Signature for Men

S.T. Dupont Signature Pour Homme, the EDT in the square block bottle, not to be confused with the round bottle Signature Pour Femme EDP, is to my nose an almost exact dupe of Carven Pour Homme. I do not see this comparison made often enough, because once both are on skin and have moved past the opening, they become remarkably close. Signature shares that same dry woody structure of cedar, sandalwood, and gentle spice, with a smooth polished masculine character that feels easy and satisfying to wear. Compared side by side, Carven Pour Homme has a slightly enhanced lavender note and a little more aromatic brightness, while Signature comes across as a touch more refined in its powdery scent. But these differences are very small, and in the drydown they are nearly indistinguishable to me. Both also resemble my scent memory of the revered Gucci Envy for Men. They do not copy it exactly, but they capture a very similar refined woody-spicy masculine feeling that clearly lives in the same family to my nose. What makes Signature so appealing is the same thing that makes Carven so good: a soft, elegant woody-spicy masculine profile with warmth, polish, and ease. I love them both, and anyone who enjoys Carven Pour Homme should absolutely try Signature.

I don’t where to find it. I have a 30ml bottle. It’s a strange story how i had it. One of my rich, close relative passed away in 2023. He had no child and someone to do all the things after he passed. I took all the responsibility. I was cleaning his house when i found this. A full bottle in a drawer. When i first took a sniff i almost passed out. It didn’t smelled good. Good is not the word to explain this fragrance. It smells divine. Divine is the right word. I still keep the fragrance. I will use this for my wedding in the future. Just something that has a story. That is what this fragrance is.

I will not go into scent analysis here. I will just say, I love it, I absolutely love it. Signature is not my everyday or work frag. It's for PM, it's great for special occasions, including that when you need to indulge your senses. I would say it is more of a cold season fragrance, but it work well for every season, at least for me. It's said to be balsamic, maybe so... but I would also call it gourmand/ spicy / almost-Oriental. It's probably not part of Fragrantica Arabica (sweet-oud-ish, kind of frags), but it's halfway there, between the 1800's France and Near East.

Most magical, intriguing, seductive and mysterious scent I ever experienced. Pure pleasure to wear by myself and absolute indulgence to smell it on a man you care for. It has specific intelligence and aristocracy of old Dupont's house. Signature ticks all my boxes– smokiness and masculine flowers, birchwood and incense, warm ambery-peppery drydown. A prince among orientals. And just the one in the world of men fragrances if to consider how smoothly its been made. Some ppl compare it with Gucci Envy for men, some with Opium pour Homme, - nope. Its better. 20/10 from me

If it were not for Givenchy PI and Boucheron Jaipur being released 2 years earlier this would be a mega hit! Too bad St. Dupont is not a well known brand but this is the best oriental I have smelled. I have had it for about 6 or 7 years but rarely reach for it. It is rather sweet but the spices tame it it so it never becomes cloying like the other 2 can be at times. Very unisex and a crowd pleaser during cooler weather. It's still available via Ebay and can be found at reasonable prices if you have patience. At least pick up a mini and you will not regret it!