Un Homme

An excellent masculine fragrance from around 1980...a short-time after Azzaro Pour Homme came out, one of the classic Aromatic Fougeres that has a prominent note of anise. The scent pyramid, while scaled down from Azzaro PH, has some similarities - and the nose behind it is Francoise Caron. The beautiful sharp & crisp opening of bergamot and lavender is accompanied by a uniquely different and distinct anise note (from aniseed, actually a sharp, lifted spice) as well as tarragon - which offers a secondary anisic note, but from a softer, greener and more herbal aspect. Together, wonderful harmony between the two. It opens bright and has the quality of an excellent chilled pastis or absinthe in aroma from the anise and tarragon, and citrus bitters. This is, in my humble opinion, truly fantastic! It is a lifted and beautiful array of top notes that immediately gets your attention and warms wonderfully to the skin showing glimpses of the complex, blended fougere structure that is underneath. One who knows Vintage scents will immediately realize just "how" good this is within the first few minutes - the opening is just breathtaking! For true lovers of classic Aromatic Fougeres...this is an excellent bottle and far surpasses many scents from the time period. The patchouli and cedar in the heart are brilliant along with a beautiful carnation note (spicy and sharp - a bit towards the warm 'clove' end of the spectrum, but still distinctly floral for a period), that blends wonderfully with the slightly earthy geranium that has the distinct faint hint of mintiness. I found the note of jasmine - it is similar to what you find still on the vine...fragrant & lively, very 'white', yet green and soft. A light touch of its powderiness in the heart - but not a dominant note (it's in the background and well-blended). Smooth, very smooth - a vibrant and rich aura scent that radiates impressively. One does not need to apply too heavily, but definitely let it breathe on your pulse points and chest (even a couple of shots to your shirt, but let it touch skin). The projection is excellent for the first few hours and the longevity is very good indeed (I easily get 8+ hours with it). The base is where the refined power and beauty really show what this scent can deliver. With the lavender and anise carrying through to the end of the rich floral heart, it transitions to a very smooth and rich leather base with very distinct oakmoss - warmed by amber. The aromatics here are superb - with a smooth, creamy high-quality sandalwood (which transitions beautifully from the slightly sharp cedar note in the heart), tonka bean and musk entering as complimentary notes. But it is the leather and oakmoss that, for me, make this composition outstanding - along with the gorgeous lingering florals. The very nice patchouli stays for a long time too with the anise, lavender, carnation-clove and base notes - creating a nice earthy/floral/green accord that is sharp and articulate. Wonderful in harmony with the rich, plush leather and oakmoss. A nice touch of warm amber is detectable about 90 minutes in...which adds even more dimension and longevity (as mentioned, warming the base notes). This is extremely well-blended, but so brilliantly articulated and has a classic styling about it (unmistakably, a great Vintage scent) - yet it is timeless in its beauty! It is astounding how good the quality of this fragrance is...quite possibly THE best aromatic fougere from the 70's & 80's that very few people have tried. I highly recommend it. Anyone who has a deep love for Vintage Azzaro Pour Homme (and Aromatic Fougeres in general) would find this as a stand-out bottle. I most certainly do. Note separation here is simply incredible, but paradoxically, the seamless blend is amazing! No note is intrusive or dominant. Balance. Depth. Distinct and defined notes. Excellence and refined. Very masculine with a truly confident vibe, but not overtly so - this is pure class. I cannot compare this to Vintage Oscar Pour Lui, except how one can separate the notes and smell the exceptional quality. There is a similar vibe, though (and the lavender note is "integrated" similarly, although the surrounding notes are so different). One who wears Vintage Oscar Pour Lui would like this, a lot. To be worn with appropriate attire, an aire of confidence and a sly grin. Proper attitude and sophistication is required as well...as this is suave, elegant fragrance for a man. My final score for a lost and nearly forgotten gem - 9.5/10. Near perfection. Cheers.

I found this PHENOMENON fragrance in a boutique carrying rare fragrances with one bottle remaining so I didn't waste any time and bought it. Being an old school juice when I sprayed this on my skin I get the lavender note and somewhere in it all the deep aroma of cloves giving it a real attractive spicy masculine aroma. After awhile the fragrance settles I get a sweet/spicy scent which is from patchouli with Amber. Anise and sandalwood gives it an excellent base notes making this juice opulent. Lavender and Carnations gives this fragrance a real balance between a cool aroma to a warm vib. Longevity and Silage is OUTSTANDING...well past 10hrs on my skin. Overall thoughts, In a sentence...they don't make fragrance's like they use to!! This complex aroma of different notes all coming together beautifully making this fragrance abousotley sophisticated. I would wear this fragrance on very special occasion which is near and dear to my heart. The nose behind this fragrance is a MASTER!!! Rating this fragrance is definitely beyond a 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.. Your holding perfection...a true GEM!!!

This is decidedly " old school ", from an earlier time in men's fragrances. If released today, I'm not sure it would really sell to the mass market. But if you're a connoisseur of fragrances, it's an entirely different story with Charles Jourdan Un Homme. Lavender, Leather, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Patchouli, and Carnation is a time honored blend. There have been many variations on this theme. But instead of being resolutely similar to a myriad of other men's fragrances, CJUH has it's own unique qualities. Compared to many peer fragrances of the day back when this was released, I find this stands out. Azzaro and Paco Rabanne, stand aside. Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui? You're a bit too brash to be in the company of Charles. Dunhill Blend 30? Well, I think you've met your sparring partner. Many fragrances for men are titled with a "Pour Homme" suffix. Why "Un Homme"? Simply put, this is representative of the man that all men should aspire to be. Refined masculinity.

There is a remarkable harmony that comes from joining aromatic herbs such tarragon and marjoram, a pronounced anise note, and true oakmoss (of which there is a generous helping in my vintage bottle). Charles Jourdan Un Homme is blissful to my nose, truly sensational. It's sophistication as an aromatic fougere really is evident as it dries down and all the elements coalesce and the patchouli fades in and has this choreography with the oakmoss, swirling, undulating, wafts of repose. It is definitely not a beast like many of its contemporaries, but something so nuanced couldn't be a beast, it must hum mellifluously. I can definitely see Un Homme as the predecessor for the wonderful Zino, but Un Homme has character and wisdom that is transcendental. This is such a rare gem and I will relish each spray for hopefully years to come.

This was an unspeakably wonderful scent. Quite tragic that CJ ceased production of this. It was a phenomenal, original and fabulous creation that was hard to find in its day. I would know it anywhere though. I loved this - like I loved the original Ted Lapidus PH. Why oh why did they stop making such beautiful perfumes? Time has not dulled my memory of either of these one bit. What a pity I wont ever smell them again. Does anyone know anyone who could lobby for their return?

Wow, Wow and wow again. This is what Zino, Salvador Dalí PH,and Azzaro pour homme wanted to be. It's the aristocratic, carismatic but tough enough member of the family, and everyone notes it. Incredible quality, prominent lavander, oakmoss and no mercy dose of patchouli. The best Aromatic fougere ever. @Postumo makes a great review. I was lucky enough to get a impeccable bottle, never opened. Yes!

I’m a big fan of tarragon in aromatic fougères, and this one truly delivers. The opening is incredibly herbal yet elegant, with a beautiful floral heart and a classic fougères. This is the epitome of perfumery perfection in a bottle.

Just found a magazine from 1983! that had a sample of this. Wow! This was beautiful: lavender, tarragon, marjoram, leather, oakmoss, patchouli, sandal, amber. Sorry I missed out on it.

I miss this fantastic and unique fragrance. A “must” in the 80’s. A great loss to the world of perfumes, when it was discontinued. One of my favorites. Great memories.

Loved and still do, love this classic fragrance.

I miss this. My fathers signature fragance.

An oakmoss masterpiece. In the background, I smell leather, sandalwood and lavender in almost equal parts but the star of the show and the dominant note is definitely an earthy oakmoss, As it dries down further, there is a hint of a floral note that moves forward and completes the essence of the fragrance. This isn't a fragrance that wouldn't appeal to today's mass market, as it doesn't have insane projection, isn't aquatic and doesn't contain pineapple, chocolate or coffee. This is a decidedly "old school" fragrance and I wouldn't expect to see a younger man in his 20s or 30s wearing this, unless, of course, he were more inclined to wear the fragrance on the basis of the scent itself, rather than the type of label that's attached to it. If you enjoy fragrance that are earthy and herbal combinations (vetiver, sage & oakmoss), like the classic Paco Rabanne Pour Homme or the more modern L'Occitane Vetyver, you'll almost certainly enjoy this.

I smells like a minty pine soap. That may not sound very attractive, but the unique blend is very powerful, manly, fresh and classy in a way that you have no option but to surrender. It's one of my all time favorites. I only wish my wife could stand it.

A nice old-school fragrance in the neighborhood of Worth Pour Homme and Haute Concentration. I get some of the reviews mentioning minty pine and oakmoss. A rating of 4.57 (at this time) is a little high, IMO.

Two words to describe this: Smoky amber. Boring, overwhelming, one dimensional. No pity about its discontinuation.

It is a perfume in the same league as Oscar de la Renta, Worth, Yatagan, Krizia, Witness, Quorum and Montana. It is the same kind disturbing smell that leaves a bad taste in your nassal. I like patchouli scents but I can't understand this style.

Charles Jourdan is a well known french leather goods producer. His first cologne was "Un Homme" a really nice and intriguing scent. I used this many years ago, but I think it was an Oriental woody more than a fougere. The top notes with prominent lavender and bergamot , but I also detect the anise and tarragon notes. Cyclamen and Patchouli appear nicely blended in the middle. The dry down is fantastic. A magnificent accord where the leather is the king, rounded subtled by moss, amber, cedar and sandalwood. Potent like many 80's fragances, "Un Homme" has a worderful sillage and longevity, I had many compliments when using this. A fragance with great character and personality, sadly discontinued.

I've been lucky enough to get an unused bottle of 200ml of this magnificent juice. I've only tried it a couple of times so far but... where are the similarities with L'Air du Desert Marocaine? In my opinion they're totally different. Others compare it to Sous Le Vent, and SLV and LDDM are not similar as far as i know. For me it's a great late 70's/early 80's masterpiece, in the same style of other great fragrances from that era. The thing i most respect about Un Homme is that it seems to have aged better than others and doesn't feel outdated. Thumbs up!

Very complex fragrance,in it’s dry down, it transitions in many directions, at some point it goes to this direction of a sharp green mint and pine combo but there is also some sweetness there as well which can be perceived as a honey note , all captured with this slightly soapy profile, such as oscar de le renta pour lui, however is nothing like pour lui, i don’t seen the azzaro pour homme comparison either, what I mostly smell is this minty and piney accord.

this beautiful scent ( only winter use) I first tried it in the 80s wow from that time til now i still use it come to think about it more than 30 years and Im still not bored with it you never do with the great ones it was a master stroke but I can understand if some people dont like it coz its a bit on the heavy side . get it while you can coz its getting more costly by the day. happy sniffing