Oxygene Homme

I was excited to try this and in some ways am not disappointed. The combination of herbs and coniferous trees is so relaxing and fresh. There is no sweetness in this one, so it all comes across as quite natural rather than "cologney". It is not an aquatic at all- I think the color of the juice is coloring opinions here. I can't see this offending a soul. Aaaand...that's the other story. Mr Morillas's sometimes achilles heel rears its head again: low performance. A few sprays lasted on my skin overnight, I can still smell it in the morning, but the projection is so very light. But as I think of it, a composition like this is perhaps meant to be ephemeral, especially considering its herbal heart. If it projected strongly, I think it would smell like a caricature of itself and become either cloying or obnoxious. Oxygene is the perfect name for a fragrance like this: imagine being in a forest on a dry summer day, a gentle breeze occasionally carries the aromatic scent of a mixture of trees, alpine flowers and herbs to your nose, as if reminding us that Nature's perfume is more exquisite than anything created in a laboratory.

No vetiver in the pyramid? Maybe it's the wormwood doing it. Could have also called it seaweed, but something green and salty is lurking in that bottle (the dill pickle comments below are funny, but kinda true). As such, I can certainly see the Sel Marin comparison although it's more of a similar impression than one being a dupe of the other. There's this black pepper and cypress thing in the opening much like Jil Sander for Men but it quickly gets into an Iso E Super overdose in the vein of Encre Noire, Terre d'Hermes, and Declaration. If you know that cedary, salty, vetiver and conifer thing I'm talking about be warned or rejoice, depending on your preferences. It's intense. I for one like it quite a bit, but be aware that I think Bvlgari Aqva, Sel Marin, and things of a similarly salty, funky variety are high art. There's also a little something of a citrus note in here, starting as a nice bergamot but developing into something more like a salted lime before a tequila shot. Kudos to Alberto Morillas for this one. It's a keeper.

Atypical aquatic cologne. Fresh, camphoraceous and...vegetative? It makes me feel like I'm walking in a forest / shaddy lane with lots of camphor trees and wet and verdant grounds. (One day during an interval btwn two showers I strolled along a road with lots of blomming camphor trees, the moist aroma of blossoms, trees and wet earth suddenly reminded me of Oxygène, though the latter is certainly a bit more complex.) It must be the combination of myrtle and juniper as listed in the moddle notes. It's also reminiscent of dated cosmetics I smelled as a child (likely due to cedar which is prominent during the end). It's so soothingly "green" as the main accords on this page. People around me seem to like it. A very unique spring/summer juice that's not citrusy or minty. Yet it may drew polar reactions, so try before you buy, if it's still available. It's been discontinued for some time, just like its cousin Aquaman, which suggests that guys today are not so into this type. I think it shines in late spring and summer evenings.

★★★★ Magnificent. One may think that the name Oxygene can be interpreted as a scent with an aquatic character. What is really interesting is that Oxygene is mainly a herbal & spicy composition with an airy facet. Instead of a watery profile, upon spraying Oxygene you can feel blast of peppery freshness that will slowly transition into a blue hued woody airiness. It's the breeze in a forest, a forest near the sea. I am reminded of Escada Sport Country Weekend, it has that forest airy character, but the Lanvin creation is more ethereal. It also comes across as a lighter minimalist version of Guy Laroche's Horizon. Amazing and unique, lasts on my skin for 6 hours and keeps a nice soft aura around me, perfect for the warm days of the Greek summer! Severely underrated, this is one of Morillas' masterpieces!

In 1977, Disques Dreyfus released in the USA, Oxygene, Jean-Michel Jarre's 40-minute electronic music magnum opus. In 2001, Lanvin released Oxygene Homme, perhaps among the best of Alberto Morillas' fragrance orchestrations. Both the music and the perfume are French, multi-layered, breezy, sweeping, confident, sophisticated, masterful, and both open with fresh air "in progress" (listen to the very beginning of Oxygene, to hear my reference to "in progess"). They both subtly reveal an increased sense of richness with each subsequent listening/wearing, which engenders an enlarging sense of appreciation for their greatness over time. Perhaps most valuable of all, they both avoid trendy fashion; they are both timeless classics.

gorgeous scent - it's a bit like when you take the sea and add 5 kinds of light pepper in it, and work it off with green stuff (mainly fir to my nose) - next ...stirr the sea, the pepper & the fir and you get a wonderful plat du jour named 'oxygene'...only downside is the sillage/longevity...you have to spray enormously before going out...so spray an hour in advantage a huge amount on your shirt or sweater (for better longevity) and it will be superbly balanced at the time you go out....when you spray less it's better for short activities like going to the grocery store or stuff like that... I love it !! A wonderful spring/summer scent 7,8/10

I like this a lot and it is great value. It balances freshness and green notes with a gentle woody herbiness, subtle floral-feel notes and clean pepper. It gets more musky later on and smells great throughout. Based on my usual 2 sprays - it projects reasonably well for 4-5 hours and it lasts for 8-10 hours as a skin scent with a tiny bit of projection. It is still just about detectable on skin at 12 hours. Overall it feels like a green-ish, gently woody, masculine aquatic to me. I use it a fair bit as an everyday scent (especially in the spring and summer) and will definitely be buying more.

I know that Oxygen came out in 2001 but I just discovered it in 2018. To me this is a refreshing departure from aquatic citrus fragrances. Don’t get me wrong I love those too, but it’s hard to get excited about those. Oxygen is truly unique in the sense that it makes you think that you are smelling something aquatic but it has no aquatic notes yet comes off smelling very light and refreshing. I feel like I’m in a forest breathing in fresh air, fresh oxygen from the forest. It is perfectly named. For me this is a love, I truly enjoy wearing this in spring, autumn and cooler summer days.

Oxygene pour Homme, balsamic and spicy at the beginning, the unmistakable scent of juniper and myrtle in the middle and closing notes of cedar and white musk, the result is amazing: a watercolor: a lighthouse on the coast of the sea and the waves surges on the rocks, this bouquet is a sweet evening breeze is the scent of freshly baked bread, is a walk in the pine forest after a storm, when the resin smells like the first day ...... this perfume is awe and wonder and a return to childhood ... very, very good

Wow, I absolutely love this fragrance. Like a quiet walk in the woods. Beautiful, resinous, slightly peppery but not overdone. Very unique in my collection. I'm not picking up the aquatic notes others have mentioned, only light airy woods. My only qualm is it is a skin scent (on me) but to be honest, it's one I will wear for my own enjoyment. Good for spring, summer and early warmer fall days. Definitely a thumbs up, and at the price point, it is a steal.

A few days ago I’ve tested Issey Miyake L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme and it occurred to me that L'Eau Bleue d'Issey is very similar to my Lanvin Oxygene – spicy, fresh, woody, manly...long lasting and noticeable, but not overpowering - great for summer. So if you want cheaper, but still high quality alternative to more expensive L'Eau Bleue d'Issey and Givenchy pour Homme Blue Label – here it is – Lanvin Oxygene ;)

It's not aquatic and that's why most people get confused. Blue coloured fragrances don't automatically mean that you are holding the ocean in a bottle. It has a nice foresty, earthy, herbal and green character. What does a forest provide? Exactly, OXYGENE. Standing in a forest surrounded by trees looking up into the sky on a sunny day.....what do I see? Exactly, a BLUE sky full of OXYGEN. Absolutely underrated.

I reviewed this first over 15 years ago and I still have a soft spot for it. The woody notes are delightful, especially the cypress. Even though this is not my 'favourite' fragrance I have used more of it than just about any other. It has a crispness and a cleanness, which some may call 'linearity' - that's what I like about it.

This has a delightful woody start - mixed with floral notes takes me back to when I first moved into my cedar clad house surrounded by eucalypt trees. There were off-cuts of wood lying around which were wonderful and aromatic. Reminds me of when a hot summer day has been cooled by an afternoon shower.

Neat and clean. It reminds me of Lanvin L'Homme a bit but less soapy vibe. It's more calm and intimate. I'm not into its kick off, it's quite artificial to me. But, the white musk and juniper after a 30 minutes leave on, it really kills me. Smells great. One of the best dry down on my skin.

2 sprays on my neck, 4 on my t-shirt & 3 more on my chest spraying it true the collar. 24 hours pleasure for my nose & the ones that came close to me:-) Fresh, spicy, unusual & very stylish. Exactly what I expected from such a big house. Definitily another big Lanvin fragrance. Love it

At first it seems strooooong and lot of green... After a while, after spraying, it reveals itself to be very pleasant. Indeed green, but so fresh, clean, masculine, a very safe yet a very vibrant scent, so use with caution. I bought it for my husband, and we were both very satisfied.

This is a must buy for gentlemen who are fans of aquatic fragrances, I blind bought it when I was in high school and I really enjoyed every single spray that I applied on myself when I had it and I will sure buy it once again without a doubt it will bring back memories hehe

to zgarci – on my skin Oxygene stays long – maybe more then 7 hours. In my opinion Oxygene has a good lasting power, but it will be better if you try it first. It’s very personal. You may also try Carolina Herrera 212 ON ICE - fresh, woody and it stays very long.

Clean, sharp at the beginning comes a little powdery in the base, yet fresh and empowering. As for me, drydown is almost identic as Kenzo Homme, very very similar notes, as well a little synthetic notes as Kenzo. Good price for 100 ml. Mainly a Summer fragrance.