L’Homme Idéal

L'HOMME "GÉNÉRIQUE"? I was curious to measure my own appreciation of Guerlain's L'Homme Ideal. The reviews I read so far are quite of the love-hate kind. The reviewers' scent ratings seem to be quite polarized with very high and very low marks. I never pay much attention to fragrance trolls voting for a fragrance with a very low mark. I would only rate a scent with a "zero" if it really stinks or if it contains plain water in the flask. L'Homme Idéal EdT does remind me of certain fragrances like Armani's Code Profumo, Mugler's Pure Havane, Azzaro Pour Homme Intense and SpiceBomb, but without being similar to none. I just use those perfumes on the same occasions. However, all those fragrances have higher reviewer ratings and better performance than L'Homme Idéal. Other Guerlain well-established perfumes also have higher rates. L'Instant, Habit Rouge and Heritage are Guerlain's untouchable masculine fragrance landmarks and set a target hard to achieve with other scents. L'Homme Idéal supporters claim the EdT to be very alluring, quite sexy, a nice performer and with a unique scent. Let's find out how true that statement can be. The top notes reveal a generic citrus accord and a heavier floral orange blossom that blends naturally with the fragrance DNA in the heart phase. This opening phase is a bit generic and somewhat metrosexual, but without really becoming boring. With the heart phase, the scent becomes more pungent offering sweet tonka blended with the persistent and dominant almond, that endures till it dries down. It is clearly the fragrance DNA. Other fragrances rely on almonds and tonka to mark a gourmand position. In the L'Homme Idéal case, it gives you a singular middle notes combination. The orange blossom top note already proposes an elegant sweet ambiance and participates in the sweet accord together with the tonka and almond notes. It's not a very "Guerlain" blending but the result is good. The fragrance shines unique and pleasant all through this phase. The more subtle bottom notes call for a more vulgar blend arrangement of quality cedar, leather and vetiver that team up quite well with the prevailing the heart phase sweetness, mainly due to the powerful and long-lasting almond note. L'Homme Idéal trails its own path now for a pleasant drydown, but performance will reveal itself as only slightly above average. I already tried two of its flankers with EdP concentrations. To my nose, the "Eau de Parfum" seems to have a similar performance and a kind of cloying scent, with strong tonka and faint vanilla. Stronger but not better. The fragrance is heavier but equally short-lived. I own the Intense flanker version which I judge to be better balanced, showing a bit of cardamom in the opening. It also uses a stronger vanilla note with some smoke in the drydown. Nevertheless, its performance does not shine as well. This Guerlain fragrance family promoted timid new paths to the perfume industry. it's not as revolutionary as those created by Thierry Mugler more than twenty-five years ago, but it is innovative enough for a typical conservative designer like Guerlain. I also believe this new type of blending not to be as bold as Paco Rabanne's revolutionary designs for instance. However, too much innovation does not ensure success by itself. I believe that this fragrance family will grow in supporters and users in the years to come. There will be more consensus around it. A more competitive pricing would help a lot as well. As stated before, the EdT performance is average. The longevity lasts less than 7 hours and shows a sillage of about one arm's length. The projection is quite inferior to what I am used to with Guerlain perfumes. I only applied two heavy sprays in my test to avoid the almond note from becoming cloying. My rates for L'Homme Ideal EDT: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ - Scent Opening: 7.5 (metrosexual and almost vulgar opening, unusual in Guerlain's perfumes) - Scent Dry Down: 8.5 (the persistent tonka-almond combo blends with leather, vetiver and cedar; I quite like the effect) - Longevity: 7.0 (up to 6~7 hours with 2 good sprays) - Sillage: 7.0 (4 feet at its peak with 2 good sprays; It projects for 1.5 hours) - Versatility: 8.5 (the EDT sweetness is elegant and alluring. It has a fresh nuance that contributes to proposing a wider range of situations where you can safely wear L'Homme Idéal like a signature scent, office fragrance, leisure situations, dinners, conventions, receptions, weddings, dining out, dates, intimacy... but not really in clubbing, work out, beach or sweating activities) - Wearability: 9.0 (just forget to use it on sunny Summer days outdoor activities or cold winter nights) - Compliments: 8.5 (With an increasing number of people enjoying sweet fragrances (but not sickly sweet), I really do think that this fragrance will please a wide range of both younger and older people. And like my daughter says, "chicks dig it!") - Uniqueness: 8.5 (This fragrance has lots of cousins but not really tween brothers) - Quality: 9.5 (great almond, orange blossom, tonka and cedar notes; heavy handy bottle and good sprayer; I just complain about the average performance) - Presentation: 8.0 (nice but common) - Price: 7.0 (€46,00 for a 100ml tester on sale + taxes + shipping back in 2018. For this price I could have bought a Guerlain's Heritage EdP 100 ml flask that I prefer by far) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Average: 8.09 / 10.00 - between 7 and 8 =above average; - between 8 and 9 = recommended; - bigger than 9 = don't miss it; My opinion: I would not like to recommend this fragrance without you testing it previously. You may be one of the many unconditional lovers or you may belong to the indifferent majority. I suggest you compare it with similar alternatives. I don't plan to buy another bottle whenever the present bottle finishes. Anyway, for the use I will give it, this flask is going to last for quite a while. I prefer either the Intense version or an imaginary "L'Homme Ideal Boisé Intense" if such a flanker would be launched in the future. Like many other people, I am not impressed by this Guerlain offer. It's an "honest" and likeable fragrance, but too expensive for its juice uniqueness. For a little more than half of its price, I can order Azzaro EDP Intense (another fragrance that arises to my mind when I wear L'Homme Ideal). Although less versatile for its inexistent freshness, I prefer the Azzaro's scent type and I get a lot better performance. For the same price, I really prefer Pure Havane for instance. Climbing up the price ladder, I also prefer Code Profumo to L'Homme Ideal EDP, and I get a way better performance. Music: Yes - "Soon", taken from the album "Tales from a Topographic Ocean"

This is also my favorite from the whole L Homme Ideal line, which is one of the designer lines that I love the most. It's character is very unique: It starts with sweet, sherbet-like citruses with slight hints of orange blossom; later this sherbet smell mixes with amaretto-vibe almonds and tonka sweetness. In the base, becomes much more masculine with the leather accord and woods. Sweet, nutty, leathery, slightly gourmand and tad a bit boozy. This is a signature scent worthy juice. I believe there is a magic about citrus notes in the sweet, colder weather scents and this one of them. The citrus sherbet opening is what sets the magic for this fragrance. Hilarously lasts longer than the EDP version, this thing is beast-mode for an EDT, lasts 8+ hours on my skin and projection is beastly. However, I believe some people may prefer the other fragrances in the line, so here are my reccommendations: If you like cherry note in the fragrances and want a vanilla-sweet perfume instead of a citrus direction, go with the EDP (I also ADORE this, but performance is weak and leans towards female-unisex rather than male) If you like fruity or tobacco scents and overall a bit closer to the niche perfumery, go with the Extreme (I also appreciate the work here, but fruity scents are not my first choice.) If you are a fan of dark, intense, smokey and spicy scents, go with the Intense (This is my second favorite in the line, but I sometimes feel the smokey-spicy aspect is too upfront.) If you like boozy perfumes go with the Parfum (my least favorite in the line, has some bandage aspects hidden in it.) Of course, they all have the signature almond in it and do not get me wrong for critisizing the others; they are all masterpieces in designer perfumery and can blow almost anything into dust from the designer genre. Hope this helps.

Initial impression: Smells closer to the edp, completely different to what l'homme ideal edt smelled like in the store. Currently getting a very short burst of citrus, followed by mainly cherry, and a little bit of almond in the dry down. I completely see how this smells similar to one million lucky, however since it is missing the nut notes its way more delicate and comforting, less nauseating and in your face. In general great scent, especially at the price point. In comparison to the edp, I think you actually get more longevity out of this for a relatively similar scent. Very classy, but I do hope that the citrus notes come out more with maceration, as I prefer the freshness over the sweet cherry. 07/23 batch. Will update if maceration does make a difference. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update: Honestly have grown to love it. The quality and the general fragrance experience that you get for the price is crazy. The citrus and floral notes stick around for longer, and the almond compliments it so well. I even often wear it inside the house as it just makes me feel confident and comforted. Projection doesn't really improve, so if you really want to leave a trail you're going to want to overspray (The atomizer is very high quality and generous, so 6 sprays should be enough). Longevity wise the creamy, almost powdery almond lasts for a while without issue. Daily driver for anyone who likes to dress smart casual or above. Can be used everywhere but the gym. Intimate smell so not a compliment monster, but you'll definitely impress whoever you're trying to impress. Absolutely love it, no regrets, won't be surprised if I finish this bottle very very fast.

So, I own WAAAY too many fragrances (over 200). That means that I end up trying to rotate through them as much as possible and therefore It'll be months before I circle back to a fragrance. Guerlain - L'Homme Ideal edt was my "Gateway" into the house of Guerlain and Id purchased my bottle well over a year ago. MAN! Every time I spray this scent on it truley BLOWS MY MIND at how FREAKIN' GORGEOUS it is! I mean wWOWw! Thing is that these Guerlain's absolutely benifit from Maturation in just about every way, beit performance, nuance and over-all scent profile. Im now spraying some on after maybe 5 monthds since having last used it and I swear its become much richer, potent, longer lasting and that Almond note is now almost "creamy" and smells decadent! Along with the high quality- "Fougere like", masculine/Leaning accords? Fellas! DO NOT pass this scent up! I know that Guerlain has more hyped men's offering other than L'Homme Ideal, but this is TRULEY "Niche Level", ultra refined perfumery! Also dont be negativity swayed by the reformulations and "Bad performance" reviews bc initially when you first spray your new bottle, this scent has at the very least moderate performance, but a few months in after introducing air into the bottle you'll notice how the performance greatly improves as well as the over-all improvements. Amazing for gentleman 25 yrs old and up and damn near a 10 outta 10 in my book! I highly recommend that L'Homme Ideal edt be any guy's (or gal's) introduction into this amazing, timeless brand. Plus this edt is more affordable than most of the other men's offerings and comes in usually at between $50 and $60 for a full sized 3.4 oz bottle.. You'll thank me later!! Lol

Here's all you need to know about this fragrance. Matthew McConaughey in the film "The Gentlemen" by Guy Ritchie as a distinguished and well put together businessman in the UK dealing in the bush business hanging with Lords, Aristocrat's and people of power and distinguished elitism. If there's a fragrance that would fit that profile that he portrayed in the film, it would be this hands down. Sophisticated yet grounded. This fragrance exudes confidence and a daring attitude but, not reckless and more of a thoughtful process of thinking through the scenario to make a calculated risk. Leather and woods to give that depth of masculine presence with a citrus & aromatic flair up top that gives a vitality and reserved energy that is enveloped by the slightest green and warmth accord that makes it inviting with a smooth but, present sex appeal & mystery. Not too dark and neither to bright. Just the near perfection combination of sweet, bitter, woody and earthy composition that a well composed fragrance should deliver when one is looking for the signature scent to do it all. The edp is good and has some depth but, I feel that the sweetness that it has over the edt is geared more to a more younger or more youthful demographic. It gets too sweet on my skin. Not L'Homme Ideal edt. Everything works on harmony like a well orchestrated symphony of notes & accords that borders on being a masterpiece. For some it might be. For me it's just a shade under that line but, I won't deny that this is an incredibly well done juice. And I could definitely see myself wearing this as my exclusive signature scent. I just to get another bottle or two of the early releases....

WOW!! Just WOW!! I believe the hype now, I’ve seen a lot of talk about this fragrance and the entire Ideal line for that matter and have never been able to sample them or try them bc the Guerlain counters around me never have them on display. I finally got around to ordering this on my fragrance subscription and it was a love at first sniff. I test and sniff A LOT of fragrances, and I mean A LOT....there’s plenty of beautiful, interesting, artistic, and curious creations out there as well as boring, copycat fragrances. Not many wow me at first sniff and even ones that I really, really, really like may not even get a wow factor from me, they just get a “this is really good and fits me” kind of feeling. This however, this fragrance right here really impressed me. It’s everything you want it to be, the bitter almond opening gives an almost Orgeat or Amaretto vibe mixed with fresh citrus notes and it really invites you into stay around for the journey...as the fragrance evolves you can pickup on the slight spicy herbal notes from the rosemary, the depth of the tonka, a bit of the leather as it starts to dry down...the Vetiver and cedar blend together to create a nice masculine woody profile. That almond sticks around in the background and if you press your nose to your skin and warm up the fragrance the almond shines bright amongst the backbone of leather, Tonka, and cedarwood. It’s truly a scent profile that I adore. I’m very curious now to try other flankers from the line. This is full-bottle worthy for sure.

----Edit--- MAAAAN, When I first got L'Homme Ideal edt and left a review here, I really liked it, performance was decent and I considered this a safe "office scent". Now that Ive had it a while and it's sat in its box since 11/16, its really changed for the better! Its smells much bolder, I now actually get a cherry like accord which comes from the Almond and which I didn't get before and actually reminds me a bit of an excellent "Cheapie" Bogart Pour Homme, yet L'Homme Ideal is more citric, powdery and doesn't have that strong Lavender that the Bogart Pour Homme has. Performance has really improved and now lasts aboit 6 hours on skin and lasts till the following day on clothes. I'm honestly very impressed with Guerlain as far as their reformulations NOT COMPLETELY NEUTERING thier fragrance DNA's, especially after releasing flanker after flanker. I honestly feel that some houses just destroy their original dna's when they release flankers and perfume concentration flankers so that people purchase the newer (much more expensive) flankers instead of the originals which now "under-perform" all of the sudden, so a HUGE KUDOS to Guerlain for honoring their fans and keeping their reformulations as close to the OG's as possible and maintaining their "Niche Quality" throughout their amazing line. Anyhow, Guerlain L'homme ideal edt has gone from a lIke to a ❤️ LOVE!! Thanks to whomever took the time to read my thoughts on this timeless, SUPER FREAKIN' AWESOME fragrance! Cheers!!

LEMON, ALMOND & TONKA Menswear. Opens with a citrus-aromatic burst with a bit of body to it from orange-blossom, that deepens into the almond & tonka-bean heart. You do get a cherry vibe here in the heart - from the almond extract nuances and the dark-cherry facets of tonka-bean - but it's softened by the continuing citrus-aromatics and the woody aspects of almond & tonka, which carry on until the hand-off to leather, cedar & vetiver in the drydown. Vetiver here is multi-faceted with grassy and fruity tones that support the citrus & cherry, while the cedar supports the woody aspects of almond & tonka-bean. Alongside all of this, there is an airy, ozonic aspect coming from the combination of rosemary & leather, which tilts everything to the masculine. Overall, I get l'homme ideal that's fresh, nutty, sweet, deep and clad in leather. As a women I would wear this with some boyfriend jeans and an oversized motorcycle jacket. Contrast to Aoud Lemon Mint Mancera: These are different, but ALM is inspired by L'Homme Ideal EDT Guerlain but isn't a dupe. ALM has a more forwared oud note, but this is like L'Homme Ideal EDT done Mancera-style. Both have excellent performance, but there are subtle differences - ALM projects a little more, but L'Homme Ideal has slightly better longevity. Overall: high quality lemon, almond & tonka scent, with excellent longevity, with a soft but present projection. It's a love for me. Enjoy!

Ive reviewed L'Homme Iseal edt here before, but MAAAN! Like every time I pull this one outta my collection my mind is just BLOWN at how FREAKIN' GORGEOUS this thing truley smells! That opening is just fantastic, and they way this transitions into a sweet, almondy/Tonka experince while still retaining some of the amazing opening... Its truley such a pleasure to wear. Ive only ever had one compliment from wearing L'Homme Ideal edt, but idk bc I know Im smellin' amazing! This just makes me stand up just a little bit more straight, and gives me a confident pepp in my step bc its such a "Dapper, refined" fragrance. But folks remember, these Guerlains do need just a little time to "Maturate" after spraying a bit out. I guarantee that the edges get even more smoothed out and the performance as well as the actual scent greatly improves over-all. This fragrance now lasts me a good 6 to 7 hours on skin and EASILY till the next day on clothes. Projection is also very nice. I own Habit Rouge and Vetiver edt's and they BOTH really improved within about a month. So Id try to hold off on using your Guerlains too much before they've had a chance to "Mature" a bit bc you'll wind up basically wasting it so you can get better performance out of a brand new bottle. A 9 outta 10 masterpiece of a fragran e in my book!

Bumped into an old friend of mine who ended up letting go of a 2015 batch to me. Oh goodness, its so good.. don't get me wrong, current formulation is nice too but since mine has macerated for almost 10 years, it smells even more masterfully blended. Starts off fresh with herbal citruses briefly, then the creamy almond brightens up. Then the tonka, cedar and vetiver. I don't get much leather but the vetiver is quite smoky, probably due to the bottle's age. The notes are all equally soft but takes centre stage together with creamy almond as its pedestal. Being in the tropics, most sweet scents can get cloying but this is so well rounded. The sweetness in this is just *chef's kiss* while keeping its profile classically polite yet masculine. For this reason, I prefer it over the cherry prominent EDP. L'homme OG is a great all rounder for the composed man. Rock em in the office, date night or a civilized night out. It's a compliment getter with an introverted scent bubble. Not the kind to get compliments from strangers, but rather acquiantances or people who know you on first name basis. Lasts at least 7 hours on me. Signature worthy, puts a smile everytime I sniff. Like some mentioned here, Guerlain is the best niche camoflaging as a designer.

An addictive, classy yet approachable, sweet nutty scent that can be worn by almost any age. Sure, it was influenced by trends in modern men's fragrances. But in this case those trends fit beautifully into Guerlain's vibe and we got this great scent. It smells high quality, smoother and less screechy than some other popular options in the same vein. The main stars are orange, almond, and tonka. The almond manages to last the entire duration of the scent. The rosemary in the top/heart plays the same role as the cedar/leather/vetiver mix in the base, and that's to cut the sweetness and give it a dry, masculine touch. It works. This is a rare moment where I agree that there was a reformulation, but in my opinion for the better. I could be wrong but I recall the vetiver and leather being far too strong. I picked up the original back when it was released, and to my nose, my 2024 bottle has softened the vetiver to absolute perfection. It's still there, but less heavy-handed. The scent projects moderately but doesn't fill the whole room, and it lasts all day even with the lighter vetiver. It leans masculine but any gender could easily pull it off thanks to the balance of cozy sweetness with an edge of herbal woods.

Several reviews portray this fragrance as unremarkable and that is very far from reality. There are people that see the notes listed for this perfume and expect to distinctly smell citrus, almonds, tonka beans, vetiver, etc. They fail to see that Guerlain is one of the oldest and more prestigious perfumers in the world, known for their perfectly blended fragrances, and this means that sometimes you perceive the result of the blend instead of their individual smells. There are others that expect a distinct wow factor in their perfumes, not realizing that this factor is the one that after some time gets old or dated. A combination much hyped right now, might not be much appreciated several years later. In this regard, L’Homme Ideal is a real masterpiece, as it is an atemporal fragrance that still will be relevant for many years. It is a fitting complement to a nicely well dressed gentleman. It is clearly masculine. I do not really pick any of the individual notes listed, because it is so perfectly blended, something to enjoy... it’s sweet, but not too much... it’s delicately earthy.... It’s elegant and not cloying. It is a really pleasant experience. But if you expect a wow, this is not for you.

L’Homme Idéal: A Masterpiece of Elegance and Emotion Some fragrances feel like they were designed for pure enjoyment, and L’Homme Idéal by Guerlain is exactly that—a scent so perfectly blended, so effortlessly sophisticated, that wearing it feels like slipping into a moment of quiet luxury. The first spray is a delight. The rosemary brings a fresh, herbal brightness, setting the tone for what’s to come. Then the almond appears—creamy, smooth, never too sweet—balanced by the subtle bitterness of orange blossom. The result? A fresh, meditative, and sensual experience that never feels heavy, cloying, or overdone. What makes L’Homme Idéal so special is how seamlessly everything comes together. There are no rough edges, no jarring transitions—just pure harmony. It’s fresh but warm, elegant but inviting, refined but deeply comforting. This is a fragrance for the modern gentleman—someone who appreciates quality, who values balance, who understands that the best scents don’t need to shout to be noticed. It doesn’t overwhelm; it draws people in. If you’ve ever wondered what "effortless sophistication" smells like, this is it. A masterpiece from Guerlain, and a scent I will always have in my collection.

I've had this for a few months now. I've put quite a dent in it already. This is one of most sophisticated and classy fragrances I own. I love wearing this to work mid-week when I dress up a bit and attend my weekly work meetings. I also like wearing this as an date scent. The almond is SO good in this scent. It is powdery and boozy but those aspects are somewhat muted. I'm sure its the orange and orange blossom that helps with that. This scent is not overbearing, which some powdery and boozy fragrances tend to be (which is great for evening scents, but not so much as a work scent). With all things considered it still performs and makes a presence with its profile. There is a little spice that helps make it masculine and the leather, cedar, and vetiver in the dry down helps with that too. Overall, this is such a great value. You are not going get this level of quality and blend from a niche house for the price. I know some of the other flankers get a lot of love but this one is so versatile. You can seriously wear this year round besides in the high heat of summer. I would repurchase this fragrance so I can always have this in my collection.

So the 2014 up to 2016 version is well worth it , as an investment if you love perfumes, I still have 50% of the 100 ml EDT bottle, I heard many complain about the reformulated version, I use it on special occasions, in the evening, and sometimes at the office. It is not a perfume for summer (only if the evening is a little cool outside, it is worth wearing in summer). As for the seasons, I prefer to wear it in Autumn and Winter because then it has the best performance and you get a lot of compliments, in spring if the temperatures are below 25°C it's ok worn (but its projection and intensity will decrease drastically), it smells insane and its smell warms you up if it's very cold outside. On my skin, in Winter and Autumn, I get 8+ hours and another 2 hours of skin scent (10+ hours in total approx.), Spring minus is projection and intensity will go up to 6 hours and 1 hour of skin scent (I don't use perfumes on my clothes, I want to specify). If you want to blind-buy, look for the EDT bottle from the 2014 up to 2016 version will not disappoint you! I highly recommend it only from those years period to be bought.

Guerlain L'Homme Ideal Eau de Toilette is a fragrance that feels like a subtle yet memorable experience. It has a certain niche quality, an almost sophisticated allure that may take time to fully appreciate, but once it grows on you, it becomes a staple in your collection. The scent leans toward a more mature audience, ideally suited for those over 30. It fits perfectly into formal settings like office environments or professional meetings, but I personally find it best suited for evening wear. This fragrance truly shines during intimate dinners or romantic evenings, where its understated elegance is most noticeable. In terms of longevity, it performs well, though not in "beast mode." It offers a solid 6 to 7 hours of projection on the skin, maintaining a gentle yet persistent presence. Far from being an overpowering or offensive fragrance, it has a soft, refined scent profile that tends to garner compliments. Overall, L'Homme Ideal is a versatile fragrance, balancing professionalism with sensuality, and leaves a lasting impression without ever feeling overwhelming.

So, about a year ago Guerlain's L'homme Ideal edt was my first purchased from the house of (Guerlain.) I only purchased it bc I'd heard that the House of Guerlain was highly regarded and this original edt version was the least expensive from the entire house of Guerlain (Aroud $50 at the time) so I figured itd be a good, low risk introduction to the house. wWOWw! Blew my mind how exquisite this blend was! At the time I'd collected nearly 100 bottle of different fragrances and at that time NOTHING I owned smelled as refined and elegant as tbis fragrance was. This edt version is so incredibly well balanced and such a pleasure to experience! Starts of with refined, smooth citrus, slightly powdered Almond and smei sweet Tonka Bean (BEAUTIFUL!) I was instantly hooked on the house of Guerlain and just had to try their other offerings. (After fully maturating) the performance is above average for an edt and has moderate sillage. A 9 outta 10 scent and absolutely Stunningly beautiful, unisex leaning masculine scent which Id consider Unisex- Leaning masculine scent

Just got it tried it out of the box. Super beautiful masculine, elegant and sophisticated scent. I found it to be well balanced, with the perfect light amount of sweetness, starting very bright and live with the nutty almond accord being very present from the beginning till the end, and combining everything with this light woodsy/leathery delightful masculine accord that works great and makes this all combined be a truly masterpiece wroth of having and using a lot. Performance-wise it surprised me in a good way. Wore it on clothes and hair (as I don’t like very much spraying into my skin) from 9am with about 10 sprays. I kept getting whiffs of it throughout the day, the sillage and strength never diminished and even the next day i still could smell it without effort on the clothes. It’s an amazing surprise given the comments saying it performs bad... not true at all. Also worth noting that i live on a Caribbean city wich is very hot and humid, and i work in open spaces and do a lot of moving through the day so i tend to sweat a lot.

L'HOMME IDÉAL 2014: THE IDEAL MAN IS A MYTHOMANIAC Say, you wanna know the truth? Well, you can ask me a question! I'll tell you something that you may wanna hear, But I'll ... LIE! (Liiiiie!) I'll lie to you about cherries (while feeding you candied orange slices, bitter bitter almonds and sweet, sweet tonka). I'll lie about those plastic flowers I got you for your birthday (They were real, I swear!) and about putting cyanide in your candy (Who, me? I would never!). I'll lie about my pedigree. (I'll simply say my great-great-great-grandmother was the famous Jicky so you'll never know that I'm the bastard son of Tonka Imperiale and A*Men.) I'll lie about my couch. (Come sit over here! Touch the authentic full-grain leather! It's so luxurious! By the way, do you like vinyl? We could listen to some music on vinyl ...) But above all, I'll lie through my teeth when I tell you that I'm The Ideal Man for you! (Can you decode my intentions?) The ideal song? Dance Gavin Dance - Inspire the Liars. Rating: Spirit Animal (5/5).

This fragrance was love at first sniff for me. It has a very likable and inoffensive profile, yet it remains interesting and captivating. This scent gives you a gentlemanly and sophisticated aura, making it perfect for any occasion or season where a bit more class is required. What surprised me most is how fresh and light it feels. You get some citrus from the top, which settles into a smooth and slightly creamy almondy vanilla with some aromatic touches. Super smooth. Despite its refined nature, it’s not heavy at all—actually, it’s quite uplifting and easy to wear. The light and airy feel also makes it more versatile than I expected. While this isn’t a heavy projecting fragrance, it has good longevity. It’s not a room-filler, but you can clearly smell it for several hours within about two feet away. In dry-down the scent stays quite close to the skin but lasts a long time and you still get noticeable hints of it while wearing. I’m already thinking about getting the new Parfum version for those colder winter nights.