Lomani pour Homme

Let me start this review by saying that, even when I purchased this, I had no idea what I was getting into. All I knew at the time was I had a $7 off $30 coupon at the CVS where I got this, and Boucheron Quatre was on clearance for $16.49, and both Lomani pour Homme and White Intense were both $7.99. This gave me the dollar amount I needed to use that coupon (and another $5 one) to bring the total for all three down to just over $20. Not too bad, even if all they turned out to be were bathroom sprays. I opened the Boucheron first, and you can see my review on that on its page. Lomani White Intense was next to be opened and I guess it was so unmemorable; I didn't even bother writing anything on it. Today, I opened Lomani Pour Homme. Let me be clear, after I purchased this, is when I discovered Drakkar Noir, and opened it prior to Lomani, thus discovering how much I enjoyed it. Upon seeing its similarity to Lomani, I anxiously awaited the day I opened it to see how it compared. Well, today was that day, and boy was it close. I sprayed both on, one spritz on each arm. It's safe to say you can instantly smell the similarities (and differences). The Lomani seems to take the sharpest notes from Drakkar to make the opening pop, whereas Drakkar keeps going with mint to cool and basil for some subtle sweetness. As it begins to dry down, the differences slowly start to disappear. However, while both project about the same, Drakkar seems to have a slight edge on longevity. Something is always lost in translation, and sometimes it's glaringly apparent, while other times it isn't. Lomani managed to create a 7/8ths version of Drakkar for about half the price. Only if they're side by side can you really spot the differences. One thing both of these did equally well was introduce me to two 80's "barbershop" fragrances I love. Previous attempts have failed miserably, or maybe, they didn't. Maybe tastes evolve. Maybe if I went back and smelled what once didn't appeal to me (I'm looking at you, Paco Rabanne), I'd have a different opinion today when I just turned 40, than I did 8 years ago when I wore it barely into my 30's. Or maybe, the newer ones just do it better than others before them. Looking at all these fragrance pages, one thing that's a rather funny coincidence, though, is at the time I am writing this, Lomani Pour Homme, Drakkar Noir, and Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, all have the same exact rating (3.98). Maybe we really don't know what we are smelling. Maybe the differences are so negligible, it doesn't really matter. As long as you love wearing it, who cares? 9/10

This is not a dupe of Drakkar. If you want a dupe of Drakkar, buy Al-Rehab Dakar, which you can get for $7 on Amazon, lasts longer and smells like the vintage stuff. I love that stuff, with all of its sharp, bitter notes and macho 80's swagger. Lomani, however, is a different animal. Much brighter top, much lighter and smoother overall. This is the "Night at the Symphony" to Drakkar's "Night at the Swinger's Club circa 1986". The comparison to Caesar's Man is much closer, and unless you can get vintage Caesar's, this destroys the new stuff in longevity. Having said this, if you are the kind of person who has 10 or fewer fragrances and you already have Drakkar/Dakar, you may not need this, as either of those will check the "fougere" category box. But if you are like me, for whom fougeres are a favorite category, this is a worthy addition, especially for $10. I have tried and loved many fougeres, and have given away or sold many others, but this one is a keeper. It is on the gentle, aromatic side of fougeres, semi-barbershop, a bit more modern smelling than Paco Rabanne or Azzaro; better than Perry Ellis Portfolio Elite or Dunhill X-Centric. Still masculine, but classier. There are also several notes here that I smelled that are not listed. Turns out that other websites list some of those, including tangerine, coriander (lemony-herbal), juniper (which plays a major role in keeping this "fresh" and giving a pine accord), and a clean vetiver. We are all creatures open to influence, but most reviews below didn't pick up on any of these, and these are the very notes, plus a muted kind of incense and woods notes in the drydown, that distinguish it from DN. This would have been considered quite "modern" when it was introduced, lacking the classic carnation, easier on the clove, with increased woods and vetiver. Fougere lovers should just buy this - you will have no regrets

I agree with the reviewers below- this fragrance is so underrated. Yes presentation is poor and not so appealing, which I believe is why so many people will not consider it purchase worthy. Yet the scent itself and the price can quickly change any customer's mind. Yes there are similarities with Drakkar Noir, but they are not the same. Suitable for any season, and any part of the day, inoffensive and very pleasant. This is the only fragrance I own that last longer on skin than on my clothes. I could describe it as cheeky because on my clothes the staying power is about 2-3 hours, but on my skin it lasts all day. There were many occasions that I thought it is gone but with any physical activity, is surprisingly back, creating a pleasing aura or a scent bubble that was lingering around me 7-8 hours after application. If we take the scent and place it into a Versace, D&G or other big fashion brand name bottle, it will sell for $50 to $60 AUD easily and be named a masterpiece..... I have to admit, this is my most reached out frag and is so easy to wear. The lady at my local chemist broke my heart as she told me I am not the only customer who buys 5-6 bottles at once, and there are other crazy hoarders thinking its a shower gel ;) he he. Just go get one it is great

I love this fragrance, light and a great casual wear. It’s masculine and does indeed have that spicy soap profile of Drakkar. Key here being it is more in line with an aftershave, much more airy on application with the dry down being a skin scent. The description of old shaving memories is well suited, a classic barbershop kind of profile. I am not really sure how it has come to the point where scent profiles don’t get appreciated. Labels like cheap, old man are odd, considering how expensive scents can be easily just as offensive as the cheap ones. For eight bucks Canadian, I am pretty much thrilled by this scent, and the presentation is surprisingly good, lots of detail even in the box. The spray nozzle isn’t even crap compared to what you get from other brands, even Drakkar pales compared to this “inspired” take. I enjoy wearing older scent profiles, I find them quite nostalgic and enjoyable in the world of Maple Bacon Musk profiles. If you like a classic shaving routine, grand dads safety razor, then for Father’s Day grab yourself a bottle of this and enjoy an inexpensive trip with our male role models of the past.

This is a real unsung hero in older style mens scents. It's fresh, masculine and reassuringly recognisable. Lavender, citruses, florals with aromatics and a gentle spiciness, absolutely nothing here to complain about at all. On top of that, I picked it up for about £10 GBP, Mental! It doesn't feel dated but I'm a guy just into middle age. Lol 😆. It just feels timeless and like a clean, well kept man. Solid performance, surprisingly so given the pittance paid. Sillage and longevity are decent, performing on par with plenty of today's offerings that are apparently EDPs and more. Even if you do feel it's a little underpowered (you won't), it's so cost effective that you can over spray or reapply, or both actually! It's the sort of scent that a man with kids, mortgage and a half decent job would be happy to wear, but just as at home on a well dressed guy popping out for a bite to eat. Obviously office safe, also great whilst at and after the gym. I'll say it again, this is an absolute no brainer for £10 approx. Performance, great profile and aromatically fresh. Do your self a favour and discover a little gem.

Two words ... Irish Spring! Take a bar of Irish Spring soap and set it next to Lomani Pour Homme. Do a scent comparison. You will be looking at close to 80% - 90% in similarity. Distinct notes are hard to pull out of this DNA. The main note people on Fragrantica are getting is lavender. Frankly, I don't smell one single bit of lavender. Lavender is very distinct, and it's not in Irish Spring; that's for sure! Maybe a combo of moss, patch, and citrus, but regardless, this one's a winner! I love this stuff! 3.4 oz for $5? You can't lose! Projection - 6/10 Sillage - 7/10 Longevity - 7/10 Fragrance - 8/10 Compliments - 7/10 Seasons - All year, but geared towards spring and summer Time - Day or night Lomani Pour Homme was such a pleasant surprise! This is definitely a frequent go-to for me, especially in the Spring and Summer months. Clean and fresh and never cloying or offensive!

My bottle has been in my possession less than two months. Sprayed it on today at 3PM and can still smell it plain as day at 8:45PM. Went heavy (it’s 8 bucks) and did also apply on clothes. Not sure about projection, but it’s in my scent bubble. I wear this for me, and again...EIGHT BUCKS!? If you like classic profiles this one is solid, better than TAXI that I was lead to believe was really good, but in my case not so much. NOTE: My two month reference has nothing to do with aging or “maceration” I was simply indicating that it is a brand new bottle of the current “weak” formulation, which I find pretty solid. Just wanted to make that clear in case I inadvertently caused confusion. Honestly don’t even think I had the bottle much more than a month.

I tested both this and the current formulation of Drakkar Noir on each hand at a local discount chemist and preferred Lomani PH from initial spray to dry down hours later. In fact, Lomani PH lingered on the skin longer than Drakkar Noir which had disappeared some time earlier. Perhaps vintage Drakkar was better in its day, but right now Lomani PH offers more in terms of affordability, performance and in my humble opinion the scent itself. For the $10 AUD that it is readily available for, I can't fault what it offers. A fresh, clean scent with reasonable performance that is perfect for running errands, the gym or even just around the house. One of those no-regret purchases because of the absurd price making it an extremely safe blind buy.

Great no nonsense gents scent. Notes as listed and £12 on Amazon U.K. and even less elsewhere. I would wear this at any time of day or season. I bought this to see if it’s similar to Bowling Green. It is, but not as bright and minus the clove note. Lasts on the skin a lot longer than Bowling Green. I really like this. I will be discussing this live on my channel “People’s Scents” with Matt, the “Bargain Finder General” in due course. We make videos because we love the hobby and we’re not in it to compete with others. We use a livestream format, so that anyone can subscribe, get the notification and join in. The positive reviews for Lomani are all true. I say that because it saves me from writing heaps of effusive prose! Well worth a try!

I bought this as a blind buy and this is my first review on Fragrantica. I got the current formulation of Lomani Pour Homme (bottle with the silver stripe) and I'm very happy with it. Relatively long lasting. Great projection. It reminds me of being a kid in the 1980s and being dropped off at the barbershop by my mother. I was always the only child in there and I associate Lomani Pour Homme with that time and place and to what I assumed was the scent of 'real men'. It's retro and very masculine...almost macho...but in a good way! Testosterone. Bad boy. Edgy. Warm. Confident. Clean. It makes me feel manly and sexy. Versatile. Recommended as a blind buy considering the price. * Edit: Not recommended in hot weather as it gets cloggy.

Lomani Pour Homme might be the best deal in the world of fragrances. As is canon, it resembles Drakkar Noir. But, I have 100 ml bottles of each and prefer Lomani, which I got from FragranceNet for under $10. I think Lomani is a less busy and more balanced version of Drakkar. A lot of fresh spiciness with fewer competing notes. Lots of projection and staying power for one spray. I would reserve this for slightly cooler temperatures, but it is a versatile fragrance. I did use it before a workout because I've been enjoying it so much, and it choked me out a little given its strength, so maybe steer clear of that. Overall, I highly recommend a bottle given its quality and value as an exceptional cheapie.

A must buy do not even think, just buy it. Smells like the Drakkar of OLD!!, not the sorry pitiful excuse out now. Came out just after Drakkar and ripped it off, but Lomani did it better!! I agree with some that this was the platform for Cool Water, which did come out A year after this! I LOVE this stuff, you can find it on line for around $10! Great silage, Might be the best value around. Guy's, women LOVE this scent, I know not why but they just do, they get drawn into it and get close. All you college guys on A budget or anyone looking for A great smelling high priced scent but do not have the $$, save your pennies and buy this instead. Manly Brew 10/10

Another 80's classic. If you like Drakkar Noir and Quorum then you will surely like this Lomani pour Homme as well. A bouquet of floral, citrusy, earthy, spicy aroma filled with masculinity in barber shop, stays for about 4 hrs. It's also the cheapest around $8 - $10. The latest purchase has almost the same scent of 20 yrs ago so to me it seems as same without any change. Lomani pour Homme is an all year all weather perfume. I like Quorum 's smell due to prominent tobacco note but this makes it mostly a winter scent. Scent 8/10 Sillage 8/10 Projects very noticeably for 2 hrs. Longevity 7/10 I get 4hrs. Value 9/10

Disclosure: I don't wear this but my husband has for years. This scent is damn good juice at a low, low price. I never realised how good till I recently got a chance to check out Eau Savage. Lomani is basically a less complex, more linear version, perhaps Eau Savage on a budget. This is not a criticism by any means. I tend to think of Lomani as a deep sea blue silk; Eau Savage would be five or so shades lighter with an intricate print. If you love Eau Savage, I doubt you'll hate this fragrance. On hubby, Lomani has monster longevity. It's definitely a very masculine scent, if such a thing exists.

Yes it's similar if not inspired by Drakkar Noir but it's very much it's own fragrance. What I like is this can be worn year round. Drakkar Noir even in its weaker formulation I would pass wearing in higher summer heat. With the added citrus and the removal of the coniferous and leather notes this can easily be pulled off in the dog days of summer. This is an ideal fragrance not only for someone looking to get their feet wet in aromatic fougeres without committing a large investment but for seasoned fougere lovers that want an inexpensive knockaround fragrance. Timeless, clean, and masculine.

I remember back in the days most of the Catholic churches in our city was run by Irish priest or foreign priest, this cologne reminds me of how they smell. The scent is for 40 and above in my opinion, this scent does not remind me of Drakkar Noir, Drakkar scent is different and for younger guys. The longevity is up to 3 hours on clothes and the sillage is decent, when I wear this at home my daughter would say I smell like a priest. The scent profile is definitely not for todays standard and I wear this when I am at home and to remind me of the good old days of my childhood.

Upon initial spray on my skin, I get that sweet geranium, then heavy sweet lavender, then the zesty mint with lemon. There's an effervescence to it. Top heavy sweet geranium with a zesty mint to my nose. Some camphor starts to come thru adding to the effervescence. This is definitely punching above it's price level. Very lavender-ish. Beautiful fragrance in my humble opinion. Well worth the $11 I paid for it. Get it. I'm surprised it's not been discontinued because the quality sure is here for the price. Again, your getting more than what it's priced for! Kudos Lomani. 👏👏👏

Smells a little funky at first then dries down to a nice mossy, aromatic, and slightly camphorus base. To me it doesn’t smell super similar to Drakkar Noir, it’s lighter slightly more floral and heavier on the lavender. For 7-10 bucks this stuff is a good blind buy and dumb reach if you’re a fan of fougeres. Performance is alright, i would recommend for running errands or as a scent to put on at home, it doesn’t last or project long enough for work/school. This stuff is nice I would recommend it.

Deserves a much higher score. Yes, it is a little bit screechy and overpowering when first sprayed, but 15 to 20 minutes in it changes into a very wonderful fragrance. On a hot day the Camphorous note shines through and smells amazing on hot skin. My bottle is from 2019 and it still has real Oakmoss in it. This is 60% similar to Drakkar. Drakkar is a little more complex and deeper. This is like a light version of Drakkar. Just an excellent fragrance, if you wear it right. Easy on that trigger.

It's a mix of Drakkar Noir (70%) and Puig's Quorum (30%). It costs anything between 10-15€/100ml which is amazing value for money. You should go ahead and blind buy this wherever you find it, because you simply must. If you are planning to get Drakkar Noir, which was once the superior choice but not any longer, buy this instead. Use this product as a no-nonsense canon for cost-benefit in perfumery. Once you do, you will be fully aware when you've been had.