Une Histoire d'Homme Irrésistible

Blind buy. Extremely good value. Very nice for spring, autumn and cooler summer days at least. Probably rich enough for evening wear, though not very warm or dark. Office friendly probably, though perhaps almost too nice for the office. Does not remind me of anything else in my collection, until the drydown kicks in (doesn't take too long) and I see (smell) the parallel that someone else has pointed out with Burberry London for Men (a fragrance I love). The Burberry is probably a little deeper/darker/warmer. (I may almost use this as a kind of warmer-weather London Fresh or Light or something.) This one opens with a kind of silky but also somehow resinous green-woody semi-freshness. It's fresh, but not in an especially citrusy, choking-on-a-yuzu way. I think a lot of the resinous feel must be from the cedar, as what I'm getting there is a kind of clean, green, sappy or essential-oil note or accord, perhaps a little like eucalyptus or tea tree. I'm not getting much fruitiness from the fig, although I think there is some milky (lactonic) sappiness, so I suppose this is definitely more about the leaf/sap/wood, as I hoped and expected. I'm getting a hint of dustiness or earth, but not much. Definitely leans masculine anyway. Longevity is moderate, sillage moderate to weak (so not too far from the Burberry). Smells great and lasts for days if misted just the once on a shirt or whatever. Definitely refined (French), no powerhouse. Drydown smooth but not at all dull, with occasional noticeable wafts popping up to make this wearer smile. Has a kind of fresh presence that I might describe as ozonic, but airy rather than marine. I can't make out whether that aspect is more green, woody or even floral--I'm reminded of violet, but that can't be it--but anyway it's there. I don't find it easy to pick out the individual notes but I don't imagine that there are a great many more of them than the pyramid indicates. I feel as if the reason I can't pin more of them down is that this is not an overly complicated fragrance but rather an elegantly simple one, beautifully blended. I'm not sure I get any clear tonka or vetiver as mentioned in a previous comment, but something I smell in Burberry London is cherry tobacco, and for me there's something not too far from that here, which I think may suggest that there is some tonka. Love.

Today is a great day when you discover one of the best fragrances of all time at an unbelievable price. These types of perfumes only come around once or twice a decade, and I’m excited to share with you the first written review on the web about this absolute masterpiece you can’t afford to miss. Ignore the house’s name, which is usually associated with affordable scents, and ignore that most of us are probably burned out on everything released today, which smells like a copy of a copy. TOP NOTES The opening is just brilliant, and the type of fragrance I enjoy the most is a versatile quality composition. The bright and semi-sweet bergamot and a touch of zesty lemons add a citrusy sharpness that is both invigorating and slightly dark, sometimes even hinting at a jammy quality. HEART NOTES When the initial burst of fresh citruses begins to fade, the heart of Une Histoire d’Homme Irrésistible gently takes centre stage. Imagine the crisp, green scent of fig leaves mingling with the subtle sweetness of the fig fruit with a couple of grains of black pepper atop it. Just beautiful. BASE NOTES When the fragrance settles, the base notes reveal a grounding, enduring character that defines its masculine depth. Citrusy, spicy and green aspects never genuinely fade away even when it is completely dry down, but they are anchored by a subtle yet persistent cedarwood and a touch of vetiver that lends a refined, earthy quality to the overall composition. OVERALL In the end, this creation leaves you with a comforting sense of refined confidence and understated charm. With its thoughtful balance and elegant presentation, this fragrance feels like a personal signature that seamlessly fits into busy workdays and intimate evenings out. I almost skipped this release due to the usually overwhelming greens we find in fig-forward fragrances, but in this case, it is something completely different. Read the full review at scentgrail (.) com

The first thing to say is that it is not a usual aroma, in the most mainstream line. It can be described as a high-end designer, do not believe its low popularity, it is peculiar and good, very good. I perceive at the exit, a few seconds of non-annoying alcohol, followed by some bergamot, smeared in a tender woody resinous substance, it is not dry and assertive, touches of tangerine or citrus jumps, soft, there is dust on the mezzanine and everything is very pleasant , no synthetic beats even though I wear them naturally. Mildly spicy at this stage, somewhat sharp, clove? After a while a note of ginger is added, clearly, it comes and goes. The whole thing makes it spicy, fresh, gummy (I smell some sweet gum ...), rich. The smell of the fig tree appears little by little, but without invading the atmosphere, although it is clear and well developed. The resin and the good aromatic atmosphere continue. There is wood too, echoes, the notes declare cedar and sandalwood. A mentholated olfactory impression also comes to me erratically ...?, Soft ... The fragrance evolves, it is not flat. The drying is delicious, but this of course, goes according to taste. I would say that it is an all-purpose perfume. I would wear it to go for bread, the office, the opera or a rough date, in any season but it slides more towards cool weather maybe ... Not for the gim. There are always prefer citrus and energizing EDCs. Of course, this is good if after exercise, you go to a dinner, date or event. You dress appropriately. It is a very well designed and achieved aroma in my opinion, very pleasant and different, distinctive. Discreet projection in my case. Curious is this Mauboussin house dedicated to jewelry, little treated and reviewed, but my first foray into its aromas has been very pleasant. The price at which 90ml is found today, in an online sales giant, is ridiculous for its quality. Also, the bottle is beautiful. ⁝

Mauboussin's "Une Histoire D'Homme Irresistible" is definitely one of my favorite fragrances and I highly recommend it. I love this fragrance. I first heard about it in 2021 when fragrance reviewer Sebastian Jara mentioned it and he spoke highly of it. Soon after that, I bought a 3 oz. bottle of it which cost about $31 from a discounter. I loved the way it smelled from the atomizer (i.e. when I first sniffed it), and when I wore it the second time (and from then on), it smelled as good as it did when I sniffed it from the atomizer for the first time. It had become unavailable from discounters for at least a whole year, but, I believe that it was still in production and being sold from Mauboussin's website during that time. It's become available again at a certain discounter for about $37 for a 3 oz. bottle. Even though it increased in price, I still bought multiple backup bottles because I only had one bottle of one of my favorite fragrances (I haven't tried my new bottles yet, so I hope that it hasn't been changed at all). I'm not saying that "U.H.D'H.I." is similar to Amouage "Jubilation XXV Man", but I love "Jubilation XXV Man" and I feel that this Mauboussin fragrance would be enjoyed by most people who love "Jubilation XXV Man". "U.H.D'H.I." is just slightly similar to Lacoste "Live" but it is far better than Lacoste "Live" (I like Lacoste "Live", but I think that the Mauboussin is the better fragrance between the two). Some people complain about the performance of "U.H.D'H.I." but I think that it has good overall performance, especially if one becomes familiar with it by wearing it before they go to sleep for the night. "U.H.D'H.I." doesn't seem to be a very well-known fragrance, but it is definitely in my Top 20 (possibly my Top Ten) favorite fragrances list.

I do understand the comparison to Lalique Ombre Noire, there are certainly some similarities, but I find UHHI to be a much greener brighter scent, and it's not nearly as complex or as rich as ON. I believe this is a more office friendly/casual scent and is also better suited for warmer days than ON. I don't think I would wear this on a scorching hot day but it would be fine through most of the Summer, all of Spring, as well as fall. It's definitely a well balanced fragrance, I don't find myself wearing it too often. There are other fragrances that do the same job but better, in my opinion; I feel like this can be worn the same way as Terre D'Hermes (despite the notes, I think that's a better comparison than Ombre Noire). Terre D'Hermes also layers quite well with this. This stuff is absolutely good value, it gets extra points for being a unique fragrance that can be worn on warmer days. I find myself having difficulty enjoying warm weather fragrances nearly as much as stuff for the cold and dark nights. If you like Terre D'Hermes there's a good chance, you will probably enjoy UHHIM. I picked up my bottle for about $25 although I'm not sure if i will buy another. It's great stuff for the price they charge, it's definitely unique, but I just think there are better (albeit pricier) options.