Rykiel Man

These are the notes that Sonia Rykiel .com says are in Rykiel Man: Top: Citrus, Neroli, Green Tangerine, Sea Breeze Heart: Rosemary, Nutmeg, Toscanol, Saffron Base: Patchouli, Moss, Vanilla, Musk Rykiel Man opens with a very rich Citrus and light Green accord, with Neroli backing it. Almost immediately the heart joins the lush opening with the spices Rosemary, Nutmeg, and Saffron. I can believe that the Toscanol is doing it's job here, as all the notes and accords it adds or enhances are indeed added or enhanced in this fragrance, and the longevity is better than most other scents I've tried that are similar to this. There is a light Anisic-like note from the Toscanol that seems to stretch right down to the base and join the Musk, it's a very aromatic Muskiness. It is very sexy, but in a sublte way. A touch of Vanilla from the base, not too much, adds to the very light sweetness that encompasses the whole scent. It's 'freshness' seems to be undying for hours. The base is Mossy and adds just a light Patchouli note that doesn't join with the sweet, it seems to accompany the spices and anise-like accord in the mix with it's pungency. The Patchouli is very well played in this, only noticeable if looked for. Rykiel Man has become one of my favorite daytime scents and, because of it's sexiness, it can double as a night scent. The sillage and longevity are better than anything like it, it is lively, and it also doubles as a sexy romantic/intimate fragrance. There are not many 'Aquatic-like' scents, if any at all, that I could say that about. In it's class I would have to call the sillage and longevity above average. It's the best aquatic alternative I've found so far.

I wasn’t too impressed with Rekiel Man in the beginning, but the longer I wear it, it seems to be gaining more traction with me. In hindsight, after spending more time off and on with It, I've come to realization that there is a defining character with this fragrance outside anything else that I own. Not ground breaking by any means, but definitely a step above the norm in the summer catagory. This one is a prime example of how some scents don't like to reveal themselves until later on down the road. Don't give up on Rekiel Man if you're not happy with it. I think you'll be pleasently surprised with it in due time. I'm sure it will only move up my favoites list in the coming years.

This is special! A green, soapy, fresh, clean smelling masculine scent. Opens fresh and green and just a bit synthetic but still pleasant. The colour of the juice suits the smell I think. Just after the opening you get a fresh marine note in there that is lovely. Longevity and sillage are good. In the drydown the cardamom and sandalwood comes through a little but still stays fresh, the sea breeze note (maybe aldehydes) stays there making this a really fresh scent. The silage is gorgeous. I think, overall, it's unique and it's a lovely men's fragrance.

The opening reminds me of a something strange. Latex with citrus aura. Soapy and light if that can describe it, a very distinct fragrance that i will grow to love!

*Update* I am on my second bottle and I am loving this. It's a gorgeous Spring/Summer perfume.

Queen of Knits Rykiel created a striped sweater for women that was tight, small, and cut with high armholes, eventually dubbed the “Poor Boy Sweater.” Taken up by luxury fashionistas and Madame tout le monde in tandem, it was not luxe, rather it was French 60s youthquake. Rykiel Man applies Rykiel's same geste as that woman’s sweater to a masculine sexy youthful cologne. It’s a scent for a young, fast-moving guy, a beau gosse, a jock, or a dude who covers a lot of territory every day with easy confidence and boundless energy. It’s Gallic by way of Marseille. I picture a contemporary sailor or legionnaire smelling like this, much more so than smelling like any Gaultier. At home in the locker room at Roland Garros and the pit lanes at Le Mans. It’s the most energetic and sporty aquatic I know.

Sonia Rykiel Man... ...is an odd fragrance in a positive way. It is very unusual and quite difficult to discribe. After applying it starts with succulent neroli supported by a soft citrus accord. A little further the scent transforms into something which reminded me of the dusty green/ citrus note of Lalique homme. The journey continues where the dusty green note is supported by a soft vanilla/musk and sandalwood note. I personally would lable it a musky green aquatic. It is very suitable on a warm day near the ocean.

Unique is definitely the description for this concoction. It smells like a new rubber doll dipped in Herbal Essence shampoo. This would project an odd bouquet in public: a soapy, sweet detergent accord.

The sticker on the tester I bought lists this as an Oriental - Woody - Fougere. Top notes: Lemon, Green Mandarin, Neroli and Sea Accord. Mid notes: Rosemary, Nutmeg, Saffron, Latex/Black Truffle. Base notes: Sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla and musk. I purchased this blind based on the interesting notes and reviews here. I have to say I'm sorely disappointed... It is an intense chemical aquatic, mired in a strange and pervasive syrupy aromatic sweetness throughout. Despite the top notes and "sea accord," I would not characterize this as a citrus. Sillage and longevity are quite good, but to me it smells incredibly cheap. I think the "Latex/Black Truffle" accord is what kills this one for me. BLECH! If you like popular "chemical aquatics" like Azzaro Chrome or esp sweet aromatics like GPG Le Male, you may like this. This is definitely a strange brew...

Intensly green, citrus aromatic. Rykiel Man is quite sharp at first, then mellows down into a soapy musk with a hint of "fuzzy" sweetness and a softer barbershop feel. Like knightz mentioned, there is an appealing bitter-sweet anise running throughout. Overall, reminds me a bit of Gucci Nobile, but a bit warmer. Strong to moderate projection, longevity is quite good.

Omg this is like a punch in the face of green! It’s very soapy and clean, not similar to laundry/linen fragrances. It’s VERY reminiscent of old school men’s colognes, when I first smelled this, I thought it was a vintage from the 70s because of how green it smells. I personally wouldn’t buy it for myself but it’s definitely a unique smell for sure.

Yayyy! I ordered this blind and am very satisfied. It's a fresh soapy green in the old school type of way. Almost like that "Lectric Shave" after shave but in a modern refined clean way done up by the designer way. I didn't know what to expect going by the reviews but it was a risk I had to take! Thank you Sonia for this fragrance I love it!

Definitely worth having if you live in a warm climate. Sillage and longevity are incredible for a scent in this genre. To me it smells very clean and fresh. A hidden gem and can be had for $20. Well worth it!

@juljan What did it smell like? Does it come across overly synthetic?

one of my favorite scents for autumn...its remarkable