Eclat d'Arpege Pour Homme

The first mistake that anyone makes when looking at this perfume is to imagine that it is a variation of Arpège Pour Homme (2005). The starting point for understanding Éclat d'Arpège Pour Homme is to know that this creation was launched as the ideal pair for Éclat d'Arpège Eau de Parfum (2002). That said, don't get carried away by the lavender tone of the juice, which can make you think of a soapy fragrance, just like it happened to me when I quickly made a pre-conceived connection with the image of Prada Amber Pour Homme. Big mistake! Éclat d'Arpège Pour Homme is a box of surprises, which opens with a scent of aquatic fruits (melon/watermelon), even when its composition screams for citrus and refreshing juiciness. Then, quickly the nuances of the violet leaves appear, but they don't bring on that usual green and herbal smell. Here, the aspect of sweet violets merges with jasmine and the fragrance takes on a more feminine direction, but it does not get to jump over the fence and behaves unisex. Over time, the sun seems to come out from behind the clouds and the fragrance opens up again, with cedar and musk dictating the rules. Éclat d'Arpège Pour Homme is a hidden treasure, which conquers as we wear it. And the more you wear it, the more you want to wear it. For this reason, it is a strong candidate for a signature scent, in addition to being able to unite a little of what every man likes: citrus, aromatic and fruity, with an irresistible dose of comfort. And even if the output does not convince, the evolution surprises. To improve, it has excellent performance, even though it is not a bomb, and it does not embarrass the older guys, although it has a more youthful profile. Okay, the bottle is ugly, but the cap is interesting. And since we shouldn't judge a book by its cover, there is a remaining consistent compliment: Éclat d'Arpège Pour Homme is the ideal pair of Éclat d'Arpège Eau de Parfum. And if you have both perfumes and have no problem with that fence that I mentioned earlier, it is worth mixing the fragrances on your skin.

This was a surprise for me. I liked the women's version and had been gifting it to women in my life. If there's a dumb reach for gifting, women's category it's the Eclat d'Arpege for women. I've also sneaked a few spritz, maybe worn it myself a few times. With that preface, I've been hoping they'd release a pour homme. I know the vintage/original Pour Homme is highly rated, reviewed and coveted, it's just I don't have means of getting it. This juice hasn't received much attention, negative or positive. There are just one or two reviews on youtube and the number of reviews here is also meager. Maybe they released this just for me? This is salty without being marine. The citrus has that tartness and sourness that isn't distracting. Take the Pour Femme's base, add some woods then add a dash of sharp citrus and voila, Eclat D'Arpege Pour Homme. The combination of violet leaf, musk and citrus creates that briny accord. This has a sense of comfort and sensuality. Think of a guy with the sweetest smelling sweat. Nothing pungent or rank. It's a clean sweat that has dried for just a few minutes. Bordering on feminine for some, this comes off as a muted metrosexual if ever there is one. I like it! There!

All the sophisticated citrus / aquatic haters will be quick to dismiss this one as 'just the next fresh run-of-the-mill summer scent', but I've come to find that you have to buy what you yourself enjoy smelling rather than relying on some 'experts' noses. Lanvin Eclat D'Arpege pour Homme was a surprise hit for me. It lasts longer than most summery scents, has very decent projection and a very modern violet / mandarin blend with neither standing out too much (maybe just a little more citrus-y than violet-y). A hint of cedar freshness gives it the 'pour homme' monicker, but it could easily be a unisex scent as well. If you're a brute whose idea about perfumes is 'sweet and loud till them panties drop', that's obviously not for you. This is a modern urban scent (girls will still love it) and if you feel comfortable in that role -- and are not against this EdT's slightly feminine delicacy -- it would make for a great addition to your summer wardrobe. 8/10

Unique. I own over 130 scents. I don’t own anything that smells like it. A Security Officer co-worker was wearing it, and I had to find out what it was so I can make the purchase. You definitely get the watery violet throughout, but it’s different compared to those in its category because of the violet/jasmine combo, which is a little more daring for a men’s release and definitely unisex. To be honest it probably leans ever so slightly more to the feminine side, but I don’t care. I like it. Either way, I consider Eclat d'Arpege a classy smell for the price point. This one would make a perfect formal summer wear. Fans of violet should really be checking this under the radar gem out. It lasts all day and regenerates hard when your body heat turns up. Go easy. 8.5/10

This is an easily likeable scent. It smells like a man in a business casual linen shirt, or like a guy going on a casual lunch date. It is very nice and versatile! I think men of all ages can pull this off. The initial spray is citrusy in a way that it is not athletic, but rather crisp; like fresh from the shower. It is then mixed with the main character of the fragrance, which is a classy and modern masculine floral note that is fresh, reminds me of a juicy melon or something (maybe that’s why it’s ozonic), with just a hint of woodiness. It is a modern fragrance with a good sillage, not overpowering. In a colloquial term, it is “low key handsome”. It can be a good first fragrance for a teen (rather than some body spray), or a gift for your husband.