazon Japan—where I currently live—and saw it at a price that made my head spin: under 30 euros at the exchange rate. I simply bought it, and the moment I smelled it, it brought back that majestic quality I remembered and reminded me just how admirable this perfume is. It is literally a gem for summer—superior to Acqua di Gio; it is more imposing, more vigorous, and above all, has an "old-school" style that will surprise you. My thoughts Boucheron EDT is synonymous with the classic "old money" aesthetic of the 80s and 90s—full of strength, projection, personality, and elegance. It is a spring/summer fragrance featuring a Mediterranean note that is very hard to find in French perfumes. It reminds me a great deal of Armani Pour Homme, with that prominent citrus note; in fact, its "offspring"—Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme (1994)—was born from this kind of blend. For the new generation Do you have classic taste? Do you like dressing elegantly in summer—linen clothes, espadrilles? Do you like fragrances with a strong presence? Buy it. It’s available at an affordable price, and you’ll hold a gem in your hands—one that, despite reformulations, hasn't lost its projection. Buy it and thank me later! Verdict Longevity: 9 Projection: 9 Sillage: 8 Blind buy: NO Worth Value: 8 8.5

(Review of the EdT bottled c. 1994) A lot was going on in the world of perfumery on or about 1991. A huge shift was beginning as synthetics really started taking off and firms wanted to see their bottom lines shift as well, and men’s scents began going down the “freshie” and “aquatic” genres - chypres and fougeres were given the equivalent reaction of today’s “ok, boomer”. So, what did Boucheron do? They released a grand, statement making, old school (for that time even), citrus and floral chypre. You have to laugh. Whether being behind the times is due to cluelessness or principled obstinance, or anything in between, you have to chuckle when a firm clearly and willfully goes against the grain. Thankfully for us, Boucheron did. In Boucheron Pour Homme you have one of the best lemon openings of any masculine perfume, period. The reason why it is so good is because it’s... well... not just lemon. Front and center of your nose is a big, ripe, juicy lemon but staged slightly behind it is a sliced open mandarin orange and a bergamot. Sprinkled over the top are freshly picked herbal and floral lavender, and a slightly anisic and sweet basil. It smells divine, like an incredibly high-end lemonade. The fruits and herbs are given a huge dusting of powdery aldehydes. The aldehydes are big, round, feather textured and bold, and remind me a lot of the aldehydes in some early Amouage perfumes. Boucheron PH is not going to be a wallflower; it is confident and it wants to make sure you and it get noticed. The transition to the heart is seamless and near perfect. I could very nearly feel the perfume “sliding”, the transitions happening slowly, gently, a well choreographed metamorphosis before my very nose, as the hesperidics and herbs evolve into a gorgeous carnation, rose, and orris heart. The juicy sourness of the opening strings its way into the heart for a remarkably long time before ceding to the florals entirely for a classic soapy, clean, musky, and gently peppery white floral presentation. Then yet again, another slow slide transition to a floral chypre base where the rose becomes the prominent floral nestled in a bed of damp, woody oakmoss, animalic musks, and a creamy peppery sandalwood. There will of course be those who smell this and think of their dad or their grandfather. Ick. Why do I want to smell so old. Yes, it is quite retro - even for 1991 - but you wear this today for one or both of the following two reasons: firstly, because you like old school citrus floral chypres that make you smell very refined and classy, or secondly, because you understand that it’s genius stuff. The materials and the blending poured into it by Raymond Chaillan are barely short of precise artisan perfection. Every moment with Boucheron Pour Homme is a joy.

TL;DR: a fizzy, dry citrus (primarily), which is not like 'traditional' citruses for men, like Eau Sauvage or Chanel pour Monsieur. It lasts well, and brings in moss, masculine florals, and a powdery/soapiness over time. Very elegant. ===================== I got a vintage bottle of the EDT cheap on ebay, in its original box. Normally I think that people who bang on about vintage on here are a royal pain in the a&^%, so feel free to judge me harshly. But in this case, I bought it because it was cheaper than new, and had a much prettier bottle than the new. I've never smelled the current version - mine could be worse! It's lovely - a dynamic perfume, that keeps a lot of plates spinning on top of a lot of poles. Obviously, we need to 'deal with' the citrus. It's there but it doesn't lead the scent through the dry down in the way that Eau Sauvage or YSL Pour Homme do/did. It's there as a 'thread'. But although strong, it doesn't dominate - we don't have here a straightforward citrus scent. Lots of people have commented on this having a 'fizzy lemon sherbert candy' dimension, and they're right. This airy, sparkly citrus is always there, but it's a team player. If you know the lemon in Versace l'Homme, it's like that but more 'human' because there's none of the animalic, pissy dimension of that scent. As it dries down, several aspects become more prominent, holding the citrus absolutely in check. There's an oak-mossy strand, holding it all together and pulling the next element into the masculine zone. That next element is something floral. People detect 'rose' and 'jasmine' and 'ylang-ylang' but you can't (I can't) smell them individually. Together, they make a lovely masculine floral. Finally, there's a soapy, creamy, powdery quality. _Edit: in the deep dry down - ie couple of hrs - the rose comes forward ... stunning_ It's not 'like' most of the scents in the 'reminds me of...' section; it's just that some of them have lemon in common. All four of these elements (citrus, oakmoss, floral, soapy/powdery) sit side by side, playing nicely like four middle-class kids in the park, allowing mum (or dad, in this case) to relax, sit back, feel the sun on my face, and scroll 'Angry People in Local Newspapers' photos.

I just received this one. the EDT version. I believe EDT's are fresher and more nuanced than EDP's so I got that one. First sniff? a wonderful fragrance! this scent is nice. Right off it's a very green fresh scent. Verbena I believe it is. Quickly it transitions into a beautiful soft lightly powdery pink rose or floral like my pink rose scented dove bar of soap in the bathroom. There is a light touch of soapiness in the scent too in a similar way. a softly spicy woodyness is in the base underneath which must be the sandalwood. I don;t particularly get a lot of lemon or citrus in this, but there is some of it. As I have been wearing it more though, I do notice the yellow citrus in this scent. It's right there, upfront, but it's done right (not too much, suttle, just enough), blending along with the green verbena, I do also detect a sweetness which I think is bergamot, somewhat citrusy in there mixing in with the florals. Not sure yet how this will blossom in hot summer weather, or how the base notes would shine in the frigid winter seasons. A very nice scent which upon my first couple wearings today rates in the top echelons of my other favorite fragrances, which are Azzaro pour homme, Paco Rabanne pour homme, Vetiver Guerlain, Kouros, Pour un Homme de Caron, and others. Boucheron pour Homme is different that all those, those being mostly lavender fougeres, musk and vetiver, and lavender vanilla. Boucheron has a green-ness with verbena, some light lemon or citrus, but not too much, some touches of powderyness, some nice floral aspect, and a nice sandalwoody base. This fragrance is done with finesse. A very nice scent for a good price.

The first 30 minutes after applying this fragrance provide an extraordinary and beautiful experience. Cream and lemon, lavender and orange. If I could freeze it there I could stay in those top notes all day. But as it dries down it becomes less pleasant to me. There's something in the base that smells vaguely like petroleum or a petrol by product of some sort. Like an old Zippo cigarette lighter fluid refill can. It's disappointing because I am completely smitten by the opening. I find that if I go easy and avoid the urge to overspray the drydown is more tolerable. The opening just smells so darn good that you want to keep spraying. That's fine for the opening but I think that's where the unpleasant drydown originates. So 4 sprays are enough. Seems even after half a century of using fragrances I still haven't learned this... When I was a schoolboy the nuns still wore a full black habit that covered everything but their faces. They used to lightly perfume their habits with Jean Nate- probably the spritz, not the perfume. A really wonderful childhood sense memory for me. Applied lightly, Boucheron comes closer to that delightful fresh scent than any other masculine fragrance I've tried. Boucheron Pour Homme and Jean Nate share a surprising number of notes. They're by no means identical, but are functionally the same in the sense that both leave a green, floral, and lemon aura of having been lightly perfumed. I should mention that I prefer the EdT in general. It has a softness that suits that sweet and glorious opening.

What a revelation! Citrus, soapy and aromatically fresh. A classic scent that stands up well today, in fact it stands out amongst an ocean of modern, samey fragrances. If you are a well dressed man (mostly) or woman, this is a scent to consider primarily for the warm weather but easily a solid pick-me-up for cooler seasons too. Had this a while but decided to wear today for the first time. An initial hit of citrus is pleasant enough but within a minute or two joined by the soapy freshness coming forward and sending waves of retro-chic perfumery to you and anyone nearby. The heart and bottom notes are an old time perfumers wet dream, all working in unison to provide a beautiful solidity that shows it's nuances throughout the wear. The overall effect is a lovely sillage that is hard to fault and difficult to ignore. Edit: the dry down is gorgeous. It still keeps facets of the opening but it's resinous, smoky and leathery although there is no leather note listed! It's very much a take on a Chypre with its own distinct identity at this stage. Lovely. Its a myriad of ingredients all beautifully blended to create something complex that will be many things to different people's noses, all captivating. Not only is it astounding for the price, it's an excellent fragrance full stop. An incredibly well made, elegant and high quality scent that is worthy of your attention. Especially if you value classic style over fads and fast, forgettable fashion. Definitely not for the younger guys and gals.

EDT review: This is an interesting one, and the reviews are accurate. Powdery, lemon verbena, etc.. To me, it really has nothing in common with the Eau Sauvage 1966, although I do see where folks get that they are in a similar type. Eau Sauvage, to me, is a lot more well blended, less, well, screechy, in it's perfumery, and in a lot of ways kinda blows it out of the water. Someone mentioned that what Eau Sauvage is to the 1960's, Boucheron Pour Homme is to the 1980's. Considering what the 1980's perfumery was like, I have to agree. So, with all that, I still kinda love Boucheron Pour Homme EDT. It reminds me of my cool uncles back in the day, shirts open half way down the chest, relaxing on lawn chairs in the summer, wearing rolex watches, pouring back mixed drink with lots of ice discussing whatever the hell topics of the day they discussed in the late 70's early eighties. I'm not sure woman like the smell of this, one girl remarked I smelled like her aunts towels in her bathroom. It didnt sound like a compliment. But you know what, I didnt care. I've decided I love the smell of this stuff, maybe it's the memories, but it makes me feel great when I wear it. It's not a signature scent, but I do find myself reaching for it a lot. Maybe if I have a meeting and I know I need to make a good impression, I reach for Sauvage 1966, but when I want to bask in the glory of old school floral masculinity, this is the juice I'm reaching for.

Definitely a favorite in my collection. I have both the EDP and the EDT. The Eau de Toilette (EDT), great for the spring/summer, less smokier than the EDP, the EDT projects much better. The EDP is definitely sweeter, smokier, heavier. Better for winter. Both the EDT and the EDP are in the same price range. Notes on the EDT and the EDP are about the same. However, as I have mentioned, the EDP is much smokier and a bit too sweet for my taste. I reach more for the EDT winter or summer. I have to be in a certain mood for the EDP. I can wear the EDT just about anytime and anywhere. EDP is extremely formal, EDT is a little more casual and versatile without being too relaxed. I always try to wear something Blue with this fragrance. The EDP is excellent and formal enough for Black tie or White tie events, good for a winter evening. The EDT is more of a three piece medium blue suit with a crisp white shirt in a formal oak paneled office, good for spring or a cool summer day. If you need something super formal and it's over 100 Fahrenheit in the summer, avoid both the EDT and the EDP and opt for either Christian Dior's Eau Sauvage (1966), or even better Guerlain's Eau de Cologne Imperiale, these are much more wearable in extremely hot weather.

If you can allow yourself to consider a completely different take on freshness, compared to modern fragrances, then this is a lovely creation. I came of age in the 90's and I do recognise this scent profile as something our parents would have worn, probably along with Farenheit, whilst my friends and I wanted to smell of Tommy or Hugo, or Light Blue. Revisiting this as a middle-aged adult has been a joy. The identity of this fragrance revolves around powdery lemon verbena mixed with a soapy/powdery white floral accord (I assume lily of the valley) that has a luminous quality. If you smell it in passing, in the air, it just gives classy "citrus aromatic", a la Eau Sauvage. Up-close however, it moves subtly through several transitions (herbaceous, floral, mossy), before landing on a surprising spicy sandalwood base. This comes from a different planet to your current summer/fresh fragrances. UPDATE: I have worn this multiple times every week, all throughout spring and into summer - it's just so agreeable and pleasing. UPDATE 2: This sits in a strange, very specific category; "fresh/powdery", so I have found fewer occasions to wear it this year.

Stunning. Warm, complex and beautifully created and presented. The complexity that surprised me is the mix between traditional masculine notes like oakmoss, vetiver, sandalwood and lavender to be so well tied in with the quite feminine notes of orange, jasmine and the other flowers. This gives a continued freshness with never ending complexity and warmth. This is something I love about Issey Miyake Intense – and adore about this one. I agree this is a mature fragrance, but I don’t agree you must be 50+ as many have said on here. I believe it is too floral to be classified as for the older only. I am 23 and I have the confidence to wear this when I wear a suit and dress up. It only takes a mature attitude and a touch of class to pull this off. Body Kouros is mature, so is Ricci Club. But Boucheron is all about class and doesn’t remind me of any uncle or older man. To me, I find the incense, the orange, sandalwood, florals and base notes beautifully dominate this fragrance. I found the lemon and bergamot top notes disappear quite early (which was good as I found their domination quite generic). Absolutely wonderful.

Someone once said to me that they thought that the worst thing you could say about a person was that they were 'nice'. I've thought a lot about that. Some people think that it means you're boring, ineffectual, bland. I smiled and nodded my head, as I was in an interview and wanted the job. I think nice is an incredible compliment, actually. I've discovered this scent only recently, and I think its one of the nicest I've ever experience. It is not groundbreaking or cult in any way. It is fresh, classy, elegant, well-blended and comfortable. I'd compare it to a perfectly tailored navy suit, or a custom made white shirt. Always right. I now have both the EDT and the EDP - the EDT is just as everyone describes. This is not Tom Ford or Serge Lutens. And that's perfectly fine. the EDP is simply gorgeous on me - but a mainstream beauty, not edgy. If you like the vintage Armani, or Chanel pour Monsieur, or Tiffany for Men (which I miss dearly), this is for you. This could be black tie, or denim and a cashmere sweater. I adore these types of fresh, classic scents so this fits perfectly into my collection.

This scent to me is both timeless and exquisite, capturing the most desirable facets of an aromatic perfume with careful measure and an evolution that is both interesting and enjoyable the whole way. It starts off with a burst of piquant citrus notes, bergamot and verbena standing out to me. Deeper consideration reveals a bouquet of flavors, leaving you second guessing the vast array, but never overbearing and always feeling light. This includes musk, basil, and fresh flowers. As the bright citrus tones mellow out over an hour or so, wood notes entrench themselves, yet maintaining lightness. The lavender persists, and the drydown maintains a fresh clean, "soapy" character with the musk and amber base tucked neatly as a foundation. The beauty of this scent is in how it manages to exhibit complexity while staying light and well balanced. By leaning on the fresh and clean vibe, I think this would work just fine on any person of any age, although being dry, connotes a men's fragrance.

Edmond Roudnitska's exploration into big lemony chypres at mid-century spearheaded a number of beautiful entries into the genre from many perfumers at multiple designer houses: this was one of the last of them, which means it's one of the few still around. It's also fortunately one of the cheapest available now, and it would be hard to imagine getting superior bang for your buck. This isn't as beautifully blended as some of the other most famous lemon chypres, like Roudnitska's Eau Fraiche or Eau Sauvage for Dior (or Henri Robert's Chanel pour Monsieur); but the elements in it are lovely, beginning with the big burst of lemon, bergamot, and lemon verbena. The drydown, with florals and vetiver and what smells like lots of oakmoss (somehow!), is terrific. The edges of the notes do not seem as carefully blended as in more expensive perfumes; but at the prices this goes for, how can you go wrong? If you like the genre of lemony chypres (one of my favorites), you should get this.

EDP. Tricky one. It's potent yet refined, accomplished, but potentially falls between a couple of stools for me as regards when I might wear it. It has a fantastic citrusy side that reminds me of untold sporty/gym-friendly, summery freshies (especially from three or even four decades ago) but it's also powdery (and strong) and the base is rich, so this would not be anywhere near my first choice in the summer. It would get very cloying very fast. In the colder months, though, I don't particularly want to smell like a citrus grove or sherbet lemon. To me the citrusy side seems better suited to the spring, but that's a season when I'm likely to wear something greener smelling--1881 original, possibly, if I am in the mood for some old-skool quality. And in the autumn I'm likely to wear something warmer, perhaps spicier... Plus this does feel like a semi-formal fragrance--so when am I going to want that relative sophistication while smelling like a sherbet lemon?

Let me tell you first, that the lemon is one of my least favourite notes. I have a new EDP version and an old EDT of this one. The opening is VERY lemony and zesty, and also soapy. A classic cologne style. After the initial blast of freshness the white flowers start also to appear (to my nose the lilly is very prominent). After half an hour or so the lemon - still detectable - mixed with the middle notes becomes a little bit creamier. The heart of this scent is a pure flower bomb. Guys, hang in there. The dry down... Oh, the dry down is where the magic happens. For me the musky base notes of Boucheron pour Homme compose one of the best sensual drydowns in the old-school perfumery. The performance couldn't compare with JAIPUR, but it doesn't disappoint either. I constantly keep the bottle close to me in my office desk. Boucheron always manage to cheer me up and made my day less stressful (and you go home with the drydown on your shirt to your loved ones ;)).

First impressions of Boucheron Pour Homme EdP - very fresh citrusy opening, almost juicy, tiny bit sweet, powdery, reminiscent of Cerruti 1881 (move aside old friend) as others suggested. I detect little to no florals as listed in the heart notes (I'm told these are more prominent in the EdT), but the wonderful genuine oakmoss and musk dry down is where it shines, which has so far lasted a good 4 hours with moderate projection. The citrus opening was gone after half an hour on my skin, but persisted for 2-3 on clothing. Pleasantly surprised to see oakmoss actually listed in the ingredients, was not expecting this in a designer fragrance for £26 (full price more like £80), it's not like an old school oakmoss bomb but you can definitely smell it and it's wonderful. Overall not a super exciting fragrance (or review), but a very well balanced and classy example of my favourite genre, I expect it will become one of my dailies during the Spring and Summer.

Hey people! Have this for a few days now... It is quite hot here in Bucharest and I have been wearing this. Instead of telling you about the notes and how this fragrance feels, I just want to say that if you find Zino by Davidoff a little too much for a hot summer day, Boucheron pour Homme EDT is the way to go. It is like you had "Zino Eau Fraiche". It has a that same burnt coffee feeling with lavander as Zino, but is fresher. As for performance, on me it projects quite well for 1-2h, then it sits closer and closer to the skin.. I get over 12h with this one, but fragrances tend to last a long time on my skin, so take that with a grain of salt. IMO, this is a semi-formal or formal scent, but you can pull this off casually as well if you like it that much and if you are into this type of scents. I personally would wear this at least with a polo shirt on. Hope this helps! Cheers!

To everyone reading these humble lines - Thank you... Boucheron Pour Homme EDT is absolutely stunning fragrance. Please note that this is simply my opinion, I am just a fragrance lover, so as the majority of the reviewers on this site. So words like "DATED", "TOO FORMAL", "ONLY FOR SUMMER", NOT SUITABLE FOR AGES UNDER SO and SO, are an absolute verbal diarrhea and flat out dishonest. This fragrance is superior to so many big brand names of the same genre, as it puts them to shame by price, packaging and performance. Price value and quality is 12/10. The opening is beautiful, the mid is superb and the dry down is glorious. Fragrance for men of any age, use as a casual or business, dressed up or just on the beach - who cares. Try it and if you like it and appreciate it just enjoy. Last but not least. This fragrance is a winner and will make you feel like one......

I bought a bottle for my husband, who loves it, too. It reminds me a bit of vintage Dior Eau Sauvage, which I wore in my late teens without knowing I was wearing what was considered a masculine fragrance. Whatever: to me that citrus/hedione juggernaut was and remains sheer magic. Boucheron might be a touch woodier, but it's predominantly zingy citrus (lemon, orange, lemon verbena) and fresh green spices and herbs (basil, lavender, possibly cardamom or something like it). There is also a very appealing soapy aspect: more of a fine-milled French luxury soap of yore than some dreary "fresh" aquatic deodorant soap. I tend to have great luck with all the fragrances I have tried so far from the house of Boucheron, and this one is no exception. I'm glad I bought the EDT instead of the EDP because the EDT is plenty powerful, especially in the heat.