KL Homme

It's the ascent of the cinnamon in the drydown that saves this fragrance. I agree with the review immediately below that the opening of this does not do justice to its drydown. That review uses the descriptive "stuffed", but I would use the same descriptive I did with its father, Lagerfeld Classic, and say the opening seems "blunt" to me. Whatever that means. And dry. But the sweet cinnamon saves it later, and it turns quite nice. Quite nice. And I also agree with Ramsey below in that this scent profile is like a hybrid of Lagerfeld Classic and Guerlain Habit Rouge EDT - at least in the opening. And since my appreciation of the dry Lagerfeld Classic and Habit Rouge EDT is tepid at best, its no surprise that KL Homme's opening is not very enjoyable to me. But again, love the drydown. As far as comparisons go, I zapped a few of those listed above with down arrows: MDCI Chypre Palatin, Tiffany for Men, Ocean Rain. I have all of those, including the two I up arrowed: Lagerfeld Classic and Habit Rouge. Its later in that nice drydown when cinnamon edges the scent a bit closer to the cinnamon Spicy Oriental profiles of CK Obsession for Men and others of that genre. And maybe even a little bit more towards Tiffany for Men. As far as a comparison to Luciano Pavarotti goes, I think I can smell why some people would draw that comparison, but for me its like these two have an uncanny similarity without smelling very similar. The two do have some commonality in structure, like slightly astringent openings and heavenly drydowns, and so I perceive the two as sort of parallel. Its a bit difficult to explain. I have the Luciano Pavarotti as well, and it is a beautifull scent as well, especially in its drydown. All in all, KL Homme is an improved Lagerfeld Classic. Very nice drydown.

I don't know, I think you can find stuff like this in the mall still, and for very little money. This isn't the "unicorn" holy grail discontinued oriental that some people might be making it out to be. I just bought a 2 oz bottle of KL at my nearby shopping mall for $36.33, and I have a photo of the receipt to prove it. An object lesson in real "vintage" fragrance economics, if you will - the impulse is to seek these types of fragrances online at auction sites like Ebay, where people are currently asking no less than $69 for the same size EDT. But in reality the obvious course of action of 15 yrs ago (going to a brick and mortar) yields better results, particularly if you visit a non-franchised perfume store (in other words, something other than Perfumania). I know of two brick and mortars here in Connecticut that have had KL Homme on their shelves in the last two years, and I just bought one of them, and even more intriguing is that the guy who owns the store I bought it from is very knowledgeable of these fragrances, and knows what he has in stock like the back of his hand. The fragrance? A crisp oriental, very balsamic, although its musk notes have decayed and disappeared due to the fragrance's age, and the amber in the base is a little thin. Otherwise it is a terrific balsamic-spicy composition that smells fairly natural, a sort of cross between Obsession for Men and Cinnabar, minus the soapy "blah" nature of the former and the incense note of the latter. Worth every penny I paid, but imo not a penny more.

I rarely do this, but having worn it again a few times this week, felt I had to: I'm updating my review of KL Homme. Having now used this for a few years, I can say that it isn't impressing me nearly as much as it used to. Lately it's been giving me a strong synthetic-musk (read: white musk) impression, and its powdery amber smells very nice but also distressingly dull. Put simply, KL Homme is the definition of boring oriental. There's nothing animalic, no pungent herbs or resins (could use a bit more patchouli), no strident citruses, nor any memorable floral notes. I'm not suggesting that good orientals should possess all of these traits, but at least one or two for character and durability, and KL has none. It's a balsamic citrus top, followed by a mellow powdery amber, finished by a nondescript musk. Lagerfeld Classic, on the other hand, still delights. That sour, musky orange note followed by crisp cigarette tobacco and clear myrrh notes really feels good, when I'm in the mood for it all. KL is hard to be in the mood for. Even Old Spice feels punchier. I guess I'll keep it as a reference oriental, because it certainly has all the basic necessities of a good oriental, but it feels more like the framework of something that needs to be fleshed out.

This was released a year before I was born. Very hard to find but I managed a 125ml EDT splash in October 2019. It is a heavenly nectar. Similarities are there with Lagerfeld Cologne Vintage of which I also have but one doesn't discount the other. I have a soft spot orientals so this is right up my street. I love that I, as well as many others can enjoy these type of vintage fragrances. Age recommendations don't put me off, I enjoy the likes of Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme, Givenchy Xeryus, Aramis JHL, Davidoff Vino, Salvador Dali (Dali PH) amongst many others from varying scent categories. They all have their own developing character and completely different from what's available on the mainstream today. Back to KL though, the colour of the juice suits the smell. Warm, spicy and cosy. As someone already mentioned the lighter and softer version of Opium, I get this too. KL could be taken as being slightly feminine but not in a negative way, certainly doesn't bother me when you consider the plentiful offerings of current fragrances marketed for men that are even more so leaning on the feminine side too. I'd definitely purchase a second bottle if another KL Homme becomes available in the near future.

KL Homme this is not a smooth and quiet scent. smelling with the nose on an open splash bottle, expecting a smooth amber scent, will make you feel like getting punched right in the face first, in a positive way. it is incredibly spicy and strong, and masculine, but I know women who loved to wear it. description of the smell. it has the serious spicyness of Oud Touch by Franck Oliver, without the oud. it is exactly that category of scent. ( Dior Oud Ispahan is very similar, without the oud.) it is - dry and powdery - strong - spicy - serious it's - not sweet - not smooth - not citrussy - no barbershop - not fresh which isn't a bad thing. again, It is a beauty. I smelled "Lagerfeld Classic" once, and it is not even close. just imagine one intense, heavy chord. made out of carnation, cloves, Brazilian rosewood, cinnamon, bitter orange peel, rose, and geranium. the dry down is calmer, more ambery, less sharp. and pleasantly masculine. it's beautiful for my taste, but I don't recommend a blind buy of a vintage bottle without trying. .

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Oh so so lovely. This goes on like a softer, powdery, faded version of Opium then as it dried down the amber and civet take over. I am wearing the vintage. It is delectable.

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Lagerfeld Cologne or Lagerfeld Classic, as it's now called, is a love of mine and it comes as no surprise that KL Homme is as well. Admittedly, KL Homme is quite similar in many ways to Lagerfeld Cologne and I'd go so far as to say it seems like a "Lagerfeld Cologne Lite". It's not quite as deep and rich as Lagerfeld Cologne but it has that same kind of kind of honey-spice scent (the amber-cinnamon mix, I'd expect) with a bit more powder to it. To me, although there is projection, it's not to the level of its predecessor, Lagerfeld Cologne. Longevity is above average at about 8 hours. Bottom line: If you love Lagerfeld Cologne, you should love KL Homme as well. ****** Update ****** I've absolutely fallen in love with this fragrance.

I had a tester of this in 1986 that seemed to last and last, a rich heavy scent and seemingly thick and oily to the touch, which made it endure for so long no doubt, I cant remember too much about the notes but yes, heavy rosewood, patchouli and of course sandalwood, probably as I only recognised those notes at the time. I remember being on the back seat of a double decker dabbing it on my wrist, there was a very rude loud woman sitting three rows ahead who looked at me with disdain when she got a whiff. fond memories of an 80's icon.

To my unrefined nose KL Homme is a mix between Habit Rouge EDT (which is brighter and more citrus feeling than the heavier EDP) and Lagerfeld Classic. It is a very refined fragrence and doesnt scream or shout i really dont get these reviews on here i read saying this is an 80s powerhouse. Even though the dark brandy colored juice looks like a winter scent because it is very elegent and not a screechy screamer i can wear this anytime as long as it isnt true summer. This is the definition of a fall/winter & spring fragrence to me. The castoreum or civet note is just a dab & most people probably wouldnt notice it if they didnt know KL Homme had that animalic note in the note tree. It opens up with the orange and citrus feel with brazilian rosewood almost exactly like habit rouge but immediately you get that Lagerfeld powdery orange feel to the fragrence. It feels like they took Lagerfeld classic and amped up the patchouli & amber and this fragrence has a very detectable rose accord. This fragrence has some rosey carnation feel to it and sometimes the geranium listed can give off a rosey smell. I think if you made a list of my favorite fragrences with carnation included this would be in the list. So imagine lagerfeld classic without the aldehydes and tobacco and oakmoss mix in that carnation rosewood smooth feel of habit rouge blended into the powderyness of lagerfeld classic and i feel like that is 90% of where KL Homme is at. I really enjoy this and glad i have a bottle even though to my nose i would just wear this and habit rouge in the same situation. Not a beast to my nose and anyone comparing this to kouros or antaeus needs their nose checked. But such a gorgeous elegent scent that will make you stand out from the crowd deserves attention. I like to reapply every 4 to 5 hours but i would probably say total wear time is closer to 7 or 8 hours. But since it is discontinued and the current stock is drying up if you can find this fragrence and like either lagerfeld classic or habit rouge KL Homme will give will give you a similar scent profile with that vintage 80s feel. Really a great discovery for me and my 60 ml bottle is going to have a serious dent put in it this coming fall and winter. -Ramsey

One of the first fragrances I bought many years ago, I stumbled across it in a store that was selling off its stock. As a matter of fact I bought a number of classics from them. I HAVE NOT SET EYES ON THIS SINCE THEN. KL Homme is on a completely different level. My "Nose" was too inexperienced back then to fully appreciate this. Interestingly I have searched for all the classics I was naturally drawn to in past only to encounter false/modern interpretations of those great frags and those that were not "modernized" were simply killed off. Now what happened to my bottle of KL Homme..??? of course I gave it away or sold it.. can't quite remember . All I know now is that the search continues for powerhouses of years gone by.. Yeah that time is coming when older guys will have no choice but to pick up one of the many metro-watery scents that have perfused store shelves. Guys keep collecting classics any where you find them. Look in the corner shops, in the dark alleys / the grey markets yeah they exist worldwide. Sorry but if you love classics you have got to stoop to get them (you wouldn't find them in any brightly lit high street shopping mall) and when you do locate one gem, treasure it find somewhere cool and dark to store them cos the de-cojonising campaign is in full swing. who knows? they may even try to repossess the ones you already own.. ha ha.. Its scary to think I had gems like Gucci Nobile, Fendi uomo, Trussardi Uomo Lacoste Land ..what I'll do now to reclaim that old collection... Goodies Like BossNo.1, Aramis and Givenchy Gentleman are still around but I gave up on them because they smell different each time you buy them..no two bottles smell the same, its almost like the are reformulated every few months just to irritate us lovers of classics.

One may dismiss KL Homme as Karl Lagerfeld's opportunity to say "me too!" hot off the heels of Calvin Klein's Obsession for Men release (or maybe that one was released...after?Both are adjuncts to their female-marketed masterbrands). Au contraire, while the latter opens with a cinnamon soapy, aldehydic blast and leans more vanillic, KL Homme is about this trichord of citrus, florals, and amber. It's evident to my nose that there is a sizable amount of sweet orange oil used here, imparting a quenching burst of orange that quickly transitions into a dry floral melange. Think dusty, smoldering carnations, accented with rose and geranium: the three of those together carve out my happy place. Today, its a warm cloak as I watch the falling snow outside my window. Slow, meandering piano, wistful in tone, is the soundtrack, and smelling this stokes the flames of my longing. This is not a sticky, tacky amber, it's a dry mantle of relief, much like a wooden sauna pours out the pain and toxins. The spiced air clears the senses, the skin redolent of sweet perspiration, a rush when exiting the cool air invigorates, and traces of florals are adhered to the skin with a textured, grainy musk. And through it all, KL Homme is never loud and would be easy to share with those surrounding you, like an inviting aura, a dry down rivaling that of legends like Shalimar. There are many discontinued fragrances that aren't worth all the hype, but this one leaves a lasting impression on me.

Lot's of notes here. When the drydown arrives, I get clear notes of vanilla, castoreum (probably what they mean by "civet"), geranium, and spice (and there's obviously patchouli, though it's in more of a cream form). It's nicely blended and the quality of the ingredients seems high, with a suede-like texture. Some might say it smells "synthetic," and I would agree, for the first few minutes (a kind of rubbery/"hair spray"' quality), but then it smells great. I prefer this to Ungaro II, for example, because this is more complex and richer, but is not inferior to the Ungaro in any way (unless you want a more realistic civet note). If you want notes that are more pronounced, JHL might be for you, if you're seeking this kind of oriental (though JHL has a strong sandalwood note, whereas this one does not have a strong wood note of any kind). One of the best things I can say about a scent these days is that when I'm in the mood for it, nothing else will do, and that is my opinion of this one Longevity and projection/"sillage" are at least very good.

One of the first fragrances I bought back in the 80's as a teenager. Back then I had no idea what I was buying, but the scent just captivated me and I wore it all summer in 1987 and completely doused myself in it, which in those days wasn't a problem;-). So spicy and warm with an initial blast of orange and rosewood in combination with the very spicy cinnamon, the dry down is then really quite sweet with vanilla, amber and benzoin dominating although the spiciness remains surprisingly persistent before it finally becomes sweet and musky in the final stage; typically for an 80's fragrance has incredible longevity and sillage. When I wear this it instantly transports me back to the 80's when the pace of life was a little slower than it is today, and I find it really relaxing to wear. Sadly long discontinued and confined to the annals of perfume history, although the odd bottle can still be found here and there. Will always be in my collection (if i can find it that is).

This smell was the precursor to obsession for men. It is a citrus orange and amber smell. Quite haunting it did turn heads, and I went through 8 bottles, in 1 year. I have never gone through so many bottles of a fragrance in a single year as this. I have got frags, that are over 30 years where I have used several spritz and that is it. They were nice fragrances, however this is something special. I tend to like the amber in fragrances. This is warm, and one would think the boys from WHAM, or Duran Duran would have worn this frag. It is oranges and amber and woodsy. Quite heady and it reminds me of Christmas, open fires, nutmeg punches and spices.

This was a gem of a frag, oranges, woodsy, amber. It was like a obsessions, more refined elder brother. Superb projection and sillage. Sweet and delicious. Shame about how manufacturers make a good product obsolete. Like Gucci Pour Homme the original, Rochas, Monsieur Rochas, D&G BY, Chanel Platinum Egoiste but to name a few. At one time Makro was clearing this out at under £10 a bottle for the 50ml. I managed to get it for £5 a bottle from a ex warehouse. It was brilliant because not many knew about it here i England. The bottle was nice a everytime I see it it evokes such memoires of the 80's

My 2nd fragrance I ever owned and I was totally in love with it! I used it around 1990/91 when the whole clubbing scene was at its peak so I have tons of good memories during cold Vienna winter nights, clubbing my young years away and meeting interesting people. This is a mature and sophisticated scent, yet I love poudery and heavy orientals in the depth of winter. Total classic, very rich and warm: think toffee, molasses, burnt caramel, vanilla, cream, nutmeg, clover, cinnamon, and all that other good stuff. Smells of "Laurence of Arabia"! lol Hard to find these days. TOTAL CLASSIC!

KL Homme is a spicy oriental, and to me smells mostly like a sweeter, more amber-y, less spicy version of Pierre Cardin Pour Homme. It's smooth and rich, quite concentrated, and elegant. I get the similarites with JHL, but KL Homme is a bit lighter, with the carnation and geranium prominent in the heart. The aldehydes in the opening are front and center, but blended nicely with the citrus and lavender, rendering the whole effect quite natural rather than synthetic. To my nose, Pierre Cardin is more pleasing, but KL has its charm too.

I used to wear this in the late 80's and absolutely loved it. Am I right in remembering the orange-colored juice was perfused with gold sparkly glitter? I remember this fragrance as being quite sweet, with a "dreamsicle" vibe to it of orange and vanilla. But I very much like sweet fragrances-- I'm also a fan of "Classic" Lagerfeld, which, as we know, is almost bubblegum sweet. I'd love to find a bottle of KL HOMMES. I know much more about scent today than I did in 1987... at that time, I didn't even know what an "Oriental" was.

I bought this as a teenager when it came out and boy, I could not pull this off. This amber BOMB was totally wearing me, and that is a understatement! I don’t remember this as a masterpiece of French perfumery, but rather as a punch in the face.....all that sweet amber, the synthetic orange, the geranium, the oriental spices and the squirt of civet to top it off.......So loud (or rather: obnoxious) it rivalled Kouros, Poison and Giorgio Beverly Hills. JOOP! was yet to be born ;-) Oh, the 1980's......

God, this is heavy, and dusty. The first hour of it is so stuffed, i don't even know what this is supposed to be, a sweaty Orange?.. after that it turns into Something interesting, well blended, luxurious. But just can't get trough that first hour; the aftershave version is the same, It starts old and stuffed, turns into Something very well blended. But that first hour citruses...god no. This is a fragrance with one of the strangest openings, and one of the most well blended drydowns.

OMG! It's been 25 years and I totally forgot about this KL cologne. It was one of my favorites at the time. Back then, Lagerfeld Classic had been popular for a while, but it was a very strong scent and I didn't have enough confidence to wear it. So, I was so happy when "KL" came out, because it was lighter and better suited for my mid-20's age group. Ahhhh...I'd love to revisit this scent again. I doubt that I would wear KL today, but its smell would bring back fond memories.

KL Homme is smooth and classy-smelling; there's no doubt about that. At the same time, it's a bit too powdery and borderline-feminine for my taste. I hate to be the first neutral on this one, but it's not something I'd wear. If I want a powdery fragrance, I'd much sooner reach for Tiffany for Men. Don't let my opinion worry any hopes you might have about this - it's still worth trying and you may strike gold when you smell this. I didn't.

Orange rosewood, and carnations. I find this blend as well full of oranges just like the "KL" women version. It has plenty of rosewood, carnations, roses, geranium, and amber. As it cools down, the orange remains but hintly, and the rosewood raises high with the help of the roses, geranium, patchouli, and carnations. And again, it's good that i have sniffed this blend before purchasing full bottle. Ok.

I found metal scent into it and a little bit soapy at the dry down. First I hated it and then .. I liked it ... I like it ... I love it ... I adore it. It doesn't smell "modern" at all .... but it reminds me happiness when I was a kid. A time journey.

For me this was lush in the early 90’s. Sweet and kinda cloying but I loved it! Daniel Josier had a fragrance out called Mystery Oud - Anyone who remembers KL Homme will instantly recognise it, same colour everything

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A little too mature for my taste. In the same category as Oscar Pour Lui, Cartier Santos and Fendi. Of the three, I prefer Santos... however, KL is next in line. Dated, but still classy.

Beaufort - Arpege PH is also disappeared since long time, also rare, so it can t be such an easy to find substitute for this beautiful ancient.

KL Homme is like a delicious brandy. I enjoyed wearing this EDT because everyone approached me to smell it. I'd buy it again if I could.

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